Get it Magazine October issue

October 2021

Take me, I’m free!

Anything but

AVERAGE Meet the environmental cowboy Brave, bold and

beautiful Breast cancer survivor’s story of hope

THIS WITH THIS Celebrating fashion at any age

Ten years of GETit

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LETTER FROM

Nicole Editor

It’s an extra special month for us here at Get it Magazine, as we celebrate our tenth birthday.

Ten years of glossy Gold Coast news, views, and amazing stories, shared by celebrities, local heroes and everyday people.

It’s the latter group that has always interested me the most. Sure, celebrities are fun, but so-called ordinary people often have the most extraordinary stories, and as a journalist, these have always been my favourite to delve into.

This is my first year as Editor of Get it, and it’s a genuine pleasure to be putting together such a stunning (real life!) magazine, in an increasingly digital world.

Print magazines are a drying artform, and it’s a testament to publisher, Leanne Hart (who shares her story on page 26), that she’s been able to deliver such a quality product in the current market.

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The shoot aims to restore body confidence in young breast cancer survivors through professional body painting and stunning photography.

Check out their stories on page 21.

We’re in celebration mode this month, and why wouldn’t we be? It’s our birthday, the weather is warming up, and it’s almost party season.

And while things are a little different these days, (thanks COVID!), there’s no reason why we can’t still celebrate everything associated with this time of year.

To us, that means fashion and fun, and this issue is packed full of both!

Enjoy xx

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f o s r a e y n Te with Leanne Hart

I’m forever thankful for the support of my clients who gave me the opportunity to continue the Get it brand and start the learning curve (really sharp bend) of running my own magazine.

“GET IT WAS ORIGINALLY STARTED BY A SOUTH AFRICAN COUPLE WHO BROUGHT THE BRAND TO AUSTRALIA.

I get a giggle when I look back at some of the covers and some of the stories we have run over the years and wonder what on earth I was thinking, but by most counts, they were all well received and we started the journey of creating our own identity.

I worked for them as a Sales Manager and when they decided not to continue publishing the magazine, they offered me the opportunity to purchase the Get it Trademark in order to keep the magazine alive.

It was 2011, and I literally had eight days to transition from an employee into a business owner.

We’ve had the chance to interview some incredible local personalities and share the stories of amazing local families and their struggles, again for which I’m grateful.

I think the most important thing that I’ve learned over the time, is that you have to trust in your team, have faith in their capabilities and their creativeness in order to deliver a product that’s different from the rest.

Moving forward, I’m loving the fact that pretty much each day I learn something new, have another hill to climb but can look back and say ‘What a ride’.

Paperwork, red tape, changing the business name, enlisting the creative team and getting the first issue out on time, was all part and parcel of the new look Get it. Believe me, there was definitely wine involved and a lot of late nights.

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o categorized. Young, old, super model, plus size. Here’s my life hack. Wear what makes you feel amazing.

Go with colour if that’s your thing. Get into the current trend of ‘arse out’ swimwear if it makes you happy. Paint your nails, red, green ,pink ,yellow- just do it!

We are governed in our fashion choices not by what we like but by what we think society is going to give us permission to wear.

Over 40? You bloody rock that strapless dress!

Worried about your bingo wings? I bet you’ve got fabulous boobs! We need to get into the space where, as women, we can celebrate, not judge each other’s fashion choices.

There are some amazing fashion icons in their 80s and you know what adds to their fabulous fashion -their confidence. I have an 18 year old daughter and youth is beautiful. She is literally shiny with her nascence. We were all that 18-year-old. Although my ‘clubbing’ fashion was a white collared shirt and stonewashed jeans.

Quality, flattering swimwear for all body shapes.

The girls at 18 OWN their look and they don’t shame each other for their fashion choices. Spring racing is about the young, the mammary enhanced and the botoxed. But is also about hanging with your friends and drinking champagne and wearing a hat!

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Let’s embrace the diversity of bodies and fashion and stop trying to conform to the extremely narrow ideals of the ‘serious’ fashion world.

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Is your skin ready for the Queensland

Summer?

With spring in full swing, many of us are eager to head outside and enjoy the warmer weather. But as we soak up the sun, it is important to ensure we take care of our skin health and prepare our skin for another Queensland summer.

The Sunshine State is the skin cancer capital of the world. In Queensland, melanoma rates reach 40 per cent higher than the national average.

“A full skin cancer check is the best place to start to ensure your skin is healthy and safe,” says Skin Cancer Doctor Matthew Power at the Gold Coast Skin Centre in Palm Beach.

“Your Skin Cancer Doctor can provide you with peace of mind that there are no nasty surprises which could lead to serious problems if left undiagnosed and untreated.”

Every day, five Australians lose their lives to melanoma, which is sometimes barely visible to the naked eye. But 99 per cent of skin cancers are curable if detected and treated early, which is why experts recommend regular skin checks.

“Early detection through regular full-body skin cancer checks is the best defence. Our mission is to detect skin cancers in the early stages to minimise complex, invasive, and

expensive treatments, and ultimately save lives,” says Dr Power.

Between professional skin checks, we can look out for lesions that stand out as different from the others. Check for any sores that won’t heal, freckles that have recently developed or changed, or areas that are crusting, itching, or bleeding.

If anything looks suspicious, get it checked straight away. Skin cancer can develop very fast and become fatal, and sometimes shows no signs until an advanced stage.

repair accumulated sun damage,” says Dr Power.

Ideal treatments for skin rejuvenation include LED light therapy, medical-grade Cosmelan depigmentation peels, skin needling, and microdermabrasion.

“We don’t know what it is until we see it!” says Dr Power.

“It’s never too late to repair sun damaged skin,” says Skin Therapist Phoebe at Gold Coast Skin Centre.

Queenslanders can be at particularly high risk of skin cancer if they are over 40, male, or have a personal or family history of skin cancer. The risk is also higher for people who have experienced severe sunburn, used a solarium, worked outdoors, or have multiple moles, fair skin, or light-coloured hair or eyes.

