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Hello and welcome to the October edition of PakMag.

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ITS ROLE IN LITERACY!

I hope the school holidays are going fabulously! Don’t forget to get your kids to enter our Overflow School Holiday Challenge on our website.

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This month we have profiled some local mums who talk about how they manage big business and family, plus a fantastic Halloween Mini Mag for the kids and a great Halloween Party feature to give you some ideas. We are also hosting a Halloween Party - see the Entertainment Page for more information. We have a truckload of prizes to win in this edition, as well as everything going on in the community for the month - so enjoy.

19 HEALTH 21 BUMP & BUB 24 CAIRNS CENTRAL

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Mumma Fly An increasing number of women are realising that continued exercise during pregnancy maintains a healthy body and mind. You will naturally want to show off your changing shape without compromising on style or comfort, and frankly quite often maternity clothes fail to flatter the body. So Mumma Fly was born.

Mumma Fly creates stylish fitness clothing for active mums for use during and after pregnancy. Poorly fitting clothes with dull designs are not what Mums to Be need. Whether exercising at home or in a class many pregnant women want and need to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

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MUMS IN BUSINESS

Mums in Business Feminism got us a fair way.

But when it comes to equality in the workplace, women are still trailing behind men.

According to the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU), women in full-time paid work earn 18% less than men or $1 million less over a lifetime. Even though women are now more likely than men to have a tertiary qualification, female graduates will start out their life in the workforce earning on average $2000 less per year than male graduates and $7500 less by their fifth year after graduation - indicating the gap will widen as their career’s progress.

In 2014, women make up half the Australian workforce but are more likely to be underemployed or underutilised than men - with 9.3% of women underemployed compared to 5.4% for men.

Underemployment is classified as those workers that are highly skilled but working in low paying jobs, workers that are highly skilled but work in low skill jobs and part-time workers that would prefer to be fulltime. Unfortunately statistics indicate that the majority of mums returning to the workforce following the birth of children and time out of the workforce are likely to be underemployed.

When you add in the additional obstacles women need to surmount in order to gain a strong footing in the business world, most notably the time women of childbearing age may take off work to birth and care for children, it will come as no surprise

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that on average women also retire with less than half the amount of superannuation savings compared to men.

Statistics also show that fewer than two percent of ASX 200 companies have a female CEO and only one in 12 board directors in this country are women. So for those who dare to try to make it to the top of their field, the odds are often stacked against them.

Years of organised workforce in Australia as well as Government reviews and moves towards workplace equality mean Australian women are in a better position than some of their sisters in other areas of the world, but we still have a long way to go. In 2010 there were recommendations from several parliamentary inquiries identifying barriers holding women back from earning, saving and being valued equally at work. The Equal Pay Alliance campaigned for: • More flexible work arrangements • Accessible, affordable, good quality out-of-school care and childcare • Reporting and auditing of equal pay by government agencies • Valuation and proper funding of wages for work traditionally carried out by women • More opportunities to build skills and participate in the workforce,

especially for mothers and older women.

With adequate support both in and out of the workplace, women and mothers continue to prove they are capable of amazing things. One such woman breaking down the stereotypes is You Tube CEO Susan Wojcicki who recently announced she is expecting her fifth child.

The 46-year-old, who joined Google when she was four months pregnant with her first child in 1998, only took over the top job at You Tube in February, which Google purchased under her leadership in 2006 for $US1.65 billion.

Wojcicki was one of the designers behind Google’s in-house daycare centre, a major milestone in the US for working parents, and insists her career success does not mean she must compromise on family life. She makes it a rule that she must be at home with her family for dinner by 6pm every day.

Wojcicki said the first few years juggling baby, work and home life is always going to be a challenge for any working woman.

“Don’t forget that it gets easier!

Having a child is a big life change, but the really hectic period is relatively short. You can get through it.”

(33) / GM Southern Cross Austereo Cairns / Tablelands and Director of Modern Belle / 30+ Staff / Husband Matt and daughter Lilly (9 months) Education / background: I am proud to be a Cairns local. I spent my teenage years at Cairns State High School and attended Martin College for my Diploma of Business. I've been in media for 15 years now, with 12 of those years in management roles.

Why I Chose This Field: I had grown up listening to radio, and like many

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from my generation, I spent a lot of nights listening to the countdown and trying to record my favourite songs on my tape deck. After graduating from College, I heard of a Sales Role advertised on the radio and applied straight away. I loved the idea of working in media being surrounded by music and energy. I was fortunate enough to get the job and the rest, as they say, is history. It might sound surprising, but it has been 15 years in the industry, and I still love my job!

How Being a Woman Has Affected Me: Traditionally there has not been a great deal of women in media management roles; over the years I have attended conferences and been the sole female. This is gradually changing, and now the female-to-male ratio is definitely increasing, which is a positive thing to see. I think if you're hard working and professional, gender doesn't define or affect your role.

It's absolutely about being the best person for the job.

How Humour Helped Me Over Hurdles: One of my favourite quotes pretty much sums it up. Bill Cosby said “Through humour, you can soften some of the worst blows that life delivers. And once you find laughter, no matter how painful your situation might be, you can survive it.”

Assistance I’ve Had to Utilise to

(43) / Owner Operator of McDonald's / Manager of Seven Stores / 650 Staff / Husband, Georgia 13, Maegan 10, Nicholas 8, Luke 6 Why I Chose This Field: I worked at McDonald’s Albion while studying at University. I was offered a management position and loved the fast pace and organised systems of the business and never looked back.

How Being a Woman Has Affected Me: McDonald’s is definitely an equal opportunity employer and I have always been able to reach the goals I set for myself within the McDonald’s system, I really don’t think being a woman has affected my career.

How Humour Helped Me Over Hurdles: When children come along juggling parenting and working is

Juggle Parenthood & Career: For the first six months I was at home with Lilly, and now my husband Matt is at home. I am extremely fortunate to have a supportive husband who is an equal when it comes to parenting; we share responsibilities and map out our calendar to make sure things run smoothly...well, as smoothly as they can with a little person! I have my SCA role during the day and my new role with Modern Belle at night and Matt still has some work responsibilities during his six months leave with Lilly, so organisation and planning is key.

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It's very important to us to make sure we are both at home for her dinner, bath and bedtime routine and then we allocate our time from there. Some weeks it feels like we don’t see much of each other, but we make the most of the time that we have; weekends are precious.

The Best Get Ahead Tip I Have For Other Mums: Don’t limit yourself because you're a Mum. You can still dream big! I am motivated by being a good role model for Lilly. You can be a great Mum and Businesswoman, you just need to get more creative with your time, and really utilise what spare hours you can find. It's amazing what you can get done during naptime, or once they're settled down for bed at night.

always a challenge. My Husband and I have always kept a positive outlook during the tough times and we love a good laugh. Sometimes you just have to laugh even when things are not that funny.

Assistance I’ve Had to Utilise to Juggle Parenthood & Career: I have been very lucky to have very supportive parents and all of my children have attended Daycare. My Eldest Daughter spent more time with my mother and my husband as a baby than I did. She is a beautiful, well adapted and smart girl of 13 now.

I have no regrets.

The Best Get Ahead Tip I Have For Other Mums: Never sweat the small stuff or compete with anyone else’s parenting abilities. Do whatever works for you and reach for the stars.

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10 TO P TI P S FOR B U I LD I N G VO CAB U L ARY

Voc abular y and its role in literac y!

STORY Jenna Motin

When your child’s teacher or speech pathologist is talking about ‘vocabulary’ they are simply referring to the words that your child knows or uses. It is interesting to know that vocabulary growth is closely linked to a child’s overall school achievement.

The size of your child’s vocabulary in kindergarten is a strong predictor of their ability to learn to read. As your child learns to read, they learn to ‘decode’ or sound out words, but they also must understand what these words mean to make sense of what they have just read.

It is important to encourage your child’s vocabulary development so that they develop the language and literacy skills necessary to succeed in school. Young children are brilliant word learners. In fact, between 12 to 18 months of age children learn on average 10 new words a day if they are exposed to a large number of words in their homes.

You are probably wondering…how do they do this? Current literature suggests that young children between the ages of 12-24 months benefit from

exposure to lots of words (i.e. quantity of words), whereas children between the ages of 24-36 months benefit from hearing a spread of more sophisticated words (i.e. quality of words). A child’s vocabulary growth does not stop once they learn to talk. Vocabulary continues to develop throughout schooling and your child’s entire life through reading. Early literacy development has a continued effect as children grow. Those who acquire a substantial vocabulary are often able to think more deeply, express themselves better and even learn new

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things faster. In most cases, the bigger a child’s vocabulary, the better reader they will be.

