LifeStyle Queensland - March 2016

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BUNK PUPPETS’ HILARIOUS ANTICS BACK FOR EASTER SCHOOL HOLIDAYS This Easter school holidays, Bunk Puppets are back at the Ipswich Art Gallery with Swamp Juice, where audiences are invited to come and meet a man in a swamp like no other.

Audiences will be inspired and captivated as a life in a swamp unfolds as unimaginable creatures are created before the audience eyes - bickering snails, neurotic snakes and opera singing mice to name just a few.

Family audiences of all ages are set to giggle uncontrollably at both the shadow puppet creations and puppeteer, who is also front and centre during the performance, and gasp at the spell-binding 3D shadow puppet finale.

A spokesperson for Ipswich City Council said the performance was sure to be a highlight of the Easter school holidays for families.

“Once again the Children’s Gallery at the Ipswich Art Gallery is presenting audiences with

captivating, creative and engaging programs for children and families.

“Swamp Juice audiences will delight in watching everyday recyclable materials come together to create swamp dwelling creatures, which are then projected to hilarious live cartoons.

“When acclaimed puppeteer Jeff Achtem brought Bunk Puppets show Sticks, Stones, Broken Bones to the Ipswich Art Gallery last year, there were fits of laughter and huge applause in every sell out performance.

“This Easter School holidays Ipswich audiences will once again be able to see this internationally acclaimed performer.”

Swamp Juice has had rave reviews worldwide.

From “Wonderfully enchanting, an absolute delight! London Evening Standard, to “Hauntingly beautiful, awesome “, Adelaide Advertise, reviewers in Edinburgh, New York and Adelaide have testified to the skill of Achtem’s performance and the joy of being in the audience.

Swamp Juice is on at the Ipswich Art Gallery from Tuesday 29 March to Saturday 9 April.

With adults at kids’ prices, all tickets are just $7 each and under 2’s are free.

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Bookings can be made easily at the Ipswich Art Gallery website ipswichartgallery.qld. gov.au/

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FEATURES

The second edition of our new look LifeStyle Queensland magazine is here.

We are truly grateful to our loyal followers for the continued support and fantastic feedback. You all seem to love the new format and lifestyle content.

This month I spoke to the gorgeous singer and TV personality Natalie Bassingthwaighte about her recent business venture into the world of kids clothing. She has given us an amazing clothing package valued at $100 to giveaway to our readers so be sure to check that out on page 8!

I have really enjoyed getting out and about and meeting the wonderful people and businesses of Ipswich, some of which are featured in this issue.

This month we have tried to give you a balanced variety of what’s going on in Ipswich with promoting local events and places, alongside some lifestyle, cultural, health and beauty articles.

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Since it’s inception, this incredible event has raised funds for various local Not for Profit charities and organisations in the Ipswich and Brisbane region.

It’s an event our own City of Ipswich Mayor Paul Pisasale has been proud to support and we would also like to acknowledge the great work of McIntyre Centre for providing life changing activities to special school students from Ipswich to Brisbane.

Now....It wouldn’t be a success without the volunteers, sponsors, groups and organisers.

The Moggill Mt Crosby Lions would like to thank The Heritage Bank, Ipswich City State Emergency Service - SES - Unit, Lions Club Of Ipswich, Regional Lions Clubs and Sponsors St Andrew’s-Ipswich Private Hospital, Exact

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The Springfield Anglican College recognises it is now as important to help students to develop the skills and understandings, such as teamwork, emotional intelligence, resilience, critical and creative thinking and the ability to solve complex problems, as it is to acquire and apply knowledge.

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ARES STUDENTS FOR THE TH AUTHENTIC LEARNING world problems and projects that are relevant to the learner and that connect the classroom to the outside world. Exposure to authentic learning opportunities will assist students in understanding the relevance of what they are being asked to learn and also engage students in their learning more so than the more traditional methods of teaching and learning.

