BBM Live Magazine FEB 2012 644 by bbmlive.com

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FEBRUARY HIGHLIGHTS The Horrors

Following rave reviews for their latest album, ‘Skying,’ The Horrors head down to Sydney’s Metro and Melbourne’s Forum Theatres to say hello. Of course, we’re joking: they’re gonna rock the roof off. When: Thur 2nd Feb, 8pm – Sydney/ Fri 3rd Feb, 7.30pm – Melbourne. Where: The Metro Theatre, Sydney/ The Forum Theatre, Melbourne. Price: $49.70 Sydney, $52.50 Melbourne. More Info: www.metrotheatre.com.au/ www.forummelbourne.com.au

Laura Marling

England’s reigning princess of folk, Laura Marling plays Sydney’s biggest venue, the Royal Opera House and Melbourne’s Forum Theatre to showcase old favourites and new tunes from her latest album ‘A Creature I Don’t Know.’ When: Thur 2nd Feb – Melbourne, 7.30pm/ Thur 9th Feb - Sydney, 8pm - 10pm Where: Forum Theatre, Melbourne/ Sydney Opera House, Sydney Price: $59 - $89 More info: www.forummelbourne.com.au/ www.sydneyoperahouse.com

Laneway Festival

Long running pop music festival hits Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth this February. Headliners include Laura Marling, Anna Calvi and The Horrors. When and Where: Sat 4th Feb – Sydney/ Sun 5th Feb – Melbourne/ Fri 10th Feb – Adelaide/ Sat 11th Feb – Perth. Price: $140 + BF More info: www.lanewayfestival.com.au

Twilights Concert Series

The Twilights Concert Series hosts a series of music events throughout February and March as part of Melbourne Zoo’s 150th Anniversary Celebrations. February’s artists include The Beautiful Girls, Marcia Hines and Vanessa Amorosi. When: Feb: 4, 5, 11,12, 18,19, 25, 26 Where: Melbourne Zoo, Melbourne. Price: Varies depending on date. More Info: www.zoo.org.au/twilights

Adult Disco Presents John Talabot

The mysterious young Spaniard John Talabot makes his debut in Australia at Civic Underground this February. Support from Future Classic DJ’s, Angelo Gruzman and zé. When: Sat 4th Feb, 10pm – late. Where: Civic Underground, Sydney. Price: $15 presale, more on the door More Info: www.bbmlive.com

Attack Of The Mannequins Single Launch with Graveyard Rockers & Empra

Twin Shadow and Anna Calvi Laneway Sideshow

Two of 2011’s hottest tipped artists, Anna Calvi and Twin Shadow join forces to co-headline a special Laneway Festival sideshow at Sydney’s Oxford Art Factory. Where: Oxford Art Factory, Sydney When: Mon 6th Feb, 8pm Price: $50 + BF More Info: www.moshtix.com.au

Phil Jamieson Solo Acoustic Show

When: Fri 10 Feb, 8:30pm Where: Northcote Social Club, Melbourne. Price: $27 + BF More Info: www.northcotesocialclub.com

When: Sun 19th – Thur 23rd Feb Where: The Corner, Melbourne Price: $15 + BF More Info: www.cornerhotel.com

Bedrock with John Digweed

Veteran of electro John Digweed hits the Greenwood Hotel for a night of edgy, distinctive and exciting dance music. But then, what else would you expect from the DJ’s DJ? When: Sat 11th Feb, 12pm – 11pm. Where: The Greenwood Hotel, Sydney. Price: $45 + BF More Info: www.greenwoodhotel.com

Lost Disco Presents Carl Cox & Eric Powell’s Mobile Disco

Hugely popular party people Lost Disco launch their first stand-alone event with legends Carl Cox and Eric Powell on the decks at The Ivy Pool. Tickets selling fast! When: Sat 11th Feb, 12pm – 8pm. Where: The Ivy, Sydney Price: $49 - $69 + BF More Info: www.merivale.com.au

The Necks

Australian cult music heroes and Multi ARIA award winners The Necks play The Corner touring their 16th studio album ‘Mindset.’ When: Mon 13th - Wed 15th Feb, 8.30pm Where: The Corner, Melbourne Price: $26 + BF More Info: www.cornerhotel.com

Tropfest 2012

Australia’s most prestigious short film festival celebrates its 20th Birthday with a weekend long celebration of short film at The Domain Sydney with live satellite links to outdoor locations around the country. When: Fri 17th Feb Where: The Domain, Sydney, 6pm – Midnight. Price: FREE More Info: www.tropfest.com/au/

Space Dimension Controller

When: Sat 4th Feb Where: Revolver Upstairs, Melbourne Price: $7 + BF or $10 on the door. More Info: www.revolverupstairs.com.au

When: Fri 17th Feb Where: Raob Gab The Buffalo Club, Melbourne Price: TBA More info: www.raobgab.com

When: Sun 5th Feb, 7.30pm Where: The Toff in Town, Melbourne Price: $10 on the door. More Info: www.thetoffintown.com

Matt Corby Into The Flame Tour

Hotly tipped indie artist Matt Corby launches his new EP ‘Into the Flame,’ at The Corner following sold out tours with Mumford and Sons and Elbow.

Space Dimension Controller, aka 19-year-old Belfastian Jack Hamill, hits Raob Gab Buffalo Club to please the ears of fans with his wistful, pop-psychedelic house/ electro/techno-funk.

Melbourne/Berlin based duo How Love play their first show of 2012 at The Toff in Town. Joined by Giles Simon’s latest low-fi, loop project Vowed and electronic sound-scaper’s Glasshouses.

When and Where: Sun 19th Feb – Sydney Opera House - Sydney; Wed 22nd Feb – Palais – Melbourne with Fat Freddy’s Drop; Sat 25th Feb – Kings Park & Botanic Garden – Perth with Fat Freddy’s Drop Price: $79 More Info: www.nicheproductions.com.au

Grinspoon’s enigmatic and electrifying frontman, Phil Jamieson brings his solo acoustic show to Northcote Social Club following a run of sold out solo shows across NSW earlier this year.

Attack of the Mannequins launch the first single from the hotly anticipated album Rage of the World, ‘Wretched Refuse.’ With support from Sydney’s Graveyard Rockers and Melbourne’s own Fab Four, ‘Empra.’

How Love with Special Guests Vowed and Glasshouses

Erykah Badu 2012 Australian Tour

Grammy Award winning artist Erykah Badu touches down in Australia this February in what is sure to be the hottest ticket of the season. Beg, steal or borrow to see.

Summer Music

The team from Seasoned Music host ‘Summer Music,’ a deep house and tech event produced by Davide Benedetti (Cadenza) at the Sydney Super-Yacht Marina. Proceeds go to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. What: Summer Music Where: Sydney SuperYacht Marina, Sydney. When: Sat 18th Feb, 12pm - 10pm Price: $100 ($5.40 booking fee) More Info: www.moshtix.com.au

I, A Man EP Launch

Brand new band, I, A Man, whose first single was described as ‘a gorgeous tune, featuring richly layered melodies and a spattering of wistful melancholia,’ launch their second EP ‘You’re Boring Us All’ at Northcote Social Club. When: Fri 24th Feb, 8:30pm Where: Northcote Social Club, Melbourne Price: $10 + BF More Info: www.northcotesocialclub.com

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St Kilda Stomp feat King Cannons, Kira Puru & The Bruise, My Echo and DJ Mohair Slim

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When: Fri 24th Feb, 8pm. Where: The Espy, Melbourne Price: $16.35 + BF More info: www.espy.com.au

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Hot new rock band King Cannons present the first ever St Kilda Stomp, to be held annually at The Espy. Featuring Kira Puru & The Bruise, My Echo and DJ Mohair Slim.

AGWA Yacht Party

Hugely popular boat party AGWA Yacht Club sets sail on the Starship Sydney for a day of beats and booze with Lee Burridge, Greg Wilson, Co-Op DJs, Brohn and Mike Buhl. When: Sat 25th Feb, 2pm – 8pm. Where: The Starship Sydney, King Street Wharf 2. Price: $65 + BF More info: www.residentadvisor.net

Soul II Soul

Original funki dreds, Soul II Soul Sound System featuring Jazzie B, Caron Wheeler & MC Chickaboo lay down the grooves for the Ivy’s Sunday session. When: Sun 26th Feb, 2pm – 10pm Where: The Ivy, Sydney Price: $49 + BF More Info: www.merivale.com.au

Unwritten Law, Zebrahead and Royal Republic Sidewave Shows

Long running punk band Unwritten Law plus Zebrahead and Royal Republic play a special Soundwave Festival sideshow at The Espy. Tickets selling fast! When: Wed 29th Feb, 7.30pm Where: The Espy, Melbourne Price: $46.10 + BF More Info: www.espy.com.au

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CHECK THIS OUT - SYDNEY Beauty Grace

Their websites boasts some top deals online; saving you a huge amount on certain treatments such as Microdermabrasion for a third of the in-store price; perfect if you fancy starting a fresh and banishing old tired and bumpy skin. Another central spot that is ideal to swing by on your lunch or for an afterwork treat - it would be rude not to when they are offering such bargains. Market St CBD www.beautygrace.com.au

Tan Temple

If you want to be a bronzed Goddess all year round or just for that fancy party where you want to knock ‘em dead - this place will make you look and feel like you’ve been lying on the beach with a pina-colada for 6 months, and not in the leathery Peter Stringfellow way. And remember, the safest tan comes from a bottle! Bondi Junction www.tantemple.com.au

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Top Beauty Salons If you’re still trying to put your face back together since the festive period’s boozing, and hibernating of January, then why not check in to some of Sydney’s beauty salons for some body overhaul. Get those pores shrunk, those eyebrows threaded, and those bags from under your eyes banished. We’ve selected some of our favourite pampering spots for you to try.

SpaBar- Skin Clinic, Spa, Massage & Beauty.

If you fancy a little bit of luxury whilst you gain some ‘me’ time, SpaBar is a top choice in the heart of Sydney. The salon offers a full range of spa pampering, skin clinic and beauty salon services so you can really feel like new. It’s not the cheapest of salons but you do get what you pay for. A perfect place to escape the city and really treat yourself. Make sure you look out for SpaBar promotions, deals and special offers when you pop in or online for a beauty bargain. Pitt Street/George St CBD www.spabar.com.au

ThaSpa Beauty Salon

Another city centre haven for those needed moments of pampering. Open as late as 8pm on a Thursday, so it’s perfect for all you city lot who just don’t have time during the day. A huge selection of treatments and services are available and won’t break the bank. Phillip St CBD www.thaspa.com.au

This boutique-style parlour for beauty ticks every box when it comes down to being a stylish salon. Whilst you’re in Sydney, live like a star and be treated like one by beauty technicians whose work has starred on the front page of magazines such as Vogue. A visit to their nail bar is a must; just make sure you book in advance to make sure you get an appointment in time for a party or just for the weekend. Their menu of treatments is very impressive and so is the salon.

for that extra burst of motivation if you fancy some fresh air instead of a stuffy gym class.

Botanical Gardens

As you step into the gardens near the harbor, it’s as though the city around you disappears and all you can hear is birdsong as nature envelops you. This place is bliss and a perfect spot for jogging, boasting sights of the Harbour Bridge, Kirribilli and Woolloomooloo Bay. There are many different routes so no jog has to be the same and being in the city centre it’s the perfect location to get to before or after work. If you struggle to find somewhere in the city to inspire you to exercise, the Botanical Gardens has to be the most beautiful spot in Sydney. From here you can jog onto the Harbour and back into the city life.

Manly Wharf to Forty Baskets Beach – Manly

The views as you arrive at Dobroyd Head are breathtaking, making this a top spot for the City of Sydney. You can decide how far you wish to jog as the route is split into divisions, making it suitable for all levels of fitness. Manly is a stunning place to go even if you wish to take a more relaxing hour and just walk from beach to beach.

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Top Jogging Spots Around Town Are you still kidding yourself that you’re going to jog every day this year? Good, well you all know you need to keep up the exercise if you ever want anyone to love you, ‘cause lord knows your personality is terrible. Go for a run along some of our favourite routes in Sydney.

Bondi to Coogee Coastal Route

Absolutely stunning views with an epic sea breeze to keep you cool whilst you run in the sun. What’s more perfect to get you motivated than golden sands and pit stops boasting small exercise points with apparatus. Very simple to follow and a very popular spot for walkers, joggers and runners alike.

Hyde Park

Fountains, a beautiful park and plenty going on- Hyde Park is a top spot for city centre joggers. There are many classes you can join through the Internet

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CHECK THIS OUT - SYDNEY TOP WATERSPORTS LOCATIONS It’s summer time, so it’s the perfect time to be hitting the water. Grab your banana hammocks and check out some of our favourite spots to splash around in.

Bondi & Manly Beaches

Hitting the waves is a must in Sydney. Beaches such as Manly and Bondi are obvious choices with many surf schools operating. If you are a beginner and need a more secluded style of beach to learn the basics, check out lesson packages that use quieter surroundings. So when the sun is hot and the sea is free; go surf.

Sydney Harbour

Experience the harbour in a different light; jet skis or kayak tours mean an up-close and personal with Sydney Opera House and the Harbour Bridge. Learn the techniques of kayaking with a package deal easily purchased online or head on down to the Harbour and check out other people doing it first to get an idea of which sport is more for you. The jet-boat ride is perfect for you adrenaline junkies out there.

Bondi Icebergs Swimming Club

A quality spot for a morning swim whatever the weather. This place was originally built in1929; the Swimming Club owes its origins to dedicated, local lifesavers who wished to maintain their fitness during the winter months. For a small fee, this swimming club is one of a kind and is open to the public and members of the club. With outstanding views of Bondi Beach: from the ocean back to the bay, it literally feels as though you are swimming out into the horizon.

TOP WATERSIDE BARS There are some things that are universal, and sitting and drinking whilst looking at expanses of water is high on that list. Check out some of our favourite spots to watch the world go by whilst sinking a few pints this summer.

Bungalow 8

By day this place is a chilled venue for grabbing delicious seafood and nibbles whilst catching some rays outside on the waterfront. By night this place a hot spot for trendies and a sweet place to kick back after work or at the weekend and enjoy the high life of Sydney. However, it’s mainly tourists that lap up Bungalow 8. Definitely worth a visit though if you’re a fan of mussels as this place is a winner with the ‘all-you-can-eat’ to seal the deal. www.bungalow8sydney.com

Cruise Bar - Circular Quay

Opera Bar

You’re in Sydney for Dog’s sake… why not splash out and head to the Opera Bar? A smashing menu of cocktails, delicious food, the ambience is electric as the sun sets with the views of the CBD skyline, the Harbour Bridge and the Opera House. www.operabar.com.au

Coogee Bay Hotel

In a prime location opposite Coogee beach, this place has always been a backpacker magnet. It has attempted to reinvent itself into a bistro pub and to some extent it has worked, yet the atmosphere is somewhat lacking. The beers are always flowing and the food is what you would expect from an everyday pub. Some live music nights and a quiz night are the highlights of the week. www.coogeebayhotel.com.au

Perfect for a jug of Sangria with friends - the Cruise Bar is one of the classier venues around the city. Music and ambience is great here and the menu has some decent deals. The views are again, incredible around the harbour. A perfect spot to start your night with cocktails before heading to the uber cool bars around The Rocks. www.cruisebar.com.au

Beach Palace - Coogee

Cargo

Grab your mates and head to the Woolloomooloo Bay Hotel for some great deals when you want to catch a game. February sees the Super Bowl on the screens of the Woolloomooloo Hotel where the beer is cheap and there’s hotdogs a plenty. www.woolloomooloobayhotel.com.au

This place has a really chilled vibe. The staff are always helpful, friendly and the service is always of a high standard. The food isn’t badly priced at all. If you fancy an inexpensive beer and a gourmet kangaroo burger with your mates Cargo has just the right surroundings and feel to it. Whether it’s a post-work pint or a weekend party, Cargo caters for all your dining and drinking needs. www.cargobar.com.au

Hard day sunning and surfing? Fancy some pub grub? Near the beach? Done. Beach Palace is spot-on for just that. www.beachpalacehotel.com.au

Woolloomooloo Hotel – Woolloomooloo

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CHECK THIS OUT - SYDNEY By the turn of the century the Jenolan Caves was a well established and thriving tourist destination, however some of the greatest discoveries were yet to come. In 1903 James Carvossa Wiburd was appointed Superintendent of Caves, initiating one of the most sustained and successful periods of exploration. Wilson had concentrated his efforts in the northern limestone, Wiburd, along with Jenolan guides Jack Edwards and Robert Bailey, were to push ever deeper into the caves south of the Grand Arch. The River and Pool of Cerberus Caves were discovered in 1903. In 1904, the “Temple of Baal”, “Orient” and “Ribbon” caves. The time and energy involved in these discoveries cannot be overstated, and as had been the case with Wilson, the exploration was made solely by candlelight. The discoveries made by Wiburd truly elevated Jenolan to the status of a world class cave system with the opening of the River (1904), Temple of Baal (1909) and Orient (1917) as show caves. The history of Jenolan and the exploration of the caves is far from complete with no one knowing, quite just what lies ahead. With numerous discoveries being made throughout the Twentieth Century including that of the Barralong Cave in 1963 by guides Ron Newbould and John Culley. In more recent years an increasing amount of exploration has been completed by registered speleological societies, which included the discovery of the Spider Cave in 1975 by Bruce Welch. Today Jenolan is the most popular tourist destination in country NSW, with over 250,000 visitors annually enjoying the wonders of the eleven show caves, and an ever increasing number entering into the world of adventure caving.

The Jenolan Caves A wonderous maze of natural beauty, if you’re in the Blue Mountains region and fancy an adventurous furrow into the underworld of stalagmites and stalactites then the Jenolan Caves are the perfect destination for you. Marvel at the natural crystals and unique rock formations as you pass through the intricate alcoves, dimly lit so you can take in the true essence of the Jenolan Caves. Walking through, your jaw is permanently set to drop. The huge columns are highlighted with the carefully depicted lighting, as crystals sparkle and stalagmites and stalactites fight their way from the cave walls to create spectacular formations. The Jenolan Caves were known to the local Aboriginal population for thousands of years as Binoomea, which means “dark places”. However when Europeans arrived in the area in 1838, pastoralist James Whalan

“discovered” the network of caves. According to legend however, Whalan was not the first European to set eyes on the caves, with that honour going to James McKeown, an ex-convict and possibly an outlaw, reputed to have been using the caves as a hideout. James Whalan and his brother Charles were responsible for the discovery of several openings over the succeeding years, with the Elder cave, being discovered in 1848, the first “dark cave” to be explored.

Despite government control, there was little control over the caves and early visitors could break formations and take souvenirs from the caves, creating irreparable damage that is still visible today in caves including the Elder and Lucas. It was not until 1872 that this practice became illegal, thanks largely to the efforts of John Lucas, the local member of Parliament. The Lucas Cave bears his name to commemorate his part in the preservation of this fragile and irreplaceable environment.

If you fancy embarking on a tour, you’ll come across one chamber of the cave, called The Cathedral, mainly because it looks a bit like one, and it has been the scene of many a wedding and, bizarrely, classical music recital. The acoustics are amazing as you will find out when a tour guide will most likely blast out some music, that will echo around in a way you’ve probably never heard before. If you’re just wanting to have a look round and take pictures, then that option is obviously available, but those brave tourists looking for an adventure, why not go on a proper caving tour that will involve all manner of crawling, climbing and squeezing. However this really isn’t for the faint hearted or even the mildly claustrophobic. So make sure you now your limits before embarking upon this type of tour.

In 1860 the Lucas cave (one of the most famous and largest of the current show caves), was discovered by Nicholas Irwin and George Whiting. It was not until 1866 however that the caves were brought under direct government control. In 1867, Jeremiah Wilson was appointed as “Keeper” of the “Binda”, or “Fish River” Caves, the Aboriginal word Jenolan (“high mountain”) not being adopted until 1884.