Now you are probably wondering….how do parents assist in this early vocab development? The adults in a child’s life play a significant role in helping a child learn new words.

Children predominantly learn new vocabulary by hearing adults use them, through play, interactions, conversations and stories read aloud to them. Parents and caregivers use unfamiliar words and talk about what the words mean, which helps expand a child’s vocabulary. As a child picks up more words, they will begin to recognise them in print.

Sounding out unknown words will assist them to reach into their store of words to figure out what the new ones mean.

Reading story books aloud with your children and doing it often presents many opportunities for learning. Stop to explain the meaning of new words as they arise. It may be helpful to first ask your child if they have heard the word before and if they know what it means. Adding more information to the definition that they provide you with can assist them to comprehend.

Children learn through play and interaction so try to build their word knowledge around themes.

This could include clothing, food, transport etc. Grouping new words into categories and relating them back to a wellknown word can provide a connection. A great game to play with young children is as simple as walking around the house and find things that ‘go together’. For example, knife and fork, shoes and socks etc.

It is important to remember that it’s not just how much you say, but also what you say and how you say it that makes a difference for your child’s vocabulary growth. Keeping one step ahead of your child will promote his vocabulary skills, and set him on the path for a successful schooling experience.

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TO P TI P S

F O R B U I LD I N G VO C AB U L ARY AT H O M E Notice new words when you’re reading or listening.

Talk about the importance of a large vocabulary and make an effort to learn new words.

Talk about what to do when discovering unknown words.

Don’t just skip them! Try using context clues or other resources to find the meaning, like a child-friendly dictionary.

Read. A lot! Read all sorts of books, signs on the wall, directions, recipes… A wide variety of reading material will expose kids to a wide variety of new words.

Relate words to real life experiences. Make them meaningful and make connections with new vocabulary.

Try to find concrete examples of new words for them whenever possible to make meaning more clear.

Interact with the words in some way. Get them to draw their meaning. Act them out. Make them come alive so they will remember them.

Focus on learning the right kinds of words. Pick words that are more complex or descriptive versions of common words that kids already know.

(For example, descriptive adjectives and verbs.)

Keep track of the words your child knows.

Invent games with them to use them often.

Kids need multiple exposures to words in order to really learn them.

Focus on kid-friendly definitions and examples of new words rather than complicated dictionary-style definitions. Using words in a sentence or a rhyme will help commit it to their memory.

Learn common prefixes and suffixes to SUPER SIZE vocabulary knowledge. (eg. happy / unhappy) When they learn one word part, they will begin to easily recognise many more words with the same word parts.

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Dealing with Grief and Loss STORY Megan Colahan

Unfortunately grief and loss is a normal part of growing up. Throughout their childhood most children will experience some form of loss, whether it be the loss of a pet, loss of friends through moving home or school, or even the death of someone significant such as a parent, relative or friend. Children do grieve from a young age however their grief is usually different to that of adults. They are often less direct in their expression of grief and may not appear overly sad. Sometimes children can become more demanding or display more difficult behaviours when they are grieving. Some children experience more illness and stomach aches.

Some may become more withdrawn.

If your child does not appear sad or concerned this is most likely because they don’t really understand what has happened and the permanency of the situation. Young children especially are not able to understand the full impact of loss due to their developmental level. It is important not to underestimate the impact a loss has on a child and to understand that grief is a process that takes time.

Like adults, children who are grieving will have good days and bad days.

If your child has experienced a significant loss provide them with reassurance and allow them time to discuss their feelings and ask questions. Be honest with your child and keep them informed but take into account their age and developmental level. Try to stick to your family’s routine as much as possible to ensure that your child feels secure. Don’t always try to distract your child when they are feeling sad. Feelings of sadness are natural and it is important to show them healthy expressions of feelings and coping skills. If after some time your child is struggling to cope and it is affecting them at school and home, it may be useful to seek professional counselling and support.

"Thr oughout their childhood most childr en w ill exper ience some for m of loss, whether it b e the loss of a pet, loss of fr iends thr ough m o ving home or school, or even the death of someone significant such as a par ent, r elative or fr iend."

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Most small businesses have very limited budgets, especially when it comes to marketing, sometimes as little as $20 per week. In my opinion the size of the budget doesn’t matter but how you use it does. It is all relative. A company with a $20 per week marketing budget probably needs to generate a few thousand dollars per year. A company with a million dollar marketing budget needs to turn over tens of millions per year.

networking, social media, knock on doors, send emails, try and get some publicity in the local media and so on.

The most important consideration here is that you need to be actively marketing your business all the time.

If you don’t, bad things can happen.

I always ask business owners to look long and hard at their business before they start marketing to make sure that they can meet these expectations. I remember a new themed restaurant that had fantastic pre-opening marketing, with a very real air of anticipation that the place was going to be very good. When it finally did open the food was lousy and the theming ordinary so people didn’t go back. The business closed within a matter of months. They sold people the promise of a fun experience but they couldn’t deliver the goods.

I recently had a jeweller approach me to do some marketing for his company. He had been operating for over fifteen years and he had never spent a cent on marketing. This man was very successful but in the last five years competition had increased, tourist numbers had dropped and business had suddenly got tough.

He was very humble and it was obvious that he had done a lot of soul searching to understand why his business was failing. His greatest realisation was that he didn’t take an active stance in marketing his business because he thought that the custom­ers would always be there.

If you have a small marketing budget, you need to put the effort in and do low cost marketing – things like

Where do you start? Well I actually go back a step and say the first place to start is to make absolutely certain that you can deliver on any promises you make. If you don’t you will have grumpy customers who will gladly tell everyone that your business is dodgy.

Don’t get obsessed about how much you spend on marketing. Make sure your product or service is excellent and if your marketing budget is small, be prepared to do the work.

ANDREW GRIFFITHS International bestselling author of “The Big Book of Small Business”. www.andrewgriffiths.com.au.

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Join the Healthy Minority STORY Narelle Muller

Narelle Muller asks, “Where will you be in health terms in the next six years?”

If current trends continue, by the year 2020, 80 percent of Australian adults and a third of our children will be overweight or obese. That’s just six years away and a very scary statistic!

How old will you be in six years?

How old will your child/children be?

Can you afford to be overweight or obese with all the associated health problems it brings – Type two diabetes, heart disease, some types of cancer, joint pain, to name a few?

Are you willing to risk your child growing into an obese adult and the significant psychological and physical impact this will have on their life? Studies repeatedly show overweight children usually grow into overweight adults. How would you deal with your child dying before you? Would you want to be a burden on your children as you grow old, unable to do things for yourself because you allowed your body to become too fat?

These are not unrealistic questions,

according to health experts monitoring the obesity epidemic. We keep being force fed statistics on obesity and yet, it seems, many parents keep putting their heads in the sand (or is that the chip packet?).

Undisputedly, the cause of the problem is high consumption of calories – fatty and sugary processed foods - and lack of exercise.

There are no other factors in this equation, give or take a miniscule number of special cases. Kids can’t feed themselves without our help.

Adults do the shopping, dish out the money and prepare the meals. It is our responsibility as parents to ensure children eat well and move more.

We are also responsible for screen time. The Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing recommends children aged between five and 18 spend less than two hours a day on electronic media – almost half don’t. Being busy is not a valid excuse.

Narelle Muller is a journalist and health writer of more than 20 years’ experience, as well as qualified personal trainer.

According to Cassandra Hall, Store Manager at Laubman & Pank Optometrists in Cairns Central, most of us take our eyes for granted until we experience issues we can’t ignore. For many of us, these issues simply boil down to age related problems such as developing floaters (those annoying little specks that drift in front of your vision), or difficulty in focusing.

Cassandra wants people to be aware that there are many other problems that can lead to permanent damage, if they aren’t caught early enough.

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Cassandra says.

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Cassandra added. “But we also believe in a holistic approach. We like to get to know each customer really well; what they do, their lifestyles and the sort of people they are. It’s the only way you can give them the glasses and lenses that they’ll really love.”

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Bump &Bub

Naming your B aby STORY Carly H a mmers l ey “Naming a baby is an act of poetry, for many people the only creative moment of their lives.”

So said British film director Sir Richard Eyre. And he has a point. When you think of all the decisions you will make in your life, those that come down to your own personal likes preferences alone - there is nothing that will endure quite so much, or perhaps face as much scrutiny, as what you choose to name your offspring. To help you navigate the baby name journey we’ve zeroed in on some of the biggest naming trends in Australia right now: BACK TO FRONT Surnames as first names are a hugely popular trend at present for both sexes, but particularly for boys, which follows the masculine naming trend that has been popular for several years. Think Cooper, Hudson, Harrison, Connor, Jackson, Lincoln, Tyler, Flynn, Hunter, Riley, Owen, Mason, Ryder, Archer, Ashton, Austin, Bailey, Braxton and Harper.

