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contents COMPETITION 24 THE SMILE DENTAL 12 FACES OF DUO FINALISTS EDUCATION FEATURE 53 C ATHOLIC EDUCATION MAIN STORY 26 DOING IT FOR THE KIDS REGULARS 13 COVER GIRL 14 EVENTS 18 HOROSCOPES INTERVIEWS 33 SONYA MILLER 34 ZUSTER 49 TOWNSVILLE HOSPITAL FOUNDATION VOLUNTEERS 52 ALEXANDER FERLAZZO 52 DEAN WILSON 63 ANITA BERRY 63 JIM FOLEY

FASHION 32 DELUXE WOMEN 36 WE ARE HANDSOME 40 MY STYLE 42 MY BAG 59 DELUXE MAN WELLBEING 45 CLARITY HEARING 46 FIRST THINGS FIRST 47 CASEY DENTISTS 48 MY MASSEUR SOCIETY 20 VALENTINE’S DAY AT PALMER STREET RESTAURANTS 22 VALENTINE’S DAY AT TOWNSVILLE RSL 23 TBWN NETWORKING FUNCTION FAMILY 50 EWEN JONES MP 50 NICOLE PIEROTTI 51 MORLEYS FUNERALS

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UPFRONT

FROM THE PUBLISHER

“THE FUTURE LOOKS BRIGHT!”

BABY BOOM Mark Allen (The Sweatshop) and wife Beck Allen (Click Clack Co) welcomed baby girl Winnie Danger on Monday, December 26. Also congratulations to Anne Musumeci (Donohues) and husband David, who welcomed baby girl Eve Alice on Sunday, January 22 (a sister for Lewis), and Jodie Wright (Capelli Hair Gallery) and husband Kieren who welcomed baby boy Cohen Brent on Saturday, February 4.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! The Heritage Bar’s cocktail king Josh Agostino turned the big 30 on February 22. He recently celebrated in style at his Tiki Party at The Heritage Bar.

PERCIVAL LIFTS PRIZE MONEY

It’s after midnight...

This column is now the last thing I do before sending the magazine’s completed artwork off to our printer in Brisbane. That’s good in a way because I can look over all the pages and really see what our team of writers, photographers, graphic artists, sales executives and production organisers have created for you this month. And I’m really proud of this issue.

It’s our 70th and it was a big effort from everyone to pull it all together. I thank everyone in the DUO team for their brilliant help and support. Last month we lost my father and said our farewells in Cairns. My younger brother Perry wrote a fantastic eulogy that was honest, funny and very fitting. I sent it around to my friends and I promise to publish it in a future issue along with some of my father’s photographs.

Last month I asked for the good and gifted people of Townsville to take responsibility for the community we all want to be part of. I’m delighted that some people I know have nominated for the Townsville City Council elections especially Ann Marie Greaney and Vicki Salisbury. These talented women deserve our encouragement and their example I hope will motivate more people like them to get involved. Which leads me (rather smoothly) to the stories in this month’s DUO. I used to ask our

Editors not to mention what’s in the current edition (Carly and Kylie will remember) but here I am doing just that! It’s only because these stories are so inspiring and I truly hope they move you. For the past 20 years, Heather McGaw, story on page 49, has helped wherever needed in the children’s ward as a Townsville Hospital Foundation volunteer. Her offsider, Emily Strozkiy, is from the next generation of volunteers who make time to help others in their community. Two more remarkable women. Then there’s our main story we called Doing It For The Kids. It starts on page 26 and we talked to five really inspiring locals whose expertise helps our kids gain a happier, brighter future. I’m sure you will get something from their stories. March is going to be a month of new things – a new season, perhaps a new state government. The future looks bright and I’m off to get some sleep.

Scott Morrison Publisher

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Townsville’s Percival Portrait Award is fast catching up to Sydney’s renowned Archibald with a doubling of prize money. The major prize for the Perc Tucker Gallery’s signature competition has been lifted to $40,000, courtesy of a renewed sponsorship with Xstrata. The closing date for entries is Friday, March 30.

LEARN ITALIAN The non-profit Townsville Dante Alighieri Society is launching its Italian language classes for 2012.

Classes start week beginning March 5 from 7pm to 9pm (two hours per week for 12 weeks) and are suitable from beginners to advanced.

The cost is $300 plus $20 membership. Call 4728 1167 or email dantetownsville@iinet.net.au for more information.

GO PURPLE Spread the word about epilepsy by wearing purple on Monday, March 26, or donate as little as $20 to make a real difference to Epilepsy Australia’s research, support services and education programs. See purpleday.org

THINK GREEN Join the world for Earth Hour 2012 by switching off your lights at 8.30pm on Saturday, March 31.

The popular awareness campaign calls on individuals, businesses, communities and governments to go beyond the hour by committing to a positive action for the planet.

Do you have exciting news you would like to share? Send your suggestions to editor@duomagazine.com.au

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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. In March we introduce you to:

NARELLE AYRES

Hairdresser Narelle, 26, has recently moved to the Sunshine Coast for a sea change and to be with her family. She enjoys her animals (dogs – her babies!), motorbike riding and the outdoors.

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I set Narelle’s hair using L’Oréal Tec Ni Art Curl Memory Up Spray. Once the curl was set, I applied L’Oréal’s Absolut Repair Serum to protect the ends. I then brushed through the curl to soften it and create supple curls. I finished it off with L’Oréal Infinium Lumière Hair Spray to achieve maximum hold.

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BELLANOVA SKIN + MAKEUP STUDIO

As Narelle has big beautiful blue eyes, I wanted to enhance them. I chose to do a soft smokey eye on her using earthy tones. With her nice even skin, I just brushed some Youngblood Mineral Foundation down the centre of her face in warm beige and applied bronzer to her cheekbones to make them pop. I then highlighted her cheekbones with Youngblood Lunar Dust in Dusk. To create smokey brown eyes, I used Youngblood’s Eyeshadow Quad in Timeless with black liquid liner and finished with a generous coat of mascara. For her lips, I used lipstick in Barely Nude finished with Demure gloss to bring them out.

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GALA CHARITY DINNER WITH TARA MOSS Hear from novelist, TV presenter, journalist, supermodel and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Tara Moss on Saturday, March 31 at Jupiters Townsville’s grand ballroom. The funds are being gathered for the rebuilding of a maternity ward in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Tickets are $145 and available from Townsville Entertainment & Convention Centre box office 4771 4000. Supported by DUO Magazine.

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NQ DRY TROPICS’ CELEBRATE THE SEA FESTIVAL Show your support for local marine life by joining in the seaside celebration of the year on Sunday, March 4 from 8am to 1pm. The event, at Walter Nesbit Park, Cape Pallarenda Road, will begin with a beach clean-up followed by a free lunch and entertaining and educational activities.

See nqdrytropics.com.au.

NBL: TOWNSVILLE CROCODILES See the mighty McDonald’s Townsville Crocodiles take on the Melbourne Tigers on Sunday, March 4; the Gold Coast Blaze on Saturday, March 10, and the New Zealand Breakers on Friday, March 23 at the Townsville Entertainment & Convention Centre. Book your seat at tecc.net.au.

NRL: NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS The Cowboys go head-to-head with the Gold Coast Titans on Saturday, March 3 and the Parramatta Eels on Saturday, March 17 at Dairy Farmers Stadium. Kick-off is at 8.30pm.

For tickets call 1300 GO COWBOYS (1300 462 692) or cowboys.com.au/tickets.

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

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Hosted by the local Soroptimist International and Zonta Clubs, the managing director of Nikone Handicrafts in Laos, Nikone Nanong, will address the audience at Jupiters Townsville’s grand ballroom. The event is from 6.30am to 8am. Contact Julie Davis for tickets on 0407 146 473.

GO FIGURE! XSTRATA KIDS AND TEENS EXHIBITION The 2012 Xstrata Kids and Teens Exhibition centres on 10 life-size sculptures, collectively entitled The Syndicate,

by Simon Gilby. Kids and teens can enjoy a range of free interactive activities at Perc Tucker Regional Gallery.

Drop in for five minutes or two hours. For details visit townsville.qld.gov.au.

TOWNSVILLE ARTS AWARDS Be part of a glamorous evening of entertainment showcasing local artists, dance groups and theatre performances on Friday, March 2 at 6pm at Townsville Civic Theatre, Boundary Street, South Townsville. Tickets are $10.

To book call TicketShop on 4727 9797

THE GRUFFALO’S CHILD Direct from the team behind the hit musical adaptation of The Gruffalo comes a brand new magical monster sequel – The Gruffalo’s Child. It brings together physical theatre, music and beautiful puppetry with songs, laughs and scary fun. Monday, March 5 at 6.30pm and Tuesday, March 6 at 10am and 12pm at Townsville Civic Theatre, Boundary Street, South Townsville. Tickets from $13.

TicketShop 4727 9797.

SHAOLIN KUNG FU Shaolin Kung Fu is set to captivate Townsville audiences with its high-octane kung fu mastery showcasing China’s most accomplished and spirited kung fu performers.

Tuesday, March 13 at 8pm and Wednesday, March 14 at 8pm at Townsville Civic Theatre. Tickets from $15.50, TicketShop 4727 9797.

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Taurus

21 APRIL – 20 MAY March finds you more rebellious, yet ambitious. Radical new ideas and information flow through your mind. You’re better able to talk your way in or out of circumstances. Challenges come out of the blue, though rewards can be just as unexpected.

Travel, too, will bring surprises. All this comes hand-in-hand with a very active love life.

19 FEBRUARY – 20 MARCH

21 MARCH – 20 APRIL Despite what the bank balance suggests, it seems for the most part of March you’re in the mood for extravagance. Cash arrives, but there seems small chance of it accruing interest. What we’re far more likely to see is a new image and a great social life. But life may still throw the occasional curve ball. Stay prepared.

What does this month have in store for you?

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Pisces

Aries

Why can’t everyone be as sensible as you? Perhaps world peace wouldn’t seem so elusive. But don’t worry about the grander issues of life as, this month, you should attend to more urgent matters in your own backyard. If relationships feel shaky, you may be drawn to firmer ground. This may offer less excitement, but also less drama.

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Libra

Cancer

Virgo

Scorpio

22 JUNE – 22 JULY Life may have seemed like a battle in recent times, and the chances are anything you gained was hardwon. The trouble is, you take on too much, and others will happily load you up if you let them. Early in March, it may look like more of the same but, take heart – change is on its way.

23 JULY – 22 AUGUST There’s a sensual feeling to March that makes love an easy affair. Whether it’s your relaxed attitude that lifts your magnetism, or your popularity that betters your mood – it doesn’t matter. In the end, each of these qualities will enhance the other. This is a cycle you certainly won’t want to break. It’s also a great time to move house.

23 AUGUST – 22 SEPTEMBER Don’t worry if your ego suffers a bit of a battering at the beginning of the month. Harbour your frustrations, and avoid becoming tangled in trivia. After the 10th, the tables turn as you lock onto a winning proposition. But don’t expect too much too quickly, or you may end up with nothing at all.

Stay realistic.

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22 NOVEMBER – 21 DECEMBER Timing is the word of the month. Trouble is, you’re feeling impatient. But there’s an important deal brewing and you‘re pretty sure you’ve got a personal invitation to the whole shebang. Just wait until you’re sure the moment’s right. Check, double check, then check again.

Don’t start acting like the rest of the airheads on this planet.

Capricorn

Gemini

21 MAY – 21 JUNE There’s something comforting about returning to familiar surroundings, especially if you’ve been through a tough time. This learning experience was both valuable and necessary, but you now need to ease off the pace a little and enjoy the love and support of family. It’s time to put down emotional roots. There could also be financial gain.

Sagittarius

23 SEPTEMBER – 22 OCTOBER 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.

23 OCTOBER – 21 NOVEMBER It’s a month when you’re hell-bent on success – mostly due to a combination of experience and excellent communications skills.

In any case, when given the luxury of working solo, you shine and this kind of enthusiasm is exactly what’s asked of you during March. And as extra funds are possible, celebrations are likely.

22 DECEMBER – 19 JANUARY If you’ve been craving travel, study or to sit satsang with a guru – this is your ‘Eat, Pray, Love’ month, so absolutely no excuses. Broadcasting, writing, publishing, advertising, or spiritual activities may offer life-altering opportunities. End result: a dazzling new you, albeit a gradual transformation. Soon, you’ll barely recognise the person you were.

Aquarius

20 JANUARY – 18 FEBRUARY Approach March with cautious optimism. Go with the flow, but don’t try to force a spirit that’s not there. If you have urgent work to complete, then do so before the 22nd. If still left wondering whether you’re on the right track, don’t worry. Answers come when you least expect them. Money also plays a strong part in this month’s agenda.

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VALENTINE’S DAY AT OUR PALMER STREET RESTAURANTS Vicki Salisbury Independent Candidate for Division 3.

Do you leave Townsville to experience the culture and energy in other cities?

JAM CORNER, MICHELS, THE SALT CELLAR, BENNY’S HOT WOK CAFE & BAR, TABLE 51 Photographs: Benjamin Hung

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Have your children left Townsville to live, study and work in a more creative and entrepreneurial environment?

Research shows that places with flourishing, creative environments generate overall economic growth.

Townsville needs creative people on our City Council with fresh ideas, a vision for the future that benefits the whole community and the passion and commitment to follow through.

My extensive community networks, combined with 30 years business management expertise have prepared me for this task. I understand the value of small businesses and the arts to drive a vibrant local economy.

I work in the CBD every day, and I know the City Council must do better for local businesses.

Increased operating costs, the absence of adequate parking, the lack of coordinated service delivery and frustrating bureaucratic processes make it harder for businesses to be successful here.

With my zest for life, strong work ethic and commitment to getting things done, I know given the opportunity I can do better for YOU. Thank you for considering me as your Townsville City Councillor.

