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love the New Year. It’s a time of new hopes, new dreams and new beginnings. It’s also the time of year for making new resolutions! But do they work? How many of us plan to lose weight, drink less, exercise more, quit smoking ... the list goes on. But should we make New Year’s resolutions, or do we simply set ourselves up for failure? This month, Profile is all about goal mapping – showcasing those who have certainly lived up to their goals and plans, none more so than Coolum surf sensation Isabella Nichols, who at just 16, has taken out the under 18 Soundwave Australian Junior Surfing Titles - a goal of hers since she began to surf! Speaking of inspirational stories, I was both humbled and honoured to sit down with Sunshine Coast mother Denise Morcombe recently. Denise candidly shares her incredible story with us … from losing her precious son Daniel ten years ago, to the subsequent arrest of his alleged murderer and finally being able to put Daniel to rest. Somehow, through the tragedy and sadness, Denise and husband Bruce have managed to turn a horrific experience into something positive, by tirelessly raising awareness for child safety through the Daniel Morcombe Foundation. On the eve of Daniel’s murder trial (next month), Denise tells us how she is looking forward to putting the worst behind her. And while she will miss her darling son every day of her life, Denise is finally able to start smiling again. Her story will move you to tears. Sunshine Coast internationally published best-selling and award-winning literary genius Gary Crew chats with Anna Rawlings from his hideaway home in Maleny. In addition, Sunshine Coast TAFE student Kristal Muggleton reveals all about recently being named Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year – what an achievement! Plus, as always, we bring you the very latest in food, fashion, beauty and lots more. I hope 2014 is a wonderful year for you, our beloved readers! We look forward to bringing you another great year of stories. Cheers to the New Year!
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Congratulations Grant Smith on the opening of a new Century 21 More than 250 people were transported to New York City for the opening of the new and lavish Century 21 Grant Smith Property office on King Street in Buderim. With a constant stream of champagne, elegant styling and the songstress of musical theatre, Patrice Tipoki, the agency principal Grant Smith treated guests to a night of true glamour in launching his 1920s Hollywood Regency themed office. Fabulous! photos: Velocity Images, Ben Connolly GRANT SMITH, CASSANDRA AND LINCOLN WESTERMAN
MIN SWAN WITH THE WHITEHOUSE CELEBRATION GIRLS
JACKIE AND STUART COWARD, AND CARMEL CROUCH ANNETTE AND BOB SYM
Profile launches December magazine On Friday 29 November, Profile magazine launched its incredible December cover. More than 80 people came to celebrate the new edition at the office on Sixth Avenue, Cotton Tree. The team left the front cover as a surprise and unveiled the new and glamorous look in front of a very excited crowd. photos: Chesterton Smith Photography
KIMBERLEY PEDLER, BROOKE QUINN AND LAUREN BIGGS
EMMA HAYES AND KRIS THIESFIELD
SCOTT AND KYLIE LIMPUS OLGA AVERSHYNA AND LEIGH RACHOW
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JULES JOHNSON AND WHITNEY, KERRIE AND JAMES MCCARTNEY
NADINE LOVE, SERENA KEENAN, AND HEATHER SAXON
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TEAM GRILL’D JUMP FOR JOY
LORINDA ROGERS AND CHERYL GILES
THE CROWD CELEBRATES GRILL’D’S 1ST BIRTHDAY
Happy First Birthday at Grill’d Maroochydore Grill’d Healthy Burgers at Sunshine Plaza celebrated its first birthday in December and gave customers and guests plenty to smile about with free birthday cake, a magician, and a gift for everyone who spun the lucky wheel – not to mention the tasty burgers! A highlight of the evening was the incredible cake (pictured) by Ideas in Icing. photos: Emily Chatfield
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JANUARY 1 CLOSE ENCOUNTERS
Birds living around Noosa are the inspiration for Vic Jakes’ latest exhibition at the Noosa Regional Gallery, Tewantin. The highly detailed photographic images encourage visitors to embrace the diversity of birdlife within the Noosa biosphere. Called Close Encounters Of The Bird Kind, this exhibition is not to be missed. galleries.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au
JANUARYWEEKENDS EUMUNDI MARKETS
The world famous Eumundi Markets are not to be missed: it’s nothing less than shopping heaven if you’re looking for something different, something handmade, something special. With 500-plus stalls set amidst the towering heritage listed fig trees, these iconic markets come to life every Wednesday and Saturday morning – rain, hail or shine. eumundimarkets.com.au
JANUARY 2 COOROY MARKET
These cool day-time markets are open every Thursday at the RSL Memorial Hall, Maple St, Cooroy. There will be stalls galore, including hand crafts, knitting and sewing, sock monkeys, handmade jewellery, flowers, jams, honey, organic foods, massage, ladies fashions, crystals, bric a brac, collectables and much more. Phone: Tilly 0418 793 962
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Peter Rowe has Down syndrome and cannot speak, yet his art is a revelation and celebration of his life and work, capturing the simple pleasures of family and home. Called Colour Is My Voice, the exhibition will be held at the Butter Factory Arts Centre, 10 Maple Street Cooroy. galleries.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au
JANUARY 3 NIGHTS ON OCEAN
Nights on Ocean is an artisans market created to bring together creatives that specialise in art, culture, design and cuisine along Ocean Street at Maroochydore. The night market has been created to bring the street alive with local and international food, great local bands and buskers as well as shopping for designer jewellery, clothes, bags and accessories. Go straight after work to enjoy wine and tapas with work mates or come a bit later with your friends and family from 5pm to 9pm. nightsonocean.com.au
JANUARY 3 TWILIGHT MARKETS @ BULCOCK BEACH
The Esplanade at Bulcock Beach will come to life on Friday nights with the Twilight Markets. Featuring handmade crafts, fashion, food, live music and more, this family-friendly event is a must-do for locals and visitors alike. Open every Friday night until January 24 from 4pm to 9pm. facebook.com/twilightmarketscaloundra
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THE INCREDIBLES
Movie lovers will be able to experience the magic of outdoor cinemas in Noosa, with Starry Nights Outdoor Movies screening on the grassy hill between Noosa Library and the Noosa Leisure Centre. The January screening will be popular animated family favourite The Incredibles. Move starts at 6pm and it’s a gold coin donation to enter. www.starrynights.com.au
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CALOUNDRA STREET FAIR
With more than 200 unique stalls, there is something for the whole family with activities for kids, handcrafted locally-made products and art, live entertainment and street theatre. Enjoy fresh local food and flowers, fresh juices, tasty breakfasts, coffee, lunch and delicious sweet treats. Set under the beautiful canopy of the tree-lined main street surrounded by cafes, boutiques and specialty shops and only two blocks from beautiful Bulcock Beach, the Caloundra Street Fair is a ‘must-do’ event attracting Sunshine Coast locals and visitors. Open every Sunday from 8am until 1pm. www.caloundrastreetfair.com.au
WEDDINGS AT TIFFANYS
Don’t miss an exclusive opportunity to view boutique wedding venue Weddings at Tiffany’s during their open house weekend, at 409 Mountain View Rd, Maleny from 10am until 4pm. Meet local wedding suppliers while you enjoy canapés, beverages, live music and informative displays to help ensure your wedding day is a huge success. weddingsattiffanys.com.au
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AUSTRALIA DAY CELEBRATION
Australia Day at Aussie World attracts people who are looking for good times and family fun. The day is filled with true blue events, entertainment and food suitable for the entire family. At the Ettamogah Pub the fun and frivolity starts at 10am with a patriotic Australian flag raising ceremony, then it’s time for the Dunnies to start racing! www.aussieworld.com.au
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PROFILE LUNCH
one to “I might have g n the university, grow r an d hair a bit longe e spent a bit of tim overseas.” John Gallagher
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-year-old self? WORDS INGRID NELSON PHOTOS CHESTERTONSMITH PHOTOGRAPHY SPONSORED BY BOQ MAROOCHYDORE AND WEALTHWAYS VENUE POMODORAS MALENY
AHH THE BENEFIT OF HINDSIGHT. IF ONLY WE COULD TURN BACK THE CLOCK SOMETIMES, WHAT ADVICE WOULD WE OFFER OURSELVES AT THE TENDER AGE OF 18? I POSE THE HYPOTHETICAL QUESTION TO A LIVELY BUNCH OF LADS AND LADIES OVER A DELICIOUS LUNCH RECENTLY AND DISCOVERED A COMMON THREAD IN THEIR RESPONSES.
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ost people would agree, when it comes to wisdom, there is quite simply no substitute for age. With each grey hair and wrinkle (or stripes as my six-year-old daughter calls them), we earn another one of life’s important lessons. But what if we could wind back the clock a decade or two? What would you tell your 18-year-old self? Travel more? Don’t sweat the small stuff? Do what you love? Be grateful? Forgive and forget? These were just a few of the common sentiments raised by my guests over a leisurely lunch at the beautiful Pomodoros restaurant in Maleny recently when I posed the question. Co-hosting lunch was the lovely Sandra Wills of Wealthways, and joining us was John Gallagher, director of Argon Law, John Kruger, principal of Kruger Law, Bernadette Farnell, principal of Family Law Solutions, Steve Panebiango, principal of Astute Financial and Tanya Chesterton Smith of Chesterton Smith Photography. profile: Hypothetically speaking, what would you tell yourself at 18 years of age? bernadette: I would say live every moment, because the reality is you can’t go back. I wouldn’t do anything differently though. I
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would live my life just as I have. I don’t think I have lived a perfect life, but at 18 I don’t know if I would have taken any advice anyway! john gallagher: Perhaps I would have told myself to think more about the responsibilities of being a sole trader as a lawyer. It takes a certain set of skills to do it well. You have so many areas to oversee such as admin, HR etc. I think I would tell myself to be careful about how big I grew my business. If you get too big, you can’t afford to be working at the coalface with your clients, and I really enjoy that client contact. sandra: Like Bernadette, I wouldn’t change a thing. I think it’s important to be allowed to make mistakes and find your own way. Life has had its tough moments, but that is part and parcel of growing up. I think it’s how you deal with the difficult times that counts. Even though my first marriage failed, I don’t regret it for one minute. I have two beautiful boys. I think when things go wrong, you can always take the good things out of a bad situation and move on. Things work out eventually. john kruger: My mum died this year and although we had a great relationship, there were things I should have told her, but didn’t. So I regret that. But at 18, I would have given myself a shove. I would have told myself to get into it more, be bolder, go and talk to that girl. I was very shy in some respects.
tanya: I would have spent more time with my grandparents and realised they were not going to be around forever. I would also have taken heed of my mother’s advice that you don’t have to go out every weekend! I remember thinking at the time that she was out of her mind for saying such a thing! steve: Being one of seven (I have six sisters), I probably didn’t get as much direction as I would have liked career-wise when I was younger. I think people often fall into jobs, rather than doing something they are passionate about. I find that people who are successful are doing what they love. I am very fortunate that I have had a great career in banking and finance and I love what I do. If I could go back though, I would have travelled a bit more. I was, and still am, very involved in martial arts, so I would have travelled overseas with that. john gallagher: I think, rather than going straight into working in a legal firm and doing my articles, I might have gone to university and grown the hair a bit longer and then spent a bit of time overseas. My children have done that. My son graduated and had a great job, but at the height of the GFC in 2009, he gave it all away and travelled through South America for some time. After that, he came back, worked for a while and then went travelling again.
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PROFILE LUNCH 8 - CRÈME BRÛLÉE 9 - SUMAC DUSTED DEEP FRIED CALAMARI WITH APPLE, FENNEL AND MINT SALAD AND LEMON AIOLI.
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ruising along the winding roads, on a glorious Sunshine Coast day, windows down, past the cowstudded, lush rolling green hills of Maleny, I am reminded of what a beautiful part of the world we live in. I was on my way to enjoy lunch at Pomodoras, located in the quaint Hinterland township, peppered with quirky gift shops, cafes and restaurants, Tucked away in Lawyer Street, (very apt as three of our guests on the day were lawyers) Pomodoras is a hidden gem in Maleny/ Overlooking the Obi river and offering a scenic tree-lined backdrop, our table on the covered deck was the perfect position for lunch.
profile: Given the benefit of age and wisdom then, what advice would you impart to an 18 year old today? bernadette: My father would never ever let us walk away from an argument without shaking hands, and that advice was invaluable, especially having four sisters. Shake hands, get over it and move on. john gallagher: Let your hair down before you settle down. sandra: I think what you would tell yourself is different to what you would tell someone else. I would tell everyone to read Desiderata, it’s so succinct. I guess it’s the bible I live my life by. I could almost recite it, but I won’t try. It has so much wisdom in it. When times get tough, or when someone is going through a difficult moment, it is always good to refer to. It reminds us to be gentle with ourselves. I think we are our own worst critic. I wish I had come across Desiderata when I was 18, rather than when I was 30. john kruger: If I was to offer advice, I would say be grateful and be more aware of how lucky you are to live in Australia. I have had such a privileged life. Be mindful of the present and always have gratitude. tanya: I would tell an 18 year old to choose a career they love. It adds so much more value to life. That is what I am teaching my children. I love what I do, so it doesn’t feel like work to me. I would also tell them to never take things for granted, and to always try and look at the bigger picture. sandra: One of my favourite sayings is: ‘That which is too easily acquired, is too lightly 12
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esteemed’. If you are given things on a platter, you don’t appreciate it. profile: Would you do anything differently? john gallagher: I might have been a better father at times. It was difficult having twins first-up. I got better with our third child. It was a bit tough for my wife, Jane, when I was a young practitioner trying to make my way. I was a little arrogant. But I used my arrogance to advance my clients’ interests. I harness it now. I’ve got better. steve: My grandfather always said: ‘Go for your dreams’. One of mine was to open a hotel, which I did. Although it was a great experience, I soon realised that it was not conducive to family life. I wouldn’t do it again! sandra: There you go Steve – note to 18-year-old self – don’t open a hotel!. bernadette: Not really. I would go into family law again. I think it suits my personality. I am able to remain impartial. You have to. I aim to help people from above, rather than being entrenched in the situation. Maybe it’s to do with what my father told me about never leaving an argument without fixing it. john gallagher: I would actually do martial arts – it helps with conquering fear and remaining relaxed and in control. So there you have it. It seems when it comes to life’s lessons, many of us have similar advice to give our younger counterparts. The reality is that we can’t go back, as Bernadette succinctly put it, it’s important to live life to the fullest – no regrets.
