TOWNSVILLE’S COMPLIMENTARY LUXURY LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE FEBRUARY 2013 ISSUE 81
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contents
february COVER STORY
18 THE MEN WE LOVE 31 5 WAYS TO MEET ‘THE ONE’
REGULARS
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28 DELUXE WOMAN 30 DELUXE MAN 35 MY STYLE 40 MEZI 44 MY BAG
WELLBEING
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51 CASEY DENTISTS 50 CLARITY HEARING SOLUTIONS 53 FIRST THINGS FIRST
FAMILY
58 EWEN JONES MP 58 NICOLE PIEROTTI
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CORPORATE
INTERVIEWS
24 TOWNSVILLE MCDONALDS CROCODILES 26 REECE MASTIN CONCERT
FASHION
64 AMERICAN DREAM 59 CORPORATE UPDATE 59 DAVID KIPPIN TEL 61 TELSTRA BUSINESS CENTRE
12 INBOX 14 HOROSCOPES 16 DUO COVER GIRL 46 BEAUTY
SOCIETY
TRAVEL
36 ROGER MACCALLUM 48 JEANINE TEGG 56 TOWNSVILLE FIRE PLAYERS 60 SUZY DORMER 62 JENNALEE ANDERSON 63 BILL MALANDRIS, ROSS MACLEAN, HANNAH LEITH 66 LUCY LITTLE
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A STORY ABOUT SHARKS THAT LIVE ON THE LAND
I guess you hardly ever appreciate what you have until you lose it. For example. Over the 30 years that I’ve lived in Townsville I’ve dealt with a lot of really good people in business and and quite a few ‘sharks’ as well. A number of these sharks became very wealthy entrepreneurs (we’re talking the 80s here, Duran Duran, padded shoulders and MC Hammer pants) usually at the expense of the good people. I put it down to karma that eventually many of them lost the lot. Which is where the first sentence comes in. There’s nobody more deluded than a bankrupt shark. One day a pair of them were sitting at my desk with a plan to get it all back and all they needed was for me to put it together for them. This was the 80s remember so their names are forgotten. Turns out they had a guy in the Philipines searching for the gold that the Japs had left behind. Don’t laugh. He’d found it in a cave and could touch the gold-filled drums with a stick — he just needed some more cash to dig further. Ok you can laugh now. So what the sharks needed was someone else’s money (remember they’d lost theirs). Their idea was a club where the membership fees paid for the digging. I asked if the members got any of the gold but the sharks felt the members would enjoy the hunt (only). They wanted to know how to promote the club. Here was my out. I fire up under pressure, I said “Let’s call it ‘Gold of The Rising Sun’!” Enthusiastic nods from the sharks. “And let’s call the Australasian Post! They’ll love it.” I make the call, give the sharks the contact and they slithered out the door like beached sharks do (they didn’t want to pay me of course). Gold, the War, Japs, natives, greed. You can fool some of the people all of the time. Ten things I appreciate today: TCC Parks and Gardens workers, Google, Police and Community Services, ambulance teams, airconditioning, Francesca’s coffee, my wife Stacey (still and always), my Mum, Zambreros, Apple everything. Have a great month and send me your list sometime.
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THRESHOLDS: Images from Music, Reverie and Place. A Margaret Wilson Retrospective Until 17 February Perc Tucker Regional Gallery
INBOX: BASKETBALL WNBL MCCAFE TOWNSVILLE FIRE 8 February 7pm Dandenong Townsville RSL Stadium Annandale Tickets available at the door NBL: TOWNSVILLE MCDONALDS CROCODILES 2 February 7.30pm Sydney 9 February 7.30pm Cairns Townsville Entertainment & Convention Centre, City
EXHIBITIONS THRESHOLDS: Images from Music, Reverie and Place. A Margaret Wilson Retrospective Until 17 February Perc Tucker Regional Gallery Over 30 years Margaret Wilson has pursued several series of nuanced abstract works that are philosophically attuned as well as steeped in the landscapes with which she is familiar.
Changshu Sister City Exchange Until 12 March Perc Tucker Regional Gallery This exhibition showcases works from students in Townsville’s sister city, Changshu, in the Jiangsu Province, China. Created on Chinese paper using various brushes and inks by 6 to 14 year old school students. Townsville is Paradise: Here’s Proof 2 February–17 March Pinnacles Gallery Townsville City Council’s Gallery Services is pleased to present the launch of the Guest Curators Series at Pinnacles Gallery with Townsville is Paradise: Here’s Proof. Curated by local radio personality Steve ‘Pricey’ Price the exhibition will give insight into the process of curating an exhibition and provides an avenue to display works from the City of Townsville Art Collection.
VALUE OF LIFE by Tanya Geyser 9 February 2pm Your Space, Thuringowa Library This exhibition explores the deep pain and heart ache that was felt and witnessed during the Rwandan genocide in 1995. Tanya’s husband, an Australian soldier, was deployed to Rwanda for six and a half months in early 1995 as a Peace Keeper. Lithography with Theo Tremblay Tuesday 5 & Wednesday 6 February 10am–4pm Umbrella Studio Members $220 | Non Members $240 This basic learners lithography workshop will give an insight into the methods and practice through discussion, demonstration and practise, where everyone creates an edition of 5 prints. Bookings essential – limited places. Call 4772 7109, send an email or book online. COWBOYS COMMUNITY DAY Saturday 2 February 10.30am–12.30pm Townsville RSL Stadium Help your team kick-start the 2013 NRL season! Meet the team and get autographs from your favourite players. There’ll be heaps of free entertainment plus giveaways, competitions and rugby league skills sessions. New Season merchandise
will be on sale and you can show your support by joining the team as a Cowboys member! Visit cowboys.com.au for details.
THEATRE X-STACY by Margery Forde Presented by TheatreiNQ 6–9 February School of Arts Theatre X–Stacy is a story that will provoke conversation about drug culture. When his younger sister Stacy wants to check out the dance scene Ben know’s he’ll have to watch out for her. When it all goes wrong will his family be able to forgive themselves and face the truth about what happened. Book at www.dancenorth.com.au
MARKETS Cotters Rotary Markets Flinders Street, Sundays 8.30–1pm. Willows Rotary Markets Willows Shopping centre car park, Sundays 7am–11am Townsville City Markets Flinders Square, Townsville CBD Wednesdays 6am–6pm. Magnetic Island Night Markets Arcadia RSL, Fridays 5pm–9pm. Horseshoe Bay Markets Second and fourth Sundays, 9am–2pm. NQ Farmers Markets North Shore Town Centre, Burdell, Saturdays
COSMETIC INJECTIONS
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EXPERIENCE IT LIVE 2013
WANT TO GET OUT OF THE HOUSE AND BE MORE LIVELY? THIS year’s line-up of events, exhibitions and theatre performances hosted by Townsville City Council is all about live experiences. Live performances, events and exhibitions are engaging, thought provoking and often make you feel part of something that you just can’t experience in front of a TV or movie screen. Over the next 12 months more than 120 ‘experiences’ will be delivered across many of the city’s venues, including the Townsville Civic Theatre, Riverway Arts Centre, Perc Tucker Regional Gallery, Pinnacles Gallery, City Libraries, and various parks and precincts. The program is packed with the best and most diverse entertainment on offer, showcasing the region’s culture, sports, lifestyle and enthusiasm. Highlights of the 2013 program include the North Queensland Arts Awards, the Super Seniors Event, Infinite Space (presented by the Melbourne Ballet Company), Townsville is Paradise (curated by radio personality Steve Price), Strand Ephemera, and the May Month of Learning at City Libraries. Keep up to date with Council’s 2013 program by signing up to the monthly events newsletter or collecting a What’s On events guide from Council’s Customer Service Centres. You can also follow on Facebook or visit www.townsville.qld.gov.au
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horoscope
20 JANUARY – 18 FEBRUARY
Aquarius
What does FEBRUARY have in store for you? Astrologer Tanya Obreza has these predictions...
Pisces
Aries
More recently, work has seemed more like a war zone and you’re tired of petty politics. What’s more, you’re angry. February, however, encourages restraint. That’s not to say that you should let others take you for granted – just don’t let them hijack your hard graft by losing your temper. Stay calm, and you’ll be the one reaping the rewards.
With so much energy being expended on relationships, you may wonder if work even gets a look-in this month. Thankfully, yes. Just don’t overdo it. Plan responsibly and be equally certain that you’re working at something that satisfies both mind and soul. Even better news? The planets also lend an uncanny financial instinct. Earning power soars.
Taurus
Gemini
The ever-so-practical Taurus is usually resistant to change. Happily, this month if anyone’s venturing out in search of excitement – it’s you. Trouble is, few seem daring enough to share your dreams. Perhaps they’ve been witness to your less adventurous side in the past. Get passionate and show others how bold you really can be.
If you’ve felt overburdened lately, this month a benevolent cosmos lifts your mood. You’ll be busy at home, with an equally agile love life. While professional commitments still require your attention, social engagements no longer seem impossible to attend. Earnings increase, but so does expenditure. Go ahead, indulge yourself.
19 FEBRUARY – 20 MARCH
21 APRIL – 20 MAY
Just when you’re anticipating drama from one direction, it’ll come from another. Late February finds you spring-cleaning, an urge that stems from a strong inner need to restructure your life. This, in turn, releases passions that you thought had passed you by. Apparently, not so. Situations involving your home or property also gain momentum.
21 MARCH – 20 APRIL
21 MAY – 21 JUNE
Cancer
Leo
Virgo
Libra
Life’s harsher lessons now turn to your advantage. And though you still feel the pressure of responsibility, you won’t lose your sense of fun. Work and play overlap. The cosmos also heightens financial instinct, inspiring you to find imaginative ways to improve income. And there’s truth in that old cliché: “It’s not what you know, but who you know.”
Right now, yours is an irrepressible optimism – regardless of the circumstances. As a result, windfalls and wild excursions are likely. One warning: you may be tempted towards speculation. Only commit to the gamble if you have some kind of safety net installed. Your real wealth will lie in the goodwill you hold with others. Past favours are now returned.
The planets put forward strong arguments for adventure this month. The result is a more rebellious Virgo than we’ve seen for a while. What’s more, there’s enough planetary excitement to ensure a romantic detour too – perhaps you’ll be mixing a little business with lots of pleasure. Singles stand a good chance of meeting someone significant.
Some major rivalry is heading your way. The trouble is that in no way will you be told what to do. The planets don’t help much in the area of communications either. All this spells a conflict of signals – you may think that you’re saying all the right things, but it’s still coming out all wrong. Listen up and recognise good advice when it’s given.
Scorpio
Sagittarius
Capricorn
Often your best ideas remain dormant within the confines of your imagination. Not so in February. The planets offer blue skies and boundless horizons. Literally, so keep your passport handy. The cosmos also gives romance a gentle nudge. If you’re attached, this is when love starts to feel very right. Singles become more adventurous.
Reality takes the form of a cash flow crisis, the kind that threatens to send finances into a spin. Allow your practical side to step in. Someone close may also want you to detour from your own interests in order to hold their hand. If they’re being too intrusive, set them straight. Sometimes, even loved ones have to learn by their own mistakes.
In recent times, laid-back planets have forced a slower approach – but this snail-like pace is beginning to test even the most patient Capricorn. You’ve been encouraged to hold steady for a while now, so who can blame you for revving up the gears and speeding ahead? It’s been way too long since you’ve felt the wind in your hair.
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22 JUNE – 22 JULY
23 OCTOBER – 21 NOVEMBER
23 JULY – 22 AUGUST
22 NOVEMBER – 21 DECEMBER
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23 AUGUST - 22 SEPTEMBER
22 DECEMBER – 19 JANUARY
23 SEPTEMBER – 22 OCTOBER
If you’re interested in an in-depth astrology profile prepared by our favourite astrologer Tanya Obreza, visit www.tanyaobreza.com
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covergirl PHOTOGRAPHY SHANNON LAWRENCE
THE SMILE DENTAL 12 FACES OF DUO Every year DUO Magazine holds a competition for 12 local women to grace a DUO Magazine cover during the coming year. Entries for our 2013 competition close at midnight 7 February. Enter now at www.duomagazine.com.au
COVERGIRL Wydine van der Mere Age 21 Occupation Customer service assistant Where were you born: South Africa Tell us something about yourself: I like a lot of different things and love doing a lot of different things but I am a master of nothing. I play in modelling but I’m not a model, I play in racing both track and off road but I’m not a racer, I love designing but I’m not a designer… I love living haha! What have you got going on at the moment? I’m trying to get my own fashion business up and running and in the process of finding investors. Both men’s and women’s fashions… well… trying. What would surprise people to know about you? I lived on a game farm in Africa taking clients out hunting until I moved here with my parents 12 years ago. Anything else you’d like to add? I loved doing this photoshoot with DUO, Prophecy, Urban Miss and Shannon Lawrence. Really made me feel like a model and it was great fun!
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covergirl HAIR JENNY ZUMARAN & LYNNE TOPHAM - PROPHECY 4721 6455 We created a sleek high ponytail for an ‘instant facelift’. Then we used donuts to create ultra height, the base of the bun was curled first with a Cloud Nine curling wand, then released to create an ‘ethereal softness’. An extra hair piece was used around the bun which we fishtail braided and puckered.
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cover story
the men we love THERE’S NO DOUBT WE HAVE SOME GREAT GUYS IN TOWNSVILLE – MEN WHO ARE GOOD AT WHAT THEY DO AND ENRICH THE LIVES OF THOSE AROUND THEM. HERE ARE JUST A HANDFUL OF THE MEN WE ALL LOVE TO LOVE (ESPECIALLY WHEN THEY ARE WEARING THESE SUITS…).
WORDS CARLY LUBICZ PHOTOGRAPHY ANDREW RANKIN
Pete Sharpe, Mark Bryant and Jaret Grant are dressed by Ralph, Denham Street, Townsville
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cover story BILL DOUGLAS
Regional Managing Director, DCWC
It’s no secret to anyone who knows Bill Douglas that the gregarious Scotsman is a natural storyteller and born entertainer. The regional managing director of consultancy firm DCWC admits he “enjoys laughing and making other people laugh” and is known for being able to shift the whole mood of a meeting with an impeccably-timed comment. His approachable personality has allowed him to forge relationships with Townsville’s movers and shakers over his 27 years in the city, but also mentor younger charges through their careers – even down to instilling his own idiosyncrasies, like only using black ink and always avoiding paper clips. Likening himself to a Scotsman in England, “in the minority”, Bill is a big ambassador for Townsville whenever he travels outside the region. His project management and estimating background has involved him in projects from Panama and Pakistan to the UAE and PNG. Now Bill has started to run his own company again after a number of years working for large corporate entities. The extent of the 58-year-old’s story-telling ability is perhaps due to a mix of being an avid reader; traveller (most recently to Seville with his wife to celebrate 40 years together. They didn’t actually get to see much because she tripped and broke her leg in the first week, spending the next 10 days in a Spanish hospital); great appreciator of “real football” and the quaintness of the English language; and father of three children with two grandchildren. A man with one kidney (he donated his second to his older brother six years ago) who believes in making a commitment and sticking to it; Bill has swapped drinking this year with training for a half marathon. Fingers crossed, he’ll fulfil his ambition to run the New York marathon a week after his 60th birthday next year. He has no plans to try to match the times he reached at his peak: Just finishing it – and telling the yarn after – will be enough.
