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I’M FREE - TAKE ME HOME

HAPPY WIFE HAPPY LIFE DON’T BECOME A DIVORCE STATISTIC

FIFO SURVIVAL TOP TIPS FOR WORKING AWAY FROM HOME

DESTINATION

DEGRUSSA SANDFIRE RESOURCES’ NEW DEGRUSSA COPPER-GOLD MINE

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contents ISSUE 19

on the cover 9

Destination DeGrussa Sandfire Resources’ new DeGrussa copper-gold mine

Happy Wife Happy Life Don’t become a divorce statistic

FIFO Survival Top tips for working away from home

features 18

Perth Revitalisation It’s a NEW city

The Indian Ocean Drive Take the scenic route north

Yallingup Surfilm Festival A surf, film, art, music, food and wine lover’s delight

The Art of Property Investment Planning for your future

Bathroom Renovations How to save big bucks

Easy Recipes Perfect for busy people

Carbohydrate Special Friend or foe?

Motorcycle Madness The all new Suzuki V-Storm 650 is ready to rock

Holden’s New SUV The Colorado 7 makes its debut

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regulars 31 Property

TOP TIPS FOR WORKING AWAY FROM HOME

23 Local Travel

36 Health and Wellbeing

46 Something New 57 What’s On

58 Talkin’ Technology

65 Skippers Service

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28 International 41 Boy’s Toys

49 Local Business Buzz

63 Skippers Route Map

HAPPY WIFE HAPPY LIFE

DON’T BECOME A DIVORCE STATISTIC

FIFO SURVIVAL

7 Welcome aboard

60 Puzzles

64 Skippers Fleet

66 Talk Back

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DEGRUSSA SANDFIRE RESOURCES’ NEW DEGRUSSA COPPER-GOLD MINE

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Destination

DeGrussa Sandfire Resources’ new DeGrussa copper-gold mine, 150km north of Meekatharra, is rapidly taking shape just over two years after one of Australia’s most exciting greenfields discoveries first burst onto the scene.

n early 2009, Sandfire Resources was a little-known penny-dreadful West Perth exploration company which had laid off most its staff during the global financial crisis. Today it is an emerging mid-tier miner worth approximately $1 billion. Next year it will commission Western Australia’s largest copper mine. Such has been the meteoric rise of one of the new faces of the West Australian mining scene – with the company forecast to generate billions in dollars of cash flow in the coming years from one of the world’s highest grade greenfields copper-gold discoveries. Early next year, Sandfire will produce the first copper ore from an initial open pit mine. At a grade of more than 25 per cent copper, the direct shipping ore will require only minimal processing before being exported.

Sandfire’s Managing Director Karl Simich says the company was determined from the outset to make the most of its good fortune in making the April 2009 discovery by attracting the best people and moving the project into production as quickly and efficiently as possible. “I think we’ve done that – we’ve achieved all our milestones, ticked all the boxes and put everything in place in record time,” Simich said. “We have a great team of people, a very positive spirit across the organisation, and we’ve created a place where people really want to come to work every day.” From an initial discovery which featured a lonely RC drill rig in the middle of the featureless scrub and bush in the Murchison region some 900km north of Perth

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“We have a great team of people, a very positive spirit across the organisation, and we’ve created a place where people really want to come to work every day.” - Karl Simich, Sandfire Managing Director and 150km north of the gold mining centre of Meekatharra, DeGrussa is now a hive of activity with a sprawling site featuring an underground and open pit mine development, a construction site for an on-site concentrator and an accommodation village and office facilities. A sealed access road is rapidly taking shape, connecting the Great Northern Highway to a 600-room accommodation village, offices and workshops – all serviced by a newly installed fibre-optic link and Telstra’s Next G mobile phone network. At press time, the open pit had passed the halfway point to the first direct shipping ore; the decline in the underground mine had advanced to around half the distance from surface to the first underground ore; and construction of the 1.5Mtpa DeGrussa concentrator by Abesque was in full flight and on track to be completed and commissioned in the third quarter of 2012. This state-of-the-art underground and open pit mining complex is being developed to extract high-grade copper-gold resources containing over 650,000 tonnes of copper metal and 740,000 ounces of gold – which were defined by a 16-month drilling program that involved some 200,000m of diamond drilling. These resources will underpin an initial mine life through until 2020, although Simich and his geological team are confident that additional resources will be discovered, both in close

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proximity to the mine and within Sandfire’s broader 400 sq km tenement holding – where a major ongoing exploration push is underway. But for now, Sandfire’s main focus is on moving DeGrussa into production as quickly and efficiently as possible. Even before completing the Pre-Feasibility Study on the DeGrussa Project in March 2011, Sandfire had recruited most of its senior project development and operations people. “We are in the luxurious position of having a superb asset,” Simich said. “Compared with some of the other mines I’ve been involved with, DeGrussa is blessed with phenomenal grade, proximity to infrastructure, a great location in a well-established mining district, and relatively straightforward mining parameters. “Having said all that, we still have to make

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sure we do the job well. “There’s no such thing as a mine that runs itself but because it is a quality project, we’ve been able to attract some of the best talent available in the mining industry. “We want to become known in the market as a company that quietly gets on with its business, delivers on what it says it will do, and doesn’t overhype its potential. “We want our performance to speak for itself. “Of course, everyone wants to know when we’ll find the next one,” Simich continues. “The prospective mine corridor extends for up to 22km and we’ve really only scratched the surface in terms of deeper and wider drilling. “I don’t see DeGrussa as a one-hit wonder; I see it as the beginning of something truly significant and with an annual exploration

spend of over $20 million, there is a fantastic opportunity to make further discoveries and build a long-life operation.” Sandfire will soon be commencing its next phase of recruiting for operations personnel for the Process Plant and further development of the mine. If you would like to be a part of the Sandfire journey, apply to HR@sandfire.com.au. For more information on the company see their website: www.sandfire.com.au n

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Relationships: Working as a Team

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BY JASON URBANOWICZ, ENTREPRENEUR & AUTHOR

THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN RELATIONSHIPS THAT WORK AND THOSE THAT DON’T IS HOW WELL WE DEAL WITH THE CHALLENGES WE FACE TOGETHER

f you’re having trouble in your relationship, you’re not alone. The battle for marriage is on as half of American marriages, 40 per cent of Australian unions and a third of Canadian and New Zealand nuptials end in divorce. It’s scary that Australia has one of the highest divorce rates in the world. Each year, around 50,000 people get divorced – and just under half of those divorces involve children. Marriage breakdowns cost the nation up to $6 billion each year. In Japan, the divorce rate has risen by 26.5 per cent in 10 years. In China, the number of divorces has been steadily rising since 1980 when the figure was just 341,000; in 2007 that figure was about 1.4 million.

Modern relationships just aren’t working. Why? What was good enough for our parents doesn’t seem to be good enough for us. We are no longer willing to make the enormous personal sacrifices that our parents and grandparents made. We demand (and deserve) lasting happiness, intimacy and passion with a single partner and if we don’t get it, we are prepared to sacrifice the relationship – personal fulfilment is now more important than the family unit.

So what’s the solution? It’s not divorce, separation or self-sacrifice. The answer lies in learning to create relationships that support our personal fulfilment. There is nothing wrong with wanting more than our parents did. The truth is times have changed and our values have changed with them. The new problems we are facing are not symptoms of failure, but the result of the evolution of our society. Our changing values have served us well, but they do pose some new problems. When both partners are unhappy, the relationship they have cannot be fulfilling. The statistics say it all: one in five marriages end in divorce within five years, and more than one in three end within 20 years. More often than not, divorce (or break up) is the result of one or both partners panicking. When we do not have the skills, the support, or sometimes the maturity to push through a layer of difficulty (which could lead to considerable growth), we abandon ship. This decision is often encouraged by the belief that “if I could just find the right partner, everything would be wonderful”. While this concept is certainly good to pursue as an ideal, it’s often flawed because it’s the same “us” that we take wherever we go.

