LifeStyle Queensland - June 2016

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IPSWICH CUP 2016 150 YEARS OF RACING

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Hello lovely people of Ipswich. It’s June, which means it’s officially winter! .

We have some winter fashion inspiration and a hearty winter recipe to keep you warm and healthy this month.

As far as movie giveaways, I have to say there are some pretty exciting ones in there. George Clooney and Julia Roberts star together in a movie called ‘Money Monster’, for which we have 20 double passes to giveaway!

‘Now you see me 2’, the sequel to the riveting first movie where magicians robbed banks and fooled the world with their illusions, as well as ‘Hunt for the Wilderpeople’ a very unique movie.

You can check those out, along with all the latest gossip from Hollywood, in the entertainment column on page 24.

We managed to catch chef and judge on Masterchef Gary Mehigan for an interview on the behind the scenes gossip - andt he had to say about Nigella Lawson!

I also interviewed a pair of British travel bloggers. They left England behind and are travelling the world.

They living their dream, and turning it into a successful blog, with 45,000 followers in just a few months.

Of course the Ipswich Cup is coming up on June 18 so we have lots of information and exciting history, as we celebrate 150 years of one of the most exciting events in Ipswich!

I hope you all have a great June and manage to stay warm on those chilly late nights and early mornings.

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FOOD FOR THOUGHT WITH GARY MEHIGAN Masterchef has returned to Channel Ten with its eighth season. It’s Australia’s favourite cooking show that brings ordinary people together to learn, excel and become world-class incredible chefs. together; we really do get on like a house on fire,” Gary said.

“Matt’s the outrageous, noisy, flamboyant one who is always worried about what he’s wearing.

I’m the opposite, I look like a bank manager.

“George is always on his phone; he’s always doing business, buying and opening restaurants, and I’m usually in the background reading the paper.”

Gary started his career at two-star Michelin restaurant at The Connaught in London, working under the legendary Michel Bourdin, whom he still looks up to.

Gary is classically French trained but is more well known as ‘the comfort food guy’, creating simple dishes with lots of flavour.

He also admits that he could eat curry every day and be happy, as he is obsessed with Indian, Vietnamese and all Asian food. The more complex and spicier the better.

Be sure to tune in to the new season of Masterchef, screening Tuesday nights at 7.30pm on Channel Ten.

Viewers watch the contestants crack under pressure, enjoy their masterpieces and get some great cooking tips along the way.

Lovable judge Gary Mehigan explains the format for the new season and his take on the secret behind its success.

“I think Masterchef is the benchmark for other cooking shows; it works well, it’s real people pursuing their passion; and we teach them and hold their hand along the way,” Gary said.

This year there’s an array of guest judges such as Heston Blumenthal, Marco Pierre White and of course the famous chef, Nigella Lawson.

Gary speaks of Nigella fondly. “She’s an absolute superstar, she slotted in so well with our three musketeers group.

“She’s warm and gentle and down to earth.

We all worked together for a few days and in between filming we’d go out for lunches and coffees, and it was nice that we got to have that experience with her.”

The three musketeers are of course Gary, Matt Preston and George Colombaris, who are great friends.

“We went on our overseas trip, this year to California and we spent the whole time

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QUITTING 9-TO-5 TO TRAVEL THE WORLD Quitting our jobs and setting off for exotic places is something most of us have dreamed about but haven’t had the money, mindset or courage to do it.

British couple Tina and Lee did just that last year.

Tired of the routine and working long hours Tina and Lee decided to sell all their possessions and go see the world - a scary concept but this couple are living their dream and have no regrets.

“We just got sick of working all the time, we were both doing so many unpaid overtime hours and not living our life to the fullest or doing the things we wanted to be doing,” Lee said.

“Society makes you think that you have to live a certain way.

You’re told to go to school, go to university, get a good job, work hard, buy a house, get married and have children. Ultimately you’re paying off debt your whole life and it doesn’t have to be that way.”

After making the decision to say goodbye to the UK for the next year they decided to set up

a travel blog - a place where they could keep a ‘diary’ and upload their destination pictures for their friends and family to stay up to date.

A few months into their journey they realised that their little travel blog was turning into something much bigger. Now, they have 45,000 followers!

The travel blog named ‘Look at Our World’ is all about the local places they visit, from restaurants to great attractions. They are all about promoting ‘local gems’ and sharing their great experiences with others.

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professional writers. “We just write how we would talk to each other,” says Tina, which is maybe why the blog is so relatable and appealing to people. They make a huge point of being honest and real when reviewing somewhere.

Tina and Lee have visited Singapore, Thailand and are now currently couch surfing their way around Australia.

Couch surfing is a website similar to Airbnb except that it’s completely free. You find a location, find a host and go and stay. It’s a hospitality exchange and networking website. Hosts are given ratings and when used properly it is a really great way of

meeting new people and staying in someone’s home for a local perspective and great tips on the area you are visiting.

Originally set to return to the UK in September and end their travels, they are now reconsidering whether to return to England permanently.

“We’ve learnt so much and had such an incredible time that we’ve thought, maybe we could take this blog further and visit even more countries” says Tina.

Check out Tina and Lees blog at www.lookatourworld.com to follow their adventures.