Offering a varied and mouth-watering menu, all tastes are catered for and I am not surprised it takes our table some time to decide on our selections. The beef carpaccio proves a popular choice for entree, but I can’t go past the sumac dusted deep fried calamari with apple, fennel and mint salad and lemon aioli. Lightly battered and cooked to perfection, each morsel is juicy and full of flavour. For mains, choices such as pan fried Atlantic salmon filet, poached chicken ballentine and seafood risotto all vie for my attention but the mushroom risotto with spinach, cherry tomatoes, roasted macadamias, truffle oil and parmesan sounded too good to pass - and the dish goes well above my expectations. It was simply divine. Dessert is a highlight. The caramelised apple tartin with blackberry ice cream was to die for! Other choices included vanilla creme brulee and warm chocolate fondant with homemade rhubarb and raspberry ice cream with fruit coulis - yum. Judging from the relaxed faces around the table, I think it’s fair to say, the lunching lads and ladies returned to work a little more chilled out than when they arrived. Well done Pomodoras - top food, top location, and top service. POMODORAS 18 Lawyer St, Maleny Phone 5429 6543
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PROFILE SECRET LIFE
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fter meeting Roz White, descriptors like ‘salt of the earth’ come to mind. She grew up in a farming family and it’s obvious she has never forgotten her roots. “You can take the girl out of the country, but you can’t take the country out of the girl,” Roz laughs. She was the youngest of eight kids, raised on a farm in Colston Lakes, west of Bundaberg. “We had lots of laughs and a wonderful upbringing,” Roz says with a faraway look that shows me she means it. Roz attributes her childhood chores, like tending to crops and mustering, as the building blocks for her strong work ethic today. It also equipped her with an ability to face obstacles head on. “I think growing up on a farm and growing up in a big family teaches you how to be tough,” Roz says. “You get thrown in the deep end a lot when you’re on a farm. I remember one of my brothers putting me on a horse and whacking it on the bum and it just took off. That’s how I learnt to ride a horse! It was sink or swim.” Judging by the laughter in her voice, it’s safe to say she wouldn’t have had 14
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it any other way. Roz eventually left the farm to take up work at the local bank, and that trusty work ethic saw her promptly progress from bank teller to manager. Along the way, she married her colleague Michael. “I met my match. He was someone who could go toe to toe with me.” They certainly proved to be simpatico. Today Michael and Roz run a string of IGA stores in Rothwell, Mooloolah, Bli Bli and Mount Coolum. “I focus on one side of the business, and he focuses on the other. We’re a great team. My speciality is team building, human resources and compliance, whereas Michael is more targeted towards the financial and operational side of the venture.” Along the way, the pair has picked up a swag of retailing awards, the first of which was Foodlink Retailer of the Year back in 1998 – just a few years after opening their first convenience store in Maroochydore. “We went into the industry totally green,” Roz admits. “That award was huge; it gave us the confidence to know that what we were doing was ok.” In fact, it was more than ok. They went on to fill up their trophy cabinet with another two awards in the same year. To say their lives were profilemag.com.au
busy would be an understatement. They sought out new opportunities, and when they saw a store with potential, they made approaches before it even came on the market. At one stage they had six stores simultaneously. “Michael and I have a little mantra that we live by. Bite off more than you can chew and then chew like crazy.” Their growing empire grew alongside their family. They have a son, Harry, and daughter Sophie. “My children are completely and totally my world,” Roz says. “They are my priority and everything else pales into insignificance. There’s nothing like your family and your children. The businesses are just something you do to be able to create opportunities for yourself and to have an income, but they don’t compare to family and children. I put those things on a completely different level.” Tragically, Roz and her family have faced both love and loss. Her brother Bob took his life last year and in 2009 Roz lost her eldest sister, Jane, to cancer. “It completely undid me. I had two choices. I could curl up in a ball and not function, or I could choose to keep going and drive through all the pain and heartbreak so that I could come out as a survivor.” Looking back over her lifetime, Roz has ascended mountains of mourning and fear. When her son Harry, now in his teens, was just shy of his second birthday, he was diagnosed with bacterial meningitis – a potentially life-threatening condition. “I slept on a roll-out beside his bed and I did not leave the hospital for 14 days,” she says.
I slept on a roll-out beside his bed and I did not leave the hospital for 14 days.” Fortunately he fully recovered and Roz praises the Nambour Hospital staff who treated him. She also credits her brother-in-law, a GP, for making the initial speedy diagnosis that triggered immediate action. Hearing that story makes me wonder whether that event led her onto a path to philanthropy, but she says it was more than just one tipping point. “Being in the IGA network, what we’re well known for is being able to give back to the community,” she says. When she went to an IGA conference and became aware of the work the Far North Queensland IGA was doing to raise funds for the Leukaemia Foundation, she took on board their car rally concept and kicked off a similar event on the Sunshine Coast. She then continued to roll up her sleeves with a series of ongoing fundraisers. In 2010 Roz sponsored and helped coordinate the Sunshine Coast’s inaugural Walk With Me fundraising event for children with disabilities, and as recently as September, Roz was appointed to the Board of MontroseAccess, an 80-year-old Queensland organisation that offers respite, recreation and therapy for children with physical disabilities. When I push her to pinpoint exactly why she’s so devoted to supporting her wider community, Roz once again shows her hallmark humility. “I don’t really know why I do it, I think it’s just because I can,” she says. “I have a great life. I have a wonderful family. I’m very blessed in many many ways and I’ve got the ability to be able to do this, so why wouldn’t I?”
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EIGHT IN TEN ONE IN FIVE PEOPLE WHO SET NEW YEAR’S GOALS ACTUALLY WRITE THEM DOWN.
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PEOPLE SAY THEIR LIFE LACKS AN OVERALL GOAL.
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WE HAVE ALL SET GOALS ONCE OR TWICE IN OUR LIVES, RIGHT? WHETHER IT’S TO SAVE MONEY, BUY A HOUSE OR LOSE WEIGHT, THEY HAVE ALL BEEN TRIED AND TESTED TO DEATH, BUT SO MANY OF US FAIL TO FOLLOW THEM THROUGH. WHY IS THIS? ARE WE ALL DOOMED TO FAIL AT GOAL SETTING?
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onald Trump once told a story to a group of business people about failure being feedback. He said that his dad told him all about the story of 7up, the lemon-lime flavoured soft drink. He explained the company started with 1up to begin with. Once that failed, they went to 2up. That failed as well so they started using all the feedback from 1up and 2up and put it into 3up. Finally they used all of the feedback from their past failures and managed to become successful with 7up. I am not quite sure that this is true or not, but who cares! What a great analogy for goal setting and the New Year! Just like the business folk behind 7up, Donald Trump is also a big fan of goal setting to create success, as I am currently finding in his book Think Big – Make it Happen in Business and Life. On the cover, he stars with his famous wind-swept hair, his finger pointing, poised to scream the words, “You’re fired!” To be honest, before reading Trump’s book, I didn’t think too much about setting any big life goals. It has always sounded like something you would do in high school, when the teacher made you write down three career goals on a piece of a paper … three, just in case two didn’t work out! I always found the task tedious. I mean, how was I supposed to know what I wanted to be, where I wanted to go, who I even was at the age of 16! It’s pretty obvious I didn’t succeed at becoming a palaeontologist, professional traveller or jockey (although I do have the height for the last option), so what’s the point?
Brian Mayne Goal Mapping practitioner, Lynn Levitt, is a strong believer in goal setting as a way of giving your dreams the opportunity to come to life. Still a sceptic, I asked Lynn when it comes to goals, if they really work. “Ask any successful person and the answer will be a resounding yes,” she answered. “Goals can never do harm if you are prepared to be flexible and adapt to the road signs that life dishes out to you along the way. There is no such thing as an unrealistic goal – if there is belief, your goal can be achieved. The trick is to pay attention to the road signs along the way. These are known as milestones and can wonderfully change the direction and outcome of your goal, often for the better.” Lynn said. Alison Bright from Bright Life Coaching Goals, believes no goal is too big, but an unrealistic goal could do more harm than good if it is being achieved at the cost of relationships, health or other aspirations. “I have found that many people set their goals too high. It could be that people read overnight success stories and think it’s all going to be smooth sailing. I have heard it takes ten years to become an overnight success,” Alison said. So, let me get this right. Think big, but not too big. Be realistic. Be yourself and be happy. Ok, got it! Now, with some expert advice, and a little nudge from the Trump, I can confidently sit down and write out my goals for this year. Whoa, talk about a New Year’s resolution! profilemag.com.au
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COOLUM SURFER ISABELLA NICHOLS IS MAKING WAVES THROUGHOUT THE AUSTRALIAN AND INTERNATIONAL SURF SCENE. IF PAST RECORDS ARE ANYTHING TO GO BY, THIS GIRL IS ONE TO WATCH.
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n the dictionary when you look up the word ‘talent’, the definition given speaks of a special natural ability. When you think of Isabella Nichols, it is the first word that springs to mind. The 16-year-old water woman is quickly rising up the ranks as a young Australian surfer and is in the running to join the world’s elite on a global tour, recently taking out the Soundwave Australian Junior Surfing Under 18 Titles at Kiama, NSW in spectacular form, as well as being awarded the Isabel Letham Award for most promising emerging female surfer at the event. Known as Bella to family and friends, this beaming boardrider began her surfing career at the age of 11, competing in her first Queensland surf competition on the Gold Coast. From there, she became addicted to the sport.
Winning the Aussie titles was definitely a dream of mine for a long time and I am stoked to have made that one come true.” “My first competition was when I was still in primary school and I have been surfing in competitions ever since! My dad used to push me on to the waves when I was little at Noosa National Park, but when I started competing, I fell in love with it,” she explains. “I love the ocean, being in the waves. There are always different conditions to take on and new waves to surf.” Before taking out the Australian Titles in December, Isabella says placing seventh at the Dakine Isa World Junior Surfing Championship – the world’s largest and most important junior competition – was her greatest achievement so far. A total of 30 countries and 300 athletes competed at the event, including 60 of the world’s best young female surfers. “Seeing a different country, and learning about the culture, the food and meeting new people was awesome. It made me want more, and to continue surfing around the world,” she says. “Winning the Aussie Titles was definitely a dream of mine for a long time and I am stoked to have made that one come true.” Isabella’s rise in the surf ranks has happened quickly, making a name for herself as ‘one to watch’ after she placed second in the U16 Australian National in 2012, and won the Ocean and Earth International competition, as well as he U14 Rip Curl Grom Search in 2011. Isabella admits competition is tough though, and there are many challengers to overcome to become a top female surfer. “There are a lot of other girls out there trying to make a profession from surfing, which means I have to train twice as hard if I want to make it.” 18
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Helping carry some of this burden are her doting parents, Ross and Lisbeth, and her support team, twin sister Helena and younger brother, Alexander. “Everyone in my family is supportive of my dream, as well as my friends. Really, the whole Coolum community rallies behind me,” she says. “I train every Monday afternoon and Wednesday morning with my coach Brad Lee, then I do two to three strength training sessions a week. It is physically demanding. I get really tired and I find myself exhausted most days, but I just have to push past it.“ Isabella hopes all her hard work will pay off with a spot on the women’s world tour, where she will join six of the best female surfers for a year of competition. “I can’t see myself doing anything else but surfing. I just love the freedom. When you are out in the water, you don’t worry about anything,” she smiles. profilemag.com.au
MAKING TILED FLOORS SPARKLE AGAIN!
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SAY GOODBYE TO GRUBBY GROUT AND MOULD In Queensland, humidity and mould go hand-in-hand. You can spend every weekend spraying down your bathroom, kitchen and laundry with powerful bleach products, only to find the mould resurfaces and your home looks grubby once again. Tile Rescue has the solution, and is the only company on the Sunshine Coast to provide an affordable and long-term remedy to Queensland’s humid weather. Roger and Lucy’s superior cleaning and restoration experience, means they can provide services in: • • • • •
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Sharing LOVE
IF YOU MET NADINE LOVE SIX YEARS AGO YOU PROBABLY WOULDN’T RECOGNISE HER. SHE WAS UNABLE TO ESCAPE AN ABUSIVE PAST, WHICH WAS FAST BECOMING HER FUTURE AND HER ONLY SOLACE WAS THROUGH HER TEACHING AND HELPING OTHERS SUCCEED. THEN, AT THE AGE OF 40, WITH A NEW BABY TO CARE FOR, NADINE DECIDED TO HELP HERSELF.
