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78 MAN THERAPY 80 YD. SPRING SUMMER 14 82 I NSIDE STORY. FIVE LOCAL MEN SHARE THEIR BEARD MANAGEMENT TIPS 86 FACE TIME 87 SHAVING ADVICE 88 MOVEMBER PROMOTION
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08 PUBLISHER’S WELCOME 10 DUO COVER GIRL 14 HOROSCOPES 18 LOCAL STORIES: FAMILY DETECTIVES 22 MICHELE MAHONE 112 5 MINUTES WITH... 114 LAST WORD
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26 DESIGNER PRODUCTS 24 NORTH SHORE INTERVIEW 28 PROVIEW HOMES PROFILE 33 DESIGNER PRODUCTS
34 HEALTH+FITNESS
63 FAMILY MATTERS
64 TOWNSVILLE HOSPITAL FOUNDATION 65 KLP FAMILY LAW 66 EWEN JONES 67 NICOLE PIEROTTI 68 CATHOLIC DIOCESE
35 CLARITY HEARING SOLUTIONS 36 SMILE DENTAL 71 BUSINESS+DEVELOPMENT 38 HERMIT PARK CLINIC 72 BRUCE+MITRA MAGGS 40 WINNING THE BATTLE 74 JOURNEY FINANCIAL GROUP 76 REGIONAL BUSINESS 44 HAIR+BEAUTY+FASHION SERVICES 45 TRANSFORMATION BY 75 NORTHERN TAX AND COLOUR IT FINANCIAL SERVICES 46 BEAUTY NEWS 48 DELUXE WOMAN 89 CULTURE 50 MY BAG 90 TOWNSVILLE CITY COUNCIL 52 MY STYLE 91 WHAT’S ON 53 TRANSFORMATION BY 92 B EHIND THE SCENE AT THE EMPHASIS FILMING OF DEPARTURE 54 STYLE NEWS LOUNGE 56 THE MODE COLLECTIVE 94 ARTICULATE
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95 FOOD+DRINK
96 SCOOP 96 PALEO CAFE: FROM PADDOCK TO PLATE 102 DIRECTORY 106 RECIPES
108 SEEN
108 TOWNSVILLE HOSPITAL FOUNDATION’S GALA BALL 110 A TOUCH OF SALT’S BEEF & BAROSSA FESTIVAL 111 LIVE AND BREATHE YOGA FUNDRAISER DINNER
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TAKING A PUNT FOR ALL THE RIGHT REASONS Auctions and raffles. At this time of the year we get to make a punt with both, hopefully to support a charity. To me, it’s the perfect win/win. You get something and the charity gets your donation. How fantastic was the Townsville Hospital Foundation’s Gala Ball that raised around $150,000 for the new Children’s Ward? A brilliant example of Townsville generosity. Of course, that result wouldn’t have been possible without the benefactors who donated the prizes and the locals who gave with their hearts and wallets. Well done all. (Insert smooth story transition here.) One of my worst auction ‘wins’ (according to my wife, Stacey ) was when the Sheraton (at the time) refurbed their kitchens. Stacey was standing in front of me and obviously didn’t notice my hand going up for the complete air conditioning system with smoke extractors. I figured if we ever had a restaurant this would save us a bundle. I was beaming with joy at the fall of the hammer. She turned around and I said; “ I won it!” She instantly went from a look of blank indifference to total rage and disbelief when she realised what I’d said. It wasn’t just that I had no way of transporting it or not ever owning a restaurant that makes it the worst. It was three years later when I had to call Ken at RST and offer it to him for free if he’d take it away so we could have our carport back. The best raffle win EVER was for my Rotary Club a few years ago. We all had to sell 100 tickets but I only managed to sell one to Joan, our Production Manager. On the last selling day I realised I had to buy them all myself or face humiliation. To my everlasting shame, I bought Joan’s $2 ticket back from her. Just in case. About a week later, Ray Valdeter (then Club President) arrived at my office. I’d missed that day’s meeting when I won the main prize, third prize and the book buyers prize! I only missed out on second prize (thankfully). I very much appreciated the win but I wish I’d been at the meeting to do the right (Aussie) thing and re-donate. Anyway, the bottle of Grange (book buyer’s prize) is still in the fridge waiting for a special occasion! Things (and people) I appreciate this month: Our award-winning local restaurants, the beardies in this month’s Grooming Guide, Wirra Wirra lunches, the Cowboys (we were robbed), my Mum, Ron at New Park Suit Hire, the Townsville Hospital Foundation team (Sam, Andrea and Anita). SCOTT MORRISON | PUBLISHER
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THE TWELVE FACES OF DUO 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, BRIA CORPORAL. COVERGIRL Bria Corporal Age: 21 Occupation: Occupational Therapy Student at James Cook University Where were you born? Townsville Tell us something about yourself: I love travelling and am a massive lover of food and cooking. If you ask any of my family and friends I am sure they would tell you that food is a huge part of my life. I love trying new foods and this makes travelling the perfect hobby. What have you got going on at the moment? I have actually deferred my uni degree to have this year off and do some travelling. I just got back from Fiji and am now in savings mode again for another holiday so I’m working at my two casual jobs at Jewellery By Design and Launch Zone. What would surprise people to know about you? I come from a multi-cultured background and am of both Croatian and Aboriginal descent. It is my multi-cultured heritage that is responsible for my love of travelling and food. Anything else you would like to add? I would like to thank all of my wonderful friends and family for voting for me. I would also like to thank DUO for this amazing opportunity; Matthew, Dana, Kellie and Monique for making it a fun experience and for making me look and feel beautiful.
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OVER THE PAST 18 MONTHS of planning and construction, Port of Airlie has become home to the most stateof-the-art passenger transit facility in coastal North Queensland. Port of Airlie Sales Manager Andrew Forster said Cruise Whitsundays’ maritime terminal was the major component in a sophisticated, allencompassing Whitsunday ‘transit hub’ also consisting of a bus and taxi transit terminal, public fuel wharf and a 176-space public car park at Port of Airlie, right on Airlie Beach’s doorstep.
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“This much-needed transport facility is finally being realised and will accommodate the ever-growing local and tourist population across the region,” Mr Forster said. “While this transit hub will be the area’s major link to the Whitsunday Islands and the Great Barrier Reef for visiting tourists and locals alike, it also sees Airlie Beach as a destination in its own right.
“To make it easier, our timetable won’t change – simply replace any Abell Point Marina arrivals/departures with Port of Airlie, and Shute Harbour remains the same.”
“People staying at Port of Airlie or elsewhere in the Whitsundays will be able to step off a boat and walk right into the heart of Airlie which should be a huge boost for retailers in the central business area as well as at Port of Airlie.”
The latest addition of the cruise terminal will further reinforce the investment opportunity offered at Port of Airlie, which has proved to be a winner with buoyant sales and increased interest over the past 18 months, fuelled by buyers recognising real value in the Whitsunday marketplace.
Cruise Whitsundays Chief Executive Officer Nick Hortle said it was an exciting time for the company. “This terminal has been well over 18 months in the making and we are quite sure the local community and tourists will agree it’s an outstanding development,” Mr Hortle said. “Our guests will have a comfortable, safe and seamless experience when travelling to and from Airlie Beach, not to mention such easy access to the centre of town,” he said. “We are looking forward to welcoming people to the terminal when we start operating from there on 6 September.”
The new terminal features airport-style check in counters including baggage conveyor belts, a large café, a gift shop and custom designed jetties to allow for easy access on/off the boats.
Analysis of sales data provided by PRD Whitsundays over the last 18 months has revealed that the Port of Airlie has comprised 13% of total market share with over $30 million in sales. “I’m sure history will show that the partnership between POA and CW to be one of the most exciting and economically beneficial developments the area has seen in recent years. Airlie beach really does become the destination not just the gateway. We look forward to a long and rewarding partnership,” Mr Forster said.
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HOROSCOPE
October 23 SEPTEMBER – 22 OCTOBER
News is you’re popular, Libra – and there’s no harm in saying so. It can only add to the confidence you already have. Your charm can disarm almost anyone, so if you’re keen to push your luck, this birthday year gives you the chance of winning almost anyone over. And with much of the cosmos on side, extravagance goes hand in hand with an active love life.
Scorpio
Sagittarius
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23 OCTOBER – 21 NOVEMBER
22 NOVEMBER – 21 DECEMBER
22 DECEMBER – 19 JANUARY
20 JANUARY – 18 FEBRUARY
You have felt confined for far too long, Scorpio. In recent times, very little has come easily. But that was then. Mars now sidles on side, cheering you on. This power planet expands whatever it touches – so be willing to ‘go big’ whenever the situation dictates. One warning: ‘expansion’ can also mean excess. Keep both diet and spending habits under control.
Few can match your amazing love of life, although you may have felt grounded lately. October lets you dust off those adventurous wings and fly. You diversify your social life and, better still – your love life. And should you be offered a more hedonistic lifestyle – jump at the chance, Sagittarius! This kind of fun doesn’t come around too often.
As ever you’re sharp as a tack, Capricorn – so here’s another month when little sneaks past you. But this kind of awareness can be a bane as well as a blessing. When constantly on full alert, you rarely get the chance to relax. So try to occasionally slow the pace and take some time out for some plain old fun. Enjoy the spring sunshine!
The world’s getting smaller, but it can still seem like a big, lonely place when you start to question how much you really have in common with those around you. Some planets are in the same boat right now, feeling very distant. Perhaps it’s time to find new solutions to old problems – there’s little point sticking to the tried and true if it’s not working.
Pisces
Aries
Taurus
Gemini
19 FEBRUARY – 20 MARCH
21 MARCH – 20 APRIL
21 APRIL – 20 MAY
21 MAY – 21 JUNE
October gives Pisceans plenty to think about. But there could be areas where the planets encourage an overhaul. For instance, a quick look at spending habits probably reveals a history of debt. There may also be some dubious financial deals on offer, and you – more than most, know that there’s no such thing as a free lunch.
Whether in business or pleasure, it’s all systems go! Expect a month of progress and passion. The Sun revives your quest for fame and fortune. Just don’t place too much faith on flimsy promises. Should a secret be exposed, there’s no point covering up what’s already in the public eye. Make sure it’s only your naked ambition that’s on show.
Use this month for creativity, rather than conflict. Yours is a powerful inner strength but others will value your support right now, not displays of authority. In romance, expect a merger of love and intellectual interests. After the 23rd, the Sun fires up finances. Start a new business or a new job. Nothing to lose and much to gain.
October finds you focusing on health. With the Sun’s transit through your fitness sector, it’s time to stop burning the candle at both ends. Take time to address health issues that you have ignored for too long and concentrate on improving diet and exercise regimes. Treat your body like a temple, Gemini – not a trash can.
Cancer
Leo
Virgo
22 JUNE – 22 JULY
23 JULY – 22 AUGUST
23 AUGUST – 22 SEPTEMBER
It’s a time for love, pleasure and all things close to your heart. Money, too. Trust your instincts in financial and property matters – sudden insights could lead to new business ventures and there’s no better time to negotiate new agreements. If you need a loan, it’s the perfect time to apply. Or start looking for better-paid work.
Given your amazing capacity to learn quickly, October should suit you well. The planets promote an atmosphere of open chat and communication, enabling you to share your thoughts and opinions. At the same time, you’re encouraged to discard outworn attitudes and embrace all that’s new. Don’t shy away from the unexpected.
Virgos tend to hold firm beliefs. Usually, it’s takes a very strong argument to convince you of anything but your own mind. Occasionally, though, you meet intriguing new company that instigates an effortless change in attitude. Could this be love? Or perhaps, a genuine friendship. Either way, it should prove long lasting.
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Aquarius
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OPINION
Bach by Candlelight Australian Festival of Chamber Music
let’s talk about the value of cultural tourism IN A WORLD WHERE MONEY TALKS LOUDEST, GRASPING THE IMMENSE VALUE OF THE ARTS AND CULTURAL SECTOR MIGHT COME DOWN TO DOLLARS AND CENTS. EVEN WITH MINIMAL SUPPORT AND PROMOTION, Townsville has already seen and benefited from the power of cultural tourism. The 2013 Australian Festival of Chamber Music, an annual event considered a ‘must-see’ nationally and internationally, drew over 13,000 visitors and generated over $2.2 million to Queensland’s economy – over $1.9 million of which went straight to North Queensland. Similarly, the recent Perc Tucker Regional Gallery LEGO exhibition drew over 100,000 visitors during its display, of which over 30,000 were interstate and international tourists. The figures are very impressive. Thorough research by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, Frontier Economics in 2009 showed that cultural activity injected $86.8 billion into Australia’s Gross Domestic Product. Similarly, Arts Victoria’s KPMG 2010-11 study showed their arts and cultural sector and creative industries injected $11.4 billion into their state’s economy, and employed 110,000 full-time workers in that financial period alone. Studies the world over show similar outstanding results. Beyond the obvious stimulation of jobs within the creative industries, support for the sector can encourage the development of significant infrastructure, and generate domestic and international tourism. Whilst locals love high-profile cultural activities and headline events; these also bring crowds from interstate and overseas, who spend their money on accommodation, food, entertainment, and with local retailers. Townsville has an active visual arts community that’s the envy of any region in the country. Theatre performances of note are both performed and conceived here. Our photographers, graphic artists, musicians, dancers and fashion designers are largely celebrated within their fields.
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So, while Townsville doesn’t lack culture, it unfortunately doesn’t celebrate it as readily as other cities. Those in positions of influence need to be regularly reminded of its value in shaping our community and collective cultural identity, and in improving the lives of residents and experiences of visitors alike. Townsville could do more to harness the true potential of its arts and culture sector. There’s perhaps a simple explanation for the lack of discussion, airtime and print space given to the economic benefits of arts and culture by the mainstream media. Many people simply don’t understand ‘the arts’ or how it affects their lives. Of course, understanding anything comes with exposure and therein lays the problem. If we don’t understand it, we don’t promote it. If we don’t promote it, we won’t be exposed to it. And if we aren’t exposed to it, we can’t understand it. A vicious cycle. So maybe the discussion needs to be framed differently. In a world where money talks loudest, grasping the immense value of the arts and culture sector might not be best achieved in discussing its inherent social benefits, but rather by appreciating its place as an economic stimulator. It’s undeniable. If we realise the value of cultural tourism to Townsville, resulting in more substantial promotion and investment in the sector, we won’t only be improving our social fabric, we’ll be investing in our future economic prosperity as well.
WORDS SCOTT MORRISON PHOTOGRAPHY ANDREW RANKIN
OPINION
THOSE IN POSITIONS OF INFLUENCE NEED TO BE REGULARLY REMINDED OF ITS VALUE IN SHAPING OUR COMMUNITY AND COLLECTIVE CULTURAL IDENTITY, AND IN IMPROVING THE LIVES OF RESIDENTS AND EXPERIENCES OF VISITORS ALIKE.
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FAMILY DETECTIVES
JUDI HINSPETER AND KAREN CUMNER HAD TO THINK LIKE DETECTIVES TO RESEARCH THEIR FAMILY’S HISTORY. IT WAS THE 1970S. Judi Hinspeter used to wait with baited breath for the postman to visit. She never knew if the next letter or certificate would help unlock more information about her family history or provide another clue for Judi to investigate.
“It was always very exciting to find things out,” explains Judi. “I always wonder if the people who [research their family history] on computers today get the same excitement we used to get.” Judi’s quest to uncover her family’s history started when she was just a little girl. She used to ask her grandmother questions and write things down. “I was always a very inquisitive kid. I was just always interested in where I came from,” says Judi. But it wasn’t until the mid 1970s, when she stumbled across an advertisement about the Genealogical Society of Queensland opening a branch in Townsville, that she started to research her family history seriously. Since then Judi’s search has spanned numerous countries and involved writing countless letters, searching archives in Brisbane, contacting editors at newspaper outlets in Gloucestershire, England, and reading through censuses taken both here and in the Mother Country. To say her search for information has been extensive is putting it lightly. It has been a four-decade journey of discovery, perseverance, excitement and at times frustration, roadblocks and mysteries. But one thing that was never a mystery was whom the Hinspeter family descended from in Australia. That man was named Fritz Hinspeter. He was just 19 years old when he arrived in Brisbane on 22nd June 1878. He had travelled from Hamburg, Germany, on the ship “Friedeburg”, where
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he had met his future wife, Maria Reimer, onboard. “They married in Brisbane in 1881,” says Judi. “After which they travelled north to Townsville by horse and cart.” Once in Townsville Fritz Hinspeter became a bit of an entrepreneur setting up a number of businesses, some of which are still known of today. “[Fritz and Maria] opened a grocery shop in Flinders Street, adjacent to where the Sovereign Hotel is now, in the 1880s,” says Judi. Then in 1912 Fritz and his sons acquired a Willys Overland Taxi Cab, which had been partially destroyed by fire, and converted it to a truck. It became the first motor truck in Townsville and the business became known as F.E. Hinspeter and Sons, and in much later years, Hinspeter Crane Service. “The business was finally sold in 2008, some 122 years later,” explains Judi. But it is not just the Hinspeter family who have deep roots in Townsville. Judi’s maiden name is Stibbs and the Stibbs family have also been in Townsville for over 100 years. Her family descended from John Stibbs, who travelled to Brisbane from Gloucestershire, England, arriving on 27th February 1882. He married Annie Shearman, who also hailed from Gloucestershire in 1878. “There are still a lot of Shearmans around [Townsville] today,” says Judi. But Judi’s search hasn’t just involved deceased family members. In 1984 she travelled to England to meet family she had tracked down. “The family we met seemed so familiar to us,” says Judi. “The kinship was amazing!” And meeting those wonderful people has been the best part of researching her family history. It was even more exciting than waiting for the postman all those years ago.
