DUO Magazine October 2015

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THE ECO-FAMILY ISSUE

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CONTENTS

October 2015 Issue 113

inside this month 72

SPECIAL FEATURES

36 FAMILY MATTERS

18 COVER STORY Meet Our Eco Families 97 TOWNSVILLE PROUD DUO’s Positive Community Promotion 88 T HE BUSINESS PEOPLE YOU SHOULD KNOW ON THURINGOWA DRIVE PREMIUM ADVERTISING FEATURE

37 FEATURE STORY A Matter of Faith 38 COMMUNITY Foodrelief NQ 39 COLUMNIST Catholic Diocese 40 COLUMNIST Ewen Jones MP 41 COLUMNIST Nicole Pierotti 42 COMMUNITY Townsville Hospital Foundation

REGULARS 10 PUBLISHER’S WELCOME 12 HOROSCOPES No time to lose, Virgo 128 5 MINUTES WITH... Four amazing locals 130 LOCATIONS Where to find your DUO

76 BUSINESS+DEVELOPMENT

72 DESIGN REPORT What’s new for men 74 TECHNOLOGY The Electric Chopper

77 COLUMNIST Ewen Jones MP 78 COLUMNIST Regional Business Services 80 TOWNSVILLE ENTERPRISE LIMITED To Bali And Beyond 82 C OLUMNIST Benchmark HR & Industrial Relations 84 C OLUMNIST Warwick Powell 85 COLUMNIST Peter Baines

44 HAIR+BEAUTY+FASHION

100 CULTURE

71 MODERN MAN

45 STYLE NEWS Juicy Couture, Tiffany, Kailis 46 MORRISON Spring Summer Collection 50 MY BAG Lisa Budd 54 DELUXE Spring Is In The Air 56 MY STYLE Drosia Parliaros 58 BEAUTY Naturally Good Looking 60 TRANSFORMATION Paraskevi Academy 61 DIRECTORY

64 HEALTH+FITNESS 65 C OLUMNIST Clarity Hearing Solutions 69 COLUMNIST Sportsmed NQ Physio 67 COLUMNIST Smile Dental 66 COLUMNIST Wehll 70 DIRECTORY 70 F EATURE STORY Recreational Runners Risk Injury With Fun Runs

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101 COMING EVENTS Townsville City Council 102 CALENDAR Theatre, sport and more 104 WHAT’S ON AT TYTO Hinchinbrook 106 FEATURE STORY T

107 FOOD+DRINK 110 DIRECTORY 120 RECIPES Happy Go Paleo by Irena Macri

124 SEEN 124 ONE Fight for a Cause Charity Dinner and Auction 125 TWO Theatre iNQ’s Shakespeare Under The Stars 126 THREE 37th Hinchinbrook Art Awards 127 F OUR Townsville Hospital Foundation VIP Shopping Event at MYER Townsville

WELCOME

MY LIFE AND LOVE OF MOWING LAWNS In another first for us, our front cover this issue is used for a very worthwhile promotion – Townsville City Council’s campaign to reduce water usage. The concept features horticultural genius ‘Bradley the Lawn Tamer’ and you can read how to grow a lawn on little water on Page 14.

Living in apartments I haven’t had to mow for about 10 years now but like most of us, many weekends of my childhood, teens and adult life was spent mowing the grass. And I actually loved it. From getting the mower out of the shed, pouring in the petrol, (hopefully) starting first couple of pulls, to hosing the grass off and putting the mower away all spic and span at the end. But two other elements made the whole ‘exercise’ something to look forward to. I always do the box. Start on the outside and walk in a clockwise direction around the box in an ever decreasing circle. Lining up the left front wheel with the right hand edge of the previous pass. Critical.

This put me into the first element I looked forward to – meditation. My mind would wander. What was for dinner? What was on TV tonight? Deep stuff. The second element was getting creative ideas that (I thought) were brilliant. Like ‘World Championship Mowing’. Let’s face it, there’s nothing quite like the joy and satisfaction of finishing the mowing and singing out to the boss (insert your own relevant person here) to come and have a look at the great job I did. Who doesn’t feel pride when you see how straight the lines are, how you didn’t miss any bits and you didn’t run over anything you shouldn’t have. World Championship Mowing. It could happen.

Amateurs and professionals, different age groups, teams and individuals.

There’d be huge events all over the world. The Victorious Victas (get it?).

Big name sponsors and champions winning prizes like Jason Day. I’ve put it out there. You should start training this weekend!

Some people and things I appreciate this month; Stacey’s love and support, our new Holden Cruze, House of Cards, Tony and his team at Arrows, Jetstar’s direct flights to Bali, my pusher (engine-less) mower, my Mum. Hope you enjoy your Eco Family issue of DUO Magazine!

SCOTT MORRISON | PUBLISHER

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October

HOROSCOPE

Libra

23 SEPTEMBER – 22 OCTOBER

You’ve come a long way, Libra. Acknowledge your amazing progress; with the best yet to come. This could be one of the greatest years of the decade, when you find yourself surrounded by love, friendship and prosperity. At work, the more you do – the more you get to do. For some, an unexpected inheritance helps clear old debts. Whatever way you look at it, you’re now well and truly rewarded for past efforts.

Scorpio

Sagittarius

Capricorn

Aquarius

23 OCTOBER – 21 NOVEMBER

22 NOVEMBER - 21 DECEMBER

22 DECEMBER – 19 JANUARY

20 JANUARY – 18 FEBRUARY

Take a break this month, Scorpio, somewhere away from the madding crowd. A week or so is all that’s needed. In the meantime – should others make demands, oblige sensitively but sensibly – you have your own life to lead. The planets introduce new friendships and colleagues. Romantic passions also look set to soar.

Though you’d prefer to shift into neutral, October asks that you look at ongoing issues. You’ve been doing it tough for some time. Illness, work pressures, family matters – too many demands have drained your spirit. Thankfully, better moments lie ahead. Late month offers financial opportunities, new love or renewed sentimental ties.

This month you have more time to help others. But don’t let anyone convince you that it’s simply a case of parting with cash. Your wisdom will provide better guidance than just signing a cheque. Late October obliges with fun. With a mischievous gust providing a friendly up draught, spread your wings and soar towards heady heights.

Aquarians live the paradox of being people-orientated but are easily stressed in domineering company.

So, if someone tries to bolt a ball and chain around your thoughts or actions, you may be tempted to make a run for it. Truth is, many consider your plans to be unrealistic – but don’t forget these are your dreams. Go make them happen.

Pisces

Aries

Taurus

Gemini

19 FEBRUARY – 20 MARCH

21 MARCH – 20 APRIL

21 APRIL – 20 MAY

21 MAY – 21 JUNE

Why can’t every month be like this, with manna pouring from the heavens and success ready to soar? With the cosmos offering its financial stamp of approval, pitch your dream projects to anyone willing to listen. You’ll be surprised where that break comes from. If there’s a natural pause mid month, clear time for carnal delights.

This is more like it! A month drenched in possibilities. Advertise your availability and you should be showered with romantic reciprocation. For some, new love simply happens; while others are tempted to rekindle an old flame.

New friendships could also be forged. Health, wealth and career benefit from a planetary thumbs up.

At times, it takes a touch of adversity to force an unwilling Taurean hand. When you refuse to instigate change – the cosmos will do it for you. So, October brings a time of renewal. Jupiter encourages work skills. Mars revives romance, while Venus pushes for material and financial gain. Travel’s likely too – so get out of your rut while you can.

It’s the ethereal, rather than the material, that captures your imagination this month. Now that the pressure’s off work for a while, the focus steers towards spirituality and home. Creativity, love and children is where your attention falls. You work hard for your family, so take time to enjoy them too.

Dreams have significant meanings.

Cancer

Leo

Virgo

22 JUNE - 22 JULY

23 JULY – 22 AUGUST

23 AUGUST – 22 SEPTEMBER

October finds you busy. The people you meet, the circumstances you embrace, the directions you take – they all steer you towards a richer, more fulfilling life. Tired of the tried-and-tested, you become more adventurous. One warning: if an issue becomes a tad too personal, you may become surprisingly aggressive.

Just when you thought it was you against the world, along comes a planetary ally or two. Not a moment too soon. Once you realise that not everyone’s out to get you, it’s onwards and upwards. There are, however, some conditions. Give the past a decent burial and start concentrating on life as you’d like it.

Early October places optimism on hold. Get rich quick schemes are especially worth avoiding, with the cosmos ready to deal out harsh lessons in financial management.

Money matters need to be handled with caution and integrity. The same for past lovers. A potential rival could spark jealousy or anger.

Someone’s feeling insecure.

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T H E E C O F A M I LY I S S U E

Meet

the McCathie Family When the McCathie family (Sandy, her husband Dean and their kids Stella, 8, and Calem, 4) moved into their North Ward home four years ago, one of the first things they did was plan how they wanted their garden to function.

“We’re great believers in making urban spaces welcoming for native wildlife,” says Sandy. “Ideally every residence would have at least some of their non-built area providing food (ie flowers, nectar, fruits, leaves) and habitats (places to safely forage, rest and nest) for native wildlife.”

To this end the McCathie family set about planting local native grasses, vines, shrubs and trees to provide food and shelter to native birds, lizards, possums and butterflies. They even went so far as to ensure they flowered at different times of year to provide a year-round food supply.

“WE’RE GREAT BELIEVERS IN MAKING URBAN SPACES WELCOMING FOR NATIVE WILDLIFE.”

Offering views of wattles, grevilleas and hot pink bougainvillea from the kitchen window, treetop views from the main bedroom and a shady bush garden from the home office, the Hayes Street address is a beauty to behold. Not to mention a grassed play area bordered by gardenias from the back patio, a veggie patch and tropical food forest beyond.

In their produce patch, the family has success (despite giving “very little” attention) with parsley, eggplant, spring onions, cherry tomatoes, chillies, basil, thyme, tarragon and, in winter, lettuces.

In the tropical food forest along the back and side fence, they have a mandarin tree, lemon tree, lime, abiu, macadamia, lychee, (dwarf) mango, madrono (“really yummy”), saba nut, pomegranate, jaboticaba and bananas.

“We don’t have a cat or a dog but we have a plethora of birds. We’ve tried counting and stopped at around 30 different species,” Sandy says. “Having the sound of birds in our garden and watching them feed on flowers, seeds and nectar is so relaxing and such a treat.”

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OUR ECO FAMILIES WORDS KYLIE DAVIS PHOTOGRAPHY JOSEPHINE CARTER

Going green may be easier than you think.

Just ask these local families who live in harmony with nature.

T H E E C O F A M I LY I S S U E

Meet

the Connell Family Doing a lot of little things to help the environment adds up, as the Connell family (Adam, his wife Megan and their kids Finn, 4, and Zack, 2) can attest. Based in West End, the Connell family loves visiting farmers markets so they we can buy straight from the producer and aims to reduce, reuse, re-purpose, recycle and reinvent wherever they can.

“We love our recycled pallet furniture and our repurposed shipping container shed,” Adam says. “We also have a range of composting activities happening, from green waste and food waste composting to our best food waste recyclers — our chickens Pepper, Salty and George, who in return give us the greatest eggs you’ll ever eat!”

The Connells spend a lot of time in their garden growing their own food — their back garden is dedicated to edible foods and their front garden is dedicated to native trees, bushes and grasses to attract birds. Their house has solar panels and they have reduced their energy consumption by buying energy-smart appliances. The family also manages to run just one car, with Mum and Dad taking it in turns to cycle to work.

“OUR BEST FOOD WASTE RECYCLERS ARE OUR CHICKENS PEPPER, SALTY AND GEORGE.”

Adam and Megan met in Bowen in 2009 at a school’s environmental activity day. Megan was there to teach kids about protecting the Great Barrier Reef while Adam was there to talk about water quality monitoring. They recently got married on the anniversary of their meeting.

The couple took steps to make their wedding as eco-friendly as possible by serving food on (compostable) bamboo plates with wooden forks, using recycled materials to make decorations, and all of their drinks were served in mismatched (recycled) jars Megan spent a year collecting.

“Being sustainable is not something we ‘are’ or ‘aren’t’,” Adam says.

“It’s something we’re trying to be. It’s all about taking as many little eco steps as possible, while keeping in mind the bigger picture — a better future for the earth that our little boys, and everyone else’s children will inherit.”

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T H E E C O F A M I LY I S S U E

Meet

the Funkhouser Family Having grown up in a household where her father’s giant summer garden meant there was plenty of food to can for the winter gave Sarah Funkhouser a love of fresh produce from an early age. Sarah’s Zimbabwean husband Tim shares her passion for looking after the land and together they’ve always had a garden on whichever continent they’ve lived in.

“Some six years ago I got a ‘bee in my bonnet’ when I walked down the supermarket aisles looking at the amount of packaging within packaging,” Sarah says. “Our son Lucas was 8 and wanted to eat what the other kids were eating in his lunch box. It wasn’t going to happen. I hated that there were big bags of chips with 10 smaller bags of chips inside. The waste (and junk food, let’s be honest) fuelled me to make a change.

“Cooking with fresh ingredients is one way to make a difference.”

“COOKING WITH FRESH INGREDIENTS IS ONE WAY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE.”

Knowing that Australia was producing fabulous food (like beautiful olive oils and biodynamic rice), yet so much of what she saw in the supermarket was from overseas, Sarah set about contacting small producers around the Eastern seaboard. She asked if they would sell their products in small bulk orders so she and her friends and neighbours at Pallarenda could come and fill their containers to avoid excess packaging while choosing locally grown and produced food.

Many said yes and Sarah has gone on to use their products when creating dishes for her own businesses Funk House Fine Foods.

“I started out making mostly organic homemade ‘grainolas’ as I call them,” Sarah says. “Slowly over the years it grew, thanks to dear friends who helped and small business owners willing to sell them at their independent shops. Nowadays, demand outweighs supply, so we have our own production kitchen and attached café in Garbutt (39 Meenan St).

“If I can share anything, it’s this: educate your families not just on where food comes from, but on the impacts of packaging and how much healthier our country might be even if we all make one small change in our own household.”

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T H E E C O F A M I LY I S S U E

T H E E C O F A M I LY I S S U E

FROM OLD TO NEW

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SUSTAINABILITY STARTS AT HOME SUNSHINE BACKUP Many home owners are ‘going off grid’ by using solar power together with GEL, AGM or lithium batteries. This way homes or businesses can use the sun power during the day and store the surplus power they didn’t use in batteries, then use that stored power at night or in a power outage. For more information about energy storage, contact local companies such as SuperGreen Solutions www.supergreensolutions.com.au and Tropical Energy Solutions www.tropicalnergysolutions.com.au

THE GRASS IS MUCH GREENER

Zoysias are known to be amongst the most drought-tolerant lawns around and require less mowing for maximum waterefficiency and minimum upkeep. Laudberg Park has been growing two varieties of Zoysia turf for the past 18 months — Empire and Nara (native to Australia). www.townsvilleturf.com.au

WOBBLY WATER

The award-winning Wobble-Tee water efficient sprinkler waters up to 15 metres with a slow and even application using low to medium water pressures 15-40 psi. It’s Australian made from UV stabilised plastics for a long life in the sun and available from your local hardware store. www.wobble-tee.com.au

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STRIKING DESIGNS, SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES

WATCO CONSTRUCTIONS IS RENOWNED FOR BUILDING QUALITY, STRIKING HOMES THAT ARE IN HARMONY WITH THEIR NATURAL SURROUNDS. LAST MONTH Townsville builder, Watco Constructions, won the Master Builders North Queensland Housing Award 2015 for a home renovation project $276,000 – $575,000. This award reinforces the quality and craftsmanship that Watco Constructions’ strong reputation has been built on.

“It is nice to receive industry recognition for our projects being of high quality,” says Ben Watkins, who founded the company over seven years ago in the Mackay region and moved the business to Townsville in 2012. “We really pride ourselves on attention to detail, quality craftsmanship and sustainable building practices.”

“We really pride ourselves on attention to detail, quality craftsmanship and sustainable building practices.”

Ben Watkins

When it comes to sustainable building practices, Watco Constructions doesn’t just take advantage of renewable resources; it brings together a vast array of practices, techniques and skills to reduce the impacts of buildings on the environment. This is achieved without sacrificing aesthetic appeal.

“Polished concrete flooring is the perfect example of beauty, sustainability and value for money all-in-one,” explains Ben. “Not only is concrete a durable, low-maintenance floor that will last the life of a home, but

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it is made from sustainable materials close to where it is ordered, reducing wastage and the environmental impacts of transport and so on.”

But it isn’t just their quality and sustainable building practices that is winning them new clients; a lot of their new business comes from referrals and word-of-mouth thanks to their exceptional customer service. And part of delivering a better and more inclusive experience for people renovating or building a new home is their online client portal.

renewable sources of energy, reducing the need for mechanical cooling and lighting.

“Also keep an eye out for our new home under construction at the end of the new North Shore display village,” says Ben. “This home has been designed for striking looks, energy efficiency and practical healthy living and will be for sale on completion.”

To find out more about Watco Constructions visit www.watco.com.au or call 4725 7211.

“People absolutely love our online client portal,” says Ben. “It gives clients access to their project night or day to make selections, view the schedule to see how the construction is progressing and see what decisions need to be made next. It also keeps all project communication in one place so nothing is ever overlooked.”

Watco Constructions currently has new homes under construction that showcase passive design and lightweight construction. Passive design takes into account things such as the building orientation and floor plan in relation to the sun and prevailing breezes to make the most of free

Watco Constructions 183 Ingham Road West End, Townsville 4725 7211 ben@watco.com.au www.watco.com.au

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T H E E C O F A M I LY I S S U E

LOANS GO GREEN

HOME IMPROVEMENTS WITH A FOCUS ON ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY CAN BE FAST-TRACKED VIA GREEN LENDING. Whether it is for environmental concerns or the health of your wallet, once you have made the decision to go green the next step is to decide on how you are paying for it. For the past 5 years, Queensland Country Credit Union has supported Queenslanders install environmentally sustainable products into their homes via the Eco Smart Green Loan.

An Eco Smart Green Loan is designed to support home owners increase the environmental sustainability of their home through improvements such as installing solar power, rain water tanks, roof insulation, solar hot water systems, invertor air conditioners and other sustainably-rated items. The loan also offers the added incentive of no upfront or ongoing maintenance fees that make it easier and cheaper for people to upgrade their homes to use less energy.

Product Manager Dion Matthews said that Queensland Country Credit Union’s Eco Smart Green Loan is popular as it offers flexibility.

“People are attracted to the variety of environmental products that the loan covers. It is not just solar panels!”

He added that the Eco Smart Green Loan provides people the opportunity to install a complete system or multiple environmentally friendly items and pay it off over a period of time.

“We find that once approved for their Eco Smart Green Loan, people end up opting for a larger bank of solar panels or include other cost saving items at the same time, like solar hot water systems and roof insulation – as they can spread the cost over one-to-five years. A win-win for home owners as they get the benefit of lower utility bills and don’t have to pay a lump sum up front” Mr Matthews said.

“PEOPLE ARE ATTRACTED TO THE VARIETY OF ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCTS THAT THE LOAN COVERS. IT IS NOT JUST SOLAR PANELS!” For more information, drop into your local Townsville Queensland Country Branch at Willows Shopping Centre, Aitkenvale (Queensland Country Centre, opposite Stockland), the Townsville Hospital , Magnetic Island or Deeragun Village – or call their friendly contact centre on 1800 075 078.

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Get Ready Townsville

for the North Queensland summer!

Townsville is a beautiful place to live but there is a potential risk for natural disasters during the summer and it pays to be prepared...

cyclone sunday 1 November, 9am – 12pm Strand Park Gather tips on how to prepare yourself, your family and your property for cyclones.

Free Tip Days 30 October–2 November Clean up your yard and throw out any rubbish or green waste before the cyclone season

Garage Sale Trail 24 October Clean up your garage and find treasure in your neighbourhood!

plan prepare survive

For more information, visit www.townsville.qld.gov.au

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T H E E C O F A M I LY I S S U E

10 STEPS TO GREENER LIVING

GOING GREEN DOESN’T HAVE TO MEAN MAKING SWEEPING LIFE CHANGES. LITTLE THINGS CAN MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE. STEP 1 REDUCE YOUR CHEMICAL USE: Try to limit your exposure to inorganic (non-natural) chemicals. One way to do this is to use microfibre cleaning cloths with just a drop of detergent for tougher stains on benchtops or bicarb soda for cleaning grout in the shower.

clutter and things won’t get thrown out, and become landfill, in a short space of time.

STEP 2 PLANT SOME NATIVE TREES: They will give you clean air, greenery and maybe even some visiting native birds.

STEP 6 AVOID EXCESSIVE PACKAGING: Instead of buying individually wrapped items, buy a large portion and divide it into reusable containers.

STEP 3 REPAIR, DON’T REPLACE: While it may be tempting to throw out that broken table, ripped sofa or faded bookshelf, choosing to repair an item instead of replacing it is the more environmentally friendly approach.

STEP 7 USE LESS PLASTIC: Plastic bags and bottles are two of the most common items found in beach clean-ups along the Queensland coast and they’re harming our wildlife.