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IPSWICH TURF CLUB TOASTS 150 YEARS OF THE IPSWICH CUP This year, the Ipswich Turf Club marks the 150-year anniversary of the oldest known Ipswich Cup, which dates back to 1866.

This original Cup was won by the galloper ‘Jibboom’.

Sydney mare Zoe won the 1861 Australian Champion Sweepstakes at the Grange Racetrack at Raceview in Ipswich in front of a reported crowd of 3,000 – more than the then population of the Ipswich township. Zoe earned a prize higher than that collected by the connections of Archer, the first Melbourne Cup winner of that same year.

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The 1866 Cup produced in Sheffield, England was made of pure silver. This Cup was purchased by the City of Ipswich a decade ago, to remain the property of the City for evermore.

Another famous piece of racing silverware, also dating back to 1866, is the oldest intact Melbourne Cup, purchased by the National Museum three years ago for $800,000.

An important portrayal of thoroughbred racing history in the Ipswich Art Gallery is the original painting of Sydney mare, ‘Zoe’, a winner in Ipswich in 1861. Zoe won the 1861 Australian

Champion Sweepstakes at the Grange Racetrack at Raceview in Ipswich in front of a reported crowd of 3,000 – more than the then population of the Ipswich township.

Zoe went on to be the Australian horse of the year that year as a nine year old mare.

A painting of ‘Zoe’ is held in the Ipswich Art Gallery celebrating the rich history of Ipswich Racing as well as the City of Ipswich.

Fast forward to 2016, and celebrations of the 150 year anniversary include several events in Ipswich in the lead up to the Ipswich Cup on 18 June. Firstly, a civic reception was held mid-May to open celebrations of the 150 year Anniversary.

An Ipswich Chamber of Commerce and Industry evening on June 9 is the next event, to be held in the Jibboom Lounge at the Ipswich Turf Club, doubling as a small business expo.

Then, there’s the 1866 Calcutta Dinner on June 16, with a Calcutta draw on the Ipswich Cup. Themed as 1866, the evening will take a journey back in time, starting with a QPSR steam train ride from Bundamba Racetrack to Box Flat Mine, departing at 5.15pm and returning 6pm.

This ride recognises an important moment in Queensland history: the first railway station in Ipswich had its first year of operation in 1866.

Upon return to the Bundamba Racetrack,

Bagpipers from the Ipswich Thistle Pipe Band will pipe patrons in to 1866 inspired cocktails prior to a three-course dinner from an 1866 menu whilst listening to the music of a string quartet.

Ipswich Cup Day on June 18 is the headline event of the 150 year anniversary celebrations.

This unique day on the Queensland Racing calendar features the regular fine racing, after races entertainment, great fashions, and plenty of fine food and beverages for the masses of marquee village patrons.

Additions to the 2016 edition of Ipswich Cup Day are in keeping with the 1866 celebrations theme. The popular Fashions on the Field competition has an added section this year – for Victorian Era Dress.

An additional area has been added as well, being the 1866 On-the-Green Marquee in which patrons are being encouraged to wear Victoria Era garb.

The racing on the day will no doubt be as spectacular as it has been in recent years. Tegan Harrison became the first female to win the

Ipswich Cup throughout its long history in 2014 on Brave Ali. Our Lukas was the first dual winner of the Cup in 2009 and 2010 and last year the first imported Irish horse to win the race became reality as Chris Waller’s Danchai held on for a close win.

Over the years there have been famous trainers to win the Cup including TJ Smith (Helmsman 1975 and In Luck 1982) and his daughter Gai Waterhouse (Beachside 1993 and Bianca 2008).

Bart Cummings won the Ipswich Cup (Lloyd Boy 1978), and other dual cup winning trainers have included John Wallace whose Oompala went on to place in the Melbourne Cup in 1994, and Robert Heathcote whose Our Lukas became the first dual winner in 2009 and 2010.

On a riding front there have been a number of jockeys to win the Ipswich Cup three times including Noel “Digger” NcGrowdie in the 1950s,

(Len) Mick Dittman in the 1970s, Graham Cook who won in each of the 60s, 70s, and 80s, and current top jockey Jim Byrne who won the first of his three 21 years ago aboard Ardeed.

The Ipswich Cup has a magnificent history and this year will add to that book, as the Ipswich Community comes out again to do what they have been doing for 150 years – showing the Ipswich Cup Community Spirit of generations.

Opposiite page: Annette and Brett Kitching hold this year’s Ipswich Cup and the original 1866 Ipswich Cup. Original painting of Sydney mare, ‘Zoe’, winner of the 1861 Australian Champion Sweepstakes at the Grange Racetrack at Raceview in Ipswich.

Above: Tegan Harrison became the first female to win the Ipswich Cup in 2014 on Brave Ali. Below: Danchai ridden by jockey Luke Tarrant wins the 2015 Ipswich Cup from Banco Mo and Darci Be Good.

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FASHION INSPIRATION Autumn/Winter in Queensland means colder mornings and colder evenings, and warm during the day. We need outfits that can be layered to suit the changing temperature from day to night. This outfit has the perfect combination of being able to stay cool but able to be layered up if the temperature drops.

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Smashed fruit flavours at Cold Rock John and Michelle Challen run the successful Cold Rock business on the ground floor of the GE Building next to Orion Lagoon. They employ 13 staff, all young and enthusiastic.

