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STAR SIGN Pisces SINGLE OR TAKEN Taken FAVORITE MOVIE Life as we know it PET Husky named Ollie NICK NAME Princess MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT AT WORK Saying the wrong business name when answering the phone at a previous job. FAVORITE QUOTE ‘The only way to do great work is to love what you do’. FAVORITE DRINK Strawberry & Lychee Caprioska WHAT’S IN YOUR HANDBAG RIGHT NOW Pen, lipstick, camera, business cards - pretty boring as I usually use my nappy bag and I can’t write down all the things that fit in there. WHERE ARE YOU FROM Yeppoon WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT YOUR JOB Working from home so I can spend time with my daughter. WHAT DON’T YOU LIKE ABOUT YOUR JOB Not being able to bribe someone into making me a coffee. DESCRIBE YOUR BOSS IN ONE WORD Accommodating!
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‘Telstra New Phone Feeling’ launches alongside Telstra’s new Mobile Accelerate Plans, which bring together generous allowances, greater cost certainty and a connection to Australia’s largest and most reliable national mobile network. Each plan comes with a safety net for excess MMS and voice charges so customers will pay no more than $130 per month on eligible call types. Excess data rates in Australia have been reduced from 10 cents to 3 cents per megabyte – one of the lowest rates in Australia. “Our new plans cater for the continued demand for voice calling and the growth in mobile internet use and because customers tell us cost certainty is really important to them, they offer peace of mind that they won’t face big surprises should they exceed their included allowances,” Mr Bray said.
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The new 24 month Mobile Accelerate Plans range from $55 per month, with an option for light data users who want a new phone with their plan and tops out at $130 per month, with a plan for avid communicators, which comes with unlimited national voice, SMS and MMS to standard Australian numbers, and 3GB of data to use in Australia. “We think our new $70 Mobile Accelerate Plan will be particularly popular with customers. It includes $700 worth of talk and MMS, unlimited SMS to standard Australian numbers while you’re in Australia and 1.5GB of data to use in Australia. Plus, for $10 more a month customers can trade up to the latest flagship smartphone on a new 24 month handset plan halfway through their plan, when they return their existing handset undamaged and in good working condition. Mr Bray said that whichever Mobile Accelerate Plan customers chose, they will enjoy the benefits of being connected in more places on Australia’s largest and most reliable national mobile network. “We also know that a great performing network is central to value from a mobile plan. That’s why the Telstra Mobile Network offers four times the 4G coverage area of any other Australian mobile network and we’re investing $1.2bn in our mobile network this financial year to ensure customers continue to enjoy a superior coverage area, more reliable speeds and fewer dropouts.”
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Meet your local Agri Specialist supporting our local district Since opening in 2005, our local Sarina Community Bank®Branch has contributed more than $1 million in much needed funds to local community groups, clubs and not-for-profit organisations. Whether it’s offering a helping hand to the local Surf Lifesaving Club to assist with the purchase of new boards and shade, providing our own transport for our schools, security for our elderly residents at Wongabeena and supporting every Year 7 graduating student in the entire district with a $30 account voucher to help them on their way. Sarina Community Bank® Branch is definitely making a difference to the local community, in fact, there are over 200 organisations that have benefited from this bank just in our local area. Sarina Community Bank® Branch is a full service bank that offers a unique point of difference in that we return profits earned back into the local community which allows us to do great things. The story is even stronger when partnered with Rural Bank we now have our very own local Agri Specialist Niels Brun. Niels can offer flexibility and ease to our agri banking, providing day-to-day banking products to manage finances, while creating buffers for times of cash flow shortfalls and seasonal challenges.
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The Sarina Community Bank® Branch is partnering with Canegrowers Mackay to introduce our arm of Rural Bank and the suite of products not only suited to rural business, but also family and personal banking needs. So take some time out to meet our local team from your local bank. You can find us at the Community Bank®AG.Trade.Life event with our very own guest lounge, or enjoy a chat with us at the Community Bank® Back Paddock Bar.
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The Sarina Rural Skills Centre is a well-equipped engineering, rural skills and computer training facility owned by Sarina State High School. The facility is not only available for our local Sarina State High students but also to the public for after school and weekend training. The centre was built originally to provide students with an alternative to standard academic courses in agriculture and engineering, which is why the $7,500 to purchase new cattle yards was a huge benefit to not only Sarina students but also to the wider community supporting our agriculture. This is just one of the many projects supported by your local Sarina Community Bank® Branch.
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HAVE YOU MET YOUR LOCAL RURAL BANK FARM FINANCE SPECIALIST? My name is Niels Brun and I would like to introduce myself as Rural Bank’s Relationship Manager for Sarina, Mackay and Proserpine. An area that I know well having lived and worked around here for many, many years. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Group, Rural Bank occupies a unique position in the market as the only Australian-owned and operated agribusiness bank in the country. Bendigo & Adelaide Bank is not just locally owned but is the 5th largest bank in Australia which enables us to offer a wide range of products from your mum & dad home loans, business banking and rural banking. Under the Rural Bank products we can offer a range of short term, long term and seasonal banking facilities, tailoring a solution to support your business. We also consider land, livestock or crops as security, giving you the flexibility to tailor a finance package that suits your unique needs and allows you to take advantage of opportunities in a fluctuating market. Rural Bank’s proximity to the agribusiness community and understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing farmers makes it possible for the development of banking solutions built around the needs of primary producers. Our specialist agribusiness banking products provide for day-today management of finances, while creating buffers for times of cash flow shortfalls and seasonal challenges. You may have heard about the Sarina Community Bendigo Bank Branch. A unique bank in the sense that they return 80% of their profits into the local community. They have contributed close to one million dollars, supporting many worth projects. The partnership between the Community Bank and Rural Bank is quite significant as our growers business will generate more profits for the community. Just imagine the possibilities. I am very happy to service the Agricultural community whilst supporting our entire local district’s community. I would be pleased to meet you and will be available at the Community Bank.Ag.Trade.Life lounge and bar on the 23rd & 24th of May held at the Mackay Showgrounds or if you would like to arrange an appointment at a time convenient to you, please give me a call on 0417 058 559
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properties have attracted the largest gains in recent years. You will notice homes for sale near the beach around Dolphin Heads have a much higher asking price. Many of these homes have already been renovated and offer larger blocks. A great example of this is our latest listing at 31 Ian Wood Dr. Dolphin Heads, check it out on realestate.com dee@mrre.com.au | 0409 434 259
The reason a house may be more expensive to purchase than a similar house in another location is the value of the land. The reason buying the worst house on the best street is often good advice is because big gains can be made in the future, though it is still important to do your due diligence and obtain a building and pest inspection before purchase. You don’t want to discover additional expense in your renovations robbing you of the profit you expected to achieve! If you have done your research correctly, after renovations you could end up with the best house on the best street. Older homes close to the city centre are generally in strong demand. Beachfront or beachside
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development will look attractive, with excellent main road exposure and ample car parking for both employees and visitors. This market-leading opportunity is more affordable than many businesses would dare to dream, with selling and lease prices aimed toward local business houses looking for excellent value. Record low interest rates make this investment opportunity exceptional value for money for local owneroccupier businesses looking to purchase. Lease rates are also extremely attractive. Currently under construction by Woollam’s Constructions, the same awardwinning builders who produced Terminus Business Park, construction is estimated to be completed at Evo Business Centre by July. Construction progress can be viewed from the site office on Maggiolo Drive. Businesses looking for efficient, productive and cost-effective industrial premises are encouraged to enquire further for an opportunity to power on and strengthen their business through increased productivity and profile. Phone Principal Clinton Arentz on 0411 709 886, or 1300 799 759 to find out how Evo can power your business into the future.
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What does Bowen have in common with Micro Algae & Environmental Responsibility?
The old salt works in Bowen is about to go through a transformation, a Sydney based company, Advanced Algal technologies limited, will be operating their business out of the salt works within the next few months. The requirements to grow micro algae are flat land, water and sunshine, Bowen has these three components in abundance, the climate allows production 12 months of the year and there is no shortage of sunshine. The availability of the old salt works provided the flat land which is already zoned for this activity. The operations of Cheetam salt and Ridleys Corporation considered the sale to Advanced Algal technologies in January. The Sydney based company’s chairman was introduced to the site by the Local Landmark Agent Mr Gary Johns during a visit to Bowen. Mr Kevin Murphy immediately saw the potential for his company to move into commercial algae production at the salt works site.
“Algae have the potential, in future years, to feed the world.” Murphy said, “Besides being natural and quick growing it can be harvested every day, 365 days of the year. To give an example, If a farmer had 1.5 hectares of land and decided to grow wheat for animal feed, he would plant it in May and harvest it in late November. In a good year he would harvest approx. 6 tons on a good patch of ground. Wheat is 11 percent protein so additives need to be added to bring the animal feed up to 20 precent. Algae on the other hand growing on 1,5 hectares would harvest over 3000 tons in the same 12 month period at a protein content of over 50 percent. Algae farming is the agriculture of the future.
Mr Murphy said, “The location is about as good as it gets, when you see large algae operations in Israel and the Mojave Desert in the USA you appreciate the potential for Bowen. Besides the climate Bowen is about the prettiest place I have ever seen during my travels. We would be proud to bring overseas visitors to Bowen.“ The company, Advanced Algal technologies Limited developed over 7 patents in the past four years on the commercial production of micro algae, to best explain what micro algae are, Mr Murphy said, “If you have ever owned a swimming pool and forgot to put in the chemicals , it goes green over night. That green stuff is what we grow.”
Besides being used for animal feed, algae can be used for human food, Mrs Takako Hutchings a Japanese food specialist, uses algae to make muffins, bread, ice cream and the best omelettes you have ever tasted. Takako is based in the Sydney office and believes algae can unlock a huge future for human food production.
It is the fastest growing plant on earth, 300 times quicker that any other, and besides growing fast it consumes huge amounts of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere as it is growing.
Algae have been widely researched by many countries for renewable fuels such as Bio Diesel and ethanol. However AAT have focused their technology on growing algae for human and animal food. Micro algae, besides growing very fast, are over 50 percent protein and contain all 12 soluble amino acids and natural Omega 3 oils. Most health food shops carry Spirulina and Chlorella in tablets and capsule form. These algae are highly desirable for athletes and high protein diets, most of our Olympics contenders use algae in their diets. Algae are ideally suited for animal diets. Several Australian companies have analysed the algae grown by AAT such as Ridleys, George Weston’s and Riverlea pork and see algae as an important component in animal diets and welfare. It is completely natural.
Algae are also highly desirable for pharmucital production as some species of algae contain valuable compounds for treating neurological disorders such as Alzheimer’s and muscular dystrophy.
