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Coffs’ Elite Training Centre One of a very few purpose-built sports training centres in the country
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Cirque Du Soleil’s OVO A teeming world of insects heads to Oz
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The University of Newcastle Chamber Choir Taking Newcastle to the world
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Be a Perfect Dinner Guest What not to do when eating over
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The Suzuki DR650SE The latest version of Australia’s most popular street-legal trail bike
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Historic Huey Visits Coffs The Royal Navy’s Huey 898
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WELCOME TO COFFS HARBOUR REGIONAL AIRPORT
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elcome to edition 12 of Airport Magazine. You will notice that we have changed the cover style on this occasion to take the opportunity to promote the upcoming season of Cirque Du Soleil in Sydney and give you the opportunity to win tickets to the show, return flights with QantasLink and two nights accommodation at the Menzies Hotel. Details of how to enter are on page 10. While domestic air travel has softened somewhat on a national basis, Coffs is still performing relatively well and we are working on several projects. Two in particular are aimed at improving our customer service and infrastructure to ensure Coffs Harbour Regional Airport can cater for current and future growth. From a customer service viewpoint, we are planning to upgrade Biggles cafĂŠ as well as provide additional parking for taxis and buses. Plans are also being finalised to widen our current aircraft parking area and construct a new heavy vehicle access road to the airport movement area. The main jet runway will be resurfaced over the next two years at a cost of around $5.5 million. This will ensure that the strength and structural integrity of the runway is maintained in order to accommodate wide body jet aircraft such as the Boeing 767 and Airbus A330. With the rapid growth of fly-in fly-out (FIFO) operations which service the burgeoning mining sector in Australia, we are undertaking an investigation into the feasibility of direct charter flights between Coffs Harbour and the Pilbara region in Western Australia. A recent survey indicated strong local interest in a direct flight and negotiations are now underway with potential airlines to operate this service. As usual I hope that your visit to the Coffs Harbour Regional Airport is a pleasant experience and wish you an enjoyable flight. Dennis Martin Airport Manager
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bout 20 kilometres north of Coffs Harbour, standing guard beside the Pacific Highway, the glistening white dome of the Sikh Indian Temple captures your eye. It is a surprising contrast to the nearby eucalyptus trees. In a way, this combination of foliage and form gives a hint of the blend of cultures you will find in Woolgoolga (or Woopi as it is affectionately called by locals). As you drive into town past the Temple, turn right onto the main street and pass by the Ex Services Club towards the town centre, you start to feel a change of pace. It is calm and relaxed. Here the scene is reminiscent of the 1960s and 70s when nearly every coastal town along the eastern seaboard of Australia was a lot like Woolgoolga is today. There’s the surf club overlooking the beach, a grassy park with picnic tables, barbecues and shade trees and the obligatory caravan park. Over the road from the park is the main town centre - a collection of small shops (butcher, bakery, supermarket, post office, surf gear store, second-hand bookshop and a collection of cafes as well as a fish and chip shop or two). But back to the beach. Woolgoolga’s main beach is wide and long. The southern end it is protected by the headland while to the north, it stretches to the next distant headland and far horizon. On any given morning and throughout the day you will find surf club members training in their boats, the energetic running along the beach, water babes swimming or surfing and the ever hopeful trying their luck fishing from the beach or just off-shore in their sea kayaks. Peace and seaside tranquillity - and twice a month there is something special. On the first and fourth Saturday of each month the Bollywood Markets add a touch of exotic colour to the park. There are stalls offering trinkets, clothing, fresh fruits and vegies, plants, jewellery, olive oils, nuts, health foods and local honey. And in keeping with the Indian theme, some exotic treats - Indian head massage, live music, Bollywood dance demonstration and lessons and delicious snacks of Indian chai, curries and samosas. All this occurs in the park overlooking the sand and sea. After fossicking around the market stalls, take a short drive to Woolgoolga Headland. It’s just one kilometre further along the main road. As you crest the gentle rise out of the town centre, another edifice will capture your eye. The bright blue tones of the town’s water tower. Once of nondescript concrete colour, it is now a true-blue tribute to the marine life inhabiting the off-shore Solitary Islands Marine Park. Just 200 metres further is the headland itself. It’s a broad, grassy elevated knoll, the perfect spot to watch for Humpback Whales as they pass by on their annual migration from Antarctica. It’s also a great place to enjoy fresh samosas or fish and chips and take in the view across the sea to South Solitary Island with its cliffs and gleaming
white lighthouse. On days when the sea breeze is blowing, kite flyers, paragliders and model aeroplane enthusiasts may also join you on the headland. These steady winds are ideal for launching flyers and their craft aloft to glide over the grassy headland and beach below. If by now you are in need of a coffee or a bite to eat, head back into town. There are a number of cafes with casual courtyard and sidewalk seating offering fresh barista-made cappuccinos and lattes, cake, muffins and fresh made Indian and mod-Oz meals. As you sit and watch the world pass by, you will see people dressed in casual beach fashions worn by many who reside in the seaside communities. But in Woolgoolga, you will also see people of Indian descent dressed in traditional garb, especially the women. Brightly coloured salwar/kameez (i.e. traditional Punjabi attire for females, long top and baggy pants) and scarves worn by the women and young girls add brilliant splashes of colour as they stroll the street. The Indian men are a little more conservative in their dress, except for their distinctive turbans. Orange, cream, yellow and blue are just some of the colours of the turban cloth used to wrap their uncut hair in keeping with their Sikh faith. If interested in learning more about Sikhism, you are most welcome to visit the Guru Nanuk Temple. You may visit the temple at any time, however it is recommended you call ahead by phoning (02) 6654 8163 if it is a weekday.