“We also see a lot of patients coming out of winter with dehydrated or dry skin. Some are experiencing flare-ups of rosacea, acne, or redness. At this time of year, many people are also thinking about getting their skin summer-ready, so they want to start a treatment regime now that will give them long-term benefits.”

Fortunately, a lifetime of sun exposure can be addressed before it takes a toll on our skin health. Spring is a great time to address existing skin damage like sunspots, pigmentation and dryness, and even acne, rosacea and ageing.

Patients visiting Gold Coast Skin Centre benefit from a complimentary consultation with a Skin Therapist to address their specific concerns with a tailored treatment plan.

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Millie Wade - Pharmacy Manager

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When Terry and Rhonda White first became pharmacists six decades ago, they never anticipated their innovative ideas and approach to customer care would ignite a desire to franchise hundreds of stores around the country and pave the way for pharmacies throughout Australia.

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When Terry married Rhonda in 1961, he had just purchased his first pharmacy at Woody Point on the Redcliffe Peninsula.

They both worked hard growing their business over the next 10 years and their family of five and then decided to pursue further studies – Terry in Government and Rhonda in Psychology and Organisational Development.

“There has been a lot of innovation in our professional careers. We’ve gone from being pharmacists who compounded most products – making ointments, creams and powders to where we are today – There is Always a Better Way”.

When the flagship Terry White Chemists opened its doors in Australia Fair in 1990, the Whites were bombarded with interest in their revolutionary and cutting-edge design.

“There was nothing like it in Community Pharmacy in Australia,” Rhonda said.

“A pharmacist manager is required to be responsible for what goes on in all parts of the pharmacy at all times. As an Organisational Psychologist it was clear to me that the only way to meet that standard in all our pharmacies was to develop documented systems and protocols by which all must operate.

“Some time in 1993 one of our managers called me to say, ‘I don’t want to manage anymore, I want to buy my own pharmacy, but I want to call it Terry White Chemists’.

We had a well- developed format which we knew was of great support and value to pharmacies – so that’s when the franchise began and the Brand took off.”

Late in the 1990’s, The Pharmacy Guild of

Australia realised community pharmacy needed a governance and quality assurance programme. Rhonda subsequently gifted the Systems Manual she had developed for Terry White Chemists to the Pharmacy Guild. Her pioneering governance provided the beginning of what is now known as the Quality Care Pharmacy Program, the accreditation currently required for the over 6000 community pharmacies throughout Australia.

In March this year, the couple celebrated 60 years of marriage. Asked about their time working together while maintaining a relationship and having a family, they both admit the first few years were difficult.

TerryWhite Chemmart Australia Fair is currently undergoing a complete transformation to deliver a world-class health, wellbeing, and beauty experience for customers, especially those living at the northern end of the Gold Coast.

The rejuvenation of the store, set for completion in October, will reveal an enhanced health and beauty precinct.

Increased wellness programs are supported by six pharmacists on the team with certified pharmacy assistants and pharmacy students.

“Initially we had a few personality clashes in different areas of the business until we worked out our roles and learned to work co-operatively. Rhonda has always been the heart and soul of the brand, while my role was to grow the network.”

The TerryWhite Chemmart brand is regarded as one of Australia’s most iconic home-grown businesses. The franchise company is now owned by the EBOS Group and the independently owned pharmacies trade as TerryWhite Chemmart.

Looking ahead at the future, they both laugh when retirement is questioned.

“I think it’s fair to say neither of us believes in complete retirement. We certainly have changed the intensity of what we do and spend more time with our Grandchildren who have started out on their own careers doing all sorts of wonderful things,” Terry said.

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It’s October, and that means the Gold Coast weather has well and truly warmed up. So, what better time to celebrate a new season of fashion and a whole lot of fun. Check out Get it editor Nicole Madigan’s top picks.

CARRIE ATELIER Whether your favourite handbag is haute couture or simple and practical, this stunning luxury holder ensures your belongings are always close to you, and always in style. RRP: from $135 carrieatelier.com

DRY CHILL BREATHABLE MOISTURE-CONTROL SLEEPWEAR Made from a woven-fibre fabric that draws moisture away from the skin, the antibacterial and antimicrobial Dry Chill range reduces sweating and eliminates odour, and is fade, wrinkle, shrink and pill resistant.

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PERSONALLYPICKED Allowing people to curate the perfect gift for their friends, colleagues and family, PersonallyPicked has over 150 options, from teas and sweet treats to candles and puzzles, or you can custom make your own. RRP: from $55 personallypicked.com.au

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FLAMINGO MONTOYA THE WICKER HANDBAG Let your personality shine, with these bold and unexpected wicker bags. It’s light weight, fully lined, and so much fun! RRP: $460 wickerdarling.com

AVA CUSHION Ava soft-touch velvet cushion is incredibly popular and is available with our WeaveFill, vegan, micro-blend filler, or with real feather for that extra luxe and plump finish. With a printed texture velvet look fabric, Ava brings a subtle patterned finish for depth and appeal.

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SAINTLY HARD SELTZER These brand new cocktail inspired seltzers are perfect for those looking to quench their thirst without the calories. The collection contains zero sugar, zero carbs, is all natural. RRP: $54.99 danmurphys.com.au

CORAVIN SPARKLING As a champagne lover, this is a game changer – a sparkling wine preservation device that promises to retain the crisp flavour and character for up to two weeks. No need to delay popping the bottle! RRP: $699.95 coravin.com.au REERENDZ

OUTDOOR HANGING POD CHAIR What better way to unwind and relax than being suspended in a pod chair. These are great space-saving options for any outdoor area and will instantly relax you once seated as the pod cocoons the body. Perfect for the covered alfresco/terrace area. $399 ofo.com.au

Spoil your guy with these fun yet fashionable prints from GOTS certified Organic Cotton.