LOCAL STORIES
“I ALWAYS WONDER IF THE PEOPLE WHO [RESEARCH THEIR FAMILY HISTORY] ON COMPUTERS TODAY GET THE SAME EXCITEMENT WE USED TO GET.” JUDI HINSPETER
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KAREN CUMNER’S CHILDREN grew up accompanying her to graveyards. She says with a laugh that her kids probably just thought every mother took her children to cemeteries. But as we know, that’s not the case. And Karen Cumner is not your average cemetery visitor. She was, and continues, to be on an important mission to help people find out more information about their deceased relatives’ pasts. “I love researching,” says Karen, who started looking into her family history out of a curiosity of where she came from. “I wanted to find out some stories [my family] didn’t know the endings to.” It’s been 15 years since Karen first started talking to family members and searching archives to uncover information about her ancestors’ pasts. In that time she has managed to solve a number of mysteries. “Sometimes I think I know more about my family than perhaps past generations,” says Karen, whose great grandmother grew up in the state ward system and knew nothing about her parents. “[My great grandmother] grew up thinking her father was dead but he was very much alive and I’ve since tracked down where he is buried in an unnamed grave and made the journey out there several years ago just to pay my respects.” Another mystery Karen has spent years researching is the lives of the victims onboard the ill-fated Yongala. The Yongala was on its 99th journey in Australian waters when it sunk southeast of Townsville in March 1911. In 2001, when a great aunt told Karen a family member had been onboard, she knew she had to find out more. “My great, great grandparents went to their graves not knowing what had happened to their daughter,” explains Karen, who has often thought about the
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01 Lost ancestor found 02 Casey visiting her g-g-g-grandma 03 Gertrude and Richard Turner 1917 04 Lucy Casey (nee Porter) c1923 05 Dan and Lucy Casey and grandchildren 1974 06 Family bible dated 1888 07 Cumner Family 1948 08 Bill Cumner and sons 1928 09 Parents of an ‘SS Yongala’ victim 10 Thora Cumner (nee Turner) c1919
heartache the families must have experienced with loved ones missing. “I wrote 122 biographies – one on each person who perished onboard the Yongala.” During this research into each of the persons onboard, Karen came across a double headstone in the West End cemetery that sadly never got finished. Karen assumes this is because the mother lost her son onboard the Yongala. “He would naturally have been the next person when his mother died to have made sure the engraving went on the headstone,” says Karen. “I look at that headstone and I just think that it tells a whole story.” Karen’s detailed knowledge about each of the persons onboard has seen her become a somewhat expert about the sinking and also a “go-to person” for people trying to find out more about their deceased relatives. “I help these people for free because I just love it,” says Karen. She also has great empathy for all the people she has ever researched, especially those ancestors who journeyed out to Australia all those years ago. “I always think about what they endured in a new land. They’ve given us a lot more opportunity.” She also says she couldn’t have achieved what she has without the support of the Townsville Maritime Museum and Seafarers Association, and the Family History Association of North Queensland. “They are wonderful organisations and the people are only too willing to help.” For more information about the Family History Association of North Queensland, visit www.fhanq.org or call 4728 2833.
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“I WANTED TO FIND OUT SOME STORIES [MY FAMILY] DIDN’T KNOW THE ENDINGS TO.” KAREN CUMNER
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DUO ‘FOREIGN CORRESPONDENT’
DOES THIS MAKE MY EGO LOOK BIG? BY MICHELE MAHONE
LIVING IN LOS ANGELES, I see big egos everywhere. Even the wait staff at the hot restaurant of the moment throws tude. (You know who you are and I’m still waiting for my refill). Actors often get a bad rap, but if you really want to see ‘ego run amuck’ I turn your attention to the concert stage… ‘Do you know who I think I am’ was brought to a whole new level by the self-proclaimed ‘genius’, Kanye West. While on tour in Australia, his Sydney show was brought to a drawn out uncomfortable halt while Mr. West insisted that everyone stand while he performed. EVERYONE including a man in a wheelchair and one with a prosthetic limb. At one point, in an attempt to get Kanye to resume the show (and stop the crowd from booing) the man removed his limb and waved it in the air. That happened, that actually happened. Instead of an apology, a backstage pass and needle to pop his own inflated head, Kayne said simply “ok, you fine”. Bad manners, bad grammar, and if I’m being honest, bad songs. Why anyone pays money to see this fool is beyond me. Being an entertainer takes a certain amount of confidence, gyrating on stage and charging a king’s ransom for concert tickets requires that you know who you are. When fans of Madonna said her tickets were too expensive she replied, without so much as a blink, “Start saving your pennies now. People spend $300 on crazy things all the time, things like handbags. So work all year, scrape the money together and come to my show. I’m worth it”. Amen to that! If people aren’t blowing their money on handbags they’re just going to waste it on food for their table. If you feed your kids every day they’ll start expecting it, go have fun!
Five star hotels are all well and good, but do you really expect a megastar to sit on a toilet that was previously used by a member of the great unwashed?? TAKE IT AWAY! And if the megastar is Beyoncé, that toilet paper had better be red. Colour is a real sticking point for some of the kids at the cool table. The tea: Green, the Hydrangeas: Purple and the bread: White, no wheat. Oh wait, NO bread…. it’s all written down here somewhere. It’s all written down on the RIDER, a list of excruciatingly specific demands that had better be right or heads will roll. I like plants as much as the next guy, but it never occurred to me to be particular about trunks, or lack thereof. Get a load of this plant request ‘Six full and leafy floor plants, but no trees. We want plants that are just as full on the bottom as the top such as palm, bamboo, peace lilies, etc. No tree trunks’! You got that?
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Sir McCartney said NO TRUNKS. Would you want to be the person that at the last minute had to source a chainsaw? Neither would I. Big stars and big egos go together like Vegemite on Toast (organic with the crust cut off). They live in a world that most of us will only read about while shaking our heads. Kanye has me scratching mine.
Michele Mahone is an American television entertainment reporter and standup comedian. www.facebook.com/michele.mahone www.michelemahone.com
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FOR DANIELLE LESLIE, IT WAS HER FAMILY AND HER COMMUNITY THAT INSPIRED HER TO START HER OWN SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS.
AND WHEN DANIELLE SAYS FAMILY, she means her two puppies. And of her community, she is speaking of the vibrant and active North Shore development. Creative Animal Portraits is the first professional pet photography business to be established in Townsville. After completing her degree in New Media Arts and Photography, Danielle spent a year researching the industry before launching it two years ago from her North Shore home.
“I specialise in unique and creative portraits and it is something that I take great pride in,” Danielle said. “My customers range from families with kids, young singles to retired people, but they all have one thing in common, they love their fury friends.” “We have a three-step process from contact through to booking where we gain a comprehensive understanding of what the client wants, their inspiration and of course, getting to know their pets. “This means, when they arrive, we are ready to shoot and have fun.” Danielle says that running her own business can mean sacrificing a lot. She can go weeks without a day off but the young professional thinks it’s all worth it. “It’s not really work to me, it’s my passion, my career and my life,” Danielle explains. “Working from home is a huge advantage as it cuts out all travel time and I have more spare time than I otherwise would to spend with my family.”
Danielle, a self-described animal lover and creative type, describes the business as ‘an artistic expression of the beauty that is pets and their relationship with us.’
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Danielle has been living in the Northern Beaches for most of her life. She moved to the area with her parents when she was just 15 and has watched the North Shore emerge into a community that has it all. “I chose to buy my first house in North Shore because it’s beautifully quiet and I love space and nature,” Danielle said.
“I find myself needing to live while being surrounded by these things as they help provide me with ideas and inspiration. “I love that I feel safe walking my dog at anytime, the wide roads, paths, parks and all the families living here makes for a great neighbourhood. “Almost every family in North Shore has a pet so it’s a great place to get clients also.” Danielle’s vision is to see the business grow and for her to deliver many more creative animal portraits to her growing customer base. “I hope to make my mark within the industry and become an identity Townsville will know and come to for beautiful family photos – all including their beloved pets of course.” Find Creative Animal Portraits on Facebook or call Danielle on 0431227437 www.creativeanimalportraits.com.au
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PROVIEW HOMES IS PROVING IT BELONGS AT THE TOP OF THE BUILDING INDUSTRY AFTER WINNING MASTER BUILDERS’ RISING STAR AND PRESIDENT’S AWARD.
JOHN PLOZZA is the driving force behind Proview Homes’ great success. Not only has he been heavily involved in their award winning designs, but tradespeople and customers are equally impressed with John’s down-to-earth, energetic, dependable and honest personality. Put simply, he’s a great guy to do business with. And business is something he knows well. John comes from a farming family in the Burdekin and built his first home when he was just 18 years old. Three years later he owned his first business – an engineering company – and then went on to become an experienced business owner. “I owned a franchise for over eight years,” explains John. “And it was during this time my passion for construction evolved.”
“We’ve had extraordinary success since we started Proview Homes just a few years ago.” JOHN PLOZZA
Then in March 2011 John became a registered builder and he didn’t waste any time getting to work – starting on his first Proview Home in August 2011. “We’ve had extraordinary success since we started Proview Homes just a few years ago,” explains John. “And I’ve been lucky enough to experience all these
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wonderful achievements with my business partner and wife, Jasmine.” Those wonderful achievements John is referring to consist of two industry awards in 2013 and four industry awards in 2014, including the Rising Star and President’s Award at this year’s Master Builders North Queensland Housing & Construction Awards. “It has been lovely to receive industry recognition for the detail and level of finish in our beautiful homes,” says Jasmine Plozza. “In 2013 we set a standard. This year we raised the bar. And we promise to continue delivering innovative designs and exceptional service as we head into 2015.” Proview Homes’ trademark style reflects sophistication and includes grand features, such as stone bench tops and 2.7 metre high ceilings. “We believe it is the little details and finishes that make the biggest difference in building an award winning home,” explains John. “We are focused on outstanding quality and delivering a house you will love.”
And that is not all they are focused on. John, Jasmine and the rest of the team also want to make sure they continue to research new and innovative ideas. “We want to stay at the top of our game,” says John. “It is important we continue to improve as a business and that our exceptional service never waivers.” They also have a few exciting developments just around the corner. “We are launching two new display homes,” says John. “The Greater Ascot will be available by Christmas and the new estate Fairways is coming in 2015.” To find out more about Proview Homes’ award winning designs, please visit www.proviewhomes.com.au or call them on 4729 0971.
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HEALTH+FITNESS UNITE IN PINK and support women affected by breast and gynaecological cancers. Every day in Australia, around 50 women are diagnosed with breast or a gynaecological cancer and will need our help and support. This is why Australians come together each October to show their support for Cancer Council through Pink Ribbon Day (Monday 27th October), Girls’ Night In and other Pink Ribbon Fundraisers. There are so many ways you can get involved to support those affected by women’s cancers. Getting involved is easy. Simply call 1300 65 65 85 or visit www.pinkribbon.com.au to get started and on www.facebook.com/pinkribbonday
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GRANT COLLINS | AUDIOLOGIST | CLARITY HEARING SOLUTIONS
HEARING AID PRICING
Why are there large differences in pricing across different companies for potentially the same hearing aids? Let’s talk about how to compare apples with apples when it comes to hearing aid and service provision pricing.
If you were to scout the Internet or visit several hearing providers you may find a large variation of pricing between companies for exactly the same hearing devices. However what you may not be aware of is the different service provision, or treatment package, included in the price of the hearing aid. The reason for much of this confusion is because there are now two methods of pricing within the audiological industry called bundled and unbundled. Until recently traditional hearing aid provision models were all bundled and you would pay a set price for the hearing aid and this included all the treatment and service provision for the life of the hearing aid. So, as a hearing provider, you had to calculate and build in the cost of five years and more of service provision and treatment. Because you’re having to provide service and treatment for this period, the hearing aid price may be quite expensive to encompass this.
The reason for much of this confusion is because there are now two methods of pricing within the audiological industry called bundled and unbundled.
treatment best suits your needs to accompany the hearing aid. Our four options are pay per visit (where each time you see us we charge set fees depending on what audiological treatment you are receiving), one-year unlimited treatment packages, three-year unlimited treatment packages and the traditional lifetime options (five plus years).
expense. Audiologists are health professionals with Masters level graduate credentials, so have five to six years of university study followed by an intense internship period. The closest health professional to compare with is a dentist. In fact, in the United States, audiology is only offered as a doctorate so, like a dentist, when you graduate you are a Doctor of Audiology. We will eventually head down the same path here in Australia. In theory then, an audiologist’s time should be comparative to a dentist. Unfortunately for us in reality it is not, however our time is of some value.
We provide a full costing breakdown of services associated with treating the hearing loss and let the patient decide whether they wish to pay per consultation or package their treatment. This is where the confusion is with price comparison as the quoted prices for some hearing aids are bundled where others are not. It can be very confusing for the consumer. Personally I believe in being transparent with patients and feel all providers should unbundle so you know exactly where your money is being spent and what treatment you receive.
To counter these potential inequities of lengthy service provision and to educate the consumer more on what the actual costs are when purchasing we are now moving to an unbundled model. Unbundling consists of breaking down the clinical costs and making the consumer aware of them, and then providing flexibility in choosing the treatment methods to accompany the hearing aid purchase.
The problem with this model is patients think it’s the hearing aids that are the largest expense, when in reality it’s the audiologist’s time to provide the service and associated treatment for more than five years that incurs a larger portion of the
For example, we now provide four unbundled treatment options. Following a consultation you simply purchase a suitable hearing aid for a minimal cost and then choose which
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LAURELYN HIGGINS | HYGIENIST | SMILE DENTAL
WHY LOOK AFTER YOUR DENTAL HEALTH? Ready to learn how our dental health affects our general health and wellbeing? Smile Dental’s Hygienist Laurelyn Higgins gives you the lowdown.
Want some life-saving advice? The incidence of diabetes is on the rise. People are at risk of losing their eyesight, their feet or even their lives. Some diabetics suffer from periodontal or gum disease, possibly due to the diabetic’s greater susceptibility to infection, but don’t know it. Gum disease may also interfere with the diabetic patient’s blood sugar control. Signs of gum disease can include dry mouth, bleeding gums, fruity breath and tooth decay. Ask for some personalised dental advice about protecting your health and your life.
Visiting your dentist during pregnancy Periodontal (gum) disease is more likely during pregnancy even if you’re a good brusher. It’s due to factors such as changing hormones, changes in the diet or even changes in brushing due to nausea. Doctors are concerned because there’s an increased risk for having a baby too early or too small which is dangerous for the baby. Make your preventive dental appointment a priority during this exciting time. Take extra care so you and your bub stay strong and healthy.
Ageing well: oral health’s importance Healthy teeth and gums are essential for healthy ageing. Here are some reasons why. A smile that is neither healthy nor attractive can affect appearance, confidence and selfesteem. Untreated periodontal (gum) disease is a risk factor for certain medical conditions and can also result in loose teeth. Diseased teeth and loose teeth make it difficult to chew a wide variety of foods which provide the essential nutrients necessary for wellbeing. So make a good dental health care routine a priority as you grow older.
Are you at risk for periodontal (gum) disease? The mouth is the doorway to the body and periodontal disease is a very common disease in the mouth. Research connects periodontal or gum disease with heart disease, diabetes and other medical conditions. Gum disease is caused by bacterial biofilm associated with many risk factors including smoking, diabetes, ethnicity and family history. But are you at risk for developing periodontal or gum disease? Take the online risk assessment test under patient resources at www.perio.org.
Dental Detectives Dentists, therapists and hygienists see patients regularly in a modern practice. As “dental detectives”, we look for clues regarding general health while examining dental problems. For example, a sore and painful jaw can be a potential warning of a heart attack. Night time teeth grinding and reflux acid wear are associated with sleep disorders. Enamel wear from acids and enlarged parotid glands can signal an eating disorder while an extremely dry mouth and uncomfortably dry eyes suggests Sjogren’s Syndrome. The mouth can be the mirror of your general health. We’ll tell you what we see.
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As ‘dental detectives’, we look for clues regarding general health while examining dental problems.
Dental Woes and Menopause Are intermittent hot flashes and insomnia driving you crazy? A simple test by your doctor will help you understand what’s happening to you. It’s important because menopausal women are more at risk for periodontal or gum disease due to fluctuating hormone levels. And untreated gum disease can lead to jaw bone loss and loose teeth. So take control of your health and your body.
