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What’s on in September Trip in a Van: Meals, Health and Fitness Abell Point Marina: Marina of the Year Family Gap Year: Visits Junee, NSW Gourmet Meals Craft Beer Austrack SLRV Couran Cove Brand Boost Boaties Quotes Gold Coast Commonwealth Games Kingston on Murray LIQUID LIFE & LEISURE

From the Editor... G’day G’day, September Edition already!!!! What happened, where did the first part of the year go? Don’t get me wrong, no complaints here, September – April is definitely my favourite time, so from where I sit everything is looking up. As I write this letter it is still August and we are experiencing magical days, and high 20’s so sitting outside the office soaking up the sun, this chick is definitely in heaven. People talk about the “winter blues” and while I am going through winter and the cooler months I don’t tend to notice, but the very first day I can strip off the layers, throw on a denim skirt, get the pins out, put a singlet on and throw on a pair of Havianna’s, I must admit I look back and think wow where was my head at, I definitely suffered the ‘winter blues’. So here we are, spring and summer ahead of us and did I mention already how excited I am. I think in a past life I must have been a bear, because I could easily hibernate the winter and come out to play in summer… ok, I kinda live that life anyway. The routine goes wake up, get ready, go to work, go to gym, go home, cook dinner (inside), shower, bed REPEAT. With the warmer weather, comes the longer days, comes so much being packed into each day. Wake up, go for a run, get ready, go to work, go to beach for a swim, go to gym, home, dinner outside, swim, shower, bed – yep you had me at September. So in our industry of caravan, boating, camping, travel, health and outdoors, this is where things really start to come alive, people are excited for holidays, they are excited to get the van or boat or camping gear out, seems I am not the only one that hibernates in the winter (don’t get me wrong we do take trips away and we do love being away in winter, just in a different way). Our September edition will run you through some fitness and meals while on the road, to give you some Spring inspiration, Discovery Parks share a list of

places to visit and reminding you to stop saying one day and make those days happen, Caravan and Camping Hire showcase a really great testimonial and very much worth reading, huge 4 page feature from Couran Cove Island Resort, don’t miss what they have to say and we get an update on the Commonwealth Games being held here in our home town of the Gold Coast. I so hope that many of you will be packing up the family, the van and the car and coming to share such a special time where memories will be made and looked back on for many, many years to come. These kind of events are important not only to adults but kids as well, I still look back on the season pass and the time spent with my family at Expo 88, I was 12 at the time and it is very much embedded into my memory bank and for this I have booked tickets for a couple of events at the Commonwealth Games and although we did not get our favourite events that we tried for , we did get some tickets that we are all very excited to be part of the atmosphere, the event and having the chance to say we went. Another event I recall was walking over the gateway bridge with my family when I was quite young and it first opened. I guess at the time when things come up and we are so busy at work and with life in general, we could quite easily let the event or experience slip through our fingers because it is easier to stay home, however if you just get involved and do it, you will be so glad you did when you hear your kids talking to their kids about it and looking back on the pics. Take the time and nurture your relationships and experience things that make your heart sing. Here is to an amazingly ridiculously fun September Living & Loving life

Hayles Co-Founder & Blogger

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Meals,

Health &

Fitness

LIQUID LIFE & LEISURE

Meals to sandwiches for our family of 5. Bread

While driving long distances, food is

can be sourced anywhere and its an

key! We make up a snack and lunch

easy, cheap meal to prepare when

bag for all. This eliminates the urge

pulled up in that truck stop or down

to buy garbage food at the servo

swimming at the beach. As for snacks,

and swinging through McDonalds.

we keep these healthy as no one wants

It’s expensive to eat takeaway while

a toddler with a sugar high while driving

travelling and you wouldn’t believe the

the comforts of home right in our van!

a 500km day.

money some family’s spend in a month

Our first tip is; if you’ve got a big freezer

We pack meals into zip lock bags so

making you’re own lunch on the road.

you’re sorted! Being able to bulk freeze

they lay flat and this maximizes room

So, stick with a sanga and some fruit!

pre prepared meals is so important.

in the freezer. This saves on bulky

You can pull a meal out of the freezer

containers stacked in your freezer,

Our BBQ gets a workout. We cook fish,

your kids have their favourite meal and

due to limited storage, endless

roast meat, steak, snags, homemade

you free up your fridge space for fresh

containers isn’t really an option anyway.

