DUO MAGAZINE JULY 2012

INSPIRING TOWNSVILLE STORIES!

TOWNSVILLE’S COMPLIMENTARY LUXURY LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE JULY 2012 ISSUE 74

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MEET LAUREN OUR JULY ISSUE’S 12 FACES OF DUO COVERGIRL

DUO MAGAZINE’S EXCLUSIVE ONE-TO-ONE WITH TONY MOONEY

BROTHERS IN ARMS LINDSAY SIMPSON

PREMIUM FEATURE FUNCTIONS & EVENTS DUO FLIP MAGAZINE MODERN HOME

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DUO PROMOTION 59 F UNCTIONS & EVENTS COVER STORY 22 BEYOND POLITICS – EXCLUSIVE TONY MOONEY INTERVIEW 42 INTO THE DARKNESS – DR. LINDSAY SIMPSON REGULARS 8 COVER GIRL 12 INBOX 14 HOROSCOPES SOCIETY 22 COOTHARINGA 2012 CHARITY COCKTAIL PARTY 23 JUPITERS

TOWNSVILLE FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL FASHION 16 MY STYLE 21 DELUXE 28 T RISH BELLERO & TEGAN CRISAFULLI COLLECTION 32 MY BAG 34 JAYSON BRUNSDON 36 J AYSON BRUNSDON COLLECTION WELLBEING 46 FIRST THINGS FIRST 47 CLARITY HEARING 48 MY MASSEUR 49 CASEY DENTISTS FAMILY 52 EWEN JONES MP 52 NICOLE PIEROTTI FOOD 54 ROAST GARLIC, WINTER VEGETABLE & SAUSAGE PENNE 55 BUTTERY DUCK WITH PEPPERS & GARLIC TOAST CORPORATE 65 CORPORATE UPDATE 66 TELSTRA BUSINESS CENTRE INTERVIEWS 18 ON THE SAME PAGE – LOCAL BOOK CLUBS 68 KEVIN GILL 70 SARAH WILSON 71 KERRIE WHITE 71 SHAWN ANDERSEN 71 VANESSA BROWN FLIP MAGAZINE MODERN HOME

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UPFRONT NEWS&EVENTS CELEBRATE NAIDOC WEEK 3-10 JULY

BODIES IN MOTION Two of the great things about my job is talking to really interesting (self-made) local people and working with emerging young writers and photographers. I reckon the quality of the stories and interviews we’ve created this month make this issue one of our best. I’d been wanting to interview Tony Mooney for years. Luckily I ran into him at JAM Corner and we made a time to meet with Carly Lubicz. The result is the story starting on page 24 which I hope answers many of the questions you would have asked him and gives you a greater insight into the man.

And how lucky are we to have Lindsay Simpson, the coauthor of Brothers In Arms living on Magnetic Island? The photo shoot flew past as we talked about her amazing life and writing career. I really appreciated the conversation.

We have some very talented people in our region. The proof is well presented in the four page fashion spread that Benjamin Hung shot and Arielle Scuderi organised to feature Trish Bellero’s clothes and Tegan Crisafulli’s millinery with beautiful shoes and bags from Marisa Gusmeroli at Shoedini. Well done guys!

I just want to mention our National Anthem for a minute.

How many ways can it be butchered? Surely at sporting events, it should be joyous and proud. It begins with “Australians All Let Us Rejoice...” but many singers sound like they get tired (why we sing only one verse?) and it becomes a hymn. How about a bit of oomph to the end?

And I learnt last month how just one word can instigate a discussion. For the record, Stacey is my first, only and (presently) current wife. Have a great month and I’ll catch you next issue.

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NAIDOC celebrations are held around Australia to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The week is celebrated not just in the Indigenous community, but also in government, schools, councils and workplaces. naidoc.org.au

DIABETES AWARENESS WEEK 10-16 JULY Each year Diabetes Australia celebrates National Diabetes Week to raise awareness about diabetes in Australia. The campaign aims to educate Australia of the risk factors for type 2 diabetes and how type 2 can be prevented. 1300 136 588 diabetesaustralia.com.au

NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN FOR THE 2012 UGLY BARTENDER OF THE YEAR! From 21 July to 3 September, bartenders across Queensland are invited to compete in the 2012 U.G.L.Y. bartender of the year competition to benefit the Leukaemia Foundation. U.G.L.Y. stands for Understanding, Generous, Likeable, You! Participants have the chance to raise funds, have fun and win great prizes. For details, uglybartender.org.au or call 1800 002 244.

PYJAMA DRIVE 2012 There are over 37,000 children in foster care in Australia. They often enter care with little or nothing but the clothes they are wearing.

Help bring the children a little comfort and some brand new PJs! The Pyjama Foundation’s annual Pyjama Drive will be taking place 1-31 July 2012. Help us collect brand new pyjamas for children in care.

We will be collecting new pyjamas for girls and boys, summer and winter styles, from

sizes 0000 to adult. Please drop a pair of pyjamas into the three CityLibraries or Bunnings at Domain. For details visit thepyjamafoundation.com/pyjamadrive

NEW RESTAURANT OPENS IN PALMER STREET During the first week of July iconic steakhouse chain Ribs and Rumps, will be opening their first franchise on the ground floor Oaks Gateway apartments at the entrance to Palmer St. Ribs and Rumps have 10 company restaurants across Australia and are famous for the quality of their produce, their mammoth-size portions and customer service.

BMW SENSATION FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL is a two-day wine and food event celebrating all things epicurean within the city and linking Townsville’s premier dining precinct with the newly revitalised CBD. Set on the historic Victoria Bridge reuniting the city with the charm and character of the unique dining corridor of Palmer Street. Experience an exclusive 5-course degustation dinner party, by Townsville’s finest restaurants, with boutique wines in a stunning and unique location Saturday 8 September. Sunday 9 September will provide Townsville residents and visitors an exciting, relaxed and friendly event to experience all that Townsville’s restaurants have to offer with a sparkling food and wine festival from 11am to 5pm.

KEEP THE DATE Palmer Street Jazz Festival 10 – 12 August Enjoy amazing jazz artists in your favourite restaurant in Palmer Street.

The Great Tropical Jazz Party on Magnetic Island 24 – 26 August features more than 40 musicians, 4 concerts and 2 jam sessions.

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covergirl PHOTOGRAPHY ANDREW RANKIN

THE SMILE DENTAL 12 FACES OF DUO

Every year DUO Magazine holds a competition where 12 local girls are chosen to grace the magazine’s cover for a month of the year. This month we are delighted to introduce you to Lauren Gribble.

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MAKEUP MELISSA TOUCH OF UTOPIA

L auren’s sk in was prepared with Youngblood Mineral primer followed by Sun Kissed Liquid Mineral Foundation.

A light brush of Translucent Hi Definition Powder completed the flawless base. We then applied Smink Lashes and topped the lash line with Youngblood Eclipse Gel Liner. To achieve the colourful modern look, a vibrant purple “Heather Smoke” was used quite heavily to create the glamorous look with a brushing of Lilac Bouquet over the entire eye for a bit of sparkle. Sea Glass – a shimmering vibrant aqua colour was brushed under the eye to make Lauren’s beautiful eyes pop. On the cheeks we used Youngblood Crushed Blush – colour Adobe. To finish the look we placed concealer over the lips and used Tangelo (Orange) Lipstick to contrast the look.

HAIR BELINDA TOUCH OF UTOPIA

Lauren’s hair is quite long and I wanted to do something a bit unique. I wanted to give it a bit of old school style with a bit of a modern twist. Using the cloud nine wand and the cloud nine standard iron I alternated them with each different section to give some tighter curls and some

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more of a looser curls. After curling the entire head of hair I used a smooth brush to brush out the curl gently leaving it soft but still a bit more defined. I smoothed the back of the hair up and leaving most of the hair at the front of the head and pinning it giving it height and texture. I finished off the style using Oasis elastic hairspray to give it a light hold but still movement.

covergirl Name: Lauren Gribble Age: 18 Occupation: Student and retail assistant Where were you born?

Townsville Tell us something about yourself: I’m studying personal training so I love sports and being outdoors especially the beach

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4 – 7 JULY PIMLICO PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE (PIMPAC) Townsville Little Theatre’s next production is classic comedy to be staged at 8pm nightly with a 2pm Matinee on Sat 7 July. Tickets are available at the door or by credit card at townsvillelittletheatre.org.au

SUPER WELCOME TO TOWNSVILLE

THURSDAY 5 JULY 4 – 9PM STRAND PARK The official welcome to Townsville for car racing teams. Includes a question and answer session with drivers, information on the cars, motor sport displays, live entertainment featuring AustralianNew Zealand rock legends, Dragon.

SUCROGEN TOWNSVILLE 400 DRIVERS LUNCHEON

THURSDAY 5 JULY JUPITERS TOWNSVILLE Meet the leading V8 Supercar drivers and hear their stories and triumphs over the past year and get their first hand strategy for the Townsville race. Bookings essential tecc.net.au

FABULOUS AND FASHIONABLE V8 LADIES LUNCH

FRIDAY 6 JULY THE PIER RESTAURANT To support and raise money for Ronald McDonald House, this event will feature a fashion parade, raffle and prizes for Best Dressed, Best Shoes and Best Hat. Tickets selling now for $75pp. Call 4721 2567 or email bookings@pierrestaurantandbar.com.au

SUCROGEN TOWNSVILLE 400

6 – 8 JULY REID PARK North Queensland’s biggest sporting event is back! See the V8 Supercar heroes as they fight for podium position. This signature track will also host the Dunlop Series, Carerra Cup, Formula Ford and Aussie Racing Cars. The 2012 Disney Pixar CARS truck tour returns and this year Mack the transporter is joined by his famous friend Lightening McQueen! Kids 12 and under receive free general admission with a paying adult. Tickets from $36. Book at ticketek.com

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MCDONALD’S DANCE EXPO

FRIDAY 6 JULY FROM 5PM STRAND PARK Run in conjunction with the Rotary Strand Night Markets. Proven to be a huge success with over 10,000 people enjoying the markets and experiencing the best Townsville dance groups and companies performing on a unique stage located on the sand.

CLOUDLAND

11 JULY TOWNSVILLE CIVIC THEATRE Re-live the memories of the iconic Cloudland Ballroom, as told by Queensland Ballet. The lights dim, the music swells and wrapped in the magical embrace of Cloudland, the dance begins… Tickets from ticketshop.com.au or call 4727 9797

BASTILLE DAY CELEBRATIONS

SATURDAY 14 JULY 7PM TOWNSVILLE RSL Our cultural activities bring a little bit of France to North Queensland. Come and say Bonjour!

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16 AND 17 JULY RIVERWAY ARTS CENTRE From the creators of the Dinosaur Petting Zoo comes an Australian indigenous folklore brought to life like never before. Introduce your children to mythical creatures from Australia’s oldest stories.

Swim with a yawk yawk, clamber with a turong or surprise a nyol in this one-of-a-kind interactive adventure. Tickets and info from ticketshop.com. au or call 4727 9797

THE COFFEE CLUB LADIES DAY TRACKSIDE MARQUEE

21 JULY CLUDEN PARK RACE COURSE Marquee opens from 11am. Tickets can be purchased individually or tables of 10. Limited seats available. Bookings close 18 July 2012 unless sold out prior. Download the form at townsvilleturfclub.com.au or phone 4778 2400 during business hours for more information.

JUPITERS TOWNSVILLE CUP RACE DAY

28 JULY CLUDEN PARK RACE COURSE The race that stops a city. Enjoy one of the biggest days of racing, fashion, socialising, catching up with friends and enjoying some of the best trackside hospitality around. Gates open 10.30am. 18+ Event. Prepurchase General Admission entry at townsvilleturfclub.com.au or get your tickets at the gate.

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AUSTRALIAN FESTIVAL CHAMBER MUSIC

27 JULY – 4 AUGUST TOWNSVILLE This 22nd Australian Festival of Chamber Music promises all the elements that have made it Australia’s most delightful and respected chamber music event. For the full festival program visit afcm.com.au

SUBWAY MAGNETIC ISLAND TO TOWNSVILLE SWIM RACE

29 JULY 11AM START The swim starts from Picnic Bay SLSC, Magnetic Island and finishes in front of the Picnic Bay SLSC Clubhouse on the Strand Beach.

