Style Magazine Toowoomba October

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TOOWOOMBA OCTOBER 2018

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GET READY FOR OKTOBERFEST

The ‘50s Are Back

MEET ALANA, ONE OF AUSTRALIA’S ROCKABILLIES

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NOTE elcome to our October edition of Style!

The rush and excitement of the Carnival of Flowers is over, and everyone can relax into the balmy weather of spring — but don’t forget this month is home to Oktoberfest and Mental Health Awareness Day. It’s so important to take the time to look after yourself and others — even something as simple as asking someone if they’re really okay can make a world of difference.

Also, you can discover how to support Mental Health Awareness Day with the Unleash the Beast event (details on page 44).

We’ve had so much fun chatting to locals and putting together this edition.

Meet one of Toowoomba’s resident rockabillies on page 10, and get inspired by Suellen’s story on page 8.

Style’s beauty specialist shares her secret to glittery ruby red lips on page 36, and we’re in love with them!

Speaking of beauty, get some amazing tips on making your facial routine more affordable on page 28.

We’re envying our lovely Ally with her recent trek in Iceland and her visit to Singapore’s gardens — read all about it on pages 52 and 53.

Enjoy this edition, and don’t forget to tag @stylemagazinestoowoomba on your adventures around the Garden City!

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INSIDE STYLE 08 True grit – Suellen tells

34 The Australian Women’s

us to stay positive, always

Forum comes to town

10 A look into the Garden

36 Get ruby red lips with

City’s rockabilly culture

this makeup how-to

16 Discover all you need to

44 Unleash the Beast – learn

know about Dîner en Blanc

more about mental health

24 Find some stylish shades

41 Meet the young artist with

with these helpful tips

a love for perspective

26 See how Shrek actor Luke

53 Discover the breathtaking

O’Hagan becomes an ogre

Singapore Gardens

28 Here’s how to keep your

56 Rob and Sarah Goulds

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True

BY LEANDRI VAN STADEN

Grit GETTING BACK UP AND GOING FOR GOLD

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hat April holiday at the coast is fast approaching and I still haven’t lost my winter tummy. I don’t have time to hit the gym and it won’t help anyway.

These were my thoughts on a chilly Monday morning not too long ago, while on my way to meet Suellen Vaughn.

I left our meeting less than an hour later, astonished at what you can accomplish if you really wanted to.

Suellen is a soft-spoken powerhouse of motivation, positive thoughts and sheer willpower. She is a mum of two young kids, she works notoriously long and inconvenient hours as a nurse and she is an athlete who recently represented Australia at two major sporting events in Denmark and at home.

She also has a spine-chilling, yet inspirational story to tell of overcoming mountainous hurdles in life.

In July this year, she competed in the Fynske Bank Multisport World Championships and entered the duathlon sprint – a gruelling 5 kilometre run, followed by a 20km bike race and another 2.5km run. She finished as the fastest Australian female, and 15th in her age group overall.

Suellen has always been athletic and participated in many different sports while in school.

“I always seemed able to just pick things up, whether it was netball or athletics, or whatever, but my background is cycling and I only turned to triathlons about 15 years ago,” she said when I asked how she got into duathlons and triathlons.

About a month after our meeting, Suellen competed in the 2018 ITU World Triathlon Grand Final. For the event,

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more than 5000 athletes from over 46 countries descended on the Southport Broadwater Parklands to swim, run, and cycle their way to the finish line.

She again proudly crossed the finish line in the green and gold – this time, in full view of her friends and family – and completed the race in 26th place out of 58 people in her age group.

Knowing her strongest section of the race would be cycling, she wanted to make up as much time here as possible.

“I’m not a swimmer,” she laughed and added that she finished as the second fastest cyclist. “It was the best race I could’ve asked for,” she said.

For a nurse, who can work anything from day shifts, to late shifts and night duty in any given week, organisation is key.

Not to mention the fact that Suellen is also mum to a three year old boy, Zac, and a five year old girl, Ava, who need her love and attention. How can one woman possibly find the time to organise her kids, spend time with them, work odd hours, and train roughly 12 hours a week? In summary, ‘teamwork’.

Suellen and her husband, Justin, plan their schedules every week and distribute tasks amongst themselves, to make sure everyone is looked after.

“It’s very much a juggle. We sit down every Sunday, get out our diaries and work out who’s doing drop-off, who’s doing pick-up, when I’m training and when he can play golf (so he gets a bit of time out too),” she explained.

Her ability to find not only the time to pursue her passion, but also the courage to do so, is staggering.

After all, she has survived two bad head injuries in her life which would put

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Fortunately, despite being injured herself, Suellen’s friend managed to call an ambulance.

Again, Suellen went through a six month return-to-work program and intensive rehabilitation therapy.

This second accident, however, resulted in life-long issues for Suellen.

“I’m partially deaf now and I have no sense of smell,” she said.

But, despite these accidents, Suellen still very much loves cycling and pursues her goals with an intense drive.

You can think of it two ways – you can think, ‘why me’, or you can think, ‘I’m lucky to be here’.

most people off cycling for good, but she keeps getting back on her bike.

About 14 years ago, Suellen had her first accident.

She and Justin were about to go on a work-travel holiday and had both resigned their positions at work. She was teaching Justin how to mountain bike ride and the two of them were coming down a mountain, when Suellen crashed.

She broke her clavicle and hit her head hard enough for her brain to haemorrhage, ending up in the ICU. The damage done to her brain was significant. “It was basically like I’d had

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a stroke. One side of my face dropped, and my speech, memory, and processing were affected,” said Suellen. Six months of intensive rehabilitation, occupational therapy and speech therapy followed.

She had a narrow escape, but it would not be her last brush with death.

She had her second accident in 2011.

She was on a training ride with a friend, going through a roundabout, when a car hit them. The driver hadn’t seen them and this time, Suellen fractured her skull. The fracture extended into her middle ear, breaking one bone and dislocating two others.

She is deeply conscious of the fact that she could have died, but survived instead and came out the other end with a whole life to live.

“I can still walk and run and do what I love. I have a wonderful husband and two beautiful children. I am very lucky to be here,” she said, adding that this motivates her to keep going.

“You can think of it two ways – you can think, ‘why me’, or you can think, ‘I’m lucky to be here’,” she said.

During both accidents, Suellen was wearing a helmet and was lucky to be with someone who could get her an ambulance. She and Justin teach their kids about the importance of wearing helmets and following the rules of the road, but know all too well accidents happen despite these precautions.

“I hope to make people aware of cyclists. I know there are cyclists out there who don’t follow the rules, but there are a lot of us that do,” she said.

Next time you are stuck behind a group of cyclists on your way to work, remember that some, like Suellen, might be training for their dream. They might have worked a late shift before dropping their kids at school, and this might be their only chance to train.

If you follow the road rules and pay attention to your surroundings, you might even spot Suellen one morning, training hard as ever.

Her goals include the National Championships for duathlon in Victoria in October. “I’d love to finish on the podium,” she said.

Good luck, Suellen!

It looks like I’ll be going to the gym after all.

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Blast from

the past ROCKABILLY ENTHUSIASTS ARE KEEPING THE 1950S ALIVE

BY LEANDRI VAN STADEN

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lana Wilkie looks like she stepped out of a 1950s photograph.

She has deep red lips and perfectly pinned-back and curled hair.

Her eyes are emphasised by fanned-out lashes and she has trendy cat eyes painted on her upper lash-lines.

She resembles a dark-haired mixture of Brigitte Bardot, Doris Day and Marilyn Monroe, sitting with me in her classic ensemble.

Growing up in Toowoomba in a family of car enthusiasts, Alana said she’d always been around cars and car shows.