chips and even vegetables. It’s a

We eat really well while travelling and nothing has changed since we left home and embarked on our travels. We eat the same foods and prepare the same meals as if we were living back in our home. Moving into our caravan hasn’t been a hindrance at all as we have all

(crazy right!) This can be avoided by

must to have a Barbie on board and it

foods. Having ready prepared meals to pop into the microwave after a big

Generally speaking we eat very healthy,

keeps the husband busy and enjoying

day exploring, definitely makes for

so storing fruit and vegetables is

a beer. Our BBQ is a swift stainless

a stress free dinner.

essential. We have never have a drama

marine BBQ and it sits on slides that fit

with this as most towns you go through

in the front hatch. Under the hotplate

We typically make up a big batch

will have a supermarket. So, stocking

is a couple of burners, so you can use

of Pasta bake and Zucchini Slice

up with heaps isn’t really necessary

it as a stovetop as well as a bbq. So,

and pop it into the freezer. It’s a total

at times. However, if you’re heading

cooking all your meals outside is no

winner in our household as the kids

out to a remote spot for a week or two,

drama and very handy when you’re free

love it and devour it in seconds. We’ll

stocking up on frozen goods will help

camping with no power.

pop this recipe up so you can check

get you through. We love our meats and

it out! We only have two cereals to

fish and typically freeze it, so having

Our Jurgens Narooma caravan has

chose from - Weetbix and Quick Oats,

a decent size freezer for your family

loads of room to store food, so if we

these are cheap and fill little tummy’s

means you can grab a bargain and

are off the grid for a week or so there is

as well as ours. They’re also at every

pack it away without any

plenty to munch on!

grocery store, city or remote. We stick

storage issues. LIQUID LIFE & LEISURE

Health

Keeping healthy while travelling is extremely important! No one wants to pick up a vomiting bug and have

hit up the local hospital. They are very

remote areas. Be mindful of what you

accomodating with travellers as they

eat and drink and get into a doctor

know its near impossible to get into a

if you’re feeling under the weather.

it go through your whole family!

doctor as a ‘new patient’. Not to mention the fee... Talking of fees,

Most Importantly make sure you have

Drinking bottled water in remote areas

we are all on a travellers budget.

AMBULANCE COVER and it covers

you Australia wide. It’s very affordable

is vital as there is many water borne bacteria about. A 24 pack of bottled

Trying to find an affordable doctor

and you can pay a yearly upfront fee

water from Woolworths is as little

can be an arduous task. I stumbled

with your state. Alternatively if you

as $6, so we recommend keeping

across this awesome website called

have health cover, most include

this on hand. We can speak from

1800bulkbill.com.au you can pop in

ambulance cover.

experience, having picked ups nasty

your current suburb and it will list all

bug that had us unwell for 4 weeks,

the bulk billing doctors in your area,

it wasn’t pleasant!

or free call 1800bulkbill (285524).

Winning! We keep a box of medications

If you find you do become unwell

on hand as well as a first aid kit.

and need a doctor, you can always

An absolute must when travelling in

Fitness

We are often asked how we manage to maintain our fitness and be active while we travel. As much as we’d love to be hitting the gym a few times a week, they generally aren’t readily available and can be expensive at $20

or do some stairs, as we always come

gives you some ideas you mightn’t

back fresher! It’s always a great escape

of thought of while on the road.

from the kids too, Plus, it’s teaching them the importance of exercise!

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However, we’re often unable to exercise

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per session for a casual visit.

when in remote locations, cause no

Other than keeping up with 3 kids,

inhale bull dust and jump over snakes.

hiking, swimming and bike riding.

So we make do by setting up a workout

We make time to workout a couple

under our awning - lunges, sit ups,

of times a week. Justin and I tag team

dips, bicep curls, dips and skipping.

a run and we make use of playgrounds.

We use resistance bands for strength

Justin will do chin ups while I lunge

and conditioning as this mimics the free

(I hate chin ups)! Not only is it a way

weight exercises we’d be doing

to keep fit but it’s great for us mentally.

in a gym. PLUS they’re lightweight and

We love to take time out to go for a run

take up no room in our van. I hope this

one wants to run up a barron dirt track,

Abell Point

take out Marina of the Year

business every day, with a customer

upgrade of superyacht facilities to

focus and a shared vision

accommodate vessels up

of excellence. Paul Darrouzet

to 70m, the introduction of

(owner) bought the marina four

concierge services, the installation

years ago with a vision to make

of two private helipads, the upgrade

of the Year award.

