Jamaica Blue Escape Winter 2017

JamaicaBlue ESCAPE OUR NEW WINTER MENU

CELEBRATING THE GREAT AUSSIE PIE

TRAVEL

TAKE A TRIP TO THE TOP END

CAREER

GETTING NETWORKING RIGHT

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10 Jamaica Blue's winter menu Celebrating the great Australian pie 14 COVER FEATURE Delta Goodrem - young at heart 17 TRAVEL The Top End 20 TRAVEL The rise of Premium Economy 22 TRAVEL Street art 24 ENTERTAINMENT Film festivals

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Jamaica Blue 4 Jamaica Blue Spotlight on domestic cafés - Southlands Willetton 6 Jamaica Blue New international locations 49 Store locations

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Welcome to the winter edition of Jamaica Blue Escape. This issue we chat to Australian superstar, Delta Goodrem, head to the Northern Territory and celebrate the great Aussie pie with our new winter menu. Sit back, relax and enjoy... and don't forget to share your winter Jamaica Blue experience on Facebook and Instagram using #jbescape like @mclfitz did. You could find yourself in an upcoming edition!

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Jamaica Blue's newest franchisees, Chun and Judy Chan, are thrilled to bring a touch of the West Indies to Western Australia, with a beautiful new Jamaica Blue café in the middle of Southlands Boulevarde, a shopping centre in Willetton, Perth.

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wenty-five years ago, the first Jamaica Blue café opened in Sydney with a distinct pure, aromatic coffee bean imported all the way from Jamaica in the West Indies.

Now with almost 170 stores globally, including more than 120 in Australia, the celebrated café chain announces the launch of its newest Australian café: a new offering in Southlands Willetton, in beautiful Western Australia.

The ever-expanding group of

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franchisees are thrilled to have welcomed another team to the fold in Chun and Judy Chan, who recently opened the doors of their brand new Jamaica Blue café in the Southlands Boulevarde in Willetton, Perth.

The Chans celebrated the March 2017 launch of their brand new café by offering a special ‘$2 fill my cup’ promotion for all customers on opening day. The campaign was a huge success, attracting scores of new customers who turned up to

sample the delicious coffee on offer.

Run by husband and wife duo, Chun and Judy Chan, these firsttime Jamaica Blue franchisees are excited to finally have their own business.

“We’re thrilled to bring the Jamaica Blue experience to Southlands,” says Chun.

“Lovers of fine coffee will be delighted with our three premium blends of coffee, which we’re serving in-store by our highly-trained baristas

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loyal fan base, Chun says.

“We want to provide our local customers with a convenient, friendly and relaxing environment – a place to ‘recharge their batteries’ or socialise over a great cup of coffee, paired with quality fresh, light and healthy meals,” he adds.

“We also have plans to be involved with the local school and sporting community, either through sponsorship or local initiatives.”

Signature coffee blends, plenty of breakfast options, a range of light lunches and a display case full of sweet treats are on offer at Jamaica Blue.

Jamaica Blue Southlands Willetton is located at Southlands Shopping Centre and open every day from 9am.

Jamaica Blue Southlands Willetton Shop 15 -15A 45 Burrendah Boulevard Willeton WA 6155

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every day. Our coffee is perfectly complimented by Jamaica Blue's range of savoury and sweet food options, freshly made on the premises and prepared using premium, local ingredients.”

Owned and operated by the Foodco Group, Jamaica Blue’s commitment to local communities is one thing that sets it apart from other restaurant cafés.

The café has only been operating for a few short months but already, they’ve developed a

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Doctors, nurses, patients and visitors to some of Auckland’s busiest medical facilities now have access to the best coffee in New Zealand, thanks to the launch of two brand new cafés in the city. By Sarah Megginson

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uckland Hospital and Greenlane Clinical Centre are now home to our two newest New Zealand café locations.

The launch of these two new cafés in Auckland brings the number of Jamaica Blue stores in New Zealand to seven – and growing!

“Both cafés feature a relaxed contemporary fit-out with ample seating carefully laid out for privacy for meetings, catchups and casual dining,” explains Matt Fleetwood, Marketing Executive, Foodco NZ Ltd. “These are our first Jamaica Blue cafés in New Zealand to feature a self-service quick order coffee kiosk, to help keep any wait at a minimum. They

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also offer customised menus with delicious, healthy options.

So what can you expect when you stop by?

Auckland Hospital When you’re responsible for providing food and nutrition to people in a hospital environment, it’s important to ensure the menu reflects a healthy lifestyle.

So, this is exactly the approach adopted by the new Jamaica Blue café at Auckland Hospital, owned by James Xu. James, who is the previous owner of Jamaica Blue Manukau and former manager of Jamaica Blue Auckland Airport, has plenty of experience managing busy

cafés – which turned out to be a blessing, considering how wildly successful his café has become since opening just a few months ago.

“Jamaica Blue Auckland Hospital quickly became one of our busiest cafés, not only in New Zealand, but worldwide,” explains Matt.

“The customer response to the new stores has been extremely positive. They're Jamaica Blue Auckland

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specifically relevant to a health facility environment,” he says.

“Using delicious, natural ingredients, together with the Auckland DHB we’ve developed nutritionally balanced recipes that will empower consumers to eat well and enjoy the experience. The fantastic new menu in our new Signature Harvest Collection includes a light all-day breakfast range and daily specials.

Greenlane Our new Jamaica Blue café at Greenlane Clinical Centre, which opened in February this year, follows on from the instant

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loving the coffee and food, as well as the fabulous café fit-out that really encourages curiosity to visit as they approach the cafés.

Foodco New Zealand Jamaica Blue General Manager, Jon Hassall adds that Auckland Hospital has strict regulations around the food available on its premises, which the Jamaica Blue team took into consideration when developing the menu.

“While the new menu will appeal to the masses, it is also

success of the November 2016 launch of our Auckland Hospital café.

The Greenlane Clinical Centre on Greenlane Road focuses on Auckland District Health Board outpatient services and day stay surgery.

The relaxed and contemporary fit-out of this café mirrors the design of the new city hospital café, offering ample seating carefully laid out for privacy, meetings and catch-ups.

“Greenlane follows on from the instant success of the Jamaica Blue Auckland Hospital café,” Matt says.

“Our fresh seasonal dishes are a good fit for any health facility.

The relaxed atmosphere of our cafés also provide a nice escape for people visiting the hospital as well as the staff, even if it is just 15 minutes to relax and recharge over a coffee.”

Owned by the Foodco Group, Jamaica Blue operates more than 170 cafés globally. It also has stores in Perth’s Fiona Stanley Hospital, Campbelltown Hospital in Sydney’s West and Gosford and Lingard Private Hospitals on the NSW Central Coast.

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JB food the great aussie pie

a slice of pie Is there a better warming winter food than the humble pie? Four delicious pies take centre stage on the Jamaica Blue menu offering this season.

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hen it came to planning this season’s winter menu for Jamaica Blue, Executive Chef Danika Heslop became a woman on a mission.

That mission was to reclaim the image and reputation of the great Aussie winter pie, and to do so on a number of fronts.

Danika says she felt the humble but delicious pie had developed something of an image problem, and she and the Jamaica Blue team were determined to do something about it.

“What has concerned me in recent years is that when some people now think of a pie, what

they have in their head is some tasteless thing you pick up in a hurry from the local petrol station – and the great winter pie deserves so much more than that!” Danika says.

“A pie is one of the best food items of winter that should be relished and enjoyed, and that’s why we decided to put it at the very centre of our winter menu – and the results are just so delicious.”

The pie varieties that feature in the Jamaica Blue winter menu line-up are Beef, Mushroom & Peppercorn; Buttermilk Chicken & Corn; Pulled Pork, Pea & Fennel; and the Vegetable & Quinoa Crust Pie.

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– two hearty pies with the Beef and the Pork varieties, and something lighter with the Buttermilk Chicken & Corn and the Vegetable Quinoa Crust.

“It’s true that pies can be heavy, and most women I know don’t want anything too heavy in the middle of the day when there is still so much to get done through the rest of it,” Danika says.

“So, we figured the Buttermilk Chicken & Corn and the Vegetable Quinoa Crust choices were perfect as an alternate choice. What this menu is all about is having something delicious and warming, in a range of options for whatever your taste is that day.”

What’s On Offer Danika explains this range, created by Jamaica Blue Chef Shane Middleton, was intended with one thing in mind – a strong focus on taste.

Pulled Pork, Pea & Fennel

Beef Mushroom & Peppercorn PIE (recipe Pg 46)

This is the hearty offering and full of flavour. “The braised beef has such a great taste, and the mushroom adds something more to it,” she says. “Once the peppercorn is included along with the herbs, it rounds it off to a great spicy edge.”

