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Contents Local guides for Sydney/Melbourne/ Perth/Darwin 8-19 Health & Beauty 20-21 LOADS OF JOBS HEALTHCARE HOSPITALITY RECRUITMENT CARPENTRY 22-31
Travel Australia 36-63
Interviews 70-73 Comedy interviews 78-79
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Al Fresco Dining It’s September, which means it’s officially spring, and the following restaurants are the perfect place to celebrate. The Boathouse Balmoral
Located on Balmoral Beach, you can’t get closer to the water than at The Boathouse without getting wet. Providing coffee, juice, wine and beer, the breakfast and lunch menus are all about the local touch with a seaside edge from the trout board to the beer battered flathead and bucket of prawns. If you like what you see, there’s a shop selling accessories and homewares for that Boathouse touch. 2 The Esplanade, Balmoral Beach www.theboathousebb.com.au
The Bucket List
Where better to go when the sun comes out than Bondi? A bar and eatery, The Bucket List encompasses everything that we love about this beachside suburb with large outdoor seating, bursts of colour, burgers, cocktails and the best possible views of the beach. Got a special event coming up? You can hire out the entire venue or individual sections for a party to remember. Come one afternoon and you might just stay all summer… The Bondi Pavilion, Queen Elizabeth Drive, Bondi Beach www.thebucketlistbondi.com
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The Grounds Of Alexandria
Whether for breakfast, lunch or dinner, The Grounds Of Alexandria is very popular – probably because you walk out of the inner city and into a country garden filled with potted flowers, hanging baskets and shrubs. There are a few areas to relax and eat, including the Garden that grows much of the produce used in the kitchen. 7A, 2 Huntley Street, Alexandria www.thegrounds.com.au
Your Gig Guide to Sydney
HERE’S A FEW OF OUR TOP PICK GIGS HAPPENING AROUND SYDNEY.
Tears Dry On Their Own at The Basement
In commemoration of what would have been her 32nd birthday, Tears Dry On Their Own returns to The Basement on Sunday 13th September to play the modern classics of Amy Winehouse. Tickets start from $30pp + booking fee. 7 Macquarie Place, Sydney www.thebasement.com.au
Walk The Moon at Oxford Art Factory
Ohio quartet, Walk The Moon, will be bringing their pop hit, ‘Shut Up & Dance’ to Oxford Art Factory on Sunday 13th September for one of two headline shows in Australia. Tickets are available now at $35pp + booking fee. 38-46 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst www.oxfordartfactory.com
Tuxedo at Jam Gallery
Funk duo, Tuxedo, made up of Mayer Hawthorne and Jake One, will be at Jam Gallery on Saturday 26th September for a special DJ set while on their Australian tour. Tickets available from $35pp + booking fee. 195 Oxford Street, Bondi Junction www.jamgallery.com.au
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Trad Sunday Sessions at P.J. O’Brien’s
Every Sunday, P.J. O’Brien’s in Sydney hosts an array of Irish singers and musicians including Kelly’s Heroes. From 6-9pm, bring your own instrument and get involved, or just enjoy the music with a $15 roast dinner. 57 King Street, Sydney www.pjobriens.com.au
Babylon Circus at The Basement
For a mash-up of ska, rock, dancehall and reggae with a splash of punk and swing, don’t miss French nine-piece big band, Babylon Circus at The Basement on Friday 9th October. Tickets are $40pp + booking fee. 7 Macquarie Place, Sydney www.thebasement.com.au
Laura Marling at Enmore Theatre
British songstress, Laura Marling, returns to Australia on tour, including a show at Enmore Theatre on Tuesday 20th October. Tickets are available now at $71.26pp + booking fee. 118-132 Enmore Road, Newtown www.enmoretheatre.com.au
The Field at Good God
Taking over the Danceteria, Stockholm-born, Berlin-based producer, The Field, will be at Good God on Thursday 22nd October, with support from Barker. Early bird tickets are available at $30pp + booking fee. 55 Liverpool Street, Chinatown www.goodgodgoodgod.com
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The Best Pubs In Surry Hills To Drink Craft Beer Craft Beer and Surry Hills go hand-in-hand, so kick back with a cold glass of amber and while away the hours in these fantastic pubs in Surry Hills.
Royal Albert Hotel
A corner pub with a fantastic list of beers and ciders, Royal Albert Hotel could quickly become your Surry Hills local. You’d struggle to not feel at home on a stool at the bar. 140 Commonwealth Street, Surry Hills www.royalalberthotel.com.au
Dove & Olive
This rustic pub has over 20 taps pumping away, with the Mismatched Brewing Company, Moo Brew, Mornington Peninsular Brewery and Yulli’s Brews. Dove & Olive is also home to the Wombat and Grub’s Craft Beer Fight Club, which sees breweries go head-to-head to win a coveted spot on the taps for a whole month. 156 Devonshire Street, Surry Hills doveandolive.com.au
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Aurora Hotel
If it’s a view you’re after, you can’t really beat Aurora Hotel’s Rooftop Beer Garden. Settle on a stool or in an armchair, and enjoy the view of the Centrepoint Tower and Central clock. 324 Elizabeth Street, Surry Hills aurorahotel.com.au
Keg & Brew
Bourbon, beer and bites; Keg & Brew has a knack for this hospitality lark. Always mixing it up, there are 33 different beers and ciders available, from new and inventive to longtime favourites. The tap list includes Gang Of Four, MacArthur Strange, Holgate Brewhouse, HopDog BeerWorks and La Sirene Brewing. There are also three traditional hand pumps for more complex flavours at cool cellar temperatures. 26 Foveaux Street, Surry Hills www.kegandbrew.com.au
MELBOURNE
Tour Melbourne’s Art Bars Melbourne is probably most famous for two things: its bars and its creative arts. With Melbourne City Sightseeing, take a tour of the artistic bars that combine the two in the city and St Kilda.
The Butterfly Club
Workshop
A celebration of Melbourne’s street culture, Workshop supports local talents in music, film, art, fashion and more by showcasing them in an excellent space. Music ranges from EDM to acoustic guitar, and previous art exhibitions have included photography, stencil and watercolour. You can enjoy the arts with bar food, craft beer and cocktails from mid-morning ‘til late, seven days a week. 413 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne Stop 8 on the City Tour
The Croft Institute
Where creative heads go for launch nights, film screenings and photo shoots, The Croft Institute is an ideal location for the arts thanks to its play of light and dark, architecture and décor across multiple levels. From the groundfloor science lab to the first-floor girls and boys’ loos and the second floor gym – which welcomes DJs and dancing on weekends – you might even be too distracted to order a cocktail. Maybe. 21 Croft Alley, Melbourne Stop 12 on the City Tour
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Double Happiness
With a mix of delicate wallpaper prints and Chinese Communist propaganda, Double Happiness is a vision washed down with an espresso martini. A laneway bar with an edgy, Oriental charm, there’s even hip-hop background music, which just makes it a winner in our eyes. 21 Liverpool Street, Melbourne Stop 12 on the City Tour
29th apartment
Dedicated to the memory of Katishe, the struggling artist who went missing the ‘80s, this casual gallery and bar evokes a ‘60s New York apartment with ease. Vinyl records fill the bookcases, posters cover the red brick walls, a retro TV plays classic films like Breakfast At Tiffany’s and a graffiti-covered alleyway leads patrons to the toilets – think Holly Golightly meets Andy Warhol. 29 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda Stop 4 on the St Kilda Tour Take a tour of Melbourne’s art bars with Melbourne City Sightseeing and choose from a 24-hour, 48hour and unlimited annual bus pass to make your way around the city. Buy yours at www.melbournecitysightseeing.com
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A small theatre, The Butterfly Club is a Melbourne icon with comedy, music and burlesque shows, bars and plenty of kitsch. See up to five shows a night from rising stars and local legends with a cocktail in hand. 5 Carson Place, Melbourne Stop 1 on the City and St Kilda Tour
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Gig Guide:MELBOURNE
Keep up-to-date with the hottest gigs around Melbourne with the worlds best international and locals bands, DJ’s and artists at; bbmlivive.com/whats-on-melbourne
John 00 Fleming at Brown Alley
Trance producer and DJ, John 00 Fleming, will be playing a mega nine-hour set at Brown Alley on Friday 11th September. While on his 2015 Australian tour, Fleming will play from 10pm open to 7am close. Last chance tickets available at $49pp + booking fee. 585 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne www.brownalley.com
Laura Marling at Hamer Hall
Returning to Australia since 2013, Laura Marling will be playing at Hamer Hall in Melbourne on Monday 19th October. Coming with a full band, the British songbird will play music from her latest release, ‘Short Movie’, plus material from her previous four albums. Tickets on sale now from $59pp + booking fee. Hamer Hall, Arts Centre Melbourne, 100 St Kilda Road, Melbourne www.artscentremelbourne.com.au
Pulled Apart By Horses at Ding Dong Lounge
UK rockers, Pulled Apart By Horses, will be heading to Ding Dong Lounge for not one but two shows at the end of October. Bringing their thrilling live show on an Australian tour, the four-piece will be playing old and new music 14
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Breach At Prince Bandroom
Ben Westbeech, aka Breach, will be at Prince Bandroom on Friday 18th September. The house and techno DJ and producer, who has previously collaborated with Kelis and released some killer tracks on Will Saul’s Aus Music, will be getting the St Kilda venue into a spin from 9pm. First release tickets are $28.60pp. 29 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda www.princebandroom.com.au including latest album, ‘Blood’ at this popular Melbourne club on Friday 30th and Saturday 31st October. Presale tickets are currently $47.50pp + booking fee. 18 Market Lane, Chinatown www.dingdonglounge.com.au
The Bad Penguins At P.J. O’Brien’s
Every Monday night, The Bad Penguins take to the stage at P.J. O’Brien’s on the Southbank to play traditional Irish music to the beerswigging, pie-eating crowd. Often accompanied by banjos, mandolins, fiddles, guitars and percussion, they bring some magic from the Emerald Isle for free every Monday at 9pm. Southgate Restaurant & Shopping Precinct, Southbank www.pjobriens.com.au Find more gigs and events coming up in Melbourne at www.bbmlive.com/whats-on-melbourne
Hoptoberfest 2015
August is out, September is in, and that means Oktoberfest is on its way. Oktoberfest is synonymous with beerswigging, sausage-eating, lederhosenwearing funfair good times, traditionally taking over the German city of Munich for 16 days from late September to early October. But Germany doesn’t get to have all the fun. Gearing up for Oktoberfest, Hophaus are throwing their very own Hoptoberfest from Friday 18th – Sunday 27th September. Bringing Munich to Melbourne, the party starts with the Tapping of the Keg with flowing beer and a DJ playing German Haus. On Saturday 19th, Hoptoberfest will officially open with a full day of entertainment including the Teckelrennen Dachsund Race at 10.30 am, Tapping of the Keg at noon, a sausage-eating competition at 1pm, and live German music at 2pm and 7pm. On Saturday 26th, there will be yet another Tapping of the Keg at 2pm and from then there will be live music until 10pm. Throughout the 11 days, there will be a special Bavarian Oktoberfest menu, and you can book lunch or dinner now to secure your seat at the feast. Hophaus Bier Bar & Grill, Mid Level of Southbank Restaurant & Shopping Precinct, Southbank, Melbourne www.hophaus.com.au
Your Gig Guide to Perth
Stay up-to-date with all of the local live music gigs and events in Perth.
September during his first ever Australian tour. Tickets are available now at $25pp + booking fee. 133 Aberdeen Street, Perth www.handsometour.com
The Broken Lines at Rosie O’Grady’s
Laura Marling at Astor Theatre
With a repertoire including Eric Clapton, Chilli Peppers, AC/DC and Bob Dylan, The Broken Lines are a live music favourite in Perth, and you can catch them at Rosie O’Grady’s every alternate Friday night. 205 James Street, Northbridge www.northbridge.rosieogradys.com.au
British singer-songwriter, Laura Marling, returns to Australia following her most recent release, ‘Short Movie’, with a show at the Astor Theatre on Friday 16th October. Tickets are available now at $69.90pp. 659 Beaufort Street, Mount Lawley www.astortheatreperth.com
Santos Live at Kings Park Festival
Hozier At Belvoir Amphitheatre
Stormzy at Jack Rabbit Slim’s
Find more gigs and events happening in Perth online at www.bbmlive.com/ whats-on-in-perth
The final day of music at Kings Park Festival courtesy of Santos will take place on Sunday 13th September with up-and-coming Perth artist, Jacob Diamond, folk-pop singer, Helen Shanahan, and Sophie Hopes-led quartet, Tired Lion. From 10.30am – 4pm, all of the live music is free. Pioneer Women’s Memorial, Kings Park www.bgpa.wa.gov.au Breakthrough Grime artist of the year, Stormzy will play at Jack Rabbit Slim’s on Thursday 24th
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Following the monumental hit, ‘Take Me To Church’, Hozier will be returning to Australia for a string of dates including a show at the Belvoir Amphitheatre on Wednesday 28th October. Tickets available now at $79pp + booking fee. 1177 Great Northern Highway, Upper Swan www.belvoir.net.au
Danza Loca Salsa Nights At The Mustang Bar
Tuesday nights are Salsa nights at The Mustang Bar. Kicking off at 7pm with a free introductory dance lesson in salsa and merengue, these classes are fun but also teach you a lot from the professionals at Danza Loca. At 8pm, a more structured class takes place for $23, and the after party takes you through to the early hours from 9.30pm. Entry into the bar is free all night with live musicians and DJs playing a mix of urban salsa, reggae, hip-hop and R&B, providing a Latino experience in the heart of Perth’s cultural and entertainment district, Northbridge. 46 Lake Street, Northbridge www.mustangbar.com.au
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What's happening in
Darwin
Markets
With influence from Asia and Aboriginal Australia, the markets in Darwin are a sight of colourful fruit and veg, local crafts and Indigenous art, combined with a buzzing atmosphere amongst the crowd and the aroma of spices and filling the air. Mindil Beach Sunset Markets is one of the most popular on Thursday and Sunday between April and October, but Nightcliff Markets, Parap Markets and The Rapid Creek Markets run year-round.
Crocs
Darwin and the Top End is where crocs are king. The longest-surviving resident in the Northern Territory, you can see freshwater and saltwater crocodiles during numerous experiences in and around Darwin. A cruise on Darwin Harbour or the Adelaide River gives you a look at them in the wild, but Crocosaurus Cove on Mitchell Street provides the most interactive (and scary!) experience with the Cage Of Death, which sees visitors lowered inside a cylinder into an enclosure with a 5-metre saltwater croc.
Images courtesy of Pee Wee’s, Darwin Markets, Museum & Gallery of the Noerthern Territory
Balmy weather, eclectic cuisine and outdoor culture all year round, here are the top things to see in Darwin, Australia’s tropical northern city.
The Waterfront
A city on Australia’s north coast, much of what happens in Darwin happens on the waterfront. Fresh and relatively new, the waterfront is where you can find an abundance of restaurants and shops, meet friends for a casual coffee, cool off with a swim in the lagoons or chill out in the park with a picnic. The waterfront is connected to the city by the Sky Bridge offers panoramic views of both and beyond.
Art
Art is everywhere in Darwin. From Aboriginal art galleries to modern art in small spaces, it showcases the region’s artworks perfectly. A broad overview of local art can be found at the Museum and Gallery of the Northern Territory, while Aboriginal Fine Arts Gallery displays paintings, ancient carvings, hand-woven baskets and carvings. For an even closer look at Aboriginal art, visit the Tiwi Islands or Kakadu National Park, where rock engravings have laid for thousands of years.
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HEALTH & BEAUTY
NEW Palmer’s Coconut Oil Formula Bodycare Range Newly available Palmer’s Coconut Oil Formula Bodycare Range is the perfect skincare regime to keep your skin looking beautiful whilst at the beach or pool. Trusted moisturising companion Palmers have released a sumptuous Coconut Oil range that includes a Body Lotion, Hand Cream, Body Cream and Body Oil. The new range uses ethically and sustainably sourced raw coconut oil, which is also organic, vegan and gluten free – perfect for the conscious minded shopper! The stunning new range smells absolutely divine and will have you thinking of tropical holidays within moments of smoothing it onto your skin and will get you feeling ready for spring. The body and hand cream is easily absorbed into the skin as it nourishes, leaving you feeling extra soft and supple, and is also perfect for eczema sufferers if
you need a good healthy dose of moisture to clear up any dry patches. The Coconut oil used in the products is packed full of antioxidants, Vitamin E and proteins which all help the skin to look supple and radiant. The range also includes Polynesian Sacred Oil, Tahitan Monoi Oil, is infused with Tiaré flower petals and Sweet Almond Oil – remember those tropical holidays we mentioned! Available from Feelunique.com
The DO Salon
The DO Salon embodies the vibe and flair of its St Kilda location. Since opening its doors back in 2006, the salon has evolved into an inspirational hub for St Kilda’s cutting edge style. The salon is modern in appearance and the stylists on hand always stay in the know with the most vanguard trends within hair and beauty. The DO’s hair stylists listen to their clients’ wants and ideas to create personal styles for their trendy clientele. Offering both cuts and colour, The DO cater for both men and women using the finest Kevin Murphy and qaba products. This fashion-forward salon also offer deluxe hair treatments, hair extensions, and lash extensions to keep you looking your best.
if you’re a new client and you show this article when booking you’ll receive $25 off! To book online and enquire about services and offers visit www.thedosalon.com
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Yoga Under The Tuscan Sun Nestled in the hills and vineyards of Tuscany is an ancient villa waiting to welcome you on an unforgettable health retreat. From 26th September – 3rd October, seven days and nights of relaxation and rejuvenation are provided through daily yoga sessions, a midweek Yogic Cleanse, healthy and tasty food, and a swimming pool within a naturally beautiful location. The villa is called Rosalia, and sits in the heart of the Chianti region just five kilometres from the medieval village of Castellina. A typical daily schedule includes morning yoga at 7am followed by a nutritious breakfast at 8.30am. At 9.30am, you are free to enjoy a massage, take a cooking class with a local Tuscan chef, visit Castellina, or take a tour of Siena (at own expense). In the afternoon, there is a yoga & yoga Nidra class at 12.15pm, lunch at 1.30pm, free time at 2.30pm and a healthy dinner at 6pm. Finish the day at 9pm with an evening of meditation. All meals are healthy and delicious to nourish the body and get the full effects of the retreat. Vegetarian, organic and local, it will no doubt change your relationship with food and hopefully be something you take with you back to normal life. There’s also no alcohol, but you can have wine on your final goodbye meal with your group.