Abell Point a first-class destination

of marina buildings, grounds and

marina. This award recognises the

gardens including development

This nationally accredited awards

realisation of that vision.”

of a 2.5 hectare community

In a gala award ceremony 31 July at the Marine17 conference at Sydney’s newly revamped exhibition centre, Abell Point Marina took out the coveted Marina

parkland within the marina facility.

program judged by the Marina Industries Association recognises

Since coming under new ownership

excellence in the marina industry.

in 2013, Abell Point Marina

It is this focus on continuous

Luke McCaul, Abell Point’s General

has undergone a $17 million

improvement and providing

Manager agrees the award belongs

development including upgrades to

a first-class destination marina

to the hard work of the dedicated

shore based facilities,

at the gateway to the Whitsundays

marina team, “I’m incredibly proud

the launch of Lure a waterfront

which has culminated in this

of our entire team. They drive the

wedding/ conference venue, the

recent award.

In addition to the Marina of the Year

Abell Point has employed which has

with four arms being replaced for

award, Abell Point also took out the

been recognised through

new. With the launch of the marina’s

Best Innovation award for their Blue

this award.

latest development, Ocean Club

Carpet Treatment initiative. With

a 26m floating customer lounge,

a strong focus on customer service

Less than five months ago,

24 July, the timing couldn’t be more

and concierge services,

Abell Point Marina experienced

pertinent with this award win. With

the team at Abell Point Marina roll

major structural damage to 20%

plenty more on the horizon for

out the ‘blue carpet’ for all their

of its on-water facilities during

Abell Point including being Host

guests by providing personalised

tropical cyclone Debbie, the effort

Port Sponsor for the Clipper Round

service and a range of concierge

put into the restoration project lead

the World Yacht Race in January

services including courtesy cars,

by the experience team at Superior

2018, as well as the launch of

welcome vessel, dockhand

Jetties is an indication of how

the much anticipated Abell Point

concierge and marina lifestyle card.

the marina operates.

Parkway, the skies the limit for the most highly-awarded marina

This strategy is testament to the

By the end of August all on-water

innovative approach to business

berthing will have been repaired

in the Whitsundays.

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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 â&#x20AC;&#x153;the right time is nowâ&#x20AC;?. 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.

The options are generally...

BUY

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.

UPGRADE

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.

“

“ Give consideration to the old saying “the right time is now

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Gap Year! FA M I LY

“The second night, roast night, was even better with the whole family eating for $25!”

When asked to do a piece on an out of the way place, I initially drew a blank. In 580 days of being on the road, we stuck to the coast roads almost exclusively and therefore many of our destinations were well known ones. After a little thought though I came up with Junee.

One of the first surprises was the price, after consulting Wikicamps we stayed at local golf club for $5 per night for an unpowered site! There aren’t too many locations in Australia that can boast that low a nightly fee. And the bargains didn’t stop there.

Junee is on the edge of NSW’s riverina district, about 100km north east of Wagga Wagga. Now I’ll admit we didn’t see Junee plastered in many tourist rags, on billboards or any tourist lifestyle shows, we went because of a strong family history on my wife’s side, however I am really glad we went because Junee was full of surprises.

We arrived in the late afternoon and decided to eat at the golf club itself. We have some dietary needs between us, however the golf club catering staff went out of their way to accommodate us and again at a bargain price. The first night we had opted for a few items from their al-a-carte menu and can’t have spent $30 including a few frothy beverages.

The second night, roast night, was even better with the whole family eating for $25! No that is not a typo! In terms of entertainment, the main attractions are as follows: Golf - You can play golf at the golf club we stayed at (who would have thought) and it looked like a nice enough course. I didn’t play, but I’m betting green fees are a bargain and I can vouch for the 19th hole - it was excellent - genuine 1970’s prices! Monte Cristo Haunted House - Junee has it’s own haunted mansion complete with ghostly apparitions if you’re lucky.