ONE NAME FITS ALL Unisex names have been topping the name charts in the US for several years and it appears Australian parents are finally starting to get in on the trend.

Names like Quinn, Rowan, Kai, Avery, Charlie, Emery, Emerson, Elliot, Finley, Rory, Riley, Marlowe, River, Sage, Remy, Ellis, Teagan, Reese, Peyton, Hunter, Corey, Dylan/Dillon are as diverse as they are versatile - if you’re not finding out the sex of your baby, one name is all you need!

HIP IS THE NEW BLACK Hipsters by definition are renowned for rejecting the mainstream and embracing individuality and creativity.

They set their own trends and hipster names are no exception. Give your little one a name that sets them apart from the rest of the kindy pack. For boys - Arlo, Atticus, August, Byron, Dashiell, Declan, Gus, Hudson, Jasper, Orson and Otis. For girls Alice, Anais, Clementine, Daisy, Edie, Lola, Luna, Stella, Tessa, and Piper.

THE ART SIDE Pop culture has always influenced naming trends - with names like Edward, Bella, Alice and Jacob (Twilight), Jay and Daisy (The Great Gatsby), Mary, Cora, Violet and Ivy (Downton Abbey), Katniss and Gael (The Hunger Games) and now Elsa (Frozen) as well as names from Game of Thrones (Khaleesi, Daenarys, Arya, Cersei, Jaime, Jon, Sansa, Melisandre) are now reportedly being embraced by fanatical new parents.

MOST SEARCHED FOR GIRLS NAMES IN 2014 Imogen, Isla, Penelope, Amelia, Eleanor, Harper, Adelaide, Hazel, Olivia, Evangeline, Ivy, Maeve, Evelyn, Maisie, Adeline, Genevieve, Seraphina, Beatrice, Lucy, Aurora, Rose, Elizabeth, Ava, Elodie, Lila, Nora, Grace, Emma, Willa, Clementine, Matilda, Eloise, Caroline, Clara, Finn, Aurelia, Arabella, Eliza, Poppy, Ella, Sophia, Iris, Ruby, Mila, Josephine, Harlow, Aria., Audrey, Isabella, Wren, Quinn, Cordelia, Chloe, Mae, Emily, Luna, Rowan, Mia, Stella, Emmeline,

Ellie, Juliet, Merida, Anna, Lily, Olive, Margaret, Piper, Avery, Jane, Sadie, Lydia, Esme, Everly, Gemma, Willow, Maya, Frances, Louisa, Elsa, Ada, Lola, Phoebe, Kinsley, Zara, Madeline, Hannah, James, Delilah, Mabel, Emmett, Hadley.

MOST SEARCHED FOR BOYS NAMES IN 2014 Asher, Declan, Atticus, Finn, Oliver, Henry, Silas, Jasper, Milo, Jude, Ezra, Emmett, Harper, Leo, Owen, Levi, James, Rowan, Felix, Miles, Sebastian, Liam, Jack, Theodore, Beckett, Wyatt, Hudson, Evelyn, Kai, Ethan, William, Benjamin, Soren, Eli, Caleb, Flynn, Noah, Quinn, Julian, Bodhi, Archer, Oscar, Everett, Alexander, Django, August, Andrew, Josiah, Dashiel, Zachary, Christian, Kieran, Luca, Luke, Elliot, Charlie, Elijah, Hugo, Thomas, Ryder, Isaac, Theo, Jacob, Rhys, Lucas, Callum, Arthur, Gabriel, Samuel, Zane, Nico, Micah, Avery, Dylan, Ryker, Roman, Nathaniel, Jackson, Greyson, George, Knox, Rory, Ronan, Xavier, Daniel, John, Finley, Emerson, Aiden, Harrison, Simon, Nolan, Charles, Axel, Tristan, Arlo, Beau, Jonah, Max. When naming your new bundle of joy the most important thing to remember is that trends come and go but a name lasts a lifetime. Originality and individuality are important but, just like your love of Hanson or Beverly Hills 90210, your tastes may change over time so it’s important to select a name that will stand the test of time.

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Attipas Happy Walk

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Perfect for the home or car and handy when taking the kids out and about.

Attipas toddler shoes are made with a non-slip gripped sole, are highly breathable and support your infant from their very first steps.

The Minimonkey Dynamic baby carrier is inspired by Mother Nature: It bears the weight on the hip, back and abdomen, instead of relying on the shoulders!

Personal medications such as puffers and epipens can be stored in the personal pocket. There are also spaces for sunscreen and insect repellent.

The kit can be placed on a belt and has luminous piping so it can found in the dark and is water resistant. It’s also very clearly labelled so you can find what you need quickly in the event of an emergency.

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As light as a sock, but more supportive than a pre-walker, Attipas toddler shoes have been specifically designed to help infants learn to walk based on seven years of research at the University of Seoul in South Korea.

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This amazing innovative carrier can be used for newborns (no extra insert required) up and until 3 years old (max 18kg) in 4 different positions (frog position, facing outwards, belly to belly and on your back). It is user friendly, ergonomic, safe and above all a carrier that makes the child extremely light to carry.

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Bun&Bub Piece

Ecococoon Drink Bottle

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A glamorous scarf, multi-functional maternity item and a breast feeding cover in one, The Bun and Bub Pregnancy Piece is a must have for every mum and mum to be!

The Ecococoon 500ml drink bottle is leak and spill proof and thermally insulated - keeping drinks cold for up to 24 hours and hot up to 12 hours.

Condensation free, hygienic and easy to clean, with no teeth pulling to open like other stainless steel bottles and no twisting to drink.

The Ultrasonic Vaporiser acts not only as a vaporiser but also an Air Purifier, Ioniser, Aroma Diffuser and Night Lamp. There’s no need to worry about condensation, because there is no heating element, the ultrasonic wave technology works on the vibration of the water at such a speed that water vapours are dispersed into the atmosphere to add moisture to the environment. The unit stays cool to touch and the vapours are cool so it is perfectly safe to place anywhere in the room, without fear of bacteria forming on soft furnishings.

The Pregnancy piece comes with matching string belt to create hundreds of different looks.

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The 18/8 stainless steel means no plasticy taste taint and BPA free.

Available in a wide range of designs to suit any little trendsetter!

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C AI R N S C E NTR AL FAS H I O N

Gerlinda

PakMag Fashion Stylist Gerlinda is Far North Queensland’s senior specialist image consultant and stylist. For over a decade Gerlinda has worked with hundreds of clients across the region with corporate attire, racing fashion, style makeovers, new season trends and styling for your body shape, colours and personality. Gerlinda’s down-to-earth, one-on-one consultations make maintaining your image easy and will give you the WOW factor.

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GINA WEARS 01 Beaded Necklaces ($29.95) x2 Just Jeans 02 Navy Maxi ($99.95) Dotti 03 Chelsea Floppy Hat ($34.99) Forever New 04 White Tote ($69.95) Novo 05 Gold aviators ($25.95) Dotti 06 Romeo Rose Zip Front Mailot ($159.95) Splish Splash 07 Romeo Rose short ($79.95) Splish Splash LILY WEARS 01 Floral Dress ($39.95) Myer 02 Sprout apricot swimmers and hat ($29.95) Myer

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01 Multi Stone Drop Earrings ($12.95) Colette by Colette Hayman 02 Callie Envelope Clutch ($34.95) Colette by Colette Hayman 03 Flat Bead Stretch Wrist Wear ($9.95) Colette by Colette Hayman 04 Mini Parrot Earrings ($7.95) Colette by Colette Hayman 05 Valentine Beige Wedges ($39.99) Famous Footwear 06 Andi Large Metal Keeper Tote ($44.95) Colette by Colette Hayman 07 Elite Ladies Watch ($99.95) Angus & Coote 08 Stone Drop Earrings ($9.95) Colette by Colette Hayman 09 Pansy Silk Printed Shift Dress ($99.99) Jeanswest 10 Marni Panel Pouch ($44.95) Colette by Colette Hayman 11 Vogue blue frames ($99) Sunglass Hut 12 Hickery Pink Sandals ($49.99) Famous Footwear 13 Seafolly Girls Swim Hat ($34.95) Splish Splash 14 Baby Birdie Toddlers Sunvest Set ($59.95) Splish Splash 15 Charlotte sandals ($24.99) Payless Shoes 16 Tiger Joe Swim Hat ($34.95) Splish Splash 17 Tiger Joe Skeleton UV Rashie Set ($54.95) Splish Splash 18 Kids Rayban Frames ($89.95) Sunglass Hut

