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What’s on in April
Trip in a Van: ROBE, SA
Recovery of Abell Point Marina
Your Itinerary: 7 days in South West Qld Surefire Boards
Outdoor Opulence Dining Holiday Annexes Brand Boost
SUP with your Best Mate Healthy Habits
Love an Adventure? Insure yourself. Relocation Services Easter Recipes
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From the Editor... Welcome Liquid Life & Leisure Legends Did someone say Easter? Is it just me or did we just finish celebrating Christmas and Australia Day? I hardly feel like I have been back at work long enough to justify another holiday, but hey I am not knocking it. Easter, so many chocolates, so many bunnies, so much commercialisation. Every year until this one I felt the need to ensure that the kids did not miss out, that it has almost become another Christmas. We are slowly replacing chocolates with gifts to be healthier, however then what? at the risk of losing focus on what actually Easter is all about. With Easter being here, there is so many things to see and do and events on the calendar that it really is worth getting out and about and making some memories while experiencing some great places around this spectacular Country, so beats eating chocolate at home.
These contributors are so passionate about their travels and experiences that we just love bringing them to you each month, so please take the time if you can to follow their journey, when working with such passionate people and we have so many supporting our publication, whether they are service providers, supplying products, recipe inspiration, or destination advice we find the publication oozes and I mean overflows with exceptional content, so we thank you all for being part of our passion and our dream, because without you we could not bring this to our community. Whether it is boating, caravan, camping, health travel or outdoors, as usual we have a great edition this month, with so much fun and experiences jam packed into 72 pages, so grab your favourite beverage, the best seat at your camp site, under the shadiest tree, get comfortable, settle in and enjoy the journey this edition is about to take you. Don’t just dream it, take action and start living life and making memories.
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Gold Coast Triathlon Gold Coast, QLD www.goldcoast.triathlon.org
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Our second stop from Warrnambool on our Lap Of Oz is Robe SA. We had heard lots about it beaches, its amazing fishing and its great town centre rich with history. We were excited to stop in here and it definitely didn’t disappoint!
ROBE, SA is a beautiful coastal town about 4 hours drive from Adelaide or Warrnambool depending on which way your headed. It was originally a Shipping Port for the wool industry way back in 1847. It has a charming town centre including a couple of historic Pubs that have been operating since the 1800’s. We stayed at the fantastically maintained Lakeside Tourist Park, located on the waters edge of Lake Fellmongery and only a short stroll into the main street of town and all that it has to offer.
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The Park itself is well laid out, roomy and expertly maintained with lush lawns and landscaped gardens. The caravan sites are spacious and we easily manoeuvred our 23foot Jurgens through the park no worries. The camping area is great and has a heap of sites with plenty of shelter and shade. The newly appointed owners/managers are a lovely couple who are only to happy to help out with anything you need and some great advice on what the area has to offer.
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We had an Adventure-packed week in Robe. Our activities included checking out Robe itself, finding out about its history and checking out the Heritage buildings around the town. We had an amazing day trip to Beachport via the 4wd tracks along the beach and through the Little Dip Conservation Park. A few afternoons were spent on the sands of Long Beach, which is only a few minutes drive from the Lakeside Tourist Village and it’s 4wd accessible. The relaxed atmosphere and flat hard sands really reminded us of Cable Beach in Broome, WA.
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Recovery efforts
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In days after we experienced the biggest weather event to ever hit the Whitsunday region, the sun has shone and the spirits have remained high. Despite physical damage to infrastructure, boats, houses, businesses and native flora, the team at Abell Point and their extended families are all well and working hard to restore normality to their lives and to the marina. Considering the force and the duration of the system, the marina held up well. There was damage to the pontoon structures in the north marina due to the relentless wind and the consistency of the waves crashing over the rock wall at highest point of the tide and for hours afterwards. With a full assessment now complete, we estimate the replacement pontoons will take between 3 -4 months to be fully operational and will be brand
new, providing the much-needed opportunity to upgrade the north pontoons. The good news is this effects only A/ F/ G/ K arms and vessels in the north have been relocated to permit normal operations. There is minor damage to some pontoon fingers in the south marina and ongoing maintenance and repairs will be carried out over the next two months. However, on the plus side the marina village stood up well with only cosmetic damage to buildings, tenancies and infrastructure. The walkway to L arm was destroyed, however a temporary replacement walkway arrived immediately for L arm, permitted the resumption of fueling services in the next couple of days. The new walkway is being manufactured and will be ready for installation in 5 weeks. With 507 vessels berthed at the time TC Debbie hit land on the Whitsunday coast, we had two vessels sink in their berths and an additional three broke their lines with one ending up on the rock wall and the other two on nearby Shingley Beach. Various vessels
have cosmetic damage in the form of scratches, bent railings and torn sails, but insurance assessors for all major companies are already in town assisting boat owners with their claims. We are working closely with tenants and operators to ensure minimal disruption to their businesses and are pleased to advise that many charter operators are taking guests back out to enjoy the Whitsundays already. The marina is currently operating at around 80% capacity, which is normal for this time of year. Our main focus at the moment is to move forward with the recovery process to ensure we are at full capacity for the upcoming cruising season and that our valued customers will once again receive the Blue Carpet Treatment at our first-class marina facility. We would once again like to thank all our customers for their messages of support and well wishes. We will ensure we keep you all up to date with the progress we are making over the coming weeks and rest assured we are very much open for business.
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THE RIGHT TIME IS NOW
For whatever reason, over the years there has been a misconception that the recreational lifestyle is either for the rich and famous or for the grey nomads. Have you ever considered the benefits of the outdoors, being a boat, a bike, a caravan or simply driving and exploring this continent of ours now?
Why wait till the body gets tired? Why wait till the kids have grown up and deprive them of the opportunity? Give consideration to the old saying “the right time is now�. Australia wide we are entering the caravan and camping shows season. This not only allows to dream, it allows to see, feel and then purchase at a special show price that normally does not get repeated for the rest of the year.
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Get into it, take the plunge and give the couch at home a break. What you will get to see and do will never be on the TV screen and it will be with you forever.
