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I learnt to fight and talk my way out of anything One of the strangest places I have slept is in an underground opal mine in Coober Pedy.

Our favourite time of the day was meal time around a huge table all swapping stories.

Many people know I have been in media sales for the last 22 years.

Some people would know I recently purchased McGee Marketing and changed the name to Bright Light Marketing.

Most people don’t know I grew up in a family of eight children on a cane farm.

Learning to survive a large, wild family has made me tough and resilient. I was smack in the middle of my four brothers. I learnt to fight and talk my way out of anything…but I still had that shy edge that many country people have.

I was the practical joker. My dad loved stealing food from our plate when we left the table. He did it all the time and as kids we hated it. One day I decided to get even. My dad loved marshmallow. My brother Jason made a marshmallow rabbit at school. It was the perfect opportunity.

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Lastly, don’t be scared of negative comments, consider it an opportunity to show how focused you are on your customer service policy. Not only will you be taking a negative situation and turn it into a positive, you will be doing it publicly. Other clients and potential clients can view how committed your business is to customer service.

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Cash Management Cash flow is the money you have coming in from income and going out for expenses.

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Take Ben and Emily, they had a small business but didn’t seem to be getting ahead, a review of their figures showed wages were too high for the sales they were making so there was never enough cash left for loan repayments. After some discussions it turned out that on slow days employees were taking their time on jobs and therefore getting paid twice what it should have cost. Once we identified that and got it under control, cash flow improved.

Even profitable businesses can fail if cash flow is not managed properly. If you don’t have enough money available to pay your lenders or suppliers, banks may foreclose and suppliers may cut your credit.

There are many areas in your business that can impact on your cash flow. It is important to understand how customer payment terms, supplier payment terms, loan payments, future spending decisions and other items can affect your cash flow.

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from Mackay Airport I hope you got along to enjoy some of the great program of events during last month’s Mackay Airport Beach Horse Racing Festival.

Once again Mackay Airport was proud to sponsor this fun filled festival, culminating in the colourful race day that showcased Mackay as a beautiful beachside location and a friendly, relaxed destination.

If you missed out on all the fun make sure the Mackay Airport Beach Horse Racing Festival is in your diary for next year and invite your friends to join you! It’s a great time for visitors to experience the Mackay region, especially those still feeling the cold in the southern centres. With direct flights from Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and the Gold Coast it’s really easy to get to Mackay.

Last month we also launched our exciting new Mackay Airport website so make sure you visit us at www.mackayairport.com. au and see the great new look and features the site has to offer.

It’s even easier to book your airport car parking on line from the new site and you can save up to 40% on the drive up rates. And to be sure you’re up to date with all the latest airfare, retail and car parking offers for Mackay Airport just like our Facebook page www.facebook.com/mackayairport and you’ll be among the first to see some great travel and airport deals.

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As construction on the Mackay Airport hotel continues on schedule we were proud to announce the hotel operator is Accor, who will introduce their pioneering economy hotel brand, ibis, to Mackay when the 152 room hotel opens mid next year offering a really convenient accommodation option for people travelling through Mackay Airport for workdays and holidays.

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AT LAGUNA QUAYS RESORT, NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY

HOW TO GET PAID QUICKER IN THE BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY. The Queensland Government has proposed significant changes to the Building and Construction Industry Payments Act 2004 (“BCIPA”). The changes are expected to take effect on 1 September 2014.

With this date looming, Contractors should be aware of the 3 key changes: 1.The establishment of an Adjudication Registry within the Queensland Building and Construction Commission to administer the Act, monitor performance, and appoint adjudicators.

2.Amended time frames for various actions including:a. The time in which a payment claim can be made is reduced to 6 months (from 12 months) after the construction works were last carried out or the goods and services supplied (unless the contract provides otherwise); b.For ‘complex claims’ (being claims over $750,000, claims for latent conditions or time related costs), the time for a respondent to provide a payment schedule will be extended from 10 to 15 business days; c.The time for a respondent to provide an adjudication response will increase from 5 to 10 business days and up to 15 business days for complex claims; and d.The definition of ‘business days’ will exclude the 3 business days before Christmas and up to 10 business days after New Year’s Day. 3.The provision of additional information in the adjudication response so that respondents can now include additional reasons for withholding payment whether or not they were previously raised in the payment schedule.

Contracts entered into before the amendments take effect will remain under the current BCIPA regime. However, after the new reforms are implemented, all adjudication applications must be made to the Adjudication Registry.

McKays will be conducting a series of workshops to help businesses adapt to the new changes. To register your interest, e-mail us at contractor@mckayslaw.com.

For further information please contact members of the Building and Construction Team on 4963 0888.

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Richard, Krystal, Gillian, Blaine,

Often we take for granted the peace and serenity of living in Australia.

We don’t go to sleep at night fearing an invasion of our home. We don’t think twice about walking down the road, or going to work.

Blaine has a passion for singing, a talent he discovered during high school, and has since performed in public. A stand out moment for him was a chance jam-session with Ed Sheeran.

After experiencing violence, hatred and horrific loss in Northern Ireland, Gillian Hogben is thankful to now be an Australian citizen. She left the troubles of Northern Ireland behind, in hope of a better life for her three sons, Blaine, Aaron and Luke.

“While I was living in Brisbane, my room-mate was close friends with Ed’s best friend. Ed was touring Australia at the time, and they were meeting up for lunch. Needless to say, I took the opportunity to head along, and we ended up playing a few songs together after lunch,” Blaine said.

After training in the UK as a registered nurse, Gillian moved to Australia in 1997, and continued her nursing career in Adelaide, before working at Mackay Base Hospital for five years.

With her husband, Dr Richard Hogben, the couple founded Allure Aesthetic Rejuvenation Clinic.

Both Richard and Gillian specialise in skin, and are passionate about reducing the severity of skin cancer, through regular mole scans and skin health checks.

Richard’s interest in cosmetic medicine grew, and he strives to remain at the cutting edge of aesthetic medicine.

Gillian’s son, Blaine Murphy, is an administration assistant with Allure, who is currently developing his knowledge to join the family business.

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Krystal Rettke is training as a dermal therapist with Allure. The mother of three has the daily challenge of balancing her parenthood responsibilities with her career, but it’s a balance she loves.

“I thrive on what I do at Allure, because I love what I do, and it doesn’t feel like work. I come home happy at the end of the day, and that extends to being a great mum for my kids.

“There’s nothing more fulfilling than ensuring they are happy, and surrounded by encouragement and love,” Krystal said.

For a revitalising transformation that feels fresh and natural, talk to the team at Allure Aesthetic Rejuvenation Clinic. They can help you to enhance the features that make you uniquely you.

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toLove yourself The discovery of something that nourishes our soul and brings light and love into our lives is surely something we should make room for every day.

Mickaylah Dean felt this sense of invigoration when she began her first two weeks of Hypoxi treatments.

“As a client of Hypoxi in Brisbane, I felt such a change in myself in a short time. Having suffered low self-esteem as a young girl and a teenager, I started to discover what it was like to have self-love and confidence for the first time.

“I loved how it made me feel, and I knew it was something I could do to help other women discover the same feeling,” Mickaylah said.

She worked in a Hypoxi studio in Brisbane for five years, before her fiancé was accepted for an electrical apprenticeship position with Ergon.

Mickaylah instantly enquired if she was able to start her own Hypoxi studio in Mackay, and was delighted to discover that the possibility was soon to become a reality.

Hypoxi was developed in 1998 by an Austrian sports scientist, and has been proven as an effective method of reducing unwanted fat and cellulite, and can assist in toning, circulation and lymphatic drainage.

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“A client we had in Brisbane lost 120cm from around her body, between her waist and her knees, which equated in a 45kg weight loss. Watching her come out of her shell was incredible.

“This month marks seven years since I had my very first Hypoxi treatment, and it has transformed my life!”

Within nine months of moving to Mackay Mickaylah and her fiancé married at Villa Botanica and travelled to Thailand for their honeymoon.

Her most incredible holiday experience was on the island of Hawaii.

“We hired a car on Maui and drove from one side of the island to the other, to a place called Hana. We woke at 2am to start the drive up to Haleakala National Park, 10,000 feet above sea level.

“We were on top of the world! Literally above the clouds. It was freezing cold, and the air was thinner, we woke to see the sun rise from above the clouds. The journey will remain with me as one of the most amazing experiences I have been lucky enough to experience,” Mickaylah said.

Love yourself, to love the world you live in. Life’s too short to live without love.

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Karen & Daniel

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When something mechanical is broken we get a mechanic to fix it. It’s a simple theory that most of us grasp from a young age however, when it comes to the complexity of the human body, we often ignore the signs that indicate that something’s not right until things are ‘broken’.