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01 Oct

MULTISPORT MADNESS FOR SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN Cairns Indoor Sports 4032 2844 1.00pm / Cost / Kids DELIRIUM Centre of Contemporary Arts www.jute.com.au 6.30pm / Cost / Adult PLAY WORLD (5 & UNDER) YMCA Marlin Coast Rec Centre 4057 7507 10.00am / Cost / Kids

HALLOWEEN IN THE KIDS CLUB Cazalys www.cazalys.com.au 6.00pm / Free / Kids CRAFT WORKSHOP (Paper Airplanes+Kites) Gecko's Indoor Play Centre www.facebook.com/geckosplay 10.30am / Family STENCILLING FUN WITH CARLEY CLARK-RUSHTON (AGES 2-6) Cairns Regional Gallery 4046 4888 10.00am / Cost / Kids

FACEPAINTING Gecko's Indoor Play Centre www.facebook.com/geckosplay 10.30am / Family

POTTERY WORKSHOP AT THE POTTERS CLUB WITH RACHEL PLATTE (AGES 6-12) Cairns Potters Club 4046 4888 10.00am / Cost / Kids

SPRAY PAINTING WITH CRAIG HOY (AGES 11 - 16) Cairns Regional Gallery 4046 4888 10.00am / Cost / Kids

MAZE RUNNER (BRING YOUR BABY SESSION) Cairns Central Event Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au Various / Cost / Family

STORYTIME & CRAFT Manunda Library 4043 3779 / 10.30am / Free

02 Oct

Family

STORYTIME & CRAFT Edmonton Library 4044 3735 10.30am / Free / Family EMAIL BASICS A (Basic Computer Skills Required) Manunda Library 4044 3779 10.30am / Free / Adult TINY TOTS Cairns Indoor Sports 4032 2844 9.00am / Cost / Family MULTISPORT MADNESS FOR SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN Cairns Indoor Sports 4032 2844 1.00pm / Cost / Kids

03 Oct LEGO MANIA Manunda Library 4044 3779 3.30pm / Free / Family GROW YOUR FAMILY TREE City Library 4044 3720 10.00am / Free / Adult RANGOLI SAND ARTSCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITY MANUNDA LIBRARY 4044 3779 10.30am / Cost / Family TINY TOTS Cairns Indoor Sports 4032 2844 9.00am / Cost / Family MULTISPORT MADNESS FOR SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN Cairns Indoor Sports 4032 2844

1.00pm / Cost / Kids DELIRIUM Centre of Contemporary Arts www.jute.com.au 7.30pm / Cost / Adult THE BEAUTIFUL GIRLS Tanks Art Centre - Tank 5 www.ticketlink.com.au 7.30pm / Cost / Adult

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3D STILL LIFE WITH HAYLEY GILLESPIE (AGES 6 - 12) Cairns Regional Gallery 4046 4888 10.00am / Cost / Kids FRIDAYS UNPLUGGED AT MONDO TALL POPPIES DUO Mondo www.facebook.com/Mondo.Cairns 5.30pm / Free / Family

04 Oct TINY TOTS Cairns Indoor Sports 4032 2844 9.00am / Cost / Family DELIRIUM Centre of Contemporary Arts www.jute.com.au 7.30pm / Cost / Adult NORTHERN BEACHES SCOUTS - CAR BOOT SALE Scout Den - Leisure Park Rd, Smithfield 0410 516 595 8.00am / Free / Family INDOOR & OUTDOOR CAR BOOT MARKET Woree State School www.facebook.com/ NHWWoreeMarkets 7.00am / Free / Family ADULTS ART WORKSHOP - 3D FELTING WITH SANGIT TAFEMAIER Cairns Regional Gallery 4046 4888 10.00am / Cost / Adult ACTING BOOT CAMP Tank Arts Centre www.nida.edu.au 9.00am / Cost / Kids

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DEFENDING THE PACIFIC - EXHIBITION Gordonvale Library 4056 1365 10.00am / Free / Family

DELIRIUM Centre of Contemporary Arts www.jute.com.au 7.30pm / Cost / Adult

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05 Oct ACTING BOOT CAMP Tank Arts Centre www.nida.edu.au 9.00am / Cost / Kids

06 Oct PLAY WORLD (5 & UNDER) YMCA Marlin Coast Rec Centre 4057 7507 10.00am / Cost / Kids

07 Oct BABY RHYME TIME Earlville Library 4044 3766 10.30am / Free / Family STORYTIME & CRAFT Gordonvale Library 4056 1365 10.30am / Cost / Family TINY TOTS Cairns Indoor Sports 4032 2844 9.00am / Cost / Family JIMMY BARNES Tanks Art Centre - Tank 5 1300 855 835 8.00pm / Cost / Adult

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IT HOUR - DROP IN AND ASK YOUR QUESTIONS Earlville Library 4044 3766 10.30am / Free / Adult

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STORYTIME & CRAFT City Library 4044 3720 10.30am / Cost / Family

T20 BLAST FOR GIRLS AGED 8-12 (EIGHT WEEK PROGRAM) Griffiths Park, Manunda www.playcricket.com.au 5.30pm / Free / Kids FRIDAYS UNPLUGGED AT MONDO - TUNES WITH TRENT Mondo www.facebook.com/Mondo.Cairns 5.30pm / Free / Family

11 Oct

JIMMY BARNES Tanks Art Centre - Tank 5 1300 855 835 8.00pm / Cost / Adult PLAY WORLD (5 & UNDER) YMCA Marlin Coast Rec Centre 4057 7507 10.00am / Cost / Kids JUNIOR FUTSAL OPEN DAY YMCA Marlin Coast Rec Centre 4057 7507 3.30pm / Cost / Kids

09 Oct BABY RHYME TIME Smithfield Library 4044 3711 10.30am / Free / Family

ACHTUNG BABY! THE U2 SHOW MELBOURNE Vertigo Bar Reef Hotel Casino www.reefcasino.com.au 9.00pm / Free / Adult MOVIE NIGHT - KIDS CLUB Cazalys www.cazalys.com.au 6.00pm / Free / Kids

TINY TOTS Cairns Indoor Sports 4032 2844 9.00am / Cost / Family THE JUDGE (BRING YOUR BABY SESSION) Cairns Central Event Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au Various / Cost / Family

10 Oct LEGO MANIA Manunda Library 4044 3779 3.30pm / Free / Family TINY TOTS Cairns Indoor Sports 4032 2844 9.00am / Cost / Family MILO IN2 CRICKET UNDER 8S & UNDER 12S

12 Oct SANDS WALK TO REMEMBER Sugarworld Gardens www.sandsqld.org.au 8.30am / Free / Family

13 Oct

EXHIBITION CLOSING AUCTION: START COLLECTING ART! Cairns Regional Gallery 4046 4800 6.00pm / Free / Family

PLAY WORLD (5 & UNDER) YMCA Marlin Coast Rec Centre 4057 7507 10.00am / Cost / Kids

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BABY RHYME TIME Stratford Library 4044 3733 10.30am / Free / Family FACEBOOK 101 (Basic Computer Skills Required) Smithfield Library 40443711 10.30am / Free / Adult EMAIL BASICS B (Completion of Email Basics A Is Required) Manunda Library 4044 3779 10.30am / Free / Adult IPAD FOR NEW USERS (BYO Tablet) City Library 4044 3171 10.30am / Cost / Adult

14 Oct STORYTIME & CRAFT Stratford Library 4044 3733 10.30am / Free / Family

GOOGLE BASICS (Basic Computing Skills Required) Earlville Library 4044 3766 10.30am / Free / Adult

TINY TOTS Cairns Indoor Sports 4032 2844 9.00am / Cost / Family

TINY TOTS Cairns Indoor Sports 4032 2844 9.00am / Cost / Family

Organisers are currently looking for stallholders who provide a product or service to families in the Cairns Regional Council area who would like to have a stall at the expo. To register your interest in being a stallholder go to Council's website and follow the link to Baby Welcome.

