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contents DUO PROMOTION 24 DUO MOTHERS DAY GIFT GUIDE 46 GO! CARS & BIKES MAIN STORY 28 JUST DON’T CALL ME GRANNY! DUO EXCLUSIVE 42 MICHEL FLORES REGULARS 10 COVER GIRL 12 EVENTS - INBOX 14 HOROSCOPES SOCIETY 19 TEL ‘VISIT ME’ LAUNCH 19 GALA CHARITY DINNER WITH TARA MOSS 20 JANE RAMSAY’S NEW COLLECTION LAUNCH

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FASHION 18 DELUXE WOMAN 34 MISTER ZIMI 38 MY BAG 40 MY STYLE 50 DELUXE MAN DESIGN 22 SIXHANDS BEAUTY 32 E-SCENTUAL GIFTS WELLBEING 51 CLARITY HEARING 52 CASEY DENTISTS 53 FIRST THINGS FIRST 54 MY MASSEUR FAMILY 56 EWEN JONES MP 56 NICOLE PIEROTTI FOOD 58 HAZELNUT AND CHOCOLATE TORTE 59 KNOCKOUT LAMB SHANKS

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PUBLISHER’S NOTE

BY SCOTT MORRISON

“OUR HOUSE...

IS A VERY, VERY, VERY FINE HOUSE.” – CROSBY, STILLS, NASH & YOUNG

Love you Mum. This edition is full of Mums. It’s all got to do with Mothers Day on the second Sunday of the month.

I was thinking about my Mum in Ipswich and how she wants to sell her home and move into a retirement place and how hard it is to organise all of that for someone of her age. Mum lives very close to Booval shopping centre and the last time we visited I realised that just about every one of her neighbours was elderly and lived alone on a quarter acre block of land. In the whole block that was about twelve people. It wasn’t always like that. There used to be lots of families with kids but as the houses weren’t four bedders with a theatre room they moved to the new suburbs further out and built mini mansions. Not that there’s anything wrong with that. Towns and cities need development to provide employment,

stimulate retail and contribute rates so we can all have the quality of life we expect. But along with growth, I think it’s time to have another look at how we’re under utilising our big house blocks, throughout our inner suburbs.

Seems to me that, as finance becomes harder and harder to get, families could consider the financial, environmental and social benefits of renovating and expanding the family home and leverage the land value they already have.

I’d like to know your thoughts on this.

I imagine these blocks could have multiple dwellings on them. There’d be savings right across the board. Shared transport. Shared child care. Shared aged care. Shared health care.

And they’d be much easier and way more cost effective for the City Council to provide services.

And that could possibly reduce charges for all ratepayers. It’s an idea. Do you think it can fly?

Hope you enjoy this month’s DUO. Until next time.

Scott Morrison Publisher

UPFRONT SET YOUR SAILS FOR MAGGIE The SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week is on from 30 August to 4 September on the sheltered waters around Cleveland Bay and Magnetic Island. The 2012 Notice of Race and the online entry forms are on the website at magneticislandraceweek.com.au

NEW CELLAR COCKTAILS The Salt Cellar has unveiled a fun new cocktail menu and are now holding ‘Classic Cocktail Fridays’ to start your weekend! For the complete experience order either individual dishes from the sumptuous grazing menu or build a platter or two to share with friends. If you’d like a reservation call 4724 5866.

TICKETS PLEASE Tickets are now selling for the 2012 Australian Festival of Chamber Music. Highlights include the Bach by Candlelight concerts, a concert on Orpheus Island, the Winterschool education programme, Families’ Concert, Reef Talks and the brilliant Chefs in the North Dinner hosted by Maggie Beer. For more visit afcm.com.au.

BOILING UP A CUPPA Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea on 24 May. Help raise essential funds for the Cancer Council for research, education and prevention for all Australians. Go to biggestmorningtea.com.au for your nearest morning tea location or round up family, friends and host your own.

THROW IN THE TROWEL The inaugural NQ Supa Trowel competition is an adrenalin fuelled event to find the fastest blocklayer in our region. Saturday 19 & Sunday 20 May 2012. Townsville Fishing & Outdoor Expo, Cluden Race Park. For details and to enter the competition go to nqsupatrowel.org.au

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covergirl THE SMILE DENTAL 12 FACES OF DUO Every year DUO Magazine holds a competition where 12 local girls are chosen to grace the magazine’s cover for a month of the year. This month we are delighted to introduce you to:

NIKKEAH BRUCE

Our first pregnant cover girl, Nikkeah (30) is a stay at home Mum to two gorgeous little girls, Bailie (5) and Tayla (2) with another bundle of joy due to arrive in the next few weeks. To make the shoot even more memorable we photographed Nikkeah with her girls together - and don’t they look cute!

HAIR BY BELINDA COCO AND KELSEY RUDDELL

TOUCH OF UTOPIA

Using Osis Flatliner and Cloud Nine straightening irons straightened the roots to midlengths, leaving ends natural for fuller effect. Hair tied in a high ponytail using Osis Elastic to smooth and hold it in place. Teasing the ends of the hair created volume then twisted the hair around to create a topknot. Pinned the topknot in place then teasing to stretch the topknot a little higher. Finished with Osis Session hairspray and Sparkler shine spray.

MAKEUP BY KELSEY RUDDELL

TOUCH OF UTOPIA

Prepared the skin with Young Blood mineral primer then applied Sun Kissed liquid foundation and Warm Beige loose powder foundation, finishing with the hi-definition powder in Warmth.

Created a small line in Chestnut eyeliner pencil on the upper and lower eyelid. Pressed eye-shadow quad Shanghai Nights was used on the base of the eyelids blending in Bamboo pressed eye-shadow. Dusted eyelid with Golden Beryl in Crushed eye shadow finishing with Mink Mascara.

Tropical Glow creme blush on the cheeks for a natural fresh glow.

Tangelo lipstick emphasised the lips.

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CARL BARRON - A ONE ENDED STICK Get ready for something a little different with Carl’s new monologue/stand-up/music show. More Troy stories, worms, ants, acid, and being Carl Barron are all explored.

Townsville Entertainment & Convention Centre, Friday 18 May, 8pm. Tickets from tecc.net.au

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BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL WORLD TOUR 2012 The Banff Mountain Film Festival is the largest, and one of the most prestigious, mountain festivals in the world – capturing the spirit of mountain adventure featuring a collection of award winning films from around the world. Riverway Arts Centre, Thursday 3 May, 7pm. ticketshop.com.au or 4727 9797

MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL ROADSHOW 2012 Local and overseas comedians will be travelling to Townsville with an ‘all killer, no filler’ event. Comedians Include: Harley Breen (MC), Dave Williams, Kate McLennan, Bob Franklin. One more comedian to be announced.

Townsville Civic Theatre, Friday 11 May, 8.30pm & Saturday 12 May, 8.30pm. ticketshop.com.au or 4727 9797

RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE NORTH QUEENSLAND GALA CHARITY BALL 2012 Ronald McDonald House North Queensland is a home-away-from-home for families of seriously ill children undergoing treatment at The Townsville Hospital. This is their major annual fund-raising event. Jupiters Townsville Hotel & Casino, Friday 11 May. Contact Sue Pearce 0418 759 225, Melissa Cowlishaw 0438 414 006 or Emma Meeking 0411 402 124

TROY CASSAR-DALEY is at the top of the Australian Country Music scene. Over his career he has won numerous awards and accolades including 4 ARIAs, 21 Golden Guitars, 7 Deadlys and 4 CMAA Entertainer of the Year awards. Dalrymple Hotel Motel, Saturday 12 May, 8.30pm. For tickets call 4779 6344

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TOWNSVILLE HERITAGE DAY Take a walk back in time and experience Townsville’s unique heritage.

All activities are FREE and include guided tours of the historic cemetery where the ‘residents come to life for the day’, antique appraisals, vintage motorbikes and more.

Presented by Townsville City Council. West End Cemetery Park, Sunday 20 May, 11am to 3pm.

NAMATJIRA Albert Namatjira’s beautiful paintings introduced the lounge rooms of Australian suburbia to the exquisite beauty of our central desert heartland. In 2012 the rich watercolours of Namatjira’s story are transformed into a joyous theatrical event. Townsville Civic Theatre, Wednesday 23 May at 8pm. ticketshop.com.au or 4727 9797 GRACEFUL ROSS RIVER: AN EXHIBITION OF ORIGINAL OILS

BY DR FARVARDIN DALIRI Beautiful Ross River sceneries by local artist, Dr Farvardin Daliri. All sales proceeds will support the iconic local community event Townsville Cultural Fest 2012. Exhibition at Centre Stage, Stockland Shopping Centre. Official opening 6.30pm Thursday 17 May. Exhibition ends 29 May.

SEXPO The worlds largest adult show. The aim of the exhibition is to provide a fun, vibrant atmosphere for like minded people – to enjoy and find information on all things adult. Townsville Entertainment & Convention Centre, Friday 25 - 27 May. Tickets from tecc.net.au

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 - 11am), townsvillerotarymarkets.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 - 2pm. whatsonmagneticisland.com.au NRL: NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS The Cowboys take on St George Dragons on Friday 4 May and the Penrith Panthers on Saturday 19 May at home this month. Kick-off is at 7.35pm. Dairy Farmers Stadium.

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horoscope

Cancer

22 JUNE – 22 JULY May signals the start of a truly romantic time, with love restoring confidence and morale.

If emotional barriers have grown way too high, now is the time to gently dismantle them. Be open and honest with those you love.

Late month, you’re flung back over the professional grindstone. What follows is success. Even so, pace your promises sensibly.

Expect huge changes this month, Taurus. Mostly, in the area of relationships. If romance isn’t working too well, this may involve breakups. The good news? Secure partnerships will weather the storm, even though you can still expect the odd rumble of thunder.

Seems it’s singles that fare best right now. Love becomes wild, and impulsive.