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of fruit and lollies that are smashed into your ice cream. There are also delicious shakes, sundaes and banana splits to choose from.

Cold Rock also pays back, making significant donations to the Christmas Carols, Springfield Anglican College and Springfield Central State School. They are also a major sponsor of the Springfield United Soccer Club.

With a constant focus on their customers and their community it’s no wonder the Cold Rock is bigger and better than ever. It’s the perfect place to visit next time you’re at the Lagoon or in Springfield and need an ice cream fix.

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EVENTS IN JUNE AT STUDIO 188 Studio 188, in the old Baptist Church at the Top of Town is a vibrant, cultural, creative space for young people and host to a great array of shows in June.

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An intoxicating moveable feast of magic, song, dance, burlesque, comedy, circus, and cabaret.

The great temptation for young artists has always been to try and be something they are not. To put on a costume so to speak, and play make believe. It’s a pitfall that Sahara beck spotted years back, and she ain’t going there.

Raised on the Sunshine Coast, Sahara has always had a decidedly single minded focus. At 14 she wrote and recorded her debut album before moving to Brisbane on her own to finish school and immerse herself in the city’s collaborative music community.

New songs came in a rush, releasing 2013’s ‘You Could Be Happy’ EP, followed by last year’s ‘BLOOM’. Both releases captured her growing confidence and sense of self as an artist and a woman.

The response to those releases made ears prick up in Australia and overseas. But while her songwriting has grown, it’s been on stage that Sahara has truly taken some gigantic leaps.

Gone is the tentativeness of youth – replaced by a passion that captures her love of jazz and rock, as much as melt your heart tender moments. Working with an ever-evolving crew of musicians, she has toured the country and performed at countless festivals (Bluesfest, Queenscliff, BIGSOUND, The Planting, CMF) while sharing the stage with artists including Ben Lee, Art of Sleeping, Darren Middleton, Katie Noonan, Kate Ceberano and more.

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Sáásta will tour Europe in 2016, in addition to their role as the live band for Ireland - The Show (a Riverdance style show) Sáásta headlined the St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in Sydney to 30,000 people in 2014 and 2015.

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REDBANK ROAD UPGRADED After many complaints Ipswich City Council have upgraded a section of Redbank Plains Road.

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The purpose of the upgrade is to improve road safety for motorists and residents and also to alleviate downstream drainage issues.

The project involved upgrading the road from two lanes to four lanes over 800 metres between West Street and Glen Fairlie Avenue and two new traffic signals at two busy intersections.

The project also included the construction of Ipswich City Councils first ‘wetlands’.

“We have been able to utilise the 140,000 cubic metres of soil from a new water detention basin to be used as a new field near the high school,” said Councillor Kerry Silver.

“It’s a win-win for residents who will benefit from flood mitigation, with the new detention basin, and improved recreation fields.”

The new wetland area will mean stormwater will be captured, stopping pollutants from entering

Goodna Creek and provide irrigation water for the park and playing fields. The detention basin includes approximately 67,000 plants. This came at a cost of $4.3 million, which was funded by the Australian Government.

Local councillor, Sheila Ireland, said there had been fantastic feedback, especially from the residents of Division 9.

“Everyone local to the area has wanted this upgrade for some time,” Cr Ireland said.

About 20, 000 vehicles use the road each day and Council expect a rise in numbers to around 27,000 per day. Previously, the absence of traffic lights became a significant safety hazard, so the introduction of the traffic lights have created safer intersections.

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GIRLS GRAMMAR GOES GLOBAL A recent visit by to Ipswich Girls Grammar School by renowned Chinese artist, Principal Guanfu Chen along with a contingent of chinese students is part of a global education program at the school, which aims to broaden the geographical and cultural horizons of IGGS students School Principal, Dr Peter Britton said that part of the curriculum at the school focuses on Asia, which this month included demonstrations at the school by Chinese dancers and martial arts performances.

“Twenty Year 6 students were also able to come along to watch and paint with Principal Chen, who is from the ‘Sichuan Pao Tong Shu Primary School’ in China,” he said.

In a reciprocal arrangement, IGGS students will travel to China for a tour to observe and experience Chinese culture.

“They will be interacting with the people, going to the schools on a ten-day trip,” Dr Britton said.

“This is really important in broadening the global outlook of our students.

Principal Chen is well known for his beautiful and intricate Chinese landscape art, and his work has been exhibited in national and provincial art awards - so his visit was a real highlight for the school.

Mayor Paul Pisasale and the Consul of the People’s Republic of China in Brisbane, Julia Zhu, spoke of the importance of cross cultural visits and experiences to both

Australia and China.

International marketing manager, Donghai Cui, who organised the visits by the 34 Chinese students and accompanying adults said

the students were very excited to experience Western Culture, especially in education.

“These students are from one of the top schools in Sichuan Province,” he said.

“It’s great that the students can share their knowledge and experience with one another.

“They go into Australian homes, on home stay, so they know how Australians live and how children here study and are taught at school.

“When they go back to China they will give a presentation about what they have gained from the trip - and maybe some students will come back to study long term.

“The most common thing the students notice in Australia is how clean and fresh the air is, compared to the heavily polluted air in China.”