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SUNNYLIFE Designed for the ultimate beach day, this retro looking cool box is fitted with Bluetooth wireless technology that connects to FM radio, AUX and USB. RRP: $196 sansdrinks.com.au

RIB CLOUD PADDED SURFING RASH VEST Designed specifically for women, by women, the Rib Cloud provides effortless protection for ribs and hips, and looks super cute too. RRP: $179.95 thesurfguru.com.au/product/rib-cloud

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Anything but average, Khory Hancock is The Environmental Cowboy, and he sat down with Get It Magazine’s Holly Bartter to share his mission to reverse climate change, educate others and make waves in environmental regeneration, all with his own unique, authentic style.

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An environmental scientist and GM of Upscale Carbon, Khory draws on his upbringing on a cattle station in central Queensland in his career today, with an innate understanding of the connection we all have with nature.

“I wanted to learn more about how we interact with it in order to influence human behaviour to help protect it and ultimately, us,” says Khory.

When it comes to the conception of his ‘cowboy’ brand and persona, this transformation all started with a case of a broken heart.

“I was in love once, and she left my heart looking like it had just been attacked by a bear and a meat mincer - I knew then I had to find something else in life that made me happy,” he recalls.

“I started filming myself talking about environmental problems and posting to social media. When I realised that wasn’t an overly exciting topic for most people, I created The Environmental Cowboy ‘persona’, a Crocodile Dundee/Magic Mike character that delivers environmental messages in a more entertaining way.”

For Khory, climate change is a major focus of his work, and he says we should all be hopeful about the action we can take to enact change and reverse damage.

“The climate solutions we have available to us can not only halt the damage done but even reverse it. Climate change is the one challenge all of humanity faces, it has the power to bring out the creativity and innovation that lives within each of us.”

Business savvy, Khory appreciates that numbers talk, and his work aims to turn environmental regeneration into a legitimate financial commodity.

down the carbon from the atmosphere causing climate change by speeding up nature’s regeneration processes. Farmers and landholders who incorporate these practices in their businesses can then safely store carbon, and the carbon credits can then be traded just much like a traditional share, making regeneration processes profitable for everyone who takes part,” Khory explains.

Big goals require a big personality to front these projects, and Khory knows exactly how to stand out from the crowd. “Sometimes I get naked, I haven’t seen another scientist do that yet. My cameraman Tom isn’t a fan of filming those scenes!”

While he’s all in most of the time, Khory does draw the line at certain requests, and in response to having been approached to star on numerous reality dating shows?

“Absolutely not! I’m quite happy to not be married at first sight.”

“IF I CAN BE A PART OF THAT SOLUTION TO COLLECTIVELY HEAL THE NATURAL WORLD BY CHANGING THE HEARTS AND MINDS OF OTHERS, THEN I WILL HAVE SERVED MY TRUE CALLING IN LIFE,” Khory concludes, and with so much passion, drive and ingenuity for his work, there’s no doubt he’s already exactly where he needs to be.

Despite travelling around Australia and the world for his career, Khory never gets complacent about his Queensland home.

“My favourite spot is where I come from, Carnarvon Gorge and some other highlights include Blackdown Tableland National Park and Springbrook National Park.”

With no signs of slowing down and much to be done, Khory shares with me where he sees himself in 10 years time.

“Well, as the latest IPCC climate change report says, we only have a decade left to literally save the world from existential threat,” he says, “In all seriousness, there is hope all around us if we choose to see it.

The challenge that lies in front of us should not be seen as impossible or a burden, but an opportunity to reimagine everything we make and do.”

“By using carbon farming, we can draw

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Doing Fashion

Our Way The stars and founders of style-at-any-age Instagram account @thiswiththis, Linda Gowdie and Leanne Norris talk fashion must-haves, change in the industry and creating a community of fashion-forward women of all generations.

1. How did you both meet, and how did you start This With This?

about social media at the time, but we learnt along the way.

We met 10 years ago as we lived in the same apartment block on the Gold Coast, and when our children left home, we decided it was time to do something we love so we started the @thiswiththis Instagram account five years ago. We didn’t have a clue

2. Do you feel there are less fashion accounts over a certain age online, and do you feel this is changing in the fashion industry?

When we first started there weren’t that many people in our age group doing what we were doing brands were using models in their 30s to showcase their clothing for mature women and it didn’t work as it wasn’t a true reflection of how we saw ourselves. This has definitely changed the last couple of years, and we now see real mature women in catalogues and photoshoots which is great.

3. What does style mean to you both?

We believe style is accessible at any age and style isn’t a price tag - it’s invisible and comes from within - it’s confidence.

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5. Do you feel older women are more wary of certain styles, and what words of encouragement do you have for women to be playful and step out of their comfort zone with fashion?

We always love to do our own ‘age appropriate’ version of styles that are currently on trend - we show women of all ages how to dress for comfort whilst not compromising on style.

6. How much time daily do you devote to shoots and content for TWT? We devote at least three days a week, sometimes more depending on what is in our schedule. At the beginning of a new season, it’s always really busy with all the new releases.

7. Do you feel like the Gold Coast has a certain style and fashion of its own, and what is this to you both?

Yes, we believe there is a certain style that is very much the Gold Coast. It’s what we call Casual Chic!

8. Are there any wardrobe staples you recommend everyone invest in?

Everyone should have a pair of white jeans or white pants in their wardrobe. A great pair of nude shoes and a designer bag would also be on the top of our list.

Brave, Bold &

Beautiful Katie Hanson - So Brave Ambassador

Images Courtesy of So Brave Bodypaint Artist: Wendy Fantasia | Photographer: Tanita Seton Photography

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Get It Magazine’s Holly Bartter sat down with So Brave founder Rachelle Panitz and ambassador Katie Hanson to hear their personal journeys with breast cancer, their unique body paint campaign, spreading awareness and staying #breastaware.

Rachelle Panitz - Founder & Managing Director of So Brave

1. Tell us about So Brave and your mission?

So Brave was created with a mission to empower young women diagnosed with breast cancer, raise awareness, educate and fundraise for breast cancer research, and it’s grown to become Australia’s Young Women’s Breast Cancer Charity.

