Coffs Harbour Airport Magazine Issue 25

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AIRPORT MAGAZINE

Ready for Takeoff

The growth of Coffs Airport

Monster Ride Ducati’s latest

World Rally Championship Returns to Coffs Coast

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WORLD RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP Driver profiles, sightseeing at the location, maps.

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COFFS AIRPORT’s GROWTH New team and new man.

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DUCATI MONSTER BIKE The 2014 release.

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OFF ROAD CHAMPIONSHIP The Coffs Coast 400.

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COFFS COAST CYCLE CHALLENGE On again in early August.

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DIRTBIKE CHAMP Chat with Teneil Van Doorn.

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MT BULLER Upgrades for the snow season.

features

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Hook, Line & Sinker’s new season.

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NEW VIDEO GAMES Reviews of two releases.

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WINTER FILMS Reviews of the top five.

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FATHER’S DAY GIVEAWAY Books for dad.

regulars 04 WELCOME LETTER 21 BOYS’ TOYS 22 FIGHTING FIT 24 NUTRITION 29 PICK YOUR PRODUCT 30 PUZZLES

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COVER IMAGE: Hyundai i20 WRC. Photo courtesy of Hyundai Motorsport.

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ince our last issue of Coffs Harbour Regional Airport magazine, many new and exciting events and changes have taken place in and around the airport.

The NSW State of Origin team, The Blues, have been training in Coffs for the traditional rugby league clash with arch rivals Queensland. The Blues subsequently won the first and second game, to take out the 2014 series. They enjoyed their time and experience in Coffs so much they will be returning for team training in preparation for the third and final game. We hope they will return next year and continue their winning ways for many years to come.

In September, the Australian round of the FIA World Rally Championship returns to Coffs Coast. Sponsored by Coates Hire, the event brings many drivers, officials, motorsport enthusiasts and media to the city for three days of action and entertainment. During this time, the action and imagery of our sub-tropical scenery are broadcast to millions of people around the world through the media. In this issue of Coffs Harbour Regional Airport magazine, we profile eight drivers who will be competing in Coffs, provide maps detailing the various rally stages, and offer suggestions on how to enjoy the race and the scenery in Nambucca, Bellingen and Coffs Harbour on pages 10 and 11.

Another event that’s coming to Coffs Harbour is the Oztag Junior NSW State Cup, in February next year. Announced in June, this has been secured for three years, which (combined) will bring some 10,000 supporters, players and coaching staff to the city, many via Coffs Harbour Airport.

For Coffs Coasters heading to Victoria and Melburnians venturing to Coffs Harbour, Qantas has introduced a weekly direct service on Saturday. Launched in early June, this now complements the Virgin Australia direct Melbourne service, saving passengers both time and money.

All this activity has made a significant contribution to the increase in passenger numbers, so much so that a dedicated aviation fire station is to be built at Coffs Harbour Airport. Last year there were more than 27,000 aircraft movements in and out of the airport, carrying more than 380,000 passengers and making Coffs one of the busiest regional airports in New South Wales. Construction is expected to commence soon, with completion scheduled for November 2014. Employing 17 staff, this will bring a higher level of aviation fire-fighting and safety to the airport.

Finally, a warm welcome goes out to the newest member of the Coffs Harbour Airport team, Jason Dechaineaux. Jason is the airport’s security and compliance supervisor. Having worked on various aviation projects around Australia, he brings new skills and experience to the management team, complementing our dedicated and professional staff.

Until next time, I wish you safe travel wherever you fly.

Dennis Martin Airport Manager

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Senior Co-ed Boarding A new start for all begins at Barker Boarding.

Barker College offers opportunities for its students to develop self-reliance and initiative.

With a choice of 39 HSC subjects, a student driven timetable and a diverse co-curricular program, Barker College ensures a seamless bridge between School and University. For more information about preparing young people for their future contact karen_george@barker.nsw.edu.au

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All the action, excitement and colour of World Rally returns to Coffs Coast for the third time, from September 11-14.

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he show starts with the official launch at the Coffs Harbour city centre, midafternoon on Thursday, September 11.

World Rally Championship (WRC) cars will be on show and drivers will be presented and interviewed on stage before meeting fans and signing autographs for a short time before being ceremonially flagged-off to commence the competition.

The Coates Hire Rally Australia is the 10th round of the WRC. By this stage, drivers and WRC teams will be very keen to secure maximum points, as only three rallies remain in the series. So, who will be crowned champion?

Sebastien Ogier currently leads in the driver standings, followed by Jari-Matti Latvala, Mads Ostberg, Andreas Mikkelsen and Mikko Hirvonen. But will it remain this way after three days of fast and furious racing around Coffs Coast? And which will be the best performing works car? Citroen, VW, Ford or perhaps the newest entrant, Hyundai?

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The three days of racing are all within easy reach of Coffs Harbour. Friday’s stages are in Bellingen Shire in Tuckers Nob State Forest, with four spectator locations with roadside views of the cars flashing past. Saturday’s stages are in Nambucca Shire, where there are five on-course spectator locations and the East Coast Bullbars Rally Village in Bowraville town centre. The main street will be colourfully dressed for the occasion, with an entertainment-filled festival atmosphere.

Sunday’s stages are centred on Wedding Bells State Forest, just north of Coffs Harbour. There will be two spectator locations, as well as the visitNSW.com Rally Village. The Village has food and beverages, music and entertainment and it is elevated, giving patrons extensive views of the action leading up to and away from the village.

Back in Coffs, the Hi-Tec Oils Service Park (adjacent to the C.ex Coffs International Stadium) is another hive of activity. Open

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each day from 8am until about 10pm, this is where the WRC cars are serviced and tuned between rally stages and also where sponsors will showcase their latest motoring products.

Motorsport merchandise will be available for sale, music and entertainment provided and food and drinks will be available. Live feeds from out on the course will also be shown on monitors, to keep you up-to-date with the rally action. This is where you can watch and listen to discussions between drivers, mechanics and technicians up close and feel the drama, tension and passion of World Rally. Best of all, entry is free!

For details on rally stages, spectator locations, tickets and corporate hospitality options, visit the Coates Hire Rally Australia website, www.rallyaustralia.com.au. For accommodation and visitor information, visit www.coffscoast.com.au or call the Coffs Coast Visitor Centre on 1300 369 070.

WORLD RALLY DRIVERS Chris Atkinson

Born in Bega and educated at Bond University, Chris Atkinson graduated in 2000 and started a career in the financial services sector. In the same year, he competed in his first rally and we now know which career he preferred!

After two years of rallying, Chris was engaged as the Suzuki Rally Team test driver.

When not testing Suzuki cars, he drove others and by the end of the year he won the Australian Championship Privateer’s Cup. One year later, Chris went on to become the Asia Pacific S1600 Champion for team Suzuki.

From Asia to Scandinavia, Chris continued to impress. In the 2004 Rally Sweden, he came fourth despite having never driven on snow before – quite an achievement!

Chris’s big break came in 2005 when he was handed the steering wheel for the Subaru World Rally Team and scored fourth in Rally Australia and third in Rally Japan the same year. The following year he was the first Australian to contest a complete WRC season with an official team.

Motoring critics believe Chris is unquestionably one of the world’s fastest rally drivers, especially on dirt. In past years he has beaten the likes of Sebastien Loeb, Petter Solberg and Sebastien Ogier.

In 2011 and 2012, Chris successfully took first place in the Malaysian Rally, the International Rally of Queensland (Aus) and International Rally of Whangarei (NZ) Now driving for Hyundai in an i20 WRC car, he will once again be out to impress his sponsors and fans by taking the chequered flag on Coffs Coast.

Hayden Paddon

Jari-Matti Latvala

Like many rally drivers, Hayden commenced his driving career early. Starting in go-karts at age six, the young Kiwi hopeful eventually sold them and started competing in his father’s Toyota Levin in 2003, at just 13 years of age.

As his driving prowess grew, his dedication and skill was noticed by rally officials and drivers. In 2006, Hayden won the junior and rookie titles and then went on to bigger things. The following year he became the youngest driver to win an FIA Rally in Asia Pacific at age 19. The same year, he just missed out on securing the New Zealand Rally Championship by one point.