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Most of the sellers will also take your old gear as trade in, they are short of stock, which allows you to jump into the new gear for much less outlay and without the fuss of trying to sell anything yourself.
STAY STILL Stay with what you already have but have your financial position checked.
Westcorp Capital are fully equipped to go through your financial position with you and to pin point where improvements may be made, be it a refinance of your gear or a complete package which may even include your mortgage. There is hardly a case that cannot be improved. If you are in the market for the life changing plunge, contact Westcorp Capital before you make the final
commitment as they have put together show special packages that will be hard if not impossible to beat. We all hear on the news that the interest rates are at their lowest and in fact, the cycle of increase in interest rates has started. Now will be a good time to lock away some of your commitments with a fixed lower rate and isolate yourself from the movements of the money market.
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Day 1 & 2 CUNNAMULLA - CURRAWINYA NATIONAL PARK We left Cunnamulla where we’ve been working for the last 7 weeks and travelled 170kms (including 100km on dirt roads) to Currawinya National Park where we camped on the Ourimperee Waterhole for 2 nights. Like all Qld national park sites this costs $6.15 per adult per night and was a beautiful spot with toilets and showers (although they were a fair way from where we were camped) plus an old shearing shed and shearers quarters nearby to explore. Currawinya National Park is home to a couple of beautiful lakes – some fresh water and some salt, plus a unusual rock formation called The Granites which is home to a population of feral goats plus a few roos, and which offers great views of the surrounding landscape. Currawinya National Park is also home to a predator free enclosure (not open to the public) put in by the Save the Bilby Fund to house a population of critically endangered Bilbies in an area where they can be safe from feral cats & foxes.
Day 3 CAVE HILL QUARRY VIA THARGOMINDAH We travelled approximately 180kms on dirt roads from Currawinya National Park to the small town of Thargomindah. For part of this drive the road follows the NSW/QLD border and so we had NSW to our left & QLD to our right, and the road was full of goats, goannas, emus & roos. From Thargomindah we drove another 200kms on a single lane bitumen road to ‘Cave Hill Quarry’ a free camp listed on Wikicamps. Like most places at this time of the year we had this spot all to ourselves and it was stunning – a lovely little outcrop of rocks that you could climb for beautiful 360 degree views and a gorgeous sunset.
Day 4 QUILPIE VIA EROMANGA From Cave Hill Quarry we drove to the town of Eromanga, which claims to be the furthest town in Australia from the sea. The main reason we headed towards Eromanga was to check out the Eromanga National History Museum – a working dinosaur lab that has only been open to the public for about a year, but which has grand plans for the future. Your $25 entry fee includes a 1 hour guided tour where you get to see palaeontologists at work on ancient dinosaur bones and view some of the biggest bones ever found in Australia. Well worth a visit! From Eromanga we drove across to the town of Quilpie where we climbed Baldy Top Lookout for great views and free camped on the Bulloo River for the night.
Day 5 YOWAH From Quilpie we headed south to Yowah, a small town in the middle of a cattle station built around a community of opal miners. Like most outback towns Yowah was a really friendly place, and also has a great free camp (which even had hot showers and flushing toilets!), making it well worth a stop for a night or two. A lot of the town was closed for the off season but we still managed to spend a few hours in their artesian hot pool ($2.50 per adult), checked out the Yowah Bluff for great views (that you can drive to, so no walking required), and looked at some of the opal the town is famous for. Plus there was a ‘world’s greatest shave’ event on the day we were there, so we joined in with the locals, donated some money, had a sausage sizzle, and managed to win 2 bottles of wine by getting 4th place in the raffle.
Day 6 EULO After spending most of the day in Yowah winning raffles we drove a short way to Eulo, another town known for its artesian hot springs. We spent the night free camped in a beautiful shady spot on the Paroo River just west of town, where for the first time this week we shared the spot with some other campers.
Day 7 & 8 CHARLOTTE PLAINS STATION VIA CUNNAMULLA We finished up our week and our loop of South West Queensland by passing back through Cunnamulla (with a stop off at the local pool) and driving 50km east to Charlotte Plains station. Charlotte Plains is a sheep and cattle station that has camping and rooms available year round, and whose main attraction is an uncapped artesian bore that has free flowing hot bore water straight from the ground at an almost too hot 46 degrees. The best part is they’ve got a couple of old baths right by the bore drain that you can fill up with piping hot bore water and soak away to your hearts content. The camping area ($28/night) by the bore has drop toilets and showers, but if you want a bit more luxury you can camp by the old shearing shed where they have flushing toilets and power available. Sitting in your own private hot bore bath and watching the sun come up, or gazing at the stars with a glass of wine is absolutely magic & was a perfect end to our week in South West Queensland.
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Cellar Door Lunch & Tour Package After enjoying the “behind the scenes tour” experience, relax and enjoy lunch in Sirromet’s Cellar Door. Recently awarded Star Cellar Door in Gourmet Traveller Wine Annual awards, the Cellar Door offers award-winning wines, great food and beautiful surroundings. Duration Availability Includes Bookings
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! p u S f O Mick Slattery is Surefire Boards founder, head shaper/designer & a surf and SUP fanatic. Mick talks us through his journey into the Stand Up Paddle world. One of the great things about SUP is that you can do it almost anywhere. All you need is a body of water, and any water will do, whether it is a lake, creek, river, dam, or
the ocean, just jump on and off you go. Apart from the fitness aspect of SUP (It will keep you toned and strong) it is also FUN. I always see people smiling when they are SUP’ing. Whether they just paddled 10km’s or they are soaking wet because they just fell off for the 15th time… they are usually smiling and laughing.
