DUO Magazine October 2013

Who will be Australia’s Next Star?

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COVER STORY

30 TEAM KEIR 34 INSPIRATIONAL WOMEN IN HEALTH 50 SKIN DEEP 60 WELCOME TO FOLKSVILLE

REGULARS

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12 INBOX 14 HOROSCOPES 16 DUO COVER GIRL 58 BEAUTY

SOCIETY

18 2013 NORTH QUEENSLAND DEFENCE CHARITY BALL 20 TOWNSVILLE BMW SENSATION GALA DINNER 22 PANDORA TOWNSVILLE VIP EVENT 24 STRAND EPHEMERA OPENING

FASHION

26 DELUXE MAN 28 DELUXE WOMAN 34 MY BAG 41 MY STYLE 42 KOOKAÏ

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INTERVIEWS

69 TANIA COX 82 DONNA HOBBS 83 RENAE SUMMERS, PHIL ROGERS, PUDY TIMBS

WELLBEING

64 SMILE DENTAL 65 CLARITY HEARING SOLUTIONS 66 FIRST THINGS FIRST

FAMILY

68 EWEN JONES MP 68 NICOLE PIEROTTI 70 RECIPES

CORPORATE

72 BERT BROWN & CO. 74 CBC STAFF SELECTION 75 BANK OF QUEENSLAND 76 JOURNEY FINANCIAL 77 KLP FAMILY LAW 78 CITY MATTERS 80 ARTICULATE

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IT'S A LONG WAY TO THE TOP Some of us are tappers. We hear a song we like and the hands start going. I have (an imaginary) drumkit on my car's dash. It's one of the things I try out when I buy a car. Can I reach the cymbal? What's the tone of the snare? For me playing drums started with the Sale City Brass Band when I was 7 and ended when I sold my kit about thirty years later. Growing up in Ipswich we had league, cars and bands. We played league, fixed up cars and joined bands to meet girls of course. We were never real successful with footy, cars or girls but we got some pretty good bands together. It's a long way to the shop (if you wanna sausage roll) but I still think we could have made it. And then we heard The Clash, Sex Pistols, The Saints and The Go-Betweens. The problem (financially) of being 19 in '77 meant we played music people didn't want to pay for. Tony was the singer because he was loud and would swear when he forgot the words. Kenny (the Welsh Hendrix) could copy any record note for note and my brother Darryl (who taught himself guitar) was just as good, even better. We were called Rodent. We were called RS before that but we thought we were better than that. And this was just one of my bands. There was also Facade and the lyrically named Carol Hicks and The Six Pricks from the Sticks (it was big band with TWO drummers!) Later on I took a year off from the advertising agency business, shaved my head and became a roadie.

Well 'lighting operator' AND roadie if we're showing off. I had mates in a band on the pub circuit so we lived in band houses and budget hotel rooms from the Gold Coast to Darwin (where we went to write a rock opera but couldn't get started - though we did make some very silly radio commercials for the band). The reason for this trip down memory (melody?) lane is to bring to your attention the series we've run over the last few months where we've profiled local bands and musicians from as many genres as we can find.

And there's more to come. There are links to their music but I hope you get out and see them live. Who knows, even though Rodent didn't, I really think some of these bands could make it!

Ten things I appreciate this month: The Keir family for sharing their remarkable story, Kõbe at Jupiters, 2 for 1 Tuesday nights at Crown on Palmer, The Balé in Bali, Ewen won, the 6 fabulous DUO women (again), Stacey Morrison, blue jeans, iOS7, holiday massages (I'm outta here!)

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EVENTS The Color Run™ 5K Townsville 6 October | Strand Park & The Strand The Strand and Strand Park will play host to this iconic new event as the area is transformed into the ‘Happiest 5k on the Planet’. The five kilometre fun run – with a very colourful twist – will see participants of all ages and fitness levels covered in colour by the time they’ve completed the course.

Inspired in part by the Hindu Holi festival, with its tradition of welcoming Spring by throwing natural coloured powders, The Swisse Colour Run is part of the biggest global running series and guarantees a truly memorable experience. www.thecolorrun.com/australia/ townsville Pie and Pint Festival 6 October | Jupiters Poolside 3–8pm A celebration of beer, cider and gourmet pies. A fantastic day out for food and beer enthusiasts alike. Enjoy locally-made pies, matched with some of the best international and local craft beers and ciders, plus live entertainment by a local band.

A selection of wines and non-alcoholic drinks will be also be available. Tickets from www.townsvilletickets.com.au or in-person at Jupiters.

Strand Sunset Cinema 11–12 October | Strand Park Enjoy a picnic with friends and family, and experience a showcase of local talent at this free outdoor film festival under the tropical stars. For details see www.strandsunsetcinema.com.au

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Xstrata Greek Fest Townsville 12–13 October Pioneer Park A unique event which embraces both Greek and Australian cultures through music, dance, cuisine, fun and games.

This family event provides a safe and friendly environment and is one of the few free entry cultural/arts events in the region. www.greekfest.com.au Pre-Loved Fashion Passion 12 October | Dalle Cort Fit for Life Financial Services Centre 12noon–5pm Join us for this fundraising sale of all pre-loved things fabulous and funky for the Cancer Council Queensland.

Port of Townsville Goes Pink Pink Tie Cocktail Event + Charity Auction 12 October | Quayside Terminal A great night out with a three course dinner, fun, music and a special auction for the Townsville Hospital Breast Care Nurses. $100 per person.

Bookings close 4 October. Call 4781 1551 or Walk to Remember 13 October | Anzac Park 8am The Walk to Remember allows committed parents, friends, families and members of the community to unite and participate in a Walk along The Strand, a Memorial Service and a Butterfly Release Ceremony in memory of their lost babies/children.

The Walk is designed to raise public awareness of the support given by SANDS to those families who have suffered the tragic loss of a baby. www.sandstownsville.org

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Port of Townsville Goes Pink ‘Shine A Light’ Pink Breakfast 14 October | Quayside Terminal 7–9am Author and breast cancer survivor Penny Wright and Dr Robyn Box, a Brisbane-based breast care rehabilitation physiotherapist are guest speakers. Proceeds support the Townsville Hospital Breast Care Nurses. $20 per person. Bookings close 4 October. Call 4781 1551 or

Women’s Expo 19 October | Townsville RSL Stadium The Women’s Expo will be filled with stallholders from various business, community groups and organisations.

There will be a celebrity chef, guest speakers, live demonstrations, morning yoga and breakfast and plenty of give-aways. If it’s about the women of Townsville, it will be at the Townsville Women’s Expo.

Rocktober 25 October | CityLibraries, Thuringowa Come along and put your 60s, 70s, 80s & 90s rock knowledge to the test. Have fun and raise funds for the Mayor’s Christmas Appeal. Sausage sizzle and BYO nibbles. Cost is $40 for a team of 8. Bookings are essential.

Call 4773 8811 to book your table.

Teddy Bears’ Picnic 26 October | Sheriff Park FREE entry, FREE magic show, entertainment, teddy parade, prizes, mega cent sale, market stalls and lots of activities at family friendly prices. To raise awareness and funds for Pregnancy Loss Australia on Butterflies 4 Babies Day. www.butterfliesforbabies.org.au The Dance for Daniel 26 October | Jupiters Townsville The Daniel Morcombe Foundation’s belief and vision is one that incorporates a future where all children are provided with protection, education and support in their lives.

Bruce and Denise Morcombe will be in attendance to help promote the Foundations aims. www.danielmorcombe.com.au/dance

THEATRE + CONCERTS Townsville Little Theatre’s Toys In Pieces 2–6 October 6.30pm, 5–6 October 2.00pm | PIMPAC Pimlico Performing Arts Centre The household is all asleep and the toys waken for their night-time fun.

But, someone is missing. Their friend Freddie the Teddy has been taken to The TIP. So they set out to rescue him and in doing so have to battle the ‘Rat Pack’ to bring him to safety. www.ticketshop.com.au 4727 9797 Music in the City – Fraser Scott 4 and 11 October | Perfumed Gardens 12pm-2pm Bring your lunch and enjoy Double Play – Townsville’s outstanding instrumental duet performing a cool mix of indie, roots, pop and rock tunes. A free event brought to you by Townsville City Council.

MARKETS Strand Night Markets, The Strand, First Friday of the month May to December 5pm-9.30pm Cotters Rotary Markets Flinders Street, Sundays 8.30–1pm. Willows Rotary Markets Willows Shopping centre car park, Sundays 7am–11am Townsville City Markets Flinders Square, Townsville CBD Wednesdays 6am–6pm. Magnetic Island Night Markets Arcadia RSL, Fridays 5pm–9pm. Horseshoe Bay Markets Second and fourth Sundays, 9am–2pm. NQ Farmers Markets North Shore Town Centre, Burdell, Saturdays 24 August Townsville Artist Market, Pinnacles Gallery, Riverway 1pm-4pm.

EXHIBITIONS Sense of Place 5 October–10 November Pinnacles Gallery A dLux MediaArts exhibition toured by Museums and Galleries NSW, Sense of Place is a screening program of contemporary Australian video art, showcasing the work of 8 artists united by their investigation of cultural identity and the evolving concept of ‘Australian-ness’. Positioning the

calendar artists themselves as protagonists, characters or as self-portraits, the works employ digital video not only as a documentary medium but as a tool to share stories, create and communicate histories with the wider community through the exploration of cultural propriety and social paradigms.

Greatest Hits Volume 3 5 October–10 November Pinnacles Gallery An Institute of Modern Art touring exhibition curated by Anna Zammit.

Featuring recent videos by 10 Queensland artists including The Commonwealth Perspective by Chris Bennie. In one long take Bennie captures the hypnotic textures of the ocean’s swells. Filmed from the cliffs above, the sea fills the screen, visually enveloping and overwhelming us with its awesome, heavy, dense mass. A synthesised soundtrack, featuring a foghorn, completes the meditative experience.

58th Townsville Art Society Awards and 2013 Townsville Open Art Award 11–27 October Perc Tucker Regional Gallery Townsville Art Society Awards is the region’s most prestigious showcase for local artists. The exhibition includes acrylics, watercolours, oils, pastels, ink, pencil and charcoal drawings, printmaking, and miniatures showcasing the diversity of practice within the region. This year’s exhibition will be judged by internationally acclaimed landscape painter Mandy Martin, who has exhibited extensively throughout Australia, Mexico, the USA, Europe and Asia. Martin’s works are represented in many state and regional gallery, corporate, private and institutional collections in Australia.

Brides: Donna Beningfield Until 13 October Perc Tucker Regional Gallery “A newly married woman or a woman about to be married” as a

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definition of a bride originated in the 12th century. However, in the past 20 years, our accepted notion of a bride has evolved and has taken the form of objects ranging from a soft body pillow to the Eiffel Tower.

Weddings now attract worldwide attention through social networking, which allows for an ever-increasing community involvement of such phenomena. In her new exhibition Brides, artist Donna Beningfield explores the cultural changes that the concept of bride has undergone through a psychological perspective and explores what personifies the modern day bride.

Kitsch ‘n’ Paste Cassandra Roberts Until 16 October Perc Tucker Regional Gallery Local artist Cassandra Roberts has assembled household objects, kitchen paraphernalia, mosaic and papier-mâché to form a multimedia exhibition of figures with hints of human or animal characteristics.

To the Islands 18 October–1 December Perc Tucker Regional Gallery Curated by Ross Searle, To the Islands explores works created by artists on Dunk, Bedarra and Timana Islands between the 1930s and 1990s. The exhibition draws on the City of Townsville Art Collection and significant collections nationally.

Exhibited artists include Fred Williams, whose abstracted paintings revolutionised the way we see and think about Australia’s varied landscapes. On Bedarra, Timana and Dunk Islands in 1973 and later, Williams made gouaches, notes and photographs, which recorded the dark, tangled rainforest against pale skies and informed later works on canvas.

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The 39 Steps

Townsville Women’s Expo

12-13 November townsville civic theatre

19 October, 10am - 2pm townsville rsl stadium

Based on the classic Hitchcock film, The 39 Steps is a side-splitting comedy for all the family. Featuring 150 characters in a whirlwind of action played by four actors, it follows the heartracing adventures of a handsome hero chased by international spies.

The Townsville Women’s Expo will be filled with stallholders from various business, community groups and organisations. There will be a celebrity chef, guest speakers, live demonstrations, morning yoga and breakfast and plenty of giveaways. If it’s about the women of Townsville, it will be at the Townsville Women’s Expo!

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horoscope

OCTOBER

Libra

People are really important to you. Indeed, those born under this Sun sign are often considered the 'relationships specialists', but Libra is not merely the sign of partnership, it is the sign of others in general - the balance between the individual and society. Like your Sun sign's symbol, the scales, you generally try to weigh things one against the other to reach a balanced, equal level (though you're more likely to be objective when not personally involved). You were born with a need to find symmetry in all areas of your life. Even if something is just a little bit 'out of sorts', it can leave you feeling 'unbalanced' or frustrated. Even though you can be impartial and objective when dealing with the affairs of others, when you're directly involved the scales can become unbalanced and you can show a surprising lack of objectivity.

Want your own personal profile?

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

Aries

Taurus

Gemini

Cancer

Aries seldom suffer a loss of ambition, but maybe it’s time to pass the baton to someone else for a while. This is a month for catching up on things that aren’t all that important and for paying attention to more pleasurable desires.

Basically, October suggests a touch of hedonism, if that’s what it takes to balance you out.

This is a time to shine, although your star performance could bring more responsibility – and equal success.

Even if there are small setbacks, they won’t last long. With the planets encouraging team effort, you’ll enjoy working with others. October also hints at more cash, with the source of your good fortune stemming from more than just one well.

Gemini’s take time this month to explore their psyches. Ambitions are challenged as you wonder how much effort they’re really worth. You assume greater responsibility and therefore start to discard material matters that no longer appeal.

It’s not that life has lost its glow.

Quite the opposite, as your spiritual integrity shines through.

Someone who at some time raised your hopes has become strangely silent, but you’ll find out why when they soon re-enter your life. You will feel blessed by the support and kindness that they offer. Don’t question why this is happening – just accept that you’re long overdue for well deserved rewards.