The “panic and abandon” mentality often does more damage than sticking it out. If we are in a difficult relationship, it can seem like the “cut and run” approach will save us pain, but this is often not the case. There are some common early warning signs that we can all look for. If you identify any of the signs below in your relationship, it’s time to put some serious effort into nurturing your partner and your union. Below are just a couple of early warning signs of a troubled relationship:

Bickering and nitpicking are the norm Have you noticed that either you or your partner seem overly critical of the other, focusing on one another’s flaws or faults or perceiving faults where there really aren’t any? Are you constantly quarrelling about inane issues? Are there times when you can’t even remember what you’re fighting about? Little quarrels can lead to big problems. When bickering replaces conversation, nothing gets addressed or resolved. Instead, tension builds and a power struggle ensues. Anger, blame and resentment can become your bedfellows.

Avoidance is an everyday affair Do you seem to avoid deep and meaningful conversations? Are either or both of you absorbed in TV, books or other distractions? Is the table quiet during meals, and the mornings spent with noses stuck in newspapers? Does one or both of you seem to be distant, distracted, or miles away in your thoughts? Are you daydreaming more than usual? Like it or not, straight talk is healthy. Without it, you will lose your boundaries and values. Avoiding difficult conversations simply delays the

inevitable. Real differences in a partnership don’t have to cause problems, especially when they are explored with respect. When you remain silent and stoic, repressed feelings become part of a toxic cocktail that kills relationships.

So what do we do? The first step towards a lasting, rewarding relationship is accepting that conflict is inevitable. Marriage (or living together) involves two people being with one another in a relationship for up to seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day, year in, year out. This creates a great deal of physical closeness as we eat, drink, sleep and relax in the same house. And of course on the other hand, for those in the mining industry for example, you can be away from your relationship for long periods at a time. The bottom line is that we care for each other and often have high expectations of how we want to be treated by one another. Being human, we occasionally let each other down. We all experience problems in one-way or another – its part of sharing our lives with another human being. The difference between relationships that work and those that don’t is how well we deal with the challenges we face together. n

This article is based on the relationship section of my book, Monkey See Monkey Don’t! If you would like a copy, I’m giving away FREE COPIES to the first 10 readers to contact me at Jason@createptwealth.com.au.

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Top 10 Tips for Working Away:

A Survival Guide for Families 1.

Don’t assume your life is tougher than the person who’s away/at home. It’s natural to feel this way but getting into a competition about it all won’t help your relationship.

2. Show a little enthusiasm when you’re reunited. Yes, this takes an effort sometimes, especially when you’ve had a

bad day or been flying for hours to get back home – but the rewards can be big.

To help your children cope, never talk about Mum/Dad ‘going away’ or ‘leaving’. It should always be Mum/Dad is ‘going to work’. They’re just words, but children take things very literally.

When you are home with the kids, work together to make a special bracelet, card, book or other object to act as a reminder of your bond. Something pocket-sized is great because it can be carried around and treasured every day.

5. Start out with a team plan. What do you

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want to achieve personally and professionally? If you’re part of a united team with very clear goals, this can be your focus when times get tough.

Agree on a realistic list of jobs that need doing around the house on the days you’re together – and then write them down. This cuts out the need for nagging and arguments about being nagged.

Don’t organise a massive amount of social activities for the time you’re together. Some couples have a rule of just one catch-up with friends or family over the break at home.

Talk about any problems that arise as a symptom of the lifestyle, rather than as a relationship problem. This will help you tackle issues together as a team, rather than thinking there is ‘something wrong’ with your relationship or either one of you.

Differing libidos challenge most longterm relationships. For couples who often live and work apart, there’s the added pressure of separation. It’s important to talk openly and honestly about your satisfaction with your sex life.

10. If phone contact isn’t possible, get clever about staying connected: hide little love notes in the suitcase/around the house; read the same book or watch the same DVD as your partner; write a special note to each other for every day you’re apart – to be opened at the same time each day. n

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Retail therapy Perth has become a mecca for luxury brands, with labels such as Gucci, Bally, Louis Vuitton, Prada and Tiffany & Co appearing on stylish King Street in the city. Local designers such as as XO Lounge, the Greenhouse, Sentinel Bar & Grill, The Conservatory and Venn – all providing new, varying and innovative options for wining and dining in the city. Northbridge, just outside the CBD, is also undergoing a transformation. Long known as Perth’s traditional party nightspot, the area is fast becoming the cultural hub of the city. A kaleidoscope of foods, wines, arts, culture, hip boutiques and new bars are making it the spot to be seen. Try Ezra Pound, Bar 399 or Bivouac Canteen & Bar for three different Northbridge experiences.

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Small bars and new restaurants are also emerging in Perth’s inner-city and suburban precincts. Beaufort Street in Highgate/Mount Lawley has seen the opening of Five Bar, Clarences and the Malt Supper Club, while the western suburbs of Claremont and Shenton Park have attracted Beluga, The Duchess, The Suite and the Grey Door. Leederville’s Kitsch opened to rave reviews and The Garden is the spot for a famous Perth ‘Sunday Session’. Fremantle hasn’t missed out either as Clint Nolan of renowned restaurant Harvest opened his small bar – Who’s Your Mumma, and Mrs Brown continues to welcome a laidback crowd into its doors every night.

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Windsurfing, Leeman

North Take the Scenic Route

panning from the northern suburbs of Perth to just south of Dongara, the Indian Ocean Drive offers a scenic journey to the coastal town of Cervantes, Jurien Bay, Green Head, Leeman and Dongara-Denison. Located just over two hours’ drive north of Perth, these seaside towns are great short break destinations offering plenty of things to see and do on the coast and inland. You can marvel at the Pinnacles Desert in Cervantes, observe sea lions in the Jurien Bay Marine Park, explore the Lesueur National Park and enjoy a range of water sports in Green Head, Leeman and Dongara. Your first stop along the Indian Ocean Drive is the coastal town of Cervantes which boasts beautiful beaches and the Nambung National Park. Cervantes is the ideal base to enjoy a range of activities such as fishing, swimming, tasting fresh seafood, discovering the stromatolites at Lake Thetis and exploring the Pinnacles Desert. Located right in the heart of the Nambung National Park, the Pinnacles Desert is considered one of Australia’s most unique landscapes, featuring thousands of limestone spires up to three and a half metres tall. Explore the desert on the designated four-kilometre driving trail, stroll through them at your leisure on the 1.2 kilometre walk trail or join a tour from Cervantes. Learn more about the Nambung National Park’s fascinating geology, flora and fauna at the Pinnacles Desert Discovery Centre.

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Aerial view of Jurien Bay Marine Park

“Whether you’re a wildflower enthusiast visiting to view the many unique species in the area, a scuba diver discovering the underwater wonderland of the Jurien Bay Marine Park or a sky diver landing on the pristine white beach, nature lovers and thrill seekers alike are sure to enjoy a stay in Jurien Bay.” 24

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Hangover Bay is located approximately 12 kilometres from the National Park’s northern entrance and is a great spot for snorkelling, swimming, windsurfing, fishing, surfing and boating. Cook your catch of the day and enjoy the picnic facilities at Hangover Bay. Located two kilometres south east of Cervantes is Lake Thetis, one of only five sites in Western Australia that features stromatolites. Made up of the oldest known organisms on earth, some fossil remains there have been dated as old as 3.6 billion years. Learn more about stromatolites on the 1.5 kilometre walking trail. Stunning views of ocean and bushland are offered at many lookouts in and around Cervantes. The Hansen Bay Lookout offers a picturesque view of the bay, Lake Thetis and the Cervantes town site. For different, but equally scenic perspectives of the bay and islands, check out the Thirsty Point and Molah Hill Lookouts. Located half way between Cervantes and Jurien Bay, the Molah Hill Lookout offers panoramic views of the Indian Ocean. A large fleet of fishing boats are out in the Indian Ocean searching for Western Rock Lobster between the months of November to September. A stroll past

the jetties in Cervantes will take you to the Indian Ocean Rock Lobster Factory, where you can take a Lobster Shack Tour and learn how the prized Western Rock Lobster is processed and exported around the world. Be sure to pick up some delicious seafood to take away or enjoy in the picnic area outside. Located just 20 minutes drive north of Cervantes you will find Jurien Bay, a town that is fast emerging as a popular short break destination. Whether you’re a wildflower enthusiast visiting to view the many unique species in the area, a scuba diver discovering the underwater wonderland of the Jurien Bay Marine Park or a sky diver landing on the pristine white beach, nature lovers and thrill seekers alike are sure to enjoy a stay in Jurien Bay. The Jurien Bay Marine Park is sheltered by a string of islands and reefs that make the surrounding ocean perfect for water activities. As well as sea lions, the Jurien Bay Marine Park is also a significant seabird breeding area and you’ll often see humpback whales migrating each year along the coast. Join a fishing charter or tour to see seals, sea lions, dolphins and whales (in season). As you head north keep your eyes towards the headlands and you will find