In the following three years, Hayden’s drive and determination saw him continue his pathway to success. In 2008 and 2009 he won the New Zealand Championship titles driving a Mitsubishi Evo9. Also in 2009, he won Group N at Rally Australia ahead of all the Production World Rally Championship (PRWC) teams and also won the Pirelli Star Driver Scholarship, which enabled him to tackle six FIA World Rally Championship events in 2010.

Since then, Hayden has had stints with Subaru and Skoda, winning Rally Portugal and Rally New Zealand; has scored podium finishes in Rally Finland and Rally Deutschland and stage wins in Rally Australia.

It was these performances that resulted in him gaining his WRC car debut in Rally Spain in 2013.

Now, Hayden takes his place with Hyundai Motorsport at selected events throughout 2014, behind the wheel of a Hyundai i20 WRC. Watch out for this talented Kiwi as he continues his drive to become world champion.

Jari-Matti hails from the town of Tuuri, Finland, about 300 kilometres north of Helsinki. It was here that Jari-Matti started his racing career, even before he was born!

His father, Jari, had been racing in rallies since 1981, during which time the entire Latvala family became a true “rally family”.

Jari-Matti was still mastering the art of walking when he completed his first laps in a go-kart at the age of just four. When he was eight, his father gave him his first rally car. By 10, Jari-Matti was practicing rally driving on a frozen lake in Finland.

Jari-Matti took his first steps in professional rallying before he even came of age, making the World Rally Championship in Great Britain in 2002. He then spent four years gaining valuable experience with different cars in various teams, before contesting his first full World Championship season for Stobart-Ford in 2007. Jari-Matti regularly finished in the points, with the icing on the cake coming at Rally Ireland, where he achieved third place.

Promoted to a Ford works driver the following year, Jari-Matti and his co-driver Miikka Anttila claimed their first win at a WRC event at Rally Sweden. At the age of just 22, this made Jari-Matti the youngest winner in the history of the FIA World Rally Championship – a record that still stands today.

Since then, Jari-Matti has won at least one World Rally Championship every season. He has also finished in the top four of the overall standings for the past five years.

Perhaps with the change of climate between Finland and Australia, he will do better on sub-tropical Coffs Coast. The climate of Tuuri is close to the icy sub-arctic, a far cry from the warmth and humidity experienced here. But that is not likely to deter Jari-Matti. Apart from his obvious rally driving skills, the name of his hometown originates from the old Finnish god of luck, harvest and success.

We too wish him god-speed and good luck!

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Kris Meeke

After graduating from Queen’s University, Belfast, with a degree in mechanical engineering, Kris got behind a mouse wheel working as a computer aided designer for M-Sport in Britain. But he soon traded the mouse wheel for a steering wheel.

Kris started his rally career at 23 years of age. He won a talent competition, which led to a season in the Peugeot 106 Super Cup in 2001. His performance on a Scottish rally later that year brought him to the attention of Colin McRae, who funded a British Junior Rally Championship assault in 2002 that culminated in Kris taking the title.

A seven-event Junior WRC campaign in an Opel Corsa followed in 2003, but this was marred by a series of mechanical failures and accidents. It was a similar story in 2004, but he did enough to ensure another McRae-backed program in 2005, this time in a Citroen C2 Super 1600. He finished every event he started and took his first class win at Rally Monte-Carlo.

Kris began the 2006 J-WRC in a factorysupported Citroen C2. He led in Spain and Corsica and won in Germany. But with no funds to continue, Kris switched to the Irish Championship in 2007 and managed selected outings in Super 1600 cars in 2008.

In 2009, Kris burst back onto the international stage, winning the Intercontinental Rally Challenge in a Peugeot 207 S2000. He joined Mini’s new WRC team in 2011 but a combination of mechanical problems and driving errors meant he scored points on only two of the six rallies he started.

Budget restrictions squeezed him out of the Mini program in 2012, but in 2013 his former Citroen team manager, Yves Matton, threw him a lifeline with two event trials in a DS3 World Rally car. Despite crashing on both outings, Matton stood by his man and handed Kris a full program for 2014.

With two podium finishes so far this season, Kris will be one to watch as he has a reputation for fast, determined driving.

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Mads Ostberg

Mads hails from Fredrikstad, about 100 kilometres south of Oslo, in snowy Norway.

He started his rally career at age 17 with a two-year “apprenticeship”, learning the ropes before making his debut in Rally Sweden in 2006. Later that year he competed in Rally Finland and Rally Wales, driving a Subaru Impreza. He then went on to win his first Norwegian Championship in the same year.

An impressive start!

Alternating between appearances in the WRC and the Norwegian Championship, Mads learnt his trade with Adapta, the family-owned team set up by his father Morten. In total, he contested five seasons in the Impreza.

Mads took a step up the ladder when he joined M-Sport in 2011. With the arrival of the new generation of World Rally cars, he began the season by finishing as runner-up at Rally Sweden. The Norwegian then had to wait until Wales Rally GB, the final round of the season, to get back on the podium.

The 2012 season was the making of Mads.

He took part in 11 of the championship’s 13 rallies, finishing in the points on each occasion. Mads won in Portugal, finished on the podium in Sweden and Argentina, and ended the year in fourth place in the Championship.

Despite claiming two further podium finishes in Sweden and in Finland, 2013 proved to be a more frustrating year.

However, 17 stage wins – compared with 10 and three in the previous two seasons – proved that the young Norwegian was still improving.

Now driving for Citroen, 2014 has been a good year for Mads and co-driver Jonas Andersson, finishing third in Sweden and Portugal, then going one better as runnersup in Rally Italia Sardinia.

What next? Perhaps a first in Australia?

We will have to wait and see.

Mikko Hirvonen

Apparently Mikko first learnt to drive a rally car while sitting on his father’s knee as they whizzed across a frozen Finnish lake. Luckily for them and us, the ice held.

At 18 he raced his first rally behind the wheel of an Opel Kadett (a Holden Gemini in Australia) in the Laihia Rally. During the following two years, Mikko and partner Sirpa Jokinen entered numerous rallies, honing their driving and navigation skills.

At 22 years of age, Mikko started his professional rally career with an impressive win in his homeland’s Finnish Formula 2 Championship in 2002. This put him in the WRC spotlight.

The following year, Mikko drove for Ford in a Focus. Then, in 2004, he drove for Subaru in 16 WRC events when their main driver, Tommi Makinen, retired. A year later, he was back to Ford, this time as a privateer.

He put in some blistering performances in the Focus, which caught the attention of the Ford WRC Team. In 2006, he officially took the wheel as a “works” driver for the Ford World Rally Team in a Focus RS and achieved his first WRC win at Rally Australia.

In 2006 and 2007, Mikko’s consistent podium finishes with partner Marcus Gronholm won the Maufacturer’s title for Ford. In 2007, after winning rallies in Norway, Japan and Great Britain, Mikko came third in the Drivers’ Championship. He again had three wins in 2008, followed by four wins in 2009. That year he missed winning the Drivers’ Championship title by just one point.

In 2012, Mikko exchanged his blue Ford suit for the red of Citroen Racing’s WRC team and contributed to Citroen winning the Manufacturer’s title.

Now, Mikko is once again in blue, driving for M-Sport in a Ford Fiesta RS WRC with his long-time friend and co-driver Jarmo Lehtinen.

With Blues Harbour being the training base for New South Wales’ rugby league State of Origin team The Blues, could this be a good omen for Mikko in the 2014 Rally Australia? Only time will tell.

Sebastien Ogier

The Frenchman was something of a late starter in rally terms, only joining the sport at the age of 22. However, when Sébastien made his first appearance in the FIA World Rally Championship just two years after his first rally, he did not need much time to adapt. He immediately scored a World Championship point on his debut in Mexico in an S1600 car. However, the dominance he showed in winning the Junior World Rally Championship (J-WRC) in the same year was only the start of a spectacular rise in the WRC, which has seen Sébastien score seven race wins.

Prior to his first complete World Championship season in Citroën’s junior team in 2009, he made a guest start in the Intercontinental Rally Challenge (IRC) at his home event, the “Monte”, and won at the first attempt. The following year, Sébastien claimed his first World Championship victory at Rally Portugal, and was soon promoted to the French works team as a result.