This year parents of students from Year Four upwards will gain access to the College’s Learning Analytics programme. Rolled out to parents and students in Years Eleven and Twelve in 2015, the programme, and associated mentoring programme, proved invaluable in assisting students to identify specific areas for improvement across their subjects and, in doing so, raised their overall level of achievement significantly.

Last year’s Year Twelve cohort achieved extremely credible OP results with 94 percent achieving in the OP 1-12 band and, by their own admission, give credit to the power of the programme and support offered by their mentors.

A short video capturing the views of staff and Years Eleven and Twelve students can be found on the College website.

The power of Learning Analytics programme lies in the fact that students, parents and staff

can access live data about their performance and where they sit in relation to their class and cohort.

All schools have this data but few have it centrally located and available for viewing as recent as the last assessment marked.

Further, as part of the mentoring programme, students are asked to set long-term and short term goals, which are also entered into the programme and are refined as the year progresses.

Linking the Learning Analytics programme to the College’s authentic learning community journey, the College will be able to very easily monitor the progress of students as they are exposed to, and challenged by, this different paradigm of learning.

During Semester One this year, the College will be releasing details of a newly developed enrichment and extension programme to cater for the very academically able students entering Year Seven in 2017. This is an exciting initiative that will add to the range of enrichment and extension programmes and structures already well established across both campuses. Details of this new initiative will made available to the College and wider community in the early part of Term Two. Steve Croft, Principal

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STUDIO 188 2016 PROGRAM LAUNCHES IN MARCH

March at the Ipswich Civic Centre and Studio 188 Quartet Starring seasoned actors Andrew McFarlane, Christine Amor, Kate Wilson and Trevor Stuart.

Previously the Baptist Church, this beautiful and creative performing arts space is host to a wonderful array of shows throughout March.

RHYME, RHYTHM AND REASON TUESDAY 1 MARCH In partnership with Solidarity Külture Club Featuring poet Matt Hetherington and music act Miss Gertrude. Experience poetry read by an established poet with musical interludes and the opportunity to engage with the conversation or to sit back and watch it all unfold.

FREE event BEHIND THE RED CURTAIN THURSDAY 3 MARCH In collaboration with THAT Production Company Featuring When The Rain Stops Falling By Andrew Bovell. Takes you on an adventure behind the red curtain, discovering the mess and magic that happens during the process of creating a live performance.

FREE event GROOVE AND GRAPE FRIDAY 4 MARCH In partnership with Queensland Conservatorium, Griffith University featuring Mel Lathouras. Celebrate the onset of the weekend with an evening of live jazz, local wine and delicious fare in this intimate and acoustic venue.

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Quartet is a devilishly funny journey into old age told with tenderness, grace, hope, and above all no self-pity.

SATURDAY COMEDY CLUB SATURDAY 5 MARCH In collaboration with The Sit Down Comedy Club featuring comedians David Smiedt and Mike van Acker.

Weekend shenanigans start right here. See some of the funniest comedians on the Australian and international circuit. A night of laughter right on your doorstep.

Tickets from $18.00 LIVE & LOUD FRIDAY 11 MARCH Featuring Adam Spain-Mostina and supported by local acts Matthew Clark and Lorenzo Setu Tickets from $18.00

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Studio 188 reopens its doors this March for the 2016 season, offering a reinvigorated monthly program featuring jazz, comedy, and live music concerts as well as a number of FREE events.

SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE SATURDAY 12 MARCH Featuring Hetty Kate & James Sherlock Trio and supported by Helen Russell on double bass Tickets from $18.00 All tickets for the above events can be purchased online at studio188.com.au

Groove & Grape In collaboration with Queensland Conservatorium, Griffith University Friday, 4 March 8.00 pm Tickets from $18.00

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SUPERMUM NATALIE Australian ‘Superwoman’ Natalie Bassingthwaite has racked up quite the achievements list in her career, the latest of which is winning ‘Best Female Actor’ at this years Tropfest Awards for her role in Lincoln Halls short movie ‘Why would I lie’ Natalie will be at the Brisbane Baby and Toddler show at the Brisbane Convention Centre on the 4th – 6th March, showcasing her childrens-wear range.