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THIS IS NOW THE SIXTH TIME WE’VE RUN THIS FANTASTIC COMPETITION AND ONCE AGAIN WE’VE BEEN OVERWHELMED WITH ENTRIES - EVEN MORE THAN LAST YEAR! THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO ENTERED. NOW IT’S UP TO YOU TO VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITES! THE 12 FINALISTS WITH THE HIGHEST NUMBER OF VOTES WILL EACH APPEAR ON A COVER OF DUO OVER THE COMING YEAR. WE WILL REVEAL WHO YOU HAVE CHOSEN IN OUR APRIL EDITION. WHO WILL THEY BE? GO TO DUOMAGAZINE.COM.AU TO PLACE YOUR VOTES NOW.

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INTERVIEWS CARLY LUBICZ PORTRAITS BENJAMIN HUNG

DOING IT FOR THE KIDS MEET FIVE INSPIRATIONAL TOWNSVILLIANS WHO ARE WORKING WITH OUR FUTURE GENERATION TO BRING OUT THEIR BEST.

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Dr. John Masson Gastroenterologist Townsville and Mater Hospitals

Voice Tracey Osmond and her fellow tutors are not just about teaching singing skills: it’s often through the one-on-one classes that students find their true voice. “When I started teaching I quickly realised that helping young people to sing was about much more than singing,” the mother-of-two reveals. “We often have parents call to ask for our advice and guidance because they say their child really looks up to us. It’s such a great role that we take so seriously.” While Tracey – the owner and one of the coaches at The Voice Singing School – takes children from seven, she particularly loves working with teenagers. “Sometimes teenagers go off the rails – they may be struggling with parents separating, or they may just be being teenagers,” she tells. “But because we are not their parents, but genuinely care about them and believe in them, we can say, ‘Hey, what’s going on?’.

You can tell someone is upset the minute they start singing, so we always stop them to see if they’re OK and have a box of tissues on hand. Once they’ve got it off their chest we have a laugh, sing and dance and they leave the class so much happier. There’s so much self-doubt in that age group and there shouldn’t be – they are amazing and I feel so privileged to watch them grow.”

Contact The Voice Singing School at thevoicesingingschool.com

Nominated by one of his patients who described John as, “Unlike any other specialist I’ve met, who treats his patients with the utmost dignity and respect”, the English-born gastroenterologist has a particular passion for helping bowel cancer sufferers. Being one of the major conditions he encounters in his profession, coupled with the fact he has a family history of the debilitating disease, has inspired the fit father to cycle thousands of kilometres to raise funds and awareness of the cause. One trip saw him riding from Sydney to Townsville during the day, backed by attending Rotary and Lions meetings at night to spread the educational message. He applied the same format when cycling the length of Britain and has plans to make New Zealand his next destination. John is also a strong supporter of the annual ride from Townsville to Cairns (which he has also helped organise) – a 350km three-day feat that raises more than $600,000 each year for the Children’s Cancer Institute of Australia. Another of his focuses is doctor training, which earned him the Royal Australian College of Physicians Excellence in Mentoring Award for 2011 and is an extension of his commitment to his patients. “My philosophy is to give patients the best possible care and, without sounding corny, I always think, ‘How would I like to be treated if I, or my relative, was in their situation?’,” he explains. “Part of that is also doctor training – seeing young doctors – TRACEY OSMOND become their own specialists and then giving back. With good training and mentoring we’ll enhance their skills and we’re more likely to keep good doctors in the North.”

“I FEEL SO PRIVILEGED TO WATCH THEM GROW.”

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Dance From honing the listening and motor skills of three-year-olds to teaching ballet to the likes of award-winning local model Lucy Tuttiett, Ann Roberts School of Dancing’s Jane Pirani has no doubt that moving to music as a child sets youngsters up for life. “Dance is all about discipline,” she states. “Not necessarily about following someone else’s rules, especially as children get older, but more about disciplining yourself so you are setting and achieving your own goals and having the freedom to live the life you want. In dance you are rarely competing against others, but always challenging yourself.” While dance has been ever-present in Jane’s life being the daughter of Ann Roberts who founded the school in the 1950s, her own adult children have also chosen to embrace dancing and performance in their careers. “Whether your children dance for fun and development or decide to pursue it further, it is a commitment for the parents as much as the kids, but anything worth doing in life requires dedication and the children get so much out of it regardless of their size, shape or gender,” Jane enthuses. “I always say if they want to move, let them move!”

Find out more about Ann Roberts School of Dancing at annroberts.com.au

“I ALWAYS SAY IF THEY WANT TO MOVE, LET THEM MOVE!” – JANE PIRANI

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“THE RELATIONSHIP YOU BUILD WITH STUDENTS AND PARENTS IS VERY SPECIAL.” – MONICA MARTIN

Music Having played the violin since the age of six, Canada-born music teacher Monica Martin certainly has an appreciation of the impact of the elegant instrument on children of all ages. “My three sisters and I are all musicallyminded and we would joke that we were the von Trapps growing up,” she grins. “My passion for playing the violin and teaching it in schools inspired me to create my own studio in January and now I have about 10 young private students of all ages and grades.” Monica says that learning any musical instrument – but particularly the violin, which she describes as technically trickier and requires a good ‘ear’ – has huge benefits for littlies including boosting confidence, honing leadership skills and focus, developing critical thinkers and offering an outlet to express ideas creatively. “Once you become a skilled player, into adulthood it’s something you’ll always have and no one can take away from you,” Monica softly says. “I love watching the kids develop emotionally and intellectually literally in front of me… the relationship you build with students and parents is very special.”

For more information contact Monica on 0458 010 163

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Confidence In the spotlight for most of her life, most famously in front of millions of viewers on Australian Idol, Kim Cooper is certainly no stranger to preperformance jitters. While the bubbly singer says nerves are a normal precursor to any challenging event, it’s the negative ones that can send youngsters (and adults!) off course. “If you’re insecure you can’t be bold onstage and rise to your best,” Kim explains. “While having singing lessons will equip you with the technical skills, they don’t prepare you for being in the spotlight and negative nervous energy can really rob you of your love of performance.” Kim is now using her experience and passion to help our performers-in-the-making. Her six-week workshops (entitled ‘Be Bold’) are designed to instill confidence in performers of all ages that she hopes will set them up for life. “The sessions include lyric learning, audition technique and how to portray emotion via song, so are really great for kids who want to take their performance skills to the next level, but they are also helpful with public speaking or preparing for future interview situations,” she tells.

“By the end of the course my mantra is ingrained on the students’ brains: Prior preparation prevents poor performance!”

For more information email be_bold_workshop@hotmail.com

“NEGATIVE NERVOUS ENERGY CAN REALLY ROB YOU OF YOUR LOVE OF PERFORMANCE.” – KIM COOPER

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Academic We’re told there’s no such thing as a stupid question, but when you’re at school and the whole class seems to be steaming ahead it’s obvious why some kids are reluctant to raise their hands. “One of my students told me he’s stopped asking questions because he’s embarrassed – it’s only the second week of school and he feels like he’s already asked 10 times more than the other kids,” Aldon Tutoring Centre maths and science tutor Tim Kerrisk tells. “It’s important to remember that if you’re unsure, it’s likely that half the class is and they’re afraid to speak-up too.” While Tim assists primary school kids to Year 8, 9 and 10 high school students, it’s for all different reasons – they might be falling behind with difficult concepts and need some one-on-one sessions to get up-to-speed, or may be bored in school and need more of a challenge. While the teacher-to-be gets a kick out of seeing the light flick on when students finally grasp a tricky concept, he says his role is also about building confidence in his young charges.

“When kids come to tutoring and see other kids there, they realise they are not alone or ‘the dumb one in class’ – there are plenty of kids who need help and often it can just be something simple that’s preventing them from being the best they can.”

For more information contact 4755 1959

“THERE ARE PLENTY OF KIDS WHO NEED HELP.” – TIM KERRISK

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S STORY KRISTEN GOLDUP

HE’S MY BOY TOWNSVILLE MUM SONYA MILLER IS SUDDENLY SITTING IN THE RIP-ROARING ROLE OF INTERNATIONAL SPORTS MANAGER. TO HER SON.

itting around the table at the Miller’s Townsville homestead and looking over the lilly-clad lagoon in their backyard, you begin to get a sense of what Sonya Miller is sacrificing in the pursuit of her son’s motorbike racing dreams.

When her daughter Maggie, 14, arrives home from school and flashes Sonya a smile, as her older brother teases her with plenty of affection, the tally starts to mount. D-day is just around the corner. Sonya is not looking forward to jetting off and saying her goodbyes to her husband, daughter, and eldest son; not to mention her life in Townsville.

This is the price a family pays to launch one of its own on the path of international sports superstardom. The sacrifices seem necessary, and they’re potentially about to pay off. Jack, who turned 17 in January, is about to race his first full season on the MotoGP circuit. He’s counting the hours to his first ride of his new 250cc Moto3 bike ahead of the competition launch in April.

Life in Italy might sound glamorous, especially following a year based in Spain, but this is no European picnic for the Millers. The schedule is gruelling, funds are tight and expenses are high, but the family are doing everything they can to back Jack’s career.

The Miller family spent last year living in a motor home, which served as Jack’s base of operations on race day, and was parked in a warehouse as the family’s home. Peter reluctantly left mid-season to return to the business. Jack and Sonya stayed on, and his performances on track were rewarded with a coveted team contract with Techno Racing.

Talking to Sonya, who serves as Jack’s manager, media officer, and mum while on the road, it’s clear that while money is on the radar, being part of Jack’s journey – and seeing how far it can go – is the real motivation.

Jack shows every hallmark of being a prodigious talent: his results and times around the world are similar to those set by Casey Stoner, he blitzed the lap record held by Australian 125cc riders on track in Valencia last year, and his origin story bears startling similarities with the current MotoGP world champion. It hasn’t been an easy ride – Sonya watched a mob of riders in the German IDM championship try to bully her son out of the competition, and contended with unfounded accusations of skullduggery from riders who turned out to be sore losers. Jack had the last laugh, taking out the title while riding a vastly inferior bike, which he says was the worst on the road.

Jack’s obvious talent on the bike isn’t enough to stop Sonya worrying when he’s racing. He is, after all, her boy, and he’s travelling at breakneck speeds with little in the way of protection. Jack’s attention grabbing race strategy is risky and combative, and the emotional turmoil of watching him race is too much. It’s enough for Sonya to know that lap-by-lap, race-byrace, her boy is hurtling towards his MotoGP dream; working towards repaying the sacrifices his family have made for him along the way. He knows it too. When asked if he felt any pressure, Jack simply replies, “Not at all, these guys are absolutely the best people to have in your corner, there’s no pressure, just support.”

Follow Jack and Sonya’s journey around the MotoGP tour via Facebook at http://facebook.com/jackmilleraus.

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ZUSTER SISTERS: KATRINA, FLEUR, WILHELMINA AND MEIKA

DUO MAGAZINE SPEAKS EXCLUSIVELY WITH

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MANAGING DIRECTOR FLEUR BOUW INTERVIEW CARLA CARUSO

ZUSTER MEANS “SISTER” IN DUTCH, WHICH IS FITTING GIVEN THE FOUR SISTERS BEHIND THIS SO-NAMED DESIGNER FURNITURE BRAND. THEIR BESPOKE ITEMS CAN BE DESCRIBED AS INVESTMENT FURNITURE FOR THE 21ST CENTURY. ZUSTER.COM.AU

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WHY THE NAME ‘SABRINA’ FOR ZUSTER’S LATEST FURNITURE COLLECTION? The character played by Audrey Hepburn in the 1954 movie, Sabrina, was such a fun and fresh character. For such a young girl, she had a great deal of self-confidence and a strong spirit of optimism. This range is fine, strong and elegant – it seemed like a good match!

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO PRODUCE ONE OF YOUR BESPOKE FURNITURE ITEMS? Each piece of Zuster furniture is made-to-order by our manufacturing division in outer Melbourne. The machinist – the person who cuts the timber – carefully selects all the timber for each job from one batch, which more often than not is from one tree. We think it’s important because the end-pieces are more consistent. The people at Zuster are top craftspeople. One craftsman makes a piece from start to finish and takes enormous pride in the work. The level of care we award to each job and the complexity of certain pieces mean the production times vary. However, on the whole, the delivery lead time is between six to eight weeks.

BEING OF DUTCH HERITAGE, HOW WOULD YOU SUM UP THE DUTCH DESIGN LOOK? The Dutch have always been leaders in design and I think there is no doubt Zuster is influenced by our design heritage.

Although, we like to think our look is contemporary Australian. If there are influences, it would be from the times our parents took us to Europe as children. Mum would always comment on how the Europeans bought themselves beautifully-made clothes of superior quality, and then would wear them for a number of years – classic designs that don’t go out of fashion. Perhaps this ethic of buying quality to last has stayed with us.

TELL US ABOUT YOUR BUILDER FATHER, MEYER SIBBEL, AND HIS INFLUENCE. We all grew up in awe of the houses Meyer designed and built. He was quite a renowned builder. His houses used beautiful Australian hardwoods, so we were used to growing up surrounded by timber. He also ran the business from a home office, so we grew up with a strong work ethic and good business skills. For example, we could answer the phone with the proper business tone from a very young age! Meyer has a brilliant mind for construction and has been integral in growing Zuster and maintaining our high-quality standards. Although semi-retired now, he is still very much part of the business.

WHAT’S YOUR TRICK TO MIXING FAMILY AND BUSINESS? We are all quite similar in personality and get each other’s jokes! We have a strong connection… The success in working together has been taking on separate roles in the business. I am managing director; Katrina Myers is our logistics and manufacturing director; Wilhelmina McCarroll is design director, and Meika Behrendorff is sales/showroom director. We are each passionate about our role and division, and together we build the business.

WHAT TRAVEL SPOTS HAVE YOU BEEN TO FOR DESIGN INSPIRATION? The four of us attended the Milan Furniture Fair in 2010, which was very inspiring… [But] unfortunately, it was when the Iceland volcano hit Europe and we [found ourselves] stuck in Milan. Panic struck!

We felt like we would never get out of there and really missed our children.

So we did what any crazy person would do and booked a taxi driver to take us from Milan railway station to Athens Airport. It was a 27-hour ride through the night! The journey took us from Milan to Athens through Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Montenegro and Macedonia. The taxi driver left his GPS at home [and] was constantly on the phone with his wife assuring her that we were all Australian mamas – in case she was jealous, I suppose! We kept a vigil of one person awake in the front seat to navigate, but most importantly, to grab the wheel if the taxi driver fell asleep. One person in the back had to stay awake to ensure that the person in the front didn’t fall asleep… teamwork!