Back in 2009 when Surefire Boards started, (initially called SFS Squared but no-one could pronounce it) no one was really stand up paddling in Australia, it still had that stigma, an almost hate about it. People would just scoff at you, it was pretty funny actually. I had been wanting to try SUP surfing for a while as
we had a terrible run of small onshore surf that was simply unsurfable on a shortboard, I wanted to keep fit and still be out in the ocean catching whatever little bump came along. I can still remember the looks and the comments I was getting when I told people I had a Stand Up Paddle board. It was like I had turned to the darkside and was now an enemy. But I knew straight away that SUP would change lives for the better. My first attempt at surfing was a major failure, my mates were laughing so hard as I flailed around in the whitewater trying to catch a wave, falling over the side if any chop hit the board and looking like a total goose, but I knew I had to keep trying. It didn’t take long before I was cruising along the face and realised I already needed a smaller board. That is when I decided to shape my own. Back in late 2009 early 2010 I knew the way I wanted to surf a SUP, and the size of the
boards just wouldn’t allow it. We designed a range of boards, outlines and sizes to push the boundaries of where we thought SUP surfing should go, one of which was a 7’6” model we called the “Slayer”. The Slayer was 7’6” x 30.5” x 4.5” with a double flyer (a cut into the rail line near the tail to narrow the outline) and was 126L and went insane from the getgo. The Slayer allowed us to pump down line of the wave like you would on a shortboard, and also allowed us to perform cutbacks, and surf more top to bottom, which opened our eyes to what was possible SUP surfing. We then turned our attention to cruiser boards, race boards and downwinders, entering every competition we could and even helped set up 2 x Stand up paddle board clubs in Sydney to actively grow the sport, and encourage people to try it. It is sort of crazy to think that Stand up
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paddle boarding is still such a relatively new sport that being in business for over 8 years makes you a veteran in the industry. Surefire Boards will continue to focus on producing the best quality products on the market, continue to provide the best customer service possible and continue to spread the Surefire Boards vibe, which Mick says in incredibly important.
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paced, hectic lives, and getting out on the water and into nature provides us with an opportunity to be in the moment, free from all of our outside influences and stress. Take it one step further and catch a wave and you have pretty well reached Nirvana, you cannot focus on anything else but the wave, the feeling, and the stoke. I guarantee you will have a smile from ear to ear.” Why wouldn’t you want to SUP?
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This topic seems to stir up any forum you are on. There are those that would not even consider taking a tv on their holidays, and then there are the folks that could not possibly leave home without it. I must admit we sit in the “must” take the tv with us group, we are all for this comfort, and I don’t mean just the TV, we have Foxtel and every show on every package available to us when we are on holidays. We have had our trusting automatic Sat dish installed to allow us with this little pleasure. This by no measure means that we sit around all day and watch it though. We love every bit of being outdoors and experiencing the holiday together as a family. Whether that is fishing, bike riding, tubing, playing cards, playing tourist and taking a nice drive, the list goes on.
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However after a big day of exploring and bonding as a family, the time comes that any sane parent needs and that is to make dinner, sort the kids and put the tv on for them, while I disappear into a relaxed frenzy with a nice glass of wine, hubby and the sunset. Once we have enjoyed dinner, I must admit I too like to disappear to watch some tv before retiring to bed, whether that be sport or our favourite show. Television is a great asset to one’s world if like anything it is in balance. We learn a lot from various shows that help us with our business, our health, or just to relax and switch off and perhaps have a hearty laugh. We believe there is a place for the tv on holidays, it gives everyone a chance to take time out to chill.
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Not every situation requires a book, a deck of cards, or to be outside. We are all entitled to a little tech and tv time and more so on holidays. As a full time, working mum I don’t get much time for tv on a normal day and a normal week, so when holidays do come around give this girl a balance of outdoor experience, a good book, board games a tv and my gorgeous family and my world is complete. So if you want my vote on this topic, then I assure you, hands down our tv and automatic satellite dish are a very vital part of our holiday. If you are in the market to make your viewing experience easier than you need to welcome a Vansat automatic Satellite dish to your family.
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Opulence the meaning of great wealth or luxuriousness. Does this mean that Outdoor Dining Opulence is a 5 star resort, pool side dining, and beach dining or dining on board a million dollar yacht? Of course it is. Opulence if the above is the case, does this mean this definition can also be related to the lifestyle of one that lives or holidays in a caravan? Absolutely! Great wealth is defined by great quantity, valuable possessions, property or other riches, an abundance or profusion of anything; a plentiful amount. Caravaning gives an abundance of opportunity, it gives a wealth of memories, plentiful of experiences and a lifestyle full of opportunity. When it comes to outdoor dining, it does not come better than that of when you are on the road and traveling. The experience of a new destination, the excitement of a new site, new neighbours, new stories to tell, stars, sunsets, views, all while the smell of your dinner cooks on your Baby Q, Weber. The aromas adding to the already magic evening that is your life. Cooking outdoors and taking that time to sit and take it all in, gives you the chance to be reminded how simple life can and should be. The Baby Q is a great product to add value to your outdoor dining experience and to enjoy many a conversation, laugh and create memories. There are so many meals you can cook up on these, ranging from breakfast, lunch, dinner, cakes and deserts. There is no better cooking method when traveling so why not join the Weber Family today and have your own Outdoor Opulent Dining experience every night. Take the time and set your table for your dining experience and create the ambiance. Placemats
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Rosshaven Marine commenced operations in 1985 after securing the commitment from the Townsville Port Authority during a tender request. From this point Rosshaven grew significantly to play an integral role as a major service facility for the northern Australia region. In December 2012 Rosshaven Marine was sold to Entraco Marine Pty Ltd, an acquisition that has provided a
Rosshaven Marine is constantly upgrading and keeping fully abreast of the latest advances in the industry in order to continue to provide the north’s most efficient marine service and maintenance facility. ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 accreditation allows Rosshaven Marine’s scope of work to include repairs and maintenance to commercial , military, fishing and recreational vessels encompassing hull, engineering, hydraulic, shipwright, abrasive blasting, painting, mechanical, electrical, electronic and refrigeration trades.
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• Structural repairs • Alloy repairs and fabrication • Steel fabrication • State of the art machine shop • On site propeller shop for repairs, repitching and balancing of propellers up to 1.5m in diameter • 1500sqm of undercover workshops • 24 tonne crane and forklift onsite.
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base for the company’s move into Australia, and built on its work to support the oil and gas and marine industries.
Rosshaven Marine is a Queensland Government Quality Assured supplier and an accredited shipbuilder under the Transport Operations Act 1994.