This life-changing yoga health retreat under the Tuscan sun is hosted by qualified yoga instructor, Shaktiprem Blaschke. A yoga teacher since 1996, she has taught yoga in Germany, Italy, India and Australia, based on holistic and authentic yoga, focusing on awareness of body, mind and thought for any age, body shape or fitness level. Through her own discoveries of yoga, Shaktiprem is focused, relaxed and balanced in mind and body, and wants to share this with you at the yoga health retreat in Tuscany. Seven days on the yoga health retreat in Tuscany costs $2100pp in a twin room, or $2500pp in a single room with a double bed. A $500 deposit is required when booking. Included in the price is accommodation, morning and afternoon yoga, evening meditation, three meals per day, a midweek Yogic Cleanse, a guided hike in the area with picnic lunch, swimming pool and other villa facilities. Flights, travel insurance, optional freetime activities and other travel-related expenses aren’t included. To book yourself onto this relaxing yoga health retreat in Tuscany, visit
www.atworkyoga.com.au
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JOBS
Registered Nurse Anaesthetics - ODP
We currently have numerous positions for Registered Anaesthetic Nurses and ODPs in various locations including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and many more. To be successful for this role you will have: • Eligibility for registration with AHPRA (not required for ODPs) • Minimum of 3 years experience in anaesthetics • Ability to work positively and effectively in a team environment • Ability to perform well under high pressure • Excellent communication skills What’s on offer: • 457 sponsorship visa (if required) • Clinical excellence • A dynamic team environment • Attractive benefits including salary packaging • Extensive professional development and education programs • Flexibility and support
Critical Care Nurses Perth Metro WA
Healthcare Australia are seeking skilled Critical Care Nurses for shifts both North and South of the river. Whether you prefer to work AM, PM or Night Duty shifts we have the work available for nurses wanting flexibility. Join our agency and receive 24/7 support from an experienced team dedicated to helping you secure the work you have been looking for. What WANA can offer you: • Excellent rates of pay • Free uniforms • Free training both practical and online • Opportunities to travel interstate, rural and remote Application Eligibility: • 2 years’ experience as a Critical Care Nurse • Capability to adapt to a variety of working environments • Ability to obtain a WWCC • Ability to obtain a National Police Check
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Are you an experienced RAN? Read on!
Are you a Remote Area Nurse looking for your next adventure? We are always on the search for amazing RANs to complete short term placements across Australia. To be considered you will need to have the following: • Current work rights within Australia • Minimum of 2 years remote experience • Australian National Police check (or the ability to obtain one) • Current AHPRA registration In reward for your amazing nursing skills, we can offer you: • Above award pay rates • Free uniforms, CPD training, and police checks • Your own consultant to work with you on and off contract • Free/subsidised travel and accommodation All you need to do is tell us where and when you want to work, and we will take care of the rest! • Above award wages and weekly pay • Your own personal consultant to work with you always • Range of clinics available in WA, NT and QLD
ICU/Theatre/Midwife Nursing Jobs – Melbourne Healthcare Australia is working alongside a major Melbourne based hospital to recruit registered nurses for their Critical Care, Theatre and Midwifery specialities located inner city Melbourne and regional Victoria. We are looking for registered nurses with a minimum of 3 years postgraduate experience in one of the following specialities: Intensive Care, Theatre and Midwifery – flexible start dates are available as well as sponsorship for suitably qualified nurses. Essential Criteria: • AHPRA registration or eligibility to gain registration in Australia • Minimum 3 years postgraduate experience in one of the following specialities: Theatre (including scrub/scout/anaesthetics/PACU), Critical Care (postgraduate qualification required) or Midwifery • Eligibility to work in Australia – sponsorship opportunities available • Positive attitude • Desire to work for a leading Healthcare group
General Nurses Location: Melbourne About ANA Established in 2000, Australian Nursing Agency is one of the most professional and reputable nursing agencies in Australia. Supplying casual, locum and permanent nurses to public and private healthcare sectors in Melbourne as SwingShift Nurses, they can find jobs for: • General Nurses • Midwives • Mental Health Nurses • Specialty Nurses (A&E, ICU, Paediatric) To work with Australian Nursing Agency, you need to register, for which you will be required to submit your CV, a current Police Check and two professional references. You will then have an interview, where you will be required to provide a number of documents including: • AHPRA registration certificate • ID • Qualification certificates • Evidence of years of service • Evidence of mandatory training
Midwives Location: Melbourne Australian Nursing Agency currently require experienced RNs and ENs to meet vacancies in Midwifery. (Nurses must have a current AHPRA registration and a minimum of 12 months experience)
Australian Nursing Agency currently require experienced RNs and ENs to meet the vacancies in the following areas:·Medical and Surgical wards,·Aged Care facilities, ·NICU, ·PICU, ·Midwifery, ·ICU, ·A&E, ·Theatre (Nurses must have a current AHPRA registration and a minimum of 12 months experience)
Speciality Nurses Location: Melbourne Australian Nursing Agency currently require experienced RNs and ENs to meet vacancies in the following areas: ·NICU, ·PICU, ·ICU, ·A&E, ·Theatre. (Nurses must have a current AHPRA registration and a minimum of 12 months experience)
Mental Health Nurses Location: Melbourne Australian Nursing Agency currently require experienced RNs and ENs to meet vacancies in the following areas: Adult Mental Health, Child & Adolescent Mental Health, Psycho Geriatrics, Forensic Care, Correctional Facilities, Mother & Baby, Drug & Alcohol, Eating Disorders, Mental Health Specials, Community Care Unit, MST, CATT, E-CATT, Triage, Case Management, Rapid CMI Experience. (Nurses must have a current AHPRA registration and a minimum of 12 months experience)
To apply for any of the roles on this page, contact Australian Nursing Agency and mention BBM. Phone +61 (0) 3 9481 7222, email recruitment@australiannursingagency.com, and visit www.australiannursingagency.com 24
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Outbound Sales Customer Service, Melbourne Distribution Officer, Sydney’s Northern Suburbs
A health care industry provider is looking for a Distribution Officer with previous experience in distribution and warehousing systems. The successful applicant will be responsible for the receipt, storage and dispatch functions within the warehouse and ensuring effective turnaround and output on a daily basis Contact details: Shannon Barlow: 02 8244 1166 | shannonb@people2people.com.au | www.people2people.com.au
An outbound call centre is seeking experienced and confident customer service representatives with experience in outbound customer service. Successful applicants will work on campaigns and be required to conduct outbound calls, work to KPIs and sales targets, and gain commitment from customers and appointment bookings. Contact details: Elizabeth Punshon: 1300 338 546 | elizabeth@people2people.com. au | www.people2people.com.au
Senior Financial Accountant: M&A, Sydney
An expanding organisation is investing in additional staff to help in the identification and investigation of potential targets. The successful applicant will be commercially savvy, selfsufficient and able to communicate with business leaders in matters of financial and operational performance. Key duties include working with potential vendors to audit financial performance, and confirming the accuracy of financial statements and the health of the revenue streams. Contact details: Liam Hassell: 02 8270 9722 | liam@people2people.com.au | www.people2people.com.au
Registered Nurses, Sydney This agency is seeking experienced nurses. Work rights in Australia and a minimum of 12 months post-grad experience are essential. To apply or to initiate immediate contact, email info@bowerhealthcare.com.au or visit www.bowerhealthcare.com.au/contact/applyonline
Mental Health Specialists, Sydney
A boutique nursing agency is seeking mental health nurses for shiftwork in hospitals and clinics in Sydney. Applicants are required to have work rights in Australia, a minimum of 12 months post-grad clinical experience and current AHPRA registration. To apply or to initiate immediate contact, email info@bowerhealthcare.com.au or visit www.bowerhealthcare.com.au/contact/applyonline
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Intensive Care Nurses, Sydney This agency is seeking registered nurses from ICU/CCU, HDU and ED backgrounds. Work rights in Australia, a minimum of 12 months post-grad clinical experience and current AHPRA registration are essential. To apply or to initiate immediate contact, email info@bowerhealthcare.com.au or visit www.bowerhealthcare.com.au/contact/applyonline
Recruitment Consultant Accounting - Sydney
Recruitment Consultant IT - Sydney
Work for this specialized boutique firm based in Sydney CBD – Awesome ongoing training – No staff turnover – $60k + Super + Comms Great team environment with billing Directors Ongoing training and support $60k base + Excellent commission scheme
Work for this Diverse Sydney IT recruitment firm - monthly commission structure, NO threshold and up to 40%, no rollover - build a desk without KPI’s, reporting or micromanagement - They are able to sponsor recruiters from overseas as long as they have over 2 years recruitment experience
The Role They are seeking someone who is either looking to get into recruitment and who comes from a sales background, or someone with 6 – 12 months recruitment experience. The desk will focus on all Accounting & Finance temp / contract roles, at all salary levels, from clients you bring on board.
Office Environment The office used to be an old art gallery so it’s open planned, banksy art on walls, pool table and X-box to help unwind. They also have showers as most head out to the gym during lunch and a dess down policy in the office unless you’re meeting clients and candidates.
You To be considered for the role you must have come from a 360 recruitment background or a business to business sales background. You must also be comfortable in working to targets and be financially motivated. You will ideally be degree qualified. The business will reward your hard work with a competitive commission scheme as well as team outings and other benefits.
The Role And You They have a monthly commission structure, NO threshold and up to 40%, no rollover. They have a number of incentives and bonuses. They are currently looking for an IT Development recruiter to come and join the team, you will be able to leverage off some of their existing client base but there is a need to bring in new business. There are 5 in the IT team, 18 in total. Sponsorship available for recruiters from overseas with 2 years recruitment experience.
Recruitment Consultant - Construction
Get into the construction recruitment industry - tipped to be a major area of growth for 2015 in Sydney My client is a global recruitment agency specialising in recruitment across the building, construction and engineering sector. With offices in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane they are now looking for new consultants to come on-board! To be successful you MUST have experience in agency recruitment, preferably in a similar field and ideally you will have knowledge of construction/building services - but happy to train the right consultant. You must be confident and credible and be able to work in a relaxed non micromanaged office. You will be a team player and be open to learning and recruiting in a new style. To apply for any of the roles on this page contact Andrew Byrne and mention BBM For a confidential discussion regarding this or other roles we currently have available. please contact Andrew Byrne on 02 9220 7302 or 0466 597301. Alternatively you can email your resume to andrew@limeres.com.au
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Hospitality Staff Wanted Apply Today - Start Tomorrow TRAVELLERS WELCOME Alseasons Casuals are a leading hospitality staff agency, with work in some of Sydney’s hottest vents and high-profile venues. Short and long-term shifts are available throughout Sydney, ideal for travellers. We offer immediate starts with the best wages and rewards in Sydney. With 37 years in the industry, Alseasons has built a solid reputation with many of Sydney’s top venues and high end organisations. If you are looking for a work/life balance in Sydney, this is the perfect way to earn money and enjoy your Australian working holiday!
Waitstaff / Food & Beverage Attendants • Award and above award wages • Get paid weekly • Flexible shifts - short and long term • Variety of locations • Ongoing work available • Online Roster • Instant updates on work • We have more jobs than any other agency • Day & Evening shifts are on offer You are required to have: • Food & Beverage experience • Ability to carry 3 plates and clear 5, pus table setting. • A Current NSW RSA Certificate Apply Today - Start Tomorrow
Casual Baristas We have immediate shifts for Baristas with experience in high volume coffee making. Benefits: • Choose your own roster and work the hours you want • Variety of Venues & Locations • Excellent pay rates Essential Requirements: • Professional Experience • Ability to make min 3kg of coffee per day • Flexible & Positive Attitude • Cash Register experience preferable • All-round Food & Beverage experience preferable • Clear Communication • NSW RSA
Casual Chefs
We are now seeking chefs with various experience from Fine dining/Upmarket A la carte, Function, Bistro service and Aged Care Backgrounds With Alseasons you will enjoy: • Higher Wages – Highest paid agency in Sydney • Get paid weekly by EFT • Flexible and longer shifts • Variety of locations in Sydney & Metropolitan Area • Online Roster • Instant updates on work • Fantastic variety of clients and venues • We have more jobs than any other agency • Immediate start available Essential Requirements: • Trade Qualified • Minimum 4 years post apprenticeship experience
Read our interview with the team at Alseasons to find out more about hospitality jobs in Australia at www.bbmlive.com/getting-started-in-australia
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Chef and Kitchen Jobs in Sydney Catering Assistants / Canteen Hands / Food Service Assistants • Great casual pay rates • Get paid weekly • Flexible and longer shifts • Different work locations in Sydney & Metropolitan Areas • Online Roster • Instant updates on work • Fantastic variety of clients and venues • We have more jobs than any other agency • Day & Evening shifts are on offer! • Midweek, MON – FRI & weekend work available Get more out of your agency by joining Alseasons today! This is the perfect way to earn money and enjoy life, if you are looking for work/life balance! To apply you will need: • Sandwich making skills • Coffee making skills (preference only) • Experience with a Cash Register or Point of Sale machine • Flexible ‘can do’ attitude towards work • Worked in a hospital, aged care, cafeteria or take-away shop You must have Police Check & Working with Children Check or be willing to obtain one
Kitchen Hands/ Kitchen Stewards Join Alseasons Hospitality Agency, Sydney’s busiest agency & choose your own roster around your other commitments in life. Experience required. • Higher Wages - $22 - $48 per hour • Get paid weekly • Flexible and longer shifts • Sydney & Metropolitan Area • Online Roster • Instant updates on work • Fantastic variety of clients and venues • Day & Evening shifts are on offer! To apply you need: • Experience using a commercial dishwasher • Knowledge of cleaning chemicals • Basic food preparation skills
Apply Today - Start Tomorrow To apply for any of these jobs contact Alseasons Casuals on 02 9324 4644 6/225 Clarence Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000. W: www.alseasons.com.au E: casuals@alseasons.com.au
Landscape Gardeners Sydney Job Ref: LSG1 Ongoing work, visa sponsorship considered. $60-$70K Salary Our client is an approved visa sponsor, they already have quite a number of gardeners on sponsorship visas and they need several more. If you have extensive gardening and/or landscaping work experience or qualifications and work experience in landscape gardening then we want to hear from you.
Construction Project Managers Sydney
Job Ref: CPM1 Ongoing work, visa sponsorship considered. $80-$120K Salary My client is a medium-sized building company based in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney with work across the city. They are looking for a construction project manager with a minimum of 2 years work experience in residential building. Pay rates are $80 - $120K per year depending on experience. Visa sponsorship is available. This is a rapidly growing company with room to expand your career and a pathway to gaining permanent Australian residency.
Commercial Carpenters Required Job Ref: CARP2 My client is looking for Commercial Carpenters for long term and short term work. Pay rates are depending on experience. $30-40 per hour. Applicants must have a minimum of 4 years experience in the trade. Must have hand tools, full driver’s license and a vehicle. (Or be willing to get them) Visa sponsorship is available for the right person
Construction Estimators Sydney Job Ref: ESTM1 Ongoing work, visa sponsorship considered. $70-$100K Salary My client is a medium sized building company based in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney with work across the city. They are looking for a construction estimator with a minimum of 2 years work experience in residential building. Pay rates are $70 -100K per year depending on experience. Visa sponsorship is available. This is a rapidly growing company with room to expand your career and a pathway to gaining permanent Australian residency.
Residential Carpenters Required Sydney
Job Ref: CARP1 Ongoing work, visa sponsorship considered. $30-$45 P/H My client is a medium sized building company based in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney with work across the city. They already have several Carpenters from the UK and Ireland working for them on sponsorship visas. Pay rates are up to $45 per hour depending on experience. Having your own tools and transport is advantageous.
Recruiters Job Ref: CARP2 My client is a leading recruitment company based in Sydney. They are looking for recruiters for the following industries: Trades/ Construction/Engineering/ IT/Finance Applicants must have a minimum of 6 months recruitment experience.
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want to work behind a bar in oz? You’ll need an rsa for that. As it’s not required in the UK, the Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) can come as a bit of a shock to visitors to Australia. If you’re yet to even find out what it is or have some unanswered questions about your own, here’s all you need to know about the RSA.
What is the RSA?
RSA is the Responsible Service of Alcohol, a oneday course required by law for anyone working in licensed premises where alcohol is served. Those that do the RSA are taught about legal responsibilities, harm minimisation, spotting fake IDs and recognising signs of intoxication. What it doesn’t teach you is how to pour a pint or make a Margarita.
Who is it for?
The RSA course is relevant to anyone who has contact with patrons on licensed premises, such as bar staff, courtesy and security staff, waiters, concierge, front door and reception staff, so whether you are working in a hotel, pub, club or restaurant, you will require an RSA.
How do I prove that I have my RSA? If you have completed the RSA in New South Wales, you will be given an Interim Certificate
from the training organisation (valid for 90 days), which will allow you to work for a short period of time following your completion of the course. Within the 90 days, you will need to apply for your Photo Competency Card to continue working. Other states provide paper certificates.
Does the RSA expire?
In NSW, the Photo Competency Cards expire five years after completing your first course. To continue working, you must renew your training by attending/completing an approved course every five years to keep it current.
Does the RSA guarantee I’ll get a job? No. Nothing and no one can guarantee you a job. The RSA makes you legal and therefore employable to serve alcohol. If you’re new to Australia and need some practical experience working behind a bar, you can take the Bar Skills and Cocktail Skills Course with BarMax, which will make you even more employable. You can now do the Cocktail Skills Course with 30% off when you mention BBMAUS, making it $84
instead of $120.
Visit www.barmax.com.au or call 1300 139 233 to book your RSA now!
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SHIPPING
The MoveCube® – The Future of Moving? Whether you’ve decided to stay in Australia and need to move your belongings over, or your stay Downunder is up and it’s time to move back home, Seven Seas Worldwide are the helping hand you’ll need. There are two transport options open to us when moving. We can either go for the man and his van or plump for the big reliable courier company. There are positives and negatives for both these options. It’s reassuring to have a friendly face turn up at your door who’ll just get on with the job once they’ve got a hot beverage inside them. Although their van looks like it’s seen better days, right? Plus there’s a lot of lifting and carrying to do for just one person. Then you’ve got the big courier company who move tens of thousands of items worldwide in cargo containers, all day, every day. Okay perhaps they’re not as personable but they might be more dependable. But then again, isn’t a big faceless corporation a lot more difficult to communicate with if anything were to happen to your shipment? It’s a tricky one but we think we have the answer. International freight shipping is a very complex business so relocation experts Seven Seas 32
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Worldwide have tried their best to make the process of moving stuff from A to B as simple as possible. That’s where their MoveCube® service comes in. The MoveCube® is a mini-freight container designed to be carried on a trailer and parked outside your house or apartment block. All you need to do is load it with strong and well-labelled boxes and wait until Seven Seas Worldwide redeliver it to the door of your new address. It’s as simple as that. With the MoveCube®, you have the best of both worlds - a man with a van (or woman, of course) and a reliable furniture removals service. The MoveCube® comes in three sizes, so if you’re a minimalist, you should check out the small MoveCube®; if you own a single apartment, you’ll probably be better-suited to the medium MoveCube®; and if you have a family or you just like collecting enormous heavy things, then the large MoveCube® will be more your bag. These mini-freight containers are the way forward when it comes to moving - they’re strong, sturdy, safe and designed for international shipping. With the MoveCube® service, Seven Seas Worldwide have created a more friendly approach so contact a member of the team today to find out more or visit the MoveCube® page on the Seven Seas Worldwide website.