FURNITURE-MAKING DOESN’T APPEAR TO BE A TRADITIONALLY FEMALE DOMAIN. WOULD YOU AGREE? Furniture manufacturing is predominately male and I guess we are unique in the industry. [But] women generally make decisions about furniture items, so it makes sense that we are females designing, marketing and manufacturing for them. If there is a typically feminine input to the business, it’s a big fashion influence in our designs. We look at the colours of the season and we are inspired by our favourite fashion labels. Why should people invest in investment furniture rather than mass-produced items? There is something really special about a handcrafted piece of furniture from quality American Oak. Zuster furniture is well-designed, functional and built to last.

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STRATEGIC SHOPPER ACCOUNTANT KERBY ROBERTS HAS A CALCULATED APPROACH TO STYLE.

GOOD STYLE IS… Anything that’s tailored and fitted. If it always sits properly, a single outfit can extend to so many different occasions.

MOST TREASURED ITEM?

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My gold necklace with a ballet shoe charm.

My parents gave it to me when I was 10.

Denim shorts that are ripped with the pockets hanging out the bottom. I don’t think they look good no matter who wears them.

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FAVOURITE SHOPPING LOCATION? Milou Dress House in the city. There’s always new stock coming in at affordable prices. It helps that it’s just downstairs from work too!

BEST SHOPPING EXPERIENCE?

SHOPPING TECHNIQUE?

I needed a dress for the Croc’s MVP night, so I went into the Fashion Gallery and within five minutes Olga pulled out exactly what I was after – she just knows what will and won’t look good on me!

I always have a plan of what I want and where I want to go before I leave. I’m not one who can walk around the shops for hours on end.

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GEARED FOR GO-GO-GO Disability employment services manager Wendy Doyle packs for practicality.

Lucas papaw ointment: “A salve for everything.”

The bag: “A practical option for someone who’s always on the go!”

Moisturiser: “I’m out and about a lot for work, so having soft and clean hands help me feel fresh.””

Glass Easter eggs: “A gift from someone at work.”

Certified organic dandelion tea: “Great for keeping your mouth fresh when busy.”

Reading glasses: “I’d be blind without them, but I’m always loosing them! That’s when my red magnifier comes in handy!”

Smurf: “This little fellow arrived in my handbag in 1988 - it was the one thing that would settle my daughter. She is 23 now and he’s travelled through the UK, Europe and all over Australia.”

Perfume: “It’s my one indulgence… a girl needs to smell nice.”

Lipstick: “I love earthy colours like browns and mulberries.”

Magnifier with light: “This little gadget helps me find keyholes in the dark, get splinters out of fingers and read things when I can’t find my glasses.”

Passports: “One’s mine, the other’s my son’s.

We’re going away soon, but I have a fear that I’ll get to Brisbane and have left them behind, so I carry them everywhere.”

Book: “I’m reading An Unquiet Mind by Kay Redfield Jamison in relation to my work in the disability sector.”

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Olympus Tough Merlion keychain: “A lovely girl named Candy gave me this in Singapore 17 years ago. We ate at her market stall every night and she was enchanted by my two blonde-haired little girls.”

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Red rose mirror compact: “Salvaged from my daughter’s bedroom cleanout, it’s excellent for re-applying makeup.”

Theatre ticket stub: “My best friend was a cast member in a recent production of The Mousetrap in Brisbane. I have been sworn to secrecy about the ending of this great play.”

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wellbeing

GRANT COLLINS | AUDIOLOGIST | CLARITY HEARING SOLUTIONS

THE TYPES OF HEARING LOSS EXPLAINED

Basically there are three main types of hearing loss: sensorineural, conductive and mixed, and each have different causes.

The most common type of hearing loss is sensorineural, which relates to the deterioration of the hairs, cells and nerves within the inner ear. The most common cause of this is natural degeneration. From the age of 18 the tiny hairs and cells within the inner ear begin to die away, but – because we have millions of these hairs – you will not lose enough to manifest into a hearing loss until you are in your thirties.

Furthermore, it will not start to affect the areas associated with speech sounds until your fifties or sixties. It is the high-pitched areas that are affected first, and then gradually the lowerpitched areas begin to catch-up. Interestingly, there are ring tones that you can download to mobile phones which only teenagers and children can hear as they are in the ultra highpitched areas, which are inaudible to adults.

Any prolonged exposure to unsafe levels of noise will interact with this natural degeneration and accelerate the degree of sensorineural hearing loss. Consequently, the age at which speech sounds will become inaudible will be significantly younger – anywhere from thirty years of age.

Other causes of sensorineural hearing loss that are not so commonly seen include Meniere’s disease, inner ear viruses, chemotherapy, antibiotics and tumours.

Sensorineural hearing loss is permanent and cannot be treated medically. The only treatment options are hearing aids, cochlear implants and, in rare cases where there is absolutely no hearing, vibrotactile devices or brainstem implants.

Conductive hearing loss is less common in the adult population; however it is frequently seen in children. It is a physical obstruction of the outer or middle ear, which impairs sound from being conducted to the inner ear. In children the obstruction is generally fluid in the middle ear cavity, which sits against the eardrum preventing adequate movement. Alternatively, it could be a blockage of the Eustachian tube, which causes negative pressure in the middle ear cavity, which sucks in the eardrum impairing movement. Although less common, these problems can also occur in the adult population.

Other causes of conductive hearing losses include Otosclerosis (genetic disorder of the

bones in the middle ear), wax occlusion, severe skin infections of the ear canal, perforation of the ear drum, dislocation of the middle ear bones, tumours, and foreign objects in the ear canal.

Conductive hearing loss is the only type of hearing loss that can be potentially treated medically to restore hearing. Middle ear pathology such as fluid in the middle ear cavity or Eustachian tube blockage may be treated with antibiotics, nasal sprays, grommets (ventilation tube inserted into the ear drum), or they may resolve themselves without any medical intervention. Skin infections of the ear canal may also resolve themselves or can be treated with antibiotics or creams/drops.

Other conductive pathology may also be treated with surgical options such as skin grafting and prosthetic middle ear bones.

However, should surgery not be an option, or if you do not wish to risk the side effects of the surgery; then conductive hearing loss is very easily and successfully treated with hearing aids.

There are some accessories you don’t want to show off Thanks to Clarity Hearing Solutions, a new discreet solution to your hearing troubles is just around the corner. With access to the latest technology, our independent audiologists will ensure the only person who notices your hearing aid is you.

Discover how you can enjoy every decibel of life without any limits at Clarity Hearing Solutions.

For your free no obligation consultation call 4779 1566 Advanced Hearing Aid and Audiological Specialists Ayr, Bowen, Brisbane, Charleville, Charters Towers, Collinsville, Emerald, Gladstone, Ingham, Longreach, Mackay, Moranbah, Mt Isa, Proserpine, Rockhampton, Roma, Sarina, Townsville e enquiries@clarityhearingsolutions.com.au

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MEGAN FLUX I OWNER I FIRST THINGS FIRST WELLNESS CENTRE

TERMINATE THOSE TOXINS Use real food and supplements to detox your body and give it the boost it needs.

Detoxification excites the party animal in all of us and taps into our buy now, play later concept of health and wellness. For thousands of years humans have fasted, hosed out, sucked down and thrown up all sorts of substances to assist their body’s own natural cleansing processes.

Detoxification is a biochemical process undertaken by the liver as part of its normal functioning. Your liver (a truly magnificent piece of human machinery) silently engages in chemical detoxification processes everyday to keep your body healthy and reduce the effects of air pollution, water pollution, household chemicals, plastics, recreational and nonrecreational drugs and alcohol.

PHASE ONE of liver detoxification involves breaking down metabolites so that they can be processed. Toxins are broken down by oxidation, reduction or hydrolysis, which transforms them into a water soluble form (for excretion by the kidneys), or a form that needs further metabolism by phase two of liver detoxification.

PHASE TWO detoxification is the conjugation phase of liver detoxification. In this phase, many pathways work to bind

substances so that they can be excreted.

PHASE THREE detoxification involves the removal of toxins and excretion via the gut (faeces), liver (bile) and kidneys (urine). This process can be supported with high water intake, consumption of alkalising greens, and a good healthy fruit and vegetable diet.

The human body has evolved to withstand low-level toxic insults. Our bodies are strong and can detoxify potential carcinogens or repair genetic damages at rates sufficient to neutralise the toxins. Our bodies have the following protective mechanisms: repair, cellular shedding, detoxification, and dietary antioxidants.

HOW TO DETOX There are a lot of fad diets and supplements available: ‘detox’ now equals big business.

But all liver detoxification protocols were not created equal! First Things First’s three-week program is very easy to follow using real food and supplements to support your body while the detoxing phases occur. It is important to allow your body to go through the natural process of detoxification and support it with some supplements and proper nutrition.

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Anything that supports our body’s elimination of waste can be said to help us to detox naturally. The human body is designed to detox quite well if given enough pure water and fibre. Nothing kills life quicker than a lack of water!

Simply increasing liquids and decreasing fats and proteins in our diets will shift the balance strongly toward improved detoxification, elimination, and less toxin build-up. Increased consumption of filtered water, herbal teas, fruits, vegetables and other fibre-rich foods; combined with reduced consumption of fats, red meats, and milk products; will also help you to detox naturally.

Adding fibre to your diet will help the body detox by promoting regularity. Fasting and colon cleansings are not required for detoxification, or even recommended.

Water is an important detoxifying agent in your body. It helps to clean us through our skin and kidneys and it improves our sweating with exercise. Two litres of filtered water a day (three in Townsville due to the heat) is suggested. And remember: you don’t have to wait until something’s broken to fix it, or at least start asking questions.

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MICHELLE HANKINSON | HYGIENIST | CASEY DENTISTS

A CONVENIENT WAY TO CHECK FOR DIABETES Due to one of the symptoms being a dry mouth, diabetes is sometimes first detected by your dentist.

Diabetes is becoming a common household condition with increasing numbers of people being diagnosed every year. In an Australian Diabetes, Obesity and Lifestyle study it was found that 7.4 per cent of Australians over age 25 had diabetes, and half of them were unaware.

Diabetes is a serious health condition in which the body does not produce insulin, or does so at a decreased level. Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas and is needed to convert sugar and other food into energy. When someone has diabetes the low levels of insulin means that glucose is not taken up from the blood and into the cells where it is required and the level of sugar in the blood remains too high.

There are different types of diabetes: type 1 is more common in younger people and is due to reduced production of insulin by the pancreas. This is commonly treated with insulin injections. Type 2 diabetes, otherwise known as ‘late onset diabetes’, is more common in middle age, although it can still occur in younger people. Type two is

associated with lifestyle factors such as lack of physical activity and a large consumption of fatty and sugary foods. Due to this, treatment is usually in conjunction with dietary changes.

Gestational diabetes mellitus is another form of diabetes which can develop during pregnancy. Blood glucose levels appear higher for the first time in a woman’s life during the pregnancy. It usually resolves after the baby is born, however it’s an indicator of an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes later in life. Gestational diabetes can often be managed with changes to diet and exercise, and sometimes insulin is required. Research indicates approximately 5 per cent of pregnant women are affected by gestational diabetes.

Diabetes can lead to complications with the heart, kidneys and eyes, as well as other serious problems which can become fatal.

One of the first symptoms of diabetes is dry mouth, so therefore may be detected by your dental professional before it’s diagnosed by your medical doctor. Severe gum disease, known as periodontal disease, is twice as likely in someone with poor diabetes control.

Having diabetes may put someone at greater risk of developing other conditions of the mouth such as tooth decay and thrush, especially if they are wearing dentures. It is also likely that poor oral health can cause diabetes control to become more difficult this is why it’s vital that people with diabetes keep their mouth healthy.

Some of the common first signs of diabetes include: dry mouth, weight loss without trying, fatigue, blurred vision, excessive urination and becoming consistently hungry or thirsty. If you are concerned that you may have diabetes, please seek medical advice. A simple blood glucose test may just provide you the answer to your symptoms or alleviate any concerns you may have. As of this year Casey Dentist will be offering complimentary and optional blood glucose screening testing for those patients who wish to find out what their blood sugar levels are and if they need to seek further medical advice. Please ask your dental hygienist at your next appointment.

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NATHAN WATERS I OWNER AND REMEDIAL THERAPIST I MY MASSEUR

NURTURE YOUR PREGNANT BODY Pregnancy massage is beneficial throughout the entire nine months as a woman’s body goes through numerous physical and physiological changes.

As with any style of massage, pregnancy massage is tailored to suit the individual.

Not only for a woman’s specific concerns regarding her body, but also depending on the trimester of her pregnancy. A qualified remedial massage therapist will use varying techniques to achieve positive results.

However, women who have previously experienced complications or are in a high-risk category should first consult with their health care provider (doctor) before undertaking any kind of massage therapy.

One of the most common complaints women have is pain. Sciatic nerve pain can be caused by the increased tension in the lower back due to the pregnancy. This lower back tension can cause irritation of the sciatic nerve, particularly during the latter half of the pregnancy. This can cause pain in the lower back, down into the buttocks and can also spread to the legs.

Lying face down on a specially-designed pregnancy table immediately takes the weight off the lower back bringing many women relief.

Our qualified massage therapists then use

specific techniques to help release tension in these areas, reducing pain and discomfort.

Regular massage during pregnancy is also effective in reducing leg cramps by increasing blood flow and circulation. Circulation is often reduced during pregnancy as a result of increased pressure on blood vessels, which can lead to a collection of fluid in the soft tissue and the joints. Swelling is very common in the hands, feet and ankles and usually increases as the pregnancy progresses. The severity of this varies from woman-to-woman and, in some cases, can lead to a condition called oedema. Massage will improve the circulation and aid the body’s lymphatic system in removing fluid from the limbs. It will allow the body to remove the excess fluid and waste products more efficiently and effectively.

This, in turn, can help to reduce the pressure, pain and discomfort caused by the excess swelling.