The Blue Mountains he Blue Mountains are the perfect place to escape from the city to. A wonderous expanse of lush green rolling knuckles of scenery will leave you in awe of the natural beauty before you. Named the Blue Mountains, does sound a bit odd when you’re confronted by the amount of vegetation, however the name is down to the bluish vapour that rises from the mountain ranges, due to the copious amount of eucalyptus trees. The blue haze can only be viewed from miles away. The Blue Mountains are one of the most scenic and beautiful spots to visit in Australia and offer some of the best outdoor activities and adventures anywhere in the county. The walks up into the mountain forests are truly amazing and everything from caving to abseiling to canoeing is right at your doorstep. When you talk to most people, particularly those who have just landed Down Under, they seem to be under the impression that the Blue Mountains sit out in the wilderness on the edge of the outback, impossible to get to for the common man. A place that you shouldn’t even think about going to if you have but a few days to spare. This could not be further from the truth, the mountains actually lie a stones throw from Sydney’s CBD, and if you really wanted you could be there and back in a day - although once you get there you’ll be guaranteed to want to stay longer.

The heart of the mountains are just a two hour train journey from Central Station in the city, and even less time if you wish to hire a car. When you get there you are sure to be dazzled by the scenery. Wherever you go in the mountains you are guaranteed a Kodak moment, so be sure to take your cameras. There epicenter of the Blue Mountains is Katoomba where you’ll find plenty of hostels, loads of places to grab a bite to eat, and more importantly, a few local boozers to catch up with some serious drinking - although be warned most hostels won’t let you bring alcohol with you so save the glug for the pub. As well as offering some of the best views, waterfalls and scenic lookouts in the mountains, Katoomba is also home to the famous Echo Point where you can see some awesome views of the undoubtedly spectacular Three Sisters, a three pillar rock formation that springs up out of the mountainside. With a bevvy of natural beauty to behold, make sure you get yourself down to the Blue Mountains, be it for a day or even a long weekend. Check out www.bbmlive.com’s travel section for more information.

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CHECK THIS OUT - SYDNEY Snorkelling In Sydney Not always the most commonly thought of location for snorkelling, due to more popular locations such as the Great Barrier Reef, you may think it a little odd to go snorkelling near to such a bustling city. However we can reveal some excellent snorkelling locations around Sydney. Sydney boasts phenomenal wrecks and interesting rock formations to explore. Among the many sea creatures you may discover are fish like the Port Jackson shark, wobbegong, snapper, bream, silver batfish, blue groper, and weedy sea dragon, as well as giant cuttlefish and giant ray. The best areas to go snorkelling are in the outer harbour areas and along the rocky sections facing the Pacific, such as Clovelly Bay, Gordon’s Bay and Bundeena. Visibility in Clovelly’s sheltered inlet is particularly high, giving a perfect view of scalyfin, toadfish and octopi as well as Clovelly’s celebrity, attention loving fish: Bluey the groper. Gordon’s Bay is just around the corner from Clovelly and harbours Sydney’s only underwater nature trail. Snorkeler’s are guided from one hotspot to the next via a chain on the ocean floor that forms a 500m loop past reefs and kelp forests. Bundeena is perfect for those who fancy a day trip: hidden away in National Parkland, Bundeena plays host to four gorgeous beaches. Gunyah Beach is particularly good for snorkelling, and is way more secluded than the other beaches. There are any number of snorkelling trips and packages offered in Sydney all ready to take you to these and many other lovely little Sydney snorkelling spots. Almost all will offer training and snorkelling adventures to suit all skill levels from a complete beginner, right through to the most advanced snorkeler. If you are a beginner, instructors can guide you through all of the required skills to become a safe and competent snorkeler. Some of the skills you may learn include: flotation techniques, clearing your mask, clearing your snorkel, surface swimming, surface dives and underwater manoeuvres. Rest assured, snorkelling is an activity that is suitable for all ages and skill levels, so no matter what, there’s nothing to stop you giving it a go and having a ball exploring some of Sydney’s underwater wonders. For more information about snorkelling in Sydney check out our Things To Do Section on www.bbmlive.com. By Rebecca Jones

BBM Apps of the Month Seeing as there’s no escaping the modern day way of living, even when you’ve decided to book it, pack it, and …well you know how the saying goes. BBM’s resident techy gadget fiend, James Stapleton, has sourced some of the best apps that will put you in the know and assist you whilst travelling. Trip Advisor – This app is a must have for the world weary traveller, providing essential details on hotels, restaurants, cheap flights and things to do around you. With an easy to use but informative layout and a pedigree second to none, wherever you are and whatever you want to do, this is one handy app to have on your side. FREE – Available on iphone and android platforms. Google Search App – Google’s recently launched update continues to make the world a more searchable place. What set’s this app apart from the usual browser are features such as Goggle Goggles. See something you like? Want to know more about it, where it came from or where to buy it? That’s where ‘goggles’ comes in. A simple point and click of the camera and Google will supply you with the additional information you need. The app’s recognition software is improving all the time and one day this will be THE dominant form of search. During testing it passed with flying colours, correctly identifying a number of selections, however it did mistake a picture of my foot for Benico del Toro, so it is occasionally a bit hit and miss.

FREE – Available on all platforms Star Walk - No not a creepy app that lets you know the residence of several of your favourite celebs, but something to make those moonlit moments a little more special. You know the classic story, boy meets girl, girl goes for walk with boy along the beach, boy impresses girl with unique knowledge of the constellations in the sky. Making great use of augmented reality, this is highly rated, educational and genuinely insightful…well worth a look. £1.99/2.95 AUD available on all platforms Temple Run - Proving there is more to phone life than Angry Birds (only just), we bring you ‘Temple Run’ an Indiana jones inspired, dash, grab and jump adventure. This high octane, fiendishly addictive platformer sees our hero escaping from an Aztec temple, hotly pursued by several rather terrifying creatures, hell bent on ripping our Indie clone to shreds. Making great use of the phone as a controller, the user, twists, flicks and flips our adventurer over numerous obstacles, collecting coins and avoiding numerous traps along the way. With a superb difficulty curve, bags of extras and a level of frustration that drives you onto one more play, this is perfect high-speed time filler. FREE –Available on all platforms. By James Stapleton

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There was a time when Melbourne was considered Australia’s premiere city, but its acclaim was lost when a battle with Sydney to be titled capital ended with the creation of Canberra. Whilst Sydney went on to be known for the beauty of Sydney Harbour, Melbourne sunk from note on many a tourist’s trail. However, from the hustle and bustle of the CBD through to its notoriety as the spiritual home of Australian Arts - Melbourne is busy city that never rushes but equally never sleeps - which has no doubt lead to it ranking as one of the world’s top three most liveable cities! Though the chance to see the world’s largest tram network is hardly a major pulling factor, Melbourne’s bustling laneways must prove something of a pull. The tiny alleys are bustling with small businesses and equate to graffiti heaven! However, if urban jungle isn’t your scene - why not lose yourself in one of Melbourne’s many parks? There is a reason for the state of Victoria being known as the garden state, and its state capital sees no reason to be an exception to the rule. Whilst Melbourne is packed to the brim with parks, the most impressive lies just a five minute walk from the CBD. The Royal Botanic Gardens boast plant species both common and rare alongside beautiful birds - be careful as you may end up feeling like Alice in Wonderland! And for those sports fans - don’t forget that Melbourne has been home to both the Olympics (1956) and Commonwealth Games (1996) and also hosts everything from the Australian Open (tennis) to the F1 (motor sports) and of course, the Melbourne Cup (horse racing). This leads to a plentitude of stadium tours and exercise opportunities. Last, but of course not least, before we take a closer look at some of Melbourne’s suburbs, a moment has to be taken to celebrate Melbourne’s most famous street - Ramsay Street. Whilst Erinsborough may only exist in the land of TV, pop down to Pinoak Court in Vermouth South and you may just recognise a house or two...

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Top Beauty Salons

Top Comedy Clubs

Melbourne Bike Fest

Feel like being manicured, waxed, plucked and pristine this year? We’ve sourced our favourite beauty hangouts in Melbourne for you to check out.

You know we’re all about laughs here at BBM, so we’ve picked the best comedy clubs in Melbourne for you to sample. Why not piss yourself for the evening, and not the way you lot usually do after a few beers and a kebab. God you’re disgusting. (Freudian projection is BBM’s only way of coping with awkward social situations)

Melbourne Bike Fest, an annual celebration of all things on two wheels, will once again be hitting the streets of Melbourne this February.

The Last Laugh Comedy Club

According to creative producer Pip Carroll, the folks of Melbourne are starting to truly embrace cycling, taking it beyond mere peddling towards an expression of personal style:

Paint ‘n’ Powder,

This salon and shop is an absolute winner for its originality and treatments. For almost half a century it has been run by the same family, and you can see how much this place is loved and looked after, as are the customers. Located in the iconic central Royal Arcade, pop upstairs in Paint ‘n’ Powder for a blissful experience. Open everyday bar Sunday. It is more than just a business, it’s a home, so for all your beauty needs this salon ticks all the boxes. Royal Arcade, 13, 331 - 339 Bourke Street www.paintandpowder.com.au

Miss Fox Melbourne

For cutting edge pampering and treatments, Miss Fox has every detail covered when it comes to being a boutique styled salon. It is perfectly located in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD and makes for a perfect escape after a long day in the office or at the beach. This salon offers a delicious menu of cosmetic, therapeutic and grooming services. Simply take a look in at their website to see the full extent as to what they have to offer. 285, levels 1,2&3, Little Collins Street www.missfox.com.au

Essential Beauty Melbourne

Rushed off your feet? Forgot to make a booking and realize that those hairy legs just won’t do for that party tonight? Walk-ins are welcome at Essential Beauty, and these guys don’t miss a thing when it comes down to beauty treatments. From facials to hair removal, tanning to laser treatmentsEssential Beauty creates an easy way to stay on top of, well, all things essential. Essential Beauty also offer body piercing and tattoo removal, including the 1st tattoo removal session for free for a limited time only. 368 Little Collins Street www.essentialbeauty.com.au

Flawless Beauty Concept

If you want perfect nails amongst so many other treatments available, Flawless Beauty Concept covers all your beauty needs. The double treatment rooms are a great escape for you and a friend whilst having a shopping day together or a fast-track lunch break. Flawless Beauty Concept offer spa body massage, oxygen facials, spray tanning, waxing, manicures and pedicures, and the ultimate luxury skin overhaul – diamond microdermabrasion. 1/56 Hardware Lane www.flawlessbeautyconcept.com.au

Since 1975, Central Melbourne has suffered with bell- ache from laughing too much at this venue. A mix of both local and international comedy talent; this comedy club combines dining with entertainment for all your comedy tastes at affordable value. The perfect place to catch stand up comedy on a Friday and Saturday night. 188 Collins Street.

The Comics Lounge

If you are after a big night of comedy in a large sought after venue, head to The Comics Lounge, North Melbourne. Rave reviews of this place can be read and heard further afield than its hometown. Big names perform here from week to week and tickets are often sold at a lower price than advertised online. Ladies, make sure you wear waterproof mascara. 26 Errol Street

Comedy@Spleen Bar

Free fun? Free Fun I hear you say? This place is an absolute winner for some post weekend blues blasting. Monday nights have never been so fun and so free. This tiny venue sees host to some amazing up and coming comedy talent and is bursting at the seams with enthusiasm from both regulars and tourists. Don’t be fooled as they do sometimes slot in some well-known and popular stand up and improvisation acts for you to go and experience. Just make sure you get down there early to make sure you get a seat in the 60 person capacity. 41 Bourke Street

Musical Comedy

With acts such as Tim Minchin coming up in the city during February alongside the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, music comedy has never been so good. At Melbourne Zoo during March, RockWiz live play a night of comedy and music; Julia Zemiro, Brian Nankervis and the expanded RocKwiz Orkestra rock their SBS for a night under the stars- at a zoo- sounds pretty funny to us. All Over Melbourne

Melbourne International Comedy Festival

A corker of an opportunity to catch the next big thing and this year the joke is on Melbourne to make more than a minute of laughter as the comedy festival is around for weeks on end. Keep your ears open to laughter all over the city because for the 26th year running, this festival is one not to be missed. 28 Mar-22 April- around Melbourne

Produced by The Squeaky Wheel, Bike Fest is an extension of a year-round mission: to get everyone in Melbourne cycling as a main form of transport, and even as a lifestyle choice.

“In five years we’ve seen a huge change in bike riding habits in Melbourne, in the streets there’s a celebration of bikes. Bike retailers are starting to embrace it, rather than seeing it as a niche activity or a sporting pursuit. It’s a lifestyle, and when you see it as that, that’s where you get the greatest benefit out of it.” Whether or not you buy into Caroll’s point of view, Bike Fest is definitely a lot of fun and well worth a visit for its market, performances, design competition and of course, smokin’ hot rides. Bike fest consists of eight key projects, the first being Treadlie Market, which is a free event running over 3 days from Friday 17 February to Sunday 19 February. The market will include a Film Night, Swap Meet, ‘Best in Show’ competition, Carnival Day and the Better by Bike Awards ceremony. One of the hottest events will be Bikefest BMX Jam, held on the last day of the festival, Saturday 17th March. This event will see renowned choreographers Antony Hamilton and Byron Perry take to the CBD’s best skate park to direct some of Melbourne’s most skilled BMX riders in a bike dance. Yep – that’s right, a bike dance. On March 15th there will also be the Bike Runway Fashion Show: an audience participation event that will encourage average Joe’s up onto the stage to strut their stuff in the best from Melbourne’s boutiques. And we’re not just talking embarrassing Lycra shorts either. According to Runway co-producer Lara McPherson, a growing number of Melbourne stores are starting to stock bike inspired clobber: “We’ve got bike-friendly shops – that community – popping up everywhere in the last few years. People who know that it’s more than transport, it’s a lifestyle.” But it’s not just about banging bikes, sick tricks and cool threads - oh no, Bike Fest also caters for families and those who just like to use their bikes for a relaxing ride, as proved by the Bikefest Village Picnic. For this event hundreds of laid-back cyclists will take to the Yarra Trail as part of the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival finishing off with games and entertainment on the beautiful lawns of the Abbotsford Convent. Still not won over to the two-wheeled way? Well, there’s just no pleasing some people, but for those of you who are, keep an eye on www. melbournebikefest.com.au for news and announcements. Get guilt free and green and saddle up. 17th February – 17th March 2012 By Rebecca Jones

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Your Alternative Guide to Valentine’s Day So, just because we have been celebrating the day of the 14th February since 270AD, does not mean that we have to do so in the stereotypical sloppiness of the traditional Valentine’s Day. Granted, everyone loves a good slap up meal, a bottle of wine and the feeling of love in the air; but there’s so many ways to celebrate love this year. Even if you’re not lovin’ anyone but good old me, myself and I, celebrate Valentine’s Day in style with our alternative guide to Valentine’s Day date ideas.

Sky Dive

Everyone is slightly curious when it comes to doing a skydive (even if they don’t want to admit to it). The feeling of free falling for one whole minute has got to get you thinking‘BRING IT ON!’ Definitely top of the list when it comes to alternative Valentine’s Day dates. This dive takes to the skies with the awe-inspiring backdrop of the Blue Mountains. As you jump from the plane and freefall into Sydney City looking onto the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge you’ll take in some of the most spectacular vistas of your lifetime. Tick that one off the bucket list!

Hot Air Balloon Ride

If you fancy a trip into the skies without the fear that you are going have to jump back down to the Earth, then why not take a hot air balloon ride with that special someone. The hot air balloon will take you slowly and gracefully through the atmosphere ascending you to dizzy new heights. Viewing Sydney in the early morning light will make for one of the most memorable Valentine’s Days of your life. You can choose the route you wish to take but do take into consideration that there is no engine, just the wind to take you to your destination and so paths sometimes cannot be chosen. The Hawkesbury region is spectacular to fly over in a hot air balloon so why not give it a try.

Oceanworld, Manly- Shark Dive Xtreme

Get up close and personal with man’s most feared creatures this Valentine’s Day. With marine life from around the world such sharks, giant stingrays, sea turtles and a myriad of aquatic beings. Watch shows and feed the marine life before heading down into the water yourself on a shark dive. A thirty minute dive where perfect conditions and visibility is guaranteed, special dives even take place at night. No experience needed but you’re sure to want to dive in again and again. Not quite the traditional Valentine’s Day date but one, which is sure to leave a love-bite.

Helicopter Ride City Style

A ride of your life in the luxury of your own helicopter across the skyline of Sydney, what more could you want? See Sydney and its coastal wonders in the privacy of your own helicopter with panoramic views that will leave you breathless. The date begins in your private lounge before taking off to the stars. Sweeping through the skies over the beautiful sands and seas of Bondi, heading south over to the famous harbour. Don’t forget your camera or your photographic memory for this one, the hairs on the back of your neck will stand on end for long after Valentine’s Day has passed.

Moonlight Cinema- Centennial Park

Fancy a trip to the cinema with a twist? Instead of queuing and sitting in a sterile cinema screening somewhere in the busy city, why not head to Centennial Park for some old school loving in front of the moonlit outdoor cinema. Screenings begin at sundown when ‘Nature combines with a magnificent cityscape backdrop to set the scene for an evening of picnic celebrations. As the shadows grow long, the screen sparkles to life and the stars come out to play.’ Sounds pretty perfect and definitely an evening to remember. Not much effort required but high on the romance ratings.

Jet Boat Sydney Harbour

What a way to combine sightseeing with an alternative date. If it’s a boat ride to remember that you’re after this Valentine’s Day then climb aboard the adrenaline express and get jet boating. Sprinkle the date with the sparkling sights of the Opera House, Taronga Zoo and the Sydney Harbour Bridge- the Jet boat spins, slides, power-break stops and fishtails – which will have both you and your date’s emotions running high with excitement. Similarly, if there’s a few of you, it’s a great idea for large groups that want to just have some Valentine’s Day fun just with their mates.

Harbour Bridge Climb

Discover how deep your love is on the ‘Discovery Climb’. Taking you right into the heart of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Experience the iconic structure up close and see 360degree views of the city as far as the Blue Mountains on a clear day. A four- hour climb may not sound like the most appealing and romantic Valentine’s Day date, but this is what makes a date worth remembering and if you get through it, then you’ll know you were meant to be.

Skywalk

Made for pairs, Sydney Skywalk at Centrepoint Tower is an exhilarating 40-minute outdoor experience on top of Sydney Tower. A breath-taking 260 metres above the harbour and city, glass floor viewing platforms and steel walkways suspended over the tower’s edge will challenge anyone’s vertigo. Dressed in the ultimate flattering skysuits and harnessed to safety rails by sliding cables; a full tour of geographical, historical and cultural landmarks will literally send you over the edge. Entrance to the 4D Cinema and Sky Tower is included, making this a top-scorer for an alternative date for two.

Stars, Planets And The Love Gods

Ok, ok… So this has got to be the most traditional on the list- but this is still a Valentine’s Day date with a twist. Head to Sydney Observatory on Tuesday 14th February from 19.00 to 22.30. Venus, Goddess of Love, is the focus for the 7pm Twilight session. Jupiter and his lovers are featured in the 9pm session. Each 1 hour 30 minute tour includes a glass of wine and a light supper in historic Sydney Observatory, and a telescope dome tour and 3D Theatre session. Should the weather be overcast or wet, a cosy planetarium session is offered. If you fancy yourself as a bit of a ‘God of Love’ then this will be the perfect date. By Frankie Salt

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What’s In Your Make Up Bag? This month we’re looking inside some of our reader’s make up bags to see what products you’re using, and getting the low down on what the top beauty tricks on the market are that keep you lot looking so God damn beautiful. We asked a handful of our readers what they were using and why.

For the eyes:

YSL Faux Cils Mascara – “It’s not the cheapest, but the results certainly do give you the boost of false eyelashes, without the fiddly application. However cotton buds are required for a clear up around the last line afterward.” Sophie, Darlinghurst. L’Oreal Waterproof Lash Architect – “I love this waterproof mascara as it’s great for really hot clammy days when you feel like your make up is sliding off your face. It’s also perfect as I’m always going swimming and going to the gym, so it just adds a little something to a fresh faced look.” Fay, Paddington.