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oftly she says, “I was beaten badly as a child, as an adult and throughout my pregnancy.” Nadine Love sits across the table, her unwavering brown eyes staring straight into my own, speaking of a life of pure hell. It’s hard to believe, and you probably wouldn’t believe it if you met her today. The 47 year old is one of the Sunshine Coast’s most successful public speakers, business mentors and authors. She has built a living out of helping others to see the silver lining, not to mention radiating an infectious vibe of happiness and satisfaction. So you can understand my shock when she tells me her childhood was spent in fear of abuse, only to later have to escape an abusive husband when her daughter Mira was just eight months old. Nadine admits she never had a reason to “really live and be successful” before her daughter was born, although she had owned two separate health retreats around the world and studied like mad to become the woman she is today. “It was Mira who changed everything,” Nadine says. “She was the catalyst for something greater than what I thought I could ever be, or could ever do. I wanted to be the mother deserving of a daughter like Mira.” To understand Nadine Love’s zest for life you have to delve into a dark and traumatic childhood, filled with both physical and emotional abuse. Nadine grew up in a dysfunctional family in South Africa, with an emotionally detached father, a mother who couldn’t decide whether to beat or praise her and a younger sister, who found herself in the same situation as Nadine. “My father committed suicide when I was 18. He had his own damage from his childhood and had completely no idea how to father or how to take care of himself,” she says. “My mother was a parent who blew hot and cold. Privately I was punished, beaten, humiliated and hit badly, and when in public and I did well, I would be either publicly celebrated or unabashedly shamed.” At the age of 13, when her mother remarried a man who was equally abusive, Nadine left to live with her grandmother. It was here she began to excel both academically and personally, befriending the house staff and becoming a black rights activist. In the end her friendships caused friction at
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home, so at 18 years old she left again, moving to the UK to further her studies. “Growing up, I learned what not to be,” she says. “All my life I had felt like a wilted cabbage leaf that had been chucked on the compost heap. But I had survival instincts and a passion for life.” Nadine spent the next few years studying her heart out, collecting a degree in drama therapy, mastering and teaching meditation and more than five massage therapy modalities and attaining qualifications in personal business and executive coaching, as well as opening a crystal reiki healing centre with her husband at the time. As time passed however, Nadine realised the centre was working against her eco friendly beliefs. So she left, years later finding love with another man profilemag.com.au
(Mira’s father) who convinced her to pack up her life and move to New Zealand, where together they opened another healing and organic eating health retreat, learning about the earth and living sustainably. “It was a wonderful time in some ways, but horrible in others,” Nadine says. “As human beings, we often select our key relationships based on the feeling of energy we are familiar with. So, my choices always took me back to my formative years, which were extremely abusive. “I was very ashamed because here I was, geared with all this knowledge, and I had done it again. On the surface, my partner was charming, but underneath he was so cruel. Eventually, Mira was the reason I left.” At 41, Nadine arrived on the Sunshine Coast with three months rent in her pocket and a tiny baby under her arm. Luckily she had years of knowledge, experience as a skilled therapist and a yearning to help others succeed. “I found The Coaching Institute Melbourne which I went into with very low self-esteem and self-worth, but what became apparent very early on was the amount of people worse off than me,” Nadine says. “So, with both my business experience and knowledge in the industry, I found the strategies, tools and techniques to help others and to access what they did know, as opposed to what they didn’t know. Soon I was running webinars, training events and was awarded facilitator of the year.” In 2010, while speaking to a group of business people about how to boost their business, work really took off for Nadine. It also influenced her to write her first book Hot Confidence: Conscious Pathways to Take You from Mini-me to Magnificent?, which went on to win the top prize at the prestigious International Transformational Authors Contest, 2011. “At the business implementation training, I looked out into the audience
All my life I had felt like a wilted cabbage leaf that had been chucked on the compost heap. But I had survival instincts and a passion for life.” and saw 135 people sitting in front of me looking for answers. I could see it was a room full of people that didn’t know how to take care of themselves, let alone their businesses. So when I asked them what was going on and what was happening with them in their lives, what came out was low self-esteem, low self-worth, and a feeling of not being good enough. “I put my business content aside and rocked out a day that was based on my life as a therapist and as a healer. I realised then how important the mind/body connection is – it is who we are and what we are doing in the world. We need to be human beings and not just human doings.” So began Nadine Love, the motivational mentor and prize-winning author, helping thousands around the world with her inspirational words. Nadine is now aiming to help others write and publish their books, and is also setting up a foundation, Love to Learn, Learn to Love, to teach disadvantaged children how to read. “When people have traumatic loss or a history of abuse, profound trauma or feelings of abandonment, their lives take this continuous road. A decision is made inside, and a belief is created that then goes on to shape our lives. I believe change can happen in a heartbeat, and I have seen it too often to know that it doesn’t have to take years – it can be today.” Now, in a healthy relationship with a man she adores and her daughter Mira happier than ever, Nadine says her life has finally reached a point of fulfilment, where she can give everything she has to help others overcome the same difficulties she did, the ideal example and mentor to us all. january 2014
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We owed it to Daniel to find out where he was and what happened to him. We made a promise to him that very first morning we knew he was missing. We told him we would find him,�
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IT’S HARD TO BELIEVE IT HAS BEEN A DECADE SINCE THIRTEEN-YEAR-OLD SUNSHINE COAST BOY DANIEL MORCOMBE DISAPPEARED, LEAVING OUR COMMUNITY IN SHOCK AND RALLYING TO SUPPORT HIS DEVASTATED FAMILY. BUT FINALLY THERE IS A SILVER LINING TO THIS STORY, DANIEL’S MOTHER DENISE MORCOMBE IS STARTING TO SMILE AGAIN, SOMETHING SHE THOUGHT SHE WOULD NEVER DO. I RECENTLY SAT DOWN WITH DENISE WHO CANDIDLY REVEALED HOW THINGS ARE FINALLY GETTING A LITTLE EASIER FOR HER AND THE FAMILY. AS THE NEW YEAR BEGINS AND THE DANIEL MORCOMBE FOUNDATION CONTINUES TO GROW, SO TOO DOES A NEW CHAPTER IN HER LIFE.
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was nervous on the day of my scheduled interview with Denise Morcombe. Nervous about how I would ask this woman to revisit the day she lost her precious son Daniel, and nervous to discover how she had endured a harrowing ten years of fighting to find out what happened to him. As a mother of three children, I can only imagine the gut wrenching heartache she must have endured each and every day Daniel was missing, and the horror she would have experienced when she learnt the details of his violent and untimely death. It was almost a surreal moment sitting down with this incredibly brave and courageous Sunshine Coast woman, whose face has become so familiar to us all over the years. The woman who tirelessly appealed to the community, media and police for almost a decade to help find her son, and find him she did. I need not have worried, from one mother to another, our connection was instant – there was an unspoken understanding of a mother’s grief for her son who was taken in such tragic circumstances, her piercing blue eyes boring into mine as she revealed how she gathered the strength to not only fight for justice for her own son, but to help thousands of other victims of child abuse in the process through the Daniel Morcombe Foundation, a charity she and husband Bruce founded a year after Daniel’s disappearance. A lot can happen in ten years. No one knows this more than Denise Morcombe. When she awoke on 7 December 2003, she would never have imagined that it was to be a day that would change her life forever. It was the date her son went missing; the last moment she would see Daniel alive. “It’s been a long ten years, but when you look back, you wonder where that time has actually gone. I never imagined in a million years I would be here today in this situation. And two years ago when the arrest was made – we never ever thought that day would come.
“Our lives changed forever on 7 December 2003, and then again on 13 August 2011. Even though we knew by then that Daniel was never coming home, there was always that glimmer of hope. But the day the police delivered the news they had made an arrest for Daniel’s murder … it was like a kick in the guts.” That fateful day was the culmination of many years of tireless campaigning to find Daniel, as well as raising much needed awareness for child safety and protection Australia-wide. Through the annual Day for Daniel walk, which recently attracted 1100 people and millions more across Australia, and the Ride for Daniel, Denise and Bruce are determined their boy will not be forgotten. They are determined to keep his name out there in the community, whatever it takes. This is his legacy. But there is a very special reason for that, as Denise shares with me, her voice shaky with emotion. “It would have been easier to sit in a chair and do nothing. Life would have been a lot simpler, but we owed it to Daniel to find out where he was and what happened to him. We made a promise to him that very first morning we knew he was missing. We told him we would find him,” says Denise, her voice trailing off as she looks down at her clenched hands. It’s a poignant moment and we both sit in silence for a few long seconds before continuing our conversation. Denise breaks the silence by adding that without the help of the community, the media and the police, they may have never discovered what happened to their son, and she praises them several times throughout our interview for their continued support. “We never knocked any media back,” says Denise. “If the media called, we were there. It may sound a bit weird to others but sometimes we would have to stage an event to get the media on it again, to get Daniel’s name out there again. It’s just what you have to do.” STORY CONTINUED OVER PAGE
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I am such a shy person by nature and would never have thought I would be doing any kind of public speaking, let alone talking to thousands of school children but here I am.”
But it wasn’t always the case. Denise reveals that one year after their son’s disappearance, exhausted and feeling defeated, she and Bruce made an announcement to the community that they would not make any statements to the media unless there had been a major breakthrough in the case. “That only lasted two weeks,” says Denise. “Bruce and I looked at each other and agreed we owed it to Daniel and we owed to the community for all their help and support. We simply had to keep going. That was the beginning of the Daniel Morcombe Foundation. It was our way of giving something back to the community for all their unbelievable and unwavering support. We can’t believe how much it has grown and gone from strength to strength.” In fact, at the time of this interview, Bruce and Denise had just returned from a seven-week road tour, visiting 30 schools Australia-wide, delivering their message on the importance of raising child safety awareness. “We have just travelled 17,000 kilometres around Australia. We met the Minister for Education in every state and territory,” Denise says proudly. “We have had reports of children who have spoken out about abuse after we have visited their school. The aim of our work is to make sure people are more aware of what happens at home, more aware of what they let their children do and where they go. Children should be allowed to be kids. They should be allowed to play outside and to be able to catch the bus, but they need to know how to react to a bad situation if they know something is not right.” Speaking of stranger danger, I ask Denise if it was a message she had strongly instilled in Daniel and his two brothers? Yes, it’s a tough question but I had to ask if she ever felt she didn’t drum the message home enough to her sons? “Maybe having three boys, we never thought this would happen to us. This is something you read about in the newspaper. Maybe I was more naive than I thought. We live on the Sunshine Coast, we always thought we were safe. We lived on acreage, this sort of thing just didn’t happen here, but it did, it can happen anywhere.” Not only have Denise and Bruce dedicated their lives to the Daniel Morcombe Foundation, they also work with Qld Homicide Victim Support Group. They have a programme called Kids in Need, supporting children who have lost a family member through murder. “We help these kids get back on track,” says Denise. “Whether through sporting lessons or counselling or whatever they need, we help them. We also help children who are physically or sexually abused – for example not long ago, we bought a new lounge for a child who had been previously abused on the family lounge. We can’t erase the scars but we can help the healing process. We pay for a full-time counsellor with Brave Hearts and we also renovate the children’s rooms for the charity Protect All Children Today (PACT) around Queensland. We set them up with PlayStations, books, stickers etc. so it is a nicer place for kids, and we have renovated several police stations to say thank you.” It is difficult to broach the murder trial with Denise, which is set for 10 February 2014. How do you begin to ask this mother of three how she will bear to stand in the same room as the man accused of taking her beautiful
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boy’s life? Understandably. Denise is not allowed to go into any detail for legal reasons, but she confides that it is going to be an extremely difficult time for herself, Bruce, Daniel’s twin brother Bradley and older brother Dean. “I plan to go to the trial,” Denise says. “I will just have to deal with it one day at a time – you find your strength from somewhere. There may be times where I may have to walk out, as I did in the pre-trial because there are some things you are just better not hearing at all.” There is no doubt Denise Morcombe is a pillar of strength and the rock behind the Morcombe family, but as expected, she still has her fair share of bad days. However, Denise is quick to point out that the Daniel Morcombe Foundation has been her saving grace and has played a big part in her healing process. “Of course we still have bad days, but the Daniel Morcombe Foundation has helped me to keep busy. I don’t have time to sit at home and mope. Some days when Bruce and I are having a difficult moment, we look at each other and say, “Come on, we have a school to get to”. When we see the children’s faces and witness the pictures they draw for Daniel after we speak to them, it makes it all worthwhile. This is what keeps us going.” Denise’s eyes light up when I ask about what’s in store for the future. “Well my son Brad’s wedding is coming up early next year, so we can’t wait for that. I have picked my outfit already,” she says excitedly. “We are also planning more events for the Morcombe Foundation of course and who knows what else may happen. “I am such a shy person by nature and would never have thought I would be doing any kind of public speaking, let alone talking to thousands of school children but here I am. “I am so happy to be doing my part towards keeping children safe. That is Daniel’s legacy.” So as one chapter closes, another one begins and if Denise’s strength and courage is anything to go by, I have no doubt the remainder of her story will be one to remember.
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BUSINESS PROMOTION
Until now, there has never been an alternative to laser tatoo removal on the Sunshine Coast.”
SkinDEEP Experienced cosmetic nurse, Melissa Drury, is the first to admit she is a fan of art in all its shapes and forms, including body art. However, she is also passionate about providing locals with a healthier, more effective method to remove tattoos that may no longer suit their tastes or lifestyle for a variety of reasons.
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the same technique as applying a tattoo, in reverse. “A natural liquid which acts as a colour remover is applied to the tattoo with a micro pigmentation device. The sensation is similar to having a tattoo. Laser is much more painful. In fact, I have had clients who have not gone back for the second treatment of laser due to the pain factor. “Using the device, the ink comes to the surface, crusts and falls off in a couple of weeks. On average 4 to 6 treatments would be required. There will be new skin so it will be a little pink but with time over about 6 to 12 months you will achieve an almost back to normal blend.” With a long and varied career in the medical field, including clinical nurse, midwife, educator and more recently cosmetic nurse, you can rest assured you are in the safest of hands with Melissa Drury. So if it’s time to rethink your ink, you know where to go!
