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PUBLISHER Patrick McElligott patrick@inflightmagazine.com.au

EDITOR Bettina Maniatis bettina@inflightmagazine.com.au

ello and welcome to Mining Life & Living NSW, a free publication catering to employees of the mining and resources industry.

With a clear direction toward health and lifestyle, Mining Life & Living Magazine aims to provide interesting stories to assist in the improvement of reader’s work-life balance as well as to simply entertain with interviews, profiles and regular columns from experts in their field.

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ADVERTISING & ENQUIRIES WESTERN EDITION [WA] Daniela Raos daniela@inflightmagazine.com.au

With Christmas fast approaching, as scary as that may be, we have included a special Wish List lift-out for you in the hope that it will make your shopping a little easier during this very hectic time of year. With a special section for men, women as well as the younger ones, there is something to suit every member of the family. Additionally, as the main story in this issue we have focused on how to engage yourself more in a healthy way of living. With some startling figures relating to health in our country, everyone is encouraged to take a step toward making some small changes that can make a huge impact on your life and that of your loved ones. Mining Life & Living Magazine has been around for over a year and a half now, meaning we’re no longer a new magazine, but a well-established publication with a loyal readership. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for making Mining Life & Living such a great success and continuing to send your feedback so we can constantly work toward improving your magazine. As always, I am keen to hear any opinions you may have on this issue, good or bad, so please feel free to send me an email to bettina@inflightmagazine.com.au. We might even publish your letter in the next issue!

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Weight Loss & Weight Control

BY GUDRUN OLIVER FROM PEAK PHYSIQUE PERSONAL TRAINING

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WHAT YOU MUST KNOW TO LOSE WEIGHT: 1. Diets don’t work. If you have ever been on a diet, you know that dieting does not work. Eventually, dieting and denial lead to overeating and more often than not, binge eating. 2. Calories do count. If you eat more calories than what you burn off through exercise and daily activities, you will gain weight. On the other hand, eating fewer calories than what your body requires will result in weight loss. Reducing the fat in your diet will help reduce total caloric intake, but only if you consume appropriate portion sizes and reduce your caloric intake. Just because you’re eating fat-free cookies doesn’t mean that you’re entitled to the whole box. Calories add up whether they’re calories from protein, carbohydrates, or fat. I have 10 tips for successful weight reduction; this issue I’ll run through the first 5 and next issue, the remaining. 1. Write down what and when you eat or drink in a day and why. Keeping accurate food records of every bite you take can help identify

why you are eating (happy, sad, hungry, bored). Plus, it is amazing to find out how the little snacks add up during the day.

active 70-80% Example: you are moderately active. 1700 X .4 = 680 calories burned through physical activity.

2. Become aware of meal timing. You may eat lightly during the day, but devour dinner and snacks throughout the evening. Experiment by eating a considerable breakfast and lunch and eating lightly for dinner. Usually, people are most active during the day, so it only makes sense to consume the bulk of our calories during this time. Some people aren’t hungry for breakfast because they consume too many calories in the evening.

3) Add Steps 1 and 2 to determine daily calorie requirements. 1700 + 680 = 2380 calories per day to maintain weight. 4) To lose weight, subtract 500. 2384 - 500 = 1884 calories per day to lose about 1 pound a week.

3. Learn your calorie budget. Know how much you can eat to lose weight and still maintain your energy. To estimate your daily calorie requirement:

4. Divide your calorie budget into at least 3 parts of the day. If you are eating 1800 calories a day to lose weight, divide your calories into three parts of the day: Breakfast/snack 600 calories Lunch/snack 600 calories Dinner/snack 600 calories You may even want to eat 4 to 6 mini-meals throughout the day.

1) Multiply your desired or goal weight (in pounds) by 10 to find your resting metabolic rate (RMR). This is the number of calories you burn at rest. Example: Your goal weight is 170#: 170 X 10 = 1700 calories

5. Read food labels. Be aware of how many calories are in a serving and, more importantly, how many servings are in a container!

2) Multiply RMR by your daily activity level. Sedentary 20-30% Moderately active 40-60% Very

Next issue, I’ll go through the final 5 tips for successful weight reduction.

