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Mercedes-Benz Townsville 85 Charters Towers Road 07 4750 0460 www.mbtownsville.com.au

New Name. New Dealership. More Luxury.

Mercedes-Benz Townsville, formally known as Carmichael Motors, has a new name, a new state-of-the-art facility and now offers more luxury than ever before. “It’s exciting that a number of changes have taken place and we now bring you Townsville’s first exclusive Mercedes-Benz dealership, in our new state-of-the-art facilities,” Glen Sharp, Dealership Principal, says. “MercedesBenz is renowned for prestige, luxury, style and advanced technologies and our new dealership has all this on offer.”

Mercedes-Benz Townsville displays a range of new cars, including the A-Class Hatch, the E-Class Sedan, the C-Class Coupé and the GL-Class SUV, as well as the more luxurious AMG and Configurator models. “Everything you have come to know and love about Mercedes-Benz is on display in our new showroom,” Glen says.

“We also have on display the new generation E-Class, which is the most technologically advanced Mercedes-Benz, with the ability to anticipate potential hazards – providing new levels of safety.”

Twice the Offering.

Mercedes-Benz Townsville recently moved to a new state-of-the-art dealership facility, which accommodates for twice the showroom and twice the number of cars that can be serviced at any one time.

“We’ve recently moved to a brand new site,” Glen Sharp, Dealership Principal, explains. “And with twice the amount of space it means we can have a better display of current vehicles, as well as offer an even higher standard of customer service.”

The change in address and additional space has come just at the right time. As Glen explains, there is a brand new line up arriving soon. “We now have plenty of room to display the 2014 and 2015 line up, which we are sure everyone will fall in love with.”

As well as having new cars on display, Mercedes-Benz Townsville also has a range of Approved Pre-Owned Mercedes-Benz vehicles. “Approved Pre-Owned vehicles have our stamp of approval, which involves passing a 116-point check by factory-trained technicians,” Glen explains. “They also come complete with a two year, unlimited kilometres, warranty; full service history; and 24-hour roadside assistance.”

With prestige, luxury, style and advanced technologies on display, visit the Mercedes-Benz new dealership today.

Mercedes-Benz Townsville 85 Charters Towers Road Townsville Telephone 4750 0460 www.mbtownsville.com.au

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MARCH 2014

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FEATURE STORIES

40 FIRST THINGS FIRST 24 NBN: TIME TO GET ON BOARD 41 SMILE DENTAL 43 HELPING HANDS 26 LOCAL MUSIC 45 ACCIDENT & INJURY PHYSIO REHAB CLINIC REGULARS 46 QUEENSLAND FERTILITY 18 DUO COVER GIRL GROUP 22 HOROSCOPES 114 5 MINUTES WITH...

FASHION+BEAUTY 116 LAST WORD 49 DELUXE WOMAN 50 BIANCA SPENDER HOME+OUTDOOR 56 MY STYLE 32 ADAM CORNISH DESIGN 58 PARRY NISSAN DAISY JUKES 35 KINGSBERRY PROPERTY 62 MY BAG 63 KAY COHEN INTERVIEW HEALTH+FITNESS 64 BEAUTY 37 CORE NOURISHMENT 66 CHRYSALIS MEDISPA 38 PILATES STUDIO 39 CLARITY HEARING SOLUTIONS

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MODERN MAN 69 DELUXE MAN

BUSINESS+DEVELOPMENT 73 CBC STAFF 74 DR SIMONE PAGE 75 KLP FAMILY LAW 76 JOURNEY FINANCIAL

LIFE MATTERS

78 LIFE AFTER UNIVERSITY 80 EWEN JONES MP 80 NICOLE PIEROTTI 82 THE MOSQUITO EFFECT

EDUCATION+TRAINING ADVERTISING FEATURE 85 OPEN COLLEGES 88 JCU KEEPING STUDENTS MOBILE

ENTERTAINMENT

95 EVENTS CALENDAR 96 HARRIET DYER INTERVIEW 98 ARTICULATE

FOOD+DRINK

103 SCOOP 104 COCKTAIL RECIPES 106 COLIN FASSNIDGE'S FOUR KITCHENS RECIPE EXTRACTS 110 SEEN

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WHEN THE DEVIL INSIDE WAS A NEW SENSATION Like a lot of people from our generation, Stacey and I've spent our last few Sunday night's watching the INXS story on 7 Network. Too bad they concentrated on Michael Hutchence's death because I'd love more on the song writing and production. When they were big (and when all of us were skinny) we saw them perform at the Soundshell and loved them. Stacey's mate (who knows who she is) worked for Chris Murphy so we'd get the occasional parcel in the mail with a selection of the latest releases from the rooArt label. As well as INXS, they had some brilliant bands and artists like Custard; Tall Tales & True; Wendy Matthews; Ratcat; James Reyne; Screaming Jets and loads of others.