THE SCHOOL FOR WIVES

31 JULY TOWNSVILLE CIVIC THEATRE Falling in love is never easy. Bell Shakespeare’s 2012 production will see two of Australia’s brightest stars, Harriet Dyer and Meyne Wyatt with some well-known faces from television in Damien Richardson and John Adam (both of City Homicide fame). Tickets from ticketshop.com.au or call 4727 9797

MARKETS

Get your arts, crafts, fruit and veggies every Sunday at the Cotters Rotary Markets (Flinders Street, 8.30am–1pm), Willows Rotary Markets (Willows Shopping centre car park, 7am–11am). townsvillerotarymarkets.com.au Don’t miss Magnetic Island’s Friday Night Markets 5pm–9pm at the RSL at Arcadia, and the Horseshoe Bay markets from 9am–2pm on the second and fourth Sunday of the month. whatsonmagneticisland.com.au

NRL: NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS

23 JULY DAIRY FARMERS STADIUM Don’t miss the Wests Tigers clash from 7pm. For tickets call 1300 462 692 or online at cowboys. com.au/tickets

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23 JULY – 22 AUGUST Achievement without challenge is rare these days. Despite your best efforts, early July seems all too happy to point out life’s limitations. Still, it’ll take more than tetchy planets to choke the greater dream. Use tact and your natural Leo charm to resolve dilemmas.

By month’s end, you have the cosmos back on side and hinting at easier times.

What does July have in store for you?

Astrologer Tanya Obreza has these predictions...

Cancer

Virgo

23 AUGUST – 22 SEPTEMBER You can finally let out that everso-heart-felt long sigh of relief.

It’s been a traumatic time for you and the world which you so dearly cherish. July is all about forgiving, and forgetting. Leave the past where it belongs. Remember: yesterday is history, tomorrow’s a mystery. For now, kick off your heels – and focus on life’s many pleasures.

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Leo

When you feel torn between two worlds, certain aspects of your life can lose out to other concerns. This may be fine for a while, but eventually neglected interests stir emotional unrest. Thankfully, July restores a sense of balance and, for many, the tide of commitment swerves towards longterm relationships. Find some loving company and relax.

Libra

Sagittarius

22 NOVEMBER – 21 DECEMBER There’s enough information overload and confrontation in each day to drive every one of us crazy, so we all need a chance to get away from the grind. July encourages you to do just that.

For now, too, finances look sharp – so the time seems right for a little extravagance. You may also find that help comes from unexpected corners.

20 JANUARY – 18 FEBRUARY Being with loved ones is a constant source of inspiration – they offer you devotion and, with the odd exception, reciprocate the support you grant them. So why would you suddenly take all this for granted? There’s no denying that you should enjoy your hard-earned triumphs, but be sure to share the rewards. Bind those friendships tight.

Scorpio

Capricorn

Pisces

23 SEPTEMBER – 22 OCTOBER Work monopolises July, so use this time to plan business strategies.

And as the cosmos seems keen to see you out of the monetary maze, heed any advice on offer.

In matters of the heart, sexy Venus stirs up sensual tremors.

Coupled Librans may want more independence than usual, while singles can expect love that’s short and sweet.

23 OCTOBER – 21 NOVEMBER This month’s focus is on teamwork, and by co-operating with others – you should achieve much more than usual. Do your best to resolve long standing problems, but avoid putting others on a pedestal; remember, the higher they are – the further they have to fall. A potential lover becomes a best friend instead.

22 DECEMBER – 19 JANUARY Chances are that you probably have a collection of half-finished projects that are ready to be trashed. Great timing, as the cosmos now offers a host of new opportunities. Travel looks likely, as does the chance to retrain.

Just don’t assume total authority on every topic. It’s a sure bet that someone with more knowledge will eventually call your bluff.

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Aquarius

19 FEBRUARY – 20 MARCH Sweep the less savoury issues of life to the side this month.

While in such a vibrant mood, do yourself a huge favour and take time out to play. Sure, you’ll blow the budget, but the memories will more than make up for it. Your generosity becomes a two-way street as others reciprocate love and support. Romance thrives and survives.

Aries

21 MARCH – 20 APRIL Maybe you’ve slipped standards recently, but you’re fast coming to your senses. Don’t get duped into becoming the reluctant ally. Leave hopeless cases to others. Your involvement will only perpetuate them, and you’ve better things to get on with. Like travel. Or love.

And if it all turns too nasty, make a run for it.

Taurus

21 APRIL – 20 MAY Money and assets remain niggling needs, but there’s nothing like feeling the pinch to prompt ingenuity. Chances are you’ve been putting off the inevitable and not feeling good about it. Result: July throws you some lessons in prudence and building resources.

The downside? Excessive focus on finances could rob romance of its enchantment.

Gemini

21 MAY – 21 JUNE Charm levels hit the hot end of the scale. If there was ever a time to push your own interests, it’s now. Even though you’ve planned ahead, opportunities could come from a surprise corner. You’re also entitled to your share of fun. With the cosmos allocating more time for love and play, why not book a few days in the sun?

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SPORTINGSTYLISTA

YOU MAY KNOW HER AS THE SPORT & RECREATION OFFICER AT ATHLETICS NORTH QUEENSLAND, BUT THE BEAUTIFUL KIMBERLEY HINSCHEN WAS ALSO A POPULAR FINALIST IN THIS YEAR’S SMILE DENTAL 12 FACES OF DUO COMPETITION!

DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE? Classic feminine with a modern edge. My family would say eclectic! MOST TREASURED ITEM? It would have to be a tie between my Kimberley necklace and my PRADA handbag. LABELS YOU LIKE? I am pretty open to most labels, as I wear a bit of everything. My favourites from the 2012 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week were Toni Maticevski and By Johnny for their tailored fashions and Lisa Ho for her array of colours.

BEST SHOPPING TRIP? My recent trip to Melbourne with my older sister was very successful. I bought a Bardot pencil skirt (featured), a Zara print tee (featured), a vintage dress and a few smaller items from small boutiques. YOUR STYLE GURU? Audrey Hepburn; she is the definition of beauty! YOU’D NEVER BE CAUGHT WEARING…? The same outfit twice! WARDROBE ITEM YOU SHOULD PART WITH BUT CAN’T BRING YOURSELF TO? My family would say everything! I never throw anything out…unless it’s falling apart. SHOES OR DRESS FIRST? Shoes…always!

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on the same page

Whether it’s over wine or coffee; involves serious analysis, or is simply a chance to giggle and gossip; our passion for stories is binding us together in a boom of book clubs.

STORY CARLY LUBICZ PHOTOGRAPHY ANDREW RANKIN

Curling-up with a gripping book in the nook of the couch, or cocooned under the doona, with a mug of steaming tea is one of life’s precious pleasures in a hectic world. Whether it’s dipping into the likes of the Fifty Shades of Grey revolution or classics like Great Expectations, getting lost and truly absorbed in a book is a way to escape on your own personal adventure – only limited by the pictures your imagination can paint. But it also offers a social side as we rush to tell friends, family and colleagues about our latest literary finds. The concept of meeting in groups to deconstruct our favourite prose is certainly not new; but surprisingly, in an era where we increasingly complain of being ‘time poor’, the prevalence of book clubs is seemingly strengthening.

“The trend for book clubs seems to be growing as people meet through libraries, book stores, schools, and writers’ centres,” Queensland Writers Centre chief executive officer Kate Eltham explains. “When we read a book or find an author we love, we want to share it with our friends and we can do that socially over coffee where we meet, swap and lend; but there’s equally as much satisfaction that comes from meeting with people you don’t know to share your passion of a genre or author.”

“We are all so busy and it’s easy to miss that social connection, and book clubs give us the opportunity to embrace our love of reading, but also get out of the house and meet people.”

CityLibraries Townsville alone provides book club kits to 24 different groups throughout the region - up from six groups four years ago - with other clubs established at independent book stores like Mary Who, and in cafés and eateries where book-loving friends have banded together.

CityLibraries book club coordinator Alicia Bolam says the members of the club stretch from professional business men and women to retirees, the vision impaired and mothers and daughters. “There is a waiting list for some of the clubs,” Alicia tells. “We get a lot of enquiries from people wanting to join a club that fits in with their busy home life and regular work hours, so I think there’s certainly scope for anyone who would like to set-up a Sunday book club. I’m a member of the Nightclub book club and I didn’t know any of the ladies when we first came together, but we’ve definitely bonded through our love of reading and have become more than book club friends. It’s a great avenue for people who have just moved to town to meet people.”

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JOIN A CLUB

CityLibraries 4727 9666 Mary Who Bookshop 4771 3824 Online forum: goodreads.com Reading blog: readinasinglesitting.com Radio group: abc.net.au/tv/firsttuesday/

interview

Who picked this...? Book Club MEETS AT CAFE NOVA THE SECOND TUESDAY OF THE MONTH Most of these book worms were friends before they decided to formalise their love of all-thingsliterary into monthly meetings over lattes and white hot chocolates (and the occasional warm chocolate brownie). Julia Sullivan was inspired to create the group after fittingly reading about book clubs in Camilla Morton’s how-to guide Girl for All Seasons. “I’ve always loved reading – I’d read about three to four books a month – so I thought starting a book club would be a great way to get girlfriends together to discuss our different opinions, but also break up the week with a coffee,” Julia explains. “It’s amazing how different our tastes are and one of the best things about the club is that it’s forced us to leave our comfort zones and explore different genres – although sometimes we don’t like it!” The ladies have a policy that the book needs to be finished, but you get two ‘get out of jail free’ cards if you’re really struggling (Julia admits she has used these up already on Pride Prejudice and Zombies and The Great Gatsby). “Some of us love the classics, but I just can’t get into them – especially when I’m reading about zombies decapitating English gentry when I’m trying to eat my breakfast,” she laughs. “We always joke that some members are banned from choosing anymore.” While the club kicks off with a discussion about the month’s chosen novel (each member gets to pick a book or two for the year), it inevitably wanders to anything but.

“I guess that’s what happens when you get a group of women together,” she smiles. “I’m really glad that, although we are all so busy, we can put time aside from working and being mothers, wives and girlfriends to do something for ourselves.” To date, the group’s most enjoyed titles have included The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer, Lunch in Paris by Elizabeth Bard and Matthew Reilly’s Seven Ancient Wonders.

“I GUESS THAT’S WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU GET A GROUP OF WOMEN TOGETHER.” JULIA SULLIVAN

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The Nightclub Book Club MEETS AT THURINGOWA LIBRARY THE THIRD WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH When a group of 12 women got together five years ago most had never met each other, but over the course of 60 monthly meetings they have all become close friends, with only two ‘seats’ becoming vacant in the evening group’s history. With ages represented across three decades, 30-year-old Michelle Williams is the self-appointed ‘baby’ of the group and attends with her mother every month. “I was stuck in a bit of a Patricia Cornwell and James Patterson rut, so it’s great being in the group because it encourages me to read other things and I’m challenged by ideas other than my own,” she tells.

“Some you love, and some you hate; but either way you always get a good discussion!”

Judi Davis (or ‘Ms Davis’ as she is jokingly called by the group after the Australian actress) is another foundation member who attends with her daughter, saying it’s a great opportunity for the duo to spend time together, but also have a good laugh. “We definitely don’t take ourselves too seriously,” she declares, the 64-year-old revealing the name of the group came about because it was ‘the only nightclub we’re likely to visit’.

“I think we’ve won the lotto in the group of people who’ve happened to join – never before in my life have I been part of a group that’s just gelled so well.” The monthly discussion will start with the task at hand, but then often encompass other books the members have devoured and enjoyed. Judi says titles that have struck a chord with the women include The Book Thief by Markus Zusak, Girl with a Pearl Earring by Tracy Chevalier, and Mao’s Last Dancer, the autobiography by Li Cunxin.

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cover story

He was Townsville mayor for 19 years. He was a key driver of developing The Strand, securing our national sporting teams and establishing our entertainment centre. His contributions to the local community over 30 years secured him an AM. Now employed in the private sector and having frequently fought off rumours about any sort of political comeback, DUO exclusively quizzes Tony Mooney about our great city’s past and its bright future.

BEYONDPOLITICS INTERVIEW CARLY LUBICZ PHOTOGRAPHY PILIN GOODSELL

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“WE ALWAYS USED TO LIVE IN THE SHADOW OF CAIRNS – WE DON’T ANYMORE.” TONY MOONEY

DUO: What would you say was you biggest legacy from your time as mayor from 1989 to 2008?

TM: For me, The Strand is a highlight of everything that Townsville has become.

And to see that come together – not only the ‘bricks and mortar’ – but also what it did to change the way Townsville people think about themselves, was very special.