Her family owns Toowoomba Rod and Custom Shop and has produced numerous hot rods and custom builds over the years, every one of them a favourite of Alana’s.

At car shows and in her family’s shop, she had an early introduction to vintage cars and 1950s fashion, two pillars of the Rockabilly scene.

Rockabilly is a music genre from the ’50s, popularised by artists like Wanda Jackson, Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash.

It is a mix between country music and blues, and has given rise to a whole sub-culture, wherein people mimic the fashions, dance style, home decor (and more) of the ’50s.

Alana has explored several areas within the Rockabilly culture, including the dancing scene.

“I’ve done some swing dancing, but I’d like to get into Rockabilly dancing more; it’s a bit faster,” she said.

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While studying art in Melbourne, Alana completed a hair and make-up course and is now toying with the idea of presenting a vintage hair and make-up styling workshop in Toowoomba.

“Styling your hair and make-up is a big thing,” she said, adding that there are many pin-up girls on Instagram and YouTube, offering ‘How To’ tutorials for free and covering everything from styling your hair, to doing make-up, and posing for photos.

According to Alana, vintage shopping is also very popular among Rockabilly followers.

“People like going to op shops or vintage sales,” she said, adding that this helps alleviate pressure on the environment.

“Being ethical in fashion is a huge thing at the moment, so a lot of girls are going out to vintage sales, saving dresses, mending them and wearing them again,” she said.

The Rockabilly sub-culture incorporates many different aspects, but Alana says she’s more focussed on the fashion side of things.

“I used to be very careful with how I spent my money. When I’d go shopping, I’d want to buy something which wouldn’t go out of style, so I’d look for something classic. The ’50s really stood out for me as being classic and timeless,” she said.

Alana believes falling in love with 1950s fashion and dressing in this way, is

a gradual process for many people.

She explained that dressing in the Rockabilly fashion attracts attention and some people might need to get comfortable with that.

“I think it takes time while you build confidence and get comfortable with your style as you go. It was gradual for me too, because I’m pretty shy. It gave me confidence dressing in the feminine style of the ’50s,” she concluded.

Alana enjoys watching classic films and said her style is influenced by Hollywood actresses of the ’50s.

“I love the big fashion sequence in How to Marry a Millionaire. The costumes were really beautiful,” she remarked.

She makes some of her own clothes, but believes nothing beats a vintage dress.

“A lot of fashion items these days seem cheap and badly made. Vintage clothing has all this inner structure and lining.

They really knew how to sew,” she said, adding that she’s self-taught and believes sewing is a good skill to have, even in 2018.

For Alana, dressing in the Rockabilly style is fun and exciting, bringing a modern touch to classic fashion.

“I like dressing up. It’s beautiful and fun, and lots of old ladies have come up to me saying how they love it,” she added.

According to her, the Australian Rockabilly scene has grown a lot over the last couple of years and is getting bigger.

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“It used to be more about going to motoring events and it would be all about the cars. Now, it’s more about the whole culture,” said Alana, adding that fashion and dancing play a more prominent role now, than in the past.

At this year’s GreazeFest Kustom Kulture Festival, Alana participated in the Miss Tiki Wahini Pinup Parade.

She wore a green Hawaiian outfit for the pageant, which she had made herself.

“I was inspired by Tiki pinup

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illustrations and Alfred Shaheen, who was a famous designer of Hawaiian dresses and fabrics in the fifties,” she explained.

She said this event was her first big one and that she was nervous in the time leading up to the parade. “I just hoped I wouldn’t fall over,” she joked.

She was the runner-up at the end of the day, a result she was very pleased with.

Alana said she mainly entered this

competition to make new friends, after moving back to Toowoomba, and enjoys the social aspect of these events.

She said she’s planning on moving to Brisbane at some point in the near future, but will take her family’s hot rods and her Hollywood style with her.

As I said goodbye to Alana, I couldn’t help but hear I Got A Woman playing in my head.

The King is alive after all and can be found wherever Rockabillies call home.

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PET PEEVES EVERYONE HAS AT LEAST ONE

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et peeves test our resilience, make us question the meaning of life, and drive us all up the wall, regardless of our ‘whoosa’s’ and ‘ohm’s’.

What follows is a break-down of some ‘things we love to hate’.

Good luck.

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“VAGUEBOOKERS”

Facebook post: “I am done with dishonest people”, or “Heartbroken right now”.

Comment: “What happened?”

Reply: “Doesn’t matter.”

Well, obviously it matters. Tell us, or keep your drama to yourself.

AISLE CAMPERS

You know them: People who see someone they know, then stop to say hello and catch-up.

In the middle of a crowded path / hallway / aisle.

Don’t mind me. I’ll just stand here and wait for you to finish your conversation.

UNWELCOME CONVERSATIONALISTS

These are people who will see you sitting by yourself, reading a book (doing exactly what you want to be doing).

They will take this as a sign that you desperately need conversation and they will save you from your loneliness, ruining the paragraph you were reading.

But, hey. You’ve made a new friend.

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FINDING YOUR WORK/LIFE BALANCE

BY LIFESHAPE CLINIC

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chronic imbalance in your work/life balance can negatively impact your health.

If you find yourself skipping meals, or reaching for food and alcohol for comfort, you could be at risk.

LifeShape Clinic dietitian Nicola Moore explains how to juggle work, relationships and self-care.

To find time for yourself, scheduling your priorities is imperative.

“Develop boundary setting practices to ensure you are managing your day based on priorities,” says Nicola.

“Ask yourself what really needs to be done today, and what is suitable to leave for the next day.”

Once your priorities are set, be assertive and express your needs to

those around you.

“Recognise and value your own personal limits,” says Nicola.

“It’s okay to say no or ask for help if you’ve taken on too much. As much as possible, unplug from work-related notifications when at home or on holiday to give yourself quality down time.”

Once you’re unplugged, treat your own self-care like a job in itself.

“Take full responsibility and commit to nurturing yourself,” says Nicola.

“Research suggests that health-related behaviours such as eating habits, physical activity and alcohol use are largely influenced by social support. So, schedule self-care

activities like going to a movie with the people you love regularly.”

Most importantly, start small and don’t expect to be perfect.

“Remember that changing habits ingrained over a long period of time is a work in progress,” says Nicola.

“Rather than an all or nothing approach, you may start a new habit on one or two days per week, and build up from there.”

If you need help prioritising healthy eating and physical activity, consider seeking the help of an accredited dietitian or exercise physiologist.

For more information, call LifeShape Clinic on 1800 567 348 or go to lifeshape.com.au.

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LE DÎNER EN BLANC THE PARISIAN SECRET PICNIC COMING TO TOOWOOMBA

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îner en Blanc started nearly 30 years ago in Paris, with François Pasquier and a couple of friends.

It began as a strictly word-of-mouth event but, today, more than 10,000 guests assemble at secret locations in Paris every year, with a record 15,000 people attending the 25th anniversary in 2013.

Dîner en Blanc has been held at various international locations and now it’s Toowoomba’s turn to shine.

On October 20, thousands of people will get together for the inaugural Dîner en Blanc Toowoomba picnic.

This event is a chic, all-white picnic held in a public space, with tickets available from $50 per person.

The location will be revealed to guests at the last possible minute, with guests travelling there by public and chartered transport (arranged beforehand), then setting up their tables for the picnic of a lifetime.

Guests get to experience the beauty and value of the chosen public space in a way nobody else will; free of disruption – there will be no car or pedestrian traffic!

Once their tables are set up and their napkins have been waived in the air to

signal the start of the picnic, guests will enjoy their delicious meals and await the opening of the dance floor (this is done by guests waving sparklers in the air).

What can be more magical than dinner and dancing under the stars?

