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Contents FREE ONBOARD MAGAZINE JUN/JUL/APR 2014 On the Cover
30 Puzzles and Pic
Northern Region
31 TrainLink’s XPT and XPLORER layout
15 Eat Street Markets
Features
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8 School Holiday Fun 10 Ekka 14 Film Festivals 9 Grafton Jacaranda Festival
20 State of Origin
Every Issue
18 Brazil World Cup
4 Welcome
19 Microbreweries
6 Events Calendar
22 Salmon Fishing
16 Regional Trains and Coaches Map
24 Nutrition Tips 25 HIIT Fitness
7 Hunter Valley Wine & Food Month
28 Pick Your Product
26 Quit Smoking
11 Country Music
12 Byron Landmarks
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Carnivals, festivals and more...
June 4-8: Brisbane International Jazz Festival, various locations, Brisbane, Qld, see brisbanejazzfestival.com.au
May 30 – June 8: Melbourne International Jazz Festival, Melbourne, Vic, see melbournejazz.com June 1-22: The Light in Winter Festival, Federation Square, Melbourne, Vic, see fedsquare.com June 1-30: Hunter Valley Wine & Food Month, Hunter Valley, NSW, see winecountry.com.au June 1-9: Vivid Sydney, various locations, Sydney, NSW, see vividsydney.com June 1-9: Biennale of Sydney, various locations, Sydney, NSW, see biennaleofsydney.com.au June 1-July 12: Queensland Winter Racing Carnival, various racecourses, Qld, see races.com.au June 1- Aug 31: Yulefest in the Blue Mountains, NSW, see yulefest.com
June 4-15: Sydney Film Festival, multiple venues, Sydney, NSW, see sff.org.au June 7: Parkes Picnic Races, Parkes Racecourse, NSW, see parkespicnicraces.com.au June 12-15: Country Music Round Up, Corowa, NSW, see corowarsl.com.au June 20-22: Sydney Travelling Film Festival, Newcastle, NSW, see sff.org.au June 21: Winter Magic Festival, Katoomba, NSW, see wintermagic.com.au June 21: Lismore Lantern Parade, Lismore, NSW, see lanternparade.com
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July 3-6: Toyota Hats off to Country, Tamworth, NSW, see hatsofftocountry.com
August 1-3: Writers’ Festival, Byron Bay, NSW, see byronbaywritersfestival. com.au
July 3-13: Grafton July Racing Carnival, Grafton, NSW, see crjc.com.au July 5: Aberdeen Highland Games, Aberdeen, NSW, see aberdeenhighlandgames.com Jul 18 - August 3: Coffs Coast Festival of Cycling, Coffs Harbour, NSW, see coffscoastfestivalofcycling.com
Lismore Lantern Parade.
June 25-July 2: Out of the Box Festival, QPAC, Brisbane, Qld, see qpac.com.au June 27-29: Good Food & Wine Show, Sydney, NSW, see goodfoodshow.com.au/sydney June 30-July 12: Melbourne Magic Festival, Northcote Town Hall, Melbourne, Vic, see melbournemagicfestival.com
August 1-3: Greazefest, Rocklea Showground, Brisbane, Qld, see greazefest.com
Dungog’s James Theatre.
July 25-27: Splendour in the Grass, North Byron Parklands, NSW, see splendourinthegrass.com
August 2-19: Australian Surf Festival, Coffs Harbour, NSW, see australiansurffestival.com
July 28- August 3: Grafton Country Music Roundup, Grafton, NSW, see graftoncountrymusic.com.au
August 8-10: Annual Dubbo Jazz Festival, Dubbo, NSW, see dubbojazz.com.au
August 15-17: Bangalow Music Festival, Bangalow, NSW, see southernxsoloists.com
July 31- August 3: Lightning Ridge Opal Festival, Lightning Ridge, NSW, see lightningridgeopalfestival.com.au
August 8-17: Ekka (Royal Qld Show), RNA Showgrounds, Brisbane, Qld, see ekka.com.au
August 16: Bledisloe Cup Test 1, ANZ Stadium, Sydney, NSW, see rugby.com.au
July 31 - August 17: Melbourne International Film Festival, Melbourne, Vic, see miff.com.au
August 9-10: Smash! Sydney Manga & Anime Show, Rosehill Gardens Racecourse, Sydney, NSW, see smash.org.au
August 16-17: The Maitland Aroma Coffee & Chocolate Festival, Maitland, NSW, see maitlandaroma.com.au
August 9-10: Greazefest, Sandown Racecourse, Melbourne, see greazefest.com
MIFF - The Nightingale.
August 14-31: Brisbane Fringe Festival, various locations, Brisbane, Qld, see brisbanefringe.com
August 28-31: Dungog Festival, Dungog, NSW, see visitnsw.com August 29-31: Newcastle Jazz Festival, Newcastle, NSW, see newcastlejazz.com.au
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BRING YOUR APPETITE If you love sitting by a fire with a glass of wine or indulging in a feast at a gourmet restaurant, put the Hunter Valley Wine & Food Month on your to-do list. The popular annual event showcases the region’s diverse wine and food culture with a series of themed activities from June 1-30. The perfect antidote to those winter blues, the Hunter Valley Wine & Food Month is your chance to wine and dine with leading Hunter Valley winemakers and chefs, get involved in fun, interactive classes to fine-tune your culinary skills, or just curl up beside an open fire with a cheese platter. There will be a variety of accommodation and event packages on offer during the month-long celebration in June, and here’s a quick sampler of the food and wine experiences to whet your appetite.
THE CLASS IS IN
winemaker. They will select a range of their favourite wines, which will then be paired by a Hunter chef, who will come and talk you through their food match. Bookings are essential.
PURE WINE INDULGENCE Learn more about your favourite wine variety, the different characteristics the vineyard can produce, and the essential steps in the winemaking process. This series of events will be hosted by Hunter Valley winemakers and wine educators in small groups, allowing an in-depth understanding of the various attributes of Hunter Valley wine.
This has been one of the most popular series in previous years, with a variety of educational food experiences on offer. You can learn how cheese is made, what to look for in a quality olive oil, how to match cheese and wine, meet the makers and go home with new recipes and tips to impress in the kitchen.
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Chef’s Plate Lunches offer foodies the chance to enjoy a set-price lunch at some of the Hunter Valley’s best restaurants. For just $39, diners can enjoy a main meal and a glass of Hunter Valley wine and – at some restaurants – something sweet to follow.
THE WINEMAKER'S TABLE SERIES
Meet leading producers and chefs as they show off their skills and dish up creative gourmet fare matched with wines – highlighting the Hunter Valley’s fresh regional produce. Enjoy olive oil tastings, cheese tastings, perfectly matched wine and food, special degustation menus, wine dinners, tasting plates, dish of the day and much more.
This series of intimate lunches and dinners of no more than 20 guests is hosted by a leading Hunter Valley
For more information, tickets and accommodation, see winecountry.com.au
The Hunter Valley inspires creativity and with this series of events you can take a visual wine and food tour of the region to experience the Hunter Valley through the eyes of the local artists and photographers. Several cellar doors will exhibit local works throughout the month.