Leo

Libra

Sagittarius

Virgo

Scorpio

Capricorn

23 JULY – 22 AUGUST Mix a little determination with a lot of ambition, and you get a sure-fire recipe for success. It’s also time to ditch emotional or professional deadwood. Sure, this is more easily said than done – but one of Leos’ greatest strengths is the ability to pick yourself up, dust yourself down and move on to bigger and better things. Get to it.

23 AUGUST – 22 SEPTEMBER If May offers some splendid moments, use this chance to widen your social circles. The cosmos also rouses Virgos on yet another level – that of psychological and spiritual growth. With mind, body and spirit in almost perfect synch, this is a deeply karmic time. You’ve been set certain goals – which, undoubtedly, you’ll meet.

23 SEPTEMBER – 22 OCTOBER Just when you thought it was you against the world, along comes a planetary ally or two.

Not a moment too soon. Once you realise that not everyone’s out to get you, it’s onwards and upwards. There are, however, some conditions. Give the past a decent burial and start concentrating on life as you’d like it. Except perhaps, financially.

23 OCTOBER – 21 NOVEMBER The planets are feeling particularly generous towards Scorpios this month, which may put a few resentful noses out of joint. Do your best to shrug off any jibes. You’re intelligent, kind and talented. You’re also loved, so despite the begrudging few, most friends and family will be more than willing to applaud you.

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Aquarius

20 JANUARY – 18 FEBRUARY Sometimes we have to live through situations that we don’t understand, but if we look deeply, or wait long enough, a reason for that experience will usually reveal itself. This is especially important to remember when we feel directionless. Life is full of buried treasures. Chances are, you’re sitting on some hidden gems right now.

Pisces

21 APRIL – 20 MAY

21 MAY – 21 JUNE Money doesn’t grow on trees, and even if it did, you’d have some serious planting to do. It’s not that you won’t do well this month; you’ll just have to work hard for it. Also, be more discerning when dealing with others because not everyone is as honest as you. On the plus side, it’s a time to revel in life’s delights – but spend only what you can afford.

What does this month have in store for you?

Astrologer Tanya Obreza has these predictions...

Taurus

Gemini

22 NOVEMBER – 21 DECEMBER With the cosmos ready to offer its stamp of approval, it’s time to pitch your dream projects to anyone willing to listen. You may be surprised where that unexpected break comes from.

If there’s a romantic pause in the first week, not a problem – it’s just a matter of logistics. Soon after, clear plenty of diary space for carnal delights.

22 DECEMBER – 19 JANUARY Early May brings some troubles and with them, an emotional dilemma. You can either suffer in silence, or speak out. Which is it to be? If in doubt, ask whether you really want to pander to someone else’s ego, just to keep the peace. Financially, a project shelved last year should start to pay off. Still, it wouldn’t hurt to check the finer details.

19 FEBRUARY – 20 MARCH The cosmos gives Pisceans a head start this month by stirring motivations. Only the heavens know where all your extra energy will come from, but why question a good thing? Just get on with the business of being a marvel, and busy yourself with what motivates you. Your career possibilities expand, as does your financial outlook.

Aries

21 MARCH – 20 APRIL May comes packed with celestial blessings. Not only do you have the support of family and friends, colleagues are also on side, as they know that supporting your talents will benefit them in the future. You also seem to be in the right place at the right time. Enjoy being brilliant, as the month ahead unearths hidden talents that dazzle even you.

Want your own personal profile?

If you’re interested in an in-depth astrology profile prepared by Tanya Obreza, visit www.tanyaobreza.com.

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interview

Brianna Pike and Anna Harves

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DUO SPEAKS EXCLUSIVELY WITH

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DESIGNERS BRIANNA PIKE & ANNA HARVES FASHION AND INTERIOR TEXTILES BRAND SIXHANDS HAS EXPLODED ONTO THE DESIGN SCENE IN A RIOT OF COLOUR. INTERVIEW CARLA CARUSO

WHAT MADE YOU BOND AS A DUO? Brianna: We were [both] studying fashion and textile design at UTS [University of Technology, Sydney]. It wasn’t until a few years after graduating from our degree, while working in the industry, that we decided to go into business together. The bond started with a common passion for the ultimate workplace – after having been dissatisfied and uninspired by the companies we had been working for – a common drive for creative ideas and thinking, and an affinity with textiles, fashion and design!

WHY DO YOU TACKLE SUCH A WIDE RANGE OF DESIGN AREAS? Anna: Previously our business focus was selling oneoff artworks to fashion labels on an exclusive basis. Introducing an interior-based brand allowed us to express Sixhands’ unique style, without being in direct competition with all of the fashion brands we continually work with… We work tirelessly – a little hyperactivity goes a long way! – sourcing quality Australian production, continually evolving and refining our wallpapers, fabrics, rugs, cushions, lampshades, and wall art. We are currently in the midst of designing and producing our new range, which includes a new outdoor fabric, napery range and some other rare gems.

IS IT RARE TO BE AN AUSTRALIAN-OWNED AND OPERATED TEXTILE DESIGN BUSINESS? Brianna: Yes, it is very rare, probably because it is so hard to produce products in Australia at a competitive price. It’s a challenge to compete with other brands that are producing their products off-shore. We value ethical and sustainable business practices and we are proud to produce within Australia.

ANY DESIGN IDOLS? Brianna: Sig Bergamin – he’s an amazing architect and designer. We recently saw a feature on his Sao Paulo house, which was so colourful and eclectic. He is generally stoked and inspired by people, colour and the incredible keepsakes he collects in his world travel. He is a breath of fresh air!

WHY DO YOU ALSO OFFER A BESPOKE SERVICE? Anna: There is definitely a renewed interest in personalising products... This is evident across fashion, where you can construct your Havaianas

in whichever colour combination takes your fancy, to stationery, including notebooks and gift cards, to sports equipment, where you can build your bike from the ground up, to home décor, where you can choose a Sixhands rug/wallpaper/wall art in custom colours and accessorise with coordinating décor products!

HAD ANY PINCH-YOURSELF MOMENTS? Brianna: We were approached by Peri Mooney, a stylist for Channel 10 to be involved with The Renovators [and] be a stockist for the show’s 10,000sqm MasterChef-style “pantry” full of interior design products. It was great to hear [judge] Peter Ho declare: “I love that wallpaper”, referring to [our] Skater wallpaper in one of the winning designs… A bigger pinch-yourself moment has to be our appearance on Designer Travel, a unique, international TV series that explores destinations through the creatives who live in them – giving an insiders’ perspective of the city. The creatives have included the likes of [industrial designer] Marc Newson and a bevy of incredible talent that Sixhands were honoured to sit alongside.

WHICH ICONIC BRANDS HAVE YOU WORKED WITH? Anna: Our textile designs have graced the catwalks and stores of many Aussie brands including Camilla & Marc, Willow, Bianca Spender, George Gross & Harry Who, Shona Joy, Wayne Cooper, Ginger & Smart, Hussy, One Teaspoon, Charlie Brown, Peter Alexander, Alannah Hill, Manning Cartell, Bonds, Sportsgirl, Tigerlily, White Verve, and Wheels & Dollbaby, to name a few. We have also designed prints for accessory brands such as Basil Bangs, and prints for many surf/swim labels including Misfit, Insight, Baku, Bond-Eye Swimwear, Quiksilver and Rip Curl. It’s an honour to work with such a talented local fashion industry and we have [also] been extremely lucky in the calibre of interior clients the Sixhands brand attracts.

YOU DO ECO THINGS TOO, LIKE USING SOYA-BASED INKS AND SUSTAINABLE PAPER STOCK. WHY? Brianna: We have very strong ideals on the long-term and the impact of every little thing we do and how that affects our environment.

We will always take the eco option where it is available.

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GIFT GUIDE WE’VE COMPILED THIS SELECTION OF UNIQUE GIFT IDEAS ESPECIALLY FOR YOUR MUM & GRAN.

COOL SHADES

Spotters ‘Diva’ sunglasses are both glamorous and practical with polarised lenses. $319.50. Purchase any pair of Spotters in May and go into the draw to win Mum her very own pair of Diva’s!

Stockland 4775 3202 Willows 4723 0510 Castletown 4772 4155

PAMPER MUM Show Mum you care this Mother’s Day at Pura Vida Beauty at Hands in Harmony.

Our Mother’s Day Special includes a one hour Environ Facial Treatment and complimentary Revitalising Eye Treatment for $110.

Call 4772 0031

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NAJO

The NAJO Rapture collection continues to grow with the addition of more beautiful leather bracelets and detachable charms.

Make your Mother’s day with a gift boxed bracelet, sterling silver charm and free gift.

Selected NAJO Rapture charms and bracelets from $89. See in store for conditions. Silver Shop Stockland 4775 6077

PADDYWAX

Malpara Florist in Northtown is Townsville’s only stockist of this fine artisan candle brand made in the United States. Lasting 60 hours, the candles ($35) far out burn any other brand on the market and their diffusers ($45) last for 4 months.

Malpara Florist & Design Studio Northtown 4772 5011

PR E M I U M F E AT U R E

VIVACIOUS

PANDORA

Matchbox is extremely excited to introduce the new range by Maxwell & Williams! Add a burst of colour to your kitchen with this on-trend and striking Moroccan-inspired design with gorgeous colour glazed bases.

All items can be mixed and coordinated according to individual tastes creating a unique and dynamic table setting. From $5.95 each.

Maxwell & Williams at Matchbox, Stockland Shopping Centre 4775 1306

Spoil your Mum on Mother’s Day with a gift to treasure from Pandora.

What’s more, when you spend $150 or more on Pandora jewellery you’ll receive a free sterling silver 5 clip bracelet* valued at $99, ready to fill with special charms. Pandora fixed clip beads from $39.

Silver Shop Stockland 4775 6077 *Bracelet only, charms not included in special offer.

KIMONO

An elegant and personal gift for mum, this intricate Japanese-inspired collection will be a delight for her. Now available across a range of beautiful colours this fine bone china set comes in white, red and black with new items including a 1.25L teapot, sugar creamer set and a demi cup saucer set of two. From $9.95 each.