Aching muscles, joint and back pain, sports injuries and recurring headaches. Often we put the cause down to getting older, working or playing too hard; and we simply treat the symptoms with pain medication. But what if there was a way to actually treat the source of the problem?

Peak Body Mechanics may have the solution. This hands-on approach recognises the important link between the different structures of your body and how they work together. As Dr. Karen Prince – Popovich and Daniel Popovich have discovered. It’s a way of assisting the body to perform at its peak.

Karen knew at the age of 14 that she wanted to study Osteopathy and travelled from her home in New Caledonia to the UK to study at the world renowned European School of Osteopathy. These four years of studies included in depth anatomy, physiology, pathology, differential diagnosis and more.

After graduating in 1990 she met Daniel Popovich and they soon moved to France where Karen’s osteopathy included children’s charity work treating disabilities such as cerebral palsy and autism.

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sponsorship to Australia to work in Tasmania in 2004, and later the couple moved to Airlie Beach in 2008.

Daniel left behind an intense career as a corporate development and strategy director, armed with a business and life coaching certificate and Neuro-Linguistic Programming, (NLP), licensed practitioner certificate; It wasn’t long before Daniel undertook further training initially as a SCENAR therapy professional and then musculoskeletal therapy.

Since opening the original Osteopathy & SCENAR Clinic in 2008 now renamed Peak Body Mechanics, both Daniel and Karen have continued to update their combined skill sets with ongoing research and training.

The name ‘Peak Body Mechanics’ reflects their holistic approach in assisting the body to perform at its peak, and their subtle but profound techniques may assist in everything from back pain, to enhancing the performance of athletes, and can even help with unsettled infants. They keep the people of Airlie Beach moving!

With their 13 year old daughter, Sasha, the family shares a passion for horse riding. Karen enjoys the endurance aspect of riding whereas Daniel and Sasha are more inclined towards dressage, but their joint love of horses provides the focus of the perfect family activity.

Even with the power of healing at their fingertips, time in the saddle is the perfect ‘therapy’ for the Popovich family.

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Ever since she can remember Shana McClanachan has had a passion for the hairdressing industry.

“I recall sitting on my grandfather’s knee and he would ask me what I wanted to do when I grew up, and I always replied that I wanted to do hair,” Shana said.

After completing her hairdressing training in New Zealand, she lived and worked in London, which opened up the opportunity to travel around Europe.

“I’ll never forget visiting the Colosseum in Rome. Surrounded by magnificent historical architecture, you couldn’t help but feel a sense of awe and appreciation,” she said.

“We add that extra touch to make our clients happy. It’s important to us that our clients can put their trust in us to deliver an amazing result, and watching them leave the salon looking and feeling amazing is what it’s all about,” Jess said.

Family is most important to Jess, so moving out of home was a big decision, but one she is happy she made.

“Gaining my independence was a big change for me, but I’ve grown stronger because of it, which I love.”

Amie

With an array of trendy hairclips and pins, crazy hair styles and an outlandish personality to match, Amie’s family knew from a young age that she was destined to be a hairdresser.

Shana ensures her clients receive a thorough consultation when they visit Adam & Eve.

Clutching some written references and wearing a smile from ear to ear, she was offered her first full-time hairdressing position when she was only 14.

“We make each visit feel like your first, in order to not become complacent.

Each visit to the salon should feel special, and we never lose sight of that,” she said.

Through hard work and aspiring to be the best she could, Amie was managing an elite salon on the Gold Coast only three years later, a position she held for four years, before moving to the Whitsundays.

Meeting the famous Tabatha Coffey was an inspirational experience that Shana ranks as one of her best.

Her first overseas adventure was to visit the beautiful island of Phuket in Thailand, where she experienced swimming with an elephant in the ocean.

“Tabatha is one smart woman. Her knowledge and passion is contagious, and you can’t help but feel inspired when you’re in her presence.”

“It was such a surreal experience! These animals are so in touch with the human race. They are truly amazing,” she said.

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When Jess’s sister stepped into the hairdressing industry as a teenager, Jess was intrigued by the industry, and looked into following in her sister’s footsteps.

“I always enjoyed playing with hair, and experimenting with new styles and designs to see what I could create. When my sister became a hairdresser, it seemed like such a fun and interesting career, so when I was offered a position in hairdressing, I couldn’t have been happier!”

Through funding herself in courses with some of the world’s best hairdressers, she studied from the best, and gone on to lead creative teams at fashion events, and has won Avant-garde styling competitions.

Amie commented, “Putting people at ease in our seat and getting them excited about their hair is our specialty. Why would you go anywhere else?”

Jess believes that the welcoming environment at Adam & Eve makes it a great salon for both the hairdressers and their clients.

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with a patient, and Airlie has been a great place to do this,” he said.

It’s not the same torture chamber we picture from our youth, and as the team from 121 Dental explain, the procedures we once feared, can now be performed with painless techniques.

121 Dental have a strong focus toward prevention, and encourage children to visit the clinic with their parents. They are shown how to effectively and thoroughly clean their teeth, and are shown the fun side of dentistry, to help alleviate any fears they may have.

Dr Alex Bornsztejn and Dr Rishi are the friendly dentists at 121 Dental, with passion for making the experience as pleasant and pain free for their patients as possible.

“There aren’t many dental surgeries that people enjoy coming to, or regard as a social setting, but from the surgery rooms to the waiting area there is always someone laughing or smiling at 121 Dental.

We have a very strong, caring and friendly team that support the patients during and after treatment. We also strive to make the experience as painless and comfortable as possible, taking a special interest in children and anxious patients,” Dr Rishi said.

Dr Rishi grew up in the western suburbs of Melbourne, and moved to the Gold Coast for six years before arriving at Airlie Beach. He discovered the picturesque coastal town during a road-trip with close friends, and fell in love with the scenery, and the people.

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“We are a young team, who are passionate about providing the best results. We have a comprehensive range of procedures, and keep up-todate with advances in treatment, complementing our modern approach,” Alex said.

Dr Rishi spent time volunteering in the small Aboriginal town of Cherbourg.

“It showed me how appreciative people can be of good dental treatment, and the need for dental care in rural and regional Australia.

“I also love the challenge of proving to patients that a visit to the dentist can be an enjoyable and stress free affair. Having a television on the roof also helps to keep our patients at ease and entertained.”

To get an appreciation of what modern dentistry can do for you, visit 121 Dental. They will give you something to smile about.

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Passion on a plate Julie & Petrit

Passion on a plate, accompanied by liquid love.

The connection between sustenance and sentiment has existed since the beginning of life. Adam and Eve were seduced by a simple apple, and today, sharing heavenly food and fine wine with our loved ones, is a divinely wicked thought.

The passion that Julie and Petrit Istogu share, is only matched by their passion for people and for food.

Julie grew up in Brisbane, and the couple were childhood friends who had lost contact with each other. Call it fate or perhaps divine intervention, in 1996 Julie travelled back to Europe to visit family. As she walked through the local markets with her cousin a handsome young man caught her eye. She squeezed her cousin’s hand, as if to say, “Wow look at him!” Her cousin stopped to talk to the man, and Julie was shocked to discover it was her childhood friend. Because they had lost touch for so long she hadn’t recognised him, but the attraction was instantaneous, and nine months later Julie and Petrit were engaged.

Now married for 17 years, it is their passion for food that makes their restaurant, Sorrento, an iconic Abell Point destination.

Julie and Petrit moved to Airlie Beach in 2010 to open Sorrento.

“Only a year after having our twins, the decision to move to Airlie was the best move we ever made. Our restaurant has an incredible view over the Whitsunday waters, a sight that still amazes and enchants us every day.

“Because we are so passionate about our food coming to work never feels like a job. When you marry great food with the perfect wine, you feel on top of the world, and that’s the experience we try deliver to our guests,” Julie said.

With the help of Abell Point Marina’s owner, Paul Darrouzet, Julie and Petrit have expanded the decking at Sorrento, opening up more of the restaurant to the wonderful waterfront view.

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Whimsical island wonders of the Whitsundays The bluest of blue water. The whitest of white sand. A string of tropical islands dotted along an idyllic stretch of paradise. Welcome to the world-famous Whitsundays, where love, life and leisure is at its best.

Perhaps one of the most interesting facts about the Whitsunday islands, is that no-one really knows just how many there are. The group is commonly referred to as 74 islands however, upon close examination of nautical charts it is suggested that there are in fact more than 150. They were the last major island group to be discovered on Earth and as such, possess mystery and intrigue with exciting discoveries still beckoning to be found.

The neighbouring coastal mainland plus the islands of the Whitsundays are the traditional home of the Ngaro Aboriginal people, with archeological research showing evidence of inhabitancy for the past 9000 years. Rock art at Nara Inlet, as well as the discovery of Aboriginal middens, give insight to the life that the Nara people led in the area, over the past 2,500 years.