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Dongara-Denison sunset

used by stockmen on their journey south. Caution is required when visiting the caves, particularly after rain as they are subject to flooding. Follow the Irwin River and you will find the twin towns of Dongara and Port Denison that boast true coastal village charm. DongaraDenison’s beautiful beaches provide the ideal setting for sailing, surfing, fishing, windsurfing and swimming. Dongara-Denison is best known for its thriving lobster industry; its pristine waters are also home to a range of other marine species. Try your luck at catching favourites such as tailor, silver bream, whiting and mulloway. The marina’s three jetties offer a great fishing location. Destinations along the Indian Ocean Drive offer a perfect weekend getaway, so why not head north to enjoy the scenic drive and see what these beautiful coastal towns have to offer. Visit www.australiascoralcoast.com to plan your next break. n Residential land is readily available in each of the communities and rural lifestyle blocks are particularly popular near Lancelin and Jurien Bay. House and land packages are now available in Jurien Bay. See page 30 for more information! www.beachridge.com.au www.droversjurien.com.au Skippers flies direct to the Coral Coast. Visit www.skippers.com.au for a list of destinations and to book.

Green Head. This town’s white sandy beaches are great for swimming and snorkelling. Offshore islands and reefs are perfect for fishing and scuba diving and inland areas are awash with wildflowers during spring. Green Head is a water lover’s paradise with protected bays for families and ideal weather conditions for a range of water sports. Surfers can enjoy a good reef break at Point Louise and excellent wind surfing conditions when the breeze comes in. There’s also a good chance you’ll be able to catch your lunch fishing off the jetty. A protected concrete boat ramp is available at the main jetty and there’s another located at South Bay. South Bay and Dynamite Bay are secluded bays offering peaceful retreats for people wanting to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. South Bay is ideal for those who enjoy the solitude of a deserted beach and Dynamite Bay offers a protected swimming beach. Situated north of Jurien Bay and east of Green Head, the Lesueur National Park features approximately ten per cent of the state’s known flora and is home to almost 900 species of wildflowers, many of which are found nowhere else in the world. The best time to visit is in spring, when wildflowers are in full bloom. Explore the wildflowers and the dramatic landscapes created by the Lesueur Fault and Cockleshell Gully formation on the 18-kilometre bitumen loop road or on a tour from Cervantes. Continue along the Indian Ocean Drive and you will find the turquoise water of Leeman and offshore islands harbouring a great diversity of marine life. Just inland of the Stockyard Gully National Park there are caves and fantastic four wheel driving opportunities. The picturesque coastline offers great conditions for an array of water activities. Leeman is a windsurfing mecca with consistent strong summer winds providing excellent conditions. Located 20 kilometres inland of Leeman, the Stockyard Gully Reserve is accessible by four wheel drive only. Be sure to take your torch to explore the fascinating, ancient belowground river system of the Stockyard Gully caves or join a tour from Green Head or Cervantes. The caves form part of the Old North Stock Route, once

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trictly limited pre-sale accommodation packages for Western Australia's leading surf film festival are now available. The Yallingup Surfilm Festival, held from 20 to 22 January 2012, will see lovers of surf, film, art, music, wine and food converge on the surfing mecca of Yallingup for three days packed with inspiring films from around the world. Aiming to inspire exploration into surf culture, the festival creates a fantastic meeting place for the surf culture community as well as providing passionate filmmakers and artists with a great opportunity to share their creativity. Staying in superb beachfront accommodation at Smiths Beach Resort, this package gets you access to exciting film premieres, thought-provoking workshops, a chance to meet the filmmakers and surf legends, surf art exhibition and all the fun of being part of this unique Australian surf culture film festival. Smiths Beach is an award winning resort with all the trimmings: goose-down pillows, luxurious bathrooms, living areas with LCD screens and iPod docking stations as well as floor-to-ceiling windows to take advantage of the spectacular views. Guests can enjoy the world class facilities including a 25 meter swimming pool, children's wading pool and tennis court. There are three package options available: Couples Weekend, Family Weekend and Deluxe Family Weekend. Packages are strictly limited and exclusively available from Geographe Bay Tourism. To book visit www.geographebay.com or telephone (08) 9752 5800. For more information on the Yallingup Surfim Festival visit www.yallingupsurfilm.com.au n

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Travel

Safe

Let your hair down without the risk

he holiday season has well and truly arrived and with it, warm weather and long balmy nights. The festive season usually motivates people to clean the BBQ, put on their party clothes and invite friends and family over. Alternatively people dust off their luggage, pack a few essentials and get on a plane for a holiday. For young and old alike, holidays in exotic locations are a lovely way to relax and unwind. The thought of lying by a pool, sipping on cocktails and meeting new friends is very enticing. Sometimes friendships can go further and it is very common for people to have romantic casual flings when they are away. However, letting your hair down is not without risks so it is prudent to remember what some of the risks are that exist in unfamiliar locations. Acquiring a sexually transmissible infection is certainly one of those risks which can be avoided. So how can you avoid or at least minimise your sexual health risks when you are away? It is essential to use condoms and lube if you are having sex with a fellow traveller or a local. This is really important because HIV and other STIs are far more common in Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s neighbouring countries. Many people in other countries do not know that they have HIV, so it is wise to take responsibility for yourself. For some people, this may also mean limiting the amount of alcohol they have so that they can ensure they use condoms. If you have slip up when you are away, make sure you have a sexual health screen when you get home so that you can get appropriate treatment. So have a great time when you are away. Even if you play hard make sure you stay safe. Remember to take responsibility for your sexual health and use condoms. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t come home with any unwanted bumps, lumps or infections, but rather fantastic memories of a great time away. n

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About China

Travel A country of thrilling contrasts, vitality and magic

China

...more than just climbing

“a Wall”... there’s lost civilizations

wildlife

ravelling to China is the dream of countless people throughout the world. This gorgeous country is rich in history and culture and is fast retaking its rightful place amongst the wealthiest and most advanced civilizations in the world. China has a population of over a billion people. This makes it the most populous country not just in Asia, but also in the entire world. Her people are intelligent, compassionate and active in their way of life. Visiting China is a breathtaking experience that can change hearts and minds forever. Experience the fabulous wonders of China While there are many ways to experience China, one of the best ways is with a tour. There are tours available that cover a range of interests and activities. For instance, there are special senior packages available, as well as family holiday options. There are even tours of China dedicated to couples on their honeymoon. A Chinese honeymoon tour will include visits to stunning beaches where a couple can relax and take in the exquisite scenery. Newlyweds can take a predesigned honeymoon tour or can design one on their own. Either way, travelling to China for a honeymoon is a romantic and thrilling way to start a marriage. For fans of Chinese tea, a tea tour is another way to experience China. Visitors can explore mist-covered mountains as they learn the rich history of tea making. In China, tea is much more than just a pleasant drink. It is a rich cultural tradition that is beautiful, mysterious and alluring. Let passionate experts guide you Some people are overwhelmed by the choices available when they think about planning a trip to China. That is why it is recommended people choose travel specialists to help them arrange their vacation or holiday. Travel experts who specialise in China have the knowledge and passion to make a dream of visiting China a gorgeous reality. Millions of people travel to China every year to rediscover the ancient past and to be enthralled by what human beings can achieve. China’s rural landscapes, sacred mountains and frenetic cities have captured the imagination of artists for centuries and continue to do so. You do not have to be an artist to enjoy this fascinating and magnificent country. For more information on China Travel, visit www.easytourchina.com n

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Now for the first time Easy Tour China has made it easy for you to Travel in China. As we are based in China, by booking direct you save money and your dollars go further. Once here, you have the extra assurance and peace of mind with Easy Tour China’s 24/7 support. So why wait? Go experience China yourself at www.easytourchina.com/wa and get a further 5% OFF our already very competitive tour prices. Inquiries: ricky@easytourchina.com *Offer is subject to availability at time of booking. Other conditions may apply.