We always used to live in the shadow of Cairns – we don’t anymore. Years ago we’d travel and be very hesitant to say we were from Townsville – people were really down.

We were called ‘Brownsville’ and that really used to sting me. So in the early ‘90s we set out to beautify the town, take off the rough edges and build confidence. If the locals don’t feel good about the place, how can we expect visitors to come here?

The whole city seemed to get greener. It did and I really hope Council will find some money to continue with community greening. My kids in the end got tired of going to plant trees every second weekend.

That community tree planting had a huge impact. First there was the 100,000 trees for Townsville campaign and then we decided to make it a million trees over a 10-year period.

The parks staff and the council really made that a winner. We were well supported by the business community and it’s a challenge I hope the business sector would take up again.

DUO: What kept you involved in local government for so many years?

TM: It was really about being able to be very hands on: The ability to change things, implement a plan and really make a difference… provided you have a supportive council and staff who are prepared to go on the journey with you.

DUO: How much of it is about building a team around you?

TM: A lot of people ask what makes a good leader… the great political leaders have great teams around them. My job as Mayor was made a lot easier because I had a good team around me.

I really pushed hard and asked the people to give me a team that would allow me to deliver on the current mandate. The dilemma of councils everywhere is the prospect of the Mayor not having support to properly implement a plan – that would be incredibly frustrating.

DUO: How did you handle the criticism that comes with public life?

TM: See this grey hair? (laughs)… I was mayor for nearly 20 years so over that time you tend to build up friends and lots of enemies and so you need to have a very tough skin. You need to understand you can’t please everyone and there are people who are very firm in their views of what the council does, or what you do, and some people never change.

DUO: One of the criticisms of the time – and a factor that contributed to the end of your mayoralty – was the money borrowed to upgrade Townsville’s sewerage infrastructure. How do you feel about that now?

TM: We had no choice but to borrow money to do the upgrade which was required by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority.

I don’t regret that. Timing wasn’t on our side, but I was never one to walk away from having that discussion and I think it was money that had to be spent. There’s a big difference between borrowing money to produce something that will be good for the community, versus things that aren’t commercially viable. I think that upgrading the sewerage infrastructure has set Townsville up to be at the forefront of wastewater treatment in Queensland.

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cover story DUO: Do you think money should be spent on building a new entertainment centre and sports stadium in the city?

TM: I think it has got to come, but in the current environment it’s going to be tough.

With the sort of dollars we’re talking about, I don’t think there’s any chance the state will throw money our way in the short term.

What’s interesting is the federal government has earmarked $50m for the project; so if the three levels of government can come together and if we can get the private sector to come to the table, it may be a goer.

However for now, I believe the council needs to get on and focus on the basics and make sure the city is well-presented, is kept green and clean and develops a very positive image about what we’re doing as a community.

Without doubt, we’re entering a golden era of development and progress in this community. We’re at nearly 200,000 people right now and this city will only get better and better. I’m really confident about where we are heading.

DUO: Do you think there’s a bit of misconception about what local and state governments are responsible for?

TM: That’s a major issue. Because local government is here and now and close to the community, there’s an expectation that it will be able to solve every issue. I’d often get complaints of an evening about Ergon (Energy) and Telstra; people would call me about everything from their phone bills to social housing and welfare issues.

To some extent this is the strength of local government because it’s so community focused. I would do this thing when I was mayor called ‘check out the mayor at the 26 DUO MAGAZINE JULY 2012 duomagazine.com.au

check-out counter’. I had a sign done and would go to the shopping centres and park myself out the front. I’d advertise it; I’d write a letter to people in the local suburb and put up an A-frame. It was a tough gig.

My Saturday morning’s nowadays consist of going through the horse form guide (laughs).

DUO: What’d you wear, a bulletproof vest? TM: (Laughs) One week I made a comment about daylight saving. The response was huge. The people waiting to see me were 12 deep to tell me that I had to personally stop daylight saving being introduced in Queensland.

DUO: You’re a keen Cowboys supporter.

How were you involved in bringing national sporting teams to Townsville?

TM: I’m a big fan of the Cowboys and Guildford Coal, my employer, is a major sponsor this year. Back in the early ‘90s it was clear that Townsville could never compete with Cairns from a straight tourism point-of-view. Cairns stole the march on Townsville in terms of the international airport, so we determined we wouldn’t play them at their game because we were playing to their strength. So the idea of sporting and special event tourism and getting national sporting teams here became a focus. Before the Cowboys of course, the fight to get the Crocs into the NBL was hard won. In order to secure a national basketball team the Council had to have a quality stadium, which meant convincing old Sir Les Thiess to give up some land and Thuringowa Council to put in funding for a building which wasn’t in its council area.

In the case of the Cowboys, a high level group travelled to Sydney to present our bid.

I still remember arriving with ‘Shorty’ (Ron) McLean at League Headquarters with only minutes to spare.

Both Councils, the State Government and lots of private businesses pitched in to convert the old Willows pacing track into a great league venue. Compared to Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne it wasn’t the greatest stadium at the time, but it served its purpose well and still does.

DUO: How has your life changed since leaving the public spotlight?

TM: It’s certainly a lot more relaxing and I don’t wait for the newspaper to hit the pavement every morning at 6am!

It’s (still) a pressure cooker job, but it’s working in the area I love: community engagement. Guildford (Coal) has given me a great opportunity that I never thought I’d have – to be able to work in the resource sector. It was a handshake appointment. I met the then-chairman of Guildford over a coffee. He’d heard about me and said, ‘We’d like you to work for us’, we shook hands and I started working for them the next day.

In the resource sector the rewards can be great, but there are also many challenges in what we do. Guildford Coal is a small, emerging company with great plans for northern Queensland. We have 20,000sq km of tenements to the west of Townsville where we’re exploring for coal.

We’re also about to start a mine in Mongolia, so we’ll be generating revenue out of that before the end of the year.

cover story DUO: What impact has the economic crisis and climate change debate had on the industry?

TM: All coal companies have taken a hit and our share price is no different but it’s still way up. Guildford (Coal) is a new company – it was listed in 2010 at 20 cents and it’s trading today at 63 cents; so its been a good performer.

Coal is an asset that Queensland can’t ignore and it’s going to help the state get out of the financial hole that it’s in now. We have to support it. Coal mining is good for our economy because it can deliver better infrastructure and community programs if done properly within proper environmental standards.

When we go to a town like Hughenden with about 1000 people living there, a coal mine would create jobs in construction, more people working and living there and better community services. At Guildford, we’ve made a commitment that we’re not going to be supporting fly-in, fly-out workers – we will go local first, then to Townsville.

DUO: How has Townsville evolved in your time?

TM: The way I describe it: when a city gets to a certain level of population –it becomes a self-generating local economy that doesn’t depend on other intervention to make things happen. I believe Townsville has arrived at that point.

We’re getting higher tertiary level services, better quality restaurants, better quality nightlife, more professional people, more people driving BMWs and Benzs. All of this leads to greater economic activity, and this means more jobs and more people coming to live here.

When I first arrived here back in the ‘70s as a young uni student, Townsville had 80,000 residents. The edge of town was Cranbrook – the other side of Stockland Plaza was a dairy farm and the road to the uni was a narrow bitumen strip that wound like a snake – it was amazing. We’ve come a long way since then.

DUO: What are your thoughts on how we can strengthen the city heart area?

TM: We tried very hard to get Myer to come to the CBD and offered every imaginable incentive because that was so important to the rejuvenation of the city heart. Securing a major retailer is still very important.

There are other things that can happen and strategies that can be implemented, but it won’t be easy. The infrastructure is now there, but a road on its own does not make a vibrant city heart. Without shops and commercial activity we won’t succeed.

Things are changing and the two new government buildings will help because there will be 1,500 extra workers. It’s a shame we haven’t been able to do something with the old railway station – it’s a beautiful heritage building with great potential.

We planned a walkway going from Flinders west all the way along Ross Creek with a pedestrian bridge linking Palmer Street to Flinders Street East.

We need a CBD development group led by the business sector and supported by the council and state government to make things happen.

DUO: What’s the biggest community priority right now?

TM: There’s a desperate need for a secure power supply in North Queensland. I think the CopperString transmission line project, Mark 2, could still happen. This is an important missing piece of the power supply picture in North Queensland. There’s money for this project from Canberra right now that hasn’t been taken up.

The north needs base load power if we are going to drive our economy and we need everyone in Townsville to understand that. If the basic infrastructure is not done properly, we’ll never be able to afford another Strand, we’ll never be able to afford projects like the entertainment centre and we won’t be able grow the local economy to achieve Townsville’s true potential.

DUO: Now the BIG ONE. Will you ever get back into politics?

TM: I looked hard at whether I’d run for the council as mayor this time, but I sat back and spoke to my family. While Cecilia and the kids were happy to support me having another go, I thought it was time to let others have their chance. That doesn’t mean I’m not passionate about it – I am – I love the town.

I still go around and look at (council) projects – I just can’t help myself!

At the end of the day, I’ve got no regrets about my time as Mayor – I enjoyed it. It was a great ride and I think the Townsville community is now far more confident and vibrant than it was 25 years ago. I hope people see the change and think it’s for the better.

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my bag

SOPHIA’S CHOICE THE BAG: I bought this Witchery bag in Adelaide on a netball trip last year.

It’s got so many pockets and being black, it goes with everything!

A PHARMACY ASSISTANT AT TOWNSVILLE HOSPITAL, GLOUCESTER ISLAND RAISED, SOPHIA LOWCOCK, USES HER ORGANISATIONAL SKILLS TO GOOD EFFECT. WALLET: Also from my Adelaide trip.

It took me forever to decide on it.

MANICURE KIT: A birthday gift from mum. Comes in handy a lot!

SMIGGLE UMBRELLA: You’d never guess an umbrella is crammed into this little cover!

FRAMED NAME: A momento from a good high school friend’s recent wedding.

PLAYING CARDS: Last time my boyfriend was in town he was appalled that I didn’t own playing cards. After a midnight trip to a nearby service station we spent hours playing Go Fish!

MOMENTO’S FROM ITALY: My parents brought this key ring, postcard and bookmark back from Italy last year.

I won’t take the bookmark out of its cover because I know it’ll get filthy! And being a 3 cat lady, the postcard is very fitting!

USB STICK: This LIVES in my handbag. You never know when a Lexar 8GB USB will come in handy!

EIFFEL TOWER NECKLACE: France is on top of my ‘must visit’ list so every time I wear this necklace I’m reminded that I should be saving more to make this dream a reality!

MAYBELLINE LIP GLOSS: I love this colour!

And it smells delicious!

PERFUME: A gift from a friend home from Germany. It’s Parisienne

by YSL and smells divine!

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BULLET KEY RING: This very cool keyring doubles as a USB and came with my friend’s band’s songs uploaded.

PHOTO OF GLOUCESTER ISLAND: This photograph is a beautiful shot of Gloucester Island (where I grew up) from Montes Resort south of Bowen.

Both my grandparent’s ashes are scattered there and I have a tattoo of the coordinates to the island on my left hip.

BUTTERFLY EFFECT TICKETS + VIP PASS: My all-time favourite band’s lead singer’s farewell tour brought them to Townsville at the end of April. Luckily the lead singer of one of the support acts got me a backstage pass! Following week I was on holiday in Brisbane and saw them again!

HAND CREAM: From the Body Shop and contains Community Trade olive oil.

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“I WANTED TO TAKE MY LADY-LIKE AESTHETIC AND SEX HER UP.” JAYSON BRUNDSON

FROM BEING A MYER FAVOURITE TO WOWING AT FASHION WEEK, THIS SYDNEY DESIGNER CONTINUES TO SHINE.

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interview DUO SPEAKS EXCLUSIVELY WITH AUSTRALIAN DESIGNER

JAYSON BRUNSDON INTERVIEW CARLA CARUSO

His idol is Audrey Hepburn, who he met at a UNICEF dinner in 1989. He’s been a guest judge on Project Runway Australia. He caused controversy with a national costume for Australian Miss Universe contestant Laura Dundovic, which included a boomerang breastplate. He’s also known as one of the nice guys of the fashion industry.

TAKE A BOW, JAYSON BRUNSDON.

The Sydney fashion guru worked in various roles in the rag trade before branching out and launching his own label in 2004. This included working as a fashion illustrator with the PM label by Peter Morrissey, a fashion editor at Follow Me magazine, freelancing for US Vogue, styling in New York, and being Morrissey Edmiston’s creative director. In fact, Brunsdon never finished his fashion studies at Sydney’s University of Technology, he was so keen to sink his teeth in and get started.