Thing was we'd rarely get albums. Mostly they'd be 12 inch maxi singles! Remember the maxi single? Unfortunately ours were lost years ago during our famous (first and last) garage sale. I miss them now and wish we still had a record collection. Remember having a record collection too?

Something that's intrigued me for a long time is how they work out taxi fares. Why can't the driver give you a set fare which you pay before you head off? You can have loadings like they do now but surely with GPS technology the driver can key in the distance to the destination and tell you the fare? Imagine how this would reduce violence against taxi drivers. The problem can't be because of variable traffic conditions. You pay a set fare when you catch a bus and it travels in the same traffic.

If you haven't already, take a look at Uber (www.uber.com). I reckon this is a great solution and one the taxi companies could implement very easily. It's another step towards a cashless society as your fare is charged to your phone account (which is quickly becoming the preferred option as you 'always' have your phone with you). That's fine for me as I never have any cash until her highness, the family treasurer gives me some! Some things I appreciate this month: Breakfast with CWA, her highness (though she doesn't think so), rain, Aloe Blacc's The Man song, my hardworking team at DUO. Have a great month!

SCOTT MORRISON | PUBLISHER

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THE DUO MAGAZINE TEAM IS PUBLISHER SCOTT MORRISON PRODUCTION JOAN FANNING EDITORIAL STACEY MORRISON ADVERTISING RAE WHITE ADVERTISING TAYLAR BULLARD FOR ALL EDITORIAL ENQUIRIES EDITOR@DUOMAGAZINE.COM.AU FOR ADVERTISING SOLUTIONS ADVERTISE@DUOMAGAZINE.COM.AU THANKS TO OUR CONTRIBUTORS KYLIE DAVIS, MATTHEW GIANOULIS, SANDRA HEIER EVENSEN, SKYE BREE, ANDREW RANKIN, MIA OHLIN, DANI HANSEN, NICOLE THOMSON-PRIDE, SARAH 'BELLA' TIERNEY, GABRIELLE VACHER, COURTNEY FRANK, SARAH STEENLAND, RACHEL LICCIARDELLO. CALL US DIRECT ON 07 4771 2933 WWW.DUOMAGAZINE.COM.AU DUO Magazine is published monthly by Intrepid (NQ) Pty Ltd ACN 107 308 538 60 Ingham Road West End PO Box 1928 Townsville Qld 4810 Telephone 07 4771 2933 Facsimile 07 4771 2699 Email duo@duomagazine.com.au COPYRIGHT Contents of DUO Magazine are subject to copyright. No part of this publication may be reproduced without written permission from the publisher. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information in this publication, the publisher accepts no responsibility or liability for any errors, omissions or resultant consequences including any loss or damage arising from reliance on information in this publication. Expressed or implied authors’ and advertisers’ opinions are not necessarily those of the editor and/or publisher.

COVERGIRL

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COVERGIRL

THE TWELVE FACES OF DUO COVERGIRL EVERY YEAR DUO MAGAZINE HOLDS A VERY POPULAR COMPETITION TO CHOOSE 12 LOCAL WOMEN TO GRACE ONE OF OUR COVERS DURING THE COMING YEAR. THIS MONTH WE'RE DELIGHTED TO INTRODUCE YOU TO OUR MARCH COVERGIRL, ASHLEIGH SUDHOLZ.

COVERGIRL Ashleigh Sudholz Age 25 Occupation Mum to be. Where were you born Moora, Western Australia. Tell us something about yourself I have a masters in fitness, diploma in massage and in beauty therapy and my full real estate license… I love learning new things. What have you got going on at the moment?

I’m currently coming to the end of my pregnancy, so in 5 weeks time I’ll be a mum.

I’ll also be going back to finish my degree in Criminal Psychology. What would surprise people to know about you? I was born and raised on my parents farm, riding in rodeos.

I moved to the Gold Coast and Sydney at 19 for a modelling contract and turned from farm girl to full time model for the next six years. Anything else you’d like to add? I live life by a simple motto – when life gives you a hundred reasons to cry, show life that you have a thousand reasons to smile.

