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PROUD OF TOWNSVILLE AND PROUD OF THIS ISSUE. Welcome to Issue 109! You’d reckon we’ve seen it all by now but in this business you can always be surprised by the unexpected. We’ve been blown away with the support and enthusiasm we’ve received from everyone for the TOWNSVILLE PROUD promotion (on page 22) and we were delighted with our annual Investor’s Guide to Townsville (from page 79) but the real surprise was the WOOF! shoot. They say you should never work with animals or children and for this one we had both. Considering we don’t have pets ourselves (in fact we don’t have anything that depends on us for life except three thirsty agaves) we were fearing what could happen when you get seventeen dogs together in a photographic studio. I’m happy to say it was one of our best shoots ever and I’m sure you’ll love the shots Matthew Gianoulis (The Maestro) took. When we started talking about what would be in this year’s Investor’s Guide one idea that came up was to highlight the local developments that are underway around our city. It was another pleasant surprise to discover just how much work is both on the drawing board and in progress. Quite often, unless you’re involved in the construction or development industries, you don’t hear about many of these projects so we thought by including a few in this issue you may appreciate just how much confidence business and government have in our region’s future. In addition to the Investor’s Guide, I hope you take a few minutes to read Warwick Powell’s observation piece on page 100 and Peter Baines’ wonderful story on page 98. We are very privileged to have both these exceptional contributors writing for DUO. Just as soon as this issue goes to print we’re off to Bali for a few days to practise the lingo, have a few massages and learn to standup paddleboard away from people who know me (no whale watchers in Bali). Some of the things I appreciate this month: Oasis Cafe & Bar (Ingham) thanks for the cannoli; Townsville Brass (on the Grass), Mitchell from Mac Doctors, the DUO team, eating at home (for a change), crisp mornings. Hope you have a great month and enjoy our 109th issue. SCOTT MORRISON | PUBLISHER
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60 SPECIAL FEATURES
79 BUILDING FOR PROFIT: DUO MAGAZINE’S INVESTOR’S GUIDE TO TOWNSVILLE 2015 14 COVER STORY: WOOF! LOCAL DOG LOVERS WHOSE FOUR-LEGGED FRIENDS ARE PART OF THE FAMILY 22 T OWNSVILLE PROUD: COMMUNITY PROMOTION 28 WHAT I LOVE ABOUT LIVING IN... HERMIT PARK AND HYDE PARK
REGULARS
06 PUBLISHER’S WELCOME 08 HOROSCOPES 10 CALENDAR 12 WHAT’S ON AT TYTO 128 5 MINUTES WITH... 130 LAST WORD
32 HEALTH+FITNESS
33 PROFILE: DR STUART CRAIG 34 S PORTSMED NQ PHYSIO 35 C LARITY HEARING SOLUTIONS 36 DIRECTORY 37 SNAP FITNESS 38 THE STANTON CENTRE 40 TAKING ACTION AGAINST BRAIN CANCER
42 HAIR+BEAUTY+FASHION 43 STYLE NEWS 46 DELUXE WOMAN 47 DIRECTORY 48 MY STYLE 50 M Y BAG 51 D IRECTORY 52 BEAUTY NEWS 54 WITCHERY
58 MODERN MAN
59 D ESIGN REPORT 60 VAN DIEMEN LUXURY CRAFT
62 FAMILY MATTERS
63 CATHOLIC DIOCESE 64 EWEN JONES 65 NICOLE PIEROTTI 68 T OWNSVILLE HOSPITAL FOUNDATION 70 F OODRELIEF NQ
71 HOME+OUTDOOR
72 BOOK EXTRACT: MAKER SPACES BY EMILY QUINTON 76 OFFICE TREND SETTER
79 BUSINESS+DEVELOPMENT
98 P ETER BAINES OAM 100 WARWICK POWELL 103 INTERVIEW: BUSINESS IN HEELS–TOWNSVILLE 104 R EGIONAL BUSINESS SERVICES 105 NORTHERN TAX & FINANCIAL SERVICES
106 CULTURE
107 THEATRE iNQ 108 T OWNSVILLE CITY COUNCIL 109 ARTICULATE 110 ANNA WEATHERUP
111 FOOD+DRINK
112 D ON PEEL INTERVIEW 114 DIRECTORY 117 R ECIPES: GOOD FOOD, GOOD LIFE BY CURTIS STONE
123 SEEN
123 J AM’S TASTE OF NOOSA LUNCHEON 124 RONALD MCDONALD NORTH QUEENSLAND CHARITY BALL 125 ST JOSEPH’S MUNDINGBURRA MOTHER’S DAY LUNCHEON 126 V IOLETS AND LACE ANNUAL ‘A TEA PARTY TO REMEMBER’ 127 N Q ARTS AWARDS
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HOROSCOPE
June Your ruling planet, Mercury, is going out of phase – a warning that if something or someone seems too good to be true, it probably is. Mercury rules siblings, contracts, cars, technology and travel. So take care – confusion may surround these areas until 13th June. None of this, however, will stop you from having a fabulous birthday season!
21 MAY – 21 JUNE
Cancer
Leo
Virgo
Libra
22 JUNE – 22 JULY
23 JULY – 22 AUGUST
23 AUGUST – 22 SEPTEMBER
23 SEPTEMBER – 22 OCTOBER
Early June aims to test your tolerance, so stay calm if you hope to emerge with friendships intact. No one’s saying you’re at fault, but you could be a co-contributor. Forget recrimination. Try mediation instead, and by month’s end you’ll win the respect and support of likeminded souls.
Keep purring, Leo. Seems you’re the luckiest sign of the zodiac this month. But even with Lady Luck on side, don’t overly-test any good fortune. Several planets are out of phase, and they’d love to tarnish your golden aura. So to avoid bad press or quarrels, be on your best behaviour. And if you’ve nothing good to say, say nothing.
Feeling frazzled? Not surprising. Times have been tough recently, with health and money demanding extra attention. Good news: stress finally starts to ease, to the point where you’re encouraged to relax. This is a healing cycle that occurs only a few times a year, so make it count.
No prizes for discovering that you don’t think or feel the same way others do. Most are used to this, so they should know better than to force your hand. Especially now, when despite a backward-moving Mercury – you’re more inspired than ever. Go ahead, Libra – live the dream
Scorpio
Sagittarius
Capricorn
Aquarius
23 OCTOBER – 21 NOVEMBER
22 NOVEMBER - 21 DECEMBER
22 DECEMBER – 19 JANUARY
20 JANUARY – 18 FEBRUARY
What’s worked for you in the past may not work for you now – probably because of a stalled Mercury. You’re also faced with a different set of circumstances. Don’t worry – you’ll find a new comfort zone soon enough. Until mid-month, you’ve some serious adjusting to do. Happily, contentment follows soon after.
It’s a contemplative month, when you should listen to your heart and not your mind. In learning to trust your instincts, you can gain remarkable inner strength and insight. Love brings surprises, with romance possibly venturing towards being illicit. So unlike you, Sagittarius, to be so secretive.
Dust off recent confusion and settle into a more confident month. Even though your energies may still be scattered, each coming day should be seen a new episode in life’s ever-changing story. It’s also amazing what this kind of optimism can do – both at work and at play. Your confidence is alluring. New love, perhaps?
Aquarians are hard to pin down. Although open and warm, you can also be stubborn. When in love, you offer genuine loyalty and support – but only in exchange for mutual independence. Should a partner draw in the reins, you instantly rebel. And can leave with just as little notice.
Pisces
Aries
Taurus
19 FEBRUARY – 20 MARCH
21 MARCH – 20 APRIL
21 APRIL – 20 MAY
With Mercury at a standstill until 13th June, projects are hampered. Someone’s timing is off; or you feel that your freedom is stifled or others are deliberately delaying your progress. Nonetheless you can still maintain some focus. For now, short term projects are more likely to attract. After the 14th, frustration starts to ease.
With Mercury in retrograde motion, be careful what you wish for – as making choices could be a tad confusing now. To avoid negative Mercury fallout, buy at shops with a good returns policy and avoid making promises or commitments. Wait until after 13th June to make any major purchases like a computer or car.
The Sun promises more cash – but a retrograde Mercury may cause some delays or financial backtracking. Best bet: reduce debt and cut expenses. Do this, and you’ll soon transform potential losses into considerable gains. There’s also a romantic detour – perhaps you’ll be mixing a little business with lots of pleasure.
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CALENDAR
Shawn Barber Abstract Self Portrait I [detail] 2010-12, Oil on canvas, 91.44 x 172.72cm. From A Permanent Mark: the impact of tattoo culture on contemporary art. 19 June–16 August Pinnacles Gallery
june2015 EVENTS
Palm Creek Folk Festival 5–8 June Mountain View Lake Eco Park www.palmcreek.com.au Guitar Classes for Beginners 10 classes commencing 10 June 5.30pm CityLibraries Aitkenvale Community Information Centre 4771 4230 Otto’s & Longboard’s Smokehouse Texas Style BBQ 14 June from 4pm ‘til sold out Longboard Bar & Grill The Strand Get to Longboard Bar & Grill deck on The Strand as Otto’s barbecue team fires up its American smoker. Built to complement Otto’s artisan butchery, the smoker will be slowcooking everything from hot link sausages (think German bratwurst and a spicy Polish) to beef brisket, pork ribs and Boston butt pork shoulders. Entertainment by The Spring Monkeys. Pet Expo 20 June 10am–4pm Jezzine Barracks For further information contact 1300 878 001 Townsville Hospital Foundation Charity Golf Day 26 June 7am Rowes Bay Golf Club For further information 4433 1337 Sportscene Superwarehouse Townsville Triathlon Festival 2015 27 June 9am 28 June 4.45am Strand Park Townsville www.townsvilletrifestival.org.au
THEATRE + CONCERTS
GOLD The Ultimate ABBA Show 2 June Riverway Arts Centre www.ticketshop.com.au 4727 9797 Sing! The Beggars Morning Melodies 2015 2–3 June 11am Townsville Civic Theatre www.ticketshop.com.au 4727 9797 Artgaze Film Club 5 June 6pm Full Throttle Theatre Company The Old Courthouse Theatre www.fullthrottletheatre.com 4721 5433
50 Years On – The Beatles 19 June 8pm Townsville Civic Theatre www.ticketshop.com.au 4727 9797 Les Liaisons Dangereuses Produced by TheatreInq 24–26 June 7pm 27 June 1pm and 7pm Riverway Arts Centre www.ticketshop.com.au 4727 9797 Sharky & The Caddman Glenn Shorrock and Brian Cadd are reuniting on stage for a limited Australian tour. 26 June 8pm Townsville Civic Theatre www.ticketshop.com.au 4727 9797
Kirwan High presents Hairspray 11–12 June 8pm 13 June 6pm Townsville Civic Theatre www.ticketshop.com.au 4727 9797 TMPAS Open Mic Nights 12 and 26 June 6pm Full Throttle Theatre Company The Old Courthouse Theatre www.fullthrottletheatre.com 4721 5433 Midsummer Night’s Dream Presented by: Ulysses – Ann Roberts School of Dance 18–19 June 7.30pm 20 June 1.30pm and 7.30pm Riverway Arts Centre www.ticketshop.com.au 4727 9797
Sing! The Beggars Morning Melodies 2015 2–3 June 11am Townsville Civic Theatre
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The Wiggles “Rock n’ Roll Preschool” Tour 27 June Townsville Entertainment & Convention Centre www.tecc.net.au 4771 4000 Latin Vibrations presents 50 Shades of Dance 28 June 6.30pm Brothers Leagues Club Burlesque, Samba, Belly Dance, Latin Hip Hop 18+ event www.latinvibrations.com.au/events
CALENDAR
EXHIBITIONS
WOW, World of WearableArt Perc Tucker Regional Gallery Until 12 July Perc Tucker Regional Gallery will be the exclusive Australian venue for the major international touring exhibition WOW®, World of WearableArt™ exhibition in 2015. One of New Zealand’s major cultural success stories over the past 25 years has been the spectacular growth of the WOW®, World of WearableArt™ exhibition . In that time, this landmark event has encouraged an explosion of creative activity, inspiring a wide range of fashion designers, artists, costume-makers and other artisans from all over the world to enter the Awards. This international touring exhibition presents the very best of the WOW®, World of WearableArt™ permanent collection; exciting AV presentations of the Awards Show; and a ‘workroom’ where visitors can delve more deeply into the story of WOW®, World of WearableArt™, try their hand at some wearable art design, and experiment with stage lighting. WOW®, World of WearableArt™ is proudly bought to you by Glencore. A Permanent Mark: the impact of tattoo culture on contemporary art 19 June–16 August Pinnacles Gallery Riverway Arts Centre pinnacles@townsville.qld.gov.au 4773 8871
Cape Cleveland Lighthouse: A Story of Four Families Until 28 June Museum of Tropical Queensland www.mta.qm.qld.gov.au Suspicious Suspension: Hesam Fetrati Until 28 June Umbrella Studio contemporary arts www.umbrella.org.au 4772 7109 Wanderlust + Manhattan Prints created by members of PressNorth Printmakers and the New York Manhattan Graphics Centre. Until 28 June Umbrella Studio contemporary arts www.umbrella.org.au 4772 7109 Townsville: The Way We Were Until 28 June A display of black and white photographs provides a snapshot of daily life in Townsville’s commercial centre between 1913 and 1919. Museum of Tropical Queensland www.mta.qm.qld.gov.au.
SPORT
Townsville and Districts Mendi Blackhawks 20 June 5pm v Northern Pride 28 June 2pm v Sunshine Coast Falcons Jack Manski Oval Kirwan www.blackhawkstsv.com.au 4773 8000 NRL Cowboys 27 June 5.30pm v Cronulla Sharks 1300SMILES Stadium www.ticketek.com.au 132 849
GOLD The Ultimate ABBA Show 2 June Riverway Arts Centre
MARKETS
Strand Night Markets Strand Park, first Friday 5pm-9.30pm. Riverway Moonlight Markets Village Green, third Friday 5pm-9.30pm. Cotters Rotary Markets Flinders Street, Sundays 8.30am–1pm. Willows Rotary Markets Willows Shopping Centre car park, Sundays 7am–11am. Magnetic Island Night Markets Arcadia RSL, Fridays 5pm–9pm. Horseshoe Bay Markets second and fourth Sundays, 9am–2pm. NQ Farmers Markets North Shore Town Centre, Burdell, Saturdays. Cotters Market Handmade Arts and Craft Precinct, Perc Tucker Regional Gallery third Sundays 8.30am–1pm.
Bushland Beach Markets first and third Sundays 8am–1pm. Balgal Beach Market Beachside Fishermans Landing first & third Saturdays 8am-1pm. Label Traders Market Mundingburra State School third Sundays 8am-12noon. Renegade Handmade Market Aitkenvale School second Saturdays 8am-1pm. Townsville Artist Market Riverway Arts Centre 20 June 9am-12pm.
every friday 12pm - 2pm may - august, perfume gardens (cnr Stokes Street and Walker Street)
Enjoy great live music over lunch with friends! All welcome – tables, chairs and picnic rugs will be provided. *Alcohol free event
www.townsville.qld.gov.au
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HINCHINBROOK PROMOTION
JOIN IN ALL THE FUN, TOURS, EVENTS AND ENTERTAINMENT AT TYTO - ART | CULTURE | NATURE | KNOWLEDGE Movie Magic with pre movie craft DINO TIME Family Movie Night Rated PG. 5 June from 6pm While visiting his best friend’s house, daredevil Ernie stumbles upon a time machine which whisks them away to a lush jungle untouched by mankind, where a T-Rex mistakes them for her newly-hatched children. A pre-movie themed craft activity will be available. Food and beverage available for purchase. Free event. TYTO Amphitheatre. Entry via Macrossan Avenue or 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham Sunday Session Live Music 28 June 4.30pm–6.30pm and the last Sunday of every month April to October. Free. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon, overlooking the picturesque lagoons at TYTO listening to live music. BYO rug or chairs. Food and beverages are available for purchase. BYO alcohol in designated areas only. TYTO Amphitheatre
EXHIBITIONS
Double Exhibition: The Matchbox Show and Imagining Place 7–28 June 2015 Daily 10am–4pm Two innovative art exhibitions in one place! The Matchbox Show has been a collective project from artists across many different genres and yields up to 900 ceramic artworks each fitting inside a matchbox. Imagining Place–cultural memories of North Queensland is an enlightening journey covering the intense exploration of North Queensland through the two-dimensional works of Artist Sandi Hook. TYTO Regional Art Gallery 4776 4725
WORKSHOPS
The Matchbox Show Workshop 6 June The Matchbox Show started as a small collection displayed on a pool table in a pub, to the contemporary range of 900 pieces today. ‘Keep the art of ceramics alive’ by participating in this miniature scale ceramic workshop and then submit your artwork and become a part of this worldwide matchbox phenomena. TYTO Regional Art Gallery 4776 4725 Digital Storytelling Club with ABC Open 13 June 1pm–4pm (every second Saturday of the month). Free This club is open to anyone who is interested in Film, Photography and Writing and will meet once a month to develop multimedia storytelling skills and creative ideas. If you are new to the group, please contact the TYTO Regional Art Gallery on 4776 4725. UKE-LOCO Ukelele Lessons 14 and 28 June Beginners: 12noon–1pm $15 UKE-LOCO Members: 1.15pm–4pm $25. Bookings required. Ever wanted to learn to play the Ukulele? Here’s your chance to learn from a master of the craft! Hinchinbrook Shire Library Ribbon Twirling 14 and 28 June 1pm–4pm It’s fire twirling without the fire – just a blaze of colour! If you have ever wanted to learn fire twirling these workshops are a great introduction to master the technique. Free Workshops for all ages. Bookings essential. Please call Hinchinbrook Shire Library on 4776 4614. TYTO Parklands
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Rainbow Bee-eater found throughout the Hinchinbrook Shire.
Freestyle AUDIO 14 and 28 June 10am–4pm. Free Make your own music at the TYTO Recording Studio with the assistance of a Sound Engineer. Who knows? You could be the next best new talent at the ARIAS! Bookings essential. TYTO Recording Studio (see Library) School Holiday Fun Necklace Art Back by popular demand. Monday 29 June 2pm–3pm Craft activity for boys and girls aged 8–16yrs. Use construction items to create a funky piece of jewellery and add to just about any outfit. Make a necklace, choker or bracelet to take home. Free event. Bookings essential. For more fun school holiday activities, please check TYTO website for regular updates. Hinchinbrook Shire Library
TOURS
TYTO Wetland Tours Wednesday and Saturday 9am Adult $15pp Child 5–14 $5pp Discover the Wetlands and learn about some of the 240 bird species found at TYTO. Conditions: minimum numbers or by appointment, group savings available. TYTO Information & Wetlands Centre
Sugar Tracks Free Display: Daily 10am–4pm Paid Tour: Tuesday and Saturday 10am. Adult $25pp Child 5–14 $15pp. Conditions: minimum numbers or by appointment, group savings available. A journey that brings to life a yesteryear that shaped the great pioneering cane communities of Hinchinbrook. Meet at Hinchinbrook Shire Library
MARKETS
Handmade in Hinchinbrook Artisan Markets Saturday 6 June 1pm–4pm then first Saturday of each month to October. Enjoy an afternoon wandering through this collective, showcasing original works by local artisans and craft enthusiasts. Chat to artists, watch demonstrations, take part in mini workshops and purchase unique gifts or keepsakes. Interested in hosting a stall? Contact us for more information and an application form. TYTO Parklands, off Macrossan Avenue, Ingham. For details contact TYTO Regional Art Gallery.
visit TYTO www.tyto.com.au
All dates and times are correct at printing. For up to date information please see our Facebook page or the website. All listings subject to change without notice.
EVENTS
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HINCHINBROOK PROMOTION
TONY’S FOODLAND
FIORI WITH LOVE
TIDDALIKS
Tony’s Foodland stocks a fantastic range of ham’s, salami’s and cured meats, Australian and imported cheeses, a variety of mouth-watering olives along side fresh fruit and vegetables – most sourced locally. Mokador espresso coffee, tea, cold drinks and ice creams are available daily, with delicious panni’s, wraps, focaccia and homemade sweet treats Monday to Friday. Experience the friendly service from Marco and Margaret 7 days. OPEN: Monday–Friday 7.30am–5.30pm, Saturday 7.30am–4pm, Sunday 8am–1pm. 71 McIlwraith Street Ingham (next to TYTO) 4776 2522
Meet with friends for morning or afternoon tea amongst the flowers. Enjoy Fiori with Love, a delightful combination coffee stop and florist in the heart of Ingham. Priding themselves on the freshest flowers in modern artistic arrangements to suit all occasions, in store you will find beautifully crafted bouquets, décor pieces including artificial arrangements. Peace of mind is guaranteed with the highest level of customer service. OPEN: Monday–Friday 8.30am–5pm. 80 Cartwright Street Ingham 4776 2362
Overlooking the beautiful TYTO Wetlands in Ingham is Tiddaliks, a café offering delicious organic coffee, a full bar, and a frequently changing menu driven by seasonal and local produce. The café is a hidden gem in a prime location, perfect for soaking up the serene surrounds from its timber deck. OPEN: Breakfast and Lunch Wednesday–Sunday and Dinner Friday–Saturday. Located at TYTO, Macrossan Avenue, Ingham www.tiddaliks.com.au 4776 6832
Café Conference Centre Events, activities and workshops Information and Wetlands Centre Library with free wi-fi Parklands with picnic areas Regional Art Gallery Wetlands TYTO Information & Wetlands Centre TYTO Conference Centre TYTO Regional Art Gallery Hinchinbrook Shire Library
BE INSPIRED Art - Culture - Nature - Knowledge Marvel at the latest Regional Art Gallery exhibition, tour the Wetlands - home to some 240 species of birds, learn amazing facts and play interactive games at the Information and Wetlands Centre, lunch in the picturesque parklands, discover local and unique military history in our Heritage Collections or relax with free computer and wi-fi access in the Library. Enjoy regular events, workshops and activities. While away an hour or a day of artistic, cultural and ecological excellence. Just over an easy 1 hour drive, north of Townsville on the southern approach to Ingham, the heart of Hinchinbrook.