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once the baby has arrived!). Unfortunately, for some women, this is an unwelcome side-effect of pregnancy. Insomnia can be caused by several different factors, but the most obvious is the change in your body shape as you gain weight. As your tummy size increases, it becomes much more difficult to find a comfortable position to sleep. Once you are asleep you may find yourself waking up as you change your position, meaning you will get broken intervals of sleep during the night.

Anxiety is another common factor. Your body undergoes a huge hormonal change during pregnancy, often making the expecting mother much more susceptible to mood swings and anxiety, especially for first-time mothers.

Regular massage can offer an increase of endorphins (hormones that naturally make us feel better) circulating through the body, as well as relaxing tight muscles with a nurturing touch to help keep you in a calm state of mind.

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STORY CARLY LUBICZ PHOTO BENJAMIN HUNG

WELCOME TO THE FUN WARD THESE TOWNSVILLE HOSPITAL FOUNDATION VOLUNTEERS ARE COLOURING THE LIVES OF SICK CHILDREN. HEATHER MCGAW I started volunteering in the children’s ward in July ’82 when I retired and I’ve been there ever since. I do three days a week now and some weekends, depending on whether we have special events for the children or fundraisers.

Being involved in the Townsville Hospital Foundation means you can do all sorts of things – whether it’s driving the transport buggy or helping patients in palliative care – it’s whatever you enjoy. I love children in general, but sick children so much more; particularly our special ones who come in regularly and you really get to know them. When I’m not tending to babies in the morning and relieving the mothers and nurses, a large part of my time is dedicated to playing with the children – whether it’s on the [Nintendo] DS, with cards or with Play-Doh – and then we have the visitors too. My personal highlight was The Wiggles – it was absolutely fantastic and we all had photos taken with them.

We’re just big kids really! The children also got a huge kick out of the joy flights the Foundation organised at the airport.

They got to go in the control tower too and see the massive trucks at the fire station with five-foot tyres – to see their amazed faces was wonderful. Being at the hospital is not work because I enjoy it so much – although it can get tiring playing all day!

EMILY STROZKIY I’ve only been volunteering on the kids’ ward for a month, but it feels like I’m back in pre-school again with all the games and crafts. I’ve always enjoyed helping people and was considering a career in nursing, so Mum suggested I volunteered first to see if I liked it. I chose to work with children because it’s more fun – we are really there to make them happy! Although I haven’t been volunteering for long, it’s already made me aware of the sorts of things families go through when their child is sick, and it makes you a lot more sympathetic. I also feel better about myself that I’m giving something back. I think I’m the youngest one there, probably because a lot of younger people are too busy to volunteer. I just arrange my work around it, but I think you really need to enjoy doing it to keep going back. I think I’ll be here a while… especially as there’s a rumour that Sesame Street and The Muppets are coming (laughs). Yes, it helps if you’re a child at heart!

To find out about volunteering with the Townsville Hospital Foundation see thfoundation.org.au, or call 4796 1337.

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EWEN JONES MP FEDERAL MEMBER FOR HERBERT

NICOLE PIEROTTI | CHILD PSYCHOLOGIST

DRESSING WITH DIGNITY

FROM MY DESK

I HATE REALITY TV SHOWS. The people on My Kitchen Rules

IT’S AN INEVITABLE PART OF LIFE FOR MOTHERS – clothes

seem to have been picked because they have a faulty kitchen appliance that’s essential to the success of their dinner. But the one I hate the most is The Biggest Loser. I don’t hate it because there are a bunch of people there who spend all week crying and the simple act of weighing in 10 people can last 1,347 minutes on TV. No, I hate it because they can drop 52kg in a week!

I had knee trouble last year. Now, I would tell you where I train, but they have a restraining order on me, reckoning that I am bad for business. We seem to have sorted that out (somewhat disingenuously telling me that my cartilage is attached by fibre to my heartilage), and I just went through a month of a strict diet. You know the diet: if you think you might like to eat it, it’s not allowed. I slaved for a month. No beer either. I trained hard (I think I did anyway) and at the end I lost nearly 4 kilos. I was crushed. I would have been eliminated from The Biggest Loser. I would have been the biggest loser on The Biggest Loser! Those other fat guys would have been making fun of me for those numbers.

shopping for their kids. Certainly in the early years it’s easy: mum chooses what she likes for her baby, toddler or preschooler. However, before too long, your children develop their own tastes and preferences of what they like to wear. Now comes the hard part – especially for mothers of girls.

On one hand, we – as mothers and as a society in general – are encouraging our girls to ‘express themselves’ with how they dress, to have a positive body image and to love who they are. Our world comprises fashion, beauty, exercise, and nutrition: all much talked about. We are encouraged to dress for self-expression. However, on the other hand, as a parent, you still need to guide and teach your child how to dress with age appropriateness, respect and dignity.

The way we dress affects not only us, but also those around us, and this is unavoidable. The way we dress can make others uncomfortable or comfortable. The way a teacher dresses affects the behaviour of their students in class. Whether we like it or not, people make judgments about us based on the way we dress. It may not be the most important part of us, but it is the first information about ourselves that we give other people.

When discussing the appropriateness of fashion for 12 years and under, well-known psychologist Dr Janet Hall recently asked the question: “Do mothers actually worry how men perceive their daughter when they dress provocatively?” She was quite direct in her encouragement for mothers to guide their daughters to dress with dignity and with modesty.

Are you teaching your daughter to dress with dignity? Mothers are the primary teacher for their daughters at this age. Some mothers are better at guiding their daughters than others. Often on a shopping trip when a mother expresses her dislike at her daughter’s choices, her daughter will say, “It’s no big deal, everyone is dressing like that”, or, “Just because I dress like that doesn’t mean anything”. In the end they pester you and you end up giving in. It can be hard for mothers to say “no”. Some mothers say “yes” in the mistaken belief that it’s a bonding moment with their daughter.

But “no” is exactly what you must say. You must see the bigger picture for your daughter. You can make decisions about your hair, your behaviour, cleanliness and your style. While it may be self-expression, it’s also a bigger picture of self-respect. If you show respect for yourself by dressing with care, the people around you will sense your confidence and return that respect.

It’s showing others that you respect yourself.

When trying to make a decision about clothes and appropriateness during a daughter’s insistence, remember that it’s your money, your credit card and your decision. And your daughter’s image and dignity are paramount.

“AT THE END I LOST NEARLY 4 KILOS. I WAS CRUSHED. I WOULD HAVE BEEN ELIMINATED FROM THE BIGGEST LOSER.” To handle the disappointment, I tell myself that it has taken 52 years to get here and it is unrealistic to expect to drop the lot in a month. To hell with that. I wanted to hop on the scales and see a number like 35kg!! I wanted my trainer to stand back and say “Wow!” I wanted Billabong to ring me and say that they wanted to sponsor me. I wanted the cool chick in the jeans shop to say, “Of course we have your size”.

But instead, I have a trainer saying that big numbers are unrealistic. That if I can lose a kilo a week or 4 kilos a month by being good and working hard, I will get there. To hell with that. I want the miracle cure. I went home and complained to my wife Linda. She said I was really starting to show some results for the effort. She said that I was enjoying the gym and I was certainly snoring less. She was happy with the result and said I should be a bit realistic about it. To hell with that.

So I thought about a pie, but did not do it. I thought about the cake in the fridge at work and I did not do it. I thought about the words they all said and I went back to gym to start another month. I still say they are all losers but – to hell with it. I will keep going.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Learn more from psychologist and parent,Nicole Pierotti at her website babysmiles.com.au, and you can follow Nicole on Facebook or Twitter.

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RAY VALDETER I MANAGER I MORLEYS FUNERAL HOME

PLAN NOW TO HELP YOUR FAMILY LATER

While no one likes to think about dying, there are some steps you should take now to save loved ones stress in the future.

When faced with the inevitable task of having to make funeral arrangements, some people have little experience in organising such an event and are unsure of what to do. But making these arrangements can be made more daunting if family members are unaware of the deceased’s funeral wishes. That’s why it’s important to take the time to tell your family what your funeral preferences are, no matter how distant the concept of passing away.

Having a simple talk now will save your loved ones a lot of stress down the track. This applies to finances surrounding the funeral too, and many people are not aware that the financial aspect of pre-planning can also be taken care of ahead of time.

Pre-arranging the funeral is a simple process where the client advises Morleys of their funeral requirements and services in advance.

Such information includes nominating the contact person to look after your affairs after death; information including details of birth, marriage(s), children, and parents’ details in order to register the death; the type and style of the funeral; the type of coffin or casket, and funeral and death notices.

Finances should also be considered and there are several ways of covering funeral costs in advance:

from funds in your estate. The bond can be paid in instalments via a convenient regular payment plan.

A FIXED PRICE PRE-PAID FUNERAL PLAN We can establish your preferred funeral requirements and the costing at today’s prices including an establishment fee. In this plan the cost of the funeral is fixed regardless of future price increases (provided no changes are made to the original contract obligations).

Payment of the fixed price pre-paid funeral plan is made in one lump sum and you are locking in the price at today’s costs.

FUNERAL INSURANCE Policies are designed for the proceeds to meet unexpected funeral costs and are payable upon death. Some policies only cover death by accident in the first 12 months. Please seek advice before signing up with some funeral insurance schemes – some policies have disadvantages in that premiums may start fairly low, but increase annually with CPI, meaning premiums can be prohibitive after a few years of membership and these increasing premiums have to be paid until your death. Morleys can recommend worthwhile funeral insurance options.

A FLEXIBLE FUNERAL BOND PLAN The selected amount invested in the bond will attract an annual bonus allocation so you will benefit in the growth of your investment. As the amount invested in the bond is left for you to decide, there may be enough to cover the cost of the funeral, or more than enough. In this case the balance would be refunded to your estate. If there’s insufficient money in the bond to cover the full cost of the funeral, the balance owing would need to be met by your family or

Please feel free to contact us if you need more advice on this important topic. We also offer Melissa Abraham’s book Inspiration and Integrity for a Meaningful Funeral for free (valued at $49.95), which is an excellent resource to help with planning.

Planning for Peace of Mind Whether it’s for you or for a loved one, pre-planning funeral arrangements makes a lot of sense. You’re making your choices at a time you can think clearly, and can lock in the cost if you choose.

Talk to us about pre-planning funeral arrangements. We’ll help you create a tribute the whole family will remember.

There is no time like now to plan your funeral ahead of time.

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MEET ALEXANDER FERLAZZO

YEAR 12 STUDENT AT ST ANTHONY’S CATHOLIC COLLEGE. Otherwise known as: Alex or Lex. Also a keen fisherman, longboarder, Facebook fan, soccer player, cliff diver and, most of all, luge slider.

Most treasured item: Mobile phone – it’s with me at all times so I can stay in touch with my mates.

You in three words: Athlete, outgoing and adventurous.

Most memorable moment: Making it all the way up the outrun at Whistler Luge Sliding Centre in Canada: HUGE adrenaline rush! It was also a milestone for me on this track because of the speeds reached and how steep the outrun is… getting to the top usually means you’re going faster than 120km/h.

What you love about where you live: My

friends, family and the sunshine.

Favourite fictional character: Hercules. I grew up watching the movie over-and-over again and if I could have any power it would be super strength.

You drive: My mum’s Mazda 6.

Why you came to Townsville: I’ve lived here my whole life (where Mum and Dad met and settled).

Best dish: Hawaiian pizza.

You wish: To make it to at least two Olympics and place in the top 10 for luge representing Australia. In January I managed to compete in the inaugural Youth Winter Olympic Games in Innsbruck (Austria) after acquiring enough World Cup points in three lead-up races in Canada, the USA and Austria. I came 19th from 25

competitors, which I was pretty pleased with because it was my first ever international season and I managed to achieve some of the best times out of the 11 athletes in the FIL, which is a group of young sliders (15-18) from six different countries who don’t have their own luge track or training program.

Your icon: I admire Hannah Campbell-Pegg (Australia’s first luge dual-Olympian and current Australian luge athlete).

What you’d change about yourself: I should’ve tried harder at school when I was younger – it would’ve made things in high school much easier!

Parting words: I will use every opportunity to become better at luge and living life.

MEET DEAN WILSON GENERAL MANAGER IN-STeP

Otherwise known as: Husband, father, grandfather and volunteer snake catcher.

Most treasured item: Necklace that holds my father’s wedding ring and my mother’s crucifix.

You in three words: Loyal, responsible, driven.

Why you get out of bed: I wake up! And there’s so much I want to do. I think I have a case of hyperactivity and sponge brain syndrome: I feel like I have so much to learn, do and experience while I can.

Most memorable moment: Meeting my wife Donna. This was an event that changed my life for the better in so many ways. After giving up on finding ‘the one’ and then finding her, life really has new meaning.

What you love about where you live: The range of reptiles. We have one of the most diverse varieties of reptiles within North Queensland and encountering different snakes is always great.

Why you came to Townsville: After living in Darwin for more than eight years, we wanted a change but hated cold weather, so Townsville or Cairns were the best options considering we are also basketball tragics. From everyone we spoke to, Townsville seemed the better fit and, after 10 years, I guess they were right.

You drive: A Toyota Hilux.

You wish… child abuse, domestic violence and animal cruelty would become extinct.

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Your icon: My wife Donna. She inspires me, supports me and makes me whole.

What you’d change about yourself: Over thinking. I wish I could just act without evaluating the angles or considering the response.

Parting words: I understand why some people fear snakes, but would love to have the chance to educate them to realise that they’re not as bad as the myths and misinformation suggest.

Like every aspect of the ecosystem, they are here for a reason and play an integral part in nature. Yes, there are some dangerous snakes, but we should not be driven by fear and instead understand that snakes are not designed for attacking humans.

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CHOOSE THE CATHOLIC SCHOOL DIFFERENCE

CATHOLIC SECONDARY COLLEGES ARE VIBRANT LEARNING PLACES THAT PROMOTE LIVING LIFE TO THE FULL.

WITH a holistic approach to education, Catholic secondary colleges seek to maximise the full potential of each student – academically, spiritually, socially, emotionally and physically – to become compassionate and contributing global citizens.