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cover story MARK BRYANT
EVAN SARINAS
When Mark Bryant meets new people and they ask what he does for a living, he usually captures their interest straight away. As a rescue crew officer with EMQ Helicopter Rescue, an average day could see him and the team helping to winch-up 35 backpackers separated from a storm-severed boat, to transferring motor vehicle accident victims to hospital, and everything in-between. “The winch jobs (where Mark dangles from the wire while the air crewman winches him down to the person in distress) are the most exciting, but also the most dangerous for all involved,” Mark tells. “I remember a particularly challenging one in 2007 when we had a flood. A guy was stuck in the middle of Ross River clinging to a tree branch after he and some mates had taken their rubber dingy down some rapids.” Unsurprisingly, Mark needs to maintain a high level of fitness, similar to his army days. He must pass a Level 1 fitness test, which includes a 1500m swim in under 30 minutes, plus a 2.4km run in under 11 minutes. Fortunately, Mark has always been active so training isn’t a chore; he and his colleagues instead often use it as a social activity. “I work with some really good blokes and get to deal with a lot of good people, so I’m fortunate,” Mark says. He admits that sometimes he has to witness scenes that aren’t pleasant, but he accepts it’s a part of the job. “It needs to be done, and I would prefer to be dealing with it than a member of the public,” he tells. “Occasionally we get a card of thanks, but we certainly don’t ask for it or expect it. We just love the job and enjoy helping people and doing whatever we can for them.”
Whether it’s representing the ‘little guy’ against big corporations in David and Goliath-style stand-offs, fighting complex inheritance disputes, or advising business on dispute resolution; Evan Sarinas has seen it all. Working at a national law firm in Brisbane before he moved back to Townsville, he took on the sorts of cases you’d expect to see as a major plot in a thrilling novel [unfortunately we can’t go into case details due to legal restrictions]. Evan is often invited to give legal advice to businesses on complex commercial dealings, disputes and negotiations. He is also passionate about securing victory for the voiceless, having spearheaded multiple class actions against insurance companies and large corporations in cases that other legal eagles turned down. “It’s extremely rewarding to get results for clients who have been wronged,” Evan says. “To give the client and their families something that can sustain them after suffering financially devastating circumstances is fantastic because it changes their lives for the better.” When he’s not researching the circumstances surrounding each case with a sleuth-like vigour, meeting with corporate clients, or in court; you could probably find Evan on a soccer pitch coaching Under 16s. He has an avid interest in the ‘world game’ and is confident the sport will again rise in Townsville, this time from the grassroots. “There’s considerable talent in this town which will continue to be developed in preparation for a return to the A-League in four to five years,” he enthuses.
Rescue Crew Officer, EMQ Helicopter Rescue
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cover story Bartender, Heritage Bar & Grill
After nearly eight years in hospitality, 21-year-old Dean Scuderi knows a thing or two about how to keep a crowd happy. He started out doing kitchen work at 14 at Irish Finnegans, progressed his way through several different Townsville restaurants and bars honing his hospitality skills, and now can be found at the Heritage Bar & Grill on Flinders Street East where he quenches his thirst for the science of cocktail-making. “Our cocktails are a real drawcard here because we understand it’s all about picking the right flavours to complement each other – one little thing you throw in can change everything,” the chatty Dean tells, who started a computer science degree at uni, but decided hospitality was the career for him. “At the end of the day, it’s all about making sure customers feel at home and have a great night.” During quieter times during the week Dean often pores his way through the Heritage Bar’s cocktail book library, experimenting with new drinks and reading-up on the history of classic concoctions. He has his own “bible” of recipes and is only too happy to work with a customer to create a combination they will love. “I ask the customer what they like and don’t like,” Dean explains. “A lot of the time they’ll tell you they don’t like bourbon or gin, but it’s often the mixer they’ve had it with which hides the true character of the spirit.” While Dean is yet to master his flaring skills, he says, overall, bartending is an art. “There’s a difference between bartending and just tending a bar,” Dean says, who – along with his colleagues – is trained by various independent industry professionals each month. “It’s about knowing the history of drinks, knowing what works well together and going to the effort to find out what appeals to the customer. You get to know the regulars and, even if you don’t know them by name, you recognise them by what they drink.”
the men we love
DEAN SCUDERI
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cover story JOHN JOHNSON
PETE SHARPE
Becoming a business owner at 24 years of age happened almost by accident for refrigeration mechanic John Johnson, but couldn’t have come at a better time. “Having my own business before I was 30 was never my ambition,” he explains, “I used to race BMX bikes for Australia, but it was getting hard to continually ask the boss for time off to compete, especially as I could be away eight weeks at a time. So I started my own business as a sole trader, and would sub-contract so I could choose when I worked and which jobs I took. After two years it just took off. It was a blessing in disguise because I’ve been goal driven my whole life and without my sport I didn’t know what to do… it turns out I was already doing it.” Then in 2007 John merged his business with a long-time friend and former boss, operating as Empire Air, with the air-conditioning company now having 10 employees. While his business partner manages the office, John is out on the ground overseeing jobs and the crew. This year will mark John’s tenth year in business, and he’s at the stage now where he has more time outside work to spend with his wife and their three-year-old son, Johnny Rocco. When John’s not skateboarding with John Jr, he’s mountain biking; rediscovering that childhood passion. Starting a business at a young age has worked out particularly well for John, but he warns it’s not for everyone. “It is a tough gig and you need to make sure you’re consistent, meet deadlines and your price is right – you really need all those three components, plus a lot of passion.”
Pete’s job as a clinical nurse sees him working within at 500,000 square-kilometre area to assist and educate patients with kidney failure. Based at the home therapies section of the renal unit at North Ward; Pete works within a team of nurses and doctors who train and manage patients performing dialysis at home and in rural hospitals. “Some patients are progressing through those stages of grief and loss as they start to understand that they’ll need treatment for the rest of their lives,” Pete explains; the majority of his work focused on teaching kidney failure patients how to do life-sustaining dialysis at home: “One of the most rewarding aspects is when you’ve trained a patient, they’ve returned home and maintained their care, and then they get the call for a kidney transplant. Having a kidney donated is a huge gift.” Sadly, Pete admits that sometimes transplanted kidneys are unsuccessful; however successful kidneys can function for a long time with proper care and drastically improve the patient’s quality of life. For the energetic and good-humoured Pete (who is grossly out-numbered by female colleagues), cementing relationships with patients is paramount. They are visited three to four times a year by the clinical team in areas as remote as Doomadgee and Mornington Island. “I must admit, I was a bit reluctant to take on the role at first because it was so challenging and specialised, but once I started, I began building relationships with people from all walks of life and it’s great to get to know them.” Pete admits it is frustrating when he encounters a patient who isn’t looking after themselves, especially as the rates of renal failure are on the increase in-line with diabetes and high blood pressure, but for every non-compliant patient, there are countless who take charge of their health and inspire him. “The education aspect is huge and rewarding,” Pete says. “People get excited about learning something new and understanding the illness… educating the patients empowers them to take ownership of their health and return home to families and friends.”
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the men we love JARET GRANT
WILL KEILER
Jaret Grant has always been immersed in fitness and sport. Growing-up he’d compete against his brother Travis in everything from swimming and water polo to rugby union and adventure racing; his most gruelling challenge a 10-day 1000km expedition race which laid bare his physical limits. So when Jaret joined TP Human Capital eight years ago he couldn’t help but see the potential in a small team event that the company had recently established – a corporate triathlon that mustered about 60 employees from different organisations to focus on team building, improving work life balance and personal fitness. Last year that little $10,000 event had ballooned to $400,000 and drew more than 4000 people to participate across all ages and levels of fitness. The now two-day festival features everything from a sprint triathlon, to a half-distance enticer, TP Human Capital Corporate Teams Triathlon, a school’s event and even a 5km twilight fun run/walk. As race director, Jaret realises the event would not be possible without a very dedicated committee of volunteers devoting over six months of their own time. “The most inspiring aspect, and why I commit my time every year, is the positive feedback from the community. We receive emails from competitors who haven’t exercised in years and it’s the first family event they’ve completed with their children; or people who have lost huge amounts of weight training for it, or rediscovered their passion for a particular discipline,” Jaret tells. “People don’t enter it to win, they enter to challenge themselves and to focus on their health as their number one priority.” The event attracts participants from around the country and is an ideal mechanism for showing-off the city’s charm. “Hundreds visit from outside the region and they are people who otherwise may have never seen Townsville and the lifestyle we enjoy here, so there’s an enormous economic impact,” Jaret says. This year’s TP Human Capital Corporate Teams Triathlon is September 21-22.
Thrust from the stereotypically quiet back offices of finance into the spotlight of chief operating officer and ‘face’ of the whole Jupiters entertainment complex, Will Keiler is proving popular with staff and patrons alike. The qualified accountant has held roles all over the world at various hotel complexes and tourism ventures, from the UAE to Japan, and has spent the past twoand-a-half years at Jupiters as the general manager for finance. “I run into people a fair bit and quite a few say they didn’t realise I’ve been at Jupiters all this time because I was always working behind the scenes,” the father-of-two says. “I don’t consider myself shy, but I’m naturally happy to sit back, so I’ve really had to work on those outgoing skills. It’s important that I am able to communicate with people across all different fields.” And communicate he does. When he’s not in one of the day’s numerous meetings to plan events and activities four to six months in advance, Will makes sure he tours the facility every afternoon and talks to as many people as possible. “The staff and patrons always say how good it is to see me because I’m accessible to them and if they have any ideas or suggestions I can hear them – everyone you talk to has something to contribute.” And by all accounts Will and his team have big plans for Townsville’s 27-year-old icon, including securing major performers, hosting a signature event every month, and reinvigorating the lobby bar that will continue to position the complex as “more than a casino”. “I constantly hear from people, ‘Wow – we didn’t realise that Townsville had so much to offer’,” Will tells. “We don’t promote ourselves enough, and if we [Jupiters] can become part of the reason why people love to come to Townsville, that can only be a good thing.”
HR/Recruitment Manager, TP Human Capital
Chief Operating Officer, Jupiters Townsville Hotel & Casino
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Townsville McDonalds Crocodiles vs New Zealand Breakers Townsville Entertainment and Convention Centre Photography Dani Hansen Our own Olympic basketballer Peter Crawford, plus two high-flying Americans, treated fans to a memorable night at The Swamp on Friday, 11 January. It was a super-close game with the Breakers just edging out the Crocs at 82 to 78. The Crocs are now in our 21st season, featuring in the last six finals series.
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Man hunting can be a tricky business. It would be so much easier if it were as simple as going grocery shopping. Need milk – no problem, aisle 4. Need a man – hmmm, where to start? To narrow down the search, DUO asked some of our favourite couples how they met ‘The One’. Words Kylie Davis
1.WORK When you consider that most of us spend more time at work than we do at home, it makes sense to keep your eyes wide open when you’re on the job. On the plus side, meeting a partner through work means they have an understanding of what you do for a living and get to see you ‘in your element’. But it’s a risky business because there’s always the chance you’ll break up but still have to see them every day, which can make it difficult to leave the past in the past. But it’s not just who you work with that could be ‘the one’ – it’s who you come into contact with through work… Lauren McKaig was working as a bartender at the Queens Hotel in Ayr during her uni holidays when her husband-to-be, Scott, walked in one night. He kept asking another bartender to give him Lauren’s number but they told him he’d have to get it himself. The couple’s first date was a jet-skiing trip to Cape Upstart. “What a shame we first had to push the jet ski for 30 minutes through knee-deep mud to get out of the channel,” Lauren says. But it was worth all the hard work because five years later at Cape Upstart there was ‘Will you marry me?’ written in the sand and the perfect man down on one knee with a beautiful diamond ring in his hand. “We were married in June last year and are looking forward to sharing the rest of forever together,” Lauren says.
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Lauren McKaig, 25, economic and community development support officer at Burdekin Shire Council, and Scott McKaig, 27, fitter at BMS. LAUREN: Ours is a typical ‘boy meets girl at the local watering hole’ story, except I was tending the bar and he was the designated driver. It was love at first sight—no beer goggles necessary! After a few failed attempts to get my number from a fellow employee, Scott finally conjured up all the courage one sober and seriously shy guy could and asked me himself. There was no hesitation on my part—what a hunk! SCOTT: It’s hard to describe how I knew she’s ‘the one’. It was just a feeling I got the first time, and every time, I see her smile at me and that’s how I know we’re just meant to be.
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Kim Hogan, 29, graphic designer, and Nick Hogan, 29, chemical engineer. KIM: It sounds quite corny but it really was like love at first sight. I chased Nick out of a club and asked if I could buy him a drink. We fell in love very quickly and were both just smitten with each other right from that very night. And we have never been apart since! Seven years on he still gives me butterflies in my stomach.” NICK: I texted my brother the next day saying “I think I found a keeper”.
2.CHANCE Whoever said girls shouldn’t make the first move hadn’t met Kim and Nick Hogan. “It all started over seven years ago on Nick’s birthday,” Kim recalls. “He was innocently enjoying some beers with friends at the Great Northern pub on a busy Friday afternoon when my friends and I entered. We spotted each other then proceeded to flash smiles through the crowd and continued to make eye contact during the afternoon. But my friends had to go so I left but I couldn’t stop thinking about this ‘stripey-shirt’ guy and wished I had gone to say hello.” As fate would have it, Kim and Nick both hit the town the following night. The evening was drawing to a close when Kim’s sister excitedly rushed up to her saying “LOOK!! It’s ‘stripey-shirt’ guy!” Sure enough, there Nick stood but in a flash he walked out of the club and Kim had to make a split-second decision whether to chase this total stranger out of the club at 1am. “I had never done anything like this before, but thought ‘Yes!’,” Kim says. “I caught him on the stairs, tapped him on the shoulder and, feeling quite silly, said… “Ahh, you might not remember me but I saw you at the pub yesterday… Thank goodness he recognised me straight away and had a huge smile on his face. We went back into the club, introduced ourselves and spent the following hours getting to know each other. There was an instant connection. I just stared at this stranger and thought – this might be the man I marry.” Nick and Kim got married in June 2011. “I’m so glad I chased him out of the club that night because I found the love of my life,” she says. Does Nick and Kim’s story make you wonder what might have been if you had started up a conversation with that cute guy at the grocery store or the petrol station? Really, what have you got to lose? At the least it could expand your friendship circle and, who knows, maybe that guy’s best friend could be ‘the one’.