STEP 4 THINK ‘LESS IS MORE’: Not buying ‘stuff’ for the sake of it means your home will have less

STEP 5 BUY LOCAL OR DIY: When you grow your own food, or buy from your local farmer’s market, you cut down on the food miles it has travelled (reducing greenhouse gases).

STEP 8 GO PRE-LOVED, NOT NEW: Seek out secondhand furniture and enjoy it for its history and character.

STEP 9 GET SMART WITH SCRAPS: Don’t throw away your food scraps. Start a compost, a worm farm or get some chooks.

STEP 10 PRINT WISELY: Set your printer’s default option to print double-sided.

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GARAGE SALE TRAIL

KEEN TO REUSE, REDUCE AND RECYCLE? HERE’S YOUR CHANCE! THE TOWNSVILLE CITY COUNCIL’S GARAGE SALE TRAIL, ON OCTOBER 24, IS THE PERFECT EXCUSE FOR A SPRING CLEAN.

TOWNSVILLE households, schools and community groups are set to join hundreds of thousands of people across the country for the fifth annual Garage Sale Trail.

The Townsville City Council will join about 150 other local councils for the national community and sustainability event on Saturday, October 24. The initiative was a huge success in Townsville last year with 258 garage sales happening simultaneously across the city.

Smart City Sustainable Future Committee Chair Cr Vern Veitch says the Garage Sale

Trail is expecting more than 10,000 people to take part nationwide.

“The Garage Sale Trail helps people to think creatively about how they can reuse items that might otherwise be put out for waste collection and possibly end up in landfill,” Cr Veitch says.

“It’s a great way to get to know your neighbours and connect with the broader community while raising money for yourself or others.”

Townsville Water and Waste Committee Chair Cr Ray Gartrell says waste

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management is a big issue for all communities and this is a terrific way to make a difference.

“One garage sale on its own won’t make a big difference, but if every garage in the country participates, imagine the difference that would make to landfill,” Cr Gartrell said.

Registration (at garagesaletrail.com.au) is MADE LOCALLY POSSIBLE BY: free and includes a seller webpage that can be personalised by naming the garage sale and listing items that will be for sale on the day.

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FOOD FOR THOUGHT

COME ON DOWN TO THE OLD COURT HOUSE ON WORLD FOOD DAY, OCTOBER 16, FOR SOME DISCO SOUP – A FUN MUSIC AND FOOD EVENT HIGHLIGHTING THE GLOBAL PROBLEM OF FOOD WASTE. THE FOOD RESCUE INITIATIVE AND TMPAS, with support from the Intercultural Centre, Food For Thought and many more, are proud to present Disco Soup — a tasty culinary act of protest against the senseless waste of food.

At the Old Courthouse Theatre, on Friday 16 October, be a part of the Chop Chat n Dance from 1pm to 4pm. Bring your peelers, knives and chopping boards to help give ‘culinary misfits’ a chance. Last year, the total surplus of food redistributed was 118,250kg!

From 5.30pm to 7pm you can enjoy a free vegan curry (and rice, herb/garlic baguette and fruit) and music. At 6.15pm Just Eat It, a multi-award-winning food waste story, will screen and don’t miss the chance to see the Areal Student Performance at 7pm, followed by open mic and fruit cycling (pedal your own smoothie) to the beat.

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The first ‘Schnippeldisko’ (literally, ‘snippet disco’ in German), was organised in 2012 in Berlin by the Slow Food Youth Network.

Since then ‘disco soup’ parties have popped up all over the globe under many creative names, but the same format: Unmarketable fruits and vegetables are collected from local grocery stores or markets and the produce is prepared into a large shared meal that’s eaten to the sounds of good music.

On World Food Day, Disco Soups are held all over the planet uniting people to share food and reduce food waste.

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COME ON IN

BLUEWATTLE IS ROLLING OUT THE WELCOME MAT BUILDING A NEW HOME CAN BE A DAUNTING TASK: Where to buy? Who to build with? Which display home was that again?

There’s a place that makes those decisions a little easier. A place that is close to major shopping centres, employment hubs, and arts and sports precincts, while also perfectly positioned riverside and away from the hustle and bustle. That place is Bluewattle.

Bluewattle is a stunning masterplanned development that provides a community-focused, riverside lifestyle, and is currently offering savings of up to a massive $30,000 on house and land packages.* Bluewattle’s easy-to-navigate builder display village features nine beautiful homes by eight of Townsville’s best builders, and abounds in practical, affordable and stunning design solutions.

It is a must-see destination for anyone looking to build a home suited to the North Queensland lifestyle.

Bluewattle’s builder display village is open 10am–4pm, Thursday–Monday. Home and land is available now at Bluewattle from $302,880.

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ROLFE HOMES 18 Freedom Green This clever home makes the most of its small block. A roller door in the rear of the double garage allows side access to the yard, while a landing off the kitchen provides a beautiful spot for breakfast in the morning sun.

RON JONES THE BUILDER 28 Freedom Green Three metre ceilings make for a grand entrance, while 2700mm ceilings throughout the rest of the living area create a spacious, roomy feel. Clever storage innovations include recessed shelving, an enviable walk-in robe and wrap around cabinetry in the main bathroom.

GRADY HOMES 20 Freedom Green Grady Homes developed the big front porch especially for this residence, to make the most of the views of Jeff Caddies Park. Featuring beautiful open plan living areas with decent ‘Townsville-sized’ patio, it caters perfectly to a love of the outdoors.

HOMES BY DJ JONES 9 Harmony Way The zoning of the home allows for plenty of family time and time out. While the kids can enjoy a spacious children’s retreat area; the opulent master bedroom and ensuite allows space for a resort-style getaway as needed.

FRESH HOMES 22 Freedom Green From the up-market, timber-look flooring to the raked ceilings, every design decision maximises the sense of space. Little delights scattered throughout the home include stone bench tops, an expansive walk-in pantry, power points with USB slots, and a knock-out ensuite.

COUGAR HOMES 7 Harmony Way The stunning living areas open onto the beautiful corner patio bringing the outdoors in with floor to ceiling stacker glass doors. The kitchen features a clever walk-in pantry and a spectacular square island bench, while a separate theatre room and kids’ retreat make entertaining a breeze.

DIXON HOMES 24 Freedom Green There’s a beautiful organic feel to this home, anchored by the bamboo flooring and crisp white walls. Space is cleverly defined in the living areas through the tiled kitchen and semi-lowered ceiling, making the most of prevailing breezes.

KEIR CONSTRUCTIONS 5 Harmony Way This home delivers on quality and design excellence. There are some great design ideas to be found in this home including a beautiful glass-over-brick splash back in the kitchen and an ensuite that features its own linen cupboard and separate toilet.

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“BLUEWATTLE’S EASY-TO-NAVIGATE BUILDER DISPLAY VILLAGE FEATURES NINE BEAUTIFUL HOMES BY EIGHT OF TOWNSVILLE’S BEST BUILDERS.”

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FAMILY MATTERS

37 CATHOLIC EDUCATION A MATTER OF FAITH 38 FOODRELIEF NQ FREE FOR A GOOD CAUSE 87 CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF TOWNSVILLE THE SIMPLE LIFE (WHAT’S THAT?) 40 EWEN JONES MP TO HAVE AND TO HOLD, FROM THIS DAY FORWARD…41 NICOLE PIEROTTI NEED AN ACTIVITY TO KEEP YOUR CHILDREN BUSY? 42 TOWNSVILLE HOSPITAL FOUNDATION MAKING A DIFFERENCE

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Front (L-R): Ruby Horner, Dean Horner Middle: Cheryl Horner, Barry Horner, Gabrielle Kane, Alex O’Neil, Gayle Kane, Ross Horner, Len Horner, Colleen O’Neil, Lyn Horner Back: Aaron Horner, Keegan Tudehope

A M AT T E R O F FA I T H WELL KNOWN FOR THEIR SERVICE TO THE CHURCH AND TOWNSVILLE COMMUNITY, THE HORNER FAMILY HAS STRONG TIES WITH CATHOLIC EDUCATION.

A great love of Townsville and the church has been passed down from generation to generation in the Horner clan. Currently 11 of the extended ‘Horner family’ work for the Catholic Church in diocesan and school roles across Townsville. This connection to the Catholic Church in Townsville has deep roots.

“One of my maternal ancestors is Mary Ann Bell, who arrived in Townsville in 1870 and was one of the first European women in the town,” says Ross Horner, Director of Leadership and School Development at the Townsville Catholic Education Office.

“Mary Ann was described in her obituary as ‘one of those brave stout-hearted Irish Catholic immigrants who contributed so much to lay, broaden and deepen the foundations of the Catholic Church in Australia…’”

Mary Ann’s son went on to marry Louisa Kuhn, born of German immigrant parents. Louisa

converted to Catholicism and had a deep Catholic faith, which she shared proudly with her 10 children, one of whom was Lillian Walsh, mother to 14 including Ross’ mother Grace. Within this frame Grace’s children developed a deep affinity with all things Townsville and Catholic.

“Our recently deceased Bishop Michael Putney loved this story and often commended our mother on her ‘fine effort’ in keeping her clan so connected to Church,” Ross says.

Ross’ brother Barry Horner is Principal of St Anthony’s College, Deeragun, who added: “I’m very proud of my family. I believe the thing we do best is show respect for others, something taught to us by two very good parents who showed us how to live rather than telling us.”

As Director of Leadership and School Development at the Townsville Catholic Education Office, Ross works with a highly motivated team, led by Executive Director Dr Cathy Day. “Together our

team ensures Townsville and our wider diocese have access to highly effective Catholic schools,” he says.

A new school proposed for the corner of Shaw and Dalrymple Roads has a special connection for Ross as it was in this area Louisa Kuhn (Bell) grew up with her German immigrant parents. She and her family lived alongside the local Indigenous people to market garden produce for the growing Townsville population.

“We hope to build our Shaw Catholic School to service the city’s growing population and will honour the traditional Indigenous owners as well as the faith of those who came to establish our country,” Ross says. “Like Mary Ann, Louisa, Lillian and Grace we have learned through their faith to work hard for our community. That we can do this while working for our Catholic Church is a privilege and an honour.” www.tsv.catholic.edu.au

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FREE FOR A GOOD CAUSE WHEN BM WEBB INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY FOUNDER BRAD WEBB approached North Queensland Insurance Brokers (NQIB) to advise on insuring the building he was donating to Food Relief NQ, NQIB knew they wanted to get on board — for free.

“We were keen to do our part too,” says NQIB’s John McKaig. “We like to support local communities where NQIB has offices (Townsville, Ingham and Ayr) and, when there’s a chance to do that in partnership with a longterm client like Brad, it’s a great fit.”

While it was only expected to be a one-off offer to help with insuring the Bohle building, NQIB has gone on to support Food Relief NQ as it has grown. Not only do they pay around $17,000 a year in insurances, but NQIB staff also volunteer their time after hours to work on Food Relief NQ’s policies.

LOCAL LEGEND NQIB HAS BEEN SUPPORTING FOOD RELIEF NQ IN THE INSURANCE ARENA SINCE DAY ONE. WORDS + PHOTOGRAPHY KYLIE DAVIS Jodie Kimber and Sharon Glasby are excited about delivering hampers for Food Relief NQ.” NQIB is proud of the support they provide to the local communities in which they work and live.

Including Food Relief NQ, they provide around $100,000 in sponsorship and donations to local sporting groups, community events and other not-for-profit organisations.

If you’re keen to support locals who support locals, you may want to consider calling NQIB when you’re next renewing your general insurances. “We’re passionate about helping people find the cover that’s right for them,” John says. “We know what your rights are and we follow up on claims for you.”

“And, as part of our social club functions, we have a day at the end of each year where we volunteer to help the community,” says John.

“Sometimes it’s wrapping presents for The Salvos or sorting donations at Vinnies. Each staff member chooses where they want to volunteer their time. This year, NQIB staffers

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VALUED VOLUNTEER North Ward resident Jenny Rossato was looking for a way to give back to the community after retiring from her job as a registered nurse with the blood bank. So, when she heard Food Relief NQ were looking for volunteers, she didn’t hesitate. Jenny helps out with sorting food donations from local supermarkets and packing hampers and loves the camaraderie of volunteering.

JOIN THE CAUSE Every year, Food Relief NQ distributes more than $1.5 million in terms of the retail value of their food hampers. It’s a big job and every little bit helps. To find out how you or your business can make a difference, call 4774 7620 or email foodreliefnq@bigpond.com

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NICOLE STOTT-WHITING | DIRECTOR – OFFICE FOR LIFE, MARRIAGE AND FAMILY | CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF TOWNSVILLE

THE SIMPLE LIFE (WHAT’S THAT?)

Getting back to basics is becoming more popular but how out of control do we have to feel before we acknowledge that we need to make this change.

I have been watching some television shows lately that have shown couples and families choosing a much simpler way of living. These changes have related to where they have chosen to live and how they have chosen to live their lives. Often it has involved rebelling against our current day world to a degree. At first, I was in two minds about their choices. I wasn’t sure if I admired their decision or felt that they were just running away from reality. As time goes on though I am really starting to admire this way of being and their strength in being leaders, not followers.

“Bigger and better seems to be our motivation but where is it getting us?

Around me I am seeing large amounts of stress and pressure in people’s lives. This pressure shows itself in many forms; lack of time, too many things to do, activity overload, material wealth stress and so on. I’m not even sure where this pressure has come from. All I know is that we seem to be a very different society in terms of the way we are living our lives, to 20 years ago. Some of this change is obviously for the better but some, not so much. We are in a time of increased levels of disease associated with stress and

rising numbers of people suffering from depression and anxiety. Bigger and better seems to be our motivation but where is it getting us?

I think simplicity is the key if we continue down this slippery slope. We need to get back to basics and remember what is most important in life. I know that what is not important can easily disguise itself so that we think it is a ‘must’ in our lives. It is truly not important how many activities our children can do in any given week, whether our wardrobe is full of the latest fashion trends or if our house has a theatre room or not. We have somehow been duped into believing these things are important and have somehow attached our self-worth to them as well.

silence, reflecting upon our day and making changes for tomorrow, thinking about our true motivations in life, respecting our environment and helping someone in need.

My husband and I tell our children that whatever they do in life is fine by us as long as they are a Humanitarian first.

Simplicity does not mean that we, our partner or our families are missing out. It means that we are connecting to what is truly important but we must also stand up to the messages from society that tell us differently. This requires a lot of strength and courage. We also need to question why we are being told to live the life we currently are. What is the motivation behind it? I may sound cynical but I don’t think whatever we are being influenced by has our best interests at heart.

It may sound too simple but the important things are the people around us and how we connect to them and our environment.

Simplicity goes hand in hand with these connections. We certainly do need to stop and smell the roses by having quality time with our family and friends, relishing

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EWEN JONES MP | FEDERAL MEMBER FOR HERBERT

TO HAVE AND TO HOLD, FROM THIS DAY FORWARD… The big issue of our time is how to own your music. There, I have said it. To actually articulate this issue is half the problem. You see, I have been arguing with my children as to how we get our music. Too many people these days get “evaluation” copies of other people’s music and then turn it into a mixed bag of songs that you cannot get your head around what the artist was trying to say at the time.

“NOW, YOU LIVE IN FEAR OF YOUR COMPUTER CRASHING AND TAKING ALL THOSE MEMORIES WITH IT. SURE, THERE IS CLOUD TECHNOLOGY, BUT IT IS JUST NOT THE SAME.”

In Canberra I get to work early and go for a walk. At that time I listen to music. It has to be an album, a body of work.

There are others who just listen to streaming services which just churn through a list of songs they think you might like, having provided the last 100 songs to which you listened, they feel sure you will feel the same way into the future. We must get back to what popular music actually means and teach our children that things of value come in packages, not a mixed bag.

When I was a teenager, the act of running a needle across the vinyl acetate, while lying on your bed memorising the words to every song from the album sleeve is a time of self-indulgent sullenness missing from the world today.

Remember when the quality of the sound rested entirely with your ability to get the equalizer just right, as it pitched through the specially bought speaker mix to get the right kind of bass, so the tweeter didn’t sound tinny? I do.

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Today, speaker quality is controlled by tiny buds which are stuck into your ear. To your parents, you could be reading a book or studying, such is the silence from your room.

Where is the angst? Where is the rebellion?

I no longer own any vinyl. I am not a keeper of such things.

I do, however, have a fair few CD’s and love them dearly. The issue for me now is that CD’s no longer carry the sort of information and sleeve knowledge we used to get on albums. Artists are quite happy to see you go to Google to get the lyrics, let alone provide some tour gossip or a letter from the band in which some cosmic message had been cryptically installed which can keep you talking with your friends for months about.

Now, you live in fear of your computer crashing and taking all those memories with it. Sure, there is cloud technology, but it is just not the same. Being able to find the album you need to play should be serious business. Opening up a David Bowie album to find a Beatles disc is one of those happy times in your life when you realise that your mates rearranged all your records when they were there for the party a month ago. Oh, the hours spent cursing your best friends.

Good times.

That was when the music meant something…

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NICOLE PIEROTTI | CHILD PSYCHOLOGIST | BABYSMILES

NEED AN ACTIVITY TO KEEP YOUR CHILDREN BUSY?

“MOTHER NATURE PROVIDES US WITH WONDERFUL SENSORY ITEMS. ONE CAN NEVER WALK ALONG THE TRAIL OF SHELLS WITHOUT STOPPING TO TOUCH, POCKET OR EXCLAIM OVER A FEW.”

Take a walk outside. Nature provides us as parents with an abundance of play ideas. In order to explore all the wonderful opportunities around us to keep our children busy firstly you need to switch on and look. Once you have noticed you then need to dig deep and find your creative side. Let’s take something so simple as leaves. They are all around us, in plentiful supply. There is many different shapes and colours and they make one of the best sensory activities around.

It doesn’t matter if your child is two or twelve years of age, with a bit of creativity you can find a range of different leaf activities for your child, older children can even help design the activities. Visually leaves are beautiful so find a basket and get outside and gather. They can be different colours and lots of different shapes. Tactilely they are soft if you pick them from the tree and as they dry out they harden and have that lovely crunchy feel. Auditory they make the crunch sound or swish as you move them around. Leaves are endless in their sensory benefits.

the leaf in detail or learn the names of the trees that they have come from.

That’s just leaves, now start to notice the sticks, the gum nuts, rocks, pinecones, bark, feathers and flowers. Mother nature provides us with wonderful sensory items, remember the last time you went to the beach – one can never walk along the trail of shells without stopping to touch, pocket or exclaim over a few. Or sitting by a creek with rocks, every child touches, rolls rocks over their palm and throws them into the water. All our sensory senses are stimulated, the feel, the smell, the sounds. So next time you are needing an activity to keep your children busy, take a walk outside, basket in hand and see what they can collect and find.

Notice your environment as there is endless activities ready just waiting to be noticed and for you to be a bit creative.

Now for the fun activities, you can sort into colour, or by shape. As you do so pay attention to the sounds, the feelings, and add some words in like; crunky, soft, glossy. Did you know you can use leaves as a paint brush? You can paint leaves, notice how this feels. Older children can draw

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MAKING A DIFFERENCE

WHAT IS THE ROLE OF THE TOWNSVILLE HOSPITAL FOUNDATION? As Queensland’s largest regional hospital, The Townsville Hospital serves a large geographical area, servicing communities from Papua New Guinea, south to Mackay and west of Mt Isa and is the referral centre for the whole of North Queensland for the specialities of paediatric surgery, paediatric neurosurgery and paediatric intensive care.

Government funding to all hospitals in Queensland is generated towards infrastructure and capital works, the provision of core equipment and optimal health services.

There is sometimes a short fall in funding required to purchase ancillary equipment.

The Townsville Hospital Foundation steps into this gap providing funds for training, research and equipment to ensure Townsville Hospital remains at the forefront of patient care and at the leading edge of new technology and treatment methods.

One of the main objectives of the hospital foundation is to advance, enrich and make a difference to health care in North Queensland.

We do this with the support of the community who embrace the Foundation and donate generously towards its goals. Funds raised

by the Foundation are applied to purchase vital pieces of equipment, to improve patient facilities, provide additional training and education for our medical professionals and of course fund innovative research projects particularly relevant to North Queensland.

Since its inception in 1989 the Foundation has been the conduit of millions of dollars in financial support to the Townsville Hospital and provides an army of 160 selfless volunteers who generously donate their time across all areas of the hospital.

In 2014, the Foundation embarked on its biggest project to date, a full redevelopment of the current paediatric ward at the hospital. To raise these funds, we rely heavily on the support of the community. It is through the generosity of many individuals, businesses and community groups that we are able to assist the hospital in its patient care and lifesaving work.

The Townsville Hospital Foundation is fully committed to improving the lives of local people and “making a difference” in our community.

Visit www.thfoundation.org.au for further details or to make a donation.

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LISA BUDD

Originally an outback girl from Mount Isa, I moved to Townsville to study Marketing and Economics at University and absolutely fell in love with the city and the community.

