Ipswich Life Magazine - 14 December 2015

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INSIDE THIS EDITION: • BEARDS OF IPSWICH • CHAMBER PRESIDENT • CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS • GIVEAWAYS GALORE • DEFENCE NEWS • HOT PROPERTY • CAR TORQUE

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IT’S CHRISTMAS TIME! Well here it is, our final issue for 2015 as we head into the madness and fun we all know as Christmas. Ho! Ho! Hooooo!

In this issue we meet the man behind the Ipswich gift that everyone’s talking about, as we meet the boys from the ‘Beards of Ipswich’. Also in this issue we chat with the new Ipswich Chamber of Commerce President Mr Phillip Bell, and find out what his plans are for 2016.

We went and checked out the amazing new complex in Springfield, where Event Cinemas have set up shop and it’s going to be THE hot ticket this Summer...read all about the facilities on page 4.

We’ve got giveaways, motoring, Defence News, and of course our latest Christmas Gift Guide full of great ideas to make your holidays the best EVER. Remember Ipswich Life is FREE for you thanks to our advertisers, so please show them your support, tell them you saw it in Ipswich Life and shop local!

Ipswich Life wishes all readers and clients a safe, happy and memorable Christmas - we’ll see you again in 2016! darren@strikepublications.com.au

L-R: Mr April - Joel Guest from Bellbird Park, Mr February - Nathan Ranft from One Mile and photographer/beard lover Jason McNamara

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Beards of Ipswich What began as a simple idea has turned into something getting national attention, as the very first ‘Beards of Ipswich Calendar’ goes on sale.

The brainchild of local photographer and relative newbie to the ‘Beard Club’ Jason McNamara has already given interviews to media all over the place, including ABC612, ABC Hobart, and appeared on Network Ten’s ‘Studio 10’ talking about the calendar, which has captured people’s imagination Australia-wide.

Available online, the calendar is already into a second print run, and with all profits going to beyondblue, the calendar features a collection of some of the best beards of Ipswich in amusing and creative situations.

“It all started with my commitment to laziness,” Jason told Ipswich Life. “I had the chance to let my facial hair go for a while, and once my beard got past the ‘goatee’ stage it turned into something that had its own personality.

“The truth is you don’t choose a beard, it chooses you and I ended up with a grey ‘Bushranger’ style beard. All of a sudden I found myself in a situation similar to when you buy a new car. You see the same model as yours, but in different colours, with added extras. I found I was in some kind of ‘Beard Club’ and I got the idea of showcasing some of

the beards of Ipswich in a calendar for a good cause.”

The result has been a big hit, with local men sporting their beards in a number of humorous poses such as Jesus with a surfboard, Ned Kelly singing Karaoke, Santa checking his production results, a garden adventurer, a ‘Hangover’ tribute and many more.

“Many of these guys have had beards for years, they haven’t jumped on the beard bandwagon. One guy has had it for 37 years, another for 7 years…these are big chunks of their lives. Some feel if they shave it off they lose a bit of themselves, it’s who they are.

“I guess It’s a manly thing, and there are so many styles to choose from which is reflected in the calendar.”

Jason searched Ipswich for his ‘Beard Models’, and was surprised by how everyone got on board the project.

“Many of them were just customers at the coffee shop I visit daily, and I started handing out my card. Others were just people I met on the street, and I got such a positive reaction.

Once I mentioned to them that I was doing this to raise money for beyondblue they loved the idea.

“I chose beyondblue as it’s something close

to my heart. I have friends and family close to me who have suffered depression, and I admire their marketing. They always put a bit of humour into what they do, and this ties in well with the charity, but at the end of the day it’s a great cause.

“I appeared on Studio 10 promoting the calendar. It was pretty nerve-wracking, but since then I’ve been getting orders from all over Australia. Perth, Darwin, Adelaide… everywhere!

“The rule for the models was always simple, you have to either be from Ipswich, live in Ipswich or work in Ipswich. I’ve had lots of people send me photos once the call went out but they weren’t from Ipswich, and I had to stick to my guns. I had one guy in Melbourne who has suffered depression for many years, had a beard and was willing to fly up on his own accord to be in the calendar.

“I hope it becomes an annual thing. I will keep mine at least for a while, and then I plan to shave it off and then grow it back…but I plan to take a photo of myself every day as it grows back!”

Look on Facebook and search for ‘Beards of Ipswich’ or visit jasonmcnamara.com.au

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Longer Loans for Christmas Extended loan periods and increased loan limits are being offered by Ipswich Libraries due to the annual closure over the Christmas/New Year break.

With all libraries closing from Christmas Eve to January 4th avid Ipswich readers keen to capitalise on reading time under the air conditioner or by the pool are able to take advantage of longer loan times and the ability to borrow more items.

The standard loan period had been increased from four weeks to six weeks throughout December.

Loan limits would also be doubled in the week prior to the closedown period.

“These initiatives have proven to be very successful in previous years,” said Cr David Pahlke.

“Additional loans and extended loan periods ensure there is minimal impact in library customers.”

THE FESTIVE SEASON OPENING HOURS ARE: Ipswich Central Branch Closes at 3pm on Thursday, 24 December.

Reopens at 9am on Monday, 4 January Redbank Plaza Branch Closes at 3pm on Thursday, 24 December Reopens at 10am on Monday, 4 January Redbank Plains Branch Closes at 3pm on Thursday, 24 December Reopens at 10am on Monday, 4 January Mobile Library Service Closes at 12pm on Thursday, 24 December (Booval stop) Reopens at 9am on Tuesday, 5 January (Brassall stop)

Chamber set for 2016 The Ipswich Chamber of Commerce is ready and raring to go in 2016 after members elected a new board made up of local business people who simply want the best for business in our city.

The new nine member team will be headed by a new President, Phillip Bell, who has been a member of the Chamber for almost 3 years and has taken over the role from Anita Dwyer.