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16 Oct

MONDAY READ CLUB Smithfield Library 4044 3711 3.30pm / Free / Kids

T20 BLAST FOR KIDS AGED 8-12 (EIGHT WEEK PROGRAM) Griffiths Park, Manunda www.playcricket.com.au 5.30pm / Cost / Kids

PLAY WORLD (5 & UNDER) YMCA Marlin Coast Rec Centre 4057 7507 10.00am / Cost / Kids

CIRCUS OZ Cairns Civic Theatre www.ticketlink.com.au 7.30pm / Cost / Family

EXHIBITION LAUNCH LETTERS TO MY FATHER: ROSE RIGLEY Cairns Regional Gallery 4046 4800 2.00pm / Free / Family

TANKS 20TH BIRTHDAY LAUNCH Tank Arts Centre www.tanksartscentre.com 6.00pm / Free / Family

IN2CRICKET FOR KIDS AGED 4-7 (NINE WEEK PROGRAM) Griffiths Park, Manunda www.playcricket.com.au 5.00pm / Cost / Kids

LEGO MANIA Earlville Library 4044 3766 3.30pm / Free / Family

PECHA KUCHA NIGHT Tanks Art Centre www.pecha-kucha.org/night/ cairns 7.30pm / Cost / Adult

TINY TOTS Cairns Indoor Sports 4032 2844 9.00am / Cost / Family

Cairns Indoor Sports 4032 2844 4.30pm / Cost / Family

15 Oct

Registrations for anyone who has welcomed a baby in the last year will open 1 September. Parents wishing to register their baby to be officially welcomed at the ceremony that will be held on the day should also go to the above listed website and follow the link to Baby Welcome.

Baby Welcome Family 2014 and

Expo

When: Sun 2 Nov 2014, 10am to 2pm Where: Lawn area next to Muddies Exhibition of family service providers, free rides, petting zoo, entertainment and fun stuff for kids to do.

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Best Dressed Loads of Games, Roller Skating, Facepainting, Rockclimbing, Jumping Castle, Under 5 Soft Play Area & Bungee Trampoline

Entry: Skate Hire, Rockclimbing, Bungee Trampoline & Amusements $16 All Inclusive Pass!

Venue: Cairns Recreation Centre Tickets May be Pre Purchased or Purchased at the door Licensed Adult Only Area

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HOUSE OF MAGIC (KIDS CLUB $6 FLICK) Cairns Central Event Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au Various / Cost / Family CIRCUS OZ Cairns Civic Theatre www.ticketlink.com.au 7.30pm / Cost / Family

17 Oct LEGO MANIA Manunda Library 4044 3779 3.30pm / Free / Family TINY TOTS Cairns Indoor Sports 4032 2844 9.00am / Cost / Family MILO IN2 CRICKET UNDER 8S & UNDER 12S Cairns Indoor Sports 4032 2844 4.30pm / Cost / Family MUCH ADO ABOUT DRAGONS Tanks Art Centre www.tropicalartscairns.com 7.00pm / Cost / Family AMBER LAWRENCE W/ SPECIAL GUESTS KAYLENS RAIN Cazalys www.cazalys.com.au 7.00pm / Cost / Family EXHIBITION LAUNCHMELTING POT Cairns Regional Gallery 4046 4800 6.00pm / Free / Family FRIDAYS UNPLUGGED AT MONDO - LOUARDE DUO Mondo www.facebook.com/Mondo.Cairns 5.30pm / Free / Family CIRCUS OZ Cairns Civic Theatre www.ticketlink.com.au 7.30pm / Cost / Family

18 Oct TINY TOTS Cairns Indoor Sports 4032 2844 9.00am / Cost / Family MUCH ADO ABOUT DRAGONS Tanks Art Centre www.tropicalartscairns.com 7.00pm / Cost / Family MIA DYSON & SHANE NICHOLSON Tanks Art Centre 1300 855 835 7.00pm / Cost / Adult BLOOM HEALTH & WELLNESS EXPO (KIDS UNDER 14 YEARS ARE FREE) Cairns Colonial Club www.balancelifeandbloom.com 9.00am / Cost / Family SCAVENGER HUNT HALLOWEEN THEME - KIDS CLUB Cazalys www.cazalys.com.au 6.00pm / Free / Kids GIRLS NIGHT IN Gecko's Indoor Play Centre www.facebook.com/geckosplay 5.30pm / Cost / Family THE MOVEMENT CODE HEALTH & WELLNESS WORKSHOP Train for LIFE Studio, 8/261 McCormack St www.fitnesscairns.com.au 12.00pm / Cost / Adult ADULTS ART WORKSHOP STILL LIFE PAINTING WITH HAYLEY GILLESPIE Cairns Regional Gallery 4046 4888 10.00am / Cost / Adult CIRCUS OZ Cairns Civic Theatre www.ticketlink.com.au 1.30pm / Cost / Family CIRCUS OZ Cairns Civic Theatre www.ticketlink.com.au 7.30pm / Cost / Family

19 Oct CIRCUS OZ Cairns Civic Theatre www.ticketlink.com.au 1.30pm / Cost / Family

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MONDAY READ CLUB Smithfield Library 4044 3711 3.30pm / Free / Kids PLAY WORLD (5 & UNDER) YMCA Marlin Coast Rec Centre 4057 7507 10.00am / Cost / Kids

21 Oct CATALOGUE QUEST - LEARN HOW TO SEARCH, RESERVE AND RENEW Babinda Library 4067 1112 9.00am / Free / Family STORYTIME & CRAFT Babinda Library 4067 1112 10.30am / Free / Family STORYTIME & CRAFT Smithfield Library 4044 3711 10.30am / Cost / Family TINY TOTS Cairns Indoor Sports 4032 2844 9.00am / Cost / Family MUCH ADO ABOUT DRAGONS Tanks Art Centre www.tropicalartscairns.com 11.00am / Cost / Family EVERYDAY PARENTING SEMINAR 1-3 Moore Rd, Kewarra Beach www.generationschurch.org.au 7.00pm / Free / Adult

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GONE GIRL (BRING YOUR BABY SESSION) Cairns Central Event Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au Various / Cost / Family

4044 3735 10.00am / Free / Family BABY RHYME TIME City Library 4044 3720 10.30am / Free / Family COMPUTERS FOR NEW USERS Stratford Library 4044 3733 10.30am / Free / Adult MUCH ADO ABOUT DRAGONS Tanks Art Centre www.tropicalartscairns.com 11.00am / Cost / Family PLAY WORLD (5 & UNDER) YMCA Marlin Coast Rec Centre 4057 7507 10.00am / Cost / Kids

23 Oct STORYTIME & CRAFT Earlville Library 4044 3766 10.30am / Free / Family CONVERSTATION CAFÉ BOOK CHAT & MORNING TEA Smithfield Library 4044 3711 10.30am / Cost / Adult

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W H AT ' S O N G U I D E

MUCH ADO ABOUT DRAGONS Tanks Art Centre www.tropicalartscairns.com 7.00pm / Cost / Family PHIL EMMANUEL & ROB BOSTOCK- WHILE MY GUITAR GENTLY WEEPS Cazalys www.cazalys.com.au 7.00pm / Free / Adult BEFORE I GO TO SLEEP (BRING YOUR BABY SESSION) Cairns Central Event Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au Various / Cost / Family THE BOXTROLLS (KIDS CLUB $6 FLICK) Cairns Central Event Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au Various / Cost / Family

24 Oct LEGO MANIA Manunda Library 4044 3779 3.30pm / Cost / Family TINY TOTS Cairns Indoor Sports 4032 2844 9.00am / Cost / Family MILO IN2 CRICKET UNDER 8S & UNDER 12S Cairns Indoor Sports 4032 2844 4.30pm / Cost / Family MUCH ADO ABOUT DRAGONS Tanks Art Centre www.tropicalartscairns.com 7.00pm / Cost / Family FRIDAYS UNPLUGGED AT MONDO - 3'S A CROWD TRIO

Mondo www.facebook.com/Mondo.Cairns 5.30pm / Free / Family

25 Oct TINY TOTS Cairns Indoor Sports 4032 2844 9.00am / Cost / Family OPEN HOUSE- SAUSAGE SIZZLE, ACTIVITIES, CAR BOOT SALE Kids Choice Bayview www.kidschoice.edu.au 9.00am / Free / Family MUCH ADO ABOUT DRAGONS Tanks Art Centre www.tropicalartscairns.com 7.00pm / Cost / Family MUCH ADO ABOUT DRAGONS Tanks Art Centre www.tropicalartscairns.com 11.00am / Cost / Family FUN IN THE SUN FESTIVAL FOGARTY PARK www.einsteinevents.com.au 3.00pm/ Free / Family ATTORI PRESENTS "BUBLE'S WAY" Brothers Leagues Club, Cairns www.brotherscairns.com.au 8.00pm / Free / Adult PAKCLUB HALLOWEEN PARTY Cairns Recreation Centre www.cairnsrecreationcentre.com.au 6.00pm / Kids

26 Oct GAMES NIGHT- KIDS CLUB Cazalys www.cazalys.com.au 6.00pm / Free / Kids

27 Oct PLAY WORLD (5 & UNDER) YMCA Marlin Coast Rec Centre 4057 7507 10.00am / Cost / Kids

28 Oct BABY RHYME TIME Manunda Library 4044 3779 10.30am / Free / Family TINY TOTS Cairns Indoor Sports 4032 2844 9.00am / Cost / Family