Hundreds of other archeological sites have been discovered across the islands, many are much older than the Nara Inlet discovery.

The Ngaro Aboriginals were referred to as canoe people, as their navigational skills enabled them to travel freely from the mainland to the islands.

Lieutenant James Cook is thought to be the first European person to discover the islands, and on Whit Sunday, a religious date also named Pentecost. He sailed through the passage between the northern islands which is now called ‘Whitsunday Passage’.

The early pioneers were attracted to the islands during the mid-1800’s to harvest timber for buildings in nearby Bowen, and in the 1880’s, grazing leases were granted. Grazing wasn’t particularly successful, and made way for small tourism operations in the 1920’s.

Many of the Ngaro people were forcibly removed from the islands, other than those who were hired to work for the European settlers, and few remain on the islands

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today. When the road was constructed from Airlie Beach to Shute Harbour in 1962, the islands became more accessible, and tourism has been the main attraction since.

In recent years, the Whitsunday Islands have become an exclusive tourism mecca, for celebrities and the wealthy from around the world. Due to their picturesque and exotic nature the islands have attracted blockbuster movies, Hollywood stars and royalty to visit their sparkling shores.

Hamilton Island provided filming locations for the movie Muriel’s Wedding in 1994, and then for Fool’s Gold in 2008.

Hamilton Island attracts celebrities galore especially during its famous yachting race week. Last year, Ronan Keating and girlfriend Storm Uechtritz attended the glitz and glamour of the Charles Heidsiek Lunch.

It was also the first stop for Oprah Winfrey on her Ultimate Australian Adventure in 2010. She encountered koalas on the island before travelling to the Great Barrier Reef, and then enjoyed a barbecue feast on the shore of Whitehaven Beach, hosted by Australian chef Curtis Stone, with entertainment provided by the Ten Tenors.

One of the most popular television shows in the world, Modern Family, filmed part of an episode at the recently refurbished One&Only Hayman Island, earlier this year. The cast and crew enjoyed the luxuries of the island, and were filmed diving and snorkelling amongst the islands fringing coral reef. Locals were able to get a sneak peek of the crew, after they landed at Proserpine Airport.

Earlier this year Proserpine and Airlie Beach locals were excited to be able to catch a glimpse of Hollywood power couple, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. The couple touched down at Proserpine Airport in their private jet, and shook hands with locals before entering local restaurant, Shipwrecked Seafood Bar and Grill in Airlie Beach. Two days of filming for Angelina’s film, Unbroken, was shot in the local area, with Jolie as director.

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THE HEART OF THE COMMUNITY A community is shaped by the people that live within it.

From the cane growers and cattle farmers who nourish the land, to the teachers and artists who educate and inspire. Our lives interweave and interconnect, to create the rich tapestry that we come to know as our community.

To grow stronger as a united front, the community needs a heart.

A place that can become all things to all people. A place to laugh and a place to love. A place where magic happens, and memories are forged.

Airlie Beach, the gateway to heart reef, now has a heart of its own on the mainland. An arts and cultural precinct that will tell the story of our pioneering history, while forging opportunities for an entertaining future.

It’s the Whitsunday Arts and Cultural Centre, opening its quirky and idiosyncratic doors to the public this September.

Known as the WACC, the arts and cultural centre has found its home in one of Airlie Beach’s most iconic buildings, on Waterson Way. Long-term residents will remember the nostalgia of the skating rink that was located there in the 1980’s, while in more recent years, it was famous for hosting the controversial Shark Show.

can be kept neutral with polished concrete floors, or can be urban industrial, to suit a range of function themes.

The DeMartini Room is capable of hosting cocktail-style functions for up to 400 people and banquet style for up to 250 people, and can facilitate a staged area, to attract unique performances to come to Airlie Beach.

This classy and chic space will also serve as a unique wetweather ceremony option. Don’t let the stress of a rainy day ruin your ceremony. The DeMartini Room can be configured into a beautiful chapel-style venue, for last-minute ceremony changes.

Upstairs at the WACC feels like a whole new world, encouraging fun and frivolity. The Porter Bar hosts a dance floor, built-in photo booth and live music area, which opens out to the Harper Room, an outdoor space with a roof-top balcony, with a

As you enter the building, you will be guided through the informative and fascinating ‘Discovery Space’. This will become part gallery, and part museum, an attractive showcase of the story of Airlie Beach and the Whitsundays.

Local families have come forth to tell the story of their own Whitsunday heritage, to pay respect to the pioneers who shaped the land we live on. Historical farming relics and abandoned memorabilia have been given a fresh new purpose at the WACC, to preserve our community’s unique heritage.

The Discovery Area leads into the DeMartini Room and bar, which is the ground floor entertainment space. The ambience is very industrial, on-trend with a chic Melbourne warehouse feel.

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Romance abounds under the canopy of fairy lights, enveloped by verdant vertical gardens and restored rustic furniture.

Capable of hosting cocktail-style functions for up to 350 people, and banquet-style events for up to 200 people, this whimsical area has already attracted enquiries for weddings, birthdays and corporate functions.

With your vision, it can be what you want it to be, to create memories that will last a lifetime. Contact the WACC to enquire how to make this space your own

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distinctively tropical Queensland feel.

Both areas have been meticulously styled to present a plethora of photographic opportunities, to ensure that your special occasion will be captured beautifully.

This is what the WACC is all about. Providing space, at a scale unseen previously at Airlie Beach, for the community to call its own.

An additional two separate meeting rooms opens up further possibilities to corporate and convention events. The WACC catering division can provide elegant food and beverage options, to offer full package event solutions.

The venue capacity of the WACC is larger than any other convention or event space available at Airlie Beach, allowing for bigger wedding celebrations, bigger birthday celebrations and bigger community events. Constructed with the community in mind, the hire rates are competitive, to give brides on a budget the opportunity to host a sensational celebration, that won’t cost the earth.

After the grand opening in September, the WACC will continue to build its event calendar, to bring a range of exciting shows and performances to Airlie Beach. Everything from concerts and comedians, to helping talented local artists launch their creativity to the community.

This is your space, our space, the community’s space. It’s innovative, fresh and contemporary, and will certainly leave a lasting impression on all who visit.

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vision for something marvellous for the Whitsunday community.

After identifying the regional needs outlined at the WMDL Airlie Beach Summit in May last year Paul started conversations with the community about what was needed in our region. To help with the brainstorming of ideas he enlisted the help of Jo Sweeney & Heidi Ward to help plan the long term vision for the precinct and building cultural capacity in Airlie Beach.

Jo is an award-winning designer and art director, who has had creative businesses in Airlie Beach for years. She originally grew up in Emerald, where her parents were garbage contractors and managed the local dump. She grew a fondness and appreciation for repurposing old treasures, to give them a new life, a skill that has followed into her art career.

After a head injury a year ago, she was directed to stop work and take a complete break. As an active member of the community, this concept was foreign to her when she was forced to completely stop work and resign from her position in the newly formed Chamber of Commerce.

After eight months of complete rest, Paul’s proposition was enticing, and she relished the thought of designing a social hub with soul, somewhere visitors and locals alike could share stories and create memories.

MEET THE WACCY TEAM! The Whitsunday Arts and Cultural Centre is the majestic result of a tenacious team of three, who by their own admissions, operate at 100 miles per hour to achieve the best results.

Owner, Paul Wellard, is well-known throughout the Whitsunday community as a developer of some of the best residential and holiday accommodation in the area. Originally from Sydney, Paul has been a part of the Whitsunday community for the past 14 years, and is the developer behind the popular Baybreeze Apartments, Cape Gloucester Eco Resort and apartments and villas throughout Cannonvale and Hamilton Island.

Heidi Ward is the events and conferencing manager, and had worked tirelessly with Jo in creating the Airlie Beach Chamber of Commerce. Heidi has over 20 years hospitality experience, she co-owns Catering Whitsunday, an award-winning catering establishment, and alongside her husband Brett owned the popular award-winning restaurant The Courtyard. She has been in Airlie Beach for 35 years, her first job as a teenager was working at the original Hog’s Breath Café, and she has been affiliated with surf lifesaving and the Airlie Beach Traders Association.

With a passion for delivering exceptional customer service and events that will leave a lasting impression, Heidi also assisted Jo with the interior design of the WACC. The ladies teamed up to deliver a quirky feature in the women’s bathroom, to compliment the controversial men’s urinal Jo created for the council more than a decade ago.

Paul, Jo and Heidi would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to Karen our Business Development Manager and the tradespeople who shared their vision and helped to make it a reality. Eddie, Bruce, Justin aka Tom, Adam and Rooster. Their flexibility and patience allowed the implementation of design ideas as a myriad of repurposed items arrived on site.