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Entry via corner Bruce Highway & Cooper St, Macrossan Ave or 73 - 75 Mcllwraith Street Ingham QLD 4850 TYTO is owned & operated by Hinchinbrook Shire Council
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COVER STORY
DOGS MAY NOT BE OUR WHOLE LIVES BUT THEY HELP MAKE OUR LIVES WHOLE. JUST ASK THESE LOCAL DOG LOVERS WHOSE FOUR-LEGGED FRIENDS ARE PART OF THE FAMILY. WORDS KYLIE DAVIS PHOTOGRAPHY MATTHEW GIANOULIS
Glenn Bower and wife Melanie with Ziggy (8) and Archie (7) Walking past a pet store in Nambour, Melanie spotted a little black ball of fluff and her heart melted. Weighing less than a kilo, Ziggy was just a paltry offering and Mel knew it’d be tricky to convince hubby Glenn to take him home. “Coming from a family who worked the land, Glenn wasn’t over the moon with the idea of getting a small dog,” Melanie says. “He’d only ever had large dogs that were for working, not sitting around being petted!” Glenn’s not a fan of the term ‘fur baby’ but admits “it’s true that dogs know when you’re happy, sad, nervous… and the unconditional love is always there”. Archie was added to the family 10 months after Ziggy as a play buddy. “We moved to New Zealand within a year and Zig was spending time at home alone,” Melanie says. “We were told Ziggy’s breed (poodle x Bichon Frise) is very social and we were tired of feeling guilty every time we left the house and Zig’s tail went from wagging happily to dropping between his legs the moment he saw we were leaving.” Glenn was away on business and picked Archie up from the breeder in Palmerston North. Regrettably, she’d given him a big meal for his trip and the poor dog was car sick all the way to the airport. Arriving back in Auckland, Glenn put Archie in the back of the car with Ziggy, who proceeded to sit over Archie like a protective mother and has been looking after him ever since.
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<T racey Kirkman and Kevin Harbutt with Boris (8) and Tyler (6) Tracey and her husband Tony met Kevin on The Strand four years ago when their dogs Boris and Tyler decided it was time to cross paths. “When the dogs first met it was almost like they were old friends,” Tracey says. “Straight away they pulled their leads towards each other and started playing.” Defying the common belief that Dobermans are a savage breed, Tyler and Boris are both very gentle dogs. “People are always amazed at how calm and friendly the dogs are and often comment on how they aren’t scary and ferocious like in the movies,” Tracey says. With a shared passion for Dobermans, and Dobermans that clearly adored each other, Tracey and Kevin decided to meet up every weekend for a walk and talk. The dogs loved the routine so much that when Tracey, Tony and Boris moved to the Sunshine Coast, Tyler continued to look for his mate at their meeting place every week. “After being separated for nearly two years the dogs immediately recognised each other when Tracey, Tony and Boris returned to Townsville,” Kevin says. “My father brought our first Doberman 40 years ago and we’ve never owned another breed since.” Tyler is quite well known on The Strand for his seasonal costumes. He wears rabbit ears at Easter, an Aussie flag on Australia Day and reindeer horns at Christmas amongst other things. He loves the attention and happily poses for photos. “I never thought I’d be someone who dresses their dog up but when you see the enjoyment other people get out of it, it makes you feel good,” Kevin says. “My dogs have been the one constant in my life and have been with me through the best and worst of times. They truly are Man’s Best Friend.”
Cynthia and Brooke (15) Graham with Bundy (8) and Pippi (2) Dalmatian lovers may recognise brown-spotted Bundy as the Supreme Champion Paceaway Rum Ruffian while black-spotted Pippi is the Australian and New Zealand Champion Paceaway Pippi Longstockin. “Being the owner of Cluden Pet Motel Boarding Kennels we’re very lucky to have the facilities to own and breed purebred dogs,” says Cynthia. “We breed champion boxers and have had some of Australia’s most successful dalmatians. We love owning purebred dogs and travelling around Australia showing them. It’s a great hobby for the whole family to enjoy.” Bundy and Pip have won over 10 Champion of Show awards between them and Bundy will come out of retirement to compete with Pippi at The Dalmatian National Show held in Brisbane this month. “They’re both happy fun-loving dogs who love everyone, especially if you have food,” Cynthia says. “They’ll happily give kisses and cuddles to anyone who offers.” Being involved in showing dogs has also given Brooke the opportunity to explore other interests in photography and journalism. She now writes a monthly column for online dog magazine K9Online. Partial to a run at the beach or curling up on the couch to watch some TV, Bundy and Pippi get along well with each other. “Pip in particular loves being in the house and sleeps on the end of Brooke’s bed, although by the morning she has spread out and almost pushed Brooke off,” Cynthia laughs.
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<B rooke and Antonio Winterstein with Milanah (5), Harlan (2), Kobi (5), Bobbie-May (1) and Sole (3) With two daughters (and another child on the way), three dogs and one married couple, the Winterstein household is packed to the rafters… and they wouldn’t have it any other way. “I bought Kobi (Maltese/toy poodle) when I was pregnant with our eldest,” Brooke says. “I was left alone a lot with Antonio playing for the Broncos in Brisbane and have always owned dogs, so not having one at the time was hard. Kobi has always slept on my pregnant tummies so he’s a great pregnancy buddy.” Sole the Dogue de Bordeaux / Neapolitan Mastiff is gentle and caring with the kids but switches into beast mode when it comes to protecting the family and Bobbie-May the border collie is the latest addition to the family and a great companion for when Brooke goes horse riding. “They all have different personalities,” Brooke says. “Kobi is crazy. He’s our inside dog and sometimes goes absolutely bonkers with the kids. It’s quite funny and the girls love it. Sole just plods along with whatever is happening and the girls often hide him in their bed and pretend he isn’t there… but it’s a bit hard to miss a 60kg shape under the doona. Bobbie-May is the more athletic dog so her energy outlasts them all.” There’s never a dull moment with dogs around, from Sole getting his lips stuck in the vacuum, to Kobi being by Brooke’s side through her labours to the eight-week road trip where the whole crew travelled from Townsville to Wollongong. “Our dogs keep us busy and entertained. They’re friends for the kids to play with and are a kind ear when I want some peace and someone to sit with,” Brooke says. “They keep us active as well as safe. I know we have nothing to fear when they’re with us because they adore our family just like we adore them.”
Jenny Mason with Stella (8) and Fi Fi (4) Jenny was always a cat lover (and still is), but when she first laid eyes on a shih tzu she was smitten. “I officially own Stella and have adopted Fi Fi, the darker shih tzu,” Jenny says. “They’re adorable. They remind me of Ewoks from Star Wars.” As the owner of Prophecy Hairdressing in Flinders Street West, Jenny is particularly lucky as she gets to have Stella and Fi Fi with her at the salon every day. The girls enjoy a coffee break every morning before work at Juliette’s on The Strand or Cafe Bambini in the city when they’re pressed for time. “The clients bring treats and presents in for Stella and Fi Fi like they’re staff members,” Jenny laughs. “They share the love, pats and adoration and want to be by your side at all times. They’re like little people in fur suits with their cute yet individual personalities, complete with an underbite any mother would be proud of!” To ensure they’re always looking their best, Stella and Fi Fi have a weekly grooming appointment with Deb Cartier at Groomers on North. They were rocking a top knot way before ‘man buns’ were cool and had pinks, blues and greens in their hair before Nicole Ritchie made it popular. They’ve even been known to model a frock or two and have converted Jenny’s husband to loving small, fluffy dogs as well.
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Sally Puglisi and Em (15) with Archie (1), Frankie (1), Retro (2), Toffee (4), Abby (6) and Sissy (12) Australian Champions for their breed, Sally’s dogs are family first and show dogs second, which they love to do. They all have their own unique personalities, which Sally wouldn’t swap for the world. “Retro, Archie and Frankie are the crazy teenagers who they think everyone loves them and the world is a great place,” Sally says. “Retro and Archie love to swim – whether it’s the hose or their own dog pool. Retro blows bubbles with his nose underwater and Archie tries to copy him but poor Archie inhales instead of blows out!” Meanwhile Sissy is the matriarch, Toffee is queen bee and Abby has little dog syndrome and thinks she’s 10 foot tall and bulletproof. “I rescued Abby from being sent to the RSPCA as no one wanted her as a baby,” Sally says. “The breeder said that noone chose her as she was ‘too ugly’. Some say she’s still not attractive but we love her and wouldn’t trade her for anything.” Sally’s dogs are put away in pens when she’s not at home (so they don’t get into trouble), which are all tiled and have fans on in the cooler months and air-cons in summer. “As a pet owner and breeder my best advice is to do your homework when you go to buy a pet,” Sally says. “Whether it’s a crossbred or a purebred make sure that the person breeding the dog is doing it for the right reasons and not just to have a litter to show the kids. All animals should be treated with respect, dignity, love and kindness.”
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TOWNSVILLE PROUD | PROMOTION
Once again Townsville has proved it — when rallied to a cause, our community bands together. Last month we debuted the TOWNSVILLE PROUD campaign, calling on local-and-loving-it businesses and organisations to share their story in DUO Magazine. We got so many responses that we’ve had to push our print deadline to the brink this issue to bring you these inspiring tales. From self-made multimillionaires to Catholic educators, building companies, locally run service stations and more, what ties the businesses in this feature together is their passion to give back to the community. Whether it be by donating to local charities, supporting Townsville sports teams, or literally building our town from the ground up, these companies have been hands-on in shaping our great city. If you, too, have been part of making Townsville a shining example of what it means to be a community that cares, now’s the time to join the TOWNSVILLE PROUD family. Let people know what you stand for and your vision for our future. There’s still time to tell your tale in our next issue as we celebrate more quiet achievers dedicated to making a difference. As part of showing our neighbours and the rest of Australia that we’re proud to be from Townsville, we’ll also be turning the spotlight on some of our iconic suburbs, starting with West End. Along with getting to know West End residents, we’ll run a four-page pictorial that captures the soul of the suburb. We’re on a roll with celebrating our city now and we’re gathering pace. We want you to join the movement and spread the passion, so if you’re TOWNSVILLE PROUD too, join the campaign by calling us on 4771 2933 or emailing duo@duomagazine.com.au.
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At the end of last year, Peter Scott took over the family business Shadeview Blinds & Awnings. He has been in the business for over 10 years and his experience spans from installing customised products, to sales and leading his team in the workshop and office. Born in Townsville, Peter loves interacting with the locals and Townsville businesses. He enjoys supplying custom made products to his clients that suit their individual requirements. Peter is fully aware of the North’s unique conditions and is passionate about keeping up-to-date with technology. “We are always looking for innovative products that are energy efficient and that follow the modern trends,” Peter says. “People are always looking for ways to make their homes more energy efficient and reduce the harshness of the North
OWNED BY TOWNSVILLE LOCALS, SHADEVIEW BLINDS & AWNINGS MANUFACTURE PRODUCTS THAT STAND THE TEST OF OUR NORTH QUEENSLAND CLIMATE.
Queensland weather by installing shutters, blinds and awnings.” Shadeview Blinds & Awnings’ understanding of the local conditions and their hands-on approach has seen the company grow over the years without losing its personalised and friendly character. They offer a free measure and quote, priding themselves on high levels of service, which is evident in the number of repeated customers through their doors. Shadeview Blinds & Awnings is the local supplier for Sunway products, as well as CrimSafe products. Sunway is an innovative company in window furnishings. Their products are energy efficient and they come in a variety of styles, textures and colours. The CrimSafe product, Ultimate, on the other hand offers a new level of security, comfort and style to living. Shadeview Blinds & Awnings employs local staff and offers their services to locals and Townsville businesses. They also manufacture many of their products including their awnings, blinds, shutters and security screens, doors and windows in their Townsville factory. Peter’s open and positive attitude is reflected in his work ethic. Peter says, “Townsville is a great community to work and live in. The people are relaxed and friendly. As a company we give back to the community by supporting local charities such as the Special Needs Children’s Christmas Party, Variety, and Drug Arm. We also support local sporting teams such as Townsville Rugby Union and Teachers West Rugby Union.” Shadeview Blinds & Awnings’ showroom is open Monday to Friday, 8:15am – 5pm and Saturday 9am to 1pm. Go in and check out their wide range of products on display and talk to their friendly team about a solution that would work for your home.
Shadeview Blinds & Awnings 2/298-304 Bayswater Road, Garbutt 4725 2527 www.shadeviewblinds.com.au
MIDDLE: The Shadeview Team – Conny Muhlenberg, Kate Murry and Peter Scott
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THE LOCAL GUYS YOU CAN RELY ON, NORTH REGIONAL GAS IS A LEADING SUPPLIER OF GAS PRODUCTS, APPLIANCES AND SERVICES IN THE TOWNSVILLE REGION.
Bringing together more than 50 years of experience in the gas industry, sole traders Peter McKillop, Peter Collard and Peter Martin joined forces to open North Regional Gas in 2000. “We could see the gas industry was lacking a shopfront where people could buy parts and realised this was something we could offer,” says Peter McKillop, who advises the company’s commercial and industrial customers. “Our exceptional growth over the past 15 years has proved this.” Now firmly established as the largest and most comprehensive privately owned gas business in North Queensland, North Regional Gas offers an installation, maintenance and repair service for clients, operating through its retail store at Ingham Road, The Bohle. A large inventory of spare parts is kept handy, with over 2000 items in stock and many more available through the company’s suppliers. “Call us any time, or walk into the shop, and you’ll find me here ready to help,” says spare parts guru Peter Martin. “We’re locals so our main focus is on providing clients with excellent service and the products that best suit their needs. We have a 24-hour on call service for our hospitality clients and you can rely on our back-up service.” Widely hailed as a cleaner energy source compared to electricity, gas has the potential to not only save dollars but also reduce environmental impact. For example, the old electric systems would heat up and store hot water overnight for you to use the next day, whereas the instantaneous gas hot water systems only produce hot water when you turn the tap on. “We specialise in all facets of the gas industry including hot water supply, commercial cooking and reticulation,” says Peter Collard, who looks after residential installations and maintenance for North Regional Gas. “Customers find our wall-mounted, instantaneous gas hot water systems far more efficient than the bulky old electric hot water systems. They are about the same size as a carton of beer and they produce fewer emissions.” North Regional Gas has built its enviable reputation upon having a team that has many years of industry experience and a wealth of local knowledge and specialist expertise. “We all love Townsville and we’re proud to be a part of the community,” Peter McKillop says. “We’re dedicated to supplying a responsive, efficient and reliable service and we’re committed to implementing practices that promote environmental sustainability.”
North Regional Gas Ingham Road, Bohle 4774 5111 www.northregionalgas.com.au
MIDDLE LEFT: North Regional Gas owners – Peter and Marissa McKillop, Peter Martin, Alison and Peter Collard.
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PROMOTION | TOWNSVILLE PROUD
HERMIT PARK + HYDE PARK GRAND OLD QUEENSLANDERS AND CHARMING MINER’S COTTAGES KEEP THE MAGICAL FEELING OF YESTERYEAR ALIVE IN HERMIT AND HYDE PARK. The first residencies of Hermit and Hyde Park were built as villas along Charters Towers Road. In time, hipped and pyramid worker’s cottages were interspersed with larger Queenslanders with generous verandahs, although this pattern has decreased over the years with the development of units and townhouses. “The best examples of housing in this suburb retain traditional details such as timber shutters and lattice to front verandahs, casement windows or wooden louvres and roof vents,” says Hermit Park property specialist Julie Mahoney from Harcourts. “Most properties in the area are situated on large 809sqm allotments.”
Larimer County acquired the 1362-acre Hermit Park Open Space for $6.5 million in February 2007 with the intent to protect the native vegetation and wildlife, preserve scenic views, and provide outdoor opportunities for the community. This has given rise to locals taking advantage of the plan including the Townsville Thuringowa Softball Association basing its club at the Bicentennial Park on Queens Road. With the Bicentennial Park providing a safe haven for native flora and fauna, who could pass up an opportunity to visit, or even plant your own roots in this area?
WORDS KYLIE DAVIS PHOTOGRAPHY SANDRA HEIER EVENSEN
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A SNAPSHOT OF HERMIT PARK + HYDE PARK TOWNSVILLE* Hermit Park stretches from the edge of the Townsville Golf Course, along the river, up to Bicentennial Park, along the Ross River again and back down Charters Towers Road while Hyde Park lies in a lovely little pocket on the other side of Charters Towers Road between Woolcock Street and Mindham Park. The population of Hermit Park is 3520, with an average age of 35, while the population of Hyde Park is 1425, with an average age of 43. The number of houses/units in Hermit Park is 1380/1069 compared to 642/522 in Hyde Park. The average house price in Hermit Park / Hyde Park is $360,000 and the average unit price is $162,000. The highest price paid for a property in Hermit Park in the last year is $650,000, while the lowest is $140,000. The highest price paid for a property in Hyde Park in the last year is $740,000, while the lowest is $150,000. *Information provided by Harcourts
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“THE NOSTALGIA THAT COMES WITH THE AREA IS WHAT DRAWS ME IN AS IT’S THE SUBURB WHERE MY GRANDPARENTS LIVED.” KYLIE VOEVODIN
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HERMIT PARK
SENTIMENTAL TIES BIND KYLIE VOEVODIN AND HER PARTNER PETA TO HERMIT PARK, WHERE KYLIE HAS FOND MEMORIES OF GROWING UP. WORDS KYLIE DAVIS PHOTOGRAPHY SANDRA HEIER EVENSEN
When Kylie Voevodin’s family moved up from Brisbane to live in Townsville they stayed with her grandparents in Hermit Park for a year while their house was being built. Childhood memories of Sunday family roasts with Grandma cooking all day, and picking passionfruits and mangoes with Grandad, bring a smile to Kylie’s face, who has since had her heart set on making Hermit Park home. “Hermit Park is recognised as an historical suburb, so the houses in the area all fit that brief,” Kylie says. “With so many charming Queenslanders and cottages in the suburb it has an old-school feeling and I like that atmosphere.” When Kylie and Peta first laid eyes on their 1920s miner’s cottage, which they think originally came from Charters Towers, they knew it was where they wanted to bring up their little girl Edie. “For an older home it’s quite open-plan and spacious,” Peta says. “We’re also in the process of organising a major renovation and extension but we intend to honour the original character and features of the cottage as that’s what attracted us to it in the first place.” Currently the cottage has three bedrooms, one bathroom and an enclosed verandah/sleep-out. The plan is to make it a four bedroom, two bathroom home with a study, sunroom, deck and swimming pool. “We’re excited to bring the old girl to life,” Kylie says. “Our daughter Edie is almost two and loves running around in our huge back yard.” Edie’s playmates, Charlie the poodle cross Jack Russell Terrier and Max the Miniature Schnauzer cross King Charles Cavalier Spaniel relish the room to roam too. “There’s plenty of space for them all to run off excess energy, which is a bonus for us,” Peta says. “Edie loves being outside spending time on the swings and slide and throwing the ball for the dogs.”
The large block sizes in Hermit Park are one of the suburb’s many winning features along with its close proximity to the city, shops, childcare and public transport. “The beauty of Hermit Park is that we can generally get to most things in Townsville in 10-15 minutes. We’re never far from where we need to be, whether it be a meal out in the city, grocery shopping, running our daughter to swimming or work,” Peta says. “We both have quite demanding jobs (Kylie is the Practice Manager of Hyde Park Medical Centre and Peta is the Chief Radiographer of North Queensland X-ray Services) so it’s great to come home to a neighbourhood that’s a welcome respite from the hectic pace. We have wonderful neighbours and plenty of space to wind down with family and friends after a busy week.”
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OUR TOWNSVILLE PROUD PARTNERS
Townsville City Council is committed to the revitalisation of the city through its major projects.
Townsville Enterprise is our peak Economic Development organisation, Regional Tourism Organisation and Convention Bureau.
At Tony Ireland Townsville, customer service is at the heart of what we do. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll go out of our way to exceed your expectations.
The Shadefx design team has over 15 years combined experience in the shutter, awning and window covering industry.
Bamford Medical provides the highest standard of medical care to its patients and the community.
Family-owned Townsville Earthmoving (TEM) is one of North Queenslandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest and longest established earthmoving contractors.
Donohues is family-owned and the biggest City and Country Outfitters for men, women and children in North Queensland.
BM Webb Group is a leading Industrial Property Developer dedicated to providing innovative, quality industrial developments.
Shadeview prides itself on its high level of service. All products are custom made to suit each individual and their situation.
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OUR TOWNSVILLE PROUD PARTNERS
Townsville Catholic Education supports 30 Catholic schools in the Townsville Diocese as well as kindergartens and early learning centres.
A third and fourth generation family business, C. Ede’s are your local manufacturers of quality canvas and vinyl goods.
Gedoun Constructions is proud to be helping to build our local community and building homes for its residents.
Caltex StarMart Railway Estate and Condon are committed to supporting our local community in which we work and live.
Locally owned John Bradley La-Z-Boy Gallery is the ultimate destination for the internationally acclaimed LA-Z-BOY range.
Proview Homes is a boutique building company that specialises in high quality residential homes.
North Regional Gas is one of the most successful LPG and industrial gas companies in North Queensland.
Fairfield Central offers a modern, stress free shopping experience with everything you need so close to home.
WE BELIEVE THAT FROM LITTLE THINGS, BIG THINGS GROW We gratefully recognise and congratulate these leading Townsville businesses and organisations on being some of the very first to join the Townsville Proud campaign. Look out for many more motivated and community spirited locals who have joined the campaign in each month’s issue!