On the weekend you will find people in and around at the temple, especially on Sundays when the 60 minute service (beginning at 11am) is attended by many men, women, teenagers and children of the local Sikh community. Should you decide to attend, it is custom to remove your shoes and cover your head with a bandanna in respect to their faith. After the service, everyone shares a meal of traditional Indian cuisine. It is vegetarian and very delicious. This is a time when you will experience the colourful Sikh traditions of much talking, laughter and discussion. As well as these weekly services there are very special festivals celebrating Sikhism. Two occasions are Vaisaki (harvest festival) in April and Diwali (festival of lights) in November. At these times you will experience the ritual and ceremony that is special for Sikh Punjabis throughout the world including in Woolgoolga. But each April and only in Woolgoolga will you experience Curryfest. This is when the whole community comes together. They close part of the main street and parkland, set up stalls and stages and for two fun filled days everyone can enjoy fine Indian culture, cuisine, colour, singing and dancing. Bollywood by the Beach. n For more information contact; Coffs Coast Visitor Information Centre Tel: 1300 369 070 Web: www.coffscoast.com.au
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n 2001 Coffs Harbour was chosen as the training base for Australia’s national rugby team, the Wallabies. The Novotel Pacific Bay Resort became Camp Wallaby where a purpose built gymnasium, training centre and playing field were developed exclusively for the team. During the time the Wallabies called Coffs ‘home base’ the likes of Eddie Jones, John Eales, George Gregan and their band of merry men were frequent visitors to Coffs Harbour. They were often greeted at the airport by loyal fans, welcomed ‘home’ by staff at Pacific Bay Resort and seen out and about enjoying the sights and sounds of Coffs Coast. Those heady days are now fond memories. However a legacy of this association with the Wallabies is more than memories. The gymnasium and sports field, now called Elite Training Centre is still one of very few, purpose-built sports training centres in the country. And it is one that is much sought after by a number of sporting codes. Professional teams from all football codes have now trained here – Rugby League, Aussie Rules and Football (soccer). Now, teams from other sporting codes are visiting Coffs Harbour to refine their esprit de corps
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and physical fitness. Teams competing in the national beach volleyball titles trained, played and stayed here and recently so too did Australia’s national cricket team captain, Michael Clarke. In addition to the professionals, schools with strong sporting traditions are also discovering the facilities and services on offer at this Elite Training Centre. What they have all come to learn is that this training centre is more than accommodation, a gymnasium and a playing field. It is a commitment to understanding, caring and catering for the needs of the team and individuals. It is this ethos that has been developed and now delivered by management
and staff at Novotel Pacific Bay Resort. The most dedicated, some might say eccentric of all is executive chef, Tony Gill. Tony is a die-hard Wallaby fan. He has been to numerous games at home and abroad and on more than one occasion has been awarded fan of the season. Someone who spent three months creating his all green and gold suit and who paints himself gold in support of his beloved team just has to be, well dedicated. And that he is. Tony has learned over the past ten years that team managers and coaches have high expectations of their hosts – especially for the delivery of high quality food. When team management are inspecting the resort and training centre, Tony is often
Pacific Bay Resort Executive Chef Tony Gill with John Eales Oysters
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the first person coaches and dieticians meet. Their concern is to ensure the officials and especially the players are fed well, fed healthy and fed plenty. This is where Tony shines. With his previous experience in hosting the Wallabies he understands and ensures his team delivers low-fat, high calorie, varied and tasty cuisine. This means serving such dishes with skin-off chicken, meats with fat removed, pastas instead of sausages and bacon, fruits and vegetables and sometimes catering to the whims of people with special requests such as Wallaby Toutai Kefu who liked the occasional serving of curried sausages! Tony liaises closely with coaching staff who are mostly concerned that players eat well so they not drop weight. Then there was the time he was personally challenged by the Wallabies – to create a special green and gold dish as a tribute to the national team. He didn’t disappoint them. Voila, Oysters John Eales. Fresh oysters,
avocado and hollandaise sauce warmed under a hot grill and served with fresh sea salt, lemon and lime. They loved it. As well as Tony and his kitchen brigade caring for the players and officials, so too do the resort’s ground staff. This band of 15 ‘brothers-in-arms’ lead by Peter Titmus ensure the playing field is the perfect pitch be it for rugby, football, Aussie Rules or for that matter, any field sport. Depending on the code, the grass is cut to suit. Eddie Jones liked the grass trimmed to the same level as the grass where next his team were to play. If the game was to be played in New Zealand he would also have the sprinklers turned on too to replicate likely playing conditions. According to Peter, the round ball code prefers a shorter cut so the ball runs fast and
smooth. As for AFL, they, like all codes require the playing surface to be even, free of divots and depressions. This is where the resort’s ground staff care for and keep watch on the field as if it were a baby. Special Couch and Rye grasses are regularly, fertilised, watered, rolled and trimmed to ensure a perfect pitch. Overlooking the playing field is the gymnasium. The complex is in four sections.