The team have been particularly humbled by the warmness and generosity shown to them by the local community. Homes are being opened up, roast dinners cooked, photos getting shared and stories being told. Farm paddocks are being roamed and many historic relics are being recovered, generously donated by local businesses and families.

After purchasing the building at 13 Waterson Way, Paul had a

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The WACC is what it is today, because of the generosity of the community, and this is reflected in the stories told within the walls.

Welcome to the WACC, the social heart and soul of the Whitsundays.

Escape to the Whitsundays Peppers Airlie Beach invites you to let them make it all about you during your next visit to the Whitsundays.

Enjoy elegant spa apartment style accommodation including breakfast daily and fantastic elevated views of the Whitsunday Passage.

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DAYDREAMING of a tropical island getaway with swaying palm trees, stunning white coral beaches fringed by turquoise blue water, and lush green rainforest?

Dream no longer. Located in the tropical Whitsunday Islands, Daydream Island Resort and Spa is one of those rare pinch-me-please places that offer picture postcard perfect scenery and charming, friendly service.

Add to the mix stylish accommodation, modern amenities and a range of entertainment and activities for the whole family to enjoy, and you have yourself the perfect place for a tropical island getaway.

Daydream Island Resort and Spa is currently offering holidaymakers the opportunity to discover this island paradise from only $290* per person, twin share for two nights. Terms and conditions apply.

The offer includes accommodation in a garden room, return luxury transfers from Abell Point Marina, a delicious full buffet breakfast (children stay and

eat breakfast free of charge), a bonus $30 Spa voucher per room per stay, a free shell necklace and mocktail on arrival, free Wi-Fi in the atrium 24 hours per day, and a free holiday portrait during your stay.

There are also over 20 free guest activities to enjoy including kayaks, catamarans, stand-up paddle boards, open-air cinema and a stingray and shark feeding show at Daydream Island’s amazing Living Reef.

If you feel like some pampering and relaxation, why not head over to Daydream Island’s award-winning Rejuvenation Spa? Delivering breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean, the Rejuvenation Spa offers a holistic approach to wellbeing, offering the time-tested health benefits of naturopathy, aromatherapy, hydrotherapy and massage and beauty therapies using products such as Pevonia Botanica and Eles Mineral Make up.

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This terminal has been well over 18 months in the making and we are quite sure the local community and tourists will agree it’s an outstanding development

Port of Airlie welcomes Cruise Whitsundays Port of Airlie is excited to welcome Cruise Whitsundays to their new home, with operations beginning from their new terminal on the 6th September.

Over the past 18 months of planning and construction, Port of Airlie has become home to the most state-of-the-art passenger transit facility in coastal North Queensland with operations beginning at the highly anticipated Cruise Whitsundays maritime terminal on 6th September.

Port of Airlie Sales Manager Andrew Forster said Cruise Whitsundays’ maritime terminal was the major component in a sophisticated, allencompassing Whitsunday “transit hub” also consisting of a bus and taxi transit terminal, public fuel wharf and a 176-space public car park at Port of Airlie, right on Airlie Beach’s doorstep.

“This much-needed transport facility is finally being realised and will accommodate the ever-growing local and tourist population across the region,” Mr Forster said.

“While this transit hub will be the area’s major link to the Whitsunday Islands and the Great Barrier Reef for visiting tourists and locals alike, it also sees Airlie Beach as a destination in its own right.

special deals for locals on offer through September.

The new terminal features airport-style check in counters including baggage conveyor belts, a large café, a gift shop and custom designed jetties to allow for easy access on/off the boats.

The latest addition of the cruise terminal will further reinforce the investment opportunity offered at Port of Airlie, which has proved to be a winner with buoyant sales and increased interest over the past 18 months, fuelled by buyers recognising real value in the Whitsunday marketplace.

Analysis of sales data provided by PRD Whitsundays over the last 18 months has revealed that the Port of Airlie has comprised 13% of total market share with over $30 million in sales.

“I’m sure history will show that the partnership between Port of Airlie and Cruise Whitsundays to be one of the most exciting and economically beneficial developments the area has seen in recent years. Airlie Beach really has become the destination, not just the gateway. We look forward to a long and rewarding partnership,” Mr Forster said.

“People staying at Port of Airlie or elsewhere in the Whitsundays will be able to step off a boat and walk right into the heart of Airlie which should be a huge boost for retailers in the central business area as well as at Port of Airlie.”

Cruise Whitsundays Chief Executive Officer Nick Hortle said it was an exciting time for the company.“This terminal has been well over 18 months in the making and we are quite sure the local community and tourists will agree it’s an outstanding development,” Mr Hortle said.

“Our guests will have a comfortable, safe and seamless experience when travelling to and from Airlie Beach, not to mention such easy access to the centre of town,” he said.

“We are looking forward to welcoming people to the terminal when we start operating from there on 6 September,” “To make it easier, our timetable won’t change – simply replace any Abell Point Marina arrivals/departures with Port of Airlie, and Shute Harbour remains the same.”

Cruise Whitsundays has several opening celebrations planned, as well as

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Gateway to an island paradise Have you been dreaming of an exotic island escape?

If it’s adrenalin you crave, then encounter the beauty of the Whitsundays by free falling on an unforgettable skydive, or experience crazy acrobatics from within a Tiger Moth.

Why not explore the 74 islands of the Whitsundays, from the gateway that can open up more of paradise to you.

This is only a taste of what’s on offer from Whitsunday Airport.

Whitsunday Airport is more than just a transit hub, it’s a destination in itself.

The airport is home to a group of well-established aviation tourism businesses who can show you the Whitsunday Islands, Heart Reef, and the Great Barrier Reef like no one else can.

Travel via seaplane or helicopter to a remote corner of the Great Barrier Reef and snorkel in private to encounter some of the most incredible and unique marina life on Earth.

Fly to one of the Whitsunday Island’s exotic resorts in style, via fixedwing aircraft or helicopter. Experience an untouched wilderness on an uninhabited island, and take a picnic lunch for the ultimate romantic gesture, and then proclaim your everlasting love by proposing from the air above the world-famous Heart Reef.

Hungry to discover more?

Not only is it an adventure hub for tourism, Whitsunday Airport is home to aviation enthusiasts, as well as private and commercial pilots. This is due to the unique inclusion of the Whitsunday Aviation Village Estate, (WAVE), located at Whitsunday Airport.

WAVE is a residential estate like no other, providing the ultimate fly-in, flyout lifestyle for those who crave the horizon. You could say it’s the ultimate man-cave, with your own aircraft hangar included.

As Australia’s flagship airpark WAVE combines the essential elements of tropical living, with the convenience of literally being able to park your aircraft in your own driveway.

Imagine landing on Australia’s most prestigious residential runway, knowing that your accommodation was located on-site. Park your aircraft in your

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own private hangar, and within minutes, you could be taking a cooling dip in your own lap pool. With only 57 freehold land blocks available, including both commercial and residential options, it’s the ultimate dream, or a premium investment opportunity, not to be missed.

There are 40 residential lots in total, with 23 already sold. Eight homes with hangars have been constructed, with one new hangar home and land package available for sale, for immediate occupation. Only 16 vacant land lots remain.

Whitsunday Airport also provides a base for visiting pilots, both private and commercial, who are visiting the region. Avgas, JetA1, and Aeroshell Oils are available at competitive prices between 8am and 5pm, seven days per week, and at other times by arrangement. Private hangar rental is available while visiting pilots explore the region.

Commercial opportunity at Whitsunday Airport is an attractive investment option, for operators looking to capitalize on the attraction of the Whitsunday Islands. Aviation tourism, and general aviation providers, such as avionics and aircraft engineers, would be encouraged to enquire on how they can become an integral part of Whitsunday Airport.

The airport is also looking to increase its service to a wider area, and is seeking an operator who would offer charter services to Mackay and Rockhampton, Cairns, and the Bowen Basin mining towns, such as Moranbah and Clermont.

While the airport is home mainly to aviation businesses, the popular Airlie Beach Swim School by Danielle is also located there, offering swimming lessons to children and adults, who want to increase their confidence in the water.

The Beaver Bar and Café is open to the public, a unique location to enjoy a meal and a coffee, while watching the excitement of the aircraft in action.

Whitsunday Airport and Whitsunday Aviation Village Estate, the dream of living your aviation lifestyle, is now a reality. Take your seat and buckle up, it’s going to be an exciting journey.

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Spread your wings

With 74 island gems in the majestic Whitsundays crown, undoubtedly one of the best ways to appreciate the natural beauty of our tropical paradise is from the air.

Air Whitsunday is the largest seaplane operator in the Southern Hemisphere, providing an unsurpassed tour and transport experience for more than 40 years. The discovery of the world-famous Heart Reef in 1975 was made by one of Air Whitsunday’s own pilots, now an iconic Whitsunday attraction.