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HEALTH +FITNESS
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33 PROFILE DR STUART CRAIG 34 SPORTSMED NQ 35 CLARITY HEARING SOLUTIONS 36 DIRECTORY 37 SNAP FITNESS 38 THE STANTON CENTRE 40 TAKING ACTION AGAINST BRAIN CANCER
PROFILE
ANOTHER REASON TO SMILE MEET DR STUART CRAIG, THE NEW RECRUIT AT SMILE DENTAL WHO IS ALL SMILES AFTER LANDING HIS DREAM JOB. UPON Dr Wolfgang Evers’ retirement from Smile Dental after 15 years, the search was on to fill some very big (and much-loved) shoes. Forty-two applicants from across Australia applied for the role of associate dentist at the practice but the successful candidate, Dr Stuart Craig, was already working in Townsville. Hailing from Rockhampton, Dr Craig was a member of James Cook University’s first graduating class of students with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree in 2013. After completing his studies, Dr Craig returned to Rockhampton, where he worked for a year before moving to Townsville in November 2014 with his fiancé Susan. “Coming from Queensland and graduating from Cairns was an advantage, but most of all Stuart is a great bloke,” says Smile Dental’s marketing manager Sarah Arnold, whose husband, Dr Cameron Arnold, is the principle dentist at the practice. While Dr Craig enjoys all forms of dentistry, he has a special passion for restorative and cosmetic work. He is currently completing a residency in this area with Dr Tony Rotondo, who is originally from Ingham “I’m keen to learn more about implant dentistry and will be dedicating my studies next year to that field,” Dr Craig says. “I also love working with children, especially since my balloon-twisting skills tend to be a hit with the kids.”
With a relaxed and friendly approach, Dr Craig invests the time it takes to really listen to his patients’ concerns. “I always look at the overall health of a person’s mouth and like to focus on a comprehensive solution rather than any ‘quick fix’,” Dr Craig says. “I get real enjoyment from putting a nervous patient at ease. It’s important to me to develop lasting relationships with my patients.” Planning on making Smile Dental his working practice for the long-term, Dr Craig says the genuine care that Dr Arnold and the team show their patients is infectious. “I’m proud to now call myself a part of that team, alongside Dr Arnold, hygienists Monica and Laurelyn and oral health therapist Tessa,” he says. “A smile is the first thing we notice in a person and having the ability to improve and sometimes even give back someone’s smile is what really gets me excited at work. My biggest career highlight so far was helping a patient rebuild his smile for his daughter’s wedding. He’ll be walking her down the isle with a beaming new set of pearly whites.”
Smile Dental 175 Ross River Road Mundingburra 4729 5777 www.smiledental.com.au
Dr Stuart Craig, Dr Cameron Arnold and Sarah Arnold
“HAVING THE ABILITY TO IMPROVE AND SOMETIMES EVEN GIVE BACK SOMEONE’S SMILE IS WHAT REALLY GETS ME EXCITED AT WORK.” DR STUART CRAIG
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PAUL PARKER | PHYSIOTHERAPIST AND DIRECTOR | SPORTSMED NQ
GETTING TO THE CORE OF BACK PAIN
Is back pain holding you back? Why does it keep reoccurring? What do we do?
We are now half way through 2015 and this month I got another year older. Most days I don’t feel like it but there are days when the kids are up during the night and I’m working long hours that I feel every day of my 46 years! These are the days when I realise how important it is for me to maintain my own health and fitness. My core strength and posture is important to me as around 85% of my day is spent with patients who are struggling with bad back pain.
Research has shown that 80% of Australians will have back pain at some stage.
every time we bend to put our socks on or lift our bags, these stabilising muscles are not functioning properly, causing increased load on the lower back. Over time these stability muscles get weaker, so people find they aggravate their backs easier and episodes are more intense. So how do we train these stability muscles known as transverse abdominis (TA) and multifidus (core muscles)? It is important to use a Real Time Ultrasound in the retraining of these muscles. This is similar to ultrasound used on pregnant women to look at their baby. This machine shows you visually the layers of your core muscles as you use them as instructed by your physio. I would say that up to 80% of people that think they are doing core stability exercises correctly are in fact not, when shown on ultrasound. This is a scary fact, especially when many people are doing pilates/yoga with back pain and in fact at times this may be making the problem worse. I am a strong advocate for pilates/yoga, but if you have had back pain you want to make sure you are getting maximum benefit from the class. Therefore, it is important that you understand how to activate your core muscles correctly.
Research has shown that 80% of Australians will have back pain at some stage in their life of which 90% will resolve in 6 weeks. The major statistic is that 60-80% of these people will have a reoccurrence within 12 months. This has an impact on your ability to generate your greatest asset – your income, but also on your own quality of life. Back pain patients crave normality, to be able to do normal activities like getting in and out of the car pain free and to be able to bend down to put on their shoes. The deep abdominal muscles normally work to support the back. Studies have shown that in back pain patients these deep supportive muscles turn off and do not automatically turn back on as pain eases. This means that
The other main problem is people do exercise classes at too high a level for their level of stability. As you strengthen, your threshold will increase before you aggravate your back. Real Time Ultrasound is used to assess rate of progression of exercise. Back pain patients also need to be assessed for joint stiffness and muscle length changes to target an effective exercise program. It is important to treat the cause of the issue, not just the symptoms. Hopefully with education the epidemic of lower back pain can be reduced leading to better quality of life and less surgical intervention.
At SportsMedNQ Physio we offer expert Physiotherapy services, Exercise Physiology, Remedial Massage, Clinical Pilates and Hydrotherapy.
www.sportsmednq.net.au
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Parkhaven
North Shore Clinic
Bayswater Road Clinic 2 Park Lane Hyde Park Phone 4771 3650
50 North Shore Boulevard Burdell Phone 4774 2860
Open Monday–Thursday 7am–7pm Friday 7am–5pm Saturday 7am–12pm
Open Monday 8am–7pm Tuesday 7am–7pm Wednesday 8:30am–7pm Thursday 8:30am–5pm Friday 7am–5pm Saturday 7am–12pm
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GRANT COLLINS | AUDIOLOGIST | CLARITY HEARING SOLUTIONS
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT HEARING AID STYLES
Trying to navigate through the different hearing aids and solutions available can be a daunting task. While your healthcare clinician will provide guidance and advice, it’s important to arm yourself with information. Any hearing advice you receive should be tailored to your: • Degree and type of hearing loss • Anatomy and physiology of your outer ear and ear canal • Your ability to hear speech with suitable amplification • The ability for your brain and hearing system to process speech in the presence of competing background noise, vision, dexterity, cognitive capacity (memory and attention) • Lifestyle Anyone with a hearing concern should also talk to a rehabilitative audiologist about the different styles and benefits of different hearing aids. Before I go into the nitty gritty, there are three main features to consider: 1. Directional microphones – designed to help facilitate hearing and comfort in background noise by focusing on sounds in front rather than sounds behind. 2. Telecoils – a coil in a hearing aid that connects to telephones and induction loops at churches, cinemas, theatres, bank tellers etc. This increases clarity and allows you to only hear these signals.
Anyone with a hearing concern should also talk to a rehabilitative audiologist about the different styles and benefits of different hearing aids.
3. Bluetooth – similar to the telecoil except it works off a Bluetooth signal so is compatible with mobile phones, iPods, computers, lapel microphones etc. There are many types of hearing aids which cater for different levels of hearing loss and here is a brief description of the most popular styles of hearing aids: Invisible In the Canal (IIC) The IIC is cosmetically appealing as it sits deep in the second bend of the ear canal, hidden from view. It is suitable for most mild to severe hearing losses. It has Bluetooth capability but no directional microphones, or telecoil, and may require good eyesight and dexterity to insert and maintain. Completely In the Canal (CIC) The CIC is also hidden, positioned in the first bend of the ear canal at the entrance. It is considered more powerful than the IIC and is suitable for mild to profound hearing loss. Again the CIC has Bluetooth functionality, but no directional microphones or telecoil. In the Canal / In the Ear (ITC/ITE) Slightly larger than a CIC, the ITC sits in the entrance and external portion of the ear canal. It is suitable for mild to profound losses and can be fitted with a directional
microphone which helps facilitate hearing in background noise. The ITC has both telecoil and Bluetooth capability and the larger size makes it easier to insert and manage. Receiver in the Canal (RIC), Over the Ear (OTE), Behind the Ear (BTE) This virtually invisible device is suitable for any type of hearing loss. It has an external directional microphone and is fitted with an open dome coupling for those with industrial deafness and early-stage age-related hearing loss. The RIC has telecoil and Bluetooth capability. Lyric Hearing Aid The Lyric hearing aid is a semi-permanent invisible deep canal non-surgical implanted device. It is implanted by an accredited audiologist deep in the ear canal and replaced every two months. It is suitable for mild to severe hearing loss and doesn’t require any form of insertion or maintenance allowing the recipient to sleep, shower and swim wearing the Lyric 24/7. The Lyric has no directional microphones, no telecoil, nor Bluetooth capability.
Industrial Deafness? There is hope. Being exposed to dangerous levels of noise our working and social lives can catch up and result in a permanent hearing loss, or “industrial deafness”. A new device called a Micro Open-fit hearing aid is now available that solves all the old problems associated with
treating industrial deafness. These new devices leave the ear open allowing you to use your good hearing in the low pitched areas, with the hearing aid only providing assistance to speech sounds in high pitched areas. This means a natural sound, no excessive background noise,
and no loud chewing or voice echoes. Now in waterproof and dustproof models!
Advanced Hearing Aid and Audiological Specialists
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Feeling breathless, wheezy, congested? Salt Therapy NQ can help you. Catering for all ages with two salt rooms where you can enjoy this natural therapy in a peaceful relaxing environment. Beneficial for those with respiratory and skin ailments, and those who want to strengthen their immunity and enjoy a relaxing treatment with proven positive effects on wellbeing. Relieves symptoms of: Asthma, Bronchitis, Sinusitis, Hay Fever, Emphysema, Psoriasis, Eczema, Stress, Sports Recovery. 112-118 Mooney Street, Gulliver www.salttherapynq.com.au 4728 3328
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BEAT COMPLACENCY TO ACHIEVE GREATNESS
You feel awesome! You’re hitting the gym, you’re eating the right foods, and you’re making good progress. “I’ve been working so hard”, you think to yourself. “I deserve a small break”… One month later you’ve slipped back into old habits and the progress made has disappeared faster than that cheesy crust pizza you gobbled down last night. “What the hell happened here!?” you protest, “Everything was going so well!” Listen closely my friend, you may have succumbed to the biggest contributor to squandered success – complacency. One of my favourite stories about complacency is of Hannibal of Carthage. This military genius, overtly outnumbered and outgunned, took his rugged army over unpassable mountains to challenge his city’s arch-rival – glorious Rome. Hannibal, with great leadership and strategy, overcame Rome’s massive army in what appeared to be drastically unfair odds. All he needed to do was storm the gates of Rome and finally he would have his city! But Hannibal didn’t do this… He was so pleased with his victories, he forgot the major goal – taking Rome. Hannibal remained in Italy for almost 2 decades, pillaging and whoring and drinking, before finally being driven back to Carthage without an army and without his prized goal of Rome. Complacency strikes again.
You may have succumbed to the biggest contributor to squandered success – complacency.
But how do I overcome complacency? Am I not allowed to bask in the fruits of my hard work? When do I get a break? Let’s nut this out in a couple of points: 1. Set Effective Goals This section needs a part just on itself, but in a nutshell – set yourself a major goal and write down every reason WHY you need to achieve this goal. Then set yourself mini-goals (small victories) along the way to maintain motivation. Get specific! 2. Have Strategic Breaks at Small Victories Part of goal-setting is to also set strategic breaks when you achieve small victories along the way. This allows you to bask in your welldeserved success, recharge, and then come back to attack your major goal with full-force. 3. Always Keep your Major Goal in Sight Do not forget what your final destination is and WHY. Revisit your goals once every month as a reminder.
5. Stay humble, do not EVER feel as though “You’ve made it” Remember the Blackberry? Yeah me too. Know anyone who still uses one? Me neither. Never ever EVER believe that you have reached the final destination. Progress is CONTINUAL – even when you’ve reached your major goal you still need to maintain it or set new goals. This doesn’t happen by dropping everything and going back to old habits. 6. Understand that Life is a Journey I know that’s corny, but success at life is continual progress. Goals change, circumstances alter and major events happen. The paradox of success is not to take it too seriously. There are ups and downs and that’s part of it. Understand you WILL fall off the bandwagon at times, and that’s okay. As long as you are progressing overall, you are succeeding.
4. Acknowledge there will be Setbacks Unexpected setbacks happens. Acknowledge this and understand it does not mean the end of the world. Adapt, readjust your goals, and continue with the best of your ability.
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Jenny Plath, Cathy Mitchell, Megan Simmonds and Corrine Letizia form the “Performance Women’s Health Team”. These ladies provide expert therapy in the management of women’s health and continence issues across all ages, pregnancies and problems. “We take a holistic approach to the management of women’s health conditions,” says Jenny Plath of Performance Physio North Ward. “We understand the privacy and sensitivity of some women’s concerns, so depending on the circumstances we will offer private one-on-one consultations, small group classes for pregnancy, pilates and/or hydrotherapy.” Performance Physio also tailor the program to the individual woman ensuring that treatment focuses on maintaining and/or restoring
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Centre SKIN LASER BEAUTY Known as ‘The Clinic’, this business specialises in advanced skin treatments, laser hair removal and beauty therapy. Our staff are expertly trained and accredited to use the only Candela laser in Townsville, which delivers outstanding hair removal results. The team are also specialists in all things
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Conveniently located in North Ward, on the fringe of Townsville’s CBD, the Stanton Centre is your one-stop for all your health, exercise, beauty and lifestyle needs. PLUS! Plenty of off-street parking.
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IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH NATURALLY Lauren Hannay has recently joined the Stanton Centre, providing practical, effective natural based solutions for patients looking to improve their general wellbeing and maximise their health. Lauren has a strong focus on nutrition. Your food choices each day affect your health — how you feel today, tomorrow, and in the future.
Good nutrition is an important part of leading a healthy lifestyle. Combined with physical activity, your diet can help you to reach and maintain a healthy weight, reduce your risk of chronic diseases, and promote your overall health. Lauren offers private consultations and a range of natural products and supplements. Don’t put off until tomorrow what you can start today. Lauren is available by appointment on 0402545056
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TAKING ACTION AGAINST BRAIN CANCER BRAIN CANCER IS ONE OF THE MOST LETHAL FORMS OF CANCER, KILLING MORE THAN 250 QUEENSLANDERS EACH YEAR. MORE RESEARCH IS NEEDED TO UNDERSTAND THE CAUSES AS CANCER COUNCIL QUEENSLAND SPOKESPERSON KATIE CLIFT EXPLAINS.
A staggering 75 per cent of people diagnosed with a brain tumour wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make it past five years. Although brain cancer is one of the most lethal cancers, it is also the most understudied. Currently the causes of most brain cancers are unknown. What we do know is that brain cancer is the leading cancer killer for people under the age of 39 and children under age 10. Sadly, more than 300 Queenslanders are diagnosed with brain cancer every year. Cancer Council continues to invest heavily into brain cancer research, yet more funding and awareness is needed to help identify people at risk, provide optimum treatment options and help develop new therapies and procedures that will extend the lives of brain cancer patients. Currently, risk factors are not easily identifiable and no screening procedures exist. Brain tumours can be benign (not cancer) or malignant (cancer). In its malignant form, brain cancer is almost 100 per cent fatal. Tumours can either be a primary tumour arising in the brain itself, or a secondary tumour, spread from another part of the body. The effects of a brain tumour are varied and usually depend on the type of tumour, the size and location in the brain.
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Symptoms can include headaches, difficulty speaking or remembering words, disturbed vision, hearing, smell or taste, seizures, weakness, loss of balance, irritability and nausea. If a brain tumour is diagnosed, treatment will often consist of surgery and sometimes, chemotherapy and radiotherapy. The burden placed on patients and carers following a brain cancer diagnosis is significant – and it’s important we do what we can to support them, and provide better outcomes for those diagnosed.
In May, we marked Brain Cancer Action Week (May 3-9) – an important reminder of the importance of raising awareness and funds for brain cancer and ensuring that those affected have the support and care they need. If you or somebody you love has been affected by brain cancer, please know that Cancer Council Queensland is here to offer support. More information the CCQ Brain Tumour Support Service is available via www.cancerqld.org.au or via Cancer Council’s 13 11 20.
Cancer Council Queensland runs a Brain Tumour Support Service – providing the latest treatment information, support and referrals to rehabilitation, along with practical assistance for people diagnosed with brain tumours and their carers. Often patients experience changes to behaviour, personality and cognition. They may also have to deal with a poor prognosis, fear of recurrence and long-term side-effects. As brain tumours are complex, patients need a great deal of support and information to assist them through their journey.
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IGGY FACES UP FOR BONDS Bonds celebrate their 100th birthday year with the announcement of it-girl Iggy Azalea. Complimenting Bonds celebratory year is a new basics range that is anything but basic! Instantly recognisable, the BONDS100 collection features statement making monochrome, logo waistbands and eye-popping prints to be worn with effortlessly cool confidence. Unique tropical and Australian wildflowers pay homage to Bonds heritage and take the brand into modernity in bright offbeat colours. The season pre release is available in Bonds Stores and Myer with a wider range available nation wide from July.
STELLA GOES SPORTY adidas by Stella McCartney is a unique partnership within fashion and sportswear. Since 2005, Stella McCartney has worked with the sportswear superbrand to design a collection of high performance sportswear for women, across a wide range of disciplines including running, gym, yoga, winter sports, cycling, tennis, swim and even surf. “When we began working on the first season, nobody had ever created anything like it; a combination of strong design aesthetic with true performance technologies. It has since been the standard principle of this collaboration and this season in no exception.” – Stella McCartney. See the Spring Summer 2015 www.stellamccartney.com
JESSICA MAUBOY IS TARGET’S NEW FACE FOR WOMENSWEAR Australia’s premier female artist Jessica Mauboy announced as Target’s New Face for Womenswear Target Australia recently announced talented singer and actress Jessica Mauboy as Target’s new face for Womenswear, heralding a bold new fashion direction for the brand. Target Managing Director, Stuart Machin, said “Target Womenswear has undergone a style transformation, making fashion more accessible and affordable for all Australian women. Jessica is down to earth, and a much loved Aussie icon, which is why she’s the perfect fit for Target.”
DINOSAUR + ROMANCE WAS BORN COLLABORATE Louise Olsen collaborated with Romance Was Born for their special salon presentation of Cooee Couture, for their tenth year anniversary, in collaboration with Australian artist and designer Linda Jackson. Components of the jewellery collection designed for Cooee Couture will be available for sale in October/November 2015 at Dinosaur Designs stores and online at www.dinosaurdesigns.com
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MODIBODI MAKE UNDIES NATURALLY Modibodi is an Australian brand that manufactures fashionable and comfortable, high-performing underwear from premium natural and synthetic fabrics. Collections include classic, sensual, active, smooth, maternity and curvy. A range of styles are available including bikini, boyleg, high leg, full brief and thong; Modibodi has every woman covered. Each style is available in either a leak proof or moisture wicking design (to prevent odour and sweat). Prices range from $19.50 to $69.50. Modibodi is available online from www.modibodi.com.au
#MadeinGreeceCollection from Kito 1981. There are two women behind Kito 1981 – one made in Greece, the other in Australia. The Made in Greece Collection is part of their mission to bring a taste of Greece to Australia and the rest of the world. All Kito 1981 sandals are real leather, handmade in Greece using traditional techniques for longevity, durability and comfort. Head to Kito 1981 to choose your style and size. www.kito1981.com
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This established salon of 14 years boasts passionate, multi-award winning stylists and Townsville’s only Redken Certified Colourist – Elle Crouch. Offering a relaxed and revitalising experience and a calming Sanctuary Garden. You will love your aesthetically designed hairstyle complimented by the most vibrant and rich colour. Monday, Tuesday, Friday 9am–5.30 pm Wednesday, Thursday 9am–9pm Saturday 8am–4pm 89 Thuringowa Drive, Kirwan www.kirwantechniques.com.au 4723 2114
Specialise in comprehensive eye examinations, prescription sunglasses and spectacles, contact lenses and eye health. They offer Cataract & Glaucoma Testing, Digital Retinal Imaging (DRI), Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) Scan, Colour Vision Tests, Prescription Dispensing, Children’s Vision and finding any Diabetic Eye Changes. Healthfund rebates and Medicare bulkbilling. Open Monday – Friday 8.30am – 5pm 246 Ross River Road, Aitkenvale www.eyecareplus.com.au/townsville 4779 7433
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Darelle Baker Tell us a little about yourself? I’m Mum to a seventeen, thirteen, eleven, four and three year old. I’m an Event Manager for Ticketek at Cowboys 1300SMILES Stadium. Moved to Townsville five years ago and love it here. My partner works at QNI. Life is pretty hectic with a big family but we always try to fit in a family activity every weekend whether it be fishing, swimming, the beach or just watching a movie. I am currently doing a 12 Week Challenge, which is hard work but makes me feel great. Describe your style? Casual and gym wear! But like any girl, I LOVE to dress up any time. Most treasured item? My Family: my wedding, engagement and eternity rings. Labels you like? Lorna Jane, Billabong Roxy. Best shopping trip? Melbourne. Love the choice. I took my two eldest daughters for their first time in December
last year and it might not of been the best idea. Girls and shopping... ouch! to anyone’s bank account. Your style guru? I honestly don’t have one. I prefer to be different and go with my own style. You’d never be caught wearing…? Skin tight jeans. I can’t stand them. It may have a lot to do with the whole big hip issue I have! Wardrobe item you should part with but can’t bring yourself to? OMG!! My grandmother’s dresses from the 70’s. I’m wearing one of her Kaftans in this shoot. I love them and can’t bear to part with them but I know they’ll never be in style again. Shoes or dress first? Dress. Anything else you’d like to mention? What a honour it is to be asked to be in DUO Magazine and how good it feels to get dressed up and play model for a day. Every mother/women should do this at least once in their life.