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The Art

of Property Investment: it’s all about your future BY BOB ADAMS

etirement isn't always top of mind when we're busy balancing the demands of family, kids and career. We get so focused on the day-to-day that we forget to plan ahead. Here are some great tips on using the property market to boost your retirement income. Why is financial certainty so important? The reality is that very few Australians (less than 5 per cent) retire with an annual income of more than $50,000. Most people fail to maintain or improve their lifestyle when they actually have the time to enjoy themselves. Years of hard work may be wasted and they find themselves simply surviving after they retire. How do you define financial certainty? When you retire, owning your own home and having an income of $100,000 per year. This gives you the flexibility to travel, play golf, support your family and all those other fun activities.

Why invest in property? It's been a consistently strong performing asset, especially when you apply a businesslike selection process. My two biggest tips for getting started are: • Understanding the property clock: Like most things, property moves in cycles. Sometimes it's a great time to buy, other times to sell. There are many variables that come into play. Knowing where your area is in the cycle is one vital key to profitable investing. • Don’t buy on emotion: Far too many people either buy in their local area or their favourite holiday destination. Sometimes this is a great decision, but most often emotions take over and vital information is forgotten or not taken into account. So, how do miners get financial certainty? The majority of miners earn better than average incomes. If you are earning over $80,000 and have a reasonable amount

of equity in your home, you are in a great position to purchase an investment property. This column was originally published on the Mining Family Matters website www.miningfm.com.au n Bob Adams is an experienced property researcher with a proven history of successful property investment. For the past 12 years he’s conducted constant research to seek out investment properties that will outperform the market – he then matches suitable investment properties to clients. To receive a free copy of his report designed specifically for miners, simply send your name and postal address in an email to bob@greatinvestmentproperties.com.au or call 1300 877 855. To receive a free copy of Bob Adams’ report designed specifically for miners, send your name and postal address in an email to bob@greatinvestmentproperties.com.au

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WHAT ARE YOU MISSING OUT ON?

Renovating

Your

Bathroom How to keep Special occasions? Kids birthdays? Weddings?

the costs down

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Think It Through

Tap Tap

I’d like a huge bathroom too, but unless you have

Taps can be ugly. Sometimes you find yourself

a huge budget, extreme patience or a bathroom

questioning exactly what they could have been

the size of a closet, think through your desires to

thinking in the 1960s when they chose that

extend the room. With plumbing, tiles, walls and

particular décor. It’s annoying, but if it’s all down

fixtures, it will inevitably cost you a fortune if you

to aesthetics, it may be something you can live

attempt to do it. If it’s a necessity, then go for it. But appreciate that it’ll drive up costs something severe, so sticking with your original floor plan is a big cost-saving measure.

Check It Out Before you knock down entire walls to add in a new window or vent, or to completely replace the drywall, check with your contractor that it absolutely needs to happen. Sometimes, parts

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with. If you don’t have a lot of spare money, save it for the stuff that is functionally imperative. When you’ve got more spare cash, you can come back and look at replacing them.

Manufacture Feeling If you’re looking for some new floor coverings, check out your local manufactured home retailer. Inevitably, people want different colour

of a wall can be replaced, thereby saving you

schemes when they get a fabricated home,

huge amounts of money and a lot of heartache.

so there are tones of perfectly adequate floor

Don’t replace the toilet solely because you’re

coverings sitting around. It may take a while to

replacing the sink and bath. Check with the

find a piece that will work in your bathroom,

contractors what they think needs to go and

but it will save you a considerable amount if

what can be retained.

you can.

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Light the Night Before you decide that your bathroom is way too small for anyone to enjoy, think about simple ways of making the room look bigger. White or light colour schemes make the room look larger. Using lots of lights will not only make the room look more appealing and brighter, it will also make it look larger.

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Carbohydrate

Special

Indulge without the Bulge

BY BRAD SHEPPARD, DIRECTOR AT CREATE PT WEALTH www.createptwealth.com.au

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Countless Carbohydrate Confusion Carbohydrates are hot on everyone’s lips at the moment. People are on a modified carbohydrate diet, the famous “Atkins diet”, not eating carbohydrates after 3pm, eating carbohydrates by themselves and some not eating any carbohydrates at all!

Read the pages of any celebrity magazine and you will most likely come across a story about how the most famous of the stars will whip themselves into shape by simply “eliminating carbohydrates” and, as they often proclaim (complimented by the elongated after shots), “the results are amazing”! But can we really eliminate carbohydrates all together? Are carbohydrates friend or foe? And why do popular and commonly held beliefs about nutrition such as the healthy eating food pyramid, supported by the Government, suggest that as much as 80 per cent of our daily nutrients come from carbohydrates? So, who do we believe? Sure, the look of the celebrities could be considered desirable for many, but going against the advice of the Government’s healthy food pyramid might not be considered optimal.

Let’s look at some facts: • Carbohydrates are your body’s preferred source of energy • Carbohydrates are the most useful for your brain functioning • Over consumption of carbohydrates can trigger off a dramatic insulin response which can make you fat Importantly, remember that a calorie is a calorie and quite simply if you consume more calories that you require or utilise then you will get fat. In any reduction program, if you are not doing sufficient activity to burn off ingested nutrients, regardless of how low fat the food may be, you won’t get the results you are after! To put it simply, it is safe to reduce carbohydrates if you have a specific purpose, however you must eventually replenish your body’s supplies of glycogen (produced in the liver from the conversion of carbohydrates to energy). Carb Friendly Beers If you enjoy your liquid gold but are concerned with watching what it may do to your waistline, you may be interested to know that there are some options that may suit you. First, lets discuss what is actually in beer that may upset your diet plans! Beer tops the alcohol bad list with approximately 140 calories and 8g of carbohydrates per average serve. Although one or two beers are not too bad, after having four beers and half a take away pizza, you can see the calories may really build up! What’s great though is that some companies have recognised the need to drink beer, but have made it friendlier by reducing the carbohydrates. Examples include Carlton Pure Blonde, Tooheys Super Dry and Big Head beers. Try some of these options out and see if you can indulge without the bulge. But remember, sometimes it’s not the beer that makes you fat, but the nuts you eat with it. n

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Boys, get your Toys in 48 hours

i all. Pleased to meet you all (well, nearly meet you all). My name is Paul McKinley, and I am the Director/ Proprietor of Finance 48.

We're a finance broker that specialises in funding cars, bikes, boats, and equipment. That's all we do. We don't do mortgages, debt consolidations, or raise working venture capital. We specialise. We do a lot for guys in the mining sector, especially guys (and girls) on FIFO. They love their toys, and so do I. With a motorbike (Boulevard M109), Jet ski (Yamaha SHO), and a Boat (Four Winns S215), my wife says "that's enough!" More to the point, I share your passion. We can arrange the finance, all insurances, and mechanical warranties on the above. Dealer and private sales are most welcome. I'm also a Chartered Accountant, and we do a lot of commercial funding (again, primarily vehicles and equipment), so would love to assist with your next purchase. We also can arrange and have settled all your finance, so when you fly back in, you can just go and pick up your new toy!