Photo: Principal Guan Chen and IGGS Principal Dr Peter Britton with IGGS students Annie Bond and Pauline Schuermann during the art class.

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MEET ‘PARO’ THE LOVEABLE ROBOT Yuji Myoshi the General Manager of the Kowa Company, recently presented Japan’s groundbreaking, cuddly, interactive robot to Australia.

PARO is an interactive soft robot emulating a cuddly animal, designed to help calm dementia and other patients experiencing stress and anxiety.

Paro is the eighth generation of a model that has been used very successfully since 2003 in Japan and Europe.

Inside the soft exterior there are five sensors: tactile, light, audition, temperature, and posture. These sensors provide the feedback from people and the environment.

The way PARO behaves is similar to an animal: it recognises and responds to voice control, it ‘feels’ being stroked, and can also move its little body.

The robot is designed to look like a baby seal, as people respond well to this creature, as opposed to an animal that people may have fears of. PARO replicates the noises of a real baby harp seal as well.

So far 120 have been sold in Australia and already the results are fantastic.

The main benefits to those using PARO so far relate to stress reduction, for patients and also of their caregivers.

Patients feel calmer, have reduced anxiety and there’s a reduced urge to pace or wander around where they can hurt themselves. Most surprisingly there has even been reduction in medication on those with a PARO. Photo: Yuji Myoshi with the robotic seal ‘PARO”.

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Breathe healthy air We spend about 90 per cent of our time indoors, but do we ever stop and think about how clean or healthy the indoor air quality really is?

Spending more time indoors during winter, you could be more exposed to airborne allergens like mould, mildew, dust mites, pollen, bacteria and pet dander. These contaminants and allergy triggers thrive and multiply in dark and humid places, and dirty air conditioners provide this kind of environment for them.

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EDUCATION

Experience counts at Ally’s Kindy

In this feature on education, we focus on the stages of the education journey that contribute to pathways in life for our children, who are our future.

When we think of education, our first thought goes to which school is best and how that school can help the individual learn and grow.

In our education feature we profile some of our leading schools in the Ipswich region and what they have to offer in educating children.

Every child is different and it’s important that parents are aware of all the options available so that the school chosen will best fit the needs of each child, the family, budget and all the other factors that come into play.

In Ipswich and the surrounding areas there are some great schools to choose from to meet the needs of every child’s educational future.

Although schooling is one of the most important aspects of each child’s future, education starts at home. With the help of Project Wild Thing and Nature Play Qld, we have put forward some ‘food for thought’ on how the preoccupation with constant screen time can have negative effects on their wellbeing and, in turn, their ability to learn.

IMMACULATE HEART CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL • Spacious grounds • Family friendly community • Up-to-date and forward thinking facilities planning and use of technology • Professional and approachable staff • Specialist music and P.E. teachers • Year 6 leadership opportunities • Bi-annual trip to Canberra for Year 5/6 • Outside School Hours Care • Choral Eisteddfods and Dancefever

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The focus at Ally’s Kindy for 2016 is helping our children to “Rub Shoulders with the Natural World” .

We have completed our outdoor environmental classroom where the children can discuss and learn about the wonderful world of nature and to discus and learn about gardens and gardening.

Our centre library has many resources and books where the children can discover and learn about native insects and animals.

We have our own guinea pig who is part of the centre where the children learn the importance of caring for a pet.

Parents and children can share their stories about what they have found in their own back yards.

We have also adopted a baby Orang-utan called Seroja so the children are learning about how we can all help this endangered species survive in the wild.

Come see for yourself...

Immaculate Heart - a partnership Immaculate Heart is a coeducational Catholic Primary School providing educational excellence for students from Prep to Year Six. Our aim at Immaculate Heart is to provide a warm and caring environment in which parents, staff and students work together to provide a holistic approach to education that encourages personal growth academically, physically, emotionally, spiritually and socially.

Our school is also characterized by a close partnership with parents in all areas of school life, a strong

Catholic ethos, excellent staff, provision of specialist teachers and modern facilities, an emphasis on Information Communication Technology (ICLT) and the presence of strong sporting, music, and cultural programs.

Immaculate Heart is a happy place where children are both encouraged and challenged to do their best, to develop their individual talents. Most importantly, each child is encouraged to develop a love of learning and become happy, caring and responsible young person.

USQ student overcomes adversity, to help others

FULLY ENGAGE AT TSAC The creation of a safe, dynamic and very supportive learning environment in which students are able to fully engage in their learning, without unnecessary impediments, should not be underestimated in importance.

Student personal growth and development and levels of achievement and success, across the academic and extra-curricular spectrums, are very closed linked to the quality of this learning environment.

At The Springfield Anglican College the quality of the learning environment is approached from both a cultural and structural perspective. The ‘TSAC Way – Teamwork, Success and Community’, adopted some eight years ago, is the in-house rhetoric used to guide how the College goes about its daily business and

has resulted in an environment where students enjoy coming to school and feel comfortable to take risks in their learning, which is so important for students to realise their potential.

Structurally, the College offers a broad array of learning experiences; academic, extra-curricular, outdoor education, service and leadership.

As students progress through their schooling a range of extension and enrichment and learning support opportunity cater for all levels of academic ability and for students in the Middle and Senior School students have opportunity to tailor their package of learning to suit their career pathways, including students who have ambition to become professional sports men and women.