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15,000 MINERS SEEK OUT HELP FOR ‘BLACK DAY’ BLUES

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“For some people, the hardest day is the final day of their time off (the day before they leave for work) and for others it's the actual day of travel back to the mine site.”

he miner’s ‘black day’ has always been something of a jokey, informal term shared by FIFO workers who have to return to the mine site. But an unprecedented 15,000 hits to a Mining Family Matters website page suggests ‘black days’ are not only real, they’re also commonly experienced. Earlier this year, we ran a story by MiningFM’s resident psychologist Angie Willcocks in our Safety Insert on the supposed black day: There's a 'FIFO phrase' that seems to be popping up a lot lately and it's called 'black day'. After checking it out [among a few miners and their partners] it appears the term means different things to different people. A ‘black day’ is usually used by the person flying (or driving) out for work, as opposed to those left behind. Not surprisingly, it's used to describe a FIFO or DIDO worker's toughest day. For some people, the hardest day is the final day of their time off (the day before they leave for work) and for others it's the actual day of travel back to the mine site.

The article included strategies for dealing with black days – and within days of being posted on the Mining FM website, was receiving hundreds of hits each day. After five months, the number stands at 14,970 – and it’s still climbing. “It took us completely by surprise,” said MiningFM co-founder (and miner’s wife) Alicia Ranford. “We’ve always known about ‘black days’ but we didn’t appreciate just how strongly it was felt by those in the mining industry and their families.” For a follow-up feature this month, contributor Brooke Martin interviewed nine miners and found all could identify with a specific down day in their FIFO/DIDO roster – a day when they felt increased stress, anxiety or sadness. Bob, an electrician married with three children and working a FIFO roster, said he had feelings of extreme anxiety, being lost and unable to focus. "I've worked in mining for nearly 15 years,” he said. “I've always had difficulty with this, it is something I’ve never been able to get used to."

Max, an emergency response coordinator, said he didn’t label it a ‘black day’ but recognised the symptoms and the timing. "I have a huge knot in my stomach and spend the last day of my break wondering if I've done enough work around the house, whether I caught up with friends and family enough, and generally feel irritable and depressed." According to Ms Willcocks, recognising that the issue is real is important for both the industry and its workers. “By identifying the problem, people can work on simple strategies to alleviate it,” Ms Willcocks said. “Plus, it’s the old adage that a problem shared is a problem halved knowing that you’re not alone in feeling this way can be a huge help.” Further information on black days, dealing with depression and helping a loved one to cope with depression can be found in the new Mining Family Matters book, Mining Families Rock. For more information, see page 14 and visit www.miningfm.com.au

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Politics

hether you hate it, admire it, practice it or avoid it, office politics is a fact of life in any organisation. And, like it or not, it's something that you need to understand and master to be sure of your own success. "Office politics" are the strategies that people play to gain advantage, personally or for a cause they support. The term often has a negative connotation, in that it refers to strategies people use to seek advantage at the expense of others or the greater good. In this context, it often adversely affects the working environment and relationships within in. Good "office politics", on the other hand, help you fairly promote yourself and your cause, and is more often called networking and stakeholder management. Making Politics Work FOR You To deal effectively with office politics and use it yourself in a positive way, you must first to accept the reality of it. Once you've done this, you then need to develop strategies to deal with the political behaviour that is going on around you. Here are some tips: Re-Map the Organisation Chart Office Politics often circumvent the formal organisation chart. Sit back and watch for a while and then re-map the organization chart in terms of political power. Who are the real influencers? Who has authority but doesn't exercise it? Who is respected? Who champions or mentors others? Who is "the brains behind the organization"? Understand the informal network Once you know who's who in the organisation, you have a good idea of where the power and influence lay. Now you have to understand the social networks. Who gets along with whom? Are there groups or cliques that have formed? Who is involved in interpersonal conflict? Who has the most trouble getting along with others?

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BY KELLY MANIATIS, REGISTERED PSYCHOLOGIST AND MEMBER OF THE AUSTRALIAN PSYCHOLOGICAL SOCIETY

What is the basis for the interrelationship? Friendship, respect, manipulation? How does the influence flow between the parties? Build Relationships Now that you know how the existing relationships work, you need to build your own social network accordingly. Do not be afraid of politically powerful people in the organisation. Get to know them. Ensure you have relationships that cross the formal hierarchy in all directions (peers, bosses, executives). Start to build relationships with those who have the informal power. Build your relationships on trust and respect – avoid empty flattery. Be friendly with everyone but don't align yourself with one group or another. Be a part of multiple networks – this way you can keep your finger on the pulse of the organisation. Listen Carefully When you spend more time listening, you are less likely to say something that will come back to bite you later. Also, people like people who listen to them. Make the Most of Your Network As you build your relationships, you need to learn to use them to stay clear of negative politicking, and also to promote yourself and your team positively. It is up to you to communicate your own and your team's abilities and successes to the right people, and you do this through positive political action. Use your network to: Gain access to information. Build visibility of your achievements. Improve difficult relationships. Attract opportunities where you can to shine.