So please, have a look at our our site, and give me a buzz on (08) 9227 7233 www.finance48.com.au

Our services include: • Finance • Insurance • Mechanical warranties (for cars, bikes, boats, trucks) • Car locator service • Quick turnaround times (48 hours, from initial chat, to bum in the seat, driving away) • Competitive finance rates

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The Boy’s Toy Genie – Part 2

Commercial Finance From an Accountant?

ast issue, we delved into the subject of boy’s toys and the sad but true fact that many grown men still pine after that dream sports car, motorbike, jet ski or the like. Finance 48 came to the rescue with their quick loan approvals and motto: “Drive away in 48 hours.” This issue, we’ll look into Finance 48’s “points of difference” and the topic of commercial lending – another of the company’s specialities. Finance 48 can assist in buying a vehicle or equipment for business use and on top of that, ensure maximum tax benefits and minimum repayments. “Finance 48 have a few points of difference, one of which being that I’m also a chartered

accountant,” said Paul McKinley, director at Finance 48. “It means I can guide our clients more quickly and efficiently, helping them structure their finance so as to maximise the taxation and cash flow benefits for their business.” Confused about chattel mortgages, hire purchase, and finance leases? Just ask Paul. This is his specialty. “It’s better for our clients as they’re not having to go to their accountant separately and pay per the hour for their advice,” he said. “I do all of that as part of the service.” And when it comes to a loan, there’s no need to stress about the idea of fluctuating repayments as Finance 48’s loan payments are fixed for the

life of the agreement. “What’s more, we use a panel of national lenders including Esanda Finance, Macqurie Lending, GE Finance, and Liberty Financial,” Paul said. “We’ll shop around to ensure you get the most competitive interest rate. “We’ve got no particular loyalty or allegiance to any particular lender.” Whether it comes to an equipment loan, commercial car loan or even a novated lease (employer paid vehicle finance), Finance 48 have you covered – with your best interests at heart. For more information, give Finance 48 a call on 08 9227 7233. n

Your Chance to Win! Toolmart’s Big Boys Toys for Christmas I

f you’re looking for tools and like your big boys toys, this is the competition for you. Simply make a purchase at any Toolmart store between November 12th and December 22nd and go into the draw to WIN a Yamaha Raptor Quad bike or one of the other big boys toys on offer. See page 55 for store and competition details. n

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All New

Suzuki V-Strom 650 is ready for adventure

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he all-new 2012 model of Suzuki’s bestselling goanywhere adventure tourer, the V-Strom 650, has touched down in Australia. A perfect fit for riders seeking a multipurpose machine as capable on the streets as it is on outback roads, the Suzuki V-Strom 650 offers extreme versatility to suit the Australian terrain and lifestyle. Launched to the world’s media earlier this year to the highest of accolades, the latest generation Suzuki V-Strom 650 sets a new benchmark in the adventure touring category, with an enhanced focus on rider comfort and features advanced technology from Suzuki. Significant refinements have been made across the whole machine, including six kilograms being shaved off the total weight, an updated fuel injection system and reduced mechanical losses within the engine, resulting in improved fuel economy. The state-of-the-art fuel-injected 645cc, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 90-degree, V-Twin engine features new cam profiles and pistons and a newly designed crankshaft for greater lowto-mid-rpm range torque and sporty quick-revving high rpm power surges for full-range riding enjoyment. Tailored for active sporty riders, the six-speed transmission has tighter 1st through 5th gear ratios, while keeping highway cruises comfortable with a tall top gear. Rider comfort was a priority in the update of the V-Strom 650 and it features an all-new three-way heightadjustable windscreen, which efficiently reduces wind noise and rider fatigue, carefully shaped from extensive wind tunnel testing. With an improved riding position for comfort, the V-Strom 650 features a well-shaped functional seat, a slim 20 litre fuel tank and compactly tucked-in frame covers to make the rider feel at one with the machine. The V-Strom 650’s renowned sporty good looks continue in the 2012 model, with the aerodynamic and slim styling featuring a vivid combination of distinctive painted sections, contrasting

dramatically against the black resin components. Its user-friendly chassis, built around a lightweight and rigid twin-spar aluminium-alloy frame and swingarm, delivers a comfortable performance package for enjoyable adventure touring rides. An upright riding position, longstroke front and rear suspension and lightweight aluminium-alloy wheels with specifically designed tyres complete the suspension package. The V-Strom 650’s Antilock Braking System ensures ultimate traction on the road, with the brakes monitoring input and wheel speed, matching stopping power to available traction. Allowing riders to track their progress easily, the V-Strom 650’s easy-to-read multi-function instrument cluster combines an analogue tachometer with a large brightness adjustable LCD, with readouts including

gear position, ambient temperature and average fuel consumption, in addition to speed, odometer, dual trip meter and more. New for 2012, the instrument cluster now features a LED indicator warning about road freeze, which together with the ambient temperature display, aids a rider’s awareness of road conditions. Completing this impressive package is the new transponder-type Suzuki Advanced Immobiliser System (SAIS) which helps prevent theft with an electronic code identification system built into the owner’s key. Available now for a recommended price of $10,890*, the 2012 Suzuki V-Strom 650 comes in a choice of two colour schemes, Pearl Mirage White or Metallic Fox Orange, and is backed by Suzuki’s two-year, unlimited kilometre warranty. n * Recommended price excludes dealer delivery and government charges.

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Holden’s Tough New SUV

Revealed in Dubai

aking its global debut as the Chevrolet Trailblazer, Holden’s latest rugged SUV offering has broken cover at the Dubai International Motor Show and will arrive in Australia as the all-new Holden Colorado 7 making it the first heavyduty off-roader SUV to wear a Holden badge in almost a decade. Due in Australia in the first quarter of 2013, the Colorado 7 will bear a close resemblance to the imposing show car when it enters production next year. The Trailblazer has been developed alongside the new-generation Colorado – recently previewed at the Melbourne

International Motor Show – with which it shares its architecture and underpinnings. The Trailblazer’s chassis is tuned for the dual requirements of heavy-duty off-road performance and ride comfort in urban and city driving, while its body-on-frame construction makes it an ideal vehicle for towing. With accommodation for up to seven passengers and genuine third-row seating, Trailblazer is powered by a new-generation 2.8-litre turbo-diesel engine, with a variablegeometry turbocharger for the optimal combination of performance and fuel economy. Trailblazer’s muscular styling and bold design presence were crafted in GM’s South

American Design Centre in São Caetano do Sul, Brazil. Its “body in-wheels out” design ensures excellent approach and departure angles, while design cues including the bonnet power dome, raised cowl and higher-mounted dual projector headlamps give the Trailblazer a strong, purposeful appearance. Polished aluminium exterior highlights and tri-coat pearlescent white paint add to the show car’s luxury exterior finish. Inside, the Trailblazer has an intuitive and flexible seating configuration, premium interior appointments such as digital climate control system and USB and Bluetooth connectivity. n

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Steel Cap Recruitment

teel Cap Recruitment is a privately owned company with over 20 years experience in recruitment, mining, civil, construction, oil, gas and administration both within Australia and overseas. All staff employed with Steel Cap have experience in an industrial background, as they believe this helps to understand their clients needs better and deliver quality candidates. Steel Cap’s head office, which is located in Perth, has been operating since 2008 and in that time has established strong relationships with clients in the Goldfields, Pilbara and metro areas of Perth. Steel Cap opened their Karratha and Brisbane offices soon after, and are looking to start business in South Australia in the near future. Steel Cap Recruitment provides tailored recruitment solutions to fit your business, whether you need a candidate for a one week role, or sub-contractors for a long term project, they will help you to get the right candidate for the job. The company’s goal is to exceed the expectations of every client by offering outstanding customer service, increased flexibility and KPI service level agreements to ensure your business continues to operate smoothly throughout the recruitment process. n

The Value of Traineeships

ompanies within the resources sector are taking advantage of the benefits of enrolling new and existing workers into government-funded traineeships. Richards Mining Services (RMS) has a proud history of supporting such traineeship solutions on behalf of clients such as Nifty Copper, Norseman Gold, BHP Billiton and Downer Edi Mining. There are many benefits associated with implementing a traineeship program including improved employee retention, increased moral and the assurance that employees are trained to national competencies and best practice. Federal and state government incentives are available for traineeships including payroll tax exemptions for enrolled employees for the duration of the traineeship. RMS’s Registered Training Organisation (RTO) team consists of traineeship and funding specialists, experienced trainers, technical writers, project managers and dedicated support staff to ensure that all programs are designed, implemented and managed flawlessly from beginning to end. RMS’s vast scope as an RTO and its experience in supporting indigenous and non-indigenous training programmes makes the company a logical choice for traineeship solutions. www.rmstraining.com.au n

Reliability Success

hen it comes to Physical Asset Management in the mining industry, Daryl Mather, Director at boutique consulting firm Reliability Success, is your man. “I’ve trained nearly 5000 people in reliability technique,” Daryl said. “I’ve written three books, lead some of the largest reliability implantations in the world and been an expert advisor to governments and institutions in Europe and Latin America.” That’s certainly quite a track record, but Daryl says he’s not the only one with a good reputation. “Reliability Success has a track record of achievement, it’s all about getting results,” Daryl said. “It’s not about sitting in a classroom with boxes and arrows and that sort of thing, it’s about what’s going to make a big difference quickly and how to make that happen.” Offering mobile, underground and fixed plant installation as well as training and services, Reliability Success is a relatively young company created in 2009, but has firmly established itself with a great track record in the mining industry. “The key is that we focus on a few niche areas and don’t try to be everything for everybody,” Daryl said. When it comes to training and services, Reliability Success covers three main areas: reliability centred management or asset strategies; planning and productivity which is around work force management; and whole of life asset management. For more information, visit the Reliability Success website at www.reliabilitysuccess.com n