Register online before 5pm AEST Thursday 3rd of March to receive FREE Entry http://www. babyandtoddlershow.com.au/ brisbane/ After the deadline tickets will be $20 online and at the door.

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‘Nat Bass’ as she is generally known in the media has been a regular on our television sets with starring roles in Neighbours, Underbelly and most famously, her role as a judge on Channel 7 show The X-factor. She had amazing fame with her band ‘The Rogue Traders’ and also went on to have a successful solo career.

Singer, Actress, Presenter, she is one of those all-rounders that continues to impress us. Adding to her list of Superpowers she is also a Mummy to two children,

Harper and Hendrix, who are the inspiration behind her latest business venture ‘Chi Khi’ Kids clothing range.

Nat describes the range as urban, edgy and monochromatic. When she had her children her world became all about them, that combined with her love of fashion she wanted to see how far she could push herself and came up with her own line of outstanding kids wear. So outstanding in fact that big celebrities are often spotted dressing their own kids

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All the designs are unisex and made from bamboo fabrics, which are known for their durability. The fact that these clothes wear so well, along with the unisex design makes each item such a great buy.

Mums can buy a piece for their child and keep for their second or third child knowing it will last and suit whatever gender.

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Each child has the opportunity to participate in a weekly physical activity program with our Personal Trainer and enjoy at least 3 educational shows a year. We provide an environmental program to all the children through planting and managing our vegetable garden and caring for our chickens.

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and community sightings.

“Through a series of workshops and community surveys we have been able to learn more about this iconic Australian animal in Ipswich.

“Platypus sightings were recorded at Kholo Gardens and Saplings Pocket at Pine Mountain.

We also found evidence of previous platypus activity at Kholo Bridge over the Brisbane River” “This year council plans to add new sites to the project with likely locations to include Bundamba Creek, Deebing Creek and Woogaroo Creek.

“The next community survey event will be a part of Connect to Your Creek Week activities which run from April 9 to 17.”

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According to an Ipswich City Council spokesperson said the PlatypusWatch project had helped council improve its understanding of the Ipswich platypus population.

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IPSWICH FIRES UP FOR FESTIVAL 2016 The excitement for Ipswich Festival is building and this year is set to be bigger and better than ever.

Kicking off with ‘Fire on the River, a spectacular synchronized fireworks event on 7th of April at Riverlink Shopping Centre, sets the scene for the festival ahead.

Executive Chairman of Ipswich Events Corporation, Paul Casos says, ‘This year the festival has more than 50 major events to ensure an incredible fun packed, eighteen days of entertainment for the community. We appreciate and thank the support of our Festival Partners, including Signature Partners Channel 9 Queensland, Heritage Bank, St. Andrews Ipswich Private Hospital and Ipswich City Council for their contribution to the program.

Main events to look forward to include the rich multicultural celebration ‘Global Fiesta’ on 9th of April at Queen’s Park featuring food, music, workshops and live entertainment from cultures all over the world.

The 16th of April will host a full day programme of great events, including: ‘Creative Kidz’ in the mall, an interactive kids and family fun day.

The Festival Criterium bike race in the Top of Town, the Ipswich Art Awards at St Pauls Anglican Church, the Parade of Lights which this year has a theme of Superheroes and Villains that everyone is encouraged to dress up for.

Followed by the Street Concert and HONK! – A beautiful display of classic and vintage cars.

A whole host of ticketed shows lie ahead for your enjoyment including ‘The Fabulous Sounds of the Sixties’ where the The Darren J Ray Band and The Love Bugs perform greatest hits from the sixties at the Ipswich Civic Centre.

Another great performance will be the much anticipated ‘Let the Organ Thunder’ at St Pauls Anglican Church, celebrating the restoration of the historic organ. The concert will be a unique experience combining the talents of three organists, the beautiful sounds of brass, percussion and a massed choir.

Ipswich Festival runs from 7th– 24th April.

Visit www.ipswichfestival.com.au for further details on performances, events and the exciting ‘Take a Selfie” competition!