Abundant in unique marine life, snorkelling the kaleidoscope of coral gardens in the Whitsunday reefs is a magical experience. Air Whitsunday take this experience to the next level, by flying you to their glass-bottom boat, moored at an exclusive snorkelling location, inside the coralsuspended lagoon of Hardy Reef.

The protection of the lagoon makes it an ideal location for first-time snorkelers, as well as providing exciting marine encounters for snorkelling enthusiasts.

Take to the air and experience the most comprehensive scenic flight available in the Whitsundays, encompassing world-famous sights and attractions for an unforgettable journey. Splash in the sparkling aqua water and bury your toes in the glistening silica sand of Whitehaven Beach, view the iconic Heart Reef, snorkel in an exclusive coral lagoon and enjoy a secluded picnic on the shore of an uninhabited island.

As well as providing iconic tours, Air Whitsunday is a favourite transportation choice for locals and visitors, who wish to travel quickly from the mainland to the Whitsunday Islands.

The friendly and professional Air Whitsunday team are passionate about ensuring your journey is perfectly executed. Delivering paradise from a plane, on every take-off.

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The freedomof flight

There is nothing quite like the freedom of flight. Every weekend a new adventure awaits in the distant horizon.

Traffic congestion? Virtually non-existent.

Road conditions? What roads! Where you’re going, you won’t need roads.

The journey starts at Helibiz, with flying schools located at both Whitsunday Airport and Mackay Airport.

CASA syllabus, to set you apart from the normal industry standard.

As Australia’s Robinson distributor, Helibiz always have late model aircraft for its students to train with. Completing your training in an R44 enhances your career prospects as a pilot.

Helibiz is a Robinson Helicopter Dealership, offering sales and service of new and used helicopters, as well as genuine Robinson parts.

Enquire with Helibiz on how to join the crew on their next Heli Safari.

The Helibiz team have organised more than 18 Heli Safari’s, the largest involving 38 helicopters to the red centre, Uluru. Recently they embarked on their first international safari, to Papa New Guinea.

Whether your desire to fly is recreational, or if you intend on making it a commercial career, safety is paramount.

Gift vouchers for Trail Introductory Flights are also available, to experience taking the controls with an experienced flight instructor. These TIF flights are available at Mackay and Airlie Beach.

Helibiz focus on one-on-one training, to train you to a higher standard than what many other flight schools provide. Its training exceeds the basic

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Heli Taxi is flexible, affordable and an exhilarating way to explore the hidden beauty of the Whitsunday islands. Renew your vows or plan the ultimate proposal from the white sand of Whitehaven beach, or from a birds-eye view above Heart Reef.

Get dropped off on a unique and exclusive beach location along the coast, to simply relax on the shore or snorkel the surrounding waters.

Heli Taxi can make these dreams a reality.

Owner, Ron Harris, gained a love for aviation as a radio technician in the RAAF. He developed his own technology company, Harris Technology, which he later sold to Coles Myer. His retirement led to assisting Aboriginal communities, and during the wet season, the need for helicopter transportation to reach remote areas became more apparent.

This inspired him to complete his commercial helicopter training license. He purchased Ingham-based company, Hinchinbrook Helicopters, and moved the operation to Whitsunday Airport, re-branded as Heli Taxi, to indicate the affordability and flexibility of its services.

Whitehaven beach. Simply one of the most beautiful locations on Earth. thanks to Heli Taxi it is accessible in less than 30 minutes from Airlie Beach.

In addition to tourism-related flights, Heli Taxi also provide a range of services, including transportation for photographers and film-location scouts.

The fleet includes four helicopters, with seating from four passengers, to one passenger, which provides the lowest cost single-person helicopter transfer option.

Operating seven days per week, it caters for walk-in enquiries, as well as bookings.

To view the islands from a new perspective, ask Heli Taxi how it can make your island adventure unforgettable.

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The ballerina of the sky...

Dance among the clouds in the ballerina of the sky. Listen to the purr of the Gipsy Major engine, and the wind as it whistles past the rigging wire of the wings.

Romantic and nostalgic, a flight in a vintage Tiger Moth bi-plane is an unforgettable adventure.

Whitsunday Tiger Moth Adventures is the only full time aerobatic operator in Queensland and one of only four in Australia.

The DH-82A Tiger Moth was designed and built by De Havilland and was first flown at Stag Lane Airfield, England, in 1931. The Tiger Moth flown by the skilled pilots at Whitsunday Tiger Moth Adventures was used by the RAAF as a training aircraft, as it is considered to be one of the safest aircraft ever built.

Its pilots are fully trained aerobatic professionals with more than 14,000

aerobatic sorties under the belt.

If graceful is your cup of tea, the team have four scenic flights to choose from, including flights over Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet, as well as Hamilton, Daydream and South Molle Islands.

For those that want to experience the heart-racing excitement of acrobatic flying, Whitsunday Tiger Moth Adventures offer two aerobatic flights.

The “Thrill Seeker” with thrilling aerobatics including loops, barrel rolls, cuban eights and many other marvellous manoeuvres, while the extreme aerobatic “Adrenaline Rush” is designed for adrenalin junkies! Where skydiving gives you seconds of free-fall fun, the Adrenalin Rush can give you up to five minutes of adrenaline pumping excitement.

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feature For more than 25 years Whitsunday Foodservice has been supplying wholesale food products to the greater Whitsunday area, including Collinsville and the islands. The personalised and efficient service has gained a reputation for reliability, and now, the range of products available for delivery has expanded, due to a partnership with local business, Evolution Organics.

Evolution Organics was established to provide affordable and environmentally responsible cleaning products, to meet the needs of our local commercial and industrial markets.

Its products offer an effective alternative to using petroleum-based cleaning products, such as degreasers and hand cleaners. Not only are the products safer for the people using them, they are environmentally friendly, reducing the impact of effluent drainage into the surrounding soil and waterways.

In commercial areas with high volumes of staff, such as mining camp kitchens, schools, hospitals and restaurants, Evolution Organic’s range of cleaners and sanitizers provides a safer working environment, while still producing effective and economical results.

Its decision to partner with Whitsunday Foodservice means that the Whitsunday area will now benefit from a fast and reliable delivery schedule, an important component in providing exceptional service to its industrial and commercial clients.

Whitsunday Foodservice have developed a local reputation for reliability,

supplying fresh foodstuffs region wide. As part of a nationwide network, it has access to more than 300 food and beverage suppliers, as well as qualified chefs and market-leading butchers, available to offer advice on your food and beverage requirements.

Local restaurants and other commercial kitchens are familiar with the easy ordering mechanism provided by Whitsunday Foodservice. The Airlie Beach area itself is serviced by deliveries three times per day, five days per week. Most other areas within the Whitsundays region also receive multiple weekly deliveries, ensuring premium and fresh food is delivered within an optimum time frame.

Not only are premium food and beverages benefiting from a regular delivery schedule, now the range of Evolution Organics cleaning products will also be dispatched with the same speed and precision.

Both organisations are conscious of preserving the natural Whitsunday environment, and are excited to be able to present the wider community with environmentally friendly cleaning solutions. Not only are Evolution chemicals safer to handle, the reduction of chemicals being washed into the ocean is better for everyone, as a step towards protecting our greatest natural asset, the Great Barrier Reef.

Economical, efficient, effective and environmentally friendly. Evolution Organics in partnership with Whitsunday Foodservice ticks all of the boxes, when it comes to the health and sanitization of your commercial or industrial business.

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It’s our 3rd birthday!

We’ve survived the terrible two’s!

Did you know?

Much like raising a child the second year in business is known as the toughest.

You witnessed our first step into the market in September, 2011. You heard our first words, and have watched us grow.

As we enter our third year, our confidence in our publication knows no bounds.

The third year is the story telling year, and we have set our sights on making this year the best yet. We tell the stories that make our community great. From the miners of the Bowen Basin, to the fishermen on the Coral Sea. From sugar cane growers in Sarina, to wedding celebrants in the Whitsundays, our passion is built on sharing your passion.

We distribute your story far and wide. From local coffee tables in hotels, motels and cafes, to international airports including Brisbane and Sydney.

But how do we make this happen?

It all started with Core Life’s Editor, Rebecca Atkinson.

At the age of 19, Rebecca unexpectedly became a business-owner. The tour operator she worked for in Cairns, left town and abandoned their business, so after discussions with the landlord, Rebecca was given the keys and left in charge.

Years later, Rebecca was one of the founders of City Life Magazine, which she later sold. After three and a half years of planning, the first edition of her newest magazine, Core Life, burst onto the scene, and has become a household favourite throughout the Mackay, Isaac and Whitsunday regions.

Did you know?

Core Life Magazine’s office is located on two and a half acres of beautiful land at Mt Julian.