BUTTERMILK Chicken & Corn PIE If you love chicken and corn soup, then this is the pie for you.

“This has a creamy taste and is so yummy,” she says. “The chicken is cooked in-store, pulled apart and then cooked with the corn and reduced down in a creamy sauce.”

Pulled Pork, Pea & Fennel PIE This is the other hearty pie offering on the menu. “It is made from pulled pork, peas are added,

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The tastes within this range should, Danika explains, speak for themselves in reclaiming the pie as one of the great treats of winter.

“What I think this range also reveals is a pie can also be a healthy option,” she says. “Aside from the indulgent delights of the pastry which are a little naughty, all the ingredients are fresh and present a good balance of protein and vegetables, and it’s made fresh.

“I love the winter pie as it’s one of those foods that is easy to enjoy and the perfect comfort food for this time of year.”

The other aspect of the pie’s image Danika wanted to address was that it seemed it had become all for the blokes – just a hearty meal for hearty men.

Which is why the range was expanded to the four offerings

Buttermilk Chicken & Corn

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JB food the great aussie pie Any Time of Day But it’s not just lunch that a pie is perfect for, Danika adds.

She says the versatility of the uncomplicated pie makes it a great taste at any time of day.

“For lunch, it is an easy option as you can grab an individual pie that has some meat and vegetables in a delicious parcel,

so you can go on your way,” she says.

“But it’s also the ideal dinner meal. Add some salad or a range of steamed green vegetables and potatoes, and that is a meal anyone would love to sit down to at the end of the day. It’s tasty, warm, well-balanced and everything you want in winter.”

STEP BACK IN TIME Vegetable & Quinoa Crust

and then into that is the thick sauce with fennel,” she says.

“This is a just as hearty as the beef, but a very different taste.”

Vegetable & Quinoa Crust PIE (recipe Pg 47)

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Perfect for vegetarians, this pie is also the healthiest of the range, and follows on from the Signature Harvest range that’s been a fixture in recent months.

“This is the pie if you are after a lighter lunch,” she says. “It has lots of nutrients and spices, so it’s all flavour, baked into a quinoa shell. This could well prove to the be hit of the range.”

MAKE IT YOURSELF Danika has shared Shane’s recipes for the Beef, Mushroom & Peppercorn Pie and Vegetable & Quinoa Crust Pie from page 46.

It’s claimed the origins of the pie can be traced back to Egyptian times, with drawings etched on the walls in the Valley of the Kings to prove it.

Supposedly, the bakers to the ancient pharaohs incorporated nuts, honey and fruits into their bread dough – a sort of primitive form of pastry.

Historians believe that the Greeks actually originated the true pie pastry in a primitive form, made from a flourwater paste wrapped around meat, which cooked up the meat and sealed in the juices.

The Romans then adopted the recipes, using a variety of meat in every course of the meal. The delights of the pie spread throughout Europe, with every country adapting the recipes to their customs and tastes.

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g n u o Y eart at H A star from the age of 15, Delta Goodrem reveals why this year is her time to shine.

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ne word. One word is all it took for Delta Goodrem's year to become the busiest it has been in over a decade. That simple word was, "Yes." The 32-year-old decided earlier this year that 2017 would be the year of "Yes", and with that decision made, what followed has been a packed year.

On the agenda this year is a national tour for her album Wings of the Wild, starring on Nine Network drama House Husbands, her sixth season as a judge on The Voice and filming for her upcoming role in the Olivia Newton-John biopic.

"It's definitely been the year of variety," she says. "It has just been nice to be close to my family and friends as well, and just enjoying this lifestyle.”

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she says. "I just want to build on that and learn. It’s like now I don’t have as much time for my mind to question, 'should I do this?'"

Understanding who she is as a performer and artist doesn't mean she is going to become boring and straight-laced when it comes to picking projects.

Actually, far from it.

"I am always going to be young at heart, " Delta smiles.

It's this energy that has had her loved since picking up a Logie in 2003 for Neighbours, before launching three of the biggest albums of the 2000s - Innocent Eyes, Mistaken Identity and Delta.

In recent years, she has earned a whole new generation of younger fans who tune into The Voice each season.

While the show has often made headlines based on Delta’s alleged feuds with fellow coaches like British star Jessie J or former Destiny’s Child singer Kelly Rowland, she laughs off any such tension.

"Obviously, every season has been different and hasn’t been the same," she says. "Every single season since I have started, I feel like there has been a completely different energy in the room and I can’t compare any of them."

"I feel everything and I don’t think I’m going to change. I am what I am and I only discovered that recently. People know this about me and that’s what it is."

Being an all-heart person is why audiences are drawn to Sydney-born Delta, but as for her own heart, she admits this year has been one filled with family time, and babysitting her new

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public eye ever since she debuted onto TV screens back in 2002 with her role as Nina Tucker in Neighbours, but she has been part of the industry since she was 15 when she initially started out as a singer.

Growing up in the public eye means we have seen her start and end relationships, take on new projects, and also go through treatment for Hodgkin's lymphoma at age 18.

It's a long time to have your life up for public scrutiny, but figuring out who she is as an artist is only something, Delta admits, she found a few years back, after turning 30.

"I found it very empowering," she says of hitting the milestone.

"I really had such a process because my 20s were so colourful. I felt empowered by this new era that I might get to be in a new place as a woman and I really love that."

In a business where many can get caught up in looking a certain way or trying to be what the public hope you will be, Delta says turning 30 gave her the confidence to be strong in her convictions no matter what chatter was being said about her on social media or splashed in the tabloids.

"I think as you grow older you embrace who you are,"

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nephew Nate is one of her main concerns. The connection she has with her family is what she puts above anything else.

"It’s what real life is," she says, admitting her favourite performance to date was singing at her brother Trent’s wedding in early 2015.

"Seeing my brother up there, and I saw his beautiful face, he started crying when he saw

me and I started crying – it’s one of my favourite moments of my whole entire life. It’s the moments you live for," she smiles.

Next on the agenda in her year of “Yes” is stepping into the shoes of Australian icon Olivia Newtown John for a planned new Seven Network mini-series about the beloved singer’s life and international career.

"Olivia’s been an incredible guiding light for me," Delta admitted in an interview with News Corp.

While it might be assumed the role of Olivia, who started out as a Melbourne schoolgirl before taking on the world, might have similarities with Delta’s own journey to stardom and could be a daunting role to take on, Delta admits she is taking it in her stride.

"She’s beautiful and we have a beautiful friendship.”

As for Delta’s personal life, she has decided in this decade that she wants to keep that part of her life far more private than the

public relationships in the past, with the likes of singers Brian McFadden and Nick Jonas, and tennis great Mark Philippoussis.

The only man she will openly talk about is her gorgeous nephew, Nate. And despite her jam-packed schedule, she will put him above it all, even if it means being called up for something as simple as babysitting duties.

“Are you kidding me? I would drop everything if I was called up for babysitting duties!” she laughs.

ROMANCE IN THE SPOTLIGHT Delta candidly admitted about her own dating history on one memorable episodes of The Voice, “In front of the whole country, I've had a few duds!”

But she will see the silver lining in any situation, admitting while the heart-break has played out publicly, it has helped her career. “You know the best thing about duds? They make number one hits for you!”

While the list of past lovers is a who’s who of celebrities, Delta says she won’t be talking about her loves in the future. Her private life remains strictly that – private.

“I’m really proud to say I’ve learnt I don’t want to be the person who talks about that,” she revealed in Stellar magazine.

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Aussies, forget the passport to escape the winter chills. Instead, head to the Northern Territory for the sunshine, and possibly more than you’d ever expect. By John Burfitt and Sarah Casha

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ften at this time of year, Australians grab their passports, make the most of the lowcost air carriers and fly to beach resorts in Asia to escape the chilly weather.

But how much easier it is to leave the passport at home and not have to convert currency, and instead head north to the many gems of the Northern Territory? Not to mention it being a whole lot closer.

The average winter temperatures in the NT are a balmy 21 – 32C, and as the Wet Season is already over, it’s more warm than humid.

Whether you're a thrill seeker or just seeking some sun, there's plenty to see from one end of the Top End to the other. There

are also more flights than ever into Darwin, so it’s a good place to get the journey started.

DARWIN Darwin is a fast-evolving city on the move, that’s hot all year around. Located on the Timor Sea, Darwin shows off a range of water views, with the redeveloped City Beach and the Wharf Precinct only a short walk from the centre, along with Casuarina Beach and Mindil Beach with its popular markets. Winter is a busy time in Darwin, with the horse racing excitement of Darwin Cup Carnival in July and the colours of the Darwin Festival in August.

Fact: Darwin was named after the esteemed British evolutionist Charles Darwin.