Maxwell & Williams at Matchbox, Stockland Shopping Centre 4775 1306

LUGGAGE OVERFLOW When your checked-in luggage overflows,

this lightweight tote will take all the excess safely on board with you. Made from durable ‘dry-wax’ fortress fabric, it’s foldable, easy to pack and store and fits cabin baggage size regulations. $89.95.

Donohues, Charters Towers Road 4775 5144

BRILLIANTMEMORY LIGHTING IDEAS PRECIOUS PRINTER

Finally available in Australia is the Polaroid GL10 digital portable printer.

Think of it as a mobile photo booth as it is perfect for all of us who like taking shots on our mobile phone or digital camera and never get around to printing them to share! $199.95 with packs of thirty sheets of Zink GL10 photo paper for $29.95. Call 1300 728 606 for the nearest stockist.

CHRYSALINI

Bring some sparkle to Mother’s day with stunning Chrysalini jewellery. Featuring a range of exquisite bracelets, earrings, fascinators, necklace sets and brooches, there’s a timeless accessory for any occasion. Chrysalini bangles from $59.95.

Silver Shop Stockland 4775 6077

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PALAS

FIORELLI

THE GALAXY BOX

AUSTRALIAN TRAVELLERS POUCH

Show your Mum how much you care with a handcrafted sterling silver and brass “Belle Mere” (beautiful mother) charm by Palas.

Wearable as either a bracelet charm or pendant, Mum is sure to love this unique, stylish gift.

Palas charms from $29.95.

Silver Shop Stockland 4775 6077

This Mother’s Day treat Mum or Grandma to a beautiful box of Dark Blue Galaxy Orchids presented in colour-coordinated box. $55.

Malpara Florist & Design Studio 4771 6767

MASSAGED MUM

Let Mum relax and feel special this Mothers day with a 1 hour Massage and a 30 minute relax facial for just $110. Not sure, how about a Gift Voucher?

Hands In Harmony 4772 0031 www.handsinharmony.com.au

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Come in and see the new funky and fun retro shapes in Fiorelli Sunglasses at Bright Eyes. From $69.95. Stockland 4775 3202 Willows 4723 0510 Castletown 4772 4155

The outside of the pouch is durable oilskin and the inner lining is Teflon coated canvas. Designed to hold your passport, tickets, ID cards, credit cards and pen in dedicated sections, plus a large zipped pocket to hold notes and coins. $49.95. Donohues, Charters Towers Road, 4775 5144

BEAUTIFUL BAGS

LouenHide Jordan handbag.

Structured and available in luxurious python texture, Jordan is on-trend and on demand as an every day statement handbag or corporate briefcase. $106.

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WATCH OUT! THERE’S A NEW GENERATION OF GRANDMOTHERS OUT THERE. NANA OR NAN NAN ARE MORE LIKELY TO BE IN THE WORKFORCE AND HAVE AMPLE ENERGY FOR THE GRANDKIDS. OR IS IT NANKIDS? INTERVIEWS CARLA HUTCHISON-READE PHOTOGRAPHY ANDREW RANKIN

Granny!

Just don’t call me

WHEN GLENDA WORRELL became a granny at age 49 she was, as she put it ‘in denial’. She says “I thought I was too young to be called Nana. But I realised that while you think you can’t do it all, you actually can. I enjoy my work life and I love watching my grandkids grow.” Glenda is Nana to five children under the age of three and a half plus one on the way. Luke 14 months, Flynn 11 weeks old, Harry 3½, Charlie 2 and Mila 2.

Glenda owns Elite Properties, a company established four years ago now employing eight staff. When it comes to her Nankids, Glenda couldn’t be prouder. Her company website contains a page with photos of the children to share important milestones. Her season pass to Reef HQ is well used as these children are fascinated by the fish. The Fairfield Waters lake walking paths and the waterpark on the Strand are also favourite spots.

Glenda relishes being a different kind of Nana who invites the children to ’Nana’s office’. Her own mother was an involved grandparent teaching Glenda’s four kids to knit, bake and play the piano – leaving with the now adult children a still deep respect for older people.

Elite Properties offices has a children’s corner with stickers, toys and books to entertain both her Nankids and her clients children, to allow that necessary peace while preparing to sign a contract. “I meet lots of parents every week as [both] clients and staff. I employ three ladies who finish their working day at 2:30pm to be there for children in the afternoons. A lot of mums don’t want to work beyond school finish and yet, have a lot to contribute to the workforce!

My people contribute more to the success of the business through their ability to multi-task.”

L-R Luke, Flynn & Glenda

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JACKIE ALFORD VALUES the lesser formality of being a contemporary Nanna with grandchildren Georgia 12, Olivia 10, Lili 9 and Fletcher 7.

She says, “We interact; talk, play and I even listen to their music and dance with them. The girls also love it when I let them practice their hairdressing and make up skills on me which wouldn’t have happened back in my grandparent’s day. “ Jackie works four days a week as a Client Services Officer in the Financial Planning Department at Moore Stephens Queensland.

Being available on a weekday has strengthened Jackie’s ties with the four children. “A little extra free time comes in handy if I need to swap a day off to attend one of the grandchildren’s school events like the Mother’s Day Morning Tea.” This Nanna enjoys a full life by swimming and walking up to six times a week, reading, movies and socialising with friends and family.

“I love spending time with my grandchildren and so far they love having me around and even want me to go with them on holidays. “I know that there’ll come a time during their teenage years when it won’t be ‘cool’ to have Nanna hanging around. I’m not looking forward to that time.”

Jackie cheers on the Nankids at sporting events and school celebrations.

“Their faces light up when they see me there. I feel so special.”

Time at home is often typified with board games, watching ‘Real Steel’ five or six times, baking a cake or a batch of biscuits and sleepovers followed by pancakes or scrambled eggs the next morning. “I’m so fortunate that we all live in the same town and I can see them often.”

L-R Olivia, Fletcher, Jackie, Lili & Georgia

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JANE MIGUEL’S OLDEST three grandchildren, Madeleine 16, Margot 14 and Adam 11 call her Jane but to Ronan 3 and Jack at 3 months, she’s Grandma. Jane says “My children also called their grandparents by their first names. Ronan likes to call me Grandma.” She grew up in a family of seven, is a primary school teacher for years 6 and 7 at Railway Estate State School and teaches Spanish at James Cook University.

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Conversing with young people comes naturally to Jane. “The children often pop in with their parents; Adam on his way to the sports field. I listen to them and ask lots of questions.”

As a teacher Jane appreciates the developmental stages of her grandchildren. “I can stand back a little and have more of an objective view than I could with my own kids.” The branches of the family all live in Kirwan within a half kilometre radius of each other. “The two girls are spreading their wings as they are getting older and we are seeing them less.

That’s a good thing though. It’s what they should be doing. Being a grandparent brings more to Jane’s role as a teacher. I have realistic expectations with kids having now taught all primary ages. It’s important for children to be good to each other and use their manners. But I don’t overreact about behaviour.”

Jane gets a tremendous kick from the Nankid’s differences in personality. “Ronan is a chatterbox and is very curious about the world around him while Adam loves his sport and being involved.”

Jane and Ray, her husband of 38 years, regard themselves as modern grandparents. Jane says, “As a modern grandmother I am more outspoken. I am not a fuddy duddy but I don’t mind getting older!”

L-R Madeleine, Adam, Jane, Jack, Margot & Ronan.

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KAYE RILLEY’S GRANDDAUGHTERS Heidi, three and a half and nine month old Taylah know her as Nan Nan. She says, “The word grandma; it’s from the past.”

Spending time with the Nankids includes shopping, going out for lunch on Sundays, sleep overs and dancing together. “Heidi loves what she calls her ‘sleep party over’ and Pa is the bees knees. We love to have time with the children. Taylah enjoys dancing with us and we go for walks along the Strand and take a picnic.

“We took them to the march on Anzac Day this year. I think it’s important for little ones to grow up knowing about the day’s meaning.”

For Kaye 60 is just a number, but in the workforce, she’s finding maturity is a bonus.

At Northwest Flooring, Kaye is a valuable part of the business. She handles sales, purchasing, stock control, quotations and onsite measures for the company.

“I am in the warehouse with the boys checking paperwork and onsite measuring for our Department of Housing contract and if I have the time, I’ll even make the boss a cuppa.”

Kaye says with good humour. “I bring a lot to my employer by knowing myself really well.

Granny’s are stable and appreciate the fact that we are employed.”

In turn a growing number of employers are nurturing flexible work hours for families.

“I can step in and care for the children if needed.

I am lucky. I have an employer who is flexible to the needs of my family and it’s good because there are a lot of Grans working these days.”

Having Nankids has brought more to Kaye’s working life. “I have the incentive to stay in the workforce a bit longer so that I stay young for the children. I keep my mind active.”

Kaye and her husband Charlie moved from Strathpine to Townsville three years ago to be with family. A tradition of the last few years is where Heidi and Kaye bake the family Christmas cakes. “Heidi gives the all-important last stir to the batter.”

L-R: Heidi, Kaye and Taylah.

LOVE GRAN’S CHAIR? Nora Occasional Chair ($585) available from Far Pavilions Domain Central 4728 6574.

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beauty

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HEIDI KLUM SHINE THIS WONDERFULLY FEMININE SCENT ENCAPSULATES HEIDI’S JOYFULNESS, HER PLAYFULNESS AND HER TASTE FOR AUTHENTICITY. EAU DE TOILETTE 50ML $45 STOCKISTS 1800 812 663

GUESS SEDUCTIVE I’M YOURS IRRESISTIBLY FLIRTY AND INTENSE, SEDUCTIVE I’M YOURS IS AN ULTRA-SEXY FRAGRANCE FOR THE MISCHIEVOUS WOMAN WHO LOVES TO FULLY EXPLORE HER FEMININE PROWESS. LIMITED EDITION EAU DE TOILETTE 50ML $65 STOCKISTS 1800 812 663

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E-SCENTUAL GIFTS FOR YOUR MUM EMBODY YOUR INNER VIXEN WITH THESE BEAUTY TREATS.