Sébastien quickly established himself as world champion Sébastien Loeb’s biggest rival and pushed his compatriot all the way in the race for the Drivers’ Championship.

Despite five wins – the same number as Loeb – and a further two podiums, Sébastien ultimately had to settle for third place overall. One nice consolation was his victory at the Race of Champions at the end of the year, which he contested as a Volkswagen works driver.

2012 was Sébastien’s first full season as a Volkswagen works driver. At the same time as developing the Polo R WRC, he and codriver Julien Ingrassia lined up in the World Rally Championship in an S2000 Škoda.

Competing against more powerful World Rally cars, he underlined the fact that he is still a force to be reckoned with by finishing in the points seven times, winning a special stage at Rally Italy, and claiming 10 class victories.

Sébastien currently leads in driver standings, but will he continue his winning ways in Australia?

Thierry Neuville

A Belgian native, Thierry Neuville made his rallying debut at 19 years, competing in the one-make series in his homeland. While contesting numerous events in Belgium in 2008 and 2009 he also made his first outing on the international rally scene, competing in Rally Catalunya as part of the FIA World Rally Championship and in Ypres Rally as part of the Intercontinental Rally Challenge (IRC).

From the beginning of his career, Thierry showcased raw speed and natural talent, drawing the attention of the late French rally driver Philippe Bugalski, who mentored him in his early years in the sport. In 2010, the young Belgian kicked off his first international campaigns as he participated in the FIA Junior World Rally Championship (J-WRC) and in selected rounds of the IRC. Good results started to come as he collected one win and a podium finish in the J-WRC category, topped by a third place overall in the IRC at Ypres Rally – his home event.

In 2011, the rising star established himself as one of the most promising drivers on the international rally scene. He competed in the IRC with his current co-driver Nicolas Gilsoul – claiming victories at Tour de Corse and Rallye Sanremo. His impressive performance secured him a full season drive for the following year with the Citroën Junior World Rally Team in the WRC. He finished seventh in the 2012 championship, which acted as a prelude to a championship challenging 2013 season with the Qatar M-Sport World Rally Team, in which he claimed four consecutive runnerup results (Italy, Finland, Germany and Australia), in addition to three third-place finishes (Mexico, Greece and Great Britain), clinching the runner-up place in the Drivers’ Championship.

In November 2013, Thierry signed a multi-year agreement as the lead driver for Hyundai Motorsport to compete in the WRC. At Rallye Monte-Carlo 2014, Thierry, flanked by co-driver Gilsoul, made his debut driving a factory backed Hyundai i20 WRC. Unfortunately the boys crashed out, coming to grief on the snow-covered first stage. But with no snow on Coffs Coast, we hope Team Hyundai and Thierry have a better result in September.

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TAKE THE SCENIC ROUTE

Don’t miss Coffs Coast’s stunning scenery and local delights while in the area for the 2014 World Rally.

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ccording to many of the drivers and officials of the World Rally Championships, Coffs Coast has numerous aspects that entice them to return again and again, this year for the third time. These include: strong backing for the event from state and local governments, quick access to special rally stages, passionate support from motoring enthusiasts, frequent flights from Sydney to Coffs, an extensive range of accommodation and attractions, and the superb scenery of the rally stages and surrounding countryside.

Folks who live at Coffs Coast already know where to go and what to see and do in the Nambucca, Bellingen and Coffs Harbour areas. But for visitors, especially first timers, the following may help enhance the already enjoyable World Rally experience.

The Bellinger Valley En route to the Friday rally stages in Newry and Tuckers Nob State Forests, be sure to take your walking shoes and wallet. There’s a 700-metre stroll along the timber boardwalk overlooking where the Kalang and Bellinger rivers meet the Pacific Ocean at Urunga. The boardwalk starts at the caravan park opposite the village centre.

Along the way are river, mangrove and coastal views, bird life above and fish below, and bench seats where you can sit and relax.

Mid-way between Friday’s rally stages is Bellingen: a laidback, creative town with a funky vibe. This is where your wallet comes in. Try shopping for arts and crafts at the Old Butter Factory and

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Yellow Shed, find cool fashion in the restored Hammond & Wheatley Building and perhaps enjoy lunch in the main street hotel, tavern or café. You can then continue to follow the rally by driving along the Bellinger River to Hydes Creek. At the end of the day, return to you home base via Bonville on Pine Creek Way or along the Pacific Highway.

The Nambucca On the Saturday, rally stages will be around Macksville, Bowraville and Nambucca Heads, so head off early and stop along the way for a refreshment and some sightseeing.

On River Street at Macksville, overlooking the Nambucca River, there is a shady rest area with picnic tables and chairs where you can relax and enjoy a snack. Just across the road is the Bridge Café. Stepping inside is like going back to the 1950s: there’s cosy booth seating with Laminex-covered tables, milkshakes served in tall glasses (try the delicious strawberry and Cherry Ripe), cut glass mirrors behind the counter, memorabilia and collectables on the walls, and pictures of Elvis in the front window. So put on your blue suede shoes and walk on in.

The drive to picturesque Bowraville is through lush farm fields surrounded by forested ridges, with roadside stops to snap a photograph or relax and watch rally cars transit between stages.

In Bowraville, try the Mad Hatters Tea Garden & Café for brunch, Le Maroc Café for European-style coffee and Middle Eastern

Urunga Boardwalk & Estuary

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sweets, The Phoenix Café for a light lunch or the Coach House Inn for a refreshing ale and a counter lunch. And make sure you take a stroll along the main street and visit the military museum and the Bowraville pioneers museum.

Back on the coast at Nambucca Heads, trade in your Brylcreem for a brush and a tin of paint. Here, where the Nambucca River meets the sea, is the V Wall. It is a rock and boulder canvas used by budding artists. Over the years, visitors from all over the world have added their creative paintings to the brilliant blues and greens of the sea, sky and forests. It’s all legal and encouraged, so choose your favourite rally driver and try your hand at portrait painting.

Coffs Harbour On Sunday there are three rally stages: two in the Orara Valley in Bagawa and Orara East State Forests and the other north of the city in Wedding Bells State Forest. This is a full day for World Rally drivers, officials and followers, so it is suggested you stay a day or more to take in the sights and attractions on offer.

Why not take a stroll along the marina breakwall past the fishing fleet and yachts moored in the marina, and then continue to Muttonbird Island for ocean and coastal views? Or, for a higher bird’s eye view, drive to the Forest Sky Pier at Sealy Lookout (access via the Pacific Highway and Bruxner Park Road, just north past the Big Banana). Further north, you can visit Emerald Beach, with its headlands and cafés. Typically, at dawn and dusk at Look at Me Now

Bridge Cage, Macksville

Headland, a mob of kangaroos feed on grass while overlooking the coast and offshore islands. Join them for some of the best coastal views in Australia. At nearby Woolgoolga, the white dome of the Sikh Indian Temple dominates the skyline. Turn off into town, where there are a number of eateries to choose from. Maybe get a takeaway curry or fish and chips to eat up on the headland. While there, keep watch for whales as they journey along the coast on their annual migration from Antarctica. Back in Coffs, there is city shopping, the Coffs Harbour City Gallery, weekly markets, restaurants and outdoor cafes galore. There’s also the Bunker Cartoon Gallery, Dolphin Marine Magic and the Coffs Harbour Butterfly House.

If time allows as you follow the rally, drop into Two Tails Winery on Orara Way, just south of Nana Glen, and sample some local vintage.

In Lowanna, Coramba and Glenreagh, linger at the local pub for a counter meal and – on the way home – enjoy dinner and the rally buzz at World Rally Headquarters, Opal Cove Resort, overlooking the Pacific Ocean.

Just three days to take in all the excitement and action of the World Rally and the superb scenery of Coffs Coast is a challenge, even if you could drive like Sebastian, Jari-Matti, Andreas, Mads or Mikko. So plan to return for a longer stay – before or after the rally – and come visit Coffs again next year.

For more information, see www.coffscoast.com.au or phone the Coffs Coast Visitor Centre on 1300 369 070.