Steve Croft Head of College

As a survivor of domestic violence, University of Southern Queensland (USQ) student Jackie Rogers is determined to use her own experiences to help others turn their lives around.

“I feel I have a chance to make a difference and help those in most need realise that no matter what’s going on in your life, you can overcome it, move forward and create a better life,” she said.

Ms Rogers took the first step towards her goal when she enrolled in USQ’s Tertiary Preparation Program.

Returning to the classroom after more than 20 years was a big learning curve for Ms Rogers, but through persistence and hard work she is now one subject away from completing her degree.

“USQ didn’t just arm me with the skills I needed, it provided me with the mental and emotional support to build my confidence and the motivation to achieve my goals,” she said.

USQ has a range of study options in human services, counselling, community development, disability services and advocacy,

both at an undergraduate Bachelor of Human Services and at the postgraduate level with the Graduate Certificate of Counselling.

“Human Service workers have a commitment to make a difference in the world by working on improving human conditions, empowering individuals and communities to have a voice and ensure that marginal people have greater social inclusion.”

“A new graduate-entry Bachelor of Midwifery began this year, adding to the already popular health offerings in sport and exercise, nursing, paramedicine, human services and psychology.”

USQ has made a decision to visibly express its commitment to changing attitudes and behaviours in relation to violence against women through engaging in the White Ribbon Australia Workplace Accreditation program.

The program acknowledges the impact of Violence Against Women including the impacts on health and safety of women at work, their wellbeing and their productivity.

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HOME & LIVING

IF IT’S IN THE STORE...

YOU CAN HAVE IT OFF THE FLOOR It’s stocktake season and Furniture Court Ipswich has you covered. Not only do they have a HUGE range of stock on the floor, their warehouse is also full.

This is great for the customer because it means, unlike other furniture retailers, when you see something you want, you can take it away that very day. That’s a bonus of having a warehouse on site and not having to travel to a different location, miles away.

David Holdorf and his team are committed to providing you the best and the most convenient service around. If you cannot collect the item yourself they will personally deliver it to your home.

As well as delivery, they even assemble the furniture AND are happy to dispose of the old item in return.

They will not leave you to spend the whole day assembling your new furniture, getting frustrated and wasting hours.

The experienced team deliver it to you exactly how you see it on the floor.

So drop into Furniture Court and

check out their amazing range of up to date, on trend and classic stock for every room in your home.

They have competitive pricing with sales and service like no other.

Remember, nothing is nailed to the floor and the staff will do everything they can to help you get it home and assembled and ready to enjoy.

Photo: David Holdorf and Louie Mirallez are ready to move furniture for customers who want to take advantage of their Off the Floor and Out of the Warehouse Sale, with great discounts on offer.

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REDECORATE ON A SMALL BUDGET Your home is your temple and probably the place where you spend the most amount of time, so it’s important that you feel happy and comfortable there. .

Are there things bugging you about the décor in your home?

Do you wish you could change things up but don’t think you have the budget for a complete overhaul?

There are plenty of things you can do to change the mood and overall look of your home/room for free or at little cost.

DECLUTTER It’s amazing the difference that de-cluttering can make to the look of a room. Organising that pile of paperwork, moving the unnecessary items cluttering up your units and tops of tables.

Creating space really is one of the most refreshing things you can do to improve a room.

UPCYCLE There may be some furniture in your garage or even your house that you don’t really like or maybe the colours don’t match the theme you want to go for.

Instead of throwing it away and

buying more furniture, is there anything you can do to upcycle?

Give it a coat of furniture paint or recover old chairs with fresh new material, even changing knobs and handles on a piece of furniture can have an amazing effect.

ACCESSORISE Often it’s just our accessories that are out-dated instead of the whole room. Once you have created some space and de-cluttered any mess or old junk you don’t need maybe you could invest in some

new cushions, a fancy throw rug or some new photo frames with recent pictures.

ART Choosing artwork is something very personal and something that says a lot about your personality and even your taste.

Try adding an amazing piece of artwork into a room as a statement, something you really love that makes you happy when you see it. Sometimes a piece of art is all you need to transform a space.

GREENERY Introduce greenery, plants and succulents. Plants increase oxygen and generally make your house a healthier place.

They are living organisms and purify the air. Having flowers and plants around the home actually boosts your mood. There have also been studies that show being surrounded by flowers will increase creativity.

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150 YEARS OF THE IPSWICH CUP

150th IPSWICH CUP CELEBRATIONS LAUNCH This year marks the 150th Anniversary of the Ipswich Cup. Ipswich Turf Club held a civic reception in the Ipswich Art Galley to launch the celebrations.

GJ Walsh & Co delivers on client satisfaction

Clockwise from top: Liam Tansey and Keith Self.

Ginette Carter and Shane O’Brien.

Leila Stewart, Agness Foo, Scott White and Aldrin Samuel.

Mary Smith, Gloria Fish, Catherine North and Mayoress Janet Pisasale.

Brett Kitching addresses those attending the 150th Anniversary celebrations launch.

Councillor Kerry Silver and Michael McClaus.