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Jenny Zumaran, hairdresser, 41, and Bevan, 32, bike mechanic. JENNY: We actually met at Juliette’s after a bike ride,about three years ago, but didn’t start dating until 13 months ago. We recently got engaged in New Zealand! BEVAN: When I first met Jenny I never talked to her that much because I’m really quite shy, but I noticed her funny and bubbly personality. I heard through the grapevine that she had named me ‘Bevan from Heaven’, which I thought was hilarious! Not long after I moved away to race my bike for a year or so. When I moved back in late 2011 I was invited to her 40th birthday party and we have been together ever since.
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3.SET UP more interested in the fishing.” When her mum kept calling Rhylie while she was out on a boat to make sure she was still coming to the barbecue, alarm bells started ringing. “I asked the boys if this seemed like a set-up? Over a beer we discussed it and their advice was ‘What do you have to lose?’ and I thought ‘true’,” Rhylie says. “When I got to the BBQ everyone but me knew it was a set up. Both of us were too shy to say much to each other but, as the night progressed, we found out we had a lot in common. Turns out we’re both machine operators in mines and have a love of the bush and fishing. From that one barbecue we really haven’t looked back.”
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The idea of being ‘set up’ with someone by family or friends makes most people cringe but, think about, who knows you better than they do? And not only that, your family and friends are also the people with your best interests at heart so they’re not going to set you up with just anyone. When Rhylie’s mum Meryl met Laurie at a friend’s barbecue she thought he’d be a good catch for her daughter because he was patient with her when she asked if he was good to his mother. So Meryl got busy organising a set-up. “It was coming up to Australia Day weekend and I’d made plans to go fishing with my brother and cousin,” Rhylie says. “Mum rang to invite me to a barbie at a friend’s house and I half-heartily said yeah but I was
Shannon Binns, 20, administration officer and Shaun Binns, 22, carpenter. SHANNON: We got introduced about seven years ago at a going away party and we absolutely hated each other from the beginning. He thought I was a snob and I thought he was arrogant. We caught up again a few years after that in Charters Towers and then I got his number from his cousin. We then started going out and he would travel to Townsville every second weekend. We were going out for just under a year and then he proposed a week before my 18th birthday on Castle Hill.
Rachael Benjamin, 22, Jam Corner supervisor and Dylan Bowie, 22, apprentice plumber. RACHAEL: We met in my home town Hobart, Tasmania. He came in for dinner one night at the restaurant I was working at with a bunch of friends. I thought he was really good looking so I made the first move! I then found out that he lived in Townsville and was just down in Tassie for the inline hockey nationals. He asked me to move to Townsville so a month later I moved so we could be together!
Rhylie Marrinan, 32, and Laurie Toomey, 38, both machine operators at the mines. RHYLIE: It all started when my mum went to a friend’s house for a barbecue and met Laurie herself. In passing Mum mentioned Laurie to me but I brushed her off because “What, SHAME, your mother finding you a bloke!” Turns out Mums do know best (sometimes, anyway). LAURIE: The barbecue started off quietly with both of us at opposite ends of the table, but as the night grew on the distance between us shortened and, before we knew it, we were sitting side by side enjoying each other’s company. It’s not often you meet someone who has so much in common with you. Sometimes you have to let your guard down because you never know – that person could end up being your soulmate.
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4.FRIENDS FIRST
5.ONLINE Online dating used to have a bit of a bad rap but these days, as more and more couples meet courtesy of dating websites, it’s become an increasingly popular way to find your soul mate. Great for those who are tired of the bar and nightclub scene, online dating sites offer a way to cut to the chase. What are they looking for? Do they want kids? Are they a smoker? You can find out all this and more about a potential partner before even meeting. Kristy Lynn says she found herself more able to be open about what she was looking for online. “I just felt freer to say who I was and what I wanted and, if they didn’t like it, so be it,” Kristy says. “Maybe it’s easier because at that stage you are just talking to a screen and picture of a person. “I wasn’t online thinking ‘I’m going to get married today’ or anything – I was enjoying my single life and I’m a fairly social person, so I liked the social aspect of meeting new people – but obviously I was looking for a relationship at the end of day.” Kristy warns that you do still have to be careful about online dating though. “I think people still need to be aware that you don’t know who is behind the computer screen. When I met Pete (now Kristy’s husband) it was for coffee at The Strand so it was very public.” Eighteen months after meeting online Kristy and Pete were married on Magnetic Island. “He’s kind of like the male version of me and vice versa,” Kristy laughs. “Our personality traits are very similar.”
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Being friends before any romance develops has the advantage of allowing you to get to know someone really well. Over time, you develop a genuine respect for each other and learn that you can rely on one another. Heidi Hatherell, from London, first met her fiancé over a decade ago at the Mad Cow in Townsville. They remained friends when Heidi returned home to London, contacting each other when the Ashes or another Australia vs England sporting event was on. Heidi moved to Townsville in 2008 and, after spending time with Heidi’s family in the UK, Paul proposed in Paris.
Heidi Hatherell, 34, Crystal Clear PR and Marketing director and Paul Turner, 40, QR manager. HEIDI: I was in Townsville for the weekend to dive the Yongala when I met Paul at the Mad Cow back in 2001. I went back to London to focus on my career but, whenever I was in Australia, there was always time to go fishing and relax with Paul and his family. When we both found ourselves single in 2009 we realised we were best friends and could make a great couple.
Kristy Lynn, 28, administration officer and Pete Lynn, 27, diesel fitter. KRISTY: Pete and I met online at match.com. I liked him on the first date. We had a lot in common, like we were both into the gym at the time, and what we wanted for our own lives was very similar. PETE: We just clicked, had the same goals and ambitions and there was an immediate attraction.
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AILEEN SMITH A PASSION FOR FASHION
“I work full time as a public servant at the Tax Office however I also work part time as an aerobics instructor at Domain Central Fitness, a job I love. I have joint Australian/Irish citizenship and have lived in both countries. I miss the atmosphere and vibe of Dublin but not the weather. I’ve a Bachelor in Economics and a Masters in Accounting and am currently studying towards my CPA (an accounting qualification). Describe your style? Eclectic but on the girly side. I love texture, feathers, beads, sequins and lots of lots of colour. Actually sounds like my style is Mardi Gras! Most treasured item? My Electric blue ostrich feathered jacket, my black iridescent feather jacket, or my pastel pink ostrich bolero… sensing a theme? Labels you like? Labels that I love but certainly can’t afford would be Mary Katrantzou for prints, Phillip Treecy for hats and Alexander McQueen for well everything! Best shopping trip? Anyone where my lovely partner lends me his credit card. Your style guru? Diane Kruger, that girl could pull off a hessian sack and the late Isabella Blow, a remarkable lady. You’d never be caught wearing…? Jeans, yawn! Wardrobe item you should part with but can’t bring yourself to? My Llama paraphernalia from a trip to South America; fur hats, gloves and coats are all very well in the Andes but not so suitable for Townsville. Shoes or dress first? Shoes!
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“I BELIEVE WE’VE HAD A RANGE OF OPPORTUNITIES HERE THAT YOU WOULDN’T NORMALLY GET IN A SMALLER CITY.” ROGER MACCALLUM
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DUO SPEAKS WITH LEADING TOWNSVILLE ARCHITECT
ROGER MACCALLUM
CONTRIBUTING TO OUR CITY’S EVER-CHANGING SKYLINE FOR 20 YEARS, AWARD-WINNING ARCHITECT ROGER MACCALLUM KNOWS OUR ENVIRONMENT WELL. LIKE ALL DESIGN FIELDS, ARCHITECTURE IS JUST AS MUCH ABOUT FUNCTIONALITY AS IT IS AESTHETICS AND COST. ROGER TELLS DUO ABOUT WORKING WITHIN OUR ENVIRONMENT AND THE VARIED WORK OF A TOWNSVILLE-BASED ARCHITECT.
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INNOVATIVE ARCHITECTURE is about not following a stereotype. It’s about applying fresh new approaches to design, sourcing new materials and technologies. I became known as being involved in innovative architecture when I first came to town, so I was welcomed with a steady and varied flow of work. I’d first arrived in Townsville [from Sydney] in 1993, with intentions of settling here short-term while I worked on the Castle Hill Tourist Cableway, a job my Melbourne-based office had won. It was a high-profile job, possibly the highest profile job the town had seen at that stage. My role was to see the architectural aspects of that project through the assessment process involving both the Queensland Heritage Council and the City Council before building the infrastructure on a heritage site, Castle Hill. We finally obtained our approvals, then at 18 months I moved on from the project. We [Roger, his wife Jane, who is the interior design arm of the family business, MPA Design, their four young children and the family cat and dog] decided to stay in Townsville. We considered Townsville a buoyant market, while Melbourne [Roger’s native city] and Sydney were both quiet markets. Townsville presented great opportunity to innovate, to design buildings that were different to the standards at that time. I believe we’ve had a range of opportunities here that you wouldn’t normally get in a smaller city.
VARIETY KEEPS IT INTERESTING. Some of the more unique projects I’ve worked on have been for the Department of Defence. One such project was to design a shelter that could be completely silent inside despite a jet flying overheard. So we had to work with the engineer to create a sound proof shell. Imagine the noise load that comes from jets flying low overhead? The detail and work that went into creating that shell was significant. In the mid-1990s, I designed a series of aircraft shelters that, while they looked like a bunch of sheds, were actually dehumidifying environments for Chinooks and Blackhawks, to prevent corrosion of the aircraft frames. We did some leading-edge work on that project, running yellow pipes from a dehumidifying station outside, through the sheds and connecting to the aircraft; it was an Australian first. That same project, we designed a semi-automated helicopter and light aircraft wash; a similar concept to a car wash.
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interview I’ve also designed a complex communications and infrastructure centre for a defence client. The centre was essentially a postdisaster-capable emergency services compound, which becomes North Queensland’s communications hub in the event of a disaster, such as a category 5 cyclone or a war. This secure compound is able to remain self-contained from the outside world, with its own water supply, food supply, and generator, for 14 to 21 days. At the time, this was the first Category 5 cyclone resistant building built in North Queensland by the Defence. The cost of going from category 4 to category 5 resistant is exponential, and the engineering involved is massive. These projects show the range of challenges arising in the fields of architecture and design; architecture is a complex and demanding profession, but rewarding as well.
I’VE WORKED ON SOME OF OUR CITY’S LANDMARKS. Over the past 20 years, I’ve worked on some of Townsville’s prominent landmarks. While the Cableway project didn’t proceed, I returned to Castle Hill in the mid-1990s to design the shelters and lookouts you see today around the hill. I was also involved in The Strand redevelopment, which completed in 1999, with my contribution being the design of the major buildings. If there’s one project I can really be proud of, it’s The Strand; it’s one of Townsville’s signature destinations.
GOOD DESIGN IS ABOUT THE FUNDAMENTALS, it’s about knowing your environment. In North Queensland, we want to keep our building interiors cool naturally. So, the important element is getting the orientation of a building right to shield from the sun and capture any breezes, or views. We use elements like hoods or over-hanging roofs to shade from the sun and weather-protect. We use vertical or horizontal louvres depending on whether the building faces north, east or west, and we use by preference lightweight structures – timber or steel frames – with lightweight cladding because these don’t hold heat like masonry block does. The problem with masonry block in construction in the tropics is it’s a “heat sink”; it absorbs the heat during the day and radiates it back into the building at night. Now, that’s fantastic in Tasmania, but we don’t want our homes here to be heated through the night. While our work is varied, we always look at the fundamentals. Design is about finding a valid solution that meets the brief, the budget and the demands of our environment.
I ENGAGE WITH THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT. When Jane and I travel, we travel to engage with the built environment because we find this inspirational. We are focused on looking at “new things”. You have to be exposed to national and international developments; other designer’s solutions to project design challenges, materials choices, building shape, form and colour; you can’t create quality design outcomes – leading edge architecture – in a vacuum.
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OLIVIA FRANCIS
“I’m originally from New York. Born in Brooklyn! I’ll always call New York home. I’ve fallen in love with everything Australian! I’m the mother of three lively, beautiful children (9, 6 & 4) and I’m having the best time of my life launching my private financial sourcing business. We launch publicly here in Townsville in February.”
MY BAG BOX is my ‘something different’ that I bought locally several years ago. At first it was just convenient and fun, but it’s been an awesome conversation starter or ice breaker.
LOUIS VUITTON SILK SCARF I wear it all the time to keep my wild hair tame.
PARIS DOODLE PAD To remember my ever growing to do lists.
PASSPORTS I carry passports for the kids for when we travel as my children don’t look like me. They are interracial kids and it just saves the big explanation.
MY FAVOURITE RING that Angelo from Loloma made for me. I had the stones before the kids where born and was overjoyed to see it turned into a gorgeous piece.
CHAMPERS COOLER I like giving champagne to friends when we go out for dinner but I want it to stay cool.
RED PEN My trusty friend.
GOLD BRACELETS One for each of my son’s births. PEARLS I won these at the DanceNorth Chicks At The Flicks movie ‘Casablanca’ for best dressed. They were donated by Loloma and I didn’t know there was a prize. EARRINGS My oldest set. A gift from nine years ago that go with everything I wear. CUSTOM SUNGLASSES I just love their antique look.
PRADA HAND LOTION Keeps me soft and smelling good. I’m always meeting new people and shaking hands so I’m always washing my hands.
CHANEL NO.5 A five year old Christmas gift that keeps getting better with age. So the smallest squirt has me smelling beautiful with very little effort.
LIQUOR BOTTLES for a friend in need. I prefer a white wine.
GYM CARD I’m always working on staying healthy and strong. DRIVER’S LICENCE Is a must.
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iPHONE HAND SET I’ll be making dinner and talking to my mother with my iPhone in my pocket. It’s a must for a busy lady. iPHONE COVER In Swarovski Crystal was on my lust list. CAR KEYS I love my little Benz. It was my 32nd birthday gift. EMERGENCY CASH For real life issues that crop up. Like the elderly person in line in front of me who was short on their grocery bill. Or the guy at the service station who filled up but his card was declined! Just stuff that happens I guess.