We also have access to a broad network of suppliers to source
www.rosshaven.com.au WORKSHOP SERVICE AND SALES • Accredited dealer and service agent for VOLVO PENTA and YANMAR Marine Engines and KOHLER and MASE generators • Comprehensive range of spare parts • Fully qualified team of marine technicians, diesel mechanics and fitters • Engine, outboard and generator servicing, fault finding, diagnosis and repair • Complete engine overhauls, engine removal and re-installation ENGINEERING AND FABRICATION Our qualified boilermakers and fabricators can assist you with your hull and deck repairs and maintenance requirements, osshaven Marine commenced operations in 1985 after securing commitment from the Townsville including the the following:
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Port Authority during a tender request. From this point Rosshaven grew significantly to play an integral role as a major service facility for the northern Australia region. In December 2012 Rosshaven Marine was sold to Entraco Marine Pty Ltd, an acquisition that has provided a base for the company’s move into Australia, and built on its work to support the&oilLEISURE and gas and marine LIQUID LIFE industries. Rosshaven Marine is constantly upgrading and keeping fully abreast
Rosshaven Marine has a 1600sqm blast bay and fully enclosed blast chamber to allow abrasive blasting of complete vessels, part and machinery. Our skilled team of qulified painters can assist you with: • Surface preparation • Antifoul application • Vessel repainting and touchups • Cut and polishing. SHIPWRIGHT SERVICES Rosshaven Marine has a team of fully qualified shipwrights and boat builders on site to provide expert advice and assist with any of the following: • Complete refurbishments and refits • New vessel fit out • Accommodation fit out, maintenance and repair • Insurance repairs • Fibreglass repairs • Hull repair and caulking.
The Marine Experts Rod Twitchin Marine offers a varied range of services given our diverse past within the industry ranging anywhere from positions as Master and or Engineer living aboard Superyachts to General Manager of a large refit company and most things in between. With our current AMSA Accreditations as a Master, Engineer and Surveyor coupled with (more importantly) steaming countless miles at sea travelling the Australian and South Pacific waters, our knowledge and experience is very sound enabling us to understand the clients and vessels requirements when at sea even though the vessel may be in a marina alongside or on the hardstand. We pride ourselves in offering a personal service second to none locally and internationally. Our services offered however certainly not limited too ~
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Pre Purchase & Insurance Surveys inc. Valuations Project Management Consultancy Safety Management Systems Vessel Operations Manuals Vessel Maintenance Programs Vessel Handling, Safety & Seamanship Tuition Any marine inquiry we can assist you with!
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Millkraft Boat Yard Pty Ltd is a team of professional boat builders, based in Hemmant, Queensland, who are passionate about boating and have a wealth of knowledge and experience. You are ensured that all workmanship exceeds the current standards expected in high quality boat building techniques. Even the smallest detail of your boat is constructed, repaired, restored, or maintained to the highest standards, and whilst our work is second to none, our rates are extremely competitive. Peter Hardisty is the owner/ operator of Millkraft Boat Yard (previously Millkraft Marine). Peter has worked in the boatbuilding industry since finishing his apprenticeship in 1970 and would be more than
happy to accommodate your boating needs in any way he can with his wealth of knowledge. We specialise in: • Fit-outs • Teak and cork decks • Antifouling • Repaints • Refits • Repairs and maintenance of timber and fibreglass boats • Project Management (large network of subcontractors and suppliers) • Full design consultations before and during projects • Boat Insurance work Millkraft Boat Yard supervises and oversees the refitting of vessels. We liaise between our clients and subcontractors, ensuring quality control, and saving time.
Family owned and operated, we are proud to offer obligation free quotes.
We also organise and oversee: • Organise subcontractors for fitting of motors and controls • Design and supervision of refit work • Consult with client for design before and during the life of the project • Custom design interiors If you are looking for a boat maintenance and building company with a highly skilled and passionate team to assist you with your boating requirements, you’ve come to the right place. If you need boat maintenance, have a custom boat design in mind, wish to realize your dream of a quality personalized marine interior, or have a general enquiry, call Peter today for a friendly chat on 0418 155 921.
Madfinns Boat Wraps was established in 2013. Although we may only seem young, we pride ourselves in extensive professionalism exceeding 15 years within the industry. Madfinns Boat Wraps was created due to the ongoing interest in wrapping of vehicles or ‘toys’ through our parenting company Maddog Signs Pty Ltd. Based in Mackay we have established relationships with many boating enthusiasts as well as boating franchises. Our level of professionalism has gained us the respect for the highest quality of workmanship and 40
products that has allowed us to expand to outer regions to service our customers. Wrapping of boats is highly regarded as a preferable option to painting with endless choices in terms of colours and design. It can also be used as a barrier to protect your hull. Over the years we have developed our highly detailed stock wrap range to benefit our customers in keeping artwork costs down while still allowing that personal touch and meeting our client’s individuality. If you’re in need of that custom wrap, we offer an in-house design team that also has a
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passion for fishing and boating. This gives us the edge and allows us to understand the need for a personalised custom boat wrap. Whether you are trying to give new life to your ‘pride & joy’ or craving that extreme look that sets you apart from all other boating enthusiasts, contact Madfinns Boat Wraps today.
Contact Details: Madfinns Boat Wraps Shed 1, Cnr Connors Road & Enterprise St Paget, (Mackay) QLD 4740 PH: 1800 937 623 sales@madfinns.com.au Find us on facebook and Instagram!