Five Catholic secondary colleges support the Townsville community, with another six located throughout the Townsville Diocese. Ryan Catholic College (Kirwan) and St Anthony’s Catholic College (Deeragun) offer Prep to Year 12 across two campuses. St Margaret Mary’s College (Hyde Park), St Patrick’s College (North Ward) and Ignatius Park College (Cranbrook) offer Years 8 to 12 and will include Year 7 from 2015.

In addition to receiving a quality, faith-based education; students are encouraged to become active participants in their local communities and responsible stewards of the environment. Students are given opportunities to become involved in social justice projects as well as a range of extracurricular programs that enhance their educational experience and broaden their awareness of the world around them.

With specialist staff, subject areas and facilities, secondary students are eligible to work toward their OP or access other pathways of study and training through the VET program. Careers counselling and preparation for adulthood are vital components delivered in the secondary program.

Townsville Catholic Education director Dr Cathy Day says Catholic secondary colleges are open to all who seek a Catholic education and who are supportive of the Christian faith and values.

“Catholic education has a long tradition of adding to the social fabric of communities by establishing high quality and well-resourced schools,” Dr Day says.

“It is these values and the quality of education that have made Catholic schools a much sought-after educational choice by Australian families for generations.”

NEW SECONDARY COLLEGE FOR TOWNSVILLE Catholic Education has plans to develop a secondary campus at Southern Cross Catholic School in Annandale. It is anticipated that Year 8 will be offered in 2015, with additional secondary levels offered each subsequent year until the full prep to Year 12 is achieved by 2019.

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“I HAVE COME THAT THEY MAY HAVE LIFE, AND HAVE IT TO THE FULL.” – JOHN 10:10

PRIORITY PLACEMENT If your child is enrolled in a Catholic primary school you are guaranteed priority placement at a Catholic secondary college, provided enrolment applications are submitted on time (this does not apply to Ignatius Park College – please contact the college directly).

THROUGHOUT THE DIOCESE The Catholic secondary colleges available throughout the Diocese include Gilroy Santa Maria College, Ingham; St Teresa’s College, Abergowrie (offers boarding); Burdekin Catholic High School, Ayr; Columba Catholic College, Charters Towers (offers boarding); Good Shepherd Catholic College, Mount Isa; and St Catherine’s Catholic College, The Whitsundays (Year 8 offered from 2013).

YEAR 8 ENROLMENT DATES FOR 2013*: Catholic secondary colleges operate with a standard enrolment process.

• Year 8 applications due April 27, 2012 (week 2, term 2) • Year 8 interviews April 30 to May 18, 2012 (week 3 to 5, term 2) • Round 1 offers are sent to parents May 21, 2012 (week 6, term 2) • Round 1 acceptances are finalised June 8, 2012 (week 8, term 2) Continuing enrolment applications and offers subject to places available. *These dates apply to all Townsville Catholic secondary colleges, with the exception of Ignatius Park College. Boarding enrolment processes at St Patrick’s College also differ. Please refer directly to these colleges for further information.

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SECONDARY STUDENTS LEARN THE BENEFITS OF CHRISTIAN MEDITATION

STUDENTS IN CATHOLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN THE TOWNSVILLE DIOCESE HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE CONTEMPLATIVE LIFE THROUGH THE CHRISTIAN MEDITATION PROGRAM.

STUDENTS FROM CATHOLIC SECONDARY COLLEGES FROM THROUGHOUT THE TOWNSVILLE DIOCESE AT THE CHRISTIAN MEDITATION RETREAT HELD AT GUMBURU, PALUMA

NOW in its seventh year, the program is producing wonderful results, with most Catholic secondary colleges throughout the Diocese running their own student-driven meditation groups.

Assistant director of Townsville Catholic Education Mr Ernie Christie steered the project from its initial trial phase through to the formal introduction of the program in all Catholic schools throughout the Diocese. All students, from prep through to Year 12, now experience Christian Meditation in the classroom with teachers trained in how to teach the practice.

“Christian Meditation offers lifelong benefits for people of all ages; however we are finding that the earlier a person begins this journey, the more profound the effect,” Mr Christie explains.

“Children and young adults in today’s world are very scheduled, which is reflective of western lifestyles where balance is often hard to achieve. Introducing them to a practice that teaches them to be still and silent provides a lifelong skill to counteract these pressures.

“Meditation leads to increased wellbeing, self-knowledge and selfacceptance. It can reduce stress, lead to an inner sense of calm and allows people to learn to appreciate the present moment.

“Christian Meditation of course also helps to deepen the relationship with God.” Secondary students are offered the opportunity to learn about and explore the practice each year at a Christian Meditation retreat held at Gumburu, Paluma. Over the years, students have returned to their schools to initiate their own Christian Meditation groups where they teach the practice to others. “Teaching children and young adults to meditate will help them become calmer and develop a greater appreciation for others,” Mr Christie says. “This will assist in all of their relationships – in the classroom, the playground, at home and ultimately in their adult lives. “We are thrilled with the results from the program and believe we are equipping young people with a wonderful skill to help them lead a more fulfilling life. “This is an innovative and defining feature of our Catholic schools.”

LEADING THE WAY

ST ANTHONY’S CATHOLIC COLLEGE ST ANTHONY’S Catholic College is leading the educational field in North Queensland with its sustainable initiatives.

Recently presented the 2011 Environmental Excellence and Sustainability Award, St Anthony’s has established its reputation as a progressive and environmentally responsible educational facility. Since first receiving this recognition in 2010, the school has continued to implement a broad range of sustainable initiatives to reduce the carbon footprint of the college. Such initiatives include the installation of a central chiller plant which has already delivered energy savings of up to 34 per cent in its first year of operation, and the dramatic reduction of paper used in the college through use of electronic media and technologies.

“St Anthony’s Catholic College is a Franciscan school which aims to foster values of caring for each other and stewardship of the environment,” college principal Mr Paul Ould says. “Undertaking sustainable practices are teaching our young people that they can all make a difference in the world”.

Offering a co-educational Catholic education to families in the Townsville area, St Anthony’s is a modern and innovative college with a family atmosphere and a rigorous academic curriculum. The college offers a broad range of pathways for its students and is looking forward to opening its kindergarten in 2013.

Enrolments for 2013 are now open. Families are encouraged to contact the college for an enrolment package or a tour of the school, and are welcome to attend the Open Day on Friday, March 16 for all year levels.

St Anthony’s Catholic College A Catholic P-12 College in the tradition of St Francis of Assisi.

Open Day – Friday 16 March

Padua Campus (Prep-5) Assisi Campus (Years 6-12)

1.00 – 2.30 pm 2.30 – 5.30 pm

www.sacc.catholic.edu.au twitter.com/SACCTSV For more information please contact 07 4751 7300 or email enrolments@sacc.catholic.edu.au

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FORGING LIFELONG FRIENDSHIPS

GROWING BOYS INTO YOUNG MEN

RYAN CATHOLIC College was established as a Catholic community school in 1979 and has remained a ‘community’ ever since. As the first prep to Year 12 co-educational Catholic school in Townsville, Ryan set the educational standard that others have followed. Now the largest Catholic school in Queensland, community is still at the forefront of the college’s operation.

Principal Mr David McNeale says: “We still consider ourselves a small college, and we have the pastoral structures to manage this, where every student and family is important to us.

“This is certainly evident at the beginning of Year 8 where we see our continuing Ryan students welcome a large group of new students from other Catholic primary schools to the college to begin secondary school.”

“Families love the fact that their child can complete their entire education at the same school and can grow lifelong friendships. New Year 8 students are welcomed by all students and forge friendships quickly in the caring environment.”

Students are given many opportunities to participate in a variety of extra-curricular activities throughout the year, including college arts activities, debating, inter-school sport, overseas sporting and cultural trips.

Students are also called upon to help others, through charities or just looking out for one another.

Parents can find out more about the educational opportunities available at Ryan Catholic College by attending an open evening on Monday, April 23 at 4.30pm. Enrolment applications for prep and Year 8 in 2013 close on Friday, April 27.

AS parents, we have hard work ahead of us to ensure that our young boys’ journey of development – whether it’s social or educational – stays on track.

As parents of Ignatius Park, we are not alone in our challenges. We know there will be good days and bad days, but we know in our hearts that our boys will grow up to be good young men. The reason we know this with such confidence is the vigour and commitment that all of the staff at Ignatius Park College contribute to each and every boy’s education and sense of social stability.

Lisa Rowan, mother of Year 12 student Lachlan Rowan, says: “As a mother I have participated in my son’s education, I have watched him grow into a leader of the school, and he has been given opportunities to move onto the next stage of his life as a young man.”

Peter Cavalot – father of Jarrad Cavalot, Ignatius Park College’s captain – adds: “Being a dad is not all hard times – in fact it’s great. Especially when it comes to educating our sons and helping them transition into young men. I have found the time to be rewarding and full of great moments. I have appreciated my son having other strong role models, and I thank Ignatius Park College for this.”

Principal Mr Michael Conn says Ignatius Park College takes on the traditions of Edmund Rice: “There is only one Ignatius Park College and to remain authentic we need to play big, take considered risks and not to fear failure.”

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OPEN MINDS, OPEN HEARTS, OPEN DAY!

INNOVATIVE EDUCATION IN THE MERCY TRADITION

ST MARGARET MARY’S College is kicking off 2012 with its open day on Friday, March 23. New principal Kathy Park hopes this year’s event will be bigger and better than ever. “St Margaret Mary’s is the obvious choice for many families because we are part of the Catholic Education system and that helps provide a unique stability for students,” Mrs Park says.

“Families are able to find valuable support to ease their children through those transition phases because we work with the same students from kindergarten through to Year 12.” The college will use its open day to showcase its extensive range of academic choices and highlight its cocurricular activities that Mrs Park says help ensure a balanced and healthy life for all students. The principal proudly describes the college environment as “vibrant” and “thriving with activity, with everything from highly competitive sporting teams to award winning choirs.”

“I’m just thrilled to be stepping into an atmosphere that encourages success and leadership and achievement for its students. However, I am equally touched to see how truly the ethos of the Catholic spirit is brought into the everyday life of the school community.

“Just seeing the pride the girls have in their school, and the way they conduct themselves within the community, shows why St Margaret Mary’s is the largest all girls’ school in Townsville and why it is so deserving of its reputation for producing students of the highest academic standing that are committed to participating fully within their communities.”

SITUATED at the forefront of our city’s family recreational hub; St Patrick’s College, Townsville, continues a strong tradition of educating the young women of Queensland’s north.

College principal, Ms Marcia Chock Man, says: “Young women are challenged to achieve their full potential through effective subject choices and career preparation paths.” To this end; a strong, comprehensive science program provides broad coverage in biology, chemistry and physics at senior level, while junior school science is undertaken by all students. Various strands of mathematics develop the individual learner.

Students are encouraged to become confident problem solvers; communicating and learning to reason mathematically. Business and information technology subjects, encompassing art and creative design, enable students to prepare for the technological environment they will live and work in as adults. In the sporting arena, St Patrick’s offers curriculumbased subjects in addition to extra-curricular team sports including water polo, netball, volleyball, touch football and rowing. A new, large undercover court area provides a sun-safe training facility for all students. The importance of self-expression is also emphasised at St Patrick’s through creative arts, dance, drama and music, as well as an individual instrumental program. The college boasts a choir and the opportunity to be involved in the annual combined schools’ musical production. Inter-school debating and public speaking competitions are offered to all students.

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STORY LEE-ANN WALKER

HOE HE’E NALU WALKING ON WATER NO MIRACLE IS REQUIRED TO MASTER STAND UP PADDLE SURFING

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Ever wanted to walk on water? Over the past couple of years I have noticed people of all ages standing on long boards and paddling their way across the lakes of Canada, surfing Hawaiian swells and touring along Australia’s coastlines. Age and fitness appear to be no barrier to participating in this crossover sport (I’ve even spotted a family dog enjoying a ride!).

Stand up paddle surfing (SUP), or in Hawaiian, hoe he’e nalu, has drawn many back into the water. When the opportunity to experience what looked like a wonderful way to enjoy nature presented itself on a recent visit to Noosa, I was keen to give it a go. Far from being a water baby and with no surfing experience behind me, I wondered if my instructor would have what it takes to keep me on my board long enough to experience walking on water.

It was a slightly overcast morning when I met Donalee from Noosa Stand Up Paddle on the banks of the Noosa River for my SUP lesson. I had dragged my brother along for the experience and, within moments of arriving, we had our boards, correctlysized paddles and the not-so-glamorous student singlets on.

I know that water sports involve getting wet, but having grown-up in the warm waters of Townsville, just like the family cat, I skilfully avoid getting cold and wet at all times. Hoping to stay upright the entire lesson, I was tentative about stepping into the water on an overcast day to get on the board to start with, but to my pleasant surprise, the Noosa River was the perfect temperature.

We took a few minutes to practice, and the next thing I knew we were paddling along the Noosa River. I realised then why they termed it walking on water. I had a smile from ear to ear as birds flew alongside us and we paddled past some amazing waterfront homes. The river, while glorious and calm, was teeming with activity – everything from fishing, kayaking, boating and swimming to bridge jumping, walking and picnics on the riverbanks. What a wonderful way to start the day.

Then it happened! Without warning I found myself watching bubbles of air rise upwards to the sky, as I became totally immersed in the Noosa River (thanks to some passing jet skis that created the smallest of waves and caught me totally off-guard).

As I rose to the surface I still had hold of my paddle and my board was awaiting me. Getting back on my board was easy (they are incredibly stable and buoyant) and I was on my way again in no time, feeling quite refreshed.

In just under two hours we were back at the start of our journey and I knew this would be the first of many SUP experiences to come. If I can walk on water then anyone can.

• Practise on flat water first • Ensure your paddle is the right size for you • Try it with an instructor who can provide you with the right equipment before you invest in your own • Look up – it’s easier to stay balanced • Straighten your arms, bend your knees, twist your core and engage your back • Smile, get wet and have fun!

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BUSINESS UPDATE DENTAL DAY Casey Dentists is working with St Vincent’s de Paul to host a dental day at the Aitkenvale practice. On Friday, March 2, Casey Dentists will provide complimentary dental care to Vinnies members and the community it helps from 8.30am to 1pm. For more details call 4725 3324.