G J Walsh & Co has evolved into a progressive, fast paced Accounting Firm at the forefront of technology, specialising in taxation and business services. Whether it’s a personal tax matter or a more complex transaction, they have the expertise and resources to achieve the greatest possible outcome.

Client service is based on taking the time to understand each client’s unique situation, making informed decisions based on current circumstances.

Growth oriented goals based on contemporary business solutions are foremost, and the investment in client outcomes is driven by a commitment to excellence and a willingness to explore every

opportunity to realise each client’s financial potential.

With a reputation built on a commitment to client satisfaction, GJ Wash & Co builds client relationships through talented people, specialised expertise, and a personal approach that delivers results. Ensuring quality outcomes through strong relationships with clients leads to GJ Walsh & Co becoming an integral part of their clients’ business structure and their journey to success.

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SPORTSCO CELEBRATES 25 YEARS Sportsco are celebrating 25 years in Ipswich, and they want to thank all of their loyal customers for their ongoing support and custom over the years - and they welcome new customers to their store at Riverlink.

What better way to celebrate than by having a big sale! Check out the great discounts in store.

Sportsco pride themselves on more than 30 yrs combined footwear fitting experience, and they have built their reputation on excellent service and value for money.

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When it comes to knowing about the individual needs of people, Sportsco staff are world class. They work closely with local podiatrists from Ipswich Podiatry Centre & Ipswich Foot & Ankle Clinic to keep up to date with the latest in footwear technology.

Sportco welcome visitors to the store at Riverlink where customers can get the right advice and the right shoe or sports equipment to suit their needs.

To find out more phone 07 3291 1227 or check out www.sportsco. com.au

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FEDERAL ELECTION 2016

AUSTRALIA VOTES 2016 Brad Trussell - OneNation candidate for Oxley Brad Trussell is a devoted husband and father. He is working hard to create a better future for his child and everyone else’s in the years to come.

Brad along with the One Nation party believes: • To give our young Australians the opportunity of owning their own home and access the housing market, One Nation proposes to allow Australians up to the age of 38, to access their accumulated superannuation funds, to use as a deposit to buy their first home.

• Jobs for Australians first and foremost and investigate the abuse of 457 visas.

Introduce an apprenticeship scheme that will create more work for young Australians.

• Build infrastructure projects such as hospitals and major roads.

Brad Trussell says, “We need to return to indentured apprenticeship based training, which recent governments have discouraged.

“Due to their policy of dismantling our industrial base, these positions have not been available; so most children have been forced to stay on at school.

“We propose an increase of $100 per fortnight for a single aged pensioner and $150 for a couple.”

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ELECTION FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENATIVES AND THE SENATE All Australians will go to the Polls on Saturday 2 July 2016 to determine all 226 members of the 45th Parliament of Australia. The new government, Coalition or Labor will be determined after an extended eight-week official campaign period.

This is also the first double dissolution of the House of Representatives and the Senate since the 1987 election.

Compulsory voting means that every eligible Australian citizen (18 years or older) is required by law to enrol and vote.

All Australians who are eligible to vote elect people to represent them in the two houses of Parliament – the Senate and the House of Representatives.

As Malcolm Turnbull (Liberal) and Bill Shorten (Labor) go head to head, both leaders are marketing their policies to the electorate at large.

Labor Health - Bill Shorten says e that health is their Number One priority, making medicare stronger and offering better support for breast cancer, better care for mental health patients and medicinal cannabis.

Education - Labor is committed to increased investment in schools and TAFE, making it more affordable for all Australians to go on to tertiary education.

Climate change – Labor says its goal is to achieve 50 per cent renewables by 2030 and net zero pollution by 2050.

Budget repair - a ten-year plan to repair the Australian economy.

Coalition Health - Malcolm Turnbull is promising world class healthcare with hospital funding and a healthier Medicare. the Liberal/ Nationals Coality want cheaper medicines, mental health reforms and new drugs.

Ending Domestic Violence – The Coalition has committed to a $100 million funding campaign to keep women safe at home and break the cycle of domestic violence.

A strong new economy - Tax cuts and incentives for small businesses and hard working families. A sustainable budget with crackdowns on tax avoidance and loopholes.

Guaranteed funding for health, education and roads.

If you are unable to vote on election day you can apply for a postal vote under certain circumstances. To find out more about the election, your responsibilities and procedures go to the Australian Electoral Commission website at www.aec.com.au.

Katrina Craven, Craven Lawyers

Protect your family’s future

Our families are important. We work hard to provide for their future. But what if something unexpected happened? It is just as important to plan ahead and protect your family upon your death as you do in your lifetime.

A Will is a document that provides for how your property should be divided upon your death. If you do not have a Will your property will not be divided to whoever you want. Your property will be divided according to the law.

Take, for example, Adam and Jane, a married couple with two children. In Queensland, if Adam died without a Will the law provides that: • His wife would receive the first $150,000 plus household chattels (a defacto partner would receive the same entitlement); and • His remaining estate (anything over the first $150,000) would be divided so Jane receives one third and their two children would receive the other two thirds.

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COMMUNITY

COMMUNITY FUNDRAISER TO REAP BIG REWARDS FOR WEST MORETON Olympic Gold Medallist, Duncan Armstong will host a major community fundraising event in Ipswich this month to help raise some much-needed funds for three new communitybased support programs that will benefit a wide cross-section of the Ipswich community.