THE NEW LINE UP CONSISTS OF President: Phillip Bell Senior Vice President: Marie Kavanagh Junior Vice President: Cameron McKenzie Treasurer/Secretary: Rebecca O’Connell Immediate Past President: Anita Dwyer Board Members: Roger Gorrel, Rachel Vickary, Steve Harling, Pushpa Bakshi and Cathryn Warburton By day, Phillip is the Executive Director of Finance and Corporate Services at TAFE Queensland South West, based at the iconic Bundamba campus.

“To be honest if business is going well in the region, TAFE does too and vice versa,” Phillip told Ipswich Life after the board announcement. “We are close to industry here, as we train people to support business, to make them more efficient, and that in turn drives productivity.

“I got involved in the chamber through TAFE which has a great relationship with the Chamber. I initially started finding my way as a board member, and like any new position,

I had to sit and listen for a while, take in the direction, the culture and get the strategy.

When I did, I loved the Chamber work. I don’t consider it work, it’s more like engagement with business for me. Especially in the last twelve months when we’ve introduced new strategies and initiatives, including Shop Ipswich, mentoring and so on.”

One of the best things about the Chamber is

that all board members do it on a voluntary basis, and see it as doing something to help make a difference to the Ipswich business community.

“All of us on the board are volunteers, we are all involved in business and we have a clear belief that to get the growth we need, we needed structure.

“The RAAF superbase, the Inland rail New Generation Rolling Stock Project at Wulkuraka, the growth in Ripley, plus the expected growth in the Ipswich population…that’s an incredible opportunity for businesses to get ready. It’s immense. All of those projects will bring value to Ipswich, and don’t forget the CBD redevelopment” Phillip said.

“None of us can do it by ourselves. Council can’t do it on their own, these challenges are best served with a co-ordinated approach. One thing I’ve identified about Ipswich is that levels of government work well together and that’s what sets up apart, as it is rare to see that. We need to enhance those relationships, and so we’re starting from a good place.

“My goal is to enhance the value for our members, growing a business is not something they have to do alone. There are some fantastic good news stories out there, so let’s get behind local business!”

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Finding Inspiration A new art gallery has opened in the Ipswich Mall, near the entrance to BCC Ipswich City Cinemas.

With the support of the Activate Ipswich program, the venue will showcase local artists’ work, and aim to reinvigorate vanishing art forms and traditional skills through workshops.

With limited space in Ipswich for artists to display their work, this non-profit gallery will be a chance for local work to get seen, and hopefully…sold!

Run by artists as part of a committee, the space is opposite what will soon be the temporary home for the Ipswich Art Gallery, which is moving into the old Timezone for the summer due to urgent renovations.

The idea came up when Chairperson Julie Maddocks and Secretary/Treasurer Sandra Evens were working on the Bottle Alley

mural project earlier this year as part of the ‘Animating Spaces’ project.

“Everything you see is for sale” Ms Maddocks said. “We like to have artwork that says something about Ipswich, and we have the feature gallery area up for local artists to share their works.

“We are on the lookout for local artists to display works and get involved,” she said.

“We are especially looking for artists who are skilled in the older, traditional arts.

These include woodwork, bronze sculpting, and art in bark.

“There is also a feature gallery available for hire by local artists to showcase their works.”

Ms Maddocks said.

Anyone keen in getting involved can contact Julie at julesart@optusnet.com.au Below: Richard McLaren and Julie Maddocks from Inspirations Art Gallery

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So why see movies in Dolby Atmos at Event Cinemas Springfield?

The answer is simple. Movie studios are now choosing to make blockbusters using this incredible immersive sound technology, and while the new Hunger Games and Bond movies were the first to screen in Springfield, the buzz is at fever pitch with the next movie

to be released in Dolby Atmos. Which movie?

Ooooh….just some little movie called Star Wars: The Force Awakens! Woot woot!

Here’s your chance to see the most anticipated movie EVER the way the film makers intended you to see it, when it opens THIS WEEK at Event Cinemas Springfield…the ONLY cinema in the Ipswich and Brisbane area with this incredible sound technology!

Manager Bek Barnes knows Ipswich well, after managing BCC Cinemas Ipswich for the last year, her ten years of experience in the industry had her overseeing the completion of the new complex, plus the hiring of 85 eager locals.

“I love coming to work every day and seeing people’s reaction to what I think is the best cinema complex in Australia,” Bek said. “This cinema has been created by some of the best designers in the industry, and it’s not only great to watch movies, but a great spot to meet up with friends and enjoy the facilities.

This is a cinema that Springfield and Ipswich can be proud of!

“Now’s the time to check out the ultimate cinema experience of your choice, with movies like Star Wars: The Force Awakens, In The Heart of the Sea, and The Night Before, but we’ve also got some great movies out from Boxing Day including Joy, Suffragette, Alvin & The Chipmunks: Road Chip, The Good Dinosaur, Daddy’s Home, The Peanuts Movie and Point Break.”

To secure tickets online, session times and special offers for CineBuzz members (join now – its FREE!), seniors and students, visit www.eventcinemas.com.au or go check out the new Event Cinemas at Orion Springfield Central – open 7 days!

MYTOP5 BEST ALBUMS EVER Kath Wilson from Ipswich sent us her top 5 albums of all time. Thanks Kath.

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1 REVOLVER – The Beatles

This is number one because out of all the early albums of the Beatles stands out as such a remove from their usual style. All the songs are like a coming of age and incredibly likeable. From the opening number ‘Taxman’ to the haunting ‘Eleanor Rigby’, & the funny ‘Yellow Submarine’

2 PEARL – Janice Joplin

This was Janice Joplin’s second and last album, which makes it all the more poignant. It has a more polished performance compared to her other efforts, probably due to the inclusion of her new band Full Tilt Boogie Band. Her unique brand of singing swoops you up and dumps you at the end in a satisfying heap.

3 HORSES – Patti Smith

I remember when I bought this album and I listened to it for the first time, it sent chills up my spine and the hair on the back of my neck to rise. To say it has a frisson of sexual tension running through it, is an understatement. Patti Smith’s version of

‘Gloria’, which is phenomenal. A must listen with a glass of wine, candles and your favourite human being beside you.