FEATURE EVENTS Whispering Brook Olive Long Table Luncheon on June 7. A spectacular four-course menu designed by chef Andrew Wright will highlight the quality and flexibility of extra virgin olive oil and olives. The alfresco luncheon, held among the estate's olive groves and featuring live music, will be complemented with matching Whispering Brook wines. The special guest speaker will be leading Australian cardiologist, Professor Len Kritharides, to discuss the secrets of the Mediterranean diet. $110 per person. Limited places available. Ocean to Paddock on June 14. Executive chef Donna Hollis and her team will draw inspiration from the local culinary offerings to bring you a seven-course degustation dinner matched perfectly with estate-grown RidgeView wines. Meet the RidgeView crew and embark on a gastronomic journey up the valley from the ocean to the paddock. $125 per person. Bookings essential. •
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With the school holidays kicking off at the end of June, The Link decided to take a look at the best children’s entertainment on offer.
OUT OF THE BOX FESTIVAL: JUNE 25 – JULY 2
DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS TREASURE TROVE Treasure Trove will take audiences on a magical journey spanning 50 years of Disney animated film. From the inaugural Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, to the 50th film Tangled, this ice-skating extravaganza commemorates the legacy of Disney films with an all-new medley of Disney tales. Follow Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Goofy as they embark on a treasure hunt of a lifetime. Enter the worlds of your favourite Disney princesses: Cinderella, Jasmine, Ariel, Sleeping Beauty, Belle, Mulan and Snow White. Get lost with Rapunzel and Flynn. Set sail with Peter Pan, Tinker Bell and the cunning Captain Hook. Trek through the wilderness of Africa with Simba, Nala, Pumbaa and Timon. And explore the mystical and marvellous Wonderland with Alice and the Mad Hatter. Bringing such a wide variety of Disney animated features to life presented interesting challenges for the show’s creative team. “We went through our entire portfolio of Disney On Ice shows, trying to bring something very different to audiences,” producer Nicole Feld says. “We wanted to pick action-packed stories that really resonated not only with kids today, but with their parents as well.” Meanwhile, the production designer, James Youmans, had to create a
versatile set that could be quickly transformed for different scenes. “The set consists of several pieces that detach from one another, and in being able to rotate the set, we can convert Captain Hook’s pirate ship into an enchanted castle,” he says. As for the show’s choreographer, Cindy Stuart, the variety of stories “gave us the potential to create a different style of movement for each ... all the pirates have big energy and swashbuckling movements, whereas the Disney princesses bring an elegance and softness to the choreography.” With a memorable line-up of hit songs, scenes and timeless characters, Disney On Ice presents Treasure Trove will no doubt have audiences young and old reliving the magic of Disney’s most cherished animated films all over again. See disneyonice.com.au or ticketek.com.au/disneyonice for more information and tickets.
DATES June 13-15: WIN Entertainment Centre, Wollongong, NSW. June 20-22: Newcastle Entertainment Centre, Newcastle, NSW June 28-30: Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Brisbane, Qld July 3-7: Hisense Arena, Melbourne, Vic July 9-13: Allphones Arena, Sydney Olympic Park, Sydney, NSW
Out of the Box has entertained, inspired and engaged children for more than 20 years. A signature event for the Queensland Performing Arts Complex (QPAC) in Brisbane, QPAC’s chief executive John Kotzas says Out of the Box “is recognised internationally as a landmark festival dedicated to children, arts-based learning and creating lifetime memories and an enduring love of the arts. The festival enables children to share their stories, opinions and voices [and] is a wonderful way for parents to encourage children to grow up to be creative leaders and future problem solvers.” This year, Out of the Box will shine a spotlight on the world’s best arts and culture for children eight years and under. “The program includes the world premiere of a work produced by QPAC in collaboration with internationally acclaimed Queensland company Circa; a concert series featuring household names in children’s entertainment: Justine Clarke, Jay Laga'aia, Sam Moran and Queensland Culture Champion Katie Noonan; and a focus on Asian culture through free outdoor entertainment and activities – including Japanese drumming and Bollywood dance,” Kotzas says. “The festival also caters for the very young with a new project, Nursery, an immersive experience for parents and their babies through dance and music.” Queensland Arts Minister, Ian Walker, says festival goers can enjoy Out of the Box performances and activities across Brisbane’s Cultural Precinct at South Bank, with QPAC joining forces with the Queensland Art Gallery, Gallery of Modern Art, the Queensland Museum and the State Library of Queensland. By presenting a longer festival this year that incorporates the first week of the school holidays, the aim is to ensure that as many children as possible are able to participate, either with their school or with families and carers. See www.outoftheboxfestival.com. au/ or phone Qtix on 136 246 for more information or tickets.
FAIRYTALE FESTIVAL CELEBRATES 80 YEARS When the flowers bloom on the hundreds of beautiful old Jacaranda trees, and the streets are thickly carpeted with millions of delicate lilac petals, the stage is set for the longest running floral festival in the country. Now celebrating a milestone 80th year, the Jacaranda Festival, held annually in spring in Grafton on the north coast of New South Wales, is steeped in history and tradition.
Running from Saturday, October 18 to Sunday, November 2 this year, the Jacaranda Festival will include an elegant gala ball, a children’s costume party and a “Queen Crowning”, as well as numerous events and attractions to entertain all ages and interests. There will also be several exhibitions of quality work by local artists and clubs, including The Gem and Lapidary Club, The Quilters’ Guild, and the Northern Rivers Woodworkers Association. Art exhibitions are also on the agenda, including the richest drawing prize in the country – the Jacaranda Acquisitive Drawing Award (JADA) – which attracts entries from all over Australia. If relaxing to good music is more your scene, the festival also coincides with the Clarence Valley Country Muster, featuring several of our country’s best artists. It also plays host to a Great Gatsby jazz dinner, an orchestral Afternoon at the Proms and the popular Venetian Carnival. The carnival is set along the banks of the majestic Clarence River and provides free entertainment throughout the evening
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– showcasing the best local talent and closing with a spectacular firework display.
Grafton’s local businesses also get involved with the festival, delighting visitors with fancy dress and comic talent skits on Jacaranda Thursday, and heavily reduced stock at the annual Grafton Crazy Day Sale. What’s more, there are vintage car and wooden boat displays, an antique and collectables fair and market stalls galore. For the more athletically inclined, the festival coincides with cycling events, including the Grafton to Inverell Cycle Classic. This is a gruelling 228-kilometre circuit, which has attracted Australian champions, Commonwealth and Olympic medallists, and international stars over the years, and is considered to be the toughest one-day road circuit in Australia. It also hosts a family fun run and a fiercely competitive (though good humoured) Dragon Boat Competition. Against such a beautiful backdrop, it’s not surprising that one of the most anticipated events of the festival is the Garden Competition, which opens private gardens for public exhibition and attracts tour groups and gardening enthusiasts alike. See jacarandafestival.org.au for more details. •
Photo by Frank Rasborsek.
Set along the banks of the magnificent Clarence River, Grafton is one of Australia’s most beautiful and historically significant towns. Today it is the commercial hub of the Clarence Valley, which boasts world-class beaches, historic architecture, and a host of cultural and sporting events. There is a range of quality accommodation available, including motels, B&Bs, self-contained apartments, hotels and caravan parks. There’s also great shopping, award-winning restaurants, coffee shops and entertainment available from the many pubs and clubs. Come and see for yourself all that Grafton has to offer.