29 Oct PLAY WORLD (5 & UNDER) YMCA Marlin Coast Rec Centre 4057 7507 10.00am / Cost / Kids

30 Oct TINY TOTS Cairns Indoor Sports 4032 2844 9.00am / Cost / Family ARTIST Q&A WITH EXHIBITING ARTIST STEPHEN BOWERS Cairns Regional Gallery 4046 4800 6.00pm / Free / Adult THIS IS WHERE I LEAVE YOU (BRING YOUR BABY SESSION) Cairns Central Event Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au Various / Cost / Family PLANES: FIRE AND RESCUE (KIDS CLUB $6 FLICK) Cairns Central Event Cinemas www.eventcinemas.com.au Various / Cost / Family

31 Oct LEGO MANIA Manunda Library 4044 3779 3.30pm / Free / Family TINY TOTS Cairns Indoor Sports 4032 2844 9.00am / Cost / Family MILO IN2 CRICKET UNDER 8S & UNDER 12S Cairns Indoor Sports 4032 2844 4.30pm / Cost / Family VICTOR VALDES BAND Tanks Art Centre - Tank 5 www.ticketlink.com.au 7.30pm / Cost / Adult SYDNEY FILM FESTIVAL - THE LUNCHBOX Cairns City Cinemas www.facebook.com/ TravellingFilmFestivalCairns 7.00pm / Cost / Adult LUCKY DUCKS THEME - KIDS CLUB Cazalys www.cazalys.com.au 6.00pm / Free / Kids HALLOWEEN DISCO Gecko's Indoor Play Centre www.facebook.com/geckosplay 5.30pm / Cost / Family FRIDAYS UNPLUGGED AT MONDO - RHYS TOLHURST Mondo www.facebook.com/Mondo.Cairns 5.30pm / Free / Family

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Perfect for birthdays or a quiet coffee our wet play area will keep the kids entertained for hours Contact us today to make a booking T 07 4044 9022 e functions_esplanadecairns@rydges.com

Travelling Film Festival

WHAT

Sydney Film Festival’s Travelling Film Festival in Cairns

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Friday 31 October Tuesday 04 November

WHERE Cairns City Cinemas 108 Grafton Street Cairns QLD 4870 FACEBOOK www.facebook.com/ TravellingFilmFestivalCairns

TICKETS Adult $14 / Concession $12 Student & Kids $8.50

SUBSCRIBE AND SAVE 12-FILM FULL SUBSCRIPTION $96 Adult / $84 Concession 5-FILM FLEXIPASS $53 Adult / $48 Concession

SCREENING TIMES FRIDAY 31 OCTOBER 7.00pm The Lunchbox (PG) Screens with short film Clan

SATURDAY 01 NOVEMBER 12noon Gabrielle (M)

Screens with short film The Video Dating Tape of Desmondo Ray Aged 33 & ¾ 2.30pm E-Team (UC) 6.00pm Human Capital (UC) 8.30pm Two Days, One Night (M) Screens with short film Yearbook

SUNDAY 02 NOVEMBER 11.00am FAMILY SCREENING The Tale of the Princess Kaguya (PG) 2.00pm Winter Sleep (M) 6.30pm Touch (UC) 8.30pm Palo Alto (MA15+) Screens with short film Welcome to Iron Knob

MONDAY 03 NOVEMBER 6.30pm Rock the Casbah (M) 8.30pm Locke (MA15+)

TUESDAY 04 NOVEMBER 6.00pm The Salt of the Earth (UC) 8.00pm The Lunchbox (PG) Repeat Screening 6.00pm Rock the Casbah 8.00pm Touch Screens with short film Clan

SUNDAY 19 OCTOBER 2.30pm Gabrielle 4.30pm Human Capital 7.00pm Palo Alto Screens with short film Welcome to Iron Knob

PakClub Halloween Party Join in the ghoulish fun of Cairns’ Biggest and Best annual Halloween Party on Saturday October 25 from 6-9pm at the Cairns Recreation Centre!

It will be a spooktacular night for the whole family, with a $16 entry ticket allowing access to skate hire, rock climbing, the bungee trampoline, games, face painting, the jumping

castle and under five play area. Prizes for Best Dressed will also be awarded.

Tickets may be pre-purchased or purchased at the door. A licenced adults-only area will also be available.

Proudly brought to you by PakMag, Queensland Country Credit Union, SeaFM and Cairns Recreation Centre.

Tu e s d a y 2 1 O ct o be r 7p m G e n e ra t i o n s C hur ch A free parenting seminar will be held at Generations Church, Kewarra Beach on Tuesday October 21 at 7pm. Titled “Everyday Parenting – how to parent and have a life!” three guest speakers (who are also parents!) share tips and practical advice on how to enjoy being a parent. Topics covered will include: uncovering parenting myths and pitfalls, practical ideas that bring peace, dealing with boys and words to be avoided. The presenters have backgrounds in education, social sciences and pastoral care. If you are an experienced, new or are about to become a parent, then this seminar will equip you with some great tools to help you succeed and enjoy raising happy people!

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Tickets to Australia’s longestrunning travelling film festival are now on sale, with this year’s program promising to take local audiences on a journey across cultures, continents and communities. The Sydney Film Festival initiative will showcase an eclectic selection of twelve features and three short films from around the globe, with many of the titles coming to Cairns on the back of acclaimed runs on the international film festival circuit.

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For more information contact Generations Church on 4057 6438.

Lope & Hope 18 - 19 O ct o be r G o r d o n va l e P o n y Club Grounds The North Queensland Western Performance Horse Club will hold “Lope and Hope for a Cure” Pink Ribbon Show at the Gordonvale Pony Club Grounds on October 18-19. The event will feature the Merryn Williams Memorial Trail Class Shield and Trophy Buckles for all Hi Point Winners.

Club Treasurer Tellena Hill said the Cancer Council approved event will be fundraising during Cancer Awareness Month.

“Spectators are free to attend and there will be a canteen operating all weekend, with some gorgeous Western horses taking part.”

Tellena said the club is still relatively new and has grown substantially to now consisting of more than 50 members.

For more infromation on the event visit www.nqwphc.com.au

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In partnership with the Cairns Crocs Triathlon Club and Will Swim & Tri Coaching, C-Me Swim is proud to announce our new program: C-Me Tri Triathlon is one of the fastest growing participation sports in Australia. Our Junior Triathlon program will be coordinated by Triathlon Australia accredited coaches who will develop fundamental movement and triathlon specific skills and tactics through fun games and activities.

VENUE: WHEN: COST:

Edge Hill State School Pool 10 week program every Saturday: 11th OCT – 13th DEC $175.00 per child.

Equipment / Skills required: • A safe bike (any type – e.g. BMX, mountain bike, road bike) • A helmet and a pair of shoes *All children must be able to swim 50m freestyle without stopping, safely get on and off a bike and ride on a flat surface without falling off (without training wheels).

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Monster Front Door What you need

Trick Or Treat Ideas Ha llo w e e n i s upon us! Oct ober 3 1 m ay no t b e offi ci al l y r ecogni sed he re i n Au stra lia but par ent s and ch i l dr en al i ke a re sta r tin g t o joi n i n t h e fun of al l t hi n g s g ho u lish on Al l H al l ow’s Eve. H e re are so me ide as for t he young and y o un g a t he a r t to get i nt o t he spooky s p i r i t !

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• 2 White Paper Plates • Green, Black, White Crepe Paper • A Glass • Black Marker • Duct Tape • Scissors

How to make Draw a circle on 2 paper plates by outlining with glass. Fill in circle using a black marker.

Cut 15-20 (depending on door size) 12 strips of crepe paper.

Measure the width of door and lay a strip of duct tape that size on work surface with the sticky side up. Add your crepe paper strips. Stick the "hair" on the door.

Stick eyes on the door with duct tape.

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• Round crackers • Pretzel sticks • Cream cheese, unsalted peanut or almond butter • Small dried fruit such as raisins, blueberries or cranberries

• 1 sheet puff pastry • 30 cocktail sausages • Diced black olives or Mustard, for the eyes

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Preheat oven to 180 degrees C.

• Jars any size, shape (remove labels and clean) • Black felt/paper or black marker • Double stick tape (clear) • Cheese cloth or ribbon or paint • Scissors • Battery-powered tea lights or glow sticks

Spread cream cheese, peanut or almond butter on one side of the cracker so that it's thick enough to secure the pretzels.

Break pretzel sticks in half and use 8 halves for legs.

On another cracker, spread a light layer of cream cheese, peanut or almond butter so that it can sandwich the other cracker and pretzel sticks together.

