LifeStyle Queensland September 2016

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FROM THE EDITOR

COVER STORY 4 KITSCH IN THE SWICH

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COMMUNITY FASHION FESTIVAL ENTERTAINMENT SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN FISH LADDER HOME & LIVING BRIDAL FEATURE

REGULAR 14 DINING OUT GUIDE 26 HEALTH & WELLNESS 32 DEFENCE NEWS

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THE LIFESTYLE TEAM Managing Editor John Armstrong Finance Suzette Armstrong News Editor Cassandra Miller Advertising Linda Hann Administration Joanne Pollard OCTOBER DEADLINE Monday 19th September 2016

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Jade Stuart of Jade by Design is enthusiastic about this year’s Ipswich Fashion Festival. Check out Jade’s ideas on fashion and accessorising on page 3.

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An introduction is in order for the September issue of LifeStyle Queensland.

I’m Casssandra Miller and new to the editor’s chair at the Strike Publications.

With my rural ties plus a friendly and approachable outlook I can see you, the readers, and I becoming firm friends.

I’d like to know your background, what you love about your home and also where you see the community heading so be brave and get in touch.

I’m looking forward to reaching beyond the shopfront and getting to know the personalities behind our business community and also speaking to the ever expanding number of corporate professionals based now in the CBD. With a sweet tooth and a nose for a good coffee I’m excited about immersing myself in Ipswich’s ever expanding foodie culture. Plus as a great believer in good education I’m keen to continue to profile our excellent school options that are creating tomorrow’s leaders.

I’ve hit the ground running this month, as there is so much happening within this great community. As the Top of Town and Ipswich City Square prepare for a stylish yet tasty fashion festival in September, Riverlink ramps up for another school holidays. Our bridal feature contains some great tips for surviving the wedding season with a list of experienced local providers to help you with your approaching nuptials.

We also talk to a renowned scientist on how promoting leaders in medicine will improve health care research, plus into brain science and how thought patterns can affect stress and productivity.

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STAR CHAT

LEADING WITH RESILIENCE Ipswich corporate and community leaders were encouraged to rethink their attitudes toward change at a recent workshop that links resilience with performance, productivity and innovation in business.

The workshop was the final in the leadership series and revealed the powerful and tangible link between brain science and business productivity, highlighting the impact of how leaders think on the future growth of a business.

Key presenter at the workshop, Professor Mary Corbett, says resilience underpins everything from performance, productivity and innovation to leading a team in which everyone can flourish.

“Resilience is all about how we look after ourselves and getting ourselves in the best shape mentally, physically and emotionally that we can be, so It’s crucial to identify what strengths we have as leaders and build on them,” Mary said.

“Resilience is about increasing effectiveness under pressure so it’s absolutely imperative that as we face change that we meet it with resilient leaders who think carefully about the thoughts that they have, their behaviour and their leadership habits,” she said.

Mary who is grounded in the field of biochemistry and has more than 20 years experience in training senior executives both nationally

and internationally said resilience has always been important but now more than ever it is talked about not just from an individual perspective but also in the context of economic resilience.

“Resilience is relative because of the rate of change we are experiencing, organisations have to deal with change at a level that they have never had to cope with previously , we are now a global economy and business aren’t just competing with others in the next street they’re competing with business overseas that are online so people are being tested, their resilience is being tested as they strive to move with that change and capitalise on it,” Mary said.

“Leaders face a lot of setbacks, they have to make a lot of decisions, they are constantly challenged and they need to be able to understand change. They also need to help people through

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Research has shown companies with resilient leaders have improved employee morale, are forward thinking and perform better in times of economic stress.

“Fundamentally, resilient leaders are less stressed and can build a productive team environment,” Professor Corbett said.

“Resilient leaders cope better with pressure and I like to think that stress is actually largely within you, because it’s how you think about a situation. While we can’t control what other people do we can actually have an impact on the way we deal with it and that’s what being resilient means, it’s about choosing not to be stressed it’s about choosing to be something else,” she said.

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LEADERSHIP IN HEALTHCARE World renowned scientist and creator of the live-saving cervical cancer vaccine, Dr Ian Frazer, says Australia must promote more leadership in medicine, to maximise the benefits of public health research.

Addressing an Inspiring Leaders Breakfast at Ipswich Girls’ Grammar School, Dr Frazer said that too often knowledge of good outcomes in medicine is lost because leadership is lacking in connecting research with frontline healthcare practices.

“When it comes to science we have leadership thrust upon us,” he said, pointing to eminent Australian scientists such as Professors Fiona Stanley, Gustav Nossal and Brian Schmidt.

“None of these leaders in their respective fields chose the leadership roles they now have; they were annointed to the positions.

Dr Frazer mentioned Sir William Osler, described as ‘The Father of Modern Experimental Medicine.

“He led in a field that required health care to be evidence based, which I think is probably better than guessing how to treat people,” Dr Frazer quipped.

However, things have changed a lot since Professor Osler died in 1919, when he still espoused that men should stop work when they were about 67 years old and have a year or two to get their affairs in order before they died.

“The challenge we now face is healthy ageing, thanks in large part to two 19th Century revolutions: the agricultural revolution that gave us safe food to eat and the Industrial Revolution that gave us safe water to drink,” Dr Frazer said.

“Then, in the 20th Century we added the control of infectious diseases, through vaccines and antibiotics that added 15 to 20 years to our life expectancy.

“But the point is, we want to live longer, healthier lives and that presents its own set of challenges.

The life expectancy in Australia at present is about 84 years but within the aboriginal communities the life expectancy is about 15 years less than that, so we are not distributing health care adequately. In places like North Africa the life expectancy average is still 45 years, so that hasn’t shifted despite the advances made in the past 200 years.”

Dr Frazer said there was a clear need for evidence based strategies, saying that vaccines and public health measures have provided excellent health outcomes, while huge outlays on vitamins, food supplements and the like have no proven value on improved health and life expectancy. In fact, there’s clear evidence of no benefit.

Dr Frazer said the challenge is also in affording to live longer, with health care costs rising significantly year-by-year, increasing faster than Gross Domestic Product. He said the dichotomy at present is that increased spending on healthcare is not necessarily translating into ageing healthier and living longer.

“In the United States, which spends 18 per cent of GDP on healthcare, their life expectancy is about six years less than ours in Australia,” Dr Frazer said.

“So, we have to think more clearly about what is the better investment: research that leads to positive outcomes, or succumb to advertising tactics that encourage us to do things that are not good for our health.”

Dr Frazer said getting the message out about what contributes to a long and healthy life is vital.

“It’s a relatively simple message but one that is one of the hardest to sell,” Dr Frazer said.