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Lastly, the two new female doctors, Dr. Robinson and Dr. Baloch, have a great interest and passion for women’s health and are a welcomed addition to the clinic’s outstanding team. And the outstanding team deliver a wide range of health care services, including general health care, immunisation, shared antenatal care, family planning, sports medicine, and skin cancer surveillance, diagnosis and treatment. “In addition to all the services you would expect from your local GP, we also perform vasectomies and we offer a Sleep Medicine service called sleepGP,” says Dr. Carson. “Our vasectomy service is promoted as Northern Snip.” Dr. Carson is on a mission to de-bunk some of the myths around vasectomies, as he recognises the importance of this simple procedure in relieving women of the burden of contraception. “It’s a minor procedure that takes 20 – 25 minutes,” says Dr. Carson, who has performed over 300 vasectomies with local anaesthesia and simple oral sedation. “And it changes people’s lives. If you are thinking about it, I urge you to visit our Northern Snip website as a first step.” In line with their philosophy about fairness and accessibility the procedure is only $500. “We have a great ‘blended’ billing policy,” says Dr. Carson. “In the interest of fairness and accessibility we offer a mix of private, discount, pensioner and bulk billing fees.” So if you are after something other than a ‘one size fits all’ approach to health care, be sure to visit Hermit Park Clinic and Skin Cancer Care the next time you need to discuss your health. For more information about services go to www.hermitparkclinic.com.au Hermit Park Clinic and Skin Cancer Care 222 Charters Towers Road Hermit Park Telephone 4725 5355
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“I’M GETTING MY FITNESS BACK THROUGH BOOT CAMP AND I’M GETTING ON WITH LIFE.” LARISSA BROWN, 31, ALLIGATOR CREEK
BEING DIAGNOSED WITH BREAST CANCER IS NOT AN AUTOMATIC DEATH SENTENCE, AS THESE LOCAL SURVIVORS CAN ATTEST. OCTOBER IS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH, SO TAKE THE TIME TO READ THESE INSPIRATIONAL STORIES AND CONSIDER HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT THE FABULOUS WORK BEING DONE BY THE TOWNSVILLE HOSPITAL’S BREAST CARE NURSES. WORDS KYLIE DAVIS PHOTOGRAPHY SKYE BREE SANDRA HEIER EVENSEN
BEING AN ENGINEER MEANS LARISSA BROWN likes to research – everything. So when, as a third-year engineering student at JCU (aged 27), she was diagnosed with Invasive Lobular Carcinoma she did her homework. “According to all my findings, I was going to die,” Larissa says. “I shouldn’t have done it to myself – I’m still here; happy and healthy.” It’s been a long road to recovery, however, with more shocks in store. Following initial surgery to remove the mass in her breast, Larissa underwent staging scans to check the cancer hadn’t spread elsewhere. That’s when they found a mass on her ovaries that showed signs of malignancy. Larissa went back into surgery to remove that mass then underwent three months of chemotherapy followed by three weeks of radiation and a five-year course of monthly injections and daily medication. “While my poor body was recovering from the battering, I underwent genetic counselling and testing and spoke with another breast surgeon
about understanding my true risk of relapse,” Larissa says. “Unfortunately the numbers weren’t in my favour so, in 2013, I underwent a bilateral mastectomy and a reconstruction. They did a fantastic job. Fast forward to 2014 and my health is great. I’m getting my fitness back through boot camp and I’m getting on with life,” Larissa says. “I still get a few scares, which make my heart skip a beat, but I’ve been nil evidence of disease since 2010.” Larissa cannot praise her medical team enough. “My incredible Radiation Oncologist, Dr Sean Brennan, always inspires me to be the very best I can be – he’s still encouraging me to do a PhD,” Larissa says. “I can’t thank Dr Sally Meade enough either. She was unwilling to accept second best and fought for me to get only the top surgical outcomes. The breast care nurses are fantastic out at the hospital as well. They were my rock.” Most people think getting cancer is the worst
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thing that can happen to you but Larissa begs to disagree: “Don’t get me wrong, it hasn’t been a walk in the park, but I’ll never say that is has been a bad experience. I’ve been so fortunate with the people I’ve met throughout this process – my surgeons, nurses, oncologists and fellow patients. Larissa says she’s blessed to have a supportive family and a circle of friends who she considers family, along with an understanding employer (Larissa is Group Mechanical Engineer at Wilmar Sugar). “My now husband also stepped up to the plate and went above and beyond what would be expected of a partner/carer,” Larissa says. “He truly showed his love for me and this has strengthened our relationship. Even when I was bald, he would tell me every day that I was beautiful.”
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“THE VERY WORST MOMENT WAS TELLING MY THREE CHILDREN I HAD BREAST CANCER, AS THEY ASSOCIATED THE WORD CANCER WITH DEATH.” MELANY SPAULL, 43, NORTH WARD
SINGLE MUM OF THREE MELANY SPAULL first noticed a small mass at the top of her breast in November 2011 while showering. Thinking it was a menstrual thing, and would go away in the following weeks, she didn’t worry. A month later, when she felt the mass again (this time a little bigger, harder and more painful than before), she still wasn’t concerned as there’s no history of cancer in her family. At worst, Melany suspected she had a blocked duct and visited her GP a couple of weeks later. Her GP referred her to have a mammogram and ultrasound and prescribed antibiotics as a precautionary measure. “Six days later, on my daughter’s 15th birthday, I received my diagnosis of Stage 3 Invasive Ductal Carcinoma,” Melany says. “The very worst moment was telling my three children I had breast cancer, as they associated the word cancer with death. I promised them I wouldn’t keep anything from them, including bad news. I felt it was very important for them to be
able to trust in me at a time when they were feeling very scared and vulnerable.” Upon diagnosis Melany had a lumpectomy, which was unsuccessful, followed by a total mastectomy, full axilla clearance and six gruelling rounds of chemotherapy. She then underwent hormone therapy, which led to the removal of her ovaries and tubes. “I’m about to return to work after completing a Tram Flap breast reconstruction and am finally at peace with my diagnosis,” Melany says. “I’ve experienced the normal range of emotions that come with mourning the loss of my breast, including sadness and anger, however I now feel a renewed strength and fight since my reconstructive surgery. I do not for one minute take for granted how lucky I am.” Having said this, Melany is quick to add that one of the misconceptions about breast cancer is that those diagnosed with it are all brave, strong, positive people. “I was never any of these things and I felt at times
I couldn’t have bad, horrible days lying on the floor sick and crying,” she says. “Some days this was my reality and I felt guilty because there are so many wonderful, inspirational women battling breast cancer. It was only when I befriended another breast cancer patient that I felt I could truly acknowledge some of the raw things I was going through. We’ve shared many tears and laughs.” Melany was very impressed by the warmth of the breast care nurses and says that, even on the worst days, with the worst prospects, they were always a calming presence. “The doctors, surgeons, nurses, carers, therapists, hospital staff and volunteers are the brave, strong ones, as they choose this path,” she says. “The breast care nurses taught me a very important life lesson, which I still use today… Don’t look at the big picture, just make it to the next appointment.”
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“I HAD PEOPLE WHO LEFT CARDS AND GIFTS IN MY LETTERBOX, TO FRIENDS WHO CAME AND DID THE WASHING AND GARDENING.” ELSPETH MACDONALD, 50, KELSO
REGISTERED NURSE AND MIDWIFE ELSPETH MACDONALD was 23 weeks pregnant when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. It was February of 2001 and she was working at Charters Towers Hospital at the time. At a routine antenatal appointment, Elspeth mentioned to her doctor that she had a lump in her breast. “As a midwife I thought it was just part of being pregnant,” Elspeth says. “The doctor did an ultrasound of my breast and then suggested I go for a fine-needle biopsy. So off I went to Townsville to have another ultrasound and a fine-needle biopsy.” When the doctor asked to see Elspeth the next day while at work, she thought he was just wanting to ‘talk shop’, but then he told her the test results… “In a matter of three days my world had turned upside down and inside out,” Elspeth says. “What about my baby? My partner Peter was away working at a mine he’d only started at just a few weeks before. That phone call to him was so hard to make.”
Elspeth had a mastectomy within the week and then waited until she was 32 weeks pregnant to have a C-section. Meghan was born 9th April at Kirwan Hospital, a healthy bub. As soon as Meghan was strong enough to travel, the family flew to the Wesley Hospital in Brisbane so Elspeth could undergo cancer treatment. “A volunteer from the Cancer Council met my partner at the airport and took him to the hospital while Meghan and I travelled in an ambulance,” Elspeth says. “Our daughter went into the special care unit and I saw the oncologist. My oldest daughter, Rachael, was also completing Grade 12 at the time, so it was tough year for her too.” Elspeth underwent chemotherapy in Brisbane every three weeks over a period of six months. There are moments of 2001 she can’t recall but now, 13 years later, she’s doing fine. “There have been many bumps and detours in my journey and my family and friends have been vital to surviving the challenges,” Elspeth says.
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“I know that during my journey I had the support of many different people to help me in so many ways. Sometimes it was like I had the whole population of Charters Towers supporting me. I had people who left cards and gifts in my letterbox, to friends who came and did the washing and gardening.” Elspeth says she also had a special lady in her life who gave her advice and inspiration: “Sadly she passed away a few years ago, but her daughter is my best friend and she now works for the Cancer Council.”
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“WE HAPPILY TELL BOTH PATIENTS AND STAFF THAT WE HAVE ONE OF THE BEST NURSING ROLES AVAILABLE.” CLAIRE SMITH, KATHY JONES AND TANIA BERNHARDT THE TOWNSVILLE HOSPITAL’S BREAST CARE NURSES
The Townsville Hospital (TTH) now has three breast care nurses thanks to the fabulous support of the McGrath Foundation and the Australian Government funding a full-time position for the next three years at TTH. “We support both women and men who are newly diagnosed with breast cancer and those diagnosed with secondary breast cancer by offering support, education and counselling,” Claire says. “Our role is to provide physical, psychological and emotional support for local families experiencing breast cancer, from the time of diagnosis and throughout treatment.” This support is provided free of charge and can be accessed through self-referral. Most patients diagnosed with breast cancer are diagnosed through the BreastScreen Qld Service. The catchment area for TTH and Health Service BreastScreen Service is 376,499km2 (Victoria is 227,920km2). Patients attending TTH for breast cancer treatment may travel from as far away as Boulia for their care. “We happily tell both patients and staff that we have one of the best nursing roles available,” Kathy says. “Treatment for a breast cancer patient is based on each individual diagnosis and may last up to nine months with the follow-up period being five years, so we often develop long-term friendships with both patients and their families.” The TTH breast care nurses provide supportive care within a multidisciplinary team, including BreastScreen, surgical, medical, radiation oncology, pathology, allied health, Cancer Council Qld and non-government agencies. The nurses attend appointments with patients and their families, which generally commence in the surgical clinics, and act as a liaison point between team members and services. “Some people are concerned when they feel donations made do not stay local, but in our role we actively use resources that have been developed at both a state and national level,” Tania says. “If you’d like to make a difference by donating, please consider the following organisations as they provide support that we access on a weekly basis in our roles.”
THE BREAST CANCER NETWORK AUSTRALIA www.bcna.org.au Provides fantastic resources regarding treatment, practical tips, useful contacts and an online forum. CANCER COUNCIL QUEENSLAND www.cancerqld.org.au Contributes a wide range of resources, subsidised accommodation for patients travelling to Townsville for treatment, counselling and support. MCGRATH FOUNDATION www.mcgrathfoundation.com.au Has supported TTH’s request for additional staffing and funded a breast care nurse position for the next three years (Tania Bernhardt). ZONTA CLUB www.zonta.org.au Makes the comfort cushions and bottle bags patients use in the post-operative recovery period. LOOK GOOD … FEEL BETTER www.lgfb.org.au Provides regular programs for patients receiving chemotherapy. ENCORE PROGRAM www.ywca.com.au Is a gentle exercise program for women following their treatment for breast cancer.
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I’m a third generation Garbuttian. For people not up with the Garbutt lingo, it’s a person raised in Garbutt. I am blessed with two super cute little girls (Adelaide and Vienna) and a very tolerant husband (Anthony) of 15 years. Being that I couldn’t stray too far from the motherland – Garbutt or my Mum and Dad (aka the babysitters), I live just in the next suburb. This year Anthony started his own company – Burke Civil Engineering Services, so that keeps both of us very busy.
MY BAG Salvatore Ferragamo.
I bought this bag on a terribly romantic trip to Paris. I was on the hunt for a brown bag which mind you, I still don’t own, and saw this and loved it.
BOOK French Phrase book. I’d love to live in France so I (and the Girls) have been trying to learn French all this year. Kids pick up languages so easily, me on the other hand hopeless. Vienna laughs at my attempts to pronounce words and happily corrects me. Got to love kids. BOOKMARK Mother’s Day gift from my eldest daughter Adelaide. She loves rainbows and butterflies… Too cute. TENNIS BRACELET My first (and only) Mother’s Day gift. Not one for pomp and ceremony Anthony came home from work on the Friday – my sister Alison and I were in the kitchen – he comes in and drops it on the kitchen counter and says “No need to wait till Sunday” grabs the TV remote and puts on ESPN. Typical Burkie! TAG HEUER WATCH My 18th
Birthday present, so its 10 years old (ha!). It’s such a great watch, part of its charm is its well-worn look.
HEADPHONES Bang & Olufsen.
Anthony again. I’m not sure if he bought them for me or him but I have them none the less. Anthony has got me in to audiobooks.
LOUIS VUITTON SUNGLASSES
I got these on a girly trip away to replace a pair I left in a tent at the Townsville Cup last year. So, if anyone has picked up my missed pair I would love them back!
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Anthony bought this for me years ago as he is a big fan of Tintin and thought it was cool, luckily for me Anthony has very good taste!
PHOTOS My two beautiful little girls, Adelaide (6) and Vienna (7) have very similar personalities to Anthony and I respectively, which is humorous to watch. DOLLAR BILL Central Bank of the Bahamas. I just found this hidden in a pocket of my hand bag from a trip Anthony and I did a number of years ago. PHOTO The Irvine’s from 1979. I love this photo. Great memories of my cousins coming to visit during September holidays. I also love the two cool cars. MUM’S BROOCH ‘Borrowed’ from Mum about 15 years ago, it was a gift from Dad to Mum for her 18th Birthday. GUCCI TISSUE HOLDER
Bought in Hawaii for my best friend but I kept it; sadly it’s not the first time I’ve done that… Sorry Smells.
BUSINESS CARD HOLDER
Louis Vuitton. I often meet people who are so shocked that I’m married to Anthony. Anyway after their shock I get asked for HIS business card.
NOVEL Jane Austin Pride and Prejudice picked up at a book exchange in Yungaburra. MAKEUP Jane Iredale. This is the only makeup that will cover my horrible rosy cheeks and it lasts for ever. PERFUME Chanel Coco Mademoiselle. Mum and Dad are just back from Europe and brought me this perfume. Thanks Mum... and Dad.
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TELL US A BIT ABOUT YOURSELF: I am a Dental Hygienist at Smile Dental. I have worked in the dental industry for a long time now and really love it. I am lucky to work with a very talented bunch of people. In the past I have been based in the UAE working for Emirates Airline as international cabin crew. I worked in business class on the A380 fleet. I was lucky enough to be one of the faces of the company and attended many promotional events such as the last Fifa World Cup in South Africa, a Cartier Jewellery show in San Francisco and a variety of world class racing events across the UK.
DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE: Feminine – I love skirts and dresses, pastels seem to suit my complexion. I love floral, embellished cardigans, oh and blue, I love blue. MOST TREASURED ITEM: A set of diamond rings that my grandmother passed on to me for my 21st birthday. There are three in the set – gold, rose gold and white gold and they are covered in sparkling diamonds. My grandfather bought them for my grandmother when they visited Turkey. They match a much-loved pair of diamond studs given to me by my boyfriend John for my birthday last year. LABELS YOU LIKE: I love Allanah Hill, Zimmerman, Collette and Country Road. Camilla and Gorman too. I’ve discovered a few new brands from Melbourne that I follow on Instragram also – Mister Zimi and Emeldo Designs. BEST SHOPPING TRIP: When I lived in Dubai I spent a lot of time at Dubai Mall and Emirates Mall. Working as international cabin crew gave me the luxury of shopping in New York, London, Paris, and Singapore… oh, so many places. YOUR STYLE GURU: Naomi Watts, Nicole Kidman, Diane Kruger, Kate Bosworth and Scarlett Johanson always look nice. YOU’D NEVER BE CAUGHT WEARING: A frown (ha ha). I consider a smile to be your best accessory. With a bright pink or a blue based red to make your teeth appear lighter. WARDROBE ITEM YOU SHOULD PART WITH BUT CAN’T: My old uniform from my time with Emirates. SHOES OR DRESS FIRST: Dress. ANYTHING ELSE YOU’D LIKE TO MENTION: John and I are looking forward to a Las Vegas trip very soon. We love to travel and have both been there before. I can’t wait to go shopping!
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“Being a busy mum, I love to take any opportunity for a little pampering.”
ABOUT SIMONE I’m 35 years young and the mother of 15 month old Levi. I’ve just completed a business degree with a double major in Marketing and Sports and Events Management.
HAIR BY EMPHASIS HAIR STUDIO Maddy was Simone’s Stylist and Colourist. She did a Global head full of fine creamy highlights with a pastel gloss toner to create a natural & soft blonde. Then Styled it with PinUp Curls that were brushed out for a romantic relaxed wave.
MAKE-UP BY EMPHASIS HAIR STUDIO Amy was our Makeup artist. She used soft pinks and creams on Simone’s eyes cheeks and lips to create a ‘Fresh, Natural Beauty’ look. Her eyes were defined with dark coal liner and subtle lash extensions to make them pop!
simone lanfranchi
HAIR+MAKE-UP Emphasis Hair Studio 90 Bundock Street Belgian Gardens 4772 3936 319 Ross River Road Aitkenvale 4775 4735 www.emphasishairstudio.com.au
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APPLE® UNVEILS THE APPLE WATCH™
Apple Watch will enable you to communicate in new ways right from your wrist by sending and receiving messages, answering calls to your iPhone and, with Digital Touch, sending something as personal as your own heartbeat. Apple Watch also introduces comprehensive health and fitness apps. The watch is available in three distinct collections—Apple Watch, Apple Watch Sport and Apple Watch Edition. Apple Watch will be available in early 2015 starting at US$349.