influence in the organisation will have helped you to identify those people who use others for their own purposes, and not necessarily for the common good. It's natural to want to distance yourself from these people as much as possible. But what can often be needed is the opposite reaction. The expression, "Keep your friends close and your enemies closer" applies perfectly to office politics. Get to know these people better and be courteous to them, but always be very careful what you say to them. Understand what motivates these people and what their goals are, and so learn how to avoid or counter the impact of their negative politicking. Be aware that these people typically don't think much of their talents (that's why they rely on aggressive politicking to get ahead). Govern Your Own Behaviour Through observation you'll learn what works in your organisation's culture and what doesn't. Watch other people at work and identify successful behaviours that you can model. There are also some general standards to observe that will stop negative politics from spreading. Don't pass on gossip, questionable judgments, spread rumours – when you hear something, take a day to consider how much credibility it has. Rise above interpersonal conflicts – do not get sucked into arguments. Maintain your integrity at all times – always remain professional, and always remember the organisation's interests. Be positive – avoid whining and complaining. Be confident and assertive but not aggressive. When voicing objections or criticism, make sure you take an organisational perspective not a personal one.

Seek out ways to make yourself, your team and your boss look good.

Don't rely on confidentiality – assume things will be disclosed and so decide what you should reveal accordingly.

Neutralize Negative Play Your mapping of the informal spheres of

Be a model of integrity to your team, and discourage politics within it. n

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SHAPE UP BY ANDREW STEPHENSON

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grew up on a sheep farm in the north west of New South Wales. My father is a third or fourth generation farmer and although he’s no longer on our family’s original property, he carries with him the weathered shadows of his forefathers. Like many Australian bushmen, he somehow continues to find the resilient fortitude to work hard and provide for his family, despite the harsh landscape and fickle weather that so often seems to taunt him. Who else would toil dusk till dawn without holiday pay for 10 year stints of barely breaking even with eternal optimism that next year will be a ‘good’ year? I’ve worked three different jobs since I left university about eight years ago, and that’s four less than my brother, only two years my senior. We’ve grown impatient. Twenty-four-seven connections, millions made and lost in a heartbeat, who sticks around in a job that’s not paying or progressing? But despite the many differences, in many ways I am my father’s son. I have a deep love for my family I rarely voice, I certainly don’t take life too seriously and, well, I have high cholesterol. I no longer live in a country town like the one I grew up in. In fact I have married and settled abroad with plans of soon beginning my own family. I’ve always had a passion for sports, fitness and helping others which evolved into a degree in health science and a career in health promotion. For several years, I’ve worked in both Australia and North America for a company that helps organisations improve the health and safety behaviours of their employees. And something I see time and time again is something I realise I’ve been seeing all my life; men don’t admit to weaknesses, and they don’t like asking for help. Perhaps it’s evolution or self preservation, the strongest bull rules the herd, so wear your strengths on your sleeves and bury your problems behind that hard worked leathery skin? Perhaps