The event borrows from French court society and, as such, several courtesies remain — for instance, men and women are seated on opposite sides of their tables, with all the men on the same side and all the women on the opposite side.

Due to the nature of the event, there are a couple of rules.

Guests must be dressed completely in white and their picnic basket, table cloth, chairs, napkins, crockery and so on, must all be white.

The dress code is elegant and guests are required to conduct themselves with the greatest decorum, elegance and etiquette.

Dîner en Blanc is a rain or shine event and, once confirmed, each guest’s participation becomes mandatory, regardless of weather conditions.

For more information, visit the official website at www.dinerenblanc.com, or follow the Toowoomba event on Facebook.

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OKTOBERFEST IS THE PERFECT EXCUSE TO SHOW OFF YOUR GERMAN

PROST! SCHNITZEL! LEDERHOSEN!

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ktoberfest might have its origins in horse racing and royal nuptials, but it developed into the international event sensation known today through the addition of an agriculture show in 1811, meant to boost Bavarian agriculture.

Beer was not the main reason for participating in these celebrations — not until 1896, that is, when the handful of beer stands changed into the first beer tents and beer halls.

Once this happened, breweries in Bavaria were able to showcase their creations at the annual event, which added to the agricultural flavour of the event and eventually spurred an international interest in all things Bavarian.

Over the years since, countries the world over have enjoyed celebrating Oktoberfest for no other reason than it simply being October.

And why not?

What’s not to love about oompah bands, delicious pork knuckles, gigantic pretzels and, of course, a large variety of beers from breweries all over the country?

Australia has a sizeable German population and plenty of non-German Oktoberfest enthusiasts, giving rise to some unforgettable events everywhere.

Toowoomba has a diverse selection of pubs, restaurants, breweries and hotels, all capable of providing the food, drink and lively atmosphere necessary for your Oktoberfest celebrations.

If you’ll be celebrating this event, why not go all out?

Dress up, learn a couple of choice phrases, read up on Bavarian beer and foods, and make sure you and your mates head to your favourite spot for the annual celebrations which are sure to grace the streets of this fair city.

As with anything else, don’t overdo a good thing — if you drink, do so responsibly and make sure everyone wakes up with nothing but good memories of a fun time with friends and family. www.thechronicle.com.au/lifestyle

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ROUGH AND READY Men’s hair trends get an overdue makeover

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or those who are just tired of the man bun or undercut-floppy-mohawk look, 2018 is your year.

You can say adios to your hair tie and hello to a more rough-and-ready look.

While we looked at beards and moustaches last month in Style, to carry off the entire look you’ll want to make sure your top-of-head hair is on-trend as well.

As the warmer seasons approach ever nearer, there seems very little middle ground between the two trends in hairstyle.

Some men will be relieved to discover a traditional buzzcut is in, with the polar-opposite mid-length gentle waves also on trend.

Oddly enough, the buzzcut can be done in a myriad ways.

Go for simplicity with a ‘number one’ all over, create a faded look by trimming less on top, or go for the ‘burr cut’ with a number 2 or 3 all over.

With the longer styled hair that’s in this season, it is very important that your hair is well-looked after to produce maximum softness.

Locks should be left loose, from mid-length to shoulder-length, and not too straight.

Depending on the nature of your hair, leaving it mildly untamed looks best.

Wash every second day to discourage excessive oiliness, and treat with hair oil weekly to maintain hydration and avoid split ends.

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HEALTH AND WELLBEING

BY SARAH KEELEY

Truly respect your body and chart a new course of incredible health-driven results

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ealth and wellbeing is more than how much you weigh, how happy you are, how good you look, or how much you smile.

It’s about how well you are living your true life and enjoying the journey.

But how do we navigate all the fads and distractions out there in order to find complete health and wellbeing?

Health, to me, is self-love.

If you love yourself you are putting your body, mind and spirit first.

You respect your body – you do not feed it bad foods, slouch on the couch all night or speak badly of yourself (you

know that voice inside your head).

You nourish yourself with seasonal, wholefoods you know your body can digest.

You enjoy moving and educating yourself in order to grow.

You speak kindly about your body and you practise mindfulness; be that through meditation or just concentrating on deep breathing.

Wellbeing is finding the best rhythm for your mind and body to release negativity and accept joy, love and harmony.

Maybe this is through exercise,

soaking up the sunshine, dancing, or even just laughing with friends.

As they say: your body is your temple.

So, let’s respect it and avoid cluttering it up with negative thoughts, draining foods and mindless activities.

Health is a journey – do not compare yourself to others.

Just be present, respectful and listen to your intuition.

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The Kitchen Garden program promotes healthy lifestyle choices and teaches primary students from Years Prep-6 to grow, harvest and prepare their own seasonal produce.

Our beautiful garden was designed and built by members of our school community.

It also acts as an ‘outdoor classroom’ for additional learning opportunities.

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We continue the outdoor theme into the senior years with a weekly SPIRE class (Spiritual, Physical, Intellectual, Relational, Emotional) that covers a range of challenges indoors and out. As well, senior students are offered opportunities to travel to Central Queensland and overseas on service projects.

All our school values underpin the greatest ideals of love and service (1 Corinthians 13). Annual camps for each grade are also robustly outdoorsy and electronics-free.

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At DDCS we are serious about students being connected to nature and the outdoors. Agriculture is a compulsory trimester subject in both Year 7 & 8 and offered as an elective in Years 9 & 10. As well we have expanded the HPE program in Years 9 & 10 to be compulsory and include a service project, outdoor education (including orienteering and two camps each year that challenge students in bushwalking, canoeing and campcraft) and healthy cookery.

We call it HOPE – Health, Outdoor and Physical Education.

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SPRING: WORKING WITH PATTERNS

T CLASSIC SHREK FEVER Hi Stylers, Kate here from Classic Beauty Therapy.

This month, we are supporting Shrek – The Musical with 15 Shrek facials full of antioxidants, and with Matcha Green Tea to stimulate and brighten your skin.

Every facial treatment goes into the draw to win a double pass, so be quick!

We have expanded our team as we are getting busier, so we are here to help with all your skin and beauty needs.

Spray tans, lash perms and shellac polish have been super popular this spring with amazing ‘before’ and ‘afters’ to be found on our Instagram and Facebook pages.

We have many skin care packs coming into the salon, starting from $29 – don’t miss out on these and our beautifully wrapped gift vouchers.

Book your appointment online through our website for an instant time or call us on 4638 5077.

his spring, fashion for men is all about patterns, colour and designs – like the tropical prints we mentioned in our last issue.

It can be difficult to balance such strong items of clothing, but when done right you’ll be turning heads wherever you go.

While you’re warming up to the idea, go for simplicity and pair some bold shorts with a loose white or black shirt, and make sure the fit is right for your body shape.

The great thing is, this fashion can be just as great for a day trip to the coast as for a night out in our inland city.

While it may be important to be on-trend, it’s even more important to showcase your personality and this season’s bold patterns are the ideal opportunity.

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WHAT SUNNIES WILL WORK FOR YOU? E

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Well, it turns out there’s a bit of science behind finding the perfect frames.

Well-known optical store buyer Rita Niforas shares her secrets to selecting sunglasses that complement your face shape, leaving you feeling fabulous while your eyes are protected from harsh sunlight.

Frames have the power to soften sharp jaw lines, heighten cheekbones or relax facial angles.

If you have a round face, where the

SECRETS TO SELECTING THE RIGHT SHADES diameter is pretty equal horizontally as it is vertically, Rita recommends square-shaped frames.

“If your face is round then opt for rectangular or square shapes,” she says.

“The sharp angular lines balance the roundness of the face, adding definition. With strategically placed sunglasses you can give the illusion of defined cheekbones.”