I’m not sure I believe in this stuff, but after reading the stories surrounding the house, I was pretty creeped out wandering through its ancient halls. Junee Chocolate Factory - With two kids and two chocolate addicted adults in our camp, this was always going to be a highlight. It’s in a grand old factory with heaps of historical value and they appear to be going from strength to strength. There are tours of the factory, you can watch chocolate being made (even if you’re not on a tour) and of course there is plenty of chocolate and lollies to buy. Well worth the trip. Junee Rail Museum and Round House - This was really neat with plenty of hands on stuff for the kids to do. Junee was at a major junction in rail terms in it’s heyday and there are plenty of trains and artifacts from that era to look at including plenty of train engines and carriages and a great model railway. The kids and I were entertained for

hours. Town Centre - This is an old town that has plenty of historical sites to check out. Junee was a hub of the area at one time and used to be considerable larger in terms of population. There are signs of that bygone prosperity everywhere and worth wandering around. The hospitality is super friendly as you would expect and the locals really go out of their way to make your visit a special one.

this region. It’s chilly in winter, however the golf course club room had a very inviting roaring open fire to warm your weary bones after a day or two of sightseeing. The frothy ales were also in plentiful supply to ensure you don’t overheat from the fire or you visit at a warmer time of year. Good on you Junee :-)

I mentioned that my wife has family connections to Junee. Yas’s grandparents actually met in this little town, and went on to be married in the local catholic church, which we explored together as a family. While Nan and Pop are no longer with us, we did manage to enjoy some time catching up with family members still living in this beautiful town. It was a special time for us all. So there you go, Junee is well worth a look around if your travelling through

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That town, that coast, that state,

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want to go to but haven’t yet.

Your friend comes back from a

we make a list of the places we

The longer you shoo away these

thoughts, the longer the list grows. So why not give one of those places a go?

wanted to.

caravanning adventure across the Nullarbor and you make a mental note to do that someday. Maybe

you’ve never been to the tropics or

keep forever. One look at that river you caught the one that didn’t get

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each traveller and every budget, and travel somewhere new.

Check out our six reasons to get the map out and start exploring.

for the albums.

t-shirt or a photo of the last sunset on your trip? Okay, okay. We like a bit of both too. But a souvenir

Travelling to a spot you’ve never of your comfort zone and reset both of which improves the way you feel from the inside out.

4. You’re all in the same boat. When you place your finger on the map and choose a town

that neither you or your partner

have been to before, you’re in it

together. We love going around

our old haunts, but there is fun in

teaming up and realising you don’t

at the camp kitchen. Happy hour

to appreciate what’s out there, but

stories and finding out you have

good. After all, there’s no place

rolls around and you are sharing

to also appreciate what’s already

more in common than you thought. like home. The things you both like will start up the conversation and the

differences will keep you talking.

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know much. Grab a brochure,

6. Your escape will help you

Book your stay at a Discovery Park

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Distance makes the heart grow

of exploring somewhere new.

research possible tours and drive

appreciate home sweet home.

might discover.

fonder and while each town has

5. You’ll make new mates.

missing a few things. You miss

Whenever we’re at a holiday park, we find ourselves getting chatty

its own magic, you find yourself

the familiar faces, the garden you

tended to. A holiday will teach you

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STAYING HEALTHY ON THE ROAD AND BREAKING THE ADDICTION TO PROCESSED FOODS When foods are processed, the

however, scoff down a bag of chips or

Ordering your meals through Gourmet

components of these foods are modified.

a whole block of chocolate

Meals can help you eliminate processed

Often fibre, water and nutrients are

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foods, sweeteners, excessive sugars, fats and salt, gluten and other foods

removed, and this changes the way they are absorbed in your body. Eating highly processed foods can

Healthy foods that aren’t processed

that cause you to overeatt, and replace

simply don’t have that effect on

them with nourishing alternatives.

your brain.

artificially stimulate a chemical called

All of our meals are packed with fresh

dopamine (the pleasure neurotransmitter)

Once you are already affected by an

whole foods and vegetables to help

in your brain, which plays a role

addiction to processed foods, your brain

balance your brain chemistry and stop

in addiction. So while you are eating

is triggered to crave foods that contain

you from overeating. They are also all

foods that lack nutrients and fibre,

salt, sugar, and fats. In fast food, these

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you experience a pleasurable feeling,

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which can cause you to overeat.

processed in the form of high fructose corn syrup and hydrogenated oils,

We can help you avoid the foods that

A food addiction starts because you feel

and the addiction spikes even higher

contribute to weight gain and cholesterol

good when you are eating these foods,

when other flavor enhancers are added

problems, and seek out foods rich in

you falsely associate them to taste better

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than other foods, and then you crave that

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Stainless

Chain

Reaction

to make an extremely strong and

the world. All Mikeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s handmade

durable structure which is ideal for

sculptures are individually designed

public, coastal and commercial

and can be custom made to client

environments.

specifications.