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TAX INFO
The Need To Know Facts Of Aussie Tax If you’ve paid tax at any time while in Australia, you need to submit a tax return. You could also be entitled to a tax refund. To help you with the ins and outs of it all, here are our top tips on Australian tax. Claiming Income Tax
When you start paying tax at the resident rate after six months, you may be able to claim a refund on the tax you paid as a non-resident. This is money that you’re owed and entitled to, so it’s important not to leave it. To find out if your circumstances entitle you to a tax refund, you can speak to a tax agent.
Claiming Your Superannuation
In Australia, superannuation is a retirement fund, like a state pension. A percentage of your salary is put aside as superannuation and can’t be touched until you retire – or, until you leave Australia. If you’re not staying in Australia, you can apply to release your superannuation as soon as you leave Australia and your visa has expired.
Claiming The Medicare Levy
Some foreign citizens are exempt from paying the Medicare levy, the taxpayer-funded health scheme for Australians, for which 2% is paid from taxable income. If you’re exempt from paying the levy, you need an exemption letter, which will increase your tax refund. Not sure if you’re exempt? Ask a tax agent about the Medicare levy exemption. 34
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Include Your Bank Interest
Make sure you include your bank account interest in your annual tax return to ensure your refund is not delayed.
Claiming Work Expenses
Minimise your tax or increase your tax refund by claiming work expenses. These should be directly related to your job while in Australia, so what you can claim back on depends on what job you are doing. Expenses include any tools, equipment, work uniform or courses fully paid for by you, not your employer. You should remember to keep your receipts for any expenses you want to claim.
Find Out Your Tax Residency
How much your tax refund will amount to determines on whether you’re a resident or nonresident. If you’ve been in Australia for less than six months on a temporary visa, you will pay the non-resident tax rate. If you’ve worked six months or more, you’ll pay the resident tax rate. The tax rate for non-residents is higher, but this is why claiming it back is so important!
Submitting Your Tax Return
You need to submit a tax return if you’ve paid tax while you’ve been in Australia. The Australian financial year runs from 1st July – 30th June and you must submit your tax return by 31st October.
For more information on the Australian tax system, visit www.bbmlive.com/tax-advice
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Journey the East Coast With Contiki
If you want to travel the East Coast, but you’re short on time, you can see the best bits in just 14 days with Contiki. The Beaches And Reefs With Sailing (Start Sydney) trip gets you under the skin of each location, without having to rush from one to another, and includes some of the most Australian activities you can think of like surfing, snorkelling, bushwalking, sailing and meeting koalas and kangaroos. If you like sun, sea, fun and adventure, this is the tour for you. Starting in Sydney, you meet your tour group and Trip Manager and head straight out into the countryside to see the Blue Mountains and Three Sisters. Returning into the city, you visit all of the major attractions and cool suburbs like Kings Cross, Chinatown and Manly Beach, and capture those desired snaps of the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge! From Sydney, you travel north, stopping at the coastal town of Coffs Harbour, staying at the 36
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Aussie Surf Camp, and waking the next morning for a surf lesson. After drying off, it’s back on the road for Byron Bay, Australia’s traditionally hippy beachside gem. With one night here, you can make the most of it by heading to Cape Byron Lighthouse to spot dolphins, or even get up close to them on a kayaking adventure (me-time option). The next day, you cross the New South Wales border into Queensland, where you come face-toface with Australia’s amazing native animals like koalas, kangaroos, wombats, emus, dingoes and even crocodiles at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary. In the evening, you stop at Surfers Paradise, where you can soak up the party atmosphere of the Gold Coast with your new friends. Once you’re over the night before, you can enjoy the daytime delights of Surfers Paradise with a free day to chill out on the beach or even head into the Hinterland on a 4WD trip (me-time option). After another night in Surfers Paradise, you travel further up the coast to Noosa, stopping off in Queensland’s capital of Brisbane on the way. The resort town of Noosa has a laidback pace, and you’ll get to soak it all up with sunbathing, swimming and dinner by the beach. Onto your eighth day and over halfway through your trip, the action is cranked up a notch as you head over to Fraser Island. One of the most unique islands
in the world, this UNESCO World Heritage sand island boasts 40 freshwater lakes, rainforest, wildlife, shipwrecks, 4WD fun and an eco lodge where you’ll be spending the night. As you return to the mainland, it’s time for a different Aussie experience with a stop at a country homestead in Queensland’s cattle country. Take a sneak peek into daily life on a farm, enjoy a dinner of local roast beef and vegetables, and have a go at cracking a whip. The next morning, you say goodbye to your hosts and travel to Airlie Beach, the gateway to the paradise of the Whitsunday Islands and the Great Barrier Reef. Board your sailing yacht and enjoy two nights swimming, snorkelling, sunbathing and sleeping amongst the 74 islands and their pristine white beaches. Back on dry land, it’s time to head to your final destination: Cairns. Try Australian delicacies at a local restaurant and wander around the night markets to see what takes your fancy. On your final two days, there’s an opportunity to go snorkelling in the Great Barrier Reef one last time (me-time option), and head inland for white water rafting in the Tully River, bunjy jumping and skydiving (me-time options)! From $2,767 pp, Beaches And Reefs With Sailing (Start Sydney) includes 13 nights multi-share accommodation, coach travel, national park entry fees, a Trip Manager, 22 meals and loads of fun with a tour group. With so many included and optional me-time activities, you can see and do so much on the East Coast in just 14 days! Beaches And Reefs With Sailing (Start Sydney) is one of many Contiki Holidays Australian trips from 3-25 days. If you’ve only got a few weeks to travel or if you’re looking to experience Australia and make new friends along the way, definitely consider organised group travel as an option. It’s great to share your experiences with like-minded people, and even better if they’re with you for the ride. Give Contiki a call on 1300-188-635, head to Contiki.com or visit your local travel agent.
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Discover NSW’s Blue Mountains
The Blue Mountains are called so not because the trees have turned a funny colour, but because of the blue haze that forms when oil from the Eucalyptus trees mixes with dust particles and water vapour in the atmosphere to create blue rays of light. On a day trip to the Blue Mountains, you can take a boardwalk stroll through the lush rainforest while learning about Aboriginal Dreamtime stories, but you shouldn’t miss an opportunity to marvel at the famous Three Sisters. Legend has it, these three standing peaks named Meehni, Wimlah and Gunnedoo, were sisters who were frozen in stone during an ancient battle over love. Echo Point is the designated viewing platform to appreciate the imposing nature of these rocks, as well as the distant view of Sydney. If the sight of the Three Sisters and surrounding Blue Mountains from Echo Point doesn’t satisfy your inner traveller urges, Scenic World offers even more experiences of this fantastic area. Take the skyway and view the mountains below from 38
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mid-air, stroll through ancient rainforest on the walkway, sit in the steepest aerial cable car in the Southern Hemisphere or ride the scenic railway and travel along the steepest incline passenger railway in the world. Due to the attraction of the Blue Mountains, there are dozens of tour companies providing different experiences, so whatever you’re looking for, you’ll find something to suit you. From eco tours to hop-on hop-off coach tours, and mystery tours to adventure activities, you can really get to the heart of this beautiful area. Ride through the high country on horseback, jump inside a 4WD and traverse the bumpy territory, swing and climb between treetops and abseil down sandstone cliffs and dramatic waterfalls – the options are endless! A beautiful destination, a day trip just might not be long enough in the Blue Mountains, and if you can’t bring yourself to leave, there’s an array of accommodation to choose from. Suiting all budgets, there’s everything from luxury resorts and romantic retreats to cosy B&Bs and welcoming farm stays. While costs may differ, one thing’s for sure: you’ll enjoy an amazing stay within the Blue Mountains with its natural beauty right on your doorstep. Find more things to do in and around Sydney at
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The Blue Mountains are a must-do day trip in New South Wales. Situated just a couple of hours from Sydney, a trip here will see you take in adventure, mystery, beauty, nature and a slice of Aboriginal culture.
Explore NSW’s Hidden Gems With Sydney Outback Tours With its Opera House and thriving restaurant scene, you wouldn’t think Sydney had so much natural beauty, but just a short drive is one of the most beautiful areas of New South Wales: Kuring-gai Chase National Park.
One thing that you can’t miss about the park is its waterways. Containing the Hawkesbury River, Pittwater and Cowan Water, as well as countless creeks and coves, it’s the perfect place to make a splash. Enjoy the winding waterways on a boat cruise with Sydney Outback, or just admire the view with a waterfront picnic. Speaking of views, Ku-ring-gai Chase has plenty. Breath-taking sights overlooking Broken Bay, Lion Island, Palm Beach, Pittwater and the Central Coast are available on a bushwalk where you can also discover rock art dating back thousands of years. Don’t be surprised if you get kangaroos and
wallabies vying for your attention – Ku-ring-gai Chase is also a wildlife paradise with even Skippy the Bush Kangaroo calling it home. Despite all of this, possibly the best thing about Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park is its easy access, which is why it’s so popular with Sydney locals. Just a 45-minute drive from Sydney CBD, this land and water haven is ideal for a morning jog with a difference, a picnic lunch surrounded by nature, or a day out exploring. Choose the latter and spend the day with Sydney Outback on the Wilderness and Aboriginal Explorer Tour and Cruise. For $199pp, you explore the park by foot and catamaran, learning about the history of the park while seeing it with your own eyes. There’s really nothing quite like it. Book your tour of Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park at www.sydneyoutback.com.au
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There’s so much to be said about this park, it’s hard to know where to begin. The second oldest national park in Australia, it holds the world’s most concentrated collection of Aboriginal Heritage sites – over 1,000 – and can take you back to a time before Sydney even existed. Untouched, unspoilt, preserved and protected, Ku-ring-gai Chase boasts many beauty spots, so if you’re looking for some natural beauty while in Sydney, you won’t be disappointed…
Stay
BYRON BAY If a visit to Byron Bay is on the horizon, enjoy excellent accommodation at great prices from ByronBayAccom.net. With everything from villas to apartments, you can find your ideal holiday home whatever your budget.
Bali Villa 52 & Bali Villa 54
Perfect for a group of friends travelling together, Bali Villas 52 & 54 are set within the lush tropical gardens of Byron Bay and yet just a 10-minute walk from the town centre with the beach on your doorstep. Inspired by Bali, both villas enjoy a large, open plan pavilion consisting of a lounge, dining room, kitchen and a relaxed covered deck with a BBQ and day bed. A walkway leads to four double bedrooms and the main bathroom, sleeping eight people comfortably. If required, the villas can be let together. Bali Villas 52 & 54 are available with 20% off if you stay three nights or more by 30th November 2015 from ByronBayAccom.net
The Wave House
Just 1.5km from Byron Bay town centre and nestled behind Belongil Beach, you’ll find the Wave House. Perfect for a relaxing get-away with friends or family, the three-bedroom beach house sleeps up to eight people and is surrounded by peaceful tropical gardens and comes with a separate studio. The ground floor adjoins an open plan living-and-dining room with a large outdoor deck leading to the studio house. Two bedrooms branch off the living area with a spacious ensuite master bedroom on the first floor. It also has a flat-screen TV, DVD player, laundry facilities, air-conditioning and linen – just remember to bring your own beach towels! With the provided outdoor BBQ, you can enjoy al fresco dining every day of your stay. The Wave House is available with 10% off if you stay three nights or more by 30th November 2015 from ByronBayAccom.net 40
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Pipi’s On The Beach
With views across Main Beach, these three two-bedroom apartments are great for couples or friends travelling together. Large, bright and stylish, they provide the ideal beach holiday with open plan living and dining, a large balcony and just one minute’s walk to the beach and Byron Bay town centre. The main bedroom includes a queen bed and ensuite with shower, and the second bedroom includes two king singles. The main bathroom has a bath and shower. Linen is provided – just bring your beach towels to enjoy that sea and sand! Pipi’s On The Beach apartments are available with 10% off if you stay three nights or more by 30th November 2015 from ByronBayAccom.net
Hideaway @ Belongil
A charming one-bedroom apartment, Hideaway @ Belongil is perfect for couples looking for a secret escape just across the road from Belongil Beach. Tastefully furnished and spacious, there’s a queen-size bed in the main bedroom and a bathroom with a shower. There’s also a balcony with sun loungers and two nearby cafes for laidback dining. Byron Bay town centre is just a 10-minute stroll. Hideaway @ Belongil is available with 10% off if you stay three nights or more and up to two weeks with ByronBayAccom.net Find more hot deals and book yours today at www.byronbayaccom.net or give them a call any day of the week on +612 6680 8666
The Official Home and Away Tour to Summer Bay Life in Australia has always been depicted as full of sun, sea and surf, especially through everyone’s favourite Aussie soap – Home and Away. Flamin’ Galah Sydney Tours is now teaming up with Channel Seven to launch the official ‘Home and Away Tour to Summer Bay’ where you can experience, first hand, the laid back Aussie lifestyle of the fictional Summer Bay – otherwise known as Palm Beach. This unique tour to Palm Beach visits the stunning location of the hugely popular Home and Away set, offering an insightful and authentic brand experience. The tour allows fans from all over the world to connect with their favourite show and experience the iconic outdoor locations featured in the hit TV program. On board, fans will be able to capture once-in-alifetime photo opportunities, whilst expert guides share their Home and Away knowledge. This tour departs Monday-Wednesday from the Rocks in Sydney. The tour lasts around 3-anda-half hours and finishes up at the world-famous
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Manly Beach, where you can catch the ferry (lunch and ferry not included in tour price) back to the city centre. During the tour you’ll experience the stunning coastal roads of Sydney’s breathtaking Northern Beaches and enjoy local areas such as Pittwater, Whale Beach, Bilgola Beach and of course the jewel in the crown, Palm Beach. Home and Away is an Australian serial drama that chronicles the lives, loves, happiness, and heartbreaks of the residents of Summer Bay, a small coastal town in New South Wales, Australia. It has been produced in Sydney since July 1987 and has aired on Channel Seven since 17th January 1988. The Home and Away tour is the perfect day trip to give you a taster of what Sydney’s fabulous Northern Beaches have to offer. The Official Home and Away Tour currently operates Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays picking up at the Rocks, Sydney at 1.15pm and dropping off at Manly Beach at 4.45pm - 5.00pm. Pricing is $99 for Adults $99 and $49.50 for children. Bookings essential! Visit www.yahoo7.com.au/homeandaway
QUEENSLAND
Explore with Awesome Whitsundays With 74 islands off the Queensland coast, the Whitsundays are a priority on an East Coast trip of Australia. While you won’t be able to visit them all, there are some mesmerising experiences to be had that will make you feel like a star holidaying in paradise with your friends. Just imagine sailing on a pristine catamaran, lounging on the large deck and snorkelling in the bluest of blue waters to meet tropical fish, turtles and other marine life going about their business in the Great Barrier Reef. Spend a whole day hopping from one island to another, lazing on beautiful beaches and soaking up that Australian sun. The idea of island hopping, snorkelling the Great Barrier Reef and sailing on a catamaran may seem out of reach and budget, but it’s totally accessible and affordable thanks to Awesome Whitsundays. Making it easier than ever to explore the Whitsunday Islands, you can spend up to five whole days in this stunning area, so that what once felt like a distant dream, is very much a reality. Granted, you’ll probably still pinch yourself at 44
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every breath-taking moment; when you first step foot onto the purple Camira catamaran, when you spot a turtle for the first time, and when you feel that glorious heat from the sun as you bathe on the silica white sand of Whitehaven Beach. With packages ranging from three to five days, there’s enough time to enjoy the Whitsundays whichever you choose, but the ultimate package is Castaway; five days including one day in Airlie Beach, one day island hopping to Hamilton Island and Daydream Island, one day sailing to Whitehaven Beach, and two days in the Great Barrier Reef, with the option to take a scenic flight over Heart Reef (at own expense). On your final night, you get to sleep under the stars in an Australian swag, on Reefworld, a permanent pontoon in the outer Great Barrier Reef. You’ll see a stunning sunset in the middle of the ocean as well as a chance to explore the underwater world during the day and night (if you’re up for it as there is a small extra cost). From $799 per person with a range of accommodation options to suit everyone - this package offers more than you ever thought you could get in the Whitsundays. Those with less time on their hands won’t be disappointed, because the three-day Reef & Whitehaven Adventure and four-day Awesome
Foursome provide very similar experiences over a shorter space of time. The Reef & Whitehaven Adventure from $399pp includes one day of sailing, one day in the Great Barrier Reef and one day on Airlie, while Awesome Foursome includes all of this plus island hopping from $599pp. If you’re in the area of the Whitsundays for some time (lucky you), you can split up your experiences with Awesome Whitsundays by opting for individual activities. Choose a day of island hopping for $125pp, a day sailing on Camira for $195pp, or a day trip to the Great Barrier Reef for $230pp. Awesome Whitsundays have opened up the Whitsunday Islands, so even the humble backpacker can enjoy some time in paradise. Book now at www.awesomewhitsundays.com
Win F ive Days In The Whitsunday Islands Awesome Whitsundays are giving you a chance to roll your swag out in the Great Barrier Reef, as part of this five-day, five-night Castaway package and experience the very best of paradise in the Whitsunday Islands. Spend your first day exploring the popular town of Airlie Beach, your second day island hopping, your third day sailing around the tropical blue waters on board the purple Camira catamaran, visiting one of the world’s best beaches – Whitehaven Beach, and your final two days on a pontoon in the Great Barrier Reef, including snorkelling amongst the marine life of the reef and sleeping under the stars in an Australian swag on the permanent Reef World pontoon with Reefsleep.
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SKYRAIL RAINFOREST CABLEWAY
Embark upon an unforgettable journey over and through Australia’s World Heritage listed Tropical Rainforests, in the Barron Gorge National Park. Skyrail Rainforest Cableway takes you along 7.5kms of pure rainforest in comfortable sixperson gondolas that glide just metres above the rainforest canopy providing spectacular views of not just the rainforest, but also tropical Cairns, the Coral Sea and the Cairns Highlands. Whilst aboard Skyrail your time also includes time at two stations. Your first stop is Red Peak Station, where Skyrail’s Rangers provide a guided boardwalk tour, sharing their knowledge of the ancient tropical forests amongst giant buttress roots, towering Kauri Pines and climbing wait-a-while palms. The second stop is Barron Falls Station, which has easy access walkways to three separate lookout points providing breathtaking views of the Barron Gorge and Falls. Here you can also visit the Rainforest Interpretation Centre that Skyrail developed in conjunction with CSIRO to provide an informative and fun learning experience. The meeting point for the Djabugay Aboriginal Guided Tour is also found at the Interpretation
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Centre. This experience provides a fascinating insight into the Aboriginal history, language, culture, stories and traditions of the indigenous rainforest people through a personalised, small group on a natural rainforest trail. Multiple winner of the Qantas Award for Excellence in Sustainable Tourism, Skyrail is a premier tourist experience which is accessible to people of all ages and abilities, providing its guests with a truly unique rainforest experience, available nowhere else in the world. Skyrail Rainforest Cableway is just 15 minutes from Cairns city centre and 50 minutes from Port Douglas making it the perfect day trip out whilst visiting these areas. Skyrail is open every day from 9am except for Christmas Day and during programmed, preventative maintenance. To find out more about all the fantastic tours Skyrail Rainforest Cableway provide, view prices and packages and to book visit www.skyrail.com.au
Day Trips from Port Douglas If you’re going up to Tropical North Queensland soon, Port Douglas is the ideal place to make your base. Not only is it drop dead gorgeous, it’s nearby many attractions that make for the perfect day trip. Here are just a few suggestions on where to go from this beautiful beachside town. Day Dives On The Great Barrier Reef
Port Douglas is one of the nearest mainland locations to the Great Barrier Reef, and as a result, there are many snorkel and dive companies based here that will take you for a full day or overnight on the reef. Packages and costs can vary depending on what you want, but you’re looking at around $230pp for a full day on the reef, including lunch and equipment.