“There is a whole new world to be discovered in the uses for algae,” Mr Murphy said. Bowen is fortunate to be blessed with the climate and the algae farming will create many new jobs for the area. The salt farm is far bigger than we need for our commercial production of algae Mr Murphy said and he has suggested that to me of the old ponds at the rear of the farm be filled and returned to natural ground levels. The old ponds would be ideal to take the mud from Abbot Point instead of dumping it at sea where potential contamination could occur to the reef, this possibility has been put forward to the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority and Queensland Bulk Ports for consideration. The salt works is already set up with the old bundled ponds and has a spare capacity to take over 3 million tons of the dredged material. The technology needed to treat the mud and neutralise the sulphuric acid is well within the capability of AAT as they employ specialist scientists and chemists during the development of their technology in treating coal fired flue gas. It is not rocket science, treating and neutralising acid sulphate mud and as we intend to fill the old ponds, this seems like a simple solution to Abbot point mud problem.
Welcome to the new Abell Point Marina Brand. Abell Point Marina has long been a major gateway to the Whitsundays for the boating community. Owner of Abell Point Marina Paul Darrouzet, is currently in the process of developing a multi-million dollar transformation to become the Whitsundays’ most vibrant marina precinct. With the birth of the new brand, Abell Point Marina will offer state of the art facilities and luxury conveniences without compromising on value. With direct access to the township of Airlie Beach, we will offer outstanding choice, exceptional personalised service and an atmosphere that is refreshingly down to earth. To maximise this opportunity, we have developed a new brand that brings our shared vision to life. And the most important part of our new brand is you.
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business After opening the doors to his Mackay surgical practice in 1995, Dr Cody Fitzgerald has given his patients the flexibility and comfort of having their procedures done in the comfort of his dedicated operating room. With his cheerful practice nurse Roxy, patients are given personalised care in a relaxing environment.
We also perform sclerotherapy, for varicose veins and spider veins, which requires no anesthetic at all. In fact, all procedures we conduct have no anesthetic or theatre fees. Most varicose veins don’t require surgery and scelotherapy is a convenient and cost-effective way of removal. As the colder months are nearing, it is a good time to consider varicose vein removal, as compression stockings need to be worn for two weeks after the procedure for best results. We excise a range of skin lesions and can give expert advice on a range of skin conditions. As Queensland has a higher than average rate of skin cancer, getting your spots checked is one of the best things you can do for your health. The only costs involved are for the consult, the surgery
and pathology. We offer an efficient service, with the added convenience of not having a hospital visit. Our post-operative charges, including the removal of sutures, is free of charge. We charge concessional fees for aged pension, disability and health care card holders. We welcome you to visit our comfortable rooms at the North Mackay Private Hospital, where your health, comfort and peace of mind is our number one priority.
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Vasectomies are conducted under light IV sedation, making the experience more pleasant. The consultation and surgery are performed on the same day, reducing the number of visits. This method results in no anesthetic fee, no theatre fee and a reduction in the overall time a patient needs to stay in care. Dr Fitzgerald is the only specialist surgeon who can offer a vasectomy outside of hospital.
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A rainbow will only form after drops of rain have fallen and while it can be difficult to see past the storm, every cloud does have a silver lining. Sophie Camm and her family faced a difficult time when they were told that her stepfather had cancer. After several years of him battling the disease, Sophie made the decision to leave Brisbane, the city where she was born and raised, to support her mum in the Whitsundays. She was a vibrant 22 year old, with a promising career with an advertising agency, but she applied for three months leave for the love of her family. The silver lining to Sophie’s cloud was that this fateful decision led to her meeting her future husband, Lawson. She never returned to her advertising position in Brisbane and has now been part of the local community for 19 years. The couple live with their five children at Cambil Brahmans, a Brahman cattle station which also incorporates fields of sugar cane. Farming was in Lawson’s blood and Sophie fell in love with the lifestyle. Soon after they first met, the couple lived on one of his parent’s cattle properties for three years. It was a four hour drive to Proserpine from the 100,000 acre station with only a weekly visit from the mail man. A far cry from chaotic city lifestyle Sophie was used to. The couple then returned back toward the coast, to Cambil Brahmans, to purchase their own cane farm at Mt Julian. Their eldest child, Georgia, attends boarding school in Mackay, with visits home on the weekend. Sophie and Lawson followed with four
boys, Mitchell, Charlie, Liam and the youngest, James, who is six years old. With five children under the age of 10, Sophie set up an online business selling children’s clothes, allowing her to have a career while she raised her children and helped on the farm. In 2012 she went into business with a close friend to purchase Cherrie Baby in Proserpine and, in 2013, purchased the other half of the business, which she runs with the help of four fantastic ladies. Cherrie Baby is far from just a boutique for babies, stocking a large range of clothing and shoes from newborn up to children aged 12. It supplies quality wooden toys, to last the test of time, just like the ones our grandparents gave us. Also, not forgetting the wonderful mums, Cherrie Baby supply fashionable maternity wear, handbags, giftware and home décor items, making it a one-stop boutique shopping destination. Cherrie Baby have expanded their range so much that they have moved to spacious new premises at the Whitsunday Shopping Centre in Cannonvale, an exciting new chapter for Sophie and her team. Juggling a career, life on the farm and five children hasn’t always been a piece of cake but Sophie loves the challenge of business. Being able to offer other mums beautiful bargains is the cherry on the top that makes it all worthwhile.
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Hitch a Ride
Mackay airport, Rob Porter
Imagine if you had the ability to ride a unicycle over a tight-rope, while spinning plates on your nose and juggling batons of fire. Being General Manager of Mackay Airport requires just as much multi-tasking but replace the batons with planes in the air and the balancing act with ground operations, asset maintenance and administration. Rob Porter began his aviation career 27 years ago, as a rescue firefighter. He was stationed at a number of airports, from Sydney and Canberra, to Alice Springs and was lucky to represent the ARFFS, (Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting Services), in visits to international airports, including Saudi Arabia, India, London, Amsterdam, Paris and Fiji. After years of experience under his fire-fighting belt, Rob took up a position at Gold Coast Airport as the General Manager of Operations. During his five years on the Gold Coast, Rob led the operations team through a $100 million terminal redevelopment, among other major improvements, and the introduction of three A330 services to Japan. He later applied for the position of General Manager at Mackay Airport, to build upon his passion for Australian regional aviation, with Central Queensland and Mackay at its heart. As Mackay Airport’s General Manager, there is never a dull moment. Rob oversees every department to ensure the airport provides an efficient experience for travelers and understands that first impressions for the district can start as soon as a visitor steps off the plane. As a major economic driver for the region, Mackay Airport’s focus is on the continual development of the airport itself, as well as supporting Mackay’s business and tourism sectors to increase opportunities for Mackay and the surrounding region. The recent inclusion of a direct Mackay to Gold Coast route, through Jetstar, is an example of the continual movement forward to provide more options in and out of Mackay. Rob is a board member with Mackay Tourism and devotes time to engage with industry-related organisations, such as the Mackay Whitsunday REDC and Australian Airports Association, to ensure Mackay Airport remains at the forefront of aviation innovation and development. Rob is supported at home by his wife, Cheryl, and three children, Ben, Sarah and Kyle. His children are all gifted athletes and are particularly good at softball. Rob was also a talented basketballer growing up in Canberra, and trialed with the Canberra Raiders as a 20 year old. He was the leading scorer in Canberra’s A-grade competition for a number of years. He’s a keen supporter of his children’s sporting passions and recently climbed Mt Kilimanjaro with his son Kyle. With exciting plans for the continual development of Mackay Airport, Rob is keen to see the airport through its future planned developments, to keep Mackay’s future flying high.
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Doctor Dolittle
David Lemmon, Northern Beaches Vet Hospital
From extracting a fish hook from the throat of a tortoise, to relieving a blocked salivary gland of an Indian porcupine, no creature is too great or too small to be seen by Northern Beaches Vet Hospital’s very own Doctor Dolittle, David Lemmon.
as a locum. He was amused when the Englishmen apologised profusely for giving him a ‘hard job’ on his first day, giving injections to 20 head of cattle. He didn’t have the heart to tell them right away that he had previously been used to 2000 cattle.
Dr Lemmon grew up in the north-west rural town of Cloncurry. He automatically had an inherent love of animals but, when his little dog was run over, he had thoughts of becoming someone who could save the lives of animals.
When he returned to Australia, David moved to Mackay and he and wife Paula now have five daughters, the youngest of which is also currently studying to become a veterinarian.
He went on to study at Townsville Grammar School, and then enrolled with the University of Queensland in Brisbane. As he sat on the steps of St. Johns College, at the University of Queensland, pre-enrolled to study a Bachelor of Arts/Laws, he asked himself what he was doing. He stood up and chose to follow his heart instead of his head and enquired if it was too late to register for veterinary science. This was a decision he never once regretted, as throughout his career he has sustained the same inherent love of animals he felt as a child. After his studies, he jumped back into the rural setting he had grown up amongst and worked on a grazing station in the Gulf of Carpentaria. He mucked in with a bit of everything from veterinary work to mustering and fencing, and was instrumental in the Tuberculosis eradication campaign. The hours were long and the work was hard. David spent two years working in Mackay, before embarking to England 26 www.corelife.com.au
Dr Lemmon has performed an ovario-hysterectomy on a baboon who had ovarian cancer. He assisted a 75kg python with a sore throat and, when the circus came to town, he helped Jumbo the elephant who had developed a tummy ache. It’s a varied position where, on a day-to-day basis, he never knows what animal he will see next. David is a keen thoroughbred breeder and has developed a specialty when it comes to caring for horses. He also enjoys a good game of golf, but admits that he spends more time waving to the course as he drives to work than he does teeing off on the fairway. One day he hopes to live his dream of volunteering his veterinary skills on a game reserve in Africa or with the orangutans in Borneo. Whether it’s a koala, kangaroo or loved family kitty, David is dedicated to seeing it climb, bounce and pounce back to full health.
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Sandi Cant Hypoxi Body Studio, emerald
Emerald is a community full of people achieving world-firsts and Sandi Cant is no exception. Her Hypoxi Body Studio is the only home-based Hypoxi studio in the world, an exception which required special permission from Austria to attain. This has allowed the revolutionary weightloss and cellulite reduction technique to come to Emerald, technology which is rarely seen outside of larger cities. Sandi grew up in Roma but her adventurous spirit led her to travel overseas when she turned 18. During the late 80’s she worked in England for a record store, where she encountered a range of rock stars who came in store for appearances. She met REM, Green Day, UB40, Duran Duran and Tears for Fears. A perk of the job meant she went to numerous concerts and fondly remembers seeing Van Morrison in Manchester, who walked down the aisle and stood beside where she was sitting. After time in Canada, she moved to Emerald with her best friend. Her friend moved to Cairns but Sandi stayed, where she met her husband. The couple have three children who were raised in Emerald, but now attend boarding school in Brisbane. Their oldest son, Oran, is in year 12 and they have twins, a boy and a girl, Ethan and Emmerson in year 8. Her children used to compete at Pony Club Gymkhanas but that has now been overtaken by a love of campdrafting. The family have a number of
horses and cattle and have recently purchased a stallion to breed with. Just before her children had all left for boarding school, Sandi completed a Health Coaching course through Integrative Nutrition (USA) and felt she could help people achieve their goals, just as she was trying to achieve some of her own. She contracted Leptospirosis in 2010 and struggled to regain her health. While in Sydney, she saw an advertisement for Hypoxi and had 8 sessions over 10 days. She was impressed with the results and began the process to set up Hypoxi in Emerald. Hypoxi combines alternating high and low pressure with exercise to target fat in areas that are often difficult to lose from. It boosts circulation and oxygenates blood to remove toxins and fatty acids. Results are fast, with most clients seeing an average loss of 35cms in 12 sessions, some seeing that result in only six sessions. Sandi’s studio has three Hypoxi machines to cover the entire range of benefits that Hypoxi can achieve. Hypoxi can greatly improve skin tone and the appearance of cellulite, which exercise rarely helps to achieve by itself. Her passion for travel hasn’t faded, and in four years she plans to celebrate her 50th birthday in Italy. A dream made possible due to the new lease of life she has discovered from Hypoxi.