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ABOUT ME: I grew up in the Burdekin and moved to Townsville after I finished school to
complete my Diploma of Hospitality Management. During this time, I met me husband Matthew. We have a 7 year old daughter, Dakota. I have worked in various jobs, including a short stint in Real Estate as a property Manager. I now work part-time in Administration and as a Mum! Our family leads a very laid-back lifestyle; hence the reason we chose to live in this beautiful city.
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I’m a big fan of V8 Supercars and Formula 1 (thanks to my motorsport-loving husband) and counting down to July when the V8s arrive in Townsville. We were lucky to get Sebastian Vettel’s (F1 World Champ) autograph at the Melbourne Grand Prix last year. DIRTY DANCING DVD My favourite movie is on stage in Brisbane this June. I couldn’t miss out! Looking forward to going with a few girlfriends. TEALIGHT CANDLES I’m always burning scented candles at home; they smell so good. My handbag is with me all the time so I like to keep it smelling fresh too by putting a few tealights in the side pocket. PHOTO My husband Matt and my daughter Dakota – my rocks and best friends. With such busy lives I cherish the time we spend together. CARNIVAL CRUISE BROCHURE We loved our last cruise so much we’re planning to go again; this time on Carnival. BLING RING One of those seen-it and had-to-haveit purchases at a Boxing Day Sale. It literally called my name through the shop window and at 50% off I wasn’t leaving it behind!
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My husband, myself and close friend Dani went to Roxette’s 30th Anniversary Tour concert in Brisbane recently. Always a huge fan so it was great to get ‘Dressed for Success’ and join the ‘Joyride’ to see them perform live. LOL!
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MAYBELLINE LONG STAY GLOSS My savior for those long days at the races! SUNNIES I like to have a few pairs on hand and it depends on my mood or what I’m wearing as to which pair I will choose for the day. HORSE BROOCH Being a regular race day goer and Fashions on the Field competitor, I like to use my pewter horse brooch for the finishing touch to my outfit.
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A very special message given to me on my 8th Birthday. Something I always carry close to me. HANDBAG CHARM A super cute handbag charm from a friend from work for my birthday. FOB NECKLACE A special gift from my mum and dad for my 21st birthday. One side has a ‘21’ engraved to remind me of this special occasion. WOODEN BRACELET Purchased during a tour of the Ekasup Cultural Village in Port Vila – a traditional Melanisian experience. PERFUME I like to be adventurous and buy a different one each time. However, I love this one so much; it’s the only one I’ve purchased twice. The shape of the bottle always plays a very important part! COMPACT MIRROR Another one of those essential handbag items. A special gift from my sister-inlaw and brother as I was in their bridal party last year. One was given to each bridesmaid in the clutches we used on the day. KATE HILL WALLET I love Kate Hill for stylish, budget friendly accessories. This one was purchased last year during a trip to Melbourne. Lots of card space and compartments are a must-have for me!
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Indie Rose Boutique is a bohemian chic boutique combining the lifestyles of the sand and the city. With designs direct from California to achieve that effortlessly sexy style. A casual shop to browse with comfort, groove to good jams and find the perfect outfit to make you look and feel your best. Stocking clothing, shoes, swimwear and jewellery. Open 7 days a week. Located at the corner of Gregory and Mitchell Street North Ward. www.indieroseboutique.com
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Colour It is a new generation salon concept catering for the time limitations of our consumer. We have a ‘No Appointment’ system to benefit our clientele in a professional, social environment. Our team is made up of colour technicians, precision cutters and artistic stylists. Open Monday-Saturday. For more information regarding opening hours please contact Colour It. Castletown Shoppingworld Hyde Park www.colouritaustralia.com 4772 7225
Renegade Handmade began in 2013 and includes a curated collection of locally made fashion, jewellery, gifts and homewares. The market is held on the second Saturday of each month at the Aitkenvale School, from 8am to 1pm. The Renegade Handmade Gift Shop features 70% locally made and now includes “Hello Handmade” with a collection of Australian independent artists and designers. Open Tuesday to Friday 10am-5pm and Saturday and Sunday 9am-3pm. Warrina Arcade, Illuka Street, Gulliver 0477 900 222
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Refinery Beauty Bar is a new concept grooming salon in the heart of Townsville’s CBD, City Arcade the newest boutique shopping hub. Offering a brow and lash bar, manicures, pedicures, waxing, makeup and spray tanning; Refinery has all of your finer grooming details covered. Refinery is also excited to offer group bookings and grooming parties, makeup workshops and VIP events regularly, in a fun and welcoming environment! Opening hours 10am–6.30pm weekdays 9am -3pm Saturday’s. Late nights by appointment. City Arcade, Townsville CBD www.refinerybeautybar.com.au 4724 2427
: NORTH QUEENSLAND : OBESITY SURGERY CENTRE NQOSC is a purpose built facility for the surgical management of morbid obesity. Obesity is a major risk factor for serious medical conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, stroke, sleep apnoea, respiratory problems, arthritis, and cancer. The long-term success of obesity surgery is dependent on having a multidisciplinary team of professionals to provide safe and effective weightloss surgery and ongoing follow-up and support. Mater Medical Centre, Level 3, 21- 37 Fulham Road, Pimlico 1300WEIGHLESS www.nqobesitysurgery.com.au
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Diesel Parfums has just announced actor Liam Hemsworth as the new face of its leading iconic fragrance Only The Brave. Hemsworth, the first internationally renowned face of Diesel Fragrances, will be featured in the new forthcoming campaign, which will debut across Europe this July as the next instalment of the Only The Brave saga. Film star Liam Hemsworth, who has come to be known through his starring role in the international box office hit The Hunger Games, has recently completed filming the revenge western thriller By Way of Helena, starring opposite Woody Harrelson and The Dressmaker, starring opposite Kate Winslet. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s currently filming the lead role in Roland Emmerichâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Independence Day: Resurgence, the highly-anticipated sequel with Jeff Goldblum and Bill Pullman. www.diesel.com
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The LONGINES CONQUEST CLASSIC MOONPHASE continues the brand’s recent revitalisation of the historic Conquest watch line. The new watch has a diameter of 42mm and contains an automatic movement, Caliber L678, made for Longines by ETA, which combines, among other functions, a chronograph with a moon-phase display. The case is available in steel, two-tone steel and rose-gold or in 18k rose gold. www.longines.com The BREITLING CHRONOLINER is intended as a pilots’ watch, but maybe not how you’d think of that category most often. The Chronoliner is a GMT chronograph with a 46mm diameter case made of stainless steel. The curved sapphire crystal glass has nonreflective coating on both sides. Water-resistant to 100 meters, the watch comes on one of two different Breitling bracelets: either the seven-link Navitimer bracelet or the steel mesh Ocean Classic, as seen here. Look for the Chronoliner later this year. Pricing upon request. www.breitling.com
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RAYMOND WEIL FRANK SINATRA LIMITED EDITION will be released in June as part of the “Sinatra 100” centennial celebration. Reminiscent of the famed “Ol’ Blue Eyes,” the hands, index markers, and contour of the date window are a bright blue hue, against the backdrop of a silver dial. A transparent caseback boasts a special Sinatra Centennial insignia, while the twelve marker, highlighted as the only Roman numeral, signifies Sinatra’s December 12th birthday. Also in reference to his birthday, only 1,212 pieces of the maestro Frank Sinatra Limited Edition watch will be available. www.avstev.com.au
ROLEX OYSTER PERPETUAL SKY-DWELLER A classic watch for world travellers, the Sky-Dweller is a compelling timepiece of revolutionary design that blends to perfection iconic aesthetics, technological sophistication and ease of use. This model combines a dual time zone display, as intuitive to read as it is simple to use, with a particularly reliable and innovative annual calendar that automatically displays the correct date throughout the year – needing only one adjustment on 1 March. Function setting is straightforward and carried out via the fluted Ring Command bezel, by turning it to the corresponding position to adjust the local time, the reference time or the date, and then using the winding crown to perform the settings. Pricing on request. www.rolex.com DUO MAGAZINE JUNE 2015 duomagazine.com.au
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THE PERFECT SPORTS LIMOUSINE TENDER FOR YOUR SUPERYACHT Luxury boat building and design company Van Diemen Luxury Craft recently debuted their convertible superyacht tender – the Sports Limousine at the Singapore Yacht Show. Van Diemen Luxury Craft specialise in bespoke design and manufacturing custom vessels, combining elegance and engineering to provide beautiful and practical vessels. Company founders Andrew Fearman and Matthew Craze spent time working on a 60m luxury superyacht which inspired the concept of the Sports Limousine. “We enjoy opportunities to provide new and unique solutions” says Andrew, “we like to think outside the box.” The James Bond style luxury Sports Limousine is like nothing seen before, its clever design allows it to convert from Limousine to Sports Boat in under 30 seconds. Ideal as either a superyacht tender or dayboat, the Sports Limousine is designed to give maximum volume, versatility and comfort. The innovative patented design provides superior passenger comfort in all weather conditions, with three functional transport positions; Sports position, Limousine position and Stowed position. In the Sports position the roof is lifted fully overhead where it provides sun protection - ideal for fair weather cruising and sports pursuits. The glass can be lifted fully or partially to protect passengers from the elements. The Limousine position is created with the windows raised and the roof lowered to form a sealed comfortable limousine cabin. In the Stowed position all components are lowered to the height of the gunwale; obtaining the minimal stowable volume. This is ideal for stowing in a tender garage, for towing a tender, or for drystacking on hard stand. The stowed position allows for transiting at speed whilst ensuring the interior is dry, and provides clear visibility. Van Diemen Luxury Craft deliver unique solutions and custom design, with a focus on elegance, comfort, performance and versatility. The Sports Limousine embodies this, with an elegant blend of modern and traditional design, and can be custom built to suit owners varying needs between 5 and 10m. The Sports Limousines’ convertible design makes it one of the most versatile vessels available. For more information visit www.vandiemenluxurycraft.com
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NICOLE STOTT-WHITING | DIRECTOR – OFFICE FOR LIFE, MARRIAGE AND FAMILY | CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF TOWNSVILLE
LOVE AND MONEY
Money plays a major role in our relationships and marriages, whether we like it or not. The thoughts and beliefs about money held by both people play an integral part in the relationship.
In the early days of life and dating, money isn’t really too much of a concern. At some stage though, life gets serious and money is required to cover many expenses and the fun times become less frequent as the extra cash is simply not available. At the beginning of a relationship we don’t really pay too much attention to our thoughts and beliefs about money or our boyfriend/girlfriend’s thoughts and beliefs about money. When we are young and at the very beginning of a relationship, we are usually just looking to cover the cost of our dates, new clothes and night’s out with friends. Don’t get me wrong, there are some people who are very responsible in terms of forward planning with their money from a very young age, but in the main most people at this life stage are using money to cover bills and enjoy life. Somewhere along the line though, the relationship becomes more serious and a life together is planned. Even then, the couple’s differing thoughts and beliefs about money may not be too obvious. However, discussing money is a very useful conversation to have, even if you believe you are both on
Often too, as the stress about money increases, the communication decreases.
the same page. I have seen very compatible couples have extremely differing views on the use of money and it caused many issues. Sometimes, these differences only became apparent after the wedding and honeymoon. It is easy to see how these differing opinions on the use of money can cause relationship issues. It is also easy to see that these differing opinions may not be as obvious as one would think. Whilst focusing on beliefs and thoughts about money it is helpful to consider your family of origin as well. Often our beliefs and thoughts on money, savings and planning ahead are first established in our early years from our role models. People learn many different concepts from their role models about money such as; ‘save and plan,’ ‘take a chance,’ or ‘just hope for the best and it will all work out.’ For some people, handling money is a grey area as their parents never discussed this topic in front of them. Whatever the case, it is helpful to look back at these role models to understand what we have learnt from them. It is then important to decide whether we want to continue with these learnt behaviours or try a different approach.
The other major headache with money is the increased pressure on relationships due to rising costs and a lack of financial security. I know that in my adult life it feels like the cost of living has skyrocketed over the past 10 years, coupled with the increasing costs associated with three growing children. This constant stretching of money can create tension and stress as two people try to negotiate all of these demands with a limited amount of money. Often too, as the stress about money increases, the communication decreases. From the communication decreasing, more problems occur as a lot of assumptions, along with less than adequate conflict resolution skills creep in. The frustrations relate to the money but the couple take it out on each other. Blame can also become an unhealthy part of any equation where money is concerned. As always, we are different people, with different views on life and all that it encompasses. In terms of money and relationships, these differences aren’t so much the problem but more the lack of communication to discuss these differing thoughts and beliefs.
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EWEN JONES MP | FEDERAL MEMBER FOR HERBERT
PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE
MY DAUGHTERS, JUST LIKE ME WHEN I WAS THEIR AGE, ARE NOT CONCERNED WITH THEIR RETIREMENT.
Linda and I were sitting at the table having a coffee. “You know what we need to do?” she asked (completely rhetorically). “We need a business where we can earn some serious money, not have to work much, and all our travel and the like can be written off to tax”. I asked her what sort of business would provide that. Just as quickly she responded “Ewen, I am the ideas person. You are the nuts and bolts. I have given you the idea. All you have to do now is go and implement that plan”. Really? A mate of mine is an accountant who transitions people toward retirement. I was telling this story to him, expecting a laugh. He looked at me seriously and stated that he gets that request all the time. His answer to them is always the same. “If that job existed, do you think I would be here talking to you?” brings a sort of silent resignation that you have to work, to get. He will always say that the only chance of that kind of life is to win Lotto big time. The hard part about that for Linda is that she will not buy a ticket unless she is guaranteed a win. Otherwise she does not see the sense. Really… My daughters, just like me when I was their age, are not concerned with their retirement. That is, like, forever, like, away. While I can see the funny side of this and counsel them to not make the same mistakes I did, their answer has me concerned. They seem resigned to believing that no matter what they do, some Government will tax it.
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All the talk after the Budget seemed to focus on the people who might have their superannuation affected as they move to retirement now. The real concern for us all, in the face of the Intergenerational Report, should be about the people at the start of their working life. That is one of the key reasons we made no changes to Superannuation and have said we will not make changes which will allow people to look after themselves in retirement, when they get there. Confidence must be a key ingredient. There is only one alternative to growing older, and no one wants that one. We should not be penalising people who take responsibility for their lives and their retirement. By presenting a solid base and clearly articulated rules, people, young and older, can prepare for their retirement with that confidence. There will always be bumps in the road. There will always be choices which have to be made. There will always be consequences, both good and bad, associated with big decisions. What we have to instill into our children is the resilience to come back from disappointment, look for opportunity, and play the long game when it comes to their future and retirement. When we get that through to them, we can move onto the really big ones, like calling home and tidying their room!! Oh, the pain…
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NICOLE PIEROTTI | CHILD PSYCHOLOGIST | BABYSMILES
THE MONEY ISSUE. AND SAVE SHE DID…
WHEN AN ITEM IS LONGED FOR, SAVED FOR, AND FINALLY PURCHASED, THE VALUE OF THAT ITEM TO A CHILD IS IMMENSE.
Recently my daughter had her heart set on buying a horse lego set. She had spied it in a shop and was crestfallen at the asking price of $100. Within hours she had Googled the lego set and compared prices across different outlets around our city. Her excitement built when she found it at one store for $79. Some quick calculations and she worked out her savings. The next step was: how to save $79 quickly? We have a rule in our house, one I’ve borrowed from my parents, that if they aim to save for an item, we will meet them halfway. So if she saves $40 we will put in the other $40. Now savings in our house is based on doing extra jobs that are not part of everyday living e.g. $5 for washing the car, (yes, we pay low). Quickly her maths calculations were done, eight car washes equals the money saved. And save she did, bit by bit eagerly asking to wash our cars each weekend and then came the exciting day of purchase. I couldn’t help but admire the dedication she showed, the research, the goal setting, the process of breaking it down into steps and the pride of a job well done. Learning about money is yet another one of the life skills that parents need to teach their children. You need
to learn about your own style of managing money or spending money first. As a parent you need to work out exactly what it is you wish to teach your child and then design your own monetary system, saving system to do just that. We live in a world of borrow and pay later – you know the 48 months interest free, not particularly a monetary style I want to encourage in my children. There is great value I believe in teaching your child to save, have a goal and buy once the money is saved. Other great lessons that kids should have about money? You need to work for money. It is not just given. (Parents may just give, but the world will not just give to you). You need to save. There is saving to reach a goal and buy and there is saving for the sake of saving – compound interest. One final lesson worth considering is when an item is longed for, saved for, and finally purchased, the value of that item to a child is immense. It will not be quickly discarded or unappreciated. If they make a mistake with their choice of purchase a lesson will certainly be learned. Now compare this to if you bought them an item they asked for on a whim, how different would the attitude and appreciation be?
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JACKIE LOMAX FIRST BECAME AN AUTHOR in her very late 60s. And like any great story, it was a series of events that lead her to achieving her long-life dream. Jackie’s journey to becoming an author first started in the 1980s when she was working as a teacher’s aide at Townsville’s General Hospital School and read an article about the rare and endangered species – The Potoroo. “I couldn’t get [the article] out of my mind,” says Jackie, who returned to Townsville last month to release her third children’s book, Ten Little Potoroos. “So I created the ‘Potoroonies’, trademarked my ideas, and then set about having it developed.” The Potoroonies were essentially characters and formed part of a Character Merchandising Package. Her dream was to one-day see these characters animated on television. And her dream almost came true when her Potoroonies were in the final 10 for consideration for Hannah-Barbera Production, which was responsible for creating cartoons such as The Flintstones, Yogi Bear, The Jetsons and Scooby Doo. But then the industry made changes and Jackie’s characters never made it to the small screen. It would be three decades later when the next event in her publishing journey would occur. Her son, Dean, introduced her to the owner of a self-publishing company in 2013. “She asked me why I hadn’t published my children’s books [and] my reply was that I was too old,” explains Jackie. “She said her oldest author was 92, [which was] food for thought.”
A STORY FOR THE AGES
FORMER TOWNSVILLE RESIDENT, JACKIE LOMAX, RETURNED TO TOWNSVILLE LAST MONTH TO LAUNCH HER THIRD CHILDREN’S BOOK AT 69 YEARS OLD. WORDS NICOLE THOMSON-PRIDE ILLUSTRATIONS LUCY FEKETE
But it took being hit by a four-wheel drive while visiting her son, Matthew, in Dubai to make her realise she still needed to chase after her dreams while she had time to do so. “Miraculously, I suffered only shock and bad bruising,” says Jackie. “It was that day I realised there was still something I had to do on this earth [and] my children’s books were the first thing that came to my mind.” And so she set about rewriting and publishing her books. But like all great stories, there is a story behind her Potoroo characters. The main character’s name is Lyla, after Lyla Mayne, a sweet-natured, little girl who suffered a terminal illness. Jackie met Lyla while working at the Townsville General Hospital in the mid 1980s. “I asked her could I name my main character after her,” says Jackie. “She was thrilled when I showed her a picture. Unfortunately her illness was terminal and she never got to see it.” Jackie included a small dedication to Lyla in her first book and she says she would love to give Lyla’s family a copy of the book but has been unable to track them down. The first two books, which feature Lyla, are part of a series of five and are for the six to 10-year-old age group. Which brings us up to where Jackie is in her publishing journey today. Jackie felt the need to write a book for those children under six years old, so she wrote, Ten Little Potoroos, which has been beautifully illustrated by Lucy Fekete. Jackie returned to Townsville last month, where her author journey first began, and launched her third book at The Marian Catholic School.
GET CONNECTED To find out more about Jackie’s books, visit www.potoroonies.com.au
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Condor Healthcare stands behind the product they sell – literally! And to prove this point they have donated five of their wheelchairs to the Townsville Hospital Foundation that will allow their volunteers to ferry more patients in and around the hospital corridors. Condor Healthcare is part of the Phoenix Healthcare Group and with over twenty years in the industry, they service Northern Australia with a huge selection of healthcare products and knowledge in one place. Condor Healthcare provides the Townsville and surrounding communities with a wide selection of Allied Health equipment specialising in such things as mobility equipment, wheelchairs and home health care.
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Once the wheelchairs were delivered, Slicktrim offered their services as well and kindly donated the bright yellow covers and embroidery for the chairs. Townsville Hospital Foundation Fundraising Manager, Ann-Maree Greaney said the wheelchairs provided an added service and made life much easier for patients. “On a really busy day at the hospital sometimes its not easy to find a spare wheelchair for a patient. Having five chairs donated by Condor Healthcare really “makes a difference” and that’s what the Foundation is all about – making a difference in people’s experience at the hospital”. Samantha Fayers from Condor Healthcare added that she felt privileged to be a part of such a great experience. “Supplying the Townsville Hospital Foundation with wheelchairs for patient use is such a humbling experience for me. These wheelchairs will provide patients with a means to transport throughout the hospital with their families. On behalf of Condor Healthcare, I would like to thank the Townsville Hospital Foundation for allowing us to be involved with such a great cause.” For more information about the Townsville Hospital Foundation visit www.thfoundation.org.au
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FEEDING THE NEEDY
PRODUCING 200-250 FOOD HAMPERS A WEEK, FOOD RELIEF NQ COMES TO PRODUCING 200-250 FOOD HAMPERS A WEEK, FOOD RELIEF NQ COMES TO THE RESCUE OF NORTH QUEENSLANDERS WHO’VE FALLEN ON HARD TIMES. THE RESCUE OF NORTH QUEENSLANDERS WHO’VE FALLEN ON HARD TIMES.