Rebecca converted part of her family home into an office, where she and Core’s designer, Jemma Albrecht work from.

“There’s nothing better than being able to jump into the pool or the hot tub to discuss pagination or feature ideas. Working from home is a dream come true, and it means I get to spend more time with my son, Kaylem,” Rebecca said.

Did you know?

Our publications are hand-delivered every month!

If you put pedometers on our distribution team at the beginning of the month, the numbers would be off the scale! Throughout Mackay, this mammoth task is undertaken by our three bubbly sales reps, Anna Malahoff, Jess Clark and Maria Langford, as well as our accounts star, Christine Forrest. Christine is mum to three sons, so compared with soccer, camping and bull-wrangling on weekends, lugging boxes of magazines is child’s play!

Did you know?

As a youngster, Maria and her brother would hop on the back of her dad’s truck, and hitch a ride to the dump. It was like a big treasure hunt, where Maria could unearth all manner of treasures. She doesn’t remember it as being yucky or smelly, just a big adventure. Those who know Maria now would be totally shocked at this, as she wouldn’t go near the dump these days, let alone rummage through it.

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Anna is also a model for Elite Avenue modelling agency, and stars on Mackay Mazda’s television commercial on Channel Seven. Jess moved to Queensland from Tasmania, and has a fond love of orangutans. She looks after the distribution in Moranbah and the Coalfields.

Our distribution throughout the Whitsundays, including Bowen, is undertaken by Jemma, Rebecca, and Rebecca’s husband Paul, demonstrating the love and support that our families have for Core Life.

Quentin and Shantell look after our distribution in Emerald Our entire Core Life team work remotely. There is no longer a central office, allowing everyone to create their own balance between work and family. After spending many years striving to be everything to everyone, Rebecca learned to place a greater importance on what truly matters, which is family. It’s the gift of flexibility that she gives to her team, to allow them to maximise time with loved ones, while still establishing a career.

Our creative team is made up of our designer, Jemma Albrecht, journalist Amanda Wright, photographer Norina Jane and makeup artist Rachelle Barrett. Julia Farrell is our proof-reading guru, minimising mistakes as much as possible before our pages are sent to print.

Did you know?

Did you know?

Jemma’s ambition is to visit 30 countries before she turns 30. She is well on her way, a trip to Vietnam last year has taken her close to twenty, and she is planning another oriental adventure to Japan. She can’t claim that a dingo stole her baby, but one did bite her on the bottom during a trip to Fraser Island. But that doesn’t rank close to her scariest mishap, when she was once run over by a car!

Amanda grew up in Marlborough, New Zealand, and was once a national athletics champion. She broke records in shot put and discus from age seven, and attributes her strength to eating a lot of Marmite! A multi-talented athlete, she represented her province in indoor cricket as well as table tennis, and played an international game of cricket against Argentina when they toured New Zealand. Her sporting career was halted when a sporting injury led to a major back operation when she was only 16.

Did you know?

Norina’s father, Raoul Kent, was the highest-ranking martial artist in the world and was the national Director for Jujitsu. Norina is famous for her flowing blonde hair, but before she left it to grow to great lengths, she had shaved the lot off!

Rachelle grew up in Vanuatu, where she got a taste for French glamour as a tea and tidy. She walked down the aisle to ‘When the saints come marching in’ strummed by a ukulele as baby powder was thrown on her.

Core Life represents the core of our community, our people.

We may be a small team, but we take tremendous pride in sharing our heart.

Our industry, Our life, Our people.

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Kim works long hours so I wanted to create something that was professional and funky but also an easy to manage style on a day-to-day basis.

For as long as I have known Kim, I have always wanted to take her lighter. I felt it would compliment her skin and bring out her beautiful brown eyes.

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To achieve the bright blonde, I gave her a full head of foils back to back. Leaving out the hair I weaved, Kim’s hair was globally lighter but with a little of her natural hair still coming through to assist in the illusion of more texture in her fine hair.

I used a mahogany/violet colour in a few slices ‘peeking through’ on the sides to create an overall fuller look!

I decided to do an asymmetrical concave bob to add some funk & difference through the front in which accentuated the contrasting slices!

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FINISH I back-combed around the crown area to promote more shape in Kim’s haircut and once again, volume! I then used Sebastian Microweb Fibre to piece out the ends and add texture. After using dry volumising products, I finished with Wella Luxe Oil Light Spray for shine and nourishment, then a strong yet workable hair spray Wella SP Perfect Hold to keep my style and shape in place!

MAKE UP We wanted to give Kim a fresh, modern and slightly edgy look. I chose an eyeshadow that would make her gorgeous hazel eyes pop and an understated lip to balance her look. She could wear this to a special occasion or tone it down by omitting the black eyeshadow and extra lashes.

FACE I cleansed and moisturised. Then, after applying her eyeshadow I airbrushed a nice even tone all over Kim’s face. I then contoured her lovely cheek bones with bronzer, added some blush in, a dusty pink to freshen up her cheeks and show off her

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EYES I applied a gun metal grey over the entire mobile lid then blended up to the crease. In the corner of the eye to smoke them out a little I applied a sparkly black with a crease brush, then blended it to soften. Black eyeliner along the waterline and upper lash line was applied, as well as lots of mascara followed by a nice set of natural half strip lashes. The lashes added a bit of flutter without going over the top.

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“Our bridal party and guests couldn’t commend her highly enough. Norina was a part of our special day from start to finish, and I love that she was there the entire time, never missing a moment. The service was exceptional, and we would absolutely recommend Iconic Bride for future weddings.”

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Dallas and I were away for the weekend celebrating our six year anniversary, when he proposed to me at Aria Restaurant in Brisbane.

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My something old was a part of my mother’s wedding dress, which she had made into a horseshoe keepsake for luck. Something new was my Anna Campbell cuff. Something borrowed was an angel brooch I had given my sister for luck on her wedding day, and something blue was my garter.

What song did you choose to walk down the aisle to?

Birds of Tokyo – Lanterns.

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We released a Thai lantern, which symbolises love, prosperity and good fortune.

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We honeymooned in the Maldives and stayed at the Six Senses Lamuu. It was heaven!

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Give yourself plenty of time to find your dress, at least seven months or more if you can to allow for the perfect style, and perfect fit.

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HOROSCOPES YOUR MONTHLY OUTLOOK

right you should be able to have your cake and eat it too. A time of great enjoyment and happiness should prevail and some luck to top it all. It will be a very good period for real estate dealings. You will need the help of a professional.

LIBRA SEPT 24 - OCT 23 Keep your temper under control, or you could create an incident with long lasting repercussions. Travel plans could be deferred or cancelled but, your love life should be good. If you are considering changing your place of residence, think carefully before you actually do it. A generous gesture towards family could do wonders for your image. Keep a close eye on your health.

SCORPIO OCT 24 - NOV 22 There will be some deception about but you could gain the upper hand in the long run. The career side of your love life could become very demanding and you will have to be very careful not to make mistakes. Romance looks very good and for someone not yet attached, this could be a really good period. You will be called upon to give account of your past actions. Do not expect everything to go according to plan.

SAGITTARIUS NOV 23 - DEC 20 Perhaps some disappointment in partnership affairs could create a lack of self-confidence. It could also make you more gullible so make sure you do not believe anything but what you see.

Big changes in your career affairs or relationships could go through a new phase. Bigger and better things are ahead and more interest in your future than usual. There could be something in the distance that will attract you and you could be spending more time away. Career moves or moving into a new environment is possible.

CAPRICORN DEC 21 - JAN 19 Do not pass on any gossip you hear during this period as you need to be cautious in your dealings with others. Do not expect too much too soon. The best time will be had by the romantically inclined. A surprise find or an old favourite could turn up unexpectedly. Some changes that you

GEMINI MAY 21 - JUNE 21

VIRGO AUGUST 23 - SEPT 23 Lucky Colour Lilac Lucky Day Monday Racing Numbers 6.7.3.4 Lotto Numbers 2.13.24.34.41.11 A lot is going to depend on how well you consider your loved ones feelings and your partners co-operation. If ok, it will keep your affairs stable, if not, you are in for a problem. It’s up to you to make the best of it. A lucky period is indicated.

Anything you touch could turn to your advantage. Many exciting things are in the offering. You could get mixed up in some peculiar situation with friends. Your romantic urges could get stimulated and someone you thought to be unaffected by your charms, could suddenly prove you wrong. Be careful with gossip, someone may be trying to blacken your name. Someone may be trying to create problems for you, best to get expert advice on the matter. On the romantic scene be careful not to trust a person you just met: or you could get a bad reputation. have been hoping for should be coming up very soon and a new direction in your career.

AQUARIUS JAN 20 - FEB 19 You will need to keep your financial affairs under control. It would be wise to keep your mind at things that really matter because outside influences would be distracting to your cause.