I was just 32 when my life became a tumbled mass of emotion the moment I heard I’d been diagnosed with breast cancer. I am often asked why So Brave focuses on young women, and my personal journey is precisely why.

Five per cent of all women diagnosed with breast cancer this year will be young women. Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women aged 20-39, and almost 1,000 Australian women under 40 are diagnosed each year.

2. Can you share more about the ambassador campaign and photoshoot, and how has the response been?

Our signature So Brave Model Ambassador program takes our young breast cancer survivors through an incredible once-ina-lifetime body paint and photoshoot, and a year-long program of fundraising and awareness-raising campaigns, to leave a legacy for the future and change the conversation of breast cancer in young women in Australia.

My relationship with my body had perished as I struggled to see the femininity in my new shape. Through chance I met Wendy Fantasia, a body paint artist, and suggested a venture where young breast cancer survivors could access body painting and photography as a way for them to restore their relationships with their bodies in the wake of their traumatic experience while also raising awareness of the prevalence of breast cancer in young women.

Wendy jumped at the chance, and the charity was born following the delivery of our first So Brave Calendar in 2016. We’ve since funded $115,000 of breast cancer research and support initiatives.

3. With Breast Cancer Awareness Month coming up, what can we all do as women to stay #breastaware and to support So Brave?

In October, we launch our sixth calendar for 2022, celebrating with our young breast cancer survivor advocates who are beautifully and inspirationally transformed by body paint, and courageously represented in fabulous photography.

So Brave relies on annual calendar sales to raise funds towards empowerment, education, research, and connection.

We need to educate young women to be aware of their bodies every single month.

We provide a downloadable guide on how to be #breastaware, and you can sign up to get regular reminders to feel it on the 5th of each month.

4. What’s on the horizon for So Brave?

We have done a lot of pivoting over the last two years and have continued to work with our research partners University of Queensland to ensure that young women’s needs are better represented in prevention and diagnosis of breast cancer. We look forward to building our young women’s committees - Brave|You, establishing charter committees at the University of Queensland and Queensland University of Technology.

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MY BREAST CANCER JOURNEY “I was 36 when I found a lump on my right breast. I was a single mum of two girls aged six and ten at the time.

You read about it every day, but I never thought this would happen to me, yet I am living proof it can. I had six months of chemotherapy, a mastectomy and then for six weeks attending radiation everyday.

I was totally honoured to represent So Brave in their calendar campaign - just 12 lucky ladies Australia-wide get chosen annually. We each had a photoshoot at our chosen destination and stood tall, colourful and proud, stopping crowds of people and spreading the word that early detection saves lives!

The fact that mammograms are only available to women of 40 astounds me, and I wish all girls were taught how to be breast aware from high school age.

Breast cancer does affect young women too, and it’s so important to check your breasts once a month.

So Brave has been such a wonderful way to not only educate my girls, but all their friends and families. They were only 6 and 10 when I was diagnosed; living through cancer treatment and watching their mother go through treatment was hard on them.

If you have a friend or loved one diagnosed with breast cancer, continue to check in on them - a text or a coffee means everything! Just love them during all stages they are going through.

It was two of the hardest years of my life, but I survived something that could have ultimately killed me. Cancer taught me it’s the little things in life that matter; it’s love and connection with our loved ones.

My two daughters are, without doubt, my daily inspiration and where I get my strength from.”

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Third Time’s the

Charm Representing Queensland at this year’s National Finals for Miss Universe Australia, Gold Coast native Jasmine Stringer speaks with Get It Magazine’s Holly Bartter to talk about purpose, perseverance and pageantry.

1. How did you start your Miss Universe journey?

official MUA catwalk coach Thelma Rodriguez. I’m working hard to look and feel as fit and healthy as I can when I step on that stage.

5. Tell us about the Gold Coast - what does it mean to you?

I competed for the first time in ‘Miss Teenager Australia’ when I was 16 and won the international title in Panama for Australia - I’ve been watching and admiring the Miss Universe competition since I was a little girl. When I was finally old enough, I decided this was something I was going to set my mind to. I first competed in Miss Universe Australia when I was 19, 6 years ago now!

I’ve travelled to some pretty beautiful places around the world and no matter what, there’s no better place to live than the Gold Coast. I feel like we really get behind our locals achieving their dreams and to give back to a city that has given me so much would be incredible.

2. Having completed twice already in Miss Universe Australia, what’s your motivation to keep stepping back on stage?

6. When you’re not prepping for Miss Universe, what else do you love to do?

After being pretty heartbroken for a while in 2018 because I didn’t quite achieve my goal, I asked myself - what kind of role model would I be if I didn’t follow my own advice? I’ve been working towards this for so many years, I feel I owe it to myself, but more importantly to my friends, family and supporters to give this one last go.

When I’m not modelling, I work in primary schools as a relief teacher. In my free time, I love horse riding! In saying that, I also love a good pizza and Frosé too!

3. What would you like to do with the leverage from winning Miss Universe Australia?

My goal is to use the winner’s grant to deliver an educational program throughout schools teaching essential life skills.

Another cause that is extremely significant in our community and sentimental to me is raising awareness and taking action against domestic violence.

4. Can you share with us how you prepare?

Have you ever seen those pageant Q&A fails? That’s my worst nightmare, so I’m making sure I stay up to date on current affairs. I want to put my best foot forward, so I have been taking classes with the GET IT October 2021

7. To someone struggling with “getting back on the horse”, what are your tips for staying determined and going after your dream?

When you believe in your goal, and you fall short, it’s okay to be disappointed and take the time you need to reflect on your situation. There needs to be a turning point though when you remind yourself of your purpose. If you’re sitting here reading this and relating it back to a goal that you might have had, I encourage you to reconnect with your ‘why’ and ‘how’ - then get back on that horse!

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Paradise

dreaming

It’s one of the most popular holiday destinations in Australia and was voted Top Tourism Town in 2021. Boasting untouched national parks, beautiful beaches plus an enviable restaurant scene, no wonder everyone is flocking to Noosa. There’s something about the Sunshine Coast, and we’ve discovered the best places for you to stay, so that you too can make the most of balmy Spring days, or a sub-tropical summer break.