ULURU This extraordinary rock is considered by many as the heart of the nation. It is almost 4km long, 2km wide, and more than 350 metres high. The surface is made up of valleys, ridges, caves and shapes created through erosion over millions of years. Surface oxidation of its iron content gives Uluru its striking orange-red hue, that changes colour constantly throughout the day. The Field of Light display, with its 50, 000 illuminated blossoms, runs until March 2018.

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akadu is just 90-minutes south-east of Darwin, and the national park has been classified as a UNESCO human heritage and natural site, covering around 20,000 square kilometres. This is a great place to get an insight into the unique environment, taking in a trip down the meandering East Alligator River, past a landscape of semi-tropical trees. But just know there are no alligators here – only crocodiles – and they’re best seen from a distance!

Fact: Kakadu is home to almost 10,000 crocodiles.

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his is the famous locale, about four hours from Alice Springs, that the drag queens from The Adventures of Priscilla: Queen of the Desert climbed in their fancy frocks. Located in the Watrrika National Park, the 270 metres deep Kings Canyon is breathtaking in the colours of the red rock cliffs and vast landscapes. The 6km Rim Walk turns on one spectacular view after another, including the lush Garden of Eden waterhole. The best way to take in the enormous scale of this location is to fly over it by helicopter.

Fact: Kings Canyon is home to over 600 different plant species.

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LUXURY RESORTS IN THE RED HEART MARY RIVER WILDERNESS RETREAT Perfectly placed for easy access to Darwin and Kakadu, with a range of accommodation options offering camping through to luxury service. www.maryriverretreat.com.au

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lice Springs is exactly half way between Darwin and Adelaide, and in geographical terms, almost the centre of Australia. The town is surrounded by the beauty of the MacDonnell Ranges and cut through by the Todd River – which spends most of the year dry. To take in this fascinating town, climb to the top

of Anzac Hill for the sweeping views, explore the historic Telegraph Station which was a vital in linking Australia together and visit the Aboriginal Art & Culture Centre to learn about the Arrente people.

Fact: Indigenous occupation of this region dates back at least 30,000 years.

This resort offers a spectacular view of Uluru, and provides guests a 'glamping' experience in its luxury tented campsite in the desert. longitude131.com.au.

KINGS CANYON RESORT Take in the best of both worlds here – the magnificence of Kings Canyon metres away, along with the high-end resort to relax in after a day of exploring. www.kingscanyonresort.com.au.

GETTING HERE Qantas, Jetstar and Virgin Australia all fly to Alice Springs, Darwin and Uluru. The Ghan travels between Darwin and Adelaide and is considered one of the world’s great train journeys.

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here’s been an intriguing trend in airline travel in recent years, that’s almost in direct contrast to the cheaper fares and influx of low-cost airlines filling the skies.

Just as some people have happily opted for budget service all in the name of just getting there, there are others who now want that one step out of cattle class.

Premium Economy has emerged as an increasingly popular cabin option for those wanting to upgrade their travelling experience, with wider seats, additional legroom and an extra level of service.

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as Business but a step up from Economy.

As some airlines have shrunk or abandoned the First-Class cabins at the front of the plane, options in the middle of the craft have increased, and been met by a willing market.

Online travel site Expedia claims bookings in the first half of 2016 saw a 10 per cent yearon-year increase in Premium Economy passengers.

New Milestones Yet for all the attention Premium is garnering, the fact is there’s nothing new about it.

This year, Premium Economy celebrates its 25th birthday – it was first offered on Taiwan’s Eva Airlines in 1992, under the

When it comes to airline cabin classes, Premium Economy is the new black – roomier, far more comfortable and a definite step forward into luxury.

By John Burfitt title of Elite Class.

Virgin Atlantic followed soon after, with the Qantas entrée into Premium in 2005. In recent years, the majority of long-haul carriers to Australia now offer it, including Air New Zealand, Air Canada, Singapore Airlines, British Airways, Japan Airlines and Cathay Pacific.

While travel site Skyscanner claims Qantas, Singapore, Lufthansa, Cathay Pacific and ANA are the best Premium in the air, Virgin Australia have just upped the ante with a redesigned Premium cabin with an exclusive cabin of 24 seats and more legroom than any other Premium cabin in Australia.

“Since Virgin Australia

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“It addresses the leisure traveller who is willing to pay more for significantly increased comfort and the corporate traveller whose travel policy might not include Business Class.”

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For some travellers, airline travel is all about being comfortable – and this is where Premium strikes.

Premium seat pitch (the distance from one row of seats to the next) can have up to 28cm difference to Economy.

Qantas International Premium Virgin Australia pitch is around 96.5cm, compared to Economy’s 78.7cm. redesigned the Premium cabin This is where Virgin Australia is and created a more intimate sure to make a real impact with and luxurious travelling its new pitch of 104cm. experience, the feedback Premium seats are also wider, we have received has been coming in at a width of about overwhelmingly positive – our 48–49.5cm. Add in such extras customer satisfaction scores as priority boarding, dedicated have significantly increased,” cabins, upgraded amenity kits, Tash Tobias of Virgin’s Inflight celebrity-chef-created menus, Experience says. wine lists and extra luggage “We offer more legroom than allowances, Premium’s appeal any other Australian airline becomes even clearer. which we know is important to “Premium Economy is our guests, especially on longer increasingly popular across flights to Los Angeles.” the region. Offering more Qantas also announced a comfort than Economy but at re-designed Premium cabin to a price point much less than be launched on its Dreamliner Business Class, it's particularly fleet, including a 10 per cent appealing for long distance wider seat with a greater flights to and from Australia,” recline in a cabin that will TripAdvisor’s Andrew feature 28 seats in a 2-3-2 layout. Wong says.

All this additional space does, however, come at cost.

For every extra cm of space, plusher seats and better meals, the reality is a Premium seat is not double the size of those in Economy, yet the price is usually more than double.

For instance, a Qantas Economy return fare from Melbourne to Los Angeles in late September 2016* was listed at just over $2,000, while a Premium fare was more than double with prices from $4,693.

On the same dates, Premium return on Virgin Australia was from $4,490 and on Air New Zealand from $3,104.

A Qantas Economy Sydney to London return fare in late September was from $2,144, while Premium was from $5,199. On the same dates, Premium return on British Airways was from $4,147 and on Singapore was $3,429.

There can also be deals to be had with day-of-travel upgrades. If an airline hasn’t filled its Premium seats ahead of time, they may offer a discounted seat at check-in. For example, on a recent Dubai to Berlin Lufthansa flight, a place in Premium was mine for an additional $300. And for what it offered, it was well worth it.

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treet art is an art form that is constantly on the move, and for all its recent respectability within art circles, there’s actually nothing that new about it.

With attention being attracted by many graffiti art tours in a number of world cities and books like the new Lonely Planet: Street Art by Ed Bartlett, the fact is graffiti has had its place for millennia.

When they were unearthed in the 18th Century, it turned out the ancient Roman walls of Pompeii had vast numbers of names and lewd messages scratched into them. Even the temples of ancient Egypt feature names written in them by Victorian-era tourists, as well as soldiers from both world wars.

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Modern graffiti culture, as we know it today, first emerged in the 1970s in New York on tagged subway carriages. As graffiti started to gain momentum in the art scene, and was seen less as vandalism and more as an artistic expression, there has been an increase in the likes of art students having exhibitions on walls. Some businesses have even been seen to commission space on their premises for street art to be painted on.

In the early 2000s, the UK artist Banksy hit the scene, riding an extraordinary wave of attention and publicity. Ever since, the street art scene has continued to evolve, especially with young artists now earning a worldwide audience for their efforts via social media.

In the new Lonely Planet: Street Art book, author Ed Bartlett shines a spotlight on the 140 art hotspots in 42 cities across, including Melbourne, Adelaide, Christchurch, Rome, New York, Paris and Malaysia’s George Town.

“This book is intended as a starting point to your journey, highlighting a selection of some of the key cities around the world to experience street art today, and providing guides to each city’s street-art hotspots to enable you to explore further,” Bartlett says.

“We’ve also included insights from some of its most important figures.

“It’s easy to overlook the technical aspects of working with spray paint, or aspects like considering context and positioning, or tackling

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New York, USA

Melbourne offers a range of tours that takes in the street art locales, particularly the city’s famous laneways. Among the tour companies are www.urbanscrawl.com.au and the City Street Art Tour at www.walkingmaps.com.au.

For Adelaide, www.glamadelaide.com.au offers a great guide to the best places to see street art in the City of Churches.

For a guide to the best art around the streets of George Town, check out the fine map at www.tourismpenang.net.my.

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the book that, “purists might argue that street art has all gone a bit ‘mainstream’, but it has become an intrinsic part of the cultural fabric of our cities. Street art has added something very special to our urban landscapes.”

Ed’s love affair with all the colours of street art goes back through many decades and through many places, especially areas of Manhattan in New York.