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ecrets are said to be the very root of cool. And if you stop a moment to ponder the mysterious smile of the friendly café waiter who pauses that little bit longer in handing you over your morning chai or the all-too-intuitive eyes of the vintage store owner wishing you a good day, you will realise there is something in the air. And it’s time to spill it – Nambour! On the surface, this ol’ sawmill town appears to be the Sunshine Coast’s prodigal daughter. Walk her main street and you will not find the rainbow-clad tourists who like to dwell in the vicinity of her Coastal siblings Noosa and Mooloolaba. What you will find are purposedriven locals going about their daily routines, carrying with them an understanding of the uniquely creative and alternate starring role Nambour is set to play in the Coast’s future. Slowly but surely the last few years has seen Nambour ex-pats return in their droves to their hometown in a bid to pay homage to
Explore the place that has fostered so many creative minds and lives. From Husk and Honey’s dynamite duo Johnny and Tashi, to the ‘Big Bang’ boys – Barton, David and Benjamin at The Time Machine, or Ground Zero Gallery’s curator Miranda, there is now a passionate team working tirelessly behind the scenes in creating the Coast’s next big food and art mecca. “There is a uniqueness and honesty to Nambour's growth culturally which has happened organically, initiated at a grass roots level, with the town continuing in its transformation as the Sunshine Coast’s hidden gem,” says Nambour’s own recording house ElevenPM Studios marketing manager, Rhiannon-Lee Taylor. It’s the underground ethos which has fostered Nambour’s eclectic and exotic characters, ensuring the area is no cookie-cut version of the region’s perceived artistic and creative scene. And embracing this new identity are the locals, who are proudly shouting from the rooftops what they have known all along.
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If it’s history you’re looking for, Sunshine Coast locals will always send you to Nambour. It’s impossible not to become swept up in the warmth and personality that oozes from this country town and her residents. From the charm and character of Petrie Park – the namesake creek where the Sunshine Coast’s first settlers arrived in 1870 – to the Nambour Museum, Nambour is bursting with stories of centuries past. Nambour’s reputation as a battler is forged in the proud history of two hugely successful saw mills, which began operations in 1897. A booming era followed, arguably leading to the subsequent establishment of what is now the Sunshine Coast. In recent decades, Nambour has taken a backseat to her bigger and more typically appealing Coastal siblings, but this wonderfully unconventional town is stepping back into the limelight without forsaking any of its charm. Upcoming big-ticket items include the Petrie Creek corridor, Quota Park, Skate Park and Youth Activity Precinct and Howard and Doolan Street pedestrian linkages. Perhaps Nambour’s worst kept secret is the plan to reintroduce a CBD tram. The electric-tram project, set to be a world-first, is still in tentative planning stages, but Councillor Rogerson says hopes are high. “I encourage all residents and visitors to explore Nambour first hand to rediscover the hidden gems that are waiting to welcome you.”
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be entertained @ Nambour Civic Centre Neil Finn - ‘Dizzy Heights’ Tour with special guest Joshua James Thursday 6 March – 8pm All tickets $99.90 David Strassman - Careful What You Wish For Riotously funny! An all new comedy from the twisted mind of Strassman M 13+ (must be accompanied by an adult) Thursday 27 March – 7pm All Tickets $54.90 / Pension $49.90 / Group 10+ $49.90 Wulamanayuwi & The Seven Pamanui Playwright Jason de Santis brings a Tiwi twist to an old favourite to create a modern Aboriginal fairy story, inspired by Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Tuesday 11 March 6pm & Wednesday 12 March 10.30am Tickets $15 / Member $13.50 / Package Group 4 min (2 kids) $55.00 Jose Carbo & Grigoryan Bros - My Latin Heart A celebration of Latin passion and beautiful music. Thursday 20 March – 7.30pm Adult $45 / Concession / Group 8+ $40 / u26 $35 / Member $39
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Specialising in gluten free, vegetarian, vegan and all things sweet, Empire Organics & Café are totally dedicated to using local produce, organic coffee and unhomogenised bio-dynamic organic milk. Coffee connoisseurs will fully appreciate the art behind making a great coffee and a fabulous menu that changes daily, which all can be enjoyed in a cosy hangout that is scattered with antique treasures and décor.
Step back in time at the Nambour and District Historical Museum and experience life through the generations, since the first settlers arrived in the area. The museum showcases the rich heritage of the local district, major industries such as sugar cane, telecommunications and health as well as many other facets of country life.
Nambour Civic Centre is the home of the Nambour Arthouse Cinema and is the Coast’s premier arthouse cinema. The cinema runs Friday, Saturday and Sundays and screens foreign and independent films along with classic films and selected acclaimed Hollywood releases. Open for school holidays with a long list of entertainment on offer, it is the perfect way to spend a January afternoon.
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My Secret Sisters Wardrobe
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Racks and racks of paisley, tulle and couture-inspired accessories beckon, while the anthology of boots – short, tall, flat, high, feathered, furred – would make a go-go dancer’s head spin. The beautifully styled décor only intensifies this perfectly perfumed cloud nine including a vintage dresser, oversized lilac chair, quintessential bed and a plethora of cushions. Located in Queen Street.
At Madleine Rose you will find a wardrobe to show the world your inner and outer glow! This summer it’s all about playing with contrast and colour, topping it off with costume jewels to hit the mark over the party season. Madleine Rose can ensure your wardrobe is up for this season’s many festive appearances with an incredible pallet of colours . Sizes range from six to 24, ensuring there is a party dress to be found for everyone.
Step into Queensland’s Best Club Café 2012 and 2013, Altro, and enjoy a modern, European experience. Choose from fresh pastries, quiches, salads and cakes or order from the a la carte menu. Rustic pastas, risottos and hand made pizzas tempt your tastebuds.
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14 Queen st, Nambour Ph (07) 5476 0019
Matthew st, Nambour Ph (07) 5441 2366
Open from 10am, seven days. A la carte menu available Tuesday-Saturday 11am-3pm; 5-9pm.
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Quota Park
It’s the park that offers something for the entire family. From the war memorial and themed garden to the interactive playground with its three levels of play equipment including slides, a train and so much more. Enchanting beauty surrounds you with venue facilities including a barbeque, various sheltered areas, shady trees, toilets and ample parking. Quota Park is also home to the Nambour Originals – an open-air community event featuring original live music every second and fourth Sunday from 1pm. Located in Matthew Street.
Queen Street
Stepping on to this one street is like walking onto a postcard of Melbourne. Business spills on to the street in colourful splendor as locals engage in their daily catch-ups, inviting customers through their eclectic doors. If it is something different for your closet, try My Secret Sisters Wardrobe, or Jali Shoes and Accessories. There is also the classic barber shop on this street, who has been in business for more than 20 years, and still going strong!
Vintage Clothing
Rapturous praise surrounds this incredible treasure trove of vintage and retro clothing, and with good reason. Located in the SCAIP building (the old Ambulance station) at 80 Howard Street, Vintage houses perhaps the Coast’s best and most affordable retro collection of clothing, shoes and accessories for both men and women.
Nambour Backbeat Records
Vinyl is back in the limelight where it belongs, and fans of retrospective eras are revelling in the catalogue of Backbeat Records. Offering wall-towall favourites, as well as some more atypical choices, owner/manager Lee Hillman Lee can find it for you, even if he doesn’t have it!
Time Machine
Here there are wall-to-wall records, comics and collectables from every pop culture favourite in history, taking in TV, music, movies and books! The Time Machine boys scour the country in search of the grooviest collectibles, and if they don’t have it in store – they know just the person to get it from.
Urban Fiction
These guys are the new pop-culture hub of the Sunshine Coast! They are the go-to venue for all your comic pop culture and art supplies – covering everything and anything in between. There are tees, rockabilly and vintage clothing, accessories and alternative homewares. Enjoy an espresso while you browse this extraordinary collection at 35 Howard St, Nambour.
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Nambour TOWN SQUARE MARKETS
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GROUND ZERO GALLERY
Keeping true to form, Nambour’s inimitable markets are a hit of fun and frivolity! More than 45 stalls are available for your perusal, with the markets becoming a permanent fixture on Nambour’s weekly events calendar thanks to the resounding success of their first trial last year.
If you’re looking for a great time in Nambour, The Lind (Nambour Lind Lane Theatre Inc) is the perfect choice. Offering a variety of entertainment for all ages, the state-of-the-art theatre seats more than 100 people, while still maintaining an intimate atmosphere The Lind audiences have always enjoyed.
It’s the art space run for the community by the community, showcasing the works of emerging artists, creatives, groups and collectives. Run entirely by volunteers, the team, including curator Miranda Sampson, is passionate about promoting the undiscovered talents of the region.
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80 Howard Street. groundzerogallery@scaip.com.au
Lowe Street. Open mid week, 9am to 2pm
EMPIRE ORGANICS If it is live music and good food you are after, don’t look any further than Empire Organics. With more than 30 years experience in the organic food industry, these guys know just about all there is to know about creating yummy and healthy food. Jazz music is their specialty, but there is no stop to the talent on offer here. Shop 6/ 2 Mitchell St. Phone: (07) 5441 5554
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NAMBOUR RSL CLUB For a meal or entertainment, the Nambour RSL Club offers a range of community assets for members and patrons in an appealing space for people to socialise. There is free entertainment, international guests and a family-style restaurant, bars, gaming lounge, free car parking and discounted dining. Matthew St. Phone: (07) 5441 2366
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ylie Jane Limpus is a true style leader. With the swish of a brush and the dab of a lip gloss, she transforms her clients into beautiful models worthy of the cover of any magazine, and what’s more, she loves doing it! Owner of KJ Artistry, Kylie Jane is a specialised makeup artist with more than 12 years experience creating bridal, formal and everyday makeup magic on the Sunshine Coast. Having won dozens of awards, including the 2011 Australian Bridal Industry Award and coming runner up in the 2012 Top 3 Makeup Artist in Australia Awards, Kylie Jane also runs her own academy to teach others how to either build a career in makeup or simply how to apply makeup to make the best of every asset. With a stunning talent, we got to know a little bit more about the girl behind the colour palette. profile: What do you love most about your job? kylie jane: I get to play with makeup, what’s not to love about that! Creating beautiful looks, and making people happy is wonderful. I get to see people feeling good about themselves. profile: What is the makeup kit must-have item? kylie jane: A mineral foundation (I love Jane Iredale) – you can achieve either a light natural look or you can build up the coverage by layering it. Mascara – don’t wear waterproof mascara every day as it is not healthy for your lashes. Cheek colour – a must if you are going to wear foundation so you
don’t look washed out. And lip gloss – subtle, simple and the best finish to any makeup look. profile: What is your craziest makeup moment? kylie jane: Many years ago as a new makeup artist, I had to do a dark African lady’s makeup, and I wasn’t prepared with a foundation that was dark enough for her, so I improvised and used a dark espresso coloured eye shadow mixed with water, and applied it all over her face. It not only matched perfectly, but she said it was the best foundation she had ever worn and loved it! I do not condone this practice though, nor do I teach this at my makeup academy!
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profile: How would you describe your own style? kylie jane: I am all about the eyes! I love a smoky eye (with colour or just keeping it neutral) and will try to convince anyone I put makeup on that that is what they want! I theme it with a nude or light glossy pink lip, and to top it off, LASHES!!! I love lashes! profile: What is your makeup inspiration? kylie jane: I am inspired by many things – makeup on movies, magazines, YouTube etc. I don’t have a single defining thing that inspires me, however my makeup students are a huge inspiration including their eagerness to learn everything they can. Every class that I teach firmly cements in my mind why I chose to be a makeup artist, and why I am still as passionate about it now as I was 12 years ago. profile: What is your favourite makeup brand? kylie jane: I don’t believe that one makeup brand has everything that you need as a makeup artist, so I like to collect various items from various brands and mix it up a bit. In saying that, my favourite brands are MAC, Urban Decay, Jane Iredale and Lime Crime. We use Youngblood at KJ Artistry Academy and the products are beautiful to use and wear. profile: What is your makeup fetish? kylie jane: Eyebrows!! Anyone who knows me will know that I like neat and structured eyebrows!
Everyday I use a brow powder to shape them. I also spray hairspray on a mascara wand and comb them into place so they don’t move. Further, they are frequently waxed and cut. So yes, I am fanatical about brows! profile: What do you always have in your handbag? kylie jane: I am a sucker for lipsticks and glosses. I would own at least 50 of them, with approximately ten in my handbag and car, and I physically cannot stop buying them. It is almost as bad as my chocolate addiction! profile: What is your signature fragrance? kylie jane: I like to mix it up. I can’t wear the same boring fragrance every day, so my favourites are Issey Miyake, Gucci by Gucci and Cinema by YSL. profile: What is your best makeup tip? kylie jane: Wear it! If you don’t know how, come to one of our courses, but either way, just give it a go, even if it is just wearing some mascara to show off those beautiful eyelashes that you have! Some women look amazing without makeup (oh to be blessed like them), whereas others, like myself, need a little assistance. Makeup doesn’t have to be hard, and once you learn how to apply it, you don’t need much. The phrase ‘less is more’ is very true!
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New Year, new you – overhaul your beauty cache with smooth skin, pops of colour, sprinkles of glitter and rejuvenating products for a brand new you!