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COMPETITION

THE TWELVE FACES OF DUO COVERGIRL COMPETITION 2014 YOUR 25 FINALISTS REVEALED! THIS IS NOW THE NINTH TIME WE’VE RUN THIS VERY POPULAR COMPETITION AND ONCE AGAIN IT HAS BEEN A CHALLENGE TO ONLY CHOOSE 25 FINALISTS. THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO ENTERED. NOW IT’S UP TO YOU, THE DUO READERS, TO VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITES! THE 12 FINALISTS WITH THE HIGHEST NUMBER OF VOTES WILL EACH APPEAR ON ONE COVER OF DUO MAGAZINE OVER THE COMING YEAR. WHO WILL THEY BE? WE’LL REVEAL WHO YOU HAVE CHOSEN IN OUR APRIL EDITION. GO TO DUOMAGAZINE.COM.AU NOW TO PLACE YOUR VOTES.

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HOROSCOPE

march

Pisces

With the Sun in Pisces, this can't help but be a naturally nurturing, imaginative chart. Pisces is ruled by Neptune - the planet of illusion, ideals and spirituality.

It's this planet's energy that serves as your subtle driving force, expanding your awareness and forging your strong sense of spirituality. It's your dreams that fuel your power, and your inner voices that guides you. You can be one of life's true romantics, because your visionary perception allows you to tap into levels of reality that inspire compassion, hope and faith. Yours is the sign of the mystic - someone who generally acts on feelings and instinct. A Piscean can be like a sponge, absorbing vibrations, energies and impressions that less intuitive signs miss. You feel everything - good or bad - that's going on around you. You're drawn to everything imaginative and mystical. Highly sensitive, any unkind criticism can be a dreadful blow to your ego.

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Aquarius

Pisces

Aries

Taurus

20 JANUARY – 18 FEBRUARY

19 FEBRUARY – 20 MARCH

21 MARCH – 20 APRIL

21 APRIL – 20 MAY

It could be difficult to differentiate between truth and fiction right now.

If asked to referee family feuds, step away. You’ve more pressing issues to address. In all of this, take special care of yourself. Despite feeling energetic, it wouldn’t hurt to make a point of observing good health and safety precautions. Prevention’s always better than cure.

A courageous month for Pisceans, especially when it comes to speculation. There’s still a risk element involved – so be sure you can afford the gamble. If hampered by a lack of funds, don’t let this ruin a potentially great March. Rather than worry about what you don’t have, focus on the great company you’re in. Simply, enjoy.

This month, diversity rules. When so fervent – trying to relax would be a waste of time. Love, friendships, and business – they all fight for centre stage. The power of the word becomes inspirational, so if you have a tale to tell – start blogging! You’re surrounded by encouragement. It’s also a great time to let others know how much you love them.

If there’s one thing you know, it’s that you can survive – despite on-going dramas. Not surprising really, even when times get tough, Taureans maintain their equilibrium. This will work to your advantage just now. As early as the 8th, startled competitors are caught off-guard as you stride ahead. It’s a work hard, play hard kind of month.

Gemini

Cancer

Leo

Virgo

21 MAY – 21 JUNE

22 JUNE – 22 JULY

23 JULY – 22 AUGUST

23 AUGUST – 22 SEPTEMBER

The planets are in a mischievous mood and, as they now flagrantly disrupt the cosmic flow, an unusual set of events is set in motion.

Call it a happy accident, call it synchronicity…whatever the reason, this month you’re blessed with good fortune – both at work and play. At the very least, you’ll realise when you’re on to a good thing.

Chances are you’ve been through a period of uncertainty although, by late February, most power struggles were probably resolved. So you can now look forward to a more relaxed month ahead – an overdue period of reward. For once, how much you spend doesn’t matter, so any small splash of hedonism comes guilt-free.

It’s a powerhouse month ahead. The catch? A total change of course may be required. Sure, there’ll be some difficult moments – but with plenty of positives. If, until now, you’ve felt invisible and that all your efforts have been unappreciated, the tables start to turn. You finally receive recognition. But if you want something done, do it yourself..

Gather in resources and prepare for greater career commitment. With the cosmos on side, the time has arrived for bringing ambitions to the fore. Your talents are noticed.

Thinking processes fall into a more logical pattern and projects get the attention they deserve. Best of all, professional passions go hand in hand with an active love life.