“I grew up listening to hip-hop, breakdancing – badly - and doing graffiti - even more badly - and then I moved to East London just as Banksy began to get attention and street artists began to experiment with creating work for exhibitions. It was a very special and unique moment in time.

“It’s interesting how it has evolved to become a tourist activity, but for me the true joy of street art is when you chance across a work in the most unexpected place or time. There is no telling what kind of mood you might be in or who you might be with – it’s a true intervention, which can be a very powerful thing.”

Lonely Planet: Street Art Compiled by Ed Bartlett RRP: AUD $29.99 / NZD $35 Author Ed Bartlett is the founder of the arts initiative The Future Tense www.thefuturetense.com

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challenging social and economic issues. The very best street artists now manage to combine all of these things with apparent ease.”

The decision over which art scenes from the various cities were to be featured in his book came down to a combination of several factors, Ed reveals.

“It was starting with the overall scale of the street art scene in each, and to take the most compelling names globally,” Bartlett explains.

“We wanted to include the obvious recognisable names whilst hopefully introducing even the most knowledgeable street art fans to some artists they might not know.”

Street and gallery artist Remi Rough observes in his foreword to

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The best show in town is on a screen near you this winter, as a feast of film festivals play around the country. By John Burfitt

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or those who find even the concept of a film festival a little overbearing, not knowing where to start, Nashen Moodley understands the plight all too well.

Nashen has been the Festival Director of the Sydney Film Festival for the past six years, and this year’s program boats 250 films across 12 days.

He can’t even estimate how many films he has seen across the years he has been at the helm of the festival, but offers these wise words for anyone who wants to negotiate their way through the small avalanche of festival sessions.

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“I always encourage people to go into a film festival with the attitude of taking a chance,” Nashen says. “Instead of arriving in the cinema foyer with a fixed and firm agenda of what you think you must see, try not to be so concerned with choice and just trust what’s on offer. That element of being just a bit risky and seeing where it all takes you can result in some of the best rewards.

“I often hear from people during a festival that it’s the movies they saw on a whim or by chance that ended up being the ones they loved the most - they were the unexpected surprises. So, the film risk you take might be the one you are

still talking about weeks later.”

This year, the Sydney Film Festival marks its 64th year and also celebrates the 10th anniversary of Official Competition, which culminates in the winner taking out the Sydney Film Prize.

Among the range of film highlights this season include the documentary Mountain

by Australian director Jennifer Peedom; the US documentary I Am Not Your Negro, as narrated

by Samuel L. Jackson; Isabel Lucas in the new Australian comedy That’s Not Me; Oscar winner Casey Affleck in A Ghost Story; and Wolf and Sheep

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director, Shahrbanoo Sadat.

"I’m so pleased with this line-up as we have some really fascinating films,” he says. “Wolf and Sheep is a very unusual film, but it’s one that I think is pretty wonderful.

“Mountain is another one we are lucky to have, as this is by Jennifer Peedom, who made Sherpa a few years back which had incredible success.

The images in Mountain are amazing.”

The SFF is based at the grand State Theatre, but the program is screened in cinemas across the city – from the tiny boutique theatrette of the Golden Age Cinema which will screen all past nine winners of the Sydney Film Prize, through to the Bass Hill Drive-In cinema – the last remaining in Sydney - for a night of horror movie treats.

Nashen believes that nothing beats the experience of watching movies on the big screen, exactly as they were made to be seen by the filmmakers.

“The people who make these great films are so careful about every frame, about the sound and how it will appear on a big screen, and that experience just cannot be replicated on a phone screen or an iPad screen. There is something about watching a film as a big picture that commands attention.

“It’s also far more fun when you are watching a film with other people around you, all filled with that wonderful anticipation of what is going to appear on the screen in each minute and where the story will go. That’s a joy, a real joy.”

The Sydney Film Festival June 7 – 18 www.sff.org.au

A FEAST OF FILMS The cold days of the winter months provide the perfect weather to stay indoors at a film festival and watch the best of the world’s filmmakers flicker by.

The Queensland Film Festival July 15 – 24 One of the newest festivals on the film block, QFF is a held at the New Farm Cinemas. www.qldff.com Revelation Perth International Film Festival July 6 – 19 Revelation this year celebrates its 20th anniversary, with over 120 international films. www.revelationfilmfest.org New Zealand International Film Festival: – Auckland July 20 – August 6 – Christchurch August 3 – 20 This film festival is a feast of cinema that travels around the country. www.nziff.co.nz

Adelaide Film Festival October 5 - 15 This biennial 11-day celebration is an exploration of international screen culture. www.adelaidefilmfestival.org

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Melbourne International Film Festival August 3 – 20 One of the oldest film festivals in the world, MIFF showcases the best in contemporary cinema. www.miff.com.au

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There’s a new movement of home owners selling their homes as private sales. But the reality is not always as easy as those TV reality shows might have you believe. By John Burfitt

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he way it’s often portrayed on the TV real estate shows, selling a house looks like such an easy game with such big rewards.

As it appears, it’s just a matter of tidying up the house, advertising it online, having the agent show people through, agreeing on a price and then letting the solicitors do the rest.

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it comes to the sale of the biggest asset most of us will ever own, we want it to be done properly, and to bring in the best price possible.

There has been a trend that has been gaining momentum in recent years for people to act as their own agents and sell their houses in private sales.

Companies like PropertyNow, Purple Bricks and Buy My Place have made inroads into the

real estate game by offering 'how-to' packages of real estate strategies – from preparation and promotion through to securing the sale.

Former real estate agent Andrew Blachut started up PropertyNow 12 years ago, and estimates this self-guided way of selling a home now accounts for three per cent of the Australian residential market.

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THE AGENT SAYS Rosalie Gordon of Sydney’s Planet Properties is considered one of the gurus of the real estate game. She offers her views on owners selling their own homes.

“There is a perception that in this world of digital marketing, it’s easy to sell a property and everyone wants a slice of the market when it’s so hot. But selling a house is far more than placing a sign on the house and putting an ad up online. What concerns me is vendors are not experienced negotiations or sales people. Agents are experienced at focussing on the best assets and aspects of a home and making sure that is

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work while a local property expert consultant provides direction. The packages start from $4,500.

One of the most important parts of the process, Andrew says, is to price the house appropriately in the first place.

For some people, this can be the hardest part of all.

“People need to have a realistic price and a realistic view of their property, and to be unrealistic is where problems can come in,” Andrew says.

“I recommend that some people get a valuation done, and that might cost around $400 – $600, but it can be worth it in getting an accurate price.

But really, no one has a genuine knowledge of the price until it goes on the market. Until then,

it’s an educated guess.”

Other essentials are always being contactable, so when potential buyers want to make a deal, it’s easily done. Then there’s the reality of needing to disconnect, in treating your home as a product and the sale as a transaction.

“I advise people to have some distance from the fact it’s been your home, so you don’t get offended when someone says something about the property you don’t like,” he adds.

Most of all, it requires putting in the hard yards to get the sale done, at each step along the way.

“This is not the right way for some people but if you are prepared to take care of all the details, you can save a lot of money by doing so.”

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mainstream and fast-moving,” Andrew says. He likes to call this way of property selling an ‘agent-assisted private sale.’

Aside from the legal process of dealing with a conveyancer, PropertyNow offers a step-bystep instructional package on how the online property profile should read, what the images should show, conducting an open house and negotiating a sale. The fee is $694, which is a world away from a real estate agent’s commission, and could end up saving tens of thousands of dollars.

Other companies like BuyMyHouse have a range of packages, each offering a different level of support, while Purple Bricks offer more of a consultant package, where the owner does most of the ground

at the the centre of all the sales efforts about the house.

Most vendors I know want to hand the sale over to an agent so they have a middle man; someone to conduct the open houses, take all the calls, answer the emails, do the promotion and then to negotiate when the buyer appears.

It also can be difficult for an owner when this house has been your home, and if the

potential buyer starts being difficult or picks apart the property or plays hard ball, not being easily offended. Agents do not take negativity personally as it’s not their house, but they might know that this person might indeed be the buyer in the long run. An agent knows the game and has been trained to deal with all that.”

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Think effective networking is all about how many people you know?

Think again – it’s about who you know, and how you interact with them.

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hink about the last time you were online on Facebook or LinkedIn and noticed that some people’s profiles boasted over 1,000 friends or connections.

Did you take a moment to wonder just how many of those so-called ‘friends’ that person actually knows? Or could even call on to have a coffee, to help out or for a business referral?

Which is exactly the point that Sydney-based entrepreneur and author Janine Garner makes in her new book, It’s Who You Know, which tackles the topic of networking.

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of networking when it comes to social success, career opportunities and personal achievements.

But Janine believes effective networking is not a numbers game of the more, the better.