“So what are the top four things that will make a big difference to a long and healthier life. Number one, stop smoking if you are a smoker.

Smoking related health problems cost us $31 billion every year, and it kills 15,000 Australians every year.

“Keeping your weight right is a challenge, with the pressure to eat junk food. Obesity in Australia costs $21 billion and kills 5,600 each year.

“Drinking less alcohol is never a popular message but it is a Class 1 carcinogen, and cancers from sun exposure is also a big problem” Dr Frazer said that fundamentally we need to act on public health research. “Basic research leads to innovation and exploration on better ways to treat people, but when it comes to translating that research into practise we are twenty-third out of twenty-three in OECD countries,” he said.

Dr Frazer said the challenge was to have funding to do the research, by using only evidence based strategies: doing only the things that prove to work, and save money on the things that don’t work” Dr Frazer continues to work towards revolutionising vaccine technologies at the Translational Research Institute where he also leads a research group on skin cancer immunology.

Speakers of the calibre of Dr Frazer can be heard at the Ipswich Girls’ Grammar School’s quarterly Inspiring Leaders Breakfasts. Keep an eye on www.girlsgrammar.com. au for details of the next breakfast, and start your day inspired.

Photo: Professor Ian Frazer, with Head Girls at IGGS, Rosie Harris and Lillian Horneman-Wren

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FASHION BY DESIGN Local fashion designerJade Stuart of Jade by Design is a strong supporter of the Ipswich Fashion Festival, which she says is the highlight of the year in Ipswich fashion.

“This will be my third year with the Festival, and I think it’s amazing, an absolutely fabulous idea that is great for Ipswich: it’s always a beautiful night of fashion and entertainment,” Jade said.

“I’m so excited that my jewellry and accessories will be there.”

Jade’s shop in Brisbane Street used to be a ladies boutique but over time the unique jewellry and fashion accessories lines have become an increased focus for Jade.

“We do fashion head to toe, for that complete look, and I feel that jewellry and accessories are what makes an outfit; you can jazz it up with the the right accessories for party time or or even dress it down for a more conservative look,” Jade said.

“Jewellry is so much more versatile than clothing alone because you can change your look, with your mood or the occasion, without having to keep buying something new and espensive in the clothing line.

“All our jewellry is tarnish resistant and nickel free so it doesn’t peel or crack, and you don’t

get marks on your skin - and it’s so affordable.

We all need affordable fashion that makes you feel great - and that’s what, as a stylist, I’m aiming to achieve for my clients. I love it when women come in for advice, so I can show them what works for them: how they can look taller, how they can look thinner, accentuate their assets, minimise their flaws - and they get that advice for free.”

Jade also runs styling sessions and wardrobe selection workshops because, “I want my customers to enjoy coming here, then leaving feeling great about themselves and how they look.”

Jade came to Ipswich from Sydney where she was manager of Forever New fashion store.

She then moved to Ipswich with her husband who is in the Air Force, and soon after decided to open her own fashion store. She loves Ipswich and events such as the Fashion Festival, the Ipswich Cup raceday and how the city is evolving.

Photo: Jade Stuart in her shop in Brisbane Street, Ipswich.

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VIP Shopping Afternoon ...and you are invited

“Plus we have heaps of giveaways and Everyone is invited to a VIP Shopping limited specials for the afternoon which Afternoon at the top of town on means you might just pick up that special Saturday, September 17, to enjoy piece you were hoping for.” giveaways and an afternoon of fashion “Top of town is building a reputation and fun - part of the Ipswich Fashion for great food but there are also some Festival celebration. excellent fashion retail boutiques in this Diamond Dames, Obsession Shoes and revitalised location, and the event is an Klass Boutique are jointly launching their excellent opportunity to showcase our Spring Summer Collections. stores” The free event, which includes a glass The VIP Shopping Afternoon will be of bubbly on entry, will run at all three hosted at Diamond Dames, located locations from 12 noon to 2pm. on 197 Brisbane Street, Klass Boutique Janette Adams from Obsession Shoes said the event was a great opportunity to located on 193 Brisbane Street and get together with friends and enjoy a few Obesession Shoes on 13 Ellenborough Street. For more information enquire in hours of fashion. store or phone Janette on 3281 3335.

“All three stores are hosting a special open house for regular customers and new clients,” Janette said.

“With an aim on customer focus and fun, all staff will be able to recommend tips for clients wanting to build a new season wardrobe,” she said.

“Between the three stores we have everything you need to dress you from head to toe.

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YOUNG MODEL DISCOVERY

Riverlink will transform into Fashion Central this month as young model hopefuls participate in the Tamblyn Young Model Discovery.

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The aspiring models will rub shoulders with professional models who will grace the catwalk in a Spring Fashion launch.

The Tamblyn Young Model Discovery is steeped in history, with many previous participants being propelled to the catwalks of New York, Paris and London.

Additionally, all funds raised during the competition will be donated to Childhood Cancer Support Inc. Held across five months in numerous centres throughout the state, the event is open to both male and females and split into three divisions ranging from ages 5-19 years.

Riverlink will hold two heats, the first on Thursday, September 29 at 5.30pm and the second on Saturday, October 1 at 10.30am, with the semi final late that day at 12.30pm.

Following Heat 2, the professionals will take to the catwalk to present a Spring Fashion Parade, showcasing some of the new spring fashion lines at Riverlink.

Four Grand Finalists from each division of the Riverlink Semi Final event will be chosen to continue onto the Grand Final event, to held at the Pullman Brisbane, King George Square, on Sunday 13th November, 2016.

The Grand final winner will be judged, as well as winners in categories: Junior Photographic and Junior Runway, Intermediate Photographic and Intermediate Runway, and Senior Photographic and Senior Runway.

An overall International Winner, chosen from either the Intermediate or Senior Division will also be announced.

Principal of Tamblyn models, Pam Tamblyn said the benefits of the competition can be far reaching. Past entrants have included models of the calibre of Rachel Finch, “The model contest is longstanding with 28 years of history and it’s a great way to discover new talent and raise funds for charity,” Pam said.

“It’s an excellent opportunity for young adults to build confidence and have the experience of walking the catwalk in front of a large crowd, for some this may be an enjoyable once in a lifetime event for others it may be the beginning of an exciting career. ” “I’m so very proud of all the entrants because in an age group where peer pressure is prevalent it’s very brave and admirable to enter in a model competition.

They develop and grow in confidence between the heats and the semi finals which is very satisfying for all involved” Riverlink’s Young Model Search will be held in the East Mall, and registration costs $10.