it’s the sense of responsibility to protect and serve your family, to be the one who listens to problems, fixes problems but never create the problems? Whatever it is fellas, it’s killing us. Just like farming has changed, so too must our attitudes and behaviours if we want to adapt and survive. Our traditional views on masculinity need reform. Steak and eggs are no longer the breakfast of the burly, it’s the plate of heart attack patients. Salads aren’t for wusses, they’re for the champions that will pity our future diabetic selves. For the first time in our history we face the prospect of the next generation having a shorter lifespan than ourselves. That’s not what I want to pass on to my children, and it is within our power to prevent it. It’s not only about length of life, but quality of life. The prospect of multiple stent procedures, bypass surgeries and living the restrictive life of a person with heart disease, like my grandfather, is not overly appealing to me. And while I’ve played quiet observer as my father has supported his own father and vented frustration at his stubbornness, his lack of willingness to accept help, slow down, move off the farm and give his health the attention it deserves, I’ve begun to witness a strange metamorphous. I am becoming him, while he is becoming my grandfather. Although he is leaps and bounds ahead of my grandfather in many aspects of his preparation for retirement, and despite never smoking and being in far better health than I’ve ever known my grandfather, it is his attitudes towards health that concerns me. Despite his vow that if faced with the same situation as my grandfather, he would listen to his children, I’m yet to see that claim put to practice. Don’t get me wrong, he’s not a walking heart attack waiting to happen, he is relatively fit for his age, but he has a very strong family history of cardiovascular disease, and cholesterol issues have plagued him for years. When I last broached the subject with him, the quiet response I got was that his previous visit to the doctor had revealed an elevation in cholesterol, so he hadn’t bothered going back. With a smirk and the mischievous twinkle in his eye I recognise from my childhood he adds, “No news is good news, right?” Come on dad, your son’s profession is educating people on how to make small changes in their lifestyle to improve their health and quality of life. Your two sons married a physician and nurse respectively, and while you routinely ask us to interpret the “doctor speak” you hear regarding your parents, you have never once asked me how you might go about proactively lowering your cholesterol to avoid medication, or worse, following in your father’s footsteps. As I contemplate becoming a father myself, I can’t help wonder, will my son witness the same sequence of events unfolding between my father and I? I’m not mad at my dad; he’s my hero. But I understand that like so many others, he just doesn’t quite get it. It’s not that he doesn’t want to be healthy, but it’s a part of

“The health of Aussie men is rapidly deteriorating, and yet it is largely within their means to prevent it. But it simply won’t happen unless we first shift our attitudes and approaches to the way we educate men about health behaviours.” the culture and generation he grew up in not to ask for help, not to appear vulnerable and not to burden others. Perhaps he thinks his future health is out of his control, a trait I see replicated in men everywhere. Whatever it is, I want to set the record straight. The health of Aussie men is rapidly deteriorating, and yet it is largely within their means to prevent it. But it simply won’t happen unless we first shift our attitudes and approaches to the way we educate men about health behaviours. According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, around one third of all health costs in Australia are a direct result of health risk factors which are largely preventable. As significant as that sounds, it’s possible that it may even be underestimated, considering some figures from other developed nations, such as the U.S. in which 70 to 75 cents in every one of the two-plus trillion dollars spent on health care annually is spent on a preventable condition (U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention).

Either way, it’s significant national burden which could be avoided, or more importantly significant personal suffering that can be prevented. Research estimates as many as 60 to 80 per cent of type 2 diabetes cases can be prevented through lifestyle adjustments to diet and exercise patterns. Did you know Aussie men are more overweight than Australian women? We also smoke more, drink more, eat a lower quality diet and have higher rates of hypertension (high blood pressure). So come on fellas, come on dad, I know you work hard and you think you are “active”, but it’s time to stop denying the numbers and time you started taking a daily walk for your health. It’s time to ‘pass’ on the pie at smoko and switch to the grilled fish and salad at lunch instead of the burger and chips or ham and cheese sandwich. If you work for an employer that has developed a health promotion program then understand that it’s actually to your benefit to participate. Stop snickering at it and making fun of the blokes stretching at lunchtime and join in. Your quality of life as you age and the example of healthy values you instill in your children are in your hands. Many things change, and culture and attitudes can evolve. The way we can fashion a shift in the culture of men’s health is if we tip the scales of acceptance and participation towards the majority. As long as it remains the minority who openly speak about health and proactively change their behaviours to improve it, it will continue to face cultural resistance. Man up fellas. You have a choice. Do nothing, maintain your crusty exterior fortress and don’t let anyone in to help you improve your health; I urge you to ponder the likely destination of that path. Or, go to the doctor. Learn about your current health status and ask them about small changes you can make to your lifestyle to improve or maintain it. Do you want to enjoy a healthy and active retirement with your loved ones? Which path do you think will get you there? If you need motivation, do it for your spouse or do it for your children. But most of all, you should do it for yourself. Dad, I appreciate everything you’ve done for me, but what you can do for me now is take some time and make more of an effort to look after yourself.

About the Author: Andrew Stephenson was born in Victoria but spent most of his childhood in regional New South Wales. He now lives and works in the north-eastern United States, consulting with employers and developing workplace health programs as a National Manager for Health by Design. He is married with a dog and regularly contributes health-related articles to magazines or industry publications in both the U.S. and Australia.