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Sphere Mini Automatic 3kg Top Load Washing Machine 240V SKU: 700-00360 This 3kg machine is operated by a simple control panel, the machine needs only five settings from a full wash-rinse-spin cycle (38mins) to a simple spin (7mins) to get the washing done. With a cold-water only inlet, water consumption is around 20 Litres per load. Boasting the same small footprint as the Sphere 2.5 kg but slightly taller, and with similar features to domestic machines like lint filter, balance alert and countdown display, the Sphere mini machine is just as effective as a full size domestic machine, but leaves you more room in the caravan. https://www.caravanrvcamping.com.au/sphere-3kg-automatic-miniwashing-machine.-240v
Trail-A-Mate MkII Trail-A-Mate MkII is a hydraulic caravan jack designed to lift larger and heavier caravans than our original Trail-A-Mate Jockey Wheel/Jack. http://www.trail-a-mate.com.au/trail-a-mate-mkii
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Portable Electric Brake Units (PEBs) Portable Electric Brake Unit for your vehicles to tow Caravans, Horse Floats, Boat Trailers or other heavy trailers that require either permanent or portable electric brakes. https://caravanandcampinghire.com.au/product/portable-electricbrake-units/
LifeStraw Go 2-Stage Filtration Stop at a river, stream, or even a puddle. Fill up the bottle, screw on the lid, and sip filtered water through the mouthpiece. https://www.jadoutdoor.com.au
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From Aussie Outdoor: Caravan Annexe Art Weather Screen’s. (Patent Pending 2017900750). Superior PVC double woven mesh printed with a high quality UV Stable solvent ink. Fit’s all standard caravan awnings with Velcro tie down straps and eyelets. goo.gl/RpfpTh
Caravan Awning Rope Clips Using an Awning Rope Clip to secure your awning to the ground will protect it from damage caused by wind flap. Made from quality stainless steel these awning rope clips will fit most brands of roll out awning, including Carefree Fiesta, Dometic, Sunburst and A&E. http://www.campsmart.net.au/caravan-awning-rope-clips
SUP with your Best Mate FRIDAY 19 MAY CAPTAIN COOK 1770 FESTIVAL SUP DOG OZ WORLD RECORD ATTEMPT WITH CHRIS DE ABOITIZ... THE MOST DOGS TO PADDLE ON 1
BOARD EVER! Time: 3:30pm – 4:30pm Location: 1770 Beachfront opposite Tree Bar Hotel Activity: Sup Dog Oz World Record Attempt with Chris de Aboitiz …..The Most Dogs To Paddle On 1 Board Ever ! Chris will paddle with up to 25 dogs on his massive 17ft by 5ft stand up paddle board (SUP) across to the sandbar. Chris and the Dogs will have some playtime and training structure before they embark on the board to attempt a World record on the waters of 1770 foreshore.
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SATURDAY 20 MAY CAPTAIN COOK 1770 FEST IVAL PARADE! Time: 9am Parade Departs Location: Marina Activity: World Record dog s and their owners EMBARK on the LARC. The massive Pink LARC will tow Chris and his 4 SupDo gO z dogs’ behind on the massive SUP board on a trai ler.
SATURDAY 20 MAY Time: After the parade concludes at SES grounds Location: SES grounds back to Marina Activity: World Record dogs and their owners hed off on the LARC to embark for some unleashed fun on the sandbar in 1770 foreshore. The Larc heads out to the sandbar, towing Chris and his SupDogOz dogs’ behind in the water on his massive SUP board with his SupDogOz best mates. Chris will facilitate dog playtime session for all on the sandbar. Everyone is invited to join SUP with your dog at 1770 , Captian Cook 1770 Festival
SUNDAY 21 MAY On Sunday Chris is a guest speaker / workshop presen ter at this years RSPCA Millions Paws Walk https://w ww.facebook.com/events/1 252346948175286/ The RSPCA Million Paws Wa lk is a national fundraiser, brin ging people and their dogs together in order to rais e funds in the fight against ani mal cruelty. This year’s walk will be on Sunday 21st May, and onc e aga in held at Canoe Point Park in Boyne Island. Registrations open online for earlybirds on 1st March. www.millionpawswalk.com .au LIQUID LIFE & LEISURE
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www.lifestyleandleisuresupercentre.com.au KOMBI HIRE Hire A Kombi Where the dream and possibility of driving a Volkswagen Kombi can become a reality. Our team of VW’s are here for you to experience the joy and magic of a kombi ride for all purposes including camping, weddings, marketing, photoshoots and the list is goes on. AWNINGS - ANNEXES Holiday Annexes We have been serving the local community for three decades, and have built a solid reputation as a company that delivers results you can rely on, every time. At Holiday Annexes, we pride ourselves on our dedication to excellent customer service. We offer a prompt, professional service, and we ensure that our quality workmanship is tailored to your specific needs. With Holiday Annexes, you’ll always get what you ask for, at a price you can afford! BOAT SURVEYORS Rod Twitchen Marine Surveying RTM holds an AMSA/MSQ accreditation as a Marine Surveyor #379, is recognised by Club Marine and Nautilus Marine Insurance, and is a member of Marine Queensland. With countless inspections on a varied range of vessels, RTM can assist you with the below survey inspections. RTM can also liase with the broker or current owner to arrange inspection dates/times and organise the marina berth/travel lift booking offering you a “care free” service throughout the survey period.
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Bairnsdale’s No1 Supplier of New Welcome to Simmons Metalworks and Used Boats. We are authorized we strive to meet and exceed all dealers for Polycraft, Savage, Sea of our clients needs for value and Jay, Stessco, Dunbier/Mackay satisfaction on every job and with Trailers, Evinrude Outboards, the convenience of our onsite mobile Tohatsu Outboards, Boat finance. services we come direct to you! No We are Sales & Service Dealers for job to big or to small! call or Pm us Evinrude , Tohatsu and approved today for your free no obligation service for Johnson, Suzuki, quote! Yamaha, Mercury, Honda and more!
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Skinner Marine Skinner Marine est: 1969 is a family business that stocks and supplies new and used boats, as well as boating accessories from some of the worlds leading brands and manufacturers. We offer friendly customer service and great prices in our entire range of products and offer easy finance and insurance on all our boats.
VEHICLE ACCESSORIES TowBrolly Easy, instant shade device using your vehicle’s tow-ball. Solid steel construction & powder coated for durability. Telescopic steel arm with 360 degree swivel. Folds away into supplied canvas carry bag for easy compact storage. One person – easy set-up, fully adjustable. Just BYO umbrella. Australian made and owned.