For the face:

Mac Primer – “It’s the pro stuff so I gotta have it! I love this primer as it’s great for putting foundation over the top to create a smooth base, but it also works well on its own, adding a fine shimmer to give a fresh, light look.” Natalie, Surry Hills Nivea Tinted Moisturiser – “I hate looking too caked in make up so tinted moisturizer is my go to product. Not only is my skin kept hydrated, but it lightens up any dark patches under the eyes, or blotches on my chin.” Emma, Kings Cross

On your lips:

L’Oreal Infallable lip plumper – “It’s simply the best lip plumper out there. Forget spending a ton on lip venom and all those other collagen boosting ones. The L’Oreal one does just the trick, with immediate effects, I particularly like it in the shade of ‘plumping coral’ for a nice natural, yet fun peachy look.” Summer, Manly

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Rimmel Moisture Renew Bronze – “This is the best lipstick for the summer, it’s really neutral for the day time and just adds a bit of shimmer, but you can totally go for a golden goddess look by night if you apply it a bit heavier. I use the ‘Rose Bikini’ shade ‘cause I’m fair, but I think they do a few other shades.” Alex, Bondi

Playground Weekender is probably the most famous festival with Brits from all over Australia. Being hailed as one of the most fun fuelled weekend’s of the year, If you’ve been before you’ll know this is one weekend not be missed. Thanks to our friends at Playground Weekend, you and a mate could be going for free. For your chance to WIN tickets to Playground Weekender 2012, like us on facebook and tell us who you would dress up as for the fancy dress party on the last day. We want original creative ideas, so get involved and spread the word. The more entries we get the more tickets we’ll give away. What: Playground Weekender Where: Del Rio Resort, Wisewans Ferry When: March 2nd-4th 2012 More info: www.bbmlive.com/competitions Remember to always put the name of the competition you are entering when contacting us or posting on Facebook.

BBM is determined to get you guys talking, so we’re back with ‘Get Together’. We’ve been getting shedloads of emails recently from people wanting to make new friends whilst they’re traveling around Australia, looking for partying buddies, people to share excursions with, and some looking to get dating. So, because we’re a caring bunch, we’ve decided to publish them and hook you guys up! So remember, if you’re looking to double up on accommodation, want someone to go to a festival with, or want to get in contact with that hottie you met last weekend, get in touch! You can post messages on our facebook wall or email us at staffwriter@what-media.com, and feel free to include pics! Here are some of this month’s messages… “To the awesome guy in the red t-shirt and purple baseball cap I met at Bassmafia (Chinese Laundry) last Saturday: YOU-ARE-HOT. I can’t believe I was sick on your shoes… Fancy meeting up so I can make it up to you?” Drunk blonde in the pink dress. “I’m a Londoner in Sydney for the summer and I’m really keen to try out the Aussie waves at Bondi. It would be great to hook up with an experienced surfer who knows the best places to go and equipment to buy and stuff. A few beers, as well as a few laughs, will definitely be thrown in!” Mark.

“You were the barmaid with the dragon tattoo serving drinks at the Keystone bar during the Dan Deacon gig last month. You definitely got bored of the obvious jokes, but I just wanted to say: I’m not usually that annoying, I was just nervous. Give me another chance?” Stupid twat with the moustache and buttoned collar. “We were both having a high-time at Field Day, but you convinced me to stay on the ground. I was totally gutted when I lost you in the crowd and you didn’t respond to my flag waving. I’d love to catch up and thank you, if you’re up for it?” Crazy, nearly-climbed-the-rigging, blonde guy. “Anyone looking for a flatmate? After travelling for a while I’ve decided to stop off in Sydney for about 6 months, probably around Kings Cross. I’m a British guy, 25, pretty keen on a party but not everyday, and I’m not too messy though not neat (no OCD nutcases please, had enough of that with the last Mrs.).” John, Bristol. “Scottish girl, 28, looking to hook up with a shy, Melbourne guy into decent music, Darren Aronofsky films and Russian literature. Though not looking for an introverted freak with hygiene issues (Francis). If you fancy catching a movie or discussing Dostoyevsky over coffee, get in touch.” Bored of morons.

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It’s that time of year again, when Mardi Gras hits the streets of Sydney! Mardi Gras is one of Sydney’s top annual events and it is always a guaranteed party and entertainment central when Mardi Gras comes to Sydney. Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras (SGALMG, pronounced scal-mg – filthy word) will include over 100 different events, including the world famous Mardi Gras Parade. Sydney Mardi Gras is the world’s premier gay and lesbian social, cultural and sporting festival spanning just over two weeks and presented across the City of Sydney and 5 other local government areas. It is an event focusing not only on the fun and excitement of Mardi Gras, but also on diversity and the ethical treatment of others which is another reason for anyone and everyone to turn up and make these parties happen! Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras kicks off on Sunday 12th February 2012 and to begin the proceeds of one mega bender of an event, you should get yourself along to the community social event Fair Day down at Victoria Park. A tame way to get all involved including the family this event is held during the day. More than 60 events will be happening during the Mardi Gras period and tickets for some events will be going quickly, so get your wallets out and invest in one of the most fun weekends of the year!

Fair Day

Fair Day is the ultimate way to kick off the official Mardi Gras season, with a fun and relaxed day out in the park with friends and family, even your pets! Around the park, crowd favourites included a bustling Gaydar Garden Lounge and the fabulous canines of Dulcie’s Dog Show. New elements such as the Paparazzi photo booths and the Top Gun ride are just some of the fun activities on offer. What: Fair Day at Victoria Park When: Sunday 12th February 2012. 10am – 8pm Where: Victoria Park Price: Entry Fee is by Donation

Mardis Gras Film Festival

Mardi Gras Film Festival, presented by Queer Screen Presents the best Queer cinema from local and international filmmakers. Over 95 sessions of the very best in local and international queer filmmaking will be screened over 3 weeks of Mardis Gras for a change in cinema, a change that we can all agree is a must see. What: Mardis Gras Film Festival When: Thursday 16th February 2012 – Thursday 1st March 2012 Where: Hoyts Cinema Paris, Entertainment Quarter, New South Wales Price: $88 5 films pass. $160 10 films or more pass.

Harbour ‘12

Catch a spectacular summer sunset from our Harbour-side dancefloor at Harbour ‘12 . Cocktails and dancing as you look out over Sydney’s most beautiful icons. Set besides stunning Sydney Harbour at sunset, Harbour ’12 is one of the most unique and beautiful parties in the world. Enjoy the sunshine, cocktails and thousands of sexy international partygoers that make it a must-do part of any Mardi Gras experience. What: Harbour ‘12 When: Saturday 25th February 2012. 3pm – 11pm Where: Fleet Steps, Mrs Macquaries Point, Sydney, New South Wales Price: From $119

Mardis Gras Pool Party

The sexiest pool party since The Playboy Mansion opened returns! The Ivy Pool Bar plays host to the Mardis Gras Pool Party of 2012. Go along for some great tunes, poolside antics and an absolute brilliant experience of a day. What: Mardis Gras Pool Party When: Monday 27th February 2012. 2pm – 12am Where: Ivy Pool Bar, 320 George Street, Sydney, New South Wales Price: $49 (plus $3.50 Booking Fee); SGALMG Members/Concessions $39 (plus $3.50 booking fee)

Mardis Gras Sunset Cruise

Cruising has never been as much fun as it is with Mardis Gras attached to it! Join the Mardis Gras team as they set sail on the stunning Sydney Harbour for a cruise promising sun, sea, fun and the best Mardis Gras experience you can take home with you. Get there by 5:45pm as they are guaranteed to set sail by 6pm on the dot! What: Mardis Gras Sunset Cruise When: Tuesday 28th February 2012. 6pm – 10pm Where: Casino Wharf, Pirrama Rd, Pyrmont, Sydney, New South Wales Price: $45, plus $3.50 Booking Fee

Drag Races at Bondi Beach

Bondi Beach might be world famous for bronzed bodies, biceps and backpackers. But fierce, competing drag kings and queens? That’s right; Sydney’s drag kings and queens emerge from the nightclubs to compete in the sun and sand of Bondi Beach at the hilarious Drag Races, which is not one to be missed! What: Drag Races at Bondi Beach When: Friday 2nd March 2012. 5pm Where: Bondi Beach, Queen Elizabeth Drive, Bondi Beach, New South Wales Price: Free

Diamonds Are For Trevor

Remember the woman who loved James Bond? The one and only, Dame Shirley Bassey. Well Shirley will be at Mardi Gras in some form, as Trevor Ashley takes to the stage as Shirley Bassey to belt out a few hits on Thursday 2nd March. Tickets range from $56.45 to $86.45 so get booking early to catch Dame Shirley in action. What: Diamonds Are For Trevor When: Thursday 2nd March 2012 Where: State Theatre, 49 Market St, Sydney, New South Wales Price: $56.45 - $86.45

Mardi Gras Parade

The most famous part of the SGALMG is the annual world famous Mardi Gras Parade. The parade is an expression of different emotions running throughout every festival goer and the parade features a colourful, outrageous and outright inspiring parade of just about everything! It’s a free event as well, so there’s no excuse not to go now as from 7:45pm 10pm, you will experience something so totally and utterly amazing you will never forget it. What: Mardi Gras Parade When: Saturday 3rd February 2012. 7:45pm – 10pm Where: Oxford and Flinders Streets, Taylor Square, Darlinghurst, New South Wales Price: Free

Post-Parade Party

Home-grown Sydney duo Sneaky Sound System are also due to play during the Mardi Gras festival. The duo will be playing back in their hometown of Sydney at the Mardi Gras Party straight after the parade starting at 10pm and ending at 8am. Couldn’t get much better than that! Tickets are on sale now and are $99 for members, and $179 for adult’s premium tickets, with both prices that are started not including booking fees. What: Mardi Gras Party When: Saturday 3rd March 2012. 10pm – 8am Where: Entertainment Quarter, Lang Road, Moore Park, New South Wales Price: $99 - $179 So, if you can’t wait for the Mardi Gras’ famous parade, to see Shirley Bassey reborn, or if you can’t resist the final party lineup featuring RuPaul, D.E. Experience, Chicane and Horse Meat Disco, then this Sydney Mardi Gras 2012 will be the best experience for yourself in 2012. What: Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras  When: Sunday 12th February 2012 - Sunday 4th March 2012  Where: Sydney (Various Venues)  Price: Vary depending on event

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It serves as a great launch pad for all of your trips. Diving or snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef is an absolute must but you can also get ferries across to Fitzroy Island / Green Island daily and chill out all day on the beaches. If you’re crackers enough you can do a 50 metre high bungy jump or a 100kph hour jungle swing 10 minutes out of town at AJ Hackett, although make sure you take a clean pair of undercrackers, this isn’t for the faint hearted.

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QUEENSLAND SPECIAL The Great Barrier Reef

No trip to the east coast is complete without a visit to one of the wonders of the natural world, the Great Barrier Reef. One of the most amazing spectacles known to mankind, a trip out diving or snorkeling on the Great Barrier Reef, is definitely an opportunity of a lifetime that must be taken whilst in Queensland.

The Whitsundays were discovered and named by British explorer, Captain Cook on a Whitsunday - hence the name. They are located between Townsville and Mackay however Airlie Beach is the main gateway. As an added bonus the Whitsundays are also only moments away from the Great Barrier Reef.

Declared a World Heritage area in the 80s, it is the World’s largest coral reef system, made up of roughly 3,000 individual reef structures and 900 islands stretching for 2,600 kilometers up the Coral Sea of Queensland’s north east coast. Towns offering trips out to the reef start as southerly as Bundaberg and stretch all the way to the end of civilisation in Australia in Cape York.

Upon your arrival at Airlie Beach (the town where you’ll be sailing from to get out to the islands) it is best to make your arrangements at least 48 hours prior in order to guarantee a straightforward trip and be sure to make it an overnight trip since the wonders of swimming in the calm waters of the surrounding islands during the evening is an experience that would be a crime to miss out on.

The major centers such as the Whitsunday Islands at Airlie Beach, Townsville, Rockhampton and Cairns offer the best variety in trips, whereas other areas offer more personalised and smaller trips out.

Amongst the islands there is one in particular which will strike you, the astonishing Whitehaven Beach. Whitehaven is an idyllic wonderland with over 7km of pristine, white, silica sand that is so fine you can polish your silver with it. On top of this, the water that surrounds it is crystal clear and perfect for an afternoon bathe.

Depending on what you are looking for, you can either visit the inner reef, which is better for snorkeling - or outer reef, which is ideal for divers. Why not spend a week or a day out on the waters where there is so much to explore. No matter what your budget is there is a price range to suit everyone, so be sure to shop around the different tour operators to find the ideal package for you. Once out on the water you’ll be confronted with a vista that rivals even the most picturesque expanses of azure oceans. The diversity of the marine life amazing from sea turtles, to squid, olive sea snakes and the huge maori wrasse that will frequently saunter to the surface it genuinely is a plump aquatic safari on the Great Barrier Reef. Along with massive multicoloured array of smaller fish species, you can also hope to find 30 species of whales, dolphins, and porpoises and six species of sea turtles.

With the majority of Australia’s major destinations sitting on the coastline, and the added lure of the Great Barrier Reef it’s fair to say that trying out diving is a must. It’s one of the most popular adventure activities in the entire country and, when you consider the prospect of spending 30-40 minutes under the amazing coral laden waters, weaving in and out of the coral formations and colourful kaleidoscope of sea life at depths of up to 12 metres, it’s easy to see why. In fact, according to popular polls, diving the Great Barrier Reef is close to the top of the list of things you have to do before you die. It is for this reason that there are an abundance of different diving courses and day trips available across the Queensland region, as well as the rest of the country. Day trips for unqualified divers are plentiful, and involve some basic training before heading out onto the waters where you’ll likely get two dives in during a trip. For those looking to dive more often, a PADI course is highly recommended. This will certify you as a qualified diver, which means that once you’ve passed your course you can dive anywhere and can fit in more time in the water when you do head out on a boat rather than having to sit and listen to instructions. You can become a certified diver in as little as three or four days or over a couple of weeks, depending on how fast you want to go, and courses will cost in the region of $400. While the Great Barrier Reef is the obvious choice for those looking to dive, there are dozens of destinations on the east coast, with some of the most popular spots sprouting up around major cities such as Sydney Harbour and in Port Phillip Bay in Melbourne.

Listing each one of these magnificent islands of the Whitsundays would be near enough impossible, our best tip is just to get searching and find the perfect trip for you. The type of trips offered will vary dramatically but the options are vast. There are day cruises that will take you in and amongst the islands if you’re pushed for time. However, here at BBM we highly recommend taking a few nights to get the full experience. Different companies will offer different accommodation preferences so if you shop around you’re certain to find something that meets your needs. Some boats will drop you off at a resort while others allow you to sleep right onboard - wobbly but exciting. You can travel on anything from a 70ft catamaran to an old-school sailboat so you will most definitely find something to suit your price range. Lastly, it is recommended that you book your trip in the summer months so as too miss out on the potential rain experienced in the wet season - sitting on the deck in the midst of a storm and getting drenched in rain is not a fun experience.

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If you are planning to do a dive course, then it may well be worth considering doing it before you head up to the reef region. This means when you get up to the Great Barrier Reef you can get straight into your diving, rather than spending time training in classrooms and swimming pools. However for those of you who aren’t too keen on the idea of diving, and want a more free approach to viewing the wonders of the deep, then a snorkel and a pair of flippers will do just fine. With such an abundance of sealife to be seen, there’s no way the Great Barrier Reef can disappoint. When in Queensland, why not visit the Whitsunday Islands. With each island holding a tale of its own, there is a whole paradise to be explored. The Whitsunday Islands are made up of 74 islands, varying in size, with the most popular being; Hamilton Island, Hayman Island, Whitsunday Island, Long Island.

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MUSIC NEWS Album Reviews

Aabenbaringen Over Aaskammen continues this rich vein of form, with the right mix of chill-out synth-pop and groove-laden dance-along tracks. Opening with the eponymous track, an instrumental beauty with bird song in the background, and a peaceful pace, the band quickly move into funkier places with ‘Det Haster!’, a subtle floor-mover of a song with a plodding, but driving bass-line and a constant beat. In fact, this track is a great analogy for the rest of the album maintaining pace and control, and round every corner is exactly what you’d expect, and you welcome it. This album is a treat, airy and atmospheric, mixing in many elements of their contemporaries (Royksopp and Whitest Boy Alive) but with the added distinction of singing nearly exclusively in Norwegian. It’s not necessarily the most exciting piece of music you’re likely to hear any time soon, but it is a fantastic piece of synth-tronica, which begs to be listened to again. Tidy, well formed and showing great potential Casio Kids Aabenbaringen Over Aaskammen is well worth a listen.

Chiddy Bang - Breakfast

The Maccabees- Given To The Wild

Chiddy Bang, the West Philadelphia (born and raised) hip-hop duo, unveil their long awaited debut album ‘Breakfast’.

Remember The Maccabees? Some of you may well have forgotten about them, but they’re back with a brand new album, ‘Given To The Wild.’ But then with seemingly thousands of indie rock bands filling the landscape, it naturally takes originality or sheer brilliance on record for a band to stand out from the crowd. And judging by the three LP’s in their discography including this one, The Maccabees don’t have either.

Formed in 2009, their alternative rap/DJ partnership first rose to prominence the following year with the MGMT sampling ‘Opposite of Adults’, a hit on both sides of the Atlantic. Since their big break, rapper ‘Chiddy’ and DJ ‘Xaphoon Jones’ have been hard at work, quickly following up with a succession of mixtapes as well as EP ‘The Preview’, even finding time to break the world record for the longest freestyle rap (nine hours, eighteen minutes and twenty-two seconds for those that are wondering) before finally completing their first full album. After a short introduction to the world of Chiddy Bang, we are immediately invited in for ‘Breakfast’, a locomotive mass of orchestral stabs overlaid with ‘Still D.R.E.’ – esque honkytonk piano, and a strong indicator of the quality to come. ‘Mind Your Manners’ is a true highlight, an incredibly infectious nursery rhyme chorus layered over a thick slice of energetic breaks and bleeps, their clever use of a children’s choir evoke memories of Jay-Z ‘s ‘Hard Knock Life’ and even Justice on ‘D.A.N.C.E’. Instant and audibly pleasing, it will surely find residence on many an upcoming summer playlist. Current single ‘Ray Charles’ immediately follows, a sumptuous blend of southern soul and hip-hop, a perfect recipe of classic 60s piano from the late great genius with a 21st Century twist. This is a track that perfectly personifies the Chiddy Bang sound, old and new, original and familiar. With an unreservedly fantastic video to match, ‘Ray Charles’ is another feather in the duo’s cap. Listening to Chiddy Bang is like diving into a melting pot of American musical eras and techniques beautifully interwoven to a create a style that manages to present itself as both commercial and underground. Layered with bright beats, catchy funk and driving soul, it’s instant on the ear and grows with every listen. There’s more than a causal nod to Outkast throughout the album, especially with the ‘Hey Ya’ inspired ‘Happening’, and several of the album’s 14 tracks would also not be out of place on a Kanye West album. There are also components of John Legend, Gnarls Barkley and Lupe Fiasco in there as well. But it is the combination of these elements that makes this album such a unique indulgence. Chiddy Bang has delivered the first great album of the year. If this is ‘Breakfast’, who knows what this supremely talented duo will cook up on their future releases.

Debut album ‘Colour It In’ was practically a facsimile of the mid-noughties British indie trends, aping The Futureheads, Franz Ferdinand and Bloc Party to such a degree it was almost laughably derivative, particularly as those bands borrowed heavily from the 1980s post-punk of Orange Juice and Talking Heads in the first place. Second effort ‘Wall of Arms’ - with its laughter-inducing cover art- was a conscious attempt to mine the epic sweep of Arcade Fire, with the band even hiring the same producer who helmed the Fire’s sophomore effort ‘Neon Bible’. Once again the results were largely forgettable and uninspiring, not even close to reaching the Arcade Fire level they so clearly aspired to. And so on to third effort ‘Given To The Wild’. And perhaps not surprisingly given their previous form for bandwagon hopping, The Maccabees have picked out another band and trend to lock on to and imitate. And this time, perhaps with record label intervention, it is the turn of Coldplay and widescreen arena rock. After all, this is the most lucrative area of the alternative rock landscape to mine, right? Beginning with the meandering ambience of ‘Given To The Wild (Intro)’, the record immediately descends into the contrived atmospherics of Coldplay’s X&Y album, the notoriously calculated, EMI saving LP it most closely resembles. Indeed, ‘Child’ and ‘Heave’ are so Coldplayesque you get the feeling Chris Martin might laugh out loud upon hearing them, or alternatively have a word with his lawyers as to what action to take. Vocalist Orlando Weeks appears to be doing his best Martin impression throughout the album, as his band cracks out echo-laden guitar solos that mimic the Edge and Jonny Buckland with alarming regularity.

if you’re in break-up hell it might appeal for the mopiest of listeners. One stand out track is ‘Where I Sleep’ however it’s mostly the production that makes this a great track. Successful single ‘Heaven’ released in 2011 is the opener on this album, and of course it’s a notable track with its thumping beats. ‘Daddy’ is another track that works well as it’s lyrically strong., but ‘Suitcase’ will have you near to tears, even if you were in a good mood when you decided to put this album on. Sadly Emeli Sande’s ‘Our Version Of Events’ will be making its way into your dramatic playlists for when you’re fed up of your love life, alongside albums such as Adele’s ‘21’. Better luck next time Emeli, don’t let the bigwigs sway you from the music you really want to put out there!