Libra

Scorpio

Sagittarius

Capricorn

23 SEPTEMBER – 22 OCTOBER

23 OCTOBER – 21 NOVEMBER

22 NOVEMBER – 21 DECEMBER

22 DECEMBER – 19 JANUARY

The cosmos looks set to spark some fiery debates this month. Little can be left to chance, with family matters and cash flow being the most contentious issues. It doesn’t matter whether you’re trying to spend, save or earn – money becomes a source of conflict or uncertainty. As a result, you have to think on your feet as each new twist unfolds.

You’ve made a valiant effort to fall in line, and you almost had others fooled. But the free spirit within is about to spit vengeance. And if certain opportunists thought they’d gained the upper hand, they’re in for a nasty shock. All in all, March is a time of power: sexual, emotional and professional. Here’s your chance to shine.

Don’t let your talents go to waste by allowing others to hijack your hard work. At the same time, expect a crash course in relationships, the main lesson being a realistic view towards others. Impractical hopes tend to come tumbling down when placed on too high a pedestal. And if a particular love is unsalvageable, perhaps it’s time to go solo.

The cosmos pushes for a more honest home base. So if relationships feel strained, talk problems through.

For others, the month prompts the resolution of family feuds – the kind where painful remnants of childhood demand redressing. Saturn also delivers a busy work schedule. There may be little rest this month, but much should be resolved.

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F E AT U R E S T O R Y

NBN :-) TIME TO GET ON BOARD

The compulsory switch to the NBN is causing some angst among residents in affected areas.

DUO asked Member for Herbert, Ewen Jones how we got here and where next for Townsville.

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F E AT U R E S T O R Y

The National Broadband Network – or NBN for short – has been widely promoted and fiercely debated in recent years. But, for many of us, the NBN is not widely understood... billions, megabits per second, fibre to the node... did someone say something to do with fast internet? If you haven’t made it your business to know the ins and outs of the NBN, it may come as a surprise to learn that it is the biggest infrastructure project ever undertaken in Australia’s history.

And for the parts of Townsville where the NBN is being installed, it is not just going to affect home internet, it will also affect home telephone services because the entire telecommunications network is being upgraded.

How did it come about?

In 2009, Townsville was announced as one of five trial sites and the suburbs of Mundingburra and Aitkenvale were chosen for the initial trial rollout. From there NBN contractors embarked on the massive logistical task of installing fibre optic cabling (the technology used for providing faster broadband) in every street of these suburbs.

In 2011, the NBN Co (the governmentcontrolled company building the network) and Telstra did a deal that meant this new fibre cabling would effectively replace the existing copper network in a total upgrade of communication services. All services, including landline home phones and internet, will be delivered through fibre cable instead of copper wire.

With the installation of fibre cables in Mundingburra and Aitkenvale now complete, the NBN Co and Telstra will switch off the copper network in these areas in May this year. Those residents have received letters from NBN Co advising them to order installation as soon as possible. As the current rollout schedule continues across

Townsville, the copper network will be progressively switched off. For example, Belgian Gardens will switch in February 2015 and South Townsville in April 2015.

How does the actual switch to NBN work?

It’s important to remember the move to the NBN is not automatic – you need to take the following actions: 1. Contact your preferred phone company or internet service provider and discuss your requirements 2. Choose a plan that suits your needs 3. Order your service over the NBN (if you live in Aitkenvale, Mundingburra do this ahead of 23 May 2014 to allow enough time to install and connect the NBN equipment)

New Government, what now for Townsville?

The new Government has a different philosophy on how to deliver the NBN to all Australians. They want to use a mix of technologies, which they say will result in the project costing less and being completed sooner. In some areas this could mean wireless or installing fibre to the street corner exchange and not all the way to every individual household.

All existing work contracts are being honoured so the rollout of NBN fibre in Townsville suburbs is continuing.

Our local Federal MP Ewen Jones has been working behind the scenes to urge the NBN Co to improve their communication about the switch, and provide more public information about the project in general.

“For the past five years, the NBN has been shrouded in secrecy as the previous government continued to make false claims about its progress and cost,” Ewen said. “My focus is on getting the best result for our city

and that starts with better communication from the NBN Co.” Ewen sympathises with residents who don’t even want internet at home but are forced to organise a switch to the NBN in order to keep their landline phone.