That means Wayfarers, you lucky round-facers.

For a square face, which is where the width of your jaw is similar to the

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“The ‘it’ frame for the square face: round-shaped frames. You can soften a strong face by choosing frames with curved or rounded corners.”

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“Edgy and angular frames will add balance.”

And if you’ve got an oval face, with an elongated curve around the chin to forehead, Rita says you can wear whatever you like.

“Oval faces have it made. You can pull off just about any style when it comes to sunglasses,” Rita says.

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A BEAUTY ROUTINE THAT DOESN’T BREAK THE BANK

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FANCY BRUSHWORK A BEHIND-THE-SCENES LOOK AT THEATRE MAKE-UP

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he Toowoomba Philharmonic Society is bringing a much-loved Tony Award-winning performance to town, in the form of Shrek — The Musical.

Innumerable hours of preparation goes into a production like this, with so much more than dress rehearsals going on behind the scenes.

One aspect of bringing your favourite characters to life, is theatre make-up, applied by a team of qualified and beyond-talented artists.

One such lady is Tennielle Copson.

Tennielle studied a Diploma of Cinemagraphic Make-up through the Australian Acadamy of Cinemagraphic Make-up in Brisbane.

She learned to do everything from beauty to special effects make-up, like prosthetics and wounds.

Tennielle and her team will be responsible for creating the faces and other attributes which make Shrek, Donkey, Fiona, the Gingerbread Man and the rest, so familiar to fans across the globe.

She created all the design concepts for the different characters and she’ll have face charts detailing the actors’ looks for the team of make-up artists to replicate onto the

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“We use a water-based adhesive to glue the prosthetic down. It’s a standard in the industry and adheres for a long period of time without irritation,” said Tennielle, adding that the actors’ safety is their first consideration.

According to her, one of the most involved characters to create, is Shrek himself, due to his cowl-piece.

A simplified description of the process is setting the cowl and gluing it down, smoothing the edges of the prosthetic, painting and contouring, and setting the paint with a waterproof sealant.

“This takes at least an hour to complete,” she said.

For actor Luke O’Hagan, playing Shrek is a bucket list role.

“It’s something I’ve wanted to do for ages,” he said.

Luke has been acting since 2014 and singing since he was seven-years-old and he uses the costume and make-up to enhance the character of Shrek, instead of worrying about being uncomfortable.

“Uncomfortable is a very Shrek thing to be. Fighting against the costume and make-up is a losing battle, so it’s better to use them,” he said, adding that he’s sure his cowl and make-up will hold up well during his performance.

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In the course of my nearly 24 years serving people as a solicitor, I have lost count of how many times I have shared this powerful story with a client.

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WHO CARES?

BY LISA MACHIN, STYLE COLUMNIST

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ou know what the great thing about the collective consciousness of today

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The mantra of self-care is everywhere.

Splashed across social media and magazines, overheard in conversations between friends at the beach, on the street and in yoga classes.

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It seems as a society we are finally starting to recognise that burnout is a real thing and that self-care is the missile which can head it off at the pass.

So then… how exactly do we define self-care?

Well, that my friends (unlike most things in life), is entirely up to you.

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Other times, it is getting up for a morning run because I know the positive effect exercise has on my mood and mental health.

The important thing is to figure out what works for you and prioritise it.

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Remember that you’re no good if you’re not good.

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A GUT FEELING

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Taking place on Thursday, October 18, the 2018 Australian Women’s Leadership Forum is ideal for women who are looking for increased awareness of their leadership style and competencies, as well as practical strategies to help them overcome challenges within their work and personal life.

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The initiative is run by advocacy group Women & Leadership Australia (WLA), who are also providing a number of complimentary grants for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women to attend.

The purpose of these grants is to ensure the views of local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women are represented at the event, and help support the development of strong and effective leadership across Queensland’s Indigenous communities.

WLA program director and executive Suzi Finkelstein said one third of Australian women live in rural and regional areas.

“It can be difficult for these women to get access to the same opportunities, networking and mentoring that is available in the big cities,” she said.

“This forum will provide Toowoomba with a tremendously exciting opportunity for local female leaders to share their expertise and advice with women in their own community.

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NEVER USE CRAFT GLITTER. LUSTRE DUST IS AN EDIBLE GLITTER THAT CAN BE FOUND AT ANY CAKE DECORATING STORE AND IS SAFE TO USE FOR THIS LOOK.

THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME. EMBRACE A CLASSICAL RED LIP WITH AN INFUSION OF SPARKLING GLITTER FOR A UNIQUE AND DAZZLING EFFECT. STEP 1

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OCTOBER

BREAST CANCER AWARENESS O

ctober is national Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and while survival rates are improving and despite decades of pink fundraising and promotional campaigns, too many women, particularly young women, still are losing their lives to this disease.

The impact of a breast cancer diagnosis is far-reaching and enduring.

The person diagnosed is devastated, fearful and alone – life as they know it is different – and their focus now is on their journey through surgery, chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy.

Family and friends are also affected.

Breast cancer patients need emotional, physical and mental support. Sadly, many also need financial support – this can cause significant stress in a family already under stress and the deleterious consequences of the breast cancer diagnosis deepen.

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patients is Blush Cancer Care. This locally based not-for-profit provides support for patients from the day of diagnosis all the way through treatment and after.

However, the real bright light in the breast cancer story is early detection.

Early detection is the key to surviving breast cancer and in this month of October we remind men (yes men get breast cancer too) and women to check their breasts regularly.

If you notice: ■ a new lump or lumpiness, especially if it’s only in one breast ■ a change in the size or shape of your breast ■ a change to the nipple, such as crusting, ulcer, redness or inversion ■ a nipple discharge that occurs without squeezing ■ a change in the skin of your breast such as redness or dimpling

■ an unusual pain that doesn’t go away Please see your doctor.

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To raise funds in support of breast cancer services at St Vincent’s, the hospital is running a bra decorating competition and entries are on display in the hospital foyer during October.

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Through St Vincent’s Breast Care S Service, patients and their loved ones are given support and a platform to seek information, empathy and empowerment in their journey.

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Our dedicated staff are long serving educators who will ensure your child is cared for and educated in such a way as to ensure they feel respected and valued so they can gain the confidence required to try new things and challenge themselves.

Our educators facilitate and support children’s learning and work with children in making sense of the world around them.

They ensure that each experience is an extension of a child’s home life and their first and most influential educators – their family.

At Toowoomba Central we provide a comprehensive curriculum to reflect the needs of each child, based upon the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and approved Queensland kindergarten guidelines.

It has a specific emphasis on playbased learning and recognises the importance of communication and language (including early literacy and numeracy) and social and emotional development.

The approved kindergarten program is often thought of as a pre-prep program.

Our approved kindergarten program is taught by a qualified early childhood teacher.

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By offering the program in a long daycare environment, we offer hours of care that suit parents who are in paid employment or studying.

As it is widely recognised that the first five years create the foundation for the child to accomplish key developmental advances in mind and body, many families see the benefit in keeping their child in the long day care environment throughout this time before transitioning them to the school environment.

Parents who access the kindergarten program at a long daycare centre may be eligible for the Child Care Subsidy.

Our extensive facilities cater for the children in all areas including their physical development.

Our 60-metre long playground offers many shaded areas, physical challenges with our fort and climbing equipment, swing, sand play, quiet areas, a cubby and spacious verandas.

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oing away on holiday… a term that once evoked thoughts of dropping off the grid, tuning out and giving technology a back seat to relaxation.

However, search the travel bag of any child under 18 before they enter the family car bound for holidays and it’s almost inevitable you will unearth a technological cache.

So, what to do about the growing problem within our children of too much screen time?