Beachfront escape BARRA LUXE BEACH HOUSE 5 Bedroom, 4 bathroom. Sleeps 12 While most of us rely on word-of-mouth to book accommodation, where could be better than a Gold Medal winner, as voted by travellers who have experienced the luxury first hand?

Barra Luxe Beach House, located at Point Arkwright, near Yaroomba Beach, on the Sunshine Coast has just been awarded

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the Stayz’ Holiday Home Gold Medal Winner for 2021. And for good reason. The reimagined 1970s beach shack is suitable for a family, or large group of friends, has a luxurious kitchen where everyone can meet for seafood dinners, or plan the day’s activities whilst overlooking the pool.

The calmer waters of Coolum are just a short drive away, or head into Hastings Street in just 25 minutes. There’s also the Point Arkwright trail for the whole family

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to enjoy – take in those stunning views along the coastline. Kids will love the loft area – there’s four beds and a play room, perfect for those night time games. For the grownups, there’s a separate kitchenette, plus several hideaway spots to relax, read and dream. https://www.stayz.com.au/holidayrental/p9489571?arrival=2021-1112&departure=2021-11-15

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A cabin in the woods SECRET CABIN SOCIETY 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom. Sleeps 2 Sometimes all you need to get away from it all is a small cabin in the wild. Enter Life Unhurried’s Secret Cabin Society, a pared back space that still provides absolute comfort for the soul. Best of all, it’s kidfree, so it’s the perfect place to escape to if you’re looking to fulfil those Laura Ingalls’ dreams or a romantic few nights with your partner. There’s a fireplace to warm your hands by, a hammock to snooze on and an atmosphere of absolute peace and stillness. It’s off-grid too, providing you with the perfect escape from the world. www.secretcabinsociety.com

Something for everyone THE FAIRSHORE NOOSA BEACHFRONT APARTMENTS 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom. Sleeps 4+ Perfect for the whole family, the Fairshore Noosa Beachfront Apartments are situated directly on Noosa’s Main Beach.

After all, is there anything better than sandy feet following a pathway to the shore? All apartments are two-bedroom and face north, so you can pass the hours on your private balcony overlooking the beach and Laguna Bay. The resort also offers an outdoor heated pool, wading pool and spa – ideal for cooling off after a day at the beach. www.accomnnoosa.com.au

Romantic bliss

Friends and family escape

For bigger broods

LA MER, BEACHFRONT APARTMENTS 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom. Sleeps 4

PURE VIDA 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom, sleeps 10

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If you’ve managed to escape the kids, or are seeking a romantic getaway, then the La Mer, overlooking Coolum’s untouched beach is just what Cupid ordered. You’ve got 15 kilometres of untouched beachfront to explore, so pack a picnic, head to a secluded cove and soak up the sunshine, and each other’s company.

After a year of solitary living, it’s time to get the gang together. Celebrate friendships and family in style at this beautiful five bedroom home. Spread out over three levels, offering privacy and space for up to ten guests, it’s ideal for sharing with loved ones, while still having enough space to spread out. Just 500m from Noosaville’s Gympie Terrace, on the foreshore of the Noosa River, it’s the perfect spot to hire a boat, SUP or Kayak and explore Noosa by the water, plus you have your own pool and a park next door. www.accomnoosa.com.au

Best of all, Accom Noosa is offering a ‘Celebration or Romance Package’ for those who stay at the Fairshore or La Mer. All you have to do is notify the reservations team at the time of booking that you’ll be celebrating a special event (anniversary, birthday or just each other) and they’ll decorate your room appropriately – think rose petals, birthday balloons – whatever your heart desires.

3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, sleeps 6 If your family needs a little extra room then Laguna on Hastings is a perfect option for family. Centrally nestled amongst the iconic Hastings Street, Laguna on Hastings Street offers self-contained apartments located just moments from Noosa’s Main Beach.

It’s perfect for those wishing to spend their days at the beach, before window-shopping along Hastings Street and heading back to the apartment for a cooling dip in the pool. www.accomnoosa.com.au

www.accomnoosa.com.au For more information on accommodation, days out in Noosa and its surrounds, plus great recommendations on restaurants, markets and cafes, visit www.accomnoosa.com.au

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Baking Memories &

More

Gold Coast-based entrepreneur Lou Duggan (aka ‘Baker Girl Lou’) speaks to Get It Magazine about her 10th anniversary of Cake 2 The Rescue, and the magic that happens when she combines creativity, practicality, community and fun.

1. Tell us about Cake 2 The Rescue - where did it all start?

When my kids were little, I was the “Martha Stewart” of my friends! I loved running parties but always found myself crying into a half finished cake at 2am - I knew there had to be a better way, so Cake 2 The Rescue was launched to make birthdays easier.

We are an online DIY cake company, and our mission is to help busy families pour their love into a homemade cake, embrace imperfection and create memories for a lifetime.

2. Have you always worked within this industry?

Most people are surprised to learn that I’m not actually an amazing cake baker or cook, I’m actually an engineer and interior designer. In fact, it’s my lack of professional cake skills which make Cake 2 The Rescue a success. I’ve created designs and templates that are ‘Lou proof’. If I can make them, so can you! It’s a killer combination of practical logic and creativity, and it’s what makes our kits so successful.

3. Do you find during a pandemic, families are even more likely to want to celebrate those special moments at home?

We have more than doubled our sales during the pandemic and I think that’s a combination of a few things. With many cake decorators unable to operate, family budgets stretched and more time on our hands, families who wouldn’t usually bake are rolling up their sleeves to make a cake at home.

Parents are looking for ways to make birthdays still feel special for their kids.

4. What does an average day in your business life look like?

Mornings are often spent helping to dispatch orders, but the rest of my day is spent either creating new designs, filming live demos in our Facebook group, working on the future direction of the company or simply answering enquiries and supporting our community. I just love my job!