I‘ve been working with Townsville Enterprise for about four years and am now the Tourism Marketing and Strategic Projects Executive. Promoting the city I love is an incredible job and I’m fortunate to work for an organisation I’m so passionate about! Outside of work I volunteer with the Rural Fire Service which is a great way to meet new people and do something different to the usual office work, it’s also really rewarding to know I am contributing back to the local community in a positive way.

MY BAG I spotted this bag one day while shopping and decided I absolutely must have it! Whilst I didn’t need a new bag at the time, it was near my birthday so figured I would get it as a gift to myself. It is such a versatile bag that seems to go with everything I wear, which is great as I am not a huge fan of swapping bags each day.

NOTEBOOK you never know when a good idea might come along.

TOWNSVILLE HOLIDAY AND TRAVEL GUIDE working

in tourism marketing it’s important to always have some travel advice on hand.

LINDT CHOCOLATE I am a huge sweet tooth and this is my favourite chocolate treat… plus its dark chocolate, so I figure it has some health benefits.

PHOTOS Family is so important to me I cherish these photos of me with my little brother and my fiancé and I with our two adorable dogs who I love to take on walks along the beach or up the hill!

NECKLACE My best friend gave

me this necklace in a wardrobe clean out, I saw it and just had to have it as it goes with so many of my outfits.

PANDORA BRACELET One

of my first presents from my fiancé and each charm has been a gift from someone special.

WEDDING PLANNER It’s

exciting times at the moment as my fiancé and I are currently well underway in our wedding and honeymoon planning for June next year. This lovely book is my wedding bible and was given to me by my beautiful best friend and maid of honour!

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LIPSTICK A good lippy to make sure I always look my best in every situation.

BOOK I’m not a big reader but Jodi Picoult is an amazing author who gets me hooked every time!

MAGNET A small gift from

Mum when I left home to go to Uni. A reminder to enjoy the journey of life with a beautiful saying to keep me focused.

RFS NAME BADGE

I love working in the community and I’m a volunteer fire fighter and community educator with the Saunders Beach Rural Fire Brigade.

NETBALL BIB I’ve played

netball pretty well since I could walk and still play social matches each week.

It’s such a fun game which certainly brings out my competitive nature.

HAND CREAM An essential for every woman’s handbag.

RUNNING WATCH Running is one of my favourite things to do. My Garmin ensures I keep a good pace and make my goal distance.

APPLE I suffer from hangreyness (hungry-angry tendency’s) if I haven’t had a snack during the day, so I always have a piece of fruit handy to keep me going.

GOGGLES AND SWIMMING CAP At school I avoided

swimming days but in the last two years I’ve made it my goal to become a good swimmer. As a result I’m now a bit addicted to competing in Triathlons and swimming has become part of my fitness training regime.

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FROM MINE SITES TO JEWELLERY PARTIES WHEN RACHELLE VAN WYK ISN’T WORKING ON MINE SITES SHE IS HOLDING GLAMOROUS JEWELLERY PARTIES ALL OVER TOWN.

WHEN RACHELLE VAN WYK isn’t wearing a hi-vis jacket, hard hat and boots on a mine site, she is holding Park Lane Jewellery parties at people’s homes, cafes and pubs to celebrate anything from a girls’ get-together or birthday to a fun-filled hen’s night.

“The glamour, fun and excitement of the Park Lane Jewellery parties I hold are in stark contrast to the mine sites I work on,” says Rachelle, who joined Park Lane Jewellery in May this year to meet new people and do something fun and exciting. “I really love being a jewellery party planner.”

A family owned business, Park Lane Jewellery was founded in Chicago 60 years ago. It has climbed the ranks to become the world’s number one direct seller of fashion jewellery, and, according to Rachelle, once you see the quality of the jewellery you will understand why.

“The glamour, fun and excitement of the Park Lane Jewellery parties I hold are in stark contrast to the mine site I work on.”

Rachelle Van Wyk

“Before I became a seller of Park Lane Jewellery I asked for some samples and was I blown away – the high quality, the attention to detail, the unique styles,” explains Rachelle. “I knew in an instant others would fall in love with this jewellery just as much as I had, and that is exactly what happens at every party.”

The best way to purchase Park Lane Jewellery, or check out their range of rings, bangles, necklaces, earrings and more, is to host a party. Not only is it a great reason to get all your friends together, but there are also a number of discounted goodies for the host.

There are also other benefits for the host such as choosing four pieces of jewellery for half price. But Park Lane Jewellery doesn’t just look after the host; with a bonus purchasing plan for customers, and an unconditional lifetime replacement guarantee for every piece of jewellery sold, everyone can rest assured they will be well looked after.

If you would like to host a party or join Rachelle’s team, please contact her via her Facebook page: Park Lane Jewellery with Rachelle – or call 0422 569 028.

“With our 5 Star Hostess Plan the host gets to choose a ‘thank you’ gift from 48 pieces of jewellery, with the most expensive piece being valued at $151, for just $17,” says Rachelle. “And the host also receives $20 spending money for each guest who places an order at your party – and if 10 or more orders are placed then they receive $40 for each order.”

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RULES OF ENGAGEMENT ONE CLEVER WAY TO MAKE SURE YOUR GIRLFRIEND LOVES HER ENGAGEMENT RING IS TO FOLLOW TOM FRANKLING’S LEAD AND PRESENT YOUR BELOVED WITH DIAMONDS THAT YOU CAN DESIGN A RING FOR – TOGETHER. On the night Tom Frankling proposed to his girlfriend of two years, he had a plan to give him the best chance of success. After presenting Simone with a delicious home-cooked meal, he surprised her with a treasure hunt… with the prize being three exquisite diamonds and his heart, for keeps.

we wanted to keep and which we wanted to change,” Simone says. “It was an enjoyable process and we got exactly what we’d hoped for. We love it!”

Simone’s bespoke engagement ring consists of a princess cut white diamond with two pink

“The treasure hunt ended with Tom proposing to me on one knee with the three loose stones.

I said ‘Yes!’ even before I saw the diamonds,” Simone laughs. “Tom bought the stones from Kim Bartlett Master Jewellers so we could design the ring together.”

Simone and Tom had an idea for the design in mind and took some photos of rings similar to what they were imagining to Jay Bartlett for his expert input. In next to no time, Jay had turned the vision into several CAD drawings for the couple to consider.

“Tom and I were both excited to see what Jay came up with and each time we talked over the design to decide which elements

CREATING FINE DESIGNS

argyle diamonds on either side in a platinum setting on a yellow gold band.

“I had butterflies in my stomach when Jay first opened the ring box,” Simone says. “I was overwhelmed with the finished product and didn’t actually want to touch it. Jay had to tell me that it was okay to take it out of the box and put it on!

“Even Tom was a little speechless, which is not like him. I think we were both just so pleased with the final product and excited that this was the next step in our future together.”

Alice Gonano credits her passion for fine jewellery and gold to her Italian heritage.

She’s always on the look-out for unusual designs she can modify to suit her style and often tears out pages of magazines that she then takes to Kim Bartlett Master Jewellers to turn into a reality.

“The first item I took to Kim and Jay Bartlett was a bangle I wanted remodelled.

I was so pleased with the new version that I started to think about reworking other items too,” Alice says.

“I feel like Kim and his son Jay are as enthusiastic as I am about creating my new piece. They listen to me and what I’m

looking for. Their attention to detail, and endeavours to get it just right, is comforting to someone like me who is particular and has something specific in mind.”

Alice’s latest piece is a statement ring that receives a lot of admiring ‘Ohhhs’ and ‘Ahhhs’.

“Not a day passes without a friend or stranger admiring my jewellery,” Alice says.

“When I look at it, I see the incredible amount of effort and precision that has made it so exquisite. No design I’ve wanted has ever been too much trouble or too big a challenge for the Bartlett boys.”

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ENDLESS JEWELRY J-LO charms from $35 and $70 for bracelets ECOEYE Shelly sunglasses $59

POL Boardwalk Shell Top and Shorts

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JASON WU Pearl Ring US$340

DAVID YURMAN Labyrinth triple-loop ring with gold US$1450

BVLGARI Bvlgari’s stunning new fragrance Eau Parfumée au Thé Bleu 75ml $112

MONICA VINADER Siren wire rose gold-plated quartz earrings $177

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Drosia Parliaros Tell us a little about yourself? I am a fit and health conscious mum of two cute little girls. (Mostly cute, sometimes cheeky). I enjoy dining out, (where I can indulge in a glass of wine and relax with some yummy food), the Strand and keeping fit. After school drop off and a cup of really good coffee, I like to walk Townsville’s iconic Castle Hill and hit the shops. I have recently begun an exciting new Image and Fashion business called ‘Style My Wardrobe’ which is keeping me busy. I am also working part time with RFT Models teaching modelling and deportment. Describe your style: Feminine, classic with my own unique twist.

When styling myself I tend to choose block colours and prefer to dress up. If I choose a pattern it is usually for during the day. I wear a lot of white as I find it is a fresh and softer alternative to black. Most treasured item: Of course my family. But fashionably speaking, when my husband and I went to Italy we walked past a gorgeous little jewellery store and a beautiful white gold butterfly ring captured my heart. I felt like pretty woman; I picked it, he bought it! It’s extremely meaningful to me. Labels you like: Kookai, Collette by Collette Dinnigan, Witchery, Mimco, Country Road, and Seafolly. I enjoy working out so you will often see me wearing Nike, Lorna Jane or Running Bare. Best shopping trip: When recently in Melbourne and being able to look at all my favourite labels under the one roof. That was a fantastic day! It just went too quickly. Your style guru: Charlize Theron is classy and makes an impact. You’d never be caught wearing: High waisted tight jeans/pants. (Though they are very fashionable). Wardrobe item you can’t bring yourself to part with and why? A green Zimmermann dress I bought pre-babies. I just love the colour and style. It’s a classic and I still get compliments when I wear it now. Shoes or dress first: I love purchasing a dress first. A classic dress is ladylike and can be dressed up or dressed down with simply changing accessories and shoes. My wardrobe is full of dresses.

They are my absolute favourite. Meaningful last words: Find strength and be confident in yourself and what you believe in. Learn to wear what you love and feel good in, and remember being physically attractive is not limited to your age or shape. Have fun and live in the moment.

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NATURALLY GOOD LOOKING

This month KORA Organics launches its new dual action AHA Facial Exfoliator. The product’s AHA plant acids soften and remove skin impurities and dead skin cells to rejuvenate your complexion. $54.95 www.koraorganics.com

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Wake up your senses with Black Opium EDT’s signature coffee bean notes teamed with white musk. $160 for 90ml Stockists 1300 651 991

WOODWICK

The newly released range of candles by Woodwick includes intriguing fragrances like Ginger Flower, Cherry Bark and Sea Salt & Cotton. $39.95 www.splosh.com.au

PHILOSOPHY

Philosophy’s beloved Hope in a Jar, one of the brand’s inaugural products, has been given a facelift to create Renewed Hope in a Jar. The new formula uses the latest scientific advances in skin care to deliver a lightweight, whipped moisturiser that works on multiple layers of skin for constant renewal. $55 Stockists 1800 812 663

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CLINIQUE

For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Clinique is offering a limited edition Pink Ribbon Cheek Pop (Berry) and bag. $40 ($5 from every sale benefits The National Breast Cancer Foundation). www.clinique.com.au

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1 Patrick Street Aitkenvale QLD T: 07 47754447 chezbelle.com.au

Under new ownership. 100% Animal Cruelty Free Salon

$129 NEW CLIENT MAKE-OVER SPECIAL ½ head of foils, surrounding colour, toner, style cut, treatment & blowdry Find us on facebook! Open Tuesday–Saturday 186 Nathan Street Aitkenvale (next to Toms Tavern)

4779 9694 www.colourshairbeautyandbody.com

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HAIRDRESSERS: MICHAEL MESITI, STEFFANIE PURDEY + MORGAN GREEFF We needed to create a beautiful bouncing hair style to complement Alex’s colour and layered hair. We used a blow-drying product to give volume and shine and then blow-dried with a round brush and used pin curl clips to secure her hair. We wanted to make Alex’s hair colour brighter and a beautiful creamy blonde.

I needed a change and my hair colour needed a brighter and fresher look.

I knew that the hairdressers at Paraskevi would do an amazing job.

My colour has never looked better, my blonde was so bright and fresh.

And the way my hair feels after the colour is amazing!

TRANSFORMATION MAKEUP ARTIST: MORGAN GREEFF I added eye lashes to enhance Alex’s eyes and used dark brown and black to make her eye colour pop. I wanted to enhance Alex’s colour and cut which we did by giving her a natural, fresh spring look. I enhanced Alex’s facial features by contouring to create a fresh and youthful look.

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PARASKEVI ACADEMY SALON is a commercial salon run by our full time students and apprentices. During their training they will be able to gain a real life commercial salon experience and the running of a Hairdressing salon. A perfect way to ensure our students gain real life experience in such an amazing career.

Paraskevi International Student Salon 133 Boundary Street South Townsville 4721 5090 www.paraskevi-international.com.au

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Shop Style at the Silver Shop Browse our wide collection of contemporary brands including Kirstin Ash, Najo, Palas, Swarovski and more. Whether you’re searching for the perfect piece for someone special, wishing to commemorate a special occasion, or simply spoiling yourself, our friendly staff can help you choose that perfect piece. Trading Hours: Monday-Wednesday & Friday: 9am– 5.30pm, Thursday: 9am–9pm, Saturday: 9am–4.30pm, Sunday: 11am–4pm Come and see our exciting range!

Shop 130 Stockland Shopping Centre, Ross River Road www.silvershop.com.au 4775 6077

A family business since 1987 and boasting three generations of qualified beauty therapists, Chez Belle caters for all your beauty and skin care needs and specialises in Acne and Spot removal, IPL and electrolosis. They offer the latest skills with old school knowledge and stock quality skin care products including: Madame Korner, Pelactiv, Opi Nail Products, Natural Compatibles Makeup, INIKA makeup, Linda Seidel Natural Cover Makeup. Open 9am – 6pm weekdays 9am – 4pm Saturdays and late night Thursdays.

1 Patrick Street, Aitkenvale www.chezbelle.com.au 47754447

We are a full service Hair & Beauty Salon. Open two late nights and Saturdays for your after hours convenience.

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: CAPELLI HAIR GALLERY :

: SIZZAS HAIR AND BEAUTY :

: DONOHUES :

Owners Jodi and Tamara welcome you to visit their new look salon specialising in modern and professional hair and beauty services. From luxury surroundings to luxury products, the staff at Capelli can now pamper you from head to toe. Our qualified Beauty Therapist can treat you with a deluxe spa pedicure or relaxation massage in one of our private beauty rooms.

Shop 13A North Ward Shopping Village www.capellihairgallery.com.au 4724 5554

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

With men’s, women’s and kid’s fashion, Donohues is the store with so much more. Choose from over 1,000 pairs of jeans in stock and enjoy our fit guarantee, where we guarantee you will look good and feel great. Donohues are local stockists of R.M Williams, Akubra, Ariat, Levi and Wrangler.

Become a VIP Member online for exclusive offers.

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

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This established salon of 15 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

Renegade Handmade began in 2013 and includes a curated collection of locally made fashion, jewellery, gifts and homewares. The market is held on the second Saturday of each month at the Aitkenvale School, from 8am to 1pm. The Renegade Handmade Gift Shop features 70% locally made and now includes “Hello Handmade” with a collection of Australian independent artists and designers.

Open Tuesday to Friday 10am–5pm Saturday and Sunday 9am–3pm Warrina Arcade, Illuka Street, Gulliver 0477 900 222

Home to De Lorenzo and Evo brands, Colours Hair Beauty & Body is a 100% animal cruelty free salon. They are made up of 8 stations, 2 basins, a wax room, a new experienced owner, a full time stylist, a loyal apprentice and fresh and relaxing vibes! Come in to meet the Colours family, have a beverage from their drinks menu on them and enjoy! Find them on Facebook!

Open Tuesday–Saturday.

5-186 Nathan Street, Aitkenvale (next to Toms Tavern) www.colourshairbeautyandbody.com 4779 9694

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65 CLARITY HEARING SOLUTIONS 66 WEHLL 67 SMILE DENTAL 69 SPORTSMED NQ PHYSIO 70 DIRECTORY 70 FEATURE STORY SPORTS PODIATRIST KARL LOCKETT’S TOP 5 TIPS TO AVOID INJURY THIS RUNNING SEASON

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GRANT COLLINS | AUDIOLOGIST | CLARITY HEARING SOLUTIONS

HEARING BETTER IN NOISY RESTAURANTS

You may be surprised to learn that there are some simple strategies you can use to aid your hearing in noisy surrounds.

Even with completely normal hearing, let alone any sort of untreated hearing loss, auditory processing deficit or older hearing aids, it’s difficult to maintain a conversation in noisy environments such as restaurants, cafes, food courts and bars. However there are some strategies you can use, with and without hearing aids, to aid your communication in these environments.

“If you sit in a corner, or with your back to a wall, then there is no competing noise behind you.”

If you don’t have any hearing aids, or you have older more primitive hearing aids, then positioning in noisy restaurants is crucial.

Many people sit in the middle of the noise and are unable to hold a conversation due to the competing noises all around them.

If you sit in a corner, or with your back to a wall, then there is no competing noise behind you. Instead, the noise is all in front of you and you can pick out the people talking at your table above most of the other restaurant noise as they are closer.

Another feature in hearing aids that can dramatically improve hearing in noisy environments are Bluetooth or FM microphones. Some come in a lapel mic form and others in a larger microphone format, such as disguised in a pen or a notepad.

For example, if it’s extremely noisy and you can’t hear anything then you can get whoever you’re speaking with to place the lapel microphone on their collar and it will pick up only their voice (no other background noise) and stream it via Bluetooth or FM direct to the hearing aids. There could be 300 hundred people all yelling at each other and you would only hear mostly the voice of the person you’re talking to. If you want to hear more than one person, you can use the pen or Notepad’s FM systems and place them down the other end of the table and they will pick up only the direction they are facing and send it back to the hearing aids.

If you have a more recent hearing aid that has a directional microphone and is able to reduce noises behind you then you would do the opposite. By facing the wall you are minimising the unwanted noise source in front of you and your hearing aids will reduce the level of noise behind you, allowing for much easier conversation.

Good lighting is also very important. We all rely on an element of lip reading to help us out when unwanted background noises are actually louder than the people we want to hear. Having good lighting on people’s faces aids this strategy. Also, when someone talks to you from the side, don’t push one ear towards them in an attempt to help hear

them better. Turn your head to look at them instead to supplement your hearing with the visual lip-reading cues and to maximise their voices to both ears. Two ears are always better than one. This is particularly pertinent for those with directional hearing aids as the hearing aids are only focusing on the sounds in front not the side.

Lastly get someone’s attention before you start talking to them so they are looking at you from the start of the conversation and you can utilise the visual cues. If they, or you, are looking elsewhere at the beginning of the conversation there is a pretty good chance that, by the time you do see their face, the context of the conversation will be lost.

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REBECCA VINSON | REMEDIAL MASSAGE AND PERSONAL TRAINER | WEHLL

PREVENTING ‘NATURE DEFICIT DISORDER’ Whether it’s riding scooter at the Strand, scaling Castle hill or simply jumping rope in the backyard, getting your kids outside and active has more benefits than you might think!

If you ask any outdoor sport enthusiast, I’m sure they will tell you that they love their sport due to more than just its physical effects. Being outside just feels GOOD! Richard Louv in his book; Last Child in the Woods: Save our Kids from Nature Deficit Disorder hypothesised that the ever decreasing amount of time children are spending outdoors in natural surrounds may be contributing to the rise in medical conditions such as childhood obesity, depression and behavioural problems.

The Australian Government Department of Health recommends that children get at least a total 60 minutes of physical activity per day, but suspect that 9 out of 10 children do not reach this target. The benefits of physical activity for children are huge. On top of the benefits of exercise most people already know about, including improved coordination, muscle and bone strength, increased physical fitness, healthy weight maintenance and protection from chronic lifestyle-related disease, children who exercise regularly have higher self-esteem, more confidence and better concentration. They also exhibit less anti-social behaviour and tend to suffer less from stress and anxiety.

Studies that compare the benefits of indoor exercise versus outdoor exercise in adults found that exercising outdoors in a natural environment is associated with greater self-reported feelings of increased energy, revitalisation and positive engagement together with decreased feelings of confusion, tension, anger and depression. The reactions that take place in the brain while exercising in water have been likened to those that take place during meditation and walking in a forest has been found to decrease heart rate and blood pressure when compared to walking in an urban environment. On top of this, outdoor exercise helps you obtain your daily dose of vitamin D.

“Contact with nature and physical activity are integral to the healthy development of our children and to our own mental and physical health.”

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So how do we encourage our kids to get outside and play? Leading by example is a great way to encourage children. The Strand or Riverway pathways are perfect places for kids to ride scooters, bikes or roller-blades while you walk or jog alongside them. Let them decide how far and how fast they go and give them time to just have fun and be in the moment. Instead of driving to school or to a friends place, why not ride a bike or walk together. If you must drive, park a little further away and add in a short walk to your destination.