GONG FOR TOWNSVILLE RENTALS Townsville Rentals Pty Ltd has scooped the hotly contested Best Small Residential Agency of the Year accolade at the annual Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) Awards for Excellence.

Hundreds of Queensland’s top real estate professionals gathered in Brisbane recently to recognise the industry’s very best practitioners.

GM RETURNS TO DANCENORTH Trevor Keeling has returned ‘home’ to Dancenorth as general manager and is working with artistic director Raewyn Hill on what will be an exciting 2012 season for the company.

Trevor was general manager in 2005 and 2006

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before becoming CEO at Mirndiyana Gununa Aboriginal Corporation.

RDA ANNOUNCES NEW CHAIRMAN Regional Development Australia Townsville and North West Queensland (RDA) – the region’s representative body that focuses on strategically developing long-term sustainability across the economy, communities and the environment – has appointed its new chairman Cr Paul Woodhouse and four new committee members: Dr Scott Crawford, Mr David Kippin, Ms Jenny Pryor and Mr Mike Westerman.

NATIONAL STAGE FOR BUILDING TOOL Townsville-grown business Building Industry Online (BIO) has gone national. Tanya Stainton’s award-winning BIO provides an online project administration tool to the industry. With 11,700 users throughout Queensland, Ms Stainton says expanding the business means more benefits for builders, developers, consultants, tradies, and suppliers. buildingindustryonline.com.au

CALLING IT BUSINESSES North Queensland’s unique information and communication technology (ICT) incubator is taking applications for new tenants after receiving a $22,000 upgrade to the Condonbased technology hub. Little Silicon Valley (LSV) is a dedicated facility for ICT professionals wishing to progress from a home environment to a dynamic office space with super high speed internet, video conferencing facilities and on-site access to business and marketing professionals.

Call 4723 8491 for more information.

CLIVE TO TALK AT CONFERENCE Mining magnate Professor Clive Palmer has confirmed his attendance for the second annual North Queensland Mining, Processing and Energy Conference in Townsville this May. The billionaire mining boss will present a keynote speech to more than 200 industry delegates and is tipped to tackle some of the most contentious issues facing North Queensland.

BUSHLAND BEACH ESTATE: TOWNSVILLE’S MASTERPLANNED BEACHSIDE COMMUNITY

WITH ITS BEACHSIDE POSITION AND SUPERB FACILITIES, BUSHLAND BEACH ESTATE TICKS ALL THE BOXES WHEN CONSIDERING YOUR NEW HOMESITE.

Nicole Gillespie

It goes without saying that to build a new home you must first begin with a block of land. Before purchasing your new homesite one of the major considerations is location, location, location.

Your location will determine the outcome of your personal satisfaction regardless of your motive for building a new home.

Whether you’re a first home buyer, building your dream family home or astute investor, it is important to take the time to find a block of land that is suitable for you and your lifestyle needs. Lifestyle factors to consider when looking for a homesite is the proximity to necessary transport, health care, schooling facilities, shopping, entertainment, potential views, parks and recreational facilities such as sporting grounds.

Sunland Group’s Bushland Beach Estate boasts these important lifestyle factors and is the only masterplanned beachside community

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in Townsville. Bushland Beach offers a unique opportunity to embrace life by the sea with cool ocean breezes, sea views, boat ramp, IGA, doctors, hairdressers, child care centre, takeaway, tavern, boot camp and rugby fields.

With its beachside position and superb facilities, Bushland Beach Estate ticks all the boxes when considering your new homesite.

For further information on the Bushland Beach Estate please don’t hesitate to contact Nicole Gillespie on 4751 8487.

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BUILT FOR SPEED: FASTER MOBILE BROADBAND IN A COMPETITIVE WORLD, BEING ABLE TO DO MORE ON THE MOVE CAN GIVE YOUR BUSINESS AN EDGE. KATE HENNESSY EXAMINES HOW TELSTRA’S FASTER MOBILE BROADBAND IS DELIVERING REAL BENEFITS TO ITS CUSTOMERS.

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Mobile broadband is the force driving this change, and consumer demand for mobile data is doubling every year as more Australians takeup mobile broadband, tablets and smartphones.

Telstra has responded to this by rolling out its Long Term Evolution (LTE) 4G networks in all Australian capital city CBDs and in around 60 regional centres. Anthea Roberts, director of Mobile Broadband at Telstra, says the 4G

network is faster and more powerful than ever before.

“We’ve had customers who are sports photographers able to upload photos from the field as matches are occurring, and medical specialists able to send large patient files and images while on-call or from patient bedsides,” she says.

The 4G network supports typical download speeds of between two and 40 megabytes per second (mbps) and upload speeds of between one and 10mbps in all capital city CBDs, associated airports and selected regional areas, including Townsville. “It takes less time to connect to Internet pages, or to stream video, making it much faster for businesses to connect to content and cloud-based applications while working away from the office,” says Roberts. “Increased

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MARDI WILLIAMS I SENIOR ASSET MANAGER I TOWNSVILLE RENTALS

REDUCING THE CYCLONIC FALL-OUT

Was Cyclone Yasi a blow to your investment property? Here are some things you can do to ensure history doesn’t repeat.

With the anniversary of Cyclone Yasi just past and some rental property owners still feeling the effects of that tragic event, I thought it timely to discuss how property owners can work with their property manager and their tenants to minimise the impact of cyclones and other extreme weather events on their investment.

Let’s face it, North Queensland is a fabulous place to live, but unfortunately floods, cyclones and other extreme weather events are part of our lifestyle. So when you invest in residential property, what are some of the things you can do to ensure your property is well protected?

The first thing is to check that your property manager has a regularly updated Disaster Management Plan in place. At Townsville Rentals, our Disaster Management Plan is available for all our clients to view and provide feedback. This plan guided our response to the impacts of Yasi and ensured we completed emergency repairs as needed within seven to 10 days. It also allowed us to evaluate the damage status of all properties within 14 days.

An effective Disaster Management Plan meant we were able to achieve this despite losing

power to our office for five days requiring staff to operate from home or from the footpath.

Make sure your property manager is checking your property every three months and is reporting back to you on any actions needed to make your property cyclone-ready.

If you have any concerns, a personal check of the property is always a good idea. Also, check your insurance to make sure your building and public liability cover is up-to-date and meets all your needs. Find out what your property manager is doing to educate your tenants on cyclones and how to be cyclone ready. Many people in rental properties are not from North Queensland and may not have experienced a cyclone event. It is really important that they understand what to do before, during and after a cyclone to protect themselves, their belongings and your property.

Immediately following the event, work closely with your property manager and your tenants to ensure damage-related issues are addressed as quickly and effectively as possible to keep your tenant in place and your investment working. It is important that all three of you work as a team and understand each

other’s needs and priorities. After Cyclone Yasi, Townsville Rentals was dealing with hundreds of damaged properties, but through close communication with both the tenants and the owners we were able to quickly address emergency needs, ensure properties remained habitable and keep tenants in place. The challenge was so great that we employed temporary staff and had two staff members working full-time lodging and following-up insurance claims. This approach allowed us to meet, and often exceed, the expectations of our owners in finalising insurance claims and completing repairs.

At Townsville Rentals, our whole focus is on protecting our clients property investments and, while it is beyond our powers to protect your property from the impact of a tropical cyclone, through good planning and a committed team we can ensure the aftermath is focused on recovery, repair and keeping your investment working.

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Our sole aim is protecting your investment property.

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MEET ANITA BERRY

MANAGER OF VOLUNTEERING NORTH QUEENSLAND

Otherwise known as: Wife, mother, grandmother and writer.

You in three words: Creative, nurturing and passionate.

Why you get out of bed: I’m not a morning person, but I’m one of those fortunate people who love what they do. I have an opportunity to help people and build community at the same time.

Most memorable moment: The birth of my children, my wedding, and walking through the streets of Italy. I’m Libran, so I can’t make up my mind!

What you love about where you live: I’m in an old Queenslander and the best thing is

looking out of the open doors and windows and seeing the trees and the sky.

Favourite fictional character: Merlin the magician in the King Arthur stories. He’s the sort of person I would love to have been.

You drive a: Toyota Echo. I just love it: it’s small, but large enough to fit my mobile office, nippy at the traffic lights, and I can sneak into parking spaces other cars can’t fit in.

Why you came to Townsville: It was a career move for my husband and an opportunity for him to gain new experience while we had a 12-month working holiday. After 23 years we are still here.

You wish… for a world where all people live

CHANGED MAN What made you decide to lose weight? I gained weight over the years by not playing sport anymore and probably eating too much, and too much of the wrong foods. I decided to lose weight after going to First Things First for a massage and seeing some information about weight loss there. I knew I was overweight, especially as I was struggling with walking and could no longer run. Once I found out my metabolic age was 69, I decided there and then I would do something about it.

What did you do? I joined First Things First’s Ultra Light weight loss challenge and went from 105kg to 84kg in just five weeks.

What was hardest to change? Not having my usual seven cups of coffee a day, but once my body was detoxed, as time went on I didn’t miss it. Through the program you learn healthy habits that are easy to stick to.

Biggest lesson? How to balance your meals: ensuring you get a good mix of carbs and

comfortably in peace and harmony with themselves and others.

Your icon: I could say butterflies and the stars, but the truth is that different things speak to me at different times. I just need to stay in the moment long enough.

You’d change this about yourself: I would like to be more organised and have more faith in my ability to do the things I’d like to do.

Parting words: I believe that life is a precious gift and, ultimately, what counts isn’t so much what I did, but how well and kindly I did it. I think this is the motivation that drives my life.

FIFTY-FIVE-YEAR-OLD BUSINESSMAN JIM FOLEY HAS SHED 20KG AND HAS GAINED A NEW ENTHUSIASM FOR LIFE.

protein in your meal selections each day.

What can you do now you couldn’t before? I can now jog and don’t run out of breath, and have more energy in general to do the things I want to do.

Would you recommend the program to others? Yes, because once you make a start on the journey it’s easy to follow and great to feel good about yourself… and great to feel good overall!

Do you have any new goals? Maintain my new weight by continuing to eat healthily and having sensible portion sizes with food. I’ll also keep active by doing some of my favourite hobbies: soccer, rugby league, fishing and walking.

Do you have any advice to others who are about to embark on the weight loss journey?

Be strong and stick to it. Once you set the weight you want to be, don’t let others distract you from it.

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Escape to dynamic

Darwin

VIBRANT, COLOURFUL AND FULL OF ADVENTURE. THE TROPICAL CAPITAL OF DARWIN IS A MUST-VISIT HOLIDAY DESTINATION FOR TRAVELLERS AROUND THE GLOBE.

HANDPICKED BY LONELY PLANET AS ONE OF THE TOP 10 CITIES TO VISIT IN THE WORLD FOR 2012, Darwin was the only destination in Australia to secure a place on the internationally regarded list. Only a two-and-a-half-hour direct flight from Townsville, the modern multicultural city of Darwin is the perfect long-weekend destination boasting a cosmopolitan waterfront development and an easygoing outdoor lifestyle. The myriad of alfresco bars and restaurants; wharf eateries; and local beachside markets with a melting pot of Asian foods, alongside the Aboriginal and Tiwi Art, fragrant flowers and tropical fruits; certainly make the city a tropical paradise for travellers from around the world.

Darwin’s attractions are perfect for a quick trip or an extended stay. The Territory caters to everyone’s tastes, from the inner city nightlife of Mitchell Street to the surrounding, world-famous national parks and cultural heritage sites including Litchfield and Kakadu National Parks.

According to Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2012 publication, Darwin offers a “pumping nocturnal scene, magical markets and restaurants, and world-class wilderness areas just down the road. Today Darwin is the triumph of Australia’s Top End. It’s now a hip city to visit…”

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Some of the must-dos in Darwin include the iconic Mindil Beach Sunset Markets that run on Thursdays and Sundays from March to November. Grab something tasty, stare out to sea and you’ll sense Asia just over the horizon.

Indigenous art lovers will thrive with the magnitude and quality of indigenous sculpture, weaving, prints, and paintings on show in Darwin and throughout the NT. The Telstra National Aboriginal Art Award by the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory attracts the very best indigenous art from around the country and runs from August each year. Try the galleries in Darwin’s Smith Street Mall or venture to nearby galleries in Parap to discover the world-class artwork on offer for purchase.

Art may not be to everyone’s liking, but the Territory certainly offers a great range of experiences to look after every traveller’s taste. Some dream of wetting their lines and landing a metre-long slab of silver. It’s every fisho’s dream to catch a metre-long barramundi and, in Darwin, dreams can come true – on tours, in your own chartered boat, heli-fishing or even off the shoreline or jetty. Barra action is hot in the run-off but can be had all year round. Other species are plentiful too, but why wouldn’t you target a barra when the odds are so good?

If you simply want to embrace the laid-back lifestyle of Darwin: Stop. Refresh.

Unwind. And enjoy a refreshing beverage or two as you watch a fiery-red sunset dip below the sea on Darwin’s harbour. Take a trip on a classical pearl lugger and enjoy the tropical breeze as you are swept up in the charm of Darwin with a glass of champagne in hand. Or stay on land and head to the Ski Club, Sailing Club or Trailer Boat Club for a cold beer to witness one of the iconic waterfront sunsets.

A trip to Darwin wouldn’t be complete without coming face-to-face with a crocodile. Adelaide River, is a leisurely 70km drive from the city centre, is a perfect habitat for salties. Seeing one of these 4.5m giants jump from the water right next to your boat is something else. The more adventurous can take the plunge with a croc and go swimming in the ‘Cage of Death’ in Darwin’s CBD. Or for the faint-hearted, meet Sweetheart, the infamous 5m Top End legend who is safely stuffed at the Museum and Art Gallery of the NT (MAGNT).

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Darwin is also a great gateway to adventure in the Northern Territory with world-class national parks Kakadu, Litchfield and the town of Katherine, home of Nitmiluk Gorge, just down the road from the tropical city.

Litchfield National Park is only an hour’s drive from the city and is perfect for a day trip. Crystal-clear waterfalls, swimming holes, four-wheel driving and easy-going bushwalks are just the start. Enjoying the plentiful shade and refreshing rock pools at Florence Falls will make you want to come back for more.