WEARABLE TECH
NATURAL MAPLE WOOD CASE
The custom Natural Maple Wood Case for the iPhone 5s/5 is beautifully handcrafted out of real maple wood. The unique grain pattern of the wood makes each case one-of-a-kind. The surface is hand-sanded and rubbed with natural oil to prevent scratches, while a polycarbonate base makes the case extremely durable against impacts. Casetify’s new Natural Maple Wood Case is $49.95 and is available worldwide at www.casetify.com/woodcase.
24K GOLD IPHONE 6 ELITE COLLECTION TORY BURCH FOR FITBIT Transform your tracker into a super-chic accessory for work or weekend, day or evening, with the Fret Pendant Necklace. Made of solid brass, it’s based on the decorative, open fretwork that’s a signature of Tory Burch’s design — complete with a secure, easy-access latch on the back. Suspended from a thin link chain, it looks polished while keeping the device comfortably close. Fret Pendant Necklace $175. The Fitbit Flex® with tracker is sold separately. Visit www.toryburch.com.au.
Now available to pre-order online, Goldgenie’s 24K Gold, Rose Gold and Platinum Elite iPhone 6 editions, including a Swarovski crystal logo version, can be yours. For those who’ve already purchased an iPhone 6 elsewhere, Goldgenie offer a full customisation service and can collect your phone by courier from any address in the world. Visit www.goldgenie.com/ au/gold-plate-your-iphone-6.
MOTA SMARTRING
Once paired with an Android or iPhone, MOTA SmartRing users can receive notifications of incoming calls, text messages, calendar notifications and email. Users decide for themselves exactly who they want to talk with and which events they wish to be updated about. MOTA has also announced a complimentary app for iOS and Android mobile devices that allows the SmartRing to work with a popular applications such as Facebook and Twitter. The SmartRing’s pricing is yet to be announced but it will be available from leading retailers in North America in late Q4, 2014. Visit www.mota.com/mota-smart-ring.
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Q DESIGNS QBRACELET
More than merely looking good on your wrist, Q Designs’ QBracelet has the ability to charge smartphones and other electronics. You can cordlessly connect your devices directly to the QBracelet via a connector in the bracelet’s clasp. Once connected, the QBracelet allows for easy, unfettered phone use. The QBracelet comes in two configurations, micro-USB for Android or similar devices, and an Apple Lightning connector version for Apple devices. It will retail at $99, and is currently available for pre-order for $79 at www.Qdesigns.co
*Note: All prices shown correct at time of going to print.
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As the biggest city and country outfitters in the North, Donohues offers quality products to suit all needs from the business person to men and women on the land. Donohues are jeans specialists with styles to suit everybody and are local stockists of R.M Williams, Akubra, Ariat, Levi, Wrangler, and Bullzye. Monday–Wednesday, Friday 8.30am–5.30pm Thursday 8.30am–8pm Saturday 8.30am–3pm 230 Charters Towers Road, Hermit Park www.donohues.com.au 4775 5144
Operating for over 11 years, Sublime Hair Design specialises in advanced cutting and colouring techniques, along with the application of high quality human hair extensions. The boutique inner city salon offers individual personalised service from a team of highly skilled stylists who will ensure you look and feel your best. Monday–Wednesday 9am–5.30pm Thursday 9am–7pm, Friday 9am–5.30pm Saturday 9am–2pm 383 Flinders Street, City Arcade www.sublimehair.com.au 4771 2497
The knowledgeable and experienced team at She Creative Hair offer a variety of styles, cuts, colours and beauty services, including the latest trend hairstyles. Using exclusive top of the range products, She Creative Hair provide high quality services at affordable prices. The team work hard to create a professional environment which is friendly, warm and welcoming. Open Monday–Saturday Late Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 52 Gregory Street, North Ward www.shecreativehair.com.au 4721 1110
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Sizzas Hair and Beauty studio have established a reputation for a high standard of service with a commitment to excellence. The experienced salon staff at Sizzas provide a range of services specialising in prescriptive facials, creative colouring and cutting, hair growth and scalp solutions as well as many other body and skin treatments. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9am–5pm Wednesday 9am–8pm, Saturday 8am–3pm 208 Charters Towers Road Hermit Park www.sizzashairandbeauty.com.au 4725 3533
Specialise in comprehensive eye examinations, prescription sunglasses and spectacles, contact lenses and eye health. They offer Cataract & Glaucoma Testing, Digital Retinal Imaging (DRI), Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) Scan, Colour Vision Tests, Prescription Dispensing, Children’s Vision and finding any Diabetic Eye Changes. Healthfund rebates and Medicare bulkbilling. Open Monday–Friday 8.30am–5pm Saturday 9am–12pm 246 Ross River Road, Aitkenvale www.eyecareplus.com.au/townsville 4779 7433
Indie Rose Boutique is a bohemian chic boutique combining the lifestyles of the sand and the city. With designs direct from California to achieve that effortlessly sexy style. A casual shop to browse with comfort, groove to good jams and find the perfect outfit to make you look and feel your best. Stocking clothing, shoes, swimwear and jewellery. Open 7 days a week. Located at the corner of Gregory and Mitchell Street North Ward. www.indieroseboutique.com
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Be pampered at Beauty Bayside with their unique range of services including facials, manicures, massages, make-up, treatments, skin rejuvenation and waxing. Clients will feel refreshed in the rejuvenating and relaxing environment at Beauty Bayside. The team aim to ensure every clients’ requirements are fulfilled 100%. Monday, Tuesday, Friday 8.30am–5.30pm Wednesday, Thursday 8.30am–8pm Saturday 8.30am–2pm 34 Primrose Street, Belgian Gardens www.beautybayside.com.au 4771 2122
Chrysalis Medispa is a state of the art facility combining skin, spa and health. The highly qualified professional team at Chrysalis Medispa specialise in the most advanced techniques in laser and spa treatments, skin care, injectables as well as a range of health and fitness facilities. Open Monday, Tuesday, Friday 8.30am–5pm Wednesday, Thursday 8.30am–7pm Saturday 9am–3pm 281-285 Ross River Road, Aitkenvale www.chrysalismedispa.com.au 4779 2886
Bellanova Skin & Makeup is a leading salon located in Townsville City. Offering a range of treatments from problematic clinical skin conditions to ageing and tired skin. Treatments for face, body, hands, and feet using the latest in skin technology. The highly trained staff provides the best service using the latest products currently available. Open Tuesday–Saturday Late nights Tuesday and Thursday 222 Flinders Street Townsville City www.bellanova.com.au 4771 6659
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A talented hairdressing team specialising in creating contemporary style cuts and stunning colours, Emphasis is the ideal place for you to relax, escape and unwind. Whether it’s sipping a latte or being pampered with a Signature Scalp Massage, a visit to Emphasis is a chance for you to indulge in some much deserved ‘Me’ time. Open Monday–Saturday Late Tuesday and Wednesday to 8.00pm 90 Bundock Street, Belgian Gardens 4772 3936 319 Ross River Road, Aitkenvale 4775 4735 www.emphasishairstudio.com.au
Northern Skin Studio is a new skin care provider in Townsville offering beauty, cosmetic and medical treatments tailored to your individual needs. Our highly trained therapists offer a variety of treatments to help maintain optimum skin health and vitality. Dr. Monique Flores offers cosmetic and medical procedures, including skin cancer checks and surgery. Call now for a Complimentary 30min Skin Analysis. Monday–Saturday 252 Sturt Street, Townsville www.northernskinstudio.com.au 4771 5898
Bright Eyes Sunglasses is one of Australia’s largest sunglasses retailers. Our passion is great brands and fashionably functional eyewear. We stock a wide range of sunglasses in the latest styles, so you’ll look great while protecting your eyes. Call into a store near you and check out our extensive range and allow one of our trained consultants to assist you. Open 7 days. Stockland 4775 3202, Willows 4723 0510 Castletown 4772 4155. www.brighteyes.com.au
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Located in 40 countries and over 85 boutique Studios across Australia and New Zealand we’re now open in Townsville. You’ll discover this all natural way to supercharge your workout to target stubborn fat on your hips, bum, thighs and tummy using advanced vacuum technology combined with gentle exercise. Our dedicated team will customise a program just for you and provide you with expert advice. Open Monday– Friday 6.30am–6.30pm and Saturday 8–11am. 10 Taylor Street Belgian Gardens www.hypoxitownsville.com 4721 3225
Renaissance Cosmetic Clinics are located throughout Australia and are excited to now be in Townsville. We successfully help over 30,000 clients each year to slow the ageing process and get their skin back to a younger and healthier state. Our practitioners specialise in anti-wrinkle treatments and dermal fillers. Our dedicated team will give you expert advice and treatment every time. Appointments available Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday (by appointment). 112 Bowen Road, Rosslea www.renaissanceclinics.com.au 1300LOVEIT
This established salon of 14 years boasts passionate, multi-award winning stylists and Townsville’s only Redken Certified Colourist – Elle Crouch. Offering a relaxed and revitalising experience and a calming Sanctuary Garden. You will love your aesthetically designed hairstyle complimented by the most vibrant and rich colour. Monday, Tuesday, Friday 9am–5.30 pm Wednesday, Thursday 9am–9pm Saturday 8am–4pm 89 Thuringowa Drive, Kirwan www.kirwantechniques.com.au 4723 2114
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Being a little different means, regardless of whether you want a complete restyle or a trim, the price remains the same, just $29 for both men and women. The highly specialised staff offer custom pricing for seniors, students and children on selected days with no appointment needed. Open Monday–Friday 9.00am–5.30pm Late Thursday 9am–9pm Saturday 8.30am–4.00pm Stockland 47751999 Willows 47234445 Castletown 47214866
Muscle Relaxants, Dermal Fillers and Collagen Stimulators can add facial volume, smooth lines, correct asymmetry, contour cheeks and folds, define lip borders, add lip volume, soften expression lines, and stimulate your collagen growth. Doctors are onsite for your face-to-face consult, prescription and safety. Open Monday–Friday and Saturdays by appointment (see website for hours) Bushland Beach Medical Centre The Stanton Centre, North Ward www.suppelle.com.au 4751 8844
Colour It is a new generation salon concept catering for the time limitations of our consumer. We have a ‘No Appointment’ system to benefit our clientele in a professional, social environment. Our team is made up of colour technicians, precision cutters and artistic stylists. Open Monday-Saturday. For more information regarding opening hours please contact Colour It. Castletown Shoppingworld Hyde Park www.colouritaustralia.com 4772 7225
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BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY TO EXPERIENCE CIRCUS OZ Following an action-packed national tour crossing Arnhem Land, a Sydney Big Top season, then a smash-hit international tour across America to Montreal, Circus Oz rockets into Townsville with their brand spanking new show! Audiences can expect an astonishing mix of stuntjumping acrobatics, cutting-edge juggling, virtuosic unicycling, elegant trapeze flying, the exciting Rou Cyr rim, cheeky impersonations, ridiculous knockabout and multi-skilled human physical exuberance, all accompanied by an original, rocking eclectic live band. Townsville Civic Theatre 8-9 October 7.30pm. Book at TicketShop 4727 9797
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TOWNSVILLE HOSPITAL FOUNDATION RECEIVES ONGOING SUPPORT FROM 1RAR UNIT 2014 HAS SEEN A STRONG PARTNERSHIP FORM BETWEEN THE AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE FORCE 1RAR UNIT AND THE TOWNSVILLE HOSPITAL FOUNDATION, BACK IN MARCH 2014 THE 1RAR COMMITTED TO A DIRECT PARTNERSHIP WITH THE FOUNDATION. WO2 RONALD DAVIS is passionate about the Rehabilitation Platoon supporting the work the Foundation does and specifically the redevelopment of the Children’s Ward. The Rehabilitation Platoon manages the soldiers who have complex and diverse injuries who would not benefit from remaining in their respective companies. “Rehabilitation Platoon is orientated around physical training and medical/specialist appointments. Their aim is to ensure training programs are developed around the goals of the soldier being rehabilitated. Resilience Training is aimed at allowing the members of Rehabilitation Platoon to objectively look at their injury in the greater context. “Phase One is understanding their injury through development of a PowerPoint presentation of the injury from the time it happened, the injury, the surgery, what they repaired, the rehabilitation process and the expectation of the Australian Defence Force. Phase Two is working with another organisation that deals with mentally, physically and terminally ill patients (children who are already resilient – knowing this is bragging rights or a badge of honour at school) in order to assist members in objectively looking at their own injury, to aid in putting their injury into perspective compared with those in the local community who have been through similar or worse circumstances. Which is why we believe that our work with the Foundation and the children in hospital is just as much a benefit to us as to the patients. The desired result is seeing the Rehabilitation Platoon members having a greater understanding and knowledge of their injury, allowing them to see their injury in context in order to lift the spirits and motivate the soldier to rehabilitate within the timeframe allocated,” said WO2 Ronald Davis. Throughout 2014 the 1RAR have donated over 1000 volunteer hours to fundraising events held by the Foundation. The Platoon also spend one day per fortnight on the Children’s Ward. Sam Pascoe, Fundraising and Marketing Manager of the Townsville Hospital Foundation, said “They spend the day on the Ward interacting with the children; reading, talking, playing games and doing puzzles. No one likes being in hospital and for children that’s especially true. Having the soldiers come in to visit and play with the kids really brightens their day and helps the time pass more quickly. They also bring with them goodie bags for each of the children. They make such a profound difference and we are very grateful.” The 1RAR will continue to support the Foundation at all upcoming events and are planning fundraising projects of their own for the project.
From top (L-R): P TE J.D. Gordon, PTE S.P. Doulis, LCPL T.M. Neal, PTE L.A. Irvine-Brown, PTE S.W. Bolger
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“THROUGHOUT 2014 THE 1RAR HAVE DONATED OVER 1000 VOLUNTEER HOURS TO FUNDRAISING EVENTS HELD BY THE FOUNDATION.” SAM PASCOE
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KATE PATEMAN | DIRECTOR | KLP FAMILY LAW
HOW DO I PROTECT MY ASSETS BEFORE OR DURING A RELATIONSHIP?
And what happens if the relationship breaks down?
Sounds doom and gloom doesn’t it? But in all seriousness just look at the statistics – 1 in 3 marriages will end in divorce. That is every third person you meet will have already been divorced or… well, let’s not ruin it for them just yet. And people are waiting before getting married with the average age being 28 years. It goes without saying that for many in that age bracket they would have created a good amount of wealth in those 10+ years of working life. So what can a person do to protect assets that they have brought into a relationship, or perhaps a business they have worked hard to establish before the relationship? What if your relationship ends and you want to keep the assets you brought into the relationship from a property settlement or the other party is hiding or destroying assets? Let’s look at these 2 scenarios – before the relationship and if the relationship breaks down. So let’s start with before the relationship. There is a Binding Financial Agreement (BFA), or ‘pre-nup’. I like to think of these documents as a type of insurance policy. I often wonder when falling in love meant forgetting about everything else and not thinking of all the ways it can pan out. I mean, you don’t buy a
I often wonder when falling in love meant forgetting about everything else and not thinking of all the ways it can pan out.
house and just fall in love with it and that is it. No – you get insurance. No one says that act of getting insurance means you are just waiting for it to burn down do they? So why is it that when people get an ‘insurance policy’ to deal with the potential of a relationship breakdown that people think we are just waiting for the relationship to fail?! Just remember that these documents are legally technical documents, so make sure you see a specialist family law solicitor to prepare them. Another way to protect your assets at this initial stage is through a Trust structure. Trusts can work to ensure that the assets stay within your family and are a good option if this is not your first relationship and/or you have children from previous relationship/s. Again, there are pitfalls to using a Trust if they are not prepared properly so make sure you talk to a specialist family law solicitor. Now, the second scenario – you are already in the relationship, but you didn’t put an ‘insurance policy’ or Trust in place. So where does that leave you now? Unfortunately there may not be much you can do to keep the asset out of the property settlement at this stage. Each case is different, but the time to protect yourself may have
passed. If you are trying to prevent or protect assets from being sold or wasted, then there are some things that you can still do. For example if it is real estate, you can place a caveat on the title. This means the real estate cannot sell without you knowing about it and consenting to the sale. There are tricks to caveats which may mean that you will need to initiate proceedings and if they are not done correctly then there may be other issues you will face (such as costs orders against you). Then if you do need to initiate proceedings – don’t fear as you can do even more things in Court to protect or find assets such as injunctions, restrictions, subpoenas, undertakings and third part provisions to name a few. As you can see from above, when you look at how things can potentially pan out, why wouldn’t you plan at the beginning of the relationship! It can prevent so much. And if your relationship is really going to last, what is the problem…
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EWEN JONES MP | FEDERAL MEMBER FOR HERBERT
DON’T FORGET TO CALL HOME
I KNEW I WAS IN TROUBLE AND I WAS SIMPLY NOT GOING TO CHECK THE MESSAGE THAT THEY’D LEFT.