Leo

Virgo

Libra

Scorpio

Leo’s new mantra is 'now or never'.

This month you’re possessed by a desire to put yourself on the map – right here, right now. Even if your current job circumstances are stable, you crave even more success.

Be cautious – take a long term approach instead of forcing things to happen before their time.

It seems ridiculous for you to get down on yourself when there are so many people looking up to you.

A quick glance at your astrological chart suggests that it’s overloaded emotions that are at fault. But people genuinely admire you and your work. If they can see how great you are, why can’t you?

At times, we all feel inspired to whisper our secret desires to the universe. Some wishes come true, others remain elusive. Whichever way, wishes are important missives – expressing our heart’s desire as well as our intention to create something new. So don’t be afraid to dream, Libra – especially during your birthday season.

You’ve been staring into a monetary vortex for some time now, but you can’t claim to have played no part in this. If you’re determined to have one more financial fling this month, fine – but then make some thrifty resolutions. There’s also a salvage job needed regarding relationships.

Make amends, and vow never to repeat said mistakes again.

Sagittarius

Capricorn

Aquarius

Pisces

It’s a self-confident month, when you act on your own initiative without seeking approval elsewhere. Work regains priority. The planets also boost intellectual vigour, and even if it does manifest in the form of an occasional challenge – it’s no drama.

You enjoy giving the old neurons a bit of a run. When presented with different options, act quickly.

Your mind’s racing and your pulse is pacing. There are a million things to do, with each one vying for prime position. Fortunately, October is feeling energetic. Sure, there’ll be some challenging moments – but you’re primed to set off a reaction that holds the promise of pleasure and prosperity. If this brings in extra cash – spend it. Guilt free.

October restores your confidence – giving you the certainty to pursue your path of choice. It should also be easier to pinpoint that elusive common ground between personal and professional interests. Your innate diplomacy pays off. The way also opens for new romance, which could come parcelled with studies or retraining.

The trouble with seeing the larger picture is that you often skip the finer details. Thinking big is great, but some ideas need blood, sweat and tears to get off the ground.

Bear this in mind should one or two recent projects not prove viable. Still, celebrations look likely. And should romance call, allocate extra time for play.

21 MARCH – 20 APRIL

23 JULY – 22 AUGUST

22 NOVEMBER – 21 DECEMBER

21 APRIL – 20 MAY

23 AUGUST – 22 SEPTEMBER

22 DECEMBER – 19 JANUARY

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21 MAY – 21 JUNE

23 SEPTEMBER – 22 OCTOBER

20 JANUARY – 18 FEBRUARY

22 JUNE – 22 JULY

23 OCTOBER – 21 NOVEMBER

19 FEBRUARY – 20 MARCH

covergirl

Every year DUO Magazine holds a very popular competition to choose 12 local women to grace one of our covers during the coming year.

This month we're delighted to introduce you to our October Covergirl, Amanda Howard.

12 FACES OF DUO COVERGIRL

COVERGIRL Amanda Jane Howard Age 28 Occupation Account Manager Sheet & Coil North Queensland, BlueScope Distribution and Graphic Designer Where were you born? Mackay Tell us something about yourself. I love my job and the people I work with and meet along the way. I love Rock ‘N’ Roll dancing, horse riding, wakeboarding, photography, shoes, chocolate and red wine. What have you got going on at the moment? My partner Lucas and I recently got engaged, so wedding plans are in full swing. Graphic designing, catching up with friends and family, and following our favourite band ‘Midlife Crisis’, keeps our weekends busy. What would surprise people to know about you? I'm a born and bred country girl from a cattle property in Central Queensland.

Anything else you’d like to add? Thankyou to all my friends and family and everyone who voted for me. Thanks to the team at DUO for an incredible, once-in-a-lifetime experience, and to the ladies from Capelli Hair Gallery and Dana Zolli who turned me into a Cover Girl. I felt fabulous!

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2013 North Queensland Defence Charity Ball Townsville RSL Stadium Photography Dani Hansen The Annual Australian Defence Charity Ball was another fundraising success thanks to sponsors who once again went out of their way to lend financial support to this event. The money raised will go to Townsville Legacy, supporting the work they undertake in caring for the widows and children of Australian Defence Force personnel who’ve paid the ultimate sacrifice.

Josh Kolo, Sarah Collins, Caroline Collins, Phil Collins

Rebecca Hass, Tammy Quirke, Tameika Davis, Wenny Nguyen

Lisa Bathe, Daryl Bathe

Caroline Anderson, Rosanna Tremewan, Natasha Smith Clare White, Leigh Brown

Fiona Sexton, Greg Sexton, Michael McFaul, April Healey

Alanna Matthews, Amanda Andrews

Julie Pope, Sharon Casey, Kylie Burgess

Cassie Reilly, Nina Morassi, James Allen, Carla Morassi

Erin Archibald, Lyndal Cunningham, Ashleigh Bevan

Toni Colles, Liam Epps

Fiona Brazier, Darcy Andrews

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Photography Dani Hansen

Rachel Gillespie, Cathy Wright, Haley Mckenzie

A spectacular success the 3 Day Weekend featured the Kick Off Cocktail Party on Friday night, the Gala Dinner on Saturday night and the Food and Wine Festival on Sunday. The Gala Dinner delighted all with a 5-course degustation dinner created by five of Townsville's top restaurants and accompanied with carefully matched wines.

Christina, Barb and Lino Santarossa Ainsley de Jongh, Josh Hislop

Tamahra and Daniel Moore

Tracey Hartman, Mel Pershouse

Sally Vujica, Kim Baker, Amanda Stevens Melody Williamson, Alex Jurgens, Ella Reid Lyn Griffiths, Rebecca Verzeletti

Kirsty Hoskem, Katrina Shephard

Marian Keppel, Katherine Slager

Cameron and Sarah Arnold, Frank and Sophia Santagada

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Cherie and Peter Summers

Terry and Debbie Dodd

society Pandora Townsville VIP Event Stockland Townsville

Photography Sandra Heier Evensen

Pandora Townsville Staff: Karen, Rebecca, Steven, Shelley, Helayna, Kaitley

Feathers, flowers and leaves were abundant in Pandora Townsville as they hosted over 100 dedicated VIP Pandora fans for a pre-launch VIP event of Pandora’s newest collection ‘Enchanted Forrest’. The highlight of the evening came with the giveaway of a Pandora bracelet with a selection of charms from the new collection.

Kris and Jess Church Sheridan Whirley, Jake Galea

Laura Marin, Martha Posada, Gilma Velasquez Kaitlynne Warren, Hannah Gillam

Renee Booth, Emma Dewar

Kian Radeck, Hayleigh Cronin

Hannah and Mary-Jane Bearman

Rebecca McWilliam, Helayna Kennedy

Danielle Lavery, Alex Anderson

Jake Elwell, Ellison Keating

Shelley Baldwin and winner Lyn Archer

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Bishop Bill Ray, Gayle and Bill Whitburn

Strand Ephemera Opening The Strand

Photography Sandra Heier Evensen Townsville’s biennial outdoor sculpture festival featured 31 artworks that transformed Townsville’s Strand foreshore into an eye-catching outdoor exhibition. Artists employed a range of mediums including hard and soft sculpture, photography, projection and installation works.

Stuart O'Sullivan, Marilyn Smith Stephen Brady, Mia Peronis

Chandra Paul, Victoria Robbins

Patrice Collins, Dion Martin

Sonia Schlueter, Penny Rosser

Vicki and Brian Matthews

Jan Hynes, Helen Carnaby Gillian Ribbins, Hannah Murray, Marg Naylor Theresa Lyons, Lara and Karen Phillips

Sandi Lear, Francis Overheu

Cassie Pons, Jesse Pastorello

Holly Fitzgerald, Leah McManus

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cover story The term ‘Big C’ may be cliché, but in reality there is nothing terribly truistic about cancer. It’s systemic in nature and despite billions of dollars and years of medical and scientific research; its candidate selection process remains frustratingly random and its triggers elusive.

But significant progress has been made, with 66% of Australians with cancer now living beyond five years of their diagnosis; and positive stories of cancer survival right here under our NQ noses. Townsville’s Keir family are generally very modest folk, but they’re coming forward to communicate their own message about cancer. Their close knit family represents the innate, supportive culture of the North Queensland region; and they’re extremely passionate about promoting education, prevention and early intervention as the biggest weapons society can use to fight this insidious disease.

On a professional level, team Keir consists of highly qualified and well respected people. There are finance experts, lawyers, engineers, partners at law, business owners and even helicopter pilots in the mix. But with the families only medically qualified member based overseas for a significant period, you may well ask why they can hold their own when it comes to the topic of cancer.

There is no mathematical or academic equation here, no mystery or marketing ploy in play, the fact is the Keir family are just a statistical anomaly. With four members having been diagnosed and treated for four very different forms of cancer since 2002, they can confidently advocate that cancer doesn’t have to be a full stop. >

“DON’T LET ANYONE TELL YOU YOU’RE DONE. I HAVE FOUR BOYS AND A HUSBAND AND NO BUSINESS IN GIVING UP ON THAT” KELLIE KEIR

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KEIR L-R: KELLIE,GEOFF, KYLIE AND KAYLENE

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cover story THE KEIR FAMILY STORY Mick and Kellie Keir met when they were five years old, as grade one students at Townsville’s Holy Spirit School and theirs is truly a love story with wings.

Kellie’s family moved away when she was nine, but she kept the Christmas card that Mick gave her in grade four and the birthday card he gave her at age six. “He’d written 'Love Mick' on that very first Christmas card and I cherished it; at our age that was pretty taboo,” Kellie giggles as she recounts their early days. It’s clear that thirty five years later, Mick still has the same effect on her.

In 1986 they reunited when Kellie’s family returned to Townsville and

by March ‘87, were a high school couple. They finished school together, worked at Red Rooster together, went to university together and 2013 marks their fifteenth wedding anniversary. As diligent, degree qualified professionals, their hard work paid off with Mick progressing to partnership at MacDonnell’s Law and Kellie being able to take time out to raise their four boys.

Mick himself is one of five, with three brothers, Geoff, Ash and Dave and a sister, Kaylene. “We’re really very blessed” says Kellie “Our family is very large and we are all close. We all get on well and the in-laws get on well with the in-laws. ” It was 2002 when the family was first exposed to cancer. Geoff was diagnosed with testicular cancer and it was found that the disease had metastasised to his lung and a shadow was present on his brain. Over the course of 24 months he had extensive treatment and has been clear now for seven years. “Geoff is a huge inspiration to anyone who has been diagnosed, because he’s a fantastic example that treatment and a determined mindset are both as vital as each other.” says Kellie.

Aside from the usual ups and downs of raising children; the family network enjoyed some relative peace after Geoff’s positive outcome, but in the last twelve months they’ve been hit again and hit quite hard.

In February this year Mick’s cousin Kylie was diagnosed with high grade Ductal Carcinoma in Situ (DCIS) and Paget’s disease. She acted quickly and within a fortnight had had a mastectomy. With four children, Kylie and her husband aren’t prepared to take any further chances with her health so she is preparing to undergo a second mastectomy in November.

Mick’s sister Kaylene is a busy mum running her own business and had just simply put off getting to the doctors about the headaches she was having. But when she was scanned in May, results showed a brain tumour the size of a golf ball. Major surgery was required immediately and the operation itself classified as high risk due to the close proximity of the tumour to the brain stem. The July surgery was a success though and the tumour benign. Two months on, Kaylene is doing well; she’s back behind the wheel and gradually ramping up to her normal pace.

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KELLIE KEIR'S STORY August 2012, Kellie Keir finally decided to go to the doctor. She had been feeling unwell for several months and didn’t put seeking medical advice on the top of her 'to do' list. She had started to experience inconsistent pain, bloating after meals, general tiredness and just wasn’t feeling herself. The results of the tests were concerning and on the 28th of August both Mick and Kellie were called back to the doctor to be told that Kellie had inoperable, stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer.

The initial shock was overwhelming, but Mick took the reigns immediately. “We were lucky enough to be in a position for him to hand over his role to the other partners so that he could look after the boys and myself. He would have found a way to do that anyway. He is the most amazing husband, partner and father.”

“We have four very resilient little men and we’ve been honest with them.

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I’m so grateful to my parents, my in- laws; the whole family and all of our friends. Everyone has pitched in since I was diagnosed and the upside of this situation to me is that Mick has had some very valuable time with the boys that he otherwise would not have been able to have.”

Mick researched tirelessly and as a result the Keirs have made a lot of changes to their lifestyle and the food they eat. There is a lot of information available in relation to cancer, but the commonality in all of the research Mick did was implementation and maintenance of a diet that consists of dark green leafy vegetables and organic foods. “Chef Jamie Oliver is doing a lot of work to promote healthy eating and his key point is right – get rid of packaged, processed foods and their preservatives and start preparing healthy meals. It’s a preventative step we can all take.” says Kellie.

“The message that my family and I really want to get out there is that prevention and early intervention is key. Listen to your body. If you know you aren’t well, find the time to go to the doctor, be persistent and don’t be afraid to ask for a second opinion. It’s much better to have what may be deemed as unnecessary tests, than to have to undergo treatment.

There’s been an obvious rise in the incidence of cancer in this generation and I want it to stop right here.”

Kellie Keir is diminutive, but size has no relevance in this arena and she is adamant she will not be contributing to the shocking statistics of pancreatic cancer. “Someone has to be on the end of the bell curve.” she says, with strength and grace and elegance.

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Mick and Kellie are trekking back and forth to Brisbane each fortnight for Kellie’s treatment and with the help of many friends and her family, have organised the ‘Pre-Loved Fashion Passion’ event on the 12th of October. All monies raised will go the Cancer Council Queensland. Donations can also be made online at http://qld.cancercouncilfundraising.org.au/kelliekeir “We’ll continue to drive support toward the Cancer Council and also hope to try and contribute to fundraising efforts for targeted research on specific cancers, there is a real gap in funding in this area and it’s essential to finding cures.”