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Ross & Andrea
Central bike centre emerald
From souks and sand to sunflowers and sapphires, Central Queensland’s Emerald is a far cry from the Middle East’s United Arab Emirates, but Ross and Andrea Drayton are still living life at full throttle. Ross was born into a rural lifestyle within a farming district of New South Wales, while Andrea grew up in Brisbane. The couple spent most of their lives in Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast before heading off on the adventure of a lifetime, 10 years working and living in the United Arab Emirates. Living in the Middle East opened up endless travel possibilities, and allowed the couple to share a passion of exploration. They have visited more than 25 countries and have not finished yet. The travel bug is something which they have passed onto their family, as Ross’s youngest daughter completed her university degree in Dubai. Their children visited them in Dubai to celebrate Ross’ 50th birthday, including their wee granddaughter Ella, who was only 10 weeks old when she made the journey. Living and working in the UAE provided the opportunity for many memorable moments, especially for Ross who fondly remembers one particularly celebrity-laden trip. “Traveling from Dubai to Scotland via London, our aircraft departure was delayed, as we waited for late passengers. Finally, three people emerged to board the plane, including a gentleman wearing the most vivid purple suit I had ever seen. “I remembered thinking you would have to be pretty brave to wear something like that and then I recognised him as Sir Paul McCartney. Paul spent much of the flight pacing past my seat trying to settle his baby to sleep, so I spoke with him during the majority of the flight. One of the nicest guys I’ve met. “Once I had arrived in Scotland, I was told by staff that I was to host two guests who would be appearing at the Glasgow Jazz Festival. The following morning I had the pleasure of hosting an intimate breakfast for
Tony Bennett and B.B. King, again, they were fantastic people,” Ross said. Ross also had the pleasure of dining privately with the First Minister of Scotland, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi as well as other members of ruling families in the UAE but, after 10 years and with aging parents to consider, the couple decided it was time to head back to Australia. With a passion for motorcycles, particularly Harley Davidson’s, Ross was keen on purchasing a motorcycle dealership to allow the couple to run their own business. After considering a few options, Andrea and Ross chose Emerald as the location of their next adventure. A decision they say has been an extremely enjoyable one. In 2010, they took over the ownership of Central Bike Centre, a wellestablished motorcycle and ATV dealership, which has serviced the Central Highlands region for more than 40 years. Through strong brand recognition, Central Bike Centre has established a reputation for quality bikes, which are built to stand the test of time, even in the rugged and dry conditions of the Central Highlands. The dealership is the local franchise for Yamaha, Suzuki and Polaris, high-performance brands with a reputation for tough. Although performance is important, people make the difference. Central Bike Centre prides itself on the quality of workmanship due to factory trained technicians and having the latest diagnostic tools available to expedite problem solving. “Our most important asset is our loyal and hard-working staff. Their industry knowledge is second-to-none and their dedication is impressive. We appreciate how hard they work to keep our customers smiling,” Andrea said. When the couple aren’t hard at work, they enjoy nothing more than entertaining friends and hosting dinner parties. A celebration of good food and great people. Whether it’s hosting dignitaries in Dubai or good friends in Emerald, when it comes to fine cuisine, life’s too short for anything but the best.
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Carnarvon Gorge
From Emerald, head towards Roma and take the Gregory and Dawson Highways before turning onto the Carnarvon Highway. A wonderland of rainforest, creeks and cliffs await, with dramatic scenery, geological appeal and ancient indigenous rock art. Learn about the area’s significance to the Aboriginal people by taking the 500m self-guided walk to Baloon Cave or a half-day walk to the impressive Art Gallery. Visit the Rewan Memorial, erected to honour the lives of those Australian and US soldiers who were aboard a C47B Dakota aircraft which crash landed in Carnarvon Creek in 1943. The Rainbow Falls are well worth the walk down to them. The refreshing swim in the crystal clear water is an invigorating experience.
Blackwater
75km east of Emerald, Blackwater has been known as the ‘coal capital of Queensland’. In Lions Park, visitors can see one of the largest displays of flags in the world. Each flag being representative of one of the 37 nationalities who laboured together in their efforts to establish the districts coal industry. The Japanese Garden, established adjacent to the Capricorn Highway at Blackwater, is also an extremely popular venue for tourists. The garden is reputed to be the best of its kind in Queensland.
Gemfields
45km west of Emerald are the Central Queensland Gemfields. The largest sapphire gem fields, in the Southern Hemisphere. Raw beauty, vast and contrasting landscapes and the sheer enormity of our beautiful land. You haven’t experienced the real Australia until you’ve headed inland to experience a fascinating mix of nature, indigenous culture, pioneering history and dramatic natural landscape. The town of Emerald is the commercial hub of the Central Highlands. The gateway to gem fields brimming with treasure, stunning national parks and the golden interior. It’s a grandeur that can only be experienced by visiting. Take your time. You never know what you may dig up.
If it is treasure or adventure you seek, the Gemfields provide the opportunity to fossick, tour an underground mine or simply browse the many shops selling jewels and art. With annual festivals, such as the Wheelbarrow Derby in June and The Gemfest in August the Gemfields become a hive of activity.
Sapphire and Rubyvale
If you love a quirky photo-opportunity, keep an eye out for the towns oversized ‘Big Ring’, ‘Big Spanner’ and ‘Big Pick’. The moon-like landscape has been mined since the late 1800’s, and there are many areas available for fossicking, including fossicking
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.. parks where the digging has already been done for you. The historic Piano Tuners Grave at Retreat Creek commemorates piano tuner F. W. Schlieffen who was drowned in floodwaters. Popular fossicking areas include Graves Hill, Middle Ridge and Big Bessie. Discover the tiny tunnels called ‘tummy tunnels’ used by the pioneering miners. Walk-in mine tours are available at Rubyvale’s Miners Heritage Mine and the Bobby Dazzler Mine.
The Willows
A popular fossicking spot because little machinery was used to strip the area of most of its gems. Known for its green sapphires and large yellow sapphires, some of the world’s most famous sapphires have been located there, including a 332 carat rough yellow, aptly named the “Golden Willow”.
Emerald
With an array of fine restaurants, great shopping and historic points of interest, Emerald is the centre-point of the Central Highlands and an exciting destination to discover. The annual Sunflower festival attracts participants from all over the world.
Van Gough Sunflower Painting
Located in Morton Park is an enormous reproduction of one of Van Gough’s seven sunflower paintings. The painting itself is 7 by 10 metres and sits on a massive easel. It is one of three located worldwide in places with either a connection to sunflowers or Van Gough, himself. The other two are located in Canada and America, with hopes that one day all seven will be recreated. A mosaic walk, depicting 100 years of Emerald’s history, leads to the painting.
Fossilised Tree
At 250 million years old, this fossilized tree, which now sits outside of the town hall, is an impressive sight. It was unearthed in 1979 during construction of a new railway bridge across the Mackenzie River for Gregory Mine. It was presented to Emerald for its centenary celebrations by the mining company.
Pioneer Cottage and Museum
An early Emerald residence brimming with historical memorabilia. It also showcases an extensive telecommunications collection showing how earestors communicated over the vast distances of the region.
Fairbairn Dam
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in the Central Highlands Dig a little deeper and you’ll discover the Central Highlands is open for business and more than you expect. The region’s lead economic development agency Central Highlands Development Corporation (CHDC) says there are more than 3000 registered businesses in the Central Highlands region. “When showing potential investors and developers what the region has to offer their businesses, we regularly hear the comment “More than you expect,” so that has now become our tag line when promoting the region,” CHDC General Manager Sandra Hobbs says. “We have an exceptionally broad range of thriving businesses, which take a pro-active approach to developing and enhancing their practices to ensure they have the capability to respond to the forecast growth potential.” More than $12 billion worth of projects has been recently planned, progressed or completed in the region, according to CHDC’s latest Development Register. Furthermore, the latest Central Highlands Economic Profile states the region boasts a low unemployment rate of 2.8 percent and, while the mining sector has eased, agriculture, construction and wholesale trade have improved considerably.
“The current economic climate, whilst it is providing challenges, it’s also motivating operators to look at new, innovative ways of doing business and expanding their market,” Ms Hobbs says. The recent Central Highlands Business Excellence Awards demonstrates this point. The judges were impressed by what they called the “exceptionally high standard” of entries and found the finalists “displayed great passion, professionalism and commitment to excellence.” Businesses receive extensive support from CHDC’s Business Development Officer, including assistance to local suppliers to develop the skills needed to meet the demands of the resources and other sectors. CHDC has also expanded its free, online Central Highlands Business Directory to provide extensive, up-to-date information on businesses’ capabilities. “It’s an effective way to market their capabilities to the relevant industries and consumers more generally,” Ms Hobbs says. For more information, including the full list of award winners and a short media clip of the Central Highlands’ economic profile, visit www.chdc.com.au.
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As a teenage acne sufferer, I stumbled upon my career in an effort to find a solution to my acne. I had no idea it would lead me on a 27 year career (and counting). From my early training as a beauty therapist, I was driven to learn more. The more I learned, the more I knew how little I knew. Whenever I came across something I could not treat, I went out and advanced my education so that I could treat it. Today, this means the clinic is at the forefront of advanced techniques, treatments and education to support our clients and improve their lives. And I love it! I’m naturally a solutions based person and I like to find the answers. Together, Shardae, Yvonne and I, with the front desk support of Emma, share our passion and provide our services to the people of Emerald and surrounds.
Everyday we deal with things we don’t like about ourselves. This can take a toll on our confidence, our self-esteem and affect our whole lives. But more often than not there is a solution. You just have to know where to find it. Here at Central Highlands Laser and Dermal Therapy Centre, we can help you!