KATE MOSS LIPSTICK Just the correct red for me.
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Exposing the silent killer Being aware of ovarian cancer’s subtle symptoms is the key to early detection and survival. Words Carly Lubicz
Music teacher Jeanine Tegg celebrated her 60th birthday on Australia Day surrounded by friends and family. This time last year she was dreading the prospect of hitting the big 6-0, planning to scarcely mark it, but the events of the past seven months have changed her whole outlook on life. In June 2012 the Grammar and St Margaret Mary’s teacher, ex-nurse, wife to Graham, mother to four boys (plus a protective Chihuahua) and grandmother to three, was diagnosed with stage four ovarian cancer. Unlike breast cancer, which is more common but has a much higher survival rate (nearly 90% for breast cancer versus 40% for ovarian), it’s much harder to detect with the affected organ being internal and symptoms being easily attributed to other causes. In Jeanine’s case, she felt tired up to 12 months before the diagnosis, but put it down to working too hard and getting older. “As a friend said, ‘Dear; you’re 59, not 29’,” Jeanine laughs. Then in March last year she began experiencing pains in her groin and abdomen. After being treated for a urinary infection, the systems remained so she was booked in for an ultrasound to check for gall stones. “At that time I said to a colleague, ‘I’m scared I have ovarian cancer’, but the tests came back clear and normal, so I just thought I was being a hypochondriac,” Jeanine says. Another trip back to the doctor and she was treated for low hormones (after tests discovered the imbalance), but it wasn’t until June when a lump, which had recently popped out in her belly button, started
oozing that alarm bells really rang. “I joked that it was like a reptilian alien was gestating in my abdomen,” Jeanine laughs, with emotion in her eyes. “I had another ultrasound, but that was inconclusive, so I was sent for a CT scan. The doctor rang me only a few hours later and said I’d better come to see her straight after work, and that was when my world changed.”
not “explain away” symptoms. “If you notice something that’s not quite right, keep an eye on it and keep talking to your doctor” she says. “Something I read about ovarian cancer has always stuck with me: ‘Listen carefully, because it whispers’.”
Teal Ribbon Day is Wednesday, February 27 to raise awareness and funds for ovarian cancer. Due to the comparatively low survival rate of Visit www.ovariancancer.net.au for how you can ovarian cancer and the suspected aggressive help, including hosting an afternoon tea. nature of Jeanine’s, she steeled herself for the likelihood that she’d never see another Christmas Ovarian cancer symptoms or birthday. “All I could think of while I lay awake • Abdominal or pelvic pain in bed at night was how I had to get my tax stuff • Increased abdominal size or done so I didn’t leave Graham with a lot of work, persistent abdominal bloating and – being a keen quilter – what he’d do with my • Need to urinate often and frequently overflowing craft room,” she laughs. “I think it • Feeling full after eating only a small amount. was the fact that in March the tests were clear, but in June the results were bad with several secondary tumours, so my doctor assumed the worst.” Even so, Jeanine – aided by her sense of humour – managed to maintain a positive outlook through the treatment (chemotherapy to shrink the tumours, then surgery on October 29), and now she has everything to smile about. “My surgeon rang me bursting with excitement to say the cancerous cells were dead and they’d successfully removed everything they needed… he told me to start some serious celebrating.” That was in early November and Jeanine is still getting her head around the concept that she JEANINE TEGG has a future. Her biggest message to women of every age, but particularly those over 50, is to
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GRANT COLLINS I AUDIOLOGIST I CLARITY HEARING SOLUTIONS
WEDDING BELLS – WITHOUT THE CLANGING Those with hearing impairments need not miss out on the tender moments on a special day. Solutions abound.
“HE WAS ABLE TO LISTEN TO THE RACE LIVE VIA HIS HEARING AID… WITHOUT MY MOTHER-INLAW BEING ANY THE WISER.”
In keeping with this month’s theme of weddings, him to hear the priest at the church, speeches or general I thought I would talk a little about my personal conversation unassisted. experiences solving problems associated with hearing difficulties on a big day. To solve these problems, I set up an FM system to the microphones at the church and the reception venue. A challenge my wife and I had to personally overcome Thus, whenever someone spoke into the mike at either on our wedding day involved my father-in-law. My wife venue, the FM system sent a signal via a FM radio wave and I got married on October 10, 2010 – unfortunately directly to his hearing aids. All he heard was the person this fell on the same day as the Bathurst 1000. My father- talking into the microphone as if they were speaking in-law is the biggest V8 racing enthusiast around, so we direct into his ears. had a dilemma on our hands. To get over the problems with general conversation He is also partially deaf in one ear, so consequently I and background noise, I set up the FM system via a fitted him with a very advanced hearing aid. Fortunately, remote directional microphone. He then directed among other things, modern hearing aids now have the microphone into the general direction of where wireless Bluetooth compatibility. With this technology, someone was speaking and all his hearing aids picked I was able to set his aid up so it could receive live- up was the person the microphone was directed to. He streamed radio, without any cords or leads, via Bluetooth. told me he heard and understood almost every single He was able to listen to the race live via his hearing aid word in all the environments in which he would normally and radio Bluetooth interface without anyone, especially pick up nothing. my mother-in-law, being any the wiser. This was about five years ago and, since then, technology Another example of where I’ve used modern technology has evolved even further. Instead of FM systems, you can to help a person with hearing impairment at a wedding just get little Bluetooth lapel mikes. These clip to the collar was my sister’s nuptials. My grandfather was severely of whomever you want to hear and automatically pick deaf from his life of working around machinery, shooting them up, streaming straight to your hearing aid. These and serving his country. Unfortunately, because he left are much easier than the FM systems as they connect the treatment of his hearing loss too late, the damage to automatically without having to change the settings in his speech nerves was too severe and he was unable to your hearing aid. They’re also much smaller than the FM hear clearly from longer distances or with background systems and less subject to electrical interference. noise. During the wedding, this made it impossible for
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GIVE YOUNG TEETH SOME TLC
Looking after the oral health of infants and toddlers can ensure they’re well-set for later years.
“SUGARY FOOD AND DRINK IS WELL-KNOWN TO CAUSE DECAY.”
First-time parents are often bombarded with conflicting advice about child-rearing from well-meaning family, friends and even professionals. It can often be difficult to sift through the bank of information and decide which options best suit you and your new addition. When it comes to caring for your child’s health, more often than not the approach is common sense. The following information can help new parents with an important aspect of a young child’s development: caring for the oral health of infants and toddlers. So let’s begin… TEETHING A baby’s first tooth generally comes through the gum between six to nine months. The symptoms of teething, however, can begin at about four months. Teething for infants can cause a little to a lot of pain and discomfort. You may notice excess dribbling, a change in eating habits, and flushed cheeks. Some widespread effects are temperature, change in bowel movements, and nappy rash. Babies often place a finger or object in their mouth when teething as the pressure on gums may relieve some of the discomfort. Try giving baby a clean, cold teething ring or even a face washer, which has been wet and then cooled in the fridge. Chemists offer safe teething gels also. THUMB AND FINGER SUCKING Babies have a natural sucking reflex, which begins at birth. For some babies, sucking their thumb or finger can be very soothing. However, prolonged sucking can cause the front teeth and the surrounding bone to be pushed out of shape. Most children stop this habit on their own, but some may need encouragement. If your toddler continues to suck their thumb or finger into preschool years, you may wish to seek dental advice.
TOOTH DECAY AND PREVENTION When teeth first appear in the mouth of your child, they are more susceptible to decay because they are not mature and hardened like adult teeth. Babies are not born with decay-causing bacteria in their mouths. This bacteria is passed on through kissing, food-tasting or by mothers cleaning dummies with their own mouths. The first step in keeping your child’s mouth decay-free is to ensure that your own teeth and gums are healthy and clean. Eating patterns, the type of food and also the drinks you give your child are important, too. Sugary food and drink is well-known to cause decay. Excessively acidic food and drink, such as fruit juice, can also wear down the protective enamel on teeth and open the door to decay. Prevent your child from suckling on a bottle during sleep time. The production of protective saliva is reduced when a child is sleeping, therefore, the risk of bacteria attacking their teeth is increased. Finally, introduce an infant toothbrush as soon as teeth start to appear in your child’s mouth – and gently brush your baby’s visible teeth after a solid meal or bottle. Using fluoride toothpaste will help your child’s mouth remain decay-free. A mild toothpaste designed for children under six years is recommended. Plus, give your baby the toothbrush to play with in between meals. This will get them used to the feel of the brush in their mouth and will encourage good cleaning habits from early on. It is never too early to start. At Casey Dentists, we offer complimentary examinations for children under the age of 12 years.
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SUZANNE JARSCHKE I OWNER I WELLSPRING CHIROPRACTIC
ARE YOU LOOKING AFTER YOURSELF? Now is the time to look at your lifestyle and take necessary steps to wellness.
“WHAT A STRANGE DISTANCE THERE IS BETWEEN ILL PEOPLE AND WELL ONES.” WINIFRED HOLTBY
Over the past few decades, more people have realised that by paying attention to their health and wellbeing they can greatly improve their enjoyment and quality of life. Taking simple steps to restore and enhance the function of your body can help you feel better, perform at higher levels, and get the most out of life. ‘Wellness’ is a term that has recently become popular in describing the opposite to ‘sickness’. It labels a state of optimum health, where you’re performing at your best, continuing to grow and improve, and feeling a sense of vitality in every area of your life. If you wanted to take the best possible care of your car, you would service it regularly, wash it, put air in the tyres, and change the oil and filters. Wellness care is the equivalent in looking after your body. Eating well, exercising regularly, resting when you need to, stimulating your mind and seeking out fun and happiness are all essential parts of being ‘well’. Simply focusing on symptoms when they arise will only restore a basic level of health – one in which you can easily return to being sick. Taking up regular healthy lifestyle
habits instead, which enhance all the different functions of your body, will help you to increase your health level to a state of wellness. Chiropractic care helps your body to move more freely and clears interference to your nervous system, which regulates all of your body’s functions. It not only helps to restore a state of health for your body, it aims to take you to the next level of optimum health: wellness. There are a number of simple and easy things you can do to improve your wellbeing. Have your spine assessed regularly for optimal performance, be aware of what you eat, drink lots of pure water, rest and rejuvenate on a supportive mattress and pillow, be active, have fun, continue learning, and assess your priorities. The key is to focus your energy on your health and to start making small changes to your life. For more simple steps to greater wellness, please call 4779 1604 or visit us at wellspringchiropractic.com.au.
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12 REASONS WHY WE GAIN WEIGHT
The little things you do each day could make a big difference to your waistline. The 12 days of Christmas may well be over, but there is another thing worth counting in the New Year – 12 reasons why we gain weight! Here’s the lowdown on how to avoid doing so…
“THE DRIVETHROUGH IS CONVENIENT… BUT ONCE YOU’RE THERE, CAN YOU RESIST THAT MILKSHAKE?”
1. Relying on crash diets If you’re determined to lose 10 kilos – fast – it can be tempting to try a crash diet. Perhaps your regimen calls for subsisting on nothing but grapefruit or cabbage soup. Slashing your calories to fewer than a thousand will mean the kilos will melt away, but when you eat so few calories, you train your metabolism to slow down. Once the diet is over, you’ll gain weight again. 2. Skipping breakfast Bypassing brekkie seems a simple way to cut carbs, but the result can be insatiable hunger the rest of the day. This may lead to unplanned snacking and super-sized portions at lunch. Breakfasts that are high in protein and fibre can instead reduce hunger throughout the day. 3. Losing track of your snacks Maybe you count kilojoules meticulously at every meal… but what about all those nibbles in between? The bag of pretzels at your desk, the slice of cake at that office party, the taste of your son’s ice cream – all this mindless munching adds up and expands your waistline. 4. Not snacking at all While mindless snacking can pad your waistline, thoughtful snacking can do just the opposite. Snacking helps keep your metabolism in high gear, especially if they’re protein-rich ones. Nuts, in particular, are a great, high-protein choice. 5. Loading up on low-fat Low-fat products can play an important role in your diet. Just remember that low-fat isn’t the same as low-kilojoule and it’s not a license to have second and third helpings. The best way to know how much fat, sugar and
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Heavenly Helpers WORDS KYLIE DAVIS PHOTOGRAPH MICHAL KOWALSKI (SHUTTERSTOCK)
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charity Alarmed at the statistics highlighting the poor literacy and numeracy levels of children in care, 2009 Queensland Australian of the Year Bronwyn Sheehan was determined to make a difference. And so she founded The Pyjama Foundation in Brisbane in 2004. The Foundation now has branches in Townsville, Cairns, Mackay, Gladstone, Wide Bay, Sunshine Coast, Toowoomba, Ipswich, the Gold Coast and Sydney. Townsville Co-ordinator Julie-Ann Douglas is a big believer in the Foundation’s Love of Learning Program, which involves matching ‘Pyjama Angels’ with a child in foster care. Pyjama Angels spend an hour a week reading books aloud to their child, playing educational games or helping with their homework. “We visit the children in the carer’s home to engage them in fun learning activities that promote literacy and numeracy,” Julie-Ann says. “It’s a mentor-based program and volunteers only need to give one hour a week for a minimum of 12 weeks. Children in care are at risk of being left behind educationally but by improving their learning skills we are making a positive, life-long impact.” There are currently 62 children in the program with 12 waiting for Pyjama Angels. “We only have one male Pyjama Angel at the moment and would love to have more,” JulieAnn says. “In Townsville there are 632 kids in care. Australia-wide, there are more than 37,000 and this figure increases every year.” Julie-Ann’s brother was fostered before being adopted into her family and she also had some friends who cared for children in foster care. “One of their little girls was nicknamed ‘Possum’ because she liked staying awake at night,” Julie-Ann says. “We began as respite carers to help them out for a night every now and again. We would take on other children for respite and short term, and then had a four-and-a-half month old join our family for two years. We believe in the value of family and home and wanted to give back in some way.” While Julie-Ann and her partner are no longer foster carers, they are heavily involved with the Foundation and its Love of Learning Program. “We’d like all children in care to have the opportunity to be involved in this life-changing program, but with so many kids in care we need your help,” she says. Another way locals can support the foundation is by taking part in The Long Road fundraising walk in Townsville on Sunday March 24. Along with nine other events taking place simultaneously in Cairns, Mackay, Gladstone, Wide Bay, Sunshine Coast, Toowoomba, Brisbane, Gold Coast and Sydney the target is to raise $100,000 for The Pyjama Foundation. “This is a non-competitive walking event starting from the beautiful Riverway area,” Julie-Ann says. “We are asking people to sign up to participate and help us to raise funds so more kids in care can be enrolled in the Love of Learning program.” Pyjama Day is also on June 21, where you give a gold coin donation to wear your PJs all day. “We have various stalls to raise funds, BBQs, morning teas… Whatever ideas people have, let me know!” If you’re interested in becoming a Pyjama Angel or would like to register for The Long Road fundraising walk, please contact Julie-Ann Douglas on 0409 059 714 or 4751 8321 and visit www.thepyjamafoundation.com for more information.