Information Sources: Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, "Australia's Health 2010", 2010 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention www.cdc.gov Diabetes Australia www.diabetesaustralia.com.au World Diabetes Foundation www.worlddiabetesfoundation.org n

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‘TISTHESEASON for WEDDINGS A

BY BETTINA MANIATIS

t the end of the day - and brace yourselves ladies because this might hurt – every wedding has a hiccup. Even if you’ve been to a wedding and it seemed fairytale, you can almost guarantee someone behind the scenes is pulling their hair out - and that’s OK. But there are some things that aren’t OK – no wedding cake, wilted flowers or inappropriate music for example could make or break your big day. So in the lead up to planning your big day, we’ve compiled a handy list to take into account to help make your perfect day, perfect!

Squish unrealistic expectations The is the most common, and worst mistake to make. Having unrealistic expectations means you are expecting the day to go off without the slightest hitch. No matter how long you’ve been planning for, how many professionals you hire, how many nights you’ve spent practising your speech or wedding dance, something can always go wrong. Every wedding will have some kind of glitch. If it all went perfectly, it wouldn’t be a wedding! You need these hiccups, those will be the moments you look back on and have a chuckle about.

Plan in Steps This may seem obvious, but planning is the key to your special day. Every couple is different in terms of time frame – some people have a few weeks to plan whilst others, a few years! It is not so much the amount of time you have, but what you do with it. It’s quite simple, you just need a priority list. Make sure you include every little detail, and put them in order of importance and expense. This way, you can see clearly what needs to be done and how long it will take to get

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arranged - and most importantly, you won’t get overwhelmed. The great thing about the priority list is that it doesn’t matter whether you’re planning a large wedding or a small wedding, whether you have a longer period of time or shorter, you can adapt your list to suit you.

Be careful with “I’ll do it myself” People are always coming up with ways to cut costs, but you have to be careful. Of course cost cutting is excellent but you need to take other things like time and quality into account

as well. For my wedding, I made the invitations myself and whilst they looked great, they took me forever and ended up costing even more than what they would have if I hired someone to do it all because all the little things added up. Additionally, the ‘big’ things to you aren’t the things you should be cost cutting on.

Beauty treatments So it’s 9am and the wedding starts in 5 hours. You think you have plenty of time for a spray tan, teeth whitening, nails with French tips, waxing, hair, make up… getting the point? >>

Take it all in – Enjoy! How many times have you been to a party, where the host is running around making sure everyone is OK and frankly, having a miserable time because the whole event has zoomed past and they haven’t been able to relax and enjoy themselves? Concentrate on nothing but yourself and your partner. It’s your day. Remember, whilst a wedding can be a very stressful time – it’s not meant to be. The stress will only get as bad as you allow. Most of these tips are common sense and reasoning, but you’d be surprised how easy it is to lose those things when in the midst of your wedding planning. So happy planning brides and grooms – and remember the most important tip of all; have an amazing time! n There are two things that cannot be done any earlier than the day; your hair and your make up. Everything else should be done on another day, not THE day.

Contracts This of course goes hand in hand with planning but something to watch out for is not having every wedding supplier you book sign every contract. Keep a wedding folder with copies of all your contracts so that should you need those agreements at any stage, they are on hand. Don’t forget the contract any supplier gives to you isn’t written in stone. Don’t be scared to request amendments.

Tailor to you The wedding is all about the bride and groom – that’s it. Of course you’re celebrating the coming together of two families as well, but fundamentally the day is to celebrate your love. When choosing designs, menus, locations, and all the rest, try not to think too much about what will be most popular with everyone else and think about what YOU really want. It seems obvious but you’d be surprised how many couples end up choosing many elements to their wedding based on outside influences.

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YOUR PLACE

taking the plunge into property BY RUN PROPERTY CEO ROB FARMER

he time for talking is over. You’re ready to buy your first investment property. You’ve read a few books, attended a few seminars and researched the property market. The bank has confirmed how much you can borrow and you’ve been inspecting properties to buy, but still there are so many questions. Which type of property should I buy? A house or an apartment? A new property or an established home? A property in the city, suburbs or a regional town? Should I be focused on capital growth or rental yield? The answer to many of these questions will depend on your personal circumstances and there are no fixed answers. But as the CEO of Australia’s largest metropolitan property agency, I’ve heard all the reasons for and against all

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the main property investment strategies. Some investors favour buying “the worst house in the best street” and renovating it to generate equity. Others love buying apartments off the plan because of the stamp duty savings, depreciation benefits and lack of maintenance. And some will only buy near where they live because they have a thorough knowledge of local property values while others aim for the next “hot” suburb to buy before prices skyrocket. This should not be confusing. It is heartening to know that there are many ways to make money from property and they can all work. It depends on your strategy. The thing to note is that there are several factors that are common to many property investment philosophies.