So there I was, on my way home from a fortnight in Canberra. I had to stop over in Brisbane for some meetings on the way home. I had discussed this with my parents a few weeks earlier. I said I would be in Brisbane that day and I would try to catch up with my two brothers. If it was alright with them, I would stay there Friday night and then get to Townsville on Saturday morning. I was set like a dog’s foot in a rice pudding.
path for me! I mean, whose fault was it anyway? Certainly not mine!! Sure, I may have, if you stretch it far enough, given them the impression, albeit so loosely that no one could hold you to it, that I was definitely going to stay there. Sure, with no dissenting voice they may have expected me on Friday night. But is that really my fault? Of course not. Would Linda listen to reason? Not a chance. She took my parents’ side – as usual!
I finished early and as I had not really spoken to my brothers, I flew home in time to see my son Andrew win his semi-final. We all went to bed happy in the knowledge that Sunday was Father’s Day and I would be, for one day, treated with the respect I deserved. I checked my phone in the morning. I saw that Mum and Dad had rung at 7.38 that morning. I would ring them back shortly. I went downstairs and saw that it was only 7.00am. So, I pulled on my glasses and re-checked the time of the missed call.
So there I was, on the phone listening to how I was not brought up like that; how they didn’t know if I was face down in a gutter somewhere; how they had rung the hospitals; how they didn’t know if the funeral was to be held in Brisbane or Townsville; how disappointed they were in me; how they expected better; how they felt about being abused like this.
My heart stopped. The time of the missed call was 1.38am. I had forgotten to call my parents and tell them that I would not be staying with them. I knew I was in trouble and I was simply not going to check the message that they’d left. I suggested to Linda that she might like to call my Mum and say hello. She knew something was up. I had to tell her. You know what? She would not ring my Mum and clear the
Worse was to come. I had to ring my dad for Father’s Day the next day and copped it all over again. This time though, everything was prefaced by “I am over it now but…” and then again two days later when I had to ring him for his birthday. Worse is still to come. I have to speak to Mum eventually and really cop it. I am now 54 years old and a grown man who is in the Nation’s Parliament. I stare down all manner of foe. But I shiver before the steeled glare of my Mum’s disapproval. You are never too old…
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Sleep is one of the basics that everybody needs – food, water, oxygen and sleep. Yet sleep in our fast paced modern world is one that seems to be continually compromised. Recently I was reading yet another study about the importance of sleep and one very striking comment that has stayed with me is that ‘our workplaces tolerate and often even promote very little sleep, colleagues often are heard boasting over coffee how many hours they worked the day before and how little sleep they had’. It continued… ‘as bosses we would not tolerate someone coming to work drunk, not one bit, however we tolerate even admire people coming to work sleep deprived’. The study continued to compare the affects of alcohol and how your brain and body responds to the affects of being sleep deprived. The similarities were stunning and stark. Now let’s just think about this – we tolerate and dismiss our children being tired and not getting enough sleep. I have seen children yawning in classrooms at 9am. What chance have they for learning new information and remembering it for the rest of the day? We do the same with babies and toddlers. We tolerate and dismiss our employees for being
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tired as well, how are they going to work efficiently, perform to their best, remember and retain new information that day at work? No matter what your job is – if performing to the best of your ability is important to you or really influences the health of others, making sleep a priority in your life will have an enormous impact. If your sleep is compromised by a baby or a child then shrugging your shoulders and thinking ‘that’s just how it is for young children’ is a myth, babies and children need sleep to be at their best, in their best mood, cope with the day, concentrate, remember, learn and recall. Not to mention how being sleep deprived actually compromises our immune system and we get sick often. If you have an worker/employee who is sleep deprived it would be in the best interests of your organisation/business to support that worker to solve their sleep problem so you can maximise their performance, not have someone who performs as ‘though they are under the influence of alcohol’. Sleep or lack of affects you psychologically, physically and emotionally, once you solve a sleep problem it certainly is life changing.
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NICOLE STOTT-WHITING | PROJECT MANAGER – MARRIAGE AND FAMILY LIFE | CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF TOWNSVILLE
THE ART OF MISCOMMUNICATION
On the surface, communication seems easy enough. Millions of people do it every day, right? How can something so seemingly simple, sometimes go so wrong.
Communication is part of every minute, of every hour of every day of our entire existence. It starts as soon as we wake of a morning and only ends when we go to sleep at night (if we don’t sleep talk!). However, it is a part of our interactions with others that can easy cause confusion, misinterpretations and assumptions. Listed below are some communication tips that may alleviate some experiences of miscommunication and the problems that follow:
Most of our communication with one another is through reading a person’s body language, not verbal communication.
1. Never assume anything. Often if our husband/wife/partner/friend says something or acts a bit different one day, our response is usually to feel that it is intentionally being directed at us and our feelings are hurt. We assume there is a negative reason that they are acting a bit different and a usual response may be to sulk, pretend all is okay but we are secretly really annoyed with the other person or in an extreme case, just stop talking to them. It is easily seen how these responses will just cause more problems and more miscommunication. The best response
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is to check in with that person and see if everything is okay. 2. Read the body language. Most of our communication with one another is through reading a person’s body language, not verbal communication. It is important that we always take this into consideration when we are in a conversation. Sometimes the verbal communication matches the messages we are receiving from the body language. Other times however, they do not match. Body language can really tell us what the other person is thinking or feeling. 3. Be wary of communication through technology. It is easy to misinterpret communication that comes via technology. Firstly, we cannot see the person in front of us, so we cannot read their body language to help interpret the message. Secondly, as we are not hearing the person say the message, we also cannot hear the tone in their voice. Tone, like body language, gives us a lot of information. If we cannot see the person or hear the tone in their voice, we are prone to falling into the trap of point number 1; making assumptions.
4. Check in with the person. If you are worried that there may be an unspoken issue between you and your husband/ wife/partner/friend, firstly leave it for a couple of days. Don’t react to one day of ‘something’ feeling different. The other person might just be having an off day and all will be back to normal tomorrow. If however the feeling continues, don’t assume the worst, go and talk to the person and find out if there is an issue. In this situation, it is best to simply mention that the other person doesn’t seem themselves at the moment and that you wanted to make sure they were okay. Don’t start the conversation by accusing the other person of acting differently. They in turn will feel like they have to defend themselves and a whole bunch of other issues will be created.
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POLISHED PERFORMERS HUSBAND AND WIFE DUO, BRUCE AND MITRA MAGGS, HAVE SPENT ALMOST 25 YEARS BUILDING UP BUSINESSES TOGETHER.
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WHEN MITRA MAGGS WAS 16 YEARS OLD she liked the idea of hairdressing, so she organised to undertake work experience at a local hairdresser’s salon. She hoped she would be allowed to watch a master at work and see how the hairdresser coloured, cut and styled clients’ hair. But instead, on her first day, she was ordered to clean the mirrors – over and over again. “When I got home that night I said I would never work for anyone again,” explains Mitra, who went on to complete a visual arts degree at James Cook University. “And I have never looked back.” While still at university Mitra met Bruce Maggs in 1990. By 1991 they’d started their first business together, a flooring business. “When I was working at the store I realised a lot of our customers found it challenging to put a look together for a room or their house,” explains Mitra. “So I became the in-house interior decorator by default.” She loved it so much that after finishing university, Mitra went on to complete an interior design diploma, which led to the creation of a new business – In Vogue Interiors. “Then my artistic flair led me to open another business – The Rug Collection,” says Mitra, who designed a series of rugs and travelled to China to ensure quality control. “A few years later we merged the two businesses together.” It’s clear that Mitra loves business as much as she loves design, which is why she is a perfect match for Bruce. “He’d always owned and operated his own business before I met him,” says Mitra. “We just decided to go a bit bigger once we got married.” Bruce comes from New South Wales and is an expert in the field of flooring. Over the years he has owned a number of flooring businesses. Their current business,
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Concrete Grinding & Polishing Services, was born after travelling to Melbourne and Sydney numerous times to find out about the latest in design and architecture at exhibitions. At one of these exhibitions they came across polished concrete floors. “We both took a great liking and interest to this new concept in flooring,” says Bruce. “And we both realised there could be a great opportunity to introduce this wonderful floor finish to Townsville.” Bruce’s passion for concrete flooring is evident in the way he speaks about his business. “I love what I’m doing,” says Bruce. “We can proudly say that we’ve become the one-stop-shop for our customers, as our company offers a range of services from floor preparation to all types of grinding, polishing and epoxy finishes. We’re currently the largest [business] in the [concrete floor finishing] industry in Townsville and we intend to remain so.” So what’s next for this dynamic duo? “I see myself in this business for many years to come,” says Bruce. And Mitra has thrown herself into a Masters of Business Administration at James Cook University. She is interested in researching how we can make the workplace a happier environment. And after 25 years in business together what is their greatest achievement? “Our daughter, Celest,” says Mitra. It appears she inherited the business gene, as she is currently in her first year of a business degree at the University of Queensland. “She’s smart, beautiful, compassionate, a social butterfly and very much a family girl.” To contact Concrete Grinding & Polishing Services, visit www.concrete-grinding.com.au or call 0412 770 359.
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“WE’RE CURRENTLY THE LARGEST [BUSINESS] IN THE [CONCRETE FLOOR FINISHING] INDUSTRY IN TOWNSVILLE AND WE INTEND TO REMAIN SO.” BRUCE MAGGS
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RICK RAYMENT | MANAGING DIRECTOR | JOURNEY FINANCIAL GROUP
FIVE TIPS TO SAVE AROUND THE HOUSE
One of the most effective ways to boost your savings and/or add to your super is to cut costs around the house. Here we outline some effective opportunities for spending less without feeling as if you’re going without.
1. Dress for success Using an air conditioner or heater in Australia, especially with increasing electricity costs, hits the hip pocket directly. Think of how you might avoid using the air conditioning for a few hours or a few days each week, by dressing differently or better insulating your home. Consumer body Choice says adjusting your air conditioner by a degree cooler in summer and warmer in winter will increase running costs by 10–15%. 2. Shop around From car insurance to mortgage costs to mobile phone plans, there could be better options that you’re missing out on. Figure out the services that cost you the most then have an honest conversation with the providers about how you might reduce those costs and then shop around. If they want to keep your business they will often find ways for you to save money or get more value out of the amount you’re paying.
Set yourself goals to work towards and implement these tactics to give yourself the best chance of achieving them, and speak to your financial adviser to find more cost-saving tips.
3. Lose the landline With the availability of unlimited mobile phone contracts, increasing options and quality of voice-over-internet protocol (VOIP) systems, you might find that you no longer require the traditional landline telephone. This will not only save money but it will reduce the chances of receiving human and recorded telemarketing calls. If you can do without it, don’t pay for what you don’t need. 4. Do you need it now? When people begin to properly record their household expenses, many are surprised by the fact that they have become so comfortable with the ‘need it now’ mentality. Do you need to buy the latest technology when last year’s still does the job? How about the newest mountain bike, running shoes, the most up-to-date fashion or a new car? This is a great way to save yourself thousands of dollars a year – by giving yourself permission to be happy with what you’ve got.
5. Budget, budget, budget The savings tips highlighted here will only have an impact if you effectively map out your inputs vs outputs. Set yourself goals to work towards and implement these tactics to give yourself the best chance of achieving them, and speak to your financial adviser to find more cost-saving tips.
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MIXING BUSINESS AND FAMILY In business? With family? You can, but get it right from the start…
When setting up a family business, once you get past the ‘Will we all get along?’ question, it’s important to consider employing the right structure. It’s vital to have processes in place to govern the ‘what-ifs’, have a succession plan going forward, and protect the people and assets of the business (as well as your own personal, non-business assets). A common structure for ‘family in business’ is a partnership. It’s easy to establish, with low start-up costs and is good if there are a few partners and limited liability is not required. More capital may be available by having more than one partner, and the capacity to borrow will be greater. There’s also the opportunity for income splitting, which could lead to potential tax savings. Should your circumstances change, it’s easy to change this structure as well. Remember though that the liability of the partners for the business debts is unlimited, and each partner is liable for their share of the partnership debts as well as being liable for all the debts. Each partner is liable for the other partners’ actions and it can be costly if a partner leaves.
While there’s always a risk of disagreements and friction among family members in business, some of the most successful businesses have been run by families.
An alternative structure is a company. This is a distinct legal entity separate from its shareholders or officers. This is effective if you want limited liability but there are strict legal obligations and set-up costs can be expensive. Liability for shareholders is limited, it’s easy to transfer ownership by selling shares to another party, shareholders (often family members) can be employed by the company, and taxation rates can be more favourable. It can, however, be expensive to establish, maintain and wind up, and reporting can be complex. If directors fail to meet their legal obligations, they may be held personally liable for the company’s debts. Note also that the profits distributed to shareholders are taxable. Another structure to consider is that of a trust. A trust is formed when a trustee holds the assets and runs the business, distributes incomes to beneficiaries, and follows the rules of the trust deed. Consider a trust if more than one family is involved in running the business. Trust entities are effective as limited liability is possible if a corporate trustee is appointed, there can be flexibility in income distributions
among beneficiaries and trust income is generally taxed as the income of an individual. This structure is complex, and can be expensive to establish and maintain. Problems can be encountered when borrowing, and the powers of trustees are restricted by the trust deed. Once you decide which structure to use, the next challenge is selecting the right person to take over the business, and deciding which family members will take on which roles. A family business can give family members the scope to consider the business as a career option without creating an expectation that they must be involved. There’s always the opportunity to pass the business down to family members of the next generation. While there’s always a risk of disagreements and friction among family members in business, some of the most successful businesses have been run by families. If everyone has clearly defined roles, and you have an effective dispute-management system, a good understanding of business, and maintain respect for one another, you shouldn’t go wrong.
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TRENT YESBERG | BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION CONSULTANT | REGIONAL BUSINESS SERVICES
WARNING! NEW BUZZWORD DETECTED.
Ecosystem; a system formed by the interaction of a community of organisms with their environment. All these software companies love a buzzword don’t they! Whilst ‘The Cloud’ is still the most popular, BEHOLD: Your business ‘Ecosystem’ is about to take over.
… the business owner now has the ability to create their own personal business ecosystem by choosing a select group of interacting software programs to suit their specific needs.
Pick any business no matter what the industry is, and in essence that business is made up of a set procedures and processes that result in the delivery of either a product or service for the end customer (Think of the warehouse processes, the shopfront procedures, and all that other paperwork). So what exactly is a business ecosystem? The ecosystem is the segmented view of a businesses processes and in a software sense, it is about matching particular software products to those business processes. By breaking each of those processes down and grouping the similar ones together, consultants have been able to better construct and streamline the delivery of a business’s products. Historically the more important piece of software for a business has been the accounting system (purely from a tax compliance perspective) and depending on the size of your organisation and its requirements you might have gone with an ‘off-the-shelf’ option of say QuickBooks or MYOB. Within these programs they provide the ability to record purchases and sales, payroll, inventory and taxes. These
programs operated on a kind of ‘one size fits all’ approach and you have the option of take it or leave it, unless you require (and can afford) a program along the likes of SAP. Your solicitor or accountant might utilise a time billing system that allows them to record time in 6 minute increments, to allocate each staff members work to the appropriate client that they are working on. Hairdressers use a CRM (Customer Relationship Management) system to diarise appointments and sms reminders. The problem with each of these programs is that they have a specific industry need that they meet – but they don’t ‘talk’ to the other software that the business uses. They don’t have the all-in-one ability to handle ALL of the businesses affairs like managing tax, payroll, sales, customer information and so on. HOWEVER, now that we are living ‘in the cloud’ (buzzzz…) more and more processspecific software platforms are being developed which suit many industries and will sync information with other software programs, in real time and the opportunities are vast.
A business can now have: Time Billing software that talks to the Accounting software that talks to the Payroll software that talks to the Inventory Management software that talks to the Point of Sale software which is linked to a CRM. So why would you want multiple programs in your business? The benefits for management is the availability of real time information for reports and can monitor staffing levels, stock levels, daily sales and much, much more. Other business wide benefits are the time saving efficiencies; no more duplication of data entry, no unnecessary wasted time waiting for another team to complete their administration. There is also the technology aspect, where staff can work on-site or from home, on their various devices. But the real benefit is the business owner now has the ability to create their own personal business ecosystem by choosing a select group of interacting software programs to suit their specific needs. What would your ideal business ecosystem look like for your business?
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WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT YOUR BEARD? Beards are easy to wear, time saving, and it’s just about the most on-trend accessory you can pull on this year. WHY DO YOU HAVE A BEARD? Refer to last name. ANY TIPS FOR KEEPING YOUR BEARD LOOKING GOOD? You have to take care of your beard, if you don’t pay any attention to your beard, pretty soon, you’re going to look like a wanderer from the Alaskan wilderness. Try not to over-analyse it. Nothing to manicured or manscaped, you want to look like you’ve let it go a little. Also a good beard oil will help soften the beard, give it a nice shine and moisturise the skin and the beard. Moustache wax will also help with styling your moe. ANYTHING ELSE YOU’D LIKE TO ADD ABOUT YOUR BEARD? It’s a hard truth, but not all guys can grow a beard. It’s just a matter of genetics. If it’s been two or three months, and it’s still patchy and scraggly, it’s not going to get better, let it go, shave it off, and move on.
