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Welcome to ROCKS, the inflight magazine for Alliance Airlines Welcome aboard your flight; we hope you enjoy the August/ September edition of ROCKS magazine. This month we see the return of our Fokker 50 and Fokker 70 aircraft across Australia and New Zealand, as part of Tauckâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s World Discovery tours. In addition, we will be conducting the first direct flight from Brisbane to Queenstown on our new business class VIP Fokker 70 jet. The spacious and comfortable interior of the F70 boasts 48 luxury leather seats, large overhead lockers and substantial luggage space, making it perfect for high-end tourism and corporate charters. Alliance Airlines is proud to offer our customers a fast and economical way to travel. For corporate or private charter enquiries, visit our website at allianceairlines.com.au or email us at jennifer@ allianceairlines.com.au

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V safetyinfo Please take the time to read up on Alliance Airlines’ safety information.

IX thecrust Scrumptious Korean BBQ reviews.

X getaway Escape to the wildest and craziest destinations the world has to offer. Warning, not for the faint hearted!

Issue 133 • Aug/Sept 2015

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26 weekender

10 kitchenconfidential

37 weekender

13 cultureclub

39 healthnews

18 food&wine

41 travelnews

Australian Olympic swimmer James Magnussen prepares for gold, gold and more gold.

Celebrity chef Clancy Atkinson reveals a charitable side to his kitchen creations.

What’s happening around the country, from art and music to theatre and cinema.

Faye James discovers the culinary delights hidden among the rolling pastures of the Scenic Rim in Brisbane’s backyard.

We take a family holiday in the Whitsundays and uncover the perfect kiddie vacation.

Canberra is forging ahead as a hub of arts, bars, hotels, eateries, markets and cultural attractions.

The latest tips, tricks and products to help you look and feel your best.

Hot tips, special offers and venue launches that will have you dreaming and scheming about your next holiday destination.

RegionalBusinessReview Mini-mag inside featuring all the latest news & views from around Australia, including: • Inside Mining • Investment

• Agribusiness • News & Reviews III

GAS TESTING ATMOSPHERES

CONFINED SPACE RESCUE PLANS

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ABOUT US Alliance Airlines was established in 2002, recognising the growing demand from the domestic mining and energy sector for a provider of safe and reliable air transportation services to and from remote site locations. Alliance commenced operations with two Fokker 100 aircraft servicing two FIFO contracts, both of which are still serviced today. Our company has since expanded its fleet and operational capabilities to better service the continuing air transportation needs of the mining and energy sector. Alliance is a leading mining services company specialising in providing: • FIFO services • Ad hoc charter services • ACMI, or wet leasing, services In December 2011, Alliance successfully listed on the ASX as AQZ.

FLIGHT BOOKINGS For customers wishing to book flights between Perth and Karratha or Brisbane and Emerald, this must be done online: allianceairlines.com.au/home For customers wishing to book flights between Adelaide and Olympic Dam, this can be done online: qantas.com

OUR FLEET FOKKER F100

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100

Length

35.5 metres

Wingspan

28 metres

Engines

RR Tay 650-15 Turbofans

Cruise Altitude

11,000 metres

Cruise Speed

800km/h

Range

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All economy seat configuration, 33-inch seat pitch, galley, toilet, pressurised, air-conditioned

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CHARTER BOOKINGS For corporate or private charters of Alliance aircraft, the following contacts are available: allianceairlines.com.au/charters sales@allianceairlines.com.au

07 3212 1501

SAFETY INFORMATION Even though you may travel frequently, please familiarise yourself with the Safety On Board card located in your seat pocket.

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31 metres

Wingspan

28 metres

Engines

RR Tay 620-15 Turbofans

Cruise Altitude

11,000 metres

Cruise Speed

800km/h

Range

3,800km

Passenger Detail

All economy seat configuration, 33-inch seat pitch, galley, toilet, pressurised, air-conditioned

ALCOHOL

Passengers are not permitted to bring alcohol on board for inflight consumption. On flights where Alliance offers a bar service, our flight attendants adhere to RSA guidelines.

FOKKER F50

SEAT BELTS

Please observe the ‘Fasten Seat Belt’ signs when illuminated. In the interest of safety, keep your seat belt fastened at all times in case of unexpected turbulence.

CABIN BAGGAGE

Passengers should ensure that carry-on baggage does not weigh more than 7kg and fits into the overhead lockers.

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25 metres

Wingspan

29 metres

Engines

2 x PW125B Turboprop

Cruise Altitude

7,800 metres

Cruise Speed

500km/h

Range

2,600km

Passenger Detail

All economy seat configuration, 33-inch seat pitch, galley, toilet, pressurised, air-conditioned

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Alliance Airlines launches business class aircraft ALLIANCE AIRLINES is one of Australia’s premium air charter operators, providing specialised services in tourism, resources, sports, entertainment, education and government sectors. With the introduction of its business class VIP Fokker 70 jet, Alliance aims to transform the overall travel experience by providing tailored aviation solutions that are focused on passengers’ safety, comfort and convenience. The F70 offers a fast and economical way to travel that is perfect for high-end tourism and corporate charters. The jet’s comfortable interior incorporates 48 luxury leather business class seats – each with a spacious 37-inch pitch, large overhead lockers and substantial luggage space. With flight capabilities extending from the west to the east coast of Australia, regional destinations such as Uluru and Hamilton Island are within reach, as are international

destinations including the Pacific Islands, South-East Asia and New Zealand. The F70 offers a high-quality travel option that is suitable for transporting up to four dozen people to and from a range of events. From the initial charter enquiry through to you and your guests’ arrival at your chosen destination, Alliance Airlines’ staff will ensure you have a comfortable and enjoyable journey. Our personalised service focuses on you and your guests and aims to deliver exactly what you want. And with a dedicated single point of contact for the duration of your charter, scheduling, logistics and the coordination of air travel is simple. If you are interested in hiring the business class VIP Fokker 70 jet or have any other charter enquiries, call us on 07 3212 1501 or email us at sales@allianceairlines.com.au

The F70J offers a fast and economical way to travel that is perfect for high-end tourism and corporate charters. VII

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KOREAN BARBECUES The country itself might be divided, with half of it run by a lunatic – but Australia is united behind a new love for Asia’s hottest cuisine. WORDS: Ben Smithurst

Han Woo Ri Brisbane, Qld

Mrs Kim’s Grill Carnegie, Vic

Se Jong BBQ Buffet Campsie, NSW

Palsaik Namoo Perth, WA

Guhng Melbourne, Vic

The twin joys of Korean barbecue are cooking marinated meats on a small grill – often set into your table – and out-and-out fun (often in all-you-can-eat guise). Hidden in Brisbane’s CBD, Han Woo Ri ticks both boxes, with attendant waiters to help you slice up slabs of meat with shears, suggest condiments and sides, and provide sake glasses brimming with soju, the infamous Korean spirit. Level 1/70 Mary St, Brisbane, 07 3211 5710 hanwoori.com.au

Along with a funky semi-industrial fit-out (think dangling light globes, exposed overhead ducting and polished concrete floor), Mrs Kim’s is crammed – and cacophonous – every night. Its eponymous owner began cooking for Australia’s expat community 30 years ago, but this restaurant only opened in 2013, with a built-in gas grill on every table. Be sure not to miss the spicy pork belly. 136 Koornang Rd, Carnegie, 03 9563 4424 mrskimsgrill.com

Tucked in between nondescript blocks of flats in south-western Sydney is a meat-lover’s special, best sampled via an all-you-caneat evening trip. As usual, there’s a charcoal grill on each table, but should you fancy even less effort, bain-maries groan with mountains of grilled meats, stir-fried pork, Wagyu beef and seafood. Be forewarned: it’s typically so crammed here that you’re advised to book in advance. 8 London St, Campsie 02 9787 7126

Eight flavours of pork belly. As a five-word reason to visit Perth’s frantic but modern Palsaik Namoo – set in a dark, hip room with highlights of stone and chocolate-hued wood – the diner’s signature dish is a siren’s song to swine-lovers. Palsaik (meaning ‘eight colours’; separate flavours include wine, curry and miso) is a global concern, served in restaurants from Beijing to LA and Seoul (naturally). 580 Hay St, Perth 08 9325 5771

This is a Korean barbecue joint that’s just about as far from the no-frills, strip-lit lino-and-formica places at the cheap and cheerful end of the market as you can get. But the sumptuous, artistically designed room doesn’t distract from the wonders of Guhng’s menu, which features everything from ox tongue and baby octopus to Wagyu scotch fillet and black sesame ice-cream. Great ambience. 19 McKillop St, Melbourne, 03 9041 2192 guhngkorean.com IX

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It’s a big world out there … so why leave the gnarliest bits to Bear Grylls?