5. What’s next for your brand?

2021 has been our 10th anniversary year and so I took the opportunity to celebrate by trying so many new things - the most fun has been our kids’ lockdown and school holiday cupcake baking online classes. They’ve been a welcome relief for families looking to entertain their kids. I love that the joy of baking is being passed down to another generation and I want to nurture that.

6. What has surprised you most about your business journey?

When I started this business I had no idea that I’d become a leader, mentor and friend to all those who buy our kits.

I’ve come to realise that by showing up for my community as the truest version of myself, I’m giving everyone else the confidence to be themselves too. Having spent so much of my life not feeling good enough, at 46 years old, I now have a platform from which to raise the self-esteem of others.

7. Do you have a favourite quote that you honour in work and life?

“The finish line is for the ego. The journey is for the soul,” Pattie Gonia.

Image credit: Jude Kalman

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Exercise

made fun gets done!

Exercising in your own time can be a hard and dreaded task. You don’t have your personal trainer to help motivate you, you have no gym equipment to enable you to complete the exercises that you’re familiar with, and it is so easy to make excuses and convince yourself of less active ways to spend your personal time.

But why not make exercise fun?

The key is finding physical activities that you enjoy. It sounds simple enough, because it is simple enough - if you understand the physical activities that excite and interest you.

A fun, everyday physical activity for me, is walking my dog. Of course, my dog loves getting up and out of the house, but this activity contains many elements that distract us from the physical work we are doing. You are thinking about the route you will take, how your dog is behaving, how your dog is interacting with other dogs passing by, how he or she loves it when you throw them their ball, and so on. As your mind covers the above points and countless more, you have clocked up a good number of steps without realising. Try exploring new parks in your area to keep yourself and your

dog interested, including local spots where your dog can run free off the leash like the multiple dog parks and beaches

Now, what if you don’t have a dog? Well, there are plenty of other options for you.

Get adventurous and try the countless destinations around the Gold Coast that are suited for wonderful wanders. Get together a few of your closest friends and enjoy a day trip throughout the hinterland. The spring brook walk, Purlingbrook falls or even Burleigh Hill are amazing places to explore Before we see the end of the warmer months, make the most of the many swimming locations around. Swimming is fantastic exercise as it is low impact whilst being great for your aerobic fitness. There are opportunities to challenge yourself by trying different strokes, and changing scenery from indoor pools to outdoor pools, local beaches and other natural swimming holes. Whilst you are in your swimming gear, try a water sport such as surfing, kayaking, or paddleboarding. Many popular beaches such as Budds Beach or Tallebudgera have equipment such as kayaks and paddleboards for hire, so there’s no need to commit to purchasing the relevant equipment as a beginner.

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Playing a team sport with a group of friends is one of my favourite past times, and beneficial for countless reasons. Whilst bringing people together, you become naturally more competitive as you are pushing yourself and your friends to perform at your best. A team sport I have taken up recently is volleyball, and I love that it challenges me and pushes me to my limit as I am striving to win. Team sports, such as volleyball, are great way of getting to your hard cardio target and enjoying it.

There are countless social and competitive leagues to choose from, with everything from basketball to netball, dodgeball to tennis having set competitions in most suburbs. Get a group of friends or family together and see what interests you all.

Maybe get a group of like-minded Vision clients together and start your own team!

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Delicious

Are no longer off the menu for those looking to eat more cleanly according to TV host, bestselling cookbook author, functional nutritionist, and trainer, Luke Hines. Known as Australia’s Clean Living and Wellness expert, Luke has made it his mission to share his delicious healthy recipes, fitness methods and motivational tips for those wanting to lead a healthier life. Here are a couple of our favourites.

desserts

Best ever banana bread SERVES 1-8 YOU DECIDE

Ingredients

METHOD

3 large overripe bananas

Preheat your oven to 180C and line a small loaf tin with baking paper.

3 large free-range eggs

In a large bowl, mash 2 of the bananas, add in the eggs and use a whisk to continue to mash and combine them well.

1/4 cup coconut oil 1/4 cup Lakanto Maple Flavoured Syrup, plus extra to drizzle during cooking 2/3 cup + 1 tbsp coconut flour 1/4 cup tapioca or arrowroot flour 1 1/2 tsp GF baking powder 1 tsp vanilla bean extract

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Add in the remaining ingredients and use a spoon to mix and incorporate well.

Pour the mixture into prepared tin, flatten the top, and slice the third banana lengthways and place on top.

Transfer to the oven and bake for 35-45 minutes or until golden brown on the outside and cooked through.

TIP: Halfway through cooking a spoon some extra Lakanto Maple Flavoured Syrup and coconut oil on the top to make the bananas extra caramelised.

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World’s healthiest chocolate cake Ingredients

Method

300 g (3 cups) almond meal

Preheat the oven to 180°C. Grease the bases and sides of three 20 cm springform cake tins with coconut oil and line the bottoms with baking paper.

125 g (1 cup) arrowroot or tapioca flour 3 tablespoons coconut flour 2 cups Lakanto Baking Blend 185 g (11⁄2 cups) cacao powder 2 teaspoons gluten-free baking powder 1 teaspoon sea salt 4 Flax Eggs 125 ml (1⁄2 cup) melted coconut oil, cooled, plus extra for greasing 375 ml (11⁄2 cups) coconut milk 250 ml (1 cup) filtered water 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or powder

Chocolate frosting

Add the dry ingredients to a large bowl and mix well to combine. In a separate bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and whisk well for 1–2 minutes to create your lovely cake batter.

Using a spoon, evenly distribute the batter among the three prepared tins, transfer to the oven and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a skewer inserted in the centre of each sponge comes out clean. Remove from the oven and leave to cool slightly in the tins before turning out onto wire racks to cool completely.

For the chocolate frosting, add all ingredients to a stand mixer and mix together on low speed for 30 seconds. Once the ingredients have started to combine, slowly increase the speed to high and blend for a further 1 minute. Check your consistency at this point and tweak as desired, adding a little more milk to thin it out slightly or a little more Lakanto icing powder if you would prefer it a little thicker.