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D&H Reel Repairs Our stock of spare parts, including gears and handles, grows ever larger even as you read this. Included in our assortment are a wide range of miniature bearings, carbontex drag washers, lubricants and specialized custom parts. Drag upgrades are available for most reels, from lapping steel drag washers to ground stainless steel metal washers, from carbontex washers to felt and cork. All washers can be custom cut to suit your needs.
SHIPWRIGHTS AJ Woodall Shipwright Modern and Traditional Vessels to the highest standard of craftsmanship and customer satisfaction. At AJ Woodall Shipwright they know the Marine Industry very well. This knowledge and experience can assist you with your project. Aaron Woodall – A traditionally trained Shipwright with over 27 years of experience with all types of vessels, traditional and modern. Aaron can assist you with a wide range of maintenance advice and service.
VESSEL TANK CLEANING & FUEL MAINTENANCE SERVICES Fuel Tank Cleaning QLD Professional service, on time and within budget. Fuel Tank Cleaning QLD is a specialised provider of tank cleaning services. Based in Brisbane we service clients in the commercial, industrial & marine sectors throughout Queensland & New South Wales. Our services include water, algae & contaminants removal from inground or above ground bulk storage tanks. We also specialise in fuel tanks on boats which are inaccesible, we have fuel polishing equipment as well as advice on maintenance for fuel. BOAT WRAPS & GRAPHICS Madfinns Boat Wraps Custom design graphics enable us to tailor make to suit any boat shape. From your small alloy tinnies, wake boats, ski boats and right up to your larger motor yachts. Waterproof and UV rated, boat wraps help to protect the boat from all the elements and allows your boat to retain a high resale value. We can also provide custom names and registration numbers for all bugets. ANTIFOULING Boat Buddies We have built our business on long term relationships with Marina’s, Boat dealers and private clients. Boat Buddies has built it’s reputation on reliability, trust and the pride taken in our work. We have a specialised team of ADAS commercial qualified divers with years of experience in underwater boat maintenance and hull cleaning.
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It’s about having safe community fun and showing off our beautiful Murray River! We want you to come and have fun and feel welcome. Murray Bridge and the Murraylands are so much more than you think as you flash by over the Swanport bridge to Melbourne or the Great Ocean Road. South Australians have enjoyed river activities only an hour from Adelaide for generations and they do now more than ever.
Having on and off water activity is an important part of enjoying life by the river. Sturt Reserve is an excellent venue for Floatfest to co-host the Murray Bridge Kite Festival, Scouts SA Floatfest water activities camp, Marathon Canoe Club marathon event, Canoe SA canoe polo demonstrations, markets, fitness activities, paddling fundraisers for Can Do for Kids and so much more!
This year, huge groups of Scouts will paddle and learn together. Teams from businesses like Rays Outdoors have been able to get together, enjoy a bit of teamwork and adventure and add to their team-building efforts. On water activities like paddling are excellent for corporate team building. Workmates can challenge each other, learn more about each other’s strengths and weaknesses and reach new levels of rapport.
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Barefoot Smiles Life We are celebrating 6 Months on the road in our Toyota Hi-ace camper van named Luna! Van life has been good for the soul allowing us to focus on what’s important. Travel, surfing, and the opportunity to immerse ourselves in the practice of living with less. Eating healthy delicious food, taking photo’s and meeting like-minded people. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle while living in a van hasn’t been without ups and downs. But this is the flow of life and it’s in the hard work we have put into maximising every experience that we want to share. Here are our top tips on mindful travel from our journey so far!
1. Buy local, seasonal fruit & vegetables Buying locally means fresher more affordable fruit and veggies. We are always on the lookout for local farms selling direct to the public and side of the road honesty boxes. Community run organic farms are popping up everywhere in Australia, these are road side gold mines
2. Whole food Co-ops Co-ops are community owned, local business run by volunteers meaning they are the cheapest way to stock up and an opportunity to meet some like-minded locals! They stock grains, rice, nuts and seeds but, don’t’ forget to take your own bags and containers.
3. Storage There’s a small fridge in the van around 30 liters used for easily perishable veggies, open rice milk and leftovers. We store the rest of our fruit and veggies in a cane basket. Great for bringing green freshness to the inside of the van. Bulk dry stores are kept in cupboards under the bed, which at lunchtime converts into seating arrangement for two. Any items we use on a daily basis are decanted into recycled jars and stored in our very small pantry under the sink.
4. Sustainability Living in a van makes you very aware of just how much waste we create. Do your bit to minimise the impact – Don’t use plastic bags, avoid
buying anything packaged and always recycle. We make a point of collecting any rubbish we find along the beach or in the free camp sites we stay and take it with us.
5. Abundance – giving & receiving We love to travel and live mindfully, taking only what we need and giving back wherever we can. When you connect to nature in this way the universe will always take care of you. Keep an open mind and trust that you will be provided for. From our experiences we have written a healthy eating plan designed for the conscious traveler. The plan consists of meals that meet the body’s nutritional needs while being affordable and simple enough to prepare. Check out our FREE Healthy Eating Plan for more: http://barefootsmiles.life/free-healthy-eating-plan/
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Superfood porridge Here's our recipe perfect for the colder mornings or after a surf.
Ingredients Makes two serves 1 cup quinoa uncooked (option to use millet, brown rice or oats) 2 cups water 1 tablespoon chia seeds 2 tablespoon flax meal 2 tablespoon shredded coconut 1 tablespoon sunflower seeds 1 tablespoon pepitas Handful of sultanas 1 banana sliced 1/2 cup rice or coconut milk
Topping Options Grated apple Sliced banana Shredded coconut Cinnamon Rice milk, coconut milk or yogurt
What to do 1. In a pot add quinoa and two cups of water, cooking on a medium heat until all water is evaporated. 2. Add remaining ingredients to pot and cook on a low heat for a further 5 minutes. 3. Remove porridge from heat, let cool slightly and divide into two bowls. 4. Add desired toppings to bowls and serve.