“We started the label in February 2004 and showed at Australian Fashion Week in May and were immediately in business,” Brunsdon says.

Flash-forward eight years and he’s still a star of fashion week, with Myer sponsoring his latest show this May. On the collection, Brunsdon says: “I wanted to take my lady-like aesthetic and sex her up. I did some work for Qantas last year and was rewarded with a trip to Rio. I think the sensuality and raw sex appeal of that city led me towards a steamier, sultrier and more romantic direction. I was thinking about Marilyn [Monroe] and Madonna and mixing those trashy ladies with a Latino feeling.”

Of course, Brunsdon doesn’t have to look far for celebrity inspiration. Fans of the label include Princess

Mary of Denmark, Naomi Watts and Linda Evangelista.

As well as the label being available internationally and at stand-alone stores, it’s also stocked nationally at Myer. Being picked up by the department store was “thrilling for us”, according to Brunsdon. “We closed the [recent Myer] spring show with Jennifer Hawkins in a gown and it was really exciting.”

His ultimate, pinch-yourself moment in the biz? “Taking a bow at New York Fashion Week,” Brunsdon enthuses. “That was an exciting career moment.”

As for the recent economic downturn and its effect on retail, Brunsdon is philosophical. “I think the fashion industry is what you make of it – what you inject into it will reward you back,” the designer says. “The boom times of the pre-GFC era were great for Australian fashion, but it’s a challenging time now. We have the invasion of international brands to compete with, both stores and online, and this makes for interesting times. As a designer you really need to focus on your customer and give her what she desires.

The market is completely led by that now.”

“There’s little room for playing at ‘dressing up’ and being frivolous,” Brunsdon continues. “If she wants dresses from you, give her dresses.

Don’t be silly and decide ‘it’s all about pants this season’. This is how you build a business and survive.”

Next for the label, Brunsdon says: “We’ve just launched [homewares line] Home Collection this season in Myer and that’s very exciting to develop further. And our diffusion line, Jayson Brunsdon Black Label, is successful at Myer. They’re both interesting projects to be working on.”

After a recent battle with testicular cancer though, Brunsdon says: “I’m not a fashion addict. I love fashion, but I’m not addicted to the fashion world anymore. Life’s to be enjoyed and there’s more to it than working.

You need to breath beyond the fashion world in order to survive it and let in the sunshine.”

So when he’s not working, he indulges himself with “movies, reading, the beach [and] exercise”. In fact, it sounds like he’s got the work/life balance down pat.

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into the darkness WORDS RACHEL LICCIARDELLO | PHOTO PILIN GOODSELL

As an investigative journalist and true crime writer, Dr Lindsay Simpson knows better than anyone how layered true crime is.

More than 20 years after the release of her first novel, Brothers in Arms, Lindsay tells DUO why she isn’t afraid to delve into the darkness of Australian crime.

It was Father’s Day 1984 when Lindsay Simpson, then a cadet journalist for the Sydney Morning Herald, was assigned the job of covering Australia’s first modern day massacre, a shootout outside the Viking Tavern in Milperra, NSW. Tension between two rival outlaw bikie gangs – Comancheros and Bandidos – had exploded, resulting in seven fatalities; two Bandido members, four Comanchero, and one innocent 14-year-old bystander.

The events of that day led to 43 men charged, 63 murder convictions, 147 manslaughter convictions, 31 affrays, and the basis for Lindsay’s first novel, Brothers in Arms, which gave Australia unprecedented insight into the goings-on of bikie gangs.

The book, which Lindsay co-authored with her best friend and fellow journalist Sandra Harvey, was recently re-written for TV and aired on Channel Ten over six weeks, concluding June 19. While there had been film options on the book for 20 years, it was in 2010, two years after Sandra had died from cancer, that Lindsay gave the rights to Screentime, the producers of the greatly successful Underbelly true crime series.

“I was confident Screentime and [screenwriter] Greg Haddrick would deliver a great script, be true to our research, convey the grittiness of Australian crime, and produce the series quickly. And they did.”

Seeing the result of more than three years of investigations become a television production has been a special moment for Lindsay, who first met her life-long friend Sandra at the courthouse while each were assigned to the case. “We were both in our twenties, and had chosen journalism for the same reason, the right reason, to expose the real story.” The pair quickly discovered mutual aspirations to be writers, and made a pact over dinner to turn their research into a book. “In daily journalism you’re limited

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in space to explore those shades of gray [that exist between the black and white of good and bad],” says Lindsay. With no Australian true crime books around in the 1980s, Lindsay and Sandra received numerous rejections from publishers. “While the Truman Capote style of true crime writing had been around since the ‘60s, Australian publishers couldn’t understand what we were doing. We would say, ‘We’re writing a true book, about real people and events, based on fact, but it reads like a novel’. They just didn’t get it.” Eventually though, a win; Allen & Unwin published the book, with the first copies printed in 1989.

“We took very seriously the idea that we would create something that would belong on a bookshelf and end up more than just fish and chip wrapping,” explains Lindsay.

“We were in love with the romance of writing a book, and this was an extraordinary story.”

To get the real story, Lindsay knew they had to make contact with the bikies. “The press box in the courthouse was next to the Bandidos, so we initiated contact by passing them Minties across the dock,” she recalls, “which led to them passing us notes; the first to leave a note on Sandra’s chair was ‘Knuckles’ McElwaine.” (Commonwealth Games gold medallist boxer Philip McElwaine was the only motorcycle club member to be acquitted at trial of the manslaughter and murder charges.)

“The first time we actually saw the bikies outside of the safety of the courthouse was [early 1987] when 11 of them were released from jail, and a Bandido, ‘Roo’, had agreed to meet with us at the Royal Oaks pub in Parramatta, which was a Bandido pub,” tells Lindsay. “We rocked up, saw them, saw their colours, and bolted into the beer garden. I said to Sandra, ‘We’re writing a book, we have to talk to these guys!

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Co-authors Sandra Harvey and Lindsay Simpson at the launch of Brothers In Arms 1989.

So we walked up and I said, “Do any of youse guys want a schooner?” in my best bogan accent,” laughs Scottish-born Lindsay, who grew up in Africa and New Zealand.

Five months pregnant at the time, Lindsay stayed sober while Sandra went ‘onefor one with the bikies’. After many rounds at the pub, the Bandidos invited the journos back to the clubhouse. “I can remember saying to Sandra, ‘What’s our escape plan if things get hairy?’ and she turned to me, with bloodshot eyes, and slurred, ‘Pig’s got beautiful eyes’.”

With most of the Comancheros in jail, Lindsay and Sandra sourced alternative connections. “We made contact with a Comanchero ‘old lady’ who invited us to a bikie and moll night at the Black Uhlans clubhouse in Penshurst. [Black Uhlans are another outlaw bikie gang.] I remember arriving, undercover, dressed as a bikie moll, with the ‘old lady’ and my then-husband, walking down a long alley filled with steam from the Harleys – it looked like a Fellini movie,” tells Lindsay. “I remember thinking it was the point of no return because there was only one way in or out.” Fortunately, no harm ever befell the two young writers. “Except for this one instance, we always made it known who we were. We didn’t want to be like Hunter S. Thompson, trying to be ‘one of the boys’, and I think that protected us because we weren’t deceitful.” Although, Sandra did buy a motorbike during the course of their investigations, “What the bikies would have called ‘Jap shit’ – a Yamaha,” laughs Lindsay.

In April 1985, seven months after the shootout, Lindsay and Sandra interviewed Bandidos leader Anthony ‘Snodgrass’ Spencer in Parklea Jail. “I was struck by how incredibly sad he was,” recalls Lindsay. “He felt such a huge responsibility because he had led the Bandidos there.” One week later, Snoddy hanged himself in jail. “It was tragic hearing that news. We had found out from his girlfriend, Lee, that Snoddy at age four or five had found his mother dead in the bathtub after she committed suicide, and he’d never known who his father was,” tells Lindsay. “In many ways, we always felt that this was the real story; Snoddy was in this vulnerable state and

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[Comanchero leader] Jock Ross was this strong personality with a motorcycle club and a family that Snoddy could belong to. And that’s very much how it’s played in the mini-series…. The reason I write about crime is because that’s where the most human of stories take place.”

“You can never forgive people for doing such horrible things, and certainly never forgive them for doing it in a public place, but when you’re writing a story over three years you get to know those people as people,” shares Lindsay. “My three-week-old son’s first outing was to the courthouse for the sentencing of the bikies in June 1987.

The bikies and the police had followed my pregnancy, so in a strange way there was a connection there.”

Delving into the depths of true crime involving outlaw gangs, secretive clubs, convicted criminals and the death of an innocent 14-year-old girl is no doubt an emotional adventure. “Writing true crime is a dark place to go into. It’s not a black space you want to visit continuously,” reveals Lindsay, who, in addition to her five true crime books, has also had one novel plus two non-fiction works not based on crime (one on how to raise twins) published. “Immersion journalism is so compelling for a writer, but it forces you to do a lot of soul searching.”

Brothers in Arms: Bikie Wars was released on DVD June 21, dedicated to the memory of Sandra. “I don’t think I would have had the guts to write this book without her,” says Lindsay of the woman with whom she co-wrote three true crime novels, including My Husband My Killer which was made into a telemovie in 2000 by Screentime. “We were best friends, like sisters. We couldn’t even tell who wrote what we were that in-tune with each other.”

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Our immune systems are remarkably complex, consisting of specialised cells and organs which work together to protect us from invasion. Infectious bugs like viruses, bacteria and fungi are pathogens which enter the body, causing a war to break out between our immune system and the invaders.

A strong immune system will win the battle, leading to a quick recovery. A weak immune system will mean a long, difficult war, producing uncomfortable symptoms like fatigue and a slow recovery. Producing healthy immune cells in high numbers and having communication between these cells requires a lot of energy and healthy nutrients. A strong immune system will fight off common pathogens quickly without symptoms disrupting your daily life.

Strengthening the immune system is particularly vital for busy professionals who don’t have time to get sick, those who are tired or suffer from chronic fatigue, students in the lead-up to exams, and people suffering from hay fever and allergies. Once your body is under stress from a busy lifestyle, poor diet, lack of sleep and rest, frequent medications and hormonal imbalances, then your ability to make an adequate number of immune cells decreases and the bugs start to win. Reoccurring infections also continue to drain resources, meaning a vicious cycle sets in.

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GRANT COLLINS I AUDIOLOGIST I CLARITY HEARING SOLUTIONS

Cover your ears when the V8s roar into town The V8s can be a dangerous motorsport – for your ears – if you aren’t well-armed.

EVERYONE, REGARDLESS OF AGE, SHOULD WEAR HEARING PROTECTION OF SOME DESCRIPTION AT CERTAIN PARTS OF THE TRACK.

With the Townsville 400 V8 Supercars event looming, it’s a good time to think about hearing protection if you’re attending. Every year, I get queries regarding whether it’s safe to take children trackside and, if so, what sort of preventative measures to take.

Everyone, regardless of age, should wear hearing protection of some description at certain parts of the track. Last year’s noise levels about 5m from the track reached up to 115dB (decibels). To put this in context, noise levels are measured in units called dBA. General conversation levels are about 65dB and a safe level for noise exposure is 85dBA for eight hours. For every 3dB over 85dBA you are exposed to, halve the amount of time in which such noise can safely be endured. For example, 88dBA is four hours safely and 94dBA is one hour, and so forth.

Going by this calculation, the safe period of noise exposure to 115dBA is approximately 15 seconds. Of course, the further away from the track, the lower the dBA levels are and longer the period of time that can be spent amid such noise. Engines and motor noise are particularly deceptive in the amount of damaging noise they produce. People mistakenly think that short, sharp, loud bursts of high-pitched noise, such as rifles, hammering, loud drums, music and even nail-guns, do the most damage as they create the largest amount of ear discomfort.

Although they most certainly do cause ear damage, by far the more dangerous and common noises are constant,

low-pitched machinery and motor noises which seem much softer to us. The human ear is tuned to focus on sounds which are within the human speech range – generally mid to high-pitched sounds. For example, a low and high-pitched sound can be exactly the same volume, yet perceptually to the human listener, the high-pitched sound will seem louder. So people mistakenly think that because the noise doesn’t seem that loud to them, then it isn’t damaging the ear.

Further care should be taken with children’s hearing trackside, in particular, as they have such acute hearing, some sounds may seem much louder to them.