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FOOD FOR THOUGHT LUNCHEON SERIES AT IPSWICH CIVIC CENTRE

Former professional Rugby League player and Foxsports commentator Ben Ikin will be the guest speaker at this month’s Food for Thought, Ipswich City Luncheon Series.

Ben will provide humorous yet informative discussion to the all inclusive luncheon that aims to offer an enjoyable networking opportunity for the Ipswich business community, on location at the state of the art Ipswich Civic Centre.

Ben’s presentation will touch on both his history as a high profile athlete and his experience in business, while colleagues reconnect over luncheon selections created with locally sourced fresh produce and enjoy the accompanying local wines and beer.

Not solely a football star, Ben bought, ran and sold his own hotel by the age of 28. His wisdom has been accumulated under the watchful eye of the Australian public. With his homespun tales, outgoing personality and enriching life experiences, Ben provides a captivating narrative for audiences.

Life lessons learnt of and on the field have moulded Ben into an individual who is both admirable and inspirational.

The former professional rugby league footballer played 150 games in the NRL with the Gold Coast Seagulls, North Sydney Bears and Brisbane Broncos.

He represented Queensland 17 times and played in two tests for Australia. He still holds the record as the youngest player ever to play State of Origin football.

Following a triumphant football career, Ben spent five years as a rugby league commentator for

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the Nine Network as co-host of The Sunday Footy Show. He also worked for 10 years in various senior commercial roles in the property and construction industry and now works full-time in the media.

Attendees at the luncheon will enjoy pre-luncheon drinks on the terrace followed by a two-course menu plus a beverage package.

The Luncheon will be held Friday September 16, Noon until 3pm and tickets cost $95.

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COMMUNITY

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Ticks are back early this year!

Tick season has kicked off early this year with all three clinics treating several cases already.

Ixodes holocyclus (Paralysis Tick) is a small dermal parasite that feeds on the blood of its host while injecting a paralysing toxin.

Clinical signs include wobbly back legs, laboured respiratory effort, vomiting, collapse and, sadly, death. Luckily, targeted treatment is available and can be effective at reversing the clinical signs over a period of 1-10 days, normally requiring hospitalisation, intravenous fluids, sedation, antibiotics and the all-important anti-serum. Severe cases may need intensive care and nasal oxygen.

The treatment is intensive, can be costly and doesn’t offer a guaranteed positive outcome, so prevention is better than cure.

Keeping your pet’s coat short and avoid low-lying, wet, scrubby areas will help. Daily, finger-tip searching over the entire body surface of your pet, looking for attached ticks, will help in the early detection and removal of this dangerous parasite.

Preventatives are also available to reduce the risk. Oral preparations (like Nexgard) will offer 4wks protection to dogs while topical applications (Frontline or Advantix) will offer 2wks protection.

Unfortunately, there is very little available for cats in this regard.

Snapchat has been the biggest app over the last few months, with big brands using it as a form of marketing, and celebrities increasing their following through ‘snaps’. Even those who famously said they ‘would never join snapchat’ (Kim Kardashian) have crossed over to the snap side.

Snapchats’ huge range of funny filters entices people to share their ‘real life’ raw moments, in the form of pictures or mini video uploaded into a timeline, known as a ‘story’.

Since its launch in 2011, Snapchat has grown to become a huge success. This is due mainly to the large celebrity following and the up close and personal look we get into people’s lives.

Snapchat used to be full of content that people felt wasn’t good enough for instagram, such as snippets of everyday life as opposed to carefully planned, highly edited, ‘arty’ pictures.

However, with Instagram’s launch of their new look app there’s now an ‘instastory’ feature at the top of the timeline feed, exactly the same as the Snapchat concept, where all ‘stories’ disappear after 24 hours indicating they take the Snapchat concept more seriously now.

Instagram has kept all of its old features but simply added the popular video and photo sharing concept as an optional bonus. But with this new feature, you don’t have to worry about over-posting or feeling like your photo is just not instagram worthy.

The new feature has paint and text options but no filters as yet but with the immediate success and generally good feedback, we’re sure the feature is here to stay, with lots of exciting things to improve it over the next few weeks.

So far, lots of our favourite celebrities have jumped on the bandwagon: Kate Hudson, Sarah Jessica Parker, Lisa Messenger and Reese Witherspoon to name a few notables.

Surely the best ‘first story prize’ has to go to Zoe Foster Blake who said ‘I’m all for instagram stories, I just think they need to work on their flower crown filter’.

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Captivate kids during the school holidays School holidays are set to be great fun for kids, and Riverlink has expanded its Kids Club program to captivate children of all ages.

Also, Limelight cinemas at Riverlink are offering $6 kids tickets to a selection of movies for the duration of the holidays. Movie offerings include three family friendly films.

Animated feature, The Secret Life of Pets chronicles the life of spoiled New York terrier, Max and the challenges he faces when his owner adopts Duke a giant and unruly canine.

With trouble brewing the unlikely duo makes friends with a bunch of furry friends on a mission to write all wrongs. Pete’s Dragon is a remake of the 1977 classic and follows the story of an orphan boy

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and his best friend Elliot who is a magical dragon.

A fond favourite this film is set to be a movie for the entire family. Riverlink’s third film on its school Holiday program is a fun animated feature ‘Stork’, and is set in world where storks deliver mail not babies. The adventure begins when the top delivery stork, Junior accidentally activates the Baby making machine and then needs to deliver the bundle of joy.

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During week one of the school holidays Riverlink Food court will host Street Science twice daily at 10.30am and 12.30pm.

Fiery stage shows and breath taking demonstrations are all part of the free shows that are both captivating and educational. The shows bring science to life, taking it out of the classroom and into the real world for children to enjoy.

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The heat is now on at Bundamba Swim Centre

Monument remembers Ripley Valley pioneers Pioneers of the area now being developed for residential housing at Ecco Ripley have been recognised as part of the region’s history, with a monument to them unveiled recently by the developers, Sekisui House.

European settlement in Ripley dates back to 1829, 30 years before Queensland was declared a State.

Made from a 79-year-old piece of concrete, the monument preserves the inscription of ‘Mamie’ Brewer, whose name was engraved into a wet piece of concrete inside a newly built milking shed when she was just 11 years old.

Mary’s family was one of the area’s most notable pioneers, settling there in 1856 when they established a cattle farm alongside Mount Flinders. Mary’s uncle, Andrew McGuire and great uncle Thomas McGuire constructed Ripley Road in 1927 with just shovels, a tip tray and a few horses.

Ms Brewer said she was so pleased that her family’s legacy would be recognised in this way.

“So much of Ripley’s history has been lost, so it’s great to see Sekisui House is remembering the pioneers of Ripley Valley as the area is developed,” she said.