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WORDS: BEN SMITHURST t’s entirely possible to have a great holiday nailing daiquiri after daiquiri while rubbing coconut oil into your chest hair. (Note: slightly harder for ladies.) It can also be equally satisfying taking relentless vacation selfies in the pokey alleyways of Euro cultural hubs. Either is good. But sometimes, only real adventure will do. Off the beaten track. Shaky with adrenaline. All up in Mother Nature’s grill. And for those times, there are adventures like these…

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SANDBOARD IN NAMIBIA

WRESTLE AN ALLIGATOR IN FLORIDA

Tragically, Bob Geldof hasn’t gotten around to sorting out the real tragedy of Africa – providing ski-lifts to the desperately under-resourced sand shredders of the Namib Desert. Which means you’ll have to trek up 150-metre dunes before zapping down on specially-adapted snowboards at up to 100km/hr in just 2.4 seconds. It’s slightly slower than snow, so it doesn’t hurt when you go arse-over-tit, meaning you can take risks with less chance of splintering your skull than at Hotham. And you’ll end up with quads like Arnie after bounding up the steps of Centrepoint Tower.

Alligators were put on earth to kill people: they’re 80 per cent muscle, the bit that’s not muscle is teeth, and they never, ever get tame, even if you coo softly in their ears and hold them during storms. Which makes paying an American man to let you wrangle one almost as stupid as calling your daughter Bindi. Starting on babies (called ‘grunts’), you’ll graduate to hauling a big one tail-first from a pond and even sitting atop one, panting, like a confused jockey with moments to live. Not easy when the beast between your legs weighs 200kg.

Namib surfin’ safari.

Cost: $147 for a two-hour course. Fly to Miami from $1,678. See: gatorland.com

Cost: It’s a five-hour drive from Namibia’s Windhoek Airport to Swakopmund on the awesomelynamed Skeleton Coast, but you can also fly, train or bus it. Board hire and tuition is $37. Fly to Windhoek from $3,507. See: snipurl.com/29il4pz

SURF AUSTRALIA’S GNARLIEST WAVE Tasmania’s Shipstern Bluff is patrolled by great whites. It’s scarily hard to escape once you’ve been brained by a rock and your skull is hanging out (with no boat, it’s a two-hour walk), and it’s mental. The wave has a huge step in the face, it breaks in front of a sheer 200-metre cliff, the water’s freezing and a wave that is eight feet when you catch it can grow to 15 by the time you’re in the barrel. Note: surfing here is a bad idea. “That wave does things that most waves don’t do,” says Kelly Slater. “If you wipe out there are some big rocks underwater.”

Dance with the devil in Tassie.

Cost: Load a car onto the ferry to Tassie from $83. From Port Arthur, drive to Cape Raoul National Park and park at the (defaced) Shipstern Bluff sign. See: spiritoftasmania.com.au

CLIFF NOTES Trolltunga, Norway

Hang your heels from the world’s wildest ledges

Literally “troll’s tongue”, this Scando cliff – featured on the opener for this feature – is 700 metres above the lake below. It’s a 19-kilometre hike to reach, above Ringedalsvatnet Lake, 300 kilometres west of Oslo.

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Cliffs Of Moher, Ireland Drawing nearly a million visitors a year, Europe’s most dramatic sea cliffs reach their midpoint, and highest point of 214 metres, at O’Brien’s Tower. It’s eight kilometres from the 120-metre Hag’s Head, in County Clare.

Bunda Cliffs, Australia

The Bight lip of the Nullarbor matches Jacqui Lambie for subtlety. Up to 120 metres high, the Bunda Cliffs go for 100 whale-and-shipwreckinfested kilometres. Access via numerous tracks from the Eyre Highway.

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NZ’S (AND THE WORLD’S) DEEPEST UNDERGROUND COMMERCIAL ABSEIL Abseiling is cool, whether you’re a SWAT team rappelling off the top of the Nakatomi Plaza in Die Hard or just a teenager climbing down from the pile of dirty clothes wadded at the foot of your bed. But it’s cooler underground. The Mangapu Cave, near Waitomo, 200 kilometres south of Auckland, New Zealand, has a 100-metre rappel through lit-from-above mist and is one of the most spectacular in Unzud. You dangle down, descending for 30 minutes, eat lunch next to waterfalls, glow-worms and ancient whale bones and emerge several hours later – by floating out on a stream. Amazing.

NZ’s favourite hang out.

Cost: From $258 for four hours to $380 for seven hours. See: waitomo.co.nz “Oh, hai!”

CLIMBING FROZEN WATERFALLS IN NZ

SWIM WITH WHALE SHARKS IN WA You’ll be collected from your Exmouth accommodation before your hangover’s even kicked in at 7.30am, and by 9am be snorkelling the reef while a spotter plane looks for whale sharks – the largest and possibly stupidest fish in the world, seeing as it’s too daft to eat anything larger than a pygmy’s foreskin. They grow to more than 12 metres and weigh 21.5 tonnes, so swimming beside one is like flying beside a fleshy, brown, sandpaper-wrapped prehistoric submarine. Except awesome. Trips run from April to August.

Cost: From $1,800 per person. Own ‘grizzled mountaineer’ beard not included. Fly to Queenstown from $199; trips run the first week of each month from June to September. See: snipurl.com/29il51u

CLIFF NOTES Half Dome, USA

Cost: $385 per adult; $1,099 for a two-adult, two-child family pack, plus $60 for a DVD of you. See: kingsningalooreeftours.com.au

Hang your heels from the world’s wildest ledges

A granite crest jutting 1,444 metres above the valley floor, Yosemite’s famed Half Dome is also a properly challenging hike. And yet, you can do it in stages; the last 130 vertical metres have cables to clip yourself onto!

Drakensberg Ampitheatre, S Africa

Five kilometres wide and 1,200 metres high, in the Royal Natal National Park, the ‘Ampitheatre’ is capped by the magnificent Tugela Falls – the world’s second highest waterfall at 948 metres.

Cliff Richard

Just 1.79 metres high, and thus officially one of England’s least intimidating Cliffs, the septuagenarian ‘Wired for Sound’ pop star is among the world’s least impressive surviving vertical rock formations.

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Waterfalls were put on earth to be climbed by you with a vicious-looking ice axe in each hand: fact. Fact two: this is easier in wintertime, when the water’s frozen and you’re less likely to be hit by falling kayakers. When the streams in the valleys around The Remarkables in Queenstown turn solid in early winter, you can take a five-day ice waterfall climbing course with NZ’s Independent Mountain Guides. Crazily, no previous experience is necessary.

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“This isn’t like the Wizard of Oz at all.”

It takes a real man to surf in a river teaming with anaconda, plate-lipped natives and candiru – infamous small, backwards-barbed fish that (stupidly) swim up streams of urine and then (painfully) lodge in your penis/lady parts. The Amazon is that river. The Pororoca is an up-to-four-metre-high and threekilometre-wide tidal bore that happens every month on king tides where the Amazon meets the Atlantic. It’s best between February and March when the river is highest. Surfing it is insane, with guided seven-day trips to locate it, and rides of up to 10–40 minutes per single wave. The town of São Domingos do Capim hosts the Brazilian National Pororoca Surfing Championship every year during the March lunar equinox. Cost: $2,650, ex Rio de Janeiro. Fly there from $1,557. See: riosurfnstay.com/surf-the-amazon

HANG OUT WITH ORANGUTANS IN BORNEO

CHASE TORNADOES IN THE USA’S TORNADO ALLEY Between April 3–4, 1974, 148 tornadoes tore through 13 US states and killed more than 300 Americans too stupid to get out of town. Well, you can be even stupider (and more awesome) than those unfortunate donut-hoovering twister victims by heading straight into potentially deadly twisters, just like Helen Hunt and Bill Pullman tackling twisters in that twister movie about giant twisters. (We think it was called Giant Circley Wind Things.) You’ll ride with the world’s best storm chasers, film insane electrical mentalism and see houses containing teenage girls and small dogs be sucked off to Oz. Cost: From $2,951 for six days to $4,637 for 10, or $361 a day, on call, “any time the weather warrants it”. Fly to Oklahoma City from $1,738. See: silverliningtours.com XIV