80th Annual Grafton Jacaranda Festival A fairytale come to life Experience everything the Festival has to offer! • • • • • • • • •
Queen Crowning Ceremony Jacaranda Float Procession Picnic in the Park Jacaranda Fun Run Beautiful Baby Competition Spot-it-Competition Open Garden Displays Retrofest- retro celebration Jacaranda Ball
• Jacaranda Children's Party • Jacaranda Afternoon Tea • Jacaranda Thursday (comedy skits, rides, markets & more) • Venetian Carnival & Fireworks • Wooden Boat Display • Jacaranda Cycle Criterium • Jacaranda Organ Recital • Jacaranda Fine Woodcraft Exhibit • Grafton Art Club Art Exhibition • Grafton Gem/Lapidary Club Display
October 24th - November 1st
• Clarence Valley Collectors & Bottle Club Exhibit • Grafton to Inverell Cycle Classic • Street Orienteering • Grafton Crazy Day Retail Sale • Clarence Valley Country Muster • Grafton U3A Expo - Men’s Shed • Jazz Club Great Gatsby Dinner • Cathedral Festival of Flowers • Jacaranda TAFE Markets • Grafton Vintage Motor Vehicle Club • Orchestral Afternoon at the Proms
Full program of events available on our website www.jacarandafestival.org.au Ph 02 6642 3959
Proud major sponsor of the Grafton Jacaranda Festival
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It’s SHOWTIME! That much-loved Queensland classic, the Ekka, returns for its 137th year this August, with an exciting array of food, fashion parades, animals, rides, games and showbags. By: Zinzan Clements and Hilary Board When This year the show has brand new dates from Friday, August 8 to Sunday, August 17. The 10 days include two full weekends, meaning visitors will have more opportunity than ever before to experience the magic of the Ekka. The public holiday for “People’s Day” is on Wednesday, August 13, in Brisbane and Monday, August 11 in surrounding areas. Gates open at 9am and close at 9pm each day.
Where The Ekka is held at the Brisbane RNA Showgrounds on Gregory Terrace in Bowen Hills, just 1.6 kilometres from the CBD.
Who The show attracts more than 400,000 people through the gates each year, and is especially popular with young families and school excursions.
Transit TransLink has dedicated public train and bus services that run every 15 minutes to and from the showgrounds for the duration of the Ekka. The Exhibition train loops run from Roma Street Station to Central, Fortitude Valley, then the Showgrounds and back again. Purchase a Go Card (if you don’t have one already) to keep costs down and reduce the need to queue for tickets.
What’s new 2014 will see the return of the spectacular million-dollar night show
that wowed crowds last year and transformed the Main Arena into an extravagant, world-class stage. This year, however, the night show will have a whole new design with more lasers, water fountains, fireworks, new routines, rock concert sound and a host of Aussie stars taking the stage.
Old favourites Foodies will be happy to hear that in addition to the fairy floss, dagwood dogs and fresh scones, the Ekka’s classic Strawberry Sundaes are still on the menu and are just as mouthwatering as ever. The Prince Charles Hospital Foundation has received funding from sales of Strawberry Sundaes at the Ekka for more than 25 years and $1.55 million dollars has subsequently been raised. Kids love making friends with the animals at Ekka and there are so many to meet! About 10,000 animals visit the show each year, including 2500 dogs, 300 cats, 200 fish, 150 alpacas, and 2500 cattle. You can cuddle a lamb,
watch a chicken hatch, feed a calf or milk a cow at the Animal Boulevard. And don’t forget the popular horse and pony events and animal competitions. Other Ekka favourites include the sheep dog trials, woodchop and sawing competitions, and Sideshow Alley’s smile-inducing showbags, rides and games.
Food At the Woolworths Fresh Food Pavilion you can sample oysters and king prawns and find gorgeous treats, smoked smallgoods and classic condiments. Those after restaurantquality cuisine are catered for at the Gourmet Harvest hub, and you can find medal-winning meats, cheeses and local products for lunch and dinner at the Royal Queensland Steakhouse Restaurant in the newly completed Royal International Convention Centre. The Sunday Mail Royal Queensland Food & Wine Show Stage is also located inside the new convention centre, and this is where foodies can learn from a celebrity chef or purchase one of their cookbooks.
Ticket prices This year Ekka ticket prices have only risen by a dollar to keep the event affordable for families. Adult passes are $29 each, while children 5-14 years are $18 and concession tickets are $22. Ticket bundles are the biggest way to save, and are sure to prove a hit with families. A Family Funday Pass offers a family of four entry to the show for as little as $69 – a saving of $25. The Ultimate Family Bundle offers meals, drinks, entry and $80 worth of rides for $172 – a saving of $66. Those wanting to bring their own food can get a Family Ride Deal, which offers entry and $80 worth of rides for $133 – a saving of $41. These ticket bundles are available exclusively at ekka.com.au until August 7. See ekka.com.au for more details. •
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Warm up this winter as you kick up your heels at these true-blue country music festivals. TOYOTA HATS OFF TO COUNTRY, TAMWORTH, JULY 3-6 A mid-year celebration of country music in Tamworth, The Toyota Hats Off to Country Festival is a cooler alternative to the Tamworth Country Music Festival in January. This year’s line-up includes Adam Harvey, Adam Eckersley Band, Allan Caswell, Luke O’Shea, Tamara Stewart, Karl Broadie, Roger Corbett, 4 Highwaymen, Alby Pool & No City Limits, Shaza Leigh and The Butler Showband, among others. The Dag Singer/Songwriters Retreat at Nundle (sheep station) is also on the calendar, along with the Muso’s Jam on July 3, the 16th Winter Junior Talent Quest on July 4, Hats Off to Buddy Williams on July 5, the Jimmy Little Bronze Bust Fundraising Concert on July 5, as well as Tamworth’s Got Talent Fundraiser, the Hats Off
Hoedown and the Big T Jamboree all on July 6.
The 2014 country music line-up is set to feature: Alice Benfer, Len and Jeanne Connors, Gus Helm, Lindsay Waddington, Reg Poole, Zeta Burns and Ian Hands, Bec Hance, Ken (Chainsaw) Lindsay, Greg Bain, Bob Easter, Charmaine Pout, and Neil Paine.
Don’t forget to check out the Australian Country Music Hall of Fame, Gallery of Stars Wax Museum and the Walk a Country Mile Interpretive Centre while in town. See hatsofftocountry.com for the program and more information.
Day passes to all the entertainment are $20, while a weekly pass is $35. See graftoncountrymusic.com.au for more details. •
GRAFTON COUNTRY MUSIC ROUNDUP, GRAFTON, JULY 28 – AUGUST 3 Love traditional country music, bush balladry or “the fastest sport on legs” (aka greyhound racing)? Then don’t miss the 4th annual Grafton Country Music Roundup. Guaranteed to be even better this year, performers from far and wide will converge on the Clarence Valley to sing their songs, play their instruments and recite their poetry.
DON’T MISS MILDURA Australia's biggest showcase of independent country music artists, the Mildura Country Music Festival provides 10 days of high-quality entertainment and consistently draws thousands of country music fans on an annual pilgrimage to Mildura.