Once the cakes have completely cooled, assemble the birthday cake by stacking the sponges one on top of the other, adding a quarter or so of the chocolate frosting between each layer. Slather the remaining frosting over the top of the cake and decorate with fresh and freeze-dried raspberries and shards of chocolate, if desired.

4 cups Lakanto Icing Powder 125 g (1 cup) cacao powder 250 ml (1 cup) coconut oil 250 ml (1 cup) tinned coconut milk 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or powder

To decorate (optional) fresh raspberries Freeze-dried raspberries Shards of Low-Carb Keto chocolate

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Salted Peanut Fudge Ingredients 500 g (2 cups) smooth peanut butter 460 g (2 cups) coconut butter, melted 125 ml (1⁄2 cup) melted coconut oil 1/2 cup Lakanto Maple Flavoured Syrup 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or powder 2 tablespoons crushed roasted peanuts pinch of sea salt

Method Line a 20 cm square cake tin with baking paper.

Add the melted coconut butter, peanut butter, coconut oil and Lakanto Maple Flavoured Syrup to a bowl or food processor and mix until well combined. Scrape down the side with a spatula, add the salt and vanilla and mix again briefly, then pour the mixture into the prepared tin and spread it out in an even layer. Sprinkle the crushed peanuts over the mixture, then transfer to the freezer and leave for 20 minutes, or until set firm.

Once set, remove the fudge from the freezer and lift it from the tin by pulling on the edges of the baking paper.

Using a hot knife, cut it into 18 even diamonds or squares.

Enjoy immediately, storing any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 10 days or in the freezer for up to 1 month.

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Peanut Butter Nicecream Green bananas are naturally high in resistant starch and lower in sugars, making this a beautiful nicecream without the guilt!

Ingredients:

Toppings (or choose your own)

3 frozen semi-green bananas

fresh raspberries

1/2-1 cup(s) coconut cream tinned

crushed peanuts or hemp seeds

3 tablespoon(s) peanut butter or tahini

cacao nibs

1 tablespoon(s) plant based protein powder

Method

1 tablespoon(s) raw cacao powder 1 tablespoon(s) MCT Keto Tonic or coconut oil 1 teaspoon(s) cinnamon ceylon (not cassia) 1/2 teaspoon(s) vanilla bean powder, seeds or extract 1/2 teaspoon(s) nutmeg optional

Simply blend all the ingredients in a strong food processor to combine until smooth and creamy.

To serve, top with raspberries, crushed peanuts and cacao nibs Store in the freezer, and when ready for more just allow it to soften slightly before scooping out.

1/2 teaspoon(s) green leaf stevia optional

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Gig Guide

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Nick Waters

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Made in the 80’s

Southport Sharks

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Game of Tones

Southport Sharks

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Katie Who

The Scottish Prince

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Zak Keenan

Bine Bar & Dining

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Ooz

Hotel Brunswick

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Maddy Breen

Nightcap Nobbys

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Matt Musella

Bine Bar & Dining

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Hannah May

Nightjar

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Kent Dustin

Nightcap Nobbys

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Fat Albert

The Coolangatta Hotel

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Venue Aid

Mo’s Desert Clubhouse

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Belligerent Goat

Mo’s Desert Clubhouse

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Kate Mckay

Precinct Brewing

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Rick Barron

The Coolangatta Hotel

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Matty Sax

Frida Sol

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Matt Armitage

Hotel Brunswick

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The Big Duo

The Coolangatta Hotel

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Michael Hickey

The Local at Paradise Point

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Maddy Breen

Nightjar

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Samir Shah

Currumbin RSL

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Cory Hargreaves

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Alivan Blu

Miami Marketta

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Red Rock

Southport Sharks

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Ondre Davis

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Greer Sullivan

Nightjar

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Greer Sullivan

Bine Bar & Dining

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Kate Mckay

Bine Bar & Dining

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JAB Band

Currumbin RSL

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South Wall

Hotel Brunswick

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DJ Jack Rabbit

Nightjar

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Brad Johns

The Coolangatta Hotel

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Kate Mckay

Nightcap Nobbys

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Remedy Duo

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Reverse

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Jake Hobbs

Precinct Brewing

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JW Marriott

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Currumbin RSL

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The Coolangatta Hotel

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Mono

Currumbin RSL

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Precinct Brewing

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Nightcap Nobbys

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Dan Hannaford

Hotel Brunswick

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The Henchman

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Nightcap Nobbys

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Late For Woodstock

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DJ Jack Rabbit

Nightcap Nobbys

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Bine Bar & Dining

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Marshall

Frida Sol

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Nightcap Nobbys

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Eliza & The Delusionals

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Hannah May

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Nightjar

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Maddy Breen

Precinct Brewing

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Bine Bar & Dining

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Bobby Alu

Hotel Brunswick

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Bine Bar & Dining

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Red Like Fire

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The POOR

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Nightjar

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Dan Hannaford

Hotel Brunswick

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Zak Keenan

Bine Bar & Dining

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Greer Sullivan

Precinct Brewing

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Kent Dustin

Nightcap Nobbys

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Maddy Breen

Bine Bar & Dining

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Lily Budiasa

The Scottish Prince

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Kent Dustin

Nightjar

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Lily Budiasa

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Maddy Breen

Nightcap Nobbys

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Benny O’Dwyer

Bine Bar & Dining

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Mo’s is hosting...