4 GRACELAND – Paul Simon Paul Simon really outdid himself with this stunningly crafted album full of amazing songs. His interest in Sth African street music was the key driving force behind this effort. In my mind it is the best album he has produced to date, and probably the most successful. The moment ‘The Boy In The Bubble’ starts, you’re hooked. Just a pleasure to listen to, over and over again.

5. IN SEARCH OF THE LOST – Moody Blues

Growing up, the Moody Blues were my addiction and this album being no exception. It’s a wonderful mixture of gorgeous lyrics, soaring vocals, and a plethora of instruments, played by the Moodies themselves. It’s not everyone’s cup of tea but if you take the time to have a listen, you will find an eclectic Album, whose songs wander and weave around each other to create a magical, mysterious blend of genius.

Send us YOUR Top 5 and win a movie pass if we print it. Email your details and your Top 5 of anything at all to darren@strikepublications.com.au

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Shannon is Spotless She’s known as the ‘Queen of Clean’, and there is (so far), no question on stain removal that Shannon Lush has been unable to answer.

Shannon has been on radio and TV for many years all over the world, and has written six books on cleaning and stain removal.

Her first book ‘Spotless’ was first released in 2006, and was the highest selling Australian book of that year. Now, Shannon has revisited her original best seller and updated it for a whole new generation.

On the line from her home, Shannon said it wasn’t a case of having a good memory when she responds so quickly to a question, its just knowing her stuff.

“When you know your subject no matter what it is, that’s easy. If I asked you about stuff you did every day you could do the same, just like anyone,” Shannon said.

“When I was four I spilled a bottle of ink on my mum’s couch. She was furious. She said ‘get it out’, and I had no idea what to do, and she told me to use rotten milk.

“I didn’t believe her so I asked my grandmother, and she agreed. There are certain enzymes in milk that reacts with the ink, and I found that just fascinating. On my mum’s side of the family, they all passed their handy hints down, and with my interest in chemistry I wanted to know what which of these hints were old wives tales, and what ones really worked.”

Shannon believes that all stains can be cleaned up, it is just a simple case of collecting information then finding the solution.

“All stains come in certain categories, and

you need a three vital pieces of information to solve each one. First is ‘what is the surface’, as reactions from chemicals depend on what the surface is made up of. Second is what is the stain made of, and if you don’t know there are ways of telling. Third is ‘what have you already done to it?’ as that changes the chemical structure of the stain. Once I know that I can do anything from there. Be it protein, carbs, pigments…they can all be in different combinations and how they work together is what determines the make up.”

Walking around the supermarket, there are

SUPPORTING LOCAL COMMUNITIES Leading local travel agency, helloworld Ipswich City Mall, has won the prestigious ‘helloworld Local Community Award’ at the recent helloworld Owners Managers Summit in Wellington, NZ. The award recognised five agencies around Australia that have gone above and beyond in supporting local community initiatives and events.

Suraj, Arachchige, Owner/ Manager from helloworld Ipswich City Mall says that the award was symbolic of everything the team has achieved since joining the helloworld network 2 years ago.

“This achievement truly reflects our

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commitment to delivering exemplary customer service and supporting our local community. As a locally owned franchise we are dedicated to supporting local groups and giving back to our community. This year we have supported a number of community groups through our Seeds to Grow Program.”

To book your next holiday with helloworld Ipswich City Mall, email ipswichcitymall@ helloworld.com.au or call us 07 3202 3355.

‘SPOTLESS’ We’ve got two copies of ‘Spotless’ to be won.

To win simply email your details to win@strikepublications.com. au with the word ‘SPOTLESS’ in the subject line. Or post entries to Spotless Comp, PO Box 124, Ipswich Q 4305. Winners drawn on January 11th 2016. Prizes can be picked up from our office in the CBD and cannot be posted. literally hundreds of cleaning products, but Shannon believes that there are too many products to list that you just don’t need.

“If you’re allergic to dust mites you can pay $42 for a bottle of preventer which you spray on your floors, which in truth is made from one tea bag.

“If they let me put everything I wanted in the first book you’d never pick it up. With some of the other books I’ve gone room by room but with this new updated book I wanted to create a reference guide. At the end of the day all my books are designed to help people.”

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HISTORY SNIPPETS St Mary’s Catholic Church 1978 St Marys Church is on the corner of Elizabeth Street and Roseberry Parade.

The church was originally built in 1858.

The St Marys of today had the foundation stone laid in 1900 and was dedicated by His Eminence Cardinal Moran of Sydney on October 2, 1904 on its completion.

The church was built on the plan of St Joseph’s Cathedral, Rockhampton which as designed by FDG Stanley, architect of Brisbane.

This machine from Shillito Engineering may have been used during refurbishing of the Church Hall on Mary St with St Mary’s Primary School in background.

Shillito & Sons Engineering of Ipswich was owned by Samuel Shillito and George Herbert.

Shillito was a partner in the business and was an Alderman on the Ipswich Council from 1916 to 1924.

He was the President of the Ipswich Hospital Board of Management from 1911

to 1913.

Shillitos had their premises at the corner of Limestone and East streets.

This was destroyed by fire in 1903 but re-erected before later moving to West Ipswich.

Shillitos was the first private firm in Queensland commissioned to manufacture railway wagons.

Members of the community with photographs, documents or home movies of Ipswich, whether sporting photos, leisure, families, businesses, houses, anything that gives a snapshot of the Ipswich of the past or today, can contact the Ipswich Libraries’ Digital Archivist on 3810 7272 or email pictureipswich@ library.ipswich.qld.gov.au The photographs are scanned and returned.

To view the almost 12,000 photographs on the Picture Ipswich website go to http://picture.ipswich. qld.gov.au

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Surprise park naming in Goodna Surprises don’t come often to Robert Dow, the man who heads the Queensland consumer transport group Rail Back on Track.