One tactic is to draw a line from the start of the holiday and be firm with it.

Set the rule early and you won’t have to try and establish it three days in.

Your rules depend, of course, on how you’d like to run your family.

An all-out ban may suit some parents while being totally unrealistic for others.

If the thought of handling a fully-fledged mutiny in your holiday rental apartment makes you weary, perhaps imposing a curfew or ‘no fly zone’ is more suited.

This can be simple — no phones until 5pm, no technology at the beach, screen time for two hours a day only.

While your children will no doubt argue black and blue they ‘need’ their smartphone/tablet/other, people of all ages need periods of complete relaxation without outside stimulus to truly unwind and recharge their batteries.

Holiday time for both you and your offspring is precious little in the calendar year, so make sure your holiday is filled with real memories, not tweeted photos that punctuate a lot of face-in-phone periods.

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'Out of Line'.

SHAPING PERSPECTIVE S

oon after being born in Hong Kong, Karri McPherson immigrated to Australia with her family, living in the Gold Coast and Roma for the next 18 years.

After graduating from high school, she spent three months travelling South East Asia before moving to Toowoomba to pursue a career in the arts.

She is currently completing a Bachelor of Creative Art at the University of Southern Queensland and describes her artwork as an exploration into perspective.

“I’m fascinated by the capacity of the human mind and the ways in which we perceive our surroundings,” she said, adding that her current practice aims to explore the manipulation of immediate space by toying with reality.

“In other words, I’m interested in distorting environments through perspective.

“Geometric shapes and forms provide me with a platform to investigate the essence of depth and the qualities that trick us into perceiving multiple dimensions on a flat surface.”

Karri said she uses acrylic paints to create her work because of the paint’s fast-drying nature.

“It allows me to produce my artwork in a much shorter timeframe.”

She has worked on a range of

surfaces, from canvas and linen, to wooden panels and, recently, walls.

“I really enjoy the dialogue my work shares with the architecture in a space,” she said.

Her visit to a Yayoi Kusama installation at MONA two years ago encouraged her to translate her paintings into murals.

“I felt inspired by her work. I enjoyed exploring the dynamic my canvas works can share with an in situ painting.”

Karri finds inspiration in her surroundings, with different locations inspiring new compositions and colour combinations in her work.

For Karri, colour plays an important role in life, having the capacity to change our mood and tap into our emotions.

“It has the power to convey or conceal a message and to morph the emotions of whoever experiences it. It’s also important because of its universality – it has the ability to develop communication despite any cultural or lingual barriers.”

If Karri could create a painting for anyone in the world, it would be for her grandmother who passed away three years ago.

“In her painting, I would use soft pastels and purple tones to reflect her sweet and caring nature, encompassing

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her gentle personality within the subtle nuances between the tones. I would incorporate different purple hues throughout the painting to celebrate her love of lavender (her favourite flower).”

When asked about favourite project so far, Karrie said she had a very rewarding experience earlier this year when she painted a bar mural at ‘Bar Wunder’.

“I loved the outcome of that project,” she added.

Karri said her current series of works for her exhibition A Matter of Form have challenged her to generate compositions and colour combinations which insinuate additional dimensions on a flat surface.

Her exhibition will be held at the Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery from October 13 to November 11, with the official opening of the exhibition scheduled for 1.30pm on October 14.

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1:: Ian and Ellie Bielby enjoyed some dad and daughter time at the Blokes and Braids event at Oscar Oscar.

2:: Taylah Wood, Taliah Gregg, Tahlia Quilter, and Charlotte Rohde had fun at the event.

3:: Udi Gautam, Felipe Salcedo, and Dan Taylor at the Blokes and Braids event, which raised money for METRO Care Toowoomba.

4:: Andrew and Molly Sedl with Milla and Ryan Baddock.

5:: Ryan and Milla Baddock with Andrew and Molly Sedl in Grand Central’s Dad Cave.

6:: Michael and Abbey McKean spent some time with Timothy and Georgia Schulz at the Blokes and Braids’ event.

7:: Lee Faulkner with daughter Emma.

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Unleash the Beast HAVING A CONVERSATION ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH

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eld on World Mental Health Day, Unleash the Beast is a writing and well-being symposium which aims to share, promote and propagate the conversation about mental health in a relaxed, entertaining and engaging way.

About 60 authors and speakers from all over Australia are coming to Toowoomba to share their stories on mental health and how it affects us as individuals, families and communities.

The program will deal with a broad range of mental health topics, from mental health in the workplace, to men’s and women’s health, mental health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders,

those who live in remote areas, educators, parents, adolescents, and so much more.

The event is being held in support of Lifeline Darling Downs and South West Queensland and the funds raised will be used to provide free counselling services for anyone who needs it.

The event will be kicked off early, with a welcome from Mayor Paul Antonio at 6.45am, followed by the first talks and workshops at 7am.

For the full program, visit www.unleashthebeast.net.au.

Tickets to all workshops, activities and events are available from www.toowoombatickets.com.au.

THE SYMPOSIUM

ANNEX & LIBRARY SESSIONS

Topics such as improving mental health in the workplace, the complexities of mental health issues for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, the effects of food on mental health, and whether there’s something we can do to stop bullying, will be discussed in the Toowoomba Regional Council Annex and the Library between 7am and 6.30pm.

The sessions are individually ticketed, so participants can choose to attend only the topics of interest to them.

LIBRARY WORKSHOPS

Between 8.30pm and 12.30pm, you can meet local authors, Dr Leanne Dodd, Terese Eglington, and Edwina Shaw, who will be presenting writing workshops in the library.

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THE FOOD AND ENTERTAINMENT LIFE’S A PICNIC

Blank Space at the Mills Precinct will be home to the Life’s a Picnic ladies’ get together.

Sky News presenter and mum, Zen Jacinta Tynan, will lead the chat with Susan Duncan (author of ‘House on the Hill’ and ‘Salvation Creek’).

Bring your gal pals along for a relaxing picnic from 11.30am to 2.30pm on October 10.

Tickets are available for $90 per person.

THE LADS’ LUNCH

The Mort & Co. Lads’ Lunch at Fitzy’s will be presented by the one and only Peter FitzSimons (another Fitzy!).

Lads will be treated to a full lunch, including beverages, and a catch-up

with Peter, who has written biographies on Wallaby captains Nick Farr-Jones and John Eales, as well as famous aviator Sir Charles Kingsford Smith and many others.

Tickets are available for $250 per person, with each ticket purchased providing Lifeline with funding for counselling sessions.

and well-being.

Some items on the menu include hot smoked salmon with avocado, green beans and basil dressing, and triple-layered raspberry brownies.

Depending on the level of involvement you’re looking for, ticket prices range from $45 to $130 per person.

COOKING UP A STORM

THE WEEKEND RETREAT

Emma Ellice-Flint will present a cooking class at The Sauce Kitchen 10.30am to 2pm.

Emma is a Sydney-based nutritionist, chef and author with a passion for gut health and eating to improve mental health.

During the cooking class, she will teach participants how to cook not only tasty food, but nutritious food that’ll improve mental and physical health

RELAX. Write. Retreat is a weekend yoga and writing retreat for women and forms part of the symposium activities.

Ladies have the opportunity to join experienced yoga teacher and published author, Edwina Shaw, for a weekend of yoga sessions and writing workshops.

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WHAT DO YOU BRING TO THE TABLE?

BY NIVARD NELSON, STYLE COLUMNIST

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he adage of new versus old is becoming more prevalent every day in the local food scene.

Every day, there seems to be a new cafe, bakery or restaurant opening.

This influx of new business is forcing the old or ‘established’ businesses to find new and exciting ways to stay at the forefront of the dining public’s mind.