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Ricky Welsh and Kane Saillard inspecting Elite Training Centre turf
The spa room is where baths of streaming steaming water is set at 38C to relax and revitalise tired bodies. And the ice baths, to refresh and reinvigorate. And wake you up too. The main gymnasium is a hall-like room that can cater up to 100 people at one time. Here are purpose built weight lifting platforms for comfort and safety, bar bells, lift presses, stretching and balancing equipment, and full length mirrors so players and coaches can keep an eye on posture and performance.
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The third room is for the team office, meetings and the media. The perfect place when team management and coaches require private space to discuss tactics, team and individual performance. This space is also ideal for fronting reporters when with notebooks, cameras and microphones they arrive to interview managers, coaches and players. The fourth space is the gear shed – a secure storage space for team equipment. Lastly there is the resort itself – with a
combination of single and double rooms and three bedroom suites and maisonettes accommodating up to six people. The restaurant has buffet breakfast, lunch and dinners and can cater for team dietary requirements. And if you think your team has performed well and deserves a reward in the fine dining room, this too is Tony’s domain. All you will have to do is talk with him and he will be ready, willing and expertly able to advise and assist you. While sporting teams are regular users of the Elite Training Centre, so too is a growing number of teams of business executives. Two and three day retreats can be arranged and catered for. In addition to the food and beverage being tailor made, qualified physical fitness trainers can also arrange special programs to help shape up men and women of corporate Australia. All this is a mere 15 minutes drive from Coffs Harbour Airport which is connected to Sydney with up to seven flights per day by Virgin and Qantas. So no matter the purpose of your team, be it for professional or recreational sport or corporate team building, the highly skilled team at Novotel Pacific Bay Resort’s Elite Training Centre are at your service. n Coffs Harbour Novotel Pacific Bay Resort T: 02 6659 700 E: meet@pacificbayresort.com.au W: www.pacificbayresort.com.au
Tim Storrier The histrionic wayfarer (after Bosch) (self portrait) 2012. Winner 2012 Archibald Prize
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Cirque Du Soleil Returns to Australia with a New Big Top Production
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irque du Soleil is thrilled to return to Australia with its criticallyacclaimed and family-friendly big top production OVO. Brisbane will host the Australian premiere season of OVO presented under the trademark blue-and-yellow Grand Chapiteau (big top) at Northshore Hamilton, with the 2012-2013 national tour then moving to Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne and Perth. Since its world premiere in Montreal, Canada in April 2009, OVO has visited more than 15 cities in Canada, United States and Mexico, delighting over 2 million spectators. The Australian tour will be the first time OVO has toured outside North America. OVO, meaning “egg� in Portuguese, is a headlong rush into a colourful
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ecosystem teeming with life, where insects work, eat, crawl, flutter, play, fight and look for love in a non-stop riot of energy and movement. When a mysterious egg appears in their midst, the insects are awestruck and intensely curious about this iconic object that represents the enigma and cycles of their lives. It is love at first sight when a gawky, quirky insect arrives in this bustling community and a fabulous ladybug catches his eye – and the feeling is mutual. The cast of OVO is comprised of 55 performing artists from 14 countries specialising in many acrobatic acts. One highlight of OVO is the stunning Flying Act in which a group of scarabs soar high above the stage, from both edges to the middle landing on a platform. This breathtaking act combines many circus disciplines: banquine, Russian swing and swinging chair. Starting on the 10th February 2012, advance online tickets for OVO will be available exclusively for Cirque Club members. Cirque Club membership is free and registration is quick and simple. Member benefits include advance tickets, special offers and insider information on the world of Cirque du Soleil. To join go to www.cirqueclub.com Tickets for OVO are currently on sale at cirquedusoleil.com/ovo n
THE AUSTRALIAN TOUR PREMIERES IN BRISBANE - JULY 14, 2012 under the trademark blue-and-yellow Grand Chapiteau (Big Top) at Northshore Hamilton
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The University of Newcastle Chamber Choir Adopt a choir member and help take Newcastle to the world
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inners of the Channel Seven Battle of the Choirs, the University of Newcastle Chamber Choir’s success lies in its fresh, energetic performances in music from the Renaissance to the 20th century including Queen, Jimi Hendrix and the Rolling Stones. Under the baton of internationally renowned Choir Director, Dr Philip Mathias, the 40-member choir includes University of Newcastle students, staff and members of the community. Stephanie Tuyl In 2012, the choir aims to head to the USA to compete in the World Choir Games in Cincinnati. It has also been invited to perform at the ‘Rhythms of One World’ Festival in New York and to perform in Boston, Washington and Bermuda. They have launched an appeal to adopt a choir member to raise the funds to get them there.