The online commuter advocacy forum attracts up to 60,000 visitors a day, all coordinated by Robert Dow from his quiet suburban Goodna home.

Recently he and his wife Isabel took a short stroll to the launch of the new half-basketball court at Storr Cct Goodna by Cr Paul Tully prior to the official park naming.

Surrounded by almost a hundred kids and parents, Cr Tully proceeded to say the park would be named in honour of a great local identity who had contributed a lot to the community.

At that stage Robert Dow had no idea the

park was to be named after him and he walked to the back of the crowd to get a photo of the unveiling of new park sign.

When Cr Tully unveiled the sign, there was stunned silence from Robert and his wife Isabel and a roar of approval from the gathering.

Cr Tully described Robert as an outstanding community-minded person who excelled at helping others.

“I will never forget the look on his face when the sign was unveiled.

“It’s hard to keep a secret in Goodna but this time we succeeded by giving Robert the surprise of his life,” Cr Tully said.

Above: Cr Paul Tully, Isabel Dow, Robert Dow and Kaoffa Agbaleta at the official opening of Robert Dow Park at Goodna.

Roadhouse Grills launch into the Christmas Spirit The festive season is a time when most of us are enjoying the company of friends and family whilst enjoying a delicious Christmas lunch. However those who are doing it tough can feel the isolation that comes from not being able to join in the celebrations that many of us take for granted. Imagine how disheartening it must be to be unable to provide a meal for your family at Christmas?

Roadhouse Grill restaurants, which in Ipswich is located at the Mi Hi Tavern, are aiming to help make a difference for those families within the community.

With ten locations nationally, each of the Roadhouse Grill restaurants have sourced a local charity close to their hearts that are in need of food donations for the less fortunate at Christmas.

All Roadhouse Grill locations will have a food collection display, with each venue making the first donations with $50 worth of groceries.

Any locals wanting to donate non-perishable food items for the less fortunate can do so at any of our Roadhouse Grill locations.

On top of donating $500 worth of groceries, all Roadhouse Grills will also be donating $1 8 Ipswich Life

from each Super Sundae sold from December 1st to December 23rd and using these funds raised to purchase extra food towards the overall donations to each charity.

Each venue will be making their special delivery to their named charity on Christmas Eve. Roadhouse Grill restaurants are open 7 days a week from 11.30am, so get into the Mi Hi Tavern this month and make a difference this Christmas.

For more information visit mihitavern. com.au

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OUT & ABOUT There was standing room only as one of the nation’s most popular writers Peter Fitzsimons spoke about his latest book ‘Fromelles & Pozieres: In The Trenches of Hell’ to a full house at the Ipswich Library recently. He also made time to sign books and meet fans.

ENROL NOW FOR 2016 It’s all about Family Allys Kindy is a family-owned Childcare Centre in Ipswich that strongly believes in providing a warm and nurturing environment where children can learn and develop in an atmosphere of trust.

We believe one of the many things that sets us apart from other centres is the commitment of our educators.

Located just 3 minutes from RAAF Amberley, Allys Kindy in One Mile has a Queensland Government Kindergarten Approved Program. It is delivered by our qualified, 4 year trained early childhood teacher for children in the years prior to Prep, for 40 weeks a year.

We can cater for children from 6 weeks up to 5 years old, we have a staffed kitchen on the premises, lots of grassed areas for playtime, plus an ‘Open Door’ policy. This means as parents, we value your opinion and feedback.

Director Donna Hayes has over 20 years experience in childcare, and represents the commitment that Allys Kindy shows to Ipswich families.

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Great Movies mean Good Times Just when you thought the procession of good movies in 2015 would slow down a bit over Christmas….boom! Limelight has got you covered with even more great movies, good times and affordable entertainment for the whole family.

With the exception of those people who’ve been living in a cupboard all year, we all know there is only one movie out at the moment, and that’s Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens. See it BIG in XD at Limelight Cinemas or see it in style in The Lounge, where you can put your feet up and enjoy a great meal at the same time for a fraction of what you’d expect to pay.

Boxing Day is always a big day for movie releases, and this year is no exception headed by Alvin & The Chipmunks: Road Chip, Disney/ Pixar’s The Good Dinosaur, Will Ferrall in Daddy’s Home and Jennifer Lawrence in Joy. Don’t forget kids are only $6 to see any family movie…yes, SIX BUCKS! You can’t even buy a dvd for that price, so get out of the heat and into Limelight Cinemas.

Plus for a family of two adults and two

kids, you’ll only pay $29 under our ‘Family Deal’ when you see The Peanuts Movie, Alvin & the Chipmunks: Road Chip, or The Good Dinosaur.

Add to the mix Point Break (Jan 1), The Revenant (Jan 7), Sisters (Jan 7), Goosebumps (Jan 14), and don’t forget to get tickets for the special screenings of Sherlock: The Abominable Bride for one day only, January 2.

With two huge XD screens, family deals, combo deals, The Lounge and discount tickets, there’s only ONE place to spend those hot summer holidays…Limelight Cinemas!

Why not make your Christmas shopping easy and get a Limelight Gift Card, it’s the hassle free Christmas present that everyone loves and anyone can afford! From high impact XD to the indulgence of the Lounge, a Limelight Gift Card is just the ticket this Christmas.

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OUT & ABOUT Retailers from the Ipswich CBD celebrated the start of the Christmas trading season with a function at the CBD Tavern.

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AFTER 5 NETWORKING The Ipswich Chamber of Commerce held their Christmas After 5 Networking function at the Metro Hotel.

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Where has 2015 gone?

As one of the first agencies to adopt the new branding, we have just celebrated 2 years as helloworld.

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PAVLOVA LAYER CAKE • 4 large Sunny Queen egg whites • 1 cup caster sugar • 1 tbsp cornflour • 2 tsp white vinegar • 1 kiwi fruit, peeled and sliced thinly and halved • 1 x 250g punnet strawberries, hulled and quartered • 2 x 120g punnet raspberries • 350ml cream • Small mint leaves to garnish 1. Preheat oven 150°C and line 2 baking trays with baking tray. Draw two 25 cm diameter circle on each piece of baking paper.