Getting Your Finance Right as Your Company Grows

he use of specialist finance brokers is becoming an increasing trend as banks are tending to leave the client servicing and associated paperwork to business finance specialists. Business finance brokers can source funds from a wide range of financial institutions Australia-wide which have a greater understanding of small to medium sized businesses. Competent brokers should develop long term, in-depth relationships with their clients, often spanning 10 to 20 years. This allows brokers to prepare each finance application and present their clients in the best light to prospective lenders. Contrast this with the revolving doors of bank account managers who may only meet the client two or three times before disappearing, only to be followed by another in quick succession. Brokers should be able to present a concise financial and operational summary of their client’s business, along with the reasons why they are seeking the additional finance. Finance brokers should save business operators time, freeing them up to do what they do best – running their businesses. Finally, competent brokers should perform the role of a long term associate/mentor in the finance area helping business owners as they grow. For more information on getting finance right as your company grows and the role of a finance broker, contact Richard Harper of the Finlease Group on 08 9472 3133, email rharper@finlease.com.au or visit ww.finlease.com.au. n

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Local Business Buzz

Pumps Australia

umps Australia Pty Ltd have been a long established business in Western Australia designing and manufacturing pumping systems, high pressure water and diesel transfer pumping systems. Through their extensive experience and customer requirements, they have developed a range of high quality off road trailer units which endure the heaviest off road conditions for mining and drilling contractors. These trailers are designed to operate as high pressure water cleaning units or with firefighting pump sets fitted as a combo unit. The frames are galvanized and all cabling is wired and in steel tubing for protection. Additionally, they feature LED lights as well as over ride hydraulic safety breaking. The high pressure pumps and fire fighting pumps are also protected by filtration and low level shut down systems. In addition to this, Pumps Australia has developed high pressure hot water units for cleaning the most difficult of jobs for excavators, drill rig masts, dozers and mining equipment. n

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f you’re in the market for your very own boat, there’s no better time to buy with All Boat Business located on Hocking Road in Kingsley In a bid to make first time boat owners more comfortable and confident with their purchase, All Boat Business is going that extra mile for their new customers. “For anyone that buys a boat off us, and it’s their first boat, we’re going to give them the skippers course included and also unlimited one on one private lessons,” said Maz Yahiya from All Boat Business. “They can book from one hour to four hours with our boat man and he can show customers whatever they want – whether it’s reversing with the trailer, how to get to Rottnest and anything else in between until they feel totally comfortable! “The idea is to take the fear factor out because we want people to enjoy their boats, we want them to use them, and to feel comfortable. “This is on top of our skippers course which is really the best course going at the moment –people definitely know what they’re doing after this course.” All Boat Business have new and used boats and also offer storage facilities, so those living in units can fulfil their boating dreams too. For more information on All Boat Business including a list of available boats, visit www.allboatbusiness.com.au n

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Mining People International (MPI)

stablished in 1995, MPi is a recruitment company which sources temporary and permanent staff for the Australian and Global mining industry. Built and managed by experienced resources industry technical professionals as well as experienced recruitment and HR practitioners, MPi’s point of difference lies in the team’s ability to understand the industry and the candidate’s true work environment. “A lot of our permanent staff come from the mining industry so we are very well integrated with mining companies which benefits mining candidates,” said Elliot Mist of MPi. MPi can also provide HR services – useful for new companies and projects, as well as a comprehensive salary research service accessed via www.miningpeople.com.au. The company is particularly beneficial to anyone within the mining industry who are seeking new opportunities by tapping in to the MPi online Job Alerts email service. “We offer a premium service and avoid churn and burn,” Elliot said. “We will match-make candidates to the RIGHT career opportunity. They benefit and the employer benefits.” For more information on MPi as well as an up to date list of current jobs available with the online job search service, visit www.miningpeople.com.au n

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Bringing Training to You Digirock are delivering on-site training to address the individual skills needs of your exploration team

he current boom in the resources sector has both heightened and highlighted the shortage of skilled field staff across the industry. Managers today are faced with the dilemma of how to up-skill workers without taking them away from field responsibilities or disrupting tightly strung FIFO rosters. Digirock can train your staff on site, keeping them at work and keeping you ahead of the game. Digirock’s highly successful Geological Best Practice Training (GBPT) course has run in Perth for more than three years and is now available on-site. Each course can be customized to the individual needs of your exploration team using targeted elements from the tried and tested GBPT syllabus. Site-specific training delivered direct to your staff in their workplace benefits best practice and doesn’t disrupt rosters. From drilling to core processing, the GBPT Course can equip your geologists and field staff with the tools they need to confidently do their jobs and maximise your company’s investment in exploration. To fast-track these benefits, call Digirock (08) 9477 3737 or visit the website at www.digirock.com.au n

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WA Indigenous Art Awards Art Gallery of Western Australia Until 19 December 2011 A national award founded in 2008, the awards celebrate the breadth, diversity and excellence of art from all corners of Indigenous Australia. The awards acknowledge the significant and ongoing contribution Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists make to Australian art, culture and society. These national awards are open to all adult Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists currently living in Australia, working in any theme or media, including (but not restricted to) painting on bark, canvas and paper, prints, sculpture, fibre art, ceramics, glass, photography, and digital media. artgallery.wa.gov.au

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Manjimup Farmer's Market Manjimup Until 17 March 2012 As Manjimup is known as the ‘foodbowl’ of the south west, the Manjimup Farmer's Market is a gastronomic delight. The markets are held on the third Saturday of each month, from 8.00 am to noon, in the Marquee in Manjin Park. Go along and choose from a wide range of seasonal fruit and vegetables, local honey, eggs, jams and preserves using local fruit, nuts, olive oil, dukka, soaps, flowers, plants, alpaca products, local wineries, trout, marron, Slow Food demonstrations, information stalls and much more. www.farmersmarkets.org.au/markets/ manjimup-farmers-market

Fireball World Sailing Championships Mandurah 27 December 2011 to 7 January 2012 Fireball Worlds is coming to Australia with over 160 competitors from across the globe, converging on Mandurah’s Comet Bay to compete in the Fireball World Sailing Championships. The Fireball is sailed in over 40 countries throughout the world, performs in any wind strength and is suited to both protected and open waters - Mandurah has both. www.mofsc.com.au

Southbound Festival Busselton 7 to 9 January 2012 Southbound is an annual music, camping and arts festival held at the beginning of the year in the beautiful town of Busselton. It boasts a laid back atmosphere and an excellent lineup of local, Australian and International acts. Campers enjoy not only the incredible line-up but also a wealth of activities to do in base camp. Southbound also includes many arts and cultural initiatives that are as important to the festival’s ideology as the music. www.sunsetevents.com.au n

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n the few days after you go, when there are still some of your dirty clothes in the washing basket, I feel your lingering presence. It’s the personal evidence that you inhabit this space, this home, with me. Yes, there other things around me, your office at home, your mail that I take out of the box and keep for you in a folder marked Tony’s mail. It mounts up during 28 days. But, it’s those unwashed clothes of yours that make a statement to me before I sweep them up and put a load on. The shirt you wore the day before I took you to the airport. In it goes… I slip into the away rhythm well now. It’s not like we don’t have communication. As you say, it’s much better now than it was 10 or 20 years ago when you started working away. Today we have mobile phones, emails, video calls, text messages, e-cards. You are so good at connecting with me and we easily stay mentally close. We can see, speak… but we just can’t touch. We discuss our daily routines; you have total recall of the minutiae of my life which always touches me. You always ask me what I’m having for dinner. We talk about your next swing home…all the things that need to be achieved, and all the things we want to do. The flip side, the other side of this interesting coin (and don’t we appreciate the security of the money you earn!), is the 28 days you’re here, with me in every way. We bike to the swimming pool in the early mornings to do our laps together. We go