A Journey Into The Daintree Rainforest
On the edge of Tropical North Queensland, Port Douglas is also the starting point for many inland tours to the Daintree Rainforest. From hiking to four-wheel-driving, highlights can include the Mossman Gorge, Cape Tribulation, Bloomfield Falls and Daintree River, where you can get off the road and take a cruise. The rainforest is where you can spot many of Australia’s tropical species, such as crocodiles, lizards, turtles, butterflies and birds, including the extraordinary Cassowary.
A City Escape To Cairns
Just one hour’s drive south of Port Douglas is Cairns. It’s basically Port Douglas on a bigger scale, with a tropical culture, palm tree-fringed beaches and festivals galore. If you miss the buzz of a city, take advantage of the many restaurants and bars, head to the dance floor and shop ‘til
your feet fall off. If you have a car, you can get to Cairns and back no problem, or you can book a transfer on the Port Douglas Bus.
Go High In The Sky In Kuranda
A mountain retreat in the Atherton Tableland area of the Cairns Highlands, Kuranda begs you to go high, whether on the scenic railway or cable skyrail, to get to it. Through the mountains and over rivers, this rainforest village is a journey to get to, but it’s worth it once you experience the markets, relaxed culture and laidback village life of Kuranda. Wherever you decide to go, return to Port Douglas from your day trips to comfort and style at United Backpackers Port Douglas. Situated in the heart of town, 5 minutes from 4 Mile Beach, this recently-opened accommodation features comfy beds in dorms or private rooms, with super soft bedding, air-conditioning and swipe card access for convenience and security. If you’ve not got any activities planned – no worries – because there’s plenty here to help you pass the time, including an outdoor pool, a pop-up cinema, bikes, a TV lounge, a bar and BBQs. To make day trips even easier, United also provide a free shuttle from Cairns when you stay for three nights or longer. With great rates, it might just make you hang around a bit longer… Take the first step and visit
www.unitedportdouglas.com.au or 5011 to book your holiday in Port
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Discover The Gold Coast with Australian Kayaking Adventures Discover the Gold Coast from the water with Australian Kayaking Adventures as they take you on a sublime kayaking tour along this famous city’s coastline. Taking to the waters of Broadwater, these kayaking tours offer exceptional views of this stunning area. In summer, you can enjoy a water temperature of roughly 26 degrees - and you won’t be the only one lapping it up, as you’ll see turtles, dolphins, stingrays and sub-tropical fish of all different colours swimming around you - and what’s more - between May and November, you can also spot whales as they migrate north for winter. Without a doubt the most popular kayaking adventure on the Gold Coast is the Half Day Dolphin & Stradbroke Island Tour. Not only do you get to paddle across the tranquil waters of the Gold Coast, you also pay a visit to the beautiful South Stradbroke Island, where you can exit the kayak to stroll the beach. Here you can spot the Golden Wallaby found only on the island, and snorkel with the many marine life in the blue waters. To make this tour even more delightful, you can expect hotel pick-up and drop-off in Surfers Paradise and a light continental breakfast
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on the beach. If driving yourself to the departure point, you should aim to arrive by 7.20am. The Half Day Dolphin & Stradbroke Island Tour is $85pp and lasts for roughly four-and-a-half hours a great way to spend your morning. If you’re more of a night owl, you might prefer the Sunset/Twilight Kayak Tour. After departing from Budds Beach, you’ll be able to relax as you kayak past the beautiful lights and colours of Surfers Paradise in the calm waters of the evening. A tour for the romantics, you can end your kayaking experience with a lovely glass of wine under the night sky, all for just $55pp.
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3 Day Fraser Island Camping Safari
The largest sand island in the world, Fraser Island is really quite something, and a tour of the island is unmissable. You can enjoy all that makes this island so special with Drop Bear Adventures. Just as Fraser Island is special, Drop Bear Adventures is too. On their 3 Day Fraser Island Camping Safari, they’ll take you to all of the natural beauty spots and provide amazing travel experiences. Famous for its freshwater lakes – of which there are, like, 40! – you’ll get to visit the most spectacular: Lake McKenzie. See how the water turns from crystal clear to ink blue. Lake Wabby, on the other hand, is dark green in colour. Another incredible experience is the walk through Central Station Rainforest; see how the flourishing rainforest survives on a bed of sand and walk amongst its great diversity as the evergreen canopy towers above you. On the outskirts of the island, the natural rock pool of Champagne Pools awaits. The island’s very own bubbling Jacuzzi protects its swimmers from the strong current of the ocean with frothing waves that foam over the rocks. For a piece of history, take the walk to visit the famous Maheno Shipwreck. Rusting in the ocean’s waters on the shore, it’s an eerie yet
hypnotic sight. Finally, for a true Fraser Island experience, four-wheel-drive down 75 Mile Beach, the island’s natural highway and airstrip! With Drop Bear Adventures, this 3 Day Fraser Island Camping Safari is not just about the location, but the pleasure of sharing it with others. With a tour group and Drop Bear guide, you can spend your evenings enjoying the simplicity of listening to a guitar around a campfire, fishing for your supper on the beach and camping under a blanket of stars. Didgeridoos and boomerangs are provided to help you get in touch with traditional Aussie pastimes, but there’s also giant Jenga and cricket. While you may be camping, you can expect luxuries in the form of warm showers, mattresses, a food menu of fresh ingredients, a toilet and an icebox for your beers! Also, if the weather’s wet, you get a free upgrade to the Beach House Hotel! For $395pp, you get all of the above plus courtesy pick-up from Noosa or Rainbow Beach and national park entry fees included in the price. So, all you have to bring is yourself, some beers, your camera, your sunnies, sun lotion and a fun attitude! Book your 3 Day Fraser Island Camping Safari at
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Turtle Season on Heron Island
Top Tips for Turtle Watching • To find a turtle, simply walk along Heron Beach one or two hours after the evening’s high tide. Look for tracks in the sand to see where the turtles have come in from the ocean. • Light can disturb and disorient the turtles, so always minimize the use of torches and make sure they’re 3-volt low-impact torches. • Don’t use flash photography. • When you see a turtle moving up or down the beach stay as still as possible. Excessive movement can upset the turtles. • Never walk in front of a turtle, always walk behind them. • Do not try and approach the turtles. If they feel threatened they will retreat to the sea and not lay their eggs. • If you come across a turtle digging out her nest, give her some room. Sit down quietly behind the turtle at least 10 metres away. Once she has finished digging, wait at least 15 minutes then you may approach from behind. • The turtles can be quite stressed and tired after a night of digging and laying their eggs so always be sure to not get too close (10 metres is close enough) so as not to panic them.
Escape the hustle and bustle of city life and delve deep into this island paradise filled to the brim with natural beauty and an abundance of marine life. Heron Island is a stunning coral cay situated 89km off of the coast of Queensland. The island is the perfect long weekend away for those who want rid of the buzz of mobile phones and lethargy of television and really experience a relaxing island getaway on the Great Barrier Reef. Heron Island is small enough to walk around the entire island in just 20 minutes, and with a no-day-trippers rule, this guest-only island means you won’t be crowded in and battling to find a spot for your towel on the beach. To reach this tropical arcadia of the Great Barrier Reef you can either take a boat for $60 or travel by seaplane for $338. The exclusivity of the island enables you to escape the tourist trap of other resorts within the Great Barrier Reef. The island features a range of stunning accommodation including private suites, a free-standing beach house, and twin rooms. Each accommodation type features a balcony or terrace, en suite bathrooms, towels, air conditioning, mini bars and more. Most rooms offer ocean views in between the unique vegetation on this plush island. From October to March, Heron Island is brought to life by the annual visit from Loggerhead and Green Turtles making their pilgrimage to breed on the shores of the island. The breeding turtles return some 30 years after hatching in the region, continuing the circle of life.
Heron Island has a resident population of around 4,000 turtles who live on Heron reef, so you can expect to see turtles in the water all year round. In September, more of these giants of the sea flock back to the island to mate and lay clutches of eggs. Hatching usually occurs with the warmer weather from December. You can take full advantage of this magical time of year and make the most of the fantastic savings and inclusions on offer when you book your 3 (or more!) night turtle season holiday, which includes: • Accommodation • Daily Breakfast • 1 snorkel trip • 24 hours free Wi-Fi for 1 device • A special turtle gift (an ornament per room or a t-shirt/turtle backpack for kids) • From $160 per person, per night, based on twin share Book a suite and receive return boat transportation for 2 adults. Better yet, kids stay and eat breakfast for free when using existing bedding configuration. Book at www.heronisland.com
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2 Night Rock To Rock Explorer For a whistle-stop tour of the Australian outback, this 2 Night Rock To Rock Explorer with Adventure Tours Australia is just what you need to fill your appetite. A truly unforgettable experience from start to finish, the tour begins and ends at Ayers Rock Resort and includes two of the highlights of the area. From your meeting place at Desert Gardens Hotel, you spend the afternoon driving through the outback and taking in the view of the vibrant reds, rugged ranges and sporadic vegetation of the Red Centre. With a stop at Kings Creek Station before heading to camp, you get to see a real working outback station and have the opportunity to take a short camel ride at an additional cost. When you arrive at camp, you’ll enjoy a dinner before relaxing and nodding off beneath the blanket of stars. Day two starts early with the six-kilometre Kings Canyon rim walk. Along the way, you can admire the sandstone domes of the Lost City, the cliff 52
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top views of the North and South Walls, and the natural beauty of the Garden of Eden. With a knowledgeable guide leading the way, you’ll learn all about the flora, fauna, history and culture of the land on which you stand upon. Leaving Kings Canyon, you embark on the journey to Uluru, Australia’s most famous natural landmark. Along the way, you’ll pass Mt Connor, stop at Curtin Springs Station Roadhouse and even admire the amazing Kata Tjuta domes on the Walpa Gorge walk. As evening falls, it’s time to take in the epic Red Centre sunset with a glass of sparkling wine, before settling down for the night at the Yulara campsite. Another early morning on day three rewards you with sunrise over Uluru. No time wasted, it’s time to take an unguided walk around the base of this magnificent rock, and then learn the stories and traditions of Uluru from an Aboriginal guide. After sharing experiences and deepening your understanding of this ancient culture, it’s time to say goodbye to Uluru and return to Ayers Rock Resort. The 2 Night Rock To Rock Explorer is only available with Adventure Tours Australia. At
$565pp, you’ll enjoy two nights sleeping in the outback with an experienced guide, national park entry fees, an airconditioned minivan, camping fees and equipment (excluding sleeping bag), and two breakfasts, two dinners and one lunch included. Not only the Red Centre, Adventure Tours Australia also do tours in Queensland, New South Wales, South Australia, Victoria, Western Australia and the rest of the Northern Territory. Book your 2 Night Rock To Rock Explorer with Adventure Tours Australia. Visit them
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NORTHERN TERRITORY
2 Day Kakadu ADVENTURE with Kakadu 4WD Safaris
On this tour, you will be able to absorb all of the beauty and culture of Kakadu, from the abundance of flora and fauna, to the gorgeous monsoon tropical landscape, and the refreshing pools and waterfalls that somehow thrive. There’s no doubt that you will depart with many wonderful memories of Kakadu. If taking the trip between May and October, the expedition starts with a cruise on the Adelaide River, offering the chance to spot saltwater crocodiles. Travelling further towards Kakadu by 4WD, you then cross the Marrakai and South Alligator floodplains, while keeping an eye out for wildlife for that priceless photo opportunity. Open your eyes to the mystery of Aboriginal rock art and all of the untold stories behind them at Ubirr or Nourlangie Rock, and take in the
breath-taking view of the Arnhemland sandstone plateau. By evening, you will be sure to sleep peacefully and comfortably in AC Bunkhouse Accommodation at Cooinda Lodge – because camping isn’t for everyone – with the luxury of showers and toilets. On day two, you head south for a morning of swimming and walking. Depending on which is accessible, you get to bathe in the refreshing waters of Maguk, Gunlom or Yurmikmik Falls; all are stunning and offer quality landscape views. Before heading home, you get to enjoy the a dip at Moline Rock Hole. But that’s not all; there’s also a surprise visit to Jim Jim Falls and Twin Falls – the two biggest treasures of Kakadu! Once you’ve taken in the sheer size and nature of these formations, it’s time to head back to Darwin through Pine Creek. The 2 Day Kakadu Adventure includes all meals, an experienced guides, accommodation and 4WD transport so you can get through the hardest spots of the park! The itinerary is dependant on season and may be done in reverse if necessary – but you’ll still get to see all that makes Kakadu one of the most stunning landscapes in the world! For the amazing price of only $395, book this unique tour now at
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Due to the wild and unpredictable nature of Kakadu National Park, we humans can be limited as to how much of it we can explore throughout the year. However, Kakadu 4WD Safaris presents this unique 2-day adventure that can be enjoyed whatever the season.
3 Day Kakadu & Litchfield Tour Providing incredible tours of the Northern Territory, Kakadu Wild Expeditions are experts in the wild and rugged areas of Kakadu and Litchfield National Parks. This three-day tour takes you to the most breath-taking spots in both parks, with the novelty of sleeping under the stars and eating dinner over a campfire. Departing from Darwin, you spend your first day in Litchfield National Park, beginning with an introduction to the Limilngan-Wulna people, the traditional owners of the land. After learning skills such as how to play the didgeridoo and throw a spear, you take a cruise on the Mary River Wetlands, where you’re likely to spot a crocodile or two lurking in the waters. After all of this excitement, you spend your first night at the Mary River campsite. Wake up with the sun on day two for your entry into Kakadu National Park. The largest of all of Australia’s national parks, it is 20,000 square kilometres of differing landscapes dotted with pools, gorges and waterfalls. Your first experience of Kakadu is of the ancient Aboriginal rock art at Ubirr, where you can climb high to get a spectacular view of the Nardab floodplains. A hike to Barramundi Gorge in the afternoon ends with
a swim in the plunge pools to cool off from the heat, and come evening, it’s time to head to the campsite for dinner and bed. It’s arguable that Kakadu Wild Expeditions save the best ‘til last on this tour. After some 4WD action, you and your group make your way to Jim Jim Falls. Take in the stunning sight of the 200m wall as it towers above you, and then continue on to Twin Falls, another gem of the north. A gorgeous gorge, you get the unique opportunity to feel the power of the falls from a boat and boardwalk experience. Leaving Twin Falls, it’s time to head back to Darwin, but you’re treated to the amazing scenery of Kakadu on your return. From $695pp, the 3 Day Kakadu & Litchfield Tour includes a guide, two breakfasts, three lunches and two dinners, camping accommodation (upgrade available), park entry fees and the boat cruise.
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WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Underwater Adventures with The Dive Shed Explore the waters of Western Australia with The Dive Shed Less than three hours from Perth in the coastal town of Busselton, WA, you can have a short break away from the city, filled with discovery, adventure and SCUBA diving.
training dives are completed at the incredible dive sites Busselton has to offer. Exploring the famous Busselton Jetty, HMAS Swan or FV Lena Wreck on your course - a definite highlight!
The Dive Shed Busselton offers a range of SCUBA diving adventure tours as well as SCUBA diving courses, meaning you can get certified while discovering the fantastic marine life of the west coast of Australia.
The Dive Shed’s dive tours cater for all levels of diver, from no experience at all to dive professional and everything in between. Book onto a Busselton Jetty Dive - thrilling for first timers, relaxing for the more proficient. Here you can descend eight metres below the surface into a colourful coral forest and come face-to-face with an array of aquatic creatures including ornately decorated Sea Stars, smiling baby Globe Fish, cuddly Cuttlefish and shoals of shimmering bait fish.
The Dive Shed’s SSI Open Water Diver course takes place over three days with an online home study requirement and is your ticket to the wonderful world of SCUBA. Under the supervision of their patient and experienced instructors all
The more experienced diver can enjoy a thrilling dive tour of the HMAS Swan Wreck, one of the most well established prepared wrecks of its kind, laying 30m below the surface of Geographe Bay. You can explore deep into the belly of this ship wreck or simply marvel at the marine life species that now call this ship home. Not keen on depth? Then come and explore the FV Lena Wreck. With a maximum depth of 18m and a plethora of marine life, this former fishing vessel wreck is perfect for all experience levels. To book a diving adventure with The Dive Shed visit www.diveshed.com.au or email diveshed@compwest.net.au
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Explore Kalbarri National Park This Spring
Kalbarri is an outdoor lover’s paradise and adventure playground with rocks to climb over, walls to abseil down and rivers to meander. The red and rugged landscape is best viewed through Natures Window, a natural rocky frame perched above the park’s gorges that makes for the perfect photo opportunity. For more of a variety of colour,
delve within the Rainbow Jungle for Australia’s best parrot habitat and watch these majestic birds fly above your head. If you’re looking for something really out of the ordinary, head over to Hutt Lagoon, Kalbarri’s strawberry-milkshake pink lake. Thanks to the landscape of Kalbarri, there’s a wealth of activities to do, including abseiling, canoeing, hiking, sandboarding and skydiving – all of which can be done with local activity companies, and not to be missed when you make your way to Kalbarri National Park. Book your tour at www.integritycoachlines.com.au
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Halfway between Perth and Exmouth is Kalbarri, a national park sitting pretty on the Coral Coast. Soak up the natural beauty of the sandy beaches, river gorges, pink lakes and panoramic views or take on some of the most adrenaline-inducing activities in the country.
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5 Da y B r o o m e T o The Bungle Bungles W i t h K i m b e r l e y W i ld Expeditions Some jaw-dropping landscape can be found on this five-day trip through the Kimberley region of Western Australia, including the famous Bungle Bungles, Windjana Gorge and Tunnel Creek. Departing from Broome, your first stop is at the Old Fitzroy Crossing and Mangkaja Aboriginal Arts Centre, before a majestic cruise through Geikie Gorge between the Geikie and Oscar Ranges, looking out for freshwater crocodiles, birds and fish while you learn about its formation and fascinating geology. Beginning with a visit to the gold rush town of Halls Creek, you’ll spend your second and third day in Purnululu National Park, home to the extraordinary Bungle Bungles. You’ll get settled at the safari camp with a sunset dinner and night under the stars, ready to explore the highlights of the park the following day. The Bungle Bungles are a breath-taking sight; orange and black beehive domes that formed by rivers over 20 million years. You’ll also get to explore Echidna Chasm and Cathedral Gorge, and take a scenic flight over the Bungle Bungles for a different view (optional extra at own expense). On day four, you bid farewell to Purnululu and head to the large, ancient Mimbi Caves in Gooniyandi Country. These limestone caves are one of the oldest in Western Australia and you’ll get to hear all about their crystal clear pools, fossils and rock art from a local guide. For an
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even more cultural experience, meet with the traditional owners of the land and share some damper and billy tea before heading back to the Fitzroy Crossing. Waking by the Fitzroy River on your fifth and final day in the Kimberley, you enter Bunuba Country and visit the 750-metre cave system of Tunnel Creek. At the end of the tunnel, you’re welcome to swim in the swim in the refreshing waters before embarking onwards to Windjana Gorge. Another astounding sight, stare up at the 90-metre-high walls during a picnic lunch and spot harmless freshwater crocodiles. Jumping back in the van, Gibb River Road takes from this incredible landscape back towards Broome for the end of your trip. The Five Day Broome To The Bungle Bungles
trip is perfect for those short on time that want to take in the dramatic sights of the
Kimberley. From $1,750pp, this tour includes camping or cabin accommodation, a 4WD coach, an experienced guide, boat cruise, Mimbi Caves tour, national park entry fees and four breakfasts, five lunches and three dinners. Available May – October, book your Five Day Broome To The Bungle Bungles tour now at www.kimberleywild.com.au or plan your 2016 adventures now!