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profiles LOVE FOR THE GAME IS WHY PROFESSIONAL SPORTSPEOPLE TRAVEL TO PLAY IN DIFFERENT PARTS OF THE COUNTRY – AND WORLD. BASKETBALLERS FROM TOWNSVILLE FIRE ARE NO EXCEPTION INCLUDING THESE FOUR: JESSICA FOLEY, MIA NEWLEY, NICOLE ROMEO AND OLIVIA THOMPSON. THERE ARE TWO SIMILARITIES THE PLAYERS HAVE HAD IN COMMON THROUGHOUT OUT THEIR BASKETBALL CAREERS: ADELAIDE HAS BEEN THEIR BASE AND THEY’VE ALL PLAYED THE SPORT IN CANBERRA. CURRENTLY, THEY ARE TEAMMATES WITH A SHARED GOAL OF DOING TOWNSVILLE PROUD IN THE WOMEN’S NATIONAL BASKETBALL LEAGUE. SO TIME TO MEET THEM PROPERLY…
Jessica Foley Fire vice-captain Jessica Foley has lived and worked in Adelaide in the off-season, being based there for the past six years. She says: “I’m originally from Albury-Wodonga and still have a lot of family there. I try and get home a couple of times a year.” Basketball has taken her all over Oz and the globe. Jessica left home at age 16 to attend the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra and hasn’t lived at home since. “I played in North Carolina at Duke University for four years and have played seasons in Adelaide, Melbourne, Turkey and now Townsville,” Jessica says. Jessica had an early start in basketball, playing from the age of six while her older siblings also competed. “I had to beg and beg to start a bit earlier and my parents finally gave in! It wasn’t until I was in high school and learned you could receive scholarships through sport that I began to think about a future in basketball.” The 29-year-old has found shifting locations tough sometimes, though. “The longer I’ve played, the harder it has become to keep moving around. While it is exciting to play with new people and live in new cities, it can also be lonely at times.” Mia Newley Mia Newley used to live on an acreage, which housed six cows, 10 chooks – and a dog named Spud! She likes bright colours, wearing make-up and picking up tips on hair and clothes from magazines. She also likes to try new things. “I bought my first sewing machine for Christmas, so I’m trying my hand at sewing!” Basketball has been responsible for her moving to many places around Oz including the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra, Bendigo in Victoria and Launceston in Tasmania. Mia reckons people would say she’s kind and easy-going. “I don’t really find it too difficult to move to a new place. The basketball world is very small and you usually know someone who knows someone. I’m also pretty personable and make friends easily.” Mia loves Townsville’s winter climate, though the summer is a bit different. “We do play at the hottest time of the year, but I’m getting used to it! I also like how easy it is to get around and the fact that I have family here.” Although the 24-year-old likes to head down to The Strand for ice cream, her all-time favourite place to visit is her granny’s house in Belgian Gardens. “It usually means catching up with aunties, uncles and cousins who I haven’t seen in ages and listening to my granny bash out a tune on the piano!” She knew that basketball was for her when she realised how much fun it was to play and learned how many people she’d meet. “My whole family have played too [so it’s] a common interest of ours.” Adelaide is her hometown and where her parents still live.
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Nicole Romeo Self-proclaimed fashion lover Nicole Romeo can’t get enough of Ray-Ban sunglasses, especially for the Townsville sunshine. She loves the North Queensland weather, laidback lifestyle and sense of community. “It’s pretty much what I expected,” she says, having first arrived here two years ago. Nicole, who’s been described as audacious, determined and persistent, hails from Adelaide but has lived in other parts of the country and overseas while playing basketball – a sport she started competing in aged five and couldn’t get enough of it! “I’ve been lucky enough to move all around Australia, living in Melbourne, Canberra and other parts of Queensland. I also travelled overseas to play college hoops for the University of Washington in Seattle. It’s always difficult moving away from friends and family, but to be able to travel the world and do what you love day in, day out makes up for it.” The 23-year-old’s favourite place in town is Crystal Creek because of its fresh water and relaxing surrounds. Olivia Thompson Olivia Thompson feels very fortunate to live in Townsville, playing with the Fire. “Initially it was hard to move away from family, who I’m very close to, but the combination of a great bunch of girls up here and being very busy helps a lot.” Being a country girl, Olivia likes the lifestyle, which is a big enough city to have most things, but is also easy to get around – thus, making it a great place to live. “I love the beach, so The Strand and all the eateries are my favourite places for sure.” The 19-year-old has recently met a special someone here and they’ve been dating for a few months. “We both get along perfectly and he is such a nice guy. To me, his personality is something I am most attracted too.” As for Valentine’s Day, Olivia feels if it makes guys think a little more about romance, it has to be a good thing. “I will have to wait and see if he has plans for us on the day!” Since focusing on basketball seriously seven years ago, Olivia moved away from home to attend school in Adelaide and develop her game. Canberra was the next stop where she spent two-and-a-half years at the Australian Institute of Sport. Born in Balaklava, 100km north of Adelaide, she lived on her family’s farming property until age 15. “Quiet is what most people who know me would use to describe me,” she muses. “However, I’m certainly louder with my family and close friends!”
The WNBL’s regular season will finish February 16-18. Hopefully, the Townsville Fire has done enough to cement a spot in the 2012/13 playoffs. Their last home game at the RSL Stadium will be on Friday, February 8, against the defending champions, the Dandenong Rangers – and your support would be greatly appreciated by the team!
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WHERE THERE’S SMOKE THERE’S FIRE THIS QUARTET OF BASKETBALLERS – WHO’VE SHIFTED LOYALTIES FROM ADELAIDE TO TOWNSVILLE – ARE ALL FIRED UP FOR THE WNBL FINALS.
OLIVIA THOMPSON
MIA NEWLEY
NICOLE ROMEO
JESSICA FOLEY
INTERVIEW VELMA GARA PHOTOGRAPHY ANDREW RANKIN DRESSED BY MYER, TOWNSVILLE HAIR BY HAIRHOUSE WAREHOUSE – CASTLETOWN, WILLOWS & STOCKLAND MAKEUP BY MICHELLE’S SKIN & BODY SOLUTIONS, CASTLETOWN
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EWEN JONES MP I FEDERAL MEMBER FOR HERBERT
IT’S A GUY THING… BROTHERS PLAYING TO WIN “WE TRIED EVERYTHING FROM CRUDE HUMOUR TO OUTRIGHT BULLYING TO GET HIM OFF HIS GAME (ALL ALLOWED UNDER THE CHARTER OF CHAMPIONSHIP OF THE WORLD).”
I have a good mate in Rockhampton. We went to boarding school together and have been pretty good mates since. He is one of four brothers and I am one of three. Competition is fierce in both families. They play for the Pearce Cup in whatever sport they are playing. My brothers and I play for the Championship of the World. There seems to be little point competing for the Jones Cup. The prize is bragging rights and public embarrassment. That is priceless when it comes to brothers. The winner is hailed with the following tribute: “You are the champion of the world and there is no one better than you”. That must be spoken aloud whenever you are within earshot of the current champion and he mentions that we played golf (or something) recently but cannot remember who won. And I mean whenever. During a 2003 Rugby World Cup function, I was talking to Wallaby Anthony Herbert and cricketer Michael Clarke. They were important and I was the auctioneer. My older brother Graeme happened to walk past while I was in mid-sentence and asked if they had played golf recently. I am duty bound to stop what I am doing and say the line. That was the last auction I did, by the way. So, you see, when we play, we play to win. The stakes are high. This year, the game was pool. It was organised by my younger brother, Stewart (yes, I am the middle child). He offered to drive, knew of a pool hall
which was licenced, air conditioned, and we could have the table for as long as we wanted. No, we did not see it coming. Apart from being a faster runner than both his older brothers, Stewart has been beaten up at cricket, golf, WWF, anything, all his life. Why would we even suspect a set up? “Winner’s table?” he suggested. “Sure Stew, just make sure you are comfortable there on that stool. Tell you what. You can have the first game,” said big brother Graeme. In retrospect, that they greeted him with “Hey Sharkie!” should have been a hint. Well, Stewart won the first 10 games in a row, didn’t he? We tried everything from crude humour to outright bullying to get him off his game (all allowed under the Charter of Championship of the World). The more we drank, the better he got as well. We would have kicked him out but he was our ride home. At the end of the day, we had to admit it. We would have to cheat to beat him. We started picking up balls off the table and then mucked around with the game tally sheet so that we looked like we tied. We laughed a lot and he was a worthy Champion and I am eternally grateful that I live in Townsville and they live in Brisbane. There is nothing in the world better than beating your brothers. Nothing. I hope to do it myself, one day…
NICOLE PIEROTTI I CHILD PSYCHOLOGIST I BABYSMILES
MOBILE MADNESS
Nothing quite drives parents mad as the mobile phones that their kids have!
“IF YOUR CHILD IS NERVOUS WHAT DO YOU DO? HOW IS IT BEST TO RESPOND?”
It’s a new and widespread problem but I can’t help but make links to many of the other parenting dilemma’s faced by parents over the decades. So many parents give their children mobile phones with the thinking that “I can contact them when I need to” only to find that firstly they probably don’t answer it when they see mum or dad’s name flashing on the screen, unless of course you are late to pick them up. Parents soon find that they have a new issue to fight over and debate on. Well the good news is that most parents I talk to have EXACTLY the same issues, they all just think that they are the only parent who is unhappy with the rudeness, lack of participation, on it all the time, issues. You are not. There is many, many parents complaining about the same issues and want to do exactly what you want to do, which is to take away the privilege of the phone. Yes it is a privilege. Remember this. As a parent you paid for the phone, you pay for the bills, you gave it and yes, you can take it away. Kids often see the phone as “theirs”, and “how dare you”. Now before you give the phone, even as a gift, you need to establish some ground rules or else you will find
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yourself scrambling to catch up to them and madly trying to tack on rules as things get out of control. And they do, and quickly. Where to start? Don’t ever let them have the phone in their room during the night (I know what and who they talk to during the night, you don’t want that competition in your house!) Have a time that the phone must be on the kitchen bench, on the charger. They are responsible for making sure it’s there by 8pm. Not you, you don’t want or need this responsibility. If it is not there, then there is a consequence, ie. no phone for 2 days. Mean what you say. Secondly, they must always answer when they see and hear you calling. And more…. they must not have the phone on them during school hours, they must not use it when eating with or socialising with others – this is rude and you have taught them better. For more phone etiquette or rules to put in place before you start or add in now if its driving you mad, go to our website and view the full list of rules at www.babysmiles.com.au and start today by writing your rules.
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CORPORATE UPFRONT NEWS & EVENTS NEW RECRUITS
Nicole Gillespie has re-joined TORGAS as business relations officer. She has a long history with the company after being qualified by the apprentice and trainee specialists in 2003, and working with the organisation until 2010. Hairhouse Warehouse welcomes another international stylist Kevin May. Direct from the UK with over 20 years experience. Kevin joins the Hairhouse Warehouse hairdressing team at the Stockland salon. NAB Private Wealth’s Townsville office recently welcomed Lenny Charlwood as a private client associate. Deidre Walsh has been re-appointed the Financial Planning Association’s (FPA) Townsville chapter chair for 2013. Ms Walsh has been the Townsville chapter chair for the past two years.
CHARITY GOLF DAY
Cootharinga North Queensland’s 12th Annual Charity Golf Day is on Friday, April 19 at Townsville Golf Club. Field a corporate team and enjoy a day of networking while raising funds. Email megan.leese@cootharinga.org.au.
AWARD-WINNING VENUES
Congratulations to our local chefs who were awarded an Australian Good Food & Travel Guide (AGFG) Chef Hat for 2013 – Essence, JAM Corner, Michels and The Saltcellar. Inspectors dine anonymously, and their reviews and the votes of the dining public determine the results. On Magnetic Island, Peppers Blue on Blue Resort’s Boardwalk Restaurant & Bar claimed Food & Beverage Outlet of the Year at the company’s 2012 Awards for Excellence recently triumphing over 29 Peppers restaurants across Australia and New Zealand.
NEW ARRIVAL
Kathy and David Langsford welcomed their daughter Emily Elizabeth on December 26, 2012. Congratulations to the family, who are doing well.
TOWNSVILLE TO NEW YORK
Local artist Sylvia Ditchburn is excited to be exhibiting her artwork in New York in May. Out From Down Under & Beyond: Fine Art from Australia and New Zealand will run from May 11 to 31 at Agora Gallery. Those who can’t travel that far can pop into Sylvia’s gallery on Ogden Street to view her works.
Don’t miss the Picnic Bay Surf Life Saving Club’s annual Charity Masquerade Ball on Saturday, March 9 at Jupiters. Caps will be swapped for masks to raise funds for all-important rescue equipment. Call 4724 4211.
BUILD YOUR BRIDGE
Townsville Bridge Club is offering eight-week beginner’s courses at their clubhouse in Aitkenvale. Lessons are $6 and from 10-12 on Tuesday mornings (starting March 12) or Wednesday evenings 7.15–9.15 (starting March 13). Call 4779 9731.
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KEEP THE DATE
International Women’s Day 2013 Breakfast hosted by Soroptimist International Townsville Breakwater Zonta Club 7 March at Jupiters Townsville. Guest speaker Sally Sara AM. Tickets 0437 779 412 or cpross@ bigpond.com
Calling all male outriggers-in-themaking: Magnetic Island Outrigger Canoe Club is having a men’s comeand-try day on Saturday, February 16. Meet at 8am on the beach behind Tobruk Pool at The Strand. P.S. There are sessions for women every Sunday at 8am at the same place.