At home, minimise their use of electronic media to no more than two hours per day and make the bedroom a technology free zone! Encourage outdoor activity by giving gifts like skipping ropes, bubbles, elastics, hula-hoops, balls, kites, trampolines or sporting equipment for birthdays instead of video games. Encourage your kids to experiment with sports that they express an interest in,

but remember that in order to make sport a positive experience, it has to be centred around fun.

Contact with nature and physical activity are integral to the healthy development of our children and to our own mental and physical health. We are lucky living in Townsville that opportunities for outdoor exercise with our kids are all around us! You could try stand-up paddle boarding or kayaking at the Strand, mountain biking at Pallarenda, hit the hiking trails on Magnetic Island or just enjoy the view as you walk up Castle Hill together.

Wehll Personal Training – Massage – Nutrition Inside Snap Fitness Little Fletcher Street, Townsville City 0411 377677 wehll@hotmail.com www.wehll.com.au www.facebook.com/Wehll

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LAURELYN HIGGINS | HYGIENIST | SMILE DENTAL

SWEET DREAMS!

If you have a baby on the way, everyone will have told you to sleep while you still can! But this month, Smile Dental’s Laurelyn Higgins offers some less well known tips to keep you smiling throughout your pregnancy.

Thinking of getting pregnant?

It’s recommended that both you and your partner visit the dentist prior to conception to ensure good oral health.

Not only does it mean a safer, healthier pregnancy, it safeguards the dental health of your newborn. Gum disease and tooth decay are the most prevalent infectious diseases in the mouth. The disease-causing bacteria can be passed from parent to child through saliva transmission. See your dental health professionals early for your own assessment, treatment and disease prevention advice.

Pregnancy and old wives’ tales Have you heard the tale that your teeth will become soft during pregnancy because the baby steals calcium from your teeth?

Not true. The calcium is not lost from your teeth. It’s the calcium that you consume that affects the growth of your baby. But if enough calcium isn’t consumed then the baby will take calcium from the mother’s bones. It’s best to have a balanced diet with adequate calcium and take supplements if recommended by your doctor.

Metallic taste during pregnancy Ever suffered from a strange metallic or sour taste in your mouth early in pregnancy, even when you’re not eating?

It’s just an unusual condition called dysgeusia and sometimes it affects your sense of smell as well. There are a variety of reasons our taste buds are affected including high hormonal levels, especially of oestrogen, and water retention in cells.

Although dysgeusia is not well understood, it’s usually temporary so this too shall pass.

Tooth decay in expectant mums Can there be much of a cavity risk during pregnancy? You bet! Due to nausea and cravings, pregnant mums may graze through the day, often snacking on cavitycausing foods. Morning sickness and reflux cause acid erosion which weakens

“It’s recommended that both you and your partner visit the dentist prior to conception to ensure good oral health.”

the enamel of the teeth. And mums who gag when brushing or are constantly tired may just give the toothbrush a miss, resulting in high bacterial levels. See your dental hygienist regularly and ask for some personalised advice about diet, cleaning techniques and specialty products for home use.

Managing morning sickness There’s nothing more unpleasant and dangerous for the teeth than the stomach acid that accompanies morning sickness.

But there’s an easy solution. Baking soda has been the jack of all trades over the years. Every family has a box of McKenzie’s Bi-Carb Soda which is alkaline. It’s a quick way to buffer an acidic mouth and prevent enamel loss, sensitivity and yellow teeth.

Put a teaspoon of Bi-Carb in a 250ml water bottle and use after vomiting episodes.

Swish the solution around for one minute then spit. Delay brushing for one hour. It’s a great way to take care of stomach acid attack in the mouth.

Bleeding gums during pregnancy Gums that bleed during pregnancy happens quite frequently. The gums are more sensitive to bacterial inflammation due to fluctuating hormone levels.

However healthy gums don’t bleed and pregnancy gingivitis is largely preventable. A thorough professional scaling, some personalized oral hygiene advice and an excellent homecare routine will work wonders. Pregnancy gingivitis can be a threat but you can control it with the right care.

For more tips and tricks visit smiledental.com.au or facebook.com/smiletownsville

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RUNNING INJURIES

When conventional Physio is not enough.

We live in a world now where technology is changing so rapidly that we expect instant results from our Internet, our meals, coffee, answers to questions, pain and also our body’s ability to recover. Unfortunately our bodies just don’t bounce back like that. It takes time and some very hard work sometimes to make a full recovery, just being pain free won’t cut it long term.

Recently a distance runner presented to the clinic with right Achilles pain. He had seen a number of different professionals including physio’s, massage therapists and a podiatrist. He was given the normal advice of decreasing training load, eccentric exercises and was prescribed orthotics. He followed these religiously and gained full strength and was pain free. He returned back to training and on increasing the duration (on the fifth session), his pain returned. The patient was very frustrated. He had gone through an extensive rehabilitation program which had cost him time and money.

The question was where do we go from here?

The next step was looking at his running style on the treadmill. By placing wearable sensors on the lower limb, we can effectively measure the gait cycle, contact time,

“By placing wearable sensors on the lower limb, we can effectively measure the gait cycle, contact time, vertical loading rate, ground reaction force and symmetry pattern.”

vertical loading rate, ground reaction force and symmetry pattern. The results were very interesting. He placed 9% more load on the non affected leg and a 25% greater contact time on the injured leg. Basically, although the pain had settled on his Achilles, he returned to training too early as he still had compensating techniques during the gait cycle.

A more rigorous treatment program including eccentric loading of the Achilles tendon and a graduated lower limb strengthening program aimed to improve tendon conditioning and ankle stiffness throughout contact with the ground during the running gait cycle. The patient progressed well with this rehabilitation and was pain free again after 3 weeks.

He was passed fit to return to training and on a graduated return to running. This new technology was used as biofeedback during running. Every time he loaded greater than 5% the alarm would sound, prompting him to correct his imbalance and allowing him to build up training load with little risk of re-injury.

This biofeedback can be used on other areas like the lumbar spine to record different movements. It can also be used to capture the postures you adopt at work (do you stand or bend incorrectly), or have we sent an injured worker back to work too early (as with the runner). It helps take the guess work out of return to work/sport.

We reassessed again using the same new technology, which now showed a 5% extra load on the other leg and 15% longer contact time on the injured leg. For this reason he was not fit to return to training and could have gone down the same pathway and become more frustrated. Three weeks later he had a difference of 2% in compensating loading and ground contact time was symmetrical.

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RECREATIONAL RUNNERS RISK INJURY WITH FUN RUNS SPORTS PODIATRIST KARL LOCKETT’S TOP 5 TIPS TO AVOID INJURY THIS RUNNING SEASON:

The benefits of running on health are numerous, but the downside is that jumping in without proper precautions can cause foot and leg pain. Many people don’t recognise that this pain left untreated can result in long lasting injury, and become counter to maintaining their active lifestyle.

1. VISIT YOUR PODIATRIST. Your podiatrist can provide you with a full assessment of your feet prior to commencing your training, preventing damage before it’s done. A good podiatrist will use cameras to video patients’ feet and assess how you walk on a treadmill, take foot measurements and look at joints and muscle range to accurately diagnose any existing or potential foot issues, taking into account your lifestyle and exercise regime.

2. KNOW YOUR FEET BEFORE YOU BUY YOUR RUNNERS. Once you’ve visited the podiatrist, you will know about your individual foot structure, such as how flat your feet are, and pronation (how much you roll inwards). Your foot type will determine the type of running shoes you need, and in particular how much support and control you need in certain areas. If necessary, use shoe inserts fitted by your podiatrist to support your arches.

3. ALWAYS WARM UP AND COOL DOWN. Most people realise that you need to warm up and cool down your muscles to avoid injury, but sometimes we become complacent. Make sure your stretches are slow and sustained. Stretch and then stretch some more after a run – especially if your workout involves hills. Inclines will strain your calf muscles and so stretching becomes even more important, as these muscles can take a while to repair.

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4. START LOW AND GO SLOW. Allow your body to adjust to using certain muscles more when you start training for something like a fun run or marathon event. Going too hard too fast in typical weekend warrior fashion may end up in being out of action for the next week or so – undoing your enthusiasm.

5. REST, REPAIR – AND EAT BLUEBERRIES. Between training days, remember to keep stretching tight muscles while you rest. Replenish tired muscles with plenty of fluids and be sure to eat nutrient-rich foods. Include blueberries into your diet – they have nutrients which have been found to reduce delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS).

With proper preparation, participants can keep the ‘fun’ in ‘fun run’ this season, and enjoy all the health benefits of being active and running without injury.

About Karl Lockett Karl Lockett is a Sports Podiatrist and leading specialist for heel pain. Karl’s treatments go beyond standard orthotics, and he is one of the few specialists to offer shock wave therapy to stimulate healing, as well as dry needling, taping and immobilisation boots.

In 2012 Karl Lockett was invited to the Sports Medicine Australia members seminar to speak to fellow podiatrists on the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis and Heel Pain. Following this, he became a full member of Sports Medicine Australia and the Australian Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine. www.sydneyheelpain.com.au

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The 17-year-old bourbon is one of the oldest bourbons ever to be released by Wild Turkey. Priced at $200, it will be available at Dan Murphy’s.

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HUGH JACKMAN BROADWAY TO OZ Master showman Hugh Jackman is returning home to Australia in November and December for a five-city arena concert tour — Broadway to Oz. The show will take audiences on a journey through Jackman’s life so far, from his early days in outback Australia to his musical theatre triumphs and the first time he wielded the Wolverine claws in the blockbuster X-Men. www.ticketek.com.au/ HughJackman

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INTRODUCING BRUNO FORCELLA’S ELECTRIC CHOPPER FOR SINE CYCLES I always wanted to build a custom bike different from anything else. There had to be something about the bike that would differentiate it from all other custom-builts. Some bikes impress with big fat rear wheels, others convince with huge wheel diameters and small rims.

All styles are powered by a combustion engine, most likely a V-Twin. Therefore, I decided to create a bike with an exceptional drivetrain.

There are already electric motorcycles on the market, mainly scooters or motorcycles that look very similar to conventional ones. At first glance, you often don’t even recognise the bike is electric. However, there are also electric bikes that look so crazy you might think they come from space.

An electric drivetrain comes with many benefits: The insane acceleration, almost no need for maintenance, direct torque, no oil, no gas, no exhaust, to name only a few. Nowadays the most important factor is the emission free means of transportation.

I am an electrical engineer. I have already developed hard and software for electric motor control before.

I decided to combine hobby and profession and build an Old School Chopper driven by a modern electric drivetrain. My goal was to build a custom bike just like many other bike builders do. The bike is one-of-a-kind.

I have no idea how much time I spent designing and building it. Time doesn’t matter when you’re having fun doing something. This all happened at home in my garage, so the car had to stay outside for quite some time.

The electric chopper is absolutely an eye catcher. I was invited to present my bike at several events and so far everybody was fascinated!

Although the bike isn’t street legal yet, it doesn’t mean I can’t go for a ride! When riding around it is amazing how people look closely, because they recognize visually and acoustically right away that the chopper is electric and the future has arrived.

Bruno Forcella www.sinecycles.com

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BUSINESS+DEVELOPMENT 77 EWEN JONES MP IT IS ALL ABOUT THE TIMING 78 REGIONAL BUSINESS SERVICES SAVE THE TREES 80-81 TOWNSVILLE ENTERPRISE LIMITED TO BALI AND BEYOND 82 BENCHMARK HR & INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS EMPLOYEES ARE AN ASSET – NOT AN EXPENSE 83 NORTHERN TAX AND FINANCIAL SERVICES THINK AHEAD A BIT 84-85 WARWICK POWELL TO SPEAK OF HOME 86-87 PETER BAINES OUR HOME IS OUR CASTLE

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EWEN JONES MP | FEDERAL MEMBER FOR HERBERT

IT IS ALL ABOUT THE TIMING

The North has a real chance to deliver local jobs well into the future, if we start planning now what our energy network needs to look like.

In the 2010 election campaign, one of the really bright ideas was the CopperString project. It was a project to take the National Energy Grid to Mt Isa which would allow a host of renewable energy projects to become established and feed into that same grid. If Mt Isa did not come in, it did not work. The short story is that it fell over and those projects were never realised.

Townsville’s issue, indeed North Queensland’s issue, is how we can become an attractive destination for industry, to deliver local jobs.

The answer is largely answered by offering competitively priced energy. Remember that the last large industrial plant in Townsville was Sun Metals, approved by Premier Wayne Goss in 1996. They did a deal on the electricity allowing this plant to operate competitively as if they were in the south east corner. That deal has expired and, even though they are the second largest user of electricity in the State, they are being belted by huge costs to pay for transmission and loss of load from Gladstone to Townsville. How can we possibly be a destination for any large industrial plant, and all the jobs which come with them, if they are charging $30million each and every year more than in Gladstone or the south east corner? The answer is we cannot even be considered.

Recently, Townsville Enterprise convened an Energy Round Table to look at the energy needs and possibilities for Northern Queensland to make us the most attractive destination possible for industry and development. They proposed a mosaic of energy options. This would deliver the affordable base load energy to attract industry, jobs, and opportunity. Additionally, provide a way for our region to play a significant role in Australia’s emission reduction and renewable energy targets.

What a massively attractive investment destination we would be if we had the Kennedy Wind Farm, Tully Mill Stream and Burdekin River hydro plants, big solar operations, and the bio energy from Ingham all forming part of our energy mix. We would play a significant role in not only assisting Australia meet its

“We can have a very bright energy and industrial future. It will take all three levels of Government to work together.

But we have a chance to accelerate the result in our hands right now.”

30% emission reduction targets by 2030. We would become a hub for research into renewable energy technologies.

Most, if not all, of these energy options have their investors ready. What we need is the poles and wires to connect them to a cohesive grid and be able to participate in the national energy market. This is where the Federal and State Governments come in. This will put us well and truly into the oversupply position, but we must put the cart before the horse to attract development and grow. This is what developing the North is all about: bringing the future forward.

If Government provides the investment up front and we have favourable terms which will allow us to grow into the space we will deliver for all of Australia. It will be an energy Field of Dreams. If we build it, they will come.

To deliver this, two things must happen. First, we have to be able to connect all these players to the National Grid. In 2010 we did not have a facility which could assist here. In 2015, we are genuinely moving on developing the north of our state. The $5 billion concessional loan facility, established under Treasurer Joe Hockey for projects which will deliver our future, is the obvious delivery agent. This sort of project is exactly what the fund was established for and the reason why the criteria have not been set in stone. We need to be creative and energetic and seize our future. It would put our region up in lights as a renewable energy, research, and industrial destination.

Secondly, and most importantly, none of this will happen without a coal fired base load power station in the North. Coal must underpin this project to make it feasible. The obvious site is right beside a coal mine in the Northern Galilee, which will primarily export its coal but be able to run its operation with a power station instead of diesel generators. This competitive energy would then feed into our overall energy mix.

mix and 100% of the energy source for heavy industry. Some will say the rest of the world is moving to renewables. But consider this: there are over 1,000 coal fired power plants with high efficiency that are either planned or under construction in key Asian nations right now. These are not power stations per se as there could be more than one power plant per station. That will be around 700 times the amount of coal fired power Australia produces today – in coal. If we use the latest technology, we can save over 1.1 billion tonnes in Carbon emissions and we can drive the research right here in our region. We can help develop, improve, and deliver this technology.

From 2010 to 2015 India, on its own, installed 315 coal fired units with a combined capacity to burn in the order of 260 million tonnes of coal a year. Currently under construction, with commissioning dates pre-end 2018, are a further 178 units, with a capacity to burn another 260 million tonnes per year. That is 520 million tonnes of coal per year by 2018.

There are plans for another 500 plus units post 2018 as they move hundreds of millions of people out of poverty. We can play our part in ensuring they move to the best possible environmental result by making these units run as efficiently as possible thus saving billions of tonnes of carbon emissions per year.

I have always said that nothing can happen in relation to developing the North without energy and water. I will now alter that to read affordable energy and water. We can have a very bright energy and industrial future. It will take all three levels of Government to work together.

But we have a chance to accelerate the result in our hands right now.

Presently, this is just an idea and a conversation. It can be so much more. We can be part of the world wide answer here in Townsville. We must seize our future and run with it.

Talk that coal is dead defies common sense.

Coal represents 86% of Australia’s energy

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TRENT YESBERG | BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION CONSULTANT | REGIONAL BUSINESS SERVICES

SAVE THE TREES

Understanding Business Biology

Biologists say ecosystem to describe a community of organisms interacting in their environment. We can analogize that definition to business as well. Thus, in a business ecosystem, the relationships between things matter. In fact, they matter a lot. Everything touches everything else. And so the way that humans interact has a big effect on the system.

I’m sure most people who work in offices appreciate just how much waste we all contribute to our environment. Whether it’s packaging of products that gets thrown out, piles and piles of paper stored in archive boxes or even the amount of old gear that sits idle in the back room, the list is endless. The western world thrives on a material, wasteful and inefficient culture. “Back in the day” you could walk into your bank, talk to your manager about your plans and walk out with a mortgage – same day. Now you have to provide a mountain of information, fill in multiple forms, wait a week and then sign another mountain of paperwork before you are finished. Weren’t computers supposed to make our life easier? Wouldn’t they help save the rainforests being cut down?

“Change is inevitable.

It will take getting used too, but once you are (paper) free of your old habits, your business (and the environment) will be very thankful.”

Finally, it seems we are making some headway.

Queue dream sequence music: Welcome to the paperless future…

QuickBooks Online/Xero The all-in-one accounting software package that not only encourages you to store your documents electronically, it acts as an integrated hub for all of your business software needs.

Download your Bank Feeds, pay your bills, create your invoices, automate your staff payroll and lodge your BAS; online. From anywhere you have Internet.

Receipt Bank Useless at remembering to ask the attendant for a copy of your fuel/Bunnings/Officeworks receipt? You are not the only one. Australia Post and Officeworks are using email receipts which is a great time saver. But what do you do, even if you have the receipt in a pdf? The app Receipt Bank actually takes the pdf (or a photo) of the receipt and inputs the accounting data into your QuickBooks Online (or Xero) file as a transaction, with the receipt attached against that specific transaction for you or your accountant to refer to at any time! Receive your

invoices and statements via email? Forward it straight to Receipt Bank via your personalised email and the same will happen. It certainly makes filing a prehistoric concept.

Service M8 This is the tradeperson’s best friend, after their dog of course! Picture this: either yourself or your staff, on-site on your iPhone; conduct a Hazard Assessment, complete your job sheet, record your hours, then receive payment for the job via Credit Card, issue your receipt with all of the necessary professionally presented, paperwork attached AND THEN have it automatically updated in your QuickBooks Online (or Xero). You can even include photo’s of the work/repairs, track your staff via GPS and sms clients if you’re running late, all within an iPhone app!

Change is inevitable. It will take getting used to, but once you are (paper) free of your old habits, your business (and the environment) will be very thankful.

The information provided is general advice only. We have not considered your financial circumstances, needs or objectives and you should seek the assistance of a qualified advisor before you make any decision regarding any products mentioned. Whilst all care has been taken in the preparation of this material, no warranty is given in respect of the information provided and accordingly Regional Business Services employees or agents shall not be liable on any ground whatsoever with respect to decisions or actions taken as a result of you acting upon such information.

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TO BALI AND BEYOND

WHY THERE’S MORE TO BALI THAN MASSAGES AND CHEAP COCKTAILS

Just before midnight on 2 September 180 passengers dressed in their summer best passed through a revamped international terminal and boarded a Jetstar Boeing 787 bound for Bali – the Island of the Gods – full of endless beaches, countless wave breaks, unique shopping and hours of relaxing by the pool.

After months of advertising promising sun, surf, and serenity, passengers on the first international flight departing Townsville with a major carrier in over ten years, were greeted with just that. Photos from holiday makers appeared across social media within hours, showing North Queenslanders soaking up the Balinese sun, culture and cuisine.

Over 10,000 seats have been booked on flights between Townsville and Bali over the coming months as more and more locals take up the cheap fares for an even cheaper island getaway.

But there’s much more to Bali than massages and cheap cocktails.

Townsville Enterprise Chief Executive Officer Patricia O’Callaghan said services to Bali were the first in a number of international destinations being targeted in line with the Federal Government’s Northern Australia agenda.

“The Northern Australia agenda challenges the region

to ‘think bigger’ and acknowledge the opportunities through Asia which sit right on our doorstep.

“There is already a huge demand from the Asian markets for high quality beef and with over 60% of the world’s middle class expected to be living in the Tropics Zone by 2050, the demand for our goods and services will reach an unprecedented scale. These opportunities will not only be for agriculture but also for resources, tropical research, business and tourism.

“In order to capitalise on these opportunities, the region had to unite to advocate to the Federal Government why it was so important for the Townsville Airport to regain its international status.

“The Townsville Airport is a strategic gateway into Australia and the current and future global shifts in Asia and across the world will drive changes in import and export opportunities for Townsville North Queensland.

“To have the Prime Minister, the Deputy Prime Minister and the Minister for Foreign Affairs in Townsville joining the Federal Member for Herbert Ewen Jones MP to publically announce Townsville Airport open for international business shows how important Townsville is strategically to the future of this Nation.”