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tan prep TRY ECO-TAN FOR THE SAFE WAY TO HAVE BEAUTIFULLY BRONZED SKIN. GET TAN READY WITH THE EXTREME EXFOLIANT FOR PRE AND POST TANNING, RRP $19.50. AVAILABLE AT LUSH CUTS AND BEAUTY, 40 MAIN STREET BUDERIM. PHONE 0449 593 239
brush off skin regime SMOOTH AWAY THE EFFECTS OF LONG DAYS AT THE BEACH AND GET YOUR SKIN READY FOR THE BALMY SUMMER NIGHTS OUT! START ON A REGIME FOR FIRMER, SMOOTHER AND HEALTHIER SKIN WITH THE MONTH-LONG DERMALOGICA AGE SMART KIT, RRP $71.50. SHOP FROM NOOSA BODY AND SKIN CARE, 4/10 LANYANA WAY, NOOSA HEADS. PHONE 5447 4242
FOR THE BEST IN MAKEUP APPLICATION TO ACHIEVE A DIVINE SUMMER GLOW, TRY THE ULTIMATE REGAL BRUSH COLLECTION TRAVEL SET FROM NAPOLEON PERDIS. CHOOSE FROM FOUR DOUBLE-ENDED BRUSHES IN A LUXE ENVELOPE CLUTCH. VALUED AT $250, RRP NOW $99. AVAILABLE FROM TIM LOGAN’S NAMBOUR PHARMACY. NAMBOUR. PHONE 5441 1417
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COULD YOUR HORMONES BE MAKING YOU CRAZY? Beat Anger, Irritability, Anxiety and Depression Forever! Mood swings so strong, you just want to scream, or crawl into bed and sleep till it’s over. Anxiety over nothing, irritable over everything, crying at the drop of a hat, and sadness to boot! Now, I’m not just talking about menopause and PMS; to all of you men, MANopause can and will happen, so listen up! Are you irritable, nervous, depressed, low libido, foggy thinking, can’t sleep, or gaining weight? Is anything sounding familiar? Hormonal imbalances don’t just happen without cause. Did you ever wonder why some people have great hormones, and you just don’t? Why can some people eat anything and maintain their weight, yet you gain 3kg overnight from just thinking about breaking your diet! It’s not all about weight, but some of it is, these symptoms are just the tip of the iceberg for what hormones can do to your body when out of balance long term. You’re looking at accelerated aging, permanent metabolism malfunction, which leads to diabetes and heart disease, and a decline in your brain function, including losing your short term memory, and loss of important older memories permanently.
There are six triggers that affect your hormones, starting with diet, food reactions, nutrient deficiencies, infections, stress, and fitness. The problem we have is that most people only deal with one of these at a time. You’ll see a specialist in only one area, though if you don’t address all of them, you’re caught in a cycle that goes on for life. The frustrating part is once these triggers upset your hormones, your hormones cause these triggers again! How do you stop it? Actually, it’s pretty easy to stop, as long as you deal with them all at the same time and properly! I have seen hormone creams to balance hormones, the pill, HRT, and bio-identical hormones. These might help your current symptoms, though they won’t fix the cause, and they won’t fix the permanent effects, so the cycle continues and you become reliant on them. Fortunately, it can be treated properly, and most symptoms are improved within weeks, and completely relieved within just a few months. Hormones are one part of a 7 step process for permanently treating mood fluctuations. These steps have been proven with testing to improve brain and total body function
immeasurably, without the help of medication. If you’d like to know more, call for a free half hour consultation, where you’ll learn about everything that causes hormonal and mood problems, and what to do about it. Also, you may wish to view the free webinar “7 Steps to Freedom from Anxiety & Depression” at www.advancedwellness.com.au. A webinar is simply a seminar that you can see on the internet. “Oh my lord, what an informative webinar … Brilliant” L.D. from Chermside
“I thought the webinar was fantastic ... I now have a fuller understanding of my health” L.C. from Buderim www.advancedwellness.com.au Jodi Chapman B.H.Sc. Naturopath Nina Stephenson B.H.Sc. Naturopath & Nutritionist
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indy Smith is an eight-armed goddess. No, really, she is! As the owner of Bloomin Lotus Yoga at Currimundi, she is the master of flexibility and the gatekeeper of stress release. Having grown up on the Sunshine Coast, Lindy mastered many different sports as a youngster, including gymnastics, little athletics and surf lifesaving. She also represented Queensland for both soccer and touch football, and was selected to play in the Australian touch football team! As an adult, she has taught recreational gymnastics, as well qualifying in graphic design, but it wasn’t until she was diagnosed with ADHD that Lindy discovered the power of yoga, a force that has profoundly transformed her life. profile: What is your personal philosophy when it comes to health and wellbeing? lindy: I believe radiant health comes with balance. Balancing physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health, along with a clean diet that nourishes the body and fuels it with wholesome foods, is the foundation to ensure and maintain optimal health and wellbeing. profile: What is yoga to you? lindy: I believe yoga is profound on so many levels. It's not only therapeutic, but it’s also diagnostic. Through yoga, you learn to tune into your body and give it what it needs, enabling the body to open at its own rate in alignment with how we're authentically feeling at any given moment. profile: What health tips do you swear by? lindy: I believe setting an intention is so very important, and having an authentic goal to work towards. I also believe periods of stillness and relaxation are also vital as these give us time to absorb the movements and sensations of the body so we can continually evolve, transform and grow. profile: Favourite pastime or hobby? lindy: I love photography, and filming and editing footage to make little video clips to music. profile: What motto do you live your life by? lindy: ‘Joy is a net of love that catches souls,’ by Mother Teresa.
LINDY SMITH FROM BLOOMIN LOTUS YOGA AT CURRIMUNDI
profile: Have you suffered from any major health issues in your life? lindy: I was diagnosed with ADHD a long time ago when I was lacking in knowledge and before I knew anything about alternative therapy. I then found yoga, which introduced me to my breath and my world transformed. In fact, it continues to transform, the deeper my practice gets. profile: What is your greatest sporting achievement? lindy: I would have to say playing touch football for Australia was pretty up there – representing my country was an honour! profile: What’s your favourite spot here at home? lindy: I love Currimundi Lake. There is nothing better than getting out on the stand up paddleboard and cruising down the lake taking in our beautiful environment, listening to the birds. january 2014
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New Year, New You WITH RHONDA BILLETT
Along with the new year comes a whole list of resolutions, and for some that includes a stylish new hair style. New looks are at their peak at this time of year and offer us a chance to start the year off confidently, but there are a few points to consider when changing your hairstyle.
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Summer skin WITH JENNY WILSON
CLEANSE
Double cleansing morning and night is the first and most important step of maintaining great skin. The first cleanse removes dirt, debris, oil, makeup and sweat, while the second cleanse works deep down to help products actually absorb into your face – not just sit on the top! Tip: Your skin should not feel tight after a double cleanse. If this happens, you are using an incorrect cleanser. Try: Apply Dermalogica’s Special Cleansing Gel, which is soft and gentle and builds into a bubbly foam. Exfoliation should also be performed two to three times a week with a gentle round bead. Remember, harsh facial exfoliates can cause more damage than good. Tip: Night exfoliation is best, especially if you have a great serum to pop on after – your skin will just drink it up! Try: ASAP’s Exfoliating Facial Scrub with AHAs is a great exfoliator as it works manually and chemically for a summer-bright face.
TONE
Away with the dark ages! Toners were originally brought out to eradicate the residue that heavy cleansers left, but as we no longer have heavy cleansers, there is no need for alcohol-based toners. Tip: Good toners no longer have alcohol in them, and if you have one that does, throw it away! It is doing damage to your delicate skin. Try: A light spritz of Dermalogica’s Multi Active Toner will lock in hydration and refresh your skin for the hot summer days.
MOISTURISE
Moisturisers come in all colours, weights and fragrances, so finding the perfect moisturiser for your face can be difficult. Tip: Drop down to a lighter moisturiser, serum or lotion that will be suitable for the summer months. Try: Moisturisers with a built-in SPF are perfect for this season. The girls at Noosa Body and Skin Care can perform a free skin analysis to help you solve your skin care problems.
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Will your new look suit your lifestyle? We often forget that the pictures we see in glossy magazines and on the internet are professionally styled shots. They take maximum effort to achieve on a daily basis, from straightening to adding soft waves, and are not designed for wash and wear lifestyles. So always be sure to factor in how much time you have in the mornings to get the look you desire.
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What is the condition of your hair? We are all about lifestyle living here on the Sunshine Coast, from elegant soirees to days down at the beach. Ditch Argan hair oils this summer, and consider using a daily moisturising product to get your hair in better condition long term – your hair will love you for it! We love KMS Revival Crème for fine to coarse hair types. A good shampoo and conditioner is not enough for people who live in the sunshine state.
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Functionally, your sunglasses should reduce brightness, eliminate harmful rays and maintain normal colour vision. Due to the concern about the effects of UV radiation, sunglasses are now being prescribed more for their value against radiation than they are for appearance. UV is a major contributor to the developments of cataracts (cloudiness of the lens) and pterygiums (overgrowth of tissue onto the cornea). The best way to minimize UV damage to the eyes is to limit exposure to the sun and wear sunglasses to provide a better level of protection, even on a cloudy day.
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UV exposure is cumulative and children are often most at risk. Up to about eight years of age, the lens within the eye will transmit more that 75 per cent of UV light. Children should be wearing protective UV sunglasses from an early age. Australia is one of the few countries that apply a sunglass standard. This means sunglasses here must block 95 per cent of UV rays. Ensure the
sunglasses you purchase carry a tag indicating they comply with the standard. Hammond Optometry can fit tinted prescription lenses into your sunglasses to ensure you achieve optimal vision. These lenses are also available in polarising materials which provide superior performance by reducing reflected glare. There is an exciting range of designer sunglasses available at Hammond Optometry and you are sure to find a pair to reflect your individual style. We can provide you with the technical information and the advice you need to make the right decision when choosing sunglasses, helping you select the option which best suits your lifestyle. No matter what type of sunglasses you choose, at Hammond Optometry you can be confident your eyes will be protected from harmful UV rays while also creating the ultimate fashion statement. Stephen Hammond Optometry 5476 2333 | www.stephenhammond.com.au
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Lost... and Found with Simone Ricketts
As 2014 arrives, have you ever considered the novelty idea that this year, you might actually KEEP your New Year’s resolutions?!
bite and an increase or decrease of space between each tooth, which in turn can cause food packs between the teeth, which are really frustrating.
One way of helping you keep on track is to write down your list of resolutions. They are far more likely to happen if you record them somewhere, rather than them existing in your head as a mere fleeting thought.
Today we have also noticed an increased pressure on individuals to embark on smile makeovers to replace lost teeth in order to stay competitive in their work environment. Yet another reason to take care of your smile.
One such resolution this year might be to explore your options for replacing missing teeth, perhaps lost for a variety of reasons over time. This will help you regain a youthful smile, as a missing tooth always spoils an otherwise fantastic grin.
Options for replacing missing teeth can include a removable partial or full denture, a fixed bridge or fixed implants. Your dentist can show you what each of these look like and discuss the advantages and disadvantages, depending on whether you are missing one or multiple teeth.
Don’t underestimate the value of every tooth in your mouth, even those at the back. Molar teeth at the rear of your mouth are not only useful for chewing, they also support the facial muscles and the cheeks. The more teeth that are missing, the greater the chance of lines and wrinkles forming before their time! Even those fine lines at the corners of your mouth become more furrowed as teeth are lost. Missing teeth result in the tilting of the neighbouring and opposing teeth, leading to a change in your
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Tooth loss is no longer a normal and unavoidable part of ageing. With good preventive care, your teeth should last you a lifetime. Forget the image of your grandparents’ teeth in a glass on their bedside table, and make yourself a practical resolution to finding those lost gnashers. Smile by Design Maroochydore
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A PAINTER’S PARADISE E very day, we experience little inspiring moments: the sway of a palm tree, a yacht setting sail or a fisherman hauling in a catch, all of which can stimulate our senses and stir our creative juices. Sunshine Coast art enthusiast, Doug Walker, is captivating these sensations in his Ubud Art Escapes Tours – taking budding and established artists on a stimulating journey through the creative Balinese town of Ubud, to be surrounded by professional artists and to capture the spirit and visual sensations of the sub-tropical area. Ubud Art Escapes offers a opportunity for artists to work alongside a group of well-regarded artists who have each been chosen for their unique and differing styles.
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“It’s about giving people an experience, or giving people who are interested in art, an experience they may never get again,” Doug says. “From Australia to Ubud, they will have a chance to work alongside artists from another country who are well regarded in their own area. Through painting, writing, sketching, collage and drawing, guests will obtain what Doug describes as a completely fresh and unique perspective of art, working alongside recognised artists Dewa Artaway, Denny and Pandi. The eight-day planned trip includes accommodation and a full rest and relaxation package.
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rtist Pauline Adair engages people to appreciate and celebrate the female form with her self described “realistic style of impressionism”, a soft sensuality and strength emitting from the women she depicts on the weaves of her canvases and paper. Starting every painting with a new idea or technique in mind, Pauline loves to creatively push boundaries. “I always like to take the road less travelled, otherwise I will just go down the same old track of staying with the safe and familiar,” she explains. Favouring oils one day for versatility of textures, watercolours the next for the way they do their own thing (“they paint themselves a bit!”) and pastels for their immediacy without losing spontaneity, Pauline’s
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easy transition between mediums is reflected in the comfort and calmness emanating from her subjects. She says she draws on inspiration from life and people around her. “I’ll never run out of inspirational subjects. I’ll see a face, and instantly I’ll notice the light, the shadows, the skin tones, hair colour, highlights, the way a person holds their head, their hands. If all these faces have only two eyes, one nose and one mouth, how can they all look so different from one another? Her accolades include first prize in the recent Windows of Time exhibition, as well as recognition at the Kenilworth Art Show and the Maleny Art Awards to name just a few.
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To Market, To Market WORDS ANNA RAWLINGS
Your guide to the Sunshine Coast’s market scene
EUMUNDI MARKETS
COTTON TREE MARKETS
YANDINA MARKETS
THE BIG PINEAPPLE
Markets at Eumundi Where: Memorial Drive, Eumundi and Eumundi Square is in Napier Road, Eumundi When: Wednesdays 8am – 1.30pm. Saturdays 7am – 2pm. Eumundi Square Market is run every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 7.30am to 2pm Highlights: Artisan market, 600 stalls The biggest and most iconic markets in not only the Sunshine Coast but Queensland, the Markets at Eumundi are a mecca for tourists and locals alike. The vibe of history mixes with the laughter and calls of the stallholders as shoppers wander through laden stalls. From its beginning in 1979, the markets were created by a local ceramic artist and her friend who was inspired by European-style ‘artisans and farmers’, thanks to the local community of artisans and craftspeople who needed an outlet for their crafts. It was also an opportunity to provide young locals develop their retail and hospitality skills. This sense of community has carried through to the atmosphere of the twice-weekly markets, with a reputation of variety and friendliness pleasing both locals and tourists.