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SANTO’S SUPER 3 EXTREME The Santo’s Super 3 Extreme Drag Race, presented

by Uplift Cranes and Titan Cranes, will come to Willowbank Raceway for Good Friday (March 25) and Easter Saturday (March 26) in 2016.

A two-day Easter spectacular, hosting the quickest and fastest racers in the country headlining an action packed four and a half hour ‘short and sharp’ show complete with audio visual and interactive crowd activities.

For the first time at Willowbank Raceway the 400 Thunder professional series will be leading the way down the track at more than 400km/h with Top Fuel, BlackAdda Top Bike, Titan Cranes Pro Alcohol and Pro Stock, you can

expect thrilling action and high emotions as these racers look to make the most of their track time to claim victory this Easter.

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HOT HOME DÉCOR TRENDS 2016 We look at the upcoming trends and what is hot in home décor right now according to Houzz, Pinterest and the world wide web…

Scandinavian style – This was incredibly hot throughout 2015 and the ‘Scandi’ style is showing no sign of going anywhere. Everyone still loves the white look with wooden finishes, geometric patterns and playful pops of colour throughout a room.

Typography – This trend is only getting bigger. Who doesn’t love an inspirational message or your favourite quote in beautiful curly writing, displayed in a unique frame? It’s a great feature for any room.

Metallic/gilded - wallpaper is set to be a huge trend throughout 2016 with ‘feature’ walls stepping up their game. Metallic wallpaper is great for low-lit rooms or adding that wow factor to your walls.

Statement mirrors – A great way to make a room look larger is to add a mirror to it, look out for geometric shaped mirrors, cedric wall mirrors and strap mirrors.

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Camelia’s are a hardy plant that can withstand hot and cold temperatures. They are a great for Autumn and start flowering around March/April.

When nurtured properly from shrubs, maintaining moist soil and proper fertilisation, these plants will be long lasting and easy to maintain into the future, coming back year after year with beautiful blooms that are sure to impress.

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Another Autumn favourite that is already flowering are our lovely Allamanda displays, available in six stunning colours.

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Deb is involved in a team of mission workers heading over to the Ukraine on the 10th of March to help families living in poverty and she is doing a series of 100 pet portaits to raise money for the community she is visiting.

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YELLOW PAGES JOINS FORCES WITH PET RESCUE Brisbane Residents have been treated to a home delivery of cuteness as the latest Yellow Pages hit doorsteps last month.

For the first time in the iconic directories’ history, the Yellow pages books are supporting national animal welfare charity, PetRescue, in a move which will see the book cover being used to help rehome some of the regions favourite four-legged friends.

The 2016 Brisbane Yellow Pages books feature rescue pooch, Chancey who was rehomed through PetRescue partner and local animal rescue organisation Homeless Hounds, a not for profit rescue group.

When residents open their book they will be greeted with a simple guide to help them find their new best friend, as well as information on PetRescue and the vital work they do in Brisbane and across the country.

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Exciting things will be happening this year for the children at Allys, with the introduction of the new one-on-one ‘Personal Reading Program’ designed to get Kindergarten children ready for Prep using word recognition and learning word skills.

This year every age group will spend time with on-staff Educator and Music Teacher Fleur, who will teach the children an ageappropriate fun and educational ‘Introduction To Music’.

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THE FADING FLOWER Local Ipswich man Nemen Kpahn who is originally from Liberia appeared at the Barry Jones Auditorium in Ipswich on Wednesday 24 February for a free event where he talked to the public about his passionately written novel ‘The Fading Flower’.

The book, which is set in Liberia, focuses on the struggles the Country has faced but is centred around two strong military characters Maxwell Forkpa and Samuel Dahn.

Dahn is a cool professional soldier who, though charmed by life in the limelight, wishes for a return to true civilian rule devoid of military men who have exchanged their uniforms for suits. In the clash between the two, Dahn is forced to flee Liberia. Finding himself in involuntary exile, Dahn becomes obsessed with removing Forkpa, his archrival, from power in an aggressive manner. This sets the stage for a violent conflict, which will drag the two men and their nation down into the abyss of anarchy.