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BEYONCE PULSE THE WOMAN WHO WEARS BEYONCÉ PULSE IS IMPOSSIBLE TO IGNORE, COMBINING SENSUALITY AND STRENGTH INTO ONE UNIQUE PACKAGE. EAU DE PARFUM 30ML $49, 50ML $69 STOCKISTS 1800 812 663

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Touch of Utopia PROFESSIONAL HAIR ST YLISTS

Mother’s Day SPOIL HER ON

• SUNDAY • 13 MAY •

• 2012 •

Pamper packages we know she will love...

For the Mum on her feet Spa Pedithrone Pedicure with Sauna Leg Mask + take home butterLONDON Polish. $99

For the Mum on the run

MEN HAVE MORE THAN ONE DIMENSION

Aromatherapy Essence Facial + Mini butterLONDON Pedicure. $89

For the Mum in need of rejuvenation

Using Schwarzkopf’s new 3DMENSION shampoo:

Priori Wow Factor Facial + Mini butterLONDON Pedicure. $149

step 1: Shampoo the hair using the correct shampoo from either the normal or scalp range.

For the Mum in need of relaxation

step 2: Use the grooming fluid as a ‘leave in’ conditioner.

Grooming fluid has provitamine B5 which moisturises, conditions and bodyfies the hair. A must to use after every Shampoo. step 3: Using styling product Mattifying Cream on dry hair to style the hair into this desired look will give you a strong dry texture for ultimate separation and fuller feeling hair.

Decleor Life Radiance Facial + bonus Back Massage. $129

All vouchers are available to purchase in salon or online at www.bellanova.com.au

step 4: Finish off the style using the strong hold hair spray to give the look lasting hold, flexible texture and style control.

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fashion

MUSTARD CABLE KNIT $120 RUSTIC BROWN SIENNA SKIRT $195 FAWN FRANKIE BOOTS $245

FOR STOCKISTS VISIT WWW.MISTERZIMI.COM

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SUEDE SHAWL $345

BILLIE BOOTS $280 SUEDE SHAWL $345

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SAPPHIRE TEE TOP $80 MUSTARD GRANDPA CARDI $120 AZTEC MIDI SKIRT $140 CAMEL RIDING BOOTS $230 VIOLET ISABELLA DRESS $150 PLUM PARIS BOOTS $195 PLUM WILLOW JACKET $345 MUSTARD MIDI SKIRT $140 MAUVE MIMI BOOTS $195

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BONNIE TINA DRESS $130 NAVY MIMI BOOTS $195 CHARCOAL DUFFEL COAT $445 FLAMENCO TEE TOP $80 FLAMENCO HAREM PANTS $150 ORANGE MIMI BOOTS $195 BILLIE BOOTS $280 SUEDE SHAWL $345

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my bag

FREQUENT FLYER...

Well travelled TORGAS Marketing & PR Coordinator, Karolien Selen, tells us what’s in her funky bag.

The bag: My cousin introduced me to this funky shop in Belgium last year, which is where I found my bag.

Book of answers: A Flemish book, Boek van alle antwoorden. I just can’t make up my mind sometimes so I open the book and it hopefully gives me the right answer. iPhone: I have a bad sense of direction and still need Google Maps to get me around Townsville.

Moisturising hand sanitiser: My best friend got me on to this and now I can’t go a day without randomly using it.

Little Spiderman: This is a good luck charm my fiance gave me, I always have it on me.

Inspiration: “A person who never made a mistake, never tried anything new”- Albert Einstein.

Miss Dior Cherie: my future mother in-law bought me this for Christmas. It smells beautiful and is definitely my favourite perfume.

Necklace with locket: My sister gave me this with a picture of my partner and I in it.

Swarovski crystal pen: My fiance bought me this for Christmas. I use it everywhere, at work and even when I’m ticking items off my grocery list.

Family photos: My parents, brother and sister. Because my family doesn’t live close by, I always carry some family pics with me.

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Language booklet: I speak a little French and really want to improve. My sister’s boyfriend is French so next time I see him I want to surprise him with my awesome new skill.

Sunglasses: Got these in Cairns while visiting some girlfriends. Love the old school cassette on the side.

Lomography camera: So many beautiful things, always plenty of opportunities to take some cool snaps.

Fridge magnet from Abu Dhabi: I buy a fridge magnet from every country I visit. it’s a must! And this one is special as my parents currently live in Abu Dhabi.

Lip balm: I love lipbalm from The Body Shop!

Lonely Planet’s New York City: We’re off to New York City in December for our honeymoon. This is at the top of my bucket list!

Belgian and Australian passports: I love travelling and you never know when you need your passport.

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my style

TOURISM FASHIONISTA

TEL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE REBECCA KENT HAS A WARDROBE THAT’S IDEAL FOR WORK OR PLAY.

DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE: My style is ever changing, but in a few words I’d say romantic and feminine. Vintage styles capture this essence well, with bright colours of the 1960’s and 70’s really appealing to me which is why I have some unique statement pieces from this era. MOST TREASURED ITEM? My Antique Rose Gold Fob Chain necklace with pictures of my girls in the locket. I hope that one of my girls will love it as much as I have so I can pass it to them. LABELS YOU LIKE? I love dresses and I can’t get enough of our Australian designers. I especially love Easton Pearson for their quirky dresses and Collette Dinnigan for her quaint feminine styles. Majestic and American Vintage pieces are great staples for casual layering. BEST SHOPPING TRIP? It would be whilst on my honeymoon in Hawaii, even though the Australian dollar wasn’t as high as it is now my husband and I went crazy on all the American brands. We purchased so much we had to buy an additional suitcase. I also love shopping with my Mum as she loves to spoil me when she comes to visit. YOUR STYLE GURU? I love the casual style that Kate Hudson exudes and I just adore Anne Hathaway for her classic and timeless elegance and clean lines. I want to feel confident and comfortable in what I’m wearing and know that the style flatters your body shape. YOU’D NEVER BE CAUGHT WEARING…? Anything yellow – it just looks terrible against my complexion. WARDROBE ITEM YOU SHOULD PART WITH BUT CAN’T BRING YOURSELF TO/WHY? I have a jumper that my grandmother knitted me when I was in grade 8, it’s that huge grandpa style in bright colours. It just sits in my cupboard but I can’t bring myself to get rid of it.

SHOES OR DRESS FIRST? Definitely dress first, I’ve organised my wardrobe into clothing types which makes selecting my perfect outfit easier. Shoes for me can be a bit of an afterthought (even though I have way too many) but I love to accessorise with jewellery and bags.

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It’s easy – call us today on 1300 360 974 to arrange your FREE HEARING TEST. *HEARINGLife is accredited to provide free hearing services to pensioners and veterans under the Australian Government Hearing Services Program.

We are giving all Mums the gift of health, happiness and a fantastic new look!

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exclusive interview

HAVING BEEN ONE OF THE DRIVING FORCES OF QUEENSLAND’S RESTAURANT INDUSTRY FOR FOUR DECADES, CELEBRATED CHEF AND RESTAURATEUR MICHEL FLORES HAS SHIFTED GEAR INTO RETIREMENT. HERE WE TAKE A FRONT-SEAT TOUR DOWN MEMORY LANE. INTERVIEW CARLY LUBICZ

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ery soon Michel will be heading down a red and dusty track, back to where his career was just dawning. After family and food, one of Michel Flores’ other known passions is motorbikes – a love affair that has seen the French-born and trained chef and owner of Michel’s Restaurant on Palmer Street travel to the backblocks of Peru, Bolivia, Vietnam, Morocco and Italy on two wheels. After officially stepping away from the family restaurant he and wife Jennie started and ran for 18 years (leaving it in the very capable hands of his talented partners Jason Makara and Craig Smith); Michel will shortly be blazing a trail to the tip of Cape York on his GS BMW. He will then shoot back down the iconic Birdsville Track, before returning to his much-loved Townsville home. “I certainly plan to visit the old Maree Hotel which was my very first

job in the outback (not far from Cameron’s Corner and the Birdsville Track) again after 40 years of not working there,” Michel tells over a late afternoon coffee, the tropical sun bathing everything in its orange veil. “I can’t even begin to imagine how much has changed.”

As the sun sets on Michel’s physical involvement in the industry, much has evolved and few would argue that he and Jennie have earned the right to bask in the warm glow of success that years of sheer hard work have afforded. “When we first started here, it was never a glamour industry,” Michel says who bought his first restaurant, L’Escargotière, in Townsville in 1974 with his brother. They’d migrated to Australia from France with the family when Michel was only 16 – two and a half years into an apprenticeship that started at the tender age of 13. He was very fortunate to

have the opportunity to finish his qualification in Melbourne under respected French chef Claude Moreau. Once completed, he then set-off for the bush chasing money through cooking at outback construction sites, and then followed his family to Townsville where he cheffed in several places, including the celebrated Travelodge on The Strand (in those days diners could watch dolphins and turtles swimming from the restaurant’s window, particularly during the famous Sunday breakfasts).

“It’s always been hard work and long hours, but I’ve always enjoyed the industry. Like anything, it has its ups and downs, but we feel satisfied that – after positively loving Townsville and making it our home – we have witnessed the town and the rest of the industry growing, and we’ve been very fortunate to represent Townsville in various culinary accolades.”

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Some of these triumphs have included entry into the American Express Hall of Fame after being voted Best Restaurant in Townsville for three consecutive years; taking out the North Queensland Restaurant and Catering Awards across several years in several different categories, and even winning the prestigious North Queensland Training Award two years in a row for the Flores’ involvement in training and developing apprentices. This commitment was also recognised when Michel was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Queensland Restaurant and Caterers’ Association.

But while Michel is content with the mark he’s made in a professional sense, it’s clear that family is his priority. With his two daughters Camille and Eloise (now 30 and 23 respectively… “Still no grand kids” he laments); he can still remember being concerned that he and wife Jennie, who has always run front of house since they met and formed their strong life and working partnership, were spending too much time in the business.

“We’d have all sorts of different clients come in of different professions and businesses – and I’d often converse with them to see how much time they were spending with their kids, and soon realised everyone was in the same predicament,” Michel tells.