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“Whilst Bali is first off the rank, it is just the beginning and we aspire to see new routes such as Auckland, Singapore and Papua New Guinea as real possibilities in the future.”

Bali’s airport in Denpasar (Ngurah Rai) is serviced by a number of major airlines including Jetstar, Garuda Airlines, Emirates, Qatar Airways, China Southern, AirAsia X Indonesia, Malaysia Airlines, Thai Airways and Hong Kong Airlines. Townsville Airport Chief Operating Officer, Kevin Gill, said Townsville was the latest of a rapidly growing number of destinations offered through Denpasar as the Indonesian Government aims to cement Denpasar as one of the world’s largest transport hubs.

“Bali is much more than a popular tourism destination, it’s a gateway to the rest of the world.

“The Denpasar Airport has undergone a significant redevelopment over the past couple of years offering visitors more than 250 flights per week across the world. It is increasingly seen as a major international hub and the intense competition means that flights to Singapore, for example, are often less than $100 per person and departing frequently throughout the day.

“What this means for Townsville is that these direct

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flights to Bali not only gives Townsville a competitive advantage over other regional cities in Queensland by providing an attractive lifestyle benefit, but they open the doors for the 4 million tourists who visit Bali each year to come and explore the Townsville North Queensland region.”

The journey to Jetstar’s maiden voyage began many years ago and endured plenty of turbulence before last month’s take off. Huge costs associated with providing Border Services were deterring airlines from establishing services to Townsville. For many months Member for Herbert, Ewen Jones MP, Townsville Airport, Townsville City Council, the surrounding Regional Councils of Hinchinbrook, the Burdekin, Palm Island and Charters Towers, the Townsville Chamber of Commerce and Townsville Enterprise lobbied the Federal Government to provide Border Services and the reinstatement of Townsville Airport’s international status.

In early 2015 the Federal Government announced it would fund the $13M required to provide Border Services and Townsville Airport’s international status was reinstated.

Federal Member for Herbert Ewen Jones said the relaunch of international flights was an important step in Townsville becoming an international city.

“This first international service is just the start of growing our region’s tourism and trade links with the Asian market. “If Townsville is to become the natural hub for Northern Australia, we must become an international city. I am proud to have played a role so far, but now the hard work starts. We must continue to grow and bring people here for work and play from around the world.”

“We are a Government which is serious about developing the North of Australia, with a White Paper to map out the ‘where to next’ for our city and the region. Opening Townsville Airport to international flights helps to deliver on our commitment to developing the North.”

Townsville Enterprise recently signed a $30K partnership with Jetstar to provide city and business leaders the opportunity to conduct tourism and trade delegations across Jetstar’s existing routes.

Ms O’Callaghan said the partnership opens further opportunities to grow the region’s visitor market.

“Townsville North Queensland has an ambitious goal of doubling visitor expenditure to $1.04B by 2020.

In order to achieve this we need to focus on not just developing our local products and experience, but ensuring access to the destination is convenient and sustainable.

“The Jetstar partnership will allow business and tourism leaders to conduct trade and tourism delegations across the Jetstar Group’s vast network of 70 destinations across 19 countries and territories, to build business cases for new routes.”

“THE TOWNSVILLE AIRPORT IS A STRATEGIC GATEWAY INTO AUSTRALIA AND THE CURRENT AND FUTURE GLOBAL SHIFTS IN ASIA AND ACROSS THE WORLD WILL DRIVE CHANGES IN IMPORT AND EXPORT OPPORTUNITIES FOR TOWNSVILLE AND NORTH QUEENSLAND.”

Jetstar Chief Executive Officer David Hall said the airline was keen to support city leaders in establishing additional routes.

“I was really impressed with Townsville Enterprise’s passion for the region and ambitious growth agenda during my visit earlier this year. Our $30K travel grant will help Townsville’s leaders build the city’s profile in the key international markets we fly to across Asia Pacific and identify new opportunities for growth. “While our immediate focus is about ensuring our Bali services are sustainable year-round, we also want to support Townsville’s domestic and international growth ambitions over the longer term.”

While all systems are go and thousands of passengers are taking advantage of the cheap fares to Bali, the aviation industry is watching this route to ensure its success before establishing additional routes.

Ms O’Callaghan said an Aviation Attraction Committee has been established and is working with the Townsville Airport to attract additional routes.

“Talks with international carriers are ongoing.

Our aspiration to open the city to a number of international destinations is ambitious and we have an aggressive advocacy strategy continuing to ensure our potential to become a gateway to Australia is realised.”

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PHILIP JENKINS | GENERAL MANAGER | BENCHMARK BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

EMPLOYEES ARE AN ASSET – NOT AN EXPENSE Engaging your human resources

In your business, what is the largest expense?

Inventory? Rent and utilities? Or, would you say your payroll and employees? Far too often, employees are viewed as an inevitable expense rather than the asset they should and could be within your business.

For many businesses, the expense of their employees is a significant proportion of business costs. So, are you getting the very best return on your investment? Although it can be difficult to measure, staff turnover and late attendance, no arrivals or illnesses, all effect daily operations of the business and significantly reduce your employee’s moral and engagement. What business owners and managers want are employees that choose the right job and go into work because they want to; and therefore you can then get the very best out of them while they are there. So how do I get this ideal employee? By engaging with them, communicating and having the right channels in place to support and nurture them.

“For many businesses, the expense of their employees is a significant proportion of business costs. So, are you getting the very best return on your investment?”

What are your employees saying about you, as an employer, to their families, to their friends

and neighbours? On social media? Your employees are often the unofficial mouthpiece of your business and it only takes one disengaged employees casual remarks on social media to put your business name in disrepute.

Engaging with your staff is speaking to and involving them, committing to their hearts and minds. Having the appropriate communication and development channels in place to ensure that your employee continues to be the right fit for your business and their role within it.

So are you engaging your human business resource effectively? Too often the annual performance review is the only time managers and employees sit down to discuss any issues or plan development goals. It has to be acknowledged that an annual performance review has only partially worked in the past, and it was hardly appreciated by the manager or the employee being reviewed. We, as employers, need to manage this role and relationship by continually having conversations and not just once a year. It’s through these regular ‘touch base’ conversations that performance

goals, KPIs, and other business activities can be discussed, refined and monitored.

Frequently, businesses will recruit employees on the basis of qualifications and experiences.

Whilst these are obviously important and used as tools for evaluations, the person’s attitude and fit for your organisation is paramount.

There are a lot of clichés surrounding attitudes and positivity in the workplace, but with sales activity comes results. There is a genuine need to focus on employees and flexibility within the organisation and to work with them, in order to achieve organisational goals and increased personal development.

Employers cannot afford to miss out on making the most out of their employee resource.

Ensure you have the right HR tools and systems in place to communicate and engage your employees regularly and you will find that you will get a positive return on your human investment.

DOES YOUR BUSINESS NEED A HAND? Now more than ever, every business needs a hand to find the right people. Then they need a hand to manage them to their best. Not only can Benchmark give you a guiding hand with that, they also provide HR systems, audits and plans as well as business mentoring and coaching. They can also provide solutions with Industrial Relations and Employment Law. As your local Human Resources experts, Benchmark can tailor a HR program to benefit your business.

If you need a hand (and today who doesn’t) contact Benchmark on 4772 0233.

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KAREN QUAGLIATA | DIRECTOR | NORTHERN TAX & FINANCIAL SERVICES PTY LTD

THINK AHEAD A BIT

Don’t wait for something to go wrong before you look at risk protection.

When anything upsets our family or business balance, we automatically go into protective mode. Call it instinct, but the typical reaction to any threat is for ‘fight or flight’ to kick in. The biggest threat from a financial perspective is the risk of losing what you have worked so hard for. To mitigate this risk, we have to protect our family members, employees and, of course, our clients/customers and not wait for a risk event to occur before we react.

From a family perspective, as we get on in life and our businesses grow and hopefully succeed, and our children grow into mature adults, our aim is to provide a safe haven for them and ourselves. So we have health, life, Total and Permanent Disablement (TPD), trauma and income protection insurances. But whatever you have, you still need to plan ahead and devise a water-tight succession plan so that there is clarity for your spouse and offspring and, most of all, asset protection.

Let’s say you came from humble beginnings and now have an enterprise. You personally own some significant assets, have five children (two to different partners) and are now on your

“What happens if you, or a key employee, is unable to work for a long period, or at all?”

second marriage. What if your corporate structure was archaic, lacked basic harmony, your entities were owned directly by you, and your corporate structure was soaked with retained profits?

To protect yourself, you’d need to consider (along with your team of qualified professionals) implementing a corporate restructure to establish separation between business operations and assets. Why? To reduce your exposure to risk and potentially create some tax efficiency. If you don’t, your spouse and children could stand to lose capital via higher taxes or missed tax savings. If you don’t, a family fallout could erupt. If you have children with half or step-siblings, even more reason to consider a plan to ensure fairness amongst all.

You need to also protect your business. What happens if you, or a key employee, is unable to work for a long period, or at all? Do you have adequate insurance to cover you for this?

You also need to ensure qualified and appropriately trained people are able to take over competently when you or your key staff retire or move on. Never take for granted that

your staff are 100 per cent happy. Value your employees and communicate with them to ensure job satisfaction. Don’t assume because they’re not complaining that everything is okay.

Have a ‘vision’ for your business and link this to the ‘values’ of the business and your people and clearly define a viable timeframe.

The key part to your succession plan would not succeed without customer satisfaction.

There’s no point protecting something that you think has worth if the customers don’t agree.

Never assume that your customers are 100 per cent satisfied. Protect and appreciate the value they provide your business by giving them an option to give you feedback. Take it on board as constructive criticism and do everything to mitigate the risk of them going elsewhere.

If customers are moving on, it’s time for self-reflection. Ask yourself why and do what you can to mitigate the risk by working with and retaining what you have. We, as family members, business owners and employers have a lot to learn from our instincts by listening, trusting and protecting what is ours and not taking anything for granted.

The information provided is general advice only. We have not considered your financial circumstances, needs or objectives and you should seek the assistance of a qualified advisor before you make any decision regarding any products mentioned. Whilst all care has been taken in the preparation of this material, no warranty is given in respect of the information provided and accordingly Northern Tax & Financial Services Pty Ltd employees or agents shall not be liable on any ground whatsoever with respect to decisions or actions taken as a result of you acting upon such information.

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WHERE IS ITHACA?

TO SPEAK OF HOME

TO SPEAK OF FAMILY IS TO THINK OF HOME. AND THROUGH HOME WE SPEAK OF OUR PLACE IN THE WORLD, AND OUR RESPONSIBILITIES TO IT AND TO OURSELVES. AND YET, IT ISN’T ALWAYS CLEAR WHAT BEING AT HOME MEANS. FINDING OUR WAY BACK HOME, OR TO A PLACE WE CAN CALL HOME, CAN DO WONDERS FOR THE VITALITY OF LIFE HERE AND NOW, AND TO THE RICHNESS AND RESILIENCE OF OUR COMMUNITIES IN THE FUTURE.

BY WARWICK POWELL

Being at home seems in so many ways absolutely central to how we confront the turbidity of our present world. So how is it that we can get a grip on the present sense of dislocation? Of being a stranger in an unfamiliar world of flux?

In Homer’s Odyssey, the hero – Odysseus – spends ten years at sea in search of his home Ithaca. And, when he does finally set foot on his kingdom, he is commanded to the deserts. Through Odysseus’ journey, we get to understand the relationship we have to what we call home by reference to our past, the present and the future. Only through prolonged absence, an enforced estrangement, did Odysseus come to finally understand what being at home meant.

ALONENESS AND ANGST

When all that seemed familiar melts away, an understandable and often overwhelming sense of loss consumes us. We suddenly find ourselves alone, surrounded by the collapsing and evaporating ruins of everything we once took for granted.

On the precipice of this void of meaninglessness, we are blanketed by dread and wonder: do we have the courage to accept this? What it is that we’re challenged to accept is the death of all that seemed solid and familiar. In the face of death, and in anticipation of it, we can begin to sense one’s connection with one’s own finitude.

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Unsurprisingly, this realisation of and anticipation towards what one thinks can only be a nothingness – what else can it be, now that everything I took for granted is dissolving before my very eyes?

– infuses us with a deep and displacing anxiety.

We sense this not just as individuals, but also as communities. Those with the most invested in the world as-it-was and the world as-it-just-is-hangingby-a-thread, feel this angst the most.

And yet, just as mortality is a fundamental part of being alive as human beings, so is the evaporation socially and economically of taken-for-granted institutions that marks our existence on earth.

AN OPENING

Standing at the precipice, we are actually thrown back. We recoil from the inevitability of death and strike back with a need to reshape meaningful lived existence in our world. There, on the very edge, we are the furthest we possibly can be from home.

Yet, in our experience of estrangement, we are able to glimpse what home is. Indeed, just as it was for Odysseus, estrangement is a precondition for being at home. I often think of it as if we’re struggling our way through a thicket of rough undergrowth, with only a “sense” of where we are trying to head, we carry on. At times, we feel we’ve come a full circle; at other times, we’ve taken what looked like a path, but which in fact led nowhere other than to the precipice… and then, suddenly, we see an opening and we know that it calls us home.

This opening is like an awakening.

A NEW FRAME EMERGES

Awakenings like this are experienced as proverbial penny dropping moments. The world is seen with a new sense of clarity, as if a fog has been lifted.

Things seem to fit into place, we understand how things work and why things happen. In effect, we have a new frame through which the world becomes visible and meaningful to us.

Old certainties have evaporated. Here in North Queensland, the roaring noughties are but a distant memory. Remember those halcyon days when it was impossible to get a table at any of the reputable restaurants in town? Or of the wanton buzz that seemed to fill every space, no matter where and when you were?

Credit fueled economic activity was all the rage.

Property prices skyrocketed, everyone was on the merry-go-round. The equities market was so alluring, thousands didn’t hesitate to mortgage their futures to get a piece of the action. Caveat emptor was the tag line, as all and sundry took out margin loans to buy shares. Developers from near and far cashed in, and the historically high

wages of mine industry workers that spearheaded conspicuous consumption seemed like the new normal, rather than an aberration.

Supermarkets popped up everywhere, and the two major retailers increased their market share from less than 35% in the mid-1970s to over 85% today.

The CBD’s been on life support ever since, while those that developed the air-conditioned suburban boxes we seem so attracted to, have been laughing all the way to you know where.

As it all crashed in the wake of the GFC, and the labour market shrank by thousands, many sought to cling on. Public institutions found little room to move. Many others continue to hope that the halcyon days are just a coal mine or a footy stadium away. A withering CBD was pumped with more life support, to little avail. Build it and they will come was the catch cry when credit-fueled consumption was all the rage. Alas, after the crumbling of Lehmann Brothers, and the implosion of Storm Financial, we know that the life support of old aren’t really doing the trick.

connected – connected to the communities in which we live, to the people that work the land and the waters to produce the foods we consume, and to the creative people in our midst who dream up new ways of making local produce sing. A renewed stance towards food in our lives also refreshes our sense of homeliness in our region, whereby we are literally connected to the sinews of life and the rhythms of our world.

The world in which we live isn’t there simply for us to boss around. Communities of people are doubtless an intrinsic part of the natural landscape, and gaining a sense of being at home happens when our estrangement to our ecosystem – our entire world – can be recognized and confronted.

Food is just one such dimension of this ecosystem, but a vitally intrinsic one, so it would seem.

As I talk to people across regional Queensland, the palpable sense of estrangement cannot be ignored.

But through this estrangement it is possible that, like Odysseus, we start to glimpse what being at home – as an eco-family – really means.

The rhythms and dynamics of the old normal seem to have run their course.

Confronting the finitude of the old normal is an act of estrangement that can help bring us nearer to home.

FINDING HOME THROUGH LOCAL FOOD

It’s amazing how something so fundamental to our mortal existence is also the pathway to a real sense of being at home. How often do we complain about tomatoes that don’t taste like tomatoes, or reminisce a simpler time when the foods we consumed were seasonal and local?

When the potatoes of the Tablelands drive past our doors to distribution centres in the south, before returning a week later, we know something is out of sorts. When some of the best tasting tomatoes grown in the Burdekin don’t get to our supermarket shelves because they look odd and don’t transport well, we know we aren’t at home.

North Queensland consumes over $270m on fruit and vegetables, and $257m on meat (of which an estimated $113m+ is on beef) each year, and yet, we’ve a beef industry in crisis on our doorsteps, and horticulturists getting squeezed.

No wonder people are feeling ill at ease. This isn’t what we know to be our home. Prevailing industry structures are now like strangers; they don’t make us feel at home, no matter the marketing and PR. Through the prism of what we produce and what we eat, we can rekindle a new sense of home. It is an experience of home in which we are more

Warwick Powell is the founding Chairman of Sister City Partners, a regional not-forprofit investment bank with headquarters in Townsville. He brings almost 20 years of experience in global capital markets and project development and finance to bear on the challenges of creating regional resilience. He is an iconoclast who questions and challenges orthodox thinking. More information about Sister City Partners can be found at www.sistercitypartners.com.au and Warwick is active on LinkedIn. Search him and hook up.

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OUR HOME IS OUR CASTLE SPEAKING THROUGH TOUCH

BY PETER BAINES OAM (WWW.PETERBAINES.COM.AU)

I could see them looking around for the rest of the house, where were the doors leading to the bedrooms and why was the toilet in the lounge room?

The room that we stood in was the house.

There were no doorways leading to other rooms because there were no other rooms. The house that had served this family for the past forty years was smaller than a single room of the homes we had left in Australia for all of those of us who now stood in this house. Not that the twenty of us could fit at the one time, we took turns.

We had walked through the narrow passageways of the slums of Khlong Toei to get to this house, but no one appreciated what lay on the other side of the doorways. Perhaps we weren’t looking into their homes out of respect, perhaps we were looking down unsure where to place each footstep.

Mr Bai was a 79 year old Thai man with silver hair and a toned body that portrayed that of a hard life of physical labour. He moved without the stoop of a man of his age which you might expect and his smile was customary of Thais. It was welcoming and one of deep appreciation for what lay ahead.

Twenty kind souls had travelled from Australia and New Zealand to be part of a Social Venture

Program that would give them insights into resilience, compassion, influence and leadership, the likes of which they wouldn’t experience anywhere quite like what lay ahead for them.

Walking out of their four star hotel in the business district of Sukhumvit in Bangkok, they were aware the day was going to be different, their hearts and minds were open to receive what lay ahead – that’s why they had travelled to Thailand to be part of the program.

Now standing in the house on the creaky floorboards they were starting to absorb the absolute simplicity and nakedness of this house.

But the rawness of the house was easy to miss when you first walked in to meet Mr Bai and his family. Laying on a mattress towards the back of the room was Mr Bai’s 64 year old wife. She didn’t get up to greet the guests who were now in her home, she didn’t bring her hands together in the customary Thai way to show respect or common manners, she remained on her mattress. Mrs Bai had suffered a stroke many years ago and was left permanently paralysed. She was incapable of feeding herself, she was incapable of caring for herself and was certainly incapable of welcoming guests into her home.

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love and devotion of her husband of fifty years and their 45 year old son who with a physical disability worked to support the family earning whatever he could, whenever he could.

The Bai family represent many of the one hundred thousand who live within the slums of Khong Toei, a short taxi ride from the restaurants and bars of Bangkok. But the Bai’s do it harder than most, even of those living in the slums. Nobody cares too much for the elderly and the disabled, even in this culture who rely upon the extended family, it seems they are the silent ones left behind.

I bent down to hold Mrs Bai’s hand, it seemed there was little else we could do. She couldn’t speak and she had no control over her arms or legs. I held her soft hand in mine and stroked her hand. More of her surrounds started to come into my field of awareness. I knelt beside her and became aware that under the floorboards was water. I could see that on the walls inside this room was evidence of water flooding this house. I would learn that in times of heavy monsoonal rain, the water levels of the slums would rise and flood many of the houses, including that of Mr and Mrs Bai. There was much about this family that we could never change. We couldn’t bring physical movement back into Mrs. Bai, we couldn’t correct

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the physical disability of her son but we could change their living conditions, that was within our abilities.

We gathered around the corners of the mattress and with great care and dignity Mrs Bai was raised from the floor by the six Australians, six more than had ever been in her house before and she was carried out of the home that had been her entire world for many of the last forty years. Out into the narrow streets of the slums she was carried and into her new temporary home. Already her living conditions had been improved ten fold. Her mattress was laid on the ground and the fan was adjusted to give her relief from the heat. I wondered what she must have been thinking. Did she comprehend what we were doing and why? Was she pleased to be out of the house or was there a touch of sadness in leaving what had been her home for the past forty years?

Then the removal of everything Mr and Mrs Bai owned commenced. The Australian’s formed a line passing from one to the other the possessions of this family until there was nothing left but the shell of the house.

It took two hours and that seemed a bit too quick that you could empty a house of its possessions after forty years, and totally demolish the house down to the foundations that sat in the mud and water that lay beneath the floorboards. But within two hours the house that was a home for Mr and Mrs Bai, no longer existed.

“WE CAN’T HELP EVERYONE, BUT WE CAN ALL HELP SOMEONE”

The visitors from Australia and New Zealand who were part of this Social Venture Program stood dirty, dripping in perspiration but pleased with their efforts.