So what are your hearing protection options? The best source is protective earmuffs as they provide over 30dB of protection, do not block up the ear canal, which can cause fungal and bacterial infections to be spread or harboured, and are easily slipped on and off. Advanced ear muffs also have noise-cancelling features, similar to hearing aids, which only reduce environment noise, but still allow speech to be heard. However, who wants to walk around the V8 event wearing big earmuffs? Probably a more practical source of hearing protection is earplugs.

If possible, use disposable earplugs and throw out after each use. For children, who may have ear canals which are too small for the usual ear plugs, ear putty is a good alternative. Once again, ensure they are disposed of after each use.

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Shin splints are no fun for anyone Painful lower leg problems can be managed if you go out on a limb and get treatment.

MANUAL SOFT TISSUE THERAPIES SUCH AS MASSAGE, STRETCHING AND EXERCISE REHABILITATION ARE ADVISED.

Shin splints is a term used to describe a variety of painful lower leg problems – and superficial or deep pain along the tibia (the main lower-leg, weight-bearing bone) is the usual symptom displayed.

There are, however, multiple unique causes with defined symptoms that can lead to a more specific diagnosis.

Muscle tears, periostitis (pain at the tendon attachment to the tibia) and hairline fractures are among the most common causes. In some cases, symptoms may be the result of more than one underlying cause. Here are some differing lower leg injuries and their treatments: MUSCLE STRAINS The symptoms can be a localised mild or intense pain, stiffness or pain on movement, or pain while doing a stretch – most commonly occurring in the gastrocnemius (calf) or soleus (large muscle under the calf).

TREATMENT Like most injuries, the best course of action for 48 hours is R.I.C.E (rest, ice, compression, and elevation), providing it is not serious enough for you to attend the emergency department. After this time, manual soft tissue therapies such as massage, stretching and exercise rehabilitation are advised. Sometimes the use of aids to de-load the muscle may be used, from sports strapping tape to orthotics.

PERIOSTITIS This is a condition in which the periosteum (the membrane which lines all bones) becomes inflamed.

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TREATMENT Again, the best course of action for 48 hours is R.I.C.E. After this, manual soft tissue therapies, as mentioned above, are advised. Overuse of muscles or incorrect training methods may be the cause. If left, this condition can elevate to become quite serious, so treatment in its early stages is advised.

STRESS FRACTURES These are extremely painful, tiny fractures along the tibia. The pain is constant and generally increases with exercise or impact. Frequently, these are the result of people “running through” pain.

TREATMENT This condition would need to be diagnosed by a physio or medical doctor using X-rays, MRIs or bone scans. After time off for healing, a specific exercise program is needed with the aid of soft tissue therapy such as massage and Myofascial dry needling.

Generally, the most likely cause of shin splints is the overload of muscles in the lower extremities, often a result of increasing the duration or intensity of physical activity too quickly. The muscles become fatigued especially where the motion is repetitive, such as with running. People may also be predisposed to suffering shin splints due to their biomechanics, poor core strength, motor imbalance, or if they have flat feet. Stretching is a key component of any training program and most therapists will tell you to stretch the lower leg muscles to prevent these conditions. Correct biomechanics and the right fit of your sports equipment is also important. Receiving massage for maintenance and prevention or Myofascial dry needling, for the more serious sports person, will ensure you have the best chance of limiting these avoidable injuries.

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WITH THE USE OF 3D IMAGING, A CONSIDERABLE AMOUNT OF IMPORTANT INFORMATION CAN BE GATHERED WITHOUT PERFORMING AN INVASIVE PROCEDURE.

In modern dentistry, we aim to restore a patient to normal function, comfort, aesthetics, speech and health.

With the evolution of dental implants, we are now able to achieve this goal.

A dental implant is an artificial tooth root, usually made of titanium, placed in the jawbone and gums to hold a replacement tooth or bridge and/or effectively stabilise dentures. Dental implants are ideal for people who have lost a tooth or teeth due to periodontal disease, a traumatic injury, or even congenitally missing teeth.

Confidence about your teeth can affect your selfesteem. It may also impact your social and professional behaviour. Do you hide your smile because of spaces from missing teeth? Do your dentures feel “insecure”?

Perhaps you have difficulty chewing. If you are missing one or more teeth, dental implants can be used to help you smile, speak and eat again with comfort and confidence. They look and feel so natural you may forget you ever lost a tooth. In general, dental implants have a success rate of between 90 to 98 per cent. With proper care, dental implants can last a lifetime.

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Daniel Nalborczyk is off the diabetes medication and enjoying a new lifestyle after gastric sleeve surgery.

Chiropractor Daniel Nalborczyk describes life before and after gastric sleeve surgery as like the difference between night and day. It hasn’t even been six months since his surgery, but already he has lost 34kg and his blood sugar has normalised.

Diagnosed with diabetes and struggling to get the weight off, Daniel tried working with a dietician and starting an exercise program, but like many people, he could only get so far on his own. He was also on a number of diabetes medications for many years.

“Things would go okay for a little while, then fall apart. I found it really hard keeping that momentum up and my blood sugar control was getting worse,” Daniel says. “As a healthcare professional I’m very aware of the problems associated with being unhealthy, but I just couldn’t get the control over food and I always felt very self-conscious about that.”

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LOOKING AFTER OUR BACKYARD My yard is in transition. From what to what I don’t know, it just is.

OVER 50% OF OUR CITIZENS, WHO WE CONSIDER TO BE SENIORS, DON’T FEEL SAFE IN THEIR OWN HOME.

My problem is I have absolutely no ability to grow, plan, maintain, envision or articulate what I want my yard to look like. When we bought our house the previous owners had installed a bore and watering system. I think he enjoyed doing it because we have 78 options on the hose rack at the top of the bore. He labelled them all with home-printed glossy labels. We now have two – front yard and back yard, and I am not sure if both work. The hard part about this job of mine is that I come and go a lot. Now that we are in the cooler months, it doesn’t matter so much because the grass doesn’t grow as quickly.

But in the wet season, not only do you have to mow more often, you have to do it between showers. I used to have this older couple living next door. We’d start mowing at the same time and by the time I was finished she would be just about done with half her front yard. Now, you know how slow I move, so we’re talking about someone really struggling. So I offered to do their lawn at the same time and dressed it up as a weight loss effort on my behalf.

They were appreciatively fantastic neighbours. They fed our dog when we went away for a weekend and collected

the mail. That’s what it was like when I was a kid. Our neighbours would go away and you’d water their plants and mow their lawn and the like. It wasn’t special, it was just what neighbours did.

Now, my street is pretty good and we all keep an eye out, even if we don’t live in each others’ homes. But more and more we’re becoming isolated from each other and that can’t be good for anyone, especially our elderly.

From my recent residents survey (hopefully you saw it and filled it in) over 30% of our people don’t feel safe in their own homes. Even more disturbing, over 50% of our citizens, who we consider to be seniors, don’t feel safe in their own home. They’re feeling less safe because of isolation and the lack of community and basic neighbourhood politeness. I’m as guilty as anybody here on this. When we were kids, we bolted down the street and played in anyone’s yard. You knew Mrs Rigney always had home made Anzac bikkies, and Mrs Schwenke had bought biscuits with cream fillings. Of course, if you were caught helping yourself, you got a clip over the ear. There was always noise in the street and people were visible. Are we better off now?

NICOLE PIEROTTI | CHILD PSYCHOLOGIST | BABYSMILES

HELICOPTER PARENTS HOVER MORE… There’s a limit to how much parents should mollycoddle their kids.

MORE HARM IS BEING DONE FROM THESE OVER ZEALOUS PARENTS THAN GOOD.

You’ve heard about ‘Helicopter’ parents? They’re the ones who ‘hover’ over their child, ‘helping’ them or more accurately ‘interfering’ in their play, friends, explorations and school. Lately Helicopter Parents have even entered their child’s tertiary world. We’re talking about sleeping in their dorms with them for their first week of college, attending student information sessions, and phoning lecturers about the ‘why’ and ‘how comes’ of their child’s marks. It became such a major problem that some universities allocated resources to special ‘parent handling departments’. This year they’ve entered the workplace.

The implications are far reaching. These parents are actually doing the legwork for jobs, handing in their child’s resume - sometimes against their knowledge. Then they’re turning up for the job interview with their child! Some businesses have implemented policies that exclude parents from attending interviews. And if offered the job, parents

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then start listing their childs skills, talents and specialness to negotiate the salary with the employer. Where does it stop? I don’t think it’s going to. They’ll soon be negotiating their relationships, their engagement, they may even propose for them. Traditionally going to uni cut the apron strings. That doesn’t seem to be happening now. More harm is being done from these over zealous parents than good. Parents who ‘hover’ think they are doing a superior job of parenting however they’re making their children dependent on them, not independent. New research, by psychologist Neil Montgomery shows that these children feel vulnerable, self-conscious, anxious, impulsive and are not open to new ideas. Helicopter parents have actually caused an expansion of adolescence with this style of parenting instead of allowing their children to separate and enter adulthood. Perhaps it’s time to take stock of your parenting style.

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CELEBRATING CATHOLIC EDUCATION

July is festivities month for Catholic schools in the Townsville diocese.

More than 1000 students from Catholic schools across the diocese will gather for Mulkadee 2012 at the Townsville Entertainment and Convention Centre from July 16-20. Mulkadee 2012 offers students from Years 5-12 a unique opportunity to work with experienced arts professionals in an intensive workshop program. This will challenge them, extend their skills and provide a chance for them to learn and perform with students from other Catholic schools. Presented by Townsville Catholic Education, the program comprises workshops in choral, dance, drama, strings and band, culminating in a concert performance.

Experienced arts professionals will lead each workshop group including UK-based choralist David Lawrence, Theatre iNQ directors Terri

Brabon and Brendan O’Connor, international chamber musician Louise King, Iona College director of music Peter Francis and local dance professional Kylie Ball. David Lawrence will lead the choral group of over 500 students, believed to be one of the largest mass choirs of children ever staged in Queensland. Townsville Catholic Education director Dr Cathy Day says the event reflects the organisation’s commitment to the arts as part of delivering a quality, holistic education. “A Catholic education is about developing the full potential of each student and providing a rich learning experience,” Dr Day says.

“Indeed, throughout history, the arts have been vital in communication, the building of societies, education and religion. We are therefore

committed to incorporating the arts wherever possible as part of our students’ development as well-rounded, thinking, compassionate and contributing members of our society.” Mulkadee 2012 leads into Queensland Catholic Education Week, from July 22-28, with this year’s theme, Celebrating Community – Family, Parish, School. See www.catholiceducationweek. com.au or on Facebook www.facebook.com/ CatholicEducationWeekQLD. The Mulkadee concert will take place at the Townsville Entertainment and Convention Centre on Friday, July 20. Tickets from Centre ticket office. For more on Mulkadee 2012, visit www.tsv.catholic. edu.au/mulkadee or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/mulkadee.

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recipes

roast garlic, winter vegetable & sausage penne

SERVES 2 500g mixed carrot, parsnip, sweet potato, squash and/or pumpkin, peeled and trimmed 4 medium pork sausages (about 300g) 6 spring onions, trimmed 4 large garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced 30g butter 400–500ml vegetable stock 1 tbsp tomato purée 200g plain or wholewheat penne or other pasta 2 tsp vegetable oil Salt and cinnamon

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1. Boil your kettle. Put a colander in your sink.

Put the vegetable stock next to your cooker.

2. Start with the mixed vegetables. Fill a mediumsized pot two-thirds full with water from your kettle. Add salt and bring back to the boil. Cut the vegetables into 3cm chunks. Add to the water and bring back to the boil. Simmer gently for 6 minutes.

3. Cut the sausages into 3cm chunks. Thinly slice the top third of the spring onions (the greenest part).

Cut the other two-thirds in half lengthways. Add these halved spring onions and the sausage chunks to the pan of vegetables. Simmer very gently for 5 minutes. Fill a mug with cooking water. Drain the vegetables and sausages in your colander.

4. While the vegetables simmer, get a small saucepan. Add the garlic and 15g of the butter.

Cover and sweat over a medium heat for 2 minutes.

Take the lid off. Fry, stirring, for 1–2 minutes until the garlic just turns golden. Quickly add the stock and bring to the boil. Whisk in the tomato purée.

Add the pasta and bring back to the boil. Stir. Boil furiously for 1 minute. Turn the heat to low. Cover and simmer gently for 16 minutes; add an extra 2 minutes for wholewheat pasta. Take the lid off.