It eventually became clear that restaurants and family complemented each other perfectly, with the girls playing at the establishments when they were younger and working there when they were old enough. In fact, many members of the Flores family have assisted with the business over the years, and it was actually in Michel’s first restaurant that he and Jennie first locked eyes. “Jennie was a customer and I’d noticed her in the dining room,” Michel shyly smiles. “She

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mentioned to the head waiter she might have lost her ring on the floor. I told her I would be cleaning the next day and that if she left her number I would contact her.

What I didn’t tell her was that I’d actually found it earlier that night, but wanted a good excuse to see her again.”

The couple’s first restaurant together was Le Rendezvous, situated on Flinders Street East above Lang’s Hotel, which is now the Mad Cow Nightclub. “In those days it had an old wrought iron balcony and the fishing boats and trawlers were anchored in the along the creek. I would wander across the road to get fresh prawns, bugs and fish from the day’s catch for that night’s service,” Michel recalls. “When Le Rendezvous closed (the couple wanted to try something different), we actually had a letter from the chairman of Qantas in Sydney saying it was a ‘sad day for Townsville the day Le Rendezvous Restaurant closed’.”

The next venture saw the creation of C’est Si Bon, originally located opposite the old Townsville General Hospital before it eventually shifted onto Gregory Street. But then, after two years, the couple decided to have an even bigger change of scenery, taking their small family to Hamilton Island for Michel to be head chef at Frenchy’s and Jennie to look after front of house. “It was a nice change from working in city restaurants, but we got homesick so came back to Townsville and, after a few months, opened Le Boulevard Brassiere on Flinders Street – a fine dining French restaurant that was very popular for seven years,” Michel recalls.

It was after that success that the couple decided to make the risky decision of purchasing the Taylor Marine Building on Palmer Street – still considered to be “the rough end of the city”.

“WHEN THE LE RENDEZVOUS CLOSED, WE RECEIVED A LETTER FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF QANTAS SAYING IT WAS A ‘SAD DAY FOR TOWNSVILLE’.”

That big building became Michels – the final frontier for the adventurous restaurateurs. Now after nearly 45 years in the restaurant industry, owning five popular Townsville restaurants and training and mentoring almost 50 chefs, Michel will take a backseat, but won’t completely reverse out of the industry he adores.

“I’ll always have something to do with the industry, one way of another, but maybe not on a daily basis,” Michel tells. “I’ll be more of a mentor and a consultant… a role I seem to be doing already, as a lot of my past apprentices are often calling for advice! The biggest tip I can give them is to be consistent with their food. You are never going to please everyone and you certainly need to have a thick skin, but if they are passionate enough, they too can realise their dream of being in charge of a kitchen, then owning their own restaurant, and maybe then the property their restaurant is situated on; all the while bringing up their family and making a living. It is a lot of hard work and you need to be on top of your game all the time, but it’s worth it and Jennie and I are very grateful for the support we’ve received over the years from our customers.”

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GRANT COLLINS | AUDIOLOGIST | CLARITY HEARING SOLUTIONS

OPENING EARS TO NEW TECHNOLOGY

An annual conference in the US has showcased a wealth of new, ground-breaking technologies for the hearing impaired.

Following on from my column last month, I have returned from the annual conference of the American Academy of Audiology (AAA). There were so many ground-breaking developments on show there that I will not be able to list them all. However, I will detail the most interesting ones over the next few editions of DUO. For me, the most exciting and revolutionary developments to come out of the conference included a bone conduction hearing device called SoundBite, noise protection technology, the Digital Ear Impression scanner (mentioned in a previous DUO edition), and lastly, probably one of the most ground-breaking developments in five years, the second-generation, 24-houra-day, permanently worn hearing device called Lyric. Today though, I will talk about SoundBite.

The SoundBite is a bone conduction hearing aid, which works by vibrating the skull to directly stimulate the inner ear, instead of going through the ear canal. It is quite an effective method of hearing and we all hear in this manner every day when we talk. Our voice box vibrates our skull when we speak, and if you completely close off your ear canal with your finger or via an earplug, you will still hear your voice quite clearly

and loudly. Bone conduction hearing aids are designed for two purposes: for people who are unable to wear any devices in their ears and for patients who have completely lost the functional use of one of their ears.

I have several patients who are unable to wear hearing aids at all, because they have completely lost their pinnae (the external part of the ear) or ear canals because of skin cancers, genetic cranial abnormalities such as Atresia, facial or throat tumours, growths within the middle ear system, physical trauma, and beyond.

The absence of the pinnae and ear canal means we have no means of delivering sounds through the outer and middle ear system.

For these patients, they basically have two options: surgically-implanted bone conduction, which sits at the back of the skull using a bone-anchored hearing aid (BAHA), or a bone conductor hearing aid which is held in place by a headband. Both of these options have their limitations. Firstly, they are quite unsightly and obtrusive, so cannot be worn discreetly.

Secondly, fitting a BAHA means frequent trips to Brisbane for the surgery and adjustments, as

well as running the risk of infection post-surgery and afterwards.

The SoundBite works by attaching the bone conduction to a dental plate, which rests against the teeth and vibrates the skull through the teeth and jaw. The microphone, which picks up the sound is a very small, essentially invisible device, which can sit either as a lapel mic on the collar, or if there is any pinnae at all, on top of the ear, hidden from view. The microphone picks up the sound signal and transmits it via Bluetooth to the bone conductor. The user cannot sense the vibrations and the plate and bone conduction does not interfere with speech or eating.

The other use for the SoundBite is for singlesided deafness. By placing the mic on top of the dead ear, it is picking up all the sound on the dead side, and by transmitting it to the bone conductor, it stimulates the cochlear of the remaining good ear. The wearer is then able to hear the sounds from their dead side clearly in their better ear.

The SoundBite should be available for release in Australia, either at the end of this year or the start of next year.

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DR MATTHEW CASEY I DENTIST I CASEY DENTISTS

DID YOU GET IMPLANTS? Relish your favourite foods again and enjoy new confidence with dental implants.

Dental implants have significantly improved the outcomes for people interested in replacing their missing teeth.

The positive impact dental implants have on people’s lives is often overlooked. On the surface, an implant will replace a missing tooth or secure a denture. It will allow you to enjoy all the foods that you once took for granted prior to losing your teeth and give you a new-found confidence in not having to worry about your denture falling out in public.

For someone with a missing front tooth, an implant will significantly improve aesthetics and provide a long-term solution to a potentially debilitating problem. Replacing a missing front tooth without having to cut into adjacent teeth or use a plastic denture has a profound impact on someone’s confidence in public and their overall self esteem. The product of those two factors can positively influence someone’s relationships, career and overall health.

Since introducing dental implant surgery and prosthetic reconstruction into my practice in 2008, I’ve had the pleasure of helping many people with vastly different problems.

Through careful treatment planning, and

often in consultation with dental specialists, dental implants have contributed significantly to an improved quality of life for my patients.

Recently, we helped a long-term denture sufferer who was wearing an old, broken metal denture. She was having ongoing mouth pain with varying intensity for two years, including tender gums and sensitive teeth.

Upon making the most difficult decision, which is often accepting there is a dental problem and making an appointment, it was decided there was insufficient underlying bone to successfully restore the missing spaces with dental implants. This was a difficult situation for my patient to understand and lead to significant anxiety as she worried she may have to live with her denture for life. But after explaining the normal physiological process of bony remodelling following tooth loss and the fact she was never informed about the most ideal time for implant placement following tooth loss, we explained that bone needed to be implanted prior to actually placing the implants.

To achieve an ideal outcome, Dr Dance – the oral maxilo-facial surgeon – harvested bone from the hip and placed it into the mouth

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in the deficient areas. Six months later six implants were placed in the jaw, were allowed to integrate for four months and subsequently restored with porcelain crowns. This was a lengthy process as bone augmentation takes time to develop for implant placement. The treatment plan was a success as our patient had realistic expectations, had a positive attitude and a strong overall resolve to see success. She was overcome with emotion at completion of treatment: she no longer had tooth sensitivity from her metal denture nor underlying gum pain from the rubbing denture. She said they actually felt better than her remaining teeth. What was very apparent was a new-found confidence. It was a special moment as we both disposed of her primitive metal denture and welcomed her to complete, comprehensive dentistry at Casey Dentists.

Who do you know who would benefit by having dental implants to improve their quality of life?

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MEGAN FLUX I OWNER I FIRST THINGS FIRST WELLNESS CENTRE

SWELLING RELIEF FOR CANCER SUFFERERS Cancer sufferers with persistent swelling, caused by lymphoedema, can find relief through massage and cell stimulation.

Lymphoedema occurs when the lymphatic system doesn’t work properly, resulting in long-term swelling of body parts, such as your arm.

The lymphatic obstruction may be inherited or caused by injury to the lymphatic vessels following lymph node dissection, surgery or radiation therapy – most notably in the treatment of breast cancer. Not sure how to treat the condition? Well, thankfully, help is available!

Oedema – or swelling – is the body’s normal response to an injury, common after a sprain. This swelling is due to excess tissue fluid and this type of injury can be treated with RICER (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation and Referral). The lymphatic system absorbs and transports interstitial fluid to the thoracic duct, which is then returned to the bloodstream and recirculated around the body to the tissues.

Lymphoedema, however, occurs when this system is compromised and unable to drain the lymphatic fluid. Primary causes are structural, such as insufficient vessels, while secondary causes are due to obstruction.

Knowing the cause also assists the treatment.

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In the thorax, armpit and shoulder, there are a large number of lymphatic circuits and ganglions for draining the lymph from the arm. Surgery and radiotherapy for breast cancer traumatises these, thus, preventing them from performing this draining action – fibrosis barriers develop and the lymph is blocked. The size of the arm swells rapidly, the skin thickens and the arm becomes heavy, impairing movement.

There are a vast array of manual lymphoedema techniques – and specialised therapists who can perform these treatments.