DAVID KIPPIN I CEO I TOWNSVILLE ENTERPRISE LIMITED
NUMBER 13 IS LUCKY FOR SOME…
A report recently released by the Federal Department of Infrastructure and Transport – State of Australian Cities 2012 – has revealed Townsville is the 13th largest city in Australia and highlights the Region’s potential for future growth and prosperity. The report identifies that Townsville has experienced the largest growth of population aged 15 – 24 compared to other major cities including Canberra, Brisbane and Darwin. This is a reflection of Townsville’s active labour force, and is a critical component to attracting new investment and commerce to the Region. With its average growth rate of 2.3%, the same as Brisbane, Townsville will overtake Geelong by 2015. The report also acknowledges Townsville as possessing the third largest proportion of 0 – 14 year olds in comparison to other major precincts, identifying Townsville’s strong lifestyle attributes and its allure to families. These demographic facts confirm Townsville’s potential as not only as the Second Capital of Queensland but also as the principal city in Northern Australia. No other Region in Australia has the diversity of lifestyle and economic benefits as does Townsville and North Queensland.
Townsville Enterprise will continue to assertively push ongoing development of our Region by advocating strongly to State and Federal Governments on the importance of investing in the Townsville Region for the future prosperity of the entire country. No longer can we sustain the ongoing levels of growth in the south east corner of Queensland, Sydney and Melbourne. If Australia is to achieve its justified potential, our future lies in the development of Northern Australia, in particular the Townsville North Queensland Region. Notably, the image used for the report’s front cover is an aerial shot of Townsville’s CBD and The Strand from Townsville Enterprise’s image library. On behalf of the Team at Townsville Enterprise I look forward to working with you in 2013.
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GOING WITH THE FLOW WHEN SUZY DORMER, FOUNDER OF ONBUNDOCK COUNSELLING AND CONSULTING SERVICES, STARTED HER ACCOUNTING DEGREE SHE NEVER DREAMED SHE’D GRADUATE A PSYCHOLOGIST – BUT THAT’S LIFE FOR YOU! WORDS KYLIE DAVIS PHOTOGRAPH SKYE MILLARD
STRANGE how some things turn out. When Suzy Dormer moved to Townsville from Mt Isa in the mid-80s, her sights were set on becoming an accountant. Hailing from a family of accountants, and moving on from a marriage split, it seemed a logical move. But fate had other ideas… “When I started my accountancy degree, I completed a psychology elective,” Suzy says. “It very quickly became apparent my strength was in psychology and not accountancy. I have never regretted the decision to transfer.” After completing her psychology degree, Suzy worked at James Cook University for a decade before buying and establishing OnBundock Counselling and Consulting Services in 2002. Starting out with two psychologists and a social worker, the centre has grown to now offer the services of 10 psychologists and four social workers. Passionate about helping people to achieve wellbeing, Suzy’s vision was to create a therapeutic space where clients could learn to navigate job and relationship difficulties, manage stress and work through anxiety, grief or trauma. “A person’s mental health affects every aspect of their lives and the causes of mental health concerns are multiple and complex,” Suzy says. “When asked how I work, I say long-term because I believe we are a sum product of where we’ve come from and it’s really important to understand a person’s life story.” Suzy’s own life story began when she was born in Canada to English parents who had migrated to maple-leaf country. Describing herself as a £10-pound Pom, Suzy migrated to Australia at age 20. “In in the 60s you could migrate to Australia for £10 pounds,” Suzy explains. “I can still remember the boat ride. It was a ball because there were so many young people on board.” While her older brother (accountant) and sister (bookkeeper) wound up working in Sydney, Suzy married a boy from the bush and moved out West. The couple had three children – Luke, Clare and Joy – who are all in their 30s and now live on cattle stations at McKinlay, Boulia and in NT just outside Camooweal. After more than 20 years of living in Townsville, Suzy now considers herself “a local”, although she still loves to travel. She attends many workshops, both in Australia and overseas, and has become involved in Tibetan and Nepalese projects she is active in supporting. This year Suzy is also going to Macchu Pichu in Peru to complete a workshop on shamanism and mindfulness. She has always been a curious soul.
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“In my personal life I’m known as ‘20 Questions’,” she says. “I think my genuine interest in people and being constantly intrigued with an understanding of how people function informs my ability to work as a psychologist.” Having lost both her half-sister and ex-husband (who remained a close friend to the end) to serious illnesses, Suzy is also no stranger to grief. “I have a wealth of life experience to draw from,” she says. “Over the years I have developed what works for me to keep me in a place of wellbeing and contentment. “I always say that wellbeing starts with eating right, sleeping enough, exercising sufficiently and having enough in our ‘fun’ buckets. I love my exercise, yoga and swimming and start each morning with my dogs at the lead-free beach at Rowes Bay.”
“A PERSON’S MENTAL HEALTH AFFECTS EVERY ASPECT OF THEIR LIVES AND THE CAUSES OF MENTAL HEALTH CONCERNS ARE MULTIPLE AND COMPLEX.” SUZY DORMER
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Security
Security may not be the first thing you think of with fixed phone systems, but keeping your phone system protected is as important as having secure email and internet access. Any breach of security can be costly. As your business phone partner, Telstra Business Centre Townsville will tell you how to protect your system, to stop outsiders from hacking in.
Future
Telstra Business Centre Townsville has access to some of the finest telephony manufacturers in the world that can bring you streamlined business
systems that can meet your telephony needs, and also mesh with future technologies. If you’re not sure what sort of system you need. We can arrange for a business systems expert to visit you at home or work. Telstra Business Centre Townsville offer the largest range of phone systems, plans and flexible finance options, all configured to make communications more efficient, easier to manage and expandable for your future needs.
Support and advice
All Telstra Business Centre Townsville’s phone systems are fully supported by a locally based single point of contact, plus over the phone tech support. If you have any problems, you won’t have the pressure of wasting time sitting in a call queue. Think of Telstra Business Centre Townsville as a partner who works with you to understand your needs. We provide you access to Telstra’s world-class network with professional help desk support for your system and we can arrange agreed service availability and response times.
Finance A new phone system can be one of the biggest investments facing a business, the sooner you get the technology you need, the sooner you get the benefits. Telstra Business Centre Townsville offers business phone systems with no up-front costs that help manage your business more efficiently. We can help you access flexible payment options that suit your circumstances and your business cash flow. You’ll receive all your costs from one point, including plan costs, maintenance and finance repayments, on a clearly itemised bill each month. And by consolidating your fixed line, mobile, internet, email and data service, you’re making cost control more efficient, streamlining your communications and making life easier for you, your staff and your customers. For more information contact Jeremy and the team at Telstra Business Centre Townsville on 4771 4160.
IS YOUR PHONE SYSTEM OLDER THAN YOU? THEN IT’S TIME TO GET UP TO DATE There has never been a better time to look at replacing your old phone system with a new one. The team at Telstra Business Centre Townsville can help you find a phone system solution at the right price for your Business and with the Government small business asset write-off threshold increased to $6,500 you could save even more in the long run. Visit www.treasurer.gov.au for more information. Call one of our local business experts on 4771 4160 to arrange a complimentary review of your phone system needs or come and see us. Telstra Business Centre Townsville Unit 2 149 Charters Towers Road Next to the RSL Hyde Park Call 4771 4160 The spectrum device is a trademark of Telstra corporation limited. ® and ™ are registered trade mark and trade mark of Telstra corporation.
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5 MINUTES WITH... TOWNSVILLE IS BLESSED WITH SO MANY TALENTED AND INTERESTING PEOPLE THAT WE’VE DECIDED TO INTRODUCE YOU TO FOUR LOCAL CHARACTERS EACH MONTH. IF YOU KNOW SOMEONE YOU THINK SHOULD BE FEATURED JUST SEND AN EMAIL TO EDITOR@DUOMAGAZINE.COM.AU
“I TRIED TO READ 50 SHADES OF GREY. SORRY WORLD... I DON’T GET WHAT ALL THE FUSS WAS ABOUT!”
HANNAH LEITH
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JENNALEE ANDERSON MOBILE PERSONAL TRAINER, OWNER OF JENUINE FITNESS AKA: Jen, Lees, Shorty Most treasured item: I have many… all of my family and friends, and my gorgeous partner. You in three words: Determined, Honest, Motivator Why you get out of bed: To get to my first client by 6am and because I love what I do, of course. Most memorable moment: Recent holiday to Thailand – absolutely beautiful place, but stay away from the scooters! What you love about where you live: Everything! Being close to the coast – couldn’t imagine not living near a beach. Being so close to my family. Great weather. Relaxed and laid back. You always meant to: Sky dive. I’ll definitely do it one day! You drive a: Mazda3 Where are you from: Mission Beach Best dish: Veggie pizza’s – Yummmm. You wish… for a happy, healthy and successful life. Your biggest inspiration: Inspiration comes mostly from my clients. And having a partner who is into fitness is also very encouraging. Oh, and Lorna Jane! You’d change this about yourself: I probably wouldn’t change anything because then I wouldn’t be me! Ideal dinner guests: Family and friends The last book you read: In His Sights by Kate Brennan. Your mantra: You don’t have to be fit to start, but you do have to start to be fit! As a child, what did you think you’d be?: A High School Teacher Parting words: Get Fit. Get Healthy. Get Jenuine.
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BILL MALANDRIS
ROSS MACLEAN
HANNAH LEITH
RETIRED POSTAL WORKER – XSTRATA GREEK FEST TOWNSVILLE VOLUNTEER CO-ORDINATOR
PARTNER + DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL PLANNING MACLEAN PARTNERS + M FINANCIAL SERVICES
CO-OWNER/DIRECTOR OF 121 CREATIVE AND KWIK KOPY TOWNSVILLE
AKA: Husband to Margaret, Baba to my children, Papou to my grandchildren, volunteer to the community. Most treasured item: Has to be my family – there is nothing more important. You in three words: Honest, Loyal, Friendly Why you get out of bed: To see what the new day brings and catch up with family and friends. Most memorable moment: Getting married and holding my children for the first time. What you love about where you live: I love Townsville. It has everything larger cities have without the crowds and not having to drive miles to get to places. Most of my friends and family live here so that in itself makes it a great place to live. You always meant to: Take our children to Greece and Cyprus to see where their grandparents came from. You drive a: Ford Futura and a trusty Triton ute. Where are you from: I was born in Southport, grew up in Brisbane and moved to Townsville 32 years ago. Best dish: Avgolemono soup with chicken. It warms you on a cold day, cools you on a hot day and cures every ailment. Your biggest inspiration: My father and father-in-law. They came to Australia with nothing, expected nothing, got nothing and strived to give us everything – and did. They worked so hard to fit into society and make sure we had everything we needed. They overcame many difficult hurdles and never complained. And all they expected from us was respect. You’d change this about yourself: Apart from trying to get fitter, I wouldn’t change much even if I could. I’m comfortable with who I am. Ideal dinner guests: My children and grandchildren – they always brighten my day and tell it how it is. Your mantra: Always look at a glass half full not half empty. As a child, what did you think you’d be?: I don’t think I thought that far ahead. When you’re a kid you don’t think you’ll ever be old. Parting words: Be happy and do things that make other people happy. Be content with what you have because there are a lot of people a lot worse off than you.
AKA: Dad and various others by people who mistake my name when I speak too quickly introducing myself to them on the phone. Most treasured item: Definitely my wife and kids although sometimes I am certainly guilty of not showing them enough. You in three words: Pedantic, Enthusiastic, Analytical Why you get out of bed: Almost 30 years after starting our accounting practice, I still get a buzz out of going to work. I love dealing with people that appreciate what we do for them and want to work with us to help themselves. Seeing businesses grow and prosper based on advice given by us is very rewarding. Most memorable moment: The surreal moment when driving to hospital for the birth of our first child, realising that our return trip home would bring with it literally a whole new life filled with different responsibilities and priorities. My first solo flight when I was learning to fly would had to have been up there somewhere also. Where are you from: Conceived in Queensland and born in NSW. I got back as quickly as I could and was raised on a cattle property in western Queensland until I went away to boarding school in grade six. Best dish: You just can’t beat a roast beef or lamb dinner or anything covered in chocolate. You wish… for my 3 kids to achieve their potential and be happy in life. Your biggest inspiration: Unfortunately I lost both my parents when I was fairly young but I have enormous appreciation for what they sacrificed for me to get a good education. One of my mentors was an old mate of mine that passed away last year aged a few days short of 69 years of age. My first recollection of him was at his 21st birthday party and I always had an enormous admiration of his approach to life. As a child, what did you think you’d be?: I probably saw myself living the life of a grazier chasing cows and horses. Parting words: My grandfather always said “Those that say they should have, never will..” Don’t die wondering!
Most treasured item: My brand new puppy Chaya. You in three words: Painfully highachieving perfectionist! Why you get out of bed: To grow and challenge myself everyday. Most memorable moment: 2012 has been a big one, firstly building up the courage to step up and buy our businesses when the boss retired in April, and then marrying my wonderful boyfriend in October after 11 years together! What you love about where you live: The delicious mangoes at this time of the year… What I don’t love? The horrible itchy rash I get from touching those delicious mangoes. You always meant to: Try some extreme sports, hot-air ballooning, white-water rafting, haven’t made it yet. You drive a: Shiny black Rav4 Where are you from: Adelaide. We moved here in 1996, it was pre-internet and we couldn’t find a single photograph of this Townsville place we were going to. Best dish: Pork fillets with chilli-mango sauce and soba noodle salad You wish… I had more hours in the day for relaxation and fun stuff. Your biggest inspiration: My parents, they are amazing people with so much real world experience, they’ve taught me well. You’d change this about yourself: Just stop and chill Hannah! Ideal dinner guests: Designers and illustrators from around the world. A bit of inspiration always goes down a treat. Your must-have gadget: My Mac as its the most beautiful piece of equipment I’ve ever seen and my iPhone. Ask my husband. I never put it down. Plus they sync. What brilliant technology. Thanks Apple. You never cease to amaze me. The last book you read: I tried to read 50 Shades of Grey. Sorry world... I don’t get what all the fuss was about. As a child, what did you think you’d be?: I planned to be a florist or a writer. I suppose a designer is still in the same field. It was always going to be something creative. Parting words: When you’re truly ready, the thing you want will be ready too.