2. Place egg whites into the bowl of an electric mixer and beat on medium high speed until stiff peaks form.

3. Gradually add sugar, 1 tbsp at a time, until sugar dissolves and the mixture is thick and glossy. Add the cornflour and white vinegar.

4. Divide mixture evenly between trays and spread with the back of a spoon until an even thickness.

5. Bake 40 minutes, swapping trays half way, until crisp and dry.

6. Turn heat off and leave meringue in oven with door ajar for 1 hour or until completely cooled.

7. Beat cream with electric beaters to firm peaks. Place one of the meringue discs onto serving plate and spread with a third of the cream. Scatter over a third of the berries and place remaining meringue on top. Spoon remaining cream and pile on berries and kiwi fruit.

8. Garnish with mint leaves and serve immediately.

The best and most talked about feature is the globe. Being able to touch and see your holiday destination location, brings your holiday alive.

You, our clients have been to wonderful places this year and we have really enjoyed seeing your photos. We look forward to seeing more of your holiday snaps and remember you can post to our facebook page helloworld Riverlink Ipswich. If you haven’t already liked our page I would encourage you do to so, share with friends and go in the chance to win $100 gift card. We know you have a choice when booking your holidays and I thankyou for choosing us.

The team at helloworld Riverlink Ipswich have a passion for travel whether it be planning, organising your itinerary or travelling themselves. Robyn and I were lucky recently to be a part of P&O’s 5 ship celebration in Sydney which was fantastic.

The world’s a big place and it’s human nature that we want to get out there and explore it. Have you ever thought about joining one of our group tours. What a wonderful way to

travel! Our escorted trips from Ipswich allows you to not worry about the logistics of a trip but be able to relax and focus all your energy to having the time of your life. Leave all the little things to us...airports, where to eat, not getting lost. You can enjoy knowing you have the companionship of others but still time for yourselves if you desire. 2016 has some exciting tours coming up please ring us for more details DATES TO REMEMBER • Scenic Europe River Cruising - 19/2/16 • New - Cruise Trivia Night - 26/2/16 • Annual Cruise Expo - Saturday 28/5/16 The people we meet, the places we visit, the experiences we share... priceless.

From the Team here at helloworld Riverlink Ipswich we wish you and your families a very Merry Christmas, safe travels until we meet again for the next adventure.

For more information, contact Sharon and the team at Helloworld Riverlink Ipswich on 07 3812 9888 or email riverlink@helloworld.com.au Sharon Jones Owner/Manager Helloworld Riverlink

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RECIPE CORNER

Ross Dobson’s new book ‘Food + Beer’ is chockers with great heart warming meals that go perfectly with a good beer, ale or stout, and Ross has generously shared some recipes with Ipswich Life

GOULASH

The national dish of Hungary, goulash lies somewhere between a soup and a stew, and reminds me of the Moroccan lamb dish, harira. But don’t get me wrong. Goulash has no identity crisis. It knows exactly what it is: a hearty, comforting staple with more than a hint of warming, spicy paprika and caraway, the latter being a flavour that goes hand in hand with cold climates — and a dark ale!

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Wildlife on show

The Ipswich Nature Centre at Queens Park is the perfect place to discover Australian wildlife. It is open daily from 9.30am-4pm during school holidays but will be closed on Christmas Day. Admission is free, however gold coin donations help us care for the animals and maintain the centre.

Get on your bike

The Brassall Bikeway and Goodna Creek Bikeway are two great locations to enjoy a day out with family and friends. There is also a bicycle education facility at Sutton Park, Brassall, where children can safely ride their bikes while learning basic road rules. A full range of recreational bike ride maps and a special Neighbourhood Bikeability Checklist can be found at www.Ipswich.qld.gov.au

Free library fun

Ipswich Libraries has a huge holiday program on offer including Christmas celebrations, live entertainment and robot workshops. The fun starts on 15 December and will continue well into January next year. For bookings or more information visit www.Library.qld.gov. au/events or phone Ipswich Central (3810 6815), Redbank Plaza (3810 6177) or Redbank Plains (3810 6887) libraries.

Movies in the park

Pack and picnic and enjoy the 2016 season of the popular Movies in the Park program. ‘Paper Planes’ will be screened at Colleges Crossing, Chuwar, at 7pm on Friday, 15 January. ‘Penguins of Madagascar’ hits the big screen at Evan Marginson Park, Goodna, at 7pm on Saturday, 6 February. The free events will continue into early March. For more information and to receive email updates visit www.Ipswich.qld.gov.au/mitp

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Keep cool this summer at one of Ipswich’s four swim centres or three water playgrounds. Orion Lagoon at Springfield Central is proving incredibly popular, and you can also test the waters at Bob Gamble Park at River Heart Parklands. Swim centres are located at Bundamba, Leichhardt, Goodna and Rosewood.

HAVE A FANTASTIC, SAFE AND HAPPY CHRISTMAS IPSWICH! SEE YOU ALL IN 2016 FOR ANOTHER GREAT YEAR OF TOP 5’s!

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Christmas celebrations, live entertainment and robot workshops are all part of the School Holiday Program at Ipswich Libraries, providing free or low cost entertainment for Ipswich families.

Find Grumble’s Christmas spirit with a live performance of ‘The Spirit of Christmas’ This is an all-ages show and is free to library members.

Redbank Plaza: Tuesday Dec 15 10.30am-11.30am.

Redbank Plains: Thursday Dec 17 10.30pm-11.30pm.

Ipswich Central: Thursday Dec 17 1.30pm-2.30pm.

Watch Jim Carrey in the family-friendly ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’ (PG) Tickets are $1.20 each and will be available at the door if not sold out in advance.

Barry Jones Auditorium: Friday 18 Dec 10am-11.45am.