THE CONCEPT OF FOOD RELIEF NQ is simple — to feed the needy by purchasing and redistributing food surplus from wholesalers and industry producers before it becomes waste. Registered welfare and community groups such as Sun City Christian Church, North Townsville Community Hub, Althea (formerly Wee Care) and community and aged care services are then able to distribute hampers at a greatly reduced cost. “At the moment we’ve got 80 charities registered with food hampers delivered all over North Queensland including Mackay, Proserpine, Charters Towers, Hughenden, Cloncurry, Mt Isa, Ingham, Innisfail, Cairns and Palm Island,” says BM Webb Industrial Property General Manager Paul Tim So. “We put out more than $1.5 million a year in terms of the retail value of the food.” As the developer of an industrial estate in Bohle, BM Webb Industrial Property originally signed up to provide $1 a year rent for a building to house Food Relief NQ operations. The company has, however, gone far above and beyond that commitment to run the administration, coordinate a fulltime warehouse manager and the 30-odd invaluable volunteers, who help keep the hampers coming. Many other local businesses have also pitched in to provide whatever the not-for-profit organisation needs. “Some businesses donate a certain amount of money a month, while others provide money in kind,” says Paul. “To name just a few of our many supporters, we have a forklift from Komatsu Australia, Tropic Distributors gives us fuel and Bob Parkes services our vehicles free of charge. Rotary and sporting clubs have also been fantastic, with some paying our power or phone bill for the year. It all helps to keep costs down.” Funds raised are used to purchase pallets of food for the hampers. Although some food is donated to NQ Food Relief — for example Bidvest, IGA and Woolworths products that have reached their Best Before date or are damaged — the organisation relies heavily on financial sponsorship as it purchases around 80 per cent of the food needed to support the welfare industry in the North.
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Toby Kelly (warehouse manager), Brad Webb (founder BM Webb Industrial Property) and Peter Knowles (Food Relief NQ volunteer)
As well as offering hampers for collection by welfare agencies, annually Food Relief NQ distributes over 12,000kg of food items to local hostels and street food vans that supply prepared meals for the homeless. Since its inception in 2002, the organisation has also provided emergency relief where food is needed to support communities affected by natural disasters. And that’s not all… in partnership with the Townsville City Council, Food Relief NQ delivers the School Breakfast Program to nine schools in the Townsville area. Each year more than 40,000 individual breakfast packages are distributed to participating schools. “Every little bit counts, especially in tough times when it’s harder to raise money and yet more hampers are needed,” Paul says. “It would be wonderful to see the day where Food Relief NQ was no longer needed as no-one was left hungry. Until that day, we’ll be here doing our part.”
Individuals and businesses wishing to support Food Relief NQ are welcome to call 4774 7620, email foodreliefnq@bigpond.com or donate via the website at www.foodreliefnq.org.au.
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Image from Maker Spaces by Emily Quinton published by RPS Books $49.95 and is available in stores nationally.
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Textile designer Anna Joyce lives with her husband Victor and their two children in a beautifully styled, bright, Mid-Century Modern ranch style house in Portland, Oregon. The house has huge windows and is high up, giving you a sense of being perched right up in the trees.
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LEFT There is a strong sense of family in this home. ‘These chairs are Wassily chairs that my father had in his photography studio. They add a lot of style to any room – they are one of my most treasured possessions,’ Anna says.
This is an edited extract from Maker Spaces by Emily Quinton published by RPS Books $49.95 and is available in stores nationally.
Anna moved to Portland with her husband after college and they have lived and worked in this house for eight years. Together they have created an inspiring, colourful home for their family. There is no doubt when you walk around this house that this is a maker home. The walls and shelves are full of their art, their children’s art and Anna’s parents’ art. Creativity and making are clearly right at the heart of this family and their home. The interior is full of lush green plants, Mid-Century Modern furniture, books and colour; it is a cosy, welcoming place, full of character. The living space is open plan, which gives it a lovely feeling of family. ‘My favourite thing about my home is the family art that surrounds me,’ Anna says with a smile. This house may be a small one, but it is a wonderfully inspirational example of how to create a stylish, family home even when space is limited. ‘I feel comfortable, creative and powerful in this space,’ explains Anna, thoughtfully. Anna grew up in a creative family. ‘As a child, I spent a lot of time in my mother’s printing studio and my father’s photography studio,’ Anna explains, pointing to an adorable photograph of her as a baby in a sling on 74 DUO MAGAZINE JUNE 2015 duomagazine.com.au
her mother’s back while she is working in her printing studio. Her parents also set up a gallery run by artists, where Anna was surrounded by more creative people and immersed in art. At college, Anna studied print-making and later taught herself to sew after being given a sewing machine as a wedding gift. About five years ago she started her business, Anna Joyce Designs, by cleverly pulling together her print-making background with her newfound love of textiles. Anna’s home has a real influence on her work and is very special to her. ‘I feel comfortable, creative and powerful in this space,’ explains Anna, thoughtfully. She loves the light and looking out at the trees. As they change with the seasons they influence her work and her colour palettes. The spring blossoms, the bright summer greens, the reds and oranges of autumn and the browns of winter are a beautiful changing scene right in front of Anna’s home. ‘I love watching it rain from the windows too,’ says Anna, who is clearly so connected to the nature that surrounds her home. Anna loves living and working in Portland, especially because it is a very special place for makers. ‘There is so much creativity here and makers are
really supportive of each other,’ says Anna. She explains that there is a healthy competition and makers push each other to get better. ‘It is definitely one of the places that is experiencing a real renaissance in making, and you can still afford to make and live here,’ explains Anna. All of Anna’s work is sourced locally, her printer is local and it is also produced nearby. ‘I can work really closely with my suppliers, which is a really important benefit to working in Portland,’ she says. However, in contrast to the real sense of community Anna enjoys in Portland, she is sincerely grateful for and excited by the role that social media and the Internet have played in building her business across the USA and the world. Instagram, in particular, has enabled her to reach a much wider audience, and Etsy, the online marketplace for makers, artists and designers, Etsy, has been really supportive of her work. I can connect with people and engage them in my work,’ explains Anna. ‘I often post an image of a new product or design idea on Instagram and, depending on the reactions people have, I know if I’m going in the right direction or need to go back to think again.’
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THIS PAGE The master bedroom is a family gallery with artworks by all the family members hanging as a collection. It is such a wonderful idea for displaying everyone’s work whatever their age, and it Is a lovely way to bring a family together. On the bed, different patterns and colours are combined to add further interest to this creative space.
RIGHT This colourful corner of Anna’s studio creates a cosy place to sit and reflect. Her husband’s bright artwork hangs above a vintage chair with some of Anna’s pieces. One of her newly hand-painted tote bags sits on the shelf.
BELOW The bright red shelves and table bring happy pops of colour to this side of the open-plan room. The children’s wooden dolls’ house sits alongside an area of the home devoted to the memory of Anna’s father, who was also an artist.
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TOWNSVILLE CITY COUNCIL
ATTENTION INVESTORS: TOWNSVILLE IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS MAYOR OF TOWNSVILLE, CR JENNY HILL
Townsville is in a great position to capitalise on the big push by governments to unlock the potential of the North. Our diverse economy, strong growth, and strategic location as a northern gateway make the city a prime destination for any investors looking for development, industry and business opportunities. Creating the right conditions to attract investors in the current tough economic conditions is of course the key. I doubt there has ever been a time where more effort has been directed into attracting investment and much needed job creation in Townsville. The Townsville City Council, Townsville Enterprise Limited, and the Townsville Chamber of Commerce are all working together with a shared objective of generating economic opportunities. We’re already seeing good signs that investment is starting to again flow. Initiatives such as the council’s CBD Jobs and Investment Package has already attracted projects totalling tens of millions of dollars through development incentives. The city’s planning for a dynamic inner-city Waterfront Precinct along the lines of Brisbane’s Southbank is progressing and we will soon be engaging the community to get the input of our residents, and the business community. We’re also working with our neighbouring councils to push projects that will deliver economic benefits for all of our communities. But one of Townsville’s greatest assets that should never be underestimated is our fantastic lifestyle. The benefits of living and working in Townsville where community is so important is a powerful attraction for individuals and families for a better life and new opportunities. Few areas of Australia can offer the mix of economic opportunity and lifestyle as the Townsville region and we want to send a strong message to potential investors that we’re open for business. As well as highlighting the significant opportunities for business and industry, we should take every opportunity to showcase how great it is to live, work and enjoy community life in our city. We are at the forefront of education, research, health and industry in the North. We have the largest port outside of any capital city and that presents a lot of opportunities to investors. Add to that our great way of life, and Townsville’s the complete package. Cr Jenny Hill Mayor of Townsville
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A NEW CHAPTER IN TOWNSVILLE’S CBD HAS BEGUN. WITH THE GOAL OF 30,000 PEOPLE LIVING AND WORKING IN THE CITY CENTRE BY 2030, TOWNSVILLE’S GROWTH MEANS A STRONG CITY HEART WILL BE VITAL AS A VIBRANT CULTURAL AND SOCIAL CENTREPIECE AND THE ‘FRONT DOOR’ TO OUR CITY. Townsville City Council is leading the way with major planning reforms and strategic land acquisitions to stimulate local jobs, businesses, investment and tourism designed to revitalise our CBD and secure economic prosperity for generations to come. Key pillars in council’s approach include: • The new Townsville City Plan • The Waterfront Priority Development Area • Townsville Jobs and Investment Package • Strategic land purchases including the North Yards, YWAM and a new office council office administration building in Walker Street Following the success of the CBD Development Incentives Program, the Townsville Jobs and Investment Package offers discounts on fees and charges to a cap of $5 million for eligible developments. These incentives can move developments from marginal to feasible and complement the vision of the new Townsville City Plan, streamlining approval processes for developers. A major new feature of the program is the commitment to initiatives to enliven and activate the CBD. Planned initiatives include: • The Waterfront Project including the establishment of the Cultural and Entertainment Precinct featuring a stadium, entertainment centre, convention centre, art gallery and concert hall • The development of the Waterfront Promenade as part of the Waterfront Project, which will link 5.9km of waterfront land along Ross Creek from the upper reaches of the Ross River through the CBD to the Strand and Jezzine Barracks. • CBD Events strategy The foundation for rediscovering our city centre as a place of culture and entertainment has already been laid. Music in the City, held Friday lunchtime from April to August and now in its third year, showcases local musical talent and provides free entertainment to CBD workers and residents alike.
On a larger scale, national events and exhibits such as World of Wearableart, the Castrol Townsville 400 and the Australian Festival of Chamber Music attract visitors from across Queensland, Australia and internationally, and highlight our city as a growing centre of arts, culture and entertainment. The development of street art within the CBD also represents a coming of age for the city. A new work by HaHa, one of Australia’s best-known and most prolific street artists, will complete the Street Art Gallery in Denham Lane and adds an exciting new companion to existing street art throughout the CBD. UDP Consulting Engineering and Project Management managing director Pat Brady said living in the CBD had its benefits. “I live in the city because I enjoy being within walking distance of The Strand, the restaurant precincts of Gregory, Flinders and Palmer Streets, and the coffee shops dotted through the CBD. I can walk to work in five minutes, and am usually within walking distance of other activities. I enjoy living in an apartment complex that is big enough to have a serviced pool to enjoy without hassles of maintenance.” Mayor of Townsville Cr Jenny Hill said the Jobs and Investment Package showed council’s continuing commitment to encouraging appropriate developments in our CBD. “Through the package, the right projects will be introduced to provide the necessary stimulus to our economy and create jobs that will drive future growth,” Cr Hill said. There is plenty of untapped potential to develop the most vibrant tropical city in Australia. With a diverse economy, and a regulatory and business environment that supports investment, Townsville offers the rare opportunity for growth and stability during tough economic times. It’s an exciting time to be part of the evolution. For more information visit www.townsville.qld.gov.au and follow the links to For Business - Economic Development. You can also contact Townsville City Council on 1300 878 001 or email investtownsville@townsville.qld.gov.au.
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LIVE YOUR DREAM AT BLUEWATTLE
$5,000 DREAM OFFER GIVES YOU THE LIFE YOU’VE ALWAYS WANTED WHETHER YOU DREAM OF SPENDING YOUR SUNDAY MORNINGS ROWING ALONG THE PICTURESQUE ROSS RIVER, TAKING A LAZY STROLL AROUND THE MARKETS OR ENJOYING A PICNIC BRUNCH WITH FRIENDS, THERE’S A LIFESTYLE TO SUIT YOU AT BLUEWATTLE.
Bluewattle is a stunning masterplanned community in the Upper Ross, which, by completion, will comprise 1,300 homes. The development is owned by Defence Housing Australia (DHA), a multi award-winning masterplanned community developer that operates nationally and builds inclusive communities for everyone to enjoy. Bluewattle is just 50m from the river bank and beautifully designed with a myriad of connected walkways, cycle ways, exercise zones and tropically inspired community spaces. State-of-the-art playgrounds, picnic and barbeque areas will encourage neighbours to mingle, while kids play safely and securely within the parks.
“We’re very excited to have local community organisations – including the Upper Ross Community Markets and the Riverway Rowing Club – joining us for our Market Day, too. We’re proud of the community here at Bluewattle and encourage everyone to come and see how easy it is to have the riverside lifestyle you’ve always dreamed of.” Home and land is available now at Bluewattle from $344,900. Visit Bluewattle.com.au or phone 1800 250 250
And the dream is about to get even better with a brand new offer for new home-buyers. For a short time, Bluewattle will let you ‘choose your $5,000 dream offer’. The offer is designed to give new residents more ways to enjoy the riverside lifestyle they’ve always wanted, with the choice of: household appliances from Troy William’s The Good Guys, a travel voucher from Escape Travel or a contribution toward school or university fees. Managing Director of DHA, Peter Howman, said: “No two households are the same and we have developed this offer to give future residents the opportunity to begin their lives in Bluewattle in whichever way suits them best. “Whether you’re upsizing, downsizing or somewhere in between, the ‘Choose your Dream’ offer will help make that new home feeling even more satisfying.” The ‘Choose your Dream’ offer will be celebrated at Bluewattle on Saturday, 20 June, 2015 with a Pop-up Market Day in Jeff Caddies Park and a competition encouraging people to visit the nine homes in Bluewattle’s Builder Display Village. The event will have something for everyone, including kids, who can expect to be entertained by an array of activities. “We have some of Townsville’s best builders showcasing their work in the Display Village and when people visit on June 20, they will not only be inspired by the impressive designs and innovation, but also have the chance to win a 50-inch LCD TV from Troy William’s The Good Guys and a weekend for four on Hamilton Island thanks to Escape Travel,” said Mr Howman.
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• Bluewattle will comprise 1,300 residential lots set within 98 hectares • Ready to build on lots starting from $136,950 (486sqm) • 70 per cent of the development to be sold to general public and 30 per cent dedicated to Defence housing • Jeff Caddies Park is now open with state of the art playgrounds, picnic and barbeque areas • Six Leaf EnviroDevelopment certification for sustainability • Display builders involved in the development: Kier Constructions, Cougar Homes, DJ Jones, Dixon Homes, Ron Jones, Fresh Homes, Grady Homes and Rolfe Homes
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THE BEAUTY OF LIVING BAYSIDE
BUSHLAND BEACH, TOWNSVILLE’S ONLY BEACHSIDE MASTER PLANNED COMMUNITY, UNVEILS AN EXCITING NEW LAND RELEASE AS THE BEAUTIFUL SEASIDE COMMUNITY MARKS ITS 10TH ANNIVERSARY.
If location is the golden rule of property investment, then Bushland Beach has the market covered. Located in Townsville’s thriving Northern Beaches, Bushland Beach adjoins the pristine coastline of Halifax Bay and encompasses over 15 hectares of expansive parklands. To celebrate the community’s 10 year anniversary, Sunland Group has unveiled a premium new land release – 13 large, levelled home sites, ranging in size from 486sqm to 667sqm. Sunland Group Managing Director, Sahba Abedian, said the land release is located opposite a new landscaped central park proposed within this precinct. “Our vision for Bushland Beach is to create a vibrant community environment that seamlessly integrates with the existing amenities, infrastructure and natural beauty of the area to create a singularly unique lifestyle,” he said. “These new home sites are perfectly positioned near a central community park and close to local walkways and nature trails. “Every home site enjoys cool ocean breezes and is superbly positioned within walking distance of Halifax Bay and its magnificent island views – nature’s playground at its absolute finest.” Mr Abedian said the evolution of Bushland Beach into a vibrant, thriving seaside community is continuing with the arrival of new local infrastructure and amenities, and several new land releases. In 2016, Council will commence works on a major upgrade of Peggy Banfield Park to deliver new BBQ facilities, playgrounds, a dog off-leash area, fitness circuit, netball courts, and other improvements.
DESIGNED FOR CONNECTING YOU In addition to its premium seaside location, Bushland Beach offers all the advantages of living in a master planned, connected community. The Townsville CBD and airport are only 20 minutes by car, and all major employment, retail and leisure centres are within easy reach.
AMENITIES AT YOUR DOORSTEP Bushland Beach Plaza is located at the heart of the community, complete with an IGA supermarket, health precinct and specialty stores. Stockland Shopping Centre, Woodlands Shopping Centre, Deeragun Village and Bunnings are all less than 10 minutes by car, bringing together all the essentials.
A LEISURE LIFESTYLE Every home at Bushland Beach is within walking distance to Halifax Bay. The popular Bushland Beach Tavern is a perfect spot for local dining and relaxed entertainment, perfectly positioned on the beachfront. The Stoney Creek boat ramp provides direct ocean access via the Bohle River. Sales & Information Centre Open Daily from 10am to 4pm Bushland Beach Plaza, Corner Lionel Turner Drive and Mt Low Parkway, Bushland Beach Telephone 4751 8487 sunlandgroup.com.au/bushland
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IN JULY PROVIEW HOMES WILL UNVEIL ITS LATEST DISPLAY HOME, PADOVA, WHICH WILL SHOWCASE CUTTING EDGE SOPHISTICATION BUT WITHOUT THE PRICE TAG.
Award winning Proview Homes is set to unveil its latest display home at Fairways Estate in July. Featuring Proview Homes’ trademark style of sophistication, the new architecturally designed home, known as Padova, showcases grand features such as stone bench tops, large windows and 2.7 metres high ceilings. “Our latest display home is nothing short of amazing,” says owner of Proview Homes, John Plozza, who is well renowned in North Queensland for his business nous, property knowledge and exceptional homes. “We believe it is the little details and finishes that make the biggest difference in building the perfect home, which is why Padova showcases grand features and architectural designs.” As well as delivering on sophistication and luxury, the Padova delivers on functionality. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances, as well as a butler’s pantry and wine bar. There is also a gorgeous outdoor entertainment area complete with a tropical inspired swimming pool. “We recognise the importance of your home being your sanctuary, which is why the sophisticated design of the home extends to the outdoor living area,” explains
Jasmine Plozza, John’s wife and business partner. “The Padova also features four bedrooms with the master bedroom secluded upstairs with a walk-in-wardrobe, ensuite and private balcony – delivering the perfect retreat within your own home.” If that sounds very modern and innovative, it’s because John, Jasmine and the rest of the team continually research to make sure they are up-to-date with the latest building technologies, materials and innovations, which is evident in the pioneering homes they build. “We want to always stay at the top of our game,” says John. While Proview Homes specialises in custom-built homes, this next display house is just one in a range of homes perfect for both first homebuyers and the astute investor. With interest rates so low, John says now is the perfect time to build an investment property. “For investors we can arrange a depreciation schedule prepared by a Tax Depreciation Specialist for tax time,” says John, who encourages anyone interested to give him a call. To find out more about Proview Homes, visit www.proviewhomes.com.au or call 4729 0971.
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BUILDING THE FUTURE
DEVELOPMENT NOW UNDERWAY AT WILLOWS CONSTRUCTION HAS NOW COMMENCED ON THE MAJOR RETAIL DEVELOPMENT OF WILLOWS SHOPPING CENTRE FOLLOWING DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL RECEIVED IN JANUARY 2014.
The development will reposition the centre to meet the needs of the Townsville population which is forecast to grow by 2.4% per annum over the next 10 years. The development will include a new format Woolworths, with underground car parking and a new fresh food market. The new mall will also feature 35 speciality stores and two new mini majors including Harris Scarfe. Planning is now well advanced on an expanded food court/restaurant offer plus a possible expansion and refurbishment of Coles, pending relevant approvals. There will be an additional 372 parking spaces for customers and significant upgrades will facilitate easier direct access to the supermarkets and centre entry points. Overall the centre is planned to grow from 38,007 square metres to 49,000 square metres, offering an additional 11,000 square metres of retail space. The development is expected to be completed in late 2017. The $90.7 million development is part of the broader long term investment in Willows Shopping Centre and the Townsville community that is anticipated to create 270 construction jobs for the duration of the project and over 360 retail jobs once completed. DEXUS Group General Manager, Head of Retail, Stewart Hutcheon said: “The commencement of construction is a significant milestone for the development of Willows. “At the heart of the development is a desire to create a quality shopping experience for the many young families residing in Townsville and when completed, the development will provide enhanced services and choice for the community and reinforce Willows Shopping Centre as the leading convenience based sub-regional shopping centre in Townsville.” The refurbishment and expansion of Willows Shopping Centre will provide customers with a significantly enhanced retail and leisure offer based on the foundation of convenience, value, choice and variety.