FundABLE Future is an innovative fundraising initiative by Able Australia which will see all three programs presented on the night, before audience members are invited to pledge their financial support for the program(s) that appeal to them the most.

Able Australia has joined forces with the Ipswich City Council which has already donated the use of the venue and some highly soughtafter spot prizes to give away to the most generous highest donors on the night.

“We are delighted to be working with Able Australia on this community event,” said Ipswich Mayor, Cr. Paul Pisasale.

“The community spirit that exists across our region is one of the many things that makes Ipswich such a great place to live. I encourage anyone with an interest in growing our local region into something truly special to come along and pledge whatever they can to help bring these important programs to life.”

The three programs are: • A volunteer’s retreat – a recreational area where the region’s many volunteers who give

up their time (and sometimes their own money) to support our community can relax and unwind between duties • Savvy Seniors – a program that help seniors throughout the region to overcome social isolation by connecting them with others and encouraging participation in educational and mobility-based activities • iLearnshare – a technology-based program to help people who are both deaf and blind to develop digital literacy skills and open up a new world of communication with the world around them.

“They are all very worthy programs that will help build on the remarkable community spirit that already exists throughout the West Moreton region,” said Duncan.

“We hope that as many people as possible will come along and pledge a donation at this event. There are a lot of people in our community who are doing it tough, so a contribution of just $25 or more on the night will make a significant difference.”

Able Australia is one of Australia’s leading not-

for-profit organisations, delivering high quality, person-centred services to people living with multiple disabilities, including deafblindness and those receiving community support services. Able Australia has grown into a diverse and dynamic organisation that supports more than 4000 people across Australia.

FundAble Future will be held at the North Ipswich Reserve from 5.30pm on Wednesday 15 June. All donations over $2 are fully tax deductable. For bookings please call 3812 3437.

Duncan Armstrong

Don’t miss your chance to get involved in a genuine community fundraising event to help the people of West Moreton.

Hosted by Olympic gold medalist Duncan Armstrong, this event will highlight three new community support programs that will help the people of West Moreton to overcome social isolation.

Gifts of $25 and above will be accepted on the night and are fully tax deductable.

what: fundable future, WEST MORETON when: 5:30pm (for 6pm start), WEDNESDAY 15 june, 2016 where: NORTH ipswich RESERVE, 43 THE TERRACE, NORTH IPSWICH Bookings are essential and can be made by calling: 07 3812 3437 Light refreshments and beverages will be provided.

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HEALTH, BEAUTY & FITNESS

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Mwah Hair Designers is a boutique salon where talented hair and beauty experts deliver a personalised and luxurious service.

The stylists are an eclectic mix of people whose work is as diverse as their personalities. Each specialises in their niche market, offering a specialised service to enhance and excite their clientele.

Founded in 2010, the stylists pride themselves on using quality salon products such as Alfaparf and Olaplex. Additionally, Mwah Hair Designers stocks and uses Kryolan Professional Makeup, and top quality tanning solutions.

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Hair Stylists Mandy Heck. Mandy is the director and founder of Mwah Hair Designers. After 30 years in the hairdressing industry, Mandy has built a strong repertoire across Brisbane and Ipswich through her roles as a technical educator at Wynne Hoelscher Hairdressing Academy and as a sales representative for Salon Support.

Her knowledge, expertise and experience within the hairdressing industry has ensured the ongoing success of the salon.

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Steve shot to fame in Home and Away but has since appeared in numerous Hollywood movies.

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Osbournes Split After 33 years, Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne have split up. The couple who have known each other for 42 years and share three children have decided to call it quits on their marriage. Ozzy is still sober after 3 years and the decision has nothing to do with his sobriety.

‘Harry Styles’ Cuts his Locks Harry Styles has shocked fans everywhere by cutting off his long locks. The ‘One Direction’ member has donated his famous mane to the Little Princess Trust, an organisation that makes wigs for children suffering hair loss. He was forced to make the drastic hair change due to his first movie role. Styles is set to make his acting debut and star in WW2 Movie ‘Dunkirk’ directed by Christopher Nolan.

Janet Jackson Tour Postponed Janet Jackson has postponed her ‘Unbreakable’ world tour due to the fact that she is pregnant with her first child at the age of 49! The singer took to twitter to announce that she and her husband were ‘planning their family’ and it was Doctors orders that she got lots of rest. She said she will continue the tour as soon as she can.

‘Beauty and the Beast’ Remake The ‘teaser trailer’ for the liveaction remake of the Disney animated classic, Beauty and the Beast was released at the end of May. The movie stars Emma Watson who plays Belle and we cannot imagine anyone more perfect for the role. The trailer doesn’t reveal much other than the incredible décor of the castle and the voices of Lumiere (Ewan McGregor) and Cogsworth (Ian McKellen). It’s left us even more excited for the opening of the movie in March 2017.

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FLYING UNMANNED AIRCRAFT FROM RAAF BASE AMBERLEY Amberley air base is now home base to a very different type of aircraft, one that is unmanned and ‘flown’ remotely from a shelter the size of a shipping container on the eastern side of the base.