This year the festival will be held from Friday, September 26 to Sunday, October 5 at 26 indoor and outdoor venues in Mildura as well as outlying towns such as Wentworth, Merbein, Red Cliffs, Coomealla, Irymple, Buronga and Gol Gol. Festival co-ordinator, John Arnold, says “The Mildura Country Music Festival’s venues cater for a wide range of country music, including The Nowingi Place, on the edge of the Murray River.” A large proportion of the artists performing at Mildura this year have highly successful recording careers and large fan bases, including Allan Caswell, Chad Morgan, Slim Newton, Dianne Lindsay, Luke O’Shea, Rodney Vincent, Aleyce Simmonds, Don Costa, Tom Maxwell, Terry Gordon, Reg Poole and Owen Blundell, to name just a few. The jewel in the festival’s crown is the live concert and radio presentation of Southern Stars – The Australian Independent Country Music Awards. It recognises the achievements of Australian independent recording artists and will be held on Saturday, October 4. Applications for entry into the awards are available on the festival’s website. For more information, see milduracountrymusic.com.au. •
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BYRON MAGIC Byron Bay is set to swell once again this winter, with visitors arriving for the Humpback whale-watching season from June, Splendour in the Grass in July, and local Writers’ Festival in August. With many expected to extend their stay around these dates, Hilary Board takes a look at the historic locations within this beachside town, which continues to captivate 1.5 million tourists each year. Byron is one of those places that never seems to lose its mojo. This may have something to do with the fact many of the elements that made up the original town remain relatively unchanged to this day. Byron’s iconic, gleaming-white lighthouse – for example – looks the same as it did in photos of its unveiling 113 years ago. The only major change has been its energy conversion from kerosene to electricity in 1956, which made it the most powerful lighthouse in Australia, a record it holds today. The internal spiral staircase takes you up to the balcony, which offers spectacular 360-degree views of Australia’s most easterly point. It becomes a mecca for whale watchers between June and November each year, when about 10,000 Humpback whales migrate from the Antarctic up the east coast
of Australia and back again. August to November is considered the ideal time, as this is when you are most likely to see the whales shepherding their newborn calves. The lighthouse precinct is open daily from 8am to sunset and lighthouse tours are available every 20 minutes from 10am to 3pm for a gold coin donation.
four, a kitchen-living area, beautiful mosaic-tiled bathroom, mod-cons, large outdoor deck, barbecue and uninterrupted views of The Pass – a favourite spot for surfers. Rates for Imeson are about $500 a night and the cottage is often booked well in advance. Contact the Customer Experience Team on 13000 72757 for more details.
Downhill from the lighthouse are four neighbouring cottages – Imeson, Partridge, Mildenhall and Thomson – named after the original owners who built them between 1910 and 1950. All four are managed by the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, have direct access and jaw-dropping views of Clarks Beach and are available for holiday rentals. The oldest, Imeson Cottage, has two bedrooms that sleep
Around the corner from the cottages, at Wategos Beach, you will find Rae’s on Wategos. Originally built as a beach chalet in the 1960s, it was converted to a hotel by Vincent Rae in the early 1990s. It retains plenty of retro charm, with a distinct Moroccomeets-Mediterranean feel. Voted one of the top 25 hotels in the world by Conde Nast Traveller magazine, Rae’s has bedded Led Zeppelin, The Rolling
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Cape Byron lighthouse at dusk, Byron Bay. Photo courtesy of Mike Leonard; Destination NSW.
Stones, Kate Hudson, Gwyneth Paltrow, Elle Macpherson and many more, including Richard Branson, who has named it the best hotel he has ever stayed at. There are just seven rooms in total, three of which are penthouses with large balconies boasting ocean, headland and lighthouse views. Each room is individually designed with Italian marble, antique hand-painted Javanese tiles, mosaic features and its own private terrace or courtyard. Room rates range from about $550 a night to $1400 a night. Rae’s also houses an awardwinning spa and restaurant, which are open to the public. Call 02 6685 5366 for more details. Another Byron stalwart with star appeal is the famous Beach Hotel – affectionately known as “the beachie” or “top pub”. Built in 1990 by the producer of Crocodile Dundee, John “Strop” Cornell, and his wife Delvene Delaney for $9 million, it has since become the town’s largest and most lucrative entertainment venue, encompassing a pub, bottle shop, accommodation and gaming area. In 2007, Cornell sold the venue to a consortium – including members of the
Myer family – for a record $65 million. Cornell is believed to have chosen the group after an undertaking to maintain the hotel in its current form and limit the number of poker machines. And so the Beach Hotel’s open-plan, easy-breezy feel has essentially remained the same for the past 20 years, with its sky-high wood-slatted apex roof and Norfolk Pine-dotted beer garden overlooking Byron’s Main Beach. Down the street from the Beach Hotel are the Great Northern Hotel (aka the “middle pub”) and the Railway Friendly Bay (aka “The Rails” or the “bottom pub”). Built in 1939, the Great Northern Hotel is the third establishment of that name after the previous two burnt down in 1897 and 1936. The hotel retains its old-style Sydney pub character and charm with honey-coloured wall tiles, dark wooden floors and partially wooden walls. The Northern’s “Backroom” is one of the greatest band venues in NSW, playing host to local, national and international touring acts; while the “Front Bar” is a popular spot for a beer and a wood-fired pizza. The Rails was opened in 1908 as the refreshment room for the Byron Bay Railway Station. Encompassing an old Pullman car and a rustic iron roof, the pub still has a waiting-for-the-train vibe and is not allowed to be altered, refurbished or extended in any way. The Rails continues to be popular with backpackers and tourists thanks to its tasty, well-priced menu and the fact it has guaranteed free live music every night of the week for the past 30-odd years. A short walk from the Rails is another beer haven, the multi-award-winning
Byron Bay Brewery. The confines of the sprawling ale house boast some serious history, having started out as a piggery in 1898, before becoming a rock venue named The Piggery in the mid-1970s. In the mid-1980s, The Piggery – along with the Arts Factory accommodation next to it – were bought and renovated by Dan Doeppel and husband and wife Keven Oxford and Karin Woods. Oxford used his background as a manager for record companies to lure major international touring artists to Byron Bay, and over the next 10 years he and Doeppel booked and promoted more than 1200 major concerts at The Piggery, with artists as diverse as New Order, The Ramones, Violent Femmes, Sonic Youth, Henry Rollins, The Buzzcocks, Mudhoney, Dinosaur Jr, Nico, and Marianne Faithful. Australian legends such as Midnight Oil, Hunters & Collectors, Paul Kelly, The Go-Betweens, The Triffids, Yothu Yindi, The Saints, The Divinyls, The Church and Crowded House also graced the venue. In 1990, Oxford and Woods founded The East Coast Blues & Roots Music Festival. The event began as a 6000 ticket series of sold-out indoor concerts over five days at The Piggery and neighbouring Arts Factory, where it was held annually until 1993, when Oxford and Woods moved the festival to Belongil Fields. Perhaps what is most charming about these vintage locations within Byron Bay is that their owners clearly respect their history and are dedicated to preserving it for the next generation. Let’s hope their future proprietors have the same vision and understand they are the foundation of the town’s individuality. •
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Forget flying to Cannes, Berlin or Toronto, top-notch film festivals are coming to a theatre, park, and drive-in near you this winter. Christie Board brings you the finer details. SYDNEY FILM FESTIVAL: JUNE 4-15 In its 61st year, the Sydney Film Festival (SFF) is set to be bigger and bolder than ever, reaching from the Sydney Opera House right back to its humble roots at Sydney’s sole surviving drive-in. Opening night will feature the premiere of 20,000 Days on Earth, a film about – and narrated by – Australian musician Nick Cave, and will be followed by a performance from the man himself with the Bad Seeds at the Opera House. The SFF will then present a packed program of more than 250 screenings of the best local and international cinema, including short films, retrospectives and documentaries. Hollywood hot property Robert Pattinson will join his co-star Guy Pearce on the red carpet for the Australian premiere of The Rover, which is one of the 12 films in contention for the Official Competition. Also in the running is edgy teen romp Palo Alto, directed by Gia Coppola and based on James Franco’s short story of the same name. So whether you are hoping for some celebrity sightings or planning a movie marathon, the SFF has something to satisfy. See sff.org.au for more details.