Cradle butt-ugly baby apes, then get up close and personal in the Sumatran or Kalimantan jungle with proto-ancestors who make the Fanta pants bloke from Harry Potter look, err … slightly less freakish. See if you can swap one for a ginger mate without anyone noticing until you’ve gotten him home! Then sell him to a taxidermist. Led by famed but unfortunately named conservationist Leif Cocks, you’ll meet the hairy, shamefully endangered animals both in the wild and in care centres. Cost: By donation; prospective tourists must raise a minimum of $2,000 (Sumatra) or $1,500 (Kalimantan) towards eco charity The Orangutan Project’s work to participate. See: orangutan.travel

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Mount Isa Mines Rotary Rodeo, Qld

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Each year, thousands of people flock to Mount Isa to catch all the action of the Wild West – bull-riding and bareback bronc are just a few of the signature events. But outside the arena the action is just as fierce: this year’s entertainment line-up boasts country music acts such as Tania Kernaghan and The Wolfe Brothers. What's more, since its inception in 1959, the Isa Rodeo has donated $3.8 million to charities, cultural and sporting groups, while providing important fundraising opportunities to the local community. Set in the dusty Aussie Outback, this is the largest rodeo event in the Southern Hemisphere. isarodeo.com.au

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Netball World Cup, NSW

Hamilton Island Race Week, Qld

Birdsville Races, Qld

Tour De Timor, Timor-Leste

After 24 years, the Netball World Cup (held once every four years) is back on Australian soil. The world’s top 16 netball nations are converging on Sydney Olympic Park where they’ll go head-to-head for 10 days of feisty competition. Australia has won 10 of the 13 titles to date – will we win another? nwc2015.com.au

Sunshine, coral reefs and sapphireblue ocean – whether you're a yachtie or a spectator, Hamilton Island is the place to be. Join in Australia’s largest offshore keelboat regatta or indulge in the on shore events ranging from food markets to cocktail parties. This is one event the socialites won’t want to miss. hamiltonislandraceweek.com.au

Said to be the Melbourne Cup of the Outback, the Birdsville Races sees a 6,000-strong crowd flock to a typically isolated town of 100. The non-stop party offers events ranging from Fashions on the Field and a cocktail party to Equine Fun Day and a fun run, with the highlight (of course) being the Birdsville Cup. birdsvilleraces.com

It’s true: nature abounds in TimorLeste, but the Tour de Timor is your opportunity to experience a lot more than its stunning scenery. Held over five days, this 395-kilometre mountain bike race gifts its participants with insights into Timor’s natural environment, friendly people and fascinating culture. tourdetimorlorosae.com

OCTOBER 2 – 5 GarterBelts & Gasoline, Qld This festival rewinds to the 1950s in a celebration of hot rods, pin-up girls and live rock. garterbeltsandgasoline.com.au

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OCTOBER 2 – 3 Deniliquin Ute Muster, NSW Celebrate all things Aussie – the ute, blue singlets, camping and live music – on the October long weekend. deniutemuster.com.au

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AUGUST 26 La Tomatina, Spain Locals and tourists get down and dirty for the world’s biggest food fight. You better like tomato! latomatina.org

SEPTEMBER 19 – OCTOBER 4 Oktoberfest, Germany It’s hyped-up German culture at its best – beer, bratwurst and the country’s finest lederhosen. oktoberfest.de

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DEATH CAB FOR CUTIE: KINTSUGI

Apple/Android, free This app makes travelling with kids more fun than stressful. Kids can explore destinations using videos, games and maps, and choose their favourite activities as reviewed by their peers. Parents get diverse itineraries with recommendations for hotels, restaurants, sightseeing and much more.

American indie-rock alternative band Death Cab for Cutie has released their eighth studio album, a follow-up to 2011’s Codes and Keys. Kintsugi features 11 songs in the musicians’ melodic and emotional style, combining modern elements and unusual tunes with Ben Gibbards’ gentle voice. The album was recorded at Eldorado Recording Studios in California and produced by Rich Costey – the first time the band has used an external producer. Gibbards wrote the album, from which ‘Black Sun’, ‘The Ghosts of Beverly Drive’ and ‘No Room in Frame’ were released in January. From August to November, the band is touring Australia, the US, Britain and Europe.

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In the mid-1980s, hip-hop group N.W.A. emerged from the streets of Compton, California. At a time when gangster rap was mostly from New York, these five young men converted their experiences with violence and rebellion against authorities into honest, yet controversial, music. Their lyrics and sound reached out to a whole generation and revolutionised pop culture, telling about real life in the ‘hood’. Along with Matt Alvarez and Tomica Wood-Wright, original N.W.A. members Ice Cube and Dr. Dre produced the movie about the group’s rise and fall. In cinemas August 13, 2015.

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Annabelle Brayley (Penguin Books, $29.99) These are the real stories behind fifteen veterinarians who rescue animals in remote Australia. Here, they share the triumphs and struggles that come with working in extraordinary circumstances in the Outback.

Apple/Android, free It’s good to know a little of the local language when you are travelling – it’s easier to get around and the locals will be happy that you have shown an interest in their culture. Duolingo helps you to learn Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Irish, Danish or Swedish in small steps, so start using that coffeebreak to prepare for your next exciting trip!

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THE RETURN

OF THE MISSILE Following on from a tough year of setbacks, swimmer James ‘The Missile’ Magnussen is back in top form. Paul Ewart speaks to the freestyle champion about fame, fitness and his hopes for Olympic gold. STANDING SIX FOOT two and weighing 90 kilograms of solid muscle, James Magnussen cuts an imposing figure. Indeed, he looks every inch the swimming superstar. But while he may be one of the country’s swimming greats now, his talents in the water were late blooming. “I hadn’t done anything spectacular as a teenager or as a young kid swimming, I just gradually improved. I was never really super talented,” he pauses to reflect. “I didn’t really stand out as a kid.” This admission is surprising; after all, Magnussen is the Aussie swimming world’s wunderkind. Catapulted to international fame in 2011, Magnussen made history by becoming the first Australian man to be crowned the 100-metre freestyle world champion. Just one year later at the 50-metre and 100-metre freestyle Olympic selection trials, he won every heat, semi-final and final, setting two new personal best times along the way. Indeed, his time in the 100-metre was the fourth fastest recorded in history and the fastest in a textile suit. Not bad for a teenager from Port Macquarie.

With such a meteoric rise to success, James – later dubbed ‘The Missile’ – seemed unstoppable. But his debut Olympic event did not go to plan when the swimmer placed fourth in the 100-metre freestyle – an event Australia was hotly tipped to win. But behind the scenes, the swimming prodigy was dealing with a back injury. “I knew I wasn’t swimming my fastest,” he admits. “And other people could obviously see that, but I didn’t want to go public and tell the competition that I had an injury and was beatable as a result. It was quite a mental struggle for me.” Thankfully the swimming superstar has taken matters into his own hands, making the bold move last September to leave his coach of five years and give his training regime an overhaul. “I thought that a lot of decisions were being taken out my hands. I was doing what I was told and ended up with an injury and that did not sit well with me.” At the time of our interview, a buzzing James is gearing up to make history at the World Championships. “I’ll be trying to be the first

I just gradually improved. I was never really super talented,” he pauses to reflect. “I didn’t really stand out as a kid.”