Cotton Tree Markets Where: King Street, Cotton Tree When: Every Sunday from 7am – 12pm Highlights: Close to the beach, local vendors, community centred Wake up on a sleepy Sunday morning and head down to beautiful Cotton Tree, to be greeted by the vibrant, coastal ambience of the Cotton Tree
Markets, managed by Bloomhill Cancer Help. The main street closes off to traffic, and cars are replaced by the bright stalls that dot the pavement, filled with an abundance of merchandise. Grab a coffee from one of the local vendors as you wander around to be welcomed by the friendly faces of artisans, designers and stall holders who have been part of the market since it was established. Celebrating 22 years of operation in 2012, the Cotton Tree Markets has a long held reputation of being a prime market destination, thanks to its close proximity to the sparkling river, long history of being situated in a traditional area and the relaxed holiday atmosphere. What better way to spend a sunny Sunday.
Nambour Moonlight Markets Where: Town Square on Lowe Street, Nambour QLD When: Last Friday of every month, 5pm – 9pm Highlights: Night markets, entertainment, international cuisine As the sun goes down, the stalls go up, ready for a night of feasting, shopping, selling, chatting and energy. Under the light of the moon and as stars begin to twinkle overhead, the sounds of market trading washes through Nambour as the monthly Nambour Moonlight Markets begin. The Nambour market is a niche event on the Sunshine Coast market scene, and has already developed to become both a drawcard for tourists and a delight for locals. Sample wood-fired pizzas and laksa and let your tastebuds take you to Mexico, Spain, Thailand and Germany with a variety of menus on offer. Take delight in the street performers, or watch the talented musicians from across the region as they perform atop the iconic Town Square stage.
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Fishermans Road Markets Where: Corner of Fishermans Road and David Low Way, Maroochydore When: Every Sunday 6am - midday Highlights: Fresh produce, sausage sizzle, children’s rides The Fishermans Road Sunday Markets are set on the banks of the Maroochydore River, right in the heart of Maroochydore. The markets are organised by the Lions Club of Maroochydore, and the $2 visitors are required to pay to park in the off-street car park goes towards supporting the local charities and community initiatives the club is involved with, with more than $100,000 raised over the years. Shoppers, you can spend as much, or as little, as you like, but with an exciting variety of stalls sticking to your budget will be that little bit harder! At the end of your spree, your acquisitions could range from plants, books, jewellery and toys to clothing and fresh fruit and vegetables, with the markets boasting 128 regular stalls. The stallholders are passionate about their presence and their wares, with many coming to set up the night before to secure a prime position.
Big Pineapple Markets Where: 76 Nambour Connection Road, Woombye When: Every Saturday 6.30am – 1pm Highlights: All-weather market, tourist attraction, children’s activities With more than 135 stalls, the Big Pineapple Markets are the biggest all weather markets on the Sunshine Coast. The Big Pineapple and its grounds are a local icon, attracting thousands of visitors. It was established in 1970 as a plantation, with a cane train added soon after.
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Today, more than 25 years on, the Big Pineapple now hosts a strong market base of local producers, growers, organic suppliers, artists, fashionistas and bakers. Home to a hub of businesses with a solid future of trading in place. It is a flourishing, dynamic, busy and prosperous marketplace that operates rain, hail or shine. Remarkably with the large numbers of repeat regulars and visitors it attracts, has only been operating for two years. The market is renowned for fresh produce, with more than 50 percent of the stalls dedicated to fruit, vegetables, meat, chicken, seafood and delicatessen products. Other stalls display a variety of speciality goods and items.
Caloundra Street Fair & Twilight Markets @ Bulcock Beach Where: Bulcock Street and The Esplanade, Caloundra When: Street Fair every Sunday at 8am - 1pm and Twilight Markets every Friday from Dec 6th - Jan 24th at 3pm - 8pm. Highlights: Vibrant street market, holiday twilight market, waterfront location Immerse yourself in the best street market on the Sunshine Coast featuring more than 200 unique stalls. There is something for the whole family with activities for kids, handcrafted locally made products and art, live entertainment and street theatre. Enjoy fresh local food and flowers, fresh juices, tasty breakfasts, coffee, lunch and delicious sweet treats. Seasonally, Caloundra also hosts the Twilight Markets @ Bulcock Beach. Inspired by the theme of ‘Carnivale by the Sea’ these markets take place every Friday night in December and January. You can stroll along the picturesque waterfront whilst browsing the beautiful stalls offering massage, unique fashion, delicious food options, kid’s toys, live entertainment and much more.
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Nights On Ocean Moochydore Night Markets
Coolum Twilight Markets
Where: Ocean Street – Duporth Avenue
Where: Tickle Park on Coolum beachfront
When: The second Friday of every month from 5pm – 9pm
When: Every Friday evening between 29 November and 24 January, 4pm to 8pm
Highlights: Artisan culture, night markets, CBD location
Highlights: Holiday season, twilight markets, relaxed vibe
Peregian Beach Markets
Montville Village Markets
Mooloolaba Night Market
Where: In front of Peregian SLSC, Kingfisher Drive, Peregian Beach
Where: Village Square, Montville
Where: The Wharf Mooloolaba, Parkyn Parade, Mooloolaba
When: First and third Sunday of every month, 7am to 12.30pm Highlights: Beachfront market, new food stalls, quality wares
When: Second Saturday of every month, from 7am Highlights: Hinterland village market, gardening, fresh produce
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When: Every Friday, from 4pm Highlights: Holiday atmosphere, wharf precinct, gift ideas
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Sunshine Coast Markets Schedule
• The Village Market: Nambour. Town Square, Lowe Street, Nambour, Thursdays 9am to 2pm • Cooroy Community Market: R.S.L. Hall, Maple Street, Thursdays 8am to 1.30pm
• Caloundra Country and Farmers Market: Currimundi State School on Buderim Street, Sundays 7am to noon • Buderim Sunday Markets: car park behind the old Buderim Post Office, Lindsay Rd, Buderim, second and fourth Sunday of the month 8am to noon
Fridays
• Eumundi Collectables Market: Butter Factory, 124 Memorial Drive, Eumundi, Sundays 8am to 2pm
• Twilight Community Markets: The Wharf Mooloolaba, Parkyn Parade, Fridays 4pm to 8.30pm
• Caboolture Markets: Caboolture Showgrounds, Beerburrum Rd, Caboolture, Sundays 6am to noon
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• Noosa Marina Markets: 2 Parkyn Court, Tewantin, Sundays 8am to 2pm
• Bazaar Saturday Markets: The Corbould Park Racecourse, 7am to 1pm • Big Pineapple Growers and Artisans Market: Big Pineapple, Nambour Connection Rd, Woombye, Saturdays 6.30am to noon • Pomona Country Markets: Beside Stan Topper Park, every second and fourth Saturday 6am to noon • Yandina Plant and Produce Markets: Yandina Sports Grounds (Wonga Park), Saturdays 7am to noon • Beerwah Village Craft Markets: first Saturday of each month 8am to 1pm • Coolum Market: CWA Hall, Coolum Terrace, first Saturday of each month 8am to noon • Landsborough Country Markets: Memorial Hall, Peace Park, Maleny Rd, Landsborough, Saturdays 8am to 1pm • Mapleton Markets: Mapleton Hall Grounds, Obi Obi Road, Maleny, first Saturday of the month 8am to 12.30pm
Sundays • Markets on Bulcock: Bulcock Street, Caloundra, Sundays 8am to 1pm • Kin Kin Creations Market: Kin Kin Hall, Main Street, Kin Kin (Noosa Hinterland), first Sunday of the month 9am to 1pm
• Maleny Art Craft and Collectables Market: RSL Hall, Bunya Street, Maleny, Sundays 8am to 2pm • Cotton Tree Markets: King Street, Cotton Tree, Maroochydore, Sundays 7am to noon • Noosa Farmers Markets: Noosa Australian Rules Football Club, Weyba Rd, Noosaville, every Sunday &am to noon. • Peregian Beach Markets: Kingfisher Drive, Peregian Beach, first, third and fifth Sunday of the month 7am to 12.30pm • Caboolture Show Society Fleamarket: Caboolture Showground, Beerburrum Road, Caboolture, Sundays 6am until noon • Peachester Markets: Peachester Hall, Sundays 9am to 2pm • Woodford Country Markets: Archer St, Woodford, third Sunday of every month 6am to1pm • Queensland Cancer Fund Markets: First Ave car park, Bongaree, Bribie Island, first Sunday of each month 8am to noon • Eudlo Hall and Village Market: Eudlo Hall, 19 Rosebud Street, Sundays 7am to noon • Glasshouse Market: Glasshouse State School Hall, 58 Coonowrin Rd, Glasshouse Mountains, second Sunday of each month 8am to 1pm
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Aussie Aussie Aussie AUSTRALIA DAY IS SO MUCH MORE THAN BARBEQUES AND FIREWORKS. IT’S MORE THAN ANOTHER PUBLIC HOLIDAY. IT’S MORE THAN THE PRIDE AND EXCITEMENT OF NEW CITIZENS WHO BECOME AUSTRALIAN FOR THE FIRST TIME ON 26 JANUARY.
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t its core, Australia Day is all about community, and the celebrations held in each town, suburb or city are unified by a love of what’s great about this big brown land of ours and an understanding of why we are so proud to call ourselves true blue Aussies! Australians come together to … celebrate what's great about our country and being Australian. It's the day to reflect on what we have achieved in our great nation. It's the day for us to re-commit to making Australia an even better place for the future. Australia Day is on 26 January because ... it is the anniversary of the arrival of the First Fleet of 11 convict ships from Great Britain, and the raising of the Union Jack at Sydney Cove by its commander Captain Arthur Phillip in 1788. Today, Australia Day means … celebrating our diversity, achievements and future. It also is an opportunity to reflect on our nation's history, and to consider how we can make Australia an even better place going forward. We love to celebrate … as statistics show that more than half of the nation’s population (a total of 21 million) either attend an organised community event, or get together with family and friends. Many spend the public holiday relaxing. triple j’s hottest 100 is key as… every Australia Day triple j counts down the hottest 100 songs, as voted by you! It's the world's biggest musical democracy. What’s on around the Sunny Coast? We have put a list together of some of the best ways to spend your Australia Day this year. 70
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AUSSIE WORLD Looking for a day of family fun on Australia Day? Then head along to Aussie World for a day of true blue entertainment. The fun and frivolity kicks off at 10am with a patriotic Australian flag-raising ceremony followed by the singing of the national anthem, then it’s time for the hotly contested Dunny Races, with the winner presented with a toilet seat trophy! Don't miss out on seeing cars, caravans, utes and bikes from the veteran era through to the classics of the 50s, 60s and 70s. The Ettamogah Pub will be open from 9am, and Bluey’s Bar & Grill from 11am, with live music throughout the afternoon. Aussie World Theme park is open all day.
MALENY WHAT: The Great Australia Day Big Breakfast Barbecue WHERE: Maleny RSL Club TIME: 6.30am to 9am
MOUNTAIN CREEK
PALMWOODS
WHAT: Apex Maleny Australia Day Breakfast and Games WHERE: Glenfield Park, Mountain Creek TIME: 7am to 10am
WHAT: Australia Day Breakfast at Palmwoods WHERE: Palmwoods State School Hall TIME: 7am to 10am
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WHAT: Australia Day FlagRaising Ceremony WHERE: Kings Beach, Caloundra TIME: 8am
WHAT: Australia Day on Buderim WHERE: Buderim Mountain School Oval and Buderim Village TIME: 8am to noon
WHAT: Australia Day Breakfast WHERE: Eumundi Aquatic Centre TIME: 9.30am to 10.30am
NOOSA
GLASS HOUSE
MARCOOLA
WHAT: Noosa Local Legends Australia Day WHERE: Noosaville Lions Park, Gympie Terrace TIME: 9.30am to 2.30pm
WHAT: AUSTRALIA DAY FAMILY
WHAT: Marcoola Rocks on Australia Day WHERE: Marcoola Surf Club and Main Beach TIME: 10am
FUN DAY
WHERE: Glass House Mountains Sports Club TIME: 10am
COOLUM BEACH WHAT: Australia Day Coolum Beach WHERE: Tickle Park TIME: 7am to 7pm
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n enchanting new era has begun in Mooloolaba with the reopening of the iconic Parkyn Parade attraction, UnderWater World. Take a journey of discovery with thousands of amazing marine creatures in residence, from Australia’s largest exhibit of sea jellies, to dancing seahorse colonies and gliding stingrays. Let the friendly staff welcome you through a bright new foyer, with floors as deep blue as the sea, before you set out on a personal tour of the fascinating displays, exhibits and presentations, including the iconic and loved seal show.
Take your time venturing through the $6.4 million refurbished centre, via 16 amazing zones showcasing a whole host of ocean superstars, including bright-coloured corals, giant clams, leaf scorpion fish and razor fish. Watch the belly of a shark swim over the top of your head in the incredible 80-meter Ocean Tank, where hundreds of fish species roam, and turtles loftily glide across the glass. As it reopens, the 24-year-old attraction will incorporate SEA LIFE into its name under the Merlin Entertainment banner, and join 45 other SEA LIFE attractions around the world. UnderWater World SEA LIFE’s head curator, Mark Smith, says the team is excited to showcase the new zones, species and additions that will bring new colour and life to the centre. “We can’t wait for visitors to see all the new features,” says Mark. “The entire upper gallery has been transformed into a new visitor walk way, showcasing some incredible species.” Visitors will also be educated in the attraction’s strong ethical and environmental values, as well as its work in marine conservation.
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Family ties WORDS INGRID NELSON PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED
MOVE OVER THE WIGGLES, LOCAL SUNSHINE COAST FAMILY, THE GO FRILLS ARE ABOUT TO MAKE THEIR MARK IN THE CHILDREN’S ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY. WITH THEIR OWN TELEVISION SHOW SET TO DEBUT ON FOXTEL NEXT MONTH, THIS TALENTED FAMILY OF SIX IS A SHINING EXAMPLE OF A FAMILY THAT PLAYS TOGETHER STAYS TOGETHER.