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FROM RALLY DUST TO BUGGY DIRT

If the World Rally cars aren’t enough, Coates Hire Rally Australia will offer motoring fans even bigger jumps and dirt-spraying slides in the Pedders Suspension Coffs Coast 400, which is Round 4 of the 2014 Australian Off Road Championship.

By Chris Nixon

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he Coffs Coast 400 will be staged during the World Rally weekend on a separate loop course just north of Coffs Harbour in Lower Bucca State Forest (with access off Bucca Road on to Cottage Road). WRC tickets will allow bonus free entry to the off road event, and separate tickets also will be available.

The Coffs Coast 400 is part of the rally festival but is also an event in its own right because the cars and race format are significantly different. While rally cars run on made roads on a series of special stages of varying lengths, off-roaders tackle several laps over two days on a single long course over punishing bush tracks.

The cars, “buggy” open-wheelers and highly modified production pick-ups or off-road wagons, are built for extreme performance.

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Long-travel suspension allows them to tackle obstacles at high speed, plough through sand and mud like they don’t exist, and take huge leaps off crests. Loud, big-horsepower V8s and turbocharged V6s feature in these spectacular cars. On suitable roads, top speeds can approach 200km/h.

Among the list of about 40 competitors expected at the Pedders Suspension Coffs Coast 400, look out for last year’s winner Travis Robinson and 2013 season champion Shannon Rentsch. Both will drive two-seater Jimco buggies.

See aorc.com.au for more information.

If this year is like 2013, and indications are that it will be, hundreds of enthusiastic cyclists are in for a great time on the NAB Coffs Coast Cycle Challenge on Sunday, August 3, which will start and finish at the Coffs Harbour Jetty Foreshore.

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ccording to event director, Peter Wardman, entries are coming in thick and fast. “Each year numbers of participants continue to grow, exceeding our expectations,” he says. “We believe this is an indication that the ride is fun, the scenery is second to none and the reward of making a contribution to worthwhile charities is enticing new riders who, in turn, are recommending the event to friends and colleagues.”

Rides for keen individual cyclists include the 60- and 100-kilometre options. There are male and female categories for both of these distances. For those who prefer to ride as part of a team (male and/or female members), there is the 100-kilometre team event. For a more leisurely peddle with family, participants can choose either the 10- or 20-kilometre rides.

New this year is the C4 Hill Climb on Saturday, August 2. Starting in Coramba, cyclists will climb approximately 600 metres over the 13-kilometre time trial distance along Eastern Dorrigo Way. For some, this will be a warm up for the next day. For others, it could be a test of courage.

According to Peter Wardman, the generous support of sponsors, especially National Australia Bank, enables the event organisers to provide state-of-the-art timing of riders and provide entertainment at the start and finish of the rides. At the presentation of the category winners and placegetters, there will also be prize draws of bicycles for some lucky participants.

See coffscoastcyclechallenge.com for entry forms and event details.

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NEW TEAM AT COFFS HARBOUR AIRPORT

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ver the past 12–24 months, Coffs Harbour Airport has experienced strong growth and business development far in excess of previous years. Some of the major projects have included: the resurfacing of the main runway, arrival of Tigerair, the new Qantas direct service to and from Melbourne, taking over the operations of the general and security car parking, building a new freights service roadway and parking facilities, constructing new offices for lease by Coffs Coast Travel and now taking over the operations of a security screening service previously operated by Qantas.

With all this activity and increased responsibilities, it was timely to review the structure and make-up of the airport’s management and operations team. This resulted in two units being established, Operations and Security & Compliance, both with separate and specific objectives to support management and progress the airport’s strategic plan.

The Operations team, headed by Mark Fitton and his four reporting officers, is responsible for the airport’s infrastructure,

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services and facilities. This is the crew that starts before sunrise and leaves after sunset to ensure the airport is open for business for all aviation services to and from Coffs Harbour every day of the year.

The Security & Compliance unit has been expanded with the appointment of a security and compliance supervisor, Jason Dechaineaux. He is supported by a compliance officer, and together they are responsible for overseeing the safety and security of passengers, airline operators and airport tenants.

With the appointment of Jason and the restructuring of the team, it is expected that Coffs Harbour Airport will be better resourced, managed and operated to continue developing its business. This is critical, as there is already $15 million of new development planned for the airport in the coming 12 months. The first of these is the construction of a dedicated Aviation Fire Station. Details on this project will be highlighted in future editions of Coffs Harbour Regional Airport magazine.

MEET JASON DECHAINEAUX: Coffs Harbour Airport’s new security and compliance supervisor

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y the time you read this, Jason will have been “on station” at Coffs for about two months, getting to know the lay of the land, meeting airport tenants, and observing the day-to-day aviation and security operations of the airport. In a nutshell, Jason is responsible for the safety and security of all patrons of Coffs Harbour Regional Airport – travellers, visitors and tenants alike. And with many years of experience in the aviation industry, he is certain to bring new insights and improvements to Coffs.

Over the past 23 years, Jason has been stationed in many ports around the country on both domestic and military airfields.

While at Sydney Airport, he was responsible for the ground operations, flight planning and load control for Menzies Aviation – a company specialising in providing passenger, ramp and cargohandling services in 31 countries at 146 airports serving some 500 airlines. This experience will be invaluable in his new role, as will his knowledge from the wide variety of aviation projects he has undertaken, such as runway construction at Prominent Hill Goldmine in outback South Australia, safety and compliance at the RAAF’s base at Tindal in the Northern Territory, and his consultancy projects at airports at Port Macquarie in NSW, Launceston in Tasmania, and at Charleville, Gladstone and Claremont airports in Queensland.

During this time, Jason developed site-specific operating systems and aircraft management logistics. Even when he thought nothing would be too challenging, he recalls one event that tested

his management skills and the capacity at Australia’s busiest airport. It was when two Russian Antonov cargo planes – chartered

by Michael Jackson – touched down at Sydney Airport. Each carried three semi-trailers of staging, audio and video equipment for the entertainer’s spectacular shows. So huge were these aircraft that they required double the parking space normally reserved for more conventional cargo planes. Even then, one Antonov plane had to be flown to Canberra Airport once it was unloaded and parked there overnight due to a shortage of space at Sydney Airport.

When away from all things aviation, Jason is a keen fisherman.

Apparently it doesn’t matter if he is fishing in salt or fresh water, just being in the great outdoors wetting a line is pure bliss for him.

At other times, he enjoys cross-country running, riding on horses, working out at the gym and going camping with his two children, Ronin and Isabel, and wife Jacqueline. According to Jason, being stationed at Coffs Harbour Airport and living with his family on the sub-tropical Coffs Coast surrounded by the Great Dividing Range and the Pacific Ocean is the best possible landing of anywhere in the world.

So next time you are at Coffs Harbour Airport and happen to see a rather tall, wavy-haired gentleman wearing an iridescent safety vest, stop and say hello, as it is most likely Jason Dechaineaux.

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GIRL ON FIRE

After claiming the Victorian Women’s Offroad Champion title in 2012, motorbike rider Teneil Van Doorn is now setting her sights on becoming a Victorian Motocross Champion. Hilary Board caught up with the driven 19 year old.

How did you get into motorbike racing?

I got my first bike when I was three years old. I guess I’ve always ridden motorbikes, as it was a family thing we did. I got the idea to race from friends, as I always loved hearing their stories and I thought, “I love riding, so why not compete?” When I was 15, I asked my parents whether I could race. They were a little hesitant at first but slowly warmed up to the idea of their only child competing in one of the most dangerous sports in the world! So I entered my first race in 2010.

Tell us about your biggest achievements to date My biggest achievement would have to be winning the Victorian OffRoad Championships in 2012! Being named State Champion was the first goal I set myself when I first started racing, and I knocked it over within two years of competing against women who had been competing for years. Finishing the Australian Four-Day Enduro in 2012 was another huge accomplishment for me. Racing for four days straight, from 8am to 5pm, was very challenging. You are out in the bush all by yourself, so if something happens to you or the bike, you are on your own. I only saw my mechanics and support crew at check points throughout the day, where they would re-fuel my bike, give me a quick feed and something to drink and then I’d be off again. That event was by far the hardest I have ever entered.