The smile on Mr Bai’s face told of his feelings. I guess that for many of the last forty years he had resolved himself to the life he was living and the conditions in which his family endured. He was content, of that I don’t doubt. But leaving a vacant lot where his house once stood he knew of what was to come.

Forty three days later he and his family would move into a new home that was to be built by local trades people from the slums right where his former house stood. Funded by those who had pulled down his house that morning it would provide a level of comfort for him and his family. He would be able to provide his wife a level of comfort and dignity which previously he could not. No longer would the family fear the rains, knowing their home would flood.

The new home for Mr and Mrs Bai will be a modest one by our measures, but it will be their castle and for a family who had no means of bringing about such change, fewer prouder new home owners there will be.

And this was only day one of the five day social venture program. More information about future Social Venture Programs can be obtained by contacting peter@peterbaines.com.au We can’t help everyone, but we can all help someone.

Peter Baines OAM: Peter became passionate for sustainable leadership after he took part in the natural disaster response team who witnessed the devastating effects of the 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami. In late 2005, Peter established Hands Across the Water, a charity that raises funds for and awareness of Thai children who were left orphaned by the disaster.

Today, Peter helps businesses build effective sustainable leadership while travelling the globe as a keynote speaker. Published by WILEY, Doing Good by Doing Good is available now in paperback RRP $34.95 from www.peterbaines. com.au

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The business people you should know on Thuringowa Drive 89 WILLOWS SHOPPING CENTRE 90 JOURNEY FINANCIAL GROUP 90 MINDING FAMILY TOWNSVILLE 91 A&I ACCIDENT & INJURY PHYSIO REHAB CLINIC 92 PACIFIC IMPORTS 93 MCDONALD LEONG LAWYERS 94 MILLAR DRAFTING DESIGN + MANAGEMENT 94 TECHNIQUES HAIR | BARBER | TAN 94 FOR THE RECORD 94 BOHEME BEAUTY + BODY 95 NORTHERN BODY CORPORATE MANAGEMENT DUO MAGAZINE PREMIUM ADVERTISING FEATURE OCTOBER 2015

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FRESH THE NEW WILLOWS UNDER CONSTRUCTION

Over the past couple of months you would have noticed the full closure of the car park and entrance between Willows and Genesis. Due to this closure, a hoarding has been erected between the JB Hi-Fi public toilets and the wall located at the end of the travelator. Prices Plus has relocated opposite The Coffee Club and is now open for trade.

This is the only impact to the centre you will experience over the coming months, with all works occurring outside of the centre in the fenced off area. We encourage all customers to utilise the upper deck car park which can be accessed via the ramp beside the development area. There is an abundance of shaded car parks with easy access to the centre via the escalator or elevator and this is best parking for both JB Hi-Fi and Big W. We would also like to remind you that all four major stores - Big W, Woolworths, Coles and Target are open for trade as per normal.

We are excited to of welcomed Townsville’s only Off Ya Tree (opposite Shaver Shop) and Defence Bank (opposite Australia Post) to the centre over the past couple of months. You may have also noticed that Flight Centre has relocated to beside Wallace Bishop in a brand new site, as has Escape Travel who are now located beside Stacey and Stacey (both retailers remain in the same mall). We are excited to be welcoming Leafwood into the Food Court which is Townsville’s first sweet and savoury crepe operator, due to open mid October.

To be kept up to date on the latest development news simply log onto our website willowsshoppingcentre.com.au and click on the development tab for our latest newsletter.

Should you have any queries about the development, the door to Centre Management is always open.

WILLOWS SHOPPING CENTRE \ 13 Hervey Range Road, Thuringowa Central, QLD 4817 \ (07) 4799 9100 willowsshoppingcentre.com.au \ townsville@dexus.com \ facebook.com/WillowsShoppingCentre

THE BUSINESS PEOPLE YOU SHOULD KNOW ON THURINGOWA DRIVE

Journey Financial Group Pty Ltd (ABN 62 067 961 997 Authorised Representative of Financial Wisdom Limited

Your journey to financial security begins here Financial planning is the process of meeting your life goals through the proper management of your finances.

Your financial independence and future quality of life are vital issues that should not be left to chance. We understand this and can help you secure your future by providing tailored financial strategies designed to create and preserve wealth.

Call 1300 886 181 to make an appointment with one of our advisers today.

Journey Financial Group 77 Thuringowa Drive Kirwan info@journeyfinancial.com.au www.journeyfinancial.com.au

Rick Rayment Managing Director Journey Financial Group

Psychology Services Minding Family has highly-trained therapists who provide individualised, evidence-based treatments for a wide range of emotional and behavioural difficulties in children, adolescents, adults and families.

Assessment and treatments offered for:    

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Monday: 8am to 8pm Tuesday: 8am to 8pm Wednesday: 8am to 8pm Thursday: 8am to 8pm Friday: 8am to 5pm Saturday: 8am to 1pm

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A & I Physio Thuringowa has been open since 1 December 2014. It is a multidisciplinary practice that offers a range of treatments to help patients suffering from many different conditions from back pain to headaches and sports injuries. We design treatment programs to help our patients resume their normal lifestyle. We provide our patients with exceptional quality service in two state of the art facilities. We opened this second clinic for the convenience of our growing patient base spanning across the Townsville region.

Our team of physiotherapists use quality care to treat both acute and chronic health conditions and injuries including; Back pain, Headaches, Sporting injuries, Arthritis, Workplace injury management, Pre and Post operation orthopaedics and Women’s health.

“Due to an everincreasing number of clients, we opened our second clinic on Thuringowa Drive.”

Jenny Tucker

TREATMENTS AVAILABLE: • Physiotherapy • Dry Needling • Exercise physiology • Hydrotherapy • Women’s health • Ultrasound Therapy • Real Time Ultrasound (RTUS) • Kinesio Taping • Specialist Sports Physician • GP – Musculoskeletal/Sports • GP – Chronic pain management • Interferential Therapy • Iontophoresis • Biofeedback • Clinical Pilates • Arthritis Treatment • Remedial Massage Therapy • Parkinson’s program

Accident & Injury Physio Rehab Clinic 43 Thuringowa Drive Kirwan 4799 1500 info@aihealth.com.au www.aihealth.com.au

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Linda Leong

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ONE OF THE EARLIER FIRMS TO MOVE OUT OF THE CITY CENTRE, MCDONALD LEONG LAWYERS MERGED ITS TWO LOCATIONS (FLINDERS MALL AND DEERAGUN) INTO ONE PRACTICE ON THURINGOWA DRIVE IN 1998.

MCDONALD LEONG LAWYERS is in its 22nd year of practice with long-time partner, Linda Leong, now sole principal following Mark McDonald’s retirement in May. As a firm that focuses on servicing mums and dads and people in business it made sense for McDonald Leong Lawyers to base themselves on Thuringowa Drive.

“We saw the growth of families and business in the Thuringowa area and decided we had to move with that growth,” Linda says. “By basing ourselves on Thuringowa Drive, we are still accessible to our clients in the Northern Beaches and, with parking in front of our building, clients don’t have to struggle to find a park.”

Since moving to Thuringowa Drive, McDonald Leong Lawyers has grown with Townsville’s population. The firm has expanded from a two-solicitor firm to a firm now employing six solicitors, a trainee solicitor and eight administration staff that are involved in up to 500 matters at any one time.

McDonald Leong Lawyers has four main areas of practice: Litigation, Family Law, Conveyancing and Wills and Estates, with each area headed by experienced solicitors.

“We saw the growth of families and business in the Thuringowa area and decided we had to move with that growth.”

Linda Leong

“Everyone in the firm is considered a key player and puts in 100 per cent. Our office is like one large family who works together to get the best result for every client,” Linda says.

At McDonald Leong Lawyers, practitioners have the freedom to devote whatever time is needed to individual files without question. Clients are not treated as a number and the firm appreciates that each client’s issue is unique.

Members of the firm play an active role in many community events and the firm sponsors a number of local junior sporting teams, charity events such as the recent Relay for Life, and community events such as the Townsville Eisteddfod.

With a long-term commitment to Townsville, McDonald Leong Lawyers is here to stay, as is Linda Leong, who has no intention of retiring anytime soon.

McDonald Leong Lawyers 85 Thuringowa Drive Kirwan 4723 5155 general@mcdleong.com.au www.mcdonaldleong.com.au

“I still love working in law and advising clients. Some clients’ families have been with us for three generations and I’m passionate about continuing to provide the professional and personal service we’re known for.”

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T H E B U S I N EASDSVPE EROT O P LREI A L YOU SHOULD KNOW ON THURINGOWA DRIVE

Jason and Seimon Griffiths

STRATA SUCCESS

NORTHERN BODY CORPORATE MANAGEMENT CELEBRATES 10 YEARS. TAKE YOUR BODY CORPORATE TO THE NEXT LEVEL….

THIS YEAR Northern Body Corporate Management celebrated 10 years in the Strata Industry and has firmly embedded itself as an industry leader in body corporate management in the North Queensland landscape. Committee members and contractors joined NBCM at the Townsville Port for drinks and live music to help commemorate such an important milestone.

After previously working in the industry for both small and large body corporate organisations Seimon Griffiths, Principal of NBCM, could see how incorporating the best qualities from both would be the leading components to creating a body corporate company that Townsville needed. A company that had the efficiency and knowledge of a larger firm yet the personal hands on approach that only a small to medium business could provide. This concept shaped the principals on which Northern Body Corporate Management was founded. In a space of ten years we have grown to a staff of eight, with our office located on Thuringowa Drive with plenty of customer parking available.

The majority of our core business is local to Townsville; however, we have grown to manage complexes up the coast to Cairns, out west to Mt Isa, south to Mackay and recently Brisbane.

With innovative software technology available today provides NBCM staff and

“Our aim is to meet specific needs of all our clients as we understand that everyone is different and all opinions matter. Open communication is the key.”

Seimon Griffiths

clients the ability to communicate no matter what the distance and location.

Levies can be paid, information retrieved and records searched at the touch of a button.

We owe our longevity and growth to several factors.

Firstly our longstanding clients who continue to support us. Referrals from our clients is the most rewarding form of advertising.

Our aim is to meet specific needs of all our clients as we understand that everyone is different and all opinions matter. Open communication is the key.

Seimon and Jason Griffiths, Directors of Northern Body Corporate Management, are thrilled to have reached the ten year milestone and would like to take this opportunity to thank their staff and clients for their continued support and look forward to another ten years in the making.

Secondly our staff. We have built our business on the accumulated experience of our employees. Staff retention and ongoing training is a primary focus and ensures our employees’ are highly skilled and qualified members of Strata Community Australia, and dedicated to both our business and their portfolios.

We interact more like a work family than employer and staff. The comradery in the office is evident to all clients that visit our office, and is a necessity whilst working in this industry. When staff are happy it shows with their work and how they interact with each other and our clients. Any business is only as good as their staff.

Stay up to date, follow us on facebook: Northern Body Corporate Management or Twitter @Jason_NBCM or visit www.nbcmqld.com

Thirdly getting to know your clients and buildings. Each are individual and should be treated as such. Not all building and people have been cut from the same cookie cutter. What might work for one, may not necessarily work for another.

Northern Body Corporate Management 32 Thuringowa Drive Kirwan 4723 8217 nbcm@bigpond.net.au www.nbcmqld.com

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PROMOTION | TOWNSVILLE PROUD

Volvo Commercial Vehicles – Townsville opened its doors in late 1994, when the company moved on the opportunity to establish a wholly owned company base in North Queensland.

VCV Townsville Branch Manager Ross Gordon joined the team in 1999, after working with the company in various roles for over a decade in Brisbane. He now calls Townsville home.

“I love Townsville. It’s a lifestyle. It’s not a big city but, rather, a big country town and the people are genuine,” Ross says. “We started with one brand, Mack Trucks, and now have three strong brands — Mack, UD and Volvo Trucks. Since 1999 we’ve had two expansions of the workshop and a major $2 million upgrade to facilities.

NOW OFFERING THREE STRONG BRANDS IN MACK, UD AND VOLVO TRUCKS, VOLVO COMMERCIAL VEHICLES – TOWNSVILLE HAS INVESTED MORE THAN $2 MILLION IN EXPANDING ITS LOCAL BASE.

“We’ve allowed plenty of room for expansion as we see many opportunities ahead.”

The VCV Townsville management team have all been with the company for over a decade, while the majority of staff have been on the team for more than five years. They believe in the products they sell and the after-sales team has competed in, and won, the Australian final for the worldwide Vista program that Volvo runs every two years.

“Staff numbers have grown from around 10 in the early days through to 34 now,” Ross says.

“Every customer is important to us, so we work hard to ensure maximum uptime. If the truck stops so do our customers’ businesses – we offer no road blocks, just solutions.

VCV Townsville supports many local activities, such as junior sports and regional programs, and gets involved with charities like Hope for Hearts Kids.

“Recently we joined with Mack Trucks Australia to put on a community event for the town of Ravenshoe after their recent tragic events,” Ross says.

“Another major activity for us is our involvement in the Camp Quality Convoy for Kids. VCV Townsville and the Volvo Group are passionate about being a part of the community we live and work in.”

With Townsville being a stepping stone to the reef and the outback, and now a gateway to the world with our new port facilities and international airport, VCV says the sky’s the limit for our town.

“We have the potential to be a major force in many areas of the economic community and our business, with the innovative products Volvo Group offer, will be at the forefront as we grow,” Ross says.

“Road freight logistics are changing rapidly and, with the continuous improvements that Volvo Group technologies put into our vehicles, we’re sure to be a part of this change.”

Volvo Commercial Vehicles – Townsville 780-786 Ingham Road, Bohle 4774 5452 adm.townsville@macktrucks.com www.vcvtownsville.com.au

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TOWNSVILLE PROUD | PROMOTION

We debuted the TOWNSVILLE PROUD campaign in our May issue, calling on local-andloving-it businesses and organisations to share their story in DUO Magazine and the response has been ongoing.

From Medical Centres to earthmoving contractors, car dealerships, retailers and more, what ties the businesses in this feature together is their passion to give back to the community.

Whether it be by donating to local charities, supporting Townsville sports teams, or literally building our town from the ground up, these companies have been hands-on in shaping our great city.

If you’ve been part of making Townsville a community that cares, now’s the time to join the TOWNSVILLE PROUD family. Let people know what you stand for and your vision for our future. There’s still time to tell your tale in our next issue as we celebrate more quiet achievers dedicated to making a difference.

As part of showing our neighbours and the rest of Australia that we’re proud to be from Townsville, each month we also turn the spotlight on our iconic suburbs. This month we spotlight Mundingburra residents, Jodie and Brian Bedford. We’re on a roll with celebrating our city now and we’re gathering pace.

We want you to join the movement and spread the passion, so if you’re TOWNSVILLE PROUD too, join the campaign call us on 4771 2933 or email duo@duomagazine.com.au

OUR TOWNSVILLE PROUD PARTNERS

Townsville City Council is committed to the revitalisation of the city through its major projects.

Townsville Enterprise is our peak Economic Development organisation, Regional Tourism Organisation and Convention Bureau.

At Tony Ireland Townsville, customer service is at the heart of what we do. We’ll go out of our way to exceed your expectations.

The Shadefx design team has over 15 years combined experience in the shutter, awning and window covering industry.

Bamford Medical provides the highest standard of medical care to its patients and the community.

Family-owned Townsville Earthmoving (TEM) is one of North Queensland’s largest and longest established earthmoving contractors.

Donohues is family-owned and the biggest City and Country Outfitters for men, women and children in North Queensland.

BM Webb Group is a leading Industrial Property Developer dedicated to providing innovative, quality industrial developments.

Shadeview prides itself on its high level of service. All products are custom made to suit each individual and their situation.

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Townsville Catholic Education supports 30 Catholic schools in the Townsville Diocese as well as kindergartens and early learning centres.

A third and fourth generation family business, C. Ede’s are your local manufacturers of quality canvas and vinyl goods.

Gedoun Constructions is proud to be helping to build our local community and building homes for its residents.

Caltex StarMart Railway Estate and Condon are committed to supporting our local community in which we work and live.

Locally owned John Bradley La-Z-Boy Gallery is the ultimate destination for the internationally acclaimed LA-Z-BOY range.

Proview Homes is a boutique building company that specialises in high quality residential homes.

Mike’s Tyres

North Regional Gas is one of the most successful LPG and industrial gas companies in North Queensland.

Lamont Graphics is a family business offering cutting edge services in large format digital printing, for outdoor graphics and vehicle decals.

Mike’s two Bridgestone Select stores provide outstanding customer service and advice to assist with your motoring needs.

Bank of Queensland Castletown build longterm customer relationships that are based on mutual respect and understanding.

A.L.B. Distributors is the North Queensland distributor for Hunter Pacific International ceiling fans, exhaust fans and accessories.

Fairfield Central offers a modern, stress free shopping experience with everything you need so close to home.

From two facilities VCV Townsville is the North Queensland primary commercial vehicle distribution centre for Volvo, Mack and UD.

Great Northern Laundry is a 3rd generation family owned business, with facilities amongst the most modern in Queensland.

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CULTURE+EVENTS 101 TOWNSVILLE CITY COUNCIL PRESENTS A LIBRARY FOR THE END OF THE WORLD – LOCAL MEMORIES TAKE THE STAGE 102-103 CALENDAR WHAT’S ON IN OCTOBER 104-105 TYTO WHAT’S ON IN THE HINCHINBROOK REGION 106 PROFILE: BRENDAN O’CONNOR BRINGING IT HOME

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A LIBRARY FOR THE END OF THE WORLD – LOCAL MEMORIES TAKE THE STAGE

IMAGINE THE WORLD WAS ENDING. THE HUMAN RACE SURVIVES, BUT EACH PERSON CAN ONLY TAKE ONE THING WITH THEM…A SINGLE MEMORY. AN EVER-EXPANDING LIBRARY stocked with personal memories will tour to regional Queensland later this year as part of New ERA, an initiative by Metro Arts.

Sarah Winter is a performance-maker, installation artist and designer whose practice focuses on memory and the audience experience in immersive installations and the creation of participatory environments.

A charming contemporary work created by Brisbane-based artist Sarah Winter, a library for the end of the world captivates participants with tours of secret locations and recorded memoirs from strangers and friends alike.

In this project participants will rediscover familiar places and well-worn streets as they journey to a captivating library full of old-world objects and a collection of rich memories from all who have passed through its doors.

They can add their own memory to the ever growing library for the end of the world and listen to memories left by strangers from their town and beyond.

The experience guides participants by cassette player and headphones to an ethereal space where memories, recorded on audio tapes, can be plucked from shelves before a personal contribution is left behind for the next participant. “The library itself, once you find it, is an enchanting space.

Its design hints at an outside-of-time otherworldliness — with the sensation that whoever works there may return at any moment.” Zenobia Frost, a storm of tea cups.

The unique interactive work will be accompanied by a series of workshops with the creative team, culminating in a bespoke audio tour being created and left in each town.

A Library for the end of the world will tour regional Queensland throughout October and November and will arrive at Townsville’s iconic Riverway on 29 – 30 October. Session times are available from 9am – 11am and 4pm – 8pm both days, departing every 10 minutes.

Tickets for this unique experience are just $15 and available from www.ticketshop.com.au or by phoning 4727 9797.

Helping locals for over 20 years

What can you give? #mctapledge www.townsville.qld.gov.au

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CALENDAR

Pete Murray appears at The Venue on his Yours Acoustically Tour on 3 October

october 2015 EVENTS

Girls’ Night In This October Cancer Council is calling on all Queenslanders to unite in the fight against women’s cancers by hosting a Girls’ Night In fundraiser – and putting the spotlight on their own health.

For more information visit www.girlsnightin.com.au or call 1300 65 65 85 Animating Spaces Ravenswood: 50 Shades of gOLD 3 October 50 Shades of Old will spice up and ‘animate’ the historic gold rush town of Ravenswood with a smorgasbord of art, mosaics, sculpture, theatre and more!

Ravenswood will be celebrating the past while unveiling permanent attractions.

Burdekin Falls Dam Road Ravenswood www.artslinkqld.com.au/regionalarts/animatingspaces/ 0487 288 649 Oktoberfest on Flinders Street Headlined by King Social 4 October from 11.30am The Brewery www.townsvillebrewery.com.au Magnetic Island Bay Dayz Festival Until 4 October Magnetic Island bursts with 50+ events and activities during the Magnetic Island Bay Dayz Festival. whatsonmagneticisland.com.au

Kitefoil Gold Cup Australia and Australian National Racing Titles 8-13 October Kitefoiling is the newest and fastest part of sailing racing.

Kiteracers ride hydrofoils one metre above the water surface exceeding speeds of 35 knots.

They are running the Australian National formula and Kitefoil Titles three days prior to the start of the Kitefoil world Cup finals.