THE MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL ANIMATION FESTIVAL: JUNE 19-29 The 11-day Melbourne International Animation Festival (MIAF) at the Australian Centre for the Moving Image celwebrates the creative and technical genius of art imitating life in a whopping collection of more than 400 of the best cult classics, new releases and retrospectives. Indie animation continues to thrive and develop as a medley of styles, materials, techniques and production – from hand-drawn, paint on glass, collage, sculpture, cut outs, puppets, abstract, sand/salt and solely digital to 3D. See miaf.net for more details.
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THE TRAVELLING FILM FESTIVAL: NOW – AUGUST 31 The Travelling Film Festival (TFF) brings folk who live outside the cities in NSW and Queensland the opportunity to see award-winning features from the Sydney Film Festival. Screening over a weekend, the opening night showcases the best international cinema, in addition to home-grown short films. Viewers can look forward to The Armstrong Lie, about cyclist Lance Armstrong, which was nominated for Best Documentary at this year’s BAFTAs, as well as Wadjda from Saudi Arabia, which was directed by their first female film director, Haifaa alMansour. While the TFF has already finished up in Queensland, there are still a few NSW locations remaining, including Newcastle from June 20-22; Huskisson from August 22-24 and Wollongong from August 29-31. See sff.org.au/public/travellingfilm-festival/ for more details.
For those who missed the St Kilda Film Festival in May, the Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) 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.
THE DUNGOG FESTIVAL: AUGUST 28-31 After cancelling The Dungog Film Festival last year, organisers decided to stage an event with a broader focus in 2014, encompassing live music, food, wine, markets and community events, in addition to a program of premium cotemporary international and local films at Dungog’s historic James Theatre. The theatre is Australia’s oldest operational mainland cinema, and it will also take the opportunity to showcase the work of the town’s emerging students. Organisers are also seeking Australian and international short films (under 30 minutes) and feature-length films to be considered for the film program. Submissions close June 30 and emerging cinema voices, independent producers and innovative productions are encouraged to enter. See dungogfestival.com.au for more details.
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Looking for something different to do in Brisbane on a Saturday night, Hilary Board headed to the northern riverside suburb of Hamilton to check out the new Eat Street Markets. There has been a well overdue food revolution in Brisbane in the past three years, which has perhaps reflected the popularity of cooking shows such as MasterChef and My Kitchen Rules. It has seen the welcome addition of some unique new dining options, such as Brew in the CBD, Archive in West End and Alfred & Constance in Fortitude Valley. But the one taking the prize for the most colourful and creative would have to be the Eat Street Markets, next door to the Portside precinct at Hamilton Wharf. Since launching six months ago, the market has played host to about 60 blue shipping containers, which have each been reconfigured as minirestaurants, bars, galleries, fashion boutiques and fresh produce stores. Open every Friday and Saturday from 4pm-10pm, and from 11am to 7pm Sundays in winter, Eat Street boasts a distinct and vibrant carnivaltype atmosphere, with fairy lights, Brazilian dancers, and live music on a performance stage dedicated to showcasing local talent. Reflecting the area’s industrial background, the market’s designers have also incorporated elements such as milkcrate seats, recycled drum tables, artificial grass and a few overhead hangars for weather protection. The food options at Eat Street seem endless, with nearly every nationality
represented by a selection from the best local chefs. There are Korean sliders, Malaysian roti, German sausages, French crepes, Japanese dumplings, New York hot dogs, Mexican tacos, Singapore noodles, Indian curries, local seafood, as well as Hungarian, Brazilian, Greek, Chinese, Vietnamese and Italian dishes (among others). They are all prepared on site and typically sit in the $5 to $10 range. For the sweet tooths, there’s an array of treats such as Belgian waffles, honey puffs and doughnuts. And to wash it all down, you can choose from craft beers, wines and cocktails at the market’s several bars. For dinner on this occasion I tried the traditional Turkish gozleme – a flat bread stuffed with melted spinach and feta – which was warm and tasty. My friend loved her Vietnamese chillicaramel pulled pork banh mi (baguette) with pickled cucumber and crushed nuts from Chitty Banh Banh, which is run by Jake and Elle Harrison who were grand finalists in last year’s My Kitchen Rules. We followed our mains with a shared dessert of deconstructed banana split that was messy and delicious. After satisfying our stomachs we enjoyed the live music on offer and checked out a couple of the boutiques, which included fashion, homewares, hand-crafted jewellery, ceramics, artworks and alternative knick-knacks.
The markets were brought to life by three Brisbanites: Peter Hackworth, John Stainton and Jacki Macdonald. “I have always wanted to recreate the hustle and bustle of the fabulous food markets of Asia, where you can experience the most fantastic regional dishes for next to nothing; with the fun, energetic, exotic flavours, wafts of wonderful aromas and noise in Brisbane,” Hackworth says on Eat Street Markets’ website. Being the only container-based market in the region, Eat Street has quickly become popular with locals and tourists alike. As a result, it can become quite packed between 6pm and 8pm on Friday and Saturday, so head in around 5pm if you want to beat the crowds and queues for food. There is a $2 entry fee and off-street parking for more than 500 cars is available for free next door to the market on MacArthur Avenue.
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Soccer, strike that, football fans are set to unite for the FIFA World Cup from June 13 to July 14 this year. If you can’t make it to Brazil, we have the layperson’s couch-potato guide for you right here. TV Every World Cup match will be broadcast live and exclusive on SBS ONE and SBS, with the only exceptions being the concurrent group stage matches, which will be broadcast live on SBS 2 and then replayed on SBS ONE immediately afterwards.
ONLINE SBS will also stream all 64 World Cup matches live online on their The World Messi Game website, with interactive multi-streams that enable users to watch the match from six different angles. It will also feature full match replays and multi-angle replay functionality. The World Game apps will provide live mobile streams and interactive functionality of every match across iOS and Android smartphones and tablets.
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SBS Radio will broadcast every match of the 2014 FIFA World Cup via two dedicated radio stations. Coverage will feature commentary in two languages across digital radio stations SBS Radio 3 (LOTE) and
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SBS Radio 4 (English), with Socceroos’ matches also being simulcast across the analogue SBS Radio 1 and SBS Radio 2.
MATCH TIMES The World Cup will kick off with the opening match between Brazil and Croatia at 5.30am AEST on Friday, June 13, live on SBS ONE. Australia's World Cup campaign begins against Chile at 7.30am AEST on Saturday, June 14, live on SBS ONE. Following this, the Socceroos go up against the Netherlands at 1.30am AEST on Thursday, June 19, live on SBS ONE, and then Spain at 1.30am AEST on Tuesday, June 24, live on SBS ONE.
playing against the Netherlands at 4.30am AEST on June 14, live on SBS ONE; before taking on Chile at 4.30am AEST on Thursday, Ibrahimovic June 19, live on SBS ONE, and then playing Australia on Tuesday, June 24 (see above).