There could be a need for some push in matters that interest you, now, to get what you want. Romance is also very much in your mind but do not let it get in the way of progress in career matters.

PISCES FEB 20 - MARCH 20 If you are a positive thinker you will have a better chance to progress in your endeavours. Plans already made could need to be altered but the results will still favour your ideas. An offer too good to refuse could complicate your romantic life a little, but should benefit you in the long run. You could be

thinking of getting away from it all and it could become possible if you play your cards right. Aspirations to succeed can become a reality.

ARIES MARCH 21- APRIL 20 You will need to talk things out with your loved ones before making sudden changes in your schedule. If you plan well and take care of details, success will follow. Maybe you could do with some time for yourself or only with a chosen few. Travel is a possibility and your idea of rest and relaxation should be happening very soon. Financial affairs could do with an overhaul and may be your priorities are not in order.

TAURUS APRIL 21- MAY 20 Too much imagination could bring on situations that are better to avoid. Be careful of all extremes. Not a good idea to be spending money you have not got yet, wait until the fruit drops before you eat it. If you play your cards

The wise people will just take this period as it comes and stick with the routine affairs. Circumstances could be misleading and decisions should be based on what you know rather than whom you know. Personal relationships should be improving and someone you have been waiting for could turn up suddenly. Your aims and future plans should be very much on the forefront. A little extra attention to loved ones and you should find the difference surprising in personal relations. Some romance could get you on the right track for enjoyment.

CANCER JUNE 22 - JULY 22 Do not get involved in anything you cannot see the end result of. Check for facts rather than hear say. Improving personal relationships should be time well spent. Not a good period for new ventures. If you are too quick in changing your mind, you could miss out on something important. The home front could bring some problems if you do not take things easy.

LEO JULY 23 - AUGUST 22 If you have been springing a few surprises on loved ones lately, watch out as your latest one could bring in fireworks. Some problems with career matters could be blown out of proportion, if you let it. A romantic affair started now promises to be rather brief, but very exciting, like a firecracker.

Someone you least expect is out to create problems for you and restrict your movements. A windfall is indicated through the efforts of a partner. Travel plans could now be made successfully and if undertaken now, will be well appreciated.

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Living in Tropical Paradise

Sitting at my desk at home, I can look out at a white beach and the crystal clear, turquoise waters stretching to the Whitsunday Islands, only a short boat trip away.

How lucky are we?! Even the most expensive hotel struggles to compete with this view…. Every time a new doctor comes to the area from overseas, they are amazed at the spectacular beauty that the locals tend to take for granted.

Having come from overseas myself, I regularly look out over the waters and am grateful for the lifestyle that we can all enjoy. Even down to the fact that you don’t need wooly hats, scarves, gloves, boots and 4 layers of clothes to keep your children warm – flip flops, shorts and a T shirt is usually all you need! Then of course you do need the sun-shirt to protect from stingers and sunburn – but you know what I mean.

Australia is truly “the lucky country”! Look around and enjoy the spectacular beauty and unrivalled choices we have – catch red emperor on the reef, see Platypuses at Eungella, snorkel the reef or pull up your boat at an island and camp in complete isolation for a few days. It is often only when people travel abroad and see what other countries think is spectacular, that you realise on coming home that we are REALLY BLESSED to live in the Whitsundays!

“Smell the roses” (frangipanis) every day, have gratitude towards the wonders around us and you will attract into your life, even more great stuff!

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Spring

clean from inside out This is exactly what happens to our colon when we don’t clean it out.

Contrary to popular belief it does not have a self-cleaning button, and this 5 foot long piece of tube that has corrugated edges on the inside build up faecal matter over your life time turning into a plaque that becomes like cement. This putrid matter that eventually turns to cement like substance is then home to many bad bacteria, killing the goodies and then we start to feel “yucky” pains in the tummy, gas, bloating, bad breath, no energy, acne etc and we wonder what is going on.

When spring is in the air we have an urge to clean out houses, cars, bedrooms or backyards. Cleaning up our backyard is something that is visually rewarding.

We can immediately see the results of our efforts, the lawns look well groomed, the garden beds well mulched, the pile of rubbish has finally been removed and the plants are standing up straight with lots of vibrant colours. Even when we might re-paint the house or gerni the cement after the wet, the results look and are great.

It is our colon trying to say “Hey, I need a clean and some good bacteria down here”.

Unfortunately we cannot say the same about when we clean our colon!

Dare we even think about it, after all if you open your bowels every day or so you’re clean right? In fact that is no-where near right. Let’s look at two examples, 1) your teeth- can you imagine what they would look and feel like if we didn’t clean them for 6 months, the build-up would be such that we could scrap it off with a paint scraper, the bad bacteria would be having a party and imagine our breath !!, 2) the same goes for our rubbish bins, imagine if we put our rubbish directly into the bins with no bags and while we might empty every week we don’t give it a good clean, can you imagine the build-up of bad bacteria growing in there after one month – eergghh.

Often if we have digestive problems we can trace it back to our birth and early years where we are supposed to be well set up with good bacteria, however if we were unwell or our mums were on medication, antibiotics while feeding or carrying us, then this leaves us on our back foot when it comes to good bacteria in our system. This allows the baddies like Candida Albicans to overtake making us feel very unwell.

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The reason Laser is so much more effective than IPL at hair removal is that it works at a specific frequency of light that targets the pigment in the hair follicle. Because of this the hairs can be specifically targeted at a lower power. To achieve the same result with IPL much higher power is needed which leads to much more pain and a much higher risk of complications.

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The “Secret” to Losing Weight It’s not a hard one... you just have to get started. Stop putting it off, stop waiting for conditions to be perfect.

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There’s never going to be a ‘good’ time, when everything is in order in your life, when the kids are at school, when the house has been renovated.

When the dishes have been done, or when the sock drawer is cleaned out. When *whatever task in the form of an ‘excuse’ you keep telling yourself has been done*.

Time is passing right NOW. Right now as you read this... as you watch TV, as you waste time on social media. It’s all these small moments that are making up your LIFE. Moments you are never, ever going to get back again.

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I’ve been in the fitness industry for over ten years now and have heard a thousand excuses as to why someone can’t start or it’s ‘not the right time’.

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Till you are on the operating table having a double by-pass? Till your doctor says you are diabetic? Till you have put on an additional 20kgs?

What is going to make you do this NOW? These may be extreme examples, but they are also real-life as I have had clients come to me AFTER that has happened. The one thing they all say

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Make sure you PREVENT this from happening to you at all. Don’t wait until you are on death’s door till you do something about your health. You may not be one of the lucky ones who get a second chance.

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I want to be a teacher and a Socceroo I’d like to be a Diabetes Educator

I want to be an international soccer player

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When I grow up I’d like to be a Diabetes Educator, teaching little children how to cope with diabetes and raising money to help find a cure.

I would also like to be a professional model and a hair dresser because mum lets me work in her salon and I like to do up styles on my hair doll.

I would love to be a cheer leading coach and a good dance teacher and my last thing I’d like to do is be a gymnastics coach.

When I grow up I want to be an international soccer player.

Jude When I grow up I want to be a teacher and a Socceroo.

Teacher because:

I have been playing soccer since I was 4 and love the sport.

- I can coach lots of kids to be good at stuff

I play for the Mackay Capricorn Team, Rep Soccer and Club Soccer.

- I can get to wear a tie

- I can make lots of new friends

I have great coaches that are very encouraging. I take my sports very seriously and have a sports man secret weapon, boiled eggs daily. On school holidays my Dad drives me to places far away to play soccer likes Cairns, Rocky and Townsville.

We recently went to Roma.

- My dad is a teacher

I like my team mates and I train 4 days a week.

- I liked watching the World Cup with mum and dad

Socceroo because: - I love to play soccer - I can kick my soccer ball high in the air - I love wearing my Socceroo’s jersey

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sweet teeth Playing hide-and-go seek, commando-rolling through the garden and jumping in piles of leaves. Children have a great spirit for adventure and fun, and exploration is part of the learning process, but it can mean they are more susceptible to finding nasties in the wild!

While snakes and spiders immediately come to mind, a smaller predator is more likely to want to snack on your children. It’s a little insect called a tick, and while the majority of the time they are relatively harmless, their bite can sometimes develop into a serious disease.

Ticks are commonly found in humid environments, and will live amongst grass, bushes and piles of leaves and compost. An action as simple as brushing up against a bush while walking can transport a tick onto your clothing. The tick will often make its way to the warmest and most moist area it can find, often behind the knees, under armpits, in the hair or in the groin area.

The tick attaches itself to your skin and feeds upon your blood. Often this is painless, and it can be days before you notice a tick on your skin. Ticks inject a toxin into your skin, but usually this will only create a mild irritation.