Meet The World-Famous Dolphins Of Monkey Mia With Aussie Wanderer
Day 1
Providing the first example of Western Australia’s breath-taking landscape, day one begins with a stop at the Pinnacles Desert to marvel at the limestone formations that jut out of the ground. After lunch with an ocean view, you visit the town of Geraldton and stop at Big River Ranch for dinner and a good night’s sleep.
Day 2
After breakfast on day two, you and your group make your way to Kalbarri National Park. An area of striking red rock, the highlights are the Murchison Gorge, Natures Window and Z-Bend, with the option to abseil for an extra $30. If it’s safe, you can take a cooling swim in the Murchison River before getting back on the road to Monkey Mia.
Day 3
Wake up at Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort on day three and meet the famous dolphins in the
morning. Capture some priceless photos as they come up to the shore and learn all about the history of these popular visitors. Afterwards, you have the option of a wildlife sailing trip for $35, hiring a kayak for $15, or just chilling on the beach. In the afternoon, you leave Monkey Mia and head back to Kalbarri town for dinner, a glorious sunset over the Murchison River, and your last night on the tour.
Day 4
On your final day, you can take in the ocean views from the Kalbarri coastal cliffs and the Pot Alley gorge, before another iconic Australian wildlife experience feeding kangaroos and holding snakes at Greenough Wildlife Park. Before reaching Perth, your final stop is Lancelin where you can try your hand at sandboarding. This tour starts at $595pp and includes dorm accommodation (upgrades available), three breakfasts, three dinners and four lunches, transport, park and resort entry fees, a tour guide and a group of people to share your experience with! Book your 4-Day Perth to Monkey Mia Return Tour at
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This incredible 4-Day Perth to Monkey Mia Return tour departs from Perth and takes you on an epic adventure up north to the Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort. Along the way, you’ll pass through some of Western Australia’s amazing and rugged scenery.
take the leap with southern skydivers With ocean views, the wind in your hair and the feeling of falling up to 15,000ft, a tandem skydive with Southern Skydivers is one of the greatest experiences in Western Australia. A tandem skydive is one of the most rewarding yet terrifying things a person can do, and the decision to fall thousands of feet to Earth is one not to be taken lightly. A once-in-a-lifetime activity, you need to get the location just right, and this is where the southwest coast of WA comes in. With the Indian Ocean on one side and the Margaret River region on the other, if you’re seeking spectacular views, you won’t be disappointed. After a 20-minute flight, you’ll jump out of Southern Skydivers plane over Geography Bay and the Busselton Jetty with Margaret River in the distance, before you land feet first (hopefully! – haha) on the sandy beach to be welcomed by the people you brought with you. With 10,000ft, 14,000ft and 15,000ft to choose from, you’ll no doubt feel the unique adrenaline
rush of a tandem skydive with at least 30 seconds of freefall at 200km per hour. When you’re 5000ft from Earth, your instructor will deploy the parachute and you’ll fall much slower with five minutes to enjoy the scenery around you. The day doesn’t end once you’ve landed back on safe ground; a complimentary glass of wine or beer awaits you at the beachside Goose Café, where you can continue celebrating your skydive, and you can enjoy the beautiful Busselton Jetty with a stroll and an ice cream. The price of the 10,000ft tandem skydive starts at $339pp, while the 14,000ft tandem skydive is at a new discounted price of $399pp, and the 15,000ft tandem skydive is priced at $450pp. You can add handcam and freefall videos and photos at an extra cost if you want to look back at your amazing day in the sky. However, you can now save $30 off of your skydive package by using the unique code BBMPROMO when booking online at southernskydivers.com.
TOP 10 REASONS TO VISIT MANDURAH where wild dolphins can be seen daily so near to a residential area. In fact, you’re likely to spot bottlenose dolphins while you’re sitting having a coffee on the waterfront.
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1. The Estuary
If you’re looking for a seriously large aquatic playground, Mandurah certainly has one! The Peel-Harvey estuary is twice the size of Sydney Harbour - 136 square kilometres - and is ideal for canoeing, kayaking, jet-skiing, boating, fishing and crabbing.
2. The Blue Manna Crab
Blue swimmer crabs or blue manna are native to the Mandurah waters and are a feature of any boating holiday here. They are a delicacy and you will never ever forget once you taste them freshly caught and cooked!
3. The Thrombolites
They are the ‘stepping stones of life’ and these superb ancient fossils live in the pure waters of Lake Clifton at Yalgorup National Park, only a short drive south of Mandurah.
4. Mandurah’s Venetian Canals
Yes, Mandurah does have Venetian canals and you will find these lovely European-inspired canals with their luxury apartments throughout much of the city – next to Mandurah’s fantastic Ocean Marina!
5. Mandurah’s Dolphins
Mandurah is one of a few Australian destinations
7. Hire Boats
You need not be rich and famous to explore Mandurah’s spectacular waterways by boat – you can simply hire one. You don’t even require anything other than a driver’s license and a credit card!
8. The Mandurah Crab Fest
Each year in March, over 100,000 visitors come to Mandurah during the Channel Seven Mandurah Crab Fest, WA’s second largest free community event. Enjoy seafood, competitions, entertainment and concerts during this two-day event.
9. The Wetlands
The Creery Wetlands are 30 acres of nature reserve beside Mandurah which annually host over 130 different species of native and migratory birds. These include the tiny Red-necked Stint which weighs no more than a box of matches and flies to Mandurah from Siberia!
10. Diversity
Mandurah is part of the Peel Region, one of WA’s most diverse regions. Here you can explore 5,600 square kilometres of outdoor fun. The Peel Region offers everything from coastlines, rivers and estuaries to bushland and all within a short drive. Find out more exciting experiences and adventures in the Peel Region at
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Just an hour south of Perth, Mandurah is the perfect getaway for those who love the water. Here our top 10 reasons to visit:
Between 1st December and mid-January, head to Mandurah, the capital of Christmas Lights, to enjoy thousands of Christmas fairy lights illuminate and reflect onto the water.
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Explore Kangaroo Island This Spring
Kangaroo Island is a wild and intrepid place with so much to discover and see. Whether you’re after nature walks admiring the flora and fauna or want to take the action by the horns and go sand boarding or kayaking, this island has it all. Here we give you an overview of all the amazing things you can do whilst visiting this corner of South Australia. A trip to Kangaroo Island would not be complete without visiting their most famous inhabitants The Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch. These rock formations are the stars of the stunning Flinders Chase National Park, located on the intrepid island off the coast of South Australia. The huge rock formations look almost otherworldly, with their huge, gravity defying mass appearing like an alien form on the horizon. The unusual shape of the rocks is down to the handy work of nature subjecting them to over approximately 500 million years of sea and wind erosion, eating away at their surface to create 62
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corrosive arches and holes, and the sheer brilliant orange colour is down to golden lichen that has made its home here. The Remarkable Rocks is also a fantastic vantage point for a Kodak moment with the beautiful Casuarina Islets. Kangaroo Island offers more than just these stunning rock formations, the island’s diversity means you can take advantage of a myriad of activities whilst visiting. From biking around the rugged landscape to sand boarding the dunes of Little Sahara and even kayaking along the Harriet River, there’s plenty of activities for the active visitor. You can also explore the many walking trails on the island as well as taking in the stunning views of the 540 km of coastline on offer. Another highlight on Kangaroo Island is the Kelly Hill Caves. Here you can take a tour and walk amid the stalagmites, stalactites and helictites and take in this otherworldly geology. For the more daring visitors, you can suit up with a helmet and headlamp to delve deeper into the cave system on an adventure caving tour. Bookings are essential. Amongst the impressive landscape you’ll also have the chance to spot some of Kangaroo Island’s native wildlife including Australian sea lions and long-nosed fur seals that flank the
shores of the island, and further inland you’ll of course be able to spot kangaroos, echidnas, wallabies, the bushtail possum and the southern brown bandicoot. For the wine lovers amongst you, you can take full advantage of the wine produced on Kangaroo Island. Kangaroo Island is an official wine region of Australia and today there are over 30 growers, 200 hectares of wines and 18 labels, meaning there’s plenty for you to try. If liquers and spirits are more your preferred tipple then you’ll be pleased to know that liquers and spirits are also produced locally. Of course no wine tasting is complete without a fantastic meal, so we’d advise trying some of the fantastic cuisine on offer during your visit to Kangaroo Island, especially the locally sourced seafood including; KI Abalone, Marron and King George Whiting to name just a few of the local delicacies. Whatever your reason for visiting this incredible South Australian destination, we’re sure you’ll find something to suit you, so get packing. For more information and tours visit kiadventuretours.com.au
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Old And New Delhi Like most cities in India, Delhi contains both old and new. One of the most captivating areas of the world, you can immerse yourself in its narrow lanes and crumbling mansions and then pay a visit to the great government buildings on a tour of Old and New Delhi.
GLOBAL TRAVEL With a history of rulers and empires, diverse cultures and several transformations, Delhi is full of gems that speak of its rich past. Monuments, museums, art galleries, architecture, the creative arts, restaurants and markets; it is where people from all over the world come to be inspired. To take a piece of India with you, a visit to the Chandni Chowk Market is a must. 300 years old, soak up the noise and crowds as you work your way through the maze of lanes and shops selling all kinds of items and food. A gem of the real India, the most popular purchase here is the street food. Venture down Paranthe Wali Gali for local delicacies.
buildings is that of Qutab Minar. Built in 1199 to symbolise the supremacy of Islam following the defeat of the Hindu kingdom, this 73-metre high tower looms over the very first mosque built in India, and an inscription over its eastern gate reads that it was built with materials obtained from the demolition of 27 Hindu temples.
To understand the religious importance of Old Delhi, once the capital of Islamic India, you have to visit Jama Masjid, India’s largest mosque. Originally called Masjid-I-Jahanuma – “mosque commanding a view of the world” – it was built by Shah Jahan, the fifth Mughal emperor of India who also built the Taj Mahal in Agra. This sprawling example of Islamic architecture boasts three gates, four towers and a courtyard large enough to hold 25,000 followers. There are also two 40-metre high minarets made of red sandstone and white marble, like many of India’s other great structures.
You can take in all that makes Old and New Delhi great on the Grand Heritage India Tour and Best Of India Tour with Travel & Taste. Exclusive to BBM readers, these tours are perfect for anyone that wants to travel through India comfortably at an affordable price, with hotel accommodation, a local guide and unique experiences. The Grand Heritage Tour is 15 days at $999pp based on two people sharing an AC medium-sized car or $1499 for one person using an AC medium-sized car. The Best Of India Tour is 11 days at $899pp based on two people sharing an AC medium-sized car or $1459 for one person using an AC mediumsized car.
From the crowds of Old Delhi to the simple yet stunning Raj Ghat in New Delhi, a memorial to Mahatma Ghandi. Set in peace and tranquillity, it is the perfect place to pay homage to the Bapu of the Indian nation. From the memorial, pass through the Red Fort, home of Mughal emperors for nearly 200 years including its creator, Shah Jahan. One of the city’s most controversial
Delving further into New Delhi, discover the more modern buildings of the city like the India Gate, which bares a striking resemblance to the Arc-deTriomphe in Paris, the Presidential Palace and Parliament House.
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Fiji Marine Conservation & Diving
With its palm-tree-fringed shores, beautiful waters and abundance of marine life, it’s no wonder why so many people come to Fiji to learn more about our blue planet. But, as a volunteer, you can gain an experience that most of us can only dream of. This Fiji Marine Conservation & Diving Project on the island of Beqa takes you diving at some of the best spots in the world to record what lies beneath the surface. Important research includes studying the various marine life living on the coral reefs, observing feeding habits and behaviour patterns of the marine life, and report on the effects and impact of global warming and human activity.
Volunteer In The Tropical Paradise Of Fiji
Where the blue of the sky matches the azure waters of the Pacific Ocean are the 300-plus islands of Fiji. A four-hour flight from Australia and 10 hours from Los Angeles, these pretty little isles are unspoiled, tranquil and have long been a holiday destination for sun seekers. While spending your days lying on the many golden beaches may be tempting, you can discover the real Fiji with a unique experience: volunteering. Volunteer work in this tropical paradise is like no other, and you’ll be amazed by the types of projects you can work on. Get to the heart of the islands by working alongside local people, contribute to important conservation work both inland and out in the crystal clear waters, and hone your creativity while learning more about Fiji each day – the opportunities and life experiences are endless. 66
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While you receive equipment, training and research materials in the price of the Project, you can also take a PADI course at an extra cost to become a professional diving instructor. With the freedom to choose your length of stay from one week at £895pp to 20 weeks at £3,555pp, you can enjoy accommodation, food, 24-hour in-country support, training, diving equipment, boat transfer, and pre-departure support included in the price – with the added bonus of making lifelong friends.
Fiji Shark Conservation
Those fascinated with sharks will be captivated by these endangered and misunderstood animals on the Fiji Shark Conservation Project. With the opportunity to work alongside internationally renowned experts, you’ll contribute to the project by surveying sharks, their diversity and their behaviour. You’ll help assess the factors that are putting these beautiful beasts under threat and work in a shark nursery site to tag baby scalloped hammerhead sharks and observe their movements. You’ll get to do all of this while swimming in tropical waters amongst thousands of fish and living on the island of Beqa with local villagers and fellow volunteers.
The cost of volunteering on the Fiji Shark
Conservation Project starts at £945pp for one week up to 20 weeks for £4,555pp. Included in the price is accommodation, food, training, diving equipment, boat transfer, 24-hour in-country support and pre-departure support. There are also opportunities to take a PADI course at an extra cost.
Fiji Teaching
Fiji is not only beautiful because of its location – its people are also some of the most welcoming and friendly in the world. Make a true difference to the locals by becoming a volunteer teacher.
Not only will you have the chance to enjoy Fijian traditions such as fire dancing, beach parties and cuisine, you’ll get to teach schoolchildren, earning your TEFL certificate, marking pupils’ work, producing teaching strategies and lesson plans, preparing homework and enriching both yours and their lives, all on a tropical paradise! Based in Suva, the Fiji Teaching Project costs from £1,195pp for four weeks, with an extra week at £195pp. Included in the price is homestay accommodation (hostel upgrade available at £60 per week), two meals per day, UK TEFL Certificate, training, 24-hour in-country support and pre-departure support.
Fiji Journalism
If you’re interested in journalism but don’t want to get caught up in the rat race of the big cities, you can experience the running of a newspaper or magazine right here in Fiji. The Fiji Journalism Project involves national news gathering, researching, writing lifestyle articles and reporting on a range of news from finance to sport with your main location in Suva. You’ll get to increase your skills and spend your free time in the irresistible surroundings of Fiji! The Fiji Journalism Project is four weeks or longer from £1,195pp with an extra week at £195pp. This includes homestay accommodation (hostel upgrade available at £60 per week), two meals per day, training, 24-hour in-country support and pre-departure support. These Volunteer Projects and many more are available with Frontier. For more information and to apply for any of these Fiji Volunteer Projects, visit www.frontier. ac.uk/Destinations/Volunteer-Fiji.aspx
About Frontier
Founded in 1989 in association with WWF, Frontier is the premier provider of gap year, volunteering, internships and ethical travel. In 25 years, they have placed over 10,000 volunteers and interns in over 400 projects in 50 countries around the world. See all of Frontier’s volunteering and adventure travel placements at www.frontier.ac.uk
A W eek I n T h a i la n d W i t h T h a i n t ro There’s so much to see and do in Thailand that it’s near impossible to do it all in one week, however Thaintro have a fantastic intro tour to Thailand which is great for solo travellers to help you find your feet before embarking upon your epic gap year journeys. With Thaintro you can see the sites of Bangkok, explore the jungles of Khao Sok National Park, visit an elephant sanctuary, swim under a waterfall, snorkel off the stunning beaches and or course, sample the incredible Thai cuisine, all whilst making potential life long friends and travel buddies. Thaintro also offers add on trips should you want to travel down to Phuket and visit the stunning Phi Phi Island, learn to dive in Koh Phangan, explore the jewel of the North – Chiang Mai or get your PADI Open Water Dive Certification on the beautiful island of Koh Tao. Thaintro’s seven day Thailand trip is a snip at just $770. Book your tour at thaintro.com
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RUDIMENTAL Having dominated the charts since 2013 with their debut album ‘Home’, Rudimental are back with their sophomore release ‘We The Generation’. Featuring a medley of artists including the late Bobby Womack, Will Heard and up-and-coming vocalist, Mahalia. We caught up with the formidable collective’s Amir Amor inbetween recording sessions to find out more about the new album they will be performing during the Australian leg of their world tour this November and December... Hi Hannah! Hi How are you? I’m good how you doin’? I’m good thank you. So where are you talking to us from? Actually in London, we just came from one studio and we’re going into another studio. Recording at this time - it’s 10pm! Oh yeah always! Cool, so the new album. It’s coming out on 18th Septebmer? Yes, We The Generation. So, I’ve listened to the sampler I got sent. It sounds brilliant! Oh brilliant thank you. 70
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Tell me more about it as I haven’t heard every track that’s on it, so tell us what the concept was behind We The Generation? Yeah so ‘We The Generation’ is a kind of continuation – in a way – of ‘Home’. We carried on writing songs and making music right through the release of that album all the way up until now really. And it’s taken on a more soulful twist. It feels like the best music we’ve written. We’re working so much better with each other, we’ve toured a lot and we’re a lot more comfortable around each other in the studio and all that stuff. So it’s got the same energy and that kind of festival epic moments that we love to do and this time we’ve got the new singers on there – some fresh voices and there’s some legends on there as well like Bobby Womack who we worked with before he passed away. Yeah it’s just full of
INTERVIEWS energy – but I think more soulful this time, and I think the song writing this time is just better. So we can’t wait to get it out there. We’ve been playing the songs live actually for a little while now. Generally we write an idea, then we start playing it out before we even finish it, and we get it back into the studio and tweak it, add bits and take bits away. You know we’ll do something live and be like “Oh that sounded sick, let’s get in the studio and record that.” And we get inspiration from that and we kind of feed off each other.
the people so we asked them to submit loads of photos to us, and there’s some wicked stuff in there. So we’re kind of working on integrating that into an album cover as we speak. It’s an inclusive thing, it’s not about four guys, it’s about the family, the generation, so I think doing something like an album cover that involves a lot of people is interesting.