Dip two raisins in cream cheese, peanut or almond butter and stick them to the top of one side for eyes.

How to make Roll out pastry, cut into thin 1/21cm strips then wrap around the sausages. Place on a baking tray.

Press on the olive eyes.

Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes then serve with a side to tomato sauce.

Tip: If you want, add a sprinkle of cheese or a dab of mustard to the sausage before wrapping it, for a more grown up flavour.

Serves: 6 Preparation: 15min Cook: 20min Ready in: 35min

How to make Cut the cloth or ribbon into strips to go around the jars. Start wrapping the jars, use the clear double sticky tape to hold the cloth / ribbon in place. (Play with the layers until you get the look you like, don’t forget the top area).

Cut out the ghost face (eyes, mouth) using the black felt or paper. If the children are too young draw on the faces with black marker. Use a small piece of the tape to stick on the faces.

Place the tea lights or glow sticks inside the jars and you're done!

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Gone are the days when everything baby came in three colours - white, pink or blue. Bright colours, mod geometric prints, personalised art prints, graphic bright wallpaper and wall decals - you name it, the options are as vast as your imagination.

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If wanting to stick with a unisex room suitable for either baby girl or boy, you don’t need to stick with white. Think shades of yellow with monochromatic prints, greys and greens. Natural wood is also making a comeback in nurseries, after being trumped by bright whites for many years. Like the main image (left) ply panels can make for a very affordable but contemporary feature.

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Etsy is THE place to find wall decals of any description. Personalised name decals, trees, owls, monograms - even bulk decals in the shape of clouds, polka dots, chevron stripes, houndstooth, feathers and arrows which can provide an easily removable wallpaper-look, without the fuss!

Australian-based Etsy seller Vivid Wall Decals even has mini-Batman decals that can be placed en masse to create a wallpaper-like feature wall, fit for any mini-superhero!

Regardless of whether you pick a traditional or modern cot, or use one that has been in the family, you can add a burst of personality with a Goosebumps Jungle sheet or one of Alphabet Monkey’s fabulous printed sheet designs - the PakMag team loves the on-trend teepee and arrow prints!

When it comes to decor, a personalised name cushion from Alphabet Monkey would be the perfect complement to a Nursery Works sleepytime rocker (for those inevitable midnight feeds) available from Ubabub (RRP $799).

Don’t forget a rug for the floor (particularly if your home has hard floors), as babies love nothing more than being able to kick and later on, explore their surroundings. Wall art can be as simple as a framed graphic print (try sonniloudesigns.com.au for gorgeous, affordable personalised prints, Etsy or Made It) and if you’re partial to bunting there really is no better place to indulge than in the nursery!

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A Whimsic al Midsummer Night STORY Sofie Bu c hho l z Drawing inspiration from the Shakespearean quote, ‘And though she be but little, she is fierce’, this baby girl’s bedroom explores the whimsy of all things mythical which live in the forest of ‘A Midsummer’s Night’s Dream’.

Text as wall art continues to be a popular trend for interiors. Being able to create your own with words and style of your choosing means you can tailor a quote or saying to the desired look of the bedroom. As text wall art can be a dominating feature, it is important to take your time to create your DIY piece and use print tools such as Word text to create a professional finish.

The text wall art in this bedroom has been created using a chalkboard style.

Chalkboard signage adds texture and depth and, in this room, helps to balance the rustic and rough backdrop of the timber.

To get the most professional chalkboard finish, the text was first created on a computer and then transferred onto the chalkboard painted board in the frame.

TO MAKE · Using an inexpensive frame, spray or paint chalkboard paint onto the backing board of the frame to create your chalkboard surface. This frame was also spray painted in gold to tie in with the other wall art and leaves of the tree branch.

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· In a Word document create your sign using font of your choosing. Print it in the desired size. If you want to have the authentic chalkboard look, free chalkboard fonts are available for download from a variety of websites. · Turn the paper upside down and cover the entire back of the paper in chalk – think primary school tracing techniques. · Turn the paper back over and, with text facing up, position the paper on your chalkboard surface.

Using a sharp pencil, trace over the computerised letters. · Remove the paper and you will be left with a light chalkboard outline of the computer text on your chalkboard surface. Go over this outline with chalk or a chalkboard paint pen, which gives a more permeate finish. · Assemble back into the frame. Add the glass if desired.

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Family Fun on the Gold Coast If you’re planning on travelling during school holidays it’s always a good idea to plan your trip well in advance as this will ensure you get the best deals on flights and accommodation.

The Gold Coast is made for families with beautiful beaches, stunning hinterland and of course theme parks galore. You may have been b e f o r e b u t t h e r e’s always something new to check out and the recently completed GoldLinq tram between Southport and Broadbeach makes it easier than ever to explore some of the most popular areas.

WHAT’S NEW If it’s action you’re after then check out the new theme park attractions that have opened over the past 12 months or due to open soon. If you’re planning on visiting more than one it’s worth considering the 3 Park Super Pass which gives you unlimited entry for 28 consecutive days to Warner Bros. Movie World, Sea World and Wet'n'Wild or a Holiday World Pass which lets you hop between Dreamworld and WhiteWater World as often as you like over 21 days.

DREAMWORLD Strap yourself in to one of the twelve mini-aeroplanes of the new thrill ride Tailspin which only opened in September.

WHITEWATER WORLD The Triple Vortex launched last month and is the hottest high capacity tubing ride on the planet!

MOVIE WORLD The new Hollywood Stunt Driver 2 will have you on the edge of your seat with death-defying aerial stunts and

extreme precision driving performed by the best stunt crew in the country.

SEA WORLD Get up close and personal with the playful seals in the brand new Seal Harbour exhibit. Ride out the storm on the awesome new Storm Coaster that the whole family will enjoy, now open at Sea World!

FAMILY FAVES - AUSTRALIAN OUTBACK SPECTACULAR The Australian Outback Spectacular ‘Spirit of the Horse’ brings to life an iconic Australian story in a specially designed world class arena. The all new show features an amazing cast of larger than life characters as well as magnificent animals including the spirited Australian stockhorse. The stunning special effects will have you on the edge of your seat.

It’s more than a night out – it’s an experience steeped in courage, tradition, a daring spirit and a unique, laconic sense of humour.

CURRUMBIN WILDLIFE SANCTUARY Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is world renowned for its events, shows and attractions including dingo encounters, free flight bird shows and even crocodile feeding of the park's

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LIVE LIKE A LOCAL You don’t always have to spend a lot of money on things to do, why not try one of the many free activities the Gold Coast has to offer.

BURLEIGH HEADS “The Point” is a favourite picnic spot for locals. For the perfect family outing head down on a Sunday where the evenings are filled with festivity, firetwirlers and people singing, dancing and jamming.

BROADWATER PARKLANDS You could spend hours here having fun at The Washington Waters Park with swings, slides, flying fox and jumping pillow or at The Rockpools water playground which is always a hit with kids. Movie nights under the stars are also a family favourite.

MARKETS Visit one of the many markets that are hosted regularly along the coast.

The Village Markets have become a favourite with the cool crowd, even though they were only founded in 2008. It's an open air market space that sells unique art and fashion and is held on the first and third Sunday of every month from 8am-1pm at the Burleigh Heads State School Oval.

The Surfers Paradise Beachfront Markets need no introduction and are a great way to shop and enjoy the beautiful sea breezes coming off Surfers Paradise Beach. On Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays The Esplanade along the beach becomes a hive of activity with colourful stalls setting up for the night time markets. The markets are held every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday night from 5-10pm September to April and 4-9pm May to August.

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Carrara Markets are a Gold Coast institution and are enormously popular with locals and tourists looking for a bargain. The markets offer a courtesy bus which only costs $1 for pick up and return so combined with free admission it really is a cheap, fun day out for the whole family! The markets are held every Saturday and Sunday at the corner of Gooding Drive and Manchester Road, Carrara.

HIT THE BEACH If you’re looking for somewhere without the waves, the sheltered swimming holes of Tallebudgera and Currumbin Creeks are great options for families.

FAMILY FRIENDLY ACCOMMODATION There’s plenty of options when it comes to hotels on the Gold Coast.

To help keep the kids entertained look for properties that provide extra services like Kids Clubs or pool or playground facilities specifically designed for children.

PARADISE RESORT GOLD COAST Renowned as “Heaven for Kids” this resort is very popular with families with a full supervised Zone 4 kids club, lagoon pool and spa, Z4K Waterpark and ice skating rink all located on site.

Rooms are hotel style with family and interconnecting rooms available. 1800 074 111 www.paradiseresort.com.au.

TURTLE BEACH RESORT This resort offers fully self-contained, family friendly accommodation and offers an exciting holiday program in their kids club, Club Turtle.