Single Reviews Shearwater – Breaking The Yearlings It’s unsurprising that over the last few years Shearwater have been consistently labelled the sort of band best listened to across the full course of an album; frontman and former Okkervil River member Jonathan Meiburg’s vision has often had, quite simply, too much scope to be done justice by anything other than a full-length record. Times change however and with their latest LP ‘Animal Joy’, Shearwater have undergone a stark turnaround; maintaining the widescreen melodrama that has been the consistent mark of much of their output while writhing with something far more personal and, oddly enough, instantly accessible too.

The 2 Bears - Work “We still believe in the redemptive power of the communal dancefloor experience,” say electro-pop duo The 2 Bears. And listening to their music you’d be hard pressed not to believe them. The 2 Bears are comprised of Hot Chip’s Joe Goddard and a man going by the rather odd name of Raf Rundell, and have been receiving positive vibes from Radio 1 DJs and electronic enthusiasts alike in recent months, with their euphoric sound. Heavily indebted to the Chicago House explosion of the 1990s, The 2 Bears bring their own updated take on the genre, mixing in elements of soul, hip hop and acid house to create a heady fusion of sounds. ‘Work’ is a slice of electro-pop that is sure to be a floor filler in many clubs around the world in the new year with its sing-along chorus and thumping house beats. And The 2 Bears could potentially surpass the popularity of Goddard’s Hot Chip. Watch them roar.

Across the track’s relatively short three-minute lifespan, Meiburg exorcises demons in a far less histrionic manner than his former Shearwater and Okkervil River colleague Will Sheff, that’s not to say it’s any less effective though; if anything it’s more so, the pastoral imagery cutting deep into the music’s dense sonic space. The fact Shearwater have managed to craft something so simultaneously insular and accessible is credit to their ongoing growth as an act; constantly evolving, consistently shifting expectations and with each release moving more out of Okkervil River’s looming shadow.

‘Given To The Wild’ is not completely awful (‘Forever I’ve Known’ and lead single ‘Pelican’ boast relatively catchy riffs and choruses) but it is undeniably mediocre, and sometimes that is a harder pill to swallow. A band or solo artist that takes many risks and sometimes fails gloriously (step forward Lou Reed) will no doubt be remembered longer than one that makes such calculated steps as this. You just wonder what trend The Maccabees will cotton on to for their next album, if there is one.

Swedish House Mafia Vs Knife Party - Antidote

Noel Gallagher – If I Had a Gun. Noel Gallagher ‘s High Flying Birds release ‘If I had a Gun’, the 3rd single from his eponymous debut album, ahead of a sold out tour of Japan and Australasia. One of the more memorable tracks on a mixed bag of an album, ‘If I Had a Gun.’ scales things back from the infectious incessant rhythm of previous single ‘AKA… What a Life.’ to provide us with a traditional slice of what we know him for best. A fragile opening, reminiscent of 90s rivals The Verve’s classic ‘Lucky Man’ sets the scene before Noel’s vocal crashes in with his statement of intent. “If I had a gun, I’d shoot a hole into the sun, and love, I’ll burn this city down for you.”

Casiokids - Aabenbaringen Over Aaskammen

Emeli Sande – Our Version Of Events

Feel-good Norwegian electro-pop groove-meisters, Casiokids release their 3rd full studio album.

The long awaited debut album of 2011’s darling Emeli Sande is, to be honest, a bit of a flop. With only two good songs gracing the 14 track collection it’s a bit of a let down for such a talented singer.

Having first come to more global prominence with their 2007 album ‘Fuck Midi’ - they’ve been quietly building a reputation as purveyors of polished electro/synth-pop (although they have been known to describe themselves as Afrobeat...) as a result of having produced remarkably consistently good music, there is rarely a duff track on their albums.

Animal Joy’s first single ‘Breaking the Yearlings’ is the perfect measure of this sea change. Coming to life on a buoyant single guitar line and polyrhythmic percussion section, the track springs into action with a drumbeat that is stuttering, astounding and powerful in equal measure. Juxtapose this with Meiburg’s transcendent and captivating vocal lines and you’re left with something that previous Shearwater records have all too often lacked; an immediately strong single.

Effectively a long list of moans about failed relationships unravels itself and leaves the listener feeling far from warm and fuzzy. And if you’re feeling the slightest bit fragile, it’s not an advisable album to listen to. However

Lyrically the song is classic Noel, the effective simplicity of his imagery, that has served him and Oasis for so many years is in dominant display here on a song that fits snugly alongside other Oasis mid-tempo classics of years gone by. The track’s rather unformulaic structure is tied together beautifully by a rousing chorus of ‘aaahs’ and sweeping strings, perhaps making the song more of a sing-along epic than it might deserve.

It’s the start of 2012, electro-house is as popular and as fashionable as deck shoes with a top-buttoned shirtand this track fully takes advantage of that. If you are into your electro house with a dab of vocals and a tickle of dietary dubstep then you will probably wanna crank this track louder. However, the Swedish House Mafia trio just do not seem to be producing to the quality of tracks that they were doing a few years back. This tune seems as memorable as every other electro-house track, which is falling through the skies on a constant loop of commercial radio. This track isn’t a complete flop, there are some good drops throughout the entirety and there are some points where Knife Party’s Pendulum roots do shine through and the party kicks off. Combined with some hint of the distinctive twang of the Mafia, the record does have some scope to be a good club track. The dubstep is obviously tamed down for commercial ears but that’s to be expected of both of these artists. The vocals and lyrics aren’t much of an interest to the rest of the track, maybe an antidote from a previous track of theirs was the cause for the song. At least a dab of Dub makes the track a little chunkier. Gone are the days of the production of Swedish House Mafia’s ridiculously catchy house tracks. And what a damn shame that is.

‘If I Had a Gun’, is the sound of an artist maturing with a freedom of expression untempered by the traditional Oasis sound. Watch your back Beady Eye.

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James Blake – Love What Happened Here One of 2011’s brightest young things - James Blake seemed to be everywhere when the hype surrounding him finally reached its zenith when he released his debut album ‘Klavierwerk’, and he returns (in a manner of speaking) here with one his songs which has been floating around for a while, but this time with an official release. ‘Love What Happened Here’ is a typical Blake track broken up synths, echoey vocals, a dirty bassline and a bit of a disjointed feel to it. You’ll have to listen to it a few times to fully appreciate what makes it all come together, but as one youtube comment puts it “...like having sex on a vanilla bed while drinking brandy.” Enjoy with your late night cig, partner of choice or nightcap.

Playground Weekender SBTRKT- BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge Session London-based electronic musician SBTRKT (pronounced Subtract) has seen his stock rise considerably in the last year or so. With an acclaimed self-titled LP release and some high profile remixing work for the likes of M.I.A. and Radiohead, the enigmatic man behind the mask has really been a busy beaver. Recently he and partner in crime Sampha took some time out to record two tracks for a live session with the BBC in their native England. The BBC Radio One Live Lounge session the duo recorded with Annie Mac includes an extended version of the minor hit ‘Hold On’ from his self-titled LP, and a cover of the Friendly Fires’ ‘Blue Cassette’. For fans of the original, the version of ‘Hold On’ is worth seeking out, if only for its extended instrumental section at the end. SBTRKT’s propulsive beats and rhythms set him apart from many of his more minimalistic contemporaries, but he is not averse to using slow-building sonics either. But like the music itself, it is purely a matter of taste as to whether you find the mournful vocals of Sampha a perfect complement to the music or overwrought and grating. By James Stapleton, Robin Lewis, William David Wilson, Alex Cull & Frankie Salt SBTRKT’s choice of Friendly Fires ‘Blue Cassette’ to cover is perhaps not much of a surprise given the knowledge that they have recently toured together and that Fires’ Ed Macfarlane is busy working in the studio with SBTRKT on his sophomore LP. The cover is perhaps not quite the equal of the original, but will no doubt please the already converted and maybe earn him a few more admirers to his growing army.

The biggest fancy dress party of 2012 is nearly upon us. Playground Weekender returns to Sydney and on Saturday 3rd March 2012. Mark that date in your diary, as it’s going to be buck wild. Last year at Playground Weekender people went all out for fancy dress and there were plenty of characters gracing the festival with their presence! Beetlejuice turned up for one night only, a Stormtrooper from Star Wars thought he would say hello and even the King of Pop himself Michael Jackson rose from the dead to party all night. Fancy dress isn’t the only excitement you’re going to get at the Playground Weekender, between 2nd March and 4th March, plenty of amazing acts will be getting your bodies pumping and raising your energy levels to beyond high! Over the past 12 years Rodney Smith AKA Roots Manuva has released eight albums, which boast some of the biggest British hip-hop hits of the noughties. Now after much anticipation, Roots Manuva returns to Australia in a highly anticipated performance from one of the biggest names in UK Hip Hop. He will perform tracks from his new album ‘4Everevolution’ as well as perform some of his favourite past hits that have attracted thousands of fans across the world to his Roots! The always-electric Damian Lazarus hits the stage, bringing his unique and fresh sounds to the dance floor that cannot be missed. After relocating to LA in 2009, Lazarus has become a worldwide DJ phenomenon and Playground Weekender will be buzzing by his set. The Cuban brothers have a unique blend of comedy, dancing and music when they perform on stage. Their routine has made them become one of the UK’s biggest club-land acts. They have previously performed at Glastonbury and Bestival and now they can add Playground Weekender to their impressive CV as the brothers perform during the weekend, as well as hosting the famous Saturday fancy dress catwalk, so it’s double trouble for the Cuban Brothers. If those three acts weren’t enough, then to top it off, Neon Indian, Art Department and Lee Burridge are also performing over the weekend, with that only being six of many more top quality acts that are performing at Playground Weekender. If you’re stuck on any ideas for the fancy dress event, then check out the Playground Weekender fancy dress gallery, which will have plenty of photos for you to gather inspiration from! The Fancy Dress event has become one of the most popular from previous years and is a damn right laugh, so get involved. So a gentle reminder of these dates for you party goers; Friday 2nd March 2012 – Sunday 4th March 2012 comes Playground Weekender one of the biggest events of this year, and Saturday 3rd March is the biggest fancy dress event of the year, with the Cuban Brothers hosting this year’s Saturday fancy dress catwalk, you can predict nothing and expect everything to happen! By Jason Barr

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INTERVIEWS: For over 20 years Jazzie B and Soul II Soul have made their mark as musical pioneers, inspiring and paving the way for a generation of artists and achieving legendary status with global hits such as ‘Back to Life’ and ‘Keep on Movin.’ BBM’s James Stapleton caught up with the legendary Jazzie B, to toast in the New Year ahead of his upcoming live sound system tour of Australia and New Zealand. Mr Jazzie B, an honour and a pleasure to speak to you, are you looking forward to bringing the Soul II Soul sound system down under? Cheers, we’ve done it before a couple of times before, but it’s been a while and I really like some parts of Australia, I think last time we were there was the ‘Butterfly’ tour in ’97. Definitely looking forward it. What can the BBM readers expect this time round? That’s a difficult question. What can you expect but a happy face, a thumping bass for a loving race…watch out for that one. Taking it back, ‘Back to Life’ was the second single I ever bought - what was the first bit of vinyl you picked up? The first record I ever personally purchased ‘Is it because I’m black’ by Syl Johnson. I managed to inherit a lot of music from my older brothers you see, so I was very lucky. That song was a coming of age for original British black music, in fact it was featured heavily by a young Will Smith on the pilot episode of Fresh Prince of Bel-Air… Funny, every time there’s a re-run in the UK I get bombarded with emails; it was a great flagship for it all. It was a sign of the times on how things were. How do you feel music has changed over the last 20 years? I just think it’s great, I think it’s fantastic. I suppose in the early 1980s, ignorance was blindness to the facts, there really wasn’t any outlet for club music, which is why pirate stations were so big. It enabled people like Norman Jay, Giles Peterson and myself to get where we are today, thank God for pirate radio. If someone had told you 20 years ago that Dizzee Rascal, Tinie Tempah, Dappy and co. would be regularly topping the charts and flying the British flag would you have believed it? Walking through a supermarket and hearing this sort of music is what I really find significant. Tesco’s, Selfridges, and Harrods, they play it all. They call it Urban now and it’s so prevalent, it’s really quite interesting. I wouldn’t have believed that 20 years ago.

Root Manuva Rodney Smith, better known as Roots Manuva has been producing breakthrough tracks since the 90s, and is famously known for the timeless classic ‘Witness the Fitness.’ Not only has Rodders been awarded a MOBO for Best Hip Hop Act - his unmistakable voice can be heard on collaborative tracks alongside The Gorillaz, Mr Scruff, DJ Shadow, U.N.K.L.E and Leftfield to mention but a few. Roots Manuva is a man of wise British words – but let’s just say he isn’t going to give up his secrets to create the ultimate cheese on toast any time soon. Good evening from Sydney, or should I say good morning to you Rodney; how’s things back in the UK? Yeah all good. Are you calling from Australia? You definitely don’t sound Australian! Yeah it’s cold here… just getting ready to kick off the tour. It’s the usual nightmare, but we have managed to get a coach and some merchandising so yeah. The next seven weeks of going live should be good. You’ve been producing urban music since the early 90s; who would you say was your greatest influence for your debut album? A whole range of people and cultures you know like from America, all the way to Jamaica, then from the UK you’ve got bands like Massive Attack. Mixing hip hop, reggae, dub, electronica and gospel into your tracks makes your sound so distinct; was this sound a direction you had planned from the start of your music career? Or was this a natural route? How would you describe your style? It was all a bit of an accident really. I wanted to blend anything and everything. So yeah it’s a fusion of all genres. The first studio I ever went into it started as dance and reggae, but I found that when I played my stuff to reggae fans they wanted hip-hip too so it’s a mix. After your release of the first album in 1998 you were rewarded for your breakthrough with a MOBO as Best Hip Hop Act. Was this a definite highlight for you as an act? Has anything ever topped this? That was definitely a surprise. I was making that record not thinking of who would be listening. It was for a very small record label. I didn’t expect it to do so well, maybe a couple of thousand records. For me to be reviewed by a national broadsheet- it was quite disturbing at the time ha-ha! I couldn’t understand it. It was a massive surprise. It was supposed to be a kind of personal, small music project, but I guess the wide media coverage helped. Do you have a venue or a city that always seems to have the best energy when you play a gig? I’ve had some great experiences. The first place I ever toured ever, around Scotland in 1997 was a very emotional thing. It was very different, a kind of revelation. Wherever I tour though is great.

What do you make of the strength of reality TV music shows such as X-Factor? I do think the program is brilliant, it’s important and it fills a fantastic void. I grew up with Old Grey Whistle Test and Top of the Pops and that provided us with a benchmark. So if Simon Cowell called you up and said we need you to replace Louis? No thanks Simon, thanks but no thanks, I’m sure there are better candidates out there who want to make fools out of themselves. What do our pool of talent need to do now to keep British music strong? I just think they should keep doing what they are doing. The cross-collaboration of artists is great and the Afro-centricity is coming through. Tinie, Tinchy the African influence is there, which is fantastic. It will be interesting as well to see the merge of what essentially will happen in Australia and New Zealand as the Maoris and the various different Aboriginal tribes, the other indigenous people etc., come together and look at the melting pot as a whole and bring something to the fore. With so many people looking up to you, who do you look up to? My mum. Who are you listening to at the moment, which new acts get your seal of approval? So many, Izzy Dunn, Chancellor, Joseph Macwan to name but a few. You can hear all of them on my radio show, BBC London 94.9fm on Friday nights. I spoon them out mate. What’s the one song you heard you wished you’d written? I wrote it! Hahaha! But it’s kind of true, I wrote the best song I could have written. What would be Soul II Soul’s New Year message to our readers? ‘Keep on movin’ don’t stop the hands of time, find your own way to stay. A happy face and thumping bass, Merry Christmas and a Happy new year to you all.’ By James Stapleton Tour Dates: Feb 17 Soul II Soul, Tapapakanga Regional Park, New Zealand Feb 22 Soul II Soul, The Governor Hindmarsh, Adelaide Feb 24 Soul II Soul, Trak Live Lounge Bar, Melbourne Feb 26 Soul II Soul, The Ivy, Sydney

Jazzie B of Soul II Soul

Back in 2001; the epic ‘Run Come Save Me’ was released, followed the next year by ‘Dub Come Save Me’, what was the process to create the follow up album of remixes? I was always messing about and trying different things. I’m always straying away from what I am really supposed to be doing. It’s what I would call an album of off-cuts and remixes. I just took bits and stuck them together. From ‘Awfully Deep’ in 2005 to ‘Alternately Deep’ in 2006, the later album seems to have a more relaxed flow. Was there a lot of pressure for it to be better than the first? Whenever you try to make any record there’s always some excessive pressure, there’s always a journey from A to B, that’s the main priority. For performance reasons it can make it quite difficult. With this new record there will be no sister records that I will be involved with, ha-ha. I’ve had enough of them [laughing again]. For performance reasons it does get quite confusing. It does make it hard after you have worked with a band when you are trying to recreate a track. In tracks such as ‘Dreamy Days’ and ‘Witness the Fitness’, which are personal favourites of mine; you tell everyday life as it is. Do you think this is this why you have such a lot of respect from such a wide audience? It’s always been a tradition for me to create an honest and true story; it is original and basic elements, which make the guidelines of making hip-hop. I always wanted to be an everyday-man’s hip-hopper. I just always make an effort to communicate on day-to-day terms. ‘4EverEvolution’ has had nothing but rave reviews. Which track was your favourite to produce or perform from the album? In rehearsal there is so much coming up. Some tracks are so much more complex, harder to perfect and intricate. Tracks like track ‘3-Skid Valley’ are great, but if they go flat- they go really flat. So from now for the next couple of months you have got the UK and Australia tour- this tour is going to be massive! How do you feel about the upcoming tours? Yeah we have got the UK tour and then coming over to Australia and then Europe and the Festivals. It’s pretty full on. Yeah it is going to be HUGE! Back in 2003, the Guardian described your breakthrough as “opening doors for The Streets, Dizzee Rascal et al.” How do you feel about such a prestigious comment? Yeah it’s cool, I guess getting the MOBO helped urban music push forward. It’s only really now when I look back that I understand why we did so well. What else is on the cards for Roots Manuva? I bought a sound system last year so I want to work on my DJ skills and now the idea of a record company has gone, I want to incorporate my brand ‘Banana Klan’ into a micro media arts project that encompasses some kind of production workshops, and maybe some outreach work and film. Sweet. Ok, a good friend of mine back in the UK wanted to know how you make your perfect cheese on toast? Do you actually sit around drinking ten pints of bitter? Ha-ha that’s not true…maybe I used to; not so much anymore ha-ha. Thanks so much for your time Rodney, really looking forward to seeing you play in Sydney and Good Luck for the tour. By Frankie Salt

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Bombay Bicycle Club

Natalie Pa’apa’a Melbourne based Blue King Brown have cemented their place as one of Australia’s premier urban acts in recent years. The eight-piece, urban roots band, led by the energetic and engaging Natalie Pa’apa’a, have been hailed by urban music fans and critics alike. The band and their attitude and music have also earned the respect of their fellow artists, with Serj Tanki and no less than Mexican guitar legend Carlos Santana hailing them as “the voice of the street and the band of the future.” Blue King Brown’s music is a heady and original fusion of urban styles, blending in roots, dancehall, rock, afrobeat and hip-hop, while the hard-hitting and often political lyrics of Pa’apa’a lends them a social conscience and awareness that lifts them above the empty and plastic pop stars of today. The band’s latest record, Worldwize Part 1 North & South, has earned them a lot more positive press, and they are beginning to find themselves more of an audience outside of Australasia after playing arenas worldwide, and having supported the aforementioned Santana and other big hitters such as Damien Marley and Lauryn Hill. Blue King Brown’s Natalie Pa’apa’a speaks to BBM’s Frankie Salt ahead of their Womadelaide performance. Are you looking forward to playing at WomAdelaide in March? Oh absolutely. This festival has to be one of my ultimate favourites. It’s seriously great and right up my street. It has that sense of family and friends coming together to appreciate music. The line-up is especially good and you should definitely head there for the festival. So what have you guys been up to recently? Well we have mostly been spending time in the studio recording the album and so we haven’t had much time for much else. But that’s going really well and planning for the upcoming tours like WomAdelaide. Obviously there are 8 of you and your sound is a mixture of dancehall, roots, rock & afro groove, who’s the main decision maker on what sounds you go for? Ha-ha well I would say that the main decision maker is myself and the co-guitarist. Basically we all have our ideas for the music but there has to be a final say. It must get pretty crazy when writing songs with so many of you? Do you guys ever disagree on stuff? No, we never really disagree on any matters when it comes to the music. We all have our own opinion and work together to create our sound. With such a vast fusion of genres coming through in Blue King Brown’s sound, what were your musical inspirations growing up? Ah well we all had so many musical inspirations when we were growing up. I was very lucky as my mother had such great taste in music. Listening to Carlos Santana’s and Bob Marley’s very much helped with my musical tastes and inspired me to be musical myself. As a band we combine these inspirations with sounds of our own and hopefully create something that is successful. Do you listen to new music and also take inspiration from this? Yes definitely, we are always listening out for new bands and new talent and love listening to music from around the World which inspires us to make music. So you started off busking what was it that propelled you guys to this level of touring worldwide and performing at festivals? Well perhaps it is the passion and love for what you do that propels you. I mean when you have played on the street to people who are passing by, say, on their lunch break- it makes it so amazing to then be playing small gig- and then onto an international tour. It’s incredible but is definitely rooted through your love for what you do. You’ve played alongside some fantastic people, including Damian Marley and Lauren Hill, what was that like? Oh it’s amazing; it’s such an honour to play alongside artists who you look up to so highly in the music world. Lauren Hill is such a fine artist and so obviously it was such a pleasure and honour to play alongside her.