“My family has a longstanding affiliation with Ripley, having been involved in many aspects of the region’s progression.

Ripley Road is being reformed to improve connectivity.

Ecco Ripley Development Manager Frank Galvin said, “Ripley Valley was built by hardworking, passionate people and these families have helped shape Ripley into a place of rich history.”

More than 500 residents are now living or constructing homes at Ecco Ripley. They live alongside three pioneering families still living on their original properties.

These include the Ward, Ryan and Watson families.

Swimmers at Bundamba Swim Centre will be a lot warmer in the water with the completion of a $400,000 upgrade of the 50m pool.

Electric heat pumps, solar heating and pool blankets were installed in recent weeks to further improve facilities at the Brisbane Road centre.

Mayor Paul Pisasale said Bundamba Swim Centre was one of four council-owned public pools in Ipswich, complementing family water parks and play areas across the region.

“Council continues to invest in this facility, making it the prefect training venue for our next generation of swimming stars and a great place for families and community groups,” he said.

Councillor David Morrison said the centre offered swimming classes and fitness sessions and

Main Photo: Michael Brewer, Frank Galvin, Mary Brewer and Mayor Paul Pisasale at the unveiling ceremony.

Insert: Mary Brewer (2yo) with her uncle Jim McGuire at the original family farm.

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also included an air conditioned gym with cardio and strength training equipment.

“There’s so much more to do at our pools than just swim, it’s a full day out for family and friends with facilities for all ages and abilities and plenty of places for a picnic,” he said.

Division 4 Councillor Kylie Stoneman said the move was a great outcome for the hundreds of local people who petitioned to make the upgrade a reality.

“The pool can now be used comfortably all year round and will be heated to a minimum temperature of 27.5 degrees,” she said.

The centre is open daily at 256 Brisbane Road, Bundamba.

Photo: Councillors David Morrison, Kylie Stoneman and Paul Pisasale inspect the recently heated Bundamba Pool.

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USQ student chases dream job Pool&Spa A desire to care for others and to make a difference in people’s lives is what inspired Benjamin McCrindle to pursue a career in paramedicine.

Benjamin studied paramedicine at university and worked as a paramedic for a private company, but he soon realised it wasn’t the career path for him.

“Paramedicine is an exciting and important area of healthcare, but I was more interested in diagnostics and long-term supportive interventions,” Mr McCrindle said.

“So I applied to study nursing at the University of Southern Queensland (USQ) and it was the wisest decision I have ever made.”

Mr McCrindle, from Ebbw Vale, is in his third year of a Bachelor of Nursing at USQ Ipswich, with dreams of working in rural aeromedical medicine and cardiac nursing.

“I like the diversity of nursing and the opportunities to move into an area where I can continue to grow personally and enhance my knowledge and

associated skills,” he said.

Choosing a new career direction was a big learning curve for Mr McCrindle, but he said it was never too late to pursue your dream job.

“I would encourage anyone considering a career change or looking for a fresh start to chase their passion and not be afraid to follow their dreams,” Mr McCrindle said.

“USQ has supported me in every

aspect of my life and provided me with the confidence and courage to persevere and reach my full potential.”

Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Jan Thomas said USQ offers a broad range of healthrelated courses on-campus at USQ Ipswich or via distance education, including paramedicine, nursing, sport and exercise, human services, psychology and a graduate-entry Bachelor of Midwifery.

“USQ Ipswich has expanded its program offering to ensure our degrees are industryrelevant and provide learning opportunities that bridge the gap between tertiary studies and the workforce,” Professor Thomas said.

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Pokémon Go takes off worldwide Pokémon Go on mobile phones has taken the world by storm, and the new app has people getting physical, going outside to catch and battle the elusive pokémon, in the real world.

The app works uses GPS signals, and as you walk along your phone will vibrate, telling you when a pokémon is nearby. Using your pokéballs you capture the pokémon. There are lots of fun features, including pokéstops where you collect free pokéballs and other items to help you capture and battle pokémons at a gym.

This is a very different type of app, and will be a game-changer for other apps in the future. It has been incredibly popular with children and adults of all ages. In areas where there are several pokéstops, gyms and pokémon, people go out in crowds to hunt for them, so it has achieved cult status.

On Margate Parade near Redcliffe, for example, there are numerous pokéstops along the sea front, where many people play, which attracts more pokemon. Every night of the week huge amounts of adults, kids and families can be seen pacing around, phone in hand, searching for pokémon. The same can be seen in Southbank and many areas in Brisbane city.

But is this new gaming technology good or bad?

Technology produces new things, but do we want a nation glued to their phones, hunting for fictional characters on a device? Or do we want them looking around, being

in the present and concentrating on where they’re going and what’s really in front of them?

Some would argue that it’s great that people are encouraged to be getting out and about, increasing their daily exercise by walking.

Then, there’s the advantage of parents taking their children pokémon hunting as a family.

But the intense concentration can be hazardous. There have been accidents where people have been playing pokémon while driving, leading to crashes; and there are stories of people getting run over because they’re looking down at their phone while crossing roads.

On the other hand there’s been great stories: people making new friends and even relationships blossoming after striking up conversations with other players, and there are reports of children with autism who have not left their homes for long periods of time, due to anxiety and other reasons, getting out and playing it outside.

Technology constantly advances, and it’s up to parents to remain focused on real life, using apps and other technology to enhance our lives, getting that balance between real, outside, childhood play and the inevitable screen-time.

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Local website lists all local jobs Job seekers tired of trolling through hundreds of job vacancy ads online can now zero in on local job listings, with the launch of iwmjobs.com.au for the Ipswich & West Moreton region - and local employers can save hundreds of dollars listing their job vacancies online for free.

The IWM Jobs website provides a single access point for all job vacancies in the region. This includes all jobs listed on other job vacancy websites and those listed directly with iwmjobs.

“We want to keep our young people in our region, to support local growth, and this is great opportunity for young people to find employment,” said Mayor Paul Pisasale.

“The most important thing any local authority such as the Councils can give people is jobs, because being without work is more than being unemployed, it affects the whole family and it affects the vibrance of our community.

“The easier we can make it for unemployed people to know where the jobs are, the better it is for Ipswich and Lockyer because the unemployed can achieve dignity through work. The last thing we need is young people thinking that unemployment is the next role for them; we need to break that cycle.”

An important side benefit of matching local people to local jobs is that the job vacancy data can then be used to identify education and training needs.

“It’s no good training people for scarce jobs when the demand is in

other areas such as construction and trade-related jobs specific to our region,” the Mayor said.

Regional Development Australia’s Kathy Bensted said that the website would also provide alerts to people on new listings. “The other great thing is that when a local employer lists a job they get a printout that they can display in their front window, enabling people walking by to scan the QR Code with their smartphone and get the job description and contact details on their phone,” Kathy said.