Create the remains of an imaginary creature and produce a museum exhibit using 3D printed bones ‘Design a Lost Creature’ is a free workshop for children aged five years and over.

Redbank Plaza: Tuesday Jan 12 10.30am-11.30am.

Ipswich Central: Friday Jan 15 10.30am-11.30am or 2.30pm-3.30pm.

Redbank Plains: Thursday 21 Jan 10.30am-11.30am.

Program a robot, complete your mission and challenge your friends with Ozobots and Bee-Bots ‘Roving Robots’ is a free workshop for

children aged five years and over.

Ipswich Central: Tuesday 12 Jan 10.30am-11.30am or 2.30pm-3.30pm Redbank Plains: Thursday 14 Jan 10.30am-11.30am.

Redbank Plaza: Friday, 22 Jan 2.30pm-3.30pm.

Enjoy a taste of the country with a live show featuring stories and songs from ‘Blue Gum Farm’ This is a free show for children aged six years and under.

Redbank Plains: Wednesday 13 Jan 10am-10.30am.

Ipswich Central: Wednesday, 13 Jan 2.30pm-3pm.

Redbank Plaza: Thursday, 14 Jan 10am-10.30am.

Meet, explore and train My Romo, an interactive robot on wheels, using touch, tap and swipe technology This is a free workshop for library members aged five years and over.

Ipswich Central: Wednesday 13 Jan 10.30am-11.30am.

Redbank Plains: Tuesday 19 Jan, 9.30am-10.30am.

Redbank Plaza: Thursday 21 Jan 9.30am-10.30am.

For bookings or more information visit Library.qld.gov.au/events

SERVES 4 • 1 tablespoon butter • 2 red onions > chopped • 3 garlic cloves > chopped • 2 green bullhorn chillies > seeded and thinly sliced • 1 kg (2 lb 4 oz) beef shin > cut into 4 cm (1½ inch) chunks • 4 tablespoons sweet paprika • 1 teaspoon caraway seeds • 400 g (14 oz) tin chopped tomatoes • sour cream and chopped flat-leaf (Italian) parsley > to serve 1. Heat the butter in a flameproof heavybased casserole dish over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic and chilli and cook for 5–6 minutes, stirring often, until the onion has softened.

2. Add the beef, mixing the onion through. Stir in the paprika and caraway seeds to thickly coat the meat in the aromatic spices. Cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring often, until the meat is browning nicely. Season well with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.

3. Stir the tomatoes through and add about 250 ml (9 fl oz/1 cup) water, stirring to remove any bits stuck to the bottom of the dish. Bring to the boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low. Cover with a tight-fitting lid and cook for 1½ hours, stirring only every now and then. Serve dolloped with sour cream and garnished with parsley.

Recipe and Images from Food + Beer by Ross Dobson (Murdoch Books)

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$100 Event Cinemas Springfield Gift Cards

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To celebrate the opening of Event Cinemas Springfield and in the spirit of Christmas, we have FIVE $100 gift cards to be won so you can see any movie you like and stock up on delicious snacks like the caramel popcorn!

What a perfect opportunity to try out VMAX, Gold Class and Scoop Alley! With heaps of great movies over the holidays like Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Daddy’s Home, Alvin & The Chipmunks - Road Chip, and The Good Dinosaur you’ll be spoilt for choice! PLUS with heaps of themed Gift Cards to choose from (including Star Wars) it’s an easy and popular Christmas gift for all!

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Australia on Horseback

By Karly Lane Smart and reliable, Gemma Northcote has always done what’s expected of her.

So it’s not surprising that after uni she defers to her father’s wish that she join the family business.

Gemma’s best friend, Jasmine, is a different personality altogether. She thrives on spontaneity, is unpredictable and has generally pursued her own path. When Gemma and Jasmine decide to spend a working holiday on a large rural property, their friends and family are surprised. Neither has any experience of country life and they’re not exactly farming types. From the bestselling author of Bridie’s Choice and Poppy’s Dilemma.

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Kitchen Mojo

By Cameron Forbes The first horse set foot in Australia on 30 January 1788, one of seven aboard the First Fleet’s Lady Penrhyn, which also carried a cargo of female convicts.

Horses helped build the nation, marshalling the great flocks and herds, helping to create its myths. As they have since the early days of the colony, they carry our bets and, like the mighty Phar Lap in the Depression days, they have the power to lift our spirits. Cameron Forbes, uses the motif of the horse to tell the wider Australian story of settlement, exploration, dispossession and warfare. Australia on Horseback is a, a comprehensively researched and beautifully told history of a developing nation.

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By Paul Mercurio Mouth-watering recipes that encourage you to embrace the cook within! A call to arms - or more aptly, to stoves - Paul Mercurio’s Kitchen Mojo has over 120 accessible, occasionspecific, sure-fire, tried-andtested, easy, tasty recipes that are fun to cook and share. There are recipes for entertaining a crowd when the footy’s on, for when you’re home alone and want to treat yourself to a nourishing and delicious meal, for when you want a simple dish to serve, for when you’re rustling up something for the kids or for when you want to impress and become the 4-star chef at home. Mouth-watering recipes that encourage you to embrace the cook within!

Paul Mercurio’s Kitchen Mojo has over 120 accessible, tasty recipes.

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Going Out Of My Mined

Season of Salt & Honey

Being There

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By Xavier Toby What’s life really like as a worker on a FIFO (Fly in Fly Out) mining site in Australia? In debt, in love and out of options, Xavier Toby’s back as a FIFO with more hilarious tales from the coal face. Donk the Safety Guy, Jonno, Jokka and Dale are all back in top form, surviving floods, crazy outback driving and death-by-paperwork. Perfect for anyone who’s ever had a job, been dumped, had a drink or loves a laugh, Xavier’s sequel to Mining my own Business is funnier than ever.

It’s Australia’s Wild West.

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By David Malouf Words, music, art and performance. The stuff of a satisfying life.