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If what the weather people tell us is true, we are experiencing some changes in weather patterns Australia wide. While some areas have floods, others may be having fires, some have cyclones and some are just perfect this time of the year. Any plan we ever make is the basis for the changes we will make to it. So if you are currently travelling or planning to travel, please check the weather patterns applicable to the area
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in which you are or going to. But remember, changing or adjusting your plans does not mean forgoing the experience or the enjoyment from the experience, it’s just the timing of it all which may allow you to do more, see more and enjoy more, so stress should be kept to the minimum. Equally important is the cover you have for your gear and possessions. Is your policy covering for floods? Is your policy covering for fire?
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Is your policy allowing you to choose the repairer? Do you get any discount for multiple policies? Do you have roadside assist for the “just in case” times? Westcorp capital are happy to view your policies with you to try and make sure that they are the best you can get. Generally, it’s best to insure with a dedicated insurer for the goods we insure. Westcorp Capital have the relationship with the right insurers for the goods we trust when travelling.
As a reward for our readers, Westcorp capital put together an offer whereby if you insure your caravan, boat or bike through them and choose to let them arrange the insurance for your car, the towing vehicle, they will give you a 10% discount on the car insurance. Westcorp Capital can also arrange for roadside assist on
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Have you finally found your dream caravan? The last piece of that puzzle you have been putting together to get amongst and live the life you have always dreamt you could one day. Catch is it is a couple of thousand kilometres away and you just cannot take the time to go and get it when the time off you want to spend in it and travelling. Well Caravan and Camping Hire have the service for you. They can relocate anywhere anytime. This service is even available to those too busy to get their van to the destinations they want to travel. We are considering utilising their services to get our Van from the gold Coast to South Australia , allowing us have the van on site ready and allow us to fly in and hire a car giving us an extra week to spend at this destination exploring these beautiful sites. We understand that the journey is just as enjoyable as the destination, however when you have seen that journey time and time again as the beginning of your travels and it cuts into the time spent seeing new destinations than this service of Caravan and Camping Hire seems a very valuable resource for time poor people.
There is so many opportunities that open up with this service dependant on your circumstance, so keep in mind for your next venture or purchase. Caravan and Camping hire Aus offers a professional and reliable service nationwide. Drivers are suitably qualified and experienced drivers/towers, all vehicles are suitably rated and have electric brakes. Owners are responsible for their own insurance cover for towing. Pricing is calculated based on total number of KMs for the one way trip from your location to the requested delivery destination, they are very competitive priced. For more details contact the team as the option may be worth considering. https://caravanandcampinghire.com. au/about-us/relocation-services-2/
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" The location of Hire a Kombi, allows a beautiful unique holiday to the Grampians, Great Ocean Road, across on the Queenscliff ferry to Phillip Island or Wilsons Prom National Park .." Hire A Kombi is a family run business on the Bellarine Peninsula in Victoria.
Customers come from across Australia and internationally to drive the iconic Great Ocean Road in a kombi.
George and Alyce met in 2010 when Alyce contacted George in regards to a kombi he had for sale on carsales, as she had a lifelong dream of travelling Australia in an original Volkswagen Kombi.
"We allow our vans to go anywhere, however we have a 200km per day travel cap on, to ensure our vans are looked after," said Alyce.
"I'm not too sure where my love for kombi's come from but at the age of 7 I made a little clay pinch pot which looks remarkably similar to one so I guess it was just born in me" Alyce recalls. George had said the van he had was inappropriate, and the camper he had in his shed was one day going to start his business dream of hiring. However the next day and a little more thought, George called Alyce and said “I'll restore it for you”. Three months later the yellow and white kombi was complete and ready for her, which she was quick to name “Applejack” and Alyce embarked on a journey around Australia. Alyce travelled from the Whitsundays through the outback up to Darwin solo, then a childhood friend joined her across and down to Perth when she continued the adventure solo again. The friendship between George and Alyce continued to grow, and after returning to the Whitsundays it was not long before she was at his doorstep with the kombi he had restored for her. It was in 2012 that they created Hire a Kombi and while they only started with 1 van, the fleet now consists of 5 kombi's and soon to be another with a beetle.
The business sees a number of young families, grey nomads, artistic and professionals drive away daily in their vans from 1 day through to week long travels. The location of Hire a Kombi, allows a beautiful unique holiday to the Grampians, Great Ocean Road, across on the Queenscliff ferry to Phillip Island or Wilsons Prom National Park and for those who are lucky enough to take longer often venture across to South Australia or North to New South Wales. "I think we are the only company who allows our kombi's to travel interstate so we are unique however also crazy" laughs George. "It's been a really hard road, but very rewarding as we meet wonderful people and we are paving our way for a nice simple lifestyle with our kids” said Alyce. The fleet consists of 4 campers and one microbus which seats 8, all are self-drive. If you are thinking of buying a kombi but want to experience one first this is the perfect way to see what you want in your van and having both automatic and manual on the fleet gives most the opportunity to drive, providing you are over 21yrs of age. For more information on this great experience and unique style of holidaying, please contact the team from Hire a Kombi - www.hireakombi.com
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Easter Treats...
If it’s Easter, it’s chocolate time! And this selection of delicious chocolate recipes wil l give free reign to any addiction to the dark (or mil k or white!) stuff.
Chocolate and orange hot cross biscuits
Dark chocolate brownies
makes: 30 | prep: 0:15 | cook 0:20
makes: 20 | prep: 0:15 | cook 0:30
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Squidding made Ezy’! People of all ages and countries enjoy catching and eating squid but not so when it comes to cleaning them, as I found out on my first disastrous cleaning attempt. That experience prompted me to think there had to be a better way. Over a year or two and, after many prototypes and considerable product testing, I came up with a tool that made the onerous task of cleaning squid much cleaner and easier. With practice anyone can clean squid from start to finish in under a minute – a huge benefit if you have bagged out on squid. The feedback from customers has been more than encouraging. Many have said using these tools has cut their cleaning time by half. Shane Mensforth, the Editor of SA Angler magazine, said he didn’t bother catching squid because he hated cleaning them; now that he has a set of Squidezy tools this is no longer the case. The set comes in 3 different sizes, for different
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CHEWY CHOC CHIP OATMEAL COOKIES 1 1/2 cups Flour 3/4 Cup rolled oats 1/2 cup dark choc chips 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup sultanas 1 Egg 1 teaspoon Vanilla essence 1/2 cup melted butter 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon Mix all ingredients and roll into balls and flatten onto a baking tray. Bake at 160’ for 8-10 minutes.