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male in history to win three consecutive 100-metre titles.” But right at the top of his hit-list is Olympic gold in Rio next year. “I’m feeling confident and fit and healthy, so if I can stay injury-free, sickness-free and keep working hard then I’m feeling really positive about it.” Of course, when you’re at Olympic-level, maintaining a diet to correspond with intense training can be tricky. Happily, James is able to utilise his role as ambassador for Body Science. “My dietary requirements – because of the amount of training and exercise that I do – aren’t met with a normal diet. You need to supplement, so that’s how Body Science helps me,” he explains. “I use their supplements like their proteins and amino acids before and after training so I can keep training, keep lifting weights and keep competing.” The freestyler has also learnt to apply the same discipline to his relationship with the media; a lesson that he’s had to learn the hard way. “I think I was quite young and naive,” he says. “It’s something I really struggled with because I grew up in a really small country town and it’s strange to be in the spotlight like that at 18 years of age.” And while fame has certainly followed his career in the pool, the sporting star is quick to assert that celebrity acclaim isn’t his primary motivation. “I certainly don’t swim for status, to be popular or for fame. I swim because I enjoy it and I can do two laps of a pool faster than everyone else!” he says. Of course, notoriety is a double-edged sword, which the swarthy sportsman has experienced both sides of. “A lot of it is positive,” he says. “People in the street wish me well for an upcoming meeting, or they might say that their son or

I certainly don’t swim for status, to be popular or for fame. I swim because I enjoy it and I can do two laps of a pool faster than everyone else!” daughter started swimming because of me. But then on the flipside, trying to go out and have a quiet drink with friends on a Saturday night has become almost impossible.” As clearly as he sees the pros and cons of fame, the 23-year-old is equally realistic when it comes to the expiry date of his career. “I embrace it. I’m very focused and motivated to stay at the top of my sport for as long as I can and I’ll retire before I get forced to. But yes, swimming is pretty tough because you do have a pretty limited life span.” Of course, unrelenting training takes its toll on the body, but knowing that your time to shine is short-lived and precious also has an impact on the mind too, as James readily admits: “It can be a really lonely place sometimes, but I’ve got goals and things I want to achieve before I retire... Once I’ve done everything I want to, I think I’ll be quite happy to call it a day.” 9

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Clancy that! A true optimist, Clancy approaches not just cooking, but all aspects of his life with a ‘glass half-full attitude’ and encourages others to “think positively” and give back.

Clancy Atkinson is

a Sydney-based chef and food writer whose talents have served many prestigious companies and individuals, and whose recipes have featured in publications such as Gourmet Traveller, the Daily Telegraph and InStyle magazine. His style of cooking comes from the desire to eat “organically, ethically and seasonally.” A true optimist, Clancy approaches not just cooking, but all aspects of his life with a ‘glass half-full attitude’ and encourages others to “think positively” and give back. His passions go beyond the culinary world and encompass an unwavering support of small businesses and charities. This year, he will design and cook the menu

Private chef Clancy Atkinson shares his philosophy on food and his passion for charitable work.

for a private charity dinner that has raised $11,000 towards cancer research, in addition to sponsoring a cocktail party raising funds for The Hunger Project, an organisation campaigning to end hunger and poverty. He says that being involved with and supporting a charity is “an amazing feeling.” Clancy’s work history is impressive. He’s trained with renowned chefs and cooked at events and parties held by luxury brands such as Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Swarovski and Giorgio Armani. He moved from Brisbane to Sydney while training under “one of Australia’s greatest chefs” Russell Armstrong. Currently, he’s the food columnist for the city’s leading gay lifestyle publication, SX magazine, and a fly-in resident

chef at the Woodwark Bay private villa on the Great Barrier Reef. He also recently worked as the private chef of award-winning actor Gerard Butler, whose favourite meal quickly became Clancy’s miso-glazed sashimi tuna with a salad of steamed greens and ponzu dressing; a “tasty, healthy dinner ready in five minutes.” The chef can cater for dining and canapé events for up to twenty-five and one hundred guests, respectively. His service is “relaxed, professional and personable,” and features dishes that are produce-driven, yet sophisticated and inspired by various global influences. Clancy works very closely with his clients and so the process of creating new dishes is often a collaborative

BALSAMIC-GLAZED PERSIAN FIG, GORGONZOLA CREAM AND PROSCIUTTO CRISP FILO Makes 40

Ingredients For balsamic-glazed Persian fig: • 40 dried Persian figs • 2 cups balsamic vinegar • 2 cups brown sugar • 1 cup water For crisp filo: • 16 sheets filo pastry

• 200g melted butter • Sea salt For prosciutto: • 20 thin slices of prosciutto cut in half, rolled into rosettes For gorgonzola cream: • 200g gorgonzola cheese • 200ml pouring cream

Method For balsamic-glazed Persian fig: 1. Place all ingredients in a saucepan, bring to the boil then reduce to a simmer. Place the lid on and slowly simmer for three hours. 2. Allow figs to cool in the syrup, then transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to use. The longer they macerate, the better the flavour. The figs can be made in bulk.

Rapidfire What’s the most unique thing you’ve ever eaten? A traditional Timorese goat stew called ‘Tukil’. The stew is a long-slow braise of goat shoulder, tripe and calves liver that is flavoured with lemongrass, ginger, chilli, garlic, fresh turmeric and tamarind. How do you spend your time when you’re not cooking? Travel is a huge part of my life. I love going on little adventures whenever I have a few days off – whether it be a daytrip to Melbourne to check out the café scene or a weekend exploring the wineries of the Adelaide Hills. What is the ingredient you couldn’t live without? Extra virgin olive oil. Along with salt, I use it virtually every single day. I love smelling and tasting different olive oils; it’s incredible the variety and range of flavours that are available.

one, something he finds “fun and exciting.” What’s more, his clients are guaranteed to personally see Clancy cooking at their events, a special feature of his service. Clancy’s philosophy on cooking is one adopted by his personal hero Nigel Slater, who said: “The simple act of making someone something to eat, even a bowl of soup or a loaf of bread, has a many-layered meaning. It suggests an act of protection and caring, of generosity and intimacy. It is, in itself, a sign of respect.” Visit luxehouses.com.au to book Clancy for an event.

For crisp filo: 1. Preheat oven to 160°C. Spray a mini-muffin tin with non-stick spray. Take a filo sheet and lay flat on a chopping board. Brush filo with melted butter then place another sheet of filo on top of the first sheet. Repeat process until 4 sheets of filo are layered. Season with sea salt. Using a sharp knife cut the filo into squares to fit inside the hole of the muffin tin. Repeat process three more times. 2. Push the filo squares into the muffin tin holes and place in oven. Bake for 10–15 minutes, or until they are crisp and golden brown. Leave to cool. (Filo tarts can be made two days ahead and stored in an airtight container) For gorgonzola cream: 1. Process gorgonzola in a food processor until smooth. Add cream and process until very smooth and the mixture forms medium peaks. Transfer mixture to a piping bag and refrigerate until required. To assemble tart: 1. Pipe gorgonzola cream into filo tarts, top each tart with a glazed fig and a rosette of prosciutto. Garnish with a micro herb or chive baton and serve.

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ROALD DAHL’S MATILDA THE MUSICAL, NSW

JULY 28, 2015 – FEBRUARY 29, 2016

Bringing the magic of Roald Dahl’s sometimes vulgar and always hilarious storytelling to life, Matilda The Musical will have you cowering from the malicious Miss Trunchbull and cheering for the little girl with a big heart. With songs written by musical comedian Tim Minchin, Matilda will truly capture your heart. Tickets and details available at au.matildathemusical.com

SHELLSHOCK, RIVERSIDE THEATRE, PARRAMATTA, NSW

JULY 30 – AUGUST 8

Commemorating the centenary of Anzac, Shellshock is the heartwarming tale of Aussie teenager Tom and his mate Herman, a tortoise – the oldest living survivor of the Gallipoli campaign. Exploring pertinent ideas around history and culture, Shellshock is intimate, uplifting and an immersive experience for the whole family. Book tickets at riversideparramatta.com.au

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Step right up for Australia’s very first encounter with what is being described as ‘the greatest show from Africa’. Touring Victoria for the remainder of the year, this production is a true celebration of African culture. It’s a spectacle of dance, theatre and acrobatics – matched only by the high-energy drumming that accompanies it. It’s enough to make you want to run away and join the circus! cirqueafrica.com.au

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August 6 – 23 DARWIN FRINGE FESTIVAL, NT Music, art, theatre, dance and cabaret all converge at Australia’s Top End for 18 days and nights of festivities. Australia’s only tropical arts festival boasts a star-studded line-up featuring the likes of Xavier Rudd, whose soulful blues will put you in a state of loving peace, and Irish comic genius Dylan Moran, who will have you in fits of giggles so intense, they border on painful. darwinfestival.org.au

GYMPIE MUSIC MUSTER, QLD

August 27 – 30 Pack your tent, cowboy boots and party spirit for four fun-filled days of authentic country music. This year’s festival welcomes two new ambassadors – King of Country Adam Brand and vivacious Gympie girl Caitlyn Shadbolt – not to mention Grammy Awardwinning singer-songwriter Mary Chapin Carpenter and Aussie music icon Troy Cassar-Daley. More info at muster.com.au

NOOSA JAZZ FESTIVAL, QUEENSLAND

September 3 – 6 Soak up the ambiance and relax to the catchy jazz, blues and folk music being played by an array of talented artists. Now in its 24th year, this festival boasts a diverse program to suit all interests, from music master classes to a talent search – not forgetting the festival’s signature event, ‘Tastings on Hastings’. More info at noosajazz.com.au