BBM’s Dani Nortje catches up with Bombay Bicycle Club’s Jamie MacColl ahead of their Australian tour in March. With their latest album ‘A Different Kind Of Fix’ unleashing a host of eclectic tunes, Bombay Bicycle Club are now undoubtedly on the list of favourites for those who appreciate their unique blend of indie rock and folk sound. We caught up with guitarist Jamie MacColl about his thoughts on their latest album, touring and being naked on stage. So Jamie, where are you now? We are in Tokyo Airport waiting to catch a flight back to London in the next hour. Were you in Tokyo with the rest of the band? Yes. We were on an Asian tour but we finished about a week ago. We were trying to stay out in places, so we were getting the train to Kyoto, Hiroshima and got all cultural. I suspect you collected inspiration for the next album? Hopefully, we have been making scrapbooks. Has Lucy Rose become a permanent member? Not really, I don’t want to call her a backing singer. She’s a collaborator, she sings lead vocals sometimes and she has so much of her own stuff on, but we are all one big happy family. You all seem to get on well. We were joking earlier that as soon as we get back we will probably get bored and probably be like do you want to do something? You must get bored getting back to London after all that bustle of being on tour. We didn’t really tour for the first two albums, touring around this one feels quite fresh. We are still going and seeing a lot of places at the same time and sort of beginning to miss the British winter. Your first real time touring, and your biggest headline at Alexandra Palace is coming up, do you still get nervous? I feel quite comfortable on stage; it’s all just muscle memory now when playing. The only thing that I get nervous about is talking in between the songs, which is something we haven’t yet mastered. Usually we just make awkward jokes. What kind of awkward jokes? Um, I can’t think of anything off the top of my head. Occasionally we play a game called ‘stage dares’ where we have to do something embarrassing on stage. One time I came on stage naked. It’s just silly things. Are you planning to do anything cool in Australia? I would like to go watch a Super 16 rugby match. Ed has family out there where we can stay. Just do some bumming around and try and get a suntan, but I only really burn. Will do anything wild like scuba diving or bungee jumping? Maybe snorkelling but that’s not very wild. So we will see. Your albums have always been about girls. Is this the case with ‘A Different Kind of Fix’? They are all about the same girl really. It’s meant to be about the ups and downs of a relationship, being young and growing up. Hopefully it’s written in a way that a lot of people can relate to and that it has that balance of being very personal and universal. Is all the experimentation with hip-hop, reggae and choirs in this album down to you still trying to find your own unique sound? Personally I think that although all the albums sound fairly different, I think they all sound like Bombay Bicycle Club, if that makes sense? I think if you can experiment and still keep your own identity then I think that’s the perfect situation. With your album Flaws you were worried about it being folk, and you were aiming to interject this one with more rock, but it still seems like folk to me. When I think of this album it sounds quite soft and atmospheric compared to the first one. It’s somewhere in between the first two albums, in that there are elements of acoustic folk music, some more rock songs, and songs like ‘Shuffle’ are filled with electronic beats. What is the influence behind all the mixed genres? It’s a reflection of our music tastes always changing. We get bored fairly easily and we get bored trying to make the same album over and over again. We are 21 and 22, people are always trying to figure out a lot of things in their life at this point. Ultimately I agree to an extent we haven’t found that ideal sound yet.

What is your favourite song you’ve written? Oh you could never choose a favourite. Whenever I am asked this question, I have a favourite song which I am playing at that moment but never a favourite overall. Everyone has a track which they have written which means something special to them.

Do you still have a lot of independence now you have signed up with Island Records? Well Island has been there for the last three albums and they didn’t sign up until after we had recorded the first album. So we had the most freedom with that album. But we have always self regulated ourselves. We never had an A&R man come in and radically change things; we are left to get on with ourselves. Ultimately you know what’s best for your band.

Ok, so what is your favourite track to perform at this moment in time? Yeah so there’s a track called ‘Women’s Revolution’ which is just fantastic to perform and the lyrics are great. To be honest I never listen to my own music and so it’s more of an “in the moment” thing.

That seems to stick well with your motto ‘whatever happens, happens naturally’ and if it at all feels forced you will stop. Is this still true? That will always be the case. It’s very important to us that doing the band makes us happy, obviously not all the time, if you are in a creative job it should be enjoyable and exciting and it shouldn’t feel like work.

Is there anyone in particular you’re looking forward to seeing? Yeah there’s so much going on at the festivalFrom Mad Professor to Staff Benda Billi and Baaba Mal, the array of music will be outstanding. This festival is definitely one to shout about.

Are you looking forward to touring with Elbow? Yeah, they are a really amazing live band we will definitely have to step it up and put on a really good show every night.

What inspired you to call the collective Blue King Brown? Does anyone have a particular affinity with snakes? Ha-ha no to be honest there wasn’t any connection to snakes with the name of our collective. To us it was just a perfect connection of three words that together did not have any direct meaning to anything already created… They’re such strong words and helped to create our flag for the collective which is blue, yellow and brown. What else is planned for Blue King Brown in 2012? Ok so we have WomAdelaide which of course is a great highlight for us and will be an absolute pleasure to perform at. We then further our tour across Australia. The blues festival in Byron Bay ‘Bluesfest’ in April which is just a huge festival covering blues music from across the globe. There are some incredible artists playing there. Then we are taking off to New Zealand and across America and into Europe. Wow, so you’ve got a lot going on, 2012 sounds like its going to be massive for Blue King Brown… Do you think you’ll be heading to the UK? Yeah hopefully we will get to gig around the UK, especially London, I don’t know the exact dates but London is always great to play. 2012 is going to be a great year for us.

If this tour goes well will you headline tours for fans in Auckland and Brisbane? I hope so. I don’t see why not. Where else would you like to go on tour? I am slowly ticking all the boxes. There are places I would like to go personally, but I don’t know if they would be very successful like Patagonia, Argentina, New Zealand, and Russia. I’m just going to list all the places I would like to go on holiday now. Who would your dream collaboration be as a band? I would really like to work with Bon Iver, with him just singing on something and he could make an interesting producer too, because he produces all his own records and they sound great. What do you think we could expect from Bombay Bicycle Club in the future? I have no idea to be honest. That’s what I find quite exciting. Hopefully we are not too predictable, I have no idea what the next album will sound like, we have written a few songs but they are all quite different. By Dani Nortje

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FUNNY NEWS Voice of Palestine radio that when she was 11, her father confined her to the toilet and did not allow her to go to school or see her mother, whom he had divorced. According to a statement issued by Palestinian police, the father, citing a “family dispute,” admitted to locking up his daughter and feeding her mainly bread. On the plus side, at least he didn’t give her curries. Imagine that suffocated by your own bum gas. She was beaten with a baton and metal wires and given only one blanket to keep her warm, said social worker Hala Shreim. “The bathroom was only 1-1/2 meters big, it was like a cell,” Shreim said. “Her only consolation was a radio which kept her connected to the world ... She told me that she loves life and has to live.” It is unsure whether ‘severe constipation’ is a good enough legal reason to keep a kid trapped in a bathroom for ten years.

Latest Slash-and-Hack Computer Game

Video game giants Sega are set to give the phrase ‘cock-fighting’ a whole new angle with their latest project - a game machine that works by measuring how fast and loud you piss into a urinal. The ‘Toylet’ device is fitted into bar bathroom urinals, which are fitted with sensors and small digital displays at eye level. A novel idea? Or did Sega just get the wrong end of the stick when they heard Nintendo were working on a wee console? “This gives bar customers more things to talk about when they return from bathrooms to their tables,” said Hiroyuki Tanaka, Sega spokesman. “We have had good feedback from our customers that toilet cleanliness has improved.”

Bogged Down By Daddy Issues

Five games are available so far, including “Hold, Manneken Pis!”, named after a famous Brussels fountain depicting a small boy in the act. Players compete on the volume of their piss on that one, but in “Splashing Battle!” the user takes on the previous visitor in a virtual fight based on stream strength.

When BBM needs to drop the kids off at the pool, give us a Game of Thrones book and we can be in there for a good hour. But we have to tip our hat to a 21-year-old Palestinian woman who claims she’s been on the bog for a piles-busting 10 years.

Amazingly, the game titled “Violent wind warning has been issued” has nothing to do with other lavatory explosions - instead the player tries to blow up a virtual girl’s skirt with a digital wind, the strength of which depends on the power of your urine flow.

Baraa Melhem says she was locked in a bathroom for the past decade by her father, who only let her out in the dead of night so she could clean the house.

Sega has installed about 130 Toylets at around 100 bars and restaurants across Japan for 150,000 yen each. We don’t know about you but it sounds like a dodgy idea to BBM. We can barely go when there’s some bloke stood next to us, throw in a digital death fight and it’ll be straight to the cubicle every time - even if we only want a number one.

Melhem said her father would tell her that “People are monsters” as the reason she wasn’t let out of the shithouse. “And don’t forget to scrub around the rim this time,” he would presumably add. Palestinian police said they freed Melhem from the small bathroom of a home in the West Bank city of Qalqilya after an anonymous tip. Melhem told

It’s The General Idea

Dressing up as something you’re not, in order to scam a bit of extra cash is hardly a new idea. We’ve all heard of conmen who dress up as electricity meter readers to fool unsuspecting pensioners into letting them in their house. And even BBM has fallen foul of a deceptive appearance, notably in Bangkok when we got the ‘lady’ in question back to our hotel. However a 52-year-old hospital owner in Pakistan has taken con-artistry to new heights after pretending to be a brash army general for three years in order to earn favour from the country’s powerbrokers. Bluff-master Maqsood Shah was eventually caught near an army area in eastern Karachi as he strolled in, in uniform to meet a government official in order to clinch approval for an illegal land transfer. But temporarily forgetting that, in reality, he has zero influence or power in Pakistan, Shah got a bit too into his role and threatened the official - who subsequently tipped off police. “We have arrested a man who runs a private hospital but has been successfully pretending to be a lieutenant general for three years to grab land and garner undue favours,” a senior police official Ghulam Subhani said. “We checked him out to confirm that he was a fake and arrested him outside the cantonment ... He is the brother of a retired army colonel who is abroad. We found fake military gear, an AK-47 rifle and a Blackberry from his house.” Police accused Shah of ringing up several provincial cabinet ministers and pretending to be a general in order to solicit “undue favours”. He even attended the funeral of influential local politician Pir Pagara, paying his respects in uniform without being detected.

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FUNNY NEWS GOSSIP

Driven To Debt

Britain’s worst ever learner driver has been uncovered in Leicester after failing his test a staggering 92 times... without even getting into a car. The 28-year-old, who has not been named but who we assume is a woman, keeps flunking the hour-long piece of piss theory test, which includes basic multiple-choice questions about road rules, plus a hazard-perception test. And seeing as it costs £31 to take the test, the price of ineptitude has been totalled up to £2,852. Another bloke, also from Leicester, failed his practical test 22 times before passing - that’s £1,650 for the privilege of being told you’re adequate at reversing around corners. So the moral of the story is, be extra careful for shit drivers if you ever go to the East Midlands. Not that you’d ever willingly go there anyway.

Swearing By America

Uncouth taxi drivers, Italian-Americans asking your girlfriend ‘how you doin?’, police officers who stab first ask questions later, lollipop ladies who yell ‘fuckin jerk-off’ to anyone crossing the road. We haven’t actually been to New York but we’ve heard from good authority that that’s what it’s like, a preconception backed by a new poll which named the Big Apple as America’s rudest city. Following up were Miami in second place, Washington DC, and three-time champ and road-rage riots capital Los Angeles. “People in New York are constantly in a rush,” Thomas P. Farley, author of What Manners Most blog, said. “Certainly, they don’t linger on corners smiling, waving, and waiting to help people. But once you’ve stopped a New Yorker and asked them for directions, they’re usually more than helpful.” We’re assuming he means they’re helpful after they’ve mugged you.

Crack In Skulls

American prat Dante Autullo is as hard as nails. Literally. The nutjob accidentally fired a nail gun into his head last month but, because there was only a small scrath on the surface of his scalp, he wrongly assumed it had just been a glancing blow. As a result, he walked around with a nine-centimeter nail stuck inside his skull for two days before deciding to go to hospital. The father of four finally went for treatment after complaining of nausea and headaches following a nap. Doctors hailed him as something of a medical miracle as he was ‘walking and talking’ - and later revealed the nail had lodged itself just millimeters from the section that controls motor functions. Dante’s fiancée (what a lovely turn of phrase!) Gail Glaenzer said she thought it was ‘a miracle’ he had survived, after undergoing successful surgery in Oak Lawn, Illinois, to remove the nail and install a titanium plate in his skull. “Un-freaking-believable,” she exclaimed in the uncouth manner of a true American.

BBM was most shocked to learn that Seal and Heidi Klum are parting ways after 7 years of being together, and they certainly weren’t in our predictions for 2012 divorces. The couple who have 3 biological children together, and one elder child from Klum’s previous relationship have confirmed the split and said that they have ‘grown apart.’ It’s also been said that Seal just kept going out on the lash and getting hammered. So that would explain why he’s done that rubbish covers album of late for a bit of quick cash. One of the most steady couples in celebland, we’re actually quite sad about this one. Wonder who will be next? David Furnish and Elton John. Blates! Looks like Nicole Shnerzerlingeringerlamadingdong’s (or whatever her name is) time in the sun could be up shortly. It’s been rumoured that diva extraordinaire, Mariah Carey has realised she’s incapable of making teenage-girl and gay pleasing albums anymore and is going to be turning her hand to the wonderful world of reality television. Yes that’s right, Mariah Carey is rumoured to be first in line to be replacing the ex-Pussy Cat Doll. However we’re not sure the US producer’s have thought about the costs of such a move, as Mariah Carey once refused to appear on television unless she was bathed in golden light. Let’s hope for their sake, she’s changed her ways. Although we highly doubt it. In crimes against fashion it’s been announced that Girls Aloud singer, Nicola Roberts and Rihanna will be teaming up to do a fashion television show which embarks upon finding Britain’s best unknown fashion designer. The process will run for a 10 week stint in which the designers will have to come up with creations for the “hottest” names in showbiz (most likely people like Cheryl Cole and Fern Cotton) and the main prize is getting to make Rihanna’s outfit for her Wireless performance in London’s Hyde Park in the summer. Sounds shit.

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SPORT Didi Really Do That?

Footballer’s aren’t usually the most imaginative sorts when it comes to penning their own literature. A quick look at the titles of some of the more popular Premier League autobiographies proves our point - “Keane” by Roy Keane, “Carra” by Jamie Carragher, “Gazza” by... you get the point. But our interest was piqued last month by the latest literary effort by Dietmar Hamann. For starters, it’s called “The Didi Man” - which presumably isn’t a reference to his performance in the post-match showers. And secondly, it turns out the veteran workhorse is a bit of a loon with some very strange recollections of his professional career. For instance, he seems to think Sven-Goran Eriksson is James Bond. “One morning when I was on a sun lounger by the pool, he [Sven] walked towards me with a bottle of champagne and two glasses on it. It was still only 10 in the morning. I looked up and said, ‘Boss, what are we celebrating?’ expecting him to make the triumphant announcement he was staying. “He turned to me and smiled that gentle smile of his and took the air of a Buddhist philosopher, as he said, ‘Life, Kaiser. We are celebrating life’. With a glass of champagne in hand he stood and looked out towards the horizon, then spoke in that higgledy-piggledy Swedish accent: ‘You know Kaiser, I like this place. I think I will manage for another five years and come back here and live with two women. Yes. I think I need two beautiful women’.” It is unclear if the pair then made love while ‘Diamonds are Forever’ played in the background. Hamann also had a teensy-weensy bit of a gambling problem... and by teensy-weensy bit, we mean bloody massive. “That night I bought Australia for £2,800 at 340 runs. That meant for every run over 340 you win £2,800, but for every run under you lose the same amount. Australia collapsed for 237. It is a score I remember well. It cost me £288,400.” Which is why Germans shouldn’t bet on a sport they have absolutely no knowledge of.

Barton’s Gets His Tweet Revenge

He may be about as good for a team’s moral as the news that footballing bicycle Imogen Thomas has picked up syphilis, but QPR still stuck with Joey Barton instead of manager Neil Warnock last month.

Final Ride Of The Wenger Bus?

Arsene Wenger’s secret attempt to see how long he can stay in charge of Arsenal without actually winning anything took a blow last month. Through a combination of blind confidence in youth and a stubborn determination not to spend any money, Wenger has already made sure the Gunners will win absolutely bugger all this season. But suspicious Arsenal fans – and even skipper Robin van Persie - are beginning to cotton on to Wenger’s record attempt, which became even more obvious when the Gunners took on Man United last month. Trailing 1-0, Arsenal wunderkind Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain was playing out of his skin and set up van Persie for Arsenal’s equaliser in the second half. Naturally concerned that Arsenal might push on to win the game, Wenger immediately substituted Oxlade-Chamberlain for Andrei Arseshavings. Hilariously, the match cameras caught van Persie looking horrified at the decision and clearly shouts the words ‘oh no!’ It also prompted cries of ‘you don’t know what you’re doing’ from the Gunners fans. But it proved to be a masterstroke - as far as Wenger’s trophyless run is concerned - as nine minutes later, the hapless Arseshavings was sold a dummy by Antonio Valencia, who then sent up the winner for United. And with that, any lingering hopes Arsenal fans had of winning the title disappeared.