“Our job within RDA is to bridge the gap between all levels of government; that is the role given to us by the Federal Government, so a lot of information we get will enable us to advise governments on what targeted funding is required and the training needed to meet the jobs demand.”

IWM Jobs uses a computer program that scans all electronic media for job vacancies in postcodes for Ipswich and Lockyer Valley then collates and categorises those listings on the website. Currently there are more than 600 jobs being advertised in those postcodes.

The website will also allow linkages to social media, enabling people to share the alert or listing with others who may be looking for a job locally.

The website is now live at www. iwmjobs.com.au Photo: Regional Development Australia’s Kathy Bensted with Ipswich Mayor Paul Pisasale and Lockyer Deputy Mayor Jason Cook launch IWM Jobs website.

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Part of Ipswich’s heritage for almost a century the iconic Strand Hotel is the perfect location to pull up a bar stool, share a lunch with good friends or grab a convenient early morning coffee.

Ideally located on the north side of the Bremer opposite Riverlink, the Strand Hotel offers patrons a well rounded experience in a relaxed atmosphere.

This historical building promotes an interesting atmosphere perfect for business or private functions and can cater for up to 100 guests.

The Strand Hotel’s in house coffee shop ‘Brewed’ is awake early, opening it’s doors at 6.30am for the midweek workers and 7am on the weekends. The acclaimed Fonzie Abbott Coffee is served.

Open for Lunch, Monday - Saturday and Dinner, Tuesday – Saturday, the Strand restaurant offers a diverse range of classic ‘pub grub’ with a modern presentation.

The menu features favourites including, pulled pork burgers, steak, chicken parmigiana plus other super specials. Gluten free and children’s meals are also available.

Craft beers on Tap are regularly changing at the Strand Hotel, and they complement the 12 draught beers on tap that include classic Australian Beers plus a cider. This in addition to the cocktail range, which means there is something to suit everyone’s tastes. With a friendly atmosphere the main bar is a great location to enjoy the Friday weekly raffles and all the footy and cricket action on three big screens.

With full gaming room facilities including 10 machines it’s a cosy location to have a flutter. The Strand Hotel Staff are personable yet professional and aim to ensure every visit is enjoyable.

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Food trucks take over Mall More than 10,000 people gathered for a bite of the Food Trucks phenomenon that descended on the Ipswich Mall on the last weekend of August.

The monthly event included 50-plus food outlets, live entertainment, free kids activities and a licensed area. The event enjoyed huge success for organisers, and is set to ramp up when it corresponds on September 24 with ‘Kitsch in the Swich’.

This month’s Food Trucks in the Mall will start early, with venders parking their rigs early for a munch time of 12 noon. Live entertainment, fashion and a variety of food that ranges from rustic barbecue through to classy desserts, which means that there will be something everyone’s taste at this free family event.

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Experience counts at Ally’s Kindy The focus at Ally’s Kindy for 2016 is helping our children to “Rub Shoulders with the Natural World” in a safe comfortable environment.

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

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Massage Vegas uses traditional Chinese Massage methods for all of their massage options, and they offer a range of services from a Full Body Massage through to a beautiful Foot Massage.

Tony said that Traditional Chinese Massage is normally referred to as remedial massage, a technique that uses a combination of acupressure and acupuncture points of the body to treat the causes of musculoskeletal Dysfunction.

“Rather than focusing solely on pain relief, we use a holistic approach which helps support the body’s own repair mechanisms,” Tony said.

“The oil we use stimulates the body’s tissues to ease stress, promote health and rejuvenate the entire body. Our deep tissue massage treats physical ailments such as stiffness, chronic pain, knots and headache,” he said.

Currently Massage Vegas is offering $5 off any massage, plus their rewards program allows you to accrue points each visit to be redeemed as a Voucher for your next massage or choose a gift at a later visit. There is a 10% discount for Centre Staff and Concession cardholders.

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Spring clean and style refresh your home Spring is here, so it’s time to Spring clean your home. Clear out your unwanted junk, sort through that pile of paperwork and enjoy the benefits of an organised house and mind. And what better time to give your whole house a style refresh. We’ve got you covered with the best trends of 2016 and how to achieve design bliss in your home.

Current home decor trends are: Colours - Rose gold, dusty pink, white, green and yellow; Themes/patterns - Geometric lines, typography, industrial, scandinavian designs; Finishing touches - Greenery, fluffy pillows, cowhide rugs, copper twisted fairy lights, pineapples Here are some tips on decorating your home on a budget: Longevity. When buying something for your home, ask yourself, will it go out of fashion very quickly, and if so, can I afford to replace it and, really, do I love it that much?

Choosing art. Your art doesn’t need to match your couch. Artwork is a very personal thing and a great way to express yourself and your personality around your home. Don’t base your

art choices on what will ‘match’ your house.

Choose it because it makes you happy every time you see it.

Market specials. Why not save som money and buy at markets, one-off boutiques, antique or op shops.

Be individual. Keep your eye out for individual, unique pieces. You will always be able to find cheap homeware items in places like K-Mart and Target but sometimes it’s nice to get something different to the run-of-the-mill, same-as-everybody-else style.

Less is more. Don’t overdo it with the knick knacks. Having a few stand out pieces is much more aesthetically pleasing than lots and lots.

Keep the ornaments, candles and photo frames spaced out and remember, the more you have, the harder to clean around them!

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Yucca plants are a great indoor plant to inject some life and improve the air quality.

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Relax, entertain and enjoy the outdoors With Spring on our doorstep and the weather warming up now is the time to open the drapes and move outdoors for the morning cuppa and consider a weekend barbecue. With the new outdoor furniture range from Furniture Court you can enjoy both in comfort and style.

The team at Furniture Court understand outdoor living and alfresco dining are a key pastime for Aussie home owners. They have sourced a quality range of outdoor wicker and timber furniture to cater for small balconies through to the larger pieces. This means customers who are wanting to complete their entertaining deck can now do so in style.

Manager David Holdorf said the move to a quality range of outdoor furniture is a response to increased customer demand.

“The outdoor range all complement each other, allowing customers to mix and match the chairs and table designs to create the look they desire, and all items are both attractive yet durable,” David said.

“In sourcing products we ensured the range complements our existing strong brands such as La-Z-Boy, Sleepmaker and Sleepyhead,” he said. “We feel this completes our offering and ensures the 18 LIFESTYLE | SEPTEMBER 2016

people of Ipswich and surrounds can access all things furniture under the one roof.