BREAKFREE RESORTS & APARTMENTS Have nine different options for accommodation at the Gold Coast.

At BreakFree Diamond Beach in Broadbeach is very family friendly, with self-contained 1, 2 or 3 Bedroom Apartments set amongst tropical gardens. There’s plenty to entertain the kids with a fun novelty children’s wading pool, as well as a shaded playground, games room, 2 large lagoon pools with cascading waterfalls. Check out www.breakfree. com.au for more information.

OUTRIGGER SURFERS PARADISE Located in the heart of Surfers and less than a minute’s walk from the beach this property offers hotel style accommodation with spacious rooms and children’s pool.

HILTON RESIDENCE SURFERS PARADISE If it is luxury you’re after then you can’t go past the Hilton Residence’s selfcontained apartments and the little ones will love the kid’s pool with fun water features, a play wall and kids play domes close by.

Straight off the plane... straight on the beach

Spend less time travelling and more time enjoying your stay.

Fly direct to the Gold Coast up to twice a day with Jetstar.

Schedule correct as at 16.09.2014 and is subject to change. Conditions apply.

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Lanterns Restaurant and C afe lifts the bar!

For families, often the thought of eating out buffet style can sound like a good idea at the time, but can leave you questioning your decision afterwards.

Good news - the recently refurbished Lanterns Family Buffet Restaurant has taken the family buffet dining experience to a whole new level!

With a full commercial kitchen on site, absolutely everything in the Restaurant and Cafe is made fresh on the premises.

The Buffet includes feature dishes from Asian, Australian and Italian as well as roasts, desserts, fresh fruit, soups and salad bar (including make-your-own salad options). A personal surprise was the sliced steak which was both tender and oh-so tasty - not something I would normally expect to find on a buffet.

The variety of the Lanterns Buffet almost demands another visit just so you can appreciate all that is on offer.

For those who would like to upgrade their Buffet to something a little more individual, Lanterns Restaurant also offers the option of some very tempting a la carte choices - I can personally

recommend the Seafood Plate and Chicken Supreme - YUM! Kids are also very well catered for through the various Buffet offerings - our daughter was particularly taken with, and a little surprised that the fish bites were 'real' fish and hubby was suitably impressed with their freshness, along with the king prawns, mussels, grilled fish with lemon butter and more. And let's not forget the dessert bar - with hot and cold treats as well as vanilla and chocolate soft serve ice cream, on tap! And to finish it all off, a cup of 'real' coffee, hot chocolate or tea.

Saturday nights enjoy the Superior Dining Buffet with seafood offering, Sunday's Premium Family Dinner has been designed especially for families and includes some yummy extra buffet options for kids like pizza and nuggets. On Monday, Tuesday and Thursday you have the Aussie Asian Buffet, with the Super Carvery Buffet featured on Wednesday. A new edition to Tuesday evening dining is Parma Day, with 7 choices of topping combinations. And Thursday also has Ribs, Bibs and Beer available at both lunch and dinner.

Factor in an awesome kids room and the night is set! It is a fully supervised kids paradise with games, DVDs and toys, X-Box gaming machines, colouring in, Lego, plus play centre with slide and a kid sized restroom within the facility - it is peace of mind for parents, so everyone is happy.

The quality and variety provides excellent value for money. Members prices for the Dinner Buffet range from $20.90 - $24.90 and $22.90 $26.90 for non-Members. Kids (of Members) 12 years and under pay their age and under 3's eat free (one child per paying adult).

To keep things interesting, you can enjoy something a little different on just about every day of the week with lunch from 11.30am - 2pm and dinner from 5.30pm - 8.30pm, plus full buffet breakfast on Sunday from 9am - 10.30am. Friday and

And to top it all off, Lanterns Cafe is located adjacent to the Restaurant and has a wonderful selection of snacks and great coffee - it's the perfect place to relax after a meal or just to visit during the day for light refreshments.

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Choosing a New Pet Pets make wonderful companions.

They give us pleasure, unconditional love, teach us responsibility and make us happier and healthier.

Bringing a new pet into the family is a major decision and pet ownership comes with many important responsibilities that you should be aware of before selecting a new pet.

Remember, that cute puppy or kitten in that online advertising lives between 10-18 years and you are making a commitment to be responsible for this new bundle of joy for the remainder of its life.

THERE ARE SEVERAL FACTORS TO CONSIDER BEFORE YOU CHOOSE A NEW PET: PETS ARE EXPENSIVE The costs involved with owning a pet are considerable and most new owners don’t plan for these costs before selecting a pet.

Healthy Animals require quality food, bedding and housing, leads and collars, training, vaccinations, annual checkups, desexing surgery, heartworm prevention, intestinal worm prevention, tick and flea prevention, bathing and grooming - and that’s just the basics. Your pet may require extra veterinary treatment throughout its lifetime for that unexpected broken

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leg or illness. It is important to plan how you will afford these basic and unplanned costs before selecting a new pet.

IS YOUR HOME AND LIFESTYLE APPROPRIATE? Is your home fenced? Does it have a good sized yard for exercise? Do your rent or own? Do you intend to have an inside or outside cat?

When choosing a new pet it is important to consider the environment you are bringing them into. The questions you need to ask yourself will depend on the type, size, and breed of pet you are considering. For example large breed dogs will require a lot more space than a small lap dog will. Inside cats will require a toileting area.

Family members who suffer from allergies should also spend some time around pets to see if their allergy symptoms can be managed before introducing a new animal into the family.

Remember to also consider the other pets in your household before introducing a new “friend”, as not all animals will get along.

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Be sure to do your research to make sure you get the right pet for you. If you work long hours or have other commitments then a high energy breed like a Border Collie or Kelpie might not be the right choice for you.

Explore your options. If you’re interested in a particular breed, talk to people that own or have owned that breed. Read books and surf the net to gather as much information as possible to ensure they are the right pet for you before you buy or adopt.

WHERE TO FIND YOUR NEW FUR BABY? If you are interested in a purebred animal then it is preferable to find yourself a reputable breeder. Good breeders will encourage you to visit the premises, ask questions (and give honest answers) and meet the parents. Be wary of those breeders who are unwilling to do this as puppy farms are an increasing problem in Australia.

If renting, check with your landlord that you have their permission to have a pet on the property before selecting your new pet.

Thousands of animals are surrendered each year to the RSPCA and other rescue organisations which makes them a great place to start with your search. There are many cute and cuddly animals of all sizes and ages just waiting for someone to fall in love with them and take them home.

TIME? DO YOU HAVE TIME FOR A NEW PET? Caring for a pet takes a lot of time.

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Bento Box Ideas ELEPHANT INSPIRED FUEL SECTIONED BENTO BOX FEATURING 01_Elephant Shaped Sandwiches (using animal stamp & cutter set), Tomato Rice Cakes, Elephant Shaped Cheese (using animal fruit & veggie cutters) 02_Fruit Kebabs (using the trio animal food picks) 02_Red Velvet Lamington, Honey Jumble Sandwiches and Yoghurt Coated Clusters and Sultanas (from the health food isle at the supermarket).

Honey Jumbles Ingredients 55g Butter, chopped into pieces 150g Honey (just under 1/2 cup) 1/4 Cup Brown Sugar 1 Tablespoon Milk 1 Cup Plain Flour 1/2 Cup Self Raising Flour 1/2 Teaspoon Bicarbonate Soda 1 Teaspoon Ground Ginger (just under) 1/2 Teaspoon Mixed Spice 1/4 Teaspoon Ground Cloves

Icing 1 Egg White 2 Teaspoons Lemon Juice 11/2 Cups Icing Sugar Dash Water Food Colouring (optional)

Method

1 Combine butter, honey & sugar in saucepan & melt over low- medium heat. Remove from het & set aside to cool for 5-10 mins.

2 Sift flours, bicarbonate soda, ginger, mixed spice & cloves in bowl, add milk & butter mixture, mix well. Cover & place in refrigerator for 45 minutes.

3 Preheat oven to 180 degrees/170 degrees fan forced.

4 Line 2 baking trays with baking paper.

5 Place dough onto a baking tray mat or lightly floured bench & knead.

Seperate into 4 pieces & roll each portion into logs approx 2cm round.

Cut into 4cm pieces & place onto baking tray, allowing room for them to spread (they will flatten a lot during cooking so allow approx 4cm space).

6 Place into oven and bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly goldern. Leave on tray for 8 min, then transfer to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.

7 To make icing whisk egg white & lemon juice until it starts to peek (looks like soft fowm). Gradually whisk in sifted icing sugar until combined. If mixture is too thick, add a dash of water, sometimes you will need it & other times not. Divide mixture into bowls & colour. Spread icing.

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