What are you most looking forward to about the World Choir Games in the US? I’m looking forward to the games because the standard of the choir is so high. We want to win it and we’re learning some really hard songs so we definitely have high hopes. We’re representing Newcastle and the uni which is something that is really great. The repertoire is really challenging. I’ve been overseas for three months so I have 15 different songs across a large range of genres to learn by June. We only practice one day a week as a group as well, so in that two hours we have really intense rehearsals. With all the other stuff I have going on, it can be really full on – but fun. To adopt a choir member or make a donation toward their trip, visit www.newcastle.edu.au or call (02) 4921 7453. n
Silo Restaurant & Lounge We spoke to Stephanie Tuyl (Pron. Towel) and got an insight into the life of a choir member. How did you get into singing? What drew you to it? My mum’s a music teacher, so I grew up with music. I started with the flute, and I also play piano and guitar. I sing in a group with my sisters as well, music is something that runs in the family. I had a gap year but I really missed music. What have been some of your favourite singing experiences over the years? I’ve been on a few tours now so I’m looking forward to the US trip. I forget sometimes how lucky I’ve been. I’ve travelled so much because of music, I’ve already been on two tours with Hunter Singers to England, Belgium and France and I’ve also been on tour to Canada. Music has taken me places and I can’t describe how excited I am about going to the US. How did you get involved with the University Chamber choir? I joined the choir after starting at uni. I had a gap year and I was really missing music and then when I started my degree I thought I would join the Chamber Choir. I love being in the Chamber because I get to work with some really professional people. It’s great to work with people who have so much experience. I really enjoy working under Phillip Matthias (Conductor). He has the perfect pitch and it’s an incredible experience to be working with someone who has that skill.
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Newcastle’s' hottest cocktail lounge and restaurant, Silo Restaurant & Lounge, is this month celebrating their 6th birthday. Since bursting onto our culinary experience radars in 2004, this sophisticated, boutique, harbour side restaurant & bar, has become a favourite among many Novocastrians and visiting tourists alike. Its cross dining/bar lounging facilities, have a proven reputation for superbly catering to all customer requirements. From a romantic, intimate, waterfront dinner for two, to the larger celebratory function, or your corporate luncheon and business meeting needs, Silo has a proven ability to provide both a pleasurable, and memorable experience, always leaving customers returning for more.
Silo Restaurant & Lounge 18, 1 Honeysuckle Drive The Boardwalk Newcastle NSW 2300 Tel: (02) 4926 2828 mark@silolounge.com.au For menus, photos and enquiries go to www.silolounge.com.au
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estled in the heart of the Hunter Region is the beachside city of Newcastle. A top ten city in Lonely Planet’s ‘Best in Travel 2011’ guide, Newcastle has a rich history, quirky arts culture and a thriving dining and shopping scene. Newcastle is a city that is always changing, a city with world class business, research and industry, and a city of hardworking genuine people. Whether you’re travelling to the region for a visit or looking for a place to settle down, there is endless choice in Newcastle. There are few cities in the world beyond Newcastle that can say their city centre is surrounded by eight beaches. Merewether, Newcastle, Nobbys, and Bar Beach in particular are popular surfing and fishing locations, and are conveniently located close to the city centre. Ride the wave of surfing culture that characterises the city and join the locals for an early morning dip, or lunch break surf. Swim in the art deco Newcastle Ocean Baths (opened in 1922), and have fish and chips at the Canoe Pool, built in the late 1930s for young swimmers.
Take a moment to sit and watch the port in action and be amazed as giant 300m freight ships, close enough to touch, are guided into the harbour by comparatively tiny tugs and a pilot flown out to each ship by helicopter. This city is the biggest exporter of coal in the world. Sharing the harbour with coal ships are freight ships, fishing boats, ferries, yachts, cruise ships, kayaks and private vessels, making for a chaotic but exciting scene. Newcastle is the ideal place to catch some culture, with a cluster of galleries and boutiques along Darby Street, Newcastle East and Cooks Hill. Watch a performance at the spectacularly-restored Art Deco Civic Theatre, which presents an amazing, diverse range of shows. Or visit Newcastle Art Gallery, one of Australia’s leading regional galleries with a magnificent collection from local, national and international artists and a full schedule of impressive travelling exhibitions. For a walk through Newcastle’s history tour Fort Scratchley Historic Site, with its commanding position guarding the Hunter River Estuary. Overlooking another famous
historic site, Nobbys head lighthouse, the Fortress has a long and interesting military history. Revisit Newcastle’s convict past with a trip to the convict-hewn Bogey Hole, built around 1820 for the personal use of Commandant James T. Morriset. Located beneath a rocky prominence that gets battered during rough seas, the Bogey Hole is a feat of architecture. To satisfy your appetite, Newcastle offers a diverse range of dining. Sip cocktails at a one of the many harbourside Honeysuckle restaurants with bustling maritime views by day and glittering shores by night. Dine in cosmopolitan Beaumont Street, home to a range of Mediterranean restaurants and quirky sidewalk cafes. Check out the live music at one of the many local pubs around the city and finish up with late night coffee at funky inner city Darby Street. For those looking for fine dining, go no further than Newcastle city centre, a busy business precinct with a smattering of first class restaurants. Newcastle East also boasts a range of fine dining restaurants with sweeping views of the harbour and beaches. n
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3. Switch to energy saver light globes to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. They save approximately 80 per cent energy use and last between 6 to 15 times longer than standard bulbs. If every Australian household replaced just two lights, this would equate to over 200,000 vehicles being taken off the road each year.
ustralians are the highest per-capita greenhouse gas polluters in the world. Through everyday activities such as transport, household energy use and decay of household waste in landfills, Australian households generate around a fifth of Australia's total emissions. You can help protect the environment and save money at the same time by making a few simple changes at home and in your daily lives. According to the founder of Ecochick.com and host of Eco TV, Lara Shannon, if we all made just a few small changes, we could reduce our individual and collective carbon footprints dramatically. Here are Lara’s top five tips for reducing your eco-footprint and your household bills: 1. Over half your energy bill is likely to come from heating and cooling so set your thermostat to the optimum temperatures: Winter- maximum 18°C Summer- no less than 26°C Every 1°C can make a big difference to the amount of energy you use (up to 15% less).