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hen local mum of four, Helena Madden started a small playgroup to meet other young mums in the area more than a decade ago, little did she know it would evolve into an all-singing all-dancing success story involving the whole family and a TV series! “Back in 2002 I had two young children and felt I needed to find some way to connect with other young mums in the area. I was a little bit lost as a new mum. But it wasn’t until 2006 that I actually 74
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got the playgroup off the ground,” says Helena. What started as a small group of local mums and bubs meeting for a casual morning tea and some singing along to The Wiggles and High-5 tunes, rapidly grew to more than 80 children turning up each week. “It proved to me that this was something that parents really valued and appreciated,” says Helena. “I started writing my own songs and they were really well received by the kids. I knew we were on to something even back then, so we started to put on the live shows each week.”
Husband, Russell, joined in the fun in 2007, playing a host of different characters in the weekly live shows aimed at one to six year olds at the Goodlife Community Centre in Buderim, including Farmer Fred, Gardener Gary, Surfer Steve, Jungle Jim and many others, much to the delight of local kids. “Our shows are very interactive and educational,” says Russell. “If the theme is about the beach, we are teaching about being sun smart and the kids really get involved. “We love performing live – the energy from the profilemag.com.au
kids is fantastic. A lot of people don’t realise it is very physical work, but it’s the kids who drive us forward. To see them light up when the music starts is really rewarding.” Inspired by her mum and dad, and with a love of the performing arts, the Madden’s eldest daughter, Emmerson, joined the group two years ago, and it wasn’t long before younger siblings Connor, 10, and Jordana, 9, followed suit. Helena tells me their youngest son, Oliver, 6, is still finding his feet, but it won’t be long before he too will join the family on stage. “It is pretty cool that our 14-year-old daughter still loves performing with us,” Helena laughs. “Because we did wonder when she might start to think performing with the family was not cool any more. But she loves it and the young kids really love her role in the show. It’s special that we are able to enjoy this as a family.” A true family affair, the Go Frills live shows wouldn’t happen without the love and support of extended family members. “My dad plays Santa in our Christmas shows, my aunties help with the sound and keyboards, and both sets of grandparents help on the door. It’s so nice. All the kids call Russell’s parents Grandma and Grandpa,” says Helena. Encouraged by producer and friend Mark Reddy, the Maddens have been able to take their live show a step further by developing a television series, an opportunity they have embraced with open arms. “From our live show, we have developed a TV series which will be premiering on Foxtel nex january 2014
t month, and we are also working hard to prepare a version for free-to-air television as well. These episodes are available on our website for anyone who wants to check them out,” says Russell. “The experience of shooting the show was fantastic. We were up at 5am filming on the beach, and it was great for the kids because they had to learn to be patient. There was lots of sitting around and lots of re-takes. “We are used to doing the live performances, so to script it and stand in front of a camera was very different for us, but it was such fun.” As if being a busy mother of four and coordinating the Go Frills shows doesn’t keep Helena busy enough, when she is not donning her signature pink wig, Helena is active in the kitchen creating the best macaroons on the Sunshine Coast for her other business – Macaroon Madness. I can vouch for their deliciousness after sampling one or two during our interview! Is there anything this woman can’t do?! So where do the Go Frills see themselves in five years time, I ask? “We dream of touring Australia and maybe even the world with our live show … why not?” Helena laughs. “And appearing on free-to-air television,” adds Russell. “That has always been a dream.” If this super-fun super-talented family’s drive and positivity is anything to go by, I have no doubt The Wiggles are in for some stiff competition. Go Frills!
We dream of touring Australia and maybe even the world with our live show … why not?”
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BUSINESS • SUCCESS STORY • Q&A • Briefcase • Expert Panel •
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A writer’s WORDS ANNA RAWLINGS PHOTOS CHESTERTON SMITH PHOTOGRAPHY.
SITTING DOWN WITH AN INTERNATIONALLY PUBLISHED BEST-SELLING AND AWARD-WINNING LITERARY GENIUS ON THE DECK OF HIS HIDEAWAY HOME IN MALENY IS A PINCH-ME MOMENT FOR ANY WRITER. BUT AS ANNA RAWLINGS DISCOVERED, SHE ISN’T THE ONLY ONE IN AWE OF SOME OF LIFE’S EXPERIENCES, AS SHE DELVES INTO THE STORY BEHIND THE STORIES OF GARY CREW.
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ary Crew, whose penmanship has resulted in more than 70 illustrated books, short stories, novellas and novels, is one of Australia’s most awarded authors, with his work found all over the world. He is sought-after for presentations and workshops globally, from America to Singapore, has won the Children’s Book Council of Australia’s Book of the Year four times, has been shortlisted for various Australian premier awards, and is twice the recipient of Europe’s White Raven award. I chat with Gary on the deck of his house, custom built to look like a Queensland workers cottage reminiscent of his childhood – a childhood that changed his life. In 1949, as a toddler, Gary was admitted to hospital with a serious abdominal medical issue that required extensive and invasive surgery. For close to the next ten years he was in and out of hospital. “I couldn’t be an active child, so I was an indoors kid who read a lot,” he says. “I was born in Brisbane to a working class family,” Gary explains. “There were two things I was really good at, and they were drawing and writing. But for my parents, having a son who was good at art and writing was not exactly the way to get an apprenticeship.” Gary, citing immaturity, had to repeat Year 10 after he failed to achieve passable grades. The second time around, however, saw Gary obtain a scholarship to study to become an art teacher. However, simultaneously, he was offered a government cadetship as a draftsman. “I accepted the cadetship and ended up doing it for 10 years, but it was hideously boring,” he laughs. During this time, Gary met his wife Christine, a teacher. He became envious of Christine’s position until, with three children and a mortgage, he decided to finish senior school at night and was granted adult entry into the University of Queensland to obtain a 12-month teacher scholarship. After being told his scholarship wouldn’t allow him to pursue his preferred art teacher position, Gary began teaching English, while still finishing his undergraduate degree at the University of Queensland, taking on an honours and latterly a masters degree in literature. By that time, he was head of English at Aspley and Albany Creek High School, where the next chapter began. “I went to the library one day and there were some books on the table. They turned out to be shortlisted Children’s Book of the Year books,” Gary reflects. “I thought, ‘I could do this’, so I wrote my first novel in 1985 and it was published immediately. It was astonishing. After that, they asked for
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another one, and then another one following that.” This third novel was Strange Objects, and it changed everything. Various awards and accolades soon resulted, as Gary penned more and more stories that quickly became best-sellers. “I was in New Zealand in 1993 speaking on a tour and had to leave one presentation to take a call from Australia. It was my publisher saying I had won Book of the Year for Angel’s Gate. Then, my other publisher came on the line and told me I had also won the picture book category for First Light.” Gary was in New Zealand, away from family and friends and unable to tell anyone due to an embargo. “I had to go back in and act normal,” he says. “That was the maddest moment.” “The best was when I won the Wilderness Award for Children’s Writing in 2004 for a book trilogy. For me, this was the biggest deal.” Then in 1999, the University of the Sunshine Coast became aware of Gary’s presence on the Coast where he had relocated with Christine to be close to their three children, Rachel, 40, Sarah, 38 and Joel, 30, and their six grandchildren. Now associate professor of creative arts, with a doctorate in creative arts, Gary will soon be overseeing the expansion of the creative writing degree. When he isn’t at the university, Gary is writing, or combing historical accounts in his two writing rooms, accompanied by his beloved dog, Alice, painstakingly searching for the details that will give him his next story. “I want to find the flesh and blood in history. I find true stories with an unfinished end and I tell what happens,” Gary shares. Sage words of advice follow. “A book isn’t just a good idea or an inspiration, and it doesn’t write itself. Books are written by people who sit down and don’t get up. It’s getting rejected and starting again. And again. All the time.” Gary should know, for all his success, he has experienced rejection. “There is no guarantee in the life of a performing creator who is living by their ability. It will be interesting to see where my place in the sun is,” he says, referring to mixing with the literary greats of Stephen King to Roald Dahl. “In saying that, I would like to think I will be smart enough to know when my number is up – then I am going to do gardening,” he laughs. With contracts for two books coming out next year, opera rights for The Watertower, film rights for Strange Objects and a place on the top 200 books of Australia, there’s no epilogue just yet to reveal the fate an author who wrote his way into the national and international stratosphere by the power of imagination and re-invention. “It’s still a pinch-me situation,” Gary imparts. “It feels like it’s happening to someone else.” profilemag.com.au
There is no guarantee in the life of a performing creator who is living by their ability. It will be interesting to see where my place in the sun is.� january 2014
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CASE THE SUNSHINE COAST IS FULL OF TALENTED PEOPLE – EACH ISSUE WE SHOWCASE TWO SUCCESSFUL LOCALS DOING GREAT THINGS IN THEIR FIELD. WORDS ANNA RAWLINGS
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Everyday beauty
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rowsing the gorgeous designs from Collette Dinnigan to George that adorn the walls of the Coast’s latest fashion destination, you could be forgiven for thinking you’re in a Sydney or Melbourne fashion boutique. But this particular boutique, born of a love for fashion, and nurtured by bubbly store manager and uber-fashionista Milanna Ingles is very local. Situated in the heart of Nambour, high-fashion boutique Elegant Affair, owned by Sunshine Coast businesswomen Simone Pearce and Melissa Boyce, opened in late 2012 and is a winner in the fashion field. Milanna started when the store opened last November, with her previous managerial and fashion experience landing her a dream job – and it was a perfect fit. Moving from central Sydney to the Sunshine Coast with her family in 1993, Milanna grew up in Maleny before settling in Buderim. She studied an Advanced Diploma in Fashion Design, majoring in lingerie. “It was never a question that fashion is what I would do. I love drawing, creating and designing,” she explains. After graduating, Milanna was looking for a boutique where creativity was in fashion. She found that in Elegant Affair. Stocking everything from casual dresses and ball gowns to race day wear Elegant Affair is a fashion destination with a very personal touch, thanks to Milanna’s contagious enthusiasm for all things fashion and styling. “It’s like Christmas when new stock arrives. I am obsessed with fashion,” she laughs. She shares her 10-year dream of eventually launching her own designs, along with her joy at being able to indulge her obsession of fashion at work. “I love dressing people for special occasions – particularly helping motherof-the-brides find that perfect dress is something very special.” And her fashion tips? “I absolutely wear all the designs we have in-store at work and to events and occasions,” she laughs.
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ichaela Aylward brings new meaning to the phrase ‘beauty is skin-deep’, with a passion for skincare which allows her to bring out the beauty of the everyday. At the age of 19, a short trip to America saw Nichaela spend much of her twenties travelling the world and living in Hawaii, Utah, Colorado, and Seattle. “I was supposed to be travelling for nine months, but it ended up being nine years,” she laughs. It wasn’t until she started working in a spa in America that she realised her interest in skincare. On her return to Australia, Nichaela consequently completed an Advanced Diploma in Health Science in Aesthetics. After graduating, Nichaela worked her way through medical clinics and day spas before joining the team at Coastal Plastic Surgery in 2011. Today, she keeps on top of industry advancements by attending conferences in Australia and in her second home, the USA. “I am proud of my qualifications and advanced training, and with my background in nutrition, I love promoting health from the inside out.” Two years into her overseas adventure, Nichaela met her future husband, Trevor. Their home base in Noosa is a welcome change for Trevor, originally from Seattle, and both keen surfers, they love their new scenery on this side of the world. They welcomed son, Nixon, in January. “Since becoming a mother, I have had to change the short board for the long board,” Nichaela laughs. She counts herself fortunate. “I have had an amazing life, I have travelled and then found work as my passion. It is very rewarding educating clients to see a change within their skin, and working with a plastic surgeon allows me to learn so much,” she says of her job and place at the forefront of medical aesthetics. “I am excited by the advancements in technology and the level of medical-grade skin treatments available.” profilemag.com.au
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I am looking to retire with the few next few years. What do I need to know? It’s not legislation yet, but in April 2013 the Australian Labor government announced some proposed superannuation reforms, one of which has flown under the radar until now. The Liberal Party at the time broadly supported the proposed reforms. The proposal is that all account-based pensions which commence after 1 January 2015 will be ‘deemed’ under Centrelink’s income test. If it becomes law, then pre 1 January 2015 account-based pensions could have a significant advantage over post 1 January 2015 account-based pensions.
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Team (ACAT) to determine care requirements. A variety of care is available, and the level of care needed will generally determine the best option for you. Finding and moving into an aged care facility can be a daunting task – not only for the people moving into the facility, but also for the family members involved. Each situation is different, and it pays to speak with an expert in aged care to look at the options. Some factors to consider include the following. Do your parents own their own home? What level of care are they going in to? Are they both going into the same level of care?
Are they eligible for any Centrelink benefits, and will moving affect this? General information can be found at www. myagedcare.gov.au, but if you would like someone to discuss your family’s situation and possible options, then speaking with a financial adviser who is experienced in aged care is essential. You don’t have to do it all on your own! PWA Financial Services Pty Ltd ABN 62 131 877 391 is a Corporate Authorised Representative of Infocus Securities Australia Pty Ltd ABN 47 097 797 049 AFSL and Australian Credit Licence No. 236523.
Are they required to pay a bond for the facility? What are the on-going charges involved? Do they currently receive any Centrelink or Department of Veterans’ Affairs benefits?