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DON PEEL
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WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT YOUR BEARD? It’s a great time saver, I only tend to it once or twice a week instead of a daily shave. As well as the silent nod you get from the other beard sporting Gents, its good to be part of the team. WHY DO YOU HAVE A BEARD? I am growing it as part of my Oktoberfest costume and for the Oktoberfest Beard Meister competition that I have no chance of winning, unless there is a patchy beard category, plus secretly wish I was in the Kelly gang. ANY TIPS FOR KEEPING YOUR BEARD LOOKING GOOD? Conditioner helps keep it comfortable. ANYTHING ELSE YOU’D LIKE TO ADD ABOUT YOUR BEARD? Unfortunately for me I don’t have a full Ned Kelly, instead I have to settle for what my brothers call ‘Captain Patchy Beard’
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ADAM PENDLE
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WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT YOUR BEARD? Rediscovering everything I ate at the end of the day in it! WHY DO YOU HAVE A BEARD? Because it’s a lot easier than going to the gym. ANY TIPS FOR KEEPING YOUR BEARD LOOKING GOOD? Only use antelope oil harvested on leap years. ANYTHING ELSE YOU’D LIKE TO ADD ABOUT YOUR BEARD? Needs more moustache curl.
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WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT YOUR BEARD? It hasn’t gone grey yet like the rest of my head! WHY DO YOU HAVE A BEARD? I have had a neat trimmed beard for ages and decided to grow it out recently. I figured I can get away with it because beards are in style. ANY TIPS FOR KEEPING YOUR BEARD LOOKING GOOD? It gets the same treatment as the hair on my head except sometimes after a big meal I have to clean out the occasional spare rib or roast potato. ANYTHING ELSE YOU’D LIKE TO ADD ABOUT YOUR BEARD? I think it is going to be around for a long time yet. If I keep it long enough and it goes grey too, at least I will always have a job at Christmas time.
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WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT YOUR BEARD? I like that it’s a point of difference. It’s a shame that for so long society has depicted a clean shaven man as a more respectable member of society. WHY DO YOU HAVE A BEARD? Initially a few gents and myself grew our beards as a bet, now I can’t imagine myself without one. It’s definitely a conversation starter with pretty much everyone I meet. ANY TIPS FOR KEEPING YOUR BEARD LOOKING GOOD? I don’t like to get caught up with extensive manscaping, a weekly trim and a few good products like Guise iFashion Grooming Creme does the trick. ANYTHING ELSE YOU’D LIKE TO ADD ABOUT YOUR BEARD? A tip for gents wanting to grow out their beards would be, every time you consider shaving off your beard think about it 1 day for every month you have had your beard. Also most importantly when two beards cross paths, the largest beard always has the right of way.
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TIPS AND ADVICE FOR YOUR GROOMING PLEASURE
TIPS • For an extra thick beard use a warm face cloth compress to soften it in addition to a warm shower before shaving. Change blades as necessary, as they’ll dull much quicker than with a thin beard. • Razor burn can be easily prevented if the very last strokes on your face with the razor are with the grain, not against it. The strokes of the razor blade actually change the way your pores will grow the new hair. As such, you want to be sure to ‘reset’ the grain of your beard by ensuring the last strokes are with the grain, or top to bottom. • If you have acne and need to shave an area, test both an electric and a safety razor to see which is more comfortable. When using a safety razor, soften the hair with warm soap and water and then shave as lightly as possible. Always start with a sharp blade. For many with sensitive skin, an electric razor is the best option. • Some men prefer washing their faces and even shaving while in the shower. The steam from the shower helps prepare the face and beard, and the force of the shower rinsing your face after shaving soothes any minor nicks that might happen. • A blade that’s been used a few times is a more gentle on the face than a brand new one. It’s easy to apply too much pressure and a sharper blade will cut the skin more readily than one that’s slightly used. • If using a mirror to shave in the shower put a little bit of shampoo on the mirror to prevent fogging up from the steam. • Shave often, perhaps once every couple days to keep your hairs from thickening and establishing. The more consistently you shave, the better the quality of your shaves will be, and the better your complexion: Shaving removes dead skin and keeps pores from clogging, especially if you practice good hygiene after shaving. • Some men will find that a sharp straight razor (standard issue) and just hot water running over the face, i.e. in a shower, can get a significantly better shave using no soap, oil or shaving creams. ADVICE • Use caution around any natural bumps in your skin, like around moles and your Adam’s apple. • Avoid shaving against the grain if you can, as this causes beveling of the whiskers, which can lead to ingrown hairs, and other complications. If you MUST shave against the grain shave with the grain to start, then reapply shaving cream and shave along the grain. • You should probably avoid a boar bristle shaving brush if your skin is sensitive or oily. There are many shave creams on the market; choose one that you like that’s right for your skin type. Badger bristle is the preferred shaving brush bristle. You can also use a soft cosmetic blush brush if your skin is extremely sensitive, although if your skin is that sensitive, you’re probably going to use an electric razor.
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MOVEMBER 101 WHO The Movember Foundation is the leading global organisation committed to changing the face of men’s health. They achieve this by challenging men to grow moustaches during Movember (the month formerly known as November) to raise funds and spark conversations for prostate cancer, testicular cancer and mental health problems. Thanks to the support of more than four million Mo Bros and Mo Sistas, Movember has raised $576 million and funded around 800 programs in 21 countries. WHERE Mo growth is seen around the world each November. This year, 21 countries will officially support the hairy fight. To view the full list and for live registration and fundraising tallies visit Leaderboards. HOW Mo Bros (guys who grow a Mo) sign up online at movember.com. Starting cleanshaven on November 1st, Mo Bros donate their top lip for 30 days by growing a moustache to raise funds and start conversations about men’s health. Women, known as Mo Sistas, play a key supporting role by signing up as team captains, recruiting Mo Bros, helping to raise funds and encouraging the men in their life to take action when it comes to their health. WHY Men are typically more indifferent towards their health when compared to the efforts of women who proactively manage and publicly address their health concerns. As a result, levels of awareness, understanding and funding support for men’s health issues lag significantly behind that of other causes. Using the moustache as a catalyst for conversation, Movember hopes to bring about change by providing men the opportunity to learn and talk about their health more openly and by encouraging men to take action.
FUNDS
Movember’s vision is to have an everlasting impact on the face of men’s health. To achieve this, Movember is committed to investing funds in initiatives that support prostate cancer, testicular cancer and mental health in the following program areas:
KEY STATISTICS Men’s Health | Why is Movember important? The average life expectancy for Australian men is nearly five years less than women (79.5 years compared to 84) Every hour, more than four men die from potentially preventable conditions in Australia
awareness and education living with and beyond cancer staying mentally healthy, living with and beyond mental illness research
Each year, 20,000 new cases of prostate cancer are diagnosed in Australia
DEFINITIONS
Testicular cancer is the second most common cancer in young men aged 18 – 39 years
One in eight men will develop prostate cancer in their lifetime
Mo | Moustache Mo Bro | A man who grows a moustache for Movember Mo Sista | A women who loves and encourages Mo growth and actively supports Movember Mo Mentor | Men who have shown long-term commitment to Mo style and inspire others in the hairy challenge Gala Parté | Wild fancy dress parties held around the world at the end of November, to celebrate the dedication of the Movember community. Mo Bros dress to suit their Mo, Mo Sistas dress to suit their Mo Bro
One in eight Australian men experience depression at any given time
MO CULTURE
7 in 10 participants discussed men’s health with their family, friends or colleagues during Movember
For all things moustache related, including practical tips and advice as well as general Mo facts and knowledge visit the Moustachery page and lose yourself in the world of the Mo. http://youtu.be/hOeDxXtpcHg http://au.movember.com/get-involved/ http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuISjZcTmzLbBQ6OEAoUSqA http://youtu.be/EVxTWCwygFo http://youtu.be/mo9buJVhrio
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One in five Australian men will experience an anxiety disorder during their life On average, six deaths per day in Australia are attributed to suicide – five of these are men Impact on Awareness | Is Movember changing the attitudes and actions of participants? 9 in 10 participants spent time thinking about improving their general health during Movember 8 in 10 participants visited a doctor in the 12 months following Movember
6 in 10 participants cited prostate cancer as the first issue that comes to mind when thinking of men’s health 1 in 2 participants carried our personal research on men’s health issues during Movember 1 in 2 participants understand that their health depends on how well they take care of themselves
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ADANI INDIA FEST TOWNSVILLE 2014 Saturday 25 October, 1-9pm Riverway Park. Townsville’s Indian community is set to showcase the richness of one of the modern ethnic cultures at the inaugural Adani India Fest Townsville. This event also coincides with one of the most famous Indian festivals – the festival of lights, ‘Diwali’. You’ll be able to treat your tastebuds to the various Indian cuisines and spices. For the enthusiastic, there will even be a hands-on cookery workshop. Other highlights will include Bollywood and classical Indian theatrical performances, a live crafts and arts village and pavilions showcasing diverse Indian culture from different states. There’s even an option to experience a glamorous Indian wedding as the bridal couple or as a guest. Visit www.indiafesttownsville.org for more information.
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THE NQ ARTS AWARDS 2015 is the region’s pinnacle arts and cultural event recognising and showcasing the artistic talents of groups and individuals in the North Queensland area. The Awards incorporate the Burdekin, Hinchinbrook, Charters Towers and Townsville regions; and span the visual, literary and performing arts. Formerly known as the Townsville Arts Awards, and held by Townsville City Council for more than 25 years, the program has been overhauled by including other regional councils. The expansion has seen the awards evolve into the largest arts awards in the region. Nominations can be made for individuals or groups for any arts or cultural events that occurred between 01/01/2013 to 31/12/2014. The nominations process has been simplified and can be completed through an easy, 30 second online
process, as well as via ballot boxes at various locations around Townsville including Perc Tucker Regional Gallery, Pinnacles Gallery, Townsville Civic Theatre and Riverway Arts Centre, CityLibraries and other local dance studios, galleries and theatres. Information on Ballot Boxes outside of the Townsville Region can be obtained from the relevant Regional Council. Nominations must be received by 28 February 2015. Everyone is invited to nominate! Individuals, groups and organisations may nominate themselves. There are 13 categories available for artists to be nominated in, including Group Production of the Year, Writing and Publishing, and Most Outstanding Visual Artist, amongst many others. The nominees will be contacted by Townsville City Council and requested to supply supporting
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information specific to their art form. In the interest of diversity and to profile a range of artistic achievements and contributions, consideration will be given to nominations from areas of where there are less per capita arts and culture/creative industries representation or expenditure. The NQ Arts Awards will be hosted on a rotational basis between the four councils and move to a biennial event to allow more time for planning in coming years. The winners of the NQ Arts Awards 2015 will be announced at a gala event showcasing local artists, dance groups and theatre performers at Townsville Civic Theatre on Friday 8 May 2015. To view the full list of categories and nominate, please visit Townsville City Council’s website. All nominations must be received by Friday 28th February 2015.
what’s on EVENTS THEATRE + CONCERTS
Townsville Concert Band 5 October 2pm Townsville Civic Theatre www.ticketshop.com.au 4727 9797 Circus Oz 8-9 October 7.30pm Townsville Civic Theatre www.ticketshop.com.au 4727 9797 Walk to Remember 12 October 7am Anzac Park The Strand www.sandstownsville.org or 0419 020 627 Jimmy Barnes 30:30 Hindsight 12 October 6pm Jupiters Townsville www.tecc.net.au 4771 4000 Hello Dolly 15-17 October 8pm 18 October 2pm, 8pm Townsville Civic Theatre www.ticketshop.com.au 4727 9797 Hilltop Hoods: Cosby Sweater Tour 26 October 7.30pm Townsville Entertainment and Convention Centre www.tecc.net.au 4771 4000 James Reyne plays Australian Crawl: The Crawl Files Live 31 October 7pm The Venue www.thevenuetownsville.com.au 4724 2800
Pie and Pint at Jupiters 4 October 3pm Jupiters Townsville Poolside Lawns www.townsvilletickets.com.au or from the gate. Brewery Oktoberfest 5 October 11.30am–late The Brewery www.townsvillebrewery.com.au Black Diggers 8 October 6pm Jezzine Barracks A unique stage depiction of the untold story of Indigenous diggers during World War One in a simultaneous live telecast. Pack a blanket and a picnic, and watch Black Diggers live on the big screen. Kellie Keir Love Over Cancer High Tea 11 October 10am Mercure Townsville Tickets available from K.Keir@hotmail.com or paperfan@bigpond.com All proceeds will go to the Queensland Cancer Council Glencore Greek Fest 11 October 10am 12 October 9am Riverway Park www.greekfest.com.au Julia Gillard: My Story – Book Launch 12 October 4.30pm – 6pm Sir George Kneipp Auditorium, JCU Julia Gillard will speaking about her eagerly-awaited memoir, My Story. www.alumni.jcu.edu.au/MyStoryTsv Women of Achievement Luncheon 17 October 12pm A Touch of Salt www.townsvilletickets.com.au India Fest Townsville 25 October 1pm–9pm Riverway Park www.indiafesttownsville.org
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Townsville Airport North Queensland Tourism Awards 31 October 6.30pm Mercure Townsville www.townsvilletickets.com.au
EXHIBITIONS
Under the Mango Tree Exhibition 4–5 October 10am M’osart Gallery 14 Anderson Street Railway Estate Further information please contact Geoff Maidens on 4723 5439
MARKETS
Cotters Rotary Markets Flinders Street, Sundays 8.30am–1pm. Willows Rotary Markets Willows Shopping Centre car park, Sundays 7am–11am. Strand Night Markets first Fridays 5pm–9.30pm. 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. Gregory Street by the Strand Night Market first Wednesdays 5pm–9pm. Cotters Market Handmade Arts and Craft Precinct Perc Tucker Regional Gallery, third Sundays 8.30am–1pm. Townsville Artist Market, Riverway Arts Centre, 18 October 12pm–3pm.
SPORT
NBL Townsville Crocodiles Townsville RSL Stadium www.townsvilletickets.com.au 4727 9797 12 October 4pm v Adelaide 36ers 25 October 7.30pm v Melbourne United WNBL Townsville Fire Townsville RSL Stadium www.townsvilletickets.com.au 4727 9797 18 October 7pm v Bendigo Spirit 26 October 2pm v West Coast Waves 31 October 7pm v Adelaide Lightning
SPECIAL EVENT
Masters at Maggie 17–19 October Magnetic Island Authentic Taekwon-Do Townsville is hosting two Masters of Taekwon-Do at a live-in training camp on Magnetic Island with Taekwon-Do practitioners from around Australia in attendance. Catering for the diverse range of practitioners at the camp, Senior Master Jamie Moore 8th Dan from Maroochydore and Master Neville Burn 7th Dan from Perth are the guests of honour and will cover many aspects of Taekwon-Do from the very basic to the highly advanced. The program content will be enhanced by the assistance of the members of the Australian team that had such amazing success in competition at the World Championships in London last year, winning a massive 62 medals, with many coming directly to Townsville. Senior Instructor for Townsville, Nigel Paul and his troupe of dedicated professional Instructors are piecing together what will become a milestone for the North Queensland Taekwon-Do community. “With such amazing success last year, and hosting the ITF Taekwon-Do component with WTF (Olympic) Taekwon-Do at the recent NQ Games, we are very well placed and quite sure of an amazing experience for all involved with the Authentic Taekwon-Do Masters camp. And we are so excited to be bringing not one, but two Masters to Townsville in October,” said Nigel. The ‘Masters at Maggie’ camp is open to all Taekwon-Do members regardless of school or affiliation and will cater for the new beginner to the most senior ranks. For information call 0428 280 670, email tkd.townsville@gmail or visit www.tkd-townsville.com
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BOLLY WOOD IF MADELEINE DYER’S FACE LOOKS FAMILIAR THAT’S BECAUSE SHE’S ONE OF OUR OWN. THE TALENTED ACTRESS RECENTLY RETURNED HOME TO FILM A BOLLYWOOD-STYLE SHORT MOVIE AND HONEYMOON ON MAGNETIC ISLAND.
MADELEINE DYER, and her sister Harriet, were stand-outs in Townsville Grammar School musicals and are now blazing their own paths in the entertainment industry. Harriet as Patricia Saunders in TV series Love Child and Madeleine as a writer/producer and actress, who recently returned to Townsville to shoot Departure Lounge – A Bollywood Affair, penned by local Ross Thomas. The romantic comedy about fly-in, fly-out miners was shot at the Townsville Airport and is a feel-good short film featuring Bollywood dancing and a cameo by none other than Bob Katter. Madeleine and her partner Daniel Mulvihill, who recently wed in Melbourne, play the leads – Mel and Charlie. “I must say when Dan proposed to me as Charlie in the film it was pretty exciting. I got that feeling all over again,” Mel says. “Thanks to Departure Lounge I got to have my man get down on one knee and propose in the traditional way. In real life, he kinda slid the ring at me.” It was their fourth-year anniversary and the couple had just finished work. “I’d done all the ring stuff without Maddy knowing, which was hard. I had to get a friend to give me the money because Maddy’s so on top of our accounts,” Dan says. “Long story short, we were driving to dinner and I couldn’t wait till we got there, so I just came out with ‘Madeleine, you know I love you… Will you unconventionally marry me?’ Then I gave her the ring quickly and was like ‘I gotta drive…’ We were in the back streets so Maddy was trying to get a bit of light to see the ring.