After exploring the idea of home, where and what it is in A First Place, what does it mean to be a writer and where writing begins in The Writing Life, David Malouf moves on to words, music,art and performance in Being There. With pieces on the Sydney Opera House - then and now - responses to art, artists and architects, and including Malouf’s not previously published libretti for Voss and a translation of Hippolytus, this is an unmissable and stimulating collection of one man’s connection to the world of art, ideas and culture.

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By Hannah Tunnicliffe Francesca ‘Frankie’ Caputo has it all figured out. She’s finally going to marry the man she loves and then they will live happily ever after. But when a freak accident cuts her fiancé Alex’s life tragically short, all of Frankie’s future plans suddenly disintegrate. Drowning in grief, Frankie flees from her overbearing Italian-American family, and escapes to an abandoned cabin owned by Alex’s parents in a remote part of Washington forest. As her heart slowly begins to heal, Frankie discovers a freedom that’s both exhilarating and unsettling to everything she has always known for sure.

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In cinemas from Jan 7 Tina Fey and Amy Poehler reunite for SISTERS, a new film from ‘Pitch Perfect’ director Jason Moore about two disconnected sisters summoned home to clean out their childhood bedroom before their parents sell the family house.

Looking to recapture their glory days, they throw one final high-school-style party for their classmates, which turns into the cathartic rager that a bunch of ground-down adults really need.

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Squadron raises money for ‘Friends’ Who wouldn’t want to donate to charity, if it meant a curry lunch was part of the deal. That was the tactic of members of 36 Squadron who conducted a fundraising event recently, and they were able to donate $2500 to ‘Friends With Dignity’, a not-for-profit Queensland organisation working actively to support and empower victims of domestic violence.

Photo: Flight Lieutenant Stephen Gibbins and LAC Marcus Emsley assist ‘Friends With Dignity’ Chief Executive Officer and founder, Manuela Whitford, prepare to serve up a curry lunch during the fundraising event held at RAAF Base Amberley.

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Morning teas for Legacy Technical Training Flight at RAAF Amberley have turned morning tea time into fundraising time, in the name of the Defence Forces’ favourite charitable organisations, including Legacy.

Member of No 278 Squadron held three ‘Big Morning Teas’ in 2015 and raised $1100 for

selected charities, including $432.40 for Legacy.

Above: Air Force personnel present a cheque to Legacy representatives (from left) CPL Damien Devietti, Legacy’s Heather Painer and Bruce Davis, Janelle Golden, CPL Carl Jones, CPL Matthew McKewn, Flight Lieutenant Jonathan Anderson, CPL Forder and CPL Knight.

Defence

New Super Hornet commander There’s been a change at the top at RAAF Amberley, with Group Captain Glen Braz taking over command of 82 Wing, which comprises the two F/A-18F Super Hornet squadrons.

The formal handover-takeover ceremony was conducted on a special parade, with out going Officer Commanding Group Captain Michael Gray relinguishing command of the Wing.

GPCAPT Braz is no stranger to RAAF Amberley, having flown F-111s as a Fighter Combat Instructor and later as the first Commanding Officer of a Super Hornet squadron. As the CO of No 1 Squadron he trained in the United States and led the delivery ferry flight of the first five Super Hornets to RAAF Amberley.

Photo: Outgoing Officer Commanding 82 Wing, Group Captain Michael Gray and the incoming Officer Commanding, Group Captain Glen Braz.

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Swansong 1945

By Walter Kempowski Swansong 1945 brings together hundreds of letters, diary extracts and autobiographical accounts to chronicle four days in 1945: 20th April, Hitler’s last birthday, 25th April, when American and Soviet troops first met at the Elbe, 30th April, the day Hitler committed suicide, and 8th May, the day of the German surrender. Side by side in these pages, we encounter civilians fleeing on foot to the west, British and American POWs dreaming of home, concentration camp survivors, loyal soldiers from both sides of the conflict as well as national leaders including Churchill. These first-hand accounts, which Walter Kempowski painstakingly collected, organised and shaped for publication over twenty years, provide the raw material of history.

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Voices from the Front

By Peter Hart Every man who served in the Great War is now deceased, but they have left behind them an enormous collection of oral history, which captures the authentic voices of the front line soldiers. Oral historian Peter Hart brings together accounts from across the conflict, from soldiers, sailors and airmen, from officers and privates alike.

In the course of his research, he talked to men who saw their friends die in front of them, who were seriously wounded themselves, men who refused to fight on principle and those whose indomitable spirit carried them through thick and thin. Sometimes they were there at crucial turning points in the war - going over the top in the slaughter of the Somme in 1916 or punching through the German lines to victory in 1918.

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EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST ON LIMITED HILLTOP BLOCKS 7 MINUTES FROM IPSWICH CENTRAL

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Only seven lots available in this exclusive residential development, with generous block sizes ranging from 2 2 653m to 783m .

Nowhere else in Ipswich or Brisbane’s western suburbs will you find such spacious land ready to build on, with all utilities in place and direct street access to a quiet neighbourhood.

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More than 300 families now call the Honeywood Estate home and it is easy to see why. The Honeywood estate features large traditional sized blocks with peaceful views of the mountain ranges and surrounding rural landscapes. Set in the beautiful Brisbane Valley township of Fernvale you will never want to leave with number of shopping outlets and a vibrant café scene with Brisbane and Ipswich only a short distance away.

Honeywood is one of the rare modern estates that offers traditional sized (600m2 plus) building blocks enabling families to grow and accommodate other things on the property such as sheds, pools and the like.

Most blocks also have beautiful scenic views of the mountain ranges and surrounding countryside.

“Buyers at Honeywood do not want to settle for a small block and they don’t need to.

Honeywood has large traditional blocks with big back yards on offer while being close to all the benefits of an established community.

Honeywood is on the doorstep of a new shopping precinct and centre of town. With its picturesque surroundings and views you almost can’t believe you are only 20 minutes from Ipswich CBD and the Amberley Air Base.

Why settle for a small block,” said Honeywood Estate Manager Jarod Herden.