Here are my highlights: LOCATION. Buy close to services that people want such as shops, train stations and schools. Avoid noisy roads and favour attractive neighbourhoods. SCARCITY. Art deco apartments and Victorian cottage houses are popular throughout property cycles because they are in limited supply which increases demand and price. FEATURES. Properties with views or attractions such as outdoor living spaces or units in small blocks with off-street parking attract premium prices and rents. DEMAND. Median valued properties will have broad appeal. Low rental vacancy rates prove high demand and ongoing income. Ensure regional infrastructure can

“There are many ways to make money from property and they can all work. It depends on your strategy.” support a range of industries and activities which draw tenants through growth in population and jobs. CAPITAL GROWTH. Increasing property prices build equity or profit which can be used to expand a portfolio, reduce debt or finance lifestyle. Negative gearing advocates aim to maximise how much capital growth their money can buy rather than how many rooms or how much land. In other words, they might buy a one-bedroom apartment instead of a four-bedroom house at the same price.

RENTAL YIELD. Strong rental income finances investment and builds a portfolio with a cash flow buffer that protects against debt. With “cash flow as king”, many investors have built substantial portfolios in relatively short periods.

capital growth and better tenants.

WOW FACTORS. Impressive features such as water views, closeness to beaches, rooftop decks or over-sized garages can draw extra dollars now and in future.

COMPROMISE. Write a list of factors you want in a property and aim for the main targets. Rarely will the first purchase be your dream home. Use it to kick-start your property portfolio.

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RUSSELL BRAND COMING TO AUSSIE SHORES…

ussell Brand fans have rushed to the box office following the announcement of his I AM A WALRUS TOUR which will be on the road nationally till December. Described by the Telegraph as "the most talented stand-up comedian to emerge in Britain so far this decade" Russell Brand shot to fame when he was seen as rocker ‘Aldous Snow’ in the Judd Apatow produced comedy Forgetting Sarah Marshall. Since then, the British star has become an international comedic success. Brand recently wrapped production on Diablo Cody’s directorial debut in Mandate Pictures’ untitled film, previously titled Lamb Of God. The film also stars Julianne Hough and Octavia Spencer and is slated for release in 2013. Brand is currently in development to star in and produce The President Stole My Girlfriend. Producing with Brand is his Branded Films partner Nik Linnen. This will be the first project by Branded Films. Russell is also in pre-production for Paramount Pictures’ The Hauntrepreneur produced by Michael Bay. Also an acclaimed author, Brand has written two books, My Booky Wook: A Memoir of Sex, Drugs and StandUp, which was on The New York Times best-seller list for five weeks in a row, and the follow up, Booky Wook 2: This Time It’s Personal. For television, Brand hosted the 2012 MTV Movie Awards and the MTV Video Music Awards in 2008; he hosted the MTV VMA’s again in 2009 and garnered the biggest VMA audience since 2004, with nearly nine million viewers. Beginning his career as a stand-up comedian, Brand rose to fame in the UK in 2003 for his “Big Brother” spin-off, “Big Brother’s Big Mouth.” He has toured internationally since 2006 and has released DVDs from those tours Russell Brand Live, Only Joking and Doin’ Life. Russell Brand currently splits his time between New York and Los Angeles. For more information on the tour and to book your tickets, visit ticketek.com.au n

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How to make a tool storage rack

an’t find your tools when you need them? Running out of working space? It could be time to get organised and make a tool storage rack for your shed. Free advice and D.I.Y. brochures on building your own tool storage rack can be downloaded at www.bunnings.com.au. Materials needed for a garage storage rack: • Nails • Peg hooks • Black paint • Drill and bits – Like the BOSCH Drill Corded (6200213) RRP $79.00 • Pencil • Paint Brush – Like the Paint Brush Craft Renoir Size 18 Round 6118 (1850258) RRP $2.87 • Spirit level – Like the Level Empire