TOP PLAYERS Want to see some of the best of the best in action? Check out players Lionel Messi (Argentina), Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal), Andres Iniesta (Spain), Robin Van Persie (Netherlands), Yaya Toure (Cote d’Ivoire), Philipp Lahm (Germany), Gareth Bale (Wales), Zlatan Ibrahimovic (Sweden) and Wayne Rooney (England).
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TEAM RANKINGS Spain’s soccer team is currently ranked number one in the world, followed by Germany, Portugal, Colombia, Uruguay, Argentina, Brazil, Switzerland, Italy and Greece (top 10). If you are interested in catching Spain’s matches, they are
If you can’t make the very early morning matches, don’t stress. The FIFA World Cup Show, hosted by Les Murray and Craig Foster live from Rio de Janeiro, will air every night at 9.30pm AEST on SBS 2 and will feature match highlights and analysis, as well as interviews, features and the latest news. See theworldgame.sbs.com. au/world-cup for the full match schedule or fifa.com/worldcup/ for more information. •
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MAKE IT A MICRO Stone & Wood comes of age in June, with the launch of their second brewery in a much larger new location at Tweed Heads. Stone & Wood’s unstoppable success since launching in 2008 has no doubt motivated other aspiring brewers, with several opening their doors in recent years. Editor and ale fan Hilary Board takes a look at some of the best microbreweries around New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria. New South Wales’ 4 Pines Brewing Company: Located in Manly and established in 2008, 4 Pines produces six handcrafted beers and some interesting seasonal varieties. They are all brewed naturally according to the German purity law from the 16th century, which allowed only four ingredients: hops, water, yeast and malt. They do incorporate the odd bit of mandarin, ginger and other natural ingredients from time to time, but definitely no nasties, such as artificial ingredients, flavours, additives, preservatives or fruit juice. And they don’t substitute their quality barley with rice, maize, sorghum or other cheap alternatives. Tours of the Manly brewery are available from 12.30pm Monday to Friday for $25 and bookings are not essential. Hosted by a “qualified beer nut”, they include a tasting rack of five international award-winning beers. See 4pinesbeer.com.au. NSW’s Young Henry’s Brewing: Situated in Newtown and established in March 2012, Young Henry’s stateof-the-art, natural gas driven dried malt extract (DME) brewery produces a range of four high-quality ales, lagers and ciders, as well as seasonal versions. Along with the best quality ingredients sourced from Australia and around the world, the flavour is a result of experience and passion. Head brewer, Richard Adamson, has been awarded more than 40 medals for his beers in international competitions. Young Henry’s hours are Monday to Saturday, 10am to 7pm. At the cellar door’s tasting room you can sample and hear about the beers and pick up a returnable two-litre “growler” bottle to take away. Brewery tours are available by appointment. See younghenrys.com.
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city flocked to their taps. The team operates a DME, 12-hectolitre, twovessel brewhouse from Canada, four unitanks for fermentation and five beer tanks for service to the bar and kegging. Premium malt, water, brewing salts, robust yeast and fresh new world hops are used to brew only all-grain, all-natural beers, nothing bogus. Newstead Brewing Company.
Queensland’s Burleigh Brewing Company: Located on the Gold Coast, Burleigh has been up and running since 2007. They pump out some fantastic beers, including the American-style 78 Pale Ale, German-style HEF wheat beer, classic English-style My Wife’s Bitter, all-Australian Bighead low-carb and the European-style Duke Premium Lager and Duke Helles. Burleigh is also renowned for their seasonal beers, such as the Black Giraffe coffee lager and Fanny Gertrude’s Bickie Beer. But no matter how unusual the recipe, they only ever use the finest and most natural ingredients, so there are no additives, preservatives or chemicals. And despite their gold-medal-winning success, they refuse to become a mass producer and prefer to do everything by hand. Brewery tours with the brewmaster Brennan Fielding take place on the first Saturday of every month, from 2pm, and cost $20 each (bookings required). Attendees receive a sample glass of four of Burleigh’s tap beers and a Burleigh Brewing glass to take home. See burleighbrewing.com.au. Qld’s Newstead Brewing Co: Late last year, Brisbane’s Newstead Brewing converted an old bus depot/art gallery into a brewery and watched as the
Newstead has 12 draught taps at the bar, where they pour eight of their very own beers (six different ales, one porter and a cider). To complement the excellent drinks on hand, the kitchen also serves up an American-style pub menu of barbecue pork ribs, buffalo wings and fries seven days a week to tables overlooking the brewing tanks. See newsteadbrewing.com.au. Victoria’s Prickly Moses: Although a winery, Otway Estate decided to embrace beer and add a brewery to their site in 2007. They handcraft all their beers with a “gift of the gods”: pure rainwater from the lush Otway rainforest. Their current lineup includes the Otway Light Ale, the crisp Summer Ale, the session-style Organic Pilsner, the medium-bodied Otway Ale, the Celtic-style Red Ale, the caramel-toffee toned Otway Stout, the silky Farmhouse Ale, the Frenchstyle Reserve De Otway, the cleansing ChainSAW ale, the Spotted Ale (profits go to charity) and the refreshing Forbidden Fruit Original Cider. Prickly Moses’s factory outlet is open from Friday to Sunday, 11am-5pm. Their tasting paddles of five beers for $8 are great value and are an excellent way to experience their range. They also do pre-booked brewery talk/tasting sessions for groups larger than 20 (prices vary). See pricklymoses.com.au. •
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You must be very proud of what the Maroons have achieved in the past three decades. What do you think has given them the edge over the Blues during the current eight-year winning streak? W.L: Teamwork has been the outstanding factor in Queensland’s on-field success since the beginning of Origin in 1980. It has been an opportunity to prove how much of a role teamwork actually plays in success, rather than just individual skill. To be able to do that continuously has been outstanding for the players. Origin has also given the players the opportunity to represent a State they really are proud of.
What has been the biggest change for players since you were captain in the 1980s?
W.L: The most outstanding difference is that players in those days would finish a game on a Sunday and race back home and then first thing Monday morning they would attempt to get to work on time, even though they were probably feeling a little bit sore and sorry for themselves from the game. These days, the players get the opportunity to go back and deal with the health issues they are struggling to overcome after a tough game. They train virtually every day of the week as well – but get Wednesdays off – in the build-up to a big game. [So they have the] opportunity to just dedicate their entire lives to the sport, whereas we also had to deal with going to work and the family at home after a game. So it has changed but it reflects the true professionalism with which sport is played these days.
What are your greatest State of Origin memories? W.L: There are three games in particular. The very first State of Origin game when we ran out on to [Brisbane’s] Lang Park – later to become Suncorp Stadium – and just hearing the crowd absolutely explode, even before kick-off, when we had the late, great Arthur Beetson running on to the field in the Queensland jersey. That was a chance for rugby league fans around
would be to tour this wonderful State and meet the true champions of Queensland: the people that live here. And also get the chance to view the most beautiful countryside in the world... on the Gold Coast, the Sunshine Coast and the Barrier Reef. I also love Hamilton Island and Hayman Island. It doesn’t matter which island you are on up there, it’s just absolutely spectacular. They have my royal seal of approval!
Thanks for talking to us Wally.