Since starting his sculpting, Mike

When Mike isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t creating his

Mike creates amazing sculptures

has won several awards in Australia

sculptures, he spends time with

from 316 marine grade stainless

from sculpture and art exhibitions.

his young family. His love of

steel chain. His technique with the

Many of his sculptures are on

camping, fishing, snorkelling, scuba

chain is unique, the sculptures are

display throughout Eastern Australia

diving and his love of the ocean

created from welding the individual

and Greece.

and environment gives him the

Mike Van Dam is a Sheet metal worker by trade, specialising in Stainless Steel, and for the last decade, has turned this profession into a love of sculpting.

inspiration to create many

links into the solid art form. The pieces are made either with

He is now looking for further

4mm or 6mm chain. Each of the

opportunities to display his pieces in

chain links are welded together

galleries and public spaces around

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of his sculptures.

Couran Cove’s

New Ferry!

CRAFTSMANSHIP RESURRECTS A COURAN COVE CLASSIC Proving once again that collaboration

“It was touch and go as to whether

breeds great results The Gold Coast

designer, Phil Curran, who was prolific

to scrap her or resurrect her and we

City Marina & Shipyard (GCCM) crew

in the 1990s and 2000s with a large

clearly chose the latter as she has so

have worked hand in hand with Couran

portfolio of Oceanfast yachts, MV

much history on the Coast and we

Cove to resurrect a classic style river

the Entertainer is surprisingly built from

didn’t want to lose that,”

ferry now set to become the flagship

wood. She is indeed modelled after the

explained Mr Gibbs.

of the revitalized island resorts fleet.

classic French Riviera barges which cruise the canals in continental Europe.

After consulting long-term GCCM

MV The Entertainer, 27 metres (88

Since her launch in 1988 she has been

tenant, Joe Akacich of Blackpond

feet), has been a long-term fixture on

a resident on the Gold Coast gently

Marine Consultants (aka Black Joe),

the hardstand at GCCM. At a brief

ferrying people to and from South

an extensive list of external works was

glance, she seemed just a river ferry

Stradbroke Island.

devised and after nearly four months of

– a boat built to work and looking not

concerted effort by the trades at GCCM

too dissimilar from the canal cruisers

Fast forward to February of 2017 and

and the Couran Cove team overseen by

in France. Yet she has hidden depths

she had sat fallow on the hardstand at

Joe, she has been relaunched.

and a distinguished heritage into which

GCCM for a while when Steve Gibbs,

Couran Cove and GCCM are breathing

Operations Manager of Couran Cove,

“What is wonderful about this vessel’s

new life.

and his colleagues found her.

story is that it goes back to the old

shipbuilding tradition of refitting and

“The facilities and the trades at Gold

and luxury private charters. It is proof

resurrection rather than disposal,”

Coast City Marina and Shipyard are

quality lasts, craftsmanship still exists and

said Mr Akacich.

second to none. We had a huge scope of

collaboration breeds great results.

works calling on a wide array of trades. Given her age and the time she had spent

All of them were on-site and the work was

$30 return ferry transfer and first

on the yard, she needed sine planks

completed to the highest of standards,”

30 mins free in VR World – only available

replaced which called on the age-old

stated Mr Gibbs.

September 2017.

found on-site at GCCM. Then MV the

Now she looks a million dollars from the

Bookings essential through

Entertainer was repainted plus completed

outside, she is in the water and back to

eveb@courancove.com.au

a mechanical overhaul of her diesel

Couran Cove to complete her internal

Cummins engines and jet propulsion. She

refit. Very shortly MV The Entertainer

also received significant upgrades to her

will become the flagship of their six-

electrical system to adhere with current

strong fleet where she will be used for

and stringent Australian standards.

day cruises, sunset cruises, weddings

wooden boat building trades which are

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Simple Day Trips in South Straddie

Optional Activities • Bike hire at Couran Cove

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• Food & Beverage options with 3 licensed premises at Couran Cove • Unlimited non-motorized water sports at Couran Cove • 4WD tours along the beach (22km)