Exhibitions  Indo Pop: Indonesian Art from APT7 is a witty and provocative collection of contemporary Indonesian art. Currently touring regional Queensland, the variety of styles and media used by the artists – from video and digital, to painting and photography – has received widespread international attention. Indo Pop will tour the state until September 24, 2017. qagoma.qld.gov.au/exhibitions  Country & Western: landscape re-imagined 1988 – 2013 Australia is so often characterised by the vastness and diversity of its sweeping vistas and countryside, and this exhibition

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celebrates the physical and spiritual significance of Australia’s landscapes over the past 25 years. Referencing past, present and future, this collection is showing at Townsville’s Perc Tucker Regional Gallery until September 20. townsville.qld.gov.au/facilities/galleries  The David Bowie exhibition Whether you’re a Labyrinth fan, or simply love belting out the lyrics to ‘Changes’, the David Bowie exhibition is an immersive experience not to be missed. You’ll be wowed with handwritten lyric sheets, original stage set designs and more than 50 elaborate costumes. Exclusive to Australasia,

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Brisbaneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Backyard:

THE SCENIC RIM Discover a wonderland of spectacular mountains, boutique accommodation, rolling pastures, quaint country towns, rustic pubs, fresh produce and rambling vineyards, writes Faye James.

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EAT: Start your trip by travelling to the heritage city of Ipswich, just an hour or so drive from Brisbane, and experience the latest addition to the landscape: the brand-new and very shiny Pumpyard Bar and Brewery, the first brewery to operate in Ipswich since 1903. Here, you can choose from 10 deliciously moreish local and craft brews on tap. The menu at the restaurant is rustic and simple – food you can hold in one hand, while sipping a perfectly matched beer from the other. 4heartsbrewing.com

DO: Pterodactyl Helicopters offers helicopter tours across the scenic areas of Ipswich, Brisbane, The Scenic Rim, Lockyer Valley, Somerset, City of Logan and Redlands, taking in wineries, museums, art precincts, accommodation and restaurants – from country pubs to fine dining. Soar through the vast rolling green pastures and visit small boutique yet friendly wineries, while owner Mike Jarvis chats away on his microphone. “In an area as widespread as our area of influence, the only way to see and experience as much as possible in the shortest time [is] by helicopter,” Mike explains, “with the added advantage of getting an appreciation of the region that can only be experienced from altitude. Only a helicopter can take in the views any time of day and just drop in anywhere to visit local attractions and interact with the local characters, all who just love a chat.” pterodactylhelicopters.com.au

STAY: Spicers Hidden Vale is a gem, an uncomplicated escape just an hour’s drive from Brisbane that combines the style and comfort of a luxury retreat with the warmest of country welcomes. Stay in your own farmhouse-style villa, nestled in stunning countryside and luxuriate in the property’s amazing spa, pool facilities and gourmet food. The degustation dinner menu at Homage Restaurant is an absolute must, showcasing the best of fresh farm produce presented with a modern and contemporary twist. spicersretreats.com

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Nestled among the verdant hills, with views across to the mountains of the World Heritage listed national parks, you will find South East Queensland’s first luxury glamping bush retreat.

Built in 1875, the Royal Hotel Harrisville is a perfect place to relax in rustic surroundings, enjoy a cold beer and a country-cooked pub meal in the lounge and function room, or on the classic verandas where you can simply watch the world go by. The food is simple and basic, but the timeless experience second to none. royalhotelharrisville.com.au

DO: Explore the cute country village of Boonah. With stunning mountain and country scenery, a large range of accommodation, country pubs, food outlets, wineries, art galleries, bushwalking trails and national parks, there’s plenty to see and do here. Don’t miss out on tea and cake at The Story Tree, which is the perfect place to get some rest and refreshment after exploring Boonah for the day. For dinner, head out to Wild Grain, which offers an amazing roast pork dish, as well as melt-in-the-mouth salmon. boonahtourism.org.au

STAY: Ketchup’s Bank Glamping is a bush experience in luxury tent accommodation just 15 minutes from Boonah. Nestled among the verdant hills, with views across to the mountains of the World Heritage-listed national parks of the Scenic Rim, you will find South East Queensland’s first couples’ luxury glamping bush retreat. Be pampered with quality linen, a plush pillow, top queen ensemble, electric blankets and warm port to sip by the roaring campfire. Kangaroos and tropical birdlife will also camp out with you, making your glamping experience even more special. ketchupsbankglamping.com.au

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DAY 3

SOMERSET

EAT: Sample the delights on offer at Cormorant Bay Café. Perched high on the banks of Lake Wivenhoe, Cormorant Bay Café offers delectable dishes, good coffee, fantastic service and spectacular views. We recommend their twice-cooked pork belly served with red lentils, orange and fennel salad and a honeysoy reduction, or the Asian poached fish served with wilted greens and fried rice. Delish! facebook.com/pages/Cormorant-Bay-Cafe

DO: Head to Coolana Olives in Somerset and be captivated by this award-winning farm and its just-picked fresh produce and olive products. The olive grove utilises organic farming principles and has a commercial worm farm. The varieties planted are mainly Manzanillo, Frantoio and Nevadillo Blanco. coolanaolives.com.au

STAY: Kilcoy Farmstay and Country Retreat is a fabulous place to rejuvenate, relax and inspire with breathtaking mountain and water views. Enjoy afternoon and evening sightseeing activities on this working farm that overlooks beautiful Lake Somerset. kilcoyfarmstay.com

Getting there: Fly to Brisbane and the Scenic Rim is approximately an hour’s drive away.

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Whitsundays with kids With school holidays on the horizon, the Whitsundays is a perfect spot to break away with the kids for a fun-filled holiday, as Faye James discovers.

Day 1 We started our journey through the Whitsundays at Airlie Beach, famously renowned as a backpackers’ town where zealous youths begin their Great Barrier Reef adventures. That said, if you stay on the outskirts this area is actually a really decent place for kids and parents seeking refuge from the hustle and bustle. We camped at the Big4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort – an absolute haven for little ones – complete with a kiddies’ pool, slide, mini-golf, playground and giant jumping pillows, which our little ones spent a couple of hours on alone. Accommodation is varied depending on budget. You can go the whole nine yards and rent a lush three-bedroom unit or pop up a tent on their powered campsites. Whatever you decide, the facilities won’t let you down. There’s outdoor movies, go-karting and a kids’ club available. Meanwhile, parents can easily sneak off for a massage by the pool or head to the calm shores of nearby Cannonvale Beach for a quiet

kid-free breakfast or long lunch by the sea. For hearty homemade brunches, Fat Frog Café is the spot to while away the hours reading papers and sipping lattes far from the shrieks of your children and incumbent parental duties. Head back to the resort, fire up the barbie with some snags for the kids and chances are,

they’ll be so pooped after a day of activities, they’ll fall asleep under the stars while watching the night’s outdoor movies. That will leave you to simply tuck them into bed, cuddle up on the beanbag and wait for the next movie showing to play. Who said parenting was tough? adventurewhitsunday.com.au Fat Frog Café: 0417 979 960

Head back to the resort, fire up the barbie with some snags for the kids and chances are, they’ll be so pooped after a day of activities, they’ll fall asleep under the stars while watching the outdoor movies.