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UPCOMING BIKE RACES • Golden Beach Six-Hour Aug 2-3, Caloundra, Queensland • Australian Four-Day Enduro (AFDE) Aug 11-16, Dungog, New South Wales

Images courtesy of Matthew Ware

How do you prepare for competitions?

I eat a lot of carbohydrates from Thursday in the lead up to a Saturday event. I generally like to get about five litres of water into me before Saturday as well. The night before a race is pretty simple and chilled, just relaxing with my team. Right before the race I try to get myself in the zone. I put my headphones in, focus, sit back and just watch everything get sorted for me until it’s time for my heat.

You were sponsored by Sherco Australia and now Yamaha. What does sponsorship mean for you?

When I was approached by Sherco Australia at the end of 2012 and asked to race on their factory team for 2013, I was pretty overwhelmed! It was an exciting time, as I never expected to be approached by a manufacturer this early in my racing. We had a really good season together. I absolutely loved my teammates and our mechanics were amazing! This year I swapped back over to Yamaha, which I am really happy about. I love their bikes and it definitely feels good riding for Yamaha. I wouldn’t have had this opportunity if it wasn’t for Peter Stevens Motorcycles, who has been amazing and has hooked me up with the best deals and support. I’m so happy to be racing for both Yamaha and Peter Stevens in 2014 and 2015!

Which events are you looking forward to for the rest of this year?

I’m looking forward to racing the Golden Beach Six-Hour crosscountry in August, as I’ve never raced it by myself before. I’m pretty excited to show everyone my fitness skills and prove to them that a girl can race an event that’s six straight hours!

Which is your favourite event?

The Hattah Desert Race, hands down! The atmosphere and excitement around it is just overwhelming. It’s an annual event held in early July in Mildura. They have this huge party on the Friday night, where they shut down the main street and people can come and meet the riders. It’s just the best fun, right before a race weekend.

What are your goals for the next three years?

After racing off-road for the past few years and only just changing over into motocross this year, I have a whole new set of goals and dreams. I now want to be the Victorian Motocross Champion and

I have my sights set on the Australian Championship. But nothing gets me more excited than thinking about racing overseas for Australia. It might not come in the next three years, but it’s what I want and it’s what I’ll strive for.

Who do you look up to in the industry?

My idol is Chad Reed. He soldiers on when he’s hurt, fights through the pain and never gives up. There is no one better representing our country right now.

Can you tell us about the worst injury you have sustained on a bike?

My worst crash was in 2011. I was training at a local motocross track and I just made a silly little mistake and ended up coming off really badly. I landed head first into the up-ramp of a jump. I don’t really remember the day, but I do remember waking up in hospital with my family around me and saying, “Dad, I can’t feel my legs.” I think the look on his face killed me the most, because I knew I’d be fine - I’m tough – but I felt like I had just broken his heart. I broke a few bones that day and separated the vertebrates in my neck. That caused fluid to build up in between, cutting off my nervous system, which resulted in my having no feeling in 70 per cent of my body.

After doing a lot of tests, the results came back that the feeling in my body should return once the swelling in my neck went down.

That was a massive relief for the whole family. I was in a hard neck brace for a few weeks after I got out of hospital and it took me about eight months to recover, but I now have neck and back pain that will never go away. In my eyes though, I came out easy. If I wasn’t wearing my neck brace during that crash, I’m not even sure I’d be here today.

Do you have any funny bike stories?

When I was a kid, we went trail riding in the Snowy Mountains with friends. I was riding around the camp on a little four-wheeler when I decided that leaving the throttle on full was much more fun. I was heading down a hill straight towards a barbed-wire fence when my Mum saw what was happening and jumped in front of me. But that didn’t stop me! I ran straight over her, putting her flat on her back, only to have my second Dad grab me by the neck and yank me off the bike at full speed, ruining my fun. But I guess not many people can say they have run over their mum and lived to tell the story [laughs]. I did still get in a lot of trouble!

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BOYS’ TOYS

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ore than two decades on from the Monster’s first unveiling, Ducati introduces the iconic model’s latest generation: the 2014 Monster 1200 and 1200 S. Ducati’s brand new flagship is powered by the formidable Superbike-derived 1198 Testastretta 11° DS engine. It also presents an entirely new chassis and muscular styling, designed with premium components fully integrated with Ducati’s latest technologies.

Evoking the exciting memories of past models, such as the powerhouse S4R and S4RS, the 2014 Monster 1200 also boasts an exclusive S model with 145hp and a ride-enhancing 92ft-lb of high-accelerating torque, wrapped beautifully in a spec-impressive chassis that tips the scales at 182 kilograms dry weight.

High-spec brakes, suspension, single-sided swing arm and lightweight wheels combine with Ducati’s best-yet ergonomics to offer the Italian manufacturer’s most attractive Monster ever. Super comfortable and introducing an innovative adjustable seat height, the model also combines 8-level traction control, 3-level ABS and 3-level Ride-by-Wire into Ducati’s user-friendly, press-button Riding Modes.

The 2014 Monster 1200 and Monster 1200 S use next-generation technologies to create an enhanced rider-motorcycle relationship,

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delivering a high-adrenaline experience while giving the reassuring feeling of complete control and ergonomic integration.

Colour wise, the Monster 1200 is presented in Ducati red with red frame and black wheels, while the Monster 1200 S offers two options: Ducati red with red frame and glossy black wheels, or the striking scheme of white with bronze-coloured frame and glossy black wheels.

Key features: • 30,000km between major services • Innovative Monster chassis with the latest design techniques • Fully adjustable suspension • High-performance wheels and Pirelli Diablo Rosso II tyres • Ducati safety pack • Bosch Brembo Braking system with 3-level ABS • LED illumination • Ducati traction control • Ride-by-wire control • Thin Film Transistor instrumentation See ducati.com.au for more details

RZR XP1000 UTILITY TERRAIN VEHICLE

Polaris has launched the most impressive side-by-side vehicle to ever hit the market.

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significant step-up from the RZR 900XP, the RZR XP1000 features a Prostar 1000cc engine, which pushes out a mindboggling 107hp, making it the highest-powered side-by-side vehicle yet. Reaching 0-80 km/ph in 5.33 seconds, the RZR XP1000 boasts four valves per cylinder, dual throttle bodies and long-tip fuel injectors. It has a top speed of 123 km/h.

One of the real innovations with this new model is the suspension configuration, with 16” front and 18” rear travel, and front 2” and rear 2.5” exclusive Walker Evans anti-bottoming needle shocks.

Supplementary to that are dual rate, dual springs, 16-position adjustable clickers, a long 90” wheelbase and 29” Maxxis Bighorn tyres. The RZR XP1000 also comes complete with a new highperformance All-Wheel-Drive system and Electronic Power Steering.

To ensure the comfort of both riders and racers alike, the RZR XP1000 offers new doors, an adjustable seat slider for both driver and passenger, new dry-seat technology to resist moisture, a 10” adjustable steering wheel, LED interior lighting and new draining holes for cleaning.

You need to see it to believe it. The best way is to check out driver RJ Anderson taking it off-road in his video, which already has about 1.5 million views on You Tube. www.youtube.com.

This exciting model is available in two colours: White Lightning or Titanium Matte Metallic/Orange. Price: $28,595 ride away.

If the RZR XP1000 is not quite in your price bracket, there’s also the RZR 570, priced at $13,495 ride away.

For more information, see www.polaris.com/en-au/rzr-side-by-side/ trail-vehicle/rzr-1000/features

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Romanian Deadlift Suggested: 4 sets of 8 • •

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Grab a dumbbell or barbell.

Bend your knees slightly, back straight, lean forward hinging at the hips.

Push hips forward and stand.

“Hamstring strength is really important to prevent ACL injuries, which are prevalent in skiing.”

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Snow season is finally here, so it’s time to dig out your board or skis. But while a trip to the slopes may sound like a relaxing holiday, it’s certainly not one for your body. Exercise physiologist Steve Roberts shares five workouts to help you prepare your muscles and prevent injuries.

