From the PUBLISHER

CAN YOU FEEL IT ?

It’s here … It really is! My favourite four weeks of the year - the Cairns winter. It’s the perfect excuse to dig deep into the back of your wardrobe, and bring out the layers!

Me personally, I only need to be asked once, and as soon as the mercury dips below 27 degrees, I’m pulling on a cute pair of boots and one of my many scarves that are released from the back of my wardrobe for a couple of minutes every year.

In this issue, the very delightful Davy O’Rourke from Mama Coco is rocking out some gorgeous male fashion on the front cover. All of these styles are available from Man Overboard, located at The Pier and Macrossan Street, Port Douglas. Oasis Magazine loves to support this locally owned business, and can highly recommend you explore out the unique styles available in store.

We are invited for a sneak peak into the home life of local media powerhouse, Southern Cross Austereo General Manager, Gina Hogan, as she announces to the community her upcoming relocation to Western Australia. It’s delightful to see local females continuing to break glass ceilings, and we are proud as punch watching this Cairns girl go from strength to strength. Woohoo!

And speaking of female phenomena, our resident sports tragic, Bluey Forsyth, chats with ten-year-old Portia Eden, as she trains for back-to-back crowns at the BMX World Championships. (And yes - I said TEN!)

We also catchup with the Member for Cairns, Rob Pyne, to discuss his role as a change maker. From the first alterations in Queensland Parliament since its inception, to allow access for his wheelchair, to effecting change in the local community, we spend a day at work with Rob, to find out what drives him.

Head to page 30 to read about Michael Milton OAM, whose name may not be familiar, but whose story will fill your heart. Michael is the keynote speaker at the COUCH Cairns Ironman Corporate Luncheon, to be held on June 8th at the Pullman Cairns International Hotel. We invite you all to hear this world-class presenter as we raise much needed funds for the COUCH Wellbeing Centre.

And speaking of COUCH, I cannot let the moment pass without giving a heartfelt salute to local tourism icon, businessman and philanthropist, Charlie Woodward. As the driving force and founder of this local cancer support organisation, Charlie’s determination, generosity and kindness improved the lives of so many cancer patients and their families. Oasis Magazine was honoured to have been invited into the home of Charlie and Pip in March, just weeks before his passing. We will forever cherish the hospitality afforded to us that rainy afternoon. Vale Charlie Woodward - the world needs more of your calibre.

Jules Steer | Publisher | Oasis Magazine

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