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Day 2 Up bright and early, we took a 30-minute ferry ride with Cruise Whitsunday to our next stop: Daydream Island. This is a perfect way to travel in the Whitsundays if you want to experience the beautiful surrounds and, if you’re lucky, spot a dolphin or two en route. As the name suggests, Daydream Island is a small yet stunning island in the Whitsundays, which offers pretty much any activity you can possibly dream about, from snorkeling in turquoise waters to feeding the island’s stingrays. Three life-sized bronze mermaids flank the island and if they don’t draw your kid’s attention, the around-Australia, 19-hole golf course certainly will. There’s also a closed-in reef that runs through the island and houses varied tropical fish, a couple of sharks and the aforementioned stingrays, which your kids can touch and feed, and if they dangle their feet in the water, the rays might even suck their toes! While your kids are playing a game of golf, tennis or just running around the lush surrounds lost in an imaginary world of mermaids, pirates and sharks, you can do a

As the name suggests, Daydream Island is a small yet stunning island in the Whitsundays, which offers pretty much any activity you can possibly dream about. spot of kayaking, snorkeling or paddleboarding before quietly retiring to your stunning ocean view room. When the sun sets and dusk settles, the island’s resident kangaroos nestle on your lawns creating a postcard-perfect photo opportunity. If watersports and action aren’t your thing, plenty of parents flock to one of the bars housed next to the pools for tropical cocktails while the kids swim. Don’t fancy cocktails? Bliss out at the rejuvenation spa, where you can choose individual treatments or go the whole hog with a deluxe package, which includes

a body scrub, massage and facial – and takes a dreamy two and a half hours out of your day. The resort features plenty of dining styles and a range of cuisines. Kids will probably be happy with the modest pizza buffet, but if you want something a little more gourmet, Mermaids is the place to go. Their five-spice duck confit is finger-licking amazing. We stayed at Daydream for just one night, but in retrospect, it’s the kind of island you need at least three days. Our kids just did not want to leave. Nor did we. daydreamisland.com

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Day 3 Back on the Cruise Whitsundays ferry and we were off on another 30-minute ride to the well-known Hamilton Island. Famous for its luxe properties, yachts and stylish restaurants, this island attracts thousands of holidaymakers every year. We booked into the Reef View Hotel, which is exactly as the name suggests. Although it’s a bit of a high-rise-apartment-cum-hotel, most of your time is spent out of the room and the location is central, making it a good option for families. Once checked in, the first thing you need to hire is a buggy. Cars

aren’t an option here so everyone uses a buggy to navigate around the island. While it looks like everyone is on a giant golf course, kids absolutely love the fun-factor of buggy-hopping. Make sure you drive into the Marina to explore the plentiful shops and get a bite to eat at one of the restaurants. Enjoy a decently priced pub lunch at the Marina Café or the more up-market Sails Restaurant. Close to the hotel, Catseye Beach offers guests complimentary beach activities including kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding,

snorkeling, catamaran sailing and windsurfing. So you can literally while away an entire day working your way through all the activities without spending an extra penny. When dusk beckons, head to Sunset Hill for a cocktail at One Tree Hill bar, which boasts breathtaking views of the island and the surrounding Whitsundays. For dinner, a table at Coca Chu is a must. This South East Asian restaurant offers Asian food with a twist alongside amazing beachside views. The kids’ menu is simple yet satisfying, allowing you to dig into your spicy chicken wings without stressing about what your little ones will and won’t eat. Breakfast with kids on Hamilton has to be done at the Wildlife Centre, where you can literally enjoy your pancakes with koalas sitting on a tree adjacent to your table. The kids love it and if you want a cheesy souvenir photo, make sure you purchase a cuddle-a-koala photo for the ultimate Whitsundays holiday keepsake. hamiltonisland.com.au

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Day 4 A trip to the Whitsundays is not complete without a visit to Whitehaven Beach. While most people brave the slightly rocky shores by ferry or boat, I wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t recommend you subject your kids (especially toddlers) to the 90-minute trip from Hamilton Island. The most enjoyable mode of transport is probably via seaplane or helicopter using Whitehaven Beach tour options with Hamilton Island Air. The Whitehaven Beach Fun Seeker is $199pp and you get

to experience not only the beach, but stunning aerials over the Whitsunday Islands and Hill Inlet. The kids will simply adore it and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll get some fabulous birds-eyeview pics for your album. The beach itself offers nothing more than sand and water. There are no shops or restaurants, which

is all part of its secluded charm. Chances are there will be plenty of tourists heading to the beach via ferry, but we recommend you find a quiet spot to sit and soak up the beauty of this untouched strip of sand in the middle of an endless and vast turquoise ocean. hamiltonislandair.com

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Kata Noi beach, Phuket A gorgeous little beach that’s largely quiet by Phuket standards. The real attraction, however, is the massage ladies working under a small canvas stand halfway along. Their fingers are magic, their prices are reasonable and they’re brilliant for a good chat and a laugh while they’re turning your muscles to satisfied jelly.

Gunung Mulu National Park, Sarawak A truly underrated treasure in Malaysian Borneo. That’s what the brochure says, but I love it because I’ve seen more wildlife here within a short walk from my hotel room than anywhere else. The guides that work at the park are locals and know their stuff, the caves are spectacular and full of bats – and if you’re lucky like me, you’ll almost-but-not step on a massive snake in the dark and be high on adrenaline for hours afterwards!

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The food. OMG, the food! And the shopping. And the people. Singapore is one of my favorite places in the world. I love how you can go a hundred times and still find some new little restaurant hiding down an alley that only the locals know about. I have yet to leave Singapore without wishing I’d stayed a couple of extra days, if only to try eating at that new place down the road...

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Do not underestimate the power of rest and restoration for health and improving body fat composition. Stress less to reduce cortisol production. Research shows too much of the cortisol hormone in the body can inhibit fat loss and put you at greater risk of adrenal fatigue. Healthy Body is now available at good book stores and online at rockpoolpublishing.com.au, from $24.99.

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Luxe stays Intercontinental Sydney Double Bay, a stunning boutique hotel, opened recently in the heart of this exclusive Sydney ‘village’. The launch of the bayside sanctuary marks the revival of the original building at 33 Cross Street with meticulously restored features – the grand staircase, Italian marble bathrooms and fireplaces, and petite Parisian-style balconies – enhanced by a contemporary redesign. Don’t miss checking out the hotel’s amazing rooftop pool and enjoying a meal at in-house restaurant Stockroom, followed by a nightcap at the Stillery. ihg.com/intercontinental/hotels/gb/en/sydney/ sydic/hoteldetail

THE SPICE ROOM If you’re partial to a good curry, check out The Spice Room at Sydney’s Circular Quay. The Spice Room prides itself on house specialties that burst with flavour, such as the King Prawn Gulmohar – tender king prawns in a special Tandoori Masala-flavoured sauce with rose petals, hung yoghurt, cream cheese and mustard oil, then cooked in a clay oven; or, if you’re fond of spicy dishes, the Chicken Khurchan: spiced chicken strips slow-cooked in the tandoor with capsicum, onion, tomato, red chillies, and hints of ghee and garam masala. Yummy! thespiceroom.com.au

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Ingleden Park Bed and Breakfast Farmstay Cottages Ingleden Park is a working grain, legume and sheep property located in the heart of Riverina’s fertile farmland, just 15 kilometres from Griffith along the Leeton Road. The property’s farmstay cottages are surrounded by cottage gardens in a rural setting as tranquil as it is pretty. Here, you can participate in farm activities or do as little as you wish. South African meat merino and cross-bred sheep are run on the farm, with rice and beans grown in the summer months and wheat, canola, oats and barley in winter. Local attractions include wineries with wine-tastings, orchards, Griffith Pioneer Park Museum, Lake Wyangan – great for picnics and barbecues, Catania Fruit Salad Farm and the mighty Murrumbidgee River. Griffith itself boasts several city-quality restaurants and European-style cafés. ingleden.com.au

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At the Tastes of Leeton presentation, held daily from 11.30am or by appointment at Leeton Visitor Information Centre, you’ll learn about the agricultural produce grown in and around Leeton, including citrus fruits, walnuts and rice. You’ll also get the chance to taste some of the produce and take away a few samples. The presentation takes about 20 minutes and would be of interest to families, travellers and students. Group bookings are more than welcome. Yanco Avenue, Leeton, 02 6953 6481

Springview Eco Farm Springview Eco Farm is located in picturesque hill country south of Wagga. A unique feature of the property is its four ecosystems, showcasing the flora, fauna and fungi from the region. Your hosts, Pennie and Alan Scott, are big on helping guests connect with nature: eating wholesome chemical-free foods grown on the farm; learning about happy, confident animals and the native flora, fauna and geology. Pennie is an experienced and ethical caterer, known for her creativity with ingredients and presentation. An integral Springview experience is the farm’s regular feasts, created from locally sourced ingredients including Springview’s own Bush Goddess Paddock Pork. Pennie and Alan also host regular events and workshops on many topics at the farm. Groups, international guests and families are equally welcome at this place of sensual experiences and learning through your fingertips. bushgoddess.com/p/springview-eco-farm.html 43

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Ramada Couran Cove Island Resort has it all: fabulous eateries, kilometres of boardwalks and bike paths, tropical pools, a sandy lagoon and miles of pristine beaches. Whether you choose to get hitched amid the dunes or anywhere along the Cove’s 22 kilometres of pristine surf beach, you’ll love the stunning resort surrounds. The newly opened surf club venue boasts a covered timber deck, can accommodate up to 150 guests, and menus can be tailored to suit every taste and budget. courancove.com.au/wedding-venue

Swell Sculpture Festival September 11 – 20, 2015

Swell Sculpture Festival is a free outdoor exhibition of visual splendour on the natural coastal setting of Currumbin Beach. Over 10 days, visitors can experience sculptures, twilight walks, artist talks, artist master classes, children’s workshops or wander through the Swell Smalls Gallery.