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JUDY NEWMAN MUM ON TOUR

WHILST NOT BORN HERE, JUDY IS A FOURTH GENERATION TOWNSVILLE RESIDENT. HER GREAT GRANDPARENTS WERE SPONSORED TO AUSTRALIA FROM IRELAND IN THE LATE 1890S BY MATTHEW ROONEY, WHO LATER DIED IN THE YONGALA TRAGEDY. JUDY IS THE MANAGER OF THE TOWNSVILLE MARITIME MUSEUM IN PALMER STREET.

THE BAG I’m a serious handbag lover. I think I inherited this from my niece who had 114 at last count. This Coach bag is my current favourite. It was a gift for my birthday this year from my friends Wayne and Alison who bought it in Vegas on their honeymoon earlier this year.

iPOD Listening to music on the go in the car or out walking always makes me feel better.

My tastes have a definite rock and roll persuasion, albeit with a 70s flavour. I recently added all of Rolling Stone Magazine’s selection of Bob Dylan’s top 100 songs.

COFFEE LOYALTY CARDS Yes, I am an addict.

PHOTO These are our two boys Conor and Patrick when they were a groomsman and the emcee at Wayne and Alison’s wedding (see bag story). I love this photo of them together and looking so happy. The other is our darling dog Rocky who died recently aged 16. He’d been at the core of our family for so long and despite what you may hear elsewhere, he really did love me the best. We miss him.

LUGGAGE TAG We love to travel as a family and Lawrie and I are looking forward to more trips together in the near future. Our last family trip was to Vang Vieng in Laos where our niece ran a bar called ‘Peeping Som’s’.

DIARY As a ‘boomer,’ if I don’t write things down I forget! My friend Annie (who gave me this for Christmas) understands that if a girl needs memory help, it might as well be Tiffany.

MICKEY MOUSE EARPHONES I purchased these from Tokyo Disney whilst on a school trip.

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RACE NUMBER As a long term Townsville Roadrunner I really enjoy participating in the annual Townsville Running Festival. In recent years I’ve competed against Conor in the 5k and yes, I’m still winning.

WALLET This is a lovely Mandarina Duck wallet that I received for Christmas years ago. It has so many compartments for all those bits of plastic that you acquire.

CHANEL NO.5 PURSE PACK I‘ve had this atomizer for nearly 20 years and love it!

I’ve lost count of the number of refills I’ve bought.

SUNGLASSES My sister (who is 66) has these in hot pink! I’m not so brave. They’re called JFK and are from quirkily named Italian designer Bob Sdrunk.

iPHONE My sons tell me I’m a techno-idiot but I love my iPhone. This polka dot cover is easy to see in my bag.

LIP GLOSS Burt’s Bees lip shimmer. Best lip gloss ever.

A hand bag essential.

RAYMOND WEIL WATCH Present from close friends for my ‘Big O’ birthday a few years ago!

CAMBODIA MEMENTO This is a souvenir from a trip we took late last year when I did volunteer work with The Cathedral School at an orphanage they support in Phonm Penh. It was hard but rewarding and at the end we cycled from Phonm Penh to Siem Reap which took two days. Hence the cycling picture.

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MANAGER | MONASH IVF TOWNSVILLE AND ROCKHAMPTON

Judith Applegarth has worked with Monash IVF for close to a decade.

Starting out as a registered nurse, responsible for the coordination of IVF patient care, she has progressed to overseeing all aspects of clinic operations at Monash IVF’s Townsville and Rockhampton sites.

“My key responsibilities include financial management as well as ensuring all of our activities meet or exceed quality standards,” Judith says. “But I am still able to maintain an active involvement in direct patient care within the clinics, which contributes to ensuring our model of care is optimised.”

Before being invited to work with Monash IVF, Judith held an academic position at Central Queensland University in the School of Nursing & Midwifery. As an Adjunct Research Fellow, she continues to maintain her links to CQU. This enables Judith to contribute to professional learning for the next generation of registered nurses.

“IVF nurses have a very complex and pivotal role coordinating the patient journey,” Judith says. “I have worked in many areas of healthcare and find this the most rewarding. To be able to support people to achieve their dreams of parenthood is an honour. “The Monash IVF point of difference is

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our combination of world-leading science, expert doctors, embryologists, nurses and counsellors and our patient care model, which understands fertility treatment is emotionally challenging.

“We are there to provide support to people all the way through their IVF journey.” Judith completed her PhD last year and accomplished this while continuing to work full-time in her role with Monash IVF. “My PhD involved a qualitative study and I identified a theory to explain the clinical practice experiences of registered nurses working in the assisted reproductive technology domain in Australia,” she says.

As a result of these studies Judith has had the opportunity to present at several international conferences (Tokyo, Rome, Florida, Istanbul and Liverpool in the UK).

Judith’s husband Patrick also works with Monash IVF as embryology team leader for the Townsville and Rockhampton clinics.

While the duo are based in Rockhampton Judith says Townsville is her second home as she spends many months a year here.

“Thankfully I have a very understanding family,” she says.

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MARKETING AND PRACTICE CO-ORDINATOR SMILE DENTAL Long before the doors of Smile Dental opened in 1998, Sarah Arnold and her husband-to-be, Dr Cameron Arnold, were a team.

“Cameron and I were an item when he was at dental school. I swear I learnt so much in those days, just at the pub with his friends,” Sarah says.

“By 1993 Cameron was practicing out of what we called ‘the Shack’. It badly needed an upgrade so we built our practice from the ground up.”

Sarah’s creative flair and marketing smarts have earned the practice multiple awards for branding, design and business systems. However, Smile Dental’s first and foremost point of difference has always been its exceptional service.

“Our clients are number one. We even have our very own kitchen to cook treats and prepare refreshments,” Sarah says. “I’m often donning an apron and whipping up something for clients and staff.”

Sarah has also been busy working with builders to finalise the finishing touches for a refurbishment of the practice. Putting her interior design skills to use, she’s contributed clever ideas to re-imagining the layout.

“Rather than an old-fashioned consult room we have transformed our conference room into an ‘ideas’ room, which is like a cafe setting, to discuss clients’ dental treatment with them,” Sarah says. “It’s a creative space that lends itself to morning huddles, client and staff meetings. We also have more amazing plans for development in the adjacent block.”

A career highlight for Sarah was being asked to speak at an international Dental Laser conference on marketing. “At the end of the day, it’s about how you can change someone’s life by improving their health and making them look amazing,” she says.

“Dental health starts in the womb and lasts your lifetime. We are very passionate about early intervention orthodontics, the link between oral health and overall health and helping people look and feel their best.”

Quick to credit the practice’s team members, Sarah says: “Our hygienists and oral health therapists are, by their nature, addicted to education. Tess has an interest in children, their habits and airways, so she’s been attending many courses over the past 24 months. It’s great because our hygienists’ passions support Cameron’s vision for the practice.”

Smile Dental 175 Ross River Road Mundingburra Townsville Telephone 07 4729 5777 Email smile@smiledental.com.au www.smiledental.com.au

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sophie mclennan SENIOR AUDIOLOGIST CLARITY HEARING SOLUTIONS

A Brissy girl who moved to Townsville to work for Clarity Hearing Solutions, Sophie Kate McLennan is planning to stay ‘up North’.

“The people here are a lot more friendly and the weather is much warmer,” she says.

“It was supposed to be a ‘temporary’ move but now I can’t imagine leaving tropical North Queensland.”

As a Senior Audiologist at Clarity Hearing Solutions, Sophie tests the hearing of children and adults, as well as providing rehabilitation options for adults including digital hearing aids, Lyric implantable hearing aids and FM systems.

“I am passionate about getting the best results for my clients,” she says. “In order to achieve this, I find the key elements are listening, goal-setting and developing realistic expectations.”

As an independently owned and privately operated audiology clinic, Clarity Hearing Solutions offers clients a boutique experience.

“We focus on providing a personal service,” Sophie says.

“It’s not uncommon to receive thank you cards from clients for posting batteries or wishing them a happy birthday. It’s the little things.”

Work satisfaction for Sophie involves seeing clients recover levels of hearing they never thought possible, or never realised they were missing out on in the first place.

“I enjoy witnessing the ‘light bulb’ moment that many of my clients get, especially from the stubborn clients who didn’t think they needed hearing aids in the first place,” Sophie says. “It’s always nice to find out that they forget to take them out before hopping in the shower because this means they’re wearing them!”

Sophie also travels to Ingham, Ayr, Emerald and Clermont, and feels it’s important to bring services to the people.

Clarity Hearing Solutions 266 Charters Towers Road Hermit Park QLD 4810 Telephone 07 4779 1566 smclennan@clarityhearingsolutions.com.au www.clarityhearingsolutions.com.au

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“So often clients are left facing several hours of travel to get to an appointment,” she says. “Clarity feels it’s our obligation to make at least one service more accessible.”

In her downtime Sophie enjoys travelling and photography, and “seeing as much live music as possible”.

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OBSTETRICIAN, GYNAECOLOGIST, UROGYNAECOLOGIST | URO-GYNAECOLOGY & WOMEN’S HEALTH CLINIC It is hard to imagine more humble beginnings for a doctor with the accomplishments of Dr Kannan. Born in a small town in the south of India, Dr Kannan completed her Bachelor of Medicine and moved to New Zealand in the nineties where she pursued her lifelong passion for women’s health. She went on to become an obstetrician and gynaecologist and served in some of the largest hospitals in the southern hemisphere in Perth, WA and Auckland, New Zealand, delivering thousands of babies.

Since settling down in Townsville, Dr Kannan has extended her service to Mater Hospital. Dr Kannan chose to specialise even further to help women who suffer from urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse; conditions which can severely impact their quality of life. However, the mother of two had to undergo further specialty training which brought her to Townsville in 2006. After successful completion, she was conferred with the Urogynaecologist qualification by the Royal Australia and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, thus becoming one of only very few women in Australia to gain such accreditation.

Today, Dr Kannan is a well acknowledged Urogynaecologist and a pelvic floor surgeon who performs minimally invasive surgeries to manage urinary incontinence, prolapses and a range of gynaecological conditions

common in women. Despite her specialised qualifications, Dr Kannan still loves delivering babies at Mater Hospital. “After all, it is the very reason why I became an Obstetrician in the first place”, she reveals with an infectious smile! Despite her clinical commitments, Dr Kannan loves to teach and perform clinical research at the James Cook University medical school. In 2010, she was awarded the prestigious Dr Kohlenberg medal for original research by young O&G fellows in Queensland and New South Wales.

Dr Kannan was invited to Harvard Macy’s Health Educators program in 2010 and subsequently travelled across United States on a travel fellowship by the Urogynaecological Society of Australasia.

Yet despite her accomplishments, Dr Kannan remains a down to earth and approachable lady next door who at her core, is simply trying to help women in need. “It is very rewarding to be able to put a smile on the face of women who suffer from these conditions and help restore their quality of life,” she says, ”I get to share their special moments and I do believe that I have a very privileged role.” Dr Kannan admits that her professional achievements would not have been possible without the support of her husband, Vijay and their two beautiful children, Harshil and Tejal.

“I love being a mum – after all, it is the best job in the world!” she beams!

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OWNER | WARNOCK PODIATRY SERVICES (NQ) Becoming the new owner of Warnock Podiatry Services (NQ) in March this year was a career high for Andrea Dahlke. “Purchasing my own business is the most exciting thing I’ve ever done professionally and taking over from Jason and Ruth Warnock was also a huge honour,” Andrea says.

“Warnock’s point of difference is our commitment to consistency of care and dedication to providing the best outcome for each and every one of our patients. We don’t focus on any particular area of podiatry and my colleague Emma and I enthusiastically keep up-to-date with new developments in all areas of our profession.”

Andrea has been working in Townsville since completing her degree in 2010. “I studied at Charles Sturt University in Albury, New South Wales, as it’s well known as one of the best podiatry schools in Australia,” she says.

From nail care to sports injuries, skin complaints, orthotics and diabetes assessments, the clinic’s scope of practice is vast. “That’s what I love so much about my profession,” Andrea says. “We are qualified health professionals trained to treat any disorder affecting the lower limb. We are also one of only three professions that can operate on the human body – that’s pretty amazing!” Podiatry is a line of healthcare that impacts on a person’s quality of life almost immediately. We have all known the

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pain of an ingrown toenail or the discomfort of a corn and how miserable it can make us. “It’s very rewarding to see a client walk out of the clinic with a big smile on their face because we have been able to eradicate their pain on the spot,” Andrea says.

“Education is a major part of our role in healthcare and, as podiatrists, we play a primary role in the assessment of diabetes sufferers. A person’s diabetic foot status plays a major part in determining their risk of serious complications, such as ulcerations, infections and even amputation. It’s our role as podiatrists to identify that risk and help educate that person on preventative measures.”

Andrea’s youngest patient ever was 10 weeks old and the eldest, 103.

She is passionate about helping all age groups enjoy a better quality of life. “It is important that people have only a qualified health professional diagnose and treat any foot condition,” she says. “While over-the-counter orthotics and topical treatments have their place it’s vital that they are used only under professional direction. Similarly, people should not selfdiagnose or treat any condition without appropriate advice. “Every body is different. There are not always textbook (or Google) answers.”

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Born in South Africa and lived in Jeffreys Bay in the Eastern Cape. After school I travelled through Europe for 2 years, studied hairdressing and make-up artistry and then came to beautiful Australia.

Describe your style? I like to put something together that’s creative. I love textures and interesting detailing. I try keeping up with the latest fashions, but I

don’t force them on myself if they don’t suit me. Most treasured item? My great grandmother’s diamond ring that was passed on to me from my mum. Labels you like? Louis Vuitton, Abercrombie & Fitch, Victoria’s Secret. Best shopping trip? Oxford Street in London and Rue de Rivoli in Paris! Your style guru? My older sister. She has great style and taste. I love to go shopping

with her. You’d never be caught wearing…? Crocs. Wardrobe item you can’t bring yourself to part with? My slippers that my grandma knitted for me when I was five years old! Shoes or dress first? Shoes. I love shoes!