“We inherited this mess with the NBN in September last year and these deals were already done. We can’t fix the problems overnight but I have every confidence in the Minister, Malcolm Turnbull to get this project delivered.”

NBN Co is expected to publish an updated Corporate Plan and Rollout Schedule later this year and further information will be made publicly available on the NBN Co website, www.nbnco.com.au In the meantime, for Townsville residents who live in streets where NBN contractors are rolling out fibre, you will need to switch to NBN services.

Where can we find out more?* There are a number of ways residents can find out more information about how to connect: 1. Review the material NBN Co has sent in the post 2. Attend local community events when they are advertised 3. Go to the nbnco.com.au website for information on how to connect 4. And most importantly, call your preferred phone company and internet service provider to connect to the NBN. For a list of service providers please visit: www.nbnco.com.au/service providers *This includes community members and businesses with special equipment, such as medical and security alarms or EFTPOS which are connected to a landline phone.

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LOCAL MUSIC

S O M E T HFOR I NEVERYONE G

IF YOU ENJOY MUSIC THEN TOWNSVILLE HAS SOMETHING FOR YOU. CHECK OUT THE NEWEST MIX OF BANDS, EACH ONE AS DIFFERENT AS THE LAST.

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IMAGE Chanel Baren

WORDS REGINA LOVIC

LOCAL MUSIC

Crossroads describe themselves as a high energy Roots, Reggae, Rock sonic love explosion where a tidal wave of sonic bliss, body shaking rhythms and soul cleansing goodness leaves your mind expanding and every molecule of your soul screaming for more.

When asked what would they say to DUO readers to entice them to their music, “a wild chick with a powerful voice and healing lyrics at the front, a reggae bass player from Africa keepin’ the groove, a rock drummer driving the rhythm and energy and a blues/rock guitarist soloing his heart out like Hendrix.

Just 4 people sharing their medicine and having a GREAT time... what more do you want?”

2014 will be an exciting year for Crossroads with an album being recorded and a crowd-funding opportunity which will mean fans can pre order the album and purchase merchandise in return for a chance for Crossroads to fulfil their dream.

“We also want to inspire other artists and open their minds to this possibility as it’s a great way to fund studio costs etc. We are the only band in Townsville who have done a crowd-funding. We have a strong solid fan base and lots of believers and supporters so we got more then $3000 through the crowd-funding which will help us a lot as we are aiming for a big 2014 where we want to tour and bring our medicine to the people,” says the band members.

If you’d like to find out some more information about Crossroads, visit: www.pozible.com/crossroadsalbum www.reverbnation.com/crossroadsmusicoz www.facebook.com/Crossroads.oz/info www.youtube.com/Crossroads3channel

“WE'RE PROUD OF WHAT WE’VE ACHIEVED IN SUCH A SHORT TIME PLAYING ALONGSIDE MANY AMAZING ARTISTS.”

IMAGE Mick Fuhrimann, Cuckoo Crew, Cairns

CROSSROADS

CELTIC FYRE Celtic Fyre features a 10-piece band, with members from all along the north, as far up as Kuranda and as far south as the Gold Coast. This band enjoys nothing more than getting together one sunny afternoon to rock with their Celtic sound.

Celtic Fyre also loves a good show and enjoys participating in cultural festivals and even supports and facilitates regular Celtic workshops to introduce new members to the sound they love and are so passionate about.

This hard pumping, hard working, Celtic rock band combines their mystical ballads with an amped up, modern feel. Celtic Fyre’s overall look resonates their cool and eccentric music, with a lot of the band members rocking out in kilts and quirky hats.

When asked what their favourite part about making music was, they responded with, “the joy of seeing smiling faces in the audience, people dancing, clapping and stomping their feet – music at its best, bringing people together, breaking down social and age barriers.”

“The urge to dance along [to our music] is simply irresistible. It’s a fun, energetic show with some surprising contemporary songs thrown in.

To check out the cool and quirky sounds of Celtic Fyre, go to: www.celticfyre.com or to see them play live at their next gig, visit the Ingham RSL on 14th March.

ILONA – CROSSROADS LEAD VOCALS

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LOCAL MUSIC

EUPHORIA

Euphoria is a 4-member rock band featuring Townsville musicians who combine a great mix of both female and male lead vocals which entices and entertains the audience over the course of their set, and often the band will invite their regular fans up on stage to perform a song along side them.

Each member of the band has been playing music for at least 20 years in one form or another, and have played together on and off in the past, until 2 years ago, they come up with a new lineup and have been going strong ever since.