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Iconic St Kilda seaside restaurant Donovans has reopened after a fire swept through its kitchen last year. Most of the building has been reconstructed and refurbished in a $3 million project that has modernised the interior while maintaining the restaurant’s original homely charm. Once again diners can enjoy Donovans’ mix of modern dishes and stunning views over St Kilda beach, all just a short taxi ride from the centre of Melbourne. OUTthere recommends an after-dinner walk along St Kilda pier to see the nesting fairy penguins. donovanshouse.com.au

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Also in St Kilda, St Hotel is open for business following a two-and-a-half year renovation. While the heritage façade of the former St Kilda Bank building has been maintained, the inside has been transformed and stripped back to showcase exposed brick, concrete and glass. This multi-storey venue now serves modern Thai cuisine, prepared by former Chin Chin chef Sean Judd, in the Dining Room. In the Public Bar, patrons can choose from a seasonal cocktail menu and 18 beers on tap. Head upstairs for canapés and cocktails at the Supper Club. 54 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda, 03 9534 2944

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BCKYRD is a new venture in Brunswick, designed to overcome one of the deprivations of modern urban life – with the increase in apartment living, people don’t have backyards to enjoy anymore. A little plot of land is now home to two shipping containers and one of Hammer & Tong’s food trucks, creating a community space in which visitors can enjoy hearty food in the great outdoors. Menu options include crab and corn chowder, flathead and chips, and ramen with duck meatballs. bckyrd.com.au

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THE POPULAR KID The Subaru Forester adds a twin punch of diesel and turbo to its familiar, slightly hard soft-roader… LOTS OF PEOPLE like SUVs, especially compact ones, because they feel safer, and they sit higher in traffic, and they fit a lot of kids and gear inside, and one day – you never know – they might have to drive up a very, very steep driveway! With rocks! Like to Alby Mangels’ house! That’s why once upon a time there were no SUVs, and then there were a few, and now there are so many that if you walk out to the nature strip, four of the first five vehicles that pass will likely be SUVs. And when you get back to your lounge room, hundreds of them will be squatting on your lounge eating chips. 2

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But it’s the Subaru Forester that, arguably, would be invited to stay in most homes. It’s a people’s champion, wildly popular for more than a decade – during which time the SUV body shape has become the new ‘normal’ for families. The latest version of the Forester is hardly a looker – higher and boxier than a shoebox stuck on a giraffe’s head – but it brings something new to Subi’s table: a diesel automatic option. Australia’s crush on diesel SUVs is evergrowing, and we’re already so in love with auto transmissions that manual gearboxes are set to join rollerblading and goths on the endangered list. Meaning that this introduction is a good idea. CVT, or continuously variable transmission, can be infuriating. When poorly done, CVT will whine like a dog during a thunderstorm and also feel imprecise. Those drawbacks are minimised here, due to a clever system that adds seven ‘steps’ – those tiny shunts

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With its height, you’d expect that this new Forester would go through bends like that aforementioned blind giraffe: top-heavy, wallowy, liable to topple over and be eaten by hyenas. (Er… maybe not the part about hyenas.) It doesn’t. While it’s hardly on par with Subaru and Toyota’s BRZ/86 twins, or even within light years of the super-punchy, overly fierce WRX, the Forester is planted as well as could be hoped for in the twisty stuff. Not that most drivers will be interested in hooning. That’s not the Forester’s job. It’s a car for soccer runs and putting

It’s the Subaru Forester that, arguably, would be invited to stay in most homes. It’s a people’s champion, wildly popular for more than a decade.

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People annoyed by that will take some solace in the cabin fit and finish, which has improved in leaps and bounds. The Forester no longer feels like a jumpedup tradie ute inside. Which it shouldn’t. Because it’s not. There are already too many SUVs, but buyers in Australia and across the world can brace themselves for more – from subcompact city versions such as Fiat’s 500X to Jaguar’s super-premium F-Pace. There’s even one coming from Lamborghini. None of those has the runs on the board of Subaru’s practical, no-fuss Forester. And none has a chance of catching it in sales.

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oundary Bend Estate Chairman Rob McGavin is standing among his olive groves sipping small cups of fragrant oil, burying his nose deep into the cups to savour his latest harvest. “This one has almost strawberry undertones, don’t you think?” he asks. We nod collectively as if we’re at a fine wine tasting, musing over the inflections of a complex Shiraz. For McGavin, previously the owner of a very successful vineyard in South Australia, producing olive oil has an equal level of complexity. “After succeeding in wine, I really wanted to get stuck into something else, so in 1998 I got together with fellow horticulturist Paul Riordan to figure out whether we could produce quality olive oil in Australia,” he recalls. “I could see no reason why not.” Extensive research led McGavin and Riordan to a well-drained, fertile red-soil broadacre site near the Murray River, where one of Australia’s largest olive groves thrives in an ideal dry Mediterranean climate. The region’s characteristic cool winters and long hot growing seasons are suited to the production of high-quality, high-yielding crops. To date, almost 3,500 hectares of olive groves have been cultivated at Boundary

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in Melbourne and Sydney, and Black Pearl Epicure in Brisbane. In 2002, Cobram Estate entered the national retail market, putting its classic EVOO into Coles and Woolworths stores. It was the first 100 per cent Australian EVOO brand to take this step. The following year, the estate launched an export range to the USA; today, Cobram exports to several countries including Canada, the USA, Hong Kong, Singapore, China, Thailand, the Maldives and Japan. “We’re proud to have been the first local olive oil producer certified as ‘Extra Virgin’ under the Australian Extra Virgin Code of Practice,” notes McGavin. “Since our earliest beginnings, we have also voluntarily adhered to the highest Australian and international standards for extra virgin olive oil. “Now the brand is Australia’s leading extra virgin olive oil producer, twice voted olive grower of the year, and Australia’s most awarded extra virgin olive oil brand,” he says. But for McGavin, making EVOO isn’t just about creating a quality product; it’s also about the huge health benefits the oil brings. 20

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Having lost both his parents to cancer, McGavin began questioning what people were eating on a daily basis and what foods were most likely to deliver positive health outcomes. “Extra virgin oils are the healthiest choice as the non-chemical extraction process employed in their production retains natural antioxidants called polyphenols, and vitamin E. These substances have been implicated in reducing coronary disease,” he explains. “All olive oils contain high levels of monounsaturated fats, which as well as being ‘healthy’ fats are resistant to oxidation – so they last longer in storage and can be reheated more often than many other cooking oils. The health benefits are simply outstanding.” McGavin’s achievements with Cobram

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Agriculture technology is necessary for productivity Efficiency in Australian farming continues to improve thanks to various factors, primarily the application of new technology that is relevant to the sector. Here, we explore some of the products and their benefits. WORDS: BALDEEP S. GILL

etween 2004 and 2014, the value of Australian agricultural production increased by nearly 50 per cent, while farm numbers reduced by about 40 per cent, according to the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES). This productivity increase occurred during a time of drought, global financial crisis, a live export ban and a high Aussie dollar. By any measure, it is an excellent outcome. The story of Australian farming is one of ongoing improvement

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Fast facts: • enterprises with strong investment in technology innovation achieved 60 per cent higher levels of farm income

In 2008, ABARES analysed the connection between the adoption of innovative equipment and farm income. The analysis revealed that enterprises with strong investment in technology innovation achieved, on average, 60 per cent higher levels of farm income – although it should be noted that typically, these enterprises also implemented a wide range of leading farm management practices.

Where to from here? Technology innovation in agriculture is here to stay and farmers need to embrace the opportunities or risk being left behind. Some areas of opportunity are identified as: • In the grains industry, precision agriculture machinery that integrates GPS vehicle guidance and variablerate spraying costs between $80,000 and $200,000, but can deliver a

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payback in three to five years, with sustained uplift in productivity. • Prescriptive planting, a new farm management system that utilises overhead digital imaging and analysis, defines precisely what seeds to plant where and how to cultivate them. In 2014, The Economist magazine posited that prescriptive planting “could be the biggest change to agriculture in rich countries since genetically modified crops”. Early trials of the prescriptive planting approach saw yields rise by five per cent over two years; however, it raises questions about the ownership and control of information on what each farmer is planting. • In the dairy sector, there are moves toward 24-hour real-time monitoring of individual animals so farmers can better track and respond to variations in their physiology, with alerts and recommended actions sent directly to farmers’ smartphones. • Unmanned aerial vehicles (also known as drones), have transitioned from toys to core business tools,

with the agriculture sector one of the biggest potential beneficiaries. UAVs can map vast areas of farmland quickly and cheaply, easily identifying areas of underproductive land. At present, farmers are outsourcing this work to third-party specialists. Over the next 10 years, however, it is expected that drones will become a core piece of in-house farm equipment (much like quad bikes) that enable individual farmers to cover more area, more effectively.