The light, stroking techniques can act to move fluid from a congested area to a wellfunctioning area, where the fluid can be easily processed and cleared from the body tissue. An immense amount of benefit can be achieved by manually assisting fluid removal through massage, in particular. Massage can provide great symptomatic relief.

Your therapist may also be able to offer advice to you or to your carer for some techniques to assist maintenance and recovery in between treatments.

In addition to massage, there is Endermologie. Endermologie uses a draining mechanism and is a much quicker way to remove fluid from the area, taking only 45 minutes to perform and being even more powerful than massage. Gradually and gently, the swelling in your arm will diminish, the skin will become more supple and your quality of life will improve. And, after all, you have the right to be treated well.

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NATHAN WATERS I OWNER AND REMEDIAL THERAPIST I MY MASSEUR

RELIEF FOR LOWER BACK PAIN? In conjunction with other health professionals, Remedial Massage and Myofascial Dry Needling can help manage and even relieve the cause of lower back pain.

Lower back pain is a common aliment that most people (up to 85%) will suffer at some stage during their life. It can be a distressing experience for someone to continue living with pain for any length of time, for not only can pain be physically debilitating but also emotionally stressful; leading to health problems long after the initial complaint has been resolved. This can sometimes be referred to as a pain spasm cycle whereby a chain of events and symptoms may trigger and reinforce other complaints resulting in a self-perpetuating cycle.

Chronic pain refers to a pain that persists or recurs for indefinite periods usually longer than three months. The symptom of pain can be attributed to many varied causes and sometimes an actual precise anatomical diagnosis is quite difficult to make.

However, the following is a guide to some of the more common causes of back pain and how, in conjunction with other health professionals, Remedial Massage and Myofascial Dry Needling can help manage and even relieve the cause of the pain.

The most common causes of lower back pain are caused by injury or trauma, and can account

for around 90% of cases: ■ The intervertebral disc (the shock absorber between the vertebral bones of the back) ■ Apophyseal joint (the point where the vertebra meet to form a joint commonly called a facet joint) ■ Sacroiliac joint (the joint where the lower part of the spine and the pelvis meet) ■ The Paravertebral and Gluteal muscle trigger points (the muscles that support and attach to the vertebra and pelvis) Less common causes can be more serious in nature, but can be helped with proper diagnosis

by Doctors, Physiotherapists, Chiropractors and Osteopaths. Generally, with the aid of an imaging device such as x-ray, ultrasound, MRI or even a CT scan.

Manual therapies such as Remedial Massage and Myofascial Dry Needling can also help in these cases and have proven to be very successful in alleviating the pain and aiding the body’s innate ability to heal itself. Conditions such as Nerve root compression, stress fractures and even Fibromyalgia to name a few.

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muscles of the spine. According to Brukner and Khans Clinical Sports Medicine, (the leading sports medicine companion) “Dry needling to inactivate these trigger points reduces pain and muscle tightness, thus facilitating mobilisation and manipulation of the underlying joints and ultimately, exercise rehabilitation.”

According to the foremost experts on Trigger Points, Doctor’s Travell and Simons, up to 75% of pain clinic patients have Trigger Points as the sole cause of their pain. Studies from the University of Miami School of Medicine Touch Research Institute have shown that massage: ■R educes pain and increases range of motion in individuals with lower back pain.

A major component of lower back pain is impaired core stability. So any good rehabilitation program will include abdominal muscle or core strengthening training whilst undergoing treatment. In conjunction with manual therapies such as Remedial Massage and Myofascial Dry Needling, it is important that your therapist has a good knowledge of exercise prescription, or better, is part of a multidisciplinary team with the patient’s best interest at heart!

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THANKS to her lap band surgery in 2009, Michaella Cutmore has dropped from 144kg to 68kg and halved her dress size from 28 to 14. But, most importantly, she’s prevented future health problems.

“I’ve sidestepped chronic illness and premature death,” says Michaella.

“I’d been warned by doctors that my blood pressure and cholesterol were up and my family and friends were suffering watching me go through that.”

It was an advertisement for a North Queensland Obesity Surgery Centre (NQOSC) seminar that marked the beginning of Michaella’s turnaround.

“My friend Shelley Gowley had seen it and called to say ‘let’s go’. We were so impressed with the presentation and testimonials that, on the way home, we decided we were going to do it,” Michaella says. “We signed up the next day and had our operations on the same day within two weeks.”

“My advice would be to include a friend and go on the journey together,” says Michaella, adding that Shelley has also had tremendous results and the duo now call themselves ‘The Bandits’.

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Once NQOSC received their GP referrals, Michaella and her friend had their surgery with Dr Sam Baker with Dr John Avramovic assisting.

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“You can’t feel the lap band and having one doesn’t stop you from doing anything – flying, travel, sports. I’m now more active than I’ve ever been.” NQOSC also monitors Michaella and Shelley’s bloods and Michaella is thrilled the current diagnostics show no indicators for any chronic illness.

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NICOLE PIEROTTI | CHILD PSYCHOLOGIST

LOVING PARENTS TAKE CONTROL

FROM MY DESK

I AM SORRY, but my back still dominates the headlines in my family. The

TAKE A MOMENT AND READ MY HEADING AGAIN. Today it

number of times Linda has said to me, “Ewen, I am having trouble getting to sleep. Can you tell me again how you hurt your back”, is testament to the interest she has in my well being.

I was in PNG and Bougainville recently. I was part of a delegation led by Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs Julie Bishop and the purpose of my visit was to explore the opportunities for Townsville in PNG. We had two days in Port Moresby, a day in the southern highlands looking at the LNG project ($US50billion!!) and two days on Buka and Bougainville. It was on Bougainville where I had the trouble.

You see, the nerve damage I have sustained makes my left leg basically numb and I cannot balance on it at all. We had been all over the island and I was in the back of a troop carrier. That means, sitting sideways with my knees way above my hips while we found every pothole and rough road on the island. Needless to say, when we got back, I was more than happy to get out and stretch my legs.

seems when it comes to parenting that ‘loving parents’ and ‘taking control’ are at odds with each other. Believe me – ‘Love’ and ‘Control’ are both part of parenting and fit together.

Parents are often too focused on loving their child, keeping them happy, being their friend and giving them everything they need and want. Or they perceive that parents who have rules, stand firm, say ‘no’, provide the necessities without all the luxuries are cold hearted, unloving and too firm.

In many parents minds they think you are one or the other.

Let’s fast forward to the future – the child who grows up with the ‘love’ parent, is where parents are focused on providing everything their child needs or desires, being their best friend, and their happiness is the family focus. Life is easy. In the future these children inevitably leave home and their parents and then think that the rest of the world will treat them as their parents did. The world, we know, doesn’t. Then life is ‘unfair’. They then blame others for not helping them or giving to them to make their life easy.

Lets take the other child – in the future they know that they can’t possibly have everything they desire, that life involves give and take, disappointments happen, that the world has rules, some written some unwritten. Life is one of choices. These children inevitably leave home and their parents and then think that they need to work for what they need, they need to choose between options.

Balanced parenting involves both. Balanced children need both. How do you combine love and firmness in a balanced way which leads to children who want to do as they are told. Children who are ‘good’ for 80-90% of the time. Children who want to do as they are told. Children who follow rules. Children who have structure and are sensitive to others. They know that parents are in charge and that there is simply some behaviour you will not tolerate. They know that they have ample hugs and kisses but also rules and consequences.

Loving parents should take control – you are not creating happiness by having no rules. You are a parent, it is your job to love your child unconditionally, bring them into line when they cross it, and teach and nurture them to become wonderful adults who can function well in the world outside your home. To teach them how to do it for themselves and how to develop relationships with others which involves give and take.

There are no rocket science answers to how to do this… it is simply a consistent combination of both.

Keen for more? Read The Parent Child Game by Sue Jenner.

“I WANTED TO BE THE INTREPID TRAVELLER AND SASHAY MY WAY OUT AND WAVE TO THE GATHERING LIKE I WAS ERNEST HEMINGWAY. ”.

The problem was that when we got back, it was their peak hour and as we pulled up there would have been 500 smiling faces waiting to greet us.

Now all I had to do was get out of the Troopy and walk to the banana boat to get back to Buka. Simple enough.

My main issue was how to get out with all those people there. I wanted to be the intrepid traveller and sashay my way out and wave to the gathering like I was Ernest Hemingway. My leg, though, was causing me problems.

I could see only two ways of getting out. The painless and risk-free way was to lay on the floor and flop my way out backwards like a baby seal. I could get both my feet on the ground at the same time. Sure, it would be safe and relatively easy. But how would it look? Would Hemingway do it that way? Certainly not.

So I decided I would risk it and stand on the tail gate, smile, puff out my chest, and step onto the sodden soil as if Neil Armstrong was behind me.

Of course, my leg buckled, and I did a commando roll in the mud. Of course, I was also wearing a white shirt which will never recover. Of course, everyone saw it and they laughed and laughed. I just stood and waved to all and tried to tell the story of how much my back hurt.

To add insult to injury, Julie approached me and asked how I was. She was worried because it looked like I must have cut myself during my gymnastics. I had to tell her that it was not blood. It was beetle nut spit.

And we all laughed every time that story was told. Every time…

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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

LET OUR CARE HELP YOU COPE WITH YOUR LOSS AND GRIEF Our focus for the past 50 years has been to help families through the funeral process and to realise it can be a positive experience.

SINCE 1961, the Morley family has been providing professional and caring funeral care to the Townsville community and for the last 13 years, we have taken that care even further with the introduction of our after-care programmes.

It has always been our focus to assist families through the funeral process, realising that the funeral can be a positive experience in assisting families to accept and deal with loss.

In recognition of this need to provide after care service, Morleys have been offering after funeral care to the community by way of: ■ Providing helpful literature and resources about coping with the loss of a loved one.

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ffering one free counselling session with O a fully accredited counsellor to our client families needing this service.

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Whilst most of our aftercare programmes are ongoing, the Loss and Grief Seminars have not been offered for the past two years. We have recently received many enquires asking when they would resume so we have decided to recommence the series with a Loss and Grief Seminar at The Lakes Chapel on 17 July, 2012, commencing at 7.30pm.