• Speed boat tours up to Jumpinpin Bar and also to the Gold Coast Seaway • Bird watching tours

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The Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games (GC2018) will be the spectacular culmination of the extremely hard work of thousands of people within the Queensland State Government, the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games Corporation (GOLDOC) and the City of Gold Coast. True to our vision, we are on track to successfully deliver Australia’s biggest multi-sport event this decade. Unprecedented in Games circles, all new sporting venues will be delivered on budget well ahead of GC2018. They will leave a lasting legacy for the Gold Coast, Brisbane and Queensland for many years to come. They are a great demonstration of collaboration across all agencies for the best outcomes for the city and state. Since the inception of the Games in 1930, the event has been

a force for good and brought millions of people together through the power of sport. Our decision to offer affordable, accessible and inclusive ticket prices for GC2018 received an incredibly enthusiastic response and augers well for a family friendly Games with packed stadiums in April 2018. As a leader on various social issues, the Commonwealth Games has historically set the standard in areas such as gender equality, inclusiveness and sustainability. Proudly, at GC2018, for the first time in the history of a major multisport event, there will be an equal number of medals for men and women. We will also present the most extensive integrated parasport program in Commonwealth Games history with 38 medal events across seven sports. Our engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander

communities and the integration of Indigenous initiatives in ‘business as usual’ at GOLDOC is exciting and we are proud to share our vision through our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), the first for a major multi-sport event in this country. As you are about to discover, these are just some of the ‘firsts’ that will be delivered by the first Commonwealth Games to be held in a regional city. So, please join us for the Games, Festival 2018 and the many other wonders this sun blessed city and state have to offer. Some truly memorable experiences await.

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ONLINE SECURITY a perpetual battle PART 1

We are all guilty of taking the security of our online presence for granted. Its no secret that we’re seeing more frequent “cyber attacks”. Attacks which can shut down websites & entire servers, more targeted phishing attempts, evolving ransomware, and the rise of compromised Internet Of Things devices. Given the dangers these looming threats pose to your personal data and security, it’s more important than ever to break bad online habits, says John Shier, senior security expert at Sophos. “Everyone is busy, and people fall into complacency. Maybe it’s reusing passwords for multiple online accounts or not being as careful with the information you share on social media,” he says. “These things might sound simple, but they’re important. You owe it to yourself to make sure you’re as safe and protected as you can be.” From stronger password security to stronger awareness of Internet Of Things vulnerabilities, here are five changes you can make this year to keep your personal information safer and more secure.

1. Be conscious about what you share

2. Be conscious about how you share

Criminals looking to compromise accounts often look to information you provide online for clues that might help them crack security questions. They might browse your Facebook friends list for family members to determine your mother’s maiden name, for example, or search your Twitter account for mentions of your wedding anniversary - both of which are answers to common security questions.

Equally important to what information you share is how you’re sharing it. You might divulge your Drivers Licence or Tax File number online when filling out applications for jobs, loans, or a credit check, for example.

“Cybercriminals look for any pieces of information they can use against you in a targeted attack,” Shier says. “Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn are all fair game, so you not only want to be careful about what you share in the future, but also about what you’ve already shared.” Make it a habit to think twice about what you post, and take time periodically to review your socialmedia accounts for posts and information that might be particularly sensitive or desirable to criminals. Don’t forget to regularly check your security and privacy settings too social media networks perform updates to their platforms which sometimes compromise your already-agreed privacy settings.

“You want to look for all the telltale signs that the website you’re using is secure, like the lock icon in your browser bar,” Shier says. “You also want to use good judgement: Are you familiar with the company that’s requesting this information? Don’t carelessly put this stuff out there because it can cause big problems if it falls into the wrong hands.”

3. Take passwords more seriously In December, Yahoo acknowledged that credentials for more than 1 billion accounts had been stolen in 2013—topping its own record for the biggest breach ever. That situation, Shier says, is the reason people need to take their own password security more seriously.

Keep an eye out for PART 2 in our October edition!