Townsville Sailing Club, North Ward www.townsvillenorthqueensland. com.au/events 0415 837 484 or 0415 837 484 Glencore Greek Fest Townsville 10 October 10am–late 11 October 9am–6pm Riverway Park www.greekfest.com.au 4775 1924 or 0417 739 749 Festival of THE Rural Woman 12–15 October Festival of THE Rural Woman is a completely FREE annual online event celebrating, inspiring and empowering (THE) Thriving, Healing, Evolving rural women of the world! Run just like a face-to-face festival, with a stunningly diverse line up of rural women speakers, artists, entrepreneurs, healers, activists,farmers, community advocates, social change makers, practitioners, innovators and producers and positioned so that the final day falls on International Rural Women’s Day, this event is a seriously epic opportunity for inspiration, connection and empowerment! www.festivaloftheruralwoman.com

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Riverway Movie Night Empire Strikes Back + Return of the Jedi 16 October 6pm and 8pm Tony Ireland Stadium 1300 878 001

The Rotary Club of Mundingburra Trivia Night 30 October 7pm The Venue www.thevenuetownsville.com.au 4724 2800

Women of Achievement Luncheon 17 October 12-3pm A Touch of Salt www.townsvilletickets.com.au 0405 153 042

Bluewattle Halloween Night 31 October from 5pm Come along for Halloween games in the park and a free screening of Hotel Transylvania starring Adam Sandler. Plus visit the Bluewattle Builder Display Village as it becomes a safe Trick or Treat Circuit between 5.30pm and 7pm.

Jeff Caddies Park, Bluewattle Rasmussen www.bluewattle.com.au

The Townsville Hospital Foundation Gala Ball 17 October Townsville Entertainment & Convention Centre www.tecc.net.au 4771 4000 Connections: Cancer Wellness presentation – Breast Cancer Survivor Workshop 24 October 10am–1pm Townsville Hospital 1300 878 001 Garage Sale Trail 24 October Various venues www.garagesaletrail.com.au 1300 878 001 Step Up! for Down Syndrome 25 October 9am Step Up! for Down Syndrome is a celebration of acceptance, awareness and inclusion.

Local families come together to celebrate Down syndrome awareness month.

The Strand Park

THEATRE + CONCERTS Bjorn Again The Ultimate Abba Tribute 2 October 7.30pm Jupiters www.tecc.net.au 4771 4000 Dancenorth Magic Happens @ Twilight 2–3 October 5.45pm Jezzine Barracks www.dancenorth.com.au 4772 2549 TMPAS Open Mic Nights 2 and 16 October 6.30pm Old Courthouse Theatre Pete Murray Yours Acoustically Tour 3 October 7pm The Venue www.ticketek.com.au 4724 2800

CALENDAR

Judy and Liza Riverway Session #5 4 October 8pm Riverway Arts Centre www.ticketshop.com.au 4727 9797

San Cisco The Gracetown Tour 9 October 7.30pm The Venue www.ticketek.com.au 4724 2800

Bandaluzia Flamenco Riverway Session #6 25 October 8pm Riverway Arts Centre www.ticketshop.com.au 4727 9797

Astronomical – Theatre Restaurant with the Stars The Townsville Astronomy Group and Full Throttle Theatre Company have teamed up to bring what is believed to be a world first to Townsville. Funded by the Townsville Regional Arts Fund, this new production ‘Astronomical’, written by Bob Bartlett from the Townsville Astronomy Group, not only delivers belly laughs as it explores the Universe, but the audience participates by looking at the various astronomical wonders through 6 large computer controlled telescopes.

Melvilles Farm, Alligator Creek www.trybooking.com 4721 5433 or 0476 590 004

Morning Melodies: Don’t Shoot Me, I’m Still Only the Piano Player – David Scheel 13–14 October 11am Townsville Civic Theatre www.ticketshop.com.au 4727 9797

Shining Stars VIII 29 October 7pm Wulguru State School holds a school concert every two years.

This year it’s their 8th concert giving its students an opportunity to shine. It is a variety concert with items of dance, song and drama. A fun night for the entire family Townsville Civic Theatre www.ticketshop.com.au 4727 9797

Dancenorth Cockfight 6–7 October 7.30pm School of Arts Theatre www.dancenorth.com.au 4772 2549 Saturday Night Fever 7–9 October 7.30pm 10 October 1.30pm and 7.30pm Townsville Civic Theatre www.ticketshop.com.au 4727 9797

Thando The Acoustic Love Letters Tour 16 October 8pm The Venue www.ticketek.com.au 4724 2800 The Waifs 17 October 7pm Townsville Civic Theatre www.ticketshop.com.au 4727 9797 The Screaming Jets Rock’n’Roll Rampage 17 October 7pm The Venue www.ticketek.com.au 4724 2800 Kinship 21 October 8pm Townsville Civic Theatre www.ticketshop.com.au 4727 9797 Maggies’ Festival of Performing Arts 23 October 7pm Riverway Arts Centre www.ticketshop.com.au 4727 9797 Kitty Flanagan – Seriously?

24 October 8pm Townsville Civic Theatre www.ticketshop.com.au 4727 9797

Buddy Holly in Concert 31 October 8pm Townsville Civic Theatre www.ticketshop.com.au 4727 9797

EXHIBITIONS

Ben Quilty After Afghanistan 16 October–29 November Perc Tucker Regional Gallery ptrg@townsville.qld.gov.au 4727 9011 The 60th Townsville Art Awards and 2015 Townsville Open Art Award: Townsville Art Society 23 October–15 November Perc Tucker Regional Gallery ptrg@townsville.qld.gov.au 4727 9011

SPORT

NBL Townsville Crocodiles 9 October 7.30pm v Melbourne United 28 October 7.30pm v Illawarra Hawks

Townsville Entertainment & Convention Centre www.tecc.net.au 4771 4000 WNBL JCU Townsville Fire 10 October 7pm v Bendigo Spirit 18 October 1pm v UC Capitals 24 October 7pm v Adelaide Lightning Townsville RSL Stadium www.ticketshop.com.au 4727 9797

MARKETS

Strand Night Markets Strand Park, first Friday 5pm–9.30pm. Riverway Moonlight Markets Village Green, third Friday 5pm–9.30pm.

Cotters Rotary Markets Flinders Street, Sundays 8.30am–1pm.

Willows Rotary Markets Willows Shopping Centre car park, Sundays 7.30am–11.30am. 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. Cotters Market Handmade Arts and Craft Precinct Perc Tucker Regional Gallery third Sundays 8.30am–1pm. Bushland Beach Markets first and third Sundays 8am–1pm. Balgal Beach Market Beachside Fisherman’s Landing first & third Saturdays 8am–1pm. Label Traders Market Mundingburra State School third Sundays 8am–12noon. Renegade Handmade Market Aitkenvale School second Saturdays 8am–1pm. Townsville Artist Market Riverway Arts Centre 24 October 9am–12pm.

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HINCHINBROOK PROMOTION

THE HINCHINBROOK WAY

JUST OVER AN HOURS RELAXED DRIVE FROM TOWNSVILLE YOU CAN SLOW AND DISCOVER UNIQUE ARTISTIC, CULTURAL AND NATURE BASED PURSUITS, ENJOY INTIMATE CAFES AND QUAINT SHOPPING EXPERIENCES THE HINCHINBROOK WAY. Think… wonderfully leisurely days without the crowds, laced with peach blossoms and creamy lattes set among retail wares, flowers and continental deli delights. Relish seasonal local produce as you linger on the last morsel of fresh barbequed king prawn, marinated in spices, salted butter and garlic at lunch, overlooking tranquil lagoons carpeted with regal purple water lilies as Jacana’s walk on water.

Stay the night and venture further afield, your very own cane field, in a luxury farm stay. Soak up the silence as you get lost in the stars, luxuriate in personal beauty treatments or just take time to breath.

Move on to marvel at the Regional Art Gallery showcase, with both local and touring monthly exhibits or take in a workshop and add a little creative twist to your day, you may even discover a new passion.

Maybe this time add in a natural wonder. Try Wallaman Falls the largest single drop waterfall in the southern hemisphere and yes it is just up the road!

Stop, shop and take something home that brings you pure joy… shoes, handbags, frocks, flan dishes, flowers or a flotilla of fishing gear for him, speciality stores are a plenty.

TYTO TYTO is an exciting multi dimensional award winning destination. It plays host to an eclectic mix of events, workshops, activities and tours and is perfect to while away an hour or a day of artistic, cultural and ecological excellence.

The extensive centre consists of a Regional Art Gallery, Conference Venue, Library with mini military museum, Recording Studio, accredited Regional Information and Wetlands Centre, Wetlands Attraction, Piazza, Amphitheatre, Parklands and Cafe.

Just over an easy one hour drive north of Townsville, it is an ideal day trip or overnight stopover.

TYTO Information & Wetlands Centre 4776 4792, TYTO Regional Art Gallery 4776 4725, TYTO Conference Centre 4776 4726, Hinchinbrook Shire Library 4776 4614 www.facebook.com/visitTYTO

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Wake with the birdlife symphony as a glorious new day streams through the window. Set out along miles of secluded beaches before breakfast and you are ready to do it all over again.

These are a few of the hidden highlights of the Hinchinbrook Shire we welcome you to share.

For further information please contact the individual stores, luxury rural escape or TYTO.

TYTO REGIONAL ART GALLERY GIFT SHOP Located within the Regional Art Gallery, this contemporary space showcases local artisans and craft enthusiasts work; ideal for unique gifts or keepsakes. Complementary workshops and activities are presented by these artists through the TYTO Event Calendar to champion further creativity and imagination. Visit us and add a creative twist to your day! OPEN: seven days 10am–4pm. Entry via Macrossan Avenue or 73-35 McIlwraith Street Ingham 4776 4725

HINCHINBROOK PROMOTION

INGHAM FRESH FOOD MARKETPLACE

FIORI WITH LOVE

Luxury Rural Escape & Day Spa. A secluded retreat that sleeps six, set amongst sugar cane fields near Ingham.

Discover Wallaman Falls, pristine rainforests and the scenic beauty of Abergowrie and the Herbert River Valley.

From only $180 per night including a private Finnish sauna. Book a range of additional Day Spa treatments using 100% vegan products.

Exceptional luxury for exceptional value.

84 Tarakan Road Abergowrie Phone John 0418 555 304 www.gowriegetaway.com

With an emphasis on locally sourced and seasonal produce we stock a range of fresh seafood including prawns and fish, meats, fruit and vegetables. Groceries, continental dry goods, full range deli including ham off the bone and BBQ chickens are available alongside delicious cakes baked in store. For your convenience hot meals for lunch and dinner available daily.

NEW IN STORE is authentic fresh Japanese Sushi Bar and a range of repurposed furniture.

Open seven days. Monday–Friday 6am–6pm Saturday and Sunday 7am–7pm.

80-82 Cartwright Street Ingham 4776 2081

Meet with friends for morning or afternoon tea amongst the flowers. Enjoy Fiori with Love, a delightful combination coffee stop and florist in the heart of Ingham. Priding themselves on the freshest flowers in modern artistic arrangements to suit all occasions, in store you will find beautifully crafted bouquets, décor pieces including artificial arrangements.

Peace of mind is guaranteed with the highest level of customer service.

OPEN: Monday–Friday 8.30am–5pm.

80 Cartwright Street Ingham 4776 2362

GREEN JELLY

TIDDALIKS

TONY’S FOODLAND

Escape to the home lovers heaven that is Green Jelly. Stocking an eclectic mix of fantastic designer homewares and globally recognized kitchenware brands, you can get lost for hours in this quaint store that bursts with joie de vivre. Transform, update or just add a finishing touch to your home décor with seasonal changing ranges bursting with colour. Or find that special utensil for your new signature dish.

Open Monday–Friday 9am–5pm Saturday 9am–1pm 1/45 Lannercost Street Ingham 4776 3001 www.facebook.com/GreenJellyKitchenHomewares

Overlooking the beautiful TYTO Wetlands in Ingham is Tiddaliks, a café offering delicious organic coffee, a full bar, and a frequently changing menu driven by seasonal and local produce. The café is a hidden gem in a prime location, perfect for soaking up the serene surrounds from its timber deck.

OPEN: Breakfast and Lunch Wednesday–Sunday.

Located at TYTO, Macrossan Avenue Ingham www.tiddaliks.com.au 4776 6832

Tony’s Foodland stocks a fantastic range of ham’s, salami’s and cured meats, Australian and imported cheeses, a variety of mouth-watering olives along side fresh fruit and vegetables – most sourced locally. Mokador espresso coffee, tea, cold drinks and ice creams are available daily, with delicious panni’s, wraps, focaccia and homemade sweet treats Monday to Friday. Experience the friendly service from Marco and Margaret 7 days.

OPEN: Monday–Friday 7.30am–5.30pm, Saturday 7.30am–4pm, Sunday 8am–1pm.

71 McIlwraith Street Ingham (next to TYTO) 4776 2522

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Brendan takes on leading roles for TheatreiNQ as well as being the Chief Lighting and Set Designer, Builder and Technician.

The job of at least 8 men within a government-funded theatre company. In the past six years, Brendan has played 22 leading roles, designed & built 18 Sets and designed and implemented 13 Lighting Designs.

SIX YEARS AGO, Brendan O’Connor made the decision to return and start a theatre company in Townsville – TheatreiNQ. To many, including his agent & colleagues, it seemed he was throwing away his acting career, but for Brendan, it has been the beginning of a journey of creativity and self-discovery.

Trained by the late Jean-Pierre Voos, Brendan was a founding member of Voos’ Tropic Line Theatre, performing with the company for six years. Like most, his desire to make a living out of his talent drew him south to Melbourne where he slowly made a name for himself playing guest roles on television shows such as Neighbours – holding the record for the most guest appearances playing nine different characters.

Whilst TV and Commercials paid good money, Brendan’s passion has always been the theatre and he is most proud of his 18 years as an ensemble member with the Australian Shakespeare Company.

Under the direction of outdoor Shakespeare pioneer, Glenn Elston, Brendan played lead roles in A Midsum-

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mer Night’s Dream, Richard Iii, The Taming Of The Shrew, Much Ado About Nothing and many more that also saw him touring all over the country.

In 2008, his beloved mentor Jean-Pierre Voos passed away and for the next two years he returned to Townsville with his partner, Terri Brabon, to perform and help produce Shakespeare Under the Stars, reminding him of his love for North Queensland and performing for regional audiences.

The decision to leave behind a career in Melbourne for the uncertainty of launching a regional independent theatre company wasn’t an easy one. Luckily for Brendan, TheatreiNQ has been a resounding success developing into a mainstage season of productions and an Actor Training Program – The Bridge Project.

The Project has seen much success in four years of operation with many young local actors now studying at NIDA, WAAPA and other prestigious schools around the country.

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BRENDAN O’CONNOR BEGAN HIS ACTING CAREER IN TOWNSVILLE BEFORE CARVING AN ENVIABLE CAREER IN MELBOURNE, COMBINING REGULAR TELEVISION APPEARANCES WITH A SHAKESPEAREAN STAGE CAREER AT THE AUSTRALIAN SHAKESPEARE COMPANY.

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BRINGING IT HOME

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Brendan most recently returned to the Shakespearean role that started it all, Sir Toby Belch, playing to packed houses in Queens Gardens. Celebrating 20 Seasons of Shakespeare Under the Stars, Sir Toby Belch was Brendan’s first Shakespearean role. With a career that has lead him back to Townsville, it is a pleasure for audiences to have him home.

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Open 7 days Hervey Range Road | cannonpark.com.au

Enjoy food from any destination all in one place Cannon Park Dining and Entertainment precinct is situated in the heart of Thuringowa Central and consists of eleven different restaurants and Townsville’s only Kingpin Bowling and Reading Cinemas. Surrounded by over 500 car parks and pathways that link all the restaurants the precinct is the perfect place for the whole family to dine in followed by a movie or bowling!

Over the past couple of years the precinct has welcomed new restaurants to the precinct including Zambrero who celebrated their first birthday on the 18 September with a two for one burrito and bowls day and a day of entertainment including a DJ on the night!

The restaurant has proudly assisted in providing 40,000 meals through the “Stop hunger now” initiative and on the day Fat Dogz, which is adjacent to Zambrero, offered two for one coffees.

Plus don’t forget Zambrero Cannon Park can hold events, functions, birthday and Christmas parties at their premises, with the option of catering anywhere between five to 100 people.

The precinct has also welcomed Crust Gourmet Pizza Bar, who have a number of daily specials to suit everyone’s pizza cravings! Opening hours are Sunday to Wednesday 4.00pm to 9.00pm, Thursday 4.00pm to 9.30pm and Friday to Saturday 4.00pm to 10.30pm. To place your favourite pizza order simply call 4723 4488 or visit crust.com.au for all menu options.

The precinct also houses a number of well known local restaurants including PePPI PePPI. The restaurant prides itself on giving back to the community by employing locals and supporting local businesses by using fresh and local products as much as possible. All of their pastas, pizza bases and sauces are made fresh in house daily. The restaurant has three different areas to taste the beautiful choices on offer including PePPi PePPi.taste of Italy, the main restaurant area, which includes the option of alfresco dining that features their signature degustation menu. There is also Cicchetti PePPi – the bar area, along with PePPi PePPi Café which is located at the rear of the restaurant and is open every morning through to lunch, including delicious coffee and everything you could imagine for breakfast and lunch.

The precinct is home to Townsville’s only Reading Cinemas and Kingpin Bowling which features bowling, laser skirmish, a restaurant, bar and gaming area. To keep up to date on the precinct including the latest offers, promotions and information simply become a Cannon Park VIP member today via www.cannonpark.com.au and follow the prompts.

We are also excited to welcome the Department of Transport and Main Roads to the precinct, located opposite Masala Indian Cuisine they are open Monday to Friday until 4.30pm and offer a range of services including driver license renewals, vehicle registrations and payment of fines.

Reading Cinemas • Hog’s Breath Cafe • Masala Indian Cuisine • Peppi Peppi • Cactus Jack’s • Fasta Pasta Capitol Regent • Noodles @Thuringowa • Kingpin Bowling • Harold’s Seafood • Zambrero • Crust • Fat Dogz

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For more details on the competition and terms and conditions please visit cannonpark.com.au. Competition valid from Monday 5 to Sunday 18 October. *20 gift vouchers to be won.

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: KŌBE AT JUPITERS : Kōbe’s delicious menu has been designed to feature premium cuts from Australia’s finest beef brands as well as other contemporary culinary delights such as locally-sourced seafood, pork, lamb, chicken and vegetarian options.

Enjoy a relaxed dining experience in modern décor with stunning views to Magnetic Island.

The restaurant features a private dining room, perfect for business dinners or special occasions, seating up to 20 guests, overlooking the built-in wine cellar.

Open for dinner 7 nights a week from 6pm.

For more information visit jupiterstownsville.com.au, or for bookings call 4722 2222 or email kobe@jupiterstownsville.com.au

The Cactus Saloon has three great levels, all with their own unique bars, sensational food and excitement. With the addition of an authentic smoker oven, Texas BBQ style slow cooked ribs have never been tastier. With our new range of succulent meats we also offer takeaway lunches and late night dining. Experience Townsville’s home of Cocktails, BBQ and Craft beer. Lunch: Tuesday–Sunday Midday–3pm. Dinner: Tuesday– Sunday 5pm–9:30pm. Late Night Menu: Tuesday, Friday and Saturday 9:30pm–Midnight.

237 Flinders Street Townsville www.cactussaloon.com.au 4721 1708

: GRILL’D HEALTHY BURGERS :

: RAMBUTAN :

Townsville’s newest hotspot Rambutan’s rooftop bar and restaurant features a Southern American inspired BBQ menu with 16-hour slow cooked meats produced by an imported Pit Smoker. Celebrity Head Chef Wylie Dean displays a colourful array of rustic delights set to take your palette on a wild journey.

From 12 inch Po’boys to good ol’ fashioned fried chicken enriched with an explosion of flavours guests are spoilt for choice. Having trouble deciding, let our chefs take care of everything with our Chef’s Banquet from 6pm nightly starting at $30 per person (minimum 10 people).

Open 7 days 11am–late.

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Our Mission comes down to 3 words: Burgers made good. We offer 100% grass feed, free range Beef, Chicken, Lamb or Steak with freshly baked bread every day. Come in and try our selection of sides including our Sweet Potato chips. Fully licensed and family friendly. We’re even happy for you to make your own! Dine in or take away. Made with Love. Open Sunday to Thursday 11am–10pm.

Friday and Saturday 11am–late.

3 Palmer Street 4976 9990 www.grilld.com.au

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Please contact info@jamcorner.com.au 4721 4900

Sunday TAPAS

Enjoy a relaxing Sunday lunch with our special tapas Sunday menu.

The perfect way to relax with friends and family.

EVERY SUNDAY LUNCH

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We believe food should be as fresh, clean and pure as possible.