“We’ve got the rave culture. It’s So last time we spoke, you were where we came saying about how you guys are really involved in the community in London, from!”
As you were saying, you’ve kept those epic moments and you’ve kept that signature sound of brass and beats going. What is it that draws you guys to that sound? What made that become your signature sound? We never go in with a tempo in mind or even any sort of genre or anything like that, sometimes we go in there and we end up making a reggae track or sometimes we go and make a drum and bass track. The thing is with all four of us, we have a really wide range of influences and upbringings, so when we come together we bring in a lot. It can go any directions. With us four there’s a mixture of live instrumentation, electronic, we’ve got the rave culture – as that’s where we came from, the grime, the garage, the drum and bass, but also the soulful vocals and you know, we love the festival. We love the gig and the stage, and we love to perform so what naturally comes through is the energy we bring to it. So when we’re making music it’s quite a collaborative process.
and you obviously nurture up-and-coming talent too. How do you go about finding these new artists? We’ve got a studio in East London where we’ve been based for many years now. And a lot of artists come through, it’s kind of a social area, it’s not a typical recording studio. We have a lot of randomness going on… it kind of just works. I don’t think any of us can put our finger on how we do it.
“AUSTRALIA you’re heading out to Australia IS OUR SECOND So towards the end of the year and you’ve got a few days in between gigs so will you be exploring much? HOME” Yeah, we’ve got a little bit of exploring
I really like what you did on the website with the album cover… With the fans uploading photos? Yeah we don’t really want to be in the limelight and want the music to do the talking, so press images and things like that, there’s a couple but generally we’ve generally been getting inspiration from
Rudimental Australian Tour Dates 27th November
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You’ve got Mahalia featuring on the title track, how did you come across her? Mahalia was actually introduced to us through our label a couple of years ago and we’ve ended up doing a bunch of tracks together and we’ve performed together as well on Jools Holland. She’s a wicked talent. With Mahalia we managed to write a load of songs and out of it came ‘We The Generation’. It feels like it represents the message of what Rudimental is all about.
time so it would be great to see a bit of the nature of it and explore the people also, you know. We usually get a day off in the places that we visit. We’ve been to Sydney and Melbourne, and you get a little taste of it, and it’s just become one of our favourite places. It literally is our second home. We’re so connected to the scene out there, so we just can’t wait to come back. Like I said, it’s our second home.
10th December Enmore Theatre, Sydney
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With the release of their ninth studio album on 11th September, Stereophonics’ frontman, Kelly Jones, reveals all on ‘Keep The Village Alive’, returning home and crowd favourites.
the big cities, so I think people in those places do need a little bit of encouragement and support.
So, ninth studio album – do you still have the same passion for music as you did back in your ‘Maybe Tomorrow’ days? Making music is something I’ve been doing since I was 12 years old so the passion doesn’t really change; the challenge is to do the touring and promoting. To make the music and be in a band where we can all still go for a beer, everything’s in a pretty good state.
Is there anything you miss about it when you’ve been away? The main thing I miss about it is how fast the banter is, the sarcasm and the back and forth. Living in London, you can have characters in pubs, but it’s not the same because everyone’s constantly taking the piss out of each other and I could drop five one-liners in a pub in London and it would probably go over everybody’s heads! Back home, everyone picks up on every single one.
You’re such a storyteller in your songwriting; what influences did you have for ‘Keep The Village Alive’? There’s never a running theme with our albums, but I think the main spirit of ‘Keep The Village Alive’ is the statement of the title. It used to be said in the old villages back in Wales when I was kid, which basically means “keep your spirits up when times are tough”. I actually found it in the sleeve notes of our first album, and it reminded me of a certain time. There are lots of small towns all over the world that have been trodden on by 72
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Do you get to go home much? Yeah, I’m going back on Sunday to see my family. I go back as much as I can, but I’ve been living in London for 15 years. We just bounce back and forth whenever we can.
The Stereophonics have so many iconic songs. Is there one that gets the biggest reaction from the crowd? I guess ‘Dakota’ gets a very big reaction; it was a number one single and it transcended in most countries we’ve ever played in – I don’t know why or how – if I had the recipe I’d do it every week! But some songs just connect with people, and whether we play it at a festival or in a club, it just goes off.
Pulled apart by Horses We catch up with Pulled Apart By Horses’ James Brown ahead of their East Coast Tour...
Your music has been described as “manic art-punk convulsion” and “awesome earbending post-hardcore rock”, but how would you describe it? What sound do you strive for when you head into a studio or onto a stage? I can’t really put a title on it or include it within a genre as it’s always changing. It’s definitely guitar music but it’s been hardcore, punk, disco, but essentially if you did need to coin a phrase it would have to be alternative rock. But that sounds boring so I’ll say exploding prick punk pop. We don’t strive for anything on a stage or studio, we literally just do what feels natural to us which is why we’re still together now and enjoying it, I guess. Once you start pinning hopes on conveying certain sounds, images, looks or replicating others, you become a prick. Nobody likes a prick. How has your sound or process changed with new album, ‘Blood’, if at all? It’s basically evolved, it’s in no way a massive departure from previous records, but you can certainly hear a change. We took it upon ourselves to take some time out and write/record ‘Blood’ over the space of a year rather than rushing it and I truly think you can hear that in the songs and vocals. It feels a little bit more grown up but still remains true to what PABH is about to me. You’re going on tour in Australia this October, it’s not your first time Down Under, what was the craziest thing that happened last time? Last year, we were over for Soundwave Festival.
We had a few days off and went cycling up the Gold Coast after a heavy night out drinking. The next day I was on a drip with sunstroke. Bloody Brits abroad! How can someone in the crowd get your attention during a live show? I usually spot people who are dancing. In fact, I kind of look out for people dancing. You always get people jumping up and down which we always notice and love, but when you see somebody dancing it’s just plain amazing to watch from stage. What sort of things are you keen to get up to in the cities? Simple; drinking and eating in Melbourne for me! Oh, I really want to go see the Opera House in Sydney and I’m also very much looking forward to having dinner with Tony Abbott.
Pulled Apart By Horses Australian Tour Dates
28th October – Dr Martens Party, Sydney (secret location) 29th October – Crowbar, Brisbane 30th October – Ding Dong Lounge, Melbourne
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Hi James, how’s life treating you? How have you been enjoying your British summer so far? Yes, we certainly have been this year! We’ve been playing festivals every weekend, enjoyed a little tiny heatwave here in the UK (for f**king once) and been hard at work writing new material for our next record which is going super well at the moment. Could always do with some more sun here, but we’ll just wait ’til October and borrow some of yours for a couple of weeks.
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Deni Ute Muster 2015
Celebrating the Ute, many thousands of people gather in this picturesque town for two days, showcasing their Utes, listening to live music, camping upon natural open plains and generally just having a good time. Now in its 17th year, Deni Ute Muster is continuing its tradition on 2nd and 3rd October 2015. There’s so much entertainment, it’s hard to know where to start. The best Utes in the world will be on display along with some amazing sports driving
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competitions and Ute competitions with $10k prize up for grabs for the Ute of the year; big kids can enjoy the carnival rides, or watch brave cowboys take on the bull ride and little ones can meet Bob the Builder; or just chill out at one of the bars, the Bundy Bar, XXXX or Wine & Cider, providing much-needed refreshment in the spring sun. There will be a huge array of food available at the IGA Food Court, with picnic tables provided. If you and your friends work in trades and fancy taking part in a challenge of skill, design and innovation, Deni Ute Muster will be holding the first ever Milwaukee Tradie Challenge, in which teams will have to put their heads together to build their own version of an outdoor dunny (that’s a toilet in Aussie lingo). Trust us when we say that this part of the program makes Deni one hell of a unique festival. When you’re not checking out the Utes from far and wide, you can enjoy live music from Ice Break performers on the Day Stage with the likes of Christie Lamb, The Distance, Paul Cowderoy and Mickey Pye. Australian country and rock stars take to the Main Stage in the evening including bona fide legends, Cold Chisel, who kick off their 2015 One Night Stand tour at Deni Ute Muster; indie band, Birds of Tokyo, who most recently released their acclaimed ‘Anchor’ EP; country icon, Lee Kernaghan, who will no doubt be playing a number of his 32 number one Australian Country Chart singles; and Australia’s Got Talent runners up, The Wolfe Brothers. Also confirmed for this year are Adam Brand, The McClymonts, Morgan Evans, The
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A festival set in the New South Wales town of Deniliquin, the Deni Ute Muster is a symbol of outback Australian lifestyle and culture.
Sunny Cowgirls, Adam Eckersley Band and The Pigs. Camping is included in the price of a ticket – yay! – and there are three options to choose from: Ute Paddock, Non Ute Camping and Family Camping Area. Bring your tent, caravan or roll a swag out on the back of your Ute and wake up to the sounds and buzzing atmosphere of the festival. So, what of Deni itself? A traditional Aussie town, Deni is nestled along the Edward River in the Riverina region of New South Wales. Its attractions are vast, and its CBD is surrounded by the picturesque river an amazing wildlife sanctuary and a beautifully tended town park. Other attractions are the stunning redgum forest, water sports, farmers market and farm tours to get to the heart of sheep-station country. Proud of its status as the Ute capital of the world, the town erected the Ute on the pole following the success of the very first festival – an icon in the town that you really can’t miss. A ticket for Deni Ute Muster including general camping is $210pp + booking fee. Book yours at
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BREACH uncovered Breach is the alias of Ben Westbeech, a DJ and producer who has worked with the likes of Gilles Peterson, DJ Marky, Henrik Schwarz and Professor Green. Under his actual name, he has released two albums; ‘Welcome to the Best Years of Your Life’ on Brownswood Recordings and ‘There’s More To Life Than This’ on Strictly Rhythm. However, it has been under the moniker of Breach since summer 2013 that Westbeech has found breakthrough success. Take his 2013, UK top 10 single, ‘Jack’. The summer favourite was not only ridiculously catchy with an electro house bassline, it suited the dance floor, festival and house party setting. He followed this up with the similarly successful, ‘Everything You Never Had (We Had It All)’ featuring Andreya Triana. In December 2014, Breach proved his pulling power by teaming up with American singer, Kelis, for ‘The Key’. His most recent release, ‘Anna Love’, is a prime example of Breach refusing to be boxed into one straightforward genre or sound. This could be a result of his influences. A trained cellist and vocalist, he has previously spoken highly of NWA, LTJ Bukem, Stevie Wonder, D’Angelo, Omar and Amy Winehouse. While his sound has changed, one thing has remained consistent: his form as a global DJ. He has spent summer in the northern hemisphere playing at the best clubs and festivals including 76
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Sankeys in Ibiza, EDC in Las Vegas, DGTL Festival in Barcelona and Amsterdam Open Air Festival. The latter is, in fact, local for Westbeech; he moved from Bristol to Amsterdam at the beginning of 2013 in the hopes of a new city inspiring him – and it’s no doubt played some part in his success. Teaming up with fellow DJ and Dutchman, Cinnaman, on ‘Liberty/Avocado’ and his remixes for Sei A and Tiga Vs Audion, you can certainly hear the dirty, techno Amsterdam influence. With demand for his club set at an all-time high, Westbeech will be returning to Australia on tour, this time as Breach. Playing in Brisbane (Fortitude Valley), Sydney and Melbourne, plus one show in Queenstown, New Zealand, we reckon everyone will be on the dance floor once Breach has got going. Tickets available from venue websites.
Breach 2015 Tour Dates Thursday 10th September
– Oh Hello!, Fortitude Valley Saturday 12th September – World Bar, Sydney Wednesday 16th September – The World Bar, Queenstown Friday 18th September – Prince Bandroom, Melbourne
BBM MUSIC CHART Nicole Moudaber and Skunk Anansie’s Skin Announce EP ‘Breed’ The first single of their collaborative EP, ‘Someone Like You’ Nicole Moudaber and Skin immediately display the production and performance talents they’re renowned for. Skin’s inimitable vocals sit perfectly over Nicole’s trademark dark and brooding techno beats. Alongside this sits ‘You Like this’; its stabbing synths creating a thunderous peak time dub ready for the dance floor. Released as a double single these two tracks encapsulate Nicole and Skin’s vision for future of techno. The full EP opens with ‘Don’t Talk To Me’ featuring American rapper Zebra Katz, whilst ‘These Walls Are Made Of Water’ and Organic Love (Mood Mix), further showcase Nicole and Skin’s synergy. ‘You Like This’ is instantly infectious and has a super cool “fashion” music video to boot. An ambassador of dark, driving techno Nicole Moudaber’s talent’s are paired perfectly with the Skunk Anasie front-woman also known as a DJ and fashion icon. Two legendary artists in their own right, Moudaber and Skin have brought together cutting-edge creative and visual aesthetics to ensure ‘Breed’ is an assault on the senses. ‘Breed’ is due for release on 18th September and will be available exclusively through Beatport.
DUB FX National Tour Although many artists are seemingly quick to get into the spotlight, Dub FX did not gleam in glory without years of blood, sweat and busking. Humbled, Dub FX gathered his fans, touching a worldwide audience after a friend posted his street performances on YouTube and gaining masses of recognition. Talented, raw, and simply with a passion for music, people have grown enthralled by his story, gentle nature and unique way of creating music from the soul. Dub FX’s performances utilise live looping to create rich, individual bass music. His most recent release, ‘Theory of Harmony’, stays true to his live sound while taking listeners on a hypnotic journey. If you want to join in and view how Dub FX translates his journey in the power of live concert, then be sure to catch him on his Australian tour this September. DUB FX Theory Of Harmony Tour Dates Friday 4th September – Manning Bar, Sydney Thursday 10th September – The Republic, Hobart Friday 11th September – Prince Band Room, Melbourne Saturday 12th September – Gilkinsons Dance Studio, Perth Friday 18th September – JCU Cairns, Cairns Saturday 19th September – Max Watts, Brisbane Tickets are available from venue websites, check out www.dubfx. com for tour info, special offers and access to VIP events.
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GLASS ANIMALS GOLD LIME
FRESH SNOW PROPER BURIAL
POLOGRAPHIA UP & DOWN FEAT. GOODBYE MOON
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SALUTE CASTLE (MAGIC)
KYGO NOTHING LEFT FEAT. WILL HEARD
SHANNON SAUNDERS ELECTRIC (M-22 REMIX)
NAO ZILLIONAIRE
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By Thomas Curtis-Horsfall, Sabrina Shales & Suanne Cunningham
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Monkey safari
COMEDY into contact with the lucky bracelet… It’s a very exciting, dark series set in London and London is shot in a very gothic, new way. And then at the same time there’s Dickensian on BBC1, with all of Dickens’ characters thrown together – Fagin, Miss Haversham, Scrooge – but not at the point where they end in their respective books. I play Mr Venus, Inspector Bucket’s sidekick, and it’s a look at how we see “detective-ing” emerge in Dickensian time. It’s a very exciting project and both happening simultaneously, so I’m jumping from one project to another!
OMID DJALILI One of our favourite standups of all time, Omid Djalili will be embarking on his first ever Australian tour this October. Hello Omid, how are you? I’m very well. While we’re talking I’m just getting some physio because I played 90 minutes of football the other day and I’ve totally seized up! Are you a big football fan? I’ve been a big Chelsea fan since 1971, so I’ve been going there since I was six. I lived in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea so I felt that I had to support the local team. Are you looking forward to this season then? Well, it’s going to be an exciting season. I’m a big Mourinho fan and I actually saw him shaking hands with all of the Arsenal players and it was a great moment when him and Wenger both decided not to, so I’m looking forward to more moments of pathetic intrigue! And you’re filming at the moment too… Yes, how lucky is this? The two biggest television series that could possibly be happening in London right now, I’m in both of them! One is Lucky Man with Jimmy Nesbitt, which is Stan Lee’s latest thing for Sky and NBC. This series is based on a survey he conducted, asking everybody what is their most coveted superpower, and of 1000 people, 900 wrote back saying “luck”. So there’s a lucky bracelet, and for those whose hands it falls into, they get tremendous luck, but it comes at a price, like their wife dies. Jimmy Nesbitt is investigating all of these terrible things that seem to be connected, and then he comes 78
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You’ll be coming to Australia in October. Are these really your first shows in Australia? Actually, yes. I count them as my first shows because the only other time I was there was in Adelaide in 1997 with a bunch of comedians. We were all supposedly the top circuit comedians at the time, none of us were well known and we caused complete havoc. We had a wonderful time, but I’ve never been back with a possibility that an audience might know me this time. I’ve also got a premier in Australia of my film We Are Many, so I come bearing gifts! The stand-up itself has gifts, where I reveal the code for long-term relationships, which no married person tells you. There’s a framework, which we all know as married people, but we never tell, because we want everyone to suffer the way we’ve suffered… Have you been to Australia at all since? After Adelaide, I went to Sydney in ’97 and all I remember is being taken to Bondi Beach and going into the sea and getting stung by a bluebottle jellyfish within the first two seconds. I came out and find myself lying on the ground with four other British people, all sunburnt, and I just remember a pain going up from my ankle and shooting up to me groin. We all just laid there while they poured blue rinse over us – and it helped! You only have two shows – Melbourne on the 20th and Sydney on the 22nd October – will you be sticking around to do some sightseeing? Yes, of course! In my film We Are Many – it’s about anti-war demonstrations – and one of the most famous ones was painting “No War” on the Sydney Opera House. In honour of the blokes that did that, I’ll hopefully see them, and we’ll hang out for a few days. I’m not gonna fly all that way and just do two shows. If I was to live in any city in the world other than London it would be Sydney, because back in ’97 I was tremendously impressed with it; it’s a futuristic city, the restaurants are fantastic and everything works!
I think we’re gonna have a bar shipped out – I can’t remember what we decided to do about that. Generally, I’ll do what I normally do and spill beer all over it! How much are you like The Pub Landlord? Oh, not at all. We’re nothing like each other – we go to the same bar, but that’s about it! We like the sound of our own voices and we always like to be right, and we like to be the centre of attention, but otherwise we’re not at all like each other. What are the benefits of playing a character? It’s a really great way of talking about things you want to talk about, without having to address them directly, which is a really good thing. You can discuss something and never reveal what you quite think about it, and talk around it and see where you end up. You have license.
al murray We chat to Al Murray A.K.A The Pub Landlord, who you can catch live on stage in Australia this October. Hi Al, how are you? Great, thanks. How you doing? Very well! How have you been spending your British summer? Watching the Ashes! It’s taken up a fair bit of my time; I’ve been pretending to write, sitting at a desk with the Ashes on in front of me. How have you been celebrating? By jumping up and down in disbelief! It’s the weirdest thing that we’ve actually managed to do it, although it may be the home advantage thing in test cricket. It’s not 5-0 though, that’s the problem! You’ve been The Pub Landlord for 20 years, how many pints do you think you’ve drunk in that time? No one’s asked me that before! Let’s say 250 shows a year, four pints a show, 1000 a year, so… 20,000 pints? That’s pretty good! It is, isn’t it? When you put it like that! This October, you’ll be performing in the Sydney Opera House; how will you be transforming such an iconic stage into your classic pub environment?