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irst of all, think of the workouts you do that use the same muscles and require the same amount of effort as you need on

the slopes. You may then need to tweak these exercises to make them more effective.

Do you even workout? If the answer is no or sometimes, don’t panic. If your snow trip is four or more weeks away, you have time to prepare.

After all, the last thing you want from your holiday is a ruptured cruciate ligament, torn ligaments in your ankles or a broken collarbone.

If you have planned to snowboard for four or five days, you’ll need to train in order to be able to perform for that period of time. This is especially the case if you want to progress in skill and speed by the end of your trip.

In the table below are five of the best gym exercises to get you ready for the snow. The turning, inertia and gravity pushing you into the ground from skiing or snowboarding creates a lot of eccentric load on your muscles, so we’ve chosen exercises that mimic the use of the muscles and included a training tempo.

Snow program Workout

Workout time 40 mins (5 mins Warm up + 25 mins Exercise sequence + 10 mins cool down)

Warm Up

Perform 5 min aerobic exercise, gradually raising heart rate. Include Range Of Motion (ROM) exercises as per movements in your workout. E.g. Dynamic leg stretches.

Workout Format

Perform the first sets of A, B, C D and E, taking 30 seconds’ rest between each.

Then rest for 90 seconds and repeat until ALL sets are complete.

Exercise Sequence

Wk. 1

Wk. 2

Wk. 3

Wk. 4

Tempo

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A. Romanian Deadlift

4 sets of 10 reps @70 of 1RM

4 sets of 10 reps @80 of 1RM

4 sets of 8 reps @80 of 1RM

4 sets of 8 reps @80 of 1RM

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B. Single-Leg Eccentric Squat

4 x 4 on each side @ Body Weight

4 x 5 on each side @ Body Weight

4 x 8 on each side @ Body Weight

4 x 10 on each side @ Body Weight

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C. Medicine Ball (or dumbell) Pump Squat

3 x 1 min with 5kg

3 x 1 min with 6kg

3 x 1 min with 7kg

3 x 1 min with 8kg

Short low pulses

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4x4

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1 x 1 min

2 x 1 min

3 x 1 min

4 x 1 min

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Single-Leg Eccentric Squats Suggested: 4 sets of 4 on each side •

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With one leg, lower yourself down for three seconds using a smooth and controlled movement.

When you’re at the bottom, push up with two feet.

Medicine Ball Pump Squat Suggested: 3 sets of 1 minute each •

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Hug a heavy medicine ball to your chest and lower into a squat position.

Staying low, doing short pump squats (pulsing up and down about an inch or so) without coming back up to start.

Your muscles should always be contracting.

“This exercise builds local muscular endurance in the lower back, glutes, and quads.”

Squat Jump Suggested: 4 sets of 4 •

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Start with your feet shoulder-width apart.

Squat down so your thighs are parallel to the floor, then jump high in the air.

Try to land softly on your feet.

“This exercise develops explosiveness in the quads and glutes, which is necessary if you want to ski fast and push hard out of your turns.”

Backwards Treadmill Walk

Disclaimer No express warranty is given as to the accuracy or completeness of this information. It is not a substitute for, any advice, diagnosis or treatment provided by a fitness or medical professional. You acknowledge that performing incorrectly prescribed exercises or activities may pose a risk to your health.

You are solely responsible for all acts or omissions, whether negligent or otherwise, undertaken in connection with this information.

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“By working the hamstrings, you help stabilise the knee joint and prevent injuries.”

Suggested: 3 sets of 1 minute; build up to 3 sets of 3 minutes • • • •

Start walking.

Increase incline.

Face backwards.

Drop to a squat.

“It doesn't look that hard but when you hop on and do it, it's brutal. Thirty seconds in and your legs are on fire.”

Scan the QR code to see the how to do each of the five workouts.

A BIGGER, BETTER BULLER! T Victorian alpine resort, Mt Buller, launched the 2014 snow season with a bang over the Queen’s Birthday long weekend in June, and unveiled numerous upgrades.

his year’s snow season launch included the spectacular annual Olympic Winter Institute Fundraising Gala Dinner, which saw the return of several Winter Olympians, who used Mt Buller as a training ground in the lead up to Sochi. Following this, the public were invited to view the numerous changes and upgrades Mt Buller has put in place to enhance guests’ stays.

Improvements to the resort include the addition of a new mezzanine level in the bustling Village Square Plaza (formerly Cow Camp Plaza). This has almost doubled the seating and dining capacity of the space, allowing more room for visitors to relax and have a bite to eat between ski runs.

The resort’s snowmaking facilities have also seen new, fully automatic snowmaking guns installed on the northern side of Bourke Street, which will produce eight times more snow than previous years. The existing snowguns have been relocated to the Baldy and Koflers areas of the resort, significantly improving the reliability of snow conditions in these parts.

In terms of activities at Mt Buller, there are plenty on offer this winter, from skiing, snowboarding and tobogganing, to helicopter flights, telemarking (free-heel skiing) and snow-gaining (high-altitude orienteering), to name just a few. There is also the Mt Buller Cinema, the National Alpine Museum and the luxurious Breathtaker Alpine Spa Retreat for guests to enjoy.

For those looking for something new to do off the snow, there is the Mt Buller Sculpture Park Walk, where ramblers can enjoy the range of sculptural pieces dotted around the resort (supplemented by the free Mount Buller Walks app).

Just a short car ride (or stunning snowshoe walk) from Mt Buller is Mt Stirling. It offers visitors an authentic alpine adventure, with backcountry skiing and snowboarding, cross-country ski trails, snow camping, interpretive snowshoe walks and more.

Several improvements have been made to the Mt Stirling Resort as well, including the installation of two solar-powered webcams, which give visitors the chance to check out the conditions before they arrive.

See mtbuller.com.au for more information.

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SWAP & SHED Drop calories from your diet without going hungry by using this practical food-swap guide. By Belinda Crestani

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emember when you used to turn up your nose at coffee, salads or greens as a kid? The fact you now love the strong taste of a long black or beetroot is proof that your taste buds can recalibrate. Though we tend to maintain a base of preference for salty, spicy or sweet foods, we can manipulate our taste buds to prefer healthier options.

Experts suggest it can take between three to six months to alter your food preferences and can take up to 10 exposures before you accept or start to enjoy a food or taste you didn’t like before. Start re-training your taste buds now with these healthy food-swap options below and you should be well and truly recalibrated in time for Christmas!

PEANUT BUTTER FOR NUT BUTTER Just like peanut butter, but crammed with more vitamins, minerals and good monounsaturated fats, natural nut butters are 100 per cent nuts and have no added sugar, salt or vegetable oil. Supermarkets now stock three or four types of nut butter, including almond, brazil-nut and cashew varieties, and one with all three together is called an “ABC mix”. Almond spread is high in magnesium and manganese, cashew spread is high in copper and magnesium and the brazil-nut is high in copper, iron, zinc, manganese, phosphates and magnesium.

VEGETABLES OILS AND BUTTER FOR COCONUT OIL Coconut oil is the “oil” extracted from

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coconut flesh. It is one of the best oils to cook with as it won’t turn into harmful transfats when heated at high temperatures.

Coconut oil contains high levels of lauric acid, which helps to strengthen the immune system and has the ability to attack viruses, bacteria and other pathogens. Researchers from the Garvan Institute of Medical Research have found that a diet rich in coconut oil will actually keep fat off and also protect you from insulin resistance, thus reducing the risk of type-2 diabetes.

WHITE RICE FOR QUINOA Quinoa (pronounced keen-wa) is gluten free and contains more protein than any other grain. This makes it a popular choice for vegetarians and a good muscle-building and energy-producing food. Its nutritional composition is better than most grains – with a wonderful balance of amino acids – so try to have one cup a week. You can add quinoa to soups, stir-fries, stuffing or salads.

has between 70 per cent and 85 per cent cocoa. Cocoa contains a large amount of antioxidants, which protect your body from ageing, can lift your mood and reduce blood pressure.

SUGAR FOR STEVIA With zero kilojoules per teaspoon (sugar has 64kj per tsp) and a low glycemic index to guard against crashes and cravings, stevia is baking’s new saviour. Derived from a South American plant, stevia contains no calories and doesn’t raise blood sugar. It’s significantly sweeter than sugar, so you’ll only need about one-tenth as much in recipes.