“Here’s the bottom line with networking – we don’t need more contacts or more friends and we don’t necessarily need to spend more time connecting online,” she says. “If that’s all any of us needed, we’d all be basking in unparalleled success!

“It’s the quality of who is in your network that really matters, and I believe 12 key people is what you need.”

It’s having those right 12

people in your network and collaborating with them in genuine ways, which she insists is the best way forward.

Those 12 people, Janine explains, are: Cheerleader This person is who you can rely on to always have your best interests in mind. “This is the person who is promoting you whenever they can, sponsoring your growth, creating opportunities and pushing you because they believe in you.”

Explorer This person keeps you accountable, by asking

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questions about who, what, when, where, why and how.

“Your Explorer challenges norms and uncovers new paths. They want to know what you think, carving out previously unknown options for you to consider.”

“Your Influencer will have reached a level of success you aspire to. They will enrich your learning experience with their knowledge, sharing incredible insights and helping you avoid learning the hard way.”

Inspirer

Professor

Having an Inspirer can change everything. “They are ambitious, big-picture thinkers who never give in to the ‘I can’t’ approach.

Instead, they believe you can accomplish anything you put your mind to.”

The Professor will push you to think better, think deeper and think differently. Richard Branson once said, “The day you stop learning is the day you stop living.”

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Your Architect is an expert at visualising your plans and how to reach that future. “They are methodical, astute and good at identifying potential gains, challenges and risks and at laying the stepping-stones to guide your path.”

Architect The danger of the person in this role is that those who love us will generally tell us what we want to hear, not what we need to hear. “The Lover in your network helps put you and your needs first to help you become the best you can be in times of hardship as well as success.”

Connector Connectors are powerful brokers of information and contacts. “These people have an innate ability to open doors and make connections between people and information, joining dots and creating opportunities.”

Truth Sayer Your Truth Sayer forces you to commit to your goals with integrity. “They know if you don't start leading from within and fully owning who you are, you will never be capable of being a better person.”

Accelerator This master butt-kicker hurls procrastination right out of the window. “Whether you have a plan, a dream or a project, they will kick you in to action so your ideas don’t remain just that.”

Mentor Whether in a formal or an informal arrangement, you are never too old for a Mentor. “This is a person who guides and inspires your choices, providing wisdom to keep you on track.”

THE COMPANY YOU KEEP Leadership expert John C. Maxwell, the author of such bestsellers as Your Road Map for Success and How Successful People Think, once famously said, “Those closest to you determine your level of success, so choosing the right companions is an

important decision. There is no doubt that networking matters but it is your network that matters more.”

It’s Who You Know is available through www.janinegarner.com.au

Balancer

Influencer This is the person who has already, ‘been there, done that’.

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The Balancer is all about selfcare. “They make sure you have everything aligned and in check.

They understand any kind of success relies on a healthy balance between personal and professional goals.”

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Packing up for a new life out of the big city can be a grand adventure, but success often depends on how much initial consideration went into the move.

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t this time of the housing crisis, when prices for homes are continuing to spiral sky high, many people are looking out of the big cities for more affordable living options.

It’s so tempting when seeing the enormous differences real estate prices just a few hours out of the city can offer, not to mention all the other lifestyle benefits of not living in a noisy, polluted city brings with it.

But packing up and heading out of town is a decision that needs careful consideration, and according to a report from Charles Sturt University not enough people do the homework.

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Actually, just two per cent researched their new locale before relocating from the city and as a result, there were big differences in the expectations of a new life in the country and their experience.

And yet, more of us are considering this way of life as the prices of homes are squeezing people out of the big cities. A study from RMIT University a few years back found the population in tree change areas outside of Melbourne was growing at 1.8 per cent a year.

Psychologist Jacqui Manning believes making a lifestyle move can pay off in many positive ways, but says a number

of factors must be thought through.

“Firstly, be completely honest with yourself about the reasons you're making the move,” Manning says. “If you're getting away from certain aspects of your life, be aware often those things travel with you, like boredom, relationship issues or personal stress.

“But, if you’re going towards something you've carefully considered, like financial freedom or being near family, then you'll have a better chance at success.”

Mindy Cook made the move from Sydney’s northern beaches to the town of Bellingen on the NSW’s Coffs Coast, about six

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Jacqui Manning offers her top tips for making the move work.

• Make a 4-way pros and cons grid and be brutally honest with yourself – the pros / cons of moving and pros / cons of staying.

• Test it out - rent a place and see if you can adapt. If possible, rent out your city place in case you need to return.

• Consider how you will build networks - join a sporting team, find a hobby, volunteer.

You need to go out and find these.

• Give it time but if it doesn't work out, don't stick around for the sake of it.

Find Jacqui at: www.thefriendlypsychologist. com.au

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real quality of life,” Mindy says.

“It felt like Sydney had gone crazy and that lifestyle did not suit us anymore.

“This has worked for us, but we have had to work at it and knew we would be going through a major learning curve, which is very stimulating.”

Doing all the due diligence before they made the move has paid off.

“You have to be so clear about your motivation for making the change, why you are doing it, and have a plan,” she says.

“Just be sure this new town has everything you need there.”

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Donna Ryan, owner of Jamaica Blue’s Kingaroy café, admits she has never been much of a city girl. After working in both Brisbane and Cairns, she was very happy the day in 2002 that she settled into Kingaroy.

“I loved moving here and it felt like I was where I should be,” Donna says. “The people are great and it’s a far more personal way of life. It’s a good way to live.”

Kingaroy, dubbed the ‘Peanut capital of Australia’, has a population of 10,000 and is a three-hour drive from Brisbane and the coast.

Donna’s Jamaica Blue franchise is located in the Kingaroy Shoppingworld. This year she celebrates her fifth year in business.

“Opening this store is the best thing I have ever done,” she says. “I just like our customers who come in here and they enjoy our menu, so it’s always a good place to be.”

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hours north of the city, one year ago. She now calls it, “the best thing I have done”.

Mindy, a content manager, and partner Stuart Scott, a commercial photographer, first discovered Bellingen four years ago and then returned a number of times to investigate before making the move.

Their new home is an 18-hectare farm, in which they raise cows and grow garlic.

They have also converted the old dairy into AirBNB guest accommodation, Moo River Farm.

“Once the kids flew the coop, we decided it was time to leave the rat race of crazy mortgages and busy workplaces, without a

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More Australians are getting sucked into the social media wormhole.

But social media detox is less about abstinence and more about making healthy long-term choices. By Shane Conroy.

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hat could you accomplish in an extra 12.5 hours per week? Perhaps you could learn a language, start a veggie garden, finally write that novel, or simply spend more quality time with your loved ones.

Instead, Australians are spending that time on Facebook.

According to the 2016 Sensis Social Media Report, we spend an average of 12.5 hours per week on Facebook – that’s up four hours per week in just 12 months.

The report also reveals that 69 per cent of Australian internet

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users have at least one social media profile, around half use social media every day, and just over a quarter admit to checking in more than five times per day.

Interestingly, almost one in four (24 per cent) admit their time spent on social media sites has increased in the past year, and nearly a third (31 per cent) feel they spend too much time on social media.

If you fall into that category, it could be time for a social media detox. However, digital abstinence may not be the best way to go.

“Social media use is a little like healthy eating,” says

Jocelyn Brewer, Sydney-based psychologist and the founder of Digital Nutrition. “Going cold turkey on social media is like following a fad diet. You might lose a little weight in the short term, but when the diet is over you’ll likely go back to old patterns and put the weight back on. Rather, social media detox should be about making positive behaviour change that you can sustain over the long term.”

When it comes to identifying whether you have a social media problem, there’s no one-sizefits-all approach. However, if you experience withdrawal, are spending increasing amounts

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Paying Attentio

or with the help of a screen time tracking app like Moment.

“Many of us don’t realise how much time we’re actually spending on social media, and being confronted with the reality is often all many people need to make a change,” she says.

2. Make it meaningful However, for many of us, social media is also a work tool and simply cutting back your social media hours may not be possible. If that’s the case, Brewer recommends digging a little deeper into how you’re using social media.

“If your social media use aligns to your goals and values, then that’s fine,” she says. “But if you’re throwing away time on meaningless content, then that can be a problem. Think about how you feel before going online, how you feel during a social media session, and how you feel after. If it triggers negative self talk, then you need to reassess how you’re using social media.”

1. Be mindful The first thing you need to do, says Brewer, is honestly assess how much time you’re spending on social media. She recommends recording your social media sessions in a diary,

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aying Attention

The smartphone continues to grow as the most likely device Australians use to access social media, and according to a consumer survey by comparison website finder. com.au, we are developing unhealthy relationships with our mobile phones.

41% of Australians take their phone to the toilet with them.

32% of Australians text and drive.

32% of Australians sleep with their phone in bed.