Cleanse and Detox your Mind

So when it comes to keeping house, we have this sorted. The kitchen is cleaned morning, noon and night, your bed gets made, sheets get washed, and clothes get washed folded, ironed and put away. Floors and bathrooms get done regularly, the yard gets mowed, cars get washed and the list goes on. So do we take the same time and care to nourish our minds, to keep them positive, to alleviate them of all nasties that may enter throughout ones day? We tend to get busy, we tend to keep pushing on and we tend to continue to deal with everything that is thrown at us. It is important to learn how to slow your mind, how to calm

your mind and how to keep a positive mind. The things that I find that work for me in a day that is fast paced and filled with full time work, fitness, and running around for kids are the following: 1. I start my morning with lemon water and 5 minutes of meditation, 5 minutes is enough for me and this happens as soon as I wake. I make my lemon water and as it cools I spend 5 minutes of being mindful.

These 3 things make sure you do not derail throughout the day, ensure to drink plenty of water. 4. Take time out for a walk, some sunshine, some exercise and disconnect from technology for a little bit. 5. Be kind to yourself and remind yourself of all the things you are doing right.

There are always going to be times that something gets the better of you and when 2. Healthy Breakfast, this not these times occur, recognise only fuels your body and sets them, own them, get up take good patterns for the day it a breather and quieten your feeds your mind with goodness. mind, then go back to the task at hand with a clear mind and 3. Make a healthy lunch, pack you will tackle that task like healthy snacks and take a BOSS. a drink bottle for the day.

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Libby &Layla’s

Hi this is Libby and Layla, and we are going to tell you about our old and new friendships on the road. When we left Brisbane we all felt sad because we were leaving our very best friends behind.

an old friend of nanny’s. Her name

family, who live on a winery and their

was Rhonda and she knew mummy

son Lewis was really funny. They

when mummy was younger than us.

had a bull called Big Ben and it was

Rhonda and Wayne let us stay with

HUGE!! We caught grasshoppers

them for a few days and Rhonda has

with Lewis and Max and we also

a son called Nathan, who is around

rode on quad bikes. We went to Wine

the same age as mummy.

Glass Bay with Lewis and it was a good walk and the water

It was really bad to just leave them and it was hard because we knew

It sounds funny, but we also met our

was freezing.

we wouldn’t see them for a long time.

‘second’ cousins for the first time

The saddest friend we left behind was

on the road.They live in Melbourne

When we were in Tasmania, we

our dog Lofty, because we needed

and their names are Stephie, Amelia

met a boy called Josh. He was from

to leave him with friends for a while.

and Jamie. They were really fun

Brisbane too and they had

We thought that we were only going

and we love them. We had water

a Crusader van just like ours. Josh

to leave him for a year, but we left him

balloon fights on their trampoline

for 18 months.

and it was mega fun! When we were

was nice and fun! I (Libby) swam

across the river to a flooded mine

in Tasmania, we caught up with

shaft in Derby with Josh, on the way

The first friend we met was an old

friends of mummy and daddy’s from

over we had to face the the terrifying

friend of mummy’s, actually, it was

Brisbane. They were visiting their

Jack Jumpers. Jack Jumpers are

an ant that jumps, it has a green

following our Family Gap Year page

On the road we learnt that friendships

and yellow butt and they are highly

and she recognised daddy. Their

don’t need to be perfect. You don’t

dangerous to people with allergies.

family has the exact same caravan

need to know someone for a long

Your heart could stop if you get bitten!

and car as us. Tay is the same age

time to become best friends and

as me. I didn’t think that I would ever

the other thing we learnt is that you

In Tasmania I also met up with my

meet a new best friend on the road,

should never hold a grudge. Life

best friend from school Ruby, her

like Ruby is to me, but when I met

is too short to be holding a grudge

family were on holidays in Swansea.

Tay, I knew that I had met a bestie

and it would be sad if you wasted

I stayed with Ruby’s family for a night

equal to Ruby. I want Ruby and Tay

time holding one. What if you said you

as a special treat, it was awesome.

to meet each other one day, I love

didn’t want to play with your friend

Ruby has 2 brothers named Finn and

them both and want us to all live

because they were mean to you

Noah and they also climbed Cradle

together one day.

a week ago? We think you should

Mountain like us. It was awesome having Ruby in Tasmania.

forgive and forget. That concludes Tay has 2 sisters named Ella and

our story. We hope you liked it!

Kobie. We spent 14 weeks travelling I (Libby) met a new best friend on the

together and we will be friends for

road too, her name is Tay. We met

life. Tay lives in Adelaide and we are

in Broome, which really happened via

going to spend some of our school

Instagram. Tegan (Tay’s mum) was

holidays together every year.

Libby & Layla

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