This session is titled How To Support The Terminally Ill and we invite all interested people in the community to attend. We have found in the past that our seminars give people the opportunity to better understand loss and grief as well as develop effective strategies to cope with that grief.

There are carers in our community who also appreciate that these seminars assist them in their work and education. Morleys Bereavement Support Centre can provide Certificates of Attendance which can be useful for inclusion in a carer’s curriculum vitae.

We are always seeking ways to improve our service and our aftercare programmes so if you have any associated topics that you may wish us to consider, we would welcome your

suggestions and, if appropriate, we would certainly try to include them in our future programmes.

All of the aftercare service programmes we offer are free to attend as we see this as a way of extra support and ‘giving back’ to our community.

Morleys Funeral Home is locally owned and operated by the Morley family and has been offering complete funeral care in Townsville for over 50 years. Our facilities at the corner of Hugh Street and Martinez Avenue, The Lakes, rank with some of the best available in Australia and we welcome inspection of our Funeral Home if you wish to compare.

Our fully trained and dedicated male and female funeral staff are available to discuss all aspects of our services, options and after care programmes free of obligation.

Having difficulty coping with your grief?

Grief is a natural response. It’s the emotional suffering you feel when something or someone you love is taken away. We are here to help during this difficult time and if you experience difficulties coping with your grief, we offer our clients one free counselling session with an experienced grief counsellor.

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200g dark couverture chocolate, roughly chopped 200g butter, roughly chopped 6 free-range eggs 300g white sugar 50g gluten-free plain flour 100g toasted hazelnuts, finely ground Ganache 320ml pouring cream 60g butter, chopped 2 tablespoons orange liqueur 320g dark couverture chocolate, roughly chopped SERVES 12-16

HAZELNUT AND CHOCOLATE TORTE

Preheat the oven to 180°C. Line the base and side of a 30 cm round springform cake tin with baking paper.

Combine the chocolate and butter in a saucepan over low heat and gently cook, stirring constantly to prevent scorching, until melted. Set aside to cool.

Beat the eggs and sugar with electric beaters until light and fluffy and doubled in volume. Fold in the cooled but not set chocolate mixture, then sift in the flour and add the nuts. Mix well and pour into the prepared tin.

Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the cake has set. Remove from the oven and allow to cool in the tin. Remove the outer ring after about 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, to make the ganache, place the cream, butter and orange liqueur in a saucepan over low heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the cream starts to bubble around the edge. Take off the heat, add the chocolate and stir until it has melted. Set aside to cool for close to 30 minutes.

To remove the cake from the base of the tin, very gently place two or three clean tea towels over the cake. Place a large plate or baking tray over the tea towels and quickly turn the cake over. Lift off the tin and carefully remove the paper. Place a serving plate over the base of the cake and turn over.

Spoon the ganache onto the concave cake top and set aside for at least 5–6 hours, or better still overnight. The cake can be refrigerated and then taken out 2 hours before serving to come to room temperature.

These are extracts from Hungry by Guy Mirabella.

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SERVES 4-8 8 lamb shanks, french trimmed zest and juice of 1 lemon sea salt and freshly ground black pepper ½ cup olive oil 4 rosemary sprigs, leaves picked 4 garlic cloves 200g butter, chopped and softened 500g muscatel grapes, separated into small clusters 8 ripe tomatoes 2 cups dry white wine 2 tablespoons Marsala 1 handful of rosemary sprigs, extra 1 cup pine nuts, toasted 2 lemons, cut into quarters Preheat the oven to 200°C. Wash the lamb shanks and pat dry with paper towel. Rub the lemon zest and juice into the shanks and season with the salt and pepper.

Pour the oil into a large deep roasting tray, place the shanks on top and scatter on the rosemary, garlic, half the butter, the grapes and tomatoes and shake. Pour in half the wine and Marsala and cover with foil. Roast for 30 minutes, then remove from the oven. Turn the shanks and baste with the pan juices, cover and return to the oven for 30 minutes. Baste with the pan juices again and sprinkle on the rosemary. Roast, uncovered, for a further 30 minutes, or until the meat pulls away from the bone.

Transfer the shanks, grapes and tomatoes to a warm serving platter and cover with foil.

Add the remaining butter, wine and Marsala to the tray and place over high heat. Scrape the residue from the sides and base of the tray to deglaze and simmer for 5 minutes or until the sauce has thickened slightly.

KNOCKOUT LAMB SHANKS

Pour the sauce over the shanks and serve, garnished with the rosemary sprigs, pine nuts and lemon wedges.

The shanks are great with blanched broccolini tossed in lemon, chilli and garlic.

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BUSINESS UPDATE BROTHERS ARE BIG WINNERS Townsville’s Brothers Leagues Club has been recognised for its outstanding achievements at the IGT Clubs Queensland Awards for Excellence winning ‘Best Gaming Venue, Special Achievement Award – Responsible Gaming’, ‘Best Keno Operation’ and ‘Best Club North Queensland’. General Manager Craig Thomas also received the Manager of the Year Award. The IGT Clubs Queensland Awards for Excellence is presented to community clubs and recognises outstanding achievements through everyday trading, community support and responsibility to its Members.

CHAMBER CELEBRATES 130TH The Townsville Chamber of Commerce is celebrating the anniversary of its inception in 1882 as well as the 15th annual Young Business Achievement Awards showcasing Townsville’s brightest young business owners or corporate employees. The black tie event will be hosted by Paul McDermott at Jupiters Townsville Hotel &

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Casino on Thursday 31 May from 7pm. Tickets are $120 per person. To book call 4771 2729.

YOGA IN THE CLASSES Australia’s first ever not-for-profit yoga in schools organisation, Yoga Tools For Schools Inc. is ramping up for their launch over the May Day long weekend. The organisation has been formed by local yoga and school teachers and aims to support Townsville schools by teaching new and simple techniques to promote physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. The launch of Yoga Tools For Schools Inc. will be held on Friday May 4th at the Picnic Bay Surf Lifesaving Club with special guest Joanne Spence, who is the Executive Director of Yoga In Schools – USA. For more information contact Jasmine at sundalah.com.au

NEW MEMBER FOR CASEY DENTISTS Casey Dentists are delighted to welcome a new member, Dr Stephen Davis from the UK to their team of dental professionals.

STUDENTS NEED FAMILIES Australian Student Accommodation Products (ASAP), a subsidiary of the Banora International Group, is recruiting families to assist international students to study in Townsville, by providing them with accommodation and care when they first commence their studies. Families are invited to bring international students into their homes and showcase what Townsville has to offer in the Homestay Program. JCU Pathway College is a collaboration between James Cook University, Barrier Reef Institute of TAFE and Tropical North Queensland Institute of TAFE. Training and remuneration are provided to all families involved in the program and a weekly allowance is given to participating families to assist with the day-to-day care of the international students.

Accommodation is usually only required for the first four weeks, after this period students tend to find share accommodation with friends studying with them. For more information or to be involved in the Homestay Program call ASAP today on 4041 7990.

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MARDI WILLIAMS I SENIOR ASSET MANAGER I TOWNSVILLE RENTALS

THE BEST LITTLE AGENCY IN QUEENSLAND!

Winning REIQ Small Residential Agency of the Year Award and being recognised by our peers, as the best in Queensland has been the biggest thrill of my career.

It is also well deserved recognition of the commitment and hard work put in by every member of the Townsville Rentals team since the business opened in July 2010. To win this award after less than two years of operation, and go on to represent Queensland at the Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) National Awards for Excellence in Darwin, is far more than we ever dreamt of achieving when we first launched Townsville Rentals.

Unfortunately, we did not come away with a win at the REIA Awards for Excellence, but we were one of two specialist property management small agencies that had won at a State level.

There is a definite trend in our industry towards residential property management specialists, moving away from the traditional business model of property management as an agency add-on to provide an additional revenue stream when sales drop off. I have worked as a property manager in both these business models and have no doubt that a specialist property management agency is the best option as there is no confusion with priorities, no shifting emphasis as the

property market changes and staff can focus on developing their careers as property management professionals.

What made Townsville Rentals the best small residential agency in Queensland? I am certain the extraordinary effort of our team in the aftermath of Cyclone Yasi was a key factor. I also believe our ongoing commitment to business development and innovative marketing influenced the judges. This approach has enabled us to build a strong team culture based on a commitment to excellence and providing a working environment of mutual support and continuous improvement. As a result we have maintained a very low staff turnover rate, which is certainly not the norm in residential property management.

Another key factor is our focus on working closely with all our clients to get the best possible outcomes for all involved, the property owner, the tenants and the property manager.

At Townsville Rentals, we believe that property owners who do the right thing by their property and their tenants deserve to get the best possible return on their investment and that their property manager should have

the time, the tools and the skills to ensure this happens.

This month Cherry Garvie will be taking over as Manager at Townsville Rentals, as I am about to start a family. Cherry has lived in Townsville since 1969 and has an extensive background in administration, management and real estate. She has spent four years working in property management and for the last five years worked with Body Corporate Services, as Manager of their Townsville branch and for the last year as Far North Queensland Regional Manager, based in Cairns. Fortunately for us, Cherry missed living in Townsville and being close to her family and friends, and has returned to take up the position with Townsville Rentals. Her knowledge, skills and experience will be a tremendous asset to the business.

Townsville Rentals the property management specialists.

It’s all we do - that’s why we are good at it!

As property management specialists, we make two simple but absolute commitments to our clients 1. We will make owning an investment property easy and trouble-free.

2. We will get you the best possible return on your investment.

Our sole aim is protecting your investment property.

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A person who devotes himself or herself to one subject or to the one particular branch of a subject or pursuit.

A person who is an expert in a field

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SANCTUM ON THE PARK SANCTUM PARK CONNECTS IT’S COMMUNITY

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anctum Estate is designed for its resident’s safe and easy access to all areas. Maidment Development Group has gone to great lengths to ensure people love Sanctum for a long time.