Simmer and stir for 3 minutes. Cover and leave to sit for 2 minutes, to finish cooking the pasta.

5. Once the vegetables are cooked, get your blender. Add a third of the vegetables (but not the sausages or halved spring onions) and 6 tbsp of cooking water. Blend for 3–4 minutes until totally smooth; add more of the cooking water to help the blades move if you need to.

6. Get a medium-sized frying pan and put it on a high heat. Add the oil and get it hot. Add the remaining vegetables, sausages and spring onions.

Fry over a medium-high heat for 2 minutes. Add the remaining 15g butter and the green spring onions. Fry for 15 seconds. Take the pan off the heat. Season to taste with salt and cinnamon.

7. Stir the vegetable purée into the pasta.

Warm it though. Season to taste. If you would like the consistency to be a bit saucier, add hot water, 1 tbsp at a time. Serve the pasta with the vegetables and sausages on top.

recipes SERVES 2 4 garlic cloves, peeled and cut in half 1 large red pepper, deseeded and thinly sliced 1 medium red onion, peeled and thinly sliced 1 tbsp duck fat or vegetable oil 100ml plus 2 tbsp water 30g butter 2 tbsp thyme leaves 1/2 baguette 2 portions of roast duck 6 tbsp roast duck gravy Salt 1. Preheat your oven to 200°C/Gas 6, position upper middle and lower middle shelves.

2. Get a medium-large ovenproof shallow pan. (If you don’t have one, you will need to start in a mediumsized saucepan then transfer everything to a baking dish.) Add the garlic, red pepper, red onion, duck fat, 100ml water and a pinch of salt to the pan. Cover and sweat over a medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes or until the vegetables are soft and the water has nearly all evaporated. Turn up the heat. Fry for 2–3 minutes until the pepper and onion barely begin to brown around the edges. Take the pan off the heat. Season to taste with salt.

3. Take the lid off. Pick out half the garlic. Chop it finely. Get a small bowl. Add the chopped garlic, butter and thyme. Mix it all together with a fork.

4. Split the half-baguette, then cut each piece in two diagonally. Spread the cut surfaces with half of the garlic butter.

5. Slice the duck thickly, or leave it whole if it’s on the bone. Add the gravy and the 2 tbsp of water to the pepper and onion in the pan. Bring to the boil. Put the duck on top. Brush it with the gravy from the pan. Spread the second half of the garlic butter over the top. Cover the pan and put it on the upper middle shelf in the oven. Put the bread on the shelf below. Bake for 8 minutes. Serve straight from the pan with the bread on the side.

No roast duck?

Roast and rest 2 duck breast fillets. For the gravy, use 2 tbsp of brown or hoisin sauce mixed with 4 tbsp of chicken stock. Add the gravy and water to the pepper and onion in step 5, bring to the boil, then stir in the garlic butter. Slice the duck breasts and then serve with the pepper, onion and gravy.

buttery duck with peppers & garlic toast These are extracts from

Alex Mackay’s Cookbook For Everybody Everyday

by Alex Mackay.

Published by Bloomsbury.

RRP $39.99 hardcover

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charity

“MY CLOSE FRIEND FROM HIGH SCHOOL HAS CYSTIC FIBROSIS (AND) SHE’S THE MOST AMAZING, POSITIVE PERSON.”

WORDS CARLY LUBICZ | PHOTO PILIN GOODSELL

Running for the good of it When a group of young doctors decided to raise funds for local cystic fibrosis sufferers their small fun run quickly ballooned out to be a full-scale running event that’s expected to attract hundreds of people.

Liesel Porrett has wanted to be a surgeon since grade four. Now in her second year out of a six-year medical degree the bubbly 25-year-old is working towards her dream at Townsville Hospital, working long hours but loving every minute of it. She is secretary on a committee of talented and ambitious young doctors at the hospital who form the Townsville Hospital Doctor’s Society – an organisation that advocates on behalf of its members and gives back to the community that has supported it so well. Last year the group staged a Gala Ball to raise funds for the Townsville Hospital Foundation, but this year they decided to go one-step further. “We had a meeting in January and I’m not sure exactly who suggested the idea of a fun run… maybe I did as I’ve been organising it since then and I just can’t believe how big it has become – it’s blown me away!” Liesel reveals over a pre-work coffee with fellow committee member and friend Sally Reid, who she has recently enlisted to help her with the marathon task. “To start with, I would have been so impressed if 100 people turned up to the run, but we have been told we could expect hundreds more than that now. We’ve never organised anything like this before so it’s pretty amazing.”

The 5km and 10km fun run is on Sunday, July 15 at Riverway Lagoon and the $10 charge per person will go directly to the Supporters of 65 Roses – a Townsville-based volunteer group that helps the families of children with cystic fibrosis (a life-long condition with no cure that affects the lungs and digestive system and requires daily and expensive treatment). Liesel chose the charity to honour an inspiring friend who has the condition. “My close friend from high school has cystic fibrosis and I couldn’t go to her charity fundraiser last year in Cairns, so I wanted to make up for it and give something back and the committee agreed it was a great cause,” Liesel tells. “She’s actually coming down for the run, and although she can’t actually complete it, she’ll be there to offer support. She’s the most amazing, positive person and – although she needs to travel to Brisbane every few months for antibiotic treatment – she has coped really well with the condition and has learned to find ways around it.”

Supporters of 65 Roses Inc volunteer Jill Hinspeter says the group was blown away when they were told the Townsville Hospital Doctor’s Society would be holding the event in their honour, and the funds raised would be going directly towards helping the 35 Townsville families who are living with the life-altering condition. “We don’t receive any government assistance so the funds will make a huge difference in helping families with care packs, medical equipment and travel assistance to and from hospital and medical appointments,” Jill explains.

The fun run is from 6am to 11am at the Riverway Lagoon on July 15. Pets and prams are welcome and participants are invited to dress up if they wish. See the Facebook page ‘Townsville Doctors Society – Run for Cystic Fibrosis’ for more information.

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THE SPECTACULAR WEATHER ASSOCIATED WITH WINTER IN NORTH QUEENSLAND MEANS THERE IS NO BETTER TIME TO HOST YOUR FUNCTION OR EVENT IN THE TOWNSVILLE REGION. TOWNSVILLE ENTERPRISE CONVENTION BUREAU The Townsville Convention Bureau has announced the date of its next targeted familiarisation program.

Event planners and key business events industry personnel will tour Townsville from 15-18 November 2012. The Convention Bureau will showcase what the Region has to offer professional conference organisers, event planners and key business events industry personnel considering Townsville for their next event. If operators would like the opportunity to display their product or property as part of the familiarisation tour to email, please contact Vasili Loizou on vasili@tel.com.au to register your interest.

Townsville offers event organisers high class venues, accommodation, activities and services. With more than 180,000 people living in the city, Townsville provides a cosmopolitan atmosphere against a unique backdrop of reef, rainforest, sandy beaches, sparkling waters of the Great Barrier Reef and areas of heritage and cultural significance. There is an abundance of activities and tourist attractions in the Region to provide guests with extra incentives to stay in the area both pre, during and after your event.

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For further information on the Townsville Enterprise Convention Bureau visit www.townsvilleenterprise.com.au.

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RYDGES SOUTHBANK CONVENTION CENTRE is undergoing a transformation. After 10 years as Townsville’s most iconic conference venue, a host of upgrades have been rolled out that are sure to make your next wedding, banquet or conference an experience to remember.

Beginning with a new installation of conference equipment, amazingly comfortable chairs, ‘naked’ trestle tables and ‘ovals’ have added a new, contemporary edge to the classical styling of the space. The crowning glory is perhaps the ‘Cross Cube’ buffet stations. More art then buffet stand, these stunning glass and polished steel frames are the final touch on the original ‘Market place’ dining concept introduced for conference lunches and buffets. The concept has quickly become the properties mantra, fresh produce, flexible menus and choices.

A state-of-the-art audio visual upgrade and painting of the façade are planned early in the new financial year. Add to all this a multi-million dollar refurbishment of all 98 hotel rooms due for completion in August and Rydges Southbank Townsville is your premier conference destination in Townsville.

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New home sites now selling at North Beach from only $150,000av.

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CORPORATE UPFRONT NEWS&EVENTS APPOINTMENT UPDATE Melissa Coulter is now the new Membership Recruitment and Services Officer at Master Builders. Melissa has been in the building industry for over 11 years and this new position is to service the building industry in the North Queensland region. Katrina Jeppesen joins Stockland Townsville as Assistant Marketing Manager. Sanctum welcomes new Land Sales and Design Executive, Jeff Wright.

PHOTOGRAPHER WINS SILVER Multi award winning professional photographer, Rosana Kersh has won Silver at the Australian Professional Photography Awards [APPA] – the nation’s largest and biggest photography competition. Her winning portrait is of her brother, Sean Kersh, pumping concrete into a swimming pool, absorbed in his work, while rolling his cigarette.

NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN Know an inspirational and influential female customer, community leader or business partner who you believe should be recognised for the contribution they’re making to the Australian economy, diversity and society more broadly?

Westpac and The Australian Financial Review have announced a nation-wide search for Australia’s most inspiring women in leadership.

The 100 Women of Influence Awards will recognise the outstanding and inspirational achievements of Australia’s women, across diverse industries and backgrounds. Entries close Friday 27 July if you are nominating somebody else and Friday 10 August for those submitting a self-nomination.

Visit www.afr.com/100women

REPORT REAFFIRMS TOWNSVILLE AS 2012 TOWNSVILLE AIRPORT NORTH THE STATE’S SECOND CAPITAL QUEENSLAND TOURISM AWARDS Townsville Enterprise this week has released North Queensland’s Regional Statistical Profile for the March Quarter 2012.

General Manager of Economic Development, Ross Contarino, said the Regional Statistical Profile has revealed great results for the Region and reaffirms Townsville as the State’s second capital. “Gross Regional Product for the Region has increased by 8.6% (since 2010/11) to $13,376 billion and despite the two and a half point drop in business confidence, investment is strong with $54 billion worth of projects underway and in the development pipeline,” Ross said.

“Public Administration and Safety and Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services were the largest contributors to Value Added in the Region with 17.6% and 11.2% respectively.”

“Trade throughput for the 2011/2012 financial year to 31 March 2012 indicates that the Port of Townsville again will report a record trade year, with more than 10 million tonnes of cargo passing over the wharves, equaling almost 10.6 million tonnes handled in the 2010/2011 financial year.”

SAVE THE DATE The 2012 Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) State Conference will be held 23 and 24 August at Jupiters Hotel and Casino, Townsville. The State Conference brings together the entire property development industry to share expertise and enhance industry relationships. For more information go to udiaqld.com.au

The North Queensland Tourism Awards recognise excellence in the tourism, events and hospitality industry and are held in high regard

by Tourism Queensland, industry bodies and travel media. The Awards are the Region’s most credible tourism benchmarking exercise and attract nominations from operators throughout the Region across 24 categories.

All nominations must be lodged online by Friday 20 July 2012. Submit your entry to Townsville Enterprise Tourism Marketing Officer, Ben Galvin at ben@tel.com.au by Friday 31 August 2012.

Submissions will not be accepted unless you have nominated by this date.

Judging: September 2012 Awards: Saturday 20 October 2012 – Rydges Southbank and Convention Centre Townsville.

For more information on the 2012 North Queensland Tourism Awards contact Townsville Enterprise Tourism Marketing Officer, Ben Galvin on 4726 2735 or email ben@tel.com.au

TOWNSVILLE ENTERPRISE EVENTS JULY AND AUGUST 2012 JULY 3

Tourism, Hospitality and Events Networking Function – Townsville Brewery – 5pm to 7pm

JULY 6

Firing on All Cylinders Townsville 400 Business Breakfast – Jupiters Townsville 7am to 9am

AUGUST 1

Tourism, Hospitality and Events Networking Function – Townsville Brewery – 5pm to 7pm

AUGUST 17

Townsville Business Breakfast – Guest Speaker, Peter Costello – Jupiters Townsville 7:30am to 9:30am

AUGUST 22

Townsville Bulletin Investor Breakfast – Jupiters Townsville – 7am to 9am

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MEET YOUR LOCAL TELSTRA BUSINESS CENTRE –

TELSTRA BUSINESS CENTRE TOWNSVILLE YOUR LOCAL MANAGER Craig Laird – With 18 years experience in the Telco industry. Craig has 12 years Business Management experience, strong customer service focus and vast consumer electronics knowledge. Craig is a Townsville local for 40 years.