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“So thanks to Departure Lounge for giving me a chance to propose to Maddy on bended knee and making me a romantic hero – well, sort of!” In real life versus reel life, Madeleine and Dan married at a “nice little Sex in the City-style bar” in Melbourne, then the best day of their lives was followed by one of the worst weeks as they got a terrible flu. The pair recovered just in time to board a plane to Townsville for Departure Lounge shooting. “Filming Departure Lounge in my home town has been a wonderful experience and now we’re looking forward to a honeymoon on Magnetic Island,” Madeleine says. The couple, who met when studying acting at the University of Southern Queensland, will then return to Melbourne where they’re working on a comedy pilot called Pacific Cove with Tony Rogers, who is known for Wilfred and new, hit web series How to Talk to Australians. “It’s about a prodigal son who returns to his small home town after he gets out of prison,” Madeleine says. “He tries to find work, connect with his dad and get back into society but it all goes pear-shaped from there.” Meanwhile, Madeleine’s sister Harriet has been working on feature film Ruben Guthrie with Brendan Cowell. “I think she’ll go to LA afterwards. She’s dating actor Ben Lawson (brother of Josh Lawson), and these brothers are Aussie exports making inroads in the US. Hopefully we’ll head there later and just ride her coat tails,” Madeleine laughs.
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“THANKS TO DEPARTURE LOUNGE I GOT TO HAVE MY MAN GET DOWN ON ONE KNEE AND PROPOSE IN THE TRADITIONAL WAY.” MADELEINE DYER
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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.
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01 Holly Grech Australian Story VIII – Blue cloud shadows… 2013, Fujiflex print on board, 60 X 200cm, Edition: 1/1 02 Holly Grech Australian Story X – Flame-capped, in scarlet glory 2014, Fujiflex print on board, 110 x 80cm (overall); 110 x 35cm (each panel), Edition: 1/1
THE TIGHTROPE WALKER WITH SHANE FITZGERALD on leave at the time this article was written and due for submission, I’ve been handed the responsibility of keeping his seat as a regular DUO columnist warm. Shane has taken a week off, though as is his nature, he won’t be slowing down or watching the days slip by while sipping piña coladas by the beach. Rather, he’ll be stepping straight in to another institution in Townsville’s arts and cultural scene – Umbrella Studio contemporary arts – to assist his wife Holly Grech with the installation of a brand new body of work. It seems fitting then that I take the opportunity to share some insights about Holly’s practice, and the stunning major exhibition she has been working towards for the past 12 months. Entitled An Australian Story: These are the hues of the land I love, this exhibition is a photographic celebration of the Australian landscape with a difference. Grech is a photographer with an acute eye for colour and composition, and with a particular penchant for macro photography. She is both progressive, and a traditionalist; achieving emotive, semi-abstract imagery while remaining true to her preference for working, “with what is captured rather than introducing digital elements, as I feel this does not align with the foundations of photography.” Of most interest is the fact that these ‘landscape photographs’ aren’t really photographs of the landscape at all. In his catalogue essay for the exhibition, Robert Heather astutely observed that “The artist has successfully created the strong impression of the natural environment that she aims to celebrate… This exhibition sets out to celebrate the Australian bush and landscape through words and images, while on another
level it challenges us to identify what these things actually are, whether we can clearly identify them and what they mean to us the viewer.”
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Grech’s photographs are largely inspired by and partnered with the written works of colonial Australian poets such as Edwin James Brady, Henry Lawson, Dorothea Mackellar, Banjo Paterson, and Diane de St Hilaire Simmonds, amongst others. In doing so, her images transcend their original contex t and are inseparable from the eloquent descriptions of the Australian landscape provided by some of our nation’s finest wordsmiths. This is perhaps best evidenced in the 2 metre long work Australian Story VIII – Blue cloud shadows… No longer do we see the image as a scuffed concrete wall or floor with many years’ history of wear and traffic, belonging squarely in our modern, urban streetscape. Rather, when paired with a select excerpt from Dorothea Mackellar’s The Colours Of Light, we are transported. “Golden wattle, and golden broom, Silver stars of the rosewood bloom; Amber sunshine, and smoke-blue shade: Opal colours that glow and fade; On the gold of the upland grass Blue cloud-shadows that swiftly pass; Wood-smoke blown in an azure mist; Hills of tenuous amethyst. . .” In taking in the work, we can easily picture ourselves looking out wistfully at dusk to the mist swept horizon of the Australian bush. Reflections of the blue clouds and stars are caught below the horizon, perhaps on the thick fog or a placid lake. This exhibition has been a labour of love for Grech over the past 12 months, though as a colleague
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at Gallery Services, I can attest to the fact that it has indeed been a labour. As someone whose own arts practice has fallen by the wayside under the demands of being an arts worker, I commend Holly for walking the tightrope between the two demands and making it to the other side. Being a tightrope walker demands balance, courage, an understanding of the risk and reward, and just a dash of insanity. In delivering An Australian Story: These are the hues of the land I love, Holly has exhibited all of these necessary qualities where many others in the arts sector before her have tried and failed. An Australian Story: These are the hues of the land I love is on display at Umbrella Studio contemporary arts until 2 November 2014, and I encourage everyone to make sure they take the time to see this new vision of the Australian landscape. Eric Nash Curator Gallery Services
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BANANA+FLAXSEED PANCAKES 220gm gluten free flour or rice flour 400ml soy, rice or almond milk 4 eggs 40gm butter or almond butter 8gm pumpkin seeds 2gm cinnamon powder 8gm gluten free baking powder 3gm flaxseeds 40ml agave syrup 130gm soy or coconut yoghurt 2 medium sized bananas 8 medium sized strawberries 2gm Himalayan pink salt Mix flour, baking powder, cinnamon powder, pumpkin seeds, flaxseeds, Himalayan pink salt, egg and milk in a bowl and beat until fluffy. Prepare a medium hot pan and add some butter. Pour pancake mixture into the pan and then place the banana slices on the top. Flip over when bubbles appear and cook both sides. Prepare plate and place your pancake. Add sliced strawberries on top, sprinkle flaxseed and drizzle with agave syrup. SERVES 4
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scoop Jam JAM recently picked up three awards at the 2014 Savour Australia™ Restaurant & Catering HOSTPLUS Awards for Excellence for North Queensland · Best Breakfast Restaurant · Best Contemporary Restaurant · Restaurant of the Year (the big one) These awards are not only amazing for the JAM team, it’s fantastic for Townsville to receive Restaurant of the Year NQ given the high calibre of restaurants in the Northern region that includes Cairns, Palm Cove and Port Douglas.
Wayne & Adele’s Garden Of Eating Congratulations Wayne and Adele’s Garden of Eating on your Twentyfirst Anniversary on Thursday 30th 0ctober! Jupiters Celebrate Oktoberfest with a trio of sausages in Kōbe for $15. Featuring Bratwurst, Kransky and Blutwurst, the dish is also served with sauerkraut and mustard and is available for brunch, lunch and dinner throughout this month. Meanwhile Spin Café’s October deal is a mixed-grill featuring steak, sausage, a lamb chop, bacon, egg and tomato served with hot chips. The meal, which is set to get any meat-lover’s tongues wagging, costs $14.90 for Absolute Rewards members or $22.90 for nonmembers.
OTTO’S - TREAT YOURSELF TO NATURE’S MEDICINE! Summer is almost here and Otto’s is launching it’s new juice & smoothie bar menu just in time for you to get fit and healthy and juice off that winter weight in preparation for summer! The new menu will boast all of your old-time favourites, plus a selection of brand-new real fruit smoothies and super healthy green smoothies. We have been like mad scientists the last few weeks testing all kinds of new combos to find a great selection of awesome flavour combinations and we are very happy with the result! You can look forward to cool new concoctions like the Pineapple Mojito, Monkey Magic and Mango Amaze-balls, just to name a few. Plus we now have all-new “Powerups” to give your juice or smoothie that extra kick of pure healthy goodness, with; chia, cacao, macca, acai, vital greens, bee pollen, coconut oil, and even protein for the fitness buffs! Wait no more the new menu is out now! xx Otto.
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It’s all about the seafood and steak in Aqua with the Reef and Beef feature every Friday and Saturday in October. Consisting of succulent steak topped with juicy prawns, straight from the grill, the delicious dish is of course accompanied by the buffet favourites including seafood, roast, soup, pasta, fresh salads and cold platters topped off with the amazing desserts. All this for $42.90 per person, plus kids eat free when accompanied by a full paying adult. Jupiters will also host its annual Pie & Pint event on October 4 which is set to be a fantastic day out for lovers of food and beer alike. The familyfriendly, all-ages event will feature more than 10 different varieties of beer and a range of deliciously flavoured gourmet pies from various Townsville suppliers.
Malt Restaurant and The Banquet Centre at The Brewery Malt at The Brewery won the North Queensland Best Restaurant in a Pub/Club/Tavern while the The Banquet Centre was awarded the Honourable Mention - NQ in the Wedding Caterer section of the 2014 Savour Australia™ Restaurant & Catering HOSTPLUS Awards for Excellence announced recently in Brisbane. Hailed as the most dependable and authoritative guide to Australia’s best restaurants and caterers, this award recognises the quality of product and service Malt Restaurant is renowned for. Brothers Leagues Club Brothers Leagues Club’s head chef Scott Chandler introduces an exciting new summer menu to Circa 20 Restaurant from Thursday 9th October.
modern dining Our award winning contemporary cuisine created by our enthusiastic chefs & presented by the friendly team creates a destination for food lovers.
Multi-award winning restaurant SAVOUR AUSTRALIA™ RESTAURANT &
CATERING HOSTPLUS AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE FOR QUEENSLAND 2014 Best Breakfast Restaurant North Queensland
New Spring Menu available online: jamcorner.com.au
Best Contemporary Restaurant North Queensland Restaurant of the Year North Queensland
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“[CUSTOMERS] WILL BE SAMPLING SOMETHING I’VE PUT MY HEART AND SOUL INTO.”
KYMBO WESTCOTT
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FROM PADDOCK TO PLATE
KYMBO WESTCOTT WILL BE SERVING UP BEEF AND LAMB IN HIS PALEO CAFÉ FROM HIS VERY OWN FARM. IT’S A WONDERFUL THOUGHT – to eat a piece of meat and know exactly how it was raised and where it has come from. But in modern times, it is a rarity to know anything about the food we consume. Kymbo Westcott, however owner of Paleo Café in Townsville, is changing all that. He is launching a new concept in late October, From Paddock to Plate, whereby he will serve beef and lamb from his very own farm. “I’m really excited to say I know where this beef and lamb has come from,” says Kymbo, whose family have Catumnal Station, a 56,000 hectare cattle and sheep farm. “I’ve mustered this beef, I’ve handled them in the cattle yard [and] I’ve branded them.” This is something Kymbo has wanted to do since he first opened his Paleo Café on Flinders Street earlier this year. “Because Paleo is about using things that are in season; using the whole beast, and eating grass-fed cattle and sheep from the farm and wild caught fish, I always wanted to bring my home-bred cattle and sheep into the café,” explains Kymbo.
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“Each week the special will change to a different cut of beef or lamb,” says Kymbo, who says he takes full responsibility for the quality of meat. “[Customers] will be sampling something I have put my heart and soul into. The buck will stop with me.” The Westcott family has owned Catumnal Station, located south of Hughenden in northwest Queensland, for over 102 years. It is named after the area in Victoria where his family originated. After managing the farm for the past 10 years, Kymbo handed over the reins to his mum and dad when he opened the café earlier this year. “We’ve been over 100 years on the land,” says Kymbo. “So we’re bringing over 100 years of knowledge into a café in Townsville.” While Kymbo and his team are still determining the specials that will showcase his family’s cattle and sheep, he has shared with us a taste of what is to come. “The starting dishes will include beef carpaccio on a bed of salad leaves with a ginger and orange dressing; 250g rib eye steak wrapped in smoked bacon, cooked to your
liking, and served with a Paleo version of the classic Dianne Sauce; and my idea of the perfect burger – an outback Paleo burger.” From Paddock to Plate launches later this month and will hopefully be an ongoing initiative. It promises to be a real treat for anyone who cares about where their food has come from – or anyone who wants to enjoy high quality, locally sourced beef and lamb. Paleo Café is located at 373 – 383 Flinders Street City Lane, Townsville and is open Monday – Sunday from 7am – 3pm.
Jupiters presents
MELBOURNE CUP Tuesday 4 November - Grand Ballroom 11.30am - 3.00pm Enjoy the race excitement at Townsville’s favourite Melbourne Cup venue.
Experience all of the fun and flair of cup day with fashion parades, giveaways and best-dressed prizes. You’ll also enjoy dedicated TAB facilities plus sweepstakes presented by Rollingstone Lions Club, with all proceeds donated to Motor Neurone Disease Qld.
Tickets on sale now - $110.00pp*
Your ticket includes 3 course plated lunch, a 3 ½ hour premium Moët Hennessy beverage package, fashion parades, sweepstakes and prize giveaways!
Purchase tickets online at townsvilletickets.com.au, in-person at Jupiters or by calling 4722 2333. Subject to availability, change and cancellation. Guests must be 18 years of age or over to attend. Jupiters Townsville practises the responsible service of alcohol. *2.9% transaction fee applies to online bookings. GAMBLE RESPONSIBLY
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Winner of Australian Good Food Guide Chef’s Hat Award 2014 With seasonally designed menus using the freshest produce from local suppliers, Jam Corner consistently offers unique dining experiences that leave you coming back for more. Whether for breakfast, lunch, dinner or dessert, Matt Merrin and his team deliver modern Australian cuisine that is sure to impress. Jam Corner is also perfect for your next private function or event, with elegant dining locations such as the ‘Luxe Room’ and expansive upstairs function area with city and river views. Open Tuesday–Saturday 7am–late Sunday 7am–3pm 1 Palmer Street South Townsville www.jamcorner.com.au 4721 4900
Kōbe has re-invented steakhouse dining to tempt and satisfy the highest of dining expectations. Not only does the restaurant present some of the most sought-after Australian beef brands, it also offers the finest seafood, pork, lamb and vegetarian dishes. Offering a total dining experience for any occasion from intimate dinners to large groups, Kōbe is also home to a private dining room with built-in wine cellar. Brunch: Sundays 8am to 12noon Lunch: Thursday & Friday from 12noon to 4pm Dinner: 7 nights a week from 6:00pm. For bookings and enquiries call 4722 2222 or email kobe@echoent.com.au
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Awarded Best Club in Queensland nine times in a row, Brothers Leagues Club is Townsville’s family friendly venue for all occasions. Head chef, Scott Chandler, brings a myriad of recipe ideas and a passion for quality fresh ingredients to the Circa 20 Restaurant. Delicious savouries and mouthwatering sweets are made fresh daily at Qube Cafe. Brothers Leagues Club is also available for your next corporate function and event. Open 7 days 10am–2am Corner of Hervey Range Road and Golf Links Drive, Kirwan www.brotherstsv.com.au 4773 8000
Mar Ionio is inspired by Italy and Greece and the links between these rich culinary cultures of the Mediterranean. The restaurant offers both contemporary and traditional Italian and Greek experiences coupled with an extensive wine list, featuring a wide selection of European and Australian drops. Relax and enjoy the Mar Ionio experience with a leisurely Sunday lunch. Dinner Monday–Sunday from 5pm Lunch Friday–Sunday from 12pm Shop 2, 69 Palmer Street South Townsville www.marionio.com.au 4724 0051
Paleo Cafe is a revolutionary health food store and café based on the most logical philosophy for optimal health, the Paleo Lifestyle. Comprising of good-quality lean meats, seafood, eggs, vegetables, seasonal fruit, nuts, seeds and berries, the Paleo Café Menu is 100% gluten free, dairy-protein free and sugar free. Open from 7am to 6pm, Sunday to Wednesday, and from 7am-9pm, Thursday-Saturday. Located in City Lane, 373-383 Flinders Street, Townsville. www.paleo-cafe.com.au 4771 4045
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The Townsville Yacht Club is a hidden gem on the eating precinct of Palmer Street. You can enjoy dining on the deck seven days a week for lunch and dinner and breakfast on weekends. Offering a relaxed atmosphere overlooking the Townsville marina, the Townsville Yacht Club is the perfect venue to bring the whole family with an affordable menu of classic selections. See you at the Townsville Yacht Club. Sunday–Thursday 10am–10pm Friday and Saturday 10am–Midnight 1 Plume Street South Townsville www.townsvilleyachtclub.com.au 4772 1192
Offering authentic Brazilian BBQ Churrascaria, Chico Rio is a colourful, cultural venue serving top quality meats and seafood traditionally marinated, accompanied by a large selection of delicious sides. “The Nest” Function venue and Cocktail Bar will soon be available for Private events for up to 80 people. The restaurant also features live entertainment, including Samba performances on Friday and Saturday nights. Open 7 nights a week from 5.30pm. 247 Flinders Street East Townsville www.chicorio.com.au 4772 1073
Cactus Jack’s Bar & Grill is the best Tex-Mex this side of the border. Enjoy the most delicious food and thirst-quenching drinks in town. Cactus Jack’s Bar & Grill aims to serve inexpensive high quality food in a uniquely designed atmosphere. Open for lunch on Saturdays and Sundays from 11.30am and for dinner every day of the week from 5pm. Don’t forget ‘Cactus Hour’ from 5pm to 7pm daily. Cannon Park Dining and Entertainment www.cannonpark.com.au/dining 4723 7839
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Located on the seafront amongst three acres of lush tropical landscaped gardens – Seagulls Resort is the perfect backdrop for any occasion. Enjoy a memorable dining experience featuring Chef Wee’s signature dishes and style. Dine al fresco on the deck by the pool, or relax in air-conditioned comfort indoors. Winner of more than 35 tourism awards ranging in categories from Garden to Accommodation and Restaurant. Open seven days for lunch and dinner. 74 The Esplanade Belgian Gardens www.seagulls.com.au 4721 3111
There’s something for everyone at Fasta Pasta. In addition to their extensive range of pasta, they also offer steak, chicken, salad, kids meals and more. Fasta Pasta also focuses on health and nutrition, with a range of 90% fat free options. Fasta Pasta prides itself on the high quality, fresh produce used in each and every dish. Fully licensed for your convenience. Open 7 days for lunch and dinner, dine in or takeaway. Cannon Park Dining and Entertainment www.cannonpark.com.au/dining 4723 9133
The Whisky Bar offers over 50 of the world’s finest whisky and bourbons, and is Townsville’s top spot for whisky lovers. It’s also the place to go for a casual dining experience accompanied with sophisticated music. Ask about utilising the Whisky Bar for your private or corporate functions. Open for lunch Thursday and Friday from 12pm. Open for dinner Wednesday to Saturday from 6pm–late. The Venue 719 Flinders Street Townsville www.thevenuetownsville.com.au 4724 2800
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Lunch in Italy or Dinner in India? Take a journey through a wonderful world of food at Cannon Park. With 12 restaurants to choose from, plenty of car parks, Reading Cinemas and Kingpin Bowling all in one handy location – we have all your dining and entertainment needs covered! Reading Cinemas • Hogs Breath Café • Masala • Peppi Peppi • Rickshaw Little Malaysian • Cactus Jack’s • Fasta Pasta • Capitol Regent • Noodle @Thuringowa • Kingpin Bowling • Jingo Ice Cream Café • Harolds Seafood • Zambrero’s
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Enchiladas, Gourmet Pizza or Chicken Vindaloo?