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Once that tattoo machine has pierced the skin there’s no going back. But that’s just fine by these local ladies who’ve no doubt they’ll love their ink for life.

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For some, tattoos signify a special someone, major achievement or memorable moment. For others, they’re a spur-of-the-moment decision or an artistic expression. Every tattoo is as individual as its owner and discovering the journey behind the ‘permanent paint’ is half the fun.

Burdell resident CINDY EASEY, 29, says her latest tattoo (a floral skull on her left forearm) symbolises going without drinking for 100 days. “I set a goal the day after my 29th birthday to not drink for one whole year. I was socialising and going out two or three nights a week since Christmas,” Cindy says. “I believed in myself and that I could do anything I set my mind to. With the support of my family and friends the weeks rolled on and I remained sober and eventually thought it would be fitting to add another tattoo to my collection to symbolise this amazing achievement.”

For 31-year-old Rasmussen resident A MANDA ROSE KELVIN, who works in an art supplies store, tattoos are a form of creative expression. “I chose the quote on my ribs ‘When I can no longer create, I am done for’ as art is my passion,” Amanda says. “When I’m painting I’m at peace.” Amanda has designed tattoos for friends and is already planning on sketching her next tattoo – a large rose.

Getting tattoos has become a family tradition for waitress, and 22-year-old Condon resident, RACHAEL BENJAMIN. “My Dad and I buy each other tattoos for our birthdays, which are two weeks apart, and go and get them together,” Rachael says.

“I’ve bought him three – a gecko on his forearm, an Egyptian god on his other forearm and a dream catcher on the inside of his forearm. He got me my bows on my calves and my sister’s name ‘Sam’ on my foot. We pick together and help each other decide on the designs.”

A two-year work of art, WYDINE VAN DER MERWE’s inked wings are her favourite of her 10 tattoos. The 22-year-old promotional model, who lives in Mt Louisa, was 19 when she got them.

“The wings are a symbol of light and dark and the delicate balance in the world that is required between good and evil for symmetry,” Wydine says. “I loved my tattoos when I got them and I still love them now. They all symbolise something and are part of me.

I don’t regret a single one.” >

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my bag Douglas resident JES HUTCHISON says the only way her feelings towards her tattoos have changed is positively. “Every time I get something finished, I get excited about what’s next,” she says. Jes has eight tattoos, including matching bows on her feet, but says the one currently closest to her heart is the neo-traditional girl on her right arm. “It was done by Kaspa Snoad at Lee’s Tattooing and Body Piercing earlier in the year and it took around nine-and-a-half hours,” she says. “It’s my first big colour piece and means the most to me because I was so nervous about how my skin would hold the colour. It turned out perfectly and now I’m craving to get stuck into bigger and more colourful pieces.”

One interesting aspect about having tattoos is other people’s reactions to them. From disapproving glares to curious glances and gushing praise, the spectrum of responses is vast. “Most people I meet day-to-day really like my tattoos and you find yourself talking to a lot of people who share the same interest,” Jes says.

“Unfortunately I haven’t gotten my mum on side yet though!”

Cindy Easey says she’s only had positive comments from people about her floral skull. “People who’ve seen my new ink are intrigued as to the meaning and when I tell them the story about staying sober for 100 days they like it even more and congratulate me on sticking to my guns.” Cindy is currently working as a contract accountant and says tattoos are becoming more and more accepted not just in life in general but also in professional working environments.

When Amanda told her husband, Grant, about wanting the quote ‘When I can no longer create, I am done for’ on her ribs he was enthusiastic, for a change. “Grant generally didn’t want me to get another tattoo, but when I told him about the quote he said ‘I love that idea… do it!’. Friends like it too but I don’t think my nanna knows about it.. at least until she reads this.”

If you’re thinking of joining the scores of women who’ve opted for a lasting memento on their body, Cindy has this advice: “Find a great artist who specialises in the style of tattoo you want and ask to see their portfolio of work before making up your mind. Nearly every artist I know has their artwork online now.

“Also know that yes it will hurt but it’s only a temporary pain far outweighed by the pleasure of wearing your tattoo with pride for the rest of your life.”

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CINDY EASEY

WYDINE VAN DER MERWE

“I LOVED MY TATTOOS WHEN I GOT THEM AND I STILL LOVE THEM NOW. THEY ALL SYMBOLISE SOMETHING AND ARE PART OF ME.” WYDINE VAN DER MERWE

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WELCOME TO FOLKSVILLE These Townsville bands are bringing their own style and flavour to the local folk music scene.

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local music HALELUJAH BABY Halelujah Baby is a 5-member band with a cool steam punk look. They’ve only been playing together for a year but have been friends for a long time, which makes for their delightful sound; a combination folk and jazz. They recently won third place in the Battle of the Bands competition, which will see them produce a music video worth $1000. “[Our music is] uplifting generally. Some of them are pretty high energy, fun, dancey and others are more softer, gentler songs. All of them I think have a really positive message. They’re feel-good songs,” keyboardist and singer Sophie says.

Vocalist Anu has written all the original songs and she’s been inspired by 20 years of her life; “[They] come from my journey to come home. It’s about coming home after 22 years in another country. And that voyage, that void of not knowing how things were going to come and then having myself here and then being able to reflect back and put the songs together as part of that journey. So the album is called A Journey Home.”

“We’re going to have the music video so keep an eye out for that and keep an eye out for us around town. CDs are available at Mary Who Bookshop.”

For more information visit www.anugrace.com

“I’M OUT HERE PLAYING WITH MY BESTIES. IT DOESN’T GET MUCH BETTER THAN THAT!”

ANU GRACE

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“WE’RE HEAVIER THAN FOLK!” DJONATHAN THOMAS, DRUMMER IN THE LOST BOYS

THE LOST BOYS The Lost Boys are a group of laid-back, charismatic and genuinely delightful guys. Their music encourages listeners to take a Sunday afternoon drive, with the top down; unusual, haunting sounds of Making Maps blaring from the stereo, wind blowing your hair. Their kind of folk music incorporates an endearing rhythm with the soulful voice of Luke Thomas, accompanied by his brother Djonathan and Adib Parker.

Lutalo Kiyingi complements them nicely on keys and Justin Reid on bass and vocals adds a cherry to the top. “[Our sound is] blues, rock, folk, indie, progressive, ambient, metal, crazy jazz. Alternative indie rock. Definitely progressive,” Justin says. “We all enjoy the other styles as well, we don’t neglect any of them. So we all appreciate all kinds of music, as cliché as that sounds,” Lead Guitarist Adib Parker says. These guys have the rock star look and sound and when asked what they would say to DUO readers, Parker responds, “If you want to hear something different, especially from a local scene, give us a listen.” Keep an eye out for the The Lost Boys, they’ll be playing in venues in Townsville over the next few months and will be releasing a new EP soon. In the meantime you can listen to the Boys at: lostboysband.bandcamp.com and soundcloud.com/lost-boys-band-page

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Ph@ is an acoustic duo consisting of Paul and Heather, two of the happiest people in folk music. With the smooth fingers of Paul on guitar, Heather on bass, and both on vocals, the unusual blend of folk, blues and rock is a musical cocktail of sorts. Together Paul and Heather bring a lively and energetic performance infused by Paul’s charm and Heather’s husky, sultry voice. Their combination of covers and originals, one of which won the Palm Creek Folk Festival’s Song Writing Competition in 2011, brings a new interpretation to folk music.

“We are folk though, we are living on the streets and playing on the streets, as traditional folk music always has been. Writing music not in a conservatorium, but in our flat,” Heather says. “[Folk] music’s got to tell a story at least. It can be anything and it depends on how you play it and we definitely play folk music,” Paul chimes in.

When asked what they would say when having to promote their sound to a venue, Heather responds, “guaranteed a good time, guaranteed a toe-tap, guaranteed that we’re going to play something that you love.”

Paul only has one simple phrase, “sounds good. Sounds Ph@!”

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local music 33 AND A 3RD 33 and a 3rd mix Celtic and Ska music, allowing all nine members of the band to bring their own style to the assembly; most of them have been playing together since ‘98. Their signature look is kilts with black jackets, white shirts and pork-pie hats, a look that definitely sets them as a different kind of rock star. Their most recent achievement has seen them win the North Queensland Regional Finals of ABC’s Exhumed competition.

Their hope is to make the Grand Final in December and go to Sydney for the televised event.

But it’s not all about the glitz and glam for these kilt-loving, enchanting folk, “[We] just have fun and play music we enjoy playing. I think that’s the easiest way to sum it up,” Paul, who’s on guitar and vocals says. “We’re something different than normal rock bands that kick around. We play music that people can join in and have a sing or whatever. I think that’s important as an option, as a variable if you like. And we do have good support [from Townsville], people turn up all the time.”

“Like Megan says on the [Exhumed] video, we’re more a family than a band. And it’s good we encourage each other to develop new songs,” Bodhrán player Johnston says.

33 and a 3rd will be performing in early November, so watch out for their upcoming gigs. You can help 33 and a 3rd win the Exhumed competition by voting at www.abc.net.au/tv/exhumed/bands/

LITTMUS Littmus is a local folk/pop band, which is moving towards folktronica side of music with synths thrown in. Littmus has been playing together for 5 years, which explains why their hypnotic sound is produced so well. Part of their creative sound can be attributed to Lead Guitarist and Vocalist Richard Ryall.

“Littmus is unique in the fact that they are Richard’s own songs, up to this date [he] must have written about 160 songs. Richard is very creative and very ambitious. It’s still enjoyable that we just get together for our practices and if we get to play somewhere, that’s all well and good,” Vocalist Judy says.

“Because I’m a late starter, I have all these ideas that are there waiting to start. See, I only just started, probably 2 years ago. Before that [they were] just sitting there not doing anything and I thought right, I’ll learn something,” Richard says. “[Our music] is kind of folky, poppy, electronica. We try to keep it as balanced as we can.

[Those interested] really need to hear our CDs. You really need to hear the music, we’ve really tried to evolve it as we go along.

We are a bit different to everybody else.” These guys really like challenging themselves within their music and are now wanting to increase the members of their band. You can hear Littmus at littmus.bandcamp.com

“WE’RE DOING SOMETHING THAT CLICKS WITH SOME PEOPLE.”

PAUL FROM 33 AND A 3RD

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SAY “CHEESE” FOR GOOD DENTAL HEALTH!

Smile Dental’s Hygienist Laurelyn Higgins has a wealth of ideas for keeping your smile happy and healthy. Here she lets you in on the secret power of cheese, a daily at-home mini-fluoride treatment and how one day you may be able to swap your coffee for a toothbrush.

LAURELYN HIGGINS | HYGIENIST | SMILE DENTAL

Totally Awesome What do cheese, sugarless gum and floss have in common? They all help reduce the risk of tooth decay. Cheese is an amazing story. Eating cheese increases the flow of saliva which buffers food and plaque acids.

The dairy fat and casein in cheese coats the teeth to help prevent foods from sticking. Dairy calcium and milk protein also aid in restoring lost minerals. Growing kids can enjoy a nutritious, dental-healthy snack. Adults who like a glass of fine wine will benefit from nibbling cheese while sipping. Everyone can eat, drink, be merry and say “cheese” for good dental health.

“Cheese is a nutritious, dentalhealthy snack for kids, while you’ll benefit from nibbling it while sipping wine.”

Bacteria Cafeteria These days we’re all a bit busy and like to have some snack foods handy at work when we need a boost. But think again before you stock your drawer at the office.

Sugary snacks taste great but cause tooth decay. High fat snacks are satisfying but pack on the weight. Big, open bags of food attract roaches and insects. Worst of all, any food spoilage that occurs when the air conditioning is turned off at night and the building heats up, is a breeding ground for

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bacteria. And who wants food poisoning!

Instead, keep a limited supply of individually-sealed boxes, bags or packages of dentally-safe snack foods and rotate them regularly.

Want to be sexy? Check your oral hygiene It’s one of the first things you notice about the opposite sex – a nice smile. But the number one turnoff on a date is bad breath. Researchers also tell us that fresh breath and an attractive smile are preferred over scented candles, perfume or romantic music.

Do the Double Dip What the heck does that mean, you say?

In dental terms you should start and end your toothbrushing in the mouth’s worst area for plaque and scale build-up, the inside of the lower front teeth. This is the area that’s hardest to reach with your toothbrush. It’s also the spot close to the salivary duct where the calcium salts flow against the teeth. They harden any plaque that your toothbrush has missed. So do the double dip and this part of your mouth will get a double whammy – just what it needs.

And if you use an electric toothbrush, that’s even better!

Spit, don’t rinse So we brush our teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpastes to help prevent the holes in our teeth called cavities. Then we spit and rinse. Right? Wrong. It’s a tough habit to break because we’re trained to do it but what we’re really doing is washing away the ingredients in toothpaste before they can work on the tooth surfaces to strengthen them. Talk about a waste of money! My advice is to spit well but don’t rinse for about half an hour. Give yourself a mini-fluoride treatment.

Caffeinated toothbrushes — what next?! People love tools and technology that offer health & lifestyle benefits.

A toothbrush with caffeine-embedded bristles that wakes you up while you brush is on the drawing board. So is a toothbrush that will deliver chemicals which could suppress the appetite. Talk about crazy; what will they think of next?

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CHOOSING A QUALIFIED HEARING SPECIALIST

What’s the difference between an audiologist, audiometrist and audiology assistant? The answer is their level of training and credentials so being able to tell them apart is very important.

GRANT COLLINS I AUDIOLOGIST I CLARITY HEARING SOLUTIONS

Most people are either unaware or very confused of the type of hearing clinician and level of qualification they hold when seeking hearing assessments or treatment.