The breathtaking nature and diverse landscapes of World Heritage Listed Kakadu National Park offer a wide range of active and cultural experiences located just three hours drive from Darwin. Walk through some of the world’s oldest sandstone galleries of Aboriginal rock art, swim beneath cascading waterfalls, or cruise on waterlily-covered billabongs teeming with wildlife.

Kakadu is a wonderland for nature lovers.

Between Darwin and Kakadu are two beautifully-appointed wilderness escapes. Bamurru Plains brings a touch of style to a remote and beautiful wilderness. Located just to the west of Kakadu National Park on the Mary River floodplains, Bamurru Plains offers exclusive wild bush luxury in their beautiful Safari Suites. Wildman Wilderness Lodge recently opened in April 2011, and is a small-scale, high quality safari lodge featuring a variety of boutique and environmentally sensitive touring options, including tours of Kakadu National Park and cruising on the Mary River.

Head south of Darwin via the Stuart Highway to Katherine for a chance to meet a stockman in the local hotel or cruise the striking Katherine Gorge in Nitmiluk National Park with a traditional owner as your guide. This township is truly the place where the outback meets the tropics. The dramatic sandstone walls of Nitmiluk protect galleries of rock art and the cool, clear water of the Katherine River helped shape the traditions of the local Jawoyn people as surely as it shaped the gorge.

So get in early and take a trip to Darwin to beat the crowds and discover why it’s a must for 2012. FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT TRAVELNT.COM

darwin day tours is offering an exclusive 10% discount on any full or half day tour* Choose from a range of tours including full day tours and half day tours to Kakadu National Park, Litchfield National Park, Darwin City Sights, Territory Wildlife Park, Jumping Crocodiles, Frontline Australia WWII Journey plus many more.

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EXPLORE THE ‘TOP END’ AND BEYOND WITH AIRNORTH

WHETHER YOU’RE WEEKENDING IN DARWIN OR TRAVELLING THROUGH TO WA OR SOUTHEAST ASIA, AIRNORTH HAS OPENED-UP THE TOP END FOR TOWNSVILLE TRAVELLERS.

WITH A REPUTATION AS A WILD FRONTIER where they breed them tough, the Top End of Australia boasts some of the most magnificent and ancient landscapes you will find anywhere on earth.

Encompassing the capital city of Darwin, the world heritage listed Kakadu National Park and Litchfield National Park, this tropical region offers something for everyone.

Last month Airnorth launched their inaugural flight from Townsville to Darwin. Though new to the North Queensland market, Airnorth has been operating air services around the Top End since 1978, and is now the major airline based in northern Australia, carrying in excess of 250,000 passengers annually.

The new service to Darwin opens up the Top End and beyond for residents of Townsville with non-stop, twice weekly flights every Monday and Friday. It also offers more options for business travellers by providing easy and convenient flight connections to Darwin from other North Queensland business centres including Mackay, Rockhampton and Gladstone.

“Airnorth is proud to launch our Townsville to Darwin route and have been pleased by the level of interest and support received since announcing this new service last November,” Airnorth chief executive officer Simone Saunders says. “Forward bookings on our initial services through to Easter are encouraging.”

This new service also offers a wide range of holiday options, including quick weekend escapes for North Queenslanders to visit the Top End and beyond, plus easy connections to Southeast Asia with shorter travel times than currently available.

Airnorth is a full service carrier employing state-of-the-art Embraer jets throughout its interstate network and providing passengers with complimentary catering and a free baggage allowance. It operates over 185 departures weekly, serving 16 destinations in the Northern Territory, Western Australia, Queensland and Timor-Leste including: Darwin, Dili, Timor-Leste, Broome, Elcho Island, Townsville, Gold Coast, Groote Eylandt, Gove [Nhulunbuy], Kununurra, Maningrida, McArthur River, Milingimbi, Mt Isa, Perth, Port Hedland and Karratha.

“AIRNORTH IS NOW THE MAJOR AIRLINE BASED IN NORTHERN AUSTRALIA, CARRYING IN EXCESS OF 250,000 PASSENGERS ANNUALLY.”

Another benefit is that you can also earn and redeem Qantas Frequent Flyer points on eligible fares on all Airnorth services. Through this partnership, Airnorth offers seamless connectivity including through check in and interline baggage facilities, with Qantas code sharing on the majority of Airnorth’s jet services.

In addition to scheduled departures, Airnorth operates contract and ad-hoc charter services for a wide variety of companies undertaking oil and gas, mining, defence and government activity.

In case you needed more proof that Airnorth is an established member of the Australian aviation industry, the airline was recently awarded the 2011 NT Exporter of the Year, as well as receiving the Large Services Award at the Northern Territory’s Chief Minister’s Export and Industry Awards. This saw Airnorth entered into the Prime Minister’s Exporter of the Year Awards in Brisbane in December 2011.

Residents of North Queensland can now reap the benefits from the level of experience and great customer service of the region’s newest airline.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF TOURISM NT

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Discover the magic of the Top End and beyond Townsville to Darwin airfares from only

$233*

Visit Darwin, Kakadu and Arnhem Land in the NT or Kununurra, Broome or the Pilbara region in the west.

Book online at www.airnorth.com.au freecall 1800 627 474 or contact your local travel agent

Airnorth also provides convenient flight connections via Darwin to Southeast Asia including Bali, Singapore, Manila and Timor-Leste with shorter journey times than currently available. *Fare quoted is for online bookings only, subject to availability at time of booking, for one�way travel per person and includes all taxes.

Credit card surcharges apply. Fares are correct as at 10/02/12 and are subject to change.

Gunlom Falls, Kakadu - image courtesy Tourism NT

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AN AUSSIE HOLIDAY LIKE NO OTHER THE MAGICAL TOP END

Australia’s Northern Territory provides an endless array of unique experiences making it the perfect destination for your next escape. Now with direct flights between Townsville and Darwin (a Lonely Planet ‘Must Visit City’ for 2012), an experience of wondrous nature and culture is only a short flight away.

With amazing destinations located in the Top End, including breathtaking World Heritage Listed Kakadu National Park, the cooling waterfalls of Litchfield National Park, the majestic gorges of Nitmiluk National Park in Katherine, and wetlands teeming with wildlife – including the renowned and bountiful barramundi – you’ll need some tips to point you in the right direction so you don’t miss anything!

Visit tourismtopend.com.au to book everything you need to plan your getaway, including accommodation, car hire and tours. The list of tours is extensive and includes everything from fishing charters, air charters and harbour cruises to the famous Adelaide River jumping crocodile cruise and wildlife expeditions.

If you have further information feel free to contact our local, friendly and experienced staff who are passionate about Darwin and the Top End and dedicated to ensuring you have a memorable adventure. Alternatively, upon your arrival, wander into our flagship office at 6 Bennett Street in Darwin’s city centre for all the information you need within a comfortable and airconditioned facility.

There is so much to see and do in the Top End so let Tourism Top End help you plan a relaxed, enchanting and memorable Top End experience.

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DIVE WITH CROCS

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Arafura Sailing Adventures offers a four-day Tiwi Islands cruise. Prices are from $2,500pp share double. Book a second cabin and get 20 per cent off. Departs Cullen Bay in Darwin from May to December. sail@arafurasailing.com.au

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ROASTED DUCK BREAST WITH TAMARIND–CHILLI SAUCE SERVES 4 1 tbsp coriander seeds 1 tbsp sea salt slice of shrimp paste equivalent to 1 tsp 4 duck breasts, skin on (about 300g each) 2 baby leeks, halved and cut into chunks 1 medium carrot, halved and cut into large chunks 3 red shallots, peeled 2 lemongrass stalks, bruised and tied together in a loose knot 625ml chicken stock or water TAMARIND–CHILLI SAUCE 750ml chicken stock 2 tbsp wet tamarind pulp dissolved by hand in 80ml water, strained 2 tsp fish sauce 1/2 cup grated palm sugar 3 long red chillies, seeded and finely sliced 1 tsp sesame oil Preheat the oven to 180°C. Put the coriander seeds, salt and shrimp paste in a mortar and grind to a mixture resembling coarse sand. Rub the mixture all over the duck breasts.

Put the leek, carrot, whole shallots and lemongrass in a baking dish. Pour in the stock or water and add the duck breasts skinside up on top of the vegetables. Roast for 1 1/2 hours. Top the dish up with a little water during cooking if it looks dry (although the juices should reduce as they will be added to the sauce to give depth).

While the duck is cooking, prepare the sauce.

Put the stock, tamarind water, fish sauce and palm sugar in a saucepan and bring to the boil.

Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until reduced to a glossy, gravy-like sauce.

Acknowledgement These extracts are from Bali: The Food Of My Island Home (RRP $59.99) by Janet De Neefe, published by Plum/Pan Macmillan Australia

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When the duck is cooked, remove it from the dish and cover with foil. Pour the juices from the dish into the sauce and add the chilli and sesame oil. Simmer for another minute and taste for a good balance of flavours.

Serve the duck breasts drizzled with the sauce.

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SERVES 4 1 coconut 2 tbsp Fried Sambal 3 kaffir lime leaves, rolled into a bundle and finely shredded 1 tbsp fried shallots, plus extra to garnish ½ tsp sea salt, or to taste 2 cups boiled or steamed leafy Asian greens, roughly chopped Hold the coconut in one hand over a sink to catch the coconut water, and begin to hit it with the back of a cleaver following an imaginary line around the centre. The coconut should soon break apart. Then, carefully wedge the tip of the cleaver between the flesh and shell to prise out the flesh in large pieces.

GREENS WITH ROASTED COCONUT URAB

To roast the coconut, sit the pieces skin-side down on a flame and allow the skin to blister and char. Use tongs to move the pieces into different positions over the flame until the skin is charred more or less all over. Remove from the heat and use a butter knife to scrape off the coconut skin like burnt toast. Finely grate the coconut.

Measure out 1½ cups of grated coconut and place in a bowl. (One coconut should make roughly 2 cups of grated coconut in total.)

Add the sambal, lime leaves, fried shallots and salt to the coconut and mix thoroughly with your hand, slightly bruising the ingredients to draw out more flavour. Mix in the cooked greens. Taste to make sure there is a good balance of flavours (the coconut and fried shallots should add natural sweetness).

Serve garnished with extra fried shallots.

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HOT FROM THE KITCHEN AQUA’S SEAFOOD SPECTACULAR Jupiters will host a seafood spectacular in Aqua on Saturday, March 31 featuring a delicious buffet including prawns, oysters, mussels, Moreton Bay bugs and fish, to name only a few.

There will be two seatings for the evening – the first from 5.30pm to 7.30pm and the second from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Tickets cost $75 per adult, $25 for children aged four to 12, and kids aged three and under are free. Bookings are essential – phone 4722 2261.

FRESH TAKE AT METROPOLE HOTEL New managers Steve and Kylie Douglas from Newcastle are bringing fresh life to the iconic Metropole Hotel. Keep an eye out for upcoming events upstairs in the airy function room with spectacular views over the water. Located at the end of Palmer Street, The Metropole Hotel delivers hearty fare for lunch and dinner seven days a week. Phone 4771 4285 for bookings.

MILLIE J & CO FOR WINE AND TAPAS Looking for somewhere to go after 5pm for a

refreshing glass of wine and some tasty tapas?

Millie J in the city is now fully licensed and offers the convenience of table service for a relaxing way to unwind and soak in the scenery. For bookings phone 4724 4028.

TABLE 51’S NEW TEMPTATIONS Always looking to challenge the classics, owner and chef Darren Noble is bringing a new range of tempting specials to the table to complement the popular menu. With plenty of parking, and just a few steps from the Palmer Street roundabout, Table 51 offers an intimate experience for the experimental diner. For lunch or dinner bookings phone 4721 0642.

MIDDLE EASTERN FOR JAM CORNER Making a few more appearances back into the kitchen is owner and chef Matt Merrin, alongside new head chef Adam Gower and new pastry chef Jess Hoskins – touted as Townsville’s best. This formidable trio has been working on a new menu ready to be launched this month. Adam will introduce some great

Middle Eastern flavours and Jess some amazingly delicious desserts. For breakfast, lunch or dinner bookings phone 4721 4900.

CIABATTA IS FAMOUS Celebrated chef Damian Tosh is waving the culinary flag for Townsville by being featured in the acclaimed Australian Food Guide. Keeping true to offering fresh and tasty cuisine, a new menu is being released early this month. The Idalia restaurant is open for lunch and dinner.

Phone 4778 3700 to book your table.

A TOUCH OF BREAKFAST It’s hard to beat a Sunday breakfast, especially when prepared by award-winning chefs. Which is what you can now enjoy at A Touch Of Salt.

Manager Mark Brine started serving Sunday breakfasts to satisfy the demand from loyal diners who have supported the Ogden Street restaurant for years. As well, this month, you can try their new menus for lunch and dinner.

Bookings recommended – phone 4724 4441.

t l a S t a y a d n Su enjoy all day breakfast FROM 8AM // WATERFRONT CBD LOCATION, METRO QUAYS 86 OGDEN ST // PH 4724 4441

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magnifique!

Welcome to 2012 To all our valued loyal customers, welcome to another year of exciting culinary delights. We look forward to pleasing your taste buds soon.

The new menu offers the very best ‘in season’ produce prepared in modern and exciting ways. Entrees – vanilla and ginger marinated quail, nashi pear, palm heart, wakame salad, lemon garlic calamari, coriander chili relish, fattoush salad. Mains – grilled sirloin, sauteed Moreton Bay bugs, mashed potato, wasabi hollandaise, seafood saffron linguini, gremolata, shaven parmesan.

Have you tried...

The delicate refreshing lightly sparkling Villa Maria Sauvignon Blanc to compliment fresh South Australian Coffin Bay Oysters a-la-natural?

Or what about the St Hallet Shiraz from Stuart Blackwell of the Barossa Valley, a superb red that challenges many of it’s more higher priced peers and matches perfectly with the Boneless Lamb Rack.

Michels’ Specialised Catering For intimate affairs to large functions, Michel’s outside catering provides the very best in fine cuisine for your next event. Michels’ works closely with you and tailors each and every dish to suit your individual needs so as to ensure your event or function receives the flair it deserves.