A story of how two people that were once great friends, who through power and corruption became deadly enemies.

Hearing Nemen speak about his personal life in Liberia, fleeing his country and living in refugee camps before he moved to Australia as part of the government resettlement program, was very eye-opening and inspiring.

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MAKE-UP TIPS Francesca, Make-Up artist at the Stefan salon at Riverlink shopping centre gives us her tips on achieving a flawless makeup look that can be worn for a day at the office and how to transition it to a night time look.

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The hair stylists from Stefan Hair at RiverLink shopping centre show us how to achieve 3 easy up do hair styles.

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This incredibly easy and pretty style is achieved by putting some light curls through the hair with GHD straighteners. Then pull the hair into a low ponytail leaving about an inch gap from the bottom of your head to the hairband. Push your fingers through that gap, creating a hole, then twist the ponytail up and through that hole.

Create curls with GHD Straighteners then section your hair into two ponytails.

One on the top part of the head, one directly underneath using the other half of the hair. You then simply pull sections into a bun shape, fastening with hair slides, combing both the ponytails together.

Spray with hairspray for a better hold.

Start with a French braid going from the left side of the top of head and braid all the way down, keep braiding until you reach the hair on the other side and then add this into the braid. So you will have a French braid on the left side of your head, going into a regular braid on right side. You can then gather this braid up in a bun and secure with hair slides. The bun will be fixed at the bottom of the head just behind your right ear.

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BASE Primer- its a crime not to prime (Stefan’s mattifying primer puts a barrier between your skin and product as it takes the body 7 days to get product out of the pores) FOUNDATION Full coverage foundation applied with the new beauty blender for a beautiful flawless look Setting - Translucent loose powder for an all over Matte Finish CONTOURING When it comes to contouring every bodies face shape is different but you generally want to start just under the cheekbone HIGHLIGHTING This is the step that brightens up the face so highlight on top of your cheekbones, tip of the nose and the cupids bow, then come through with a blush or a bronzer to bring the two looks together EYEBROWS Follow the natural shape of the brow with brow shadow EYES For work wear eyes keep it nice and simple First base the eye with a white eyeliner pencil this will help your eye shadows stick better and last longer.

Come through with a light shadow and place it all over the mobile lid.

Today I did a nice light brown and just really focused it to the outer corner and lightly through the crease, also bringing it under the eye to bring the look together. Press the brush onto the lash line and simply just glide it across the lid.

Finish with a good coat of mascara and nude lip

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EYES Smudge some black shadow into the outer corner of the eye and really focus on your circular motions and only just lightly putting it through the crease and under the eye, add a highlighter to the very inner corner of the eye and put a shimmer through the mobile lid also adding a highlighter to the brow bone. Add some false lashes to bump up the whole look.

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OLD-SCHOOL COUNTRY CHARM With the upcoming CMC Music Festival we were inspired to search Ipswich City Square to find some gorgeous vintage-inspired, country-style pieces.

1. IF YOU’RE KEEN TO ROCK SOME COUNTRY CUTE... we suggest checking out the floral dresses at Trottie Becke. Pair them with a cowboy hat and boots for a true Nashville-vibe. If you’re more of a denim babe, pair your favourite jeans and cowboy boots with a soft flowing peasant-style top for a look that’s both sweet and sassy.

2. FSG HAS A NEW RANGE OF ROCKABILLY AND RETRO FASHION IN-STORE including our favourite (pictured) of a Johnny Cash-worthy retro bowling shirt featuring an acoustic guitar.

3. BANDANNAS... are an absolute must-have for any self-respecting farmland fashionista – wear it around your neck kerchief style (think cowboys in spaghetti westerns) or use it to tie back a ponytail - Cinta Home Deco has a huge range of colours and styles.

4. HARVEY NORMAN’S OFFERING OF RETRO INSPIRED KITCHEN APPLIANCES... turntables and radios ticks all the boxes – form, function and a whole lotta vintage fabulousness.