8% of Australians check their phone within 30 seconds of waking up.

One in 20 Australians has used their mobile phone during sex.

3. All things in moderation Brewer is quick to point out that there’s nothing inherently bad about social media as leisure time, but that it should be proportional to the other aspects of your life.

“Think of your social media time as leisure. We all need leisure time in small doses, but if we let it overtake our other responsibilities, then it can become a problem,” she says.

“Set yourself limits and try to stick to them. You need to be aware of what you’re doing and take steps to exert control over your behaviour to keep the experience positive.”

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of time on social media, hiding how much time you spend on social media, or letting your responsibilities slip in favour of time online, you might need to recalibrate your social media use.

To do so, Brewer suggests following the three 'M's' of healthy social media use – mindfulness, meaning and moderation.

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Kyah Simon is one of the new stars of the W League and named as its Player of the Year. She shares her winter workout tips on staying in shape through the cooler months.

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f there's one thing star soccer striker Kyah Simon knows all about, it's kicking goals on and off the field.

Since her early days in Sydney’s Quakers Hill Soccer club, Ky (as her team mates call her) has been going from strength to strength - helping her team win the first silverware of any senior team at the Asian Cup in 2010, and being named W-League Player of the year in 2011.

Kyah, 26, was also the first Indigenous person to score for Australia at a World Cup, and competed at the Rio Olympics.

So, staying fit for this star player is all part of her regular routine.

But even she admits it gets harder to stay on top of a fitness routine when the days are colder and shorter through winter. So, we asked Kyah for her advice on how to make fitness a priority through winter. Her response? Managing time well is often the secret to creating a winter workout that wins.

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striking while the iron's hot It was as a nine-yearold watching her hero, Olympic great Cathy Freeman sprint to golden glory at the Sydney 2000 Olympics, that a young Kyah decided she wanted to represent Australia in sport.

This year marks Kyah's 10th season playing for Australia’s

national female soccer team, the Matildas. She hopes the achievements of the team inspires a whole new generation of young women in sport.

Follow Kyah's progress and get involved in her sport at: https://kyahsimon.com

Setting Goals Taking time to write down yearly as well as seasonal goals for what she wants to achieve in all facets of life, especially with her fitness, remains the foundation of Kyah’s routine.

“Keeping a tangible copy of what you want to do holds you accountable and is much more effective than keeping everything in your head,” Kyah says. "Writing down goals keeps you focused and on track. If you've got something written down, it's really hard to stray away from that."

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Keeping It Fresh Changing up your training routine by changing the order of exercises and increasing difficulty levels as you progress ensures you get the most from your efforts, and stay motivated with your goals.

"I do a number of different types of training, whether that be on the football field with a ball or in the gym using various equipment to work on strength or doing a boxing program,” she reveals.

“Changing the routine keeps it fun and different, and you're actually challenging yourself and your body. You can train different types of muscles and it keeps you on your toes by continually challenging yourself."

The Balancing Act Making time for play and relaxation as well as a fitness routine, is just as important as

any career commitments, Kyah adds. She believes it results in greater productivity all around.

“I'm enjoying myself at training and away from it as well – I can't be completely football, football, football!" she says.

“Striking a work / life balance really allows you to invest your whole heart and energy, and your positive mind frame into whatever it is you are doing. It’s about having a focus.”

Treat Yourself!

Rewarding yourself for sticking to your fitness goals not only makes you feel good but also encourages you to keep going.

"When you wear a new pair of exercises shoes or tights or shorts, there’s a feel-good factor about it, and it’s a trigger," she says.

"There's no better feeling than that self-satisfaction when you’ve just completed a workout and put in the hard yards. You release endorphins which really helps you feel good about yourself through the colder months."

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Keeping things fun and treating training sessions as a chance to spend time with loved ones as well as train can prove to be one of the most effective methods of motivation. When taking time to work out with a family member or friend, challenging tasks can seem far less daunting.

"Training with friends or family makes it easier, because you're doing it together and in a fun environment," she explains.

"That's what makes it more enjoyable as well as achieving your goals."

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Step into winter looking stylish with these neutral coats that you can wear to work or casually.

Coat, Next, $74, next.com.au

Coat, $50, Boohoo, boohoo.com

WINTER LOOKS Trench, $119, Zara, 9216 7000

Loo1k

Loo2k Pants, $280, Bul, bul.com

Lo3ok Dress, $340, Bul, bul.com

Knit, $44.95, Only, au.shop.only.com

Boots, $248.95, Emu, emuaustralia.com.au Jeans, $99.95, Topshop, au.topshop.com

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Heels, $119.95, Windsor Smith, windsorsmith. com.au Crossbody bag, $420, Saben, saben.co.nz

Knit, $35.95, Zara, 9216 7000 Flats, $199.95, Wittner, wittner.com.au

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Trench coat, $189.95, Topshop, au.topshop. com

Lo4ok

Coat, $329.95, Seed, seedheritage.com

Trench, $229, Witchery, witchery.com.au

Lo6ok

Long sleeve tee, $29.95, Topshop, au.topshop.com

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Dress, $445, Karen Millen, $445, karenmillen.com.au

Dress, $45.95, Zara, 9216 7000 Jeans, $54, boohoo, boohoo.com

Bag, $164.99, Cynthia Rowley at Shopbop, shopbop.com

Boots, $149.95, Topshop, au.topshop.com

Wittner, r.com.au

Lo5ok Boots, $229.95, Wittner, wittner.com.au

Heels, $149.95, Nine West, ninewest.com.au

Scarf, $42, Boohoo, boohoo.com

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Choker, $79.19, Kenneth Jay at Shopbop, shopbop.com

Hat, $49.95, French Connection, frenchconnection.com

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Boot socks, $66, Hunter shoes at Shopbop, shopbop.com Scarf, $39.95, Seed, seedheritage.com

Gloves, $29.95, Seed, seedheritage.com

Accessories

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Stay cosy this winter with these key accessories Socks, $14.95, Witchery, witchery.com.au

Bracelet, $14.95, Seed, seedheritage.com

Bag, $129.95, Seed, seedheritage.com

Backpack, $74.85, Topshop, au.topshop.com

Cap, $39.95, Witchery, witchery.com.au

Beanie, $24.95, Topshop, au.topshop.com

Scarf, $24, Boohoo, boohoo.com

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She’s back on The Voice and looking more stylish than ever. Steal her style with these day and night looks.

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Top, $99.95, Sheike, sheike.com.au Denim jacket, $185, Next, next.com.au

NIGHT Vest, $129.95, Sheike, sheike.com.au

Cuffs, Lovisa, $19.99, lovisa. com.au

Watch, $29.99, Lovisa, lovisa.com.au

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Sunnies, $200, Epokhe, www.epokhe.co

Tee, $16, Booohoo, boohoo.com

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Heels, $179.95, Nude, nudefootwear. com

Heels, $177.36, Michael Kors at Shopbop, shopbop.com

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JB books

WINTER READS

By Sarah Megginson

From The Wreck

City of Friends

By Frank Ostaseski Publisher: Macmillan Frank Ostaseski is a Buddhist, international lecturer, and a leading voice in contemplative end-of-life care – so when he writes about the meaning of life and awareness of death, we should pay attention.

Viewing death as an important teacher along our road of life, Ostaseski’s compassion and experience in this arena enables him to impart the five invitations: Welcome everything, push away nothing; bring your whole self to the experience; don’t wait; find a place of rest in the middle of things; and cultivate a “don’tknow mind.”

By Jane Rawson Publisher: Transit Lounge Fact: The steamship Admella sunk off the South Australian coast in 1859 in what was the worst maritime disaster of that state’s history. Jane Rawson, whose great-great-grandfather was actually an Admella survivor, weaves her novel around this disaster with the introduction of protagonist George Hills who, haunted by his memories, finds his life intertwined with that of an alien woman. An intriguing mix of history and science fiction, From the Wreck is designed to provoke thought, and makes for a perfect winter read to lose yourself in.

By Joanna Trollope Publisher: Macmillan/Mantle No stranger to writing, this is bestseller Joanna Trollope’s twentieth novel. It follows Stacey Grant, a Senior Partner at one of the top private equity firms in London. As one half of a childless power couple aged in her 40s, she is accustomed to success and a busy life at the top of the ladder – until she gets made suddenly redundant after 16 years, and has to adjust to long days at home with her ailing mother and her dog. She falls back on her three best girlfriends, her group of best friends since university.

But when a shocking secret emerges, it put those friendships to the test.

Close Enough to Touch

when her mother dies, Jubilee is left without financial support, and is forced to venture out into the world she’s been so intent on hiding from. Meanwhile, Eric Keegan is new in town and struggling with his troubled children. Is human connection possible when touch is impossible? This novel explores the power of the human heart whilst touching yours.