Queensland [to experience something they] had never seen before. It was a once-off to see [Beetson] running out there proudly in the Maroon jersey representing Queensland and was something I will never forget. I still say it is the loudest noise I have ever heard out of a sports ground – particularly Suncorp Stadium – and plenty of sound comes out of that place. The second was game two, in 1987, we were playing against NSW in Sydney and a lot of the Queensland players ended up injured. Allan Langer broke his leg, Bobby Lindner broke his leg, Mal Meninga fractured his eye socket, Paul Vautin dislocated his elbow, and Michael Hancock also broke a bone in his arm. Queensland actually finished that match with 12 players, which was a once-off that’s never occurred before or after. It was, I think, Queensland’s proudest moment in State of Origin. The third was my last State of Origin game. I got the opportunity to retire. I’d found out my daughter was profoundly deaf just the day before and I made the decision that my family was a lot more important than footy was, even though I had loved the game all of my life. I got the chance to walk around the ground at full-time once we had won the series and say thank you to the people who had played just as important a role in winning the series for Queensland as the players did – and they were the fans. The Queensland fans have been wonderful. Every opportunity I got to play in front of them, I certainly appreciated it.
You have long been known as “king Wally”. What would you do if you were actually king of Queensland for a month? W.L: One of the most gracious things I could do as king of Queensland
STATE OF ORIGIN GAME DATES Game 2: June 18, ANZ Stadium, Sydney Game 3: July 9, Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
PRIZES!
For the chance to win one of 10 double passes for a behind-the-scenes tour of the XXXX Brewery in Brisbane with king Wally, and a royal feast at the nearby Caxton Hotel for quality time with the legend himself ($96 per person), go to xxxx.com.au/ kingwally/enter. Entries close 9.30am EST on June 25, 2014. You could also win a double pass to State of Origin’s Game 3 in Brisbane via the XXXX website. Entries for Game 3 tickets also close 9.30am EST on June 25, 2014. •
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We all know that salmon are great fun to catch. They are a tough customer on light line and an iconic Aussie sports fish. But what do you do when they don't want to bite? TV presenter, casting instructor, rod builder and tackle designer Adam “Mad Dog” Royter cracks open his cranium and pours out 20 years of salmon smashing knowledge.
Being a Victorian has its moments. The weather is up and down, to say the least, so the fishing can be on and off as well. Not having much to target in the winter that’s going to tug a little line leaves us wondering when summer’s coming back. Thankfully, we have salmon to chase! These spotted, green-back bait vacuums are simple to target when they are on top chasing bait schools and the birds are working them. They are not only easy to see but they are obviously eating as well – therefore easy to catch! Like most fish, if there’s no opportunity to feed because of lack of food or bad conditions they will sulk and do as little as possible until the food returns or conditions improve. This sulking usually coincides with swimming around in a
slow circle – using as little energy as possible – or sitting in a slow section of current. This is a common thing that nearly all fish do from time to time. Fish can’t afford to swim around like lunatics wasting energy if there’s nothing to eat to replace the energy lost. For fish, the plan is to get as big as you can, as quickly as you can. This way you avoid being eaten by predators and you get to own the school a lot faster. Let’s face it, big fish win because they are big. So when you find a school of fish on the sounder, or you see them roaming around in a circle or in the tide, here’s what you should do: whether you are in a boat or on land, approach carefully and quietly. Although the fish don't sleep, you don't want to rev them up and break up the
the LINK school by coming at them too hot. If you can see the fish from the surface, you can bet they will see your lures swimming across the top, so this is the best place to start. Don't tie on a heavy metal lure and hurl that at them though. These lures are too aggressive on landing and sink way too quickly, which can spook your fish. The same goes for trolling around them or – as some morons do – trolling through them! Your best bet is to fish a surface lure. This could be a top water walker, such as a Sammy or Scum Dog, or an un-weighted soft plastic. Personally, I’d go the plastic every time. Why? You can work them at the greatest range of speeds and if your surface presentation doesn't work, you can let it sink and bingo – on! Casting these light weights means using light line. I like 4lb or 6lb fused braid, such as the Berkley FireLine or Stren MicroFuse. For a further cast, try the new FireLine Exceed. These lines are skinny and the poundage is probably not what you are used to but salmon fight clean so there is very little risk of them running you into anything intentionally and busting you off. The skinny line is just as important as the lures you use for this fishing. Without line of this diameter, you won’t cast nearly as far as you need to. You will need to cast well over the school, if you can. Then, with a quick retrieve across the top to get the lure skipping in and out of
the water, you should get a reaction from one or 20 fish straight away. Sometimes they take a little while to wake up to what’s going on, so just persist if nothing happens. If you are catching and releasing these fish – and I would recommend that you do because they taste like a gumboot sandwich with the lot – you will quite often find that something a little strange
starts to happen. The fish will become aware of the particular lure you are using and stop chasing it. Cast after cast they seem to get
used to the same thing coming over them and get bored and will eventually stop dead in their tracks when they see it. But if you change the shape, colour or size of the lure, you will be back in business. Some of my favourite plastics for this work are the 3" to 5"-long minnow or stick bait shapes. I definitely don't like any plastic with in-built action – such as the T Tails, Paddle Tail or Curl Tails. The bait these salmon eat don’t move much when swimming, so your plastic shouldn't either! At times the fish won’t come up for the high-speed retrieve, so when this is the case try a slow “walk the dog” retrieve with a “two-second stop” every three to four turns of the handle. This will give the school time to see the lure and a competition bite between fish will normally result in one coming up to eat it. Fishing this sneaky type of luring can keep you in the mix for hours on end and is a great way to fill in a day on the water. If you play your cards right, you can follow the salmon school around most of the day, chipping away at them and testing your luring skills. Keep your eyes open and check fishing websites and forums for local hot spots, as they start to push in close to shore all around Australia (except the Northern Territory). You’ll never have so much fun standing up! For more from Adam Royter, see maddogroyter.com and/or facebook.com/ maddogroyter •
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the bulge By Mareike Bout, health & living coach for Mining Family Matters. See miningfm.com.au
Keeping the kilos at bay while you are working can be challenging if you don’t consider the calorie content of what you are tucking into. But the “bain-marie life” needn't keep you looking and feeling stodgy and overweight. Next time you chow down, use these practical tips.
Breakfast Try: cereals such as museli, oats (porridge) and Weet-Bix, fresh fruit, grainy wholemeal toast with poached or boiled eggs and grilled tomato, low-fat natural yoghurt, nuts, seeds, and baked beans. Avoid: bacon, sausages, scrambled eggs, fried eggs, poached fruit, croissants, butter and fruit juice.
Lunch Try: wraps or grainy bread (such as multigrain or wholemeal) filled with chicken breast and as much fresh salad as possible. Finish off with some fruit and a few nuts and you will have plenty of energy to get you through the afternoon.
Dinner This is where it can get tough because you have worked hard all day, you are
hungry and tired and all you want to do is relax and eat a tasty, satisfying meal. The bottom line with weight loss or weight maintenance is that you must keep your portions to a reasonable size. Your body can only process and use so much food at a time, so any excess is quickly stored as body fat. I tell all my clients that the one thing they can do right now to start losing weight is to eat what they normally would, just one-third less of it. You still get to eat the food you like so you don’t feel deprived and you don’t have to worry about counting calories or sourcing special foods.