Warnock blamed his sacking on everything from Twitter, to player agents, to mysterious outside influences at the club. In every example, he meant Barton. “Tony [Fernandes, chairman], who’s the one really who sacked me, I know the influence that he’ll have had from certain people in the last few weeks will have been difficult to resist,” Warnock said. “People get on the phone and tweet every five or 10 minutes, and it’s almost like slowly poisoning somebody, from outside the club and no doubt from within the club as well. It’s a dangerous precedent if you let players talk to chairmen, but you can’t stop Twitter and things like that. “When you have a run of results like we had and you’re not involved in football and you get people in your ear – agents, for example – tweeting him and speaking to him and talking about players … there’s some clever and manipulative people. I’ve no bitterness towards it. It’s just how things go.” In other words, Warnock was shafted by cash-hungry moneymen only interested in themselves. That run of eight games without a win probably didn’t help things though either - as Barton later pointed out. On Twitter. “Lost his job and the guy is blaming everyone but himself! Embarrassing, time to look in the mirror mate. Last thing we need right. Big week,” Barton posted while plotting the downfall of Mark Hughes.

“We lost the game just now and I do not have to explain to you what I do,” blathered Wenger. “I have to stand up to the result and the subs. I’ve been 30 years a manager and made 50,000 subs and I have to justify every decision I make to you? I stand up for it.” The Frenchman was then pushed on whether his decision cost Arsenal the game — as most Gunners fans felt. “Why? If you expect me to blame an individual player, it will not happen,” he said before winking and mouthing the word ‘Arseshavings’.

Piggy In The Middle

We hate bullying and name-calling here at BBM, which is why we were shocked and appalled when we found out that piggy-faced fat bastard snooker star, Shaun Murphy, has been subjected to a barrage of cruel ‘fat boy’ jibes on Twitter. The 29-year-old future heart disease patient is taking part in a grueling half marathon immediately after the World Championship in May to raise money for the Paul Hunter Charity Foundation. We’re sure he could probably raise the same money if he just gave up Mars bars for a month. “I get some compliments,” Murphy lied. “But I also get a lot of abuse on there as well, not nice stuff. “It’s not right just to abuse people from sitting on a bus or behind a desk, the law of the land must prevent that. “I don’t deserve to be abused on Twitter for being overweight. But that is the world we live in. People are judging everything we say and do.” Twitter has sparked a wave of controversy in the usually boring-as-paintdrying game with stars Ronnie O’Sullivan and Mark Williams both facing disciplinary charges for use of foul language on the site. World No.6 Murphy added: “In a world where your comments can be accessed by kids, who might see you as some kind of role model, there has to be common sense. “It’s not the topic discussed, everyone should be entitled to their opinion, but there can be no excuse for bad language where kids are concerned.” The fat porker lost in the final of the BGC Masters last month to Aussie champion Neil Robertson. So not only is Murphy a giant tub of lard, he’s also let down the entire country. You make us sick Shaun.

Can’t Take Any Mour

The ego-filled powder keg called Real Madrid, gets ever closer to kabooming with news that all is not well on the good ship Galactico. Despite setting the pace in La Liga for once, and cruising through to the knockout stages of the Champions League, it seems there’s mutiny ahoy for Captain Jose Mourinho and his crew of cashed-up swashbucklers. Rumours are rife of a bust-up between players and manager following the club’s defeat to Barcelona in the Copa del Rey last month. Let’s face it, it was only a matter of time. Mourinho was reportedly unhappy that his players refused to defend the team’s negative tactics against Barcelona, telling defender Sergio Ramos: “All the Spanish players have been world champions and your friends in the Press protect you. Like the keeper.” Goalkeeper Iker Casillas - 30 yards away - shouted: “Hey, boss, here we say things face to face, OK?” When Ramos explained a change in tactics for the corner which led to Barca’s first goal, Mourinho, who did not play professionally, rapped: “Are you trying to be the manager now?” Ramos replied: “No, but at times we have to change the markings. As you have never worn shorts, you don’t know these situations arise.” The mental image of Jose Mourinho wearing tight shorts and ‘popping out’ Alan Partridge-style is disturbing enough, but things got worse for the manager when he was booed by the team’s fans at the next game. Not that he gave a shit. “If they jeered me at a club where they don’t normally jeer anybody, then I might be worried. But here, where they jeer the biggest names in football, it’s not a problem,” he shrugged.

No Longer The Darlings Of The North-East

Remember when Darlington thought they’d signed Tino Asprilla? How we laughed when the chairman announced the deal only for Asprilla not to bother turning up. It was almost as funny as when Kevin Keegan was Newcastle boss and proudly declared he could sign any player in the world – then duly bought Tino Asprilla. What about the time the Quakers built a 25,000 capacity stadium – despite the fact they’ve never even managed to fill even half of the capacity. Hilarious. Well spare a thought for Darlington fans this month as the 128-year-old club are still dicing with death after coming within seconds of folding last month. Former cake-taker boss Craig Liddle and his remaining 10 players were summoned to the Northern Echo Arena at midday in mid-January to be told by the club’s administrator, Harvey Madden, that he had failed to agree a rescue plan and the club would fold. But a few minutes later, a group of fans and local businessman calling themselves the Darlington FC Rescue Group (DFCRG) arrived with £50,000 and pleaded with the administrator for more time. And after an overseas supporter pledged another £150,000, Madden agreed a short-term deal that will allow the matches for the rest of January to go ahead. Steve Weeks, a member of the Rescue Group, said: ‘’Fans have to realise this is just the beginning and we now need their support more than ever. If this town really wants a football club, now is the time to show how much they care.” Considering how indifferent the Darlington public have been to the campaign so far, we expect the club to have gone under by the time you read this.

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SPORT Six Nations 2012 How Will the 'New' England Fare? When the Six Nations kicks off on 4th Feb with France v Italy, it begins a tournament featuring teams not just looking to win for winning’s sake, but to prove points. Wales will want to show that their resurgence at this summer’s World Cup was not a false dawn, Ireland will be looking to prove that they can succeed without the injured Brian O’Driscoll, and France will want to continue the form they showed in reaching the World Cup final; but, perhaps more than the others, England will be aiming to demonstrate that they’ve moved on and cleaned themselves up after half a year of controversy. Interim coach Stuart Lancaster has been keen to really stamp his authority on the squad, and has, arguably, been doing the things that Martin Johnson should have done himself. The old guard has been thrown out – with the likes of Mike Tindall, Mark Cueto, and Nick Easter not selected – and youngsters such as Owen Farrell, Brad Barritt, and Jordan Turner-Hall brought in to provide a refreshing line-up that Lancaster has said will be the team of the future. More importantly, perhaps, is the hard-line taken against the players’ (*ahem*) extra-curricular activities. We all remember how shameful (and funny) the antics of the England team were in New Zealand, and Lancaster has shown that he’s not prepared to tolerate the same behaviour after being tested by Danny Care’s conviction for drink driving, and reacting by dropping him from the squad before he had the chance to get near any midgets. Discipline aside, and as Lancaster said, this England team will be the team of the future – but is it the team for the present? Perhaps this team will click immediately and sweep all before them – like some sort of… um, giant sweepy thing – but a team stripped of so much experience so rapidly stands a good chance of faltering and they probably won’t. With the opening game against Scotland at Murrayfield on 4th Feb, England has the chance to make a statement against a team looking to justify SRU Chief Executive Mark Dodson’s bold claim that Scotland is looking to win the 2015 World Cup. (Don’t laugh. It’s rude.) But c’mon, England won’t win the tournament, let’s just accept that. Be kind, and say right now it’s more important for England to show promise and sobriety. If you forced us to put our money on it, we’d say that Wales v France on 17th March will be the title decider, with Wales coming out on top. But does anyone want to rule out Ireland? Even without O’Driscoll – out injured with a trapped nerve in his shoulder – Ireland still remains a force; but we’re pretending you’ve forced us to make a decision, so Wales it is. We’ll have to wait to find out whether we know what we’re talking about or whether we’ve just been waffling on in the desperate hope that you won’t notice we lost interest when we decided England weren’t going to win. Just to make sure you keep in the loop with what’s happening and when…here are the fixtures. By Peter Simpson

SIX NATIONS FIXTURES MATCH DATE Sat 4th Feb 12 Sat 4th Feb 12 Sun 5th Feb 12 Sat 11th Feb 12 Sat 11th Feb 12 Sun 12th Feb 12 Sat 25th Feb 12 Sat 25th Feb 12 Sun 26th Feb 12 Sat 10th Mar 12 Sat 10th Mar 12 Sun 11th Mar 12 Sat 17th Mar 12 Sat 17th Mar 12 Sat 17th Mar 12

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STADIUM Stade de France Murrayfield Aviva Stadium Stadio Olimpico Stade de France Millennium Stadium Aviva Stadium Twickenham Murrayfield Millennium Stadium Aviva Stadium Stade de France Stadio Olimpico Millennium Stadium Twickenham

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CRYSTAL BALLS Aquarius

Aquarius - the water carrier. Or, in other words, the least interesting sign of the zodiac. With the possible exception of Libra. What is a water carrier anyway and how come they get their own frigging constellation? Isn’t it about time we had celebrities replacing outdated zodiac signs to make horoscopes more accessible for “the kids”. As of 2013, Aquarius will be renamed the Iceland-sponsored Kerry Katona constellation.

Taurus

Ignore the sniggers and snide remarks of your friends. Trust in the voice inside your head that keeps saying you have a beautiful singing voice that needs to be heard by a wider audience. Alas, the judges on Australian Idol think otherwise and, not only are you laughed off stage during your audition, you’re also booted up the arse on the way out by celebrity judge Simon Cowell. You may feel suicidal now but, on the plus side, your tone-deaf screeching - combined with a dance that looks like your turning two screwdrivers while trying to extract yourself from mud - has brought joy to millions.

Our resident psychic, Crystal, tells you your fortune for the month...

Leo

This week you suddenly remember that ginger bird, Sarah you shagged behind those bins on Oxford Street when you’re diagnosed with syphilis. Tough tits Leo, shouldn’t be such a slag.

Aries

A lorry carrying a tonne of imported chocolate from Nestle will crash into the lounge while you’re watching television, killing you instantly. The Milky Bars are on you! Our thoughts are with your family at this tragic time.

Gemini

Well done Gemini, it’s a brave, brave decision you made. You’ve been in denial for so long, I never really thought you’d come out the closet but that night in The Tool Shed with Libra really opened your eyes to the lifestyle you’ve always craved. Just in time for Mardi Gras too.

Cancer

This month, you and your jet-fighter pilot partner Nick “Goose” Bradshaw are given the chance to train at the Navy’s Fighter Weapons School. You progress through the training, enjoy a romance with a Kellie McGillis, and then overcome a crisis of confidence following a training accident in which Goose is killed – all with Kenny Loggins classic ‘Danger Zone’ playing in the background.

After your night of homosexual romping with Gemini, you became a self-hating psychopath. From March onwards, your life becomes a spiral of self-loathing; travelling from one gay club to the next for meaningless bum sex and then going home to yell at your long dead father’s ghost.

Scorpio

The sultry Asia Argento stars as a woman who throws herself into a romantic request to search for her exlover and gets caught up in the fascinating Romanian gypsy culture. Phwoar!

Virgo

Your mother warned you about the dangers of coming to Australia; she told you of the many lethal creatures that could attack and kill you. Sharks, redbacks, brown snakes, stone fish, funnel webs... the list goes on and on. This month, a rabid possum bites your leg off. You take out its eye. For the rest of your lives, the two of you hunt each other for a final fight to the death to resolve the fierce quarrel.

Sagittarius

Your latent psychic powers finally manifest themselves granting you the ability to manipulate the mind of anyone within a 10-meter radius. Rather than using your powers to help people, you use them to make hotties take their clothes off. Worst. Super hero. Ever.

Capricorn

“It’s only a game so, put up a real big fight,” crooned comedy racist Jim Davidson, somewhat paradoxically, on the theme tune to snooker-based quiz show Big Break. Funnily enough, the next line “I’m gonna be snookering you tonight” are the last words you remember hearing after going to the toilet in The Tool Shed. You wake up the following morning bollock-naked on a strange bed, with something suspiciously sticky in your hair and a snooker cue rammed up your anus.

Libra

For every gay person embracing their lifestyle choice, there’s always another one crying in the bottom of the shower imagining his army colonel father yelling at him to be a ‘real man’. Sadly, you are that man Libra.

Pisces

Simon Cowell is reforming early 90s popsters Steps – and he wants you to be the new Lisa Scott Lee. A month of touring shit pubs around Sydney to nonplussed locals ensues. It’s a tragedy.

ASK CRYSTAL Dear Crystal, I think I might be gay as I’ve started to fall in love with my best friend. The problem is, I’m married. My marriage is a very happy one, but for the last couple of years I’ve found myself more and more attracted to my friend. He’s a pretty open-minded guy, it’s one of the things I like about him, but I just don’t know how he’d react if I told him how I felt. I’d be devastated if this destroyed our friendship and my marriage. Then again, I don’t know how long I can go on like this without telling him something. What should I do Crystal? Pretend I’m not gay for the rest of my life and bottle up my emotions, or sit down with him one night and admit my feelings? I’m so torn. Yours, Quentin Dear Quentin, Well your name was a bit of a giveaway to be honest (your parents never gave you a chance). But I think you already know the answer to your problem. You have to squash down those emotions, bury them as deep as you can until you lose all sense of who you are. Only then can you forget your sexuality. There’s also a couple of things you can do to stop becoming gay. 1) Next time you get cut up in traffic say “I bet that guy’s gay.” 2) Picture your wife cheating on you with a gay guy. Still think you’re gay? Go to the bathroom, look at the guy in the mirror and whisper “you’re gay”. If he nods, repeat steps one and two then try again. Dear Crystal, I’ve got a real bad case of piles and nothing seems able to shift them. You look like a woman who’s dealt with her fair share of bum grapes in her time – any advice? Yours, Arthur Dear Arthur, Bloody hell chap, a little too much information there. You’re correct of course, a sexually-charged bed demon like me has naturally had her fair share of Nobbies over the years. My advice is to sit on a rolling pin and wiggle. It doesn’t work that often but it certainly feels good.

JOKES: - Got home tonight and my wife was in the bedroom having a barney with my daughter. - And if you’ve never seen incestual lesbian dinosaur sex it’s well worth a wank Jay, Fremantle - The lady walking ahead of me sped up so I did too, she began running so I ran too, she screamed so I screamed as well. I never even saw what we were running from. Phil, Darlinghurst - Virgin Broadband - The two main ingredients needed for a World Of Warcraft profile. - My anger management is pissing me off.

Gareth, Surry Hills

Andy, St Kilda

- You know, some women would be over the moon to be woken up on their birthday with flowers, a lovely cooked breakfast in bed and twenty minutes of amazing oral sex. - But oh no, not MY mum. Tim, Adelaide - I love watching the Venga boys. I’m not gay, I’m an Arsenal fan.

Todd, Richmond

- I saw a man at the beach yelling “Help, shark! Help!” - I just laughed, I knew that shark wasn’t going to help him.

Mark, Paddington

- I was walking through the park with my girlfriend this morning when I decided to change hands. - Bin bags can be awkward to carry sometimes. Steve, Manly - My wife just called me. - She said, “The two kids want you to take them Bowling on Saturday, then afterwards they want you to take them to the cinema.” - “It’s either one or the other” I said, “Otherwise it’s too expensive.” - “Okay” she replied, “Which one do you prefer?” - I said, “David.” Aaron, Bondi - If at first you don’t succeed... - Don’t get all fucking stroppy when I politely try to tell you how my ex used to do it. - Life is like a dick, when it gets hard just fuck it.

Gil, Kings Cross

Amy, Wollongong

- I was trying to think of a way to make money today when my mate suggested that I should write down a long, made up manuscript, and try and get it published. - I thought; ‘That’s a novel idea.’ Jane, Kwinana

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TAX & VISAS Maximizing your Australian Tax Return! So you are travelling in the wild, beautiful and amazing Australia - good choice. I remember my backpacking days with great fondness (and a bit of embarrassment). Here is some advice that can save you a lot of money. Have you been told that you as a backpacker will automatically get all your tax back when leaving Australia? Well, this is, unfortunately not true! The good news is, that if you plan your trip well, you might be eligible to a decent tax refund. To understand your tax situation, you must figure out whether you are an Australian resident for tax purposes. Australian residents are generally taxed on their worldwide income and non-residents are generally taxed only on their Australian-sourced income. A higher rate of tax is applied to a foreign resident’s taxable income and they are not entitled to a tax-free threshold. Let me show you an example: Anna is an Australian resident and Erin is not, they both earn $19,500 and have paid 25% in tax equalling to $4,875. When they do their tax returns Anna’s estimated tax refund is $4,783.90 while Erin will have to pay the tax office $780 since the non resident tax rate starts at 29%. So the key is to be classed as an Australian resident for tax purposes. How do you get that classification? There are four tests and the “183” day test is the main test that will apply to people on a working holiday visa:

1. Residency - the resides test 2. Residency - the domicile test 3. Residency - the 183 day test 4. Residency - the superannuation test To pass the 183 day test you have to stay in Australia continuously for six months or more, and for most of the time you must be:

• in the same job, and • living in the same place

WORK VISAs for australia Many younger Brits and Europeans are using the current European debit crisis as an opportune time, when they may not be able to get their ideal job at home, to do their big overseas working holiday or “gap year”. The Australian Working Holiday Visa program provides an opportunity for people between 18 and 30 from reciprocating countries to holiday in Australia while undertaking short term and casual employment to supplement their travel. In order to qualify for an Australian Working Holiday visa, applicants must be between 18-30 years of age and hold a passport from a country that has a reciprocal working holiday program arrangement with Australia. Applicants are also required to satisfy certain health and character requirements in order to meet the visa criteria. An Australian Working Holiday visa is valid for 12 months from the date of first entry and holders are permitted to travel freely to and from Australia during this period. Working Holliday visa holders are permitted to work for up to 6 months with each employer and undertake up to 4 months of study or training. It may also be possible to apply for another 12 months Working Holiday visa if at least 3 months of seasonal work has been undertaken in regional Australia. See The Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship at http://www.immi.gov.au/visitors/working-holiday/

Other work visa options include: • Australian Work and Holiday Visa

An Australian Work and Holiday visa is valid for 12 months from the date of first entry and holders are permitted to leave and re-enter Australia any number of times during this period. Work and Holiday visa holders are entitled to work for up to 6 months with each employer and undertake up to 4 months of study or training. The reciprocating countries in this programme differ from those under the Australian Working Holiday Visa program.

• Australian Skilled Independent Visa

Applicants are required to obtain a minimum of 65 points on a point assessment. The assessment is such that applicants are required to be under 50 years of age and be able demonstrate that they have a qualification and/or skills in an occupation on the Skilled Occupation List (SOL). Applicants for the Skilled Independent visa do not require sponsorship. See the latest SOL list at http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/pdf/solfact-sheet.pdf The Australian Skilled or Work visa program is specifically tailored to encourage individuals with specific skills and capabilities to migrate to Australia to improve Australia’s economy and work force. Australian Work visa applicants who are able to obtain sponsorship through an employer or be nominated through one of the participating State Migration Plans are given priority processing. See http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/state-plans.htm

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) takes the view that your accommodation and living arrangements need to be established as opposed to the overnight, weekly or monthly accommodation of a traveller.

• Australian 457 Visa

By showing the ATO that you organise your domestic and economic affairs as part of your life, reflecting a degree of continuity, routine or habit that is consistent with residing in Australia, you will be classified as an Australian Resident for tax purposes.

The Australian 457 visa (Temporary Business Long Stay) is a temporary work visa that allows employers to sponsor overseas workers to fill nominated skilled positions. The 457 visa is currently the most common pathway of business sponsorship for overseas workers.

Please note that being a resident for tax purposes is not the same as being a resident for immigration purposes.

457 visa applicants must have an employer willing to sponsor them as part of the visa application process. Employers must meet specific sponsorship and nomination steps before the prospective employee can apply for a 457 visa. A 457 visa is valid for up to four (4) years and work experience gained in Australia on this visa may lead to permanent residence either through sponsorship by an eligible employer or the skilled migration program.

It is important to note that the 183 day test applies in relation to the tax year, not the calendar year. In Australia the tax year runs from 1 July to 30 June of the following year. If you are an overseas student enrolled in a course of study for more than six months duration you will automatically be classified as an Australian resident for tax. To make your tax situation as good as possible, regardless if you are an Australian resident or not, make sure that you keep all receipts for any expenses incurred in regards to your work and a tax accountant can help you to claim what you are eligible for. In summary, if you want to pay less tax in Australia you need to stay in the one place for six months in the Australian tax year, and after that, travel around this awesome country with some extra money in your pocket!