What’s the strangest thing that’s happened during your stand-up? Oh, god! A couple at the front of my show got up 20 minutes in, left a gig and then he came back on his own. They’d broken up as a result of watching my show. He said, “she didn’t think it was funny and didn’t understand why I’d brought her to see this…” So he stuck her on the Tube and then came back to the show. Do you enjoy travelling? Yeah, I love it. I love touring. The thing of being in the clinch of an audience is a really fantastic thing when a show goes well. There’s nothing better, really. Every show is different, and because I do the first half an hour improv, it’s guaranteed. Where’s the most amazing place that your stand-up has taken you? I’ve been to the Falkland Islands, I’ve been to Hong Kong Sevens, and I’ve been to Los Angeles… All over the world – I suppose I should say the Sydney Opera House!
Al Murray “The Pub Landlord” Tour Dates
Friday 16th October – The Forum, Melbourne 19th – 21st October – Just For Laughs at the Sydney Opera House, Sydney Friday 23rd October – The Tivoli, Brisbane Monday 26th October – Astor Theatre, Perth
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FUNNY NEWS called “Courtesy Counts, Manners Make a Better Ride”. It urges commuters to extend kindnesses by removing packages from seats, refraining from hogging space by sitting with your legs wide apart, and not standing by doors that block the flow of passengers. In other words, “stop being idiots, people”.
Work skiver caught napping
There’s only so many times you can tell work your grandma just died as an excuse to pull a sickie. Any more than twice and you’re pushing it. So hats off to a Florida woman who really thought outside the box to get out of her job as a night shift nursing assistant.
Commuter courtesy takes a back seat
As a regular commuter to work, BBM has some pet peeves when it comes to fellow travellers on public transport. Whether it’s young ‘uns listening to music without headphones on, people in front of you who pause when they get to the bottom of an escalator, or women who shift uncomfortably and cover themselves up when you stare at their cleavage – there really are some annoying people out there. But top of the tree in the list of annoying gits on buses and trains are those people who use bags to take up an extra seat when others are forced to stand. It’s tempting to ask these people to shift the bag, but there’s a good reason we don’t – 50 per cent of the people who use public transport are psychotic mental cases. And that fact was proven yet again last month in New York when a 45-year-old woman asked another passenger to move her bag so she could sit down, and ended up being assaulted and bitten by a frothing nutjob.
Apparently, when a concerned work colleague rang to see where Beverly Brooks was after she failed to return from her lunch break, she told them she had been kidnapped and was being held against her will. In the background, a man ordering an emotional Beverly not to get out of the car could be heard. Unfortunately for Beverly, she didn’t think too far ahead with that one as the colleague then rang the police, who were somewhat surprised to find her at home relaxing with her boyfriend. She was duly arrested for wasting police time.
Parisian ladies take the piss
Sign a petition, join a campaign, and “like” the Facebook page of the (not really) famous “wee wee” ladies of Paris who even as we speak are battling for your god-given right to have a slash in a graffiti-riddled bog. For a month now, 11 public toilet attendants in Paris have staged daily protests in the tourist haven of Montmartre after they were laid off by managers who want to transform their workplaces into trendy “boutique restrooms”.
“The suspect became enraged pushing the victim, scratching her on the chest, pulling her hair and biting her on her forearm causing a laceration and bleeding,” the NYPD said in a statement.
“They want to create luxury stores and say we don’t have the profile they’re looking for, they want us to speak several languages,” says Mahliya Fiokouna, one of the protesting “dames pipi”, or “wee-wee ladies” as they are known in France.
The rabid suspect fled the train when it stopped at a station but not before the victim snapped a picture of her attacker baring her teeth, which police shared with the public to track her down. Ironically, the incident came a few weeks after the New York transport authority launched a campaign
That’s right ladies, how dare they try to improve public toilet facilities. After all, that stinky crap turning the air bad is creating jobs – which, coincidentally, is exactly the same argument Tony Abbott is using to back the coal industry.
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Manly wharf, it seems arsehole parking rangers are becoming ever bolder with their ridiculous ticket-slapping antics, following the news that one of them gave a bus a fine for waiting at a bus stop. The bus had a scheduled ten-minute break at the spot in Edenbridge, Kent, and the driver nipped into a nearby bakery to pick up a snack as he waited. But when he returned minutes later, he was outraged to find a warden issuing a £70 ticket.
Flipping the bird
A swearing parrot’s reign of rudeness has been cut short after the foul-mouthed feathered friend was arrested by police for verbally abusing an old woman. Hariyal the parrot pecked off more than he could chew when he unleashed a four-letter rant at an 85-year-old woman in the Indian town of Rajura in the state of Maharashtra last month. The problem is it wasn’t the first time she’d been the target of his avian obscenities, in fact she was the step-mother to the parrot’s owner, Suresh Sakharkar. “On seeing me, the parrot uses bad language and foul words,” said stepmum Janabai. “That is why I have complained thrice in the last two years. Police called me, Suresh and the parrot to the police station. Police should investigate and seize the parrot.” And that’s precisely what authorities did. Police decided to call in all three parties, including the parrot, but apparently they couldn’t make him squawk and he was sent back home.
Dealer or no deal for cheeky cops
Police in the American state of Maine have come up with a cunning way to help local entrepreneurs and beat crime at the same time – get drug dealers to turn in their rivals. The Winslow police department posted a flier on Facebook asking drug dealers to fill out a form with the name, address, and phone numbers of other drug dealers in their areas.
Now bus company Go Coach is battling with the council to waive the penalty, which has risen to £105 after they missed the deadline to pay it. Matthew Arnold, director at Go Coach, was naturally a tad pissed off with the penalty charge notice. “The bus has a scheduled ten minute hesitation at this location – unfortunately there simply isn’t anywhere else to wait,” he said
The flier reads: “Attention Drug Dealers. Is your competition costing you customers, and MONEY! We’re here to help!” While we don’t have a particularly high opinion of drug dealers, we doubt they’re going to fall for it. Perhaps next week, officers should put up a big marquee tent outside the station with a sign saying “Free prizes inside for drug dealers”, then they just arrest anyone who turns up. Or, you know, they could just do their jobs and arrest the criminals themselves.
Fine mess over bus ticket
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SPORTS NEWS
Terry gets into gear after subbing It seems time is finally catching up with Chelsea pensioner John Terry.
The first signs of dementia were there way back in 2012 when he seemed to forget he hadn’t actually played in the Champions League final and instead jumped and danced around with the team at the final whistle as if he’d kicked the winning goal. But when he was substituted out of the game against Manchester City by bezzy mate Jose Mourinho for the first time in 6493 games, it finally confirmed his time was almost up.
Tevez still taunts Blades
The 2006-07 Premier League season is a distant memory for most of us. In fact the only thing we really remember from back then was all those Chuck Norris facts (ever wondered if he really has won a game of Connect 4 in only three moves?). But for one group of football fans, the 2006-07 season had one of those Quantum Leap/ Closing Doors/ Being Erica (whichever TV generation you were raised in) moments that changed the course of history forever. Those fans were from Sheffield United, and that moment was when Carlos Tevez scored the winner for West Ham against Manchester United in the final game of the season to send the Blades back to the Championship. It was a bitter pill not just because of the relegation, but because it was later proven the Hammers were pretty much cheating just by having Tevez on the pitch. They were told to pay the Blades $20million as a result - but crucially avoided being docked points. To say Blades fans have been bitter since is a bit of an understatement... especially as they’re now playing in League One while the Hammers are still loving top-flight life. Why this long backstory you ask? Well, because it kind of explains why Blades fans were royally pissed off at Sky Sports last month when the company used a huge image of Tevez scoring THAT goal on a billboard directly outside Bramall Lane to promote the new season. To put it in context, it would be like the NFL putting up a huge image of Tom Brady celebrating last season’s NFL championship outside the Indiana Colts’ home ground. Or Alastair Cook taking a huge shit on Michael Clarke’s front doorstep. Sky Sports said the billboard had been ‘unintentional and unfortunate’ and would be removed as soon as possible. Salt meet wound.
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At least JT has his mates to fall back on. Oh that’s right, he doesn’t have any. Trying to hump their girlfriends will do that. And being a knob. But luckily for his Terryness, he can always rely on his other great passion - spending great huge chunks of money on cars. And that’s apparently what he did to cheer himself up following his subbing, after buying a $1.5million Ferrari. We’re sure that will fill the void John - and we’re not talking about the one between your ears.
Bale fails the music test
Signs of Gareth Bale’s fall from grace were confirmed on Twitter this week when he revealed he’s a big fan of Brian McFadden’s new single. In other surprising news, Brian McFadden is still making music - who the hell is responsible for this tragedy? No wonder the industry is up cack alley. “Enjoying a chilled out Sunday listening to the new Brian McFadden song,” tweeted banality-fan Bale. Understandably, Irish cockwomble McFadden was thrilled to have a famous fan, and even stopped stacking shelves at Sainsbury’s for a moment to respond. “You just love it because I wrote it about you ya sexy beast!” he tweeted back - which would be a compliment if it hadn’t come from someone who has probably said the same thing to Kerry Katona.
Five-star display in the name game
Poor old Alan Smith. “Which one?” we hear you ask. Exactly. Is it the former rising Leeds starlet turned Man United flop? Or the former mediocre Arsenal striker turned mediocre Sky Sports pundit? Or the former Sheffield Wednesday physiotherapist (yes, there was one, we just looked on Wikipedia)?
That’s the problem with having a common name, it’s never really your own. So surely if you have a weird name like, say, Aston Villa new boy Adama Traore, you’d be guaranteed a unique place in football history. Well think again. Not only are there no less than five Adama Traoreseses in professional football, they’re all playing right now too. At least there’s usually only one Alan Smith for each generation, poor old Adama has to stand out from namesake quintuplets on a weekly basis. Luckily for the Villa Adama, he’s the best and youngest of the bunch, with the others plying their trade at FC Basel, Monaco, Calais and some Malian club called TP Mazembe. He must be the runt of the litter.
Kit launched at meat and greet
West “Ham” just got a new rival to their meatthemed monopoly on football puns following the launch of Spanish club CD Guijuelo’s new kit. The ham-themed shirt, presumably designed by Lady Gaga, immediately shot into the top 10 of worst kits ever - which is quite a coup for Spanish manufacturers Daen Sport, who already have a broccoli-themed kit (for La Hoya Lorca FC) and one featuring a large octopus tentacle (Cultural y Deportivo) on the esteemed list. Apparently it’s all to do with what the team’s local area is known for - so Liverpool’s kit would be a shell suit, for example. But the ham kit tops the lot, not only because it’s hideous, but because it doesn’t even look like the nice ham you get from the deli, more like the cheap crap you get in little packs of 10 from Coles.
Tweet and sour source at Blackpool It’s only been four years since their glorious stint in the Premier League, but the subsequent fall from grace has been sharp for Blackpool. Rent-a-quote Ian Holloway has long since departed, another relegation last season has put them back in League One, and now one of the club’s Twitter accounts has been shut down after it was used to call a supporter an “arsehole w**ker”. Talk about kicking someone when they’re down. The spat kicked off when a fan offered to donate £20 to charity if the pitch appeared playable for the first home game of the season, after a Neil Diamond concert was held at the ground.
The account in question - @CommercialBFC goaded the supporter, who went on to say that he would honour the offer but only because the charity was a good cause. The account replied: “Back track, typical arsehole w**ker”, before tangling with another fan about the state of the club. Next week, the Blackpool Twitter account turns its tirade of abuse towards Children in Need.
Black future as World Cup kicks off
Good news for Wallabies and England fans ahead of the Rugby World Cup - one of your biggest rivals looks set for a humiliating group stage exit. The bad news is it’s probably going to be either the Wallabies or England who go out. Sorry if we raised your hopes there. Yes it’s the Rugby World Cup this month, a competition in which 19 teams slug it out for the honour of losing to the All Blacks in the final. It kicks off on September 18th and all eyes will be on - duh-duh duuuuuurrrrrr - The Group of Death, featuring England, Australia, Wales, Fiji and - wahwaaah - Uruguay. Poor bastards. That means it’s going to be curtains for at least one of the tournament’s heavy hitters - and we’re not just talking about Sam Burgess. The shindig kicks off with Fiji versus England so get your alarm clocks ready.
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CRYSTAL BALLS Sagittarius In a damning investigative report by the Daily Telegraph involving a hidden camera and a “fake sheik”, the owner of the Sagittarius brand is caught on tape snorting cocaine and bragging about how he just “made up the idea of Sagittarius” in the ‘50s as a publicity stunt and that there’s only really 11 star signs. He also claims that most “idiot” Sagittarians are ugly and don’t even realise there’s no such thing as centaurs in Greek mythology, he just invented them after hearing a funny joke about bestiality.
Virgo Virgos are known to be sensible, rational people who approach situations with a scientific analytical approach. So why are you reading a horoscope to solve your problems? Dick.
Libra At the stroke of midnight, you are magically transported back in time to 9am the previous morning. That’s right, it’s your own personal Groundhog Day! The only problem is, that was the morning after you got pissed and had that dodgy curry. In short, you spend most of the day puking or crapping – then do it all over again when the clock hits midnight. Forever.
Taurus You get lost in the woods and end up being chased and savaged by a wolf. Luckily for you, it’s 84-year-old author Tom Wolfe, and you escape with little more than light grazing.
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Pisces Your star sign is bought by a Russian billionaire oil magnate who immediately installs Jose Mourinho as manager and buys Neymar, Gareth Bale and a young Everton left-back to help boost the chances of Champions League qualification next year. Unfortunately, he also clears out a lot of the “dead wood”, including you. You are immediately placed on the transfer list and end up moving to Capricorn in Zodiac League Two as part of an exchange deal for Harry Styles from One Direction.
Leo A new study reveals 80 percent of the people who booed Adam Goodes were born between July 23 and August 22. You racist bastards.
Aries Your reluctance to throw away old toothbrushes comes back to bite you when your partner uses one to clean some stains off the back of the toilet and accidentally leaves it back on the bathroom dresser. It’s only when you’re flossing afterwards and a chunk of poo comes out that the full horror of what’s happened hits you.
Gemini You are selected to be a competitor on Australia’s latest reality TV show, a cooking meets home renovation crossover contest called My Restaurant Reno Rules on the MasterChef Block. You are eliminated in round four when you fail to win the hand in marriage of a farmer during a spelling competition.
Scorpio You become the first of the zodiac signs to “go green”, exclusively using solar power
for your entire energy usage. Unfortunately, this backfires somewhat as constellations only appear when the sun goes down. This leaves you with no power at all and you and the rest of your Scorpio kind revert to a kind of primitive cavemanstyle way of living.
Aquarius Access to your horoscope has been severely disrupted due to roadworks. Scorpio readers who wish to access their horoscope are advised to set off early and take a detour through Leo past Orion’s belt. Major delays expected.
Capricorn For years you’ve been slightly afraid to move between carriages on a moving train, you always thought it might be like opening a window on a plane in mid-flight and that you’d get sucked out by decompressing air. You conquer that fear this week, but are slightly disappointed to discover it just smells like someone cabbagefarted in that little room that adjoins both carriages. At least it’s one off the bucket list.
Cancer You take a couple of acting lessons and are immediately picked for a small role on long-running daytime crapfest The Bold and the Beautiful. After a few days on set thinking stardom awaits, it’s explained to you that the only reason you got the part is because the show runners scoured the earth for an actor so bad it would make the awful cast look slightly better. In other words, you are the world’s worst actor. They kill you off in a dream sequence involving a seductive zombie and a huge anvil. Don’t ask.
ASK CRYSTAL Dear Crystal, This is your publisher. As explosive as the first few chapters of your autobiography are, we really can’t print some of the anecdotes about your sexual escapades with celebrities. The defamation costs from the story about you, Tom Cruise and the male cast members from Cats would financially ruin us. Can you just tone it down a bit? Or at least make it more vague like “a certain well-known pint-sized Hollywood star, whose name I can’t divulge, used to enjoy dressing up as a dog and letting men dressed as cats pleasure him anally”? Also, is that true about Oscar Pistorius having “other” attachments for his legs that allowed him to fill all three of your orifices at the same time? Yours, Trevor Dear Trevor, I thought it might come to this. It was the story about One Direction and the magnum of champagne wasn’t it? Talk about spin the bottle, I don’t think Zayn has been able to walk properly since. No wonder he quit. Anyway, leave it with
me and I’ll see what I can do. And yes it’s all true about Oscar Pistorius. He had so many contraptions, it was like humping Inspector Gadget. And the irony is he’s probably having all of his orifices filled now he’s in prison. Dear Crystal, I’m scared my wife is going to rip my balls off, please help. I’ve been banging birds on Ashley Maddison for a couple of years now, it’s been awesome, but this data leak scandal has left me crapping myself. If the old ball and chain finds out I can kiss my testicles goodbye. Is there any way out of it? Sincerely, John Dear John, I’m afraid you’re screwed. The only thing you can do is gradually move anything of value out of the house and into a safe storage facility so that when the volcano hits, you’ll at least have something to fall back on. You might want to store some sperm too, as your ability to create children could be cut short very soon.