In fact, the majority are surprised to learn that there are in fact three different types of hearing clinicians who could potentially deliver hearing services to them. These are Audiologists, Audiometrists and Audiology Assistants. Each have a very important role in providing hearing services within our communities. Firstly, an Audiologist will have completed a 3-4 year Bachelor degree, most commonly based in Science, Psychology or Speech Pathology. They will then have completed a 2 year Masters degree in Clinical Audiology. Once they have completed their studies they then must complete an internship for a minimum 12 month period. The entry level into the Masters of Clinical Audiology is usually conditional on a high grade point average from the Bachelor degree. The Masters degree focuses heavily on in-depth anatomy and physiology of the ear, balance organs, visual system, auditory and language areas of the brain; neuroanatomy; diseases and pathology of the ear, balance organ and auditory structures of the

“When seeking the services of an audiologist look for the Bachelor and Masters degree credentials.”

brain; using advance testing procedures to diagnose site of hearing lesion and degree of impairment; interpreting test results and then formulating and evaluating treatment plans to address the hearing, communication or balance impairment; acoustical physics; counselling techniques; evidence based practice methods; advanced hearing aid rehabilitation, Cochlear Implants and statistical methods. A continuing professional development program is also done to maintain currency with testing and treatment technology.

In a nutshell, an Audiology degree is a very thorough and in depth qualification to obtain an extremely strong and advanced knowledge basis for the diagnosis and non-medical treatment of both basic and complex hearing, balance and communication problems. An Audiometrist must have completed a 12 month certificate in Audiometry, at a TAFE facility.

Alternatively they may have worked in the hearing aid industry for several years or more and automatically receive recognition to Practice as an Audiometrist. To receive Office of Hearing Services accreditation they also need to receive two years

of supervision from another Audiometrist or Audiologist. The audiometry course is a practical based program which focuses on the technical processes of basic hearing testing procedures and hearing aid fittings.

The certificate course is a very good basis for basic testing and fitting procedures, basic anatomy, physiology and pathology.

Audiometrists work mostly with basic hearing loss detection and hearing aid fittings as they do not possess the necessary qualifications to diagnose, interpret or treat complex hearing and balance problems. Although not mandatory, most Audiometrists can also belong to a professional society for Audiometry. Finally a recent addition to hearing service provisions in Australia are Audiology Assistants. These providers work under close supervision of Audiologists and generally receive their training in house from the Audiologists themselves.

Generally the role of an Audiology Assistant is to provide basic hearing screening audiometry, minor aid repairs, hearing aid Bluetooth pairing and troubleshooting, ear wax detection, and assist the Audiologist in a variety of tasks.

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TO DIET OR NOT TO DIET?

Ever gone on a diet and wound up weighing the same (or not losing much) but looking less toned? The reason is not all types of weight loss are equal. Here’s why…

MEGAN FLUX | OWNER | FIRST THINGS FIRST WELLNESS CENTRE

Before making decisions about improving your health, it’s important to understand the effects typical dieting can have on your body and how they can prevent you from achieving your long-term weight loss goals.

The majority of diets are based on severe calorie restriction and food deprivations, either in the form of extremely reduced levels of fats or carbohydrates. Any diet that reduces your daily calorie intake to below the amount you use per day will induce weight loss.

The problem is that when you cut calories too low, the weight you are losing is not all from fat and you risk cutting out vital nutrients required by your body. Diets that restrict your calorie intake too much will result in your body shedding water and muscle tissue in equal or greater proportions to the amount of body fat you’re losing. So around 50 per cent will be water and muscle tissue and the other 50 per cent will be fat. The reason for this is that your body is designed to withstand

“Diets that restrict your calorie intake too much will result in your body shedding water and muscle tissue in equal or greater proportions to the amount of body fat you’re losing.”

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times of famine and will break down your muscle tissue to use as fuel and hang onto your fat stores.

Muscle is active tissue, which means that even at rest it requires energy. Fat is not an active tissue, it just sits there waiting to be used one day as energy. The reason this is so bad for your long-term weight loss goals is that when you lose muscle tissue your metabolism slows down. As soon as you stop your diet and go back to your old eating habits you will regain the weight you have just lost and usually a bit extra. The end result? You will put on more fat weight than what you’ve just lost.

Increased enzymes responsible for fat stores and lack of strength training are the two reasons why the weight we gain back after diets will be from fat and not from muscle. Unfortunately most people are unaware of this because we’ve been taught to measure our total weight as an indicator of our health and/or weight loss success rather than measuring our body fat percentage.

Using your body fat percentage is a much more accurate way of measuring your health and weight loss success as it’s a true indication of how much body fat you’ve lost. This is the reason that, after dieting, people actually weigh the same as they did before they went on a diet or even a little less but somehow feel like their clothes aren’t tighter or they feel bigger.

Here is an example: You go on a diet and lose 5kg – 3kg from muscle and water and 2kg from fat.

Within a month or so after your diet you put on 4kg and all 4kg gained back is from fat. You weigh 1kg less than before your diet but your clothes are tighter.

Why? You now have more fat and less muscle, so your body has a less toned appearance and the extra 2kg of fat now takes up more space in your body than the 3kg of muscle and water did. This is one of the most important factors to understand when it comes to weight loss – not all weight is equal.

Chiropractors recognise the importance of a proper sleep position and its ability to enhance your quality of sleep.

GORDON MCPHERSON-RAYNER I CHIROPRACTOR I WELLSPRING CHIROPRACTIC

Our modern daily lives are fast paced and full of stressors. Do you find yourself running each day from one event or activity to the next with little to no thought about your own wellbeing? Most people are just trying to get through their day; head home, relax and connect with their families before rising and repeating the next day. Starting your day recharged and energised will help you have the energy levels needed to get through your day.

Did you know that your energy levels are directly related to the quality of sleep you are getting each night? The relationship between the quality of your sleep and your performance at work or in life is directly recognised. Typically, the average adult should be reaching 7-9 hours of sleep each night. Having quality sleep, where you wake

“If you sleep on your back, it’s important to sleep with a pillow that supports the natural curve of your spine.”

rested and energised the next morning, is an essential requirement for one’s own health and wellbeing. In order for you to have quality sleep there are a few criteria that must be met. Chiropractors acknowledge the importance of a proper sleep position and its ability to enhance your quality of sleep. Firstly, proper posture while sleeping is important. If you sleep on your back, it’s important to sleep with a pillow that supports the natural curve of your spine; chiropractic contour pillows are specifically designed to protect your cervical curve. If you are a side sleeper, the contour pillow will ensure that your head is supported, protecting the natural structure of your neck. Secondly, ensuring that your nervous system is checked and functioning at its highest level; if your nervous

system is not functioning well it will take more energy to do your regular tasks and activities. Thirdly, sleeping on a good quality mattress; one that supports and protects the natural curves of your spine to allow for a quality and restful sleep. Sleepy’s has the chiropractic range of mattresses endorsed by the Chiropractors’ Association of Australia. These ranges of mattresses are specifically designed to give you a restful night’s sleep while protecting your spine.

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IF OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS, YOU HAVE TO ANSWER.

“TIPPING IS NEVER A STRENGTH OF MINE. YOU HAVE TO BE KEEN AND AWARE OF YOUR WEAKNESSES.”

There is a photo on my wall of the 1956 Hotham Handicap. It is a famous photo in that it was Australia’s first triple dead heat.

Fighting Force, Ark Royal, and Pandie Sun can be seen in the photo in exact, matching stride. I got the photo from my Dad from when he worked in the Queensland Art Gallery. He was an attendant but called himself an education officer. He “educated the buggers to keep their fingers off the paintings.” It is a favourite photo of mine and if I am searching for a word or inspiration, I will look at the detail.

I love a day at the races, but I love it more if I am winning. I had one such day a few years ago. It was a BCK Race Day at Cluden.

A mate of mine had delivered the tips. I got there with no tip for the second race. One horse was at odds on and everything else was long. So I backed it straight out and won. I was on my way.

Tipping is never a strength of mine. You have to be keen and aware of your weaknesses. This day I was bulletproof. I won the third and fourth races and was starting to back myself. The fifth was another win and I was tipped Carpentaria Gold in the second last race of the day. I was now flush with cash and high on adrenalin. I told those around me, basking in my brilliance, that Carpentaria Gold was a certainty. I refused to use the TAB in the race room as I wanted to show off my punting prowess to the hoi polloi below.

I stood in line. My horse was paying $12 and I had a pile with me as I neared the bookie. I could see him sweating under the pressure of my mere presence. I was so sure I was on a good thing as the race time approached. The guy in front of me then plunged $500 on Red Esky. His mate at the bookie next door did the same. I looked at the board. It was paying $33!!!

Did they think I was an idiot? Did they think I could be fooled into betting on Carpentaria Gold when the fix was so obviously in?

I was way too clever for that.

I reached into the secret compartment of my wallet where I had stashed my stake for the day so I did not go home empty handed.

I plunged the lot on the nose of Red Esky. I raced to the fence to see the race and watch my horse come home (as well as pay off my mortgage). Carpentaria Gold won in a canter. Red Esky, as far as I was aware finished at the rear of the field in the next race!

I trudged back up to the race room to be greeted with the cheers of a conquering hero. People were telling me they were buying cars. Carpentaria Gold had paid $25 on the tote! I put on a brave face and excused myself. I walked home, alone, without a cent in my pocket. The house always wins when you are a demi god with unbeatable instincts.

NICOLE PIEROTTI I CHILD PSYCHOLOGIST I BABYSMILES

WINNING & LOSING “WINNING WELL IS CHEERING ON A GOAL WELL SCORED BY THE OTHER TEAM AS WELL AS YOUR OWN.”

There is just so much to learn as a child! And one of the most important lessons is winning and the other is losing. These are certainly hard lessons to learn. A lot of this learning takes place in childhood games. Learning to win is usually fairly easy, most kids don’t have a problem with this one, but losing…. this is a much harder lesson to learn. Some kids pick it up quickly and others take a while longer to learn.

As a child, my parents put a strong emphasis on winning well and losing gracefully. Nobody likes a winner that brags, is full of hot air and thinks that they are just SO GREAT! So kids need to be taught how to win well. The adults in their lives need to show them how. Winning well isn’t cheering with bucket loads of enthusiasm when the other person loses. It isn’t going up to the loser and making smart comments with a grin. Winning well is congratulating the other for a game well played, a great challenge and being pleased with your own success and performance but modest. Winning well is cheering on a goal well scored by the other team as well as your own.

Now for losing. Losing well is coping well emotionally with a loss.

Holding your head high and congratulating the other player or

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team for a ‘good game’ not throwing things about and mouthing off to the winners! Both these lessons in life are learnt through childhood games, competitive games where there are winners and losers. Playing games teaches kids about rules, what is fair, learning about self-control and getting on well with others. So as a parent don’t be too quick to let your child ‘win’ in all the games. They have to lose and experience losing to gain control of their feelings in order to lose well.

Some signs that your child isn’t able to lose well and needs a bit more practice? Do they stop the game or refuse to play? Do they mess up the game for others? Do they get angry and sulk? Do they blame the ball, or the bowler for losing? If so, its time to set up a few games in the backyard, or pull out those board games or join a team and learn the hard but necessary lessons on winning and losing well. Computer games are games for one person and are a great place to practice skills without the competition of others and are also good for emotional control. However you can’t beat the ball games in the backyard on the weekend to teach these necessary and essential life skills.

family PHOTOGRAPH: CHIARA OAR

WHERE DO YOU GET YOUR IDEAS FROM? NORTH QUEENSLAND CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOK WRITER, TANIA COX, TALKS ABOUT THE QUESTIONS THAT EVERYONE WANTS THE ANSWERS TO… THE ONE question I’m most often asked as a children’s picture book writer is “where do you get your ideas from?” Ideas for me come from everywhere. They come from my childhood in Ayr where I grew up on a farm, from life going on all around me both at home and outside and from the things I love reading about, such as wildlife. The idea for one of my books, a Father’s Day book titled, What Makes My Dad Happy illustrated

by Lorette Broekstra and recently released in the USA, was based on my children asking me or their dad questions like, “Would building a tower make you happy or sad?”, “Would unrolling the toilet paper around the

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house make you happy or sad?” (I’m still trying to think of a positive angle for this one!) It seemed like they were conducting their own experiments and recording results (mine or their dad’s reaction) in a prac book. After I wrote the dad story, I wrote its companion book, What Makes My Mum Happy. Another question I’m asked is, “How do you chose your illustrator?” After a story is written and rewritten and rewritten etc, etc, it is submitted to a publisher. If the publisher accepts it, (and it’s a big ‘if’ in the picture book world) they’ll suggest an illustrator to work with the text. Hopefully this illustrator is available and interested. The publisher

“During the day I double as a chef, chauffeur, after school activities co-ordinator, combat medic, referee...”

and illustrator work closely together on the illustrations. Of course if the publisher rejects the story, it’s up to the writer to decide which publisher they will submit the story to next. Another popular question is “Where do I get the time to write?” I’m a great believer in the saying ‘little and often make much’. I write in snatches of time amongst family life and late at night when all is quiet.

During the day I double as a chef, chauffeur, after school activities co-ordinator, combat medic, referee, bedtime party pooper etc, for my family. Tania’s books are published nationally and some internationally. See more at www.taniacox.com

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Finding the Right Words to Help (When Someone Loses a Loved One) Your words can help people through grief or do them further harm.

Knowing the right words to say can be so difficult.

You are invited to a free community seminar to hear a professional grief counsellor give practical and helpful advice on how to cope.

Our FREE COMMUNITY SEMINAR will commence at 7.30pm on Monday 28th October at the Lakes Chapel, Morleys Funeral Home, 2 Martinez Avenue, The Lakes.

Professional carers are welcome to further their development.

Registration is free and refreshments will be provided.

For catering please RSVP by 5pm Thursday 24th October on 4779 4744 or via email.

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CINNAMON-MARINATED QUAIL FERIH For such small birds, quail pack a lot of flavour, which is why they need little more than a simple marinade to accompany them. One quail per person makes for a starter or light supper, so this dish would be a good one to serve if you’ve prepared a generous mezze selection to start, as it won’t be too heavy, particularly if combined with another light grill, such as the chicken wings. If you wanted to serve it as a more substantial main course, you could either serve 2 quail per person, or bulk the dish out by serving it with rice and a vegetable.