Ticks can transport Spotted Fever or Lyme disease, and often these diseases intensify after the tick has been removed.

If you find a tick, use fine pointed tweezers and grasp the tick as close to the skin as possible. Gently pull the tick straight out with steady pressure.

Seek medical attention if part of the tick is left in the skin.

If a rash or swelling, red marks or flu-like symptoms develop, even weeks after the tick is removed, see your doctor!

Your child’s diet is one of the most critical factors influencing their oral health.

Dental decay is primarily caused by bacteria within the oral environment.

These bacteria consume sugars which your child ingests, digest them and produce an acid which eats away at the tooth. Reducing the amount and frequency of sugar your child consumes will help starve these bacteria and ultimately reduce the incidence of tooth decay.

Furthermore, the acidity of the food and beverages that make up your child’s diet must be considered. Consuming highly acidic substrate literally dissolves the enamel and underlying tooth structure, in a process known as erosion. Similarly, erosion can be just as destructive as dental decay, and if unchecked can progress rapidly.

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From Classroom to Living Room.

Do you or someone you know experience ADD/ADHD, Asthma, Autism, Eczema, Migraines, Sensory Issues?

Did you know that research shows the above conditions have been linked to food sensitivities, bacterial imbalances, inflammation and mal absorption?

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Behavioural concerns, sleep issues, focus and concentration can also benefit from Food Sensitivity Testing and Elimination diets.

Attempting dietary theories without guidance or support can be overwhelming. However, shopping tours and cooking workshops are extremely helpful. ASDHL are Professionals with firsthand experience.

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Success in a student’s performance does not come easily or naturally to most, at any age. Of course, there are the unique few that accomplish and excel at any task that is set or they choose to engage in, seemingly without any exertion required. However, behind this effortless exterior, there are commonly learned and experienced chronic factors that assist a student to place themselves in a position to generate positive performance outcomes. It is believed that if students are exposed to these factors and they are practised and honed during the rigor of the classroom, and complimented and supported in their home life, this will lay a solid platform for success.

The factors: Routines

Both at home and school, students feel comfortable when they know what is ‘coming around the corner’. Involving the student in organising routines and timetables through thoughtful discussion empowers them to think about the aspects of their life and the lives of significant others.

Variety

Exposure to a variety of positively challenging physical, emotional and social experiences allow students the opportunity to independently gauge strengths and weaknesses, improving one’s self knowledge. Most of the time, students are amazed at their achievements when they try something new, realising boundaries and benchmarks are usually self imposed.

Environment

Creating a unique learning environment, provided with the clever mix of motivation and meditation will help students maintain an educational equilibrium. Investigate the working spaces of your student both in the classroom and at home for the ‘light and shade’ required at certain times.

Learning from any outcome

Fostering a sense of ‘Nothing is Negative’. This will innately build the qualities of persistence and resilience. The greatest lessons are learned from an unsuccessful outcome if the investigative analysis occurs and internal/external feedback is carefully considered.

Time

This is the most important factor for all involved in a child’s education and development. Each child is unique and there is no ‘one size fits all’ in the time it takes for a student to grasp a concept. The manipulation of time and superficially solving a student’s problem will never lead to retention or a child’s feeling of independent success. As teachers and parents, we need to be open to supporting our children with different learning experiences, no matter the length of time it takes, to assist them in capturing their ‘ah ha!’ moment.

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Let it go, let it go…if you’re the parent of a ‘Frozen-mad’ child, you will already have chills running down your spine at the thought of having to hear that song one more time, however there’s no denying the popularity of Disney’s worldwide phenomenon, Frozen.

For the uninitiated, Frozen is a Disney animated movie, inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale The Snow Queen.

The popular film was an instant hit with children, and went on to become the highest grossing animated film of all time.

One of the most memorable parts of the movie is when Elsa sings ‘Let it Go’ and her dress becomes a beautiful blue ice dress.

Parents have struggled to find Frozen-themed merchandise, which sells out almost instantly, so the alternative is to host a Frozen-themed party, where imagination can create a magical winter wonderland.

Decorations

Elsa, the icy songstress, creates a beautiful colour-theme from her sparkling blue and white ice dress, otherwise deep purple is another popular Frozen theme colour.

Frozen-themed party accessories are easy to locate online, from plates and cups to place names and table-cloths, but a cheaper option is to purchase one specialty item, such as plates, and then just accessorise everything else inexpensively to match your chosen colour-theme.

Fairy lights draped behind net curtains make a magical atmosphere.

For an inexpensive table decoration, poke a selection of sticks and branches into a polystyrene cube, then spray-paint white and cover in white sparkly glitter, for a ‘snow-covered forest’ look. Drape strings of clear crystals to add to the icicle theme.

For hanging decorations, spray-paint polystyrene balls white and cover in white, silver or blue sparkly glitter too.

Check your Christmas decorations or visit a decoration shop for more ‘winter-inspired’ decorations.

Games

Make it the coolest party ever with a range of fun activities.

Pin the nose on Olaf

Similar to ‘pin the tail on the donkey’ but instead the children try to stick a carrot where Olaf’s nose should be.

Ice cube smash

Use a pom pom or a soft ball that looks like a snowball to knock over plastic cups.

Paint the plastic cups with white and blue paint to look like large ice cubes.

Let it blow

Dress the birthday girl in a Frozen-inspired ice blue dress and play the song ‘Let it Go’ as all the children sing along and blow bubbles.

Ice bracelets

Make an ice bracelet using clear and light blue beads and bracelet elastic.

Party food

•Marshmallows dipped in white chocolate and then dipped in blue or white sprinkles.

•Baby carrots named ‘Olaf noses’.

•Frozen grapes served in white sparkly cupcake holders.

•Donut balls dipped in icing sugar to make ‘snow balls’.

•Ice jelly; layer blue and clear jelly and then cut into cubes when set.

Also remember to ask your child what they might like at their party, it’s incredible what magic their imagination can create!

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Research has found Food Sensitivities/Intolerances, Bacterial and Biochemical Imbalances are often the neglected underlying health concerns / symptoms associated with Aspergers:

We hand-pick the funniest and freshest acts of Sydney’s biggest annual comedy event and squeeze them into one hilarious night of world-class comedy, and the best news is we deliver it straight to your doorstep!

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Sunday, 7th September > Whitsunday Coffee Plantation, Proserpine > 6.00am to 12.00noon

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SARINA FESTIVAL Party in CENTRAL STREET 9am to 1pm Art and craft markets, food stalls, $5000 Diamond Dig! Face Painting, Sensory Circus performers, buskers and twelve great acts on stage. Free kids rides!

THEN ALL THE ACTION TRANSFERS to HOEY STREET League grounds. Ute Muster from 1pm with 6 Categories.

ONE NIGHT LIVE Music Festival Gates open 4pm Karrie Hayward, Will Anderson, Graham Howle, Demetry Malahoff and country music recording star Tania Kernaghan followed by RAZOR. Bars and food on site PLUS free kids amusements.

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7 SEPTEMBER AIRLIE BEACH TRIATHLON

Excitement is building for the 2014 Airlie Beach Triathlon to be held on Sunday 7th September in and around the beautiful destination of Airlie Beach.

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The curse of bananas on boats and fishing is legendary.

The bad luck from bananas on a boat dates back hundreds of years and I have heard all sorts of stories from where this superstitious theory comes from. I want to recall a recent tale from an extended overnight trip to the GBR I experienced.

Now from my experience although I’m not big on superstitious theory’s, I don’t go out of my way to make bananas part of the catering on board.

When a guest requested bananas on the shopping list to go with his weetbix for breakfast I did wonder if he knew about the bad luck theory?

Well the trip has started and lets call him angler “b” for banana started off well catching the first mackerel then a big hammerhead shark and a few reefies. The banana theory at this stage was very much at bay but that was until the next day when breakfast came around. Angler “b” had a big feed of weetbix and sliced banana, under much dismay from the rest of the crew.

It seemed to be not long after breakfast that the curse of the bananas started to take hold. Angler “b” was reef fishing amongst the rest of the crew when something hit his bait hard. It hit that hard that the $750 live fibre/shimano outfit was pulled clean from his grasp and straight into the sea never to be seen again! Through all the commotion the final thing said was “he obviously has slippery banana skin still on his fingers”. Not long after this we set up for some trolling and had a steady flow of mackerel and yellowfin tuna taking baits and lures on everyone’s lines except angler “b”!! It was to the point where the other guys were giving angler “b” the strike on their rods only to find that angler “b” would catch the undersize mackerel, or a trevally or simply the fish would get off for no real reason other than bad luck!

Finally angler “b” hooked up, line was peeling from the reel and we thought his luck was about to change. That’s when the marlin heaped from the water shook its head and threw the hooks straight back to angler “b”!

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