Now, I hear a lot of people questioning why we need so many places here in Toowoomba.

To those people, I say we should be excited.

This activity is great because competition will force the existing businesses to up their ‘game’.

No longer can reputation be enough to guarantee patronage.

The ‘old’ businesses need to look at what they are offering and how they offer that product.

There does not need to be wholesale changes, but evolution needs to occur.

Whether that is the service, the decor, or the menu, change is a good thing as it shows that the business understands what made it successful

and what it needs to do to remain successful.

To the ‘new’ businesses, they can’t be complacent and just assume that the patronage will come.

The need to attract and retain business is harder, as they will usually get one to two chances to make that favourable impression.

If they don’t, their chance to be successful is reduced.

So, let’s get out and support our local businesses because small businesses are the drivers of our local communities.

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Subaru Forester HOW MUCH? From $37,990 to $45,990 drive-away. Clean sheet enabled Subaru to push cabin and cargo space out to the margins. Even roomier, bigger luggage area yet it still has a full-size spare.

HOW FAST? It gets some extra punch with a power and torque boost.

HOW THIRSTY? It’s pretty good, averaging 7.4L/100km.

ALL GROWN UP

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ovie sequels are risky when the original is a tough act to follow and it’s the same with cars.

The Subaru Forester pioneered the “tread lightly” off-road wagon 21 years ago, creating a genre that now has more than two dozen competitors.

The model’s fifth iteration looks familiar but is the biggest Forester yet – as with the generation of buyers it’s designed for, it has grown up and become more sophisticated.

Loaded with class-leading technology, the Forester will likely increase the

temptation to travel beyond mobile phone range.

The headline tech is concealed in the dashboard – it’s an infrared LED camera that monitors eye movement and beeps when the driver isn’t watching the road or is glancing at the phone.

On dearer versions, the same tiny camera uses facial recognition tech to check who is at the wheel, then adjust the seats, side mirrors and air-conditioning to suit the programmed preferences of up to five drivers.

All new Foresters come with forward-facing cameras that can detect cars, cyclists and pedestrians – and slam on the brakes if the driver isn’t paying attention.

It can avoid a collision at up to 50km/h and mitigates crashes beyond that speed. This EyeSight tech also senses when the car in front has moved ahead in traffic – and beeps at the driver to get a wriggle on, in case of daydreaming.

In a class full of pretenders, the Forester is the real deal.

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LEAN ON ME BY SHANNON NOLL

BY KATHY MCCABE

ALPHA Release date: Out now Genre: Drama Cast: Kodi Smit-McPhee, Johannes Haukur Johannesson, Spencer Bogaert, Natassia Malthe, Leonor Varela.

At its heart, Alpha is a coming-of-age story set in the harsh world of the last Ice Age. However, it also tells a beautiful origin tale of how dogs became man’s best friend.

Young Keda (Smit-McPhee) is the son of a tribal chief about 20,000 years ago in Europe.

Separated and wounded during a hunting party, Keda needs to make it back home to his tribe before winter starts but is interrupted by a pack of wolves who think he’ll make an easy meal.

Fortunately, Keda is able to wound one of the wolves and then waits for the rest to run off. However, he doesn’t kill the wounded wolf and instead the pair slowly become friends.

This marks the beginning of an epic adventure, at times fraught with danger, of human-canine friendship and survival.

Alpha is rated PG for mild survival themes and sense of peril.

Shannon Noll knows the gut-wrenching anguish of having to walk off a drought-ravaged family farm.

The What About Me singer and his brothers Adam and Damian made the decision to sell their Condobolin property after two years of failed crops in 2001 as they tried to keep the farm going after losing their father Neil in an accident.

They managed to raise enough money to settle debts and buy their mother a home but the loss of the farm, which had been in the family for 98 years, still hurts.

Noll has released his new single Lean On Me to raise funds for Drought Angels.

“We were in debt up to our necks after we lost Dad and we tried to farm our way out of it and had two failed crops,” he said.

“It was in 2001, two years into a 10-year drought, and we couldn’t afford another year of failed crops; if we kept trying, we would have been walked off the farm and locked out.

“We sold up and were able to buy mum a home.”

Noll has seen firsthand the work of Drought Angels, who provide not only food for farmers and feed for their animals, but just as importantly, emotional support for the people who are battling depression as they struggle to keep their properties going.

“Blokes are proud, you know, and you might see them every day and not know the inner turmoil they are carrying,” Noll said.

“These people need to know they are not alone.”

Noll said his song was also a tribute to the thousands of Australians who are leaving their own properties and businesses to offer assistance to the drought-affected regions.

“The meaning behind the song for me is we want to let those in rural Australia know we are trying to do what we can,” he said.

“And it is a tribute to the people who are leaving their own livelihoods and spending money to support these people, these tireless volunteers who are the ones standing up and busting a gut to help.”

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REPLICA

BY LAUREN OLIVER

BY JESSICA KRAMER

It’s hard to define this book to any particular genre, but in a good way.

Some would call it young adult or new adult, others science fiction or even contemporary fiction.

As a reader, Replica is really all these genres and more.

Designed as a ‘flip book’, Replica consists of two intrinsically linked stories – flipping the book one way allows you to read Gemma’s story; flip the other way and you can read Lyra’s point of view.

I chose to read Lyra’s story first and then Gemma’s, but it’s possible to do the reverse or even read alternating chapters from each story.

Lyra is a replica – a human model or clone – one of thousands who have lived in the Haven Institute their entire lives, tucked well away from the world’s eyes so Haven can monitor and do research on them.

That is, until a surprise attack blows up all Lyra has ever known, and she and a boy known as 72 are the only ones

known to escape.

While sickly as a child, Gemma is an ordinary, albeit sheltered, teenage girl. ...Until a stranger almost abducts her and a Frankenstein mask is thrown through the living room window.

Becoming increasingly interested in uncovering her father’s past with the secretive Haven research facility, Gemma heads to Florida where she and a new acquaintance stumble across the recently-escaped Lyra and 72.

While some aspects of the story are very similar, there is still a touch of difference that comes with individuals’ separate points of view, and both stories add to the overall tale insomuch that it is impossible to read one without needing to read the other.

The story itself is fast paced and holds mystery enough to keep the reader engaged, but the book’s true strength lies with its dealing of relevant issues.

As well as the obvious debate of using technology and science to clone human beings, the book deals with the implications of negative self-image, mental health, self-harm, accidental pregnancy, ethical dilemmas, and general adolescence.

This is only made more powerful by the format of the book, when the reader can observe how Gemma and Lyra each view the world so differently.

The ending leaves you wanting more, so be prepared to rush out for the sequel, Ringer.

Replica is available online and at some local bookstores. RRP $16.99.

THE BIRD KING

BY G. WILLOW WILSON

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People often seem to call the latest book a “lush fantasy”, but until now it just seemed cliche. The Bird King, however, is another thing altogether.

Fatima is the last sultan’s concubine in a kingdom falling down to the Spanish Inquisition. When she discovers her friend Hassan is in danger for his ability to create paths and places by drawing maps, Fatima runs away with him and a clever jinn.

The world-building in this book is incredible. It is realistic enough that for much of the tale you forget you’re actually reading fantasy — until a jinn comes along, of course.

The characters are relatable and diverse; the book in general is refreshingly open-minded.

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THE LAUGAVEGUR TRAIL TREKKING IN ICELAND

BY ALLY MARTELL

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t’s The Land Beyond the Wall in northern Westeros, it’s the Realm of the Dark Elves in Thor and it’s Mordor in Middle-earth.

But for the trekking community, Landmannalaugar is the start of the Laugavegur Trail, Iceland’s most popular walking trail.