Founder of Ecochick.com and host of Eco TV, Lara Shannon
2. Even on standby mode, most electrical items still use electricity so make sure you turn off TVs, computer monitors and other electrical appliances at the power point when not in use. An easy way to do this is to install an eco-switch device which will do it automatically for you. It will pay for itself over and over again through the money you save on your energy bills.
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4. Organic waste comprises up to 50 per cent of the total amount of waste thrown away by households each year. Set up a compost or worm farm for your food and garden waste. Removing organic material from the waste stream could reduce Australia's greenhouse gas emissions by around 3 per cent. 5. Ride your bike or walk wherever you can. By leaving your car at home, for journeys up to 5km you could save around $1000 on fuel a year. Alternatives for getting to work? Car pool, catch public transport or ride a bike or electric scooter instead. For more eco lifestyle tips and information, visit www.ecochick.com n Sources: Department of Climate Change & Energy Efficiency; GE Lighting; Keep Australia Beautiful
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Perfect Dinner Guest BY BETTINA MANIATIS
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hilst much of it may seem like common sense, I’m amazed at how many times I have had guests over for dinner and they do things that I would consider social sin. Of course, everyone is different but when I started questioning others about dinner party etiquette, they too agreed that many times they’re left speechless at what their guest do, or sometimes don’t do. From guests who become excessively drunk to those who end up a little frisky, it seems everyone has a story about a dinner party gone amiss. So, I’ve put together a couple of dinner guest tips sure to have you invited back again and again. 1) Don’t turn up empty handed Even if your host forcefully tells you not to bring a thing, you always bring something. A bottle of wine is usually conventional, but if for some reason you’re highly against taking alcohol, a box of chocolates can also be nice to nibble on after the meal. 2) Don’t get too drunk Even if you’ve known each other forever and they are telling you to have another and have
another, there’s a point where you become a burden instead of a laugh. Have a good time of course, just be sure you don’t need to be carried anywhere - your host didn’t sign up for babysitting duty! 3) Have some respect Your host has invited you to their home for a meal – this is where they live and it needs to be respected. I was speaking to someone who told me their dinner guest actually put their foot up on the table and without knowing was actually kicking things about, and another tell me their guest decided to throw their empty bottles into the garden. Some of this goes back to point 2 – you lose sight of what could be considered inappropriate as you get more wines under the belt! 4) Without the offer, don’t take I had people over once who did bring some nibbles and wine with them. We had a great time with lots of laughs, but when it came time to leave and they saw we hadn’t gotten to their bottle, they actually picked it up and took it with them! I was shocked. Don’t get me
wrong, if it were a case of left overs and your host offers, of course it’s not rude to take some – but you should certainly wait for them to offer. 5) Get a babysitter A touchy one, but I can tell you I’ve invited friends over expecting only them, and they bring their children. I have no problem with kids whatsoever, but it can put a bit of a damper on the night if there isn’t enough food as you weren’t expecting them or you have no entertainment for them. Perhaps some of you might take these tips as a little uptight, so it’s with this in mind that I would also like to mention another pointer, a very important one: have FUN. No one wants a stick in the mud over for dinner! n Do you have a story about a dinner guest? We’d love to hear from you! Tell me about it on Facebook at: www.facebook.cominflightpublishing and we’ll publish your story in the next issue!
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Maximise Your Raise BY FRAN SIDOTI OF WWW.SAVINGSGUIDE.COM.AU
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ost people live to their income. As much as we swear we won’t, whenever we get a pay raise, we tend to accumulate that money into our lifestyle as opposed to making some big financial advances with it. Our lifestyle becomes more expensive as our income increases. So why not buck the trend this year and make the most of your pay raise. It’ll save you money in the long run. Here’s how, inspired by Five Cent Nickel.
fund until they have an emergency. Save yourself the heartache and put your pay raise into an emergency fund. It won’t earn you any money, but it could save you a huge outlay in the coming years, whether a health concern, job loss or major accommodation issue.
Pay Off The High Interest Card If you’ve got a couple of credit cards and are finding it hard to stay on top of the repayments, use your pay raise exclusively to knock off the highest interest card. It’s a concrete goal and will not only help you save actual money, in the form of interest, but has a motivating effect when it comes to your other cards.
Just Super If you’ve already got an emergency fund and pay off your cards at the end of every month, you’re doing brilliantly. Now might be the time to think about putting some extra money into super. If you can invest your raise into your voluntary contributions, you’ll earn some money by the government matching your contribution up to $1,000. It’s also all taxed at 15 per cent, which is as low as it gets when it comes to investments. On top of which, that extra money can earn compound interest and convert your retirement from workable to comfortable.