7 Palmer Street Townsville 4724 1460 www.michelsrestaurant.com LUNCH Tue - Fri 11.30 - 2.30 DINNER Tue - Sat from 5.30

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GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL FLINDERS STREET, CITY

THE iconic heritage-listed Great Northern Hotel (or GN as it’s known) has recently enjoyed an overhaul, with well-known publican Warren ‘Woza’ Ufer taking over the reins and making some exciting changes.

Woza has revamped the popular venue and given the menu and famous public bar a makeover.

Patrons can also sample the Chandelier Bistro. This 50-seat room serves lunch and dinner most days and is popular for its seafood buffet, held on Friday and Saturday nights.

Bookings are recommended.

One thing Woza hasn’t changed is the Friday

afternoon tradition of icy cold beers served ‘off the wood’. The GN is the only hotel in North Queensland that still serves beer this way.

Woza has meal and drink specials every day, with unbelievable deals to satisfy all tastes.

Monday is pasta of the day for lunch or dinner, with four schooners of Carlton Mid Strength for $19.95. Tuesday serves-up a man-sized crumbed rump steak and a jug of Carlton Draught for $19.95. Wagyu Wednesday is a must, with a 200g Wagyu rump and mash for lunch or dinner for $9. Thursday, for lunch or dinner, plates-up a chicken schnitzel and chips for $4.95, or a chicken parmigiana and chips

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for just $9.90. Friday evenings start at 7pm with a 400g grain-fed rump and chips, with your choice of either three schooners of beer or three full basic nips for $19.95. Saturday is for the ladies only! Enjoy petit grain-fed rump and salad, or crumbed chicken schnitzel and salad, plus four full-nip Smirnoff vodkas with a mixer for $19.95. Sunday there’s a choice of three schooners of Bulmer’s Cider and a bucket of buffalo wings, or three Coronas and a 400g grain-fed rump and chips for $19.95.

Come on into the GN and enjoy an icy cold beverage or a meal with Woza and your friends.

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TOWNSVILLE FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL JUPITERS TOWNSVILLE, SIR LESLIE THIESS DRIVE, CITY

THERE will be plenty of delicious culinary treats and fine wine on offer when Jupiters presents its second annual Townsville Food and Wine Festival on Sunday, June 3.

More than 600 food and wine enthusiasts are again expected to converge on the picturesque setting of Jupiters’ poolside lawn to taste, dine and indulge in all things gourmet.

The festival, which is already becoming recognised as the premier food and wine event in North Queensland, provides a fantastic arena for the north’s best restaurateurs and the country’s finest winemakers to showcase their products.

This year, more than 12 different wineries

will offer over 40 wines from across Australia and New Zealand and more than 10 local restaurants and suppliers are expected to take part in the 2012 festival, each putting their own spin on the best produce from our region.

Just like last year, the 18+ event will be a very casual and laid-back affair for food and wine lovers alike, with light live music set to keep revellers entertained throughout the event.

Patrons will be encouraged to mingle with the winemakers and taste a wide range of delectable wines, interact with the local restaurateurs, sample the many varieties of foods, and simply enjoy a relaxing afternoon event that will run from 12pm to 5pm.

Jupiters general manager of marketing Shalon Lawler says this year’s event promises to be bigger and better than last year’s.

“On the back of last year’s success, we have already been fielding enquiries from suppliers keen to get on board again,” Ms Lawler says.

“We look forward to presenting another great festival that we hope will grow each year.”

Tickets to the second annual Townsville Food and Wine Festival go on sale April 1, 2012 and can be purchased from Townsville Entertainment Centre Box Office in person, or by calling 4771 4000 or booking online at tecc.net.au.

SUNDAY 3 JUNE, 2012 12 NOON - 5PM JUPITERS TOWNSVILLE Showcasing the region’s finest restaurants and gourmet food suppliers, and featuring Australia’s best wines.

TICKETS ON SALE 1 APRIL, 2012* Purchase in person from Townsville Entertainment Centre Box Office, Dial ‘n’ Charge the Box Office on 4771 4000, or purchase online at www.tecc.net.au

*Handling fee of $3 per booking for phone bookings and $3 per ticket for internet bookings applies. Guests must be aged 18 years and above to attend event.

Subject to availability, change and cancellation. Jupiters Townsville practises the responsible service of alcohol.

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MORE TABLE TALK THE COFFEE CLUB CLEANS UP Having just returned from The International Coffee Club Convention, the team have been racking up the awards – again. Ben Lowmow, head chef at The Strand, was awarded The International Good Food Award and, in second place, was Stockland’s Brittany Adams. Coming third in the Great Service Awards was Lydia Van Den Berg at The Willows. The Local Store Marketing Award was also claimed for ‘The Coffee Club Ladies Day’.

SALT-STYLE CELEBRATIONS The foodies of Townsville will be tempted by an array of special events in the private cellar room of The Salt Cellar, Palmer Street. Restaurant manager Michael Brine is offering various wines paired with matching food, served-up for tastings as well as hosting degustation dinners ‘Salt’ style. For more information on upcoming events phone 4724 5866.

THE BREAKFAST CLUB WE HAVE SCOURED HIGH AND LOW (AND TASTETESTED ACCORDINGLY!) TO BRING YOU THE VERY BEST OF TOWNSVILLE’S WEEKEND BREKKIE MUSTS.

A Touch of Salt Jam Corner Bennys Hot Wok Cafe & Bar Seaview Hotel Café Bambini

Ogden Street City Palmer Street South Townsville Palmer Street South Townsville The Strand North Ward Sturt Street City Gregory Street North Ward Fairfield Central Fairfield Waters James Cook University

Millie J & Co

Flinders Street Townsville City Stockland North Shore

Aqua Restaurant Three Loaves Bakehouse

Jupiters Townsville City Village Drive Idalia Gregory Street North Ward

Odyssey on The Strand Betty Blue & The Lemon Tart Sugatrain Lounge Bar & Café Bistro 1 Fratello Coffee

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The Strand North Ward Sturt Street City Palmer Street South Townsville Palmer Street South Townsville Flinders Street West City

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Darren and Mechaele Noble invite you to experience intimate dining Table 51 style. Chef’s passion for preparing the classics in new and exciting ways promises a memorable and delicious experience.

From mouth watering Pork Belly to the much loved Maroccan Lamb, whether it’s lunch or dinner, you’re bound to find a dish you’ll fall in love with. Opposite the Maritime Museum there is plenty of parking right on our doorstep – dining on Palmer Street has never been easier.

Lunch Tuesday – Friday 12 noon – 2.30pm Dinner Monday – Saturday from 6pm Private Functions, Exclusive Parties and Weddings.

51 Palmer Street South Townsville Reservations 4721 0642

gourmet news new driving force behind jam corners food, matt merrin, adam gower + jess hosken. come in and try our new seasonal produce driven autumn menu.

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THREE LOAVES BAKEHOUSE

THE PRECINCT, IDALIA & GREGORY ST, NORTH WARD

MOST bread these days is forced to rise too quickly, using chemicals to give it a kick along, and is not naturally developed.

Three Loaves Bakehouse’s sourdough breads are made with only three ingredients – organic flour, salt and water. It’s made by natural top quality ingredients through natural processes to produce a delicious household staple that reflects the way bread used to taste.

“Sourdough is not a specific bread; it’s a process of making bread from the natural fermentation of the wild yeasts that are all around us,” owner Nancy Johnson explains. “It begins with a starter culture which acts as the natural yeast for the bread dough to rise. The mixture also contains friendly bacteria (probiotics – like in yoghurt) which help to keep a healthy balance of flora in the gastrointestinal tract, aiding digestion. And yes, it’s a low GI food which means that you’ll feel fuller for longer.”

Let your senses go wild with our delicious range of Asian delicacies.

To “Yum Cha” is to drink tea - today we know it as to eat small delicate parcels of delights.

Bennys Hot Wok Cafe & Bar

21 Palmer Street South Townsville

(07)4724 3243

Pure

Baked from scratch, using natural ingredients, you can be sure you’re getting pure food.

The Precinct IDALIA 4729 0707 39a Gregory Street NORTH WARD 4772 1527 greatbread@threeloaves.com.au

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THE SALTCELLAR

PALMER STREET, SOUTH TOWNSVILLE

YOU haven’t hosted a dinner party until you’ve enjoyed an evening with friends or clients behind the closed doors of The Saltcellar’s private dining room. Considered one of Townsville’s best-kept secrets, the private room will provide your party with a truly unforgettable dining and entertainment experience. With a seating capacity for 16 people, guests enjoy access to a fully-stocked bar, plus dedicated wait staff, a large screen TV and all of the privacy in the world. The private room’s top-class facilities and services make it ideal for degustation dinners, corporate presentations and boutique cocktail events where an air of exclusivity is desired.

Diners will feel spoilt for choice with the comprehensive range of wines on offer – from vintage labels to local and international favourites.

Regardless of the occasion, it’s important to remember that whatever happens in the private room stays in the private room.

SA Natural oysters dressed w’ passionfruit emulsion and lemon sorbet or champagne and apple jelly

Beetroot infused Atlantic salmon w’ shaved fennel and spanish onion ’slaw, sweet pea and feta fritter finished w’ beetroot vinaigrette

Sweet and sour apple tasting plate, apple crumble, sour apple panna cotta, green apple sorbet and apple confetti

the salt cellar’s private dining room offers a space with privacy and prestige for your next function. boasting personal waiters, private cellar & bar and a large-screen tv. hold a presentation to impress clients, a special cocktail party or spoil your guests to a degustation dinner.

SPECIALS AVAILABLE

13 palmer street // 4724 5866 www.thesaltcellar.com.au

Relaxed dining, wood-fired pizzas, the very best coffee.

Open for Lunch - Thursday and Friday. Dinner - Tuesday to Sunday.

Licensed. Take-away menu available.

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ODYSSEY ON THE STRAND

THE VENUE TOWNSVILLE

THE STRAND, NORTH WARD

FLINDERS STREET, CITY

FRESHLY prepared meals, great coffee and cocktails by the sea is Odyssey on the Strand’s signature. Odyssey opens daily from 7am for breakfast, coffee and refreshing drinks. It is a convenient location for collecting takeaway coffees, muffins, egg and bacon rolls, and other breakfast treats to start your day the Odyssey way. Lunch is available daily and diners are impressed with the large range of meals, including gluten-free and vegetarian options. Friday, Saturday or Sunday nights offer a wide range of Greek and seafood meals. Those in a hurry can pre-order their food or drinks, and will be pleased that all of the delicious options from the menu are available as takeaway. Tea lovers will be impressed with the new Tease range of loose tea – the perfect excuse to unwind with a friend. Also, consider this fully-licensed venue for your next event – or ask to see Odyssey’s new catering menu for corporate lunches or functions.

THE Venue Townsville, originally the Lion Brewery, was built in 1894 and is the only surviving substantial 19th century brewery in Queensland. With so much history and character, it wouldn’t be complete without the occasional visit from a friendly ghost – the staff have named him Charlie. The good news is, for a ghost, he’s not a bad sort!

In 1988 the journey of this beautiful building took a turn towards the Townsville night scene, reopening as a popular nightclub. But The Venue Townsville ‘ain’t no nightclub: It has been transformed into Townsville’s premier wedding and events centre, hosting a variety of elegant occasions from private birthday parties to wedding receptions, sold-out headliner concerts and gala dinners with some of Australia’s most loved musical icons.

With a capacity of over 1000 and private rooms to comfortably cater for an intimate party of 20, The Venue can meet your every need.

simply stunning

Choose The Venue.

The Venue is the new function centre for your corporate and private event.

Whether a small gathering for your group of 20 people, an awards night for 100, a gala opening, premiere or corporate events for 600+. From intimate cocktail receptions to grand scale buffett dinners, we can tailor a package to meet your needs. Choose your own menu, drinks package or bar tab and a theme that will suit your budget. We can help make your next event a success!

• CAFE • BAR • BISTRO • EXPRESS • 120 The Strand (Opposite the Rock Pool) • Mon-Thur 7am-4pm • Fri-Sun 7am till late

Phone 4724 1400

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BOOKINGS & ENQUIRIES PHONE 4724 2800 info@thevenuetownsville.com.au www.thevenuetownsville.com.au 719 FLINDERS STREET WEST TOWNSVILLE

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THE SEAVIEW HOTEL

THE METROPOLE HOTEL

THE Seaview Hotel by the beach, on The Strand, is the perfect setting for lazing away the afternoon beside the stunning Coral Sea. You can choose to wine and dine in the Steakhouse Restaurant, enjoy a drink on the balcony of the Loft Bar, or kick back for a few quiet ones in the beer garden. The Seaview Hotel boasts a relaxed atmosphere with a selection of great service areas to suit all tastes.

The Seaview Hotel also caters for all types of functions and events. What better spot to celebrate an engagement, birthday or work function than the beautiful Strand precinct? The Seaview prides itself on delivering cost effective events with a personal touch: just discuss your needs with the functions manager. For the music fans, The Seaview Hotel also has quality live entertainment Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

So get down to the Seaview Hotel, there’s definitely something for everyone.

WHILE The Metropole has been totally refurbished in recent years, it has lost none of its old-world charm and still proudly boasts the look of a genuine Queensland pub. It’s well known amongst locals for its premium char-grilled steaks, fresh seafood and ‘old pub favourites’.

The Met’s premium steaks are aged to perfection to ensure the most tender and juiciest meat every time. Seafood is sourced from local suppliers for the freshest quality, and the ‘old pub favourites’ continue to win over diners, especially chef’s traditional stockman’s pie served with mushy peas. Lunch is available seven days from 12 noon and now includes lighter lunch options from $12 for a quick bite on the go.

Enjoy ‘Karaoke Tuesday’s’ with two pizzas and a jug of beer for only $20, ‘Slugs Bar N Grill’ every Friday afternoon, and Sunday sees our ‘Endless Sunday Roast’ with all the traditional trimmings for $17.95 per person.

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PALMER STREET, SOUTH TOWNSVILLE

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81 Palmer Street · P 07 4771 4285 · themetropole.com.au

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