Your skin is your largest organ and as such its role is as much protection as it is working for your entire well-being. With this in mind, we offer a range of treatments to keep it not only looking good, but functioning well. I’ve been working with biomodulating lasers since 1999 and, with this modality, am able to treat a wide variety of skin conditions such as pre and post operative work, skin grafts, bone grafts, wounds, scar remodelling, musculo-skeletal issues, lymphatic drainage and much more. Often we incorporate multiple modalities to get the best results for our clients, whether we’re treating acne, age related conditions, general skin health or wounds. We have many tools to get the end result, plumping, tightening, removing, rebuilding, healing. We also look at the total picture. Often what you see on the surface is a reflection of what is going on inside the body, so we take a wholistic approach to make sure we are getting to the cause of the problem. We do this with supporting products, treatments and wellness professionals with referrals to other professionals when something is out of our skill range.
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When we are feeling sad, the gentle nudge of their nose can make us smile. They don’t judge us based upon monetary value, only how kind our actions are. They show us the true meaning of unconditional love. They are smarter than we give them credit for and can teach us a lot about what is truly important in life. When these loving animals are mistreated, tossed aside like an outdated gaming console, it shows how cruel we, as people can be. Thankfully, there are also great people who restore faith in humanity, like the volunteers at CQ Pet Rescue. With no RSPCA presence in Emerald, three founding members began to help the Emerald community with the re-homing of unwanted pets. The local pound couldn’t afford to hold cats and dogs for longer than their holding period, so the helpless animals would, more often than not, be euthanised. This began in 2012 and from these humble beginnings, CQ Pet Rescue’s role within the community has now grown immensely. The executive committee is made up of seven volunteers and a further 24 foster carers regularly look after animals until their forever family can be found. More volunteers assist with fundraising activities to help fund vet bills.
Miss Indy was a two-month old pup who was brought into the centre with extensive injuries including an open head wound which looked like she had been shot. Despite her injuries and being slightly wary of people, she still wagged her tail in happiness. After six months in care, her confidence grew, her wounds healed and she became a playful, affectionate dog. For the team who had nursed her back to health, it was an emotional day to see her re-homed to a loving family who have taken excellent care of her. Without a team of dedicated and loving volunteers CQ Pet Rescue wouldn’t have been able to come to the rescue of so many pets. Vicki Ferguson, president of CQ Rescue, became involved by initially volunteering time during an adoption day. “I was up to my elbows in dog wash! From then, I helped at other fundraising events before going to an AGM to see how I could help further. Being part of a group with so much passion for animals is inspiring,” Vicki said. Foster carer, Tammy Donachy, knew she needed to help when she heard how many dogs and cats had been put to sleep the previous year by the pound.
In its first 13 months of operation, CQ Pet Rescue managed to re-home 140 animals and in the past eight months, already 135 animals have been re-homed, some as far afield as Ballarat in Victoria.
“Even if it was only a small number of dogs I could foster, it was better than them dying in the pound. I don’t believe any animal should be put to sleep because their previous owners haven’t acted responsibly,” Tammy said.
CQ Pet Rescue now have a strong relationship with the CHRC Pound and have significantly increased the re-homing rate of cats and dogs.
To view the beautiful pups and pussy cats who are looking for their forever homes, visit www.cqpetrescue.com to apply to become a foster parent today.
At any one time, the rescue centre usually has 30 pets looking for homes but, over the busy Christmas period, that number can increase to more than 50.
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rotary club of emerald sunrise Every child should experience the joy of riding a bicycle, but with more and more traffic on the road, it’s not the safe learning environment it once was. The Rotary Club of Emerald is actively making this life skill safer for its young residents. “Sunrise Rotary Park in Emerald is a multifunctional park developed by Central Highlands Regional Council and Queensland Government Sport and Recreation grant. “It boasts a bicycle education track, including traffic signals, road signs and markings they will encounter, a world class BMX track, half basketball court and a tennis hit up wall. All encouraging an active outdoor lifestyle for our Community. “This is complemented by shade faculties, BBQ’s and toilets.” “This year, the Rotary Club of Emerald Sunrise has a couple of exciting initiatives coming up. Immediately, we are commencing a road safety training course targeting 9-10 year old students to complete a 10 hour bicycle safety program. This is supported by a Queensland Government road safety grant. This will ensure these participants are proficient and safe road users. “The course will soon be advertised throughout Emerald schools. Participants will undergo supervised instruction in the safe operation of a bicycle in a protected environment. “The completion of this course will coincidence with another exciting event at the Sunrise Rotary Park. On 7th June we are having a Queensland Week Day at Sunrise Park celebration. Again, this is possible by assistance from the Queensland Government and local sponsorship.
Rotary Fun Day 7th june > Sunrise Rotary Park amusement rides, bicycle safety demo, markets, historical displays, remote control car demo, bmx riders, live entertainment, dance class, bbq, drinks & raffles
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“This is intended to be a fun day with plenty of activities, for all ages. There will be amusement rides, bicycle safety demonstrations, markets, historical displays, remote control car demonstrations, BMX riders, local bands music, local dance groups, learn to line dance classes, BBQ, food, drinks and raffles. “The Rotary Club of Emerald Sunrise is the organising body and essentially it will be a free day with the option of a donation from all,” President Col Dziewicki, Rotary Club of Emerald Sunrise.
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Queensland’s Central Highlands is spoilt with spectacular landscapes, unique attractions, amazing people and inspiring history, it is just begging to be explored. Here are a few things to do in our back yard: • Arrange a girls weekend away and pamper yourselves • Go somewhere special for dinner with a special friend • Get a few mates together and play a round of golf at the numerous golf courses in the region • Log on to www.centralhighlands.com.au and choose an event that catches your imagination • Take your picture with the Dingo at Dingo, the easel in Emerald or a coal bucket in Blackwater • Treat your partner to a romantic weekend at home or away • Picnic, ski or fish at a lake, weir, creek or river in the region • Let the kids have a run around in one of the many playgrounds • Camp out and explore our spectacular Sandstone Wilderness National Parks • Visit the Sapphire Gemfields and find your own treasure
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Crime Stoppers is a partnership between the community volunteer organisation Crime Stoppers Queensland Limited, the Queensland Police Service, the media and the public.
Crime Stoppers is successful in Queensland because of the 500+ volunteers spread throughout the State who contribute their valuable time to ensure the success of each local area committee. The Emerald community and police reformed a Crime Stoppers Volunteer Area Committee in April 2013. The role of an Area Committee is to raise awareness of Crime Stoppers in their local community, the 1800 333 000 phone number and www.crimestoppersqld.com.au website, and to raise funds for the rewards paid to anonymous information providers. If you would like to become involved in this organisation as a volunteer, please contact Crime Stoppers Queensland on 1300 309 355 or go online to www.crimestoppersqld.com.au/volunteer and find out some more information.
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It is important that everyone in our community is aware that every piece of information helps to solve crime and that Crime Stoppers guarantees anonymity for its information providers, thereby removing any fear of retaliation from reporting. Anonymous reports to the Crime Stoppers Queensland program since 1989 have led to over 26,000 offenders being arrested.
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discovering the real me Many women will dream of achieving a desirable bikini body, but unfortunately for the majority, the desire begins and ends with that dream. There’s no magic genie who can grant us that wish and, as Rickilee Venardos explains, fitness is the result of determination, hard work and passion. The Emerald-based beauty wasn’t born with a beach-ready body and shared with Core Magazine how she overcame schoolyard taunts to become toned on the outside and tougher on the inside.
What does it take to develop a toned body like yours?
“My training and diet changes depending on whether I am close to a competition or not. Generally, I lift weights five days per week and I do cardio based training four to five times per week in my off season and six times per week as I lead up to a show.” “My diet is really simple! I eat six times per day and each meal contains protein heaps of vegies or salad. I have healthy fats, like avocado, with my eggs for breakfast and I eat carbohydrates before my weight training sessions, to fuel my workouts.”
How does your career with Aussie Supplements enhance your training?
“After eight years in the fitness industry I have gained a lot of experience in fitness and nutrition. Since learning about supplementation and using my own body for experimentation, I can honestly say I am in the best shape of my life.” “Every body is different and not everyone will need to take a multitude of supplements to reach their goals. I do believe there are a few key products that are essential. You have to love what you do. I love my job at Aussie Supplements in Emerald, so I’m the happiest I’ve ever been!”
Were you a natural-born athlete or was there a turning point that turned you toward fitness?
“In high school I was bullied a lot about my weight and the way I looked. While I wasn’t obese, I was definitely that chubby, frizzy haired, awkward girl. I was bullied pretty much my entire schooling life.” “I wasn’t living a fit lifestyle at all, until my last year of high school. My martial arts instructor took me under his wing and I trained every night after school. We would do crazy things like run up mountain ranges with car tyres, but the weight fell off and I became fit. I ended up competing well in sports carnivals and became an age group champion at high school. I was hooked and have remained fit and competitive ever since.”
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“After I gained that competitive bug, I needed an outlet for my fitness and determination.” “My first fitness competition, I placed 1st in the INBA Tropix Bikini. That was a massive achievement for me because it was something I really worked hard for. It gave me confidence that I had found a sport I could do for the rest of my life. I’d finally found a place I fit in.” “I recently placed 5th at Fit and, while I didn’t win, it was a great achievement because I can truly say I was in the best shape of my life and I’ve never worked that hard for anything before.”
Other than modelling and competing, what’s the most adventurous thing you’ve ever done? “I think the scariest thing was walking out on the platform at the Grand Canyon in Las Vegas. It extends over the canyon and has a clear floor. It was terrifying looking down and seeing how high up I was!”
When you’re treating yourself to a food indulgence, what is your ultimate cheat meal?
To anyone trying to get fit and lose weight, what would your ultimate piece of advice be to them? “Diet is key. I can’t stress enough how important diet is in losing weight. You can walk on a treadmill or sit in a gym for as long as you want but if you don’t watch what goes on your plate for the rest of the day then you are not going to get anywhere near the results you are chasing.”
“Keep your diet simple, plain lean meats, fill up on vegies, drink plenty of water and eat frequently. Don’t starve yourself. People don’t believe me when I tell them how much I eat. Protein is so important to lose weight, so if you are a picky eater or can’t eat a lot of meat, then supplements are important for good results.”
What are your plans for the future?
“I’m passionate about body building and fitness modelling, so that industry is my focus. It’s a lifestyle I love and can see myself doing for many years to come. My current plans are preparing for Australia’s first Arnold Classic in March next year. It will be a massive show and I’m looking forward to my training and working towards bringing a better version of myself in the next 12 months.”
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the future has arrived Polaris, as the world’s leading ATV and Side by Side off road manufacturer, has listened and spent the past two years developing what can only be described as the market leader in ATV safety. The Polaris ACE burst onto the market two months ago and has taken it by storm. This ATV has to be seen to appreciate the host of practical and functional safety features built in to enhance rider safety including; adjustable seat and steering wheel, seat belt, mesh doors and rollover protection bars. All this safety, coupled with an ATV that has a 650kg towing capacity is outstanding. Government agencies, Family Members safety and employers wanting to provide their staff with the safest ATV in the market can’t go past the ACE.