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Selecting tools and planning your layout 1. Firstly, you must decide what tools you want on your rack, taking into consideration the wall space you have available. Once this has been calculated it’s time to buy the materials. Use a peg board as they are lightweight, easy to install and have pre-made holes for attaching the hooks. With a pencil, mark the outline of each tool you want on your peg board panel. Also use a ruler so that your tools are level and straight. Paint outlines and attach a frame 2. Once you have measured and drawn your tool outlines, use a thin paintbrush and black paint to paint over the outlines. Once paint has dried, never mount the peg

board directly to the wall as you won’t have adequate space behind the panel to insert your hooks. Therefore you must attach a frame so when you mount the framed panel to the wall studs, your hooks can slot in neatly. Attaching your board 3. Drill and secure the peg board on the wall’s frame, by driving the screws through the panel and frame for a good solid installation. Make sure to level both sides with a builder’s level. It’s now time to attach hooks and nails to hold the tools in place, completing the perfect tool storage rack. For more information on Bunnings D.I.Y. home renovations, head to your nearest store or visit www.bunnings.com.au n

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Davson ~ the $5.2m artist

by Rod Towers

Points of View

1985 painting titled Points of View by Sharon Davson recently re-sold for $5.2 million (US $5.4). It well and truly became the highest price for a painting by a living Australian artist. Davson is not necessarily a ‘household’ name. The sale even took many art dealers and auction house experts by surprise. However, the new owner has been repeatedly reported as “very happy with his new painting”, and his lawyer Boyd Nelson has publically validated the sale.

Q. Why do you think this is the case? A. Davson hasn’t been part of the usual art sales industry because she didn’t need to. She has run her professional (and staffed) studios with private galleries since the early 1980s.

Together We Can in the James Fairfax AO collection

So WHO is DAVSON and WHY is her art so valuable? I spoke with a collector and investor in her art, Tony Lawder, to gain a better insight. Q. How many works by Davson do you own? A. Five. I purchased two works in 2006 for my superannuation fund; the others since then were for my home. Q. How did you find out about her art? A. I met her through a business function, got curious, and proceeded to conduct appropriate due diligence. I discovered that the values of her art had been doubling better than within a five period for thirty years; and I looked at how and why. She is rather unique, and unique tends to pay dividends from a whole range of perspectives. It is pretty extraordinary for an artist to be successful and financially independent from any requirement to teach or have another income; AND stay out of the main-stream

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Pat Farmer with Davson & Pole to Pole Run art on which she is working

sales mechanisms of commercial galleries or auction houses. Q. Why buy her art? A. For both the love of it and investment. Investment came first. Q. What would you say to someone considering acquiring art by Davson? A. I recommend a painting over other works; and ‘sit on it’ for a little while. Her art is continuing to gain momentum. Many dealers are just becoming aware of her Australian and international credentials.

Her career evolved in that way. You see, in late 1980, she set out on a journey across much of Australia with her dog in an exgovernment bus pulling a horse-float with her horse and motorbike. To help fund the venture, she met with numerous corporate leaders selling them sponsorship’ in the form of advertising on the side of the bus. So she saw the inside foyers of many buildings, and decided she wanted to create art in the method of the old masters – that is on commission - knowing then that her art would have a ‘home’ and purpose before it was created; rather than do paintings and put them in an art gallery and ‘hope’ they all sell. Working on commission also gave her financial stability. Davson set up studios with formal art galleries included to showcase her drawings, etchings and other original prints, as well the finished commissions prior to delivery. Some of these galleries also held exhibitions for other artists. By 1985, she was completely independent of the mainstream art dealer system; and through art commissions, the values of her art rose steadily. Q. What kind of prices did her early commissions achieve? A. Her first commission in 1984 was for a 9ft

Singing legend Neil Diamond with Davson & Echidna

Pat Farmer with Davson and Points of View

by 18ft painting in three panels for $5,000. The next large commission was in 1985 – half the size, 4½ft by 18ft for $12,000; the following year in 1986 – 6ft by 10ft for $22,000. And prices for her paintings have kept rising, doubling frequently.

Film star Paul Newman with Davson

ultimately read about in the art books. You can start with Rembrandt and just keep going. Add Davson to the list!