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Stewart Hutcheon commented: “The master plan will transform the centre to provide an offer that is relevant to the market over the long term. This will include attracting retailers that are currently not in Townsville including the welcome addition of Harris Scarfe as one of the two new mini majors.” To ensure customers are up to date with information and progress on the development for the duration of the project, a new tab on the website – www. willowsshoppingcentre.com.au is now live. A quarterly Customer Newsletter is also available to customers and can be picked up at the centre’s Customer Service Desk, and in centre displays will be installed in the coming months. Willows Shopping Centre is owned by DEXUS Wholesale Property Fund, an openended unlisted property fund with a $5.7 billion diversified portfolio of high quality retail, office and industrial properties in key locations across Australia.
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BUILDING THE FUTURE
$30 MILLION UPGRADE A SAFE BET WITH $30 MILLION COMMITTED TO REDEVELOPING JUPITERS TOWNSVILLE INTO A TOTAL ENTERTAINMENT PRECINCT FOR THE NORTH, THE ICONIC HOTEL-CASINO IS READY TO TAKE ON A NEW IDENTITY.
Townsville recently received news that Jupiters Townsville’s parentcompany, Colonial Leisure Group (CLG) will rebrand and redevelop North Queensland’s only hotel-casino as The Ville. This new identity and $30 million investment is welcomed news for Townsville residents, eager to see development whispers evolve into action.
This $30 million investment aligns with CLG executive chairman Chris Morris’s Northern Escapes tourism portfolio, which includes Orpheus Island, Daintree Eco Lodge & Spa, Mt Mulligan Station west of Cairns, Nautilus Aviation, The Ville and Townsville-based luxury charter yacht, the Flying Fish.
“This $30 million investment is a signal of our confidence in Townsville and North Queensland,” explains Brad Morgan, CEO of Jupiters Townsville. “The concept for The Ville is to create a relaxed, sophisticated, cool resortcasino that really captures its unbeatable location. We are positioned in the city, at the Coral Sea’s edge, overlooking Magnetic Island and the marina – it’s an enviable location for a resort, and without doubt the best positioned casino in Australia.
“Chris has great vision when it comes to the hospitality business. He’s a Victorian who sees the untapped potential in Townsville as a destination for travellers – both corporate and leisure. This property’s current design and offering isn’t up to standard, and he’s committed to investing in this area to elevate The Ville as North Queensland’s hub for entertainment and leisure,” says Brad. “When you connect the dots between The Ville and the rest of the Northern Escapes group, The Ville’s offering as a casino and entertainment venue really strengthens the Northern Escapes vision.
The Ville’s redevelopment plans include a new, casual indoor-outdoor restaurant and bar, a high-end Asian restaurant, upgraded gaming floor with new product and a soft furnishing makeover, retro, resort-style hotel rooms to impress the leisure traveller but still function for corporate guests and a re-configurable poolside event pavilion to cater to up to 700 wedding, function or conference guests. The most impressive change though will be the pool area with an elevated timber deck connecting the lobby level bars and restaurants to the brand new infinity-edge pool, where private cabanas and a swim-up bar will welcome guests and create a space like no other in the North. Designed by award-winning global architecture firm Woods Bagot, The Ville is anticipated to impress locals and travellers. “As well as improving the current facilities, this project will give back to the local economy with most trades to be sourced locally, and we estimate a 25 per cent increase in our employment base,” adds Brad.
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“Townsville is about to really mature in its tourism offering.” Jupiters Townsville will be re-branded as The Ville later in 2015, with the first phase of redevelopment to commence soon after. For the latest updates, visit jupiterstownsville.com.au/developments
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TOWNSVILLE’S RSL LOOKS TO THE FUTURE TOWNSVILLE RSL’S $5 MILLION EXPANSION INCLUDES THE BIGGEST TV IN QUEENSLAND, A NEW SPORTS BAR, BISTRO AND KIDS ROOM.
After Townsville RSL purchased the adjoining commercial premises, they set about designing something the likes of which Townsville has never seen before. The redeveloped Townsville RSL Sports Bar is set to feature the biggest indoor LED screen in Queensland at 4.5m by 3m, the equivalent of 16 x 50 inch TV’s. Stage 1 of the latest round of renovations is slated to be completed by mid-July. “We have always been land locked and when this opportunity presented itself, we had to focus on the future and this expansion gives us the versatility to cater to our increasing membership” says Townsville RSL Sub Branch President Bill Whitburn. In addition to the redevelopment of the Sports bar, the Anzac bar will also be merged while still retaining the vast and impressive collection of wartime memorabilia. The new Sports bar will feature not only the massive screen, but a 26 screen TAB facility and a state of the art “sound ceiling” audio system – imagine clearly listening to the TAB while only metres away people holding normal conversations with ambient background music. Townsville RSL Club General Manager Karla Malouf said they were looking to appeal to fresh members looking for somewhere to watch their sport of choice while in a comfortable, relaxing environment. “We have carefully planned this current stage of expansion with the idea of attracting younger members, in particular the younger service members and families to show them that RSL’s are not an old boys club.” Once stage one of the expansion is completed in mid-July, it will be time to focus on the creation of a new 160 seat bistro and supervised children’s room. The new bistro will replace the existing café and will be developed into the area where the current Sports bar exists. The bistro will complement our a la cart restaurant Lavaracks, by being able to offer family friendly meals including parmigianas & pizzas. The children’s room will also be supervised by qualified staff with plenty of entertainment available.
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“We want to provide a safe environment for families to come and enjoy some quality time together. The new giant screen in the Sports bar can also be used for movie nights when major sporting events were not being telecast.” Ms Malouf said. With all the current expansion and redevelopment happening in Townsville, Townsville RSL have made the decision to keep the project local. Appointing local architect Ken Tippet as designer and local project management group Jackson & Semler to make the design a reality, ensuring that the work on your local club is being completed by local tradespeople. “With Townsville RSL celebrating our 100th anniversary in 2019, we have a vision of where we want to be and in order for that to happen, we cannot afford to rest on our laurels” says Mr Whitburn. For more information on Townsville RSL visit www.townsvillersl.com.au
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BUILDING THE FUTURE IN A JOINT VENTURE BETWEEN LANCINI PROPERTY AND DEVELOPMENT AND FAIRFIELD LAND, STAGE 2 OF FAIRFIELD CENTRAL SHOPPING CENTRE IS CURRENTLY UNDER DEVELOPMENT IN IDALIA, A SUBURB ON THE SOUTHERN OUTSKIRTS OF THE TOWNSVILLE CBD PRECINCT.
FAIRFIELD CENTRAL STAGE 2 Fairfield Central is currently home to a Woolworths Supermarket, the Reject Shop and 12 supporting speciality stores, while Stage 2 will see the addition of Kmart and another 25 (approximately) speciality shops. This will be the first new Kmart store in Townsville since the opening of Aitkenvale in 1977. Also coming to Stage 2 is Australia Post, which will be taking a prime 140sqm tenancy located at the new centre entry. “In a survey of shoppers we undertook late last year there was an overwhelming demand for a Post Office at the centre, so we are thrilled to be able to provide this service in stage 2 of Fairfield Central”, Marketing Executive Karlie Armansin said. The leasing campaign has been very successful with Lancini Property and Development Leasing Executive Hanna Peard saying there had been an overwhelming interest from National retailers wanting to open in Fairfield Central Stage 2, however there is a need for local franchisee support. “There are some fantastic business opportunities for locals in Fairfield Stage 2, and we can offer support and guidance for those who may be interested but might not have owned a business before”, she said. Interest in Fairfield Central Stage 2 has been shown by the likes of Muffin Break, Brazilian Beauty and Primal Pantry, and these operators are now keenly seeking local franchise partners. Fairfield has performed exceptionally well with high yielding sales figures since opening. Currently home to over 70,000 residents and this figure is set to climb significantly as the master planned Delfin Rocky Springs project, less than 10km from Fairfield Central, will see an additional 35,000 residents relocate to the area. Fairfield Central Stage 2 is anticipated to open in late 2015, followed by Stage 3 in mid 2018.
Stage 3 will welcome a 4000sqm Coles and 150sqm Liquorland. Paul Bradshaw, State General Manager for Coles, said, “We hope to open a new Coles supermarket at Fairfield Central to meet the needs of local residents and create around 100 full-time and part-time jobs in the local area. The new market-style supermarket will incorporate our latest concepts and offer an extensive range of products at great value.” Franchise and Leasing enquiries: Hanna Peard: hannap@lancinigroup.com.au 0422 484 614 Adam Martin: adamm@lancinigroup.com.au 0488 003 977
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BUILDING THE FUTURE
TOWNSVILLE AIRPORT TERMINAL REDEVELOPMENT TOWNSVILLE AIRPORT WILL UNDERGO A $40 MILLION TERMINAL REDEVELOPMENT, INCLUDING AN EXPANSION OF THE TERMINAL, ADDITIONAL CHECK-IN KIOSKS, TWO NEW CLUB LOUNGE FACILITIES AND MORE RETAIL OFFERINGS.
Townsville Airport is lifting its lasting first impression to reflect a city on the rise. Constructed in 1939, Townsville Airport was developed into a regional hub for both major airlines in the 1970s and first opened for international flights in 1981. Townsville Airport Chief Operating Officer, Kevin Gill, said the last upgrade to the terminal occurred in 2003. “While improvements have been made and the facilities maintained, there have been no significant upgrades to the core airport infrastructure since 2003, leaving us behind regional airports and passenger demand,” Mr Gill said. Townsville Airport passenger surveys have revealed an 11% drop in passenger satisfaction rating since 2012. “Our passengers have been telling us for some time they want a terminal facility and gateway to the city they can be proud of. Our message is that we have been listening and in 2015, we will fast track a $40 million airport redevelopment that improves this passenger experience.”
The launch of the redevelopment follows the announcement of international flights recommencing in and out of Townsville and the Federal Government’s $26.2 million (over four years, from 2015-16) commitment to establishing border clearance services at Townsville and Sunshine Coast Airports. Jetstar will commence services from Townsville direct to and from Bali (Denpasar) from 2 September 2015. It comes as a dedicated group was established comprising of Townsville Airport, Major Jenny Hill, Townsville Enterprise and Tourism and Events Queensland to lobby for more domestic and international routes in and out of the city. Townsville Airport invites the community to review the Townsville Airport Terminal Redevelopment Major Development Plan and provide feedback via www.townsvilleairport.com.au
In 2017, once the first phase of the major works are complete, the airport will introduce an extra $2.50 – $3 charge to the price of domestic airfares, in and out of Townsville. “It’s about making Townsville great. With passenger numbers set to triple in 2030, we need the infrastructure and facilities to support this growth.” “The Ville (Jupiters Townsville upgrade), new stadium, James Cook University and the Port of Townsville projects, have all provided much needed positive news for the city in recent weeks and our redevelopment will provide the first impression our city deserves.” The terminal redevelopment will showcase the Townsville North Queensland, highlighting open spaces, natural light and greenery. “Whilst we are still in the design stage, we want to provide passengers with an experience. The ‘Street’ in our departure area, will include new contemporary retail and food and beverage options as well as comfortable seating areas and gardens for passengers to enjoy.”
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INVESTING IN THE FUTURE
INVESTING IN THE FUTURE OF OTHERS IS ONE OF THE GREATEST GIFTS THAT LEADERS OF BUSINESS, INDUSTRY AND COMMERCE CAN GIVE. BECAUSE WHEN WE INVEST IN THE FUTURE OF OTHERS WE ARE INDEED INVESTING IN OUR OWN FUTURE AS WELL.
BY PETER BAINES OAM (WWW.PETERBAINES.COM.AU)
I’m not one to give financial advice of any kind and that’s not what I am about to do here. But what I’ve learnt along the way is that a long term investment often leads to long term results. The stories of “get rich quick” schemes are often followed up with tears as they come undone. Seldom in life are the best opportunities realised without a significant investment of time, hard work and patience.
Peter Baines OAM: Peter became passionate for sustainable leadership after he took part in the natural disaster response team who witnessed the devastating effects of the 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami. In late 2005, Peter established Hands Across the Water, a charity that raises funds for and awareness of Thai children who were left orphaned by the disaster. Today, Peter helps businesses build effective sustainable leadership while travelling the globe as a keynote speaker. Published by WILEY, Doing Good by Doing Good is available now in paperback RRP $34.95 from www.peterbaines.com.au
After working in Thailand to identify those who died following the Boxing Day tsunami I met a group of children who had all lost their homes, their parents and many had lost their brothers and sisters as well. These 32 children whom I met were living in a tent and it was eight months after the disaster that had resulted in the circumstances they then found themselves. There was no government or foreign aid and many of the large charities had left the region. I formed a charity called Hands Across the Water with the intention of building them a home and providing long term support for those kids and the community. Through the long term investment in this community we have achieved significant change and growth and now have seven homes across all of Thailand, we support several hundred children every day and these children sleep soundly and safely from the care they are provided. But it’s the story of Game and his future that represents two things: 1. Hope; and 2. The Future As leaders, as those trying to bring about some type of social change, sometimes once we’ve created the opportunity the best thing we can then do is get out of the way. So much of the magic that is created in the homes that we run in Thailand has very little, if anything to do with us. It really is just about bridging some gaps that might otherwise prove to be otherwise difficult to traverse.
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Let me tell you about the story of Game. Twelve year old boy Game lost both of his parents at a young age and was living with his aunty. She lost her husband in the Boxing Day tsunami so, suddenly their primary source of income was gone. Aid that flowed to the victims families very quickly dried up as the large international charities withdrew from the effected area. When Game’s Aunty had no other choice she asked Game to leave school, the only way to support themselves was for him to get a job. He was 12 years of age and his formal education was to end. Fortunately, the school saw the potential in Game and what a travesty it would be for him to end his formal education at such a young age. Game was destined for greater things than working in a rubber plantation earning a couple of dollars a day – at best. As a result, the school contacted our staff at our home, Baan Tharn Namchai and asked if he could live with us and we provide him with all he needed. This did not mean removing him from contact from his Aunty, it just meant providing him with a home and allowing him to remain at school. Game would move into our home at Baan Tharn Namchai as one of the first children we would take in. This allowed him to return to school and continue his studies. He completed secondary school and then went on to high school. He graduated from high school and was showing the promise and ability that had been identified in him as a 12 year old. He would graduate from high school and then in a first for our children from the tsunami he would enroll in university at Phuket to study law. Throughout each semester break and on most weekends Game would travel the 3 hours on public bus to return to Baan Tharn Namchai to support the staff and help the kids who live there. He was after all coming home to be with his family.
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“I’VE EXPERIENCED MANY THINGS OVER THE PAST TEN YEARS WITH HANDS ACROSS THE WATER, HOWEVER THIS WAS A TRULY GOLDEN MOMENT; WITNESSING THIS BOY BECOME A MAN IN SPITE OF THE CHALLENGES.” PETER BAINES OAM
Throughout all of this time Game has remained committed to his home and Hands Across the Water; he has been an outstanding ambassador for the home and more importantly he is an absolute role model for the younger boys. He is the “hope and the future” that all of the children can aspire to when they are given that long term support. In March of 2015, Game successfully completed his last exam as part of his law degree and will graduate later this year. Game’s commitment to his studies throughout the years and the adversity he faced is inspiring to not only those who have supported him, but the kids that follow in his footsteps at Baan Tharn Namchai. We now have 13 children from our homes studying at University and with the enrolments at the end of this year that number will exceed 30. I spoke to Game just recently, the day of his final exam, and I asked him what he wanted to do, “What’s next?” I said. Game responded, “I want to return to university to complete a Masters Degree in Psychology”. When I asked him why he said, “So I can repay those who have helped me by helping those who follow behind”. Game is just simply an amazing individual whom we are all very close to, however my mum has become incredibly close to him during the years that she has been visiting and to be honest I think she now loves him more than she loves me! I’ve experienced many things over the past ten years with Hands Across the Water, however this was a truly golden moment; witnessing this boy become a man in spite of the challenges. Today he is a graduate of a Degree in Law, a mentor to the children around him and a wonderful example of what can be achieved when we make long term commitments and invest in the future. For the children of Thailand, Hands Across the Water through it’s loyal and committed supporters is bringing about that long term change. Doing good really is an incredible experience and often it takes very little from us to bring about huge change. Game’s actions will bring about generational change and that is Doing Good by Doing Good. DUO MAGAZINE JUNE 2015 duomagazine.com.au 99
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CAPITAL POOR TO CAPITAL RICH
AUSTRALIA’S REGIONS ARE STARVED OF FINANCIAL RESOURCES TO DRIVE SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATIONS NEEDED FOR SUSTAINED QUALITY OF LIFE. A NEW IMAGINARY IS NEEDED IF THE VICIOUS INSTITUTIONAL ROADBLOCKS ARE TO BE OVERCOME. THAT’S THE FOUNDATION TO SUSTAINABLE INVESTMENT GROWTH IN REGIONAL AUSTRALIA. IT’S A PATHWAY TO GOING FROM CAPITAL POOR TO CAPITAL RICH.
BY WARWICK POWELL
THE OLD MODEL IS BROKEN
The old political ‘cap in hand’ model is less and less effective, as State and Commonwealth Governments focus on fiscal consolidation. Passively hoping that mainstream finance will ‘open its doors for business’ is not viable; that day will not come. Institutionally, modern finance is driven by the boardrooms of Sydney and Melbourne, buttressed by a technocracy that rarely leaves the confines of city-centre offices and trading screens. The savings of households and businesses in regional Australia are gratefully received by the major’s who, in turn, channel it into financialised products in complex securitised networks of ‘coupons and scrip’. Little is made available directly for deployment into productive purposes. Public confidence in non-bank solutions is at an all-time low, and the ongoing collapses of regionally-based mortgage funds and investment schemes only adds to this public unease. Similarly, these failures give power to centralised technocrats and hubristic politicians to further reinforce the dominating role of city finance via the nexus of the Big-4 and their regulatory partners: APRA, ASIC and the fee generating professions in finance and debt administration (receivers and administrators). That taxpayers have since 2008 effectively underwritten the business model of the mainstream banks via the deposits guarantee (a hubristic measure if there ever was one) and the subsequent super profits experienced by these banks, is a symptom of the political and social bind we find ourselves in. There is even talk of imposing a tax on deposits to fund a ‘bailout fund’ for the future (in the event that capital adequacy requirements fail in their intended outcome). The banks are indeed too big to be allowed to fail.
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The compact is one that is markedly Faustian. We are now paying a heavy price while the Big Banks in effect continue on with business as usual, but with the unusual benefit of a government backed guarantee and a regulatory environment that wittingly or otherwise strangles non-bank finance. Regional Australia does not feature in this picture.
The real question is why and how is it that such pools of regional savings do not find their way in part back into viable, productive projects in regional Australia. This is a standard lament even amongst industry superannuation schemes, whose trustees confide that they are increasingly forced to send funds offshore in search of yield.
IT’S NOT A SHORTAGE OF CAPITAL
The problem isn’t want of funds; it is a want of sufficient viable projects.
The problem for regional economies is actually, and paradoxically, not really a shortage of capital per se. The world is awash in capital. Ever since the GFC major global economies have been pumping cold, hard currency into the world’s markets via various measures associated with Quantitative Easing. The Commonwealth Government’s recently announced Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility of $5 billion in concessional loans is another twist on the same theme, and dovetails with the RBA’s apparently increasing desperation for standard monetary policy levers of ever-lower interest rates to bite. Through our office in Hong Kong, we deal regularly with a bevy of private equity funds, state pension funds, insurance companies, national banks, sovereign wealth funds, high net worth individuals and such like. We recently tallied up what these various funds were in charge of, and were staggered to realise that amongst about 40 institutions, they were charged with deploying some US$750 billion into the Asia Pacific region by 2018. If that’s the global picture (or at least the Asia Pacific bit of it), regional Australia isn’t bereft of capital either, if you scratch the surface. The Townsville Statistical Area 4 (SA4) region generates annual savings of $550m+ via compulsory superannuation. Over ten years, that’s a savings pool of $5.5 billion. Of this, about a third or around $1.8 billion, is now in the rapidly growing self managed superannuation fund sector.
FILLING MOTHER HUBBARD’S CUPBOARD
If the project pipe for regional Australia is like Mother Hubbard’s cupboard, the other half of the coin is the non-existence of appropriate mediating institutions that can align regional savings with regional investments. Such institutions need to learn the lessons of the collapse of Managed Investment Schemes and such like, if they are to deliver the prudential ethos and trustworthy architecture that is desperately needed. There are no fundamental impediments to establishing sensible institutions that shorten the chains between savings and deployment. By shortening chains, systemic complexity can be reduced, which is central to delivering transparent and believable risk mitigation. Such institutions need to shift the focus from shareholder value to community or public value. The key blocks for such institutional building are: 1. A not-for-profit regional investment banking apparatus that can harness and leverage vast pools of regional savings. It must do so by ensuring regulatory compliance. It must also deliver proper management and capital allocation mechanisms that effectively mitigate risks. Lastly it must be committed to the public good through the application of the principles of prudence and fiduciary duty.
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2. Promote platforms for collaborative consumption as a way of integrating regional capital solutions with robust local value chains. The mesh-economy makes this all the more doable and imperative. Through these two foundational actions, virtuous cycles of capital and consumption activity that minimise leakage and maximise ongoing reinvestment into the regional economic and social fabric can be achieved. Only a not-for-profit structure can properly deliver on these objectives. CAPITAL SOLUTION PRIORITIES
What then are the priorities for building capital solutions for the region’s future. I’d suggest the following six, to begin with: 1. Capital solutions for the region’s energy future are a key priority. I dealt with the shape of this in some detail in the last issue. 2. Transformations in the region’s primary production value chain (from source to market) to grow regional value-add and increase trade volumes. 3. Investments in regional innovation infrastructure and capabilities that enable the region’s entrepreneurs to emerge and – where applicable – capitalise on the potential of big data-driven productivity and growth opportunities and the disaggregated value adding technical possibilities of design intensive 3D manufacturing. 4. Reduce the costs of construction through the harnessing of global value chain partnership opportunities (particularly in the area of construction materials), and thus make living and working accommodation more affordable. 5. Increase sustained visitation volumes through direct in-market channel partnerships and multi-regional alliances. Townsville Enterprise has demonstrably failed on key measures of tourism performance – visitation, hotel occupancy and revenues per available room. Talk of more “strategies” is a symptom of its bureaucratic lethargy. 6. Development of trustworthy database infrastructure to enable the flourishing of a local mesh economy.