Helpful links http://law.ato.gov.au/atolaw/view.htm?Docid=TXR/TR9817/NAT/ATO/00001 http://www.ato.gov.au/individuals/content.aspx?menuid=0&doc=/content/64131.htm&page=2&H2 http://v1238.vividcluster2.crox.net.au/upload/docs/Wealth_Creation_Tax_Return_Checklist.pdf

Wealth Creation Accountants, NTAA 1023 Wellington Street , West Perth WA 6005 Ph: 08 9321 0111 http://www.wealthcreation.com.au

Teresia Lindberg tess@wealthcreation.com.au

Entitles approved skilled workers to work temporarily in Australia if they are sponsored by an employer.

In order to qualify for a 457 visa, applicants must have an employer who is willing to sponsor them. There are three steps in the visa application process: 1. Sponsorship

Employers must seek and obtain approval to sponsor and recruit overseas workers. A business will be approved for a specified number of overseas workers over a two year period.

2. Nomination

Employers must nominate each of the positions they wish to fill with an overseas worker. The nomination must relate to an occupation that meets a minimum skills threshold covering managerial, professional, associate professional and trade occupations. The nominated position must also be paid a minimum salary level as specified in a Gazette Notice.

3. Visa Application

The overseas workers identified to fill the vacancy must apply for a 457 visa to enter and remain in Australia. The applicant must demonstrate they have skills to match the nominated position and must be offered employment at not less than the salary indicated in the nomination application. The applicant is also required to satisfy certain health and character requirements to meet the 457 visa criteria. According to the statistics from the Australian Department of Immigration, Australia attracts a large number of immigrants from Ireland. Australia welcomed about 1,280 Irish citizens who came to Australia under temporary working visas. In 2011, the number of Irish entering Australia increased to 2,250 before reaching 3,100 during the last two quarters of 2011. With an abundance of natural resources like coal and iron ore, Australia has got over the global financial crisis and expanded its market to developing economies like China. Workers to Australia are welcome, especially in areas where recruitment can be difficult.

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TRAVEL - MELBOURNE Every city needs a hang out like Federation Square, better known as Fed Square. Situated in the city of Melbourne, it displays boundary pushing architectural design making it hard to miss. However there is more than just architecture to see here, if you are looking for free things to do, then look no further, you could spend hours, if not a full day at this festive hub. If you have ever been to London’s South Bank, you will know what to expect from Fed Square. It is the soul of Melbourne boasting a vibrant atmosphere and exciting street entertainment. There are plenty of restaurants and bars to grab a bite to eat, making it a good place to hang out and soak up the Melbourne vibe. It hosts art galleries such as the Australia Centre for the Moving Image, showcasing cinematic history alongside interactive exhibits, admission is free except for a few special exhibitions. The National Gallery of Victoria Australia and the Ian Potter Centre with its exceptional indigenous art collection are also nearby. It is also a great kick off place to local areas of interest, the Tourist Information Centre is just there to point you in the right direction. The free wifi at the square comes in handy too, if you need to send emails and update Facebook while checking out top attractions, this is where to do it and you won’t be alone with most people browsing their phones or laptops. Fed Square hosts free weekly events. The summer lunch time busking series presents Melbourne’s premier musician buskers every Friday and there’s free Salsa Classes every Tuesday evening for those with two left feet or if you just want to sit back and listen to the beats that’s cool too. To see more weekly events and to keep up with what’s happening check out www.twitter.com/Fed_Square and www.facebook.com/federationsquare

Federation Square

By Dani Nortje Here’s our pick of the big events not to be missed in the coming weeks.

Strandbeest

Wednesday 1st – Sunday 26 Feb Don’t miss Animaris Umerus by Dutch artist Theo Jansen. His giant mechanical structures have the ability to crawl across land and with their own artificial intelligence they are able to change course to avoid obstacles. They have literally walked the earth, recently visiting Austria, Korea, Taiwan, Japan and the UK. See his fascinating work at www.strandbeest.com Free admission.

Indigenous Arts & Culture Festival

Friday 10th – 12th Feb Melbourne presents the Indigenous Arts Festival celebrating Melbourne’s rich culture from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspective. Showcasing live music, art exhibitions, theatre and dance performances and not to mention the Koori markets in The Atrium. For more info: www.thatsmelbourne.com.au

Microbreweries Showcase

Wednesday 14th – 15th March What’s not to like about beer tasting. Microbreweries let you meet the brewers, learn more about the brewing process and enjoy up to 20 samples from Victoria’s finest. The Atrium, Federation Square. Time: 4.30pm – 8.30pm. Admission: $25 + booking fee from ticketmaster.com.au

Crown Casino

Crown at Melbourne surely know how to entertain their guests, and you could be one of them as they look to extend their welcome to even more folks in 2012. If you’re intrigued by this, then let’s give you an idea of what you could have if you visit Crown Casino, Melbourne. The Palms have always proved a solid piece of entertainment among guests, with an auditorium suited for up to 800 people providing cabaret style shows, comedy acts and some brilliant musicals such as Abba Mania. So if you want a night full of laughter, entertainment and genuine thrills, then The Palms has a lot to offer for evening entertainment at Crown Casino. Crown Casino also has many bars, restaurants and nightclubs for your personal entertainment if you want an after party after a show at The Palms. Fusion is the hottest nightclub at Crown and has had continuously big crowds attending each week, with the Atrium Bar proving to be a good place to get a few drinks and get socialising. But if you really want to settle down for something to eat, then there is plenty on offer with a food court, as well as premium restaurants such as Breezes and Conservatory to name a few, but the standout would have to be The Atlantic if seafood is your delight. Recognised as the Crown retailer of the year 2011, The Atlantic serves the very best seafood Melbourne has to offer, and certainly is a must to wine and dine for the night. Crown Casino has plenty of other events, like bowling with friends and family, shopping with friends. There are also a fantastic bevvy singers who regularly perform at The Crown Casino. However the main event really is the casino itself. Encouraging responsible gaming, Crown Casino offers a unique and fun experience in table gaming and VIP gaming which will provide entertainment for everyone to go and seek. And the best thing is, everyone is a winner (if you play your cards right!). The Crown Casino, definitely has the BBM seal of approval, and to top it off, Fire Towers are located outside of the hotel, blowing out up to 100m of fire into the sky for a unique view if you are on a rendezvous in a restaurant. So get yourselves down to The Crown Casino and make it a night to remember. By Jason Barr

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TRAVEL - PERTH Rottnest Island Western Australia’s a great place to visit if you fancy a bit of down time away from the hustle and bustle of city life. With a bevvy of natural reserves to visit it’s your perfect opportunity to see some real Australian wildlife and nature. If you’re stopping over in Fremantle, you’ve got the option of getting involved in Perth’s city life just 40 minutes away, however you’d be a fool not to go and visit Rottnest Island. In just 30 minutes by ferry from Fremantle you are transported to the beautiful Rottnest Island. A return ticket will set you back around $40-$50, but it is advisable to book as the ferries do get full up. And make sure you grab a sick bag if it’s a choppy day as the waves really can rock the boat. As you depart from Perth or Fremantle you’ll take in the entire vista of the city as you leave it all behind and go boho for the day. Rottnest Island got its rather peculiar name from the Dutch bloke (Volkersen) who visited the island in 1658 and observed the quokkas. Quokkas are football shaped marsupial, which kind of look a bit like a kangaroo, but are about the size of a domestic cat. However, Volkersen thought they looked like giant rats, so he dubbed the island Rotte Nest meaning ‘rats nest’, so you can see how they came to the latter name of Rottnest Island. Quokkas are a prime reason to visit Rottnest Island, but you’ll need to keep your eyes open to spot them, lurking under shrubbery. However once you’ve spotted one of these little quokkas, you’ll see tonnes, and if you pop into the cafes you’ll see a fair few of the little buggers trying to scrounge food from unsuspecting tourists, but don’t feed them people food, it’s bad for them! There are also two species of snake on the island including the non-venomous Southern Blind Snake and the Dugite, but don’t try and pick them up, the Dugite is poisonous and will bite you and eat you and devour your carcas. You have been warned. You’ll probably spot a lizard or two seeing as Bobtail, King’s Skinks, Marbled Geckos, West Coast Ctenotus’ and Burton’s Legless Lizards all live on Rottnest. An island surrounded by beautiful beaches, Rottnest is the perfect location for a swim in the clear blue waters, or a picnic on one of its many beaches. And seeing as the beaches are mostly enclosed little bays, it does make for pretty perfect snorkelling, swimming and even a touch of sea kayaking – for the more adventurous island visitors. With very few cars on the island, you’ll probably want to hire a bike, as this is the main method of transportation on the island, but be warned, it’s pretty hilly. So if it’s a particularly hot day, you may want to get a bus ticket. With frequent buses doing pick-ups and drop-offs at each bay, taking the bus is the easiest option to check out all the beaches Rottnest has to offer, and costs about $20. When setting off for the day, make sure you stock up on plenty of water and snacks before you get going as there are only two spots on the island where you can get refreshments, and in the blazing heat you don’t want to get caught short. There are also some great restaurants and cafes so it’s advisable to stop in for a bite before you go off sunning yourself and exploring this little paradise. If you’re anything like the BBM crew and you’re really just a big kid, then go and check out the aqua park near the ferry port. A marvel of inflatable toys such as zorbes, trampolines, slides and other fun inflatable things you can jump onto and catapult yourself into the ocean from. It definitely has our seal of approval, and kind of feels like you’re in an adult-sized Mariokart land. There’s no need to spend just one day in this little pleasure bubble though, with plenty of pre-booking in high season you can certainly find accommodation, so if the thought of going back to mainland after you’ve automatically adjusted to island life is too much, then why not go for a couple of days or make a long weekend out of it. There are a couple of hotels, however the most popular form of accommodation on the island is self-catering, so there is something for every kind of budget. There’s even a 9 hole golf course on the island, so if you fancy yourself a bit of a Nick Faldo (not Tiger Woods, Lord knows we’ve given that man too much publicity in the last year or so) then get stuck in. Rottnest really is the perfect location to get away from it all, so if you require more information then check out www. rottnestisland.com By Fanny Frangipane

Monkey Mia If you fancy delving even further into nature then why not take a trip up to Monkey Mia. The best way to get up to Monkey Mia from Perth is to book on a tour, or take a flight up as it’s 800 km north of Perth, so it’s a bit of a drive. Monkey Mia gets its name from the Aboriginal term for home of shelter ‘Mia’, whilst the Monkey part of the name is allegedly derived from a pearling boat called Monkey that anchored at the now Monkey Mia in the late 19th century, during the days when pearling was an industry in the region. Monkey Mia is world-famous for its bottlenose dolphins and the research done here at the dolphin research center is responsible for most of what is known about the behavior of these amiable animals today. The area became famous for its dolphins in 1890 when a fisherman and his wife began feeding the dolphins at close proximity, when he would return with his catch in the evening. When news spread of the dolphins coming into the shallows visitors began flocking to Monkey Mia in order to witness the extraordinary behavior of these amazing creatures. Even the most cynical of travellers will not be put off by this popular tourist haven. Strangely, only the female dolphins come into the shallows, but they are trusting enough to bring their babies and their visits are now a daily ritual. The dolphins, which are completely wild and come in off their own accord, take food from the hands of tourists in kneedeep water, however they are watched over by rangers, who protect the animals from over exposure to humans which can lead to a loss of natural feeding skills and interruption to breeding patterns amongst other issues. Monkey Mia is located in one of the most pristine marine environments in the World; so don’t leave the tiny settlement without taking a look at the place from the water. Local vessels offer wildlife spotting cruises in impressive catamarans, where you can see dolphins, rays, turtles, sharks and dugongs. The calm waters of the bay also mean no seasickness when your out on the water. For more information on Monkey Mia, log on to www.bbmlive.com By Fanny Frangipane

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Perth, the capital of Western Australia, epitomizes the modern urban scene. It’s definitely isolated. But with its contemporary architecture, vibrant art scene, and countless restaurants capped off with funky bars and swish nightclubs, you won’t feel like you’ve staggered onto the scene of an old Western flick. And the locals here are a very nice complement with their friendliness, youthfulness and diversity. Perth’s CBD is all glass towers and wind tunnels, like any city. But graciously absent is the coldblooded corporate culture that so permeates Sydney and Melbourne. While you’re in Perth, check out the Perth Mint, on the corner of Hay and Hill Streets. It boasts the world’s largest collection of gold nuggets. Take a walk along the Swan River on Riverside Drive, head up to the Hay and Murray Street Malls, amble over to Northbridge for lunch and walk back down to Barrack St Jetty in time for one of the afternoon ferries from Barrack St Jetty to South Perth.

On the south side of the Swan River you’ll find Perth Zoo. The Perth Zoo has over 1500 animals comprising 200 different species. Local animal celebrities to be found here include kangaroos, koalas, numbats, emus, and dingoes.

Despite existing on the fringe of an already isolated continent, Perth and Western Australia are also abuzz with modern cultural activity. In fact WA’s isolation has resulted in cultural traditions that are truly unique and quite distinct from their urban Aussie counterparts to the east. Perth has more hours of sunshine then any other state capital in Australia. This has given rise to a prolific and rich outdoor culture. Entertaining, socializing and drinking outdoors, is simply the way life is lived over here. Western Australia is also the backdrop for such epics as Australia the movie, Rabbit Proof Fence and author Tim Winton’s multi award winning novel Dirt Music. The annual Perth Arts Festival is an arts fest of major international standing with a 55 year history with loads of free entertainment and gigs. For more information see www.gowesternaustralia.com.au and www.bbmlive.com/TravelAustralia/western-australia.html

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TRAVEL - NEW ZEALAND & FIJI

Things to do SKYDIVING Skydive Lake Wanaka Ltd 14, Mustang Lane Wanaka Airport State Highway 6 Wanaka, South Island NZ Tel: +64 3 443 7207 or FREEphone 0800 786 877 info@skydivewanaka.com www.skydivewanaka.com Nzone ‘The Ultimate Jump’ Queenstown & Rotorua Tel: 0800 376 796 skydive@nzone.biz www.nzone.biz SkydivingNZ.com New Zealand Skydiving School FREEPHONE: 0800 NZSKYDIVE Email: info@skydivingnz.com

RAFTING RANGITATA RAFTS Peel Forest RD20 South Canterbury, NZ Tel: + 64 3 696 3534 New Zealand Freephone: 0800 251 251 info@rafts.co.nz www.rafts.co.nz

JET BOATING Shotover Jet

The World’s Most Exciting Jet Boat Ride, and the only company permitted to operate in the spectacular Shotover River Canyons.

Shotover Jet Beach, Gorge Road Arthurs Point, Queenstown, New Zealand Free Phone (NZ only): 0800 SHOTOVER Phone: +64 3 442 8570 Fax: +64 3 442 7467 reservations@shotoverjet.co.nz www.shotoverjet.com

Glacier Guiding Fox Glacier Guiding 44 Main Rd, Po Box 38, Fox Glacier, NZ Ph: +64 3 751 0825 Freephone (NZ only): 0800 111 600 info@foxguides.co.nz www.foxguides.co.nz

Going to Fiji?

Take a breathtaking guided trip on the West Coast’s longest and less crowded glacier amidst fascinating ice formations with NZ’s most experienced glacier guiding company. Offering a full range of trips to suit all fitness levels.

ACCOMMODATION Beachcomber Island Resort Mamanuca Island Group Ph: + 679 6661500 Fax: + 679 6664496 info@beachcomberfiji.comwww.beachcomberfiji. com

river boarding Mad Dog RiverBoarding 37 Shotover Street Queenstown New Zealand Ph: +64 3442 7797 www.riverboarding.co.nz

Accommodation Christchurch City Oasis 180 Peterborough Street, Christchurch, NZ Ph: + 64 3366 9531 cityoasis@xtra.co.nz www.kiwi-backpackers.co.nz Coker’s Backpackers 52 manchester Street, Christchurch, NZ Ph: + 64 3379 8580 enquiries@cokers.co.nz www.cokers.co.nz

BAY OF ISLANDS Bay Adventurer Backpackers & Apartments 28, Kings Road, Paihia, Bay of Islands, NZ Ph: +64 9 402 5162 Info@bayadventurer.co.nz www.bayadventurer.co.nz

Kaikoura Adelphi Lodge Main Street, Kaikoura, NZ Ph: + 64 3319 5141 Fax: + 64 3319 6786 adelphilodge@xtra.co.nz www.kiwi-backpackers.co.nz

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Bungi Backpackers 15 Sydney Street, Queenstown, NZ Ph: + 64 3442 8725 Fax: + 64 3442 8729 www.kiwi-backpackers.co.nz Southern Laughter Lodge 4 Isle Street, Queenstown, NZ Ph: + 64 3441 8828 southernlaughter@xtra.co.nz www.kiwi-backpackers.co.nz Nomads Queenstown 5-11 Church Street, Queenstown, NZ Freecall: 0508 NOMADS Phone: +64 3 441 3922 info@nomadsqueenstown.com nomadshostels.com Queenstown’s brand new flashpackers, now open with rave reviews.

Nomads Auckland 16-20 Fort Street, Auckland, NZ Freecall: 0508 NOMADS Phone: +64 9 300 9999 bookings@nomadsauckland.com nomadshostels.com $5 off first night (min 3 night stay) if you mention this ad

Franz Josef Glacier

Nomads Capital 118 Wakefield Street, Wellington, NZ Freecall: 0508 NOMADS Phone: +64 4 978 7800 info@nomadscapital.com nomadshostels.com Central city backpackers with FREE MEAL every night.

Chateau Franz 8 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier, NZ Ph: + 64 3752 0738 www.kiwi-backpackers.co.nz Glow Worm Cottages 7 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier, NZ Ph: + 64 3752 0172 glowwormcottages@xtra.co.nz www.kiwi-backpackers.co.nz

The Beachouse Coral Coast, Fiji Islands Fiji phone: 679 6530500 Free call (within Fiji): 0800 6530530 Australia info line: 07 55320412 info@fijibeachouse.com www.fijibeachouse.com Smugglers Cove Beach Resort & Hotel P.O.Box 10409 Nadi Airport. Ph: (679) 672 6578 or 672 4578 Fax: (679) 672 0662 reservations@smugglerscove.com.fj www.smugglersbeachfiji.com, Skype name: Smugglers Cove

Nomads Fat Camel 38 Fort Street, Auckland, NZ Freecall: 0508 NOMADS Phone: +64 9 307 0181 bookings@nomadsfatcamel.com nomadshostels.com $5 off first night if you mention this ad.

HORIZON BEACH RESORT Wailoaloa Beach, Nadi Bay, Fiji Ph: +679 672 2832 or 4578 Fax: +679 672 0662 www.horizonbeachfiji.com

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Robinson Crusoe Island Fiji budget accommodation Ph: (679) – 6281999 (679) – 6282901 robinsoncrusoe@connect.com.fj www.robinsoncrusoeislandfiji.com

The Uprising Beach Resort 679-345-2200 Beach RoadPacific Harbour P.O.Box 416 Pacific Habour Fiji Islands enquiries@uprisingbeachresort.com www.uprisingbeachresort.com Nadi Bay Resort Hotel Wailoaloa Beach Road Private Mail Bag NAP 0359, Nadi Airport Ph: (679) 6723599 Fax: (679) 6720092 nadibay@connect.com.fj www.fijinadibayhotel.com/ Nadi Bay Downtown Backpackers Nadi, Fiji Islands Ph: [679] 670 0600 pacvalley@connect.com.fj

MUST DO Skydiving

Skydive Fiji 11 Zahoor Road, Nadi, Fiji Isalnds Tel: +679-6728166 Fax: +679-6721415 admin@skydivefiji.com.fj www.skydivefiji.com.fj

‘Incredible views of Fiji’s Islands and Reefs; Beach or Resort landings’

Scuba Diving

Subsurface Fiji Adventure Diving and Watersports Beachcomber, Treasure, Malolo, Walu Beach, Funky Fish and Musket Cove Island Resorts, Fiji Tel: +679 6666 738 info@subsurfacefiji.com www.subsurfacefiji.com

Fiji’s multi award winning Dive and Watersports Company. Enjoy HALF PRICE on all diving and PADI dive courses during February and March at Beachcomber and Treasure Island Resorts.