A FEAST OF LEBANESE-STYLE HOME COOKING

COMPTOIR LIBANAIS

BY TONY KITOUS AND DAN LEPARD

SERVES 4 4 quail 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp honey 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tbsp pomegranate molasses juice of 1/2 orange 4 short cinnamon sticks (or 2 long ones, halved) 2 tsp sesame seeds small handful of basil leaves, roughly torn salt and freshly ground black pepper Put the quail on a board. Butterfly each quail by cutting down one side of the backbone. Open the bird out and use the heel of your hand to press down on the breast to flatten it. Do the same with the other 3 birds. Put in a large shallow dish.

Mix together 1 tablespoon of the oil with the honey, cinnamon, pomegranate molasses and orange juice, and season well. Brush all over the quail and add the cinnamon sticks.

Cover, chill and marinate for 1 hour.

Take the quail out of the fridge about half an hour before cooking, to take the chill off them.

Heat a large, heavy-based frying pan until hot and add the remaining oil. Place the quail in the pan, skin-side down, and cook over a medium heat for 8-10 minutes. Turn over and cook on the other side for a few more minutes. Add the sesame seeds and basil to the pan and stir to coat in the juices.

To see if quail is cooked, use a skewer or knife to pierce the thickest part of the thigh and check that the juices run clear.

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FATTOUSH WITH POMEGRANATE MOLASSES DRESSING Bread is a very special thing to me, a food I would never waste, and I’m sure this comes from my upbringing. So the fattoush salad, perhaps the most famous of all Arabic salads, brings together bread and green freshness in a way that is always a delight. The dressing I use mixes pomegranate molasses, a sharp, sweet syrup reminiscent of a sour treacle, with lemon juice and olive oil.

SERVES 4-6 2 pitta breads olive oil, plus more to finish 2 tsp sumac 3 baby gem lettuce, chopped 12 cherry tomatoes, halved 2 spring onions, chopped small bunch of mint, chopped small bunch of flat-leaf parsley, chopped 2 small cucumbers, diced 4-5 radishes, thinly sliced 1 pomegranate (optional) FOR THE DRESSING 75ml pomegranate molasses 50ml cider vinegar 1 tsp dried mint 2 tsp sumac juice of 1 lemon 125ml olive oil 1 clove garlic, mashed salt, to taste Preheat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6.

Cut the pitta bread into 1-2cm squares and spread these out on a baking tray. Pour a little oil over them, then sprinkle with sumac and toss so they’re lightly coated.

Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the pitta squares have crisped and started to brown. Remove from the oven and leave to cool.

Put the lettuce in a bowl with the herbs, cucumber, tomatoes and spring onions.

Scatter the radish slices over the top and sprinkle with the pomegranate seeds.

Make the dressing by whisking the ingredients together until smooth.

Then add salt to taste. I like this dressing quite tart but play with the flavour to suit yourself.

To serve, simply pour about half the dressing on the salad, add the pitta croutons and toss everything together.

Have the remainder of the dressing in a bowl on the table to serve alongside.

Recipes from COMPTOIR LIBANAIS

by Tony Kitous and Dan Lepard. ©Tony Kitous and Dan Lepard 2013.

Images ©Dan Lepard. Reprinted by permission of Random House Australia.

All Rights Reserved. RRP $49.95 by Preface. Available now from bookstores.

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STAYING

POWER

AT 115 YEARS OF AGE, BERT BROWN & CO GIFT SHOP IN FLINDERS STREET MAY BE TOWNSVILLE’S LONGEST-SERVING RETAILER.

IN 1898 when council alderman Bert Brown opened the doors to his tobacco and barber shop, it was horses that passed by, not cars. Back then people smoked cigars, cigarettes and pipes, and life moved at a much slower place. Pre-health legislation the sale of tobacco was a roaring trade and it wasn’t until 1959, when the Browns were looking to retire, that Ed Wilschefski came into the picture.

These days the tobacconist element of Bert Brown & Co Gift Shop is only a small part of the business. “Australia is ahead of the world in the prevention of tobacco addiction and I have no problem with the diminution of the industry,” Lorna says. “Twenty years ago we foresaw that possibility and so, for the survival of the business, we knew we needed to become something sustainable into the future.”

“Dad was a jeweller and I qualified as a gemologist,” says Bert Brown & Co Gift Shop co-owner Lorna Mead. “Dad’s former shop lease came to an end just as Bert Brown came up for sale but the Brown family would only sell us the building if they also sold us the business. And that’s how we ended up becoming tobacconists.

A tourist magnet, Bert Brown & Co Gift Shop now sells souvenirs, gemstone jewellery and Australiana products. “Evolution is part of structuring a business. If you stay where you were, you’ll never survive,” Lorna says.

The building was large enough to also accommodate Lorna’s mother’s dream of opening a plant nursery alongside the tobacco shop. Eventually they were approved by Interflora and the city store concentrated on floristry as Day Dawn Florist, while the nursery side of the business moved to Fairfield Waters as Day Dawn Nursery. After their parents retired in 1969, Lorna and her brother Harry took over the reins with Lorna and her husband Ray concentrating on the city floristry for 40 years while Harry looked after Day Dawn Nursery.

“When Ray and I decided to retire 10 years ago my retirement lasted for about five minutes before I was called in to run the other family business,” Lorna says.

“While my brother and I are in-part absentee owners I do waltz around here most days and Harry likewise. He’s been trained in money management so he comes in and looks after that area when he isn’t at Day Dawn Nursery.”

Although they’re both retirement age, Lorna and Harry are still happy to roll up their sleeves and work, just like their parents did. “Dad worked until he was 80 and Mum was very involved in the nursery side of the business into her early 90s,” Lorna says.

What will happen to Bert Brown & Co next remains to be seen as both Lorna and Harry’s children have their own successful careers outside of the business.

“I think we’re on the cusp of having a lot of new businesses in the city but it’s going to take time and support through positive concessions being made by local government,” Lorna says.

“I hope to live to see the day when the Townsville city precinct is vibrant again. I can remember when the CBD was full of life and traffic in the later post-war years when Townsville was receiving an influx of European migration, followed later by the Australian military base.”

While Lorna’s dad Ed was born in Australia, and reared as a fair dinkum Aussie, he had a Polish name and heritage and spent a lot of time helping migrants assimilate. Like her father, Lorna too has a well-developed social conscience.

“I really believe we need to nurture opportunities for women and girls and so I’ve been involved with Soroptimist International since 1973. During that time I’ve been involved with development work in overseas countries,” Lorna says.

“Worldwide we are in 126 countries with 90,000 members. Helping with projects in places like Mongolia, Malaysia, Indonesia and Papua New Guinea has given me a purpose.”

For Harry, purpose has been found in playing a hand in bringing Townsville to life. “Day Dawn Nursery has helped colour and change the look of Townsville with greenery,” he says. “I’ve only been a part of it but it’s been a huge change.”

Over the years Harry has been impressed to see how council requirements mean that, nowadays, developers and commercial enterprises do a considerable amount of planting and irrigation.

“Standards have increased dramatically, which is why the cost of housing has gone up because you pay for it all upfront,” Harry says. “It’s been fun keeping up with it all and interesting to see the town change.

“You feel as though as you’re serving the public… well that’s always been our goal.”

WORDS KYLIE DAVIS PHOTOGRAPHY SKYE BREE MILLARD

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“I THINK WE’RE ON THE CUSP OF HAVING A LOT OF NEW BUSINESSES IN THE CITY BUT IT’S GOING TO TAKE TIME AND SUPPORT THROUGH POSITIVE CONCESSIONS BEING MADE BY LOCAL GOVERNMENT.”

LORNA MEAD

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FLEXIBLE WORK EQUATES TO HAPPIER EMPLOYEES!

Research has shown flexible work arrangements can boost employee morale, well-being and job satisfaction. This in turn increases productivity and loyalty.

SAMANTHA CLOTWORTHY | SENIOR RECRUITMENT CONSULTANT | CBC STAFF SELECTION

Now granted, flexible work arrangements may not work in every single situation, but it is definitely an option to consider.

Ever increasing advances in technology have made flexible work arrangements easier than ever. For a large number of organisations, gone are the days when everyone was required to be in the office to get things done. Flexible work options have allowed employees to work in a number of different ways; some work part time in the office and spend the remainder of their time telecommuting from home; others have flexible start and finish times whilst more and more staff operate predominately from home, just popping in to the office when necessary. Job share arrangements are also popular; for those wanting part time hours only.

“Offering the option to workfrom-home can also provide fin n benefit t companies”

When managed correctly, flexible work arrangements can serve as an attractive incentive to retain quality staff members.

Although the employee will still need to get their jobs done in a timely manner; the benefits of flexible work schedules afforded

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to them, will certainly ensure their commitment in getting the job done. Managers who are looking to implement and support flexible working arrangements should aim to design roles that give the employee autonomy but also scheduled check in’s to ensure targets are being reached. Let’s also not forget that a lot of time and money is invested in employees therefore maximising on a return on investment makes good business sense.

Offering the option to work-from-home can also provide financial benefits to companies, saving on office space and equipment for starters.

Another advantage associated with offering a flexible work schedule, is that it may help you to draw in the cream of the crop in your industry. Many of the folks who will be applying for these positions have years of experience and are looking for an opportunity that will allow them to have more of a work/life balance. They know what is required to get the job done!

A great way to figure out whether or not flexible work options will benefit your organisation is to invite feedback from staff members. Why not hold a brainstorming session where people are encouraged to provide ideas as to how to make your business and their lives even better. By engaging staff interest, you are helping to create an empowered workplace which in turn enhances productivity. Happy employees are the very best advocates any Company can have. They reaffirm you as an “Employer of Choice” both inside and outside of work. Imagine each of your employees singing your praises to everyone they know. That’s marketing worth its weight in gold!

The bottom line is that f lexible work options may not suit every business but it can definitely be implemented in the right circumstances. In this day and age, employers and employees are looking for flexibility and it may just give your business that edge over your competitors.

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APPLYING FOR A BUSINESS LOAN

Here’s how to present your business loan application in the best light possible.

ASHLEY SCOTT | OWNER-MANAGER | BOQ FLINDERS STREET

At some point most businesses will go through the deflating experience of being refused finance. Keep in mind that banks do want to lend money, but it’s in no one’s interest to approve a loan that is unlikely to be able to be repaid.

As a Bank Manager myself, I’ve seen the best and worst versions of business loan applications so I thought I would share with you some tips on how you can present your business loan application in the best light possible.

Explain what you want to borrow and why. Rather than asking to borrow a yet to be agreed amount for an unknown investment, demonstrate how you plan to use the borrow funds. Have a business plan and outline your business direction, growth prospects and profit forecasts. A tangible investment makes a much more persuasive business pitch.

Show your creditworthiness.

Have all your paperwork up-to-date and in order. Have your BAS and personal taxes done. Have your bank statements and accounting documentation such as

Applying for business loans isn’t as simple as turning up to your bank and saying “how about some money?”

cash flow statements and balance sheets available. Understand the key financial figures of your business e.g. current income, net profit, expenses. If you need some help understanding these, discuss them with your accountant before applying for your loan. If you Google ‘credit check’ there are a number of websites that offer credit history checks. It’s worth doing one of these and knowing if you’ve got any red flags against your name. Your bank manager will be looking at your repayment history and will be very cautious if you have any previous defaults.

Demonstrate how you will pay the loan back. Ideally your business can show a few years of profit and this coupled with future profit forecasts shows you can afford the loan repayments.

While we always hope that loans are repaid as the borrower intends, it doesn’t hurt to show your lender a worst-case scenario e.g. if something like technology changes, new competitors or an industry down turn stopped your business in its track – would the sale of

the business or other assets cover the loan expenses? It’s useful to show you lender that an unplanned exit from your business wouldn’t stop the loan being repaid. Applying for business loans isn’t as simple as turning up to your bank and saying “how about some money?” You need to be able to show that the loan is for a good investment and that there’s very little risk of the loan not being repaid. And remember, if the answer today is no, ask for feedback. Maybe you just need to update your paper or work on building business profit or paying down debt. There are always ways to improve your loan applications.

I’m a proud small business owner in Townsville myself so I want to see our local community grow and prosper.

If you want to discuss applying for a business loan then please don’t hesitate to contact me directly on 0407 257 700.

This article is for general information purposes only and is not intended as financial or professional advice. The views expressed in this article are solely the views of the author. Bank of Queensland Limited ABN 32 009 656 740 does not endorse, and has not authorised any particular statements in this article.

This article has been prepared by and is the responsibility of the author.

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The first few weeks after a separation are often the most important.

Engaging with a professional during this time is critical to ensure you make the right decisions.

KATE PATEMAN | DIRECTOR | KLP FAMILY LAW

When a relationship breaks down, our actions are often driven purely by our emotions. During the first few weeks of a separation your actions will set the scene for your entire matter. Engaging with a professional to advise on the things you should and should not do during this time is critical.

The first few weeks will no doubt be a very emotional time for you. You will have a plethora of people consoling you, telling you of their horror stories and earnestly trying to help you through this period. Whilst it’s vital to have this support network, you also need to ensure that you think about what you should do in your situation as every situation is different. The best way to do this is to obtain legal advice early on – even if it leads to nowhere.

We have seen time and time again the impact on client matters when they have received either no or bad legal advice within those first few weeks. You need to have a strategy and know what to do if all does not go to plan.

Before you win a petty battle only to lose the whole war, here are some practical

“Always think, would I want a Judge to read that?”

suggestions for what you should, and should not do in the first few weeks of separation: 1. DO get quality legal advice as soon as possible – remember information and knowledge is power. The more you know about the process, the better you will feel. And don’t just go for the cheapest.

Ask around, do some research on who you are about to see.

2. DO NOT involve the children – don’t vent to them or make your separation their burden and don’t be negative about your ex. Let kids be kids.

3. DO try and keep things amicable – this will be difficult as you are obviously separating for a reason (whether it is your reasons or theirs) however if you can try to keep the communication lines open, this may then help you settle your matter sooner rather than later and you will more than likely be able to have a good co-parenting relationship.

4. DO NOT act on impulses – take time to respond to things, including SMS and Facebook posts and when you do respond, try to keep it to the facts. Just because you have separated, does not

give anyone the right to treat any other person in any other way than what you yourself would expect to be treated. Put yourself in their shoes (no matter how hard that may be).