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Zak Keenan

Nightcap Nobbys

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Greer Sullivan

Bine Bar & Dining

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Tyler Vivian & Scotty McGregor

Nightjar

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Kate Mckay

Nightcap Nobbys

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Lily Budiasa

The Cambus Wallace

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Fifth Avenue

Southport Sharks

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Kent Dustin

The Lucky Squire

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Karl Peters

North Burleigh SLSC

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Kate Mckay

Nightjar

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Jason Delphin

The Coolangatta Hotel

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Greer Sullivan

Nightcap Nobbys

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Harry J Hart

HOTA Basement

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Zak Keenan

Bine Bar & Dining

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Benny O’Dwyer

Nightjar

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Steven Michael

The Coolangatta Hotel

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Tijuana Cartel

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Benny O’Dwyer

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Zak Keenan

Precinct Brewing

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Kent Dustin

Mr P.P.’s Deli and Rooftop

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Nick Waters

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Precinct Brewing

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Ondre Davis

Frida Sol

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Kate Mckay

Nightcap Nobbys

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Barnes Storm

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DJ Jack Rabbit

Nightjar

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The Ninth Chapter

Hotel Brunswick

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The Smashed Crabs

The Coolangatta Hotel

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Justin Jones

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Freddie Fresh Prince

Frida Sol

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The Dirty Channel

Hotel Brunswick

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Zak Keenan

Nightcap Nobbys

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Stella McIvor

Currumbin RSL

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Common Ground

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Aussie Pride Band

Southport Sharks

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Jake Hobbs

Bine Bar & Dining

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Matt Musella

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Pink Zinc Presents

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Resonance

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Hannah May

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The Lyrical

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Matt Collins

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McKenzie Band

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Kent Dustin

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Brooke Supple

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Freddie Fresh Prince

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Strictly Acoustic

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Mo’s is hosting...

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Brooke Supple

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Hockey Dad

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SAMETIME

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Pia Pressure

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Rory Switzer

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Bobs Beer

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Ladyhawke

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Benny O’Dwyer

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Blakboi - Tom Avery

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Living In The 70s

The Coolangatta Hotel

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Kate Mckay

Precinct Brewing

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The Switch

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James D’Khan

Bine Bar & Dining

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Kate Mckay

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Ondre Davis

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Michael Hickey

Pearls Bar

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Lisa Hunt

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First Beige

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Devilskin

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Strictly Acoustic

The Coolangatta Hotel

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Find out what’s in your stars, with popular astrologer Sarah Murphy. Connect with Sarah and request a personal reading at luminary-astrology.com; find her on Instagram @luminary_ astro and Facebook ‘Luminary Astrology’.

Scorpio October 23 - November 22

October is a month to explore your depths, Mercury’s retrograde in your subconscious sector opens new roads or pathways that broaden your understanding of yourself or others. The new moon October 6 starts a new cycle of deep personal exploration. The full moon October 21 helps to integrate this new information into your everyday life.

Pisces February 19 – March 20

The money sectors of your chart are active this month, with Mercury’s retrograde making you reevaluate your relationship to external resources and finances. It’s a great time to examine at any loans or borrowings you may have. October 6, the new moon in aspect to Mars might see an unexpected bill or loan called in, be mindful this month on overextending yourself financially.

The full moon October 21 is when you see an opportunity to evolve or turn any money problems around to your advantage.

Sagittarius November 23 – December 21 Aries Your community and social networks might be in a strange spin this month, thanks to Mercury whose retrograde hijinks create confusion and cross communication. The new moon October 6 with Mars in aspect might see tensions rise in your social sector, the full moon October 21 helps transform your place within your community by helping people their common ground.

Capricorn December 22 – January 20

The career, reward and reputation sector of your chart sees you re-evaluate or take unexpected paths towards career goals or finding new ways to be recognized. The new moon October 6 is a potential catalyst thanks to Mars triggering necessary changes. The full moon helps secure your home base, which in turn supports your evolution.

Aquarius January 21 – February 19

Mercury helps expand your perception during October, thanks to its retrograde motion in your beliefs sector. New roads open and unexpected avenues appear allowing you to upgrade any outdated belief systems that may be holding you back. The new moon October 6 could offer ways of seeing things in a new light, with the full moon October 21 being when you see these new beliefs being reflected to you in your local environment.

March 20 – April 19

Mercury retrograde’s in your relationship sector signals a time of communication mix-ups, re-evaluation of relationships or unexpected dynamics coming into play; with outcomes becoming clear in November. The new moon October 6th might raise irritability thanks to Mars conjoining it. The full moon October 21st with Pluto aspecting helps to make the necessary adjustments, to rebalance relationships and evening out any power dynamics.

Taurus April 20 – May 21

Your health and wellbeing sector is undergoing some changes thanks to Mercury’s retrograde, think of it as an operating system upgrade. The new moon October 6 might see you a little more run down than usual thanks to Mars’ agitating influence, the full moon October 21 offers opportunities for insight and the evolution of your personal philosophies.

Gemini May 21 – June 21

Your creative and self-expression sector is having a bit of a facelift. The planetary focus is on acknowledging your creativity and re-evaluating how to develop it. The new moon October 6 drives you to start fresh project, the full moon October 21 offers helpful insights on how your gifts will be received or enjoyed.

Cancer June 21 – July 22

Alternative roads are opening up in your home and family sector as you re-assess and reevaluate where and what you call home, thanks to Mercury’s retrograde. The new moon October 6 has a tricky Mars influence which causes frustration, it will pass by month’s end. The full moon October 21 sees your private and public personas transform thanks to Pluto evolutionary influence.

Leo July 22 – August 23

Day to day activities in your local community might see the confusing influence of Mercury’s retrograde as detours or unexpected delays create some frustration as you go about your usual business. Mars’ involvement with the new moon October 6 makes neighbours a bit irritable, the full moon October 21 helps with broadening your perspective and making everyday things more magical.

Virgo August 23 - September 22

Your money sector is activated this month with Mercury’s retrograde helping you to re-assess the ways you generate income and what you use it for. The new moon October 6 helps with resetting spending habits, the full moon October 21 illuminates the ways in which other people’s resources are now accessible to you, helping any new goals or ambitions.

Libra September 22 – October 23

October offers the opportunity to rebalance your identity within relationships both personal and work related. Mercury’s retrograde offers new perspectives and insights. The new moon October 6 offers the gentle push required to make your desires manifest. By the full moon October 21, the evolution of these relationships becomes apparent, helping you find better balance.

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