Townsville’s first market place providore of specialty foods and gifts. Freshly baked artisan breads, fresh quality produce and meats direct from local farms, as well as everything else you need for the gourmet’s kitchen! Drop in for breakfast or lunch to enjoy a coffee, frappe, smoothie or cold-pressed juice as well as a famous pie, pretzel sub or snack lovingly prepared by our in-store chef. Open Monday–Saturday 6am–7pm, Sunday 8am–4pm 3-5 Illuka Street, Currajong (behind Warrina Cineplex) www.ottosmarket.com.au 4759 1755

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OPEN Sunday – Thursday 11am – 10pm Friday and Saturday 11am – Late

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3 Palmer Street 4976 9990 #grilldsville

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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

JUPITERS TOWNSVILLE PRESENTS

2015 LUNCHEON

Melbourne Cup Ticket includes

Tuesday 3 November JUPITERS GRAND BALLROOM 11.30AM TO 3PM

{ $135 PER PERSON }

• 3 course menu • 31/2 hour premium beverage package • Loloma Jewellers diamond giveaway • Channel 7 TV coverage live on the big screen • TAB facilities & sweepstakes • DUO best dressed • Stockland Townsville fashion parade

BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL. Tickets available: • by phone, 4771 4000 • in person, at the TECC box office • online, at tecc.net.au

Subject to availability, change & cancellation. Group bookings must be made in a single transaction to allow group seating allocation. Seating is at tables of 10. Guests must be 18+ to attend. Ticketing fee applies to all online and phone bookings, plus a 2% transaction fee applies to credit card transactions. Jupiters practises the responsible service of alcohol.

THE BEST STEAKS FROM CAPE YORK TO CAPE GRIM bamboo_I.M.Co._Steak House Master Logo

Palmer Street, Townsville Call: 47 243 243

Townsville’s home of Cocktails, BBQ & Craft Beer • American BBQ style

• Late night dining

• Succulent slow cooked ribs

• Takeaway lunches

• Authentic Smokehouse

• Melt in your mouth

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237 Flinders Street East, Townsville City | Book now or place your order Call 47 215 705

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ELEGANCE HAS A NEW DESTINATION TUESDAY 3 NOVEMBER, 11AM - 3PM 4 COURSE LUNCHEON $95PP

Pol Roger Champagne On Arrival. Live String Quartet. Operatic Performances.

Best Dressed. Pol Roger Champagne Gift Baskets. Multiple Sweepstakes.

RESERVATIONS ESSENTIAL 7 PALMER ST, SOUTH TOWNSVILLE. TEL. 4724-1460 MICHELSRESTAURANT.COM.AU

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: MICHELS : Michels restaurant is Townsville’s food destination. Our guests enjoy modern Australian contemporary cuisine, crafted from local produce and seasonal ingredients. Michels can be enjoyed for a quick city lunch, a business dining venue, family dinner or enjoy our degustation experience. Drop by Bar M for a light snack, glass of wine or cocktails – anytime.

Michels is a relaxed dining and drinking destination, perfectly situated in the heart of Townsville’s restaurant hub – Palmer Street.

Open Tuesday–Friday for lunch from 11.30 and Tuesday–Saturday for dinner from 5.30pm.

7 Palmer Street South Townsville www.michelsrestaurant.com.au 4724 1460

From the pastures of Central Queensland to the lush valleys of Northern Tasmania, the Independent Meat Company (I.M.C) Steakhouse showcases some of the finest produce from farmers around Australia; guaranteeing tender, juicy steaks of the highest quality. The I.M.C.’s 10 select beef cuts showcase that ‘great’ and ‘Australian’ need not be ‘expensive’. The I.M.C. also has a well-stocked wine and craft beer bar and monthly showcase steaks. Bookings welcome.

Dinner Only 7 nights 5pm–late.

17–21 Palmer Street South Townsville 4724 3243

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MOTIVATED NEW MANAGEMENT EXCITING NEW CHANGES BREAKFAST • LUNCH • DINNER • EVENTS

74 THE ESPLANADE, BELGIAN GARDENS

4721 3111 • www.seagulls.com.au

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Winner of Australian Good Food Guide Chef’s Hat Award 2014 and 2015 With seasonally designed menus using the freshest produce from local suppliers, Jam 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 is also perfect for your next private function or event, with elegant dining locations ‘Loft by Jam’ and ‘Luxe by Jam’.

Open Tuesday–Saturday 7am–late, Sunday 7am–3pm 1 Palmer Street South Townsville www.jamcorner.com.au 4721 4900

Made with love and baked on premises from scratch ingredients, The Cheesecake Shop offers a delicious range of affordable ready-made treats and exquisite made-to-order celebration cakes for any occasion. Whether you are after a quarter for a daily treat, dessert for the family or a special celebration cake for that milestone. Open 7 days.

The Cheesecake Shop Townsville Hermit Park 190 Charters Towers Road, Hermit Park 4725 4788 AND The Cheesecake Shop Willows Shop 1, 2 Kern Brothers Drive, Kirwan 4773 5599 www.cheesecake.com.au

At Paleo Café we are proud to be different. We adopt the Paleo philosophy which is not a diet, it is a lifestyle.

BACON & EGGS AND COFFEE ONLY

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TEXT YOUR DRINK ORDER TO 0477 790 210 FOR FAST PICK UP! City Lane, 373-383 Flinders St, Townsville • www.paleo-cafe.com.au

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FRITTATA OF POTATO, CHORIZO, CARAMELISED ONION & BLACK OLIVE

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FRITTATA OF POTATO, CHORIZO, CARAMELISED ONION & BLACK OLIVE SERVES 4 Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 25 minutes 500 grams brushed white potatoes, peeled and halved 1 teaspoon coconut oil 200 grams mild chorizo, sliced 1 large brown onion, quartered and sliced 4 tablespoons olive oil 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 12 black, semi-dried olives or Spanish olives, pitted and chopped 6 eggs sea salt ground black pepper chopped parsley, to serve Place the potatoes in a small saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to the boil and cook, uncovered, for 10 minutes.

Strain, rinse under cold water and thinly slice.

While the potatoes are cooking, heat the coconut oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat. Add the chorizo and cook for 2–3 minutes on each side, until browned. Remove to a plate and reserve the chorizo fat and juices in the pan. Once the chorizo has cooled down, dice it roughly.

Add the onion and olive oil to the frying pan and cook over low– medium heat for 5–7 minutes, stirring a few times, until soft and golden. Add the garlic, sliced potato, chopped olives and chorizo, and stir through.

In a bowl, whisk and season the eggs with a generous pinch of sea salt and some black pepper. Pour over the potatoes and rotate the pan to spread the egg mixture evenly. Cover with a lid and cook over medium heat for 3–4 minutes until cooked through the bottom half. Pop the pan under a hot grill for a further 3 minutes, until golden brown on top. Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the top to serve.

NUTRITION NOTES: This dish is well balanced in most nutrients but it’s particularly high in vitamin C, selenium and potassium.

Per serve: 570 calories, 30 grams carbohydrates, 41 grams fat, 4 grams fibre, 23 grams protein.

Tip: For a vegetarian version, simply omit the chorizo. Regular sausage or even some salami can be used instead of chorizo.

Sweet potato can be used instead of white potato if avoiding nightshades.

Recipes from the book Happy Go Paleo by Irena Macri, with photography by Brooke Holm, published by Viking, rrp $34.99

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BAKED SALMON SERVES 4 Preparation time: 5 minutes Cooking time: 15 minutes 4 x 150 gram salmon fillets sea salt 6 teaspoons homemade chilli sauce (see below for the recipe) Preheat the oven to 200°C (conventional).

Place the salmon fillets, skin-side down, on a sheet of baking paper on a baking tray. Season each fillet with the sea salt and spread 1½ teaspoons of sweet chilli sauce on top. Bake for 13–15 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fillets.

NUTRITION NOTES: Salmon is a fantastic source of anti- inflammatory, skin loving Omega-3 fatty acids as well as all B vitamins, selenium and magnesium. It’s a perfect anti-ageing food.

Per serve: 225 calories, 3 grams carbohydrates, 10 grams fat, 1 gram fibre, 30 grams protein.

Tip: Other fish can be used in this recipe and of course you can use a regular store-bought sweet chilli sauce or omit it completely and sprinkle the fillets with some chilli flakes, ginger and garlic.

WITH HOME-MADE SWEET CHILLI SAUCE Makes about ⅔ cup Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 15 minutes 2½ long red chillies (1 with seeds, 1½ deseeded), finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 thin, thumb-sized pieces ginger, finely chopped ¼ cup apple cider vinegar ⅔ cup water 2½ tablespoons honey generous pinch of sea salt 1 tablespoon arrowroot powder In a small saucepan, combine all the ingredients except the arrowroot, and bring to the boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat to low and cook for 10–15 minutes, then reduce the heat further, to very low. Dissolve the arrowroot powder in 2 tablespoons of water, then add to the sauce. Mix through and let it thicken for 20–30 seconds, then turn off the heat and let the sauce cool before pouring it into a clean jar or a bottle.

NUTRITION NOTES: Chilli, garlic and ginger are all known for their immunity boosting properties and digestive support.

Per serve (1 tablespoon): 22 calories, 0 gram fat, 5 grams carbohydrates, 0 gram protein or fibre.

Tip: Ideally, prepare the sauce ahead of time. Keep leftovers in an air-tight glass jar or a bottle in the fridge for up to a month.

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MINI CHOCOLATE SOUFFLÉ CAKES SERVES 6 Preparation time: 25 minutes Cooking time: 30 minutes + time to cook the sweet potato coconut oil or butter, for greasing 4 eggs, separated 1 tablespoon vanilla essence ½ cup cooled melted ghee, butter or coconut oil (or a combination) ⅓ cup preferred sweetener such as honey, maple syrup or rice malt, plus 1 tablespoon extra ⅓ heaped cup cacao powder 1 cup cooked and mashed sweet potato (baked is best) 1½ tablespoons tapioca flour or arrowroot flour ⅓ teaspoon bicarbonate of soda sea salt

MINI CHOCOLATE SOUFFLÉ CAKES

coconut ice-cream, strawberries and mint, to serve (optional) Preheat the oven to 175°C. Grease a tray of 6–8 muffin cases with a little coconut oil or butter. Alternatively you can use individual ramekins.

Using an electric mixer, whisk the yolks for 1 minute, until creamy. Add the vanilla essence, melted ghee/oil and your preferred sweetener, and whisk until well incorporated.

Add the cacao powder and mashed sweet potato. Whisk for 20 seconds, until well incorporated, then sift through the bicarbonate of soda and tapioca or arrowroot flour. Whisk again for 20 seconds, until the mixture thickens and starts to form a ripple trace.

Place the egg whites and a pinch of salt in a separate, spotlessly clean bowl. Whisk for 1½ minutes, until soft peaks form. Add half the egg whites to the chocolate mix and gently fold in with a spatula. Add the rest and gently fold until everything is well combined.

Add 2–3 tablespoons of mix per muffin case, not quite to the top, because the cakes will rise. Or fill the pre-greased ramekins with the mixture, leaving about 1 cm from the top.

Place the tray on the middle shelf of the oven and bake for 25 minutes. The cakes should feel quite soft and bouncy when you touch them and they will be super-moist and soft on the inside.

Once baked, turn the oven off and open the door. Place the tray on the oven door, and allow to cool for 5 minutes. This gradual temperature change should prevent them from collapsing.

Serve immediately as is or with a dollop of coconut ice-cream, fresh strawberries and mint. These can be eaten warm or cold and can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for a few days.

Tip: Baking time might vary slightly depending on your oven or how big your muffin casings are. If you are baking it as a round cake in a spring-form or a cake tin, give it about 45 minutes.

NUTRITION NOTES: This is actually a very low glycemic index dessert, coming at 14 on the glycemic load scale. It’s also rich in vitamins A & C, iron, magnesium, manganese, copper and selenium.

Per serve: 280 calories, 29 grams carbohydrates, 17 grams fat, 4 grams fibre, 6 grams protein.

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Charity Dinner & Auction Fight for a Cause The Banquet Centre, Brewery Photos Megan MacKinnon

Jaimie and Mark Archer

Kevin and Claire Anderson Bob Stark

Thanks to everyone who attended to help Rick Gillespie from Premium Glass Fencing raise funds for The Bishop Michael Putney Fellowship – Youth Suicide in the NRL. Guest speaker for the event, Mario Fenech from the NRL One Community Program.

Jacqui Gillespie Mario Fenech Eleni Millios-Hullick

Kevin and Claire Moran

Emmanuel Bogiatzis Clare Powell

Rick Gillespie Mario Fenech Ewen and Linda Jones

Stuart and Morac Cocker Tim and Faye Lowy

Morgan and Daniel Place Peggy Millios

Josh Thornton Monique Flores

Haley McKenzie Joe and Sarah Woznitza

Troye Morgan Shane Squire

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Glenn and Melanie Bower

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TheatreiNQ’s Shakespeare Under The Stars – Twelfth Night Queens Gardens, North Ward

Photos Josephine Carter Photography

Christine Powell Stephen Dick

TheatreiNQ celebrated 20 seasons of Shakespeare Under The Stars with their production of Twelfth Night. Directed by Terri Brabon, it was rewarded with loud applause by the crowd.

Adin Whitton, Jess Oldaker Rita Ward Joerdis Schulginn

Nichole Agapiou Craig Wall

Madison Telfer Tamara Toppin

Matt and Rebecca Haller

Kevin and Michelle Anderson

Jennifer Telfer Sandra Hubert

Nita Vasilescu Geoff Dancer

Sarah and Leisa Thomasson Emily Ingham Daniel Hales

Kerry Crane Anne Brown

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Marisa Battaglini Shirley Luxford

37th Hinchinbrook Art Awards TYTO

Photography Dianne Purnell A record number of entries for The TYTO Regional Art Gallery’s 37th annual Hinchinbrook Art Awards, judged by Dr Barbara Cheshire, brought the community together to celebrate at an evening cocktail function hosted by TYTO.

Benjamin Mehigan, Claire Ogden

Fay Morris, David Horsley

Warren and Catherine Ogden Daniel Korneliussen

Barbara Horsley Saxton Mary D’Mauro Glenda Glaze

Lawrence and Marlene Molachino

Troy Wyles Whelan Tricia Murray Stafford Alley

Roger and Aurora Bow

Ally Molachino Claire Martin Morgan Berger

Smiler Cerutti Brett Scott

John and Patricia Heard Dave and Kate Carr Russell, Janene, Caitlin and Cassie Brown

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Townsville Hospital Foundation VIP Shopping Event MYER Townsville Photos Josephine Carter Photography MYER Townsville celebrated its ongoing partnership with the Townsville Hospital Foundation by holding a VIP Shopping Event.

Guests were treated to a luxury shopping experience, exclusive offers and further funds were raised for the foundation.

Erin White Kristie Underwood

Declan Muldoon Johanna Beningfield

Katrina Roberts, Vicki Carson

Michele Hyde, Alice Gonano

Sharon Lee Courtney Wilson Rachel Mackellar, Natalie Coleman

Sue Black, Ann-Maree Greaney

Ellise and Julie Watson

Prue Ingersole Hayley Tanna Laine Matthews Georgina Morey Kellie-Anne Matthews

Joerdis Schulginn Margaret Greaney

Aaron Stefanos Madlen Spencer

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5 MINUTES WITH:

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

MALCOLM WEATHERUP STIRRER

“IF I HAD A SUPERPOWER IT WOULD BE... CHINA!” MALCOLM WEATHERUP

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AKA: The Townsville Magpie (www.townsvillemagpie.com.au) I’m renowned for: annoying and entertaining people in the blog you love – until you’re in it.

The song that describes me best is: Well, it sure ain’t Kristoffersen’s Silver Tongue Devil.

As a child I always… Well, yes, we all did, didn’t we, but do we have to talk about it?

(But I swear I’ve never since tied firecrackers to a dog’s tail.) If I had a superpower it would be... China – the bonus is that the way things are going, in a few years, I’d own Australia, too. Or maybe India for the curries, especially vindaloo, tindaloo and headfortheloo. When I’m alone in my car I think about: Umm… am I leaving or arriving?

And why? But I’ll sit here a while, the A/C is sooo good. Right now I wish I was… sober and continent… oops, sorry, that should be serene and content. My favourite day is: Tomorrow. One thing I can’t live without is: see above (bit self-evident, eh?). In five years from now I hope I’m… looking forward to tomorrow. Last gift I gave someone was: Sent Gina Rinehart a cow bell, so her kids can hear her coming. Best advice I’ve been given: When a donkey brays at you, don’t bray back. But the most frequent advice I receive on the blog involves sex and travel.

My biggest regret: Tiffany Brewster, 17 February 1961. The best day of my life (so far): 21 March 1961 – this also involved Tiffany Brewster (Life Lesson, fellas – when flowers don’t work, begging can get you over the line). Two celebrities I’d like to dine with: Sarah Palin and Donald Trump… just to see if they’re real – and compare hairdos. The motto I live by: Whatever happens next, it’s going to be interesting.

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TONY COWAN

DENIELLE POHLNER

MANAGER, PRODUCTS ERGON ENERGY RETAIL

CREATIVE DIRECTOR, ZEPHYRMEDIA

MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT, dlpCONSULTING

AKA: Macca or Lis. I’m renowned for: having many things on the go at once, keeping them on track and always having a Plan B. The song that describes me best is: The Luckiest

by Ben Folds Five. I have been very fortunate throughout my life. The overseas city I’d love to move to is: Vancouver, for the great outdoors lifestyle and multicultural diversity or San Sebastian for the Bueno food and beautiful architecture. As I child I always… had strong opinions which meant I argued a lot with my teachers and parents. My year 12 teacher’s comment was “Please don’t argue with the examiners – you won’t win that one!”

If I had a superpower it would be... mind reading. When I’m alone in my car I think about: what I need to be doing that day, that week, that month. Right now I wish I was… in Spain touring around in a campervan with my husband. My favourite day is: my wedding anniversary. One thing I can’t live without is: my husband Steve and my iPad. Townsville is a great place to live because… you can have a great life without having to spend a fortune.

What is your trademark fashion style: three Cs: Cue at work, casual at home, Charlie Brown when I go out. In five years from now I hope I’m… still working in a job I love with lots of stimulating challenges. Last gift I gave someone was: a bottle of Möet. Best advice I’ve been given: Be strategic and think about the long game – don’t get caught up in the small stuff. My biggest regret: Working for a company I didn’t like working for in a job I did like for too long – but live and learn, it’s made me determined to get the balance right. One place visitors to Townsville must see is: Townsville is finally developing a food culture – check out Sprout and Otto’s for great gourmet and organic food. The sough dough at Ottos is the best. The best day of my life (so far): My (second) wedding day. The motto I live by: She who dares wins.

AKA: Big T. I’m renowned for: being tall and hard working. The song that describes me best is: Your Latest Trick by Dire Straits, something you do on a regular basis as a designer. As I child I always… took advantage of my younger brother. Then he grew up taller than me and had the last laugh. If I had a superpower it would it be... mind reading. It would come in very handy when trying to understand my clients, and my wife. When I’m alone in my car I think about: It varies, but I always play music that I can sing to – helps me relax. Right now I wish I was… sitting on a million dollar yacht in Bora Bora drinking Pina Coladas. My favourite day is: Any day I’m on holidays with my family. One thing I can’t live without is: my family.

Without them the rest is worthless.In five years from now I hope I’m… sitting on a million dollar yacht in Bora Bora drinking Pina Coladas – and the yacht is mine! Last gift I gave someone was: a new mobile phone for my father. I thought he would answer it; instead it’s just another device he can’t figure out how to use. Best advice I’ve been given: There’s a difference between intelligence and knowledge. My biggest regret: Blowing out my knee in 1992. I was in the best shape of my basketball career and was set to go into the Crocs (then the Suns) first year in the NBL. Though I recovered physically, I never regained that excellent form. The best day of my life (so far): My wedding day, a wonderful day that set my life on a path of great happiness. Two celebrities I’d like to dine with: Nathan Fillion and Hugh Jackman. Two funny, down-to-earth guys who are brilliant at what they do and the kind of guys everyone can relate to. They would make the dinner an absolute hoot. The motto I live by: You get out of life what you put in.

I’m renowned for: my shoes! The song that describes me best is: Bridge of Light by P!nk.

The overseas city I’d love to move to is: anywhere in Scotland. There is something about the place that makes me want to be there…perhaps it’s the Scottish blood in me!

As I child I always… blamed my older brother for everything!! However, I’ve since found out that my parents knew it was me all along. If I had a superpower it would it be... to read minds – the interesting things you could learn!

When I’m alone in my car I think about: No thinking… just the singing of anything P!nk at the top of my lungs!! Right now I wish I was… nowhere else. Life is amazing at the moment… so I want to enjoy it as much as I can. My favourite day is: Christmas…there is nothing more enjoyable than seeing your kids open their presents from Santa whilst eating and drinking far too much with family. One thing I can’t live without is: my shoes. You can never have enough. Townsville is a great place to live because… of the people. We’ve lived in a number of places throughout Queensland, and Townsville people would have to be the friendliest. They really do make the place! What is your trademark fashion style: It is all about the shoes! (Are you sensing a trend here). In five years from now I hope I’m… not crying! Five years from now my eldest will be finishing high school. The thought of my baby finishing school is just too difficult to comprehend. Last gift I gave someone was: a new fishing reel for my husband on Father’s Day. Apparently, it was the one ‘he just had to have’! The best day of my life (so far): The day my husband, Kent, asked me to marry him. My life since has been an amazing roller coaster of love and laughter, with two extra amazing sons, Brodie and Joshua, added along the way. The motto I live by: Never let anyone change who you are.

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