“Customers can choose from the best LaZ-Boy has to offer in our exclusive La-Z-Boy Gallery, plus more than 30 Australian-made mattresses in our Beds-R-Us department, and now a quality range of outdoor furniture products.”

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FIVE WAYS TO WEAR A KILLER SUIT Here are some great tips on how to wear a killer suit during Spring, from the women who grace our catwalks, movie screens and other fashion destinations.

Left to Right: 1. Rachel Wood shows us how to add some drama by wearing a ruffled white shirt under the blazer. This is a great way to make a regular suit look more feminine and classy.

2. Emma Watson was photographed looking smart and sophisticated with a fashionable edge on the classic suit. Take a tip from Emma and button up a crisp white shirt to the collar and team a fitted blazer over skinny leg black trousers.

3. Victoria Beckham is famous for her ultimate chic style and as a self made fashion icon she knows how to rock the suit. Here she effortlessly drapes her black blazer over her v-neck sheer white shirt. These well tailored pants compliment these simple black pointy-toed heels.

4. Make it white. Who said a suit had to be black? The white suit is very on trend and the perfect way to dress fresh and formal in Spring time. Here Elle MacPherson looks every part the Australian Goddess in a wide legged white trouser suit.

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LIFT UPSTREAM FOR BASS Queensland’s longest fish ladder has been constructed at Berry’s Weir in Ipswich, providing fish such as Australian Bass with an upstream gateway past Berry’s Weir at Churchill, to replenish fish stocks upstream.

More than 80 metres long and climbing to 2.4 metres (the height of the weir) the zigzag design fishway has 35 steps and rest pools to enable important native fish species to swim upstream for the first time in more than fifty years.

Berry’s Weir was constructed in the 1960s to supply water to the Swanbank/Stanwell Power Station.

Fish biologist, Matt Moore, has traded his laboratory garb for overalls and gumboots to oversee the construction site where three to six tonne rocks are being positioned to form channels and rest pools for the juvenile fish on their journey upstream.

“This project on the Bremer River has been going five weeks,” Matt said.

“We’ve been flooded out three times, which makes life difficult, working in a dynamic system such as a river.”

Using an excavator, large rocks are positioned accurately to form the walls of the channels, then the gaps are filled with concrete (about 35 cubic metres) to retain water flows at the correct levels.

“We create a series of steps and pools to rise up 2.4 metres to the weir level, essentially a ladder in which the fish swim up through some fast velocity water between the rocks, then rest in the pool to get their energy back, and then do the same again,” Matt said.

“They do this 35 times until they

get to the top, level with the weir, and swim upstream.”

Without this project the weir would continue to act as an impenetrable barrier and severely diminish fish populations upstream - particularly diadromous (migratory) species.

These species spawn in the estuary and the juveniles migrate upstream to fresh water habitats to feed and grow until they reach adulthood, then they migrate back down the river to the ocean.

Positioning the rocks is seen as cost-effective and environmentally superior to all-concrete construction that would cost more than $1 million compared with about $100,000 for what is known as a Nature Life Rock Ramp Fishway.

“So it does mimic what your would find in a natural waterway,” Matt said.

This project is unique in that it is the highest rock ramp constructed to date.

“This type of weir was built in the 1970s, with a Salmon Fishway in mind, for Northern Hemisphere species that can jump and are really good swimmers and can ascend these weirs,” Matt said.

“But in Australia our fish just can’t do it; our fish are lazy, really lazy.”

Immediate results are now expected, with an estimated hundreds of thousands of fish movements expected in a 24-hour

period. “But it will probably take a few years before we see our Australian Bass and other species come back to what it used to be.”

There’s certainly local involvement in the project, with the rocks coming from the Mt Marrow quarry and GWT Earthmoving positioning the rocks.

Ipswich City Council leading the charge in improving fish population and waterway health in South East Queensland. The structure is being delivered in tandem with environmental consultants and fish ecology

specialists, Catchment Solutions, alongside Reef Catchments and Stanwell Corporation Limited.

Ipswich Mayor Paul Pisasale said, “This fish ladder is an important piece of infrastructure that will directly improve conditions for fish in the Bremer River and is a part of council’s strategy of focusing heavily on actions that will directly improve waterway health.

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BRIDES & EVENTS ...and more Weddings are a beautiful celebration of love and family and with good organisation and a team helpful suppliers and the support of your nearest and dearest you can avoid the bridezilla moments and enjoy your day stress free.

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Get that winning Wedding Day smile On your wedding day, you’ll be smiling from sunup to sundown so that smile needs to be perfect.

Teeth discolouration and staining are a concern for brides before they walk down the aisle.

Past times such as drinking red wine, coffee and smoking, all attribute to this worry.

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They have been looking after smiles for over 60 years, and offer a convenient athome solution that is safe, nonabrasive and uses custommade bleach trays for great results.

At Limestone Dental the dentists use a gel solution. As the active ingredient, is broken down, oxygen enters the enamel and dentine bleaches any stains present.

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case and three kits of whitening gel are all included.

You need to know that the treatment can take up to 4 - 6 weeks so make sure you commence your whitening regimen two months before your wedding.

Professional whitening is the most trusted and safest method. Done by professionals, tooth whitening can last as long as five years.

Whitening toothpastes are not as effective and they’re abrasive, which can lead to excessive sensitivity.

This gentle process can be done in the comfort and privacy of your own home. And the best bit: the whitening happens gradually. You simply stop when you are happy with the result.

For whitening bookings or a touch up kit contact Limestone Dental Group on 3281 1466.

They are located at 44 Limestone Street or email reception@ limestonedental.com.au

Creating a memorable and trendy hair style Rustic Locks salon creates on trend looks in a comfortable and relaxed environment and boast professional facilities and with friendly staff.

The beautifully styled salon is centrally located in the Ipswich CBD and hosts hairdresser and colour expert Chloe McCarthy. “We pride ourselves on making clients

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“We are up with the latest styles, yet have the experience to ensure the colour and cut is uniquely you.”

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Wedding receptions with class at the Ipswich Civic Centre Wedding receptions at the Ipswich Civic Centre are sophisticated and memorable, with numerous room options, exceptional service and facilities that exude class. This Ipswich CBD location has everything a bride could dream of on her special day.

Creating a one-off experience for wedding guests at your reception is easy, with support staff who value professionalism and have the experience to help with all aspects of your reception - including music, decorations, flowers, celebrants, printing and photography. They can seamlessly integrate all elements of the wedding in a reception room that reflects your style.

The three room options range from simply grand through to intimate and romantic, and with flexible seating layouts plus an extensive range of styling options.

Each location can be uniquely customised to suit your needs.