Get An Emergency Fund Emergency funds are as unsexy as things get. They’re the completely no-fun option when it comes to personal finance, and I can understand the feeling that they’re the last thing you want to do with your hard-earned raise. Unfortunately, no one likes an emergency
Insure Thyself Insurance premiums are a cost we often delay. We probably have the basics, but if you’ve got a spare bit of money suddenly coming into the bank account, why not think about investigating whether your insurance has you completely covered? Home and contents
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Fun Money I read an article recently about the role of fun money in relationships; the small amount of money that each spouse has and can spend with no questions asked. Let’s take that wider, and invest in fun money for each of us. I’m not suggesting spending your entire raise on concert tickets, just using a small proportion of it every month as money you spend without guilt. You earned it, you should be able to spend some of it on yourself. n
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ot everywhere, and not for all, but for many of our schools, it's been an uncertain, challenging, even difficult last few years—a time of reappraisals, reorganisations, reforms, and in some cases, reductions. All this doing over and overdoing was added to the not inconsiderable demand of simply being a good school for the students in your care. A good school: a dream, daunting, inspiring, and sometimes as elusive as the desire to be a good parent. For despite all of our science and quasi-science, our laws, our best practices, our bowing shelf of expert manuals and management tomes, there is something about our work that, terrifying as it may seem, survives on something like sheer nerve and improbable faith. The faith is not always religious, per se, but it is the faith in a future one cannot reliably forecast
or even reasonably hope to expect. Things unseen. We are trying to teach people who know everything—teenagers—things they naturally find it superfluous to learn. Now in seriousness, I was a teenager who was determined to learn everything the hard way. If we're honest, weren't many of us just so constituted? In any event, my time in the classroom as a teacher, and my somewhat longer stints in administration and residential life, have convinced me that what we aim to instruct in economics is quickly forgotten, in English literature frequently unattended, and
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in personal ethics, well, simply disregarded. Meanwhile and moreover, if the students are anything like my children, they possess an unsettling capacity to identify and probe the failures, deficits, and inadequacies of the adults in their lives. In my bleaker moments, I think what we teach we teach not to produce learning now, or even to prevent the inevitable errors, poor decisions, and moral lapses that seem intrinsic to human nature, but rather to give students a vocabulary they can use in the future to begin to make sense of their imminent—one hopes not-too crippling or colossal—mistakes. Our schools are schools of things— buildings and landscapes and smart boards and laptops. They are schools of ideas— replete with often-brilliant dialogues and impressive designs. But most of all, they are schools of people. I believe that's the secret sauce of schools: not the new, green, science buildings; not the computerised elliptical machines; not even the curricula as carefully measured, fertilized, and manicured as the irrigated athletic fields so perfect they make me want to give up lawn care forever and trade in my mower for apartment life. n
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Social Impact
Investment 1. Are you willing to receive over $100,000 in Government tax free incentives over 10 years? 2. Do you want to create wealth for your future and into retirement? 3. Do you want to make your tax dollars work for you? 4. If you could own property that covered its own costs and gave you surplus cash every week, how many would you want? If you answer 'Yes' to any or all questions 1 to 3, and in answer to question 4, believe "at least one", then you need to look closely at NRASAustralia.com.au. We spoke to NRAS Australia to get some answers. WE’VE HEARD A FAIR BIT RECENTLY ABOUT NRAS. CAN ANYONE INVEST IN NRAS PROPERTIES? Yes. NRAS is designed to be very attractive to the property investor. In most cases NRAS properties provide a cash positive income each week from the very first year, so no
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additional ‘top up’ contributions impacting existing incomes. HOW DO NRAS PROPERTIES DIFFER FROM ANY OTHER INVESTMENT PROPERTY? To qualify for NRAS, the property must be brand new. The property is indistinguishable from its neighbour in a new development. The significant difference is the property provides the investor with the huge 10 year advantage of a tax free annual government incentive, currently $9,524 pa increasing annually for 10 years. IS THERE A LIMIT TO HOW MANY NRAS PROPERTIES AN INDIVIDUAL CAN OWN? No. Each approved NRAS property owned by an investor qualifies for the NRAS incentive. Over a 10 year period that equates to over $100,000 tax free per NRAS property. If an investor owns 10 NRAS investment properties, they will receive 10 times the NRAS incentive
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each year (currently $9,524 pa). TAKING A STEP BACK, CAN YOU EXPLAIN A LITTLE MORE ABOUT NRAS? NRAS is a government intervention policy to stimulate essential building of new housing by private enterprise property developers to satisfy the demand for affordable rental homes for middle income Australians. WHERE ARE THE NRAS PROPERTIES? Across the country in key growth areas identified by the Government. Location is driven by expanding infrastructure and underlying pressure of demand for affordable rental properties. NRAS properties are in limited supply. To find out more, go to www.nrasustralia.com.au – if you’ve got a QR code reader on your phone, scan here. n
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How Art Gains Value Part 2 BY CELIA BERRELL
Davson in her office with catalogues from her major retrospective touring exhibitions.
Meditations by Celia Berrell
Drifting on a tranquil lake of mottled hopes and patterned faith. Feeling peace and tenderness, amidst your lucid water ness. Below: Detail from Davson’s painting Reflections in the collection of the Northern Territory Art Gallery & Museum, Darwin, NT,which was loaned for her major retrospective touring exhibition tour 1999-2002 in public galleries.
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hether you are viewing a painting for its inspiration or investment potential, there are ways that enhance the appreciation process - both for the viewer and the painting. How can we really tell if a painting is good or not? The beauty or impact of a painting can be a very personal thing. But there’s more to valuable art than just a pretty face. This is the second article in this series of articles that provide an edge-on perspective for determining the merits of an art work.