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By Colleen Oakley Publisher: Allen & Unwin Colleen Oakley’s second novel features Jubilee Jenkins, who despite her uplifting name, has an extraordinarily unfortunate condition – she’s allergic to other humans. After almost dying from her first kiss, she secludes herself away in the house left to her by an unaffectionate mother. But

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The House Between Tides

By Sarah Maine Publisher: Allen & Unwin This debut novel of Sarah Maine is set in a crumbling estate in the wilds of Scotland’s Outer Hebrides. Londoner Hetty Deveraux leaves her strained marriage behind to inspect the ancestral ruins she has now

inherited – an inspection which reveals the hundred-year-old remains of a murder victim.

Plans for renovating the house into a hotel grind to a halt as investigation starts, spiralling into the intrigue of ancient gossip, ancestry, and mystery, as Hetty searches to find the identity of the body.

Loitering With Intent: Diary of a Happy Traveller

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the moments to life, as Menon speaks about her explorations of sights, experiences, and tastes. Taste wine with her in France, wander along leafy green streets in Egypt, enjoy the indulgence of a tearoom in York.

Menon also throws reality into the mix, with glimpses of the political culture that of past and present.

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By Ritu Menon Publisher: Transit Lounge Looking for inspiration for your next voyage? Armchair travellers will be feeling inspired after foraying into Ritu Menon’s world, joining her as she travels spontaneously here and there with friends and family across the globe. Sketches throughout the book bring

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JB nutrition

Healthy Eating Tips to

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Sniffles, sneezes and lagging energy levels - it’s that time of year when changing weather can wreak havoc with your immune system. So how can you fight off the winter blues and stay energised, healthy and alert this winter?

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esearch shows food not only influences your physical health, but also your mood and energy levels, sleep patterns and mental performance eventually impacting on the strength of the immune system. If you’re not eating well it’s likely you’ll be missing out on the key vitamins,

minerals and antioxidants needed to keep you healthy and feeling well this winter.

A healthy diet filled with powerhouse foods like colourful vegetables, fruits, wholegrains, nuts, seeds, fermented foods and herbs could be all that’s needed to help keep the winter blues at bay.

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1. Eat plenty of vitamin A rich foods Vitamin A, which is found in foods in two main forms, including retinol and carotenoids, is essential for maintaining the health of the membranes that block bacteria from entering the body. Your entire recommended daily intake for vitamin A can be found in any of the foods listed below. To easily incorporate these foods into your diet, enjoy pumpkin soup, baked or roasted sweet potatoes or grated carrot in winter salads.

Good sources of vitamin A Either one of the following provide your entire daily needs for vitamin A! - third of a cup of diced carrot - ½ cup of baked pumpkin - half a baked sweet potato - ½ cup of cooked spinach.

2. Include at least one vitamin C rich fruit or vegetable daily Vitamin C protects against infection by helping white blood cells to breakdown bacteria. It’s easy to meet 100 percent of your recommended daily intake for vitamin C by making smart food choices. All you need to do is eat any of the foods listed below!

Either one of the following provide your entire daily needs for vitamin C! - 1 small orange - ½ cup of 100% orange juice - 2 tablespoons of chopped red capsicum

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3. Eat small portions of lean red meat 3-4 times a week, or try green mussels Red meat is a rich source of iron, zinc and protein, all key nutrients needed to maintain a strong immune system. It’s important to be conscious of the impact meat production has on the planet so it’s good to know that you don’t need much to make a big difference to your iron intake. A 100 gram serving (about the size of the palm of your hand) of grilled lean steak provides a quarter of an adult’s daily iron needs and over half of their daily zinc and protein needs. Or try kangaroo as an alternative as it’s even higher in iron than beef and lamb.

For those who prefer not to eat red meat, green mussels are super high in iron with a 100g serving (about 10-12 mussels) providing 11mg of iron – that’s more than 100% of the daily needs for men in one serve (and a good chunk for women)!

If you follow a vegetarian diet, good sources of iron include wholegrains, legumes, eggs and green leafy vegetables.

Try nourishing winter staples like slow-cooked casseroles, curries and roasts made with lean meat or legumes and a selection of the vitamin A and C-rich vegetables highlighted above like sweet potato, carrot, tomato and capsicum.

Adding ginger, garlic, herbs and spices to your winter meals not only helps to add delicious flavours, they may also help to fight off colds. For example, allicin, the sulphur containing compound found in garlic, is thought to have anti-bacterial health effects with research suggesting it may help to reduce the likelihood of catching a cold and, if you do, it can help shorten its duration.

5. Include fermented foods regularly You may be surprised to know that 70 percent of your body’s natural immune defences are located in your digestive system. Maintaining the right balance between the good and bad bacteria in the gut is an important factor when it comes to supporting a normal, healthy immune system. Probiotics in the form of fermented drinks and foods such as sauerkraut, kefir and yoghurts which contain friendly bacteria such as acidophilus or bifidobacteria, are designed to help keep the immune system strong by boosting levels of disease fighting healthy bacteria in the gut.

Enjoying a healthy balance of nutrient rich foods, including herbs and spices and probiotics is a great step to boosting your immunity and helping you make it through winter while maintaining your energy and vitality!

Sharon Natoli Accredited Practising Dietitian Food & Nutrition Australia

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Good sources of vitamin C

4. Use herbs and spices - 1 large tomato - 1 kiwifruit - ½ cup of strawberries

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JB recipeS

WINTER RECIPES Bring some warmth to the cooler months with these delicious new pies. Enjoy!

Ingredients  6 sheets shortcrust pastry  3 sheets puff pastry  1.2kg beef – blade roast  2 ¾ cup – chicken stock  80g butter  40g plain flour  1 tbsp. tomato paste  1 cup mushrooms – button  2 tsp vegetable oil  ¼ cup caramelised onions  1 tsp. salt  1 tbsp. green peppercorns  2 egg yolks  1 tsp. poppy seeds  Tomato relish to serve METHOD Heat oven to 180C.  Place foil in a roasting pan.

Place beef on the foil. Season with salt and pepper. Bring the foil up around the beef to produce a bowl.

Pour in 1 cup of the chicken stock.

Now gently wrap the foil around the beef roast. It should look like a parcel. Bake for 3 hours. The meat should be falling apart. Let the roast cool a bit, before beginning to shred the meat with forks.

Discard any fat. Divide meat into half. Note: Beef is enough for twice the recipe. It can be frozen and has a shelf life of one month from date cooked.  Wash mushrooms and then cut into quarters. Place the oil into a frying pan over medium heat.

Add mushrooms and sauté. Once sautéed to your liking set aside.  Place 1¾ cup of chicken stock into a microwave safe container and microwave for 3 minutes until boiling.  Place butter into a large

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saucepan over medium heat. Once melted add the flour and stir to make a roux. Now add the tomato paste.  Next slowly add the heated stock to the roux whisking continuously to ensure there is no lumps.  Now add 300g shredded beef, sautéed mushrooms, caramelised onions and green peppercorns. Stir to mix and then remove from heat.

Set aside.  Grease 6 individual pie tins.

Cut appropriate size discs of shortcrust pastry and line the tins.

Fill each with the filling and then cut out appropriate size discs of puff pastry for the lids.  Place the egg yolks into a bowl and beat lightly. Brush the inside rim of the lids with the egg yolks and place on top of the pie cases.

Gently push sides together so as to stick together. Now brush each lid of the pies with the egg yolk. Lastly sprinkle all over with the poppy seeds.  Bake for 25 – 30 minutes until golden.  Serve with tomato relish. 

Beef, Mushroom & Peppercorn Pies

Makes: 6 Pies

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Ingredients Quinoa & Rice Shell  1 cup brown rice  1 cup quinoa  1 cup shaved parmesan cheese  2 eggs  ½ bunch parsley  6 aluminium pies cases

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Makes: 6 Pies Ingredients Vegetable Pie Filling  220g potatoes (peeled, washed and 2cm dice)  250g sweet potato (peeled, washed and 2cm dice)  1 tbsp. butter  ½ onion (peeled and sliced)  1 tsp. olive oil  1 tsp. cumin  ½ tsp. crushed ginger  ½ tsp. crushed garlic  1 tbsp. curry powder  1 cup frozen peas  200g tinned chopped tomatoes  ¼ bunch coriander (finely chopped)  ½ tsp. chili flakes  2 eggs  ½ lemon (juiced)  1 tbsp. salt  ½ tsp. pepper METHOD Place the potato and sweet potato into a microwave safe container.  Add 2 cups of hot water then microwave for 10 minutes or until cooked.  Drain the water from the sweet potato & set aside until later in recipe.  Drain the water from the potato, add the butter, and then mash together.  Heat a medium size fry pan on 

a moderate heat. Place the sliced onion and olive oil into the pan and cook for 1 - 2 minutes. Add the cumin, ginger, garlic & curry powder then cook for a further 1 - 2 minutes until onions are soft and spices are fragrant. Place into a large mixing bowl and set aside to cool for 5 min.  Together with the onion, place the cooked sweet potato, potato mash, peas, tinned chopped tomatoes, coriander, chili flakes, eggs, lemon juice, salt and pepper.