Insight, not data, is our future The introduction of new technology is inevitable but is no guarantee of future success. Precision agriculture, prescriptive planting, drones and many other technological innovations will deliver a productivity uplift only if we can organise a massive volume of small data points. The next important area of focus in agriculture will be on digital solutions that can analyse these small data points and offer overarching insight about operations. This can then inform prioritised lists of daily or weekly actions that individual farmers can use to guide every aspect of their productivity.

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company receive worldwide publicity and gave it the opportunity to maximise its global business opportunities. The means by which this was achieved was the BHP Hospitality Program, which targeted individuals from African and Asian countries with what the SEC describes as “well-known histories of corruption”. Examples of individuals targeted by BHP include a provincial governor from the

Democratic Republic of the Congo and the then-Minister of Mines for Burundi. While the Australian Federal Police is conducting its own investigation into BHP Billiton, the company’s CEO Andrew Mackenzie states that BHP is better and stronger for the experience, having since employed anti-corruption managers into its business units and reviewed its hospitality policies.

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EPS Group Australia launches EPSA Mechanical ecognising client requirements for a comprehensive, end-to-end service for complex construction projects, EPS Group Australia has formally launched EPSA Mechanical to expand the company’s existing specialisation in multi-disciplined verification, testing, commissioning and instrumentation. The new business will be headed by Brett McGrane, an industry veteran with 24 years of experience in engineering and construction management, including a wealth of experience working with government and private sector clients such as Melbourne Water, Department of Sustainability & the Environment, Water Corporation, Rio Tinto, Thiess Degrémont and BHP Billiton. In recent years EPS Group Australia has established itself as a leading service provider for some of the country’s most complex construction projects in the resources, infrastructure, oil and gas industries. These include the world-first CSG to LNG network on Curtis Island and, more recently, the Gorgon Project on Barrow Island – the largest single-source resources

development in Australian history. EPS teams have been integral to the success of a number of large-scale projects throughout the country, performing high-voltage testing, commissioning, instrumentation, hazardous area inspections and completions, often in remote and challenging locations. The new business represents a logical next step in EPS Group’s growth. “We listened to our clients who have repeatedly requested that EPS complement its current service with Mechanical capability,” McGrane explains. “Due to the nature of Electrical & Instrumentation work, it makes sense for EPS to provide a comprehensive service where Mechanical, Electrical & Instrumentation can deliver seamlessly.” EPSA Mechanical will provide services to current EPS clients and reinforce the group’s expansion into the infrastructure, rail, water, wastewater and defence sectors. As with other EPS Group operations, the Mechanical team will focus on the most specialist areas of the market such as hydro/pneumatic testing, nitrogen purging, cleaning, flushing, completions and non-destructive testing.

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DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER In an attempt to counter the growth of the synthetic stone market, seven of the world’s major diamond miners have banded together under the designation Diamond Producers Association (DPA). Its founding members – Alrosa, Rio Tinto, De Beers, Lucara Diamond Corporation, Petra Diamonds, Gem Diamonds, and Dominion Diamond Corporation – have committed to contributing to a budget of at least US$6 million a year, with which they intend to promote and increase consumer demand

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WE LOOK AT FOUR OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENTS IN HEAVY VEHICLES, IN LIGHT OF THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY OPPORTUNITIES ACT. n 2006, the Federal Government passed the Energy Efficiency Opportunities (EEO) Act to identify, evaluate and improve the energy efficiency of large energy-using corporations. While the EEO Act was eventually repealed and its accompanying program cancelled as of June 29, 2014, its legacy â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a repository of information that details efficiency mechanisms for companies in the realms of mining,

manufacturing, transport and the like â&#x20AC;&#x201C; remains. The findings of this program translate to untapped savings for industries that utilise heavy-duty vehicles. Here, we investigate four such prospects for increasing savings and efficiency.

Tyre pressure management While there is legislation in place enforcing the use of tyre pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) for

light passenger vehicles in the United States, South Korea and the European Union, Australia is yet to follow suit. Similarly, heavy vehicles are, at this stage, exempt from regulation despite growing evidence that using TPMS increases safety and efficiency. EEO reporting shows that managing tyre inflation correctly increases the fuel efficiency of vehicles by two to four per cent, and extends the life of the

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average tyre by 10 per cent. These figures are backed up in a report from the Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism entitled ‘Fuel for thought: Identifying potential energy savings in the Australian road and rail sectors’, which cites a case study of forestry freight undertaken by Transport Canada that found that “lowering tyre pressure on gravel and mud roads … reduced fuel consumption by an average of 3.9 per cent”. Despite these findings, the tyre pressure of heavy vehicles is, more often than not, kept fixed at one setting regardless of load or surface. There are several options available for monitoring tyre pressure, including: • manual tyre gauges –which are relatively cheap and effective; • wireless tyre pressure monitors, which provide remote measurement of tyre pressure to the operator; and • central tyre inflation (CTI) systems, which enable the operator to inflate and deflate tyres from the cab using an onboard air compressor. The autonomous Hitachi EH5000AC-3

Ancillary equipment According to EEO reporting, “Vehicle accessories such as lighting, air-conditioning and power steering have a mechanical power requirement representing about two per cent of the overall energy content of fuel used in light vehicles.” While the percentage of energy consumed by ancillary equipment in heavy vehicles is less – due to the higher proportion of fuel required simply to move the load – modifying

ancillary equipment still presents opportunities for fuel savings. For instance, the report states that installing “high-intensity discharge lamps (HIDs) and lightemitting diodes (LEDs) can improve lighting efficiency by two to 10 times over conventional incandescent and halogen lamps, thus reducing fuel consumption”. And, as airconditioning uses more energy than

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any other vehicle accessory, welldesigned air conditioners can reduce fuel consumption considerably. Of course, there is also the option of operating autonomous haulage systems – such as the Hitachi EH5000AC-3 currently operating out of Queensland’s Meandu Mine – that require no air-conditioning at all.

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However, as contends, “When you consider the cost of replacing expensive engines and equipment, it’s not contradictory at all. Diesel engines – which are equipped with high-pressure, electronically controlled injection systems – demand superior fuel quality and cleanliness. It’s critical to their reliability. “Lubricants not only increase machinery longevity; some also lessen a vehicle’s environmental impact. There are some lubricants that reduce fuel consumption in diesel engines.” Utilising high-grade lubricants is one of the simpler efficiency mechanisms by which equipment longevity can be increased, and vehicle downtime and fuel consumption reduced.

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favour of diesel vehicles is proving more difficult. According to the EEO report, however, the efficiency opportunities afforded by electrically powered vehicles are multifaceted, and include fuel efficiency, emissions reductions and air quality benefits. The ‘Fuel for thought’ states that; “Despite a high capital cost, fully electric vehicles can produce major fuel cost savings compared with conventional fuels.” The report also references various case studies that prove lower fuel consumption and reduced emissions result from using hybrid electric drivetrains. Its authors state, “Isuzu reports that in trials, fuel consumption savings of over 20 per cent were achieved on inner city runs, and almost 10 per cent on a mixed urban run. TNT has reported real-world fuel and emissions reductions of 14 per cent in its fleet.” Although the diesel truck market is fairly well established, cofounder of electric car company Tesla Motors Ian Wright believes electric heavy vehicles are the next frontier.

Utilising high-grade lubricants is one of the simpler efficiency mechanisms by which equipment longevity can be increased, and vehicle downtime and fuel consumption reduced. His latest undertaking, Wrightspeed, sells electric powertrains that can be installed on commercial vehicles. In an interview with Fox News, Wright claimed that “a truck with a Wrightspeed powertrain can run on batteries for about 30 miles before the turbine, which runs on diesel or natural gas, kicks in and recharges the battery”. “The system roughly doubles the fuel efficiency of trucks and reduces the cost of maintenance,” he said.

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