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Times Square, the Statue of Liberty, Central Park, Sun Studio and Graceland all came to life on this trip of a lifetime. Words Kylie Davis
By the time I touch down in NYC it’s close to 11pm. My Sydney friend is waiting for me in the Manhattan, Greenwich Village, apartment we booked ahead of time on Airbnb.com Should I take the safe option and get a cab direct from the airport? Hmmm, that would mean less money to spend on souvenirs… As I yank my oversized suitcase towards the subway the wheels jerk into action and my Big Apple adventure grinds into motion. Curiously eyeing my fellow passengers I can see why they call New York a multicultural melting pot. African, Asian and European-looking strangers surround me and I can hear at least one language that’s new to me mixed in with the American accents. When a ticket checker examines my pass they shoot me an odd look. “You know you’re headed to Long Island, right?” Damn, I must’ve gone to the wrong platform… Thankfully they grab a rail officer who happens to be sitting nearby. My new Indian friend ‘Happy’ – really that was his name – happily explains the error of my ways. “Don’t worry Miss,” he says. “I’ve just come off shift so I’ll show you where to get off and change.” Chatting with Happy I discover he has a wife and daughter and works long hours to support them. The subway is his livelihood and he knows its complex network well – luckily for me. After promising to ‘Friend’ him on Facebook, I wave Happy goodbye as I change platforms while clutching his hand-written instructions. Breathing a sigh of relief as I note the station names on his make-do map I start looking forward to seeing my friend Karen, who is probably worried I’ve been mugged in an alley by now. Not worrying about switching our phones to international roaming seemed like a good idea at the time… Finally above ground and back on foot I set out to follow the alphabetised street grid toward my destination. Wow, so this is the East Village, setting for the musical Rent. There are loads of cool bars and arty types and everything’s still open. This really is the city that never sleeps. Even though I’m in a hurry I have to stop for a photo when I see a knitted shopping trolley. What the? Later I learn this is a trend called ‘yarn bombing’ – where people knit just about anything that stands still for thrills. A few more blocks and Karen’s half-amused, half-relieved expression greets me at the street level of our share accommodation. I tell her about Happy and she shakes her head, then regretfully informs me our
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apartment is on the top floor – and there’s no lift. After joining forces to drag my suitcase to our NY pad, we head out in search of food. A short stroll and we’re rewarded. Eagerly I scoff down pizza (one American slice = two Aussie slices) and beer. I could get used to this place. The sound of the odd police siren and fire engine punctuate my sleep only lightly and I wake with excitement to explore the Big Apple. Shopping in Soho, where trendy boutiques and art galleries abound, is on the to-do list and we’re busy checking out possible purchases when we see paparazzi whizz by on bikes. I joke to Karen that “we’re not in Kansas anymore Toto” and we wonder which celebrity they’re chasing. Next stop Central Park and, on the northwest corner of 72nd Street and Central Park West, the Dakota Apartments where John Lennon was shot dead and Yoko Ono still lives. To commemorate John’s life a 2.5-hectare section of Central Park was re-landscaped and named Strawberry Fields after the Beatles song. A black-and-white mosaic spelling ‘Imagine’ lies in the centre and people have strewn fresh flowers there. But what really grabs my attention is a fat furry cat in a pram whose owner is sitting on a park bench nearby. As I grin at the cat the hippy-chic cat mum, who would look right at home in Byron Bay, says it’s a dollar to have my photo taken with ‘Goldie’. I can’t resist. Central Park is massive and a hive of activity with people playing chess, riding bikes, hula-hooping and, my favourite, squirrel-spotting. It’s a good thing I’ve worn my sneakers as we’ve a way to go yet to the free Stanten Island ferry. The trek is worth it when I lay eyes on the Statue of Liberty. Her robe looks greenish in the late-afternoon light and her torch is held aloft to welcome immigrants arriving from abroad. If we’re going to make it to Times Square tonight I’m going to need a sugar fix. Fortunately a shop at the ferry terminal has what’s fast become my number 1 snack – pound cake. Licking the lemon icing greedily I’m only mildly disappointed we don’t have it at corner shops in Australia because I’d soon be going up a dress size if they did. Walking into Times Square is blinding as electronic billboards compete for your attention and souvenir shops for your dollar. If you’re game you can stick your face in front of the EarthCam so anyone Googling can gawk at you. But my favourite attraction is the Naked Cowboy. Naked except for his cowboy hat, cowboy boots and white budgie smugglers that is. Not knowing whether to laugh or cringe I hand over my dollar for a
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photo with the Times Square icon so I can tick that off my bucket list. After a heavy sleep – not even the police sirens could wake me this time – it’s our last day in New York. It wouldn’t feel right being in Manhattan without seeing Ground Zero. Staring at the two massive holes in the ground where the Twin Towers once stood is sobering to say the least. The ‘holes’ have been turned into cascading fountains surrounded by bronze strips bearing the names of the close to 3000 people who died in the terrorist attack. Reading name, after name, after name, after name brings home just how many lost their lives. So sad. Next stop Nashville Tennessee – Keith Urban and Taylor Swift’s stomping ground. Nashville proves just as much of a boot-scootin’ good time as I imagine. The main street is filled will honky tonk bars, shops selling cowboy boots, old-fashioned ice-cream saloons and tourist boutiques, of course. Wandering in and out of the bars it’s hard to find one to settle at for lunch – they’ve all got awesome live country music bands playing. A group called The Spaghetti Westerneers wins our vote and we’re delighted when Ivalee Pitts busts out with ‘Whatever Happened to the Yodelling Cowgirls?’. Do yourself a favour and check Ivalee out on YouTube – the girl can yodel! As we’re enjoying the music and washing down our monster-size onion rings with a Bud beer I spy a familiar face. One I’ve only seen before on the movie screen. Kicking Karen under the table I hiss out “Billy Zane, it’s Billy Zane – you know, from Titanic and The Mummy movies…” For me this brush with fame is as fun as fossicking through the American Pickers store a short bus ride away is for Karen. Ahhh, good day. On to Memphis tomorrow.
Hellooo Memphis, home of rock-and-roll, southern-fried chicken, the Mississippi River and the blues baby. We arrive late off the bus from Nashville when the city is in full swing. Jazz strains fill the streets and restaurant menus boast gumbo, po-boys and ribs. I’d never eaten ribs in my life but Karen insists I give them a try and, to my surprise, they’re tender and delicious. Mind you, just about anything coated in Cajun flavours is divine. Another sound sleep and we’re off to see Sun Studio where the likes of Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison and Jerry Lee Lewis recorded. The upstairs museum has some spine-tingling old recordings but the best part of the tour was touching the mic that Elvis sang into and standing on the very spot where he recorded his songs. It was the perfect appetiser for Graceland and a free shuttle bus there was part of the tour ticket – bonus! The sprawling 14-acre Graceland estate and mansion are something else. Stepping through the white-columned frontage into Elvis’ music room is a real treat. A piano takes centre stage and beautiful stainedglass inserts featuring peacocks are an eye-catching surprise. Further in is ‘the jungle room’ – complete with green shag-pile carpet on the floor and ceiling – and a racquet ball building housing seemingly endless costumes and awards. And then there is the Automobile Museum and The King’s jet planes ‘Lisa Marie’ and ‘Hound Dog II’. It takes several hours to see everything and enjoy the audio-guided tour. With Elvis merchandise everywhere in the Grand Plaza nearby it’s impossible not to get into the spirit and buy a souvenir. A fitting end to the experience, the bottom of the receipt reads: ‘Thank you, thank you very much.’
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interview
BY DAY, SHE NAVIGATES HER WAY THROUGH HEALTH CARE, GUIDES WOMEN THROUGH PREGNANCY AND BEARS WITNESS TO THE MIRACLE OF BIRTH. AFTER HOURS, TOWNSVILLE LOCAL LUCY LITTLE LEADS A CREW ON AUSTRALIA’S LARGEST AND MOST POWERFUL COAST GUARD VESSEL, THE ROTARY RESCUE.
SHE STRIVES A LITTLE MORE
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LUCY Little is making waves within Australia’s Volunteer Coast Guard, as the first female in the Townsville Flotilla history to be appointed to the role of skipper. The volunteer Coast Guard has Flotillas based all around Australia and Townsville’s unit, QF8, is the largest in North Queensland with 102 volunteers. Lucy is one of just 10 female members, and her appointment to the position of coxswain proves that women can hold their own in a typically male-dominated environment. “I came into the role with no qualifications or experience,” she says. “It took six years and lots of hard work since then to reach this point; achieving all of my marine qualifications and gaining enough experience to successfully complete the training. “As skipper, I’m now in charge of the vessel and its crew when it is out on water, and work with the local water police and emergency services.” To take up the role, Lucy had to successfully complete the Transport and Distribution Marine Certificate II Training; a challenging and intensive program that assessed the participants’ boat handling skills, vessel awareness and emergency procedures. Usually the Townsville Flotilla only see one or two new skippers complete the course annually, but this year Lucy joined three of her male colleagues – Alistair Roberts, Michael Dunkley and Toby Depledge-Smith – to make it through and achieve their coxswains rating; a fair feat considering the training and experience needed is all gained on a voluntary basis. “Balancing my full-time work as a nurse and midwife with my work for the Volunteer Coast Guard is challenging,” she says. “Everyone knows of the SES, but not as many people know about the Townsville Coast Guard. We’re sometimes thought of as the ‘RACQ of the Sea’ but we do so much more beyond our work on the water, like working to improve public education and running marine radio courses.” The Volunteer Coast Guard provide a necessary service to the boating public, providing assistance out on the water and working in partnership with the emergency services when a search and rescue is required; a service that motivated Lucy to join six years ago. “I’ve always loved being in and on the sea, so being able to learn as well as give back to the community meant that Coast Guard was the perfect volunteer organisation to join,” she says. “Also there’s a Naval history in my immediate family and this is the closest I’ll get without signing up!”
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“WE’RE SOMETIMES THOUGHT OF AS THE ‘RACQ OF THE SEA’ BUT WE DO SO MUCH MORE BEYOND OUR WORK ON THE WATER.” LUCY LITTLE
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FROM THE PUBLISHERS OF DUO MAGAZINE FEBRUARY 2013 ISSUE 2
WELCOME TO THE FIRST ISSUE OF DUO BRIDES FOR 2013. Congratulations to those who became betrothed over the festive period – there’s nothing more exciting than finding a diamond in your stocking! You are about to enter an exhilarating faze of your life – planning a wedding. I’ve been there and have the multiple lists and spreadsheets to prove it. It’s all true about the day going too fast – you try to savour it as much as you can, but all good things must come to an end and you’re soon left with beautiful photographs and memories. That’s why it’s so important to enjoy the lead-up just as much – try not to stress, because it will all come together. I was chatting to girlfriends the other night when the topic of weddings came up. The most memorable bits of the day included everything from a mother-of-the-bride wading into a fishpond to retrieve a wayward bouquet to enjoying beautiful locations like Nelly Bay, Queens Gardens and The Strand. So would they have changed anything? One ex-bride said her hairstyle (in hindsight she could’ve done much better), another reflects that trying to transport an elaborate two-tiered wedding cake on the ferry to Magnetic Island wasn’t the best idea, and one regrets inviting people for the sake of pleasing others. There you go – talk to friends and learn from their mistakes, read as many magazines as you can and Google your heart out – just make sure you enjoy this very special time (which – incidentally – starts right here with DUO’s Brides guide).
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choosing your dress 101 One of the best parts of planning the big day, here’s how to find a frock that rocks.
It’s all about location
Set a budget
Are you having a beach wedding on Magnetic Island, a garden affair at Queens Gardens, or a traditional church ceremony? Your decision will have an impact on the dress you choose. Formal church ceremonies can call for floor length gowns and long trains, while informal and outdoor ceremonies are great for A-line dresses, sheath-style frocks and shorter gowns. But the rules can be bent – just make sure you’re going to be comfortable.
The general rule-of-thumb is that 10 to 15 per cent of the cost of the day should be allocated to your bridal ensemble (the dress and shoes to the veil, undergarments, accessories and even alterations). At the end of the day, you may find a gown online for $200 or choose the most expensive one in the shop – as long as you and your husband-to-be agree, you’ve got your dress (on the flipside – if you do have a very tight budget, make sure you tell the sales assistant what your price range is before she starts bringing out the couture gowns).
Research, research, research
Strategise
Immerse yourself in bridal magazines and online articles. Pull-out and print-off any pictures you love (or things you really don’t like) to start building an idea of your perfect dress. You can take your research portfolio with you when you shop – a very handy tool if you’re not quite across all the dress terminology yet!
Don’t try to cram in as many shops as you can on one day – very tempting if you’re down in Brisbane or Sydney for a weekend of shopping. If you have no choice, try to keep fresh with regular breaks (coffees, debrief with your dress advisors over lunch etc) and make sure you take notes so you remember what you saw and where. Ideally, aim for one to two shops a day and try dresses that you may not have otherwise picked – you may be pleasantly surprised!
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choosing a reception venue in four steps The ‘where’ of your wedding is an important factor that will set the tone of the day, but also needs to tick the ‘practical’ boxes.
Consider your guests
Do your sums
The venue you select will be influenced by how many guests you have – you’re not going to hire Jupiters ballroom for just close family or friends, or try to pack a big wedding party of 200 into a small restaurant. Also consider whether any of the guests have mobility issues (can Grandma get up the stairs)? How will people travel from the ceremony to the reception? Is there adequate parking? Will it need to be child-friendly? If it’s an outside venue, is there back-up if the weather turns bad?
Have an idea of how much you’re going to spend on venue hire and – if you can – each component of the reception overall (food, alcohol, decorations etc) before you start researching and visiting venues. If you’re looking to keep prices down, contemplate having your wedding on a weekday instead of a Saturday. If you’re quite handy and creative, how much of the set-up can you do yourself?
Research & development
Arrange appointments to meet with staff at your top venues and bring a list of questions with you that weren’t answered on their website, plus anything you need to clarify. Make sure the person you’re dealing with is going to be the same in the lead-up to your big day and observe their attitude – are they friendly and professional? If your venue is a restaurant, try to dine there to get an understanding of the quality of food and service.
Tour the facilities
Do some initial research in magazines, online and by asking friends about their own experiences and make a list of your top choices and secondary options. Decide what your main priorities are with the venue and your wedding – if you’re really keen to see people dance, then a dance floor is a must; or if you want them to have a great meal, then give extra weighting to somewhere that’s famed for its food.
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etiquette explained What’s expected and acceptable for weddings is an ever-evolving beast. Trisha Telford of Townsville’s TMT Deportment & Etiquette Academy gives some guidelines, but says, – ultimately, it’s all about good manners – on the part of the bride and groom, and the guests.
Gifts
Speeches
Trisha says – contrary to the popularity of wishing wells – it’s impolite for a bride and groom to tell people how to give, whether it’s requesting money or insisting gifts are purchased from a register. “A wedding is really not that different to another celebration – you don’t ask people to your birthday and then say, ‘By the way, I’d like money, or buy me something that I have already chosen’. It is impolite to impose upon people how they should give when the real intention is to have them share and witness your special occasion.”
While the order of speeches and who talks is flexible, Trisha suggests scheduling the key speeches first (parents, married couple and, traditionally, best man). Guests giving a speech should be succinct and remember there are multiple generations in the room – if in doubt, leave the crude jokes out.