To Assemble METHOD  Pre-heat the oven to 180C.  Into each pie shell that has been prepared above, place 3/4 cup of the vegetable pie filling.  Top each of the vegetable pies with 1/2 cup of the reserved rice & quinoa mix and gently flatten out using your hand so it covers the top of each pie.  Bake pies in the oven for 3o minutes or until golden. Allow to cool for 20 minutes before removing pies from the aluminium cases.  Serve on a platter and enjoy warm.

NOTE: Pies can be made in advanced and stored in the fridge. To reheat, place in the oven for 10 minutes at 200 degrees or until hot in the centre.

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METHOD  Pre-heat the oven to 180C.  Place the brown rice into a microwave safe container and add 4 cups of hot water. Microwave the rice for 15 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and fluffy. Set aside.  Place the quinoa into another microwave safe container and add 3 cups of hot water. Microwave for 20 minutes or until cooked.  Once cooked, mix together the cooked rice and quinoa in a large food safe bowl, then set aside to cool for 15 - 20 minutes.  Once cooled, add the parmesan cheese, eggs and chopped parsley to the mix. Combine all ingredients together.  Place the aluminium pie cases on a tray. Spray each case lightly with oil.  Place 1/2 cup of the rice & quinoa mixture into each pie case. Use your hand to press the mixture around & up to the rim of the cases to create a pie shell. Reserve the remainder of the rice & quinoa mix in an airtight container in the fridge for pie topping later in recipe.  Bake the pie cases in the oven at 180C for 30 minutes then allow to cool on the bench for 15 minutes before adding the filling.

NOTE: The rice and quinoa needs to be cooked well to ensure the base mixture sticks together.

Cooked rice and quinoa mixture must be kept refrigerated & baked before consumption.

Vegetable & QUINOA CRUST Pies

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Melton Woodgrove Shopping Centre Melton, 3337 (03) 9743 4237

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Morley Centro Galleria Morley, 6062 (08) 9275 9561

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Riverton Stockland Riverton Riverton, 6148 (08) 9457 6936 Rockingham Rockingham City Shopping Centre Rockingham, 6168 (08) 9527 2441 Secret Harbour Secret Harbour Shopping Centre Secret Harbour, 6173 (08) 9524 9402 Southlands Willetton **NEW** Southlands Boulevarde Shop 15-15A 45 Burrendah Boulevard Willeton, 6155 Success Cockburn Gateway Shopping Centre Success, 6164 (08) 9414 3263 Warnbro Warnbro Centro Warnbro, 6169 (08) 9447 6367

New zealand Auckland Airport Ground Floor Ibis Hotel 2 Leonard Lissit Drive Auckland +64 (9) 275 0492 Auckland Hospital 2 Park Road Grafton, Auckland Greenlane Hospital Greenlane Clinical Centre Gate 1, Greenlane West Epsom + 64 (9) 630 7239 Manukau Westfield Manukau Manukau +64 (9) 978 9939 Riccarton Westfield Riccarton 129 Riccarton Road Riccarton + 64 (3) 348 2642

Westgate North West Shopping Centre 1 - 7 Fred Taylor Drive Westgate

CHINA Beijing Beijing Central Park Shop 107, Building No.16,

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Jiaming Centre Shop 103 , B Tower Jiaming Center No.27 Dongsanhuan Beilu Beijing, 00020 +86 010 6503 5239 Park Avenue Shop Shop 115, Park Avenue 6 Chaoyang Park South Road Beijing, 100026 +86 10 8587 4568 Riviera Villa Club Villa Club lobby 1# Xiang Jiang Bei Lu Chaoyang District, Beijing +86 1 8450 6596 World Financial Centre Unit 101, Building West, WFC 1 East Third Ring Middle Road Chaoyang, Beijing Yosemite Lobby 1 Yosemite Club No.4 Yuyang Road, Houshayu Town Shunyi District +86 10 8041 3301

Nantong Nantong Shop Building No.3, 101 Plaza Xinhu (Star Lake) Avenue Nantong Technology Industrial Park, Nantong, 226001

Shanghai Grand Gateway (2) Lobby, 3 Hongqiao Road Xuhi Distrinct, Shanghai Ambassy Club B Floor, 1500 Huai Hai Road (Central), Shanghai +86 21 3401 0814 Biyun Lu Jinqiao Area 576 Biyun Lu Chevalier Place 82 Urumuqi Road Shanghai, 200052 +86 21 5404 7610 China Art Museum World Expo Park 161 Shangnan Lu (near Guozhan Lu) Pudong Corporate Avenue 222 Hubin Road Shanghai, 200052 +86 21 6340 6877 Jing'an Gymnasium 99 XiKang Road, Shanghai L’Avenue Kiosk on 2nd floor Office Entrance LÁvenue Shopping Centre +86 21 60671788

Ramada (Nanjing Road) 719 Nanjing Road (East) Shangahi, 200052 +86 21 6351 3303 XiKang Lu Jing'an Gymnasium Building 99 XiKang Road, Shanghai

SHENZHEN Shenzhen Tianli 139-142, BlockA Tiley Central Plaza +07 55 8693 9836

Wuhan Wuhan Citizens Home Ground Floor (Lobby) Wuhan Citizens Home 117 Jinqiao Avenue, Wuhan +86 27 6583 7119 Wuhan Railway Station Huanghe Lu Hongshan District, Wuhan, Hubei Wuhan Tiandi 1618 Zhongshan Avenue Wuhan +86 27 8270 8301

Xi'an Hang Tang House No.7 Nanchangxiang Nanxin Street, Xián +8629 8738 9765

SINGAPORE CityLink Mall 1 Raffles Link #B1-10 CityLink Mall Singapore 039393 +65 6327 9234 Raffles Place 1 Raffles Place #01-62 One Raffles Place Tower 2 Singapore 048616 +65 6694 8107 Suntec City 3 Temasek Blvd #01-606/607 Suntec City Mall (Entrance of Tower 3) Singapore 038983 +65 6737 8061

MALAYSIA

UAE Abu Dhabi Yas Mall Shop # LG - 002 Lower Ground Near Geant Hyper Market Yas Mall Yas Island, Abu Dhabi 00971 2 565 0464

AL AIN Hili Mall Unit # RB 078, 1st Floor Opp. Geant Hyper Market Hili Mall, Al Ain 00971 3 785 3510

Dubai American Hospital Out Patient Building Ground Floor Lobby Plot # 319-197 Off Oud Metha Road Oud Metha, Dubai 00971 4 336 3609 Al Ghurair Centre Shop No. FB 21, 1st Floor Al Ghurair Centre Phase II Al Rigga, Dubai 00971 4 255 2467 Flora Hotel Ground floor lobby Near Mall Of Emirates Off Sheikh Zayed Road Al Barsha, Dubai 00971 4 274 6672 Hyatt Place Hotel Hyatt Place Hotel, Ground Floor lobby, Near Al Rigga Metro, Al Rigga Street Deira, Dubai 00971 4 608 1242 IBN Mall Shop #56, Tunisia Court Near Geant Hyper Market IBN Mall, Off Sheikh Zayed Rd Jabel Ali, Dubai 00971 4 368 5615 Loft Office - Media City Shop No. L2-G01 Ground Floor Loft Office 2, Entrance E Behind UAE Exchange Dubai Media City, Dubai 00971 4 277 5489 / Ext 300 Medcare Hospital Ground Floor Lobby Opp. Al Safa Park, Gate 1 Jumeriah, Dubai 00971 4 407 9153

Mid Valley Lot FK-05, First Floor, South Court, Mid Valley Megamall, Mid Valley City Lingkaran Syed Putra 59200 Kuala Lumpur

UNITED KINGDOM

Setia City Mall Lot LG-12, Lower Ground Floor, Setia City Mall No. 7, Persiaran Setia Dagang, Bandar Setia Alam Seksyen U13 40170 Selangor

Chelmsford Bond St, Unit E, Block 4 Chelmsford CM1 1GD

Cambridge Lion Yard Shopping Centre Unit 38. St. Tibbs Row Cambridge CB2 3ET

Leeds 408 Trinity Leeds Albion Street 0113 181 755

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Silverdale Silverdale Centre 40 Hibiscus Coast Highway Silverdale +64 (9) 426 5689

Phase 2, Central Park Apartment, No.6, Chaoyang Menwai Dajie, Chaoyang District Beijing, 100020 +86 10 6533 6556

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