Since 2003, almost all of Davson’s art has been sold for investment with significant paintings being in six figures, and more recently seven. Q. Why then has she created so few paintings and lived ‘reasonably modestly’? A. Well, Davson has followed her passions. Creating art and selling it has been erratic for her. She has started two not-for-profit organisations and mostly financing them by sales of her art. Davson also voluntarily dedicated literally years of personal time to these causes. Her creativity and generosity attracted celebrities and very notable people from all walks of life to be associated with her work and initiatives. ‘Hands Up’, which she initiated in 1992 with singer Neil Diamond, and personally painted the hands of over 300 celebrity leaders, has been copied in almost every country on the planet to assist most conceivable causes. Her “Artist For Life” initiative through its Blue Mountains Branch and the National Parks & Wildlife Service created the very FIRST education kit in Australian schools for endangered species education. They also gained a State Tourism Award for their festival. Through her “48 Hours to World Peace” initiatives, she helped establish free New Year’s Eve concerts in many local council municipalities in Australia lowering delinquent behaviour, hospitalisations and vandalism. In Newcastle, she and her group of volunteers ran the concert for several years until it became institutionalised by the Newcastle City Council as an annual event under its jurisdiction! Recently, Davson was a significant sponsor of an international sporting event with Pat Farmer’s run from the North Pole to the South

Opera diva Dame Joan Sutherland with Davson

Q. Any further advice for someone considering investing in art. A. What you buy is up to your own preferences, and acquiring art by ‘safe’ artists known through all the ‘established’ circles is fine. You could also acquire art with a little more ‘edge’ by a world leading female artist who has so far created less than 100 paintings in her professional career. This is the work I choose. Her work is rare and valuable.

Pole through the Americas. The book, Pole to Pole run, immortalises his venture and acknowledges Davson. Q. What do you think of her relative to other artists? A. Davson has achieved way above most artists on the local and global arenas, for both the quality of her art and also for her international influence across environmental and charitable initiatives. Her jig-saw puzzle motifs and water patterns have been widely copied, and she has inspired the makings of a new Spiritual movement in art.

Contact Davson Art management to acquire her art from $5,000 and upwards; to learn more about why Davson’s art has experienced better than approximately 20% per annum growth for collector / investors for more than two decades; or to find out more about the Artists of the Ark.

Yes, Davson is an “inspirational” artist who has achieved well outside of what we normally think of for an artist. She has had major retrospective exhibitions of her art tour in public regional art galleries, is represented in major galleries in Japan and Australia, and has sold her art in Australia, the USA, New Zealand, Japan, China and Malaysia. She is represented in two Royal Collections and many other public, corporate and investment collections. And, she even has an arts museum named after her! Q. Any comment on about those who doubt her value? A. Everyone is entitled to their opinion. Besides, it is mostly the artists who are at least for some of their art careers ‘outside’ or ‘criticised’ by the art establishment that we

Enjoy the benefits…

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Australia’s Flagship Airpark Two Blocks For Sale side-by-side

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Australia’s Aviation Village. Wave has been designed exclusively for the small aircraft owner and private pilot, this $75 million dollar residential airpark is the ultimate lifestyle for the aviator enthusiast. Lots 22 and 23 are among the best and the most useable with full access across the frontage for ease of parking for aircraft and vehicles. Golden opportunity for those who own a fixed wing, helicopter or private jet. Blocks are nestled in the heart of the 74 Islands in the Whitsundays.

Inside the private gated grounds, the 60 acre estate features: sealed 1410m X10m dual taxiways • Asphalt plane/car each side of main runway X 15m sealed runway • 1410m and aircraft access to residences • Car commercial precinct offering • Established aviation services

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TALK BACK WITH

TODD MCKENNEY OCCUPATION: Actor

FAVOURITE TRAVEL DESTINATION AND WHY: My favourite travel destination would have to be Rome. The Italians are all so incredibly friendly and the architecture is so fascinating. It’s such a great city to visit. Rome is also home to my favourite hotel, The Hotel Eden, which is at the top of the Spanish Steps. TRAVEL TIP: Don’t drink on flights!!! MOST EMBARRASSING/FUNNY TRAVEL MOMENT: About five years ago, I was flying to Perth to sing the national anthem at the Perth Cup and the guy sitting next to me on the plane fell asleep and spilt his glass of champagne all over me! I had to head straight to the event and turned up smelling like a brewery which was very awkward trying to explain! WHAT’S COMING UP FOR YOU NEXT? Up next for me is the national tour of my new show Songs and Stories of Peter Allen which kicks off in Perth on October 18. It’s a project that is very near and dear to my heart and something I’m very excited about. Head to my website, www.toddmckenney.com.au for more details. n

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