AUSTRALIA - THINGS TO DO Skydiving SUNSHINE COAST SKYDIVERS

1 Pathfinder Drive, Caloundra Airport, Sunshine Coast, QLD Ph: 07 5437 0211 Mob: 04 18 776 775 bookings@sunshinecoastskydivers.com.au www.sunshinecoastskydivers.com.au

COFFS CITY SKYDIVERS

64 Aviation Drive, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450 Ph: 02 6651 1167 Mob: 0400 916 600 jump@coffsskydivers.com.au www.coffsskydivers.com.au

SKYDIVE BYRON BAY

P.O.Box 1615, Byron Bay, NSW, 2481 Hanger 1, Tyagarah Airfield, NSW, 2481 Ph: 1800 800 840 or 02 6684 1323 info@skydivebyronbay.com www.skydivebyronbay.com The ultimate skydive experience Australia has to offer!

SUNSHINE COAST SKYDIVERS

1 Pathfinder Drive, Caloundra, QLD, 4551 Ph: +61 7 5437 0211 Mob: +61 0418 776 775 bookings@sunshinecoastskydivers.com.au www.sunshinecoastskydivers.com.au/

SKYDIVE COFFS HARBOUR

P.O. Box 351 Coffs Harbour NSW 2450 Ph: 0433 254 438 info@skydivecoffs.com.au www.skydivecoffs.com.au Beach landings in the heart of Coffs

SKYDIVE THE REEF CAIRNS

51 Sheridan St, Cairns, QLD, 4870 Ph: 1800 800 840 info@skydivethereefcairns.com.au www.skydivethereefcairns.com.au

SKYDIVE JURIEN BAY

36B Bashford St, Jurien Bay, WA, 6516 Ph: 0438 441 239 www.skydivejurienbay.com

SKYDIVE MISSION BEACH

51 Sheridan St, Cairns, QLD, 4870 Ph: 1800 800 840 info@missionbeachskydive.com.au www.skydivemissionbeach.com.au Free transfers from Mission Beach & Cairns. Australia’s Highest jump and Beach Landings

Scuba Diving Australia PRODIVE CAIRNS

116 Spence Street, Cairns QLD 4870 Ph: 07 4031 5255 www.prodivecairns.com

THE SCUBA CENTRE

Surf Schools SURF & SUN AUSTRALIAN ADVENTURES Ph: 1800 786 386 08 8212 0211 info@surfandsun.com.au www.surfandsun.com.au

Port Douglas-Cairns-Airlie Beach 230 Sugarloaf Rd. Whitsunday Ph: 07 4946 1067 whitscub@gmail.com www.scubacentre.com.au

KANGAROO ISLAND ADVENTURE TOURS

NINGLAOO WHALE SHARK & DIVE CENTRE

MINISTRY OF PAINTBALLING

Located inside reception at the Exmouth Cape Holiday Park: 3 Truscott Street, Exmouth, Western Australia Free: 1800 224 060 www.ningaloowhalesharkndive.com.au

Adventure Tours GOIN SOUTH

Four days, two famous Aussie icons, one awesome tour Ph: 1800 009 858 www.goinsouth.com.au

TEMPATION DOLPHIN SWIM

Marina Pier, Holdfast Shores Marina Glenelg SA 5045 Ph: 0412 811 838 info@dolphinboat.com.au www.dolphinboat.com.au

A J HACKET BUNGY JUMPING

McGregor Road, Smithfield, QLD 4878 Tel: 07 4057 7188 Free: 1800 622 888 cairns.reception@ajhackett.com www.cairns.ajhackett.com

Adelaide, SA Ph: 08 8202 8678 bookings@kiadventuretours.com.au www.kiadventuretours.com.au

L4, 362 Kent St Sydney NSW 2000 Ph:1800 646 478 Ph: 02 9262 2362 www.ministryofpaintball.com

BRIDGE CLIMB SYDNEY Ph: 02 8274 7777 www.bridgeclimb.com

PENRITH WHITE WATER RAFTING Ph: 02 4730 4333 booking@penrithwhitewater.com.au www.penrithwhitewater.com.au

BALLOON SUNRISE

PO Box 229 Yarra Glen 3775 Ph: 03 9730 2422 Free: 1800 HOTAIR (1800 468 247) info@hotairballooning.com.au www.hotairballooning.com.au

Kite Surfing KITESURF 1770

The Jetty, Coral Sea Resort, Airlie Beach Ph: 07 4946 6848 oceanrafting@airlie.net.au www.oceanrafting.com.au

IKO Certified Kiteboarding school/Centre 3 Graham Colyer Drive, Agnes Wate, QLD Ph: 07 4974 7874 / 07 4962 0210 Mob: 0422 806 235 info@kitesurf1770.com.au www.kitesurf1770.com.au

STAND UP PADDLE SURFING

KITE REPUBLIC

OCEAN RAFTING WHITSUNDAYS

3 Graham Colyer Drive, Agnes Water - QLD Ph: 07 4974 7874 / 07 4962 0210 Mob: 0422 806 235 info@1770sup.com.au www.1770sup.com.au

10-18 Jacka Blvd. St.Kilda Sea Baths Complex, St.Kilda 3182, Melbourne, VIC Ph: 03 95370644 Mob: +61 418583233 info@kiterepublic.com.au www.kiterepublic.com.au

GET WET SURF SCHOOL Ph: 1800 438 938 www.getwetsurf.com

MOJO SURF

Ph: 1800 113 044 www.mojosurf.com.au

SURF SHACK

Ph: 03 5155 4933 www.surfshack.com.au

GO SURFING BYRON BAY

Ph: 02 6685 7099 gosurfingbyronbay@gmail.com www.gosurfingbyronbay.com

LETS GO SURFING

Ph: 02 9365 1800 www.letsgosurfing.com.au

SURFING AUSTRALIA

Ph: 07 5599 3800 www.surfingaustralia.com

Marine Charters

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

Bike Riding Tours ESCAPE GOAT

Adelaide, SA Ph: 08 8121 8112 Mob: 0422 916289 info@escapegoat.com.au www.escapegoat.com.au

Zorb Balls OZ BALL GOLD COAST Go Zorbing with Oz Ball. Ph: 07 5547 6300 team@ozball.com.au www.ozball.com.au

Wine and Beer Tours

ADVENTURE BAY CHARTERS

PRIME MINI TOURS

KANGAROO MARINE CHARTERS

HIDDEN SECRET TOURS

2 Jubilee Drive, Port Lincoln, SA, 5606 Ph: 04 8842 8862 info@adventurebaycharters.com.au www.adventurebaycharters.com.au

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

JET SKI SAFARIS

Birth 56, Jetty Sea, Mariners Cove, Waterways, QLD Ph: 07 5526 3111 Mob: 0409 754 538 info@jetskisafaris.com.au www.jetskisafaris.com.au

Melrose Park, South Australia 5039 Ph: 1300 667 650 info@primeminitours.com www.primeminitours.com

Ph: 03 9663 3358 tours@hiddensecrettours.com www.hiddensecretstours.com

CARLTON & UNITED BREWERY TOUR

Cnr Thompson & Nelson Streets, Abbotsford, VIC Ph:(03) 9420 6800 www.carltonbrewhouse.com.au

BIG NIGHT OUT IN SURFERS PARADISE Every Wednesday and Saturday Night www.GoldCoastBackpackers.net

PARTY IN CAIRNS

Every Wednesday and Friday Night Mob: 0418 184 646 partyincairns@bigpond.com www.partyincairns.com

MULGAS ADVENTURE 4 Traeger Avenue Alice Springs, NT, 0871 Ph: 08 9521 545 www.mulgas.com.au

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ACCOMMODATION AUSTRALIA New South Wales

Sydney

Sydney Backpackers 7 Wilmot St Sydney NSW 2000 Ph: 02 9267 7772 1800 88 77 66 (Free Call) info@sydneybackpackers.com www.sydneybackpackers.com Clovelly Hotel 381 Clovelly Road Clovelly Ph: (02) 9665 1214 office@clovellyhotel.com.au www.clovellyhotel.com.au Criterion Hotel 260 Pitt Street Sydney (crn Pitt & Park Streets) Ph: (02) 9264 3093 patk@criterianhotel.net.au www.criterionhotel.net.au Westend Backpackers 412 Pitt Street Sydney, NSW, 2000 Free: 1800 013 186 Ph: 02 9211 4588 bookings@westendbackpackers.com www.westendbackpackers.com See the CHURCH - Australia’s largest dorm! Jolly Swagman Backpackers Hostel 27 Orwell Street Kings Cross, NSW 2011 Free: 1800 805 870 Ph: 93586400 skype: jolly.swagman.backpackers stay@jollyswagman.com.au www.jollyswagman.com.au Bondi Backpackers 110 Campbell Parade Bondi Beach NSW 2026 Free: 1800 304 660 Ph: (02) 9130 4660 bookings@bondibackpackers.com.au www.bondibackpackers.com.au 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 City Resort Hostel 103-105 Palmer St Woolloomooloo, NSW 2011 Ph: (02) 9357 3333 bookings@cityresort.com.au Skype: City Resort Hostel www.cityresort.com.au Show this ad for $5 off! (Valid for new guests only. Min. 3 nights stay.)

The George Street Hotel 700A George Street Sydney NSW 2000 Ph: (02) 9211 1800 Fax: 02 9212 2884 Free: 1800 679 606 (Within Australia) booking@thegeorge.com.au www.thegeorge.com.au 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 Maze Backpackers 417 Pitt St Sydney NSW 2000 Ph: (02) 9211 5115 Free: 1800 813 522 info@mazebackpackers.com www.mazebackpackers.com 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 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 SPECIAL WINTER DEAL, STAY 2 NIGHTS GET THE 3RD NIGHT FREE!!!!!!

Byron Bay 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

Nambucca Heads Nambucca Backpackers 2 Pacific Highway, Nambucca Heads, NSW 2448 Ph: (02) 6568-6360 info@nambuccabackpackers.com.au www.nambuccabackpackers.com.au

Lake Tabourie Lake Tabourie Tourist Park Princes Hwy, Lake Tabourie, NSW 2539 Free call: 1300 559 966 tabourie@shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au www.holidayhaven.com.au/tabourie

Queensland Brisbane Tinbilly Travellers 466 George St, Brisbane City, Qld 4000 Ph: (07) 3238 5888 Free: 1800 44 66 46 reservations@tinbilly.com www.tinbilly.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 Base QLD Backpackers 308 Edward st Brisbane QLD 4000 Ph: 07 3211 2433 palace@stayatbase.com www.stayatbase.com BUNK 11-21 Gipps St, Fortitude Valley, Qld, 4006 Ph: +61 7 3257 3644 Free: 1800 682 865 info@bunkbrisbane.com.au www.bunkbrisbane.com.au Brisbane City YHA 392 Upper Roma St, Brisbane QLD 4000 Ph: (07) 3236 1004 brisbanecity@yha.com.au www.yha.com.au

Goldcoast Aquarius Backpackers 44 Queen Street Gold Coast, Queensland Ph: 07 5527 1300 Free:1800 229 955 info@aquariusbackpackers.com.au www.aquariusbackpackers.com.au

Surfers Paradise YHA at Main Beach Mariners Cove, 70 Seaworld Drive Main Beach, Surfers Paradise 4217 Ph: (07) 5571 1776 surfersparadise@yha.com.au www.yha.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 Trekkers Backpackers 22 White Street, Goldcoast, QLD, 4215 Ph: (07) 55915616 Free : 1800 100 004 info@trekkersbackpackers.com.au www.trekkersbackpackers.com.au 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 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

Cairns Nomads Cairns 341 Lake Street, Cairns, QLD 4870 Free: 1800 737 736 bookings@nomadscairns.com www.nomadshostels.com Stay 4 nights, pay only 3! Or $5 off 1st night with this ad. Cairns Central YHA 20-26 McLeod Street, Cairns QLD 4870 Ph: (+617) 4051 0772 cairnscentral@yha.com.au www.yha.com.au Gilligans backpackers hotel & resort 57-59 Grafton Street, Cairns, QLD Ph: (07) 4041 6566 Free: 1800 556 995 reservations@gilligans.com.au www.gilligans.com.au 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 Globetrotters International 154-156 Lake st Cairns City QLD Free: 1800 22 55 87 info@globetrottersinternational.com.au www.globetrottersinternational.com.au

Nomads Cairns Beach House 239 Sheridan Street, Cairns, QLD 4870 Tel: 1800 229 228 or (07) 4041 0431 bookings@nomadsbeachhouse.com www.nomadsworldhotels.com Dorm from just $12 The Northern Greenhouse 117 Grafton Street Cairns QLD 4000 Ph: 1800 000 541 northern@friendlygroup.com.au www.northerngreenhouse.com.au 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

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 MAGNUMS/Whitsunday Village Travel 366 Shute Harbour Rd, Airlie Beach, QLD Ph: (07) 4964 1199 or 07 4964 1188 Free: 1800 624 634 travel@magnums.com.au www.magnums.com.au

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 Ferntree Rainforest Lodge Camelot Close, Cape Tribulation, QLD Australia Freecall:1800 987 077 International Telephone: +61 7 4098 0033 Availability and Rates: www.thebookingbutton.com.au reservationsferntree@oceanhotels.com.au www.oceanhotels.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 WhaleWatching for all!

Western Australia scarborough western beach lodge 6 Westborough Street Scarborough, Western Australia, 6019 Ph. (08) 9245 1624 westernbeach@iprimus.com.au www.westernbeach.com

COTTESLOE ocean beach backpackers cnr Marine Parade & Eric St Cottesloe Beach Ph: 08 9384 5111 stay@oceanbeachbackpackers.com www.oceanbeachbackpackers.com

Perth Rainbow Lodge 150 Claisebrook Rd Perth, WA (Have just moved around the corner) Ph: (08) 9227-1818 or 0417 927 529 Ron@rainbowlodge.com.au www.rainbowlodge.com.au One World Backpackers 162 Aberdeen St Northbridge, PERTH WA Ph: (08) 9228 8206 www.oneworldbackpackers.com.au Mountway Holiday Apartments 36 Mount St,West Perth WA 6005 Ph: (08) 9321 8307 info@mountwayapartments.com.au www.mountwayapartments.com.au Britannia on William 253 William Street, Northbridge 6003 Perth WA Ph: 08 9227 6000 Fax: 08 9227 6611 www.perthbritannia.com

YMCA Accommodation Jewell House 180 Goderich St. Perth, WA 6000 tel: (08) 9325 8488 fax: (08) 9221 4694 email: jewellhouse@ymca.org.au www.ymcajewellhouse.com.au Underground Backpackers 268 Newcastle Street Northbridge WA 6003 Ph: (08) 9228 3755 Fax: (08) 9228 3744 www.undergroundbackpackers.com.au 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 Billabong Resort 381 Beaufort Street, Perth Ph: 08 9328 7720 bookings@billabongresort.com.au www.billabongresort.com.au Globe Backpackers 561 Wellington Street, cnr. Queen St, Perth, WA Ph: 08 9321 4080 globebak@iinet.net.au www.globebackpackers.com.au The Old Swan Barracks 2 - 8 Francis Street Perth (Northbridge)6000 Ph: 08 9428 0000 www.theoldswanbarracks.com

monkey mia Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort Monkey Mia Road, Shark Bay 3537 Ph: +61 8 9948 1320 monkeymia@aspenresorts.com.au www.monkeymia.com.au

Kununurra 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

Victoria Mildura redcliffs hotel 25 Jacaranda St, Red Cliffs VIC 3496 (03) 5024 1704

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 Easystay Motel and Studio Apartments Great accommodation at fantastic rates Rooms available for up to 4 people Book online and save $$$ www.easystay.com.au Or call 1300 30 17 30 Melbourne Central YHA 562 Flinders St Melbourne 3000 Ph: (+613) 9621 2523 melbcentral@yhavic.org.au www.yha.com.au Centrally located, close to public transport and major attractions. Free city circle tram on doorstep,24 hour reception, wifi and Skype available. Rooftop deck. Melbourne Metro YHA 78 Howard Street North Melbourne 3051 Phone: (03) 9329 8599 melbmetro@yhavic.org.au www.yha.com.au Winner of the Victorian Tourism Award for Best Backpacker Accommodation three years running! 24 hour reception. Exford Hotel 199 Russell Street Melbourne Vic 3000 Ph: 03 9663 2697 res@exfordhotel.com.au www.exfordhotel.com.au Nomads Melbourne 196-198 A’Beckett Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000 Freecall: 1800 44 77 62 Ph: 03 9328 4383 bookings@nomadsmelbourne.com nomadshostels.com Funkiest backpackers in Melbourne!

Back of Chapel 50 Green St, Windsor Prahran, Vic 3181 Ph: 03 9521 5338 www.backofchapel.com Nomads All Nations 2 Spencer Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000 Freecall: 1800 739 989 Phone: 03 9620 1022 info@allnations.com nomadshostels.com $5 off first night (min 3 night stay) if you mention this ad Flinders Station Hotel Backpackers 35 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne Vic 3000 Ph: 03 9620 5100 res@flindersbp.com.au www.flindersbp.com.au The Spencer Backpackers 475 Spencer Street, Melbourne Ph: (03) 9329 7755 1800 638 108 hotelspencer@hotkey.net.au www.spencerbackpackers.com.au Bring this ad for 40 min FREE internet (new guests only). Melbourne International Backpackers 450 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne Vic 3000 Ph: 03 9662 4066 res@mibp.com.au www.mibp.com.au The Greenhouse Backpackers 228 Flinders Lane, Melbourne VIC 3000 Ph: 1800 249 207 greenhouse@friendlygroup.com.au www.greenhousebackpacker.com.au Hotel Discovery 167 Franklin Street, Melbourne VIC 300 Ph: 03 9329 7525. Freecall 1800 645 200 reservations@hoteldiscovery.com.au www.hoteldiscovery.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 0412 525 510 www.jacksonapartments.com.au Jackson.apartments@bigpond.com OSLO HOTEL 38 Grey St, St Kilda Melbourne Ph: 1800 501752 Free call or (03) 95254498 or mob: 0407115610 (any time) info@oslohotel.com.au www.oslohotel.com.au From $132 per week, 4 bed dorms 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

Apollo Bay Apollo Bay Backpackers Lodge 23 Pascoe Street, Apollo Bay Ph: 1800 157 280 +61 352 377850 Mob: 0413 504 402 ww.apollobaybackpackerslodge.com.au

Eco Beach YHA Eco-Hostel 5 Pascoe Street, Apollo Bay 3233 Ph: (+613) 5237 7899 apollobay@yhavic.org.au www.yha.com.au Clean, quiet and relaxing Eco-Hostel. Cosy fire in winter. DVD’s available to borrow from reception.

Halls Gap Grampians YHA Eco-Hostel Corner Grampians and Buckler Roads Halls Gap 3381 Ph: (+613) 5356 4544 grampians@yhavic.org.au www.yha.com.au Eco accredited. Solar powered. Herb garden, free range chooks and friendly local kangaroos

Phillip island

THE ISLAND ACCOMMODATION Phillip Island travel and accommodation packages

Ph: (+61 3) 5956 6123

The Big Wave Complex 10 - 12 Phillip Island Tourist Road Newhaven Phillip Island, Victoria info@theislandaccommodation.com.au www.theislandaccommodation.com.au

EXPERIENCE THE PENGUIN PARADE! Northern Territory Darwin Ashton lodge & Wisdom Bar 48 Mitchell St, Darwin, NT, 0800 Ph: 08 8941 4866 ashtonlodge@gmail.com www.wisdombar.com.au Melaleuca on Mitchell 52 Mitchell St, Darwin, NT, 0800 Ph: 08 8941 7900 Freecall: 1300 723 437 www.momdarwin.com info@MOMDarwin.com

alice springs Annie’s Place 4 Traeger Avenue, Alice Springs , NT, 0871 Ph: 1800 359 089 www.anniesplace.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 OUR HOUSE BACKPACKERS 33 Gilbert Place, Adelaide, SA, 5000 Ph: 08 8410 4788 info@ourhousebackpackers.com www.ourhousebackpackers.com Adelaide Shakespeare International 123 Waymouth Street, Adelaide SA, 5000 Ph: +61 (0)8 8231-7655 (Oz Freecall) 1800-556-889 bookings@shakeys.com.au This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it www.shakeys.com.au

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