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POLARIS LEADS THE WAY WITH SAFETY A concern over the safety of All Terrain Vehicles (ATV’s) has resounded through the halls of Parliament, Government Departments and Farming bodies for many years now. Albeit rider training has a great deal to do with the safety, it is not the sole solution to the problem.
Ross from Central Bike Centre in Emerald recently had the opportunity of testing the new ACE at the Polaris Off Road Test Centre in Melbourne. “From the moment you enter this vehicle, adjust the seat (fore/aft), the steering wheel up or down and click that seatbelt on you feel safe and confident to tackle, the task ahead. The power is more than enough to satisfy most users’ demands as well as its ability to take on the hard four wheel drive tracks. It’s just brilliant”. Polaris have also developed a wide range of accessories to fit the ACE including a sun top roof, windshields, brush guards, body armour and much more to meet users’ specific requirements. This new ATV represents brilliant value for money with rider safety at the forefront. Feel free to drop into Central Bike Centre in Emerald for a test drive of their demonstrator ACE and they guarantee you will see the benefits.
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CROSSLEY CUP Held at Quarry Hill Rugby Union grounds Quarry Street, North Mackay, The Crossley Cup Charity match is a major event on the rugby calendar held in memory of Local man and dedicated rugby supporter and player Andrew Crossley who passed away late 2010 from cancer. Andrew Played for the Kuttabul Camelbok for 14 years and was a great and active part of our rugby community. All proceeds from the event go directly to The Queensland Cancer Council, which relies on community support to raise funding to help those affected by cancer. We all have been touched due to loved ones either directly or indirectly affected by cancer so getting so I appeal for as much support from the media as we can get to help support the cause, whatever you are able to provide will be greatly appreciated and your company logo will be advertised on our fliers/ posters and programmes. When 26 APRIL 2014 > For more info > Paul McNeill 0422 093 337 /Ivan Tito 0413 817 323 > www.facebook.com/CrossleyCup
16 APRIL 2014 Hailed by theatregoers in New Zealand as “one of the best ballets they have seen” this full production of one of the repertoire’s timeless classics sees more than 40 dancers at the height of their powers perform a story backed with romance, derring do and high comedy. WhenWednesday 16th April 2014, 7.30pm Where MECC > AUDITORIUM Tickets from $67.90 dial & charge on 4961 9777 www.mackaytix.com.au
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A fun filled family day with a range of entertainment including: Lucky dips, jumping castle, moo poo lotto, district historical information, bottle stall, mechanical bull, quilts, putt putt golf, body art, plant stall, cake & art stalls, footy & sponge throw, petting zoo, bbq & bar and lots lots more!
The #HYPETOUR will see JUSTICE CREW and JAI WAETFORD performing all their hit singles and meeting their fans. This high energy spectacular is not just another concert, but an all out experience that is not to be missed.
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The battle is heating up as local bands from across the region gear up for The Lanes and River Sessions Battle of the Bands, in the Mackay City Centre, on Easter Sunday (April 20).
Some of the bands locked in to perform include Lloyd Saunders, Forgetting November, Viper Syndicate, La Mont and Modern Day Mayhem. A full list is available at festivalmackay.org.au.
The roof-top concert will take place on the Mackay Grande Suites car park and promises to rock the city, with up-and-coming local acts taking to the stage for a chance to perform at the region’s biggest festival, River Sessions on June 28.
The Battle of the Bands forms part of a feast of activities Mackay Regional Council has planned as part of The Lanes Easter Carnival, which also features a family-friendly street party from 10am, along Victoria and Wood streets, and an outdoor cinema screening of ‘Rise of the Guardians’, at the Civic Precinct.
Organiser of River Sessions and 4EVA Young Entertainment director, Adrian Young, said the line-up of the local talent set to perform was looking fantastic and of a high quality. “This competition is an incredible opportunity to really ignite a local act and get them some amazing exposure.” “The venue itself will be something to see, overlooking the city. The atmosphere is perfect for a relaxed Sunday session and to enjoy great local music.”
The roof-top party kicks off at 12noon on Sunday, April 20, and will rock on until 9pm, with a licensed bar and food on offer.
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The QantasLink Mackay-Isaac Regional Tourism awards are an annual event. However, this year’s awards have a new look and a buzz surrounding them like never before. This event not only recognises and promotes excellence in tourism, hospitality and related businesses but celebrates creativity and innovation across our region, from tourist attractions to accommodation, restaurants and other businesses all around the region.
What categories are available to enter? Entry is open to all businesses in the Mackay-Isaac region that excel at what they do. Whether it’s deluxe or standard accommodation, food, festivals or events or your business stands out in the tours or transport industry, there is a category to suit.
Why should I enter my business?
Not only will you be recognised and publicised as an outstanding business in the Mackay-Isaac Region, the awards process is a fantastic way to get feedback on your business from industry leading judges. Plus, use the gala awards dinner to network with industry peers and to motivate and reward your staff. Don’t forget, your submission will also prepare you for the 2014 Queensland Tourism Awards.
How can I enter?
The QantasLink Mackay-Isaac Regional Tourism awards is an online submission and site visit based competition. Nominations are open now. Visit mackayregion.com or scan the code below to get started. Submissions are due on 4th May. For more information on the awards, including sponsorship packages, contact Lyn at Mackay Tourism 49445888 or lyn@mackayregion.com.
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She holds your hand from the moment you are born and holds the rest of you in her heart forever. She gave you the most precious gift that there is to give, life. The most precious gift you can give her in return is simply your loving company. Mother’s Day is celebrated across the globe in one form or another and has been since as far back as historians can account for. It goes by many names, and falls on different dates, but the expression of love and appreciation remains the same. Women have always been celebrated for their ability to give life. With celebrations usually occurring in spring, the time where the land itself was most fertile, ancient Egyptians, Romans and Greeks held festivals to honour the goddess who represented fertility and motherhood, with festivities and gifts extended to honour the goddess within all women. Mother’s Day, as we recognise it today, can be traced back to the United Kingdom in the seventeenth century. Many denominations of the Christian faith practiced Lent which was roughly forty days between Ash Wednesday
and Easter Sunday. During this time the faithful would fast or give up on many forms of luxury as penitence for their sins, in a time of prayer and forgiveness. Mothering Sunday was a special day, on the fourth Sunday of Lent, where the strict rules surrounding fasting and penance were put aside. Children who had left home and had become servants or were learning a trade were permitted to return home for a feast where the mother was the guest of honour. Children would bring their mother bunches of wild flowers, nuts or baking to show their love and respect. In a time when the mother rarely saw her children, it was one of the most special days of the year. Although the world has changed significantly since the seventeenth century, a mother’s love has remained unconditional. She still looks forward to when you walk through the door, and above all else, cherishes your love and happiness.
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Mother’s Day is a holiday honoring motherhood that is observed in different forms throughout the world. Did you know more phone calls are made on Mother’s Day than any other day of the year. These holiday chats with Mum often cause phone traffic to spike by as much as 37 percent! As Mother’s Day in Australia nears, it is time to think about the all important gift for your mum, and what mum wouldn’t love the gift of pearls? Pearls are perfect for any age. From the little princess with her first set of tiny seed pearl studs earrings, to the blushing bride on her wedding day; from the high-flying business woman to the grandmother trying to keep up with her children’s children. You will hardly find a lady that doesn’t appreciate the air of confidence that a nice set of pearls can bring. Pearl jewellery is a classic staple in every woman’s wardrobe. With new designs and modern updates to jewellery design, pearl jewellery is making a huge comeback in mainstream fashion. Today, one can find simple white pearls, beautifully multi-colored pearls, golden pearls and pearls combined with other gems and precious stones. Pearl jewellery gift ideas for your mum will vary depending on her tastes and personality. When selecting your pearl jewellery it is good to bear in mind her personality and traits. This can help you narrow down your options for gift ideas. At Greg Neill Jewellers we can show you our beautiful range of pearl jewellery and talk you through the options available so you can choose the perfect piece to make her Mother’s Day the best yet. Make your gift buying for mum easy this year. Drop into one of our stores to talk to our friendly team to pick the perfect pearl gift!
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Our beautiful model, Dayna, came to our salon looking for a makeover for an informal engagement party she was attending and wanted to add a touch of glam. Dayna started with an all over natural brown so we decided an ombre look, to soften her face and highlight her features would best suit her. We also touched up her natural brown eliminating the copper tone. We toned her ends with an ash blonde to eliminate the undertones.
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With her eyes, I used a soft natural beige over the whole lid and, to darken them up, I used a black eyeliner and shaded it up into her eye socket area. We framed the eyes with black mascara.
To add a pop of colour, we did Dayna’s lips a soft pink shade.
Dayna has naturally curly hair and complained that she was not able to do anything with it, so to give her a completely different look, I blow dried her hair straight with a large round brush which gave her both body and volume. The foundation of the blow dry was assisted by using Keune Root Volumizer. We then created some large soft curls with the GHD Eclipse Styler, directing the front curls off the face. I finished off with Keune’s Brush Out Lacquer and before finishing her look I let her hair set while I applied her makeup.
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Dayna had previously had a spray tan so I used a Napoleon Base with a golden tone to compliment her bronzed skin. With her fair complexion I wanted to keep the tones in her cheeks and eyes very natural. For the cheeks I used a small amount of bronzer with a touch of shimmery pink to highlight.
With the make up complete and the hair set, I returned to finish the style. With a large paddle brush I brushed the entire head of curls. This may sound daunting but it gives an amazing celeb bounce. I finished the look by applying some some Keune Shine Serum to my fingertips and ran my fingers through her hair to piece it out. I then finished the total look off with Keune Brush out Lacquer for hold. This look is great with all types of hair, but especially with very fine hair such as Dayna’s as it gives the illusion of having thicker hair.
The reality of the majority of families living and working in the Bowen Basin is that one or sometimes both parents work in rostered employment. The standard 9am-5pm employment seems to be the exception rather than the rule in these parts. This means that modern families have had to adapt to the changing environment. When families separate, these rosters don’t change and the time that children spend with their parents can and often does work around a roster. The Family Law Act 1975 states that children have a right to have a meaningful relationship with both parents. To determine how this happens a number of factors need to be considered. In particular, arrangements need to be reasonably practicable in all circumstances. The concept of “rosters” was addressed in the Federal Magistrates Court (now the Federal Circuit Court) in the matter of Lees [2012] FMCA fam 1074. In this case, the father asked the court to take into account the reality of when he was able to spend time with the children, because of his roster, and sought a pattern of care that reflected his availability. The mother sought that the children live with her and spend alternate weekends with the father. The court considered that although a routine which revolved around the children’s school hours may be ideal, in this particular set of circumstances it would not result in the children spending time and having a meaningful relationship with the father. This decision highlights the court’s willingness to make orders that reflect the individual circumstances of each case. If you are separating and need advice about arrangements for your child/children, contact one of our experienced Family Lawyers today.