Exposure and going Solo Are Australians becoming arty? Did you know, art gallery goers outnumbered football fans attending matches in 2007/8? Getting the most out of your Gallery viewing experience is a comparably quiet procedure. Buy or borrow a programme, take your time and generously pause in front of any image that draws you in. Then check the programme for the art’s provenance and choose a winner. If a painting hangs in a professional Commercial Art Gallery, the proprietor believes the painting is good enough to sell and earn them a commission. Most artists develop a symbiotic relationship with one or more
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And like the caterpillar, nigh, transforming to a butterfly, I know there is a part of me transcending through eternity. Poem inspired by Davson’s painting, Melting Transitions Rise (opposite page).
higher echelons of living (and deceased) artists, of which most are male.
Doing Things Differently
Commercial Art Galleries, and are promoted through the Commercial Gallery’s operations with Group Shows and Solo Exhibitions. Public Art Galleries aren’t motivated by art sale profits. Much of the time, Public Art Galleries (national, state and regional) provide the opportunity to view and enjoy art that is beyond the fiscal value commonly found in many Commercial Galleries. Having a Solo Exhibition in a Public Gallery is a great honour for any artist. Having a major Retrospective Exhibition displaying works from two or more decades of an artist’s life is deemed valued acknowledgement of the artist’s worth to the greater community. Very few female artists have had a Solo Retrospective Exhibition tour in Public Art Galleries. This honour is reserved for the
Most aspiring visual artists look to Commercial Galleries for support in promoting their career path. However this places the business-end of the art process with a Gallery owner. Davson chose to manage her own career instead by creating art on commission and setting up studio/ galleries. She seeks out her own clients and provides them with the art works they desire. Consequently, Davson’s patrons and supporters are the people who own her work, rather than Commercial Gallery dealers. She held her first Solo Exhibition AntiApathy at the Village Frame Shop Gallery in Sydney in 1982; and her first public gallery Solo Exhibition Melting Transitions at Manning Regional Art Gallery in 1990. “Whenever I sell a painting, I gift about ten percent of its value to not-for-profits, frequently in the form of custom framed small artworks to various public galleries. It’s my way of supporting our regional art galleries” Davson admits. “This may have been the catalyst for my being invited to hold a Solo Exhibition at the Manning
Opening of the Davson Arts Museum peace & environment centre February 2010, guests include from front right Aboriginal elder Mick Davidson playing the didgeridoo, the Right Reverend Dr Brian Farran, Bishop of Newcastle and Lord Mayor John Tate.
Can you match the years of the Solo Exhibition tours in public art galleries to the female artist? Answers: 1C, 2D, 3B, 4A Melting Transitions Rise
Regional Art Gallery in 1990.” Since then, two Major Survey Exhibitions of Davson’s art have toured in 20 Public Galleries around Australia. Most of the pieces for these exhibitions were lent from the collections of Public Art Galleries, Corporations and private collectors, as well as superannuation funds. “I have been delighted that the owners of my work have been willing to loan the art back for exhibition so that many people can see and enjoy the art. This exposure also adds to the provenance of each artwork” explains Davson. Davson is also frequently a guest speaker at dinners and events, and will speak at a
1. Yayoi Kusama 2. Cindy Sherman 3. Marlene Dumas 4. Sharon Davson
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series of seminars in Sydney being hosted by Fusion wealth, advisory and strategy group in April and May 2012. Through exhibitions and events, many of Davson’s artworks have been improving their credentials with interesting results. Davson’s On The Ark of Salvation sold for $1.3 million in 2011, making her the highest valued artist in Australia and placing Davson among the top female artists in the world. Another example, her A Quality of Understanding Required (1.8m x 3m - 10 ft by 6 ft) has gained extensive exposure since its controversial
beginnings in 1986 as a commission for Sydney’s Japan Week Festival. The ownership of the painting was returned to the artist when Festival organisers were unable to complete the final commission transaction. The painting featured in both the major touring retrospective exhibitions of Davson’s art. This master work re-sold some years ago for a very healthy six figure amount. It is currently on the market again, this time being progressively sold to a consortium of investors for a quality seven figure amount. After all, it is an expansive painting!
Contact Davson Art Management to learn more about investing in art, why Davson’s work has returned approximately 20% per annum growth for collector / investors for over two decades, or acquire her art from $5,000 upwards.
Enjoy the benefits…
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RAN Historic Flight Unit: Tom Smillie, Graeme Hawkins, Mick Haxell, Warren Spinks & Greg Morris.