The 55km trail is only open in the summer months and can be completed at your own pace, but it’s generally done over four or five days.

Accommodation along the way is in very rustic mountain huts or in your own tent.

I booked with Utracks.

They transport your gear ahead each day, provide an English-speaking guide and arrange all meals.

Our guide was amazing.

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THE BEGINNING

The bus from Reykjavik to Landmannalaugar takes four hours.

At about halfway the scenery changes from farms to a harsh volcanic landscape with steaming geothermal fields and extraordinary jurassic rock formations.

It’s a weird place, like stepping onto a sci-fi movie set.

The trail begins in fields of coloured rhyolite, passing small gorges, steaming hot springs and bubbling mud pools.

All around us are the famous ‘Rainbow Mountains’.

The next few days are kind of black and white.

The black volcanic sands alternate with thick snow and in the background are the huge Myrdalsjokull and Eyjafjallajokull glaciers.

There are fields of shiny black obsidian shards and basalt boulders.

There is the relentless Mælifellssandur black desert and the

Markarfljotsgljufur Canyon, a 200m deep cut — massive and spectacular.

The final leg of the trail meanders through Thorsmork, the Woods of Thor, with verdant plains and fluffy white sheep.

There are mossy mountains, fields of wildflowers and babbling brooks. So pretty.

We finish the trek in Porsmork and spend our last day exploring the area and enjoying the company of other trekkers.

Trekking in a group is a bonding experience.

Camaraderie develops quickly and my fellow trekkers were a delight.

Aged between 40 and 77, these super-fit couples and singles came from all over the world.

I was genuinely sad to say goodbye but felt very lucky to have met them and shared this incredible experience with them.

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SINGAPORE’S MOST BEAUTIFUL GARDENS

BY ALLY MARTELL

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ingapore is not just about noodles, chilli crab and shopping malls, it has some of the world’s most beautiful gardens and they should definitely be on your travel bucket list.

The Singaporeans have been greening the city for years and basking in world-wide admiration for it.

The two gardens with the most accolades are Gardens by the Bay and the Singapore Botanic Gardens.

GARDENS BY THE BAY

GARDENS by the Bay covers 101 hectares in the middle of Singapore and cost a cool $1 billion to build back in 2012.

Featuring two massive conservatorystyle domes, a grove of ‘Super Trees’, lakes and children’s gardens, it is equally spectacular by night.

The Flower Dome is where you’ll see gardens representing different

countries, floral displays, ancient olive grove, herb and vegetable gardens.

The Cloud Forest Dome is a climate controlled environment with water features showcasing unusual plants and those found at high altitude.

The Super Tree Grove features 18 ‘trees’ which are 25 to 50 metres tall.

They are vertical gardens by day offering a shady canopy but by night they come alive in a sensational sound and light show.

OLD SINGAPORE BOTANIC GARDENS

NOT far from the famous Orchard Road shopping precinct is a 74 hectare oasis that will soothe the soul and refresh the senses: the Singapore Botanic Gardens.

Founded in 1859, the gardens feature mature trees and historic buildings from the grand colonial era.

The site was heritage listed by

UNESCO in 2015.

These gardens offer visual treats at every turn but don’t miss the brick steps built by Australian POWs during the Japanese occupation of Singapore in World War II. Then there’s the lovely old bandstand, lakes, a frangipani forest with cute swings and a palm grove.

You’ll also find Ginger Garden, Bonsai Garden, Fragrant Garden and Healing Garden.

One of the most popular attractions is the National Orchid Garden.

With 1000 species and 2000 hybrids on display it really is spectacular.

The Gardens’ orchid breeding program began in 1928 and staff proudly display some of their finest work in the old curator’s bungalow including Singapore’s national flower the Vanda Miss Joaquim.

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AUSTRALIAN WHOLE SNAPPER

SCENE This month, Style reviewed Toowoomba’s newest dining treasure Charred, and it did not disappoint

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Sourced fresh daily from Stoney the Fishmonger right here in Toowoomba, the Australian Whole Snapper is served with a light creamy sauce of pomegranate, molasses and mayonnaise, while still respecting the flavour of the fish.

While you can choose your own accompanying side dish, the charred broccolini in burnt butter, fried shallots and beetroot hummus is a surprising match.

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The aroma of this dish hits you before it even lands on the table.

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A favourite dish of the night, these flowers are fried in a light tempura batter before being laid on a bed of pumpkin and chickpea puree.

This melt-in-your-mouth black angus rump was inspired by the idea of making something that’s simple but showcases the fresh produce.

The rump cap is served on a bed of fresh salsa verde with fried capers on top, which matches the black angus in a way that tantalises the tastebuds.

A perfect dish to share with friends or loved ones, the rump is recommended to match with Patriarch Shiraz from Eden Valley.

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THE PERFECT MIX When opposites attract, magic happens ow approaching two years together, Robert and Sarah Goulds are happily married and looking forward to their future.

The couple were married at the Gabbinbar Homestead in April this year, with a neutral colour palette, big native flowers, navy blue suits for the groomsmen and floral dresses for the bridesmaids.

“Rob and I have very different styles – he’s a classic style person, where I am prepared to take a few more theme risks – but we found a balance,” Sarah said.

Having searched Google for ideas, the couple then wrote their own vows, putting some thought into what they wanted to say on their big day.

“We spent time reading and thinking about the significance of the day and found a few options we then mashed together,” Robert said.

The couple first met through a mutual friend in 2014.

“I ‘friend-zoned’ Rob for a while, but he persisted and I’m glad he did,” remembered Sarah, who describes Robert as a detailed, wise and fun person.

“He has a great sense of humour, he is very smart, and he’s always fun to be with. He seems to know about everything – a true ‘know it all’ – and I love that about him,” she said.

“I knew within the first month of dating that I wanted to marry Sarah.

She has so many amazing qualities and I thought I’d be mad not to marry her.

She has a contagious personality that lights up any room she enters,” Robert said.

He caught the proposal on video,

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flying his drone above the spot where they shared their first kiss.

“We went for a walk along the Noosa headland.

When we reached the spot, I handed the drone over to Sarah while I got the ring out. I dropped to one knee and captured the whole thing to share with family and friends,” remembered Robert.

After their wedding, the couple travelled to New Zealand for their honeymoon.

“Who wants to spend 13 or more hours on a plane after getting married, am I right? We spent two weeks driving around the South Island and got to experience snow falling for the first

time. For us, it represented the beginning of new memories and experiences together,” Robert said.

Today, Sarah said she was happy to relax and see where their future headed.

“Rob is a bit of a planner, so he has some ideas mapped out – travel, get a dog, do some renovations, have kids. I’m happy to be a bit more relaxed, so we’ll work it all out as we go along,” she said.

The couple encourages soon-to-be newlyweds to do the hard yards up front and Sarah recommends locking in your date, venue, bridal party, and theme, as soon as possible.

“From there, just create a timeline and stick to it,” she said.

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WHAT CAN’T YOU KNOW?

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YOU WANT TO STOP BUT YOU DON’T NEED TO STOP

BY NEAL WOOD, SENIOR ASSOCIATE, BEST WILSON BUCKLEY FAMILY LAW

’ve recently chalked up three years since I moved with my young family from our home of over 15 years in Brisbane, to the relative calm of Toowoomba.

In that time I have met some really encouraging people and found myself hooked on not only one, but three sports rolled together – triathlons.

I finished my first Olympic distance ‘tri’ in a bit over two and a half hours – while this is in no means fast, it was immensely satisfying (given I would have been happy just to complete it without losing breakfast).

During those long solo training rides I kept thinking about the parallels of my own experience of starting out in triathlon and other aspects of my work, and what my clients go through in those difficult family law matters.

These are important lessons for all of us.