Its new park, Sanctum on the Park runs centrally through the entire length of the solar and smart estate. Ninety-eight percent of residential lots are no more than 200 metres away from the lush open space.

Sanctum developer, Glen Maidment said “We wanted a park design that wasn’t just a huge piece of grass exclusive to only a few residents located around it.”

The brief to the landscape architect included undercover BBQ areas, a

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viewing deck, exercise stations every 600 metres, bike paths, native bushland areas and a 2,500m2 sports oval.

Glen Maidment said “…the [park] concept was our initiative brought together with beautiful design and infrastructure by the same group who worked on landscaping the Strand.”

At Sanctum on the Park the viewing areas give parents a birds-eye view of kids playing through the 28 hectares of parkland. The extensive new playground area with swings, slide, monkey bars and a four tier climbing Spida are cushioned by rubber soft fall areas.

Glen indicated “With the planned connectivity of all residents via our master planned reserve, it’s possible to get to know all your neighbours during your evening walk. Imagine knowing 1300 neighbours!

The central bike path with connecting timber bridges allows a safe commute from one end of the estate to the other, via the central park.

Local residents often drop into the land sales office asking for updates on the park; with over 500 people living in the estate already, the Sanctum community are really excited with this latest park release and the future development of Sanctum.”

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BETTER IN THE CLOUD BUSINESSES ARE FINDING THAT LIFE IN THE COMPUTING CLOUD MEANS LESS TIME SPENT WRESTLING WITH TECHNOLOGY, AND MORE TIME FOCUSING ON WHAT THEY DO BEST, SAYS JOSHUA GLIDDON.

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oving to the Cloud for your computing makes a whole lot of business sense. It removes the burden, and much of the cost, of looking after your IT infrastructure yourself. It also means you can spend more time focusing on your business, and less time wrestling with technology. It unchains your staff from their desks so they can work from anywhere with a reliable Internet connection, making the most of new business opportunities and new markets. It can help strengthen existing relationships, and throw open the doors to new ones.

“The cloud is a major shift in the way we think about technology”, says Glen McClain, a senior T-Suite application sales specialist at Telstra. “Put simply, it’s all about turning information technology into a service, not a capital cost.

Because the cloud moves IT from being something in-house to being a service delivered through the Internet, it offers huge improvements in storage capacity, and accessing the very latest in technology and security.

Moving to the cloud means your business shifts from having to manage its own security and storage, to having access to the best security minds and processes in the business. It also means being able to access as much – or as little – storage and processing capacity, as you need.

What you are doing is moving to a consumption model of computing, where you pay for what you use. It’s the idea of computing as a utility, like electricity. You plug it into the wall and you pay for what you use,” he says. “It’s a true consumption model. It lets a business focus on its core activities, and not be constrained by technology.”

And the value that the cloud adds to your business? That’s easy, says McClain. “You’re looking at cost savings in the vicinity of 40 per cent over traditional IT models.”

For more information on Cloud computing, please contact Li Carlson at Testra Business Centre Townsville on 4771 4160. *This article first appeared in Smarter Business Ideas, written by Joshua Gliddon.

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RAEWYN DOOLEY

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AKA: Mum, Auntie Raewyn.

Most treasured item: My daughter.

You in three words: Approachable, grounded, confident.

Why you get out of bed: Work..save…travel. I love my job – Townsville is great to sell!

Most memorable moment: Watching Hugh Jackman live in The Boy from Oz in New York.

What you love most about where you live: On Magnetic Island – tranquillity.

Where are you from: New Zealand.

Best dish: My meringue and chocolate ganache gateau does not last too long.

You wish…I had a money tree growing in my backyard.

Your icon: My Mum. You always meant to: Drive a snowmobile at Big White in Canada.

What you’d change about yourself: Nothing.

I’m happy in my personal and business life.

Parting words: “Don’t wait for extraordinary opportunities, seize common occasions and make them great.”

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LARRY SCHMIDT

JODI HAMILTON

FRED TORRISI

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR SOUTHERN CROSS TEN

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE QUEST APARTMENTS TOWNSVILLE

BUSINESS OWNER, DAD & DAVE’S TUCKERBOX

AKA: Lightning, Lazza, Happy (get it… Happy as Larry) or my sisters would say…. Annoying.

Most treasured item: My family.

You in three words: My sisters would say “Pain in Ass” but I will say Honest, happy (get it… Happy as Larry), caring.

Why you get out of bed: Sometimes I don’t know… no seriously it would have to be to enjoy life and I love what I do, everyday I’m always meeting someone new.

Most memorable moment: Cameraman for the Sydney Olympics… just the most amazing experience.

What you love about where you live: The wonderful lifestyle and friendly people that this great city of Townsville has to offer.

You always meant to: Travel a whole lot more and see the World.

Where are you from: A little town called Bundaberg. I’m sure you have heard of it.

Bundaberg Rum comes from there.

You wish… My numbers finally show up in Lotto, come on, I’m not asking for much.

5 million would do just fine thankyou.

Your icon: I’ll say Icons. My parents, they both worked very hard and sacrificed so we as kids could all enjoy the good things in life.

Parting words: You only get one shot at life, so make sure you make the most of it! If you want to do it, just do it! Work to Live not Live to Work!!!

AKA: Passionate Volunteer, Big Sis, Jodekill, Mama Jojo, Judy, Auntie Jode, Hammo & Chair of the Young Chamber..

Most treasured item: My memories.

You in three words: Go to Girl Why you get out of bed: There’s always lots to be done. The idea of a new day and the wonder of what it might bring.

Most memorable moment: (Geez, this is tough to narrow down to one) being present for the birth of my niece Chloe, packing my backpack for my first trip overseas, driving solo across the Nullarbor, living in Michigan-USA, Sea-kayaking and hiking in Alaska and the moments of clarity over the years…

What you love about where you live: The weather, location, direct flights south, lifestyle, accessibility, events, the outdoors, the people and what lies ahead for Townsville excites me.

You always meant to: Do the 2 year stint in the UK, never made it – subconsciously maybe I knew the weather and the environment weren’t for me?

Where are you from: I grew up on 7.5 acres outside Castlemaine, in Central Victoria.

Your icon: Those who have the courage to recognise what fires them up, that know what they want and do something about it.

Parting words: Eat lunch outside, volunteer, give blood, send postcards, have fresh flowers in your home, say thankyou, make time to take stock and ask “What if?…Why not?”!

AKA: Husband, Father, Parramatta Eels fan.

Most treasured item: 1974 XB 351 GS Falcon. Bought new from the dealership in ‘74.

You in three words: Honest, hard working, opinionated.

Why you get out of bed: To name just a few; my lovely wife, my wonderful children and to have a few jokes with my customers.

Most memorable moment(s): When my children were born.

What you love about where you live: Sunshine, friendly people and it’s still a small city. I moved here 25 years ago and I’ve watched Townsville change for the better.

You always meant to: Travel to Italy to meet my extended family. One day, when I retire, I still hope to make that trip overseas.

You drive a: Mazda 626 and my Ford 351.

Where are you from: Ingham. I grew up on a sugar cane farm.

Best dish: Steak, eggs and chips with a glass of red.

You wish… for a long healthy life. To continue spending time with my family and waiting to meet my first grandchild.

Your icon: My father. He’s a hard working family man. He taught me to be a good husband, loving father and an honest person.

Parting words: Always play the game fair.

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Townsville

Unearthed Talent

WORDS STEPHANIE SMITH

TOWNSVILLE artist Kate Martin has been given an once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to perform at Groovin’ the Moo with some of the hottest musical acts of the year.

The folk singer-songwriter won the annual triple j Unearthed competition to play at Groovin’ the Moo, and will be joining international artists such as Kaiser Chiefs, Matt Corby, Kimbra and Hilltop Hoods for the festival.

Last year triple j Unearthed also became a full-time digital radio station playing music sourced entirely from artists discovered on triplejunearthed.com Ms. Martin said she is excited about the wider audience she will reach thanks to triple J Unearthed and playing at Groovin’ the Moo. “I’m also looking forward to playing alongside a couple of artists who definitely had influence on my writing when I was younger,” she said.

Joining the Groovin’ the Moo line-up is another milestone in Ms. Martin’s already impressive list of achievements – she has released two albums and is about to start a national tour.

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IN GOOD COMPANY WITH THE LIKES OF MISSY HIGGINS, WASHINGTON AND BOY & BEAR, TOWNSVILLE SINGER-SONGWRITER KATE MARTIN HAS WON TRIPLE J’S UNEARTHED COMPETITION.

“Once I started to play guitar in Year 9, I became immersed in lyrics and melodies and putting it all together,” she said. “Writing has always been a passion of mine throughout my school years. So I guess, with my interest in music, it was a natural progression.”

Ms. Martin credits the Townsville City Council with awarding her grants and opportunities to play when she was first starting out in the industry. “I received a couple of council grants that helped me enormously to get some music gear together in the early days,” she said. “And I was given the opportunity to play at some gigs for the Townsville City Council.”

After playing and creating music steadily for four years, Kate was lucky enough to catch the attention of her current manager Andrew Brown at Outer Records, and has been busy recording and performing ever since.

“I think it’s important to know that music is your passion because it has to be your love of it that will sustain you through the ups and downs,” she said. “I’ll be touring with my fivepiece band, so hopefully it’s a large and

immersive experience for listeners. “We’ll be doing songs from both albums plus a couple of new ones. It’ll be fun.”

Ms. Martin’s national tour kicked off on April 27 with a performance at The Venue but you can still catch her at Groovin’ the Moo. To download Ms Martin’s new album Hand Me My Bow and Arrow from JB Hi-Fi go tojbhifionline.com.au/music/pop-rock/hand-memy-bow-and-arrow/663103 See Ms. Martin play at Groovin’ the Moo in Townsville at the Murray Sports Complex on May 6. For tickets, log on to gtm.net.au or moshtix.com.au or call 1300 438 849 (GET TIX).

For more stories by JCU’s Bachelor of Multimedia Journalism students, visit jcu.edu.au/jcnn

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