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SUSTAINABILITY it’s child’s play! “Are you sitting down?” Those were the words that Kay Zimmermann from South Mackay Kindergarten remembers fondly, as she received a phone call from Core Life Magazine as the winner of a solar package, from Green Energy Technologies. “We were absolutely rapt to discover we had won. I called our Director straight away to pass on the exciting news. I still had butterflies of excitement in my tummy when I made the call,” Kay said. Environmental sustainability already played a pivotal role in the learning environment at South Mackay Kindy, with recycling, composting, maintaining a worm farm and chicken coop already part of the children’s learning experience. The kindergarten had previously installed solar panels but the panels hadn’t been operating to their full potential, and the kindergarten were still receiving power bills in excess of $700 quarterly. “James from Green Energy Technologies, came and looked at the system we already had in place and replaced our old solar panels with 10 new ones. He will come back in a month to see how well they have been performing. We are hoping our next electricity account will show a zero balance,” Kay said. With the money saved on future electricity accounts, South Mackay Kindergarten are hoping to be able to fund new projects of sustainability, such as a bush tucker garden, and a water tank. Green Energy Technologies directors, Kon Flaherty and James Webb, enjoy the opportunity to give back to organisations in need. “Where we can, we give back to the community with the gift of renewable energy. This support for not-for-profit organisations means we can help them in a bigger way than a cash donation, by providing them with long-term financial assistance. By dramatically reducing their energy costs for years to come, it will assist their cash flow long term,” they commented. With the gift that keeps on giving, Green Energy Technologies are helping to create a brighter, more sustainable future for our community.
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Giving birth is one of the most emotional gifts a couple can give to the world and while it can be a straightforward process for some, many others struggle to conceive. It can be an emotionally draining process, especially when it seems that hope is lost.
Scott continued acupuncture throughout the pregnancy, initially to lessen the risks of miscarriage and then to help Melissa’s body condition for the birth.
However, many couples are finding success through the use of alternative therapy, even after traditional medical options have been unsuccessful.
“I felt great throughout my pregnancy and I really believe Scott’s methods helped immensely with that. He was easy going, down to earth and didn’t baffle me with technical details. I always felt comfortable and, thanks to him, we now have a beautiful baby girl,” Melissa said.
Melissa and Michael Chambers knew from the outset that falling pregnant would be difficult. Melissa was diagnosed with PCOS, Polycystic ovarian syndrome, and had always had a very irregular menstrual cycle. After three years of trying, the couple visited an obstetrician and gynecologist and tried assisted fertility with the use of a fertility drug. Melissa developed hyperactive ovarian syndrome and fell ill. After eight months of injections, multiple scans and hefty medical bills, Melissa didn’t want to feel unwell anymore and went to her GP for advice. Her GP recommended Scott Martin from Australian Natural Fertility, as he had achieved excellent results with other couples in a similar situation to Melissa and Michael.
Melissa and Michael’s daughter Audrey is 16 months old and the couple take every opportunity to enjoy time spent with her. They will look at having another child in the future but, for the moment, are enjoying every moment with their miracle. “We will definitely head back to see Scott when we feel it’s time to begin trying again,” Melissa said. For more information contact Scott at Australian Natural Fertility on 07 4944 1279
“I didn’t know what to expect. I had never tried acupuncture before and I’ll admit that I was a little skeptical but I had reached the point that I was willing to try anything. “Scott was fantastic at understanding how I felt. I was at my last tether and had become depressed from the illness and no result so initially my acupuncture sessions were more about making me feel better and healthy again. “During the acupuncture I felt a tingling sensation and Scott assured me that this meant it was working. It was incredibly relaxing, and often I fell asleep, and waking up feeling incredibly refreshed. “When I was ready to try for a baby again, Scott changed the acupuncture and I also took Chinese herbal medicine. He used a cupping technique to draw toxins away from the body and it wasn’t long after that when we fell pregnant,” Melissa said.
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We are so much more than just a physical entity
Well! I’m sure everyone would just love to know the answer to that, wouldn’t it be just great if we could come back and let you know we are finally at peace. I do however believe that there is life after death. This life can be a bit daunting at times and we are put to the test constantly. I believe that when we “pass on” it is to a place of peace and total comfort. No pain, no anxiety and best of all you get to see those loved ones that you lost while here on earth. Estelle mitchell, steve taylor & partners
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Tibetans say...”Everyone dies but no one is dead”.
Heartbeat, circulation and breathing cease, but we are so much more than just a physical entity. It is only at the moment of death that the final revelations of our existence are written and sealed, and the non-tangible aspect to our life and body lives on. Death is the moment that our life story completes itself, a story that is left for those still living to enjoy. Hopefully we leave an idea, an inspiration or a legacy which means the world will never be the same again because YOU were in it.
I believe that when we die, our physical body ceases to exist but our spiritual body remains and continues to occupy its original space. In other words we are still here but on a different realm. So we no longer communicate verbally or be seen, but our energy can be felt. We are then given the opportunity to return as many times as we need, to finish our journey and reach enlightenment (or marry Chris Hemsworth... Same thing really!). Trish Daunt, Kennedy & grace Emerald
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when you can get some rest. Domestic situations could be a little tense as someone is feeling neglected. You might have to start all over again with some people or some jobs, so you do not feel discouraged at the moment. Financial matters are better left to the hands of the experts.
TAURUS APRIL 21- MAY 20 Better prospects in all aspects and your overall feeling should be much happier. You could gain support in something you didn’t expect to happen. New friends will help. Don’t keep worrying about things that are unlikely to happen, your affairs are about to smooth over. A chance to elevate your career or social standing should present itself. Take positive strides in career and financial matters and new paths should open up for the people ready to branch out. Romance looks good and family reasons to celebrate are coming up soon. GEMINI MAY 21 - JUNE 21 If you could take it easy for a little while, and not worry about so many things, your mind would be more at ease. If you have forgotten someone special now is the time to make an approach. It is a good time to seek assistance from those in a position to further you in life. You will soon be in a position to turn the tables on someone who has been a pain in the neck lately. Most have been through a lot of nervous tension of late and most will find that their problems are out of the way for good. Stability returns and affairs should go as you plan them too. CANCER JUNE 22 - JULY 22 You might not get the support from people you expect but this should not stop you from performing at your best. Your loved ones will be helpful and progress should be made in many aspects. You could feel a little overwhelmed at times because of all the changes now taking place around you. The domestic scene may be suffering due to the amount of work you have to get through in a rather short time. Best to ask for assistance so you can get through the job a lot quicker. LEO JULY 23 - AUGUST 22 Try to do something different during this period and it will invigorate you. There are improvements in all aspects that you have put effort into and some financial luck is also evident. Very romantic period ahead in which you could be doing too much daydreaming
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CAPRICORN DEC 21 - JAN 19 ARIES MARCH 21 - APRIL 19 Lucky Colour Green Lucky Day Monday Racing Numbers 9.6.5.2 Lotto Numbers 9.15.26.35.36.30 Your money handling ability could do with an overhaul, try not to spend on useless items. Something you have been trying to start could now get the final push. Romantic matters should go well. Keep confidences to yourself and gauge the effect before passing on any information that could involve career affairs in any way. You might find yourself as the love object of a rather persistent pursuer. Some of the good things in life and love are coming your way. Stronger contacts with public life are indicated and long awaited news should reach you soon.
to concentrate properly on the things at hand. Try to keep your head clear enough to check all options. When you find it is too hard to please everyone, then it is time to just please yourself. People will come round to your way of thinking. Some luck with a Taurus.
understanding person look to the most obvious ones first. More interest in your health and fitness should give you a lot more to do during this next twelve months. There should be some luck in games of chance and a surprise from your loved ones.
VIRGO AUGUST 23 - SEPT 23
SCORPIO OCT 24 - NOV 22
If you know you have done your best you do not have to rely on luck only. A very busy social life will be guaranteed of happy times ahead and someone special could emerge soon. Lots to do and not much time to do it in. This will make for a very frustrated person. You may need to take off some time to relax and enjoy the company of the family. A very good period for financial matters and some good luck is indicated. Keep an eye on your expenses and make sure what you buy is what you need and that it is a bargain.
There should be much more happier times ahead and more interest in your personality. The romance department looks good but keep your cool if a new romance is developing. It might take time to adjust. You might need to make up your mind about someone during this period and career matters could keep you very busy indeed. There are some chances for having fun too so, all in all, a very good time ahead. Things should be working out well in your career matters and some changes for the better could be expected. Relationships are not moving too well at the moment but improvements are expected.
LIBRA SEPT 24 - OCT 23 Big changes are coming up and many of them because of a new friendship. Keep a tight eye on your possessions, as it is not a good period for lending or borrowing, something might not come back. There could be some surprising news from a distance and your relationships with close ones could change somewhat. If you need an
SAGITTARIUS NOV 23 - DEC 20 People might not be too keen in sharing your ideas and you might have to make up your mind alone. Meeting new people could help you in some ways to get ahead in your endeavours. The very busy social life could be still continuing and you could be wondering
If starting a new business or something new ahead of time you could do with expert advice. If you feel that you have not had the chance to say your piece, do it now. You should be reaping some of the rewards of your hard work now. Only the hard worker benefits from this trend. New ideas are very possible in relationship matters. There is a trend to be more aggressive than usual but keep your mind on the task at hand and do not jeopardise the chances you get. Your social life could ruin your sleep. AQUARIUS JAN 20 - FEB 19 Try not to worry about things that might not even happen. Positive outlook will achieve much more. It could be a good period for love life and new interests in this field. This should be the start of a very interesting time relationship wise. Do not neglect close ones, as your availability is very important to them. Some new contacts in business should be successful. Travel plans should work out well and if any changes are happening they should be thoroughly enjoyable. More depth and understanding in your personal relationships now. PISCES FEB 20 - MARCH 20 You could get a surprise in your love life but a pleasant one. Lots of new ideas and many of them will become very profitable for you. Luck with someone born in September. A wish to get away from it all could get you into trouble with loved ones. Do not forget to inform people of your plans. The new idea forming in your mind could turn out to be a winner. It would be a mistake to promise too much during this period. Try to keep to the straight and narrow in spending also. Something new is starting to formulate in your career matters. www.corelife.com.au 61
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residents rarely need to make the longer drive into Mackay City.
The Northern Beaches longest continuous beach, Black’s Beach stretches 6km, with golden sand and lush tropical parkland. Walking tracks can be found under the shade of the vegetation, or slip off the shoes and bury your toes in the soft sand.
Bucasia’s Hibiscus Shopping Centre is a one-stop shop for locals, after receiving a renovation in 2011. Featuring everything from groceries to a gym, a medical centre, chemist, butcher and bottle store. All the essentials are close at hand.
The surrounding community is family-orientated and friendly, with Blacks Beach Park a popular attraction, with a public BBQ, toilets and a children’s playground. The recently-renovated facilities can be found off Bourke Street. The beach is also a popular spot for anglers, bream and whiting are regularly hooked right off the beach.
Servicing Blacks Beach, Turtle Shores Shopping Centre, includes convenience shopping, a variety of takeaway food options and a favourite of kids both young and old, a confectionary shop.