For example, a 65-year-old male with $300,000 in super, drawing an account-based pension of $15,000 per annum, would currently be assessed as earning NIL income under Centrelink’s income test. If he’s a member of a couple, they’d be getting almost the full age pension. Under the proposed law however, at current deeming rates, their income test assessment would increase from NIL to $10,839 per annum. Anyone with existing account-based pensions should review them prior to 1 January 2015. If the proposal goes through, you could effectively be locked-in to your existing account-based pension, because to change or restructure it after this date could mean a fall in your age pension. Similarly, anyone who is about to retire or commence an account-based pension for the first time should start getting advice now – especially if assets need to be transferred into
super prior to commencing the pension. If you’re approaching age pension age with $300,000+ outside super, you should seek advice about moving your money into super before 1 January 2015. If you have an ongoing advice relationship with a Certified Financial Planner®, you’re already in good hands. If you don’t, make sure you get your superannuation and retirement affairs in good order over the next 12 months in case the rules change. Any advice in this publication is of a general nature only and has not been tailored to your personal circumstances. Please seek personal advice prior to acting on this information. While it is believed the information is accurate and reliable, this is not guaranteed in any way. Sandra Wills and Wealthways Pty Ltd are Authorised Representatives of GWM Adviser Services Limited ABN 96 002 071 749 AFSL No 230692
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How do I find the right real estate agent for me? Making the decision to buy or sell a home can be one of the greatest financial decisions you are likely to make, but we often do not put the same importance into picking the right real estate agent. A good real estate agent can help take the stress and hassle out of what can become an overwhelming, frustrating and confusing experience. They can help buyers find a ‘house to call a home’ – that perfectly matches the family’s needs, and can connect sellers with a wide variety of buyers to achieve a fair price in a hassle-free manner.
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I’m looking to buy my first home, can you give me some tips?
With interest rates sitting at historical lows, and lenders proving they are hungry for business, now may be a great time to consider your property options. Purchasing property can be a complex process but, provided you set achievable goals, do your due diligence and seek professional advice, home ownership can be a fulfilling and enjoyable experience. There are a few simple steps that first homebuyers can take to ensure they feel more confident about buying a property.
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While finding an agent may be simple, the challenge comes in selecting the one that is right for you. First, start by investigating the agents in your local area by visiting open homes and looking at homes advertised for sale on property websites. Then contact them about a property they have for sale. Did they answer your call or email in a friendly, professional and timely manner? Next, invite those agents who you best felt met your needs to provide a market appraisal of your property. Good agents should provide a written appraisal on your home that includes a list of recent sales of similar homes in your area so you can compare your property.
Five questions to ask your agent
What do you think my property is worth and how did you come up with that figure?
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Finally, choose an agent who takes the time to help you understand, answering all your questions. And remember – it is vital you select an agent who listens to your needs personally as you will be spending a lot of time together.
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Find out if you are eligible for government grants or concessions
For example, the First Home Owner Grant is a national scheme funded by the Federal Government that can help first time buyers get onto the property ladder.
Buying with others
If you’re struggling to put aside enough money each month to save a deposit for your first home, you could consider pooling your money with others, be it a partner, friend or family member. Combining your funds will not only give you a bigger deposit, it may also increase your borrowing power and help you secure a home loan that meets your needs. Of course, if you do decide to go down the path of co-ownership, it’s important to seek legal counsel first to help
you to address such important issues as what would happen if one person sold their share or defaulted on their mortgage etc.
Let your mortgage broker do the legwork
Choosing the right home loan is an extremely important part of the home buying process. At no cost to you, a broker can walk you through the mortgage minefield and help you find the right home loan for your needs – often saving you a great deal of time and money.
Get ahead with pre-approval This will give you a good idea of your borrowing capacity and save you from looking at properties that aren’t in your price range. Contact your local mortgage broker to obtain a home loan pre-approval.
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Windows 8.1 is a much-improved operating system with enhanced multitasking, smarter searching and a better selection of pre-loaded apps, but it’s still better for touch than desktop use. Pros: The start button is back, improved preloaded apps, smoother multitasking, universal searching, enhanced multimonitor support. Cons: Still no start button? Right click start menu, boot to desktop. – Don’t understand I thought the start button was back?
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LIGHT WELCOME TO BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT – WHERE LOCAL BUSINESS PEOPLE SHARE ADVICE FROM THEIR INDUSTRY TO HELP YOU IN YOUR BUSINESS OR HOME. THIS MONTH, WE DISCOVER HOW A CUSTOMISED HAMPER CAN BE THE PERFECT GIFT FOR TIME POOR BUSINESS OWNERS AND NADINE LOVE SHARES HOW YOU CAN DELIVER YOUR MARKETING MESSAGE MORE EFFECTIVELY.
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How to make your unique marketing message more effective
Information provided by Michele McGregor, Director of Celebration Hampers and Gifts, www.celebrationhampers.com.au.
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ampers could well be the perfect gift because they are totally customised to suit the giver, the recipient, the occasion and the desired price. It is an opportunity for people to be a part of their gift giving experience in an artistic and creative way, and to engage in a sharing and caring event. Certainly it’s an industry with a tremendous potential for fun. We, as owners, get to buy lots of beautiful and clever gift items, pulling them together to create a charming presentation and providing a product that delivers infinite pleasure to the recipient. Both givers and receivers of hampers and gift baskets appreciate the creativity and uniqueness of the concept. But at the end of the day, it’s a serious business. It doesn’t require a great deal of start-up capital, but what it does require is a whole dose of thoughtful planning, preparation and commitment, fuelled by a strong dose of excitement and enthusiasm. The market for gift basket businesses is no longer limited to a single consumer looking for a unique gift. At one time, women made up the largest segment of the industry’s market, both as customers and basket recipients, but that situation is changing. The two primary gift basket markets are now the individual gift-giver and the corporate client. Both are lucrative and enjoyable to serve. Like individual gift buyers, business customers frequently don’t have the time or personnel available to shop. A savvy gift basket business can function as a customer’s personal shopper, so all the client has to do is make one phone call and a special gift is on its way, beautifully wrapped and ribboned, a delivery that says that the gift giver actually cares.
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our business success relies on your ability to get a consistent authentic message out into the world, so that your demographic relates to your product or service and takes the actions you’d like them to.
In a noisy overcrowded online and offline arena, where your customers are bombarded with enticing offers, your challenge is to capture their attention. Even more than that, you must build a relationship based on them getting to know you, like you and trust you. But how? Here are the five essential elements you must include in every communication you have with your potential clients. Whether that’s via your social media postings, emails, advertisements, articles, or any other way that you connect with your audience, you should take your copy through this marketing filter. 1. Interrupt. The first step is to break through the noise with a bold and clear attention-grabber to capture your demographic’s interest. 2. Engage. Once you have caught your audience’s focus, you must engage with a fabulous fact, interesting insight or stunning solution. 3. Entertain. Keep your reader’s imagination piqued with riveting, fun and relevant information and presentation. 4. Educate. Share something that enriches your prospect’s world in some way, bringing new awareness, growth and real value. 5. Make an offer! Clearly ask for the action you want your prospect to take. Only ask for one specific action to be taken. If you ask for more than one, or offer options, it confuses and creates uncertainty and your perfect prospect will slip through your fingers. Be direct. Make your unique marketing message more effective, and watch your message monetise for you!
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KRISTAL MUGGLETON PASSIONATELY EMBRACES HER ABORIGINAL ANCESTRY AND NOW SHE’S HELPING A NEW GENERATION TO DO THE SAME. AFTER OVERCOMING HER OWN ACADEMIC AND SOCIAL STRUGGLES, SHE HAS BECOME AN AWARD-WINNING STUDENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION. TONIA ZEMEK MEETS THE AMBITIOUS ABORIGINAL AMBASSADOR WHOSE FUTURE LOOKS CRYSTAL CLEAR.
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She was industrious and managed to secure work in various hospitality roles and aged care. After a few years Kristal was eager to take a new direction, so she met with a TAFE career adviser who helped her identify a path to change. Kristal enrolled in Certificate III and Certificate IV in Education Support at the Sunshine Coast Institute of TAFE. “Straight away I felt like I had a plan,” she says. “The other students were like-minded and very supportive. I knew I’d stick with the course and it certainly opened doors for me.” Although she’s being humble, truth be told, Kristal made an impressive entrance to higher education and I suspect the opportunities that followed came as a result of good old-fashioned hard work. As well as being appointed to the Sunshine Coast TAFE Indigenous Advisory Board, as a student representative, Kristal went on to be named the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year, as awarded by her TAFE. The best was yet to come. Late last year Kristal took out the Queensland Training Awards’ Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year. Kristal positively glows when telling me of a student she recently supported to secure a position in an Aboriginal dance school in Brisbane, and yet another whom she assisted in applying for a spot in an Indigenous engineering summer school in Sydney. Meanwhile, Kristal continues to further her own education and personal development. She’s applied to study Indigenous Community Health at Curtin University and she’s also completed a TAFE Backyard Bites program, investigating bush tucker. When it comes to engaging and supporting her students, Kristal certainly knows the recipe for success. She has plenty of ideas for 2014 including initiating new self-esteem building strategies for her students. “That’s what it’s all about, building each other up. There’s power in numbers. Once we’ve got that, then we can set our sights on other goals like making sure Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are fully recognised in Government processes. I think it’s important to fight for that.” profilemag.com.au
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nspired by a humble Sydney coffee shop, Tim Adams has created one of the biggest coffee drinking empires on the Sunshine Coast. His Tim Adams Specialty Coffee brand, which he owns with wife Katie Adams, includes not only an espresso bar in Caloundra, but also a mobile espresso bar, plus a retail and wholesale coffee emporium. In two short years, Tim has successfully put Tim Adams Specialty Coffee on the map, and is already roasting season ten of his blend! The award-winning barista certainly brings a new crema to the coffee culture, but as you’ll find out, he is a family man at heart.
Life changing milestone 3: Winning the 2009 Australian Barista Championship I won this award on 31 January 2009. It certainly changed my professional life forever. At the time I didn’t realise the greatness of such an achievement – one that was so highly respected within the specialty coffee industry. My goal was to just be involved and start networking by competing, but the victory pushed me out of my comfort zone and into a whole new world of coffee. I still know people who have tried to win for almost ten years with no such luck. This impacted on me not only personally, but also professionally in a huge way, with many doors opened as a result. The networking and knowledge I have gained have been unbelievable. This event has single-handedly shaped our future.
Our ultimate business goal was to operate a successful espresso bar showcasing our coffee” Life changing milestone 1: Birth of our first child Grace My wife Katie and I had been married for over nine years before Grace came along. We were busy with life, but then decided the time was right. In May 2012 Grace was born, and life really started! We had felt for a while that something was missing from our world. With the arrival of Grace, we knew that the gap had been filled. We absolutely love being parents. Now that our business has evolved to such a diverse range of coffee products and services, we are flat out most weeks with nearly every minute filled. Having our little girl to come home to makes it all worthwhile. Life changing milestone 2: Meeting my beautiful wife Katie Katie and I met back in grade eight in high school, and somehow I just knew she was the girl for me. We have been partners and best friends ever since. It is going to sound a little corny, but it really was love at first sight! Over the years, we have been through all our personal milestones together. This has included a six-month stint apart while I was serving in the navy in the Gulf after 11 September. We feel like we’ve grown up together. january 2014
Life changing milestone 4: Creating Tim Adams Specialty Coffee Katie and I always wanted to create our own business. Although we had many opportunities after the 2009 Australian win, owning our own business was our ultimate goal. The thing with coffee is that there are so many avenues within the industry to go down – from roasting, training, sourcing, opening a cafe, starting an espresso bar or putting together a mobile coffee facility. In June 2010 we made the decision to do it all, and to focus on being a size that was manageable and suited to where we live here on the Sunshine Coast. Our ultimate business goal was to operate a successful espresso bar showcasing our coffee. This was achieved in March 2013 with the opening of Lamkin Lane Espresso Bar. We co-own the venture with friends James and Angela Pedrazzini. Life changing milestone 5: Visiting and drinking coffee at Campos Specialty Coffee, Newtown, Sydney I visited this magical little espresso bar in September 2007, which really opened my eyes to how good coffee can be. I visited the cafe one Saturday afternoon and dragged my dad half way across Sydney by train to visit. The cafe was packed, with standing room only, and had six professional baristas hand-crafting the most brilliant coffee. It was life changing. profilemagazine
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Sunshine Coast local Robyn Hills is one Australia’s most awarded photographers, having received four Master of Photography accreditations and having also been bestowed with the highest honour of Fellow of The Australian Institute of Professional Photography. Robyn shares what inspires her behind the camera.
Most people don’t know that I … own a chainsaw, and can use it.
I grew up in … I was born in Toowoomba, then grew up in Nambour. I start my day by … waking up in my handsome husband’s arms (Ross Harrison), and then going for a walk on the beach, for a swim, or to the gym. I would love to be a better … person. I’m a renovator in all senses of the word. I think everything can be better, so I’m constantly going to seminars to learn new stuff and watch reality renovation TV and business programs. I am at my happiest when … I’m photographing, being creative and using my natural gift of vision. When I am not working I am … I rarely call it ‘work’ as I really love what I do, so I’m rarely working! Ok, so other than that, I like to travel a lot.
Award winning photographer Robyn Hills has recently won Australian Professional Photographer of the year.
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The best meal I have had was at … Gotham, New York – or anywhere that will double-cook hot chips to make them extra crunchy.
My favourite holiday spot is … anywhere I haven’t been before – somewhere remote with a balance of adventure and relaxation, maybe Africa or Antarctica. The list goes on. Most people don’t know that I … own a chainsaw, and can use it. When I was growing up I wanted to be … an artist, a pastry chef, a mechanic, a hairdresser. My greatest achievement is … winning Australian Professional Photographer of the Year and learning to fly a helicopter. In five years I hope to be … a photographer and an international fashion designer. I would also like to own a bunch of investment properties and still be travelling. I will never die wondering, I have so many things to do. What makes me laugh out loud is … my hubby’s quirky sense of humour. I also laugh at myself when I do something ‘blonde’ and I like Funniest Home Videos. profilemag.com.au
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