“Today we have mobile phones, emails, video calls, text messages, e-cards. You are so good at connecting with me and we easily stay mentally close. We can see, speak… but we just can’t touch.” away on mid-week mini breaks. We slide easily back into blissful domesticity and I tease you because I can and it’s better face to face anyway. We entertain our friends at our home, cramming in the companionship, making up for missed birthdays or unshared holidays. There are the peculiarities of this life, discoveries I’ve made. The fact we are in different time zones is an adjustment. Even two hours makes a difference. Our daily biorhythms are just that little out of sync. I’ve finished work, had dinner and you are just closing out your day, still engaged in it when I chat to you on MSN. I remember discovering the wives’ waiting room near the airport – the lay by where we park, read, and check ourselves in the mirror when your text comes in that you’re through and waiting for us to

sweep you up at the taxi rank. There was a bloke parked in the wives’ room there the other day. At work, there’s no discrimination. Of any kind, you say. People ask me how I manage your absences and I say its fine. My four legged alpha male steps up to the mark in your absence. He’s more attentive, more protective, I swear. My friends and family are so considerate. Naturally inclusive, they become even more so when you are away at work. The first two weeks go quickly, sliding past easily as I busy myself with work and plunge into the pool to stroke the laps alone. The third week, past the half way mark, is cause for subtle celebration. Then suddenly, we’re in single figures, as you put it. With 48 hours to go, the anticipation kicks in like adrenalin. Without needing to, I get up at dawn to wash the car. I love that time. You know it too; it transmutes itself to you. You said that I would have twin lives. No, they are more parallel ones. We are together apart. n

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Argus Kronos

Badgingarra Wind Farm Moora Chert

Torosa Brecknock Calliance

Kwinana–Rockingham Yerecoin Alumina refinery Gingin West Wandoo Ammonium nitrate Bindoon North BP oil refinery Neerabup/NewGen Cement and lime Chandala Synthetic Rutile Wesbeam Timber Chlor alkali Malaga Brick Middle Swan Brick Desalination Caversham Tile Midland Brick Fused alumina PERTH Airport Brick Fremantle Fused zirconia Armadale Brick LNG Cardup Brick Kwinana bulk LPG terminal Pinjarra Al Keysbrook Nickel refinery Sparks Kln Huntly Wagerup Al Power station Boddington Au Cu Binningup Desalination Sodium cyanide Willowdale Chlor alkali Saddleback Titanium pigment Silicon smelter Kemerton Sisd Titanium pigment Zirconia Worsley Al Bluewaters 1-2

Swan Puffin Skua Swallow Padthaway Crux

Challis–Cassini Vesta Talbot Swift North Montara–Bilyara Tahbilk

Cape Bougainville

Broome

Blacktip Turtle

Mitchell Plateau

Ord Irrigation Expansion Wyndham Ord Irrigation Sorby Hills Pb Zn Cu

Cockatoo Island Koolan Island

Lake Argyle Hydro Speewah V Ti Fe Speewah Fl Ridges Argyle Smoke Creek / Venus

Oobagooma

Point Torment Derby Lloyd West Terrace Boundary Ellendale Sundown Blina

Browse LNG Precinct

Petrel Tern

Cornea

Gwydion

Point Torment

Prometheus/Rubicon Frigate

Echuca Shoals Mimia Ichthys West Ichthys Prelude Burnside

Irvine Island

Bunbury Collie Australind Titanium Pigment Ewington Muja Wespine Timber Dardanup Collie–Shotts Urea Wesfi Timber Gwindinup Premier Happy Valley Muja Timber Capel Synthetic Rutile Tutunup Greenbushes Li Vasse Whicher Range Tutunup South M ji Ti b

Sunrise

Troubadour Kelp Deep

Savannah Panton Pt Pd

Copernicus

Duchess–Paradise Koongie Park Zn Cu Pb Kapok West – Lennard Shelf Pb Zn Ag Admiral Bay Zn Pb

Alaric

Brederode Scarborough

MINERAL SYMBOLS Precious mineral Dmd Precious metal Au (or as shown) Steel alloy metal Ni (or as shown) Speciality metal Ti–Zr (or as shown) Base metal Iron Alumina Bx (or as shown) Coal and lignite Uranium Industrial mineral Construction material Processing plant PETROLEUM SYMBOLS Gas field Oil field Oil and gas field Significant gas discovery Processing plant Oil / gas pipeline, operating Oil / gas pipeline, proposed INFRASTRUCTURE Power plant Radio astronomy Irrigation / water / desalination Port COMMODITIES Ag.......... Silver Al........... Alumina Au.......... Gold Bx.......... Bauxite CBM.......Coal bed methane Co.......... Cobalt Cr...........Chromium Cu.......... Copper Dmd...... Diamond Fe.......... Iron Fl.......... Fluorite Gp......... Gypsum Grt......... Garnet K............ Potassium Kln......... Kaolin Li............Lithium LNG....... Liquefied natural gas LPG....... Liquefied petroleum gas Lst..........Limestone MgCO3... Magnesite Mn......... Manganese Ni.......... Nickel Pb.......... Lead Pd.......... Palladium Phos...... Phosphate Pt........... Platinum REE....... Rare earth elements Sisd....... Silica sand Ta...........Tantalum Ti........... Titanium Tlc......... Talc V............ Vanadium W........... Tungsten Zn.......... Zinc Zr........... Zirconium

Coyote

Cookes Creek W Nifty Cu Mesa – Ant Hill Mn Yeneena Cu

Telfer Au Cu O'Callaghans W Cu Maroochydore Cu Co Kintyre

Lake Auld K Lake Mackay K

Nicholas Downs Mn Lake Disappointment K

Davidson Creek Robertson Range Prairie Downs Zn Pb Ag Cape Cuvier Lake MacLeod Gp

Lake MacLeod Salt Abra Pb Cu Zn Beyondie Plutonic Fortnum Doolgunna Cu Au Jack Hills

Shark Bay Salt Coburn

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Jundee–Nimary Wiluna Wiluna West Gabanintha V Ti Fe Magellan Pb Radio–astronomy Hinkler Well Meekatharra Wilsons– observatory Lake Way Gidgee Honeymoon Well Weld Range Hillview Yeelirrie Cliffs Lake Maitland Burnakura Mt Keith Big Bell Bronzewing Nowthanna Yakabindie Great Fingall Cosmos Barrambie V Ti Fe Moolart Well – Duketon Lawlers MgCO3 Leinster Garden Well Darlot Lawlers Waterloo Victory Bore V Fe Agnew Murrin Murrin Thatcher Soak Marshall Pool Windarra Sinclair Bentley Laverton/Crescent Windimurra Jaguar Zn Cu Pb Zn Pb Cu Granny Smith – Wallaby V Fe Mt Forrest King of Brightstar Cashmere Downs the Hills Mt Weld Phos Laverton/Navigator Mikado MgCO 3 Murrin Mt Mason Sons of Mt Weld REE Tropicana Mt Ida Gwalia Murrin Fortitude / GME Sunrise Dam Red October Highway Jump Up Dam Lake Giles Goongarrie Canegrass Windarling Mulga Rock Scotia Carnegie Range Paddington South Laverton – Carosue Dam Siberia Mt Jackson Ponton Cawse Lindsays Find Frogs Leg Carina Black Swan Kanowna Belle Kundana – Kundana East Superpit Kalgoorlie nickel smelter White Foil Koolyanobbing Navajo Chief Blair South Kal Mt Monger Coolgardie–Redemption Edna Rawlinna Lst Aldiss Randalls Mt Marion Li Nepean May Kambalda nickel concentrator Beta–Hunt Long–Victor Carnilya Hill Marvel Loch Nevoria Otter–Juan Bald Hill Ta Spargoville St Ives Collgar Mt Caudan Wattle Dam Lanfranchi Wind Farm Mariners PERTH Trident Bounty Mt Thirsty Central Norseman Flying Fox Maggie Hays Spotted Quoll Lounge Lizard Salmon Gums

Mt Cattlin Li Ta Phillips River – Trilogy Au Cu Jangardup South

Manjimup Timber Mirambeena Timber Albany Wind Farm

West Musgrave

Wingellina

Cyclone

Scaddan Ravensthorpe

Esperance

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Southdown Albany

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SKIPPERS FLEET & INFO BELOW ARE SOME GUIDELINES TO ENSURE YOUR FLIGHT WITH US IS MORE ENJOYABLE.