5. COUNTRY CHIC BEAUTY IS ALL ABOUT ROSY CHEEKS AND FRESH FACES...

Check out Discount Drug Store’s DB collection to find soft, sweet shades in pale pink, sun-kissed bronze and shimmering gold. Check out the new eyeshadow palettes in smoky neutrals and finish your look with a dusting of mineral blush.

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CMC Rocks Ipswich festival sold out!

The excitement is building for the iconic CMC Rocks concert being hosted by Ipswich for the second year in a row. This is Australian music history in the making as it is the first time any Country music festival has sold out. It is thought that over the three day period from Friday the 11th March to Sunday 13th the daily attendance numbers will be in excess of 45,000!

Mayor Paul Pisasale from the City of Ipswich is excited and proud that the first CMC Rocks festival to sell out is taking place in Ipswich.

“Ipswich has a proud history of firsts and we are absolutely thrilled to add being the first Australian city to ever host a sold out country music festival to the list,” Cr Pisasale said. “CMC Rocks is a great fit for Ipswich and this year’s record attendance at the festival over three days will be a great opportunity to showcase Ipswich to interstate and international visitors.”

The strong international and Australian line-up would explain the sell-out success. Jason Aldean,

Kip Moore, Bradley Gilbert and Florida Georgia Line are just some of the acts flying in from around the world joining Australian stars, Morgan Evans, Adam Eckersley band, Buddy Goode and the Sunny Cowgirls.

The Queensland Government, through Tourism and Events Queensland, is proud to support CMC Rocks QLD as part of the It’s Live! in Queensland events calendar, showcasing Australia’s best live events in spectacular destinations.

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Saturday, 5 March 2016 1.00 pm – 5.00 pm: Country Music Competition 6.00 pm – 8.00 pm: Country Music Bush Dance d’Arcy Doyle Place, Ipswich

FREE Whether you know your country from your western, or your banjo from your guitar, come along for a day where the country comes to Ipswich.

Celebrate all things country with live music by the Smashing Bumpkins and Livi Robins and a fair dinkum bush dance.

There’ll also be fun activities for the whole family including food markets and a bucking bull ride.

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The February release of comedy movie ‘How to be single’ saw our favourite Australian Actress Rebel Wilson all over the red carpet for the worldwide premieres and boy did she own it.

Her bouncy blonde locks and big smile are complimented by her fearless fashion style and ownership of her curves.

Fashion above everything should be fun, it should make you feel good and I think Rebel is pretty good at reminding us of that.

Rebel typically sticks to a style that works for her, a knee length pencil skirt with a tucked in tee or a well fitted knee length dress but no matter what she wears it’s full of colour, style and personality and we wouldn’t want it any other way.

Rebel has recently partnered with Torrid Clothing and launched her own fashion line for sizes 12-28. The line is not only fabulous but every item is under $100.

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Pour onto the prepared tray and scatter over the raspberries and pistachios.

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TAP’D TIM RULE | PA HOTEL The Margaret River region in Western Australia may be small (producing just 3% of Australia’s total grape production) but it is mighty (accounting for 20% of the country’s premium wine market).

Cabernet Sauvignon is the clear leader in the area and is followed by several other Bordeaux varieties thanks to a similar climate to the famed Bordeaux region. First planted less than 50 years ago, the area has quickly become popular with boutique producers.

The Robert Oatley Winery, and in particular the Robert Oatley Signature Series, draws on a remarkable portfolio of vineyards nurtured by the winemaking talent of Larry Cherubino showcasing Australia’s most successful wine styles and regions. Bob Oatley’s mantra is that all wines should be a “darned good drink”, and the high quality Signature Series delivers immediate appeal, with satisfying flavours over an elegant frame.

Each wine embodies the grape varietal and region in which it was grown.