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n Thursday 15th March, Coffs Harbour Airport was the refuelling stop for the flight crew of the last Iroquois ‘Huey’ of the Royal Australian Navy’s Historic Flight Unit. The team of men and machine were on their way north for the dedication of a sister Huey, to be mounted for display at the Returned Servicemen’s League Club at Caloundra (similar to the Huey on display at CEX-Woolgoolga). Originally the visit was to be just for refuelling, however due to inclement weather and one crew member being unwell, the visit became an overnight stay. After obtaining medical assistance and filing a rescheduled flight plan the crew were able to relax and share some
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of the history of their precious Bell UH-1 Iroquois helicopter RAN N9-3104, or simply Huey 898. Graeme Hawkins, a RAN pilot for 40 years, is the man in charge of the Historic Flight Unit. Now retired from active service he is still passionate about the Navy’s aviation history so was delighted to give a brief history of the Navy’s Air Fleet Arm that operated during the Vietnam War. In the late 1960s the RAN Helicopter Flight Vietnam (RANHFV) was teamed up with the US Army’s helicopter assault unit flying support missions for the Australian and US infantry task forces based at Nui Dat. As the unit was a first for Australia’s RAN and the US Army, it
was designated as Experimental Military Unit – EMU. The Aussies thought this was rather ironic given the Emu is a large flightless Australian bird. And in typical Aussie style, the unit adopted its very own motto – ‘Get the bloody job done’. And they did just that. In the first month of operations, EMU Hueys flew 3182 hours in support of the Australian and American ground forces – providing tactical air movement of troops, supplies, equipment, search and rescue and medical evacuations. This service continued until Australia retired from Vietnam in 1971. Another of the laconic Australian ‘let’s be different’ traits was the desire by RAN pilots to distinguish themselves from
other defence forces aviators. So, many of our ‘sailor pilots’ as per naval traditions, grew beards. Graeme still has his after 36 years. Like Graeme, Huey 898 has retired from active service. In June 1989 she swapped military ops for ceremonial duties such as at the dedication service at Caloundra. As the centrepiece of the Navy’s Historic Flight Unit, she is used in public relations and educational roles at air shows, regional agricultural shows and at schools and educational institutions. So when next you are at Coffs Harbour Airport or an air show somewhere around the country, keep an eye out and you just might see two proud retired, but still hard working veterans of the Royal Australian Navy’s Fleet Air Arm, Graeme Hawkins and Huey 898.
But if you miss them and you’re still interested in seeing one of these historic aircraft, fear not - you can see Coffs Coast’s very own Huey at Precision Helicopters based at Coffs Harbour Airport. Precision’s Bell Iroquois UH1H was previously owned by Kerry Packer and used on the family property Ellerston Pastoral Station in the Hunter Valley. A bigger version of the Navy’s Iroquois, this is a real workhorse capable of lifting heavy payloads up to 1500kg. However, for whatever reason, the aircraft only clocked up 100 hours of operational work in ten years. So it was around mid 2009 that representatives of Mr Packer approached Precision Helicopters to explore their interest in purchasing the aircraft. Soon after, Precision’s owner, Mark Hodgson and
operations manager, Andrew Horne visited the property to meet Mr Packer’s aviation engineers and to inspect the aircraft. What they found was an immaculately maintained, quality flying machine that could easily integrate into the Precision fleet of helicopters. So they bought it. Since late 2009, this Huey has been on fire fighting missions and most recently assisting with the resupply of provisions for people and stock stranded in flood ravaged western New South Wales. Between times, it is housed in Precision Helicopter’s hangar at Coffs Harbour Airport. If interested in seeing this Huey, look east towards the general aviation hangars as you drive north from the airport terminal along Hogbin Drive. If about to go on a mission or having just returned, Huey will be parked on the apron outside Precision Helicopters. As the saying goes, “you can’t miss it”. It is large, painted two-toned blue and grey and literally shines when bathed in our sub-tropical sun. If undercover, drop into Precision, ask for Jo or Andrew and tell them Huey sent you. If not busy with other tasks, they will with pleasure show you their pride and joy – Bell Huey UH1H. n
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Shannan Ponton FAVOURITE TRAVEL DESTINATION: Bali! I feel that I'm home there. I've been over 40 times and don't really think I want to go anywhere else. It's the total package for me; people, food, surfing, climate, energy and atmosphere. I just love it. I always stay at the most beautiful place: The Dusu Villas Seminyak. WHAT DO YOU NEVER TRAVEL WITHOUT? My Quicksilver Xplode Boardshorts. They're perfect for surfing, training and wearing everywhere and dry quickly. Also, my favourite pair of Asics Runners. I ALWAYS find time for a training session, no matter where I am. TRAVEL TIP: Always drink plenty of beer, seems to work for me. I’ve never had Bali belly! MOST EMBARRASSING/FUNNY TRAVEL MOMENT: Being strip searched in La Paz Airport, made worse by the fact that the curtain wouldn't completely shut! WHAT'S COMING UP FOR YOU IN 2012? Becoming a DAD!! Our first baby is due in early July and I'm so excited. We film Biggest Loser until the start of May so unfortunately Bali will have to be put on hold this year, but I think we might shoot up to Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an indulgent long weekend and a couple of cheeky surfs! n
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ENJOY 1 FREE DAY PLUS 500 EXTRA QANTAS FREQUENT FLYER POINTS Rent any car with Avis in Australia or New Zealand between the 1st May and 31st July 2012, for a minimum of 3 consecutive days, including a Saturday night overstay and you will receive one day free of the time and kilometre charges plus 500 extra Qantas Frequent Flyer points! Rentals must commence by 31st July and you must include Coupon Number TPPA045 in your booking.
Go to the Avis counter on arrival Subject to availability. Refuelling service charge, local taxes, excess kilometres, optional insurance cover,Vehicle Registration Fee, Concession Recovery Fee or Premium Location Surcharge (if applicable) administration fee, miscellaneous charges and GST on these items not included. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer, coupon or promotion. The free day offer and Qantas Frequent Flyer points are not available on package tour, travel industry or Government rates. Avis standard age, credit and driver requirements apply. Full terms and Conditions are available on avis.com.au You must be a member of the Qantas Frequent Flyer program to earn points. Quote your membership number when booking. Membership and points are subject to the terms and conditions of the Qantas Frequent Flyer program. A joining fee may apply. For more information about earning points with Avis visit qantas.com/cars