5. DO get some professional counselling support – you don’t walk about with a broken leg hoping it will fix itself. You go see a Doctor to help you heal from it so you can walk on. That is the same philosophy for a separation and counselling.

6. DO NOT vent on Facebook – it is an open forum and you might find that what you say here will come back to bite you.

Always think, would I want a Judge to read that? Be accountable.

7. DO have a good support network – whether that is your family, friends or a counsellor. Have someone who you can speak to.

8. DO NOT set out to ruin or destroy your ex – seriously, use that time and energy into rebuilding your life. As they say, living well is the best revenge!

No separation is easy and you just need to remember that there are people here to help you through that challenging time.

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THE FIRST FEW WEEKS

city matters

PLAYING IN THE BIG LEAGUE THE CONCEPT of Stadium Northern Australia – the proposed new Townsville stadium and convention centre has been met with a lot of controversy, raising an even quota of objective and not so objective questions from the Townsville community. While the Tasmanians wear the crown as Australia’s most parochial bunch, we’re putting up a fight for the title when it comes to this particular topic.

Some local media gave MP Ewen Jones a hard time about it in the lead up to the election, even though results of the feasibility study itself weren’t due until the end of September; and while we aren’t opening a political debate in this forum, there are two key facts currently associated with this picture. Firstly, for the proportion of Townsvillians opposed to it, the concept is not going to go away.

Secondly, the business case is under

review and the feasibility study results are due out around the same time as this magazine is being distributed. So, whilst we’d like to reveal the floor plans, provide the numbers on ROI and every other possible detail, unfortunately we can’t right now. And we can’t because until the concept itself and its scope is either approved or altered to meet approval, even Laurence Lancini would be making a guess, albeit it a very educated one. But, regardless of final scope, size, shape or form, it’s going to happen.

Fifteen years ago, Townsville was considered a country town by the rest of Australia but by 2012 we’d hit a population close to 200,000 people. On a fast track entry to 2014, we’re enjoying the fruits of a thriving metropolitan lifestyle – alfresco dining, high end fashion, exciting business

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and property development opportunities and offerings, the latest in beauty care and cosmetic surgery, tier one products, services and technology.

We’ve bred much internationally renowned talent in industry, business, sport, the arts and entertainment; manufacturing production quality has improved markedly and heck we even publish magazines that can compete on an international platform for sophistication and quality. There’s no turning back now Townsville. We’re in the big league. We’ve made it.

If the catchment area for Stadium Northern Australia is from Mackay to Cairns and west to Mount Isa, this makes a population of around 700,000 sports and event loving Queenslanders.

WORDS TRACEY LEE GORDON

How does this population:venue ratio compare with other cities? The seating capacity of eleven premier sporting venues against a residential population of 4.2 million, allows Melbourne to accommodate approximately 11.7% of its community at these venues alone. That’s not taking into account multi-purpose conference and exhibition facilities such as the Melbourne Exhibition Centre.

function of the venue itself; whether you love the idea or hate it, you may as well sign up for membership because it’s likely you’ll be going there many times over.

When we bring this into context of a projected seating capacity of 30,000 at the proposed Stadium Northern Australia, we’ll actually be seating only 4% of our 700,000 or make a near match to Melbourne and seat 15% of our immediate 200,000. These are pretty compelling figures given we are home to one of the NRL’s most well supported teams.

Plausible arguments against the venue and the proposed location do exist, the first being our capacity to accommodate the additional visitors to Townsville for high profile acts and major sporting functions. Currently, even residents of the northern beaches can struggle to get overnight accommodation for events such as the V8’s or NRL home games. The second key concern focuses on the CBD location; parking, traffic and transport. But, with growth comes restructure and with restructure comes further investment, so while these two particular issues present valid talking points, they aren’t road blocks.

Add to that the growing local support for AFL, our love of all things educational, athletic and musical and the multipurpose

Townsville’s CBD, like every major city in the country, is home to business during office hours and a hive of entertainment

activity on weekends. That means a staggered flow of traffic and people dining pre-event and staying on post-event.

Stadium Northern Australia represents a minimum three year window for approvals and construction, so it’s inevitable that the landscape of change will also see some of the ugly old eyesores disappear; highly aesthetic solutions to accommodation emerge and an injection of funds into the public transport system.

The amount of exposure and employment the Stadium Northern Australia venture will generate for the region during and post construction is unquestionable.

While it’s certainly not safe to comment on returns the venue will generate or the much needed positive impact it will have on tourism, both income and impacts will be shared by the whole community.

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A SUPER STADIUM FOR TOWNSVILLE WILL BRING IMMENSE CHANGE TO OUR REGION, CHANGE THAT WILL WELL AND TRULY PEEL OFF THE VERY LAST LAYER OF OUR COUNTRY TOWN SKIN.

visual arts

Noel WOOD Australia b.1912 d.2001 Brammo Bay [Dunk Island] 1946 Oil on composition board 46 x 58cm Acc. 1995.102 Purchased 1995 City of Townsville Art Collection Photograph: Shane Fitzgerald, Gallery Services

Noel WOOD Australia b.1912 d.2001 Two boats 1946 Oil on canvas 45.7 x 56.5cm Acc. 1:0384a Purchased 1946 Queensland Art Gallery Collection Photograph: Natasha Harth, QAGOMA

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DUO MAGAZINE IS PROUD TO PARTNER WITH PERC TUCKER REGIONAL GALLERY AND SHANE FITZGERALD, MANAGER GALLERY SERVICES, TOWNSVILLE CITY COUNCIL, IN A SERIES THAT DISCUSSES CURRENT TRENDS, MUSINGS AND INSIGHTS INTO CONTEMPORARY VISUAL ARTS.

THE FORGOTTEN PERIOD OF AUSTRALIAN ART THE PERIOD C1950-1975 is regarded as one of the most important in Queensland’s visual arts history. Painting was the most prominent art form during this period and artists such as Charles Blackman, Ray Crooke, Ian Fairweather, Sam Fullbrook, Jon Molvig, Margaret Olley and John Rigby established their reputations from the Brisbane area.

However there remains an untold story of a group of artists working in tropical north Queensland that sought a new inspiration – one which provided an idyllic lifestyle devoid of the hustle and bustle of the major metropolitan sprawl and subsequently yielded a fresh interpretation of the Australian landscape – which in some instances preceded the likes of Crooke, Blackman and Fullbrook.

These pioneers were the artists that settled and practiced on the Family Group of islands – Dunk, Bedarra and Timana – in the late 1930s.

Artists such as Robert Campbell, Noel Wood, Yvonne Cohen, Valerie Albiston, Deanna Conti and Bruce Arthur established and developed national reputations based from the Family Group of islands.

Robert Campbell was the first of the modernday ‘beachcombers’ when he camped and painted on Dunk Island with his wife Jean in 1933. The image of a tranquil unspoilt tropical paradise was first conveyed in the writings of EJ Banfield who settled on Dunk Island, with his wife Bertha, in 1897 becoming the island’s first white settlers. Previously a journalist and Senior Editor with The Townsville Bulletin, he spent the remaining 26 years of his life living on Dunk Island until his death in 1923.

When Noel Wood, an Adelaide born and trained artist, came to Dunk Island in 1936, before settling on a small parcel of land on Bedarra Island, the original bungalow built by Banfield in 1903 was still standing. Bedarra Island remained undeveloped until the 1970s, while Timana Island is still maintained in a relatively pristine state. However Wood’s artistic isolation on Bedarra was short-lived with the arrival of the Cohen sisters, Yvonne and Valerie Cohen (later Albiston) in 1938. They settled on Timana Island and maintained a close friendship with Wood. For the next 40 years the sisters divided their time between Melbourne and the tropics, developing their reputation as early pioneers of the Modernist Australian painting movement, inspired by the northern landscape.

The core artists in this group were to spend almost their entire adult lives working in what can be thought of as one of Australia’s first island-based artistic communities spread across the three main islands of Dunk, Bedarra and Timana. While separated physically, they interacted to support and sustain each other. Each of these artists produced discrete bodies of work based on their experiences living in this unique environment.

While other artists such as John Busst and Helen Wiltshire found refuge in the islands and created striking images, the creative energy of Wood, Cohen, Albiston, Arthur and Conti remains unparalleled and little appreciated in a national context. In fact, Noel Wood was the only artist in the first half of the 20th century who established his national profile from a regional base and remained the most prominent artist to live in north Queensland until Ray Crooke settled in Cairns some thirty years later.

Little has been celebrated of these artists over the years, yet their impact on Australian Art still resonates today. Therefore, in response to this forgotten period in Australian Art, Perc Tucker Regional Gallery in collaboration with guest Curator, Ross Searle, have developed an exhibition and research publication entitled To the Islands: exploring works created by artists on Dunk, Bedarra and Timana Islands between the 1930s and 1990s. This is the first exhibition in Australian visual arts to celebrate and examine the history of artists who have lived and worked in the islands close to the north Queensland coastal town of Mission Beach. Bringing together various works from notable collections such as City of Townsville Art Collection, QAGOMA, Cairns Regional Gallery, Rockhampton Art Gallery and numerous private collections from throughout Queensland, To the Islands will be on display at the Perc Tucker Regional Gallery from 18 October to 1 December 2013.

Fred WILLIAMS Australia b.1927 d.1982 Bedarra Rainforest 1974 Oil on canvas 97.2 x 71.2cm Private Collection Courtesy of Philip Bacon Galleries

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TOWNSVILLE IS BLESSED WITH SO MANY TALENTED AND INTERESTING PEOPLE THAT WE’VE DECIDED TO INTRODUCE YOU TO FOUR LOCAL CHARACTERS EACH MONTH. IF YOU KNOW SOMEONE YOU THINK SHOULD BE FEATURED JUST SEND AN EMAIL TO EDITOR@DUOMAGAZINE.COM.AU

“IN GRADE TWO I REALLY WANTED TO BE A PALEONTOLOGIST? LONG STORY, BUT PRETTY HAPPY THAT DIDN’T WORK OUT.” PHIL ROGERS

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DONNA HOBBS MEDICAL SECRETARY AKA: Mother and Taxi Driver. You in three words: Honest, loyal, working. Most treasured item: My family and friends, I couldn’t live without them. Why you get out of bed: To experience everything a new day brings. To meet up with friends and spend time with my family. I also love my job and meeting interesting people. Most memorable moment: The birth of my children and seeing my grandson for the first time. What you love about where you live: The weather especially this time of the year. Walking along The Strand and Riverway and the wonderful people. You always meant to: Travel. I hope to be doing this very soon as all my children will be finishing school this year. You drive a: 2013 Nissan Pulsar. Where are you from: Born in Townsville and have lived here my whole life. Best dish: Anything I don’t have to cook. If I had to choose I would say pasta (any kind). You wish… For a cure for cancer. Everybody is affected by this in some way. It cuts short too many lives. Your biggest inspiration: My Grandmother. There is not a day that I don’t think about her and wish I could sit and talk to her again. She was very wise. You’d change this about yourself: Nothing. I am finally happy with who I am. Ideal dinner guests: Family and friends and anyone that makes me laugh. Your must-have gadget: My iPod and iPad. Couldn’t live without them. I would be lost without the calendar/diary. The last book you read: The Shifting Fog by Kate Morton. Your philosophy: Treat others how you wish to be treated yourself. As a child, what did you think you’d be doing at this age: I always wanted to be a Mum so I guess I am doing what I thought I would be doing. Parting words: Live and enjoy every moment as life is too short and you don’t want to miss anything.

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You in three words: Motivated, honest, funny.

Most treasured item: Hair straightener. Why you get out of bed: To enjoy this wonderful thing we call life, with my beautiful family and friends. (And my kids usually want their nutella sandwich pronto so I don’t have time to lie around in bed!) Most memorable moment: My wedding day. Not only did I get to marry my lover, I married my best friend! We did it our way, in our style, and now have 2 beautiful children. What you love about where you live: Summer days! I love the sunshine and love that we have just about everything here, from the beach to the rainforest. I love that Townsville is still growing, and has a lot to offer.

You always meant to: Travel around Australia.

You drive a: 1968 Pontiac Parisienne. Where are you from: Ingham, but raised in Townsville.

Best dish: Curry! I’m often referred to by my husband as the Curry Queen! You wish... I get to see my children grow up to live happy lives and encourage them to fulfill all of their biggest hopes and dreams. Nothing is too big or too small! Your biggest inspiration: My hard working Dad, Mum and Mother-In Law, Annette.

I have so many people around me that are inspirational. My biggest drive is being around like minded people who are motivated, and get out there and do things on their own. You’d change this about yourself: I’m a stress head!

I could probably take a chill pill once in a while.

Ideal dinner guests: Johnny Cash, June Carter, Wanda Jackson. Your must-have gadget: iPhone. The last book you read: I am not a big reader, I am slowly working my way through the biography of Anthony Kiedis, but other than that I’m a magazine person, and usually just look at the pictures. Your philosophy: You only live once, so get out there and do it! As a child, what did you think you’d be doing at this age: I actually thought I would be a teacher.

Parting words: Wish it, Dream it, Do it.

AKA: Not fit for publishing! You in three words: Let’s, Do, This. Most treasured item: My health and my happiness. Why you get out of bed: Everyday is an opportunity! I’m here to make the most of it. Most memorable moment: Hitting a tree whilst snowboarding in Japan earlier this year. I am never going to live that story down! What you love about where you live: Love winter in the tropics. You always meant to: Learn Spanish. Where are you from: I was Born on the Gold Coast, but I’ve lived in Townsville since I was young enough to not know any different. Best dish: Any type of Thai food. Your biggest inspiration: My Mum and Dad. After 32 years of marriage, and putting up with me for most of that time, they have always brought out the best in me and supported me in whatever I did, good or bad. You’d change this about yourself: Bigger calves. Don’t ask!

Ideal dinner guests: If he was still living, Steve Jobs. Such an inspirational guy who was able to bring the best, and worst out of people in his own special way. Your must-have gadget: AppleTV. The last book you read: The 4 Hour Workweek by Tim Ferris. A must read for those looking to make some changes in their lifestyle. Your philosophy: Life’s too short to be anything but happy! As a child, what did you think you’d be doing at this age: In Grade Two I really wanted to be a Paleontologist? Long story, but pretty happy that didn’t work out.