Honeywood’s latest release features only 28 elevated homesites with stunning mountain views and rural vistas that are now ready to build on. This boutique stage is already over 50 per cent sold with the remaining blocks ranging in size from 600 to 829sqm.

“One of the most popular attributes of the estate are its elevated natural contours providing most blocks with unique views without the maintenance requirements of acreage lots,” said Mr Herden.

The Honeywood estate has always been affordable and continues to be with homesites from a low $139,000, and with help from some of Queensland’s leading builders, there are a number of house and land packages available to suit all buyers starting from only $295,000.

“I’m unaware of any other residential estates in South East Queensland that can offer a new 4 bedroom, 2 bathrooms and 2 car garage home on a 600sqm block for that kind of value,” said Mr Herden.

You can find out more about Honeywood at Fernvale by visiting the sales and information centre in the heart of Fernvale located along the Brisbane Valley Highway, or contact the sales office on 5427 0511.

Car Torque

Honda Launches CR-V Series II Honda’s popular SUV the CR-V is now available in a new Limited Edition four-wheel drive variant.

“The Honda CR-V pioneered the SUV category in Australia and has continued to be a strong contender in one of the most crowded segments in the market,” Honda Australia Director, Mr. Stephen Collins said. “After the success we’ve had with the two-wheel drive Limited Edition, it was an easy decision to add a four-wheel drive Limited Edition to the range.”

Based on the four-wheel drive VTi and only $1,700 more, this Limited Edition is equipped with 18-inch alloy wheels, fog lights, side steps, front and rear parking sensors to help navigate tight spaces, dusk-sensing automatic headlights, rain-sensing wipers and is finished off with an exclusive red Limited Edition badge.

It also features Honda’s LaneWatch™ blind spot monitoring system, which provides the driver with a view of traffic in the blind spot of the passenger side through a camera in the passenger door mirror. This is shown in realtime on the seven-inch Display Audio touch screen.

This variant is on sale now in limited numbers.

Sorento kicks winning goal Kia’s multi-award winning all-new Sorento has added another major award to its resume with outright victory in the highly-competitive Carsguide Car Of The Year.

The Sorento SLi diesel left a stellar field of 10 other finalists in its wake, scoring the only unanimous decision in the 19-year history the Carsguide COTY awards.

“Kia has come on in leaps and bounds in recent years,” Carsguide Editor Richard Blackburn said. “They have lifted their interior design, they have used Australian engineers to tune their suspension for local conditions and their diesel engines are on par with some of the best for refinement.”

Already voted as International SUV of the Year by US publication Road & Travel Magazine and Best New SUV/CUV in the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada awards, the Carsguide COTY award put Sorento into elite company.

“This is an outstanding endorsement of Sorento as a model and of Kia as a brand,” Kia Motors Australia Chief Operating Officer, Damien Meredith said. “It is difficult to overstate just how much this award means to Kia. “The Sorento can hold its own in any company. If you are still put off by the badge on the nose, it’s your loss,” Blackburn said.

Ford Mustangs

Nissan NP300 Navara has arrived!

After huge pre-order requests, ‘The Pony’ is poised to accelerate out of the starting gate and take on Australian roads as Ford’s iconic Mustang arrives in Australia.

The first customer cars landed in the country at Melbourne’s Appleton Dock. Three more ships carrying customer cars are on their way.

The all-new Mustang has become a worldwide sensation, including Australia, where demand has exceeded all expectations.

Ford and its dealers across Australia have been inundated with inquiries and demand for the all-new Mustang Fastback and Convertible, with the order bank for one of the world’s most recognisable cars now sitting around 4,000 vehicles with more than 80 per cent paid deposits. These orders account for the first full year of vehicles to be sold in Australia through 2016.

“We are simply overwhelmed and humbled by the reception to Mustang thus far, which is probably our closest equivalent to the Beatles first trip to Australia,” Ford President and CEO, Graeme Whickman said.

After Mustang pricing was confirmed early this year, Ford saw a spike in interest and deposits, with more than 20,000 people putting their hands up to be kept informed about the new car.

“Our Mustang story has been one of the core vehicles in all our activities this year as a halo for the brand. We put a Mustang Convertible on top of one of the key buildings in Circular Quay in Sydney next to the Sydney Opera House for New Year’s eve celebrations and the images of that car went around the world,” Whickman said.

It’s the vehicle that everyone’s talking about. The new Nissan Navara ensures all needs are covered for every Aussie, and with the new vehicle hitting Boettcher Nissan at Bundamba it’s available NOW for a test drive.

All up, twenty-seven variations are available, offering choices in drive (four-wheel-drive and rear-wheeldrive), cabin (dual cab, king cab and single cab), chassis (pick-up utility and cab chassis), engine (twin-turbo diesel, turbo diesel and petrol) and transmission.

Nissan have a long history of building strong, dependable pickups.

With each new model the boundaries of innovation have been pushed, providing you with everything you need to get the job done. And now it’s time to experience the next generation Navara. It combines a tough, working pedigree, with premium ride comfort, smart technologies, and sleek, modern styling. All of which means you can step from a day on the job to a night on the town without missing a beat.

The all-new Nissan NP300 Navara.

Powerful made clever. The one thing you shouldn’t compromise on is safety. And there’s absolutely no compromise in the all-new Nissan

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To start with, it has 7 airbags, including a driver knee airbag. Not to mention Hill Descent Control*, Hill Start Assist*, Active Brake Limited Slip+, and countless other safety features you’ll discover at Boettcher Nissan.

We can safely say that you’ll be impressed. Test drive the all-new Nissan NP300 Navara today. Some of the standout features of the all-new NP300 Navara include: • Twin-turbo diesel YS23DDTT engine with 140kW / 450Nm (ST and ST-X) • 5-link rear suspension (dual cab pick-up variants) • 7 airbags including driver knee airbag • Nissan Intelligent Key with remote keyless entry (ST-X) • Push Button engine start (ST-X) *ST-X 4X4 only. +4X4 variants only.

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