Join us at our Discover Sailing Day on Sunday 26 October 2014 and find out how much fun sailing can be!
With 12 restaurants and cafés to choose from, take a journey through a wonderful world of food at Cannon Park. From Malaysia to Mexico, Italy to India you can enjoy food from any destination all in one place.
THE START!
Try sailing for FREE & enjoy with friends and family! Contact the club for more information.
Reading Cinemas • Hogs Breath Café • Masala • Peppi Peppi • Rickshaw Little Malaysian • Cactus Jack’s • Fasta Pasta • Capitol Regent • Noodle @Thuringowa • Kingpin Bowling • Jingo Ice Cream Café • Harolds Seafood • Zambrero’s
p. (07) 4772 1192 1 Plume Street Townsville QLD 4810
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A LITTLE PIECE OF RIO IN THE HEART OF TOWNSVILLE CITY Traditionally marinated and flame grilled meats known as Rodizio de Churrasco are offered in a continuous service, carved at your table by passadores (waiters). We also cater for vegetarians, seafood and tapas lovers.
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TAPAS Monday to Sunday from 5.30pm CHURRASCO DINNER 7 nights a week from 6pm FOR RESERVATIONS CALL 4772 1073 FIND US AT 247 FLINDERS STREET EAST, TOWNSVILLE WWW.CHICORIO.COM.AU
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R E C I P E | M AT T P R E S T O N C O O K B O O K
ROASTED SALMON WITH NYC CELERIAC Undervalued... it happens to vegetables just like it happens to people at work, or in relationships. Celeriac’s only role seems to be as a purée under beef or game, or as crunchy batons in a remoulade. Its versatility and sheer deliciousness – somewhere between parsnip and celery – is seldom seen elsewhere. Yet it makes a delicious creamy soup and is really outstanding used instead of potatoes in a mash. Everything in this dish has one role – to make the celeriac look good! It is based on a simple bowl of celeriac purée slathered with melted butter and vinegary hot sauce that I ate in Brooklyn on one of those magical, memorable nights when a table for six ended up as a table for 38, as more and more of the MasterChef crew stumbled in out of the night. The place was run by Aussies, so they seemed to understand that sort of thing. I don’t remember getting home but I do remember the celeriac.
For the salmon, firstly pat the skin dry with paper towel. Rub the skin with salt flakes and set it aside for at least 30 minutes while you attend to the other elements of this dish. The salt helps draw the moisture from the skin. When it’s time to cook, scrape the salt off with the blunt side of a knife. For the fennel, preheat the oven to 180°C. Toss the fennel halves or quarters generously with olive oil. Lay on a baking tray with the thyme and garlic. Bake for 30–40 minutes until cooked and coloured, turning once at the halfway mark. Add the garlic cloves at this point. When it’s all cooked, remove from the oven and drizzle over the red wine vinegar. Cook the celeriac while the fennel is in the oven. Put it in a pan with the milk and bring to the boil. Skim the scum, if there is any. When soft (after about 20 minutes), drain and reserve the milk. Blitz with a stick blender, using enough of the reserved milk to make it smooth and creamy. Add the cream and season to taste. Always start the fish in a cold, wide-based, heavy frying pan with a touch of oil and bring it to a medium heat. Cook skin-side down for 4–5 minutes until the skin is golden and crispy. Gently flip the fish over and continue cooking for a further 2–3 minutes, depending how you like your fish cooked. Remember the fish will keep cooking through with residual heat once off the flame. To serve, smear a generous mound of celeriac purée over a large share platter. Dot with butter, which will melt, and shake a few drops of Tabasco over the celeriac. Lay the fennel and garlic over the top and crown with the salmon fillets.
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COOK BOOK by Matt Preston is published by Pan Macmillan Australia RRP $39.99/Paperback. Available where all good books are sold.
SERVES 4 4 salmon fillets, skin on and bones removed salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper 4 baby fennel, halved or quartered, depending on size olive oil 8 thyme sprigs 6 cloves garlic, unpeeled 50 ml red wine vinegar 1 kg celeriac, peeled and grated 1 litre (4 cups) milk 125 m (½ cup) cream knob of butter Tabasco sauce
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SEEN
Joseph England and Emma Douglas
Nicole Challen and Carmen Binsiar
Brownwyn and Jay Mansbridge
Kerry Nolan and Jomi O’Connor
Townsville Hospital Foundation’s Big Top Gala Townsville Entertainment Centre Photography Skye Bree Photography
At The Townsville Hospital Foundation’s Big Top Gala Ball some 600 locals enjoyed a fun-filled night to raise funds for the Children’s Ward Redevelopment project. The night was hosted by comedian Michele Mahone, with performances from the 1RAR Band and La Luna circus group. Rebecca and Joel Torrisi
Anoushka Vincent, Megan Heywood and Addie Jones
Matthew and Fiona Montgomerie
Kiri Salter, Phil Rogers, Clair Spry and John Johnson
Andrew Ryland and Theresa Allan
Gurmit and Balraj Singh
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Holly Grech and Shane Fitzgerald
Liana Totorica, Sarah McElroy and Nicole Casale
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Darren and Sara Whittle with Lisa Davis Jones and Matt Norman
Luke and Kat Miles
Emmie Smith and Monica Peddle
Blair and Allanna Woodcock
Sandra Dematos, Renee McAllister, Kim Baker and Michael Dare
Renee and Simon McInnes
Stacey and Scott Morrison
Margarita Gornalle, Hannah Baker, Rebecca Brown and Dylan Parker
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Beef and Barossa Festival A Touch of Salt Photography Dani Hansen
The best of the Barossa Valley was on show at A Touch of Salt’s Beef and Barossa Festival. Guests enjoyed live entertainment as they indulged in dishes prepared with the freshest seasonal produce, presented by A Touch of Salt chefs and expertly matched with Barossa Valley wines.
Dani Sherlock, Teneille Lovelady and Riana Harrison
Maddy Broda and Gemma Appleby
Paula Hay and Trudy Murray
Greg Bennett and Justin Cowell
Ivy Linnette and Taryn Hahn
Brian MacDonald and Tammy Tyrrell
Claire Wall-Baxter and Jarrod Guppy
Jeb Walton and Tracey Martin
Renee Guillien, Nathalie Embregts and Chris Brine
Kurt Steffins and Teigan Guy
Jenny and Sabin Warner-Smith
Kalyn Nicholson, Emma Johnson and Melissa Smith
Luke Ede and Michael Pope
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Tessa McNamara, Holly Cantin and Kerryn Johns
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Live and Breathe Yoga Fundraiser Dinner
Ann-Marie Hudson, Nellina Licciardello and Tina Romeo
Sweetbridge Larder, Gregory Street Photography Clare Powell
The Live and Breathe Yoga community got together to raise money and awareness for the local charity Yoga Tools for Schools Inc. and enjoy a delicious Sicilian feast at Sweetbridge Larder. Yoga Tools for Schools is the first of its kind in Australia and is about bringing simple yoga-based activities into various learning environments. Alexandre Christopher and Gabrielle Miller
Kerry Spina, Sonia Anear and Kylie Bartlett
Anna Bertocchi and Allison Dearling
Nora and Peter Anderson
Chris and Angie Hanson
Chris Beric and Melissa Baker
Nigel and Melissa McLean
Nancy Johnson and Kate Morden
Ngaire and Micahel Trigg Norm Hudson, Sam Licciardello and Robert Tomarchio
Lynne Maltby, Sonia Aneer and Jasmine Healy-Pagan
Stephen Murphy and Martyn Axelsen
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TOWNSVILLE IS BLESSED WITH SO MANY TALENTED AND INTERESTING PEOPLE THAT WE 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
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AKA: Mr D. It was a Friday night thing… it’s just sort of stuck. Most treasured item: Memories. Starting from arriving in Oz and getting a job at Australia’s only Contiki resort in the Whitsundays. For a young Kiwi from Christchurch it was a far cry from home... and we got paid! Amazing two years. You in three words: OFF THE CUFF. Why you get out of bed: To catch another Townsville sunrise. Living on the Strand they’re too good too miss... and I’m a morning person. As a teen I was a milkboy and that meant 4.30am starts. Most memorable moment: A few years ago sailing in the Whitsundays with the sails set and whales swimming beside us. (I dreamed of chartering a yacht myself one day working on the island). It was a dream realised and champagne stuff. What you love about where you live: I’ve seen this city grow and grow up. It has a whole new life to it. Great food, new places, a revitalised CBD and it’s all happening thanks to City Lane (a great development). Flinders Street West and the weather we have to put up with for nine months of the year. And the Island is only quick trip away. You always meant to: Make it to England. Got distracted by the Whitsundays where I lived for two years. One day! Where are you from: Wellington and Christchurch, New Zealand. Best dish: Anything by Wayne at the Garden of Eating. A great little restaurant and a wonderful couple. Kiwis too! Your biggest inspiration: My parents, six kids, the biggest vegie garden and we each had a patch. And a few mates who’ve been with me on the journey. Ideal dinner guests: My relatives. Our get togethers are legendary. Your philosophy: Lets do this.. As a child, what did you think you’d be doing at this age: Always loved the sea, so working on the Love Boat. Parting words: Each day I hear a new story, and it inspires me to keep asking...
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AKA: Fi or Mum. Most treasured item: My amazing daughter Madde! You in three words: Strong, Driven, Adventurous. Why you get out of bed: Because you only live once! (My lovely dads mantra). Make the most of each day. What you love about where you live: The awesome warm weather, casual lifestyle and everything within 20 minutes of no matter where you go in Townsville. You always meant to: Gain more understanding of people. You drive a: Nissan X-Trail. Where are you from: BrisVegas, but have lived in Canberra, Sydney and the Sunshine Coast. Best dish: Can’t cook! Anything that anyone else makes. You wish…. There was a cure for cancer. Your biggest inspiration: My parents. My dad for fighting cancer so courageously and showing us how to live each day and my mum for being the quiet, strong warrior, always in the background but achieving so much. You’d change this about yourself: I have lots of faults, but honestly nothing – makes me who I am today. Your must-have gadget: iPhone The last book you read: The Dive Master Manual – to pass my exam. Your philosophy: “Dream out Loud” – get out and do it, no matter what people say. As a child, what did you think you’d be doing at this age: I wanted to be a hairdresser when I was young. But studied marketing and became a Marketing Manager and now I’ve retrained and am a Remedial Massage Therapist. Parting words: Enjoy life, it’s way too short and step outside your comfort zone to learn, have fun and lots of adventure. I knew I was going to be a teacher and I thought I’d still be doing it today. Parting words: If you want something done ask a busy person!
AKA: The iPhone Lady Most treasured item: My hair straightener! You in three words: Bubbly, loyal, caring. Why you get out of bed: I see it as a starting line for dreamers and doers. There’s a fresh day on the clock, and countless possibilities for our boundless potential. On your mark… get set… what are you working on? Most memorable moment: Marrying my husband Liam and the births of our son Jaiden, and daughter Sienna. Completing a Bachelor of Information Technology, whilst also being a full-time stay-at-home mum and starting my own successful IT business, at the same time! You always meant to: Learn to speak fluent French and play guitar. You drive a: VT Holden Commodore. Holden blood runs through my veins! Where are you from: Ballarat Victoria but spent most of my life in Townsville. You wish… I wish there was a cure for Meningococcal Disease. It’s been 15 years since my little sister Ebony passed away only days after her 18th birthday due to Meningococcal Disease. The infection occurs when meningococcal bacteria invade the body from the throat or nose. So far this year in Queensland, 23 people have been diagnosed with meningococcal disease, compared with 33 for the whole of 2013. Your biggest inspiration: Definitely my parents, Joan and Bill. You’d change this about yourself: My obsessive perfectionism! The last book you read: Beginning Android 4 Application Development for a Mobile Software Development course I was attending at university last term. Your philosophy: Where there’s a will, there’s a way! As a child, what did you think you’d be doing at this age: I wanted to travel the world as an international flight attendant, as I grew older I thought I would become an accountant! Parting words: Do one act of kindness each day of the year and change 365 lives.
AKA: Boothy. Most treasured item: My partner Erica. She is wonderful and supportive. You in three words: Passionate, inventive, adventurous. Why you get out of bed: To help people with their technology and technical issues… and to stop my alarm! Most memorable moment: Traveling around all of New Zealand with Erica and some good friends. What you love about where you live: All the friends I’ve made in my time here so far. You always meant to: Travel to Europe and Asia and I plan on getting there in the future. You drive a: I’m currently driving a Toyota Aurion. It’s the nicest car I’ve owned so far. Where are you from: Brisbane but moved here when I was very young with my parents. Best dish: I can cook 2 minute noodles in under 2 minutes. You wish… probably the same as most people. Win the lottery and go travelling. Your biggest inspiration: My father. I’ve always seen him put in 110% into everything he does. You’d change this about yourself: Fitness and health are two things I’m always looking to improve. Ideal dinner guests: Arnold Schwarzenegger. I have always admired what he has achieved and where he came from. One of the only people I think I would be overawed by. Your must-have gadget: Like everyone these days I’d be lost without my smart phone. The last book you read: I enjoy Matthew Riley’s books. They’re like reading an action movie that you can’t put down. Your philosophy: “Doubt kills more dreams than failure ever will.” As a child, what did you think you’d be doing at this age: I always thought I’d be repairing things for people as I always enjoyed fixing broken toys as a kid. Parting words: “Silence will fall.” ~ Dr Who
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LAST WORD
EJ Fraser
HONEY GOES NATIVE IN TOWNSVILLE
LOCAL AUTHOR, EJ FRASER HAS RECENTLY RELEASED HER NEW BOOK; GO NATIVE THROUGH BOOKPAL AUSTRALIA.
“HONEY IS TOWNSVILLE BORN, BRED AND BASTARD PROOF.” EL FRASER
For more information contact goejfraser@outlook.com or visit www.facebook.com/goejfraser Go Native is available from Amazon.com, bookpal.com.au and good booksellers.
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LOCAL AUTHOR, EJ FRASER has recently released her new book; Go Native through Bookpal Australia. In this ‘thinking woman’ adventure novel, heroine Honey Andrews and her best mate JT score the Holy Grail of film projects – filming a bunch of muscle bound military men playing games on a tropical island.
Honey and her motley crew of friends are thrown headfirst into the military world where they encounter their worst nightmares – acronyms, excessive exercise in the midst of a Townsville heat wave, a war mongering sociopath, Diablo, who is determined to start a real war, and one ferocious category five cyclone christened Fritz.
Born in Papua New Guinea and bred in Townsville, EJ Fraser is a first time novelist and writing addict. She lives with her best mate Tokyo, a Pomeranian who loves nothing more than causing strife and driving his owner to drink copious amounts of wine. Her down time is spent socialising with a bunch of Townsvillians and travelling in a deluded dream of world domination all whilst tapping away on her laptop in pursuit of creating a masterpiece.
EJ commented, “Go Native is a fast moving adventure with just the right amount of humour and hot steamy romance. It features thrilling combat and steamy love affairs. And Honey has a knack for getting into some very sticky situations. I set my first novel on Magnetic Island since it’s the most beautiful location in the world. My second novel, Go Troppo, will be set in Townsville where my heart resides.”
ABOUT THE BOOK: Honey, JT and their crew set out on a mission to document a troop of Australian Defence Force soldiers simulating War Island, a tropical haven twenty minutes by ferry from their hometown. The elite fighting force is led by a man codenamed Hunter, who never takes no for an answer.
Go Native is the first in a series of seven novels where Honey Andrews takes us on a series of North Queensland centric adventures.
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