Band members Les, Kelley, Adam and Kerrilee pride themselves on being professional musicians who aim to keep their dance floor packed all night, playing a variety of covers including Pink, Blondie, Angels and The Black Keys, adding their own flavour to the mix and performing them at various venues around town, including Flynns Irish Bar. The band loves nothing more than rocking out to a live audience whether that’s one of Townsville’s many clubs and pubs or at corporate and private functions; it’s the thrill that drives them. “(There’s) nothing better than the buzz of a (live) audience and the band having a great time,” says band member Les. Have a look at Euphoria at: www.facebook.com/groups/euphoriatownsville/ Tune in www.therhythmconnection.com

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IMAGE Lori Neilsen Photography

“OUR AIM IS TO KEEP THE DANCE FLOOR PACKED ALL NIGHT WITH A GREAT VARIETY OF MUSIC BACK TO BACK.”

EUPHORIA

IMAGE MGM Photography

LOCAL MUSIC

“IT’S ABOUT CREATING MEMORIES AND STIRRING EMOTION THROUGH MUSIC REGARDLESS OF AGE.” ROSS JORGENSEN–45RPM FLUTE AND SAX PLAYER

IMAGES D&R Photography

45RPM Townsville Rock ‘N’ Roll band 45RPM prides itself on being the only band to deliver an 'authentic Rock ‘N’ Roll experience', which offers its audience a taste of the 50’s and 60’s. “We play a treasure trove of songs that have gone unappreciated for much too long and when you have a dance floor packed with people hand-in-hand dancing together, it's such a fantastic sight even for those watching,” says band member Ross Jorgensen.

In their first year of inception, the band performed more than 50 gigs and learned in that 12 months how much they loved music, and just how much their fans did too. Their audience is given quite an experience, with the band members dressing in period-style matching uniforms and recreating the most popular sounds from those eras.

The 4-piece band consists of members, born and bred in North Queensland with more than 20 years experience each who love performing; whether it’s at a large-scale event or at a birthday party, this gang just loves to play. They often play as a 5-piece with vocals from Michelle Plozza who adds additional depth to their sound.

“Making music is about the memories and emotion, put it all together and you have a night to remember with 45RPM, not a night you would rather forget,” says Ross.

Check out 45RPM’s upcoming events at: www.45rpm.net.au www.youtube.com/45rpmtownsville www.facebook.com/45rpmtownsville

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DUO SPOKE WITH TALENTED YOUNG AUSTRALIAN ADAM CORNISH (OF ADAM CORNISH DESIGN FAME) WHO BLENDS THE BEAUTY OF A NATURAL STRUCTURE WITH MODERN MANUFACTURING PROCESSES TO CREATE HIS STYLISH FURNITURE AND HOMEWARES.

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How are Australian designers pushing the boundaries? Australian design is really coming into its own at the moment, with many designers choosing to work with Australian and international companies.

This unique opportunity is reflected in a really diverse body of work with leading Australian designers.

What is something people may not know about your designs? People may not know I use models and prototypes in my design process. I often send packages with 1:1 prototypes to manufactures and it’s amazing how many manufacturing and design refinements can be resolved by making things rather than using CAD. Who is your favourite designer? I’ve often thought about how similar design is to being a detective. I’ve read philosophies from detectives about following the evidence and I think designers need to follow ideas in order to create original work. For this reason I’m a fan of Konstantin Grcic as his work for me is always true to an underlying idea or philosophy.

“I’M HEAVY INFLUENCED BY NATURE AND USE SKETCHES AND MODELS TO CREATE PROTOTYPES.” ADAM CORNISH

What is your design philosophy? My work is born of simple observational-based design. I believe my work is both inspired by and contributes to the continuing evolution of products. Just like animals and plants, products need to evolve and adapt to better suit the continually changing environment, advances in materials or new technologies and the impact each of these have on our planet.

What do Australian designers have over international designers?

One thing Australian designers are known for is their tenacity. As designers, we are willing to produce the item ourselves, jump on a plane and get it done. It’s something I think we should be very proud of.

A world without design would be?

Not possible. If it has been made, it has been designed. However that doesn’t mean it has been designed well.

What’s the craziest design you’ve worked on? I wouldn’t say craziest, but working with plants and living organisms is definitely an interesting process.

I have and will continue to work on incorporating plants into environments.