Wedding attendants While it’s a great honour to be asked to be a bridesmaid or groomsman, Trisha says the happy couple need to be careful not to overburden their friends or family members with excess costs or time demands. “They are there to assist you, but the bride and groom need to realise that people have a life outside ‘planning a wedding’. Ask, don’t demand, and communicate the requirements first so people know what their expectations are.”
Invitations Trisha’s top tip for brides and grooms is never write “and friend” on the invite – go to the effort of finding out if they have a special someone. As for the guests, you should never ask to bring someone along if they haven’t been invited, and always RSVP before the due date. “By putting the bride and groom in a position of having to check with you is not only inconvenient, but time-consuming when they already have so much to do,” Trisha says.
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THE TYRANNY OF DISTANCE DIDN’T STOP THIS COUPLE FROM FOLLOWING THEIR HEARTS – AND THEN TYING THE KNOT IN LAVISH STYLE. PHOTOGRAPHY CLAUDIA SMITH WORDS CARLA CARUSO
As far as dramatic meetings go, Brooke Lahtinen and Andrew Metcalfe take the (wedding) cake. Brooke, a bank teller, explains: “We were introduced through a mutual friend during a night out in Townsville. The spark was instantaneous, but we were only together for three months before he left for military service in Afghanistan.” Love conquered all though with distance proving no barrier for this couple. Andrew, now an apprentice electrician, later popped the question in style. Brooke explains: “While overseas on deployment in Afghanistan, soldiers are given 10 days off in the middle of their eight months’ service. In 2011, we decided to meet up in Dubai and travel through Europe, visiting Italy, France and Germany in those short 10 days.” While in Venice, she and Andrew boarded a gondola for a romantic tour of the canals at sunset. “The gondolier drew my attention to the left to see a famous building and when I turned back Andrew was on one knee with a sparkling custom-made diamond and platinum engagement ring in hand.” The nuptials fell on Andrew’s 26th birthday on September 29. Brooke wore an Allure gown from Hills in Hollywood, which she described as “my perfect princess dress”. The strapless gown, made mostly of taffeta, had a wrapped-style bodice, lifts in the skirt’s top layer to reveal lace and tulle underneath, faux pearl buttons down the back, and a lengthy train. The bride’s ivory Novo heels were also a feature. “They had big flowers and pearls on the toes, which peeked out from below the hem,” Brooke enthuses. She also wore her mother Patricia Lahtinen’s veil and clutched a teardrop-shaped bouquet of white, cream and ivory roses. As well, Brooke says: “While in Italy a few years ago, my mother purchased a personalised handkerchief, which featured a letter, B. She always told me she was saving it for me to carry on my wedding day.” Brooke did. Her bridesmaids – including Andrew’s sister and matron-of-honour,
Rebecca Dunlop, Brooke’s cousins Melissa O’Sullivan and Teneale Ruggieri, and sister-in-law Karen Board – wore royal blue chiffon gowns with small trains. Their hair was styled by Blue Banana Hair and Spa. Andrew, meanwhile, wore a classic black Mullers suit with satin-trimmed lapels, a white French cuff shirt, black vest and silk silver tie. His groomsmen wore black Spurling suits with black vests, white shirts and royal blue ties. “Royal blue and white were themes of the wedding,” Brooke explains. “Lace also played a large part in my dress, the cake and the wedding stationery.” The bride arrived at the Sacred Heart Cathedral ceremony in a white stretch limousine, with the couple wed before 95 guests. “We had a quartet rather than the usual organ for the ceremony,” Brooke says. “So many people commented that it was a beautiful touch.” The reception followed at Peppers Blue on Blue Resort’s Boardwalk Restaurant & Bar on Magnetic Island. “We chartered a ferry for all the guests and the bridal party to the island, Brooke enthuses. “It added a personalised touch to the day. We got to catch up with all our guests between photo sessions on the mainland and the island.” Cake by Shona Maree was behind the couple’s four-tiered wedding cake – three tiers being covered in icing designed to look like lace motifs. The other tier was made to look like it was wrapped in pearls. Music duo Groove provided the entertainment. Plus, Brooke says: “We took dancing lessons before our big day and had a full waltz routine practiced for our first dance. This included a lift – all very hard to do in the full skirt of a wedding gown! Although we were both nervous, it worked out perfectly and the crowd loved it.” The couple enjoyed a luxurious honeymoon in the Maldives. As for Brooke’s tips for others planning to marry? She says: “Keep it simple, relax – and enjoy your big night!” duo bride + honeymoons 87
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DRESS, RINGS, DETAIL... SKIN?
BY SHONA MCINTOSH-GREAT
It may not be the first thing brides-to-be think of, but when my wonderful husband proposed in December 2011, my mind was on my pre-wedding skincare regime. That was as well as searching ideas for dresses, venues, cake and decorations! Having worked in the beauty industry for eight years, I’d had treatments in the past. However, except for muscle-relaxing injections in my forehead, everything else was irregular. We set the date for September 9 and I had nine months to prep my skin. Here are my thoughts on when and how it should all be done… Face creams. Start application of these as soon as you have that ring on your finger. At-home products can brighten and treat your skin every day. Medical-strength skincare will give you the best results. Peels. When you start your skincare regime, a course of peels will most likely be recommended. I had a course of Vitamin A-based timeless peels. Gorgeous! I had these before, but never as a course of six. These will take six months. Light treatments. In between peels, I was also having laser genesis treatments. These stimulate collagen (good for the future ‘Mrs Great’), but more immediately, the tightening helps diminish pore size and increase hydration control as the skin is functioning better. Just before my wedding – the four weeks leading up to the day – I also had eight Photonlite LED therapies. You can have these up to the day of your nuptials. I love them! They are very rejuvenating and brightening – think no downtime and ultra-relaxing. Dermal fillers and wrinkle relaxants. Definitely have at least one treatment before your wedding treatment. This allows for any changes to the prescription and also makes sure that you like the look before your wedding day photos. Your pre-marriage treatment should be at least two weeks before any of your wedding events. Dermal fillers
are very individual and can vary depending on your age. Make sure you book this appointment as soon as possible. For an initial treatment, most dermal fillers will last between six to 12 months, so you can have this done well in advance of your special day. Lips, cheeks and under eyes are all areas that can be freshened with a dermal filler. Hand care. Don’t forget your hands and décolletage! I was 38 at my wedding, so not only did I have ‘nurse’s hands’, they were starting to show my age. I very much wanted treatments that would make my hands look the best they could. Your hands will definitely be a focus – even before the day as everyone grabs your left hand to have a look at that gorgeous ring! There are specialist hand creams, and treat your digits the same as your face: exfoliate, stimulate, hydrate and protect. When working in the UK, one of my favourite treatments for patients’ hands and décolletages was hydrating Skinboosters. These treatments specifically hydrate and plump the skin – perfect for dry, crepey or ‘veiny’ hands. As for me? I had the most amazing wedding day. It was everything I could have wished for – and more. Feeling confident and happy with my skin was a bonus and this was noticed by not just my family and friends, but also the make-up artist and photographer. So kick off your pre-wedding skincare regime by booking a complimentary skincare analysis and injectable consultation with a Chrysalis Skin Technology specialist. Shona McIntosh-Great (‘Mrs Great’) is a registered nurse, the senior cosmetic injector at Chrysalis Skin Technology and an aesthetic nurse specialist. Chrysalis Skin Technology and Queensland Plastic Surgery will attend the Ideal Bride North Queensland Wedding Expo on March 24.
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• Janine Poli & Michael Cantoni • August 11, Sacred Heart Cathedral & The Brewery, Townsville
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INSPIRED BY ITALIAN ARCHITECTURE AND ART FROM THE 17TH CENTURY, THIS COUPLE’S NUPTIALS HAD A ROYAL FEEL. PHOTOGRAPHY ANDREW RANKIN WORDS CARLA CARUSO
Janine Poli, 32, and Michael Cantoni, 38 met while having drinks at The Strand with mutual friends. “A couple of weeks later, Michael contacted me and invited me over to his house for some tea he was cooking,” remembers Janine, a paramedical aesthetician at Bellanova Skin and Makeup Studio. “The connection started from that night!” Janine says the proposal by her groom – a construction superintendent in mining at PNG – was “very Michael: laidback and casual”. “We went over to Maggie Island and decided to hire some scooters. It became a game of chasey when my scooter seemed to go faster than his! He decided we pull over and go for a walk up to the Forts to watch the regatta yacht race go around the island. After a while of watching, Michael stood in front of me with a red box and I instantly knew what was happening. I think I said yes before he got the chance to ask!” Janine’s white, slimline gown with intricate lace and crystal beading from Jill Burston for Brides in Mackay was the only one she tried on. Features also included a mandarin keyhole back and a fishtail train with scalloped edging. She teamed the gown with silver De Cavalier open-toe sling-backs with Swarovski crystals from Italy, which took two days to hand-make. “I glued ‘I do’ with diamantes to the soles of the shoes!” Janine remembers. “For ‘something old’, I pinned my parents’ wedding rings to the inside of my gown and Michael wore his father’s on his other hand. Our dads have passed away, so it was special to have those rings with us on the day.” She also held a bouquet of white peonies with dusty miller foliage from Malpara Florist & Design Studio and was flanked by four bridesmaids clad in purple. Hair was by Mark James Hair Studio and makeup by Bellanova Skin and Makeup Studio. The groom wore a black dinner suit with a satin shawl collar and satin trim on his trousers’ outer side seams. The groomsmen complemented him in two-button black suits with satin-edged lapels.
Janine arrived at the ceremony at Sacred Heart Cathedral in a friend’s Toyota LandCruiser Sahara. She and Michael were married before 120 guests. “A special memory was those few seconds I was walking down the aisle with my brother, Malcolm, in honour of my father, Davide Poli,” Janine remembers. “He would have been so proud of us and I knew he was watching from up above.” Following the ceremony, photos were taken by Andrew Rankin. “Our favourite photo location with Andrew was on the corner of Flinders Street and Dean Street at the Perc Tucker Regional Gallery… the atmosphere was exciting with the cars going by and the lights in the background. Also, at the top of the cathedral at 4.30pm, we went upstairs and the sun was coming through the windows and the light was reflecting off my dress because of the crystals – I felt like an angel!” The reception followed at The Brewery. Janine enthuses: “The wedding style was baroque and the colour theme was royal purple. I wanted an elegant, simple style, inspired by the 17th century. I got my inspiration from when we travelled through Europe. Features included five-arm crystal candelabras as centrepieces.” As well, the bride says: “The invites were designed by my friend, Michella Zolli, who is a graphic designer. They had exquisite antique detail, inspired by baroque architecture, including classic script calligraphy with accents of purple and silver… tied in purple ribbon and the envelopes were sealed with wax.” Janine’s Cake Art was behind the three-tiered wedding cake, which included layers of traditional boiled fruitcake and chocolate, plus embossed baroque pattern cut-outs and roses. “I hadn’t seen the cake until I walked into the reception. I had to stand and pause it was so beautiful,” Janine recalls. “I didn’t want them to cut it!” Entertainment was by music duo Groove. Following the wedding, the couple enjoyed a blissful honeymoon in Las Vegas in the US.
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Diving INTO LOVE
A PASSION FOR SKYDIVING AND A PENCHANT FOR FUN HELPED MARK THIS COUPLE’S SPECIAL DAY. PHOTOGRAPHY KURT STOCKHAM WORDS CARLA CARUSO
Andrew Fabbro, 29, and Rachel Cavanagh, 26, were destined to meet. Rachel, a health and safety administrator, explains: “My best friend Courtney Pennisi’s mum and Andrew’s mum are best friends, so Andrew and my best friend have known each other all their lives. My best friend introduced us in 2003 and we have been inseparable ever since.” Andrew, a fitter and turner, popped the question to his bride on Valentine’s Day last year. “Andrew had been away training with his skydiving team for a couple of days and wasn’t due home until late that night. We don’t usually buy gifts, so I decided to cook him a three-course dinner. For those who don’t know me, I don’t cook very well, so this was a big task!” Rachel says with a laugh. “After dinner and dessert was all done, Andrew and I were just lying in bed and he whispered the all-important question to me. I started crying, said ‘yes’ and he gave me a stunning diamond ring... So I guess the way to a man’s heart really is through his stomach!” Rachel wore a Wendy Makin Couture gown from BellaDonna Bridal in Townsville. “I completely fell in love with it the moment I put it on and just had to have it! It had a fitted, beaded bodice to my hips with fine chiffon straps and a silk skirt that fell from my hips with a small train.” The gown was teamed with blush pink Badgley Mischka heels – “I have always wanted to wear pink shoes on my wedding day,” Rachel enthuses. For something old, she says: “My Nanna lent me a tie pin that belonged to her father, which I pinned on my bouquet and held a photo of my late father, David Cavanagh. It had a beautiful red stone on it and a horse shoe for good luck.” Rachel clutched a bouquet of white lisianthus from Townsville Flower Market and was accompanied by two bridesmaids in blush pink gowns. Their hair was styled by Var’s Hair Studio and their makeup by Urban Miss Makeup. Meanwhile, the groom wore a three-piece charcoal suit with a white shirt and white tie. He was complemented by his groomsmen in similar attire, though they donned silver ties instead.
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Rachel Cavanagh & Andrew Fabbro
October 6 , St Francis Xavier Church, Railway Estate & A Touch of Salt, Townsville
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Rachel enthuses: “Andrew’s passion is skydiving, so I also had a set of cufflinks made for him that had a little skydiving man on them.” The bride arrived at the ceremony at St Francis Xavier Church in a white stretch limousine. The couple were wed before 70 guests. Following the ceremony, Kurt Stockham from Tella Photography took photos. “With Andrew being a skydiver, he wanted to bring his parachute along to see if there were any opportunities to include it,” Rachel recalls. “Kurt found one of the hills at Reid Park was perfect and the windy day proved to be great for flying his parachute. We got some fantastic shots. We also had fun playing in the hedge maze in Queens Gardens.” The reception was at A Touch of Salt restaurant and music by entertainment duo Groove. The couple’s three-tiered wedding cake was by Cake by Shona Maree and included an edible white fondant ribbon and bow – yum! Rachel says there were many special moments throughout the day. “Andrew’s speech gave me goose-bumps. It was so sweet and well-written, I struggled to keep the tears inside! Also, my grandfather had found a song called Rachel’s Song and arranged for it to be played for him and me to dance too. It was beautiful.” The couple wound up their celebrations with a honeymoon in the UK, Europe and Singapore.
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“Andrew’s passion is skydiving, so I had a set of cufflinks made for him that had a little skydiving man on them.”
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