JOKES “You fancy my best friend, don’t you?” asked my wife. “If given the choice...” I replied, “I’d rather have sex with you then her.” “You mean ‘than’.” “No.” Steven, Paddington What’s worse than finding a hole in your condom? Finding a condom in your hole! Matt, Darlinghurst My mate asked me why I have sex noises saved on my iPod. I said, “It’s for sound effects during sex.” He asked, “Your wife a bit quiet in the sack?” I replied, “No, I work in a morgue.” Sarah, Kings Cross The BBC recently commissioned a nationwide
survey into how often children can be bullied at school over their intelligence, and the results make difficult reading. For the thickos. Mark, Cottesloe My wife started cooking for our guests and told me to prepare the table. So I went in and told them all about her cooking. Thom, Darwin My girlfriend had just passed her driving test so she drove me to town. It was packed but we managed to find a space but she was nervous about doing a parallel park. “I’m confident in you babe just do what you did in the test” I said She slowly started unbuttoning
my flies. Gary, Richmond I went to the police station and said, “I’d like to report a rape.” Thirty seconds later, they’d sat me in a private room with a counsellor and a cup of tea. “Wow!” I thought to myself. “They don’t half treat you well when you hand yourself in.” Trevor, St Kilda ‘Our Cilla’ has died and gone to Heaven, she’s ‘God’s Cilla’ now. So expect her to be attacking Tokyo in the upcoming weeks. Freida, Joondalup Nicole Scherzinger has gone from Lewis Hamilton to Ed Sheeran. Guess orange really is the new black. Tess, Fremantle
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TOURS Ph: 04 13 487 644 info@overlandphototours.com.au overlandphototours.com.au CROCOSAURUS COVE 58 Mitchell Street, Darwin Ph: 08 8981 7522 www.crocosauruscove.com TERRITORY EXPEDITIONS Ph: 1300 115 922 www.territoryexpeditions.com.au MULGAS ADVENTURES Ph: 08 8952 1545 www.mulgasadventures.com.au Kakadu Wild Expeditions Ph: 1300 73 88 70 darwinsales@kimberleywild.com.au www.kakaduwild.com.au Kakadu 4WD Safaris Ph: 1300 525 238 info@kadu4wdsafaris.com www.kakadu4wdsafaris.com ADVENTURE TOURS AUSTRALIA Ph: 1300 654 604 adventuretours.com.au SYDNEY OUTBACK TOURS Ph: 1300 307 634 www.sydneyoutback.com.au REAL SYDNEY TOURS Ph: 0402 049426 www.realsydneytours.com.au THE TRAVEL YOGA COMPANY Ph: 0411301820 www.theyogatravelcompany.com OUTBACK CAMP TOURS Ph: 4-2711-1071 www.outbackcamptours.com KIMBERLEY WILD EXPEDITIONS Ph: 1300 73 88 70 www.kimberleywild.com.au Visit Peel Ph: 08 9550 3999 THE OFFICIAL HOME AND AWAY TOUR TO SUMMER BAY Ph: 02 9977 7890 www.yahoo7.com.au/homeandaway
KITE SURFING
KITE REPUBLIC 10-18 Jacka Blvd. St.Kilda Sea Baths Complex, St.Kilda, 3182, Melbourne, VIC Ph: 03 95370644 www.kiterepublic.com.au
SURF SCHOOLS GREAT OCEAN ROAD SURF TOURS 55B Surf Coast Highway, Torquay, Victoria, 3228 Ph: 03 5261 3730
info@gorsurftours.com.au www.gorsurftours.com.au KANGAROO MARINE CHARTERS 9 Chapman Terrace, Kingscote, Kangaroo Island, SA Ph: 0427 315 286 www.kimarineadventures.com ADVENTURE KAYAKING 7 Hastings Street, Glenelg South, SA Ph: 08 8295 8812 bookings@adventurekayak.com.au www.adventurekayak.com.au PARADISE JET BOATING Jetty ‘C’ Mariners Cove Marina, Seaworld Drive, Main Beach Qld 4217 Ph: 1300 JET BOAT (1300 538 262) thrills@paradisejetboating.com.au www.paradisejetboating.com.au
BOWLING
STRIKE BOWLING Nationwide Ph:1300 787453 www.strikebowling.com.au PADDO BOWLS 2 Quarry Street Paddington NSW, 2021 Ph: 02 9363 1150
TRANSPORT
MIGHTY CAMPERS Nationwide Ph: 1800 670 232 www.mightycampers.com.au GREAT SOUTHERN RAIL Nationwide Ph: 1800 703 357 www.greatsouthernrail.com.au INTEGRITY COACH LINES PO BOX 1131, Midland, 6936 WA Ph: 08 927 47464 www.integritycoachlines.com.au GO CAMPER 90 Parkin Street, Rockingham, WA Ph: 1300 667 363 www.gocamper.com.au MELBOURNE CITY SIGHTSEEING Ph: 0432 379 322 info@melbournecitysightseeing. com.au www.citysightseeing.melbourne
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ACCOMMODATION NEW SOUTH WALES SYDNEY
THE GLOBE BACKPACKERS 40 Darlingurst Road Kings Cross, Sydney NSW 2011 Free: 1800 806 384 Ph: (02) 9326 9675 info@globebackpackers.com www.globebackpackers.com WEST END BACKPACKERS 12 Pitt St Sydney NSW, 2000 Ph: 02 9211 4588 Free Phone: 1800 013 186 bookings@westendbackpackers.com www.nomadsworld.com/westend BOUNCE SYDNEY 28 Chalmers Street, Sydney 2010 Free call 1800890897 Ph (02) 9281 2222 book@bouncehotel.com.au www.bouncehotel.com.au LORD WOLSELEY HOTEL 265 Bulwara Rd Ultimo, Sydney 2007 Ph: (02) 9660 1731 info@lordwolseleyhotel.com.au www.lordwolseleyhotel.com.au PORTERHOUSE HOTEL 233 Riley St Surry Hills NSW 2010 Ph: (02) 9211 4454 info@porterhouse.com.au www.Porterhouse.com.au BIG HOSTEL Single and double & Dorm rooms available Max 4 bed dorms. 212 Elizabeth Street, Surry Hills Sydney NSW 2010 Ph: (02) 92816030 Free: 1800 212 244 reception@bighostel.com www.bighostel.com O’MALLEY’S HOTEL 228 William Street, Kings Cross Sydney, NSW 2011 Ph: 02 9357 2211 admin@omalleyshotel.com.au www.omalleyshotel.com.au SYDNEY CENTRAL HOSTEL 428 Pitt Street Sydney 2000 Ph: (02) 9211 7323 stay@sydneycentralhostel.com.au www.sydneycentralhostel.com.au
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THE ROYAL HOTEL 370 Abercrombie St, Darlington, NSW, 2008 Ph: (02) 9698 8557 info@royal.com.au www.royal.com.au KANGA HOUSE BACKPACKERS 141 Victoria Street, Kings Cross, Sydney Ph: (02) 9357 7897 www.KangaHouse.com.au
SYDNEY NORTHERN BEACHES
SYDNEY BEACHOUSE - YHA 4 Collaroy St, Collaroy, 2097 Ph: +61 2 9981 1177 mail@sydneybeachouse.com.au www.sydneybeachouse.com.au Guaranteed jobs/work all year. Cheap weekly rates by the beach with free Surfboard, Bodyboard & Bike hire
SYDNEYS SOUTHERN BEACHES
CRONULLA BEACH YHA Level 1, 40 -42 Kingsway Cronulla Sydney, 2230 Ph: 02 9527 7772 enquiries@cronullabeachyha.com www.cronullabeachyha.com www.yha.com.au
PORT STEPHENS
MELALEUCA SURFSIDE BACKPACKERS 2 Koala Place, One Mile Beach, NSW 2316 Ph: (02) 4981 9422 Mobile: 0427 200 950 melaleucabackpacker@bigpond.com www.melaleucabackpackers.com.au HUNTER VALLEY Hunter Valley YHA 100 Wine Country Drive Nulkaba, Hunter Valley, NSW Ph: 02 4991 3278 huntervalley@yhansw.org.au www.yha.com.au
KATOOMBA
KATOOMBA MOUNTAIN Backpackers Lodge 31 Lurline st Katoomba, NSW Ph: 04782 3933
stay@katoombabackpackers.com.au www.katoombabackpackers.com.au BLUE MOUNTAINS BACKPACKERS HOSTEL 144 Bathhurst Road, Katoomba, NSW 2780 Ph: 02 4782 9630 www.bluemountainsbackpackerhostel.com.au
BYRON BAY
BYRON BAY ACCOM Ph: 02 66 808 666 Email: bookings@byronbayaccom.net www.byronbayaccom.net AQUARIUS BACKPACKERS 16 Lawson Street Byron Bay NSW 2481 Ph: (02) 6685-7663 Free: 1800 028 909 info@aquarius-backpackers.com.au www.aquarius-backpackers.com.au NOMADS BYRON BAY 1 Lawson Lane, Byron Bay, NSW 2481 Ph: 02 6680 7966 Free: 1800 766 673 bookings@nomadsbyronbay.com nomadshostels.com ARTS FACTORY LODGE 1 Skinners Shoot Road, Byron Bay, NSW Ph: 02 6685 7709 info@artsfactory.com.au www.artsfactory.com.au An essential part of your journey MACA’S CAMPING GROUND Ph: 02 6684 5211 1156 Main Arm Rd, Upper Main Arm NSW 2482, Australia http://www.macascampingground.com/ macascampingground@gmail.com
LAKE TABOURIE LAKE TABOURIE TOURIST PARK Princes Hwy, Lake Tabourie, NSW 2539 Ph: (02) 4406-3101 www.laketabourietouristpark.com.au
QUEENSLAND BRISBANE
BASE BRISBANE UPTOWN 466 George St, Brisbane City, Qld 4000 Ph: (07) 3238 5888 Free: 1800 24 2273 uptown@stayatbase.com www.stayatbase.com Free Tinbilly Limited Edition T-shirt With presentation of this BBM Ad THE DECK 117 Harcourt St, New Farm Brisbane QLD 4005 Ph: 0433 777 061 the_deck@live.com.au Designed with the working Traveler in Mind. Minimum 2 week stay BRISBANE CITY YHA 392 Upper Roma St, Brisbane QLD 4000 Ph: (07) 3236 1004 brisbanecity@yha.com.au www.yha.com.au
GOLDCOAST
TREKKERS BACKPACKERS 22 White Street, Goldcoast, QLD, 4215 Ph: (07) 55915616 Free : 1800 100 004 info@trekkersbackpackers.com.au www.trekkersbackpackers.com.au AQUARIUS BACKPACKERS 44 Queen Street Gold Coast, Queensland Ph: 07 5527 1300 Free:1800 229 955 info@aquariusbackpackers.com.au www.aquariusbackpackers.com.au BACKPACKERS IN PARADISE 40 Peninsular Drive Central Surfers Paradise Queensland, 4217 Ph: (07) 5538 4344 Free: 1800 268 621 info@backpackersinparadise.com www.backpackersinparadise.com SURF N SUN Beachside Backpackers 3323 Surfers Paradise Blvd, Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast, QLD 4217 Ph: (07) 5592 2363 Free: 1800 678 194 info@surfnsun-goldcoast.com www.surfnsun-goldcoast.com SLEEPING INN SURFERS 26 Peninsular Drive Surfers Paradise QLD Ph: 07 5592 4455 info@sleepinginn.com.au www.sleepinginn.com.au COOLANGATTA SANDS HOSTEL Cnr Griffith & McLean Streets Coolangatta 4225 QLD Ph: 07 5536 7472 hostel@taphouse.com.au www.taphouse.com.au
SURFERS PARADISE BACKPACKERS RSRT Backpackers Resort,2837 Gold Coast Highway, Queensland 4217 Ph: 07 5592 4677 Free: 1800 282 800 spbr@bigpond.net.au www.surfersparadisebackpackers.com.au
NOOSA
NOMADS NOOSA 44 Noosa Drive, Noosa Heads, QLD 4567 Phone: 07 5447 3355 bookings@nomadsnoosa.com www.nomadsnoosa.com
HERVEY BAY
NOMADS HERVEY 408 The Esplanade, Torquay, Hervey Bay, QLD 4655 Phone: 07 4125 3601 bookings@nomadshervey.com www.nomadshervey.com
TOWN OF 1770
(Between Bunderberg & Rockhampton) COOL BANANAS 2 Spring Road, 1770, Queensland, 4677 Ph: (07) 4974 7660 Free: 1800 227 660 wheeler_danny@hotmail.com www.coolbananas.net.au 1770 SOUTHERN CROSS (Backpackers) 2694 Round Hill Rd Agnes Water QLD 4677 Ph: 0749747225 info@1770southerncross.com www.1770southerncross.com 1770 BEACHSIDE BACKPACKERS 12 Captain Cook Drive PO Box 212, Agnes Water QLD 4677 Ph: 07 4974 7200 enquiries@1770beachsidebackpacker.com.au www.1770beachsidebackpacker.com.au
PORT DOUGLAS
UNITED PORT DOUGLAS 37 Warner Street, Port Douglas, QLD Ph: 07 4099 5011 unitedportdouglas.com.au
CAIRNS CAIRNS SHARE HOUSE 17 Scott Street, Cairns, QLD 4870 Ph: (+617) 4041 1875 info@cairns-sharehouse.com www.cairns-sharehouse.com NOMADS ESPLANADE 93 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD 4870 Ph: 07 4031 7477 Free: 1800 175 716 bookings@nomadsesplanade.com www.nomadshostels.com
DREAMTIME TRAVELLERS REST 4 Terminus Street (corner of Bunda st.& Terminus st.) Cairns 4870 Queensland Ph: (07) 4031 6753 info@dreamtimehostel.com www.dreamtimehostel.com JJ’S BACKPACKERS 11-13 Charles Street Cairns QLD 4870 Ph - (07) 4051 7642 Free- 1800 666 336 jjsbackpackers@ledanet.com.au www.jjsbackpackers.com Heron Island Ph: 02 9538 0751 www.heronisland.com
MISSION BEACH ABSOLUTE BACKPACKERS 28 Wongaling Beach Road Mission Beach Queensland 4852 Ph: 07 4068 8317 Free: 1800 688 316 info@absolutebackpackers.com.au www.absolutebackpackers.com.au SCOTTY’S BEACH HOUSE 167 Reid Road, Mission Beach, QLD, 4852 Ph: 07 4068 8676 info@scottysbeachhouse.com.au www.scottysbeachhouse.com.au
WHITSUNDAYS BAREFOOT LODGE Whitsunday Passage, Whitsundays, QLD Ph: +61 7 4946 9400 Free: 1800 075 125 longisland@oceanhotels.com.au www.oceanhotels.com.au
AIRLIE BEACH AIRLIE BEACH YHA 394 Shute Harbour Road Airlie Beach QLD Phone: (07) 4946 6312 Free:1800 247 251 airliebeach@yha.com.au www.yha.com.au
TOWNSVILLE RAMBUTAN 113 – 119 Flinders Street, Townsville 4810 enquiries@rambutantownsville.com Ph: 07 4771 6915 www.rambutantownsville.com
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CAPE TRIBULATION PK’S JUNGLE VILLAGE Cape Tribulation Road (PMB 7) Cape Tribulation QLD 4873 Tel: 07 4098 0040 info@pksjunglevillage.com www.pksjunglevillage.com
COOLIBAH LODGE 194 Brisbane Street Northbridge Perth WA Ph: (08) 9328 9958 www.coolibahlodge. com.au
RAINBOW BEACH
PIPPIES BEACH HOUSE Cnr of Spectrum Street & Cypress Avenue, Rainbow Beach FREEPHONE: 1800425356 info@pippiesbeachhouse. com.au www.pippiesbeachhouse. com.au 30mins FREE Internet on presentation of this ad PLUS FREE Breakfast & Eco Whale-Watching for all!
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
EXCLUSIVE BACKPACKERS 158 Adelaide Tce, Perth 6000 Ph: (08) 9221 9991 exclusivebackpackers@ hotmail.com www.exclusivebackpackers. com BEATTY LODGE 235 Vincent Street West Perth WA 6005 Ph: (08) 9227 1521 www.beattylodge.com.au info@beattylodge.com.au
SCARBOROUGH
MONKEY MIA
WESTERN BEACH LODGE 6 Westborough Street Scarborough, Western Australia, 6019 Ph. (08) 9245 1624 westernbeach@iprimus. com.au www.westernbeach.com
MONKEY MIA DOLPHIN RESORT Monkey Mia Road, Shark Bay 3537 Ph: +61 8 9948 1320 monkeymia@aspenresorts. com.au www.monkeymia.com.au
COTTESLOE PERTH
KUNUNURRA
OCEAN BEACH BACKPACKERS
1 Eric St Cottesloe Beach Ph: 08 9384 5111 backpackers@obh. com.au www.obh.com.au BILLABONG RESORT 381 Beaufort Street, Perth WA Ph: 08 9328 7720 bookings@billabongresort. com.au www.billabongresort. com.au BRITANNIA ON WILLIAM 253 William Street, Northbridge, WA Ph: 08 9227 6000 www.perthbritannia.com 94
KUNUNURRA BACKPACKERS ADVENTURE CENTRE 24 Nutwood Crescent, Kununurra WA 6743 Ph: (08) 9169 1998 or 1800 641 998 www. kununurrabackpackers. com.au info@ kununurrabackpackers. com.au
BROOME
BEACHES OF BROOME 4 Sanctuary Road, Cable Beach, Broome, WA, 6725 Ph : 1300 881 031 bookings@ beachesofbroome.com.au www.beachesofbroome. com.au
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VICTORIA MILDURA
REDCLIFFS HOTEL 25 Jacaranda St, Red Cliffs VIC 3496 (03) 5024 1704
GREAT OCEAN ROAD
JOHANNA BEACH COTTAGES 225 Blue Johanna Road Johanna Heights Victoria 3238 (03) 5237 4224 cottages@johannabeach. com www.johannabeach.com
HALLS GAP
BRAMBUK BACKPACKERS HOSTEL 330 Grampians Road, Halls Gap, VictoriaPh: 03 5356 4250 bramback@netconnect. com.au www.brambuk.com.au/ backpackers.htm Brambuk Backpackers offers travellers an affordable and comfortable range of accommodation, ideally situated within the stunning Grampians National Park.
MELBOURNE
MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL BACKPACKERS 450 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne Vic 3000 Ph: 03 9662 4066 res@mibp.com.au www.mibp.com.au MELBOURNE DISCOVERY 167 Franklin Street, Melbourne VIC 300 Ph: 03 9329 7525. Freecall 1800 645 200 reservations@ hoteldiscovery.com.au www.hoteldiscovery. com.au UNITED BACKPACKERS 250 Flinders Street, Melbourne Ph: 03 9654 2616 unitedbackpackers.com.au
INDEPENDENT & BUDGET TRAVELER ACCOMMODATION PROVIDER Victoria Hall Accommodation 380 Russell Street, Melbourne 3000 Ph: 03 9662 3888 www.victoriahall.com.au
ST. KILDA
JACKSON APARTMENTS 80 Ikerman St ,St Kilda Beach Ph:0433 118 334 or 0412 525 510 www.jacksonapartments. com.au Jackson.apartments@ bigpond.com HABITAT HQ Freephone 1800 202 500 info@habitathq.com.au www.habitathq.com.au Award winning 4.5 star hostel with a homely & relaxed atmosphere Specials from $20! FREE pick up from Tullamarine (min 3 nt stay) * Conditions apply
NORTHERN TERRITORY DARWIN
ASHTON LODGE & WISDOM BAR 48 Mitchell St, Darwin, NT, 0800 Ph: 08 8941 4866 ashtonlodge@gmail.com www.wisdombar.com.au YOUTH SHACK 69 Mitchell Street, Darwin Ph: 1300 793 302 youthshack.com.au MELALEUCA ON MITCHELL 52 Mitchell Street, Darwin Ph: 09 8941 7800 momdarwin.com
CHILLIS BACKPACKERS 69 Mitchell Street, Darwin Ph: 1800 351 313 chillis.com.au
ALICE SPRINGS
ANNIE’S PLACE 4 Traeger Avenue, Alice Springs , NT, 0871 Ph: 1800 359 089 www.anniesplace.com.au HAVEN BACKPACKER RESORT 3 Larapinta Drive, Alice Springs Ph: 1800 79 4663 / 08 8952 4663 www.alicehaven.com.au
SOUTH AUSTRALIA ADELAIDE
ADELAIDE TRAVELLERS INN BACKPACKERS 220 Hutt St Adelaide 5000 Free call 1800633747 Ph: +61 08 82240753 bookings@ adelaidebackpackers. com.au www.adelaidebackpackers. com.au MAJESTIC MINIMA HOTEL 146 Melbourne Street, North Adelaide SA 5006 Ph:(08) 8334 7766 minima@majestichotels. com.au www.majestichotels. com.au