YOUR LOCAL TEAM David Taylor – A Business Specialist with 18 Years experience in the Telecommunications industry and recently relocated from the UK to join the TBC. Brad Starkey – A Business Specialist with 3 years experience in Telecommunications with a strong retail background. A Townsville local for 8 years, with recent Entrepreneurship and Financial Management qualifications from James Cook University.

Theo Nicopoulos – A Business Specialist with 10 years Retail consumer electronics sales experience, 2 years retail management experience, 3 years mobile experience and a Townsville Local for 27 years.

Michael Turner – A Business Specialist and Townsville local for 33 years with 16 years of sales experience and a strong background in the retail sector. Michael has extensive knowledge of local Townsville businesses.

Will French – A Business Specialist with 12 months experience selling Telstra Business products, relocated formally from the UK to join the TBC.

David Aryas – A Business Specialist with 20 Years IT and Telecommunications experience relocated formally from the UK to join the TBC. Michelle Castelani – Administration Assistant. Been in Townsville for over 2 months, formerly based in Gold Coast and Sydney with 3 years experience as a Sales Consultant in the Telco industry.

Come and meet your local Telstra Business Team for all your Telstra Business Solutions, we are in unit 2, 149 Charters Towers Road, In Hyde Park, call us on 07 4771 4160, email us at store@tbcbtownsville. com.au or book an appointment online at www.tbctownsville.com.au.

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SANCTUM RELEASES PARK BLOCKS WHERE IS THE GRASS REALLY GREENER? SANCTUM ON THE PARK. Sanctum is a master-planned residential community positioned in the growth corridor of the Northern Beaches, just 15 minutes’ north of the Townsville CBD. The new development contains a variety of lot sizes including premium parkfront allotments, ranging in size from 458m2 to 1225m2, with direct access to the new family park. The much-anticipated parkfront blocks at Sanctum – Stage 3a, known as Sanctum on the Park, have been released by Maidment Development Group.

Already with 500 residents, the stylish estate is known for its big blocks and has the capacity for 4000 residents, with 98 per cent of the residential lots no more than 200m away from lush parkland.

The meticulously-designed lineal space, which will stretch over 28ha when completed, already includes a 2500m2 sports oval, a four-tier climbing spider, swings, slide, monkey bars, soft-fall safety, undercover barbecue areas, a viewing deck, walkways with timber bridges, landscaped

gardens, and exercise stations every 600m, intertwined through bike paths.

Sanctum’s park runs centrally through the entire length of the solar and fibre-optic smart community, which is just minutes from Townsville’s beautiful beaches and only a stone’s throw from shopping facilities, the post office, schools, and medical and other major facilities. Sanctum allows you to escape from the hustle and bustle without sacrificing your lifestyle.

A convenient location, impressive lot sizes, state-of-the art technology and a community that focuses on lifestyle and family, Sanctum is a stand-out development where the grass really is greener. House and land packages are selling from $306,230, with land from $138,000. Drop in and visit its display homes this weekend or enquire at the Sanctum Land Sales Office on Bonnett Road anytime from 10am to 5pm weekdays and weekends.

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K

evin Gill is not your textbook Chief Operating Officer. Spending the past four years as the boss of Townsville, Mount Isa and now the recently-acquired Longreach airports, with the previous nine at MacAir; he realised early in his career as a management accountant and finance manager at Air New Zealand Link, that he wasn’t destined for corporate suits and desk life. Having grown up in picturesque Nelson on the tip of New Zealand’s South Island (he admits he still can’t let go his allegiance to the All Blacks after 13 years), an ex-colleague told him about an opportunity in Townsville.

“I had a mate who’d gone out on his own as a consultant ringing me from places like Fiji all the time saying there was work when I wanted it, but I wasn’t interested,” the keen Badminton player and mountain biker explains. “Then he told me about this fledgling company called MacAir that had won a few mining FIFO contracts and may have an exciting future, but it needed someone with vigour and experience in financial management. The position was in Townsville, so we decided to move the family for a year and we’re still here.” Kevin became the general manager in 2001, describing the period as particularly tough in aviation, seeing Ansett collapse and MacAir join the Qantas group as a commercial partner. He spent a brief time in Cairns, but also travelled extensively to remote outback towns. “For a skinny bloke I’ve certainly had a good look at Queensland and met a few characters,” he smiles. “I remember the time we went out to Windorah to get some paperwork signed.

We were in a little light aircraft and it was a tiny airport. We saw a big bloke with a shaved head and bandaged arm working on a fuel pump, and we got out the plane to say hello, but quickly realised it was a woman when she snapped, ‘You’re late’. We told her about the paperwork she needed to fill out, and she took it and dumped it in the nearest bin and said, ‘I don’t do paperwork’. I asked what was wrong with her arm and she said the surgeon tried to fix it, but ‘the thing broke again so I just taped it up’.”

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After nine years of battling to keep the company afloat, he felt he’d served his time (and stress quota) so accepted an opportunity from Queensland Airports Limited (QAL) in 2008, which – along with the three aforementioned Queensland airports – also includes managing an aircraft maintenance facility in Townsville. “QAL is a dynamic business, but is quite intense too in that we have a number of assets that we’re growing, our shareholders have invested a lot of money and require a fair return,” Kevin explains. “The airline industry is characterised by its low profit margins, less than 1 per cent of turnover (current forecast), and high capital requirements.

That’s why we are seeing airlines struggling in Australia … that’s why, as airport operators, we need to be mindful of costs because poor planning and spending wastefully on projects without a corresponding increase in passenger numbers (and revenue) can be recipe for disaster… I wish I could just wave a magic wand and make all airlines more profitable.”

But Kevin has unwavering faith in Townsville’s, and North Queensland’s strength; with passenger numbers increasing every year in Townsville and Mount Isa, while other regional sites report negative growth. He says despite the disappointment of losing Strategic Airlines and the flights to Denpasar, he’s confident it’s only a matter of time before international flights are back on our radar. “My view is that Townsville is a city in Australia that has few peers in terms of growth and liveability,” Kevin tells. “We will continue to grow with good leaders and we certainly can’t discount having an international service to Auckland or SE Asia in the future.”

Complementing his work role, Kevin has been a director on the board of the region’s peak economic and tourism body for four years, accepting the position of chairman of Townsville Enterprise Limited in March. His airport role fits perfectly with the organisation’s goal to attract more visitors to the region; but he says it goes beyond that: “We (the airport) are only a small player. TEL is about the extremely capable board working as a team to support the CEO and listen and provide feedback, so that as the city grows we don’t lose sight of the important things.”

That statement could also be Kevin’s personal mantra, as although he is busy juggling his executive role, corporate responsibilities and badminton tournaments or falling off his mountain bike, he knows it’s crucial not to lose sight of the important things on the homefront (wife Donna, a teenage son and daughter, two dogs, and a big Queensland garden), and make time to laugh. “I’m lucky that I’ve surrounded myself with wonderful and intelligent people both inside and outside work,” Kevin tells. “I always try to be positive, surround myself with likeminded people, believe in what I’m doing, and laugh… I think we all need to learn to laugh more.”

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FINDING A SEAT IN THE AVIATION INDUSTRY 22 YEARS AGO BY HAPPY COINCIDENCE, TOWNSVILLE AIRPORT BOSS KEVIN GILL ADMITS HE WAS FAR FROM AN “AEROPLANE TRAGIC”. BUT HAVING SPENT TWO DECADES BUCKLED INTO THE GLORIOUS UPS AND STOMACH-TURNING DOWNS OF REGIONAL AIRLINES, ONE COULD NOW ARGUE DIFFERENTLY.

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AKA: Provider of food and general amusement to my dogs – Sam and Jess Most treasured item: My health You in three words: kind (I hope), loyal and fun. Why you get out of bed: Because I am loving my life – and I want to see if the chickens have laid any eggs. Most memorable event: Performing for the Queen at Saint Bartholomew the Great which is one of London’s oldest churches has been a highlight and hopefully there will be many more memorable moments to come! What you love about where you live: It’s in the country away from complicated things, we haven’t been there very long, but I love it, oh and the amazing Queensland weather! You always meant to: Travel more! You’re from: Nelson, New Zealand. Mentor / inspiration: My husband Iaan. You’d change this about yourself: I have often wanted to change a lot, and getting a bit older makes me realise that our flaws shape us too, so actually nothing – happy, warts and all. Your must-have gadget: Ice cream maker – its ordered and on the way, I can’t wait. Your mantra / philosophy: You get back what you put in. Parting words: I am really looking forward to performing as part of the Australian Festival of Chamber Music particularly in the Bach Candle light concerts and of course visiting Townsville again.

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AKA: Darling, mum, Kezra Most treasured item: Not sure you’d call them items, but my children and grandson are my most treasured. You in three words: Not really sure. Why you get out of bed: Besides the fact that we are lucky enough to be able to get out of bed, I sometimes do it to go to the gym. Most memorable event: Seeing Hugh Jackman live in Boy From Oz on Broadway, and our first Sail-Away out of Venice with Neville and 8 of our best friends. Magical! What you love about where you live: Everything. It’s an amazing place, my family and friends are important to me and most live here. You’re from: Mackay, I haven’t gone far. You wish: I’m the sort of person that would wish for 3 more wishes, but honestly I wish Neville’s hours at the shop were not so long. Mentor / inspiration: My Mum. She’s an incredible woman, for many reasons. I would not even come close to the women she is.

She’s left a hand-print on my heart. You’d change this about yourself: I’m the worst procrastinator. I would love to change that and be more decisive and spontaneous.

Your must-have gadget: My phone – it’s attached to the end of my arm. My thermomix. I love gadgets. Parting words: I’d like to think that, most of the time, I’ve been there for the people that matter in my life. My apologies if I haven’t.

AKA: Ando Most treasured item: My Specialized S-Works bike! You in three words: Ambitious, very determined and loyal Why you get out of bed: For me life is short, time is something you’ll never get back no matter what. I want to look back in 50 years and feel like I didn’t waste a minute.

I love it when people say to me “you can’t do that” or “how are you going to do that” Most memorable event: The birth of my daughter Indiana. It was the single greatest moment in my life to-date, and 9 months on I’m still completely besotted with my baby girl. What you love about where you live: The unique lifestyle that Townsville offers – it’s such an easy liveable city. You always meant to: Compete in an Ironman Triathlon.

I achieved this goal in 2011 with my wife and a good friend. You’re from: Townsville born and bred, Bachelor of Business from UQ in Brisbane and worked in Sydney but always planned to return to Townsville. Mentor / inspiration: James Beresford. He’s a good friend, my financial advisor, a brilliant mentor and without a doubt the most dynamic driven man I’ve ever met. You’d change this about yourself: Be a better runner, have a lot more patience and be taller than 6 foot. I’ve condensed the list to 3, my wife had a whole page of suggestions for me. Parting words: “always under sell and over deliver!”, don’t ever do it the other way round…

AKA: Chief coffee maker, Aunty Nessa, red wine lover. Treasures: My home – it‘s a token of our hard work, a welcoming place for family and friends, and my sanctuary.

You in three words: Organised, obsessive, caring. Best memories: My wedding day on Noosa Beach. It was a dinner party with 10 family members and close friends and we got married in the middle of it! Why you love where you live: Six months of perfect weather, and being 10 minutes from anywhere I need to go. You always meant to: Learn to speak French. I still only know how to order wine and food… badly!

You’re from: Tasmania originally, but Mum and Dad’s climate change brought us to Townsville when I was eight. Best dish: My Sunday breakfast omelette filled with bacon, mushroom, tomato, spinach and cracked pepper. You wish… My mum was still here with us. I miss her every day. Mentor/ biggest inspiration: My husband Tony.

He’s taught me so much about running a restaurant floor and looking after customers, and his unwavering belief in the simplicity of life is truly amazing. Must-have gadget: A good coffee machine – at work and home.

Your mantra/philosophy: Work hard, be honest and find time for family and friends.

Parting words: You are not the only person on this planet, so take the time to consider others.

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Planned to Perfection The Allaro Experience – The Way Building Your Home Should Be

With 130 years of collective building experience behind them and an established reputation for quality, John and Rosslyn McKenzie of Allaro Homes, will plan your new home to perfection ensuring it is built on time, to budget and with exceptional skill.

Building a home is one of the biggest investments a person will ever make, which is why it is important to engage with a builder who is trustworthy, knowledgeable and offers guidance through the building process from initial planning through to construction and finally completion.