Bucasia
The long golden beach has a northerly aspect, providing shelter from the wind. With views of Dolphin Heads and the northernmost Cumberland Islands, it is one of the areas most frequented beaches. Seaview Park on the Bucasia Esplanade provides public facilities for a great day out, including a BBQ, shower, toilets, picnic tables and children’s playground. When in need of a caffeine hit, Jivoli on the Esplanade brings nostalgia back to Bucasia, with staff dressed in 1950’s style housewife fashion, with ruby red lips and a welcoming smile. The menu features classic homemade cooking at its best.
Eimeo
Dive into the pristine Coral Sea with the comfort of knowing that the Eimeo Surf Lifesaving Club are patrolling the sparkling water. Overlooking the picturesque beach, the Eimeo Pub is a local landmark, perched on the hill. Have lunch with a million dollar view, and enjoy some of the freshest fish available. Take a stroll through Mango Avenue, a row of 80 year old mango trees that have formed a shady canopy, forming a focal point of Eimeo Village.
Shoal Point
Shoal Point Beach offers magnificent views north to Cape Hillsborough and the Hibiscus Coast. Nearby Shoal Point Waters is a new subdivision offering the ultimate lifestyle, with parks, a lake and easy access to the ocean. A commercial and shopping precinct is planned for the development, to cater for the expected growth of families to the region.
Shopping and entertainment
Northern Beaches Central is a two-stage development with a variety of business to service the community. With two supermarkets, real estate office, post office, gym, travel agent and restaurants, Northern Beach
Black’s Beach Tavern offers quality family dining with a bistro feel and a playground to keep the kids entertained. With daily specials, it’s a favourite eatery for both locals and visitors. Dolphin Heads Resort is famous for its poolside restaurant and bar, serving modern cuisine with a sensational view. On Golflinks Road, you’ll find the Northern Suburbs Leagues Club and the Mackay Golf Club, both offering excellent sporting facilities as well as bistro meals and refreshments. The Northern Beaches Bowls Club is located on Bucasia Road, catering for families, with a jumping castle for the kids, and a courtesy bus ensuring patrons a safe journey home. All three sporting establishments can cater for functions.
Education
Proving that it is far more than a lifestyle destination, Mackay’s Northern Beaches provides some of the State’s leading educational facilities. The first of its kind in Mackay, the Northern Beaches State High School educates year 7 students. Stage one of the state-of-the-art facility opened its doors in 2013, for year 7 and 8 students only. Construction of stage two is currently underway, and when completed will cater for years 9 to 12. The school is home to a $7 million multi-purpose hall and cyclone shelter, and offers specialised areas of curriculum, including robotics and manual arts. Following this trend, a new Catholic primary school is set to open in the Northern Beaches area, just off Mackay-Bucasia Rd, next year. Construction is expected to start in May, with staff appointed later in the year.
Medical
Mackay’s GP super clinic is the first of its kind in our region, encompassing a wide range of health professionals, all under one super roof. The dream of local GP Dr John McIntosh has incorporated a wide range of primary care, from physiotherapy and psychology, to accident care, colonic care and dentistry, just to name a few. On 1 Old Eimeo Road, your health is their business.
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our biggest challenge How our lives have changed in the past 18 months.
After being contestants on the Biggest Loser 2013 we weren’t prepared to slip back into our ordinary lives that got us onto the show, so we had to make some big choices, ones that were going to affect both our families. Jess & I lost nearly 70kg between us on the show and we didn’t want to pile it back on, we weren’t going to go through that pain and agony for nothing. So after some sole searching and discussions with our families we decided to help people who needed and wanted it, which in turn would keep us on the right path. There’s not too many trainers out there that have been overweight, unfit and unhealthy. So while some know how to be fit and some know how to be healthy and some know how to be fit and healthy not many of them know what it is like to be unfit and unhealthy.
So you’ve been turning up the heat in your training and you noticed a niggling ache in your knee... Or maybe you’re finding yourself dreading the thought of walking the length of the shopping centre, as you know how sore you’re feet are going to be by the end?
This is why Jess and I started R.E.D. Health & Fitness, to give the people who are afraid to go to a mainstream gym or to a PT that has never been overweight and doesn’t understand, a place to go to that has the right advice, understands, has heard and used all the excuses there are.
“Finding someone you can trust and who understands your goals is part of a successful patient- doctor relationship”, says Phil Marshman, owner and practice principle of Pioneer Podiatry. As a long-time resident of the Mackay area, with an interest in living a healthy lifestyle, Phil knows the rewards and challenges that come with pushing yourself in the pursuit of fitness.
Since opening R.E.D. Health & Fitness last October we have helped quite a few people in their quest to lose weight and become healthy, not just through training but through nutrition as well. We give our clients the advice they need not the advice they want to hear. We are about lifestyle change not belting you up in the gym, at boot camp or one on one. You need to be on the right path to being healthy before trying to get fit.
“This time of year I tend to see those people training for the numerous sports events on the local calendar, such as the Mackay Marina Run, as well as those participating in the sports leagues that start getting serious around this time. Once you start pushing yourself, your likelihood of injury is drastically increased. When you do, you need to make sure you’ve got the right team of health professionals you can trust to play their parts in getting you back on track.”
Having said that we do conduct regular boot camps, gym training and specialize in one on one sessions, we are not main stream PT’s, we are Health, Fitness and Lifestyle coaches.
Podiatrists are university trained from day one of their education to specialise in the diagnosis and treatment of foot and leg injuries. However, the value of this specialisation is best seen when working within a medical and training team. “When I work alongside the many doctors and therapists in my network, we all understand our strengths and limitations. I might know all about how and why your foot is sore, but I’m also looking for cues that tell me you’ll need help from another therapist. It’s all about getting the right people on the job at the right time, for the best result.”
We also cater for junior members as well through our boxing club ‘The Northern Beaches Boxing Club’, we currently have over 40 members in the boxing club and we’re only getting bigger. Don’t panic though you don’t have to jump in the ring, you can just come along and train if that’s all you want to do. So if your 8 years or older and want to get fitter or stay fit come on in and see us. So to all those people out there that are sitting back wondering how they are going to lose that weight they’ve been carrying around for so many years, drop in and see us, we’ve got the solution.
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The study of human movement and locomotion is a science called biomechanics, and this field of study is of particular interest to Phil Marshman. He has equipped his clinics with advanced equipment for high speed gait analysis and 3D optical foot scanners for orthotic design. When it comes to orthotic materials, Phil says the options are limitless. “I have patients often ask me, ‘Do you make hard orthotics or soft orthotics?’. For me, it always depends on what we are trying to achieve. Some people need a harder orthotic to fix their problem, and others will need softer ones. However, I will always make sure they are comfortable and are suitable for the kinds of footwear you like to wear. If you’re not happy, I’m not happy.” PHIL MARSHMAN B HTH SC (POD) MAPA Principle Podiatrist and Director
Forward planning is well advanced at Holy Spirit College to welcome our first classes of Year 7 students in 2015. We are committed to supporting parents and students to develop a sense of safety, security and connectedness (belonging) at HSC and to supporting and encouraging them to achieve high academic standards commensurate with abilities. HSC Principal, Dr John Lyons, says, “We will have a dedicated Year 7 precinct to provide students with their home-base and sense of security that will support them to expand their horizons as they move out and across the campus to participate in the full range of learning opportunities available at HSC.” Our studentship program helps every student strive to achieve their best. HSC offers enrichment and extension programs in a number of subject areas and our Inclusive Curriculum program provides support to meet all learning needs. Students at HSC are encouraged to participate in a range of sports and local, regional and state carnivals. HSC offers multiple cultural opportunities to perform and be creative. Community Service groups allow students to grow in their spiritual life and HSC offers camps and retreat experiences to promote leadership and faith development. Please contact the College on 4969 2600 or enrolments@hsc.qld.edu.au for further information.
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THE NORTHERN BEACHES FOR MANY YEARS HAS BEEN CONSIDERED THE GROWTH CORRIDOR OF MACKAY. WITH A LIMITED AVAILABILITY OF HIGH DRY FLAT LAND, MACKAY HAS TURNED TO THE NORTHERN BEACHES TO PROVIDE SECURITY AND A LIFESTYLE ALTERNATIVE TO TOWN LIFE. The region has the environment and services sought by many. That is why it has developed an unsurpassed choice of homes not offered in any other suburb in Mackay. It presents pleasing combinations of established dwellings, new estates, luxury architecturally designed homes and entrylevel homes. All this is set against the backdrop of seamless golden beaches and rugged shorelines that provide the backyard playground for its residents. To top that off, the region is well serviced by primary & high schools, childcare options and a medical super clinic. New shopping precincts offer as many choices as you would find in the Mackay centre, plus a few surprises. The Northern Beaches locality comprises of the suburbs of Rural View, Eimeo, Blacks Beach, Dolphin Heads, Bucasia and Shoal Point located only 15 mins drive north of Mackay City. Population projections indicate that approximately 34,000 people will be living in this part of the Mackay region by 2030. With low interest rates currently predicted to remain on hold, now is the perfect time to explore your lifestyle and investment opportunities. So don’t hesitate to give me a call for an updated market review on any of the region’s attractive suburbs. If you have considered selling, I would love to show you how to obtain the best price in this changing market. Contact Emma Elliott today 0413 925 122
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With the stats showing us that 2 out of 3 people in Queensland will get skin cancer, between you and your partner, statistically one of you will get skin cancer! That is the average and it is worse as you go further north and west. This was reinforced by a recent trip performing skin cancer checks “out west” in the Queensland coal fields, 30% of the people seen either had an active skin cancer or pre-cancerous sun damage! The breakdown was 10% had skin cancers and 20% pre-cancers. Amazing stuff! SCARY FACT 1 - Just wearing a hat does not prevent sun damage. Look at the guys at work with hats on all the time that have been working out there for 20 years... Red, blotchy, scaly skin with lines from the sunnies and the V on the chest from the shirt. Reflected light is really dangerous. You really should be putting on sun block every day routinely after you clean your teeth and ideally topping it up at breaks. SCARY FACT 2 – Being inside a vehicle does not stop the UV. UV rays go through glass so drivers will usually have more skin cancers on their right arm and right side of their face. You have to wear sun block in the car and the dump trucks! NOT GREAT NEWS BUT TO CHEER YOU UP, HERE IS THE GREAT NEWS ABOUT SKIN CANCER: • Recognise them early and the treatment is easy • You can see skin cancer so check your partners skin monthly • Treat the damage early and prevent skin cancers • Reduce your risk by the simple protections (s,s,s,s,s) Doing monthly checks on your partner is effective to recognise early changes of a skin cancer and what you are looking for is a spot or blemish on the skin that is progressively changing each month or two. A skin cancer will progressively change, so that will be the give away that you need to see the doctor. Everyone after puberty should get annual skin checks for skin cancer as melanomas can occur at any age. Get the pre-cancerous scaly spots treated, with freezing, creams or photo-dynamic therapy, to not give them the chance to change into a skin cancer. They don’t need to be cut out but can be treated effectively, even if covering whole areas of your face, arms or legs. These treatments are also effective for some skin cancers, so cutting things out is not the only answer! We are striving to reduce the terrible statistics but that needs everyone to take part and making the changes to protect your skin and the skin of your children. May we see you in the streets and workplaces with beautiful, soft, smooth, unblemished skin and not on our operating tables!