BEING AN ATTRACTIVE INVESTMENT DESTINATION
Building the kinds of institutions with the kinds of priorities I’ve just sketched out are central to developing a robust investment business case for regional Australia, and North Queensland as a central part of that. Institutional investors – whether they be domestic or global – are spoilt for choice in a world of limited viable opportunities and waves of capital. The all-too-frequent pathway to China that we’ve witnessed in recent years, in which a conga line of project proponents seek to entice a Chinese counterpart to part with their hard-earned Yuan, has largely been ineffective. Selling projects to the Chinese that, as far as they’re concerned, the Australians don’t want themselves does nothing to engender confidence or desire. “Who do these Australians think they are,” they ask me, “they want our money for projects they don’t think are good enough to keep?” By getting our own regional capital house in order, we will be able to engage meaningfully with global partners to mutual benefit. Meanwhile, don’t expect Chinese capital to flood into North Queensland – unless there’s a bargain on the table.
Warwick Powell is the founding Chairman of Sister City Partners, a regional not-forprofit investment bank with headquarters in Townsville. He brings almost 20 years of experience in global capital markets and project development and finance to bear on the challenges of creating regional resilience. He is an iconoclast who questions and challenges orthodox thinking. More information about Sister City Partners can be found at www.sistercitypartners.com.au and Warwick is active on LinkedIn. Search him and hook up.
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LEADERS IN HEELS SARAH MATHIESEN (LEFT) AND LAUREN SHEPHERD HAVE BROUGHT THE BUSINESS IN HEELS NETWORKING FRANCHISE TO TOWNSVILLE TO HELP LOCAL BUSINESSWOMEN SHINE.
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“WE FEEL THAT BY [WOMEN] CONNECTING AND COLLABORATING WITH EACH OTHER, RATHER THAN COMPETING, THE POTENTIAL AND OPPORTUNITIES ARE LIMITLESS.” LAUREN SHEPHERD
ON A TUESDAY EVENING in October last year, Sarah Mathiesen and Lauren Shepherd were frantically running back and forth across Flinders Street. Wearing outfits from local designer Peace Starlight and high heels, they were carrying 80 gift bags, six flower arrangements, seven prize packs and three “ridiculously heavy” boxes to an event they had organised. The event was Townsville’s first Business in Heels networking event and tickets to it had sold out. The guests had also started arriving as Sarah and Lauren were making their last minute dash. “Lucky for us everyone was understanding,” says Sarah, who is the co-owner and Director of Harshmellow Media + Design and brought the Business in Heels franchise to Townsville with Lauren. “We had waiters from The Heritage [Bar] and complete strangers – [who are] now friends – offering to haul everything inside [with us].”
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But it was this franticness that made Lauren realise why Business in Heels – Townsville was going to be so special. Amongst the initial chaos emerged women ready to help in anyway possible to support Lauren and Sarah in pulling off the event. And this sense of community, support and togetherness formed the foundation for Business in Heels – Townsville. For those who have never heard of Business in Heels, it is an Australian franchise that started in 2012 and now has almost 50 branches around the world, including New Zealand, Singapore, Canada, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Nepal and the United States. According to the website, the purpose of the franchise is to create networking events that allow savvy women to make inspiring, authentic connections with fun and purpose. Also, as the franchises are local, they offer the opportunity to celebrate and showcase local women and businesses. “Business in Heels events are typically held from 6–8pm on a week night and a ticket includes a glass of wine on arrival, canapés, value-packed gift bags, lucky door prizes, the opportunity to hear from an inspiring guest speaker and connect with wonderful local women,” says Lauren. “We like to keep things interesting though, with our last event being a Bejewelled High Tea held at Kim Bartlett Master Jewellers on a Saturday afternoon.”
It is easy to measure the success of Business in Heels in Townsville; Sarah explains how every event has sold out, which speaks for itself. She also says the response has been “incredible” and more than she and Lauren ever could have imagined. While both Sarah and Lauren have been surprised with Business in Heels’ success in Townsville, perhaps those closest to them aren’t so shocked. Sarah and Lauren, who have been friends since they met in Grade 8 at Kirwan High School in 2001, are both kind of superstars in their own rights. Sarah runs her own public relations and graphic design agency with her partner, Kieran, and in 2012 was named Queensland’s Emerging PR Practitioner of the Year by the Public Relations Institute of Australia. Lauren, on the other hand, was awarded the James Cook University Medal upon graduation from university for academic achievement, and she is a Certified Practising Accountant who is the Financial Controller of the Cowboys Leagues Club. And they have achieved all this at only 27-years-old. But despite their individual successes, both Lauren and Sarah say women can achieve so much more when they work collaboratively. “We feel that by [women] connecting and collaborating with each other, rather than competing, the potential and opportunities are limitless,” says Lauren. “The single element of our events that continues to astonish me is the energy – the energy is just amazing.” As well as the usual Business in Heels events, Lauren and Sarah held their first BREEZER event late last month. The BREEZERs won’t feature guest speakers or gift bags, but will simply be an opportunity for like-minded women to indulge in after work drinks with some fabulous company. For more information about upcoming events, join the Business in Heels – Townsville Facebook group at http://on.fb.me/1HCg3fp.
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TRENT YESBERG | BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION CONSULTANT | REGIONAL BUSINESS SERVICES
THE PERFECT STORM
Put the umbrella away, this storm is all sunshine and lollipops.
Over the last few months a number of developments have unfolded which, depending on your perspective (and I consider myself a glass half-full kind of guy), could really be the proverbial ‘shot in the arm’ for Townsville business. It is easy to forget how good we have things, living in the ‘Lucky Country’. Ever since (dare I use those ghastly three letters) the Global Financial Crisis, it hasn’t been the smoothest of sailing for all businesses, with some performing better and others not so much. But as we continue on to FY15-16 I think it is time to take stock of the current situation we find ourselves in.
New flexible working arrangements and ever evolving software is only available because of the quality of our Internet.
5 RBA Interest Rates are now at the lowest rate that they have ever been. EVER. Now debt isn’t always a good thing but if you are in a position to be able to manage your “good” debt levels, you can obtain never before seen rates. 5 The 2015-16 Budget included the instant asset write-off of up to $20,000. Talk to your accountant/advisor before you race out to make sure it makes sense for you, but you might be able to purchase or upgrade your equipment, potentially with a great tax advantage.
5 Also included in the Budget (heralded as the Small Business Budget) is the reduction of the Corporate Tax rate to 28.5% (for Small Business) the lowest in Australian history. EVER. 5 The Australian Dollar has stabilised around its historical average, which depending on which side of the transaction you are on (import Vs export) is great news. Now all of these are macroeconomic in nature i.e. they impact on the whole of the country and not just little ol’ Townsville. But they directly impact on each and every business. In essence, you could purchase a piece of machinery to help you make more money, fund it with a crazy low interest rate, write it off within a financial year and pay 1.5% less tax on the profits you generate from the equipment!
ware is only available because of the quality of our Internet. Products like QuickBooks Online and Xero are great examples of how software is benefiting small business in not just compliance functions like recording taxes and preparing BAS, but reducing time spent on data entry and administration, as well as enabling the faster payment of debtors and creditors. Easy to understand reports allow managers to make real time decisions (like buying new equipment!). With real time collaboration between your advisors and staff, Cloud Computing will continue to see Australia at the cutting edge of business development. It’s time to batten down the hatches, The Perfect Storm is here! What a fantastic time to be in business!
Sounds pretty good doesn’t it? This is also on top of the other benefits we already receive from living in Australia. Our Internet is increasingly getting faster as the NBN rolls out across the nation (originally rolled out in Townsville!) and this is vitally important for business of all sizes. New flexible working arrangements and ever evolving soft-
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INVESTING IN TOWNSVILLE
Considering how your hard-earned dollars could benefit your local economy when you invest is a win-win strategy.
In Townsville we’re very lucky to live in a robust community where growth is inevitable. With a major defence force barracks in our backyard, a highly regarded university, and the Great Barrier Reef at our doorstep, the Townsville community is diverse and ticks a lot of boxes. When one industry is suffering, usually the rest can keep the community propped up to make any investor or business operator consider the Townsville and greater region a viable place to invest. Having visited towns in central Queensland in the last few months really shed light as to how fortunate we are, and that we aren’t solely reliant on one industry, such as mining, but several different industries where growth can and is being sustained. In light of the recent federal budget, small business is one of the winners, and the latest tax concessions will allow for more investment to keep our local economy chugging along. So, what does this mean for small business? For corporates, the tax rate has been cut from 30 per cent to 28 per cent. For non-corporate small business, a tax discount of up to $1000 will be
The more money we can keep locally the better it is for all of us living here.
allowed. Small businesses with a turnover less than $2 million will be able to claim up to a 100% tax deduction for items purchased up to a value of $20,000 (this was previously $1,000). This means that small businesses will look to spend up before 30 June to make use of the big tax deductions they will be eligible for. Those large items, if asset in nature, would normally be capitalised and depreciated (or written off) over the effective life of the asset – over several years. Instead, this way, the overall expense claim is 100 per cent and this in turn reduces the taxable profit and resultant tax the business would ordinarily pay. Less tax to pay means more money to reinvest back into the business, or invest in other areas, pay their staff more, or spend it on themselves individually. But where does this leave the average salary and wage earner? Let’s say you’re an Australian resident and your earnings are $80,000, and your tax is $17,547 to the ATO (assuming you worked a 40-hour week and the 1.5 per cent Medicare levy is not being applied). In terms of time at work, you worked 57.03 days for the Commonwealth.
How the government will spend your money (taken from www.smh.com.au/business) is as followed: $2802 (72.8hrs) on health, $2453 (63.8hrs) on aged care, $1540 (40hrs) on families, $1286 (33.4hrs) on education, $1064 (27.7 hrs) on defence, $628 (16.3hrs) on paying our debt interest, $465 (12.1 hrs) on the dole, $166 (4.3hrs) on government superannuation benefits, $135 (3.5hrs) on foreign affairs and aid, $85 (2.2hrs) on assisting Indigenous Australians, $54 (1.4hrs) on protecting our borders, $46 (1.2hrs) on the ABC and $42 (1.1hrs) on protecting the environment. What you are left with is $62,453 to spend on yourself – and just about everywhere you spend there is some form of extra tax you pay (in Goods and Services Tax, stamp duties etc). You have to be smart with what you have left, so whether you save, invest or reinvest, consider choosing whether it will benefit your local economy as well because now more than ever the more money we can keep locally the better it is for all of us living here.
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107 THEATRE iNQ NO KNITTING IN THE WINGS 108 TOWNSVILLE CITY COUNCIL BARITONE MIKELANGELO TAKES ON THE THREE DARK POETS OF MUSIC 109 ARTICULATE THE INFLUENCE OF TATTOO IN ART 110 INTERVIEW MUSICIAN ANNA WEATHERUP
eX de Medici Mother Skull 2006 Watercolour and metallic pigment on Paper, 109 x 114 cm. Private Collection of Kate Dulhunty. © eX de Medici From the stunning contemporary exhibition, A Permanent Mark: the impact of tattoo culture on contemporary art, at Pinnacles Gallery from 19 June until 16 August 2015.
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TERRI BRABON | ARTISTIC DIRECTOR | THEATREiNQ
NO KNITTING IN THE WINGS
With such a long history, the theatre has developed its very own myths and urban legends. Clouded in mystery and hotly debated.
The theatre, for me, has always held such fascination. From it’s beginnings in Greece, with one man wearing a mask, telling stories to a crowd, right through to it’s contemporary form where, quite literally, ALL the world’s a stage, with performances popping up everywhere from your local park to the local pub. From the beginning of civilisation we have had a need to tell and share stories, to examine our relationship with the world and people around us. This is the element of theatre that is so incredibly vital and the types of theatre experiences that can stay with an audience forever. Changing the way people see the world and others in it.
The only definitive information I can give you is that in my entire career, I have never seen a Green Room actually be Green!
known as the Green Room, but suggestions range from nervous or jealous actors to plants or cockney slang. The only definitive information I can give you is that in my entire career, I have never seen a Green Room actually be Green!! No Whistling in the Theatre Historically, sailors were employed as stage crews and the large rope rigs you find side stage in theatres were all based on sailor’s rigging. In the days before intercoms, the crew would use whistling codes, as on sailing ships, to communicate. So an actor whistling, could inadvertently bring a set piece down on another actor on stage. Shockingly, many actors suffered this fate. Why we call it “The Scottish Play” This one is less of a superstition and more of a full-blown curse. As many of you will be aware, saying “Macbeth” in the theatre is supposed to bring bad luck on the production. The play lends itself to the curse legend with scenes of witchcraft and potions. I have played Lady Macbeth three times and in each production I have seen the curse come true with sprained
After 20 years as a professional actor, there are many theatre myths and legends which both fascinate and trouble me. Please wait in the Green Room The “Green Room” is a general room, close to the stage, where actors congregate waiting to perform. No-one really knows for sure why it’s
ankles, exploding 44 gallon drums that left an actor scarred for life and a director who lost half a finger so yes, I’m a believer!! Best of Luck It is considered very bad luck to wish someone good luck before a show. So most actors usually say “Break a Leg”. Some believe it derives from the practice of money being thrown onto the stage if the performance was well received and the action of “breaking a leg” i.e. bending your knees, to pick it up. There are many more ranging from the sublime (No Peacock Feathers Inside the Theatre) to the ridiculous (Never Clean Your Make-Up Box) to the down-right confusing (No Knitting in the Wings). As a profession, we love our traditions and hold them very dear, much like an old school song or our favourite sporting colours. They connect us to a wider community of artists and link us to the great actors and productions of the past that have been sharing stories for centuries.
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INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED, AWARD-WINNING SINGER AND COMPOSER MIKELANGELO TAKES ON THREE OF THE GREAT POETS OF POPULAR MUSIC IN A TRIUMPHANT AND HIGHLY ENTERTAINING ONE-MAN SHOW. BE ENTERTAINED by some of the world’s finest performers whilst enjoying great food and drink during Townsville’s exciting new cabaret season: Riverway Sessions. Focusing on an eclectic mix of entertainers, this intimate season places you at its heart with shows that will challenge, entertain and absorb you. The shows are held at Riverway Arts Centre, a unique and beautiful venue that entwines the arts, leisure and the natural environment.
You will be astounded. You will be moved. Mikelangelo has toured the world to great acclaim from New York, to Paris, to London’s West End and is one of Australia’s rising stars.
The next exciting performance to take to the Riverway stage is CAVE-WAITS-COHEN, a moving tribute to three of the greatest musical poets of all time – Nick Cave, Tom Waits and Leonard Cohen – and featuring powerhouse award-winning vocalist Mikelangelo. With his deep baritone, the charismatic Mikelangelo delivers this stunning solo show with masterful skill and power. Nick Cave, Tom Waits and Leonard Cohen stole his heart and soul as a young man, and now he delivers a stirring homage to these men who set him on his musical path.
BARITONE MIKELANGELO TAKES ON THE THREE DARK POETS OF MUSIC
A highly entertaining and engaging personality on stage and off, Mikelangelo brings together a brilliant collection of songs, sprinkling them with personal stories and intriguing anecdotes and showing off his myriad talents as a multiinstrumentalist.
Some of the other exciting shows in the program for 2015 include My Latin Heart: José Carbo and the Grigoryan Brothers, Bandaluzia Flamenco (featuring award-winning flamenco artist, Jessica Statham), Mark Isaacs Trio with Briana Cowlishaw, Judy and Liza, a tribute to Judy Garland and Liza Minelli, and more. All Riverway Sessions tickets are $55 per person, including tapas served to the table. For further information and to book simply visit www.ticketshop.com.au or call 4727 9797.
the impact of tattoo culture on contemporary art
PINNACLES GALLERY 19 JUNE - 16 AUGUST 2015 Richard Dunlop Goldie’s Favourite Balancing Trick [detail] 2002-2008, Oil on linen, 120 x 180 cm. Courtesy of the Artist, Richard Dunlop, and Jan Murphy Gallery, Brisbane
Pinnacles Gallery 20 Village Blvd, Townsville QLD 4817 (07) 4773 8871 pinnacles@townsville.qld.gov.au www.bit.ly/pinntcc
A Permanent Mark: the impact of tattoo culture on contemporary art is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland
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Research towards A Permanent Mark: the impact of tattoo culture on contemporary art has been supported through the Darling Travel Grants | Domestic, administered by the Gordon Darling Foundation
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DUO MAGAZINE IS PROUD TO PARTNER WITH PERC TUCKER REGIONAL GALLERY AND SHANE FITZGERALD, MANAGER GALLERY SERVICES, TOWNSVILLE CITY COUNCIL, IN A SERIES THAT DISCUSSES CURRENT TRENDS, MUSINGS AND INSIGHTS INTO CONTEMPORARY VISUAL ARTS.
THE INFLUENCE OF TATTOO IN ART THERE HAS BEEN a dramatic rise in the popularity and acceptance of tattoos, particularly in Western society, over the past decade. In Australia, tattooing has shifted from a ‘fringe’ activity largely enjoyed by very specific and, in the view of many, unpalatable subcultures, to one that engages the broadest cross-section of our community. Those wanting to get ‘inked’ now ranges from youth to the elderly, bikies to doctors, students to politicians, and on a cursory glance it seems the tattoos being created are also increasing in size and complexity. Townsville’s own ‘inked’ population is large and reflective of this trend. In fact, Townsville may be somewhat of an extreme example in its habitual tattooing. This could be due in part to the city’s large military population, an active music scene, hero-worshipping of tattooed local sporting identities, and a plethora of available tattoo parlours. Outside of these external factors exist abundant personal motivations. Given this city-wide fascination with tattooing, it was considered extremely fitting for Townsville’s galleries to develop perhaps the first major exhibition in Australia to analyse the shifting attitudes towards tattooing, and encourage discussion about the resultant impact on contemporary art. The exhibition, A Permanent Mark: the impact of tattoo culture on contemporary art, examines how the attitudes of those in the contemporary and fine art world have begun to shift as a result of tattooing’s gradual ‘mainstreaming’; much as Street Art has in more recent times been ‘bestowed’ a heightened artistic legitimacy by the gatekeepers of cultural merit. Some would say well overdue. Certainly the exhibition evidences a willingness of contemporary artists to engage or experiment with tattoo techniques and iconography. A Permanent Mark includes stunning works by 16 local, national and international artists, working in mediums as diverse as painting, printmaking, sculpture, film making, performance art, sound, and assemblage. One artist with work included in the exhibition is Leslie Rice, the now Sydney-based tattooist and contemporary artist. Being involved in A Permanent Mark is a 360 degree experience for Rice, a ‘spiritual homecoming’ of sorts.