Parting words: Don’t die wondering. Whatever it is, big, small or even ridiculous, go after it!

And once a year, go somewhere you’ve never been before.

AKA: Mum; Darling; Mother Bear. You in three words: Loving, fun, energetic. Why you get out of bed: My three boys who are constantly on the go! Most memorable moment: Of course my wedding day and birth of my first born son Jayden, but also waiting on the cobblestoned streets of Pamplona ready to experience the Running of the Bulls was pretty memorable.

What you love about where you live: The heat and the fact that I can wear my bikini 9 months of the year. You always meant to: Volunteer work overseas – I still plan to once the boys have finished schooling. You drive: Nothing fast–Toyota Prado. Where are you from: Born in Ingham to Spanish parents who migrated 50 odd years ago. Moved to Townsville in the 80s then spent time travelling the world with the love of my life Craigy. Best dish: Lamb Shanks on a bed of mire poix with red wine jus – absolutely awesome! You wish… That my sons grow up to be compassionate young men who are motivated to do good in this world. You’d change this about yourself: I’m too emotional at times, and get caught up in caring about what idiots think. I also need to slow down, to stop and smell the roses more. Your must-have gadget: After being an absolute dinosaur with technology and so resistant to get onboard, my friends will laugh but my iPhone has become one of my musts. Your philosophy: “I shall pass this way but once; any good that I can do or any kindness I can show to any human being; let me do it now. Let me not defer nor neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again”. As a child, what did you think you’d be doing at this age: Onstage performing. I guess my job allows me to some extent fulfil this childhood dream as each day I’ve got a captive audience. Parting words: Smiles are free! And to be sure to tell those you love how much they mean to you, everyday!

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Even the Townsville City Council is gearing up for a major makeover with the Draft City Plan now open for comment. The vision is to transform our city into an even more vibrant and cosmopolitan place for tourists, businesses and the community alike.

With Townsville’s population expected to rise to around 300,000 by 2036, our city is poised for a major growth spurt.

Sanctum’s 1300-lot community has been busily transforming the northern beaches. The developer recently released the latest stage of its $200 million project and has started construction on one of the region’s largest playgrounds (a 430sqm children’s paradise).

If you’re looking to build your dream home in the near future, Grady Homes offers some great advice on how to choose who you work with. It’s one of the biggest investments you’ll make, so take the time to consider carefully.

As you flick through our Modern Home flip magazine, you’ll enjoy up-to-the minute reports on all of these topics and more.

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DIY INTERIOR DESIGN JARDAN

MATCH STYLE WITH PURPOSE Style is usually best achieved when adapted to suit the functionality of the room.

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INTERIOR DESIGN CAN BE CHALLENGING – SO MANY COLOURS, STYLES, MATERIALS AND ARTWORKS TO PLAY WITH. DESIGN PROFESSIONALS CAN PROVIDE ADVICE AND ASSISTANCE BUT YOUR HOME SHOULD ALSO BE A REFLECTION OF YOUR PERSONALITY. DUO’S KEY TIPS CAN HELP YOU GET THE INSIDE OF YOUR HOME LOOKING GREAT… ALL ON YOUR OWN! WORDS LAUREN MCKAIG

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RESEARCH TREND DESIGNS Draw inspiration for designing your home by looking at trends and styles in magazines, design books, open days and showrooms.

MAKE A SCRAPBOOK This will help you to see if certain ideas go well together or can be adapted for your home.

BE BRAVE WITH TEXTURE Don’t be afraid to look at the different textures and materials you can use to add extra dimension and effect to the style you are trying to create.

LOOK AT THE BIG PICTURE Try to harmonise the room by balancing each different element. For instance, where a picture is hung can counter-balance the effect of a stand up lamp in the corner of the room.

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DON’T OVERWHELM WITH COLOUR Powerful colours should be used as accents as this creates a more satisfactory outcome than a whole room painted in a powerful shade.

Transferring accents throughout multiple rooms can help create a complete and continuous look.

GET YOUR DIMENSIONS CORRECT Be sure to measure the room dimensions when redecorating. This will help you to plan how much decorating material you will need, whether it be carpeting, paint or any construction that you might need.

THINK OF QUALITY If you want your look to last it is sometimes best to invest in quality products that will have a longer life expectancy. Don’t always go for the quick fix, it might end up costing you more in the long-term.

LET THERE BE LIGHT The lighting in your room, and how you can play with it is a big part in deciding the style and character of the room you would like to create. Keep in mind the benefits of natural light.

YOUR OWN TREASURES Interior décor is an expression of self so use your own treasures as points of focus and drama.

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WHEN GIVING ADVICE, IT IS SOMETIMES BETTER TO TELL A STORY. AS A LONG TIME successful builder I am often asked for advice by family and friends. There is one piece of advice I always give, and I refer to it as my ‘3 Homes Story’. A very simple story that provides a powerful insight into the cause of most issues people experience when building a new home.

My 3 Homes Story. When you build your home, there are always 3 houses...

1. The house you thought you bought 2. The house the builder thought they sold, and 3. The house that actually gets built.

Understand that if you choose the wrong builder, these three houses will most likely be all different and that will cause major disappointment. Do your research to ensure your builder realises how easy

it is for things to go wrong and is able to demonstrate a passion and commitment to make sure all three houses are in fact all the same.

Take note of how detailed their quotes are and how clear and detailed the plans provided with the quote are.

Here are two examples of how the house that was ‘bought’ can be different from the house that was ‘sold’.

1. You like a display home and get a quote on it – Does it include everything you saw in the display home? Is the kitchen the same, are the tiles the same, are the windows the same, does it look the same from the street, and so on and so on?

2. You end up getting a number of quotes as the builder tries to find the balance between the

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There is an old saying, ‘the devil is in the detail’, but when it comes to new homes, the devil is actually in the ‘lack’ of detail. That is why you probably won’t find a more detailed quote than a Grady Homes quote and why I send examples of our quotes to them (my family and friends) so they know what to look for.

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NORTHERN Beaches master-planned community Sanctum is cementing its reputation as the leading lifestyle choice for families with construction starting on one of the region’s largest playgrounds.

The massive 430sqm children’s paradise will sit within a new three hectare park, which forms part of the total 28 hectares of lush parkland that the Sanctum community is meticulously designed and built around.

Sanctum developer Glen Maidment said, although it was rare to have a playground of such magnitude, it fitted perfectly with Sanctum’s vision and family-friendly values. “There will be dedicated areas to suit all ages from toddlers to teenagers, with state-of-the-art equipment and shade sails,” Mr Maidment said. “The playground will be the ideal location for families to socialise at the weekend and it complements our overall parkland which, when complete, will offer residents a beautifullylandscaped environment with bike paths, barbecue areas, fitness stations, shade structures and even more playgrounds.

“Lineal corridors like The Strand have proven to work, so we hope our residents will experience the same advantages; especially with the increase in population and amenities the Northern Beaches is currently experiencing as one of the nation’s top

20 building and population hotspots.”

Ninety-eight per cent of Sanctum’s 1300-lot community is within 200m of the expansive green oasis, with the developer recently releasing the latest stage of the $200 million project ahead of schedule.

“The 50-lot Marblewood release fronts the parkland and has its own landscaped entry statement and a circular road network, so it’s a particularly exclusive and safe area for children,” Mr Maidment said. “It’s like a community within a community.”

Marblewood blocks are now ready for sale, ranging from 450sqm to 1,225sqm.

For more information see sanctumliving.com.au or visit the new land sales office in Sanctum’s dedicated display village at Bell Gum Place.

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We understand people want security, but they also want their home to look stylish and sleek, with the Crimsafe Ultimate range it is a perfect option for those who want it all.

The Crimsafe Ultimate range has been designed with lifestyle in mind. Chosen by architects, it offers sleek lines, designer styling and a see-through mesh, which ensures people can still enjoy the uninterrupted views of beautiful North Queensland.

“It can really increase the quality of your lifestyle,” Peter says. “It’ll help cool your house in summer, increase airflow, open your house up, and keep the mozzies and flies out, without any sacrifice of design. Not to mention, the Crimsafe Ultimate range offers unlimited design flexibility and is ideal for French doors.”

Crimsafe Ultimate not only offers sleek designs and a great lifestyle, the Crimsafe Ultimate range also provides complete peace of mind so you can sleep sound at night or go away on holidays knowing your house is secure.

Crimsafe products also offer protection against nature’s harsh conditions. “Everyone knows Crimsafe is a market leader in the stainless steel security screen industry,” Peter says. “But what you might not know is Crimsafe products also protect against nature’s extremities. With cyclone season fast approaching protect your home against the dangers of flying debris without sacrificing the street appeal of your home. Crimsafe cyclone debris screen will protect against storm-driven debris from winds up to 392kph and at the same time provide security from intruders and allow you to enjoy the tropical lifestyle all year round.

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The Crimsafe Ultimate range really does offer the ultimate in lifestyle and design; Crimsafe Ultimate is 40% stronger than regular Crimsafe and comes with a 15 year warranty (terms and conditions apply). Peter says “With a brand you know and trust, Crimsafe Ultimate offers complete peace of mind and will add value to your home.”

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TOWNSVILLE CITY COUNCIL RECENTLY SPOKE WITH DUO MAGAZINE ABOUT THE DRAFT CITY PLAN

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EMBRACING SUSTAINABLE URBAN LIVING

What does living in a tropical city mean to you? What kind of housing and neighbourhood do you want to live in? And how do we retain our great lifestyle while still supporting our city’s growth?

These are some of the big questions Townsville City Council is asking the community through the recently launched Draft City Plan, which brings together the former Townsville and City of Thuringowa planning schemes into a new, consolidated plan for the whole city.

With public consultation underway until 25 November, Mayor of Townsville Cr Jenny Hill says now is the time for the community to have their say on what is arguably one of the most important policy documents to be released over recent years.

“Townsville is a fantastic place to live and, when we consider our great lifestyle, our natural resources and location, our strong economy and business opportunities, it’s no wonder that we expect to see strong population growth over the next couple of decades,” Cr Hill said. “It’s a really important time for Council and the community to reflect on what makes Townsville unique and what strategies we need to put in place to become a prosperous city for the 21st century.”

The Draft City Plan addresses elements that make planning in our city manageable, like zoning, building heights, urban growth boundaries and priority infrastructure planning. The vision sets the stage for our city to evolve and grow to offer the lifestyle, services, transport, housing choices and economic strength that our community will need and expect as our population grows to around 300,000 by 2036.

Cr Hill believes that we have the chance to transform our city and be the envy of other cities throughout Queensland and Australia.

“Whether you agree or disagree with elements in the plan, it’s really important that the community has a strong voice in shaping the future of our city and to lodge a formal submission before 25 November,” Cr Hill said.

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Cr Hill said that during October, several public ‘Meet the Planner’ sessions will be held. These offer the chance for residents to talk to council planners directly about the strategies behind the Draft City Plan and how they might affect a particular property or neighbourhood.

“This is everyone’s opportunity to have a say on the future of Townsville, after all it’s your plan for your street, your suburb, your city,” Cr Hill said.

Stewart Pentland is Council’s Director of Planning and Development. For the last three years, he has overseen the evolution of the Draft City Plan from major studies conducted

by Council in 2011, through to the industry and community consultation activities being carried out now.

“The reality is that, over the next 25 years, Townsville’s population will change and evolve with the emergence of a range of family structures and sizes, along with the general ageing of the population,” Mr Pentland said.

Through the Draft City Plan, Council is planning for these changes with the ‘Smart Growth Strategy’ to support more sustainable growth in two ways. First, it drives future residential expansion within Townsville’s current zoned and approved urban areas that have the capacity for around 65 000 new houses – far in excess of the 45 000 new houses that will be needed over the next 25 years. Secondly, it encourages higher density development in key activity centres, including the CBD, North Ward, Aitkenvale, Thuringowa Central and Hyde Park major centres to support the evolution of vibrant, active and dynamic communities.

“The knock-on effect of more people in those suburbs means the local businesses would grow,” Mr Pentland said.

“Urban consolidation is occurring in more and more cities as communities look to protect their existing lifestyles. Urban areas create jobs and educational opportunities as well as cultural facilities, such as theatre, cinema, music, art, events and festivals.”

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Council understands that the community wants to protect our lifestyle. The urban consolidation approach supports this view, with an overwhelming majority of the city’s residential areas remaining the same with only 2.8 per cent of the urban area changing in terms of increased building heights into the future.

The Draft City Plan promotes development in locations with current access to commercial and community services as well as existing infrastructure.

“Put simply, it makes economic and social sense to concentrate development in areas with the necessary infrastructure like waste and water already in place, and to minimise the ongoing costs borne by the whole community,” Mr Pentland said.

The Draft City Plan will build the city’s economic strength by supporting growth, new industry services and job creation as Townsville grows into the role of Queensland’s second capital. Under the draft plan, the CBD would evolve into a more vibrant and cosmopolitan place for business, visitors and the community.

“We want investors to know we are open for business and focused on making it easier to live, work and invest in our city,” Mr Pentland said. “Development assessment will have a risk tolerant approach to make it easier for the right developments to occur in the right locations. We are streamlining approval processes and easing regulation, which we believe will be welcomed by investors and developers and that will provide certainty for residents.”

In the suburbs, the distinctive and historic North Queensland character of housing in Townsville is one of the most appealing aspects of our city. Character precincts have been identified in our suburbs to ensure new development is suitable to the existing streetscapes and architecture.

The Draft City Plan also recognises, protects and conserves areas that the community values as places of cultural heritage significance.

“We also want to preserve historic elements of Townsville’s built environment and protect areas of character from the impacts of incremental change,” Mr Pentland said. “Importantly, the usage rights of property owners in a residential area will be unchanged. Home owners will still be allowed to improve their property as can any other property owner in a ‘traditional’ residential area.”

To view the full Draft City Plan or to make a submission, visit www.townsville.qld.gov.au or contact 1300 878 001.

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