But this is no prototype or experimental platform. The Heron Unmanned Air Vehicle has seen operational service in Afghanistan as have the aircrews who fly this air reconnaissance aircraft. Heron is assigned to 5 Flight at Amberley.

Heron pilot, Flight Lieutenant Nelle Sheridan, has operated the Heron for the past three years and has no doubt as to the platform’s future, as the Air Force works up to delivery of the M-4C Triton Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS). Triton is a sophisticated High Altitude, Long Endurance (HALE) aircraft that will be used for maritime patrol and other surveillance roles.

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“Heron carries two video cameras, with live video feed back to base, along with a forward infrared sensor, and the UAV is operated similarly to any other military aircraft in its role,” FLTLT Sheridan said.

“We control the aircraft via line-of-sight radio control, and it is powered by a 200 horsepower engine that provides 350 kilometre range and airspeed at better than 200 kilometres per hour.”

Flight Lieutenant Jayson Nichols, who came to Heron after flying the AP-3C Orion Long Range Maritime Aircraft, said that the transition from a manned aircraft to a UAV does not pose any problems.

“It’s pretty much identical, except you’re not sitting in the aircraft,” he said. “All the procedures, flight planning and aviation principles are the same, except that the control column in, say, the P-3 is replaced by a keyboard and mouse – and you never get airborne.

“It’s similar to modern airliners that can take off and land by themselves, with the crew there in case of a malfunction or emergency.”

One difference in the Heron flight is that the crews get to be home a lot more than their counterparts in the maritime patrol squadrons, who are away on deployment frequently.

Commanding Officer No 5 Flight, Wing Commander Matthew Bowers said that Heron was acquired by the RAAF in 2009 for deployment to Afghanistan.

“Heron operated very successfully in-theatre for almost five years, achieving more than 27,000 hours

of reconnaissance operations in support of our troops and coalition forces on the ground,” he said.

As an indication of the value placed on Heron operations there, WGCDR Bowers said, “our troops and coalition troops would not go ‘outside the wire’ without overhead support. Heron provided a continuous overwatch, to give the troops on the ground situational awareness and increase their safety as they conducted operations in support of the Afghani people.

“Often, Heron was the only asset available to support activities such as the elections there in 2014, enabling Afghani people to vote

safely to elect there own leader.

“Chier of Air Force decided, as a result of this outstanding success, Heron would return to Australia to ensure that we didn’t lose any of that knowledge, skills and capability established in Afghanistan. We are at the leading edge of remotely piloted capability across Australia.”

WGCDR Bowers said that operations from Amberley would provide the building blocks in preparation for future remotely piloted capabilities to come, principally with the Triton UAS. “Our experience in the coming years will ensure we will be in a position to inform the requirements for future UAV platforms and transition seemlessly to the new capabilities.”

A principal objective of operations from Amberley is to ensure that Heron can be operated successfully and safely across Australia integrated with other military aircraft types. Heron will deploy to other air bases as well, operating from those airfields in support of major exercises and training operations.

WGCDR Bowers doesn’t foresee UAVs taking over from manned combat aircraft in the short term, rather he sees an increase in the number of unmanned platforms in their specialist roles; however, the

Defence White Paper does call for the acquisition of a high altitude armed UAV in the 2020 to 2025 timeframe.

On support for disaster relief and humanitarian assistance, WGCDR Bowers said that those roles are a natural fit for Heron because of its endurance and the camera fit.

“That is certainly an aspirational goal for us going forward,” he said.

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Heron pilots, FLTLT Nelle Sheridan and FLTLT Jayson Nichols in front of the UAV. Right: Heron pilot, FLTLT Steve Edwards in the control shelter at RAAF Amberley.

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Gimmicky maybe, but Stone Brewing Co.’s newest collaboration release captures the essence of the dessert without leaving the beer behind.

It is more of a nod to the sweet and spicy cake than an attempt to faithfully recreate it as a beer, and it works surprisingly well.

Stone 24 Carrot Golden Ale, a Belgian-style ale, was the winning entry in the 2015 Stone Homebrew Competition, and the recipe came from San Diego homebrewer Juli Goldenberg.

Goldenberg was the first female brewer to win the annual competition, joining the ranks of fan-favorite beers such as 2014’s Xocoveza Stout and the Mint Chocolate Imperial Stout released a few years ago. She chose San Diego’s Monkey Paw Brewing as the final collaborator for the commercial beer.

The recipe called for raisins, vanilla, cinnamon and, of course, lots of carrots to create a rich and spicy brew. Instead of using the five tons of shredded carrots that the scaled-up recipe called for, the team used locally produced carrot juice concentrate for the fullsized production batch.

Beet juice was also added to help with the carrot cake colour.

If you’ve had carrot cake before, the icing is just as important as the cake itself, Goldenberg added lactose during the boil, and vanilla beans post fermentation.

The beer could have ended up a sweet and spicy mess, but the strain of Belgian yeast used to ferment the golden ale

rounded out the flavour with a pungent dose of fruity and spicy esters.

As the name implies, this beer is richly aromatic and envelopes the palate with decadent flavors of cream cheese frosting, cinnamon, vanilla, carrots and raisins plus subtle malt sweetness, ending with a medium-dry finish. It’s nothing short of brilliant and well deserving of the 24 karat (carrot?) golden opportunity to be brewed

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