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The acclaimed artist and Doug Moran Portrait Prize winner, who also owns and operates two LDF Tattoo studios in the Sydney suburbs of Marrickville and Newtown, explains he “learnt to draw and tattoo images in Townsville. I’ve taken it somewhere else now, but it’s still important to me that it’s where I’ve come from.” His path to the tattoo industry seemed a fait accompli, with his father beginning his own legendary tattoo career in 1959 in Fortitude Valley. Les Senior travelled extensively for thirty years, which saw Les Junior born in Liverpool, before the family arrived in Townsville in the early 1980s. “I grew up in tattoo shops, and it was always considered that was what I would do. It was never really a question that I’d do anything else. I tattooed for 10 years before I came to art school,” Rice recalls. Interestingly for a tattooist and artist of Rice’s standing, he sees a clear and vital distinction between the two practices, though this has not always been an easy separation to maintain. “Until recently, I saw myself as a tattooist who makes paintings, and now I feel like a painter who makes tattoos. At this point I’m pretty much semi-retired from tattoos because it’s becoming increasingly difficult to balance the two. You can’t ride two horses,” Rice professed. Rice’s leaning towards his contemporary art practice also comes at a time when he has become somewhat dispirited with the direction of contemporary tattooing. While he tips his hat to the passion of the many young tattoo artists coming through the ranks, he’s been around
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long enough to note a shift in the culture. “It used to be a sort of underground pocket of devotees but now it has gone pop. It’s kind of killed it in a way, which comes back to why I love home-made tattoos, because it kind of flies in the face of the pop.” In spite of the clear delineation between ‘Rice the tattooist’ and ‘Rice the contemporary artist’, the two practices are evidently and understandably heavily influenced by each other. Just as the practices of many other contemporary artists featured in A Permanent Mark have been, and will continue to be. I for one will look on with interest at the inventive ways they utilise the tattoo medium in the future. Rice is just one of the noted artists who features in the exhibition alongside respected local, national and international figures including Don Ed Hardy, Shawn Barber, Dr Lakra, eX de Medici, Ah Xian, and Ron McBurnie. This stunning contemporary exhibition has been developed in Townsville, for Townsville, and can be seen at Pinnacles Gallery from 19 June until 16 August 2015. 01 Dr. Lakra Untitled (Tab. 27) 2009, Ink on vintage lithography, 18 x 11 cm. Collection of Tatiana Bilbao 02 Lisa Reihana Dandy 2007, from Digital Marae 2001, colour digital print, 200.0 x 120.0 cm. Courtesy of the Artist, Lisa Reihana
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PROFILE
ANNA WEATHERUP
ANNA WEATHERUP’S SINGING CAREER STARTED IN A CHURCH IN TOWNSVILLE AND HAS TAKEN HER ALL THE WAY TO THE SMALL SCREEN. WORDS NICOLE THOMSON-PRIDE PHOTOGRAPHY JACANDHEATH.COM
FROM WEST END TO THE SMALL SCREEN ANNA WEATHERUP’S singing career started in a little church in West End, Townsville. Every week she would join the church choir and sing gospel music. Almost instantly, singing took over her life and she knew there was nothing else in this world she would rather do than connect with people through music. “I feel at home [when I’m on stage],” says Anna, who is now 32 years old and lives in the Hunter Valley, NSW. “I feel like I’m fulfilling my purpose of what I’ve been put on this earth to do.” Anna certainly looked at home on stage when she successfully auditioned for The Voice television series back in 2013. Singing a mesmerizing version of Fields of Gold, Anna managed to make all four judges spin their chair. She chose Delta Goodrem as her mentor but unfortunately her time on the show was only brief. “I never thought I would be one of those people to go on a TV show,” explains Anna. “[I was feeling] the pressure of getting older and feeling the need of having to crack the industry. I am glad I did, though. There are definitely some great contacts I have made through the show [but] I don’t think it was life changing.” While The Voice is probably the biggest stage Anna has ever performed on, it certainly is not the defining point in her career. Anna has been “slogging” it out in the music industry for, well, as long as she can remember.
guitar while she sung, accompanied her on stage. While Anna knew how to play the basic chords on a guitar, she was by no means an accomplished guitar player. That was until she packed up her bags and moved from Townsville to Brisbane. After meeting an agent by chance at the coffee shop Anna was working at in Brisbane, she was thrown in the deep end when the agent booked her in for a solo gig; assuming Anna knew how to play the guitar. “I can’t believe she talked me into it,” says Anna, who is now a talented guitar player. “I went along and I struggled through it for months. I ran out of songs many times [and] my fingers used to hurt. I remember thinking that I was the worst guitarist in the world.” Now after over a decade of playing cover songs at gigs, Anna says it is time for her original music to really take a front seat in her life. Just last month she booked in some studio time in July with a really great “rockstar” producer, who produced the wellknown song Geronimo. But original music isn’t new in Anna’s career. In 2010 she wrote a song called Miracle, which won a swag of awards, including coming third in the International Songwriting Competition within the Gospel/Christian music category and also coming third in the Q Song Awards – a song writing competition open to Queensland residents. While she is no longer a Queensland resident, she is excited about making the trek back up north to perform at this year’s Palm Creek Folk Festival this month. Joining her on stage will be her old friend and performance buddy, Michael Makin. She says she is looking forward to playing some old favourites as well as new originals. She is also looking forward to returning to Townsville. After all, she says Townsville is her home and there is no other place like it.
“During high school I used to travel around Queensland with my Dad who took me to all the country music festivals so I could compete,” says Anna. “I learnt a lot about the professional side of music and what it takes to be a performer.”
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Just after high school Anna started performing at the Metropol Hotel in Townsville, where she played for three years. At this stage of Anna’s career Michael Makin, who played
Visit Anna’s website for more information about her music www.annaweatherup.com.au.
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FROM FRIDAY JUNE 12 there’ll be some sumptuous smells coming from the Longboard Bar & Grill deck on The Strand as Otto’s barbecue team fires up its American smoker. Built to complement Otto’s artisan butchery, the smoker will be slow-cooking everything from hot link sausages (think German bratwurst and a spicy Polish) to beef brisket, pork ribs and Boston butt pork shoulders. “We designed the smoker and had it locally made, so we wanted to host an event where people could have a look at it because it’s not the type of barbecue you see every day,” says Otto’s Fresh Food Market owner Don Peel. “It’s an indirect method of cooking where you light the fire box mounted on the side and the heat and smoke from that travel into the main cavity where your meat products are. “We’ll fire the barbecue up on Friday because the beef brisket takes between 16 and 18 hours to slow cook and the pork shoulders we’ll do anywhere from 12 to 16 hours.” Attendance at the Longboard Sunday sesh is free so you’ll only need to bring along money for a beer and a barbecue plate with your choice of cuts. All of the meats, plus rubs, marinades and sauces (which will be served from 4pm till sold out) are available through Otto’s butchery if you find you’re instantly addicted and want to try smoking your own meats at home. Otto’s reputation for gourmet delights has grown over the past two years since they shed the Foodworks banner to convert the Currajong supermarket into an artisan bakery, butchery, deli kitchen and premium grocer.
The Longboard Bar & Grill barbecue bash is just a first for the Otto’s team who hope to bring competitive cookoffs to Townsville via the Australasian Barbecue Alliance, which runs sanctioned barbecue events around the country. “We’d love to bring one of these events to Townsville by the end of the year, with amateur barbecuers from all over Australia eligible to enter and have their creations judged by a certified authority on barbecuing,” Don says. “Bring on the barbecue cook-off!”
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“We’ve got some chefs on board now who help take different departments’ products and turn them into lunch time meals for our customers,” Don says. “You can come in and order a Philly cheese steak or Cuban sandwich, for example, or buy all of the ingredients and take them home to make yourself. “Barbecuing in particular is a passion of mine because I’ve worked in the butchery at Otto’s for so many years, trying the different meats and advising customers on the best way to cook them.”
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IF YOU LOVE A GOOD BARBIE, GET YOURSELF DOWN TO THE LONGBOARD BAR & GRILL SUNDAY SESSION ON JUNE 14, WHERE OTTO’S WILL BE SLOWCOOKING CHOICE CUTS IN THEIR AMERICAN SMOKER.
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BIRCHER MUESLI WITH SEASONAL TOPPINGS Aussies have taken to eating Bircher muesli as if it was one of our own who created it, but we canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take the credit for this breakfast staple. Swiss physician Maximilian Bircher-Benner came up with it as a healthy, no-bake breakfast option packed with grated apple, oats, yogurt and juice. The seasonal toppings are tasty suggestions but you can sub in whatever you like. Cheers, Max!
2 Gala apples, quartered and cored (not peeled) 2 cups rolled oats 2 cups plain low-fat yogurt 1 cup apple juice Âź teaspoon ground cinnamon Topping of your choice
SERVES: 4 (makes 5 cups) PREP TIME: 15 minutes, plus overnight refrigeration COOK TIME: 10 minutes MAKE-AHEAD: The muesli will keep for up to 3 days, covered, and refrigerated.
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1. Using a box grater, coarsely grate the apples into a large bowl. Mix in the oats, yogurt, apple juice and cinnamon. Cover and refrigerate overnight. 2. Divide the muesli among four bowls. Top with your chosen topping and serve. Bake in oven until golden. Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving outdoors in the garden whilst you admire your handiwork.
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ROASTED BANANA SOUFFLÉS WITH CARAMEL SAUCE A silence fell over the table when my friends first tasted this dessert, interrupted only by the sound of spoons being licked or dipped back into the ramekins for a second, then third mouthful. A silencing dessert is always a winning dessert in my book SERVES: 4 PREP TIME: 15 minutes, plus 30 minutes cooling time COOK TIME: 50 minutes MAKE- AHEAD: The banana custard can be made up to 1 day ahead, covered and refrigerated. Bring to room temperature before proceeding. Unsalted butter, for the ramekins, at room temperature 4½ tablespoons caster sugar, plus more for the ramekins 2 large ripe bananas, unpeeled ⅔ cup cream, at room temperature ⅔ cup milk, at room temperature ½ vanilla bean, split lengthwise 3 large eggs, separated 3 teaspoons plain flour 2 large egg whites Icing sugar, for dusting ¾ cup Caramel Sauce (recipe follows) 1. Position a rack in the centre of the oven, place a heavy baking tray on the rack, and preheat the oven to 190°C. Completely coat the interiors of four 250ml ramekins (9cm diameter) with some of the butter, with your brush strokes going from the bottom of the ramekins to the top (this will help the soufflés rise better). Refrigerate for about 2 minutes, or until the butter is cold and set. Brush with a second coating of butter in the same manner, then coat the interiors with caster sugar and shake out any excess sugar. Refrigerate the ramekins. 2. Place the bananas on a baking tray lined with foil and roast for about 30 minutes, or until the banana peels are completely blackened and the flesh is soft. Remove the bananas from the oven (leave the oven on). 3. Peel the bananas (you should have about 1 heaped cup of banana flesh). Transfer to a blender, add the cream and milk, and puree until smooth. 4. Transfer the banana mixture to a medium heavy saucepan. Scrape the seeds from the vanilla bean into the mixture and bring to a simmer over medium heat. 5. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk 1½ tablespoons of the caster sugar and the yolks for about 1 minute, or until light and fluffy. Whisk in the flour, then whisk in the hot banana mixture. Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook, stirring constantly, over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes, or until the custard is very thick and just beginning to bubble. Transfer the custard to a large bowl, press a sheet of plastic wrap directly on the surface of the custard to prevent a skin from forming, and cool for 30 minutes, or to room temperature.
6. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whisk the egg whites on medium-high speed for about 1 minute, or until they begin to foam. Slowly rain in the remaining 3 tablespoons caster sugar and beat for about 3 minutes, or until peaks are nearly stiff and still moist. Alternatively, you can use a handheld mixer instead of a stand mixer, but mixing times will be a bit longer. 7. Whisk one-third of the whipped egg whites into the banana custard to lighten it. Fold in another one-third of the egg whites, then fold in the remaining egg whites. Divide the mixture evenly among the prepared ramekins. 8. Bake the soufflés for about 15 minutes, or until they have risen but are still a bit liquid in the centre. Dust with icing sugar and serve immediately, with the caramel sauce. CARAMEL SAUCE If you’ve got sugar, cream, butter, and salt on hand, you can pull caramel sauce out of your hat in a matter of minutes. The caramel sauce can be made up to 3 days ahead, covered, and refrigerated. Reheat over low heat. MAKES: 1½ cups 1⅔ cups caster sugar ⅔ cup cream 60g unsalted butter, at room temperature ¾ teaspoon fleur de sel 1. Heat a medium heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add the sugar and cook, without stirring, for about 5 minutes, or until the sugar melts and then turns a deep amber colour. As the sugar melts and caramelises, tilt and swirl the pan to distribute the caramel evenly, but do not stir. As soon as the caramel is a deep amber colour, remove the pan from the heat. 2. Stir in the cream and butter, whisking until the butter melts and the sauce is completely blended. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any undissolved bits of sugar, if necessary. Stir in the fleur de sel and cool slightly before serving.
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STRACCI WITH BRAISED LAMB RAGÙ SERVES: 4
1. To make the lamb ragù, season the lamb shanks with salt and pepper.
PREP TIME: 10 minutes COOK TIME: 1 hour and 20 minutes MAKE- AHEAD: The ragù can be made up to 3 days ahead, cooled, covered, and refrigerated. Reheat the ragù in a pot, covered, over medium-low heat, adding some water, as needed, to reach the desired consistency. RAGÙ 2 large lamb shanks (about 1kg total) Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon olive oil ½ onion, sliced 3 garlic cloves, smashed 1 long red chilli, finely chopped 2 cups canned crushed tomatoes 1 cup water 15 Sicilian or other brined green olives, pitted and quartered CHILLI GREMOLATA 1½ tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley Grated zest of 1 lemon 1 long red chilli, finely chopped 300g lasagne sheets, broken into 5cm pieces 3 teaspoons unsalted butter 1½ tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving There are three things that elevate this family-style pasta dish from good to incredible: the silky, falling-off-the-bone tomato-braised lamb cooked in a pressure cooker; the rustic stracci pasta (stracci means “rags” in Italian, and it refers to the shape of the pasta—here I just use lasagne sheets that have been broken into pieces); and the zesty gremolata. Gremolata is an Italian chopped herb condiment and this version is sparked with a chilli bite. A very satisfying dish served as is or paired with a side of seasonal veggies, a green salad and a plummy dry red wine. I always make extra ragù to enjoy during the week.
Extracted from Good Food, Good Life by Curtis Stone (Ebury Australia, $39.95)
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Heat a large pressure cooker over high heat. Add 2 teaspoons of the oil and then the lamb and cook, turning occasionally for about 8 minutes, or until browned on all sides. Remove the lamb from the pot and discard the fat. 2. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the remaining 2 teaspoons oil, the sliced onion, garlic and chilli to the pot and cook, stirring often, for about 8 minutes, or until the onion is tender and beginning to caramelise. Add 1½ cups of the crushed tomatoes and the water and return the lamb to the pot. 3. Lock the pressure cooker lid in place and bring to high pressure over high heat, about 15 minutes. Reduce the heat to low to stabilise the pressure and cook the lamb for 50 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow the pressure to subside on its own, about 20 minutes. 4. Unlock the pressure cooker and remove the lid, tilting it away from you to allow the steam to escape. Spoon any scum and oil from the top of the braising liquid. Set aside until the lamb is cool enough to handle, then pull the meat from the bones; discard the bones and cartilage and set the meat aside. 5. Add the remaining ½ cup crushed tomatoes to the pressure cooker, bring to a boil over medium-high heat, and boil for about 5 minutes, or until the sauce is reduced by onethird. Add the lamb meat to the sauce and stir in the olives. Remove the pot from the heat and season the ragù to taste with salt and pepper. Cover to keep hot while the pasta cooks. 6. Meanwhile, to make the gremolata, in a small bowl, mix the parsley, lemon zest, and chopped chilli. Set aside. 7. To cook the pasta, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 8 minutes, or until tender but firm to the bite. Drain the pasta, reserving about ½ cup of the cooking water. 8. Return the ragù to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat. Gently stir the pasta into the ragù and cook for about 1 minute, adding the reserved pasta water to moisten the mixture as needed. Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the butter and Parmesan cheese. 9. Divide the pasta among four bowls. Sprinkle the gremolata and a little more Parmesan cheese over the top and serve immediately. VARIATION If you don’t have a pressure cooker, use a heavy medium casserole pot instead for steps 1 and 2. For step 3, cover the casserole pot and place it in a 150°C oven. Cook for about 2½ hours, turning the lamb over halfway through cooking and spooning off any scum and oil from the top of the braising liquid. Set aside until the lamb is cool enough to handle, then pull the meat from the bone, and discard the bones and cartilage. Continue as directed in steps 5 through 9.
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AKA: Telstra Store Customer Service Master. You are renowned for: I think I’m pretty fun to be around. I love to make people laugh and have a good time. What song reflects your personality: ‘Can’t Touch This’ – that’s my jam! What overseas city would you love to move to: Florence. I’ve travelled there before and loved the atmosphere and the people. There was something about the town that just made it feel like home. As a child I always… Loved playing Pokémon cards with my friends and family. My favourite Pokémon was Pikachu. If you had a superpower what would it be? Invisibility. I would love to be able to just disappear and wander around without people being able to see me. Right now I wish I was… Rich, famous and travelling the world with my amazing family and girlfriend. Favourite day of the year: My birthday, February 17. Who doesn’t love the one day of the year you’re allowed to get spoilt? The one thing you can’t live without: I am addicted to my phone. I can’t go anywhere without my phone, it’s my lifeline. Townsville is a great place to live because… Nobody judges me for wearing my thongs! What is your trademark fashion style: Everyone recognises me for my man bun. It’s my special trademark style. In five years from now I hope I am… Famous and on billboards. I want to walk down the street and have people recognise me and ask for an autograph. Last gift you gave someone: A kiss and a hug to my lovely girlfriend. Best advice you have been given: You can’t live a positive life with a negative mind. The best day of your life: Equally, the days my niece and nephew were born. Pick two celebrities to be your parents: The Beckhams. Fashionable and good looking. How could you go wrong? The motto you live by: Choose with no regret.
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You are renowned for: Fundraising with Chocolate Slice. What song reflects your personality: ‘I Want To Break Free’ by Queen. What overseas city would you love to move to: To be honest. I would rather live here in Australia. As a child I always… was trying to find a new excuse to get out of school or writing my Mum’s notes to say I was sick. If you had a superpower what would it be? To fix the World. What do you think about when you are alone in your car: How long before I get there so I can have a smoke? Right now I wish I was… cooking more fish and chips. Favourite day of the year: Christmas Day surrounded by friends and family. The one thing you can’t live without: My kids and grand-kids and I’m also very close to my smokes. Townsville is a great place to live because… Of the weather, I hate the cold. What is your trademark fashion style: PJ’s when I don’t have to go out. Shirt and shorts if I do. In five years from now I hope I am… In a good place with my health, family and wealth. Last gift you gave someone: Baby clothes to my niece for her baby boy who’s due in six weeks. Best advice you have been given: If you haven’t got anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all. Biggest regret: None come to mind. The best day of your life: My kids gave me a surprise 40th Birthday Party (Bet you couldn’t guess it was a PJ Party). Pick two celebrities to be your parents: I wouldn’t want any other parents, but I would have loved to have known my Dad. He died when I was eight. The motto you live by: Life is short, be happy. P.S. My Chocolate Slice is to die for!
AKA: Bec or Mum. You are renowned for: My happy nature and love of babies and kids. What song reflects your personality: ‘Happy’ by Pharrell Williams. What overseas city would you love to move to: Canada. It looks gorgeous and I’ve never heard a bad word about the place. As a child I always… Blamed everything on my older brothers, lol. Lucky I was the only girl. If you had a superpower what would it be? Invisibility. Imagine the possibilities. What do you think about when you are alone in your car: If I’m going to work it’s about what jobs I have to do and if it’s going home it’s usually what jobs I have to do before I get some sleep. Right now I wish I was… On a permanent vacation with my family seeing the world. Favourite day of the year: Everyday! I have a wonderful husband, amazing kids and I love my work. Perfect. The one thing you can’t live without: My iPad (the kids agree). Townsville is a great place to live because… There’s no real winter. What is your trademark fashion style: Anything comfortable. In five years from now I hope I am… On the road with my hubby and the kids have left home (fingers crossed). Last gift you gave someone: My awesome boss – some socks with cats on them. Best advice you have been given: Don’t sweat the small stuff. Biggest regret: Not going on to further study. Where is the one place visitors to Townsville must see: Castle Hill – magnificent view. The best day of your life: Any day I wake up. Pick two celebrities to be your parents: Stephen Hawkins – he has a great mind and Angelina Jolie – she is an amazing humanitarian. The motto you live by: Live each day like it’s your last.
You are renowned for: Being an optimist. What overseas city would you love to move to: Everyplace I’ve been to has been beautiful and I still have SO much more to see. I’d love to continue exploring the world. As a child I always… Thought I was amazing, I still feel the same :) If you had a superpower what would it be: It’d be great to read minds so I can help some people better or prepare myself better for what’s coming next. What do you think about when you are alone in your car: Food, food and FOOD. Right now I wish I was… More active. I was in track and basketball teams in high school, but once I started college it faded away. I’m becoming more active now. The one thing you can’t live without: My family and friends. What is your trademark fashion style: Simple and elegant. In five years from now, I hope I am… Happy and continue to make everyone around me happy. Last gift you gave someone: A good pampering day (spa, mani/pedi) for my mum on Mother’s day. Best advice you have been given: You may not end up where you thought you were going to be but you will always end up where you are meant to be. Biggest regret: I don’t have anything specific. The decisions I’ve made along the way have ultimately led me to where I am today. There are, of course certain things I could perhaps have done differently but there’s certainly nothing I actually regret in any way. Where is the one place visitors to Townsville must see: The Strand. The best day of your life: I find every day to be a great day (You see, optimism is a self-fulfilling prophecy). Pick two celebrities to be your parents: My parents are celebrities to me. They are the best parents I could ever wish for. The motto you live by: Surround yourself with people that reflect who you want to be and how you want to feel. Energies are contagious.
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LAST WORD
COMIC CRUSADER WHEN RALPH PAY’S MOTHER BOUGHT HIM SOME COMIC BOOKS BACK IN THE 70S, A LOVE AFFAIR WAS BORN. WORDS KYLIE DAVIS PHOTOGRAPHY SANDRA HEIER EVENSEN
AS A CHILD, Ralph Pay read lots of books but nothing really hooked him… until he found comics. “Being able to read and look at pictures at the same time really blew my mind and I couldn’t get enough,” Ralph says. “I became a huge fan of The Hulk, SpiderMan, Fantastic Four and Avengers comics.” Ralph and his family set up Western Australia’s first comic shop in 1982, which they ran for 11 years. “It started out very small, as more of a hobby, with one room at $40 a week rent,” Ralph says. “But it grew so quickly we ended up with a store half the size of your local IGA. It got so big it started to drive me mad.” Now, here in Townsville where Ralph met his wife Kylie, the couple have struck the right balance with The Comic Shop.
“I THINK THERE’LL BE A RESURGENCE IN THE POPULARITY OF COMIC BOOKS LIKE WE’VE SEEN WITH VINYL RECORDS.” RALPH PAY
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“I got the idea that we could turn part of our house into a shop. I was busy knocking blocks out in the lead-up to our wedding,” says Ralph of the 100 Hugh Street shop front in Garbutt, which opened in 2009. If you’re keen to buy trade paperbacks, comic books and graphic novels, and check out fan
products, games and memorabilia you’ll love The Comic Shop. They also offer a grading service so you can bring your collection in to find out what it’s worth. While The Comic Shop has more than 120,000 items in various collections (counting online and in-store), Ralph’s personal comic collection is relatively small at under 2000. “I don’t collect for value, I only collect for interest,” Ralph says. “So if I’m no longer interested in a particular creator, writer or series I’ll sell those comics. Then I’ll hunt for old copies of a new series I’m interested in.” But given we’re in an age where YouTube rules, are comic books a threatened species? Not if you ask Ralph. “I think there’ll be a resurgence in the popularity of comic books like we’ve seen with vinyl records,” he says. “People will think ‘Why am I reading this digital rubbish when I could be holding it in my hand? There’s a comic book out there for everyone.”
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