The 2012 Robert Oatley Signature Series Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon begins with a whiff of green on top of black cherry, black currant, dried herbs, a little mint and even a little tobacco. It’s a really nice, complex aroma. I’d give this wine a couple hours to breathe before tasting as it really develops nicely. It features similar flavours to the nose with dry, grippy tannins and a bit of minerality leading into the long lasting dark berry infused finish. One classy Cabernet!

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DEFENCE

EVOLUTION OF THE SUPER HORNET IN AIR COMBAT

BY JOHN ARMSTRONG

In this second article about the F/A-18F Super Hornet and how it fits into the RAAF’s Order of Battle into the future, Group Captain Glen Braz identifies how Super Hornet air combat operations are enhanced, working with the advanced E-7A ‘Wedgetail’ and how the new EA-18G ‘Growler’ will take Air Force air combat operations to a new dimension of air combat capability.

The combined support provided to the Air Task Group in the Middle East, particularly by the RAAF’s relatively new KC-30A air refueller and the E-7A Airborne Early Warning & Control aircraft has enabled coalition forces to maintain a high level of combat activity while managing the risks of the operating environment.

“We saw KC-30 refuelling E-7 routinely in the airspace over the Middle East, which produced some world record flight durations of the E-7’ s737-700 airframe (up to 16 hours) in its Airborne Early Warning & Control role,” Group Captain Braz said.

“That’s a long time for the onboard crews [on

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The Super Hornet can air refuel multiple times but it’s a long stretch for the crew, as they are busy, working hard in a confined space.”

Australian crews are challenged while operating in the complex battlespace of the Middle East but from a training perspective it’s great exposure for them, and the Super Hornet more than holds its own as part of the international coalition.

“The Super Hornet brings some outstanding capabilities to the Coalition and, again, it’s been informative as to where we want to take the jet into the future and how we integrate the platform into Air Force and Joint capability plus the wider international coalition,” GPCAPT Braz said.

The E-7A Wedgetail has had many setbacks in its production and development – mainly related to successfully integrating the MESA radar and leading edge systems onboard the 737-700 airframe. This resulted in significant production delays, lower than specified performance, and the need to realign the whole project. However, time passes and the Wedgetail AEW&C solution is now showing great results.

“Early in its gestation the E-7 was challenging, with very ambitious project goals, but we have seen a pragmatic approach to achieving those goals – and now the platform is outstanding,” GPCAPT Braz said.

“There are some improvements coming along but right now it’s the most sought after air control platform out there. In theatre it’s proving to be very capable.”

The EA-18G Growler will add a new dimension to Australia’s air combat capability, with about eight aircraft out of production in the United States and about 10 crews undergoing training with the US Navy.

“Some aircraft are undergoing flight testing and some in storage, and we will begin flying

those about this time next year,” GPCAPT Braz said. “We are well integrated with the US Navy Growler team now, which is a great outcome as we have a lot to learn and they have been outstanding partners.”

Growler will be assigned to No 6 Squadron, which means that all Super Hornet variants will come under No 1 Squadron. This will enable 6

Squadron to concentrate on Growler airborne electronic attack (AEA) operations while 1 Squadron will have the resources to meet an increased rate of effort.

“It’s certainly a reshape and rebalance of the team, and because Growler is essentially a Super Hornet with some advanced mission equipment there will be significant blending of the maintenance support and logistics effort,” GPCAPT Braz said.

Under a new approach to training combat aircrews, graduates from the Hawk lead-infighter training identified for either Super Hornet or Growler will undergo core conversion to type training with the US Navy before undergoing a relatively short orientation course within each squadron at Amberley to bring them up to speed on RAAF specific aspects of the aircraft and operating in the Australian environment.

“It gives us that depth in 1 Squadron, and when you look at the Super Hornet and 82 Wing broadly in the next five to ten years we are fundamental to Australia’s air defence capability,” GPCAPT Braz said.

“Having that assurance that 1 Squadron is there – resourced, trained and ready – is important to the nation.”