CHERRY RIPE PROTEIN BALL 1 cup almonds 1/2 cup dates 1 cup dried cherries 1/2 cup shredded coconut 1 scoop vanilla protein powder. 2 tablespoons honey Blend until able to roll into balls. Add some water if too dry. Then roll in some cacao powder with dessicated coconut.
LEMON & RASPBERRY BREAD - Gluten Free - Sugar Free - Dairy Free Dry Ingredients 2 Cups Gluten Free Self Raising Flour 1 Tablespoon of Chia Seeds 1\4 Cup Coconut Flour Zest of 1 Lemon Wet Ingredients 4 Eggs 1/4 Cup Almond or Coconut Milk 1 tablespoon Vanilla Bean Paste Juice of 1 Lemon 1 Cup of Blended Frozen or Fresh Raspberries with 1 tablespoon extra of Almond or Coconut Milk Combine Dry ingredients separately then add wet ingredients to dry. Mix well then fold in blended raspberries till swirl pattern appears in mixture. Bake at 160’ for approx 35 minutes.
bean & quinoa salad 1 Can of Black Beans 1 Can of Chickpeas 1 Can of Corn Kernels 1 Diced Red Capsicum 1 Diced Punnet of Cherry Tomatoes 1 Diced Large Cucumber 1 Handful of diced Mint 1 Large Handful of Snow peas sprouts 1 Cup of Cooked Quinoa 1 Diced Red Onion Throw all the above Ingredients in a bowl and combine Dressing 1 teaspoon of Smoked Paprika Salt and Pepper to taste Juice from 1 Lemon 1 Teaspoon of Seeded Mustard 1 Teaspoon of Honey 2 Tablespoons White Wine Vinegar 3 Tablespoons of good quality olive oil. Mix and drizzle over Salad, then eat!
Sneaky Signs of
Gluten Intolerance Gluten intolerance is one of the most fashionable catchwords used in the health industry today. You may notice that most supermarkets and restaurants will cater for the gluten free crowd to some degree. So why is this becoming so popular?
loss, weight gain and fat malabsorption alongside various nutritional deficiencies. There are however a number other not so easily recognised symptoms that can also impact on health and wellbeing. Some of the less recognised signs of gluten intolerance can include the following:
Gluten intolerance is in fact a very real issue that affects a lot of people. The condition encompasses two gastrointestinal conditions known as celiac disease and gluten sensitivity, both of which create significant digestive dysfunction and follow on health effects if not managed correctly. The furtive nature of gluten intolerance means that symptoms can go undetected for extended periods of time, however its important to realise that the damage that takes place from regular gluten consumption can become acutely apparent through digestive discomfort and pain.
1. FATIGUE Feeling tired and lethargic is extremely common for the most part, however it is not always thought to be associated with gluten intolerance. Individuals with sensitivities are naturally very prone to fatigue and tiredness, however this can be exacerbated by eating foods that contain gluten due to the increased metabolic demand to break down the gluten proteins, as well as the inflammation cascade that follows.
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2. JOINT PAIN There is a theory that individuals with with celiac disease or gluten sensitivities are genetically predisposed to have a hypersensitised or over-excitable nervous system. LIQUID LIFE & LEISURE
This means that the sensory neurons that cause pain in muscles and joints can be overstimulated and therefore exacerbate the sensation. The most common places to experience pain are the knees, back, hips, wrists and shoulders. 3. NEUROLOGICAL PROBLEMS A number of neurological issues can be traced back to gluten intolerance. Studies indicate that peripheral neuropathy (numbness in the hands and feet) is present in approximately 50% of celiac disease patients. Additionally dementia and gait ataxia (abnormal, uncoordinated movements) are indicated with the condition. 4. POOR EMOTIONAL HEALTH Studies suggest that people with digestive issues seem to be more prone to both anxiety and depression, compared to healthy individuals. This is especially common among people who have celiac disease and is theorised to occur due to abnormal serotonin levels, alterations to
About the Author
Keiarna Kerr is a Queensland based personal trainer and health nutrition advocate, currently completing a
Bachelor of Health Science (Nutrition
gut microbiota and production of gluten exorphins which all have a negative impact on the central nervous system.
and Dietetic Medicine). She has
recently ended her eight-year career in the Royal Australian Air Force is
5. FEMALE HORMONAL IMBALANCE Hormonal imbalances for women can be a major problem and affects mood, weight and everything in between. Hormonal imbalances in women can manifest in a range of ways including low libido, persistent weight gain, anxiety, low mood and other digestive issues.
now the founder of The Beauty Nut,
If you have any of the symptoms above and are suspicious of being sensitive to gluten, then it may be beneficial to consult with your naturopath or doctor to investigate further and develop a sound health management plan if necessary.
She believes in the mind-gut
an online business that discusses
contemporary information regarding nutrition, digestion, mindset and
fitness. Keiarna has a passion for
wellness and natural beauty that is driven by nutrition and science.
connection and aims assist people on their health journey through
creating a positive relationship with their food, mind and body.
For more information visit thebeautynut.com
For more information on the benefits of going Gluten Free and other lifestyle and wellness advice visit thebeautynut.com
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Change... It’s human nature to resist change, our instinct is
protect ourselves and the things we know, like and are comfortable with. That doesn’t mean those
things are good for us, in fact some of the most
addictive habits in life to break are things that can kill us‌ go figure!
Everyone tackles change in a different way, but we all first need to recognize the need for change. Have you got a bad habit holding you back? What are some steps you can take this week to turn those habits around?
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Change... “I believe it’s good for everyone to do some sort of fitness… so long as it gets you moving, and encourages you make healthy choices. I am all for it!” Stephanie Thomas has always believed that physical activity and a healthy body is a cornerstone of a balanced and fulfilling life. Since she was a child, Steph has been a strong sportswoman excelling in a range of team and individual sports, especially athletics. Steph discovered CrossFit after finishing university and
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