Things in life change. Sometimes you initiate it and sometimes it seems to happen on its own, whether you intended it to or not.

Just because something has previously left you feeling great, does not mean it will always stay that way.

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Their words come from experience and will help you the most when you are struggling.

When you are doing something big, new, and unfamiliar, even the best preparation and guidance won’t be enough to truly prepare you for the reality of doing it yourself. Do your best to know what to expect, safe in the knowledge it won’t be enough.

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PITTSWORTH CRAFT AND FINE FOOD SPECTACULAR

WHEN: Friday, October 12, to Sunday, October 14, from 9am daily WHERE: Pittsworth Town Hall, Yandilla St, Pittsworth WHAT: About 50 exhibitors showcasing home-made Australian goods is just the beginning for this annual event.

There will be a quilt exhibition and sales, prize-winning spring gardens, decorated business windows, barbecues, plant stalls, live entertainment, and more.

Entry is free, with light lunches and Devonshire teas available to purchase.

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WHEN: Wednesday, October 10, from 8pm WHERE: Armitage Centre, 54 Neil St WHAT: Labelled a movement as well as a

comedy show, Women Like Us has been nominated for Best Comedy at the Perth Fringe Festival and sells out at nearly every location.

Seasoned stand-up comedians Ellen Briggs and Mandy Nolan perform this two-hour show on parenting, the beauty industry, surgeries, diets, obsessions, frustrations, and even the politics of who unpacks the dishwasher.

Get your tickets for $45 at www.empiretheatre.com.au.

WHEN: Saturday, October 13, to

Sunday, October 14 WHERE: Holy Name Hall, 190 Bridge St WHAT: For a gold coin donation, you can enjoy the largest display of exhibition roses on the Darling Downs.

There will also be heritage rose and iris displays and sales.

For more details, call Leo on 4633 1975.

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WHEN: Friday, October 12, from 9am WHERE: City Golf Club, 254 South St WHAT: For a weekend the City Golf Club will go all-out country!

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WHEN: Friday, October 19, to Sunday, October 21,

8.30am-4pm WHERE: Toowoomba Showgrounds, Glenvale Rd WHAT: From building, renovating and green living, to homewares and kitchenwares, even pools and spas, gardening and more. There will also be caravans, camper trailers, 4WD accessories and more as part of the coinciding Outdoor Leisure Expo. Entry is $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, and free for children 16 and under.

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WHEN: Saturday, October 27, noon-8pm WHERE: Toowoomba Showgrounds, Glenvale Rd WHAT: A celebration of all things barbecue eats, craft beer, estate wine and country hospitality. There will be live music, master classes, eating competitions, beer yoga, market stalls, retro car display, and backyard games . Tickets from $15 for adults.

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WHEN: Sunday, October 28, 10am-3pm WHERE: Railway St, Helidon WHAT: Whether you have Celtic heritage or not, come and celebrate with this annual festival. There will be food and drink to purchase, market stalls and a massed pipes display at 10am with Celtic dancing and music throughout the day.

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CAPRICORN

IT’S IN THE STARS LIBRA

Sept 23 – Oct 22 Your life might seem a little topsy-turvy at the moment, but it’s just the universe’s way of saying ‘slow down’.

You’ll just have to keep it together – take a deep breath, walk around like you own the place, and leave the mere mortals to bask in your brilliance.

SCORPIO

Oct 23 – Nov 21 Why does it feel like every time life slips into a comfortable gear, something happens to send you spiralling off course?

The man in your life might be getting ready to pop the question, so be ready.

One thing is certain – it’s going to be a blooming magical month!

SAGITTARIUS

Nov 22 – Dec 21 They don’t call you a wrecking ball for nothing.

It could be a case of ‘out with the old, and in with the new’ this month.

October brings with it new opportunities that’ll see you recognised as the big fish — baby, you’ll own the whole aquarium this month!

Dec 22 – Jan 19 Wow! Where has the year gone?

Christmas is just around the corner — time to unbox those Christmas lights and Santa suit, and get to the shops before the crowds do.

If there’s one thing a Capricorn is good at, it’s snapping up bargains.

AQUARIUS

Jan 20 – Feb 18 This month promises to be amazing.

With so many positive vibes around you, it’ll be impossible to feel down.

Now could be the perfect time to ‘down tools’, pack a bag, and head off on an adventure.

PISCES

Feb 19 – Mar 20 You’re looking forward to having more time to yourself this month – it seems like you’ve spent too much time running around in circles and it’s made you dizzy.

Could it be the love of your life who’s put you in this spin, or is it simply the normal ups and downs of life?

Either way, this will turn out to be a great month for you.

ARIES

Mar 21 – Apr 19 Like a sheep shaking off old wool, it’s time to shed your winter blues and look to the sun.

Catch up with friends who’ve been absent from your life during winter – plan big coffee dates, dinners and fine wine tastings.

Just keep out an eye for the wolf in sheep’s clothing.

TAURUS

Apr 20 – May 20 A Taurus in love, is a sight to behold.

Love brings out the best in any bull – they simply can’t wipe the smiles from

their faces!

While winter may have dulled your senses, the warmer weather will put a huge spring in your step this month.

GEMINI

May 21 – Jun 20 Don’t be surprised if life throws you a curve ball – it’s the universe keeping you on your toes.

It could be a good time to start searching for the sanctuary you’ve been craving – is it buying real estate, or simply time out from work you want?

CANCER

Jun 21 – Jul 22 Cancerians will positively glow this month.

It’s time to throw caution to the wind and aim high if you want to succeed at work, love and play.

When you achieve your goals your positive vibes will rub off on those around you.

LEO

Jul 23 – Aug 22 Lions are creatures of habit, but they can be spontaneous (usually with money or gifts).

They are comfortable in the skin they’re in and content with their own company – you will often find them with their nose buried in a book.

This month may be the perfect time to add to your library collection.

VIRGO

Aug 23 – Sept 22 Another year of growing older and wiser, Virgo.

What did you learn over the past 12 months? If the planets align, anything can happen, so keep your eyes peeled.

Changes are coming in your personal life – perhaps a new addition to the family, or an opportunity to visit with much missed family members.

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QUALITY TIME The difficulty of maintaining the family home is the main motivating reason people consider retirement living.

“As we age we can’t do all of the things we could when we were younger; climbing stairs, mowing lawns, cleaning gutters, even general housework can become overwhelming and many seniors have to rely on assistance from family members,” said Mr Bindon.

“This puts unnecessary burdens and stress on families, who are already busy with their own lives, when life could be so much simpler once settled comfortably into an Oak Tree Village.”

Oak Tree Retirement Villages offers seniors the opportunity to downsize to a smaller yet stylish and comfortable, easy to

Oak Tree Retirement Village 118 Platz St, Darling Heights

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manage home; they make life even easier by managing the maintenance of all lawns, gardens, internal and external villa areas.

This care-free, low maintenance way of life removes arduous tasks off the “chores list” and gives residents, and their families, their free time back to spend together.

“That’s what retirement should be about – relaxing, socialising and enjoying life a lot more,” said Mr Bindon.

“And with like-minded neighbours and friends close by in the Village, coupled with purposebuilt recreational facilities, there are endless people to mingle with and new activities to participate in.

“This helps keep our residents busy and mentally engaged, and families are most welcome to join in – attend events, visit on their own accord, even stay for short holidays to spend quality time with mum and dad – this includes the grandkids!”

For more information on Toowoomba’s newest Retirement Village, please contact 1300 367 155 to register your interest.

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Moving to a retirement village and enjoying an easier, low maintenance way of life provides the opportunity for families to recoup quality time together, says Mark Bindon of leading provider of Retirement Villages, The Oak Tree Group.