POTATO FOR SWEET POTATO Brightly coloured sweet potatoes are full of provitamin A (betacarotene), vitamin C and glutathione – antioxidants that strengthen your defenses. Sweet potatoes can be baked, added to soups or stews, roasted, and sliced and fried to make sweet potato fries. They can also be used in desserts!

COFFEE FOR DANDELION TEA If you are trying to kick your caffeine addiction, try switching to Dandelion Tea. Its taste is similar to coffee but this coffee substitute is much better for you. Dandelion tea is full of antioxidants that help fight off viruses and bacteria. It’s also great for detoxing the liver, improving digestion, boosting blood circulation and can even aid weight loss. What’s more, it contains huge amounts of vitamins and minerals, such as calcium, potassium, magnesium, iron and zinc.

MILK CHOCOLATE FOR DARK CHOCOLATE Treat yourself to a piece or two of dark chocolate occasionally. Choose one that

Belinda Crestani has a certificate in Weight Loss Nutrition and is the founder of health and wellness website Youthful Habits. See youthfulhabits.com for more information.

7Mate’s popular fishing program, Hook, Line & Sinker, celebrates its 10th season when it returns on Saturday, July 26 at 2pm. The Tradie’s editor, Hilary Board, caught up with one of the TV show’s Tassie-based hosts, Nick Duigan, to talk about the series and his favourite fishing spots.

Congrats on your 10th season! What can we expect from you guys in this series?

It’s hard to believe we’ve been going that long! This season is our biggest yet, with plenty of Australian fishing hot spots and a mix of international destinations as well. We have gone to a new one-hour format, which will mean even more fishing! To us, fishing is meant to be fun, and that’s what we’ve captured in this series.

Are you running the Classic Catch competition again this year?

The Classic Catch competition is on again and it’s a great way to interact with our viewers. They seem to be much better fishermen than we are – it’s a bit humbling looking at all those great entries!

We will be giving away an EvaKool icebox every week on the program so, to enter, just keep an eye on our Facebook page and catch a really big fish!

Can you tell us a bit about your own memorable catches?

We’ve made many memorable catches over the years. One was the biggest trout I’ve ever caught on the fly, quite an effort! Only problem was that the cameraman forgot to roll – so it doesn’t count!

Another was a massive marlin Andrew [Hart, the co-host] caught in

Cairns. It must have been nearly 1000 pounds [454 kilograms]. This time the only problem was that he didn’t take the cameraman with him – so it doesn’t count either!

Name your three favourite fishing spots in Australia.

Tasmania is one. We live there, so we are biased! But it’s a great fishing spot. Where else can you catch 100-kilogram tuna, the country’s biggest bream and enjoy world-class fly fishing for trout all within an hour’s drive? South Coast New South Wales is another great spot. There’s great bread-and-butter fishing for the whole family off the beach or in the many estuaries there. If you want to catch a marlin, they are thick! The Top End is Australia’s wildest place to go fishing. You don’t have to drive far from Darwin before you really feel away from it all. Barramundi are one of our great fish to catch!

You have some fantastic seafood recipes on your website. Which is your favourite winter seafood dish?

You can’t beat fresh flathead fillets in beer batter! The website shows how simple it is to make perfect beer batter every time.

See hooklinesinker.tv for more from Nick and Andrew.

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For those who prefer to hibernate indoors during the cooler months, Christie Board got hands-on with autumn’s best new game releases.

WOLFENSTEIN: THE NEW ORDER

WATCH_DOGS

Triple-A title release Wolfenstein: The New Order has made killing Nazis fresh again. This sophisticated re-boot of an old-school firstperson shooter has cool characters, storyline and dialogue, which are supported by decent voice acting and amusing cut scenes.

Topping it off is one of the best romances ever witnessed in a boom-boom classic, resulting in characters you actually give a damn about.

Once again, you’ll be steering William (BJ) Blazkowicz around enemy territory, which is basically everywhere, as the story takes place in an alternative history where Nazi Germany were victorious in World War II and achieved world domination. More than a decade later, BJ and his new girlfriend have the momentous task of steering a tiny resistance to finally take down the Nazi General and his longserving villain “Deathshead’’.

The storyline moves steadily and each level has an authentic atmosphere that rewards exploration handsomely. The “Kampfhunds” will make you nervous to turn a corner, but you can nibble on their kibble for bonus health. Cheap thrills and tanned hides are achieved in time-sensitive challenges. Mini boss fights are a retro touch of genius and cannot be won by BJ’s brawn alone, so players will need to pay close attention to field resources and gameplay tips.

Despite the fact the first two hours of mindless tutorials and easy trench running will make you wonder if you should increase the difficultly, The New Order is unnecessarily difficult at times, due to poor checkpoint auto saves. In early levels, speed-running will leave you unprepared when loads of grinning brutes and mini gun-wielding mech soldiers appear all at once. The stealth element is an interesting angle, but it’s good, not great. Overall, however, Wolfenstein: The New Order is an awesome revival of the franchise.

Digital vigilante, Aiden Pearce, exploits the flaws in Chicago’s hyper-connected online information network in Ubisoft’s latest release, Watch_Dogs. Pull on his stylish threads and hack the system with your smart phone to hunt down criminals and drain bank accounts. As you/Pearce run around hacking strangers in the carefully detailed streets, lurid phone conversations play automatically – a reminder that privacy is becoming an illusion.

While the concept of hack-tivism is deeply developed, the plot is weak and dull. Ex-thug and hack-addict Pearce is a bland psychopath, hell-bent on avenging the death of his niece. If the lengthy five-act campaign doesn’t grab you, you can throw away hours swimming in side missions, which add to Pearce’s notoriety but do nothing to develop his character.

The hacking and street dragging can make Watch_Dogs a chore to play at times. Driving through the metropolis demands feline reflexes, as the vehicles seem to float uncontrollably amid dense traffic. Initially, the puzzling process of hacking in a mission can seem cumbersome, and early objectives can be achieved with Pearce barely moving, which feels lazy and strange.

Despite these issues, Watch_Dogs evolves and improves every hour you sink into it, becoming quite addictive. Later levels turn up the heat and demand Pearce try out some heavy artillery. Going loud and proud escalates difficultly immensely, with heavily armored guards seemingly unperturbed by bullets. High-alert baddies are always on the brink of calling for reinforcements, while the police are keen for some street racing.

Ultimately, Watch_Dogs succeeds in putting control into the player’s hands, providing enough depth to keep you coming back for more. Overall, the hype is well deserved thanks to its concept, slick production and graphics, and revolutionary multiplayer game modes.

Genre: Action, FPS Developer: Machine Games Publisher: Bethesda Platforms: PS3/PS4, Xbox 360/One, PC

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Genre: Open World, Action Adventure, Stealth Developer: Ubisoft Montreal Publisher: Ubisoft Platforms: PS3/PS4, Xbox 360/One, PC

There have been plenty of quality movies to choose from at this year’s winter film festivals. Christie Board takes a look at five of the best. insight into the mind and life of the actor, who has admitted that some aspects are autobiographical. Franco also stars in the film as a divorced teacher and girls’ soccer coach who initiates a romantic relationship with an insecure student named April (Emma Roberts). Val Kilmer makes a surprise cameo appearance as April’s quirky stepfather.

delivers punchy dialogue with strength and grit, while co-star Pattinson proves his acting versatility as he is transformed from heartthrob to a stuttering, twitchy hick. Joel Edgerton received a writer’s credit for his work on the story.

20,000 DAYS ON EARTH

Australian legend Nick Cave casts an elusive and striking figure in this gorgeous and inventive documentary about – and narrated by – the singer. Exploring his life and work in a surreal and dramatic manner, Cave strove to deliver a completely different experience to the typical rock’n’roll documentaries.

The film scope is one day in the life of the cultural icon, personally examining his creative process and ultimately celebrating the power of artistic spirit. The documentary premiered at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival, where it won the awards for directing and editing and was nominated for the Grand July Prize. Not surprisingly, music plays a powerful role in the film, which was directed by Iain Forsyth and Jane Pollard.