Over the past two and a half decades, Robert O. Young has been widely recognized as one of the top research scientists in the world. Throughout his career, his research has been focused at the cellular level. Having a specialty in cellular nutrition, Dr. Young has devoted his life to researching the true causes of “disease,” subsequently developing “The New Biology™” to help people balance their life. He wrote “The pH Miracle”, which has sold more than 400,000 copies and has more than ½ million copies in print as of April, 2009. The pH Miracle books have been translated into 17 languages and are gaining a widespread following internationally. His research suggests that to keep disease at bay we need to keep our body alkaline. Sounds simple doesn’t it? The issue is that our world of supermarkets, take aways, medications and processed foods are all highly acidic.. so what does this mean for your health? “In a nut shell it means that you are more susceptible to yeast overgrowth, viruses, parasites, and other unhealthy cells to thriving. Every meal should contain no more than 20% acid-forming foods combined with 80% alkaline-forming foods. Stress, too, is acid forming. Add stress to an acid-forming diet and you wreak havoc on your body’s chemistry, creating waste products that only produce more acidity. Soon, your red blood cells can’t deliver oxygen and nutrients as efficiently to all your cells. Your body craves minerals and leaches them from other places in your body, even your teeth and your bones, leaving you at risk for osteoporosis. These minerals are vital for healthy adrenals and without them pulling for you each day, you will find that your energy levels drop. Low energy and mineral-deficient blood set the stage for systemic viral and fungal infections, like candida and herpes.” Donna Gates Body Ecology Diet For those of us a little more vain, red skin/face/nose, bloated and tight large belly’s and age more quickly. It can also affect weight not allowing your body to lose weight due to inflammation and bloating. Doesn’t sound good does it? So what can you do to reverse this and how do you know. To test your pH you can get pH strips from somewhere like a chemist. You pee on these and notice the colour as measured against the chart on the bottle. One important way to promote healthy alkaline blood (with a pH right around 7.35) is to eat a meal that has an abundance of alkaline-forming foods. When your blood is alkaline it will function at optimum efficiency, processing toxins and disposing of them properly, absorbing nutrients and providing life-giving oxygen and energy to hard working cells. The best forms of alkaline food are fermented vegetables, green vegetable juices, sea weed, fermented green powders such Super Vitality greens. And don’t forget the 80-20 Rule..
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Dumbbell Single Arm Row
Rear Delt Cable Pull (working Rear Delts and back)
my favourite 6 Back Exercises. Wendy whibley Lat pulldown
Using a flat bench and dumbbell, place one knee and hand on the bench while the other foot in flat on ground and other hand holding the dumbbell. Maintaining a Straight back lift the weight by drawing your elbow up towards the ceiling, keeping it close to your ribcage. Focus on using your back muscles to lift the weight up, not just your arm. Image your squeezing shoulder blade in towards your spine. Slowly lower and repeat.
Grasp the bar with a wide grip and secure your knees under the pad. Pull the bar down until it’s close to the top of your chest. As you pull down squeeze your shoulder blades together and let your back muscles do the work. Release slowly and extend arms.
Facing Single column cable machine with two single handles set at shoulder height. Pull handles back by squeezing back of shouldes and back together until elbows are at 90 degrees (elbows should be in line with shoulders. Release slowly and repeat.
Barbell Dead-Row
Seated Row
Grip a barbell at shoulder width. Bend knees slights and tilt forward from the hips so your torso is close to parallel to the floor. Pull the bar up to your belly button, squeezing your shoulder blades together and keeping elbows close to your side.
My ultimate Back sculpting Workout. Perform 3 sets of 10-12 Repetitions. I sometimes throw in some High Intensity Cardio at the end for 10-20 mins.
Cable Straight-Arm Pulldown Using the close-grip triangle attachment Sit up nice and tall with shoulders back and down. Pull the handle in towards the bottom of your chest using your back muscles, keeping your elbows close to your sides. When you release slowly important not to let shoulders to travel forward but to maintain perfect posture.
Set straight bar at top of cable machine. Grip bar at shoulder width, keeping straight arms pull down all the way to thighs. You may need to lean forward at the hips slightly but ensure shoulders stay back. Release slowly and repeat.
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Extended GBR fishing trips There is a lot of thought and planning that must go into an extended fishing trip out to the Great Barrier Reef. I could say I have done a few over the years and have learnt plenty of lessons along the way, which I can share with you. This information will hopefully help you enjoy a safe and successful fishing trip and is just from my experiences and certainly not always the rule. Of course the saying “practice makes perfect” or “ya can’t buy experience” and that is also true, but the more time you spend out there the more knowledge you will get of the most fantastic fishing location this country has to offer!
Preparation is the key. Firstly, I like to know how many days I am planning on staying out for and, most importantly what is the weather forecast looking like. It goes without saying that you plan on carrying enough fuel to get you through the trip plus 20%. If the weather comes up unexpectedly, you may be in for a very long trip home which could see you burn a lot more fuel than you originally anticipated. So it’s best to be mindful of that before you leave. Your vessel certainly needs to be suitable for the trip also. Extended trips I’m talking about two or more days so 4 blokes on a 16 footer is probably not the best scenario! The boat needs to have a good reliable VHF radio and good battery power also. Most reefs from the Whitsundays are still in VHF range of the mainland, or one of the Reef pontoons, if you did require emergency assistance. Good operational VHF should see you able to pick up to date weather forecasts. Logging on with the VMR is also a good idea. Your engine must be in good working order because it’s a long way home if something breaks down. Always make sure you tell someone where you’re going and expected return and if you have a plan “B” reef destination just incase.
Next, I also factor in what the tides are doing? Are we on the neap tides? Or are we building to big tides over the new moon or the full moon? As a charter operator, you have several factors to consider and the fishing one is not the first priority. Passenger comfort and safety takes priority so I plan my trip on heading to a reef area where I know, firstly, once I get there it is going to be reasonably comfortable and
conditions suitable for the fishing method requested? The reef system must have a suitable lagoon for an overnight anchorage, or at least another reef near by that you can get to in any time of the tide? This is a big one. You do need to plan well in advance on where you are planning on dropping the anchor at night for a safe over night stay. It’s always good to have a plan “b” just in case the weather comes up or fishing may take you to another reef system. Also be mind full of the tides during the night and what influence it may have on your overnight location. Some lagoons have more tidal influence then others and it pays to study them prior to anchoring at night. Big tides at night will see most lagoons exposed to some sea swell coming over the top of the reef. This will be the most rolling part of the overnight stay and it’s good to be aware of this. At the opposite end of the tide is when the lagoon will be at its calmest and is a great time to catch a few hours sleep between fishing sessions!
It’s not advised to move around inside a reef lagoon at night as most lagoons have scattered bommies and you certainly don’t want to run into any of them.
The only reason you really would be moving at night would be if your anchor has dragged and this is not a good feeling. Anchoring in a lagoon for the night is relatively easy as long as you follow a few basic rules. Firstly understand the area you plan on anchoring for the night. Is it completely scattered with bommies? Will I have enough swing room when the tide changes or if the wind changes direction? What happens if the wind glasses out. Will I drift up onto the reef? You need to factor in all these scenarios before
deploying the pick.
The biggest mistake I believe boaters can make is not having enough chain on the main anchor.
Not just any chain either. Have a decent size link so that you know when you deploy the pick it’s not going to move in the night. I run a small reef anchor with a small length of chain during the day around the reef. But when anchoring for the night, my main anchor has 15 mtrs of chain attached and this gives me plenty of weight to support the anchor when secure. Scope is the next thing. If I’m anchoring in 15 mtrs of water and we have a bit of breeze, I will pay out 15 mtrs of chain and 100 mtrs of rope. This gives good scope and very little pull on the anchor itself. As the boat pulls back with each wind gust the chain gently lifts up and down and the stretch in the rope also assists with keeping the boat reasonably stationary. Now every GPS unit has an anchor alarm. If you don’t know how to use it, you should learn! It could save you from the unexpected bump in the night! Fresh water is often overlooked on an extended trip and it’s alarming how quick you can go through it especially up here in summer. Dehydration is a big trap and comes on very quickly. I know from experience and it’s not fun. Slabs of bottled water are cheap these days and I take two for each day that I plan on going out. That calculates to around 5ltrs per person a day. Then I also have the boat fresh water tanks as a back up. The next thing is ice. I guess there comes a point were you can be carrying a lot of extra weight but, for me, it’s the more ice the better.
the best way to maintain the best quality product is to have you fish iced as soon as possible after capture. Fish looked after this way will last a long time, taste great and minimize any chance of spoilt fish or food poising! Now I hear you say what about the beer? Well of course you need ice for amber fluid or there would be a mutiny!
Now what about the fishing? We really are so blessed here on the GBR. We have so many species of fish to target with so many styles to target them with! I’m a nut and carry all styles of gear for any opportunity but even then I leave some gear at home because ya simply cannot cover everything! Maybe it’s GT’s on poppers? Mackerel off the troll? Or the reefies off the bottom? You have to take gear to cover it all. Every now and then you may get a trip where you want to target a specific species so it does you good to leave some “other gear” at home so you can’t be distracted by another possible opportunity. It can keep you more focused on the select challenge ahead. Best of all is absorb the experience. The GBR really is such a special place and it still wows me even though, luckily, I can call it my office :-)
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Bob started his working career off as an apprentice carpenter, working through his apprenticeship and staying with the trade for 12 years until a fall resulted in a recommendation to use his brain and not his hands for future work. This resulted in Bob moving to Mackay and going into real estate. After this move he helped put an extension on his brother’s home and meet his wife Toni, a local from Sarina. He sold her a home and the rest is history. Bob and Toni have six children and seven grandchildren and this, along with purchasing a local real estate business in 1992, has kept them busy over the years. Of course, everything hasn’t been work and no play. Bob also raced jetskis for six years and was Mortem Bay champion for two years. He and a mate have also managed to outrun a few large sharks for 6 hours on what was supposed to be a relaxing outing. Bob furthered his interest in cars and raced a speed car in Mackay for two years. Bob has also been serenaded by Marilyn Monroe! She sat on his lap and sang “My Heart Belongs to Daddy” for 30 minutes. But for now, Bob is happy to take it easy in his spare time and enjoy his new journey selling Land Rover. He’s coming to Mackay Land Rover, bringing previous experience from the luxury car market, and is ready to work with you to build your dream car. So come and say hello, go for a test drive and you will be impressed with the full range. Present this article and receive Window Tint when you purchase a new Land Rover from Mackay Land Rover.
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