John and Rosslyn are there to support you every step of the way and have the knowledge and resources to plan every detail of your home to perfection. “We pride ourselves on being approachable, easy to work with, understanding of people, flexible and fair,” Rosslyn explains.

It is this attention to detail and service culture, John adds, that defines the Allaro Experience.

With longstanding relations with quality suppliers as committed to the company and its customers as they are, those building with Allaro Homes can be assured of a stunning modern home, with quality finishes.

Working together as a team in the business, John and Rosslyn are able to offer clients an unparalleled building experience. John has been involved in the building industry for 30 years in Townsville and it is this experience he puts to

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good use as he and Rosslyn plan every detail of your home from start to finish.

He says housing trends do come and go, however there are some key features to consider when building a modern home. These include varying rooflines, with the distinctive use of hips and gables to create an attractive visage with street appeal and the clever use of space when designing open plan living, dining and kitchen areas.

“Windows and walls of glass is another important area,” John adds, “with many homes now featuring long, narrow windows set up high in the walls to let in light while preserving privacy.” John says of particular importance when considering the design of a new home is the use of outdoor space. “Large sliding doors not only let more light into your home, but also blur the distinction between the indoors and outdoors, extending the square metreage of your home.”

By using cutting edge technology, which has been developed over the last 10 years, John says Allaro Homes’ clients have the ability to plan every detail of their home from the outset and see

Modern Home Building Tip Colour selections are extremely important, seek guidance from your builder’s colour consultant, who will be able to discuss different options that will ensure you are happy with the colours in your home for years to come.

in clear detail those key modern details important to homes of today. “By using state-of-the-art 3D rendering software, clients are able to view their home before even a brick is laid – ensuring every detail is planned to perfection.”

When it comes to building, whatever your circumstances, Allaro Homes has the expertise to help. They specialise in all build types from firsthome buyers who are mindful of their budget but would still like a quality first home to those looking to upgrade to something bigger and more suited to their needs.

Investment properties are also made simple with clever design ensuring reduced costs without compromising on the structural integrity of the home. Then there are the dream homes – no project is too big for John and Rosslyn.

The attention to detail and service culture that define the Allaro Experience is what John and Rosslyn want to share with Townsville. “With our strong attention to detail, we will always meet and exceed your expectations so building remains hassle free,” Rosslyn adds.

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WHILE YOU’RE UPDATING YOUR WARDROBE WITH THE LATEST WINTER STYLES, SPARE A THOUGHT FOR YOUR HOME AND GIVE IT AN UPDATE WITH THESE HOT TRENDS IN INTERIORS THIS WINTER.

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The hottest new design trends for the season

Grey is the new brown

Going Green

Grey is the hottest colour in the design world right now. From paint colours to sofas it is clear that homely brown is out, and sophisticated grey is in.

Go all out and paint your walls in a moody charcoal, perfect for offsetting warm timber tones and bright accent colours, or keep it simple and add a touch of grey with some new cushions. Grey is a great neutral for upholstered pieces and looks fantastic with every colour from spicy orange to pale green.

This isn’t just about the environmental message anymore! Green is the biggest colour in design with every shade from pastel mint to jewel toned emerald making an appearance. Mix emeralds with black and grey for a moody and sophisticated look, or go fresh and fruity with shades of mint and coral. This is an easy trend to incorporate by simply changing up your accessories and adding a few throw pillows in your favourite shade.

Handmade and Rustic

Hot Metallics

Look through any design magazine and you’ll see straight away that handmade is huge. From coffee tables made from shipping palettes to jam jar chandeliers, add something old for a quirky style that’s completely unique. Don’t like to DIY? To bring this trend into your own home, look for furniture pieces with an industrial edge that use materials like weathered timber or rusted iron.

The eighties are back in fashion and design, and have created a new love affair with gold and brass.

While chrome is still popular, these warm metallics are being added back into the mix to create glamorous spaces. Don’t be afraid to mix metals in your home; a brass lamp can be the perfect companion to a white and chrome coffee table. It might be time to pull out Grandma’s old brass candlesticks and give them pride of place!

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IF YOUR BATHROOM IS LOOKING A LITTLE TIRED AND MISERABLE THERE ARE LOTS OF WAYS TO GIVE IT A FRESH NEW LOOK BEFORE TAKING TO IT WITH A SLEDGEHAMMER. YOU’LL BE AMAZED HOW A FEW SIMPLE PROJECTS WILL MAKE YOUR FRIENDS WONDER WHERE YOU GOT THE FUNDS FOR A BATHROOM RENOVATION.

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1. Dress up ugly feature tiles One of the biggest issues with out-dated bathrooms is generally the use of a feature tile. Replacing them can be costly but since a feature tile isn’t generally going to have a lot of wear and tear consider painting them with tile paint instead.

Changing a textured, brightly coloured tile to a neutral chocolate or grey will give your space a more modern appeal.

2. Change your taps If you’ve already got simple chrome taps you’re in luck – there’s no need to change them. However, if you have a mix of different tap styles or even plastic ones, changing them for a budget-friendly tap set from a hardware store will make the world of difference.

3. Update your vanity The average bathroom has a white laminate vanity. Functional?

Sure, but not too pretty! If your vanity is in good condition though, the easiest update you can make is simply changing the handles. Try a simple brushed chrome style for a contemporary look, or if you like something quirky, look at the crystal or painted ceramic options. With the correct primer, you can also paint a laminate vanity to give it a clean new look.

4. Add some colour with paint This is one of the easiest and most affordable fixes. If your bathroom is feeling a bit bland with tiles, walls and fixtures all the same colour, a coat of paint on the walls in a stronger tone will make all the difference. A charcoal grey contrasts beautifully with white bathroom products, or try a dusty blue for a classic home.

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5. Bring in some decorative touches If you want your bathroom to feel spa-like and luxurious, this is easily achieved by bringing in some decorative touches. Store your bathroom products in pretty glass jars, and hang some art prints on the wall. Some shelving on an empty wall is a great way to add extra storage and the perfect place for some décor accessories. Try rolling some soft white towels and add some sponges and soaps for guests.

6. Update your basic mirror If you have a basic mirror, have a handy friend add timber moulding around the edge to give it the look of an expensive, custom made mirror. Stain the timber to bring some warmth into your space, or paint is a bold tone to coordinate with your new wall colour.

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MANY PEOPLE HAVE BEEN CAUGHT BY THE TRAP OF THINKING YOU CAN’T GO WRONG WITH WHITE PAINT. WHITE IS WHITE, RIGHT? WRONG! DULUX OFFERS OVER 800 SHADES OF WHITE IN THEIR COLOUR PALETTES AND EACH HAS A DIFFERENT LOOK, FEEL AND UNDERTONE. HERE’S A FEW TIPS TO HELP YOU CHOOSE THE RIGHT WHITE FOR YOU.

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Choosing white paint

What ‘feel’ are you looking for?

While all whites are fairly versatile, there are some tones which lend themselves better to certain styles. If your favourite look is modern and minimalist, a clean bright white will look best with bold accent colours and contemporary furniture. If you’re looking for a warm and traditional feel, a creamy white will suit you best.

How will light affect your white?

Light can drastically affect how paint looks so never, ever choose a colour from the chip in the hardware store! You need to consider what type of lighting is used in the room. Modern light bulbs come in a bright white and a warm light, and the option you choose will affect how the paint colour looks in your room. If you have a lot of warm light in a room, and use a creamy white paint, the space may feel too warm for your liking.

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may feel too stark and office-like. The colour the paint appears will also be affected by the time of day. Experiment by looking at your paint samples at different times, from bright morning light to artificial light at night.

Best neutral white Dulux Natural White Best beige Dulux Hog Bristle

How to check for undertones?

Not all whites and neutrals will work together so if you’re matching white paint to your décor or existing pieces make sure they have similar undertones. White paint can have blue, green, pink or yellow undertones, which will seem all the more obvious once painted on the wall! If you have a beige sofa with a green undertone, choosing a white with a pink undertone may clash. Attach your paint samples to the wall near key pieces in your room to see how the different colours work together. Can’t spot any undertones? Holding something pure white (like printing paper) against your paint samples is the easiest way to spot what colour your white really is!

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DO YOU HAVE NICE FURNITURE BUT YOUR ROOM STILL DOESN’T LOOK LIKE THOSE SPACES YOU LOVE IN MAGAZINES? TAKING A DELIBERATE APPROACH TO YOUR DECORATING CAN HELP YOU GET THAT DESIGNER LOOK.

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Getting a designer look in your home The first step in creating a perfect space is to start with a vision. Designers and stylists will always have a clear picture of the end result. Look at magazines and websites and save photos that really speak to you. Look at these and work out what they have in common. Maybe you always save rooms that are light and bright, or all the spaces have clean lined minimalist feel?

Once you have a better idea of your style, it’s time to look at the basics. Remove everything from your space except for the furniture. Does it still suit your lifestyle and decorating vision? If not, sell it and use the money to put toward something that will work better for you. Try changing the layout of the room, or bringing in furniture from other parts of the house. Be creative and remember that furniture doesn’t have to be pushed hard against the walls!

Now you have the bones of your space right, it’s time to add the extra details. Always start with the most long term purchases and keep these neutral. A large simple rug will help to define your room and add texture to the space, while adding window coverings (whether curtains or blinds) will give your room a polished look.

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Artwork is a great place to pull your accent colours from so choose something large to create a focal point in the space. A common mistake is to hang artwork too high; designers always hang the centre of the art at eye level (the centre of a large piece should be about 145cm from the floor). Choose two colours you like from the art and use these as accent colours in your cushions and accessories. Good design is all about layers so when you’re choosing your accessories try to incorporate a mix of patterns (try some stripes with a bold floral) and textures (use a mix of fabrics like leather, satin and cotton).

The final stage is to add back your accessories, keeping them simple and large. Lots of knick knacks will make your house feel cluttered and dated. Instead, try adding just a few large pieces and always arrange things in groups of three or five. If you want to display family photos, group them in matching black frames in a gallery wall, rather than cluttering table tops with frames. Once you have your few well-chosen accessories in place, add some fresh flowers or branches from the backyard in a vase.

Creating a designer look doesn’t have to cost the earth and is really just a matter of experimenting with the pieces you already have. You’ll be surprised at what you can create!

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BCN ADJUSTABLE STOOL DYNAMIC AND ORIGINAL, THE BCN STOOL MAKES ANY SPACE MORE COMFORTABLE. AVAILABLE IN THREE DIMENSIONS. COMES IN BLACK, WHITE AND FLUORESCENT GREEN. HIGH AND LOW STOOL WITH A MEDIUM TO HIGH SEAT. LACQUERED FRAME CAN ALSO BE USED OUTDOORS. RRP $1295 CHROME BASE RRP $1250 COLOUR BASE 02 9908 2660 FANULI.COM

HOOT

HOOT IS A VERSATILE AND PLAYFUL TAKE ON THE UPHOLSTERED POUF OFFERING A UNIQUE AESTHETIC THAT LOOKS AT HOME IN ALMOST ANY ENVIRONMENT. HOOT IS AVAILABLE UPHOLSTERED IN FABRIC, VINYL, SUEDE OR LEATHER. HOOT IS NOW AVAILABLE IN AUSTRALIA EXCLUSIVELY THROUGH CHAIRBIZ. SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, BRISBANE CHAIRBIZ.COM

DESIGNED BY A BUNCH OF CRAZY ANIMALS, WALLPAPER REPUBLIC IS FOR THE COOL CROWD. MARQUIS IS A HARD-WEARING, PVC-FREE WALL COVERING MANUFACTURED FROM SPECIAL CELLULOSE AND TEXTILE FIBRES, COMBINED WITH POLYMER BINDING AGENTS. 07 3162 5030 WALLPAPERREPUBLIC.COM.AU

CALABASH PENDANT

MARQUIS FROM WALLPAPER REPUBLIC

THE SPECIAL CHROME LACQUERED AND IRIDESCENT SURFACE GIVES THE CALABASH PENDANT A UNIQUE EXPRESSION. EVERY SINGLE PENDANT IS A UNIQUE SPECIMEN. THE CALABASH PENDANT CREATES ATMOSPHERE AND PRESENTS ITSELF BEAUTIFULLY IN CLUSTERS. THE PENDANTS ARE SUITABLE WHERE A SPECTACULAR INTERIOR DECORATION IS DESIRED. CORPORATE CULTURE SYDNEY 02 9690 0077

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