JOE

Nicolas Cage plays tough man Joe Ransom, an alcoholic and ex-con who forms and unlikely friendship with a hard-luck local teen. Set in the contemporary south, Joe is faced with the choice of redemption or ruin in this gritty, moving tale. Cage has been congratulated for his focused and heartfelt performance, which was a departure from his typical title roles. Director David Gordon Green, known for using locals in his film, gave the role of antagonist Wade to a local homeless man named Gary Poulter. He sadly died on the streets of Austin after filming ended.

UKRAINE IS NOT A BROTHEL

This award-winning, controversial documentary is about topless female activists from the Ukraine. These women are protesting against the apparent view of the world that Ukrainian women are just brides for sale or commodities for sex tourism.

Australian filmmaker Kitty Green quit her job at the ABC to travel to her grandmother’s native Ukraine, where she stumbled upon a Femen protest. After being invited into their inner circle, she spent 14 months living and documenting these courageous girls. This daring decision has resulted in an eyeopening, intimate glimpse into the world’s most proactive feminist organisation.

Melbourne International Film Festival July 31-August 17 THE ROVER

Fresh from its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival comes the hotly awaited follow-up to David Michod’s, Animal Kingdom. Filmed and depicted in the South Australian semi-desert, this visually atmospheric outback Western is bathed in blood and violence. Set 10 years after the collapse of Australia, the story follows loner Eric (Guy Pearce) as he seeks brutal revenge when a gang steals his last possession. He enlists the help of Reynolds (Robert Pattinson), an injured gang member left behind by his brother. Pearce

PALO ALTO

First-time director Gia Coppola continues her aunt’s legacy of delivering dreamy narratives in her debut film Palo Alto. The film perfectly captures the complexity and vulnerability of four angst-ridden American teenagers surviving in California. Based on a collection of loosely connected short stories written by James Franco, the narrative gives

For those who missed the St Kilda Film Festival in May, the Melbourne International Film Festival gives you ample opportunity to catch up on some future classics. The program is a reflection of the city’s rich multicultural make-up, featuring an eclectic range of international award winners from the world’s top film festivals.

Enjoy acclaimed features, undiscovered gems or – for those who prefer a quick thrill – sneak a peek at the short film competition.

See miff.com.au for more details.

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BOOKEDUP

Treat your dad to a good read this Father’s Day, September 7 in the bush. But has this straight-talking guy finally bitten off more than he can chew? Can he keep dodging the allure of corruption? And will a dark secret from his past finally catch up with him?

RRP: $19.95. Out late August.

period can be difficult and the manual will help fathers navigate vexing stages such as solid food consumption, child self-waste disposal training, tentative first steps, as well as long-term servicing, immunisation and maximising the usefulness of your toddler! RRP: $19.99. Out August 15.

RESERVOIR DAD

by Clint Greagen A wickedly funny and irreverent chronicler of everyday life in today’s parenting trenches, award-winning dad blogger Clint Greagen shares the whole enchilada on what stay-at-home dads really get up to in his first book, Reservoir Dad. With Australia’s stay-at-home dad force estimated to be more than 100,000 and rising fast, Reservoir Dad’s hilarious, downto-earth take on surviving the ups and downs – in his case the daily chaos of being the ringmaster of four boys under the age of nine – couldn’t be more welcome for anyone facing parenthood. Greagen’s Reservoir Dad blog won Best Australian Blog in the Personal and Parenting Category in 2013.

RRP: $32.99. Out now.

THORNYDEVILS

by TW Lawless This is the second Peter Clancy thriller from TW Lawless. In the late 1980s, Melbourne is gripped by an unprecedented crime wave that is the talk of the town. To increase flagging sales, the editor of the Melbourne Truth appoints journalist Peter Clancy to head up an investigative crime column.

Clancy is quickly caught up in a sinister plot involving drug importation, police corruption and kinky sex, causing him to cross paths with a series of shady characters. As Clancy falls into the murky underworld of Melbourne, he attempts to discover if a series of murders are a turf war or a family feud. He must use his wits to expose the Thornydevils... where nothing is as it seems.

RRP: $ 24.95. Out now.

FLASH BOYS

by Michael Lewis The old image of Wall Street, with alpha males shouting at each other in trading pits, is no more. Now the world’s money is traded by computer code, inside black boxes in heavily guarded buildings. This is the dark world of high-frequency trading, in which the stock exchange itself has become complicit in its own corruption. With their advantages of speed, high-frequency traders have manipulated the market with flash traps in order to gobble up profits and rebates. But Lewis unearths a group of ingenious oddballs and misfits, who decide to expose the rigged heart of capitalism and create their own fair stock exchange.

Flash Boys is the explosive story of them declaring war on some of the world’s most powerful people.

RRP: $ 39.95. Out now.

ORANGE TOWN: FIFO 3-2-1

by Paul Rhoden It’s 1992 and the beginning of the next mining boom in Australia. Brent Williams, aka “Rooster”, who started out working on a cattle property for his father, is now in his early 30s and has worked his way up the hard and ruthless career ladder at Trojan, the largest construction company in Australia. To date he has avoided the backstabbing and envy of his peers and has become the general foreman on the largest FIFO mining earthmoving job in the country. Hangovers, colourful language and the vast array of characters who work with him are a normal part of Rooster’s FIFO life

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TODDLER OWNER’S MANUAL: Father’s Edition

by Steve Bedwell Written by best-selling author and comedian, Steve Bedwell, this book likens a toddler to the other love in a man’s life – his car! Set out like a retro car manual, the book humorously covers the difficult ownership period of your child from 18 months to three years. This out-of-warranty

Inflight Publishing has one copy of each book to give away to lucky readers. To enter, simply email your name and postal address to hilary@inflightmagazine.com.au with the title of the book you wish to win in the subject line. Winners will be notified by email in late August and books will be posted out at that time.

MARMOT MONTREAL WOMEN’S COAT

The Montreal Coat provides ample protection from the ice and snow with its tough, water-resistant fabric and Down Defender high-quality insulate. You’ll love its numerous cushy linings, handy pockets, microfleece internal cuffs and zip-off down-filled hood with removable fur ruff. Available in dark olive (pictured) and black. RRP $379.95 See paddypallin.com.au

American Tourister and Inflight Publishing are giving one lucky reader the chance to win a 65-centimetre grey American Tourister Spinner Combimax case – valued at $299. Simply email: hilary@inflightmagazine.com.au with your name and address and write American Tourister in the subject line.

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GOLFBUDDY GPS

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The GolfBuddy PT4 is a new touchscreen GPS with plenty of handy features, such as automatic course and hole recognition, an extraresponsive TouchSwipe screen, and an interactive scoreboard and tracking module (for up to four players). What’s more, the 4” LCD touchscreen precisely measures the distance to any target, as well as shot-distance measurement. The device is water resistant and its 10hour re-chargeable lithium battery gives players up to two full rounds of use on a single charge. RRP $499.95.

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PEARL PERFECTION BRACELET

Over the past seven years, Nerida Harris has sourced the best quality freshwater pearls and crafted them into timeless, classic pieces incorporating sterling silver and carat gold findings. Pearl Perfection’s lamb’s leather bracelet with signature drop pearl charm (pictured) is available in orange, black, white, red and khaki.

RRP: $110 for the bracelet.

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Pearl Perfection and Inflight Publishing are giving one lucky reader the chance to win an orange lamb’s leather bracelet with a signature drop pearl charm in rose gold – valued at $110. Simply email hilary@inflightmagazine.com.au with your name and postal address and write Pearl Perfection in the subject line.

BlueAnt PUMP Sportsbuds

These wireless, Bluetooth-enabled Sportsbuds are the perfect addition to your gym or outdoor workout. Developed in collaboration with extreme athletes and performancefitness enthusiasts over about three years, the Sportsbuds’ military-grade design, secure Superfit system and waterproof coating handles rain, sweat and dust so you don’t have to hold back at the gym. What’s more, they deliver crystal-clear HD sound with eight hours of continuous play time. Available in black and blue. RRP $149. See blueantpump.com

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