The George Hogg Auditorium is the largest theatre venue and formal dining room in Ipswich, and it boasts

a glorious full stage, equipped with professional lighting and state of the art technology. You and your loved one can choose to take centre stage or simply mingle and enjoy the entertainment.

The Cunningham Room a premier wedding venue offering a versatile yet stylish location, also suitable for banquet and cocktail receptions, perfect for a traditional layout whilst offering space for a large dance floor.

If it’s an alfresco reception with a city backdrop that you prefer the tree framed Terrace offers a relaxed and carefree location for you and your guests.

All rooms are complemented by exceptional cuisine with the Civic centre’s chefs transforming fresh local produce into beautifully presented dishes that taste as good as they look.

Packages are priced to offer a variety of options, all including two course or three course choices plus Australian sparkling wine for bridal toast and a five hour room hire.

Beverage packages are available

and include a selection of beer,cider and wines. The diamond package offers a fabulous wedding reception plus a bridal suite for the night just a bouquet’s throw away.

The Ipswich Civic Centre is also available for ceremonies when you book your reception, giving you the option to hold all your festivities on one convenient location. For more information submit an enquiry online at www.ipswichciviccentre. com.au or phone 07 3810 7754.

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1. Someone to explore with.

Traveling in twos can be difficult when it comes time to agree on what places to visit and which sites to see. When you travel in a group, however, you are instantly widening your circle of companions who might share a similar interest.

2. All details taken care of.

Planning a big trip can be stressful, especially when you’re going to a country where you don’t speak the language. But with a Tour Director by your side, all of your transfers and excursions are thought-out and planned ahead of time, and this alleviates any issues that pop up with traveling.

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There’s no better way to visit some of the most historic sites

than by traveling with a group, if only for the discounted tickets and exclusive access that often accompanies larger tours, like skipping the line at the Vatican Museum. You’ll be sure to see all the major sights, as well as a few hidden gems along the way.

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Traveling with a group creates an immediate bond, simply due to the experiences and memories you’ll share together on tour. You’ll return home with a new network of friends from all over the country you can keep in touch with or even travel with again.

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One of the best parts of being on tour is learning from the other travelers you’re with.

Since everyone brings different backgrounds and learning experiences to the table, they can offer additional insights or perspectives to some of the many famous (or not-so-famous) sights you’ll see during your trip.

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Prevent, treat skin cancers Ipswich Skin Cancer Clinic dermatology and skin cancer practice has the latest diagnostic technology that can scan and track suspicious lesions. The Clinic also use dermatoscopic techniques to distinguish between common moles and cancerous conditions.

Dr Damien Foong is the Clinic Principal and a General Practitioner who has post graduate qualifications in skin cancer from the University of Queensland.

Dr Foong works with Dr Kerry Bryant, a well known local doctor with extensive experience in skin cancer medicine; Dr Phil Hayden whose expertise is in Clinical Dermatology; and Dr Andy Robert who also specialises in prevention, detection and treatment.

The Clinic uses Photo Dynamic Therapy (PDT), which utilises photosensitising agents, activated by a specific wavelength of light to treat different areas of the body.

This has proven to be the best way to prevent and treat skin cancer, and lessens the need for skin cancer surgery. PDT works better than

Efudix, commonly used to treat sunspots and it helps to improve skin condition.

When surgery is needed, the Clinic has a fully equipped operating theatre, and use the latest surgical techniques to remove troublesome skin cancers. In addition, the doctors have expertise in Facial reconstruction and Flap Surgery.

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Complete care for dentures Specialising in providing quality care for her customers, Suzie Holmes provides the best in value for Ipswich residents who require dentures.

“Dentures are like natural teeth and require regular maintenance and care, so an annual check up is vital,” Suzie said.

“I also recommend that denture wearers should look to replace their dentures every 8-10 years.

“This is due to the change in your mouth, the wear and tear on the actual denture teeth which wear over time.”

Suzie offers an in-home service for people who cannot attend her clinic, including visits to a nursing home. Now would be a good time to book your appointment to avoid delays.

Suzie offers an exclusive reward for her customers in September for group bookings: a group booking of four to eight persons receive 10 per cent off our standard and cosmetic denture and a group of nine or more will receive 20 per cent off. Hurry and book your spot today.

Phone for an appointment on 3294 1449.

Tailored dental care at Ipswich City Dental Ipswich City Dental, a new family dental practice in Ipswich, has as its goal to provide the Ipswich community with exceptional dental care using the latest in dental technology whileproviding patients with compassionate and tailored dental care.

Ipswich City Dental is committed to providing a positive experience for all members of the family.

Professional yet understanding, their team members recognise your individual needs and balance settling any uneasiness with timely yet caring attention.

Dr Aaron Jones and his wife Erin have created this new and innovative dental surgery.

“Our motto is ‘Gentle Care, Beautiful Smiles’, we want you and your children to be excited about going to the dentist,” Dr Jones said.

Fully equipped, their state of the art facilities offer the

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For more information call 3485 0155, or visit them online to see new patient specials at www. ipswichcitydental.com.au and utilize convenient online booking.

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

Relief from injuries, ailments Active Care Remedial Therapies specialise in Remedial, Sports and Deep Tissue massage therapies plus Relaxation and Pregnancy massages. Other services include Lymphatic Drainage, Cupping, Reiki and reflexology.

Massage therapist Kendel Johnson is able to provide relief from a range of injuries and ailments including sports injuries, headache, migraine, tired and sore muscles, Sciatica, RSI, and back or neck pain.

Just relax and unwind, confident that Active Care have the right treatment applied in the right way, for maximum benefit.

With a holistic approach to health, each treatment regime is tailored to suit individual need, and may involve a combination of

techniques and therapies.

Kendel strives to make a positive change in the health and wellbeing of her clients, providing optimal care and therapy based on years of exceptional experience.

There’s also aloyalty program.

After five visits receive $20 off the next visit. Hicaps is also available, delivering fast claims on the spot.

Active Care Remedial Therapies is conveniently located at Raceview Shopping Centre, Raceview St Raceview.

Phone 07 3288 9626.

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Healthy pathways to fitness Leading Ipswich health and fitness businesses - Empire Health & Sports Nuitrition and BodySwitch Health & Fitness - have joined forces to offer a whole of life approach to losing weight, getting fit and enjoying life to the fullest.

Both businesses operate in the Top of Town precinct.

Luke Noble knows that the foods we eat make us what we are, and he knows the challenges everyone faces in achieving a healthy lifestyle and body fitness.

“I focus on health and sports nutrition,” Luke said. “So basically, helping people get the right products, protein and pre-workouts specifically designed for them.

It’s a tailored service based on their present health and fitness situation, then utilising the right product at the right time. It’s really a personalised service we offer.