DE HAVILLAND DASH 8-300 Engines: Twin Turbo-prop Seating capacity: 50 seat Wing-span: 27.4m Aircraft length: 25.7m Max altitude: 25,000ft Cruise speed: 530km/h Payload: Up to 5,500kg. Pressurised, air-conditioned cabin. Operated by two pilots and two flight attendants.

DE HAVILLAND DASH 8-100 Engines: Twin Turbo-prop Seating capacity: 36 seat Wing-span: 25.91m Aircraft length: 22.25m Max altitude: 25,000ft Cruise speed: 500km/h Payload: Up to 3,450kg. Pressurised, air-conditioned cabin. Operated by two pilots and one flight attendant.

EMBRAER EMB 120 BRASILIA Engines: Twin Turbo-prop Seating capacity: 30 seat Wing-span: 19.78m Aircraft length: 20.0m Max altitude: 30,000ft Cruise speed: 600km/h Payload: Up to 3,000kg. Pressurised, air-conditioned cabin. Operated by two pilots and one flight attendant.

FAIRCHILD METRO 23 Engines: Twin Turbo-prop Seating capacity: 19 seat Wing-span: 17.4m Aircraft length: 18.1m Max altitude: 25,000ft Cruise speed: 500km/h Payload: Up to 2,000kg. Pressurised, air-conditioned cabin. Operated by two pilots.

CESSNA CONQUEST C441 Seating capacity: 9 seat Wing-span: 15.18m Aircraft length: 12m Max altitude: 35,000ft Cruise speed: 550km/h Payload: Up to 1,010kg. Pressurised, air-conditioned cabin. Operated by one or two pilots.

SAFETY BRIEFING Please listen carefully to the Safety Briefing and take the time to read through the Safety On Board Card prior to takeoff. This will help you familiarise yourself with the emergency exits, brace position and the location of your life jacket. DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS (DVT) It has been reported that some airline passengers have developed clots in deep blood vessels, often in the lower legs, as a result of sitting for an extended period without exercise or movement. This condition is known medically as Deep Vein Thrombosis, or DVT. If blood clot fragments break off and lodge in other areas of the body such as the lungs, they may cause a possible fatal pulmonary thrombosis when a person starts walking after being immobile for a long time. The risk factors for DVT include varicose veins, recent surgery or injury in the lower legs, malignant diseases, past history of DVT, obesity, pregnancy and recent childbirth. Anyone with these risk factors is advised to consult a doctor prior to flying to find out how to minimise the risk of DVT. During the flight, we recommend passengers take the following precautions: â&#x20AC;˘ Drink plenty of fluids, especially water, and minimise intake of alcohol. â&#x20AC;˘ Exercise onboard the aircraft by moving and stretching your toes, rotating your ankles, raising and lowering each leg and massaging your calves gently. In addition, we suggest that you avoid crossing your legs. SEATBELTS Seatbelts must be firmly fastened for take-off, landing and whilst the seatbelt sign is illuminated. We do recommend that your seatbelt be fastened at all times whilst seated in case of unexpected turbulence. TRAY TABLES/SEAT BACKS Please ensure your tray tables and your seat backs are in the upright position for take-off and landing. SMOKING Government regulations strictly prohibit smoking on all domestic flights. Special smoke detectors have been fitted to the toilet on board the aircraft. Smoking is also prohibited on the tarmac and throughout the terminal buildings. CARRY ON LUGGAGE If you have carry on luggage please stow it in the overhead lockers or under the seat in front of you. Hand luggage not correctly stowed may cause injury in the event of unexpected turbulence. ELECTRONIC DEVICES Hazards exist to aircraft systems by Electro-Magnetic Interference from Portable Electronic Devices. The interference can cause aircraft systems to malfunction. To provide adequate protection for the aircraft please note that: mobile phones are not to be used at any time on board the aircraft. Other devices such as compact disc players, portable palm top and lap top computers, cassette players, personal electronic organisers or personal video games may be used during cruise only, NOT when the aircraft is taking off and landing.

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SKIPPERS SERVICE CONFIRMATION OF FLIGHTS It is recommended that 24 hours prior to travel that you contact our reservations office on 1300 729 924 during normal office hours to reconfirm your booking. ON TIME SERVICE To assist in maintaining on time departures, Skippers request that all passengers arrive at our terminal for check in at least 60 minutes prior to flight departure. FLYING WITH CHILDREN Infant safety belts are available and will be fitted with the assistance of your flight crew prior to take-off. CHILDREN FLYING ALONE If you have children between the ages of 5 and 11 (inclusive) travelling alone, please advise the Reservations Staff when making your booking so that we can make arrangements with you to ensure they are safely in our care throughout their journey. We advise parents and guardians not to book flights for unaccompanied minors via the internet. IN-FLIGHT AMENITIES To make your flight more comfortable, newspapers, magazines, pillows and children’s activities are available on most of our flights. Cold

refreshments, sandwiches and snacks are usually offered on all Skippers’ flights, with tea and coffee available on our Brasilia and Dash-8 aircraft services. Deluxe catering and alcoholic beverages can be made available on charter or contract flights by prior arrangement. TAXIS Where a local taxi service is available, please advise your Skippers’ flight crew if you require a taxi on your arrival. For your convenience, a taxi rank is also available on Valentine Road at the front of Skippers’ Perth Terminal with a free taxi phone available in the terminal foyer. CAR HIRE For all your vehicle hire requirements, Skippers can recommend a number of car rental companies that can arrange to drop off and collect hire cars at our Perth terminal.

MONEY TALKS!

LET’S GET HIGH!

Zoned ‘Mixed Use’ original stone & iron, currently used as medical rooms, could be used as the ideal residence or as short stay tourist accommodation or indeed a long term rental property. Commercial uses could include , Art Gallery, Doctors, Lawyers, Accountants . Go for capital growth with this property and still enjoy the high rent potential.

On the top floor and very exciting ! Cop this river view if you don’t mind?? Offers 3 separate balconies, 3 bedrooms, 2 luxurious bathrooms, A chef’s granite kitchen, 2 car bays alongside the lift, swipe card entry into the marble lobby. Genuine 5 Star resort facilities, Leased till April 2012 at $550.00 per week. High demand could be expected with the completion of the AFL stadium. Yes?

Address: 126 Hampton Rd, Fremantle

Address: 39/12 Tanundra Dr, Rivervale

Price: $400,000’s

NOEL ROGERS

Price: Offers $600,000’s

0409 300 600

nrogers@rhwa.com.au

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TALK BACK WITH OCCUPATION: Folks seem to like the cartoons I’ve been in. Oh, and lots of folks know about my club. I bet a lot of little kids know about my clubhouse too. WHAT DO YOU NEVER TRAVEL WITHOUT: If ya ask me, it sure is hard to beat a pair of red shorts, they are a must when we pack to travel! And my music. I like all sorts of music! If it can get me dancin’, great! If it can get a crowd dancing, that’s even better! Of course I never travel without Minnie and my friends Goofy, Donald, Daisy and the rest! FAVOURITE HOLIDAY DESTINATION: We love travelling all over the world, meeting children and making them smile

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Mickey Mouse and dance and sing. Australia is one of our favourites. Australian kids sing real loud! WHAT’S THE WILDEST THING THAT HAS HAPPENED TO YOU AND THE DISNEY CREW? Well, between Donald’s practical jokes and Goofy almost blowin’ things up all the time, I’d have to say, “this week.” (ha-ha). WHAT’S COMING UP FOR YOU NEXT? “Rock and roll!” (ha-ha). We’re touring Australia these summer holidays (from 28th December 2011 to 6th February 2012) with Disney Live! Mickey’s Music Festival. I can hardly wait to see all my friends from down-under, real soon. I heard that kids who are into music are really good at learning all kinds of stuff, like math and science and

art. Not to mention, it’s a great way to get to know other people. But maybe the most important thing to me is how much fun music can be!

Your RC Drilling Professionals

Specialising in: • RC Exploration • Grade Control • Water Exploration Contact Cameron Fredrickson 0403 943 038 Troy Higgins 0418 925 634 address 14 Clements Way, Boulder postal address PO Box 10078, Kalgoorlie WA 6433 email cameron@drillingaus.com web www.drillingaus.com