Top tips for preventing weight gain: • Banish the bread. •
Slow down and savour. Eat slowly to allow your brain the time it needs to register that you are full. Put you fork down between mouthfuls and savour your meal.
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Start with soup or salad. The more you eat of the healthy stuff, the less you will eat of the high-calorie, fat-laden choices. For soups, go for vegetable or bean-based versions,
the chunkier the better. Avoid any that are cream-based. For salads, the golden rule is to use minimal dressing. • Fill up on extra veggies – a low calorie choice. •
Choose lean protein. Stick with low-fat cuts of meat, such as chicken and turkey. If necessary, remove the skin. Fish and shellfish are excellent choices but shouldn’t be crumbed or battered.
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Finish with fruit. For dessert, fresh fruit (without the ice-cream) is your best choice. Most other desserts are a dietary disaster. My advice is to avoid dessert or, if you must indulge, a couple of spoonfuls with your coffee should get you off the hook with minimal dietary damage! •
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Scientific evidence has shown that high intensity interval training (HIIT) reduces both all-cause and cardiovascular disease mortality (Eur J Cardiovasc Prevention Rehab 2004, 11:216–222). For the “well population’’ HIIT training can deliver great fitness and health results in as little as four minutes a few times a week.
What do I mean by HIIT?
HIIT can be used both anaerobically (in the gym with weights targeting large muscle groups) and aerobically with cardio. At higher intensities you are burning more fat, even though the fat/ glycogen ratio is lower. (1)(2). Scientific evidence has proven that this training not only has the benefit of fat loss, but also improves maximal and reduced oxygen uptake (VO2Max); blood pressure, total cholesterol, blood sugar and other risk factors related to chronic disease. So the take-home message here is that this type of exercise is great but needs to be undertaken with care.
Variations
As an added bonus, there’s also an after-burn effect known as EPOC (excess post-exercise oxygen consumption). This means HIIT will increase your metabolism and burn more energy (calories) for up to 24 hours after the training, whereas going for a long, slow jog burns almost no calories afterwards.
Training that is: – Repetitive in nature (volume mediated) – High speeds or sustained contractions – > 30 seconds – Incomplete recovery – Challenges the will, mind, and body You can apply HIIT to your weekly exercise regime by choosing any form of cardio (see options below) that does
not require a lot of body resistance and is preferably what you enjoy doing the most. Adjust the intensity by increasing or reducing speed, machine resistance level, incline, stroke, stride and or rate of punching.
Sample HITT workout Use the chart below to make sure you work your muscles and cardiovascular system to burn fat and get all the health benefits. The intensity column below tells you how much effort to put in during every interval. •
Aerobic Activities
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Running
5 min
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4 min
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Rowing or Stationary rowing machine
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Swimming
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X-Trainer or Elliptical
1 min
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Boxing
4 min
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Aerobic or ‘cardio’ classes
1 min
Comfortable
Skipping
4 min
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Aquarobics
1 min
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Hiking
5 min
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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. References 1) Impact of exercise intensity on body fatness and skeletal muscle metabolism, Metabolism, vol. 43, no. 7, pp. 814–818, 1994. 2) Talanian JL, Galloway SD, Heigenhauser GJ, Bonen A, Spriet LL. Two weeks of high-intensity aerobic interval training increases the capacity for fat oxidation during exercise in women. J Appl Physiol. 2007;102(4):1439-47.
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Tobacco kills nearly 6 million people each year, and more than 600,000 of these are non-smokers dying from breathing second-hand smoke. This year, May 31 was World No Tobacco Day. To mark the occasion, The Link took a look at five different quitting methods available and their success rates. Nicotine patch Research shows if you're addicted to smoking and use patches, you can double your chances of quitting successfully. They work by reducing withdrawal symptoms such as mood swings. The patch provides a steady dose of nicotine while you wear it, but it can take a few hours for levels to rise after you first apply it. You may need to experiment to find the right dose. A 21mg-24-hour patch may help more than a 15mg/16-hour patch if you have bad morning cravings. But you can use a patch and gum/lozenge at the same time, if you need to. The patch suits most people, particularly if you need to smoke constantly throughout the day and want to use it privately.
Nicotine chewing gum, lozenges or tablets Research shows that using gum/ lozenges etc properly can double your chances of quitting successfully. Nicotine gum etc gives you nicotine when you crave it, without maintaining the dose. It can be used while cutting down the number of cigarettes you smoke before you stop completely. It suits people whose need to smoke varies throughout the day. It particularly helps if you want to control how much nicotine you take, have bad morning cravings or get most cravings in particular situations.
Electronic cigarettes Electronic cigarettes deliver the experience of smoking (with a vapour) while eliminating the smell and health risks associated with tobacco smoke. According to a study late last year, smokers keen to quit are just as likely to be successful if they use electronic cigarettes as they are with nicotine patches, but e-cigarettes outperformed patches when it came to helping people cut down on the number of real cigarettes they smoked and helping them avoid a relapse. In CIG’s electronic cigarettes, each one is powered by a small lithium battery that atomises a liquid propylene glycol-nicotine solution. The solution contains a dosage of nicotine that can
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Prescription medication Both bupropion (Zyban, Clorpax) and varenicline (Champix) reduce withdrawal symptoms when you quit. Varenicline also works by blocking the nicotine receptors in your brain and making smoking less satisfying. They're not suitable for everyone and can trigger strong side effects in a small number of people. Talk to your doctor to find out if they're right for you. You are allowed one course each of bupropion and varencline on the Pharmeceutical Benefits Scheme every year. Your doctor will make it a condition of you taking these medications to have some coaching support while you're quitting as well, from a health professional or the Quitline.
Cold turkey Cold turkey is giving up smoking suddenly, without medications. There is no harm trying to quit this way. If you are a light smoker (less than 10 to 15 cigarettes a day) and have only mild withdrawal symptoms when you quit, it's likely that you do not need medication. However, dealing with ingrained smoking habits, smoking friends, times when you miss cigarettes etc can still be a challenge for many smokers after they quit. You can obtain a free Quit Pack by calling the Quitline on 13 78 48. See quitnow.gov.au for more information.
AFEWTIPS - Try to think of previous attempts to quit as practice. Quitting for a while and then going back to smoking is all part of the process of successfully quitting. - Learn from past attempts. Think about what worked for you and put that into practice during your next attempt. - Think about what brought you back to smoking and how you might deal with this next time. - Be aware that weaker-tasting cigarettes (previously known as 'light' and 'mild' cigarettes) are not less dangerous. There is no evidence that smokers of weaker cigarettes have less risk of smoking-caused diseases than smokers of other cigarettes.
BENEFITSOFQUITTING - Within 20 minutes, your heart rate and blood pressure drop. - After 12 hours, the carbon monoxide level in your blood drops to normal. - 2-12 weeks, your circulation improves and your lung function increases. - 1-9 months, coughing and shortness of breath decrease. - 1 year, your risk of coronary heart disease is about half that of a smoker's. - 5 years, your stroke risk is reduced to that of a non-smoker 5 to 15 years after quitting. - 10 years, your risk of lung cancer falls to about half that of a smoker and your risk of cancer of the mouth, throat, oesophagus, bladder, cervix, and pancreas decreases. - 15 years, the risk of coronary heart disease is that of a non-smoker's. See who.int/tobacco/quitting/benefits/en/ for more health benefits. •
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