“I’ve worked in the health & fitness industry for 11 years, but I just love sports nuitrition, and I’m the only one in Ipswich providing this specialised sports nutrition service.

“We are not getting enough nutrition from our foods these days, and that’s where specialised nutrition comes into play,” he said.

Kody Playford, a personalised trainer for 10 years, looks forward to working with Luke, as they have complementary businesses when it comes to health & fitness.

“I offer training to all groups, male and female, whether its weight loss, fitness or a combination, good outcomes are guaranteed,” he said.

“BodySwitch offers personalised training, group fitness classes, kids fitness programs and fitness challenges. We concentrate on programs such as Bikini Body Challenge and Bodyswitch Challenge plus Group Fitness Classes along with Personal Training. We focus on weight loss support, muscle development and conditioning, strength and toning.

“Weight reduction is the majority of the work, mostly females looking to lose weight and tone up, and we’ve had lots of great results.”

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“The focus for me is strength and conditioning, such as boxing, circuits, ab workouts... you name it, we do it... kids programs as well.”

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Klass Boutique creates unique renewed fashion Klass Boutique turns your own pre loved pieces into gorgeous revamped creations for you to wear and enjoy again and again. It is the perfect location to find a once-off boutique item for your next special occasion.

With over 30 years experience in the industry owner Gay Donges has finessed the art of alterations and can custom fit almost any piece to any body type. With the current retro trend on preloved clothing, Gay encourages us to reassess our wardrobe and reconsider up cycling previously loved items that can be altered and restyled.

“Ninety per cent of clothing can be altered, so don’t spend a fortune on clothing just because it no longer fits properly, bring it in to see if it can be altered,” said Gay. “Clothing that fits properly is both flattering plus much more comfortable and something as simple as the correct trouser length adds to your overall presentation.”

Klass Boutique has a strong focus on customer satisfaction and provides prompt, friendly service.

“Our customers are our focus, and we work with them to create designs that are both flattering and well fitted,” said Gay. “We always offer a quote prior to any work being done and provide extremely reasonable rates, plus with our in store alterations specialist some jobs can even be done on the same day.”

But it’s not just simple hems for the lads or ensuring ladies jeans are just the perfect fit, Klass Boutique even offer complex one off alterations for bridal and bridesmaid dresses helping you to show off that gorgeous waist, contain your bust or flatter your hourglass curves.

“A wedding gown is one of the most pivotal piece of clothing you will wear and a perfect custom fit

will mean not only will you be more comfortable on the day but you will be able to look back on your photos for years to come happy and confident you looked your absolute best.”

“Bridesmaid dresses are one of our specialties, we can take the one style and help it complement a range of body types, so you get the look your like with a fit you love.”

Klass Boutique also offers a range of beautiful one off new pieces that are both elegant yet affordable.

“We only stock quality hand chosen items that meet our standards and they are pieces that you won’t find in your regular chain stores, this means you will always stand out from the crowd or at a function for all the right reasons without breaking the bank.”

“Beautifully made one off pieces in-store including ladies and girls reversible pinnies in pretty prints and cool cottons plus girls dresses from 6-12months” Klass Boutique is conveniently located at 193 Brisbane Street and open Tuesday to Saturday, and Gay can be contacted on 0402 924 921.

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STAR Mia Kunis Ukrainian born beauty, Mila Kunis is hitting the red carpet this month for the premiere of her latest movie, ‘Bad Moms’, set to light up the box office.

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Mila stunned crowds in this emerald green gown at the 2011 Golden Globe Awards Here Mila shows off her classic beauty in a simple white dress by Antonio Berardi, with old Hollywood style hair and makeup in 2015.

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Reuben Sandwich Western Australia’s Colonial Brewing Company served up a mouthful with their recent Great Australian Beer SpecTAPular (GABS) release - Project #21: The Reuben Sandwich.

Yes, the name is a mouthful, and the beer lives up to its namesake covering the drinker’s taste buds in the perfect combination of tasty rye IPA and the brilliance of one of the best sandwiches ever created.

If you have never had a Reuben, you need to know it’s probably one of the best sandwich creations of all time: corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and Russian dressing are combined and toasted between two pieces of rye bread. It’s truly an amazing creation.

The key to the original Reuben is the rye bread. Without it, it’s simply not a Reuben. So, the folks over at Colonial Brewing Company thought “hey, we can make a rye IPA, so we may as well add some sandwich to it as well.” To add to that, the brewery also team up with West Winds Gin to add some interesting botanicals and a martini vibe.

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In the aroma, it’s interesting and different: not overtly salty, but there is the aroma of beef and sauerkraut.

Of course, this interacts well with the general spiciness from the rye.

While this is an IPA, it’s not an extremely hop forward or bitter beer. These flavours are just the general “sandwichiness” of the beer.

There’s salt, beef, pickles and the gin botanicals take the edge off.

It’s a bit weird, but, most importantly, it’s very drinkable. It’s not a beer one could have a session on, but probably one that you could do two or three of in a night, especially if you have a couple less flavourful beers in between.

Colonial set out to make a Reuben sandwich beer, and succeeded. And they did a damn fine job of it too.

Colonial Brewing Project #21: The Reuben Sandwich is pouring right now at Tap’d at the Prince Alfred Hotel, but hurry, stocks are limited on this fantastically different beer.

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Troops back from ‘Pitch Black’ Airmen and airwomen from RAAF Base Amberley have returned to home base following completion of the multinational air defence exercise Pitch Black 2016.

Pitch Black was the Australian Air Force’s largest and most complex exercise in 2016, conducted from RAAF Base Darwin and RAAF Base Tindal during July and August.

This year’s exercise featured up to 2500 personnel and 115 aircraft from participating nations.

The exercise aimed to further develop offensive counter air; airland integration; and intelligence, reconaissance and surveillance, as well as foster international cooperation with partner forces.

Photos: A KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport taxis into RAAF Base Darwin.

Corporal Shea-Lee Carney provides inflight catering to KC-30A passengers.

LAC Benjamin Wood inspects the air-toair refuelling basket of a KC-30A MultiRole Tanker Transport. (Defence Photos)

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Clockwise: Warrant Officer Steven Foster and Flight Sergeant Colin Weekes carry out mission planning prior to an air refuelling sortie.

LACWBeth Magner, an Armament Technician with No 1 Squadron, fits a Guided Bomb Unit, commonly known as a GBU-10, to an F/A-18F Super Hornet.

Flying Officer Jasmine Pontes, an Armament Engineer with No 1 Squadron stands next to a Guided Bomb Unit fitted to an F/A-18F Super Hornet at RAAF Base Darwin. (Defence Photos)

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