Opposite page: EA-18G ‘Growler’ of the US Navy prepares to launch off an aircraft carrier. (US Navy) Above: The first fuel offload from a RAAF KC-30A air refueller onto an E-7A ‘Wedgetail’ using the Air Refuelling Boom System. (Defence)

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DEFENCE

IPSWICH JETS APPRECIATE SUPER HORNETS AT RED FLAG RAAF combat jets have returned home from Exercise Red Flag, an DEFENCE FORCES international air combat training exercise conducted from Nellis Air Force Defence Force members and families will be special guests for the NAB Defence Force Appreciation Week, which culminates on Sunday March 13 with a great lineup of rugby league games plus a FREE family day of exciting things to see and do.

The Ipswich Jets will open their North Ipswich Reserve ground during the week 5 - 13 March when teams from the Air Force, Army and Navy will battle out their Inter-Service competition.

Ipswich Jets’ Nicole McPhee said the Appreciation Week gave the club an opportunity to recognise and appreciate the positive impact that the Defence Forces have on the community, bringing families, jobs and economic benefits.

“The Ipswich Jets want to say thank you to our Defence personnel and their families for their service to the nation and being part of our Ipswich community,” Nicole said.

“This year, we are expecting more than 3000 people along to the Sunday events, with the growth in

interest over the past three years.

We are certainly proud that the club is the preferred venue for the Inter-Service competition games and being able to stage the family events in conjunction with NAB.” As an added bonus, the jerseys worn by the Ipswich Jets Air Force, Army and Navy players in their match against the Townsville Blackhawks on the day will be auctioned off at the conclusion of the competition, with proceeds going to the Mates4Mates organisation, which provides rehabilitation programs for current and ex-serving Australian Defence Force members who are wounded, injured or ill. Mates4Mates also supports the families of these Mates.

Save the date for the week of great rugby league and come along for the Sunday family day at the Ipswich Jets ground at North Ipswich Reserve.

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Base in Nevada, United States. This was the first time that F/A-18F Super Hornets from the Amberley air base competed in Red Flag.

Aircraft technicians drive past the Super Hornet flightline at Nellis Air Force Base

An armarment technician prepares to launch a Super Hornet.

Technicians on an F/A-18 Super Hornet overlooking the Las Vegas cityscape

AC Isagani Barry of No 6 Squadron on the flight line at Nellis AFB.

Maintenance checks: CPLs Robert Duffy and Kev Johnston with AC Bruce Foster.

Aircraft Technician LAC Jake Hicks prepares a Super Hornet for flight.

Night maintenance, with the lights of Las Vegas in the distance. (Defence Images)

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PROPERTY

TRADITIONAL URBAN LOTS IN DEMAND AT HONEYWOOD FERNVALE The latest release in the growing Honeywood estate in Fernvale is now 75 per cent sold.

This ninth release offers registered and ready to build on homesites with land sizes starting from a sizable 600m2. Well over 300 families already call Honeywood home, with the number increasing each month.

Clinton Trezise, Associate Director of Residential at Colliers International who is marketing the estate said ‚ Honeywood offers 600m2 plus lots otherwise known as traditional urban lots, which allow buyers to build a reasonable sized home without having to compromise on a spacious back yard.

Buyers are excited to be building their dream home on a large block which allows room for a shed and even a pool, perfect for those growing families.

The estate has a limited number of registered blocks for sale that are ready to build on now starting from only $139,000. Set in the beautiful Brisbane Valley, the Honeywood community is typified by the rural charm of its surroundings yet has all the urban amenity you could ask for. It is within walking distance to shops, schools, cafes and other key amenities in Fernvale. The sense of space in and around the estate is enhanced by tree lined wide roads and a community park featuring a dog yard, all within walking distance of the main street.

The Somerset Regional Council is currently constructing the Fernvale Sporting Precinct adjoining the local school. This precinct will include a clubhouse, netball courts, rugby league/soccer, cricket & AFL fields linked close by the rail trail, a maintained walking & hiking trial that travels by the estate.

You can register your interest by visiting the Honeywood Estate Sales Centre, which is open from Saturday to Thursday, by calling 07 5427 0511 or visiting www.honeywoodfernvale. com.au

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