This horticultural work adds another layer to the design process that not only influences forms, but also your mindset towards future projects.

In your opinion, will design ever go out of fashion? Design is never in or out of fashion. Fashion is the only thing that goes out of fashion!

What are your go-to online resources for inspiration? I’ve only just started following some design resources online. At the moment I like www.mindher.net.

What colour is your working environment? My working environment is cream at the moment with large raw timber shelves full of all the prototypes being worked on. I definitely think it helps to have everything laid out and easy to access.

What’s your favourite colour? I like different colours for different materials.

Textures change the feel of colours altogether.

How do we borrow design from cultures?

I like the way different cultures have developed totally unique ways of completing the same task. This observation can be seen in hand tools and cutlery with many varied tools and implements used to complete similar tasks.

How do you draw on the digital world for inspiration? My design process uses both the digital and non-digital world. I’m heavy influenced by nature and use sketches and models to create prototypes. However, I feel it’s essential to use the digital world to communicate with clients and industry.

What has online meant for designers in Australia? Online has really changed the way we work and communicate – things are now almost instant. This has also made it possible to design from almost anywhere in the world without geographic limitations.

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ROSEMARY KINGSBERRY | DIRECTOR | KINGSBERRY BODY CORPORATE MANAGEMENT

HARMONIOUS BODY CORPORATE LIVING

Community life in a strata complex should be a relaxed and enjoyable experience for all involved, with strong relationships and open communication forming the foundation of positive outcomes for both the complex and its owners.

Living within a strata community, all residents need to understand and be aware of their environment and obligations to other residents sharing the complex. Membership in a body corporate is immediate upon purchase and a body corporate is a legal entity where owners act, as one, in the best interest of all.

Participation in the body corporate process will keep you well informed, protect your interest over time and help to foster positive relationships with other members.

A real sense of community can be achieved when an active committee of owners works together with a professional, supportive and knowledgeable strata manager. This partnership should facilitate open communication, effective decision-making and clear expectations keeping the body corporate on the road to harmonious living.

Owning a unit in a strata complex When you own a unit, it’s very similar to owning a house, except that the decisions regarding certain parts of the property are made jointly with all owners having the opportunity to be involved in the decision making process, and

“A real sense of community can be achieved when an active committee of owners works together...”

all owners sharing jointly in the associated costs. Generally, these decisions relate to the day-to-day operation of the complex, such as repairs, alterations, maintenance, insurance and improvements.

Further to this, strata complexes are governed by a set of by-laws outlining what is, and is not, acceptable to the body corporate. Generally these by-laws are determined when the body corporate is first created and should be in the best interests of all involved.

Strata committees and Managers The strata committee looks after the administrative and day-to-day running of the body corporate, makes decisions on behalf of the body corporate and implements these decisions through their body corporate manager.

Effective strata managers work in partnership with committee to facilitate the required process and assist throughout and upon instruction by the committee or body corporate members.

An active and inclusive committee points to a well-functioning and harmonious body corporate. A strong relationship with your body

corporate manager, based on communication and mutual respect, will ensure the overall well-being of the body corporate including common areas maintained, bills paid and monies available for building improvements and repairs.

Understanding the legislation Maintaining open communication, as well as a willingness to understand the body corporate function, is the key to understanding. A proactive strata manager will assist and provide guidance in relation to all legislative requirements. Knowledge replaces doubt and concern and allows the community to be informed and cohesive.

Strata complexes enjoying cohesive living demonstrate a commitment to building a communal sense of belonging by valuing the opinions of others and acknowledging one another’s differences.

For further information regarding body corporate legislation, responsibilities and management call 4772 2022 or visit www.kingsberryproperty.com.au

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PHOTO: SANDRA HEIER EVENSEN

FUN RUN WITH A COLOURFUL TWIST. Record runners are expected along The Strand for The Swisse Color Run 2014. Dubbed the ‘Happiest 5k on the Planet’ the event will be staged on Sunday, 20 July. Around 8000 runners are expected, up by 2500 on last year’s numbers. The runners begin all dressed in white and finish looking like a rainbow after coloured powder is showered upon them during the course in the name of fun.

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Core Nourishment Inside Sprout, 36 Kings Road, Hyde Park Telephone 0412 965 688 Email Lscott@purecorenourishment.com.au www.purecorenourishment.com.au

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FUNCTIONAL NUTRITIONAL THERAPIST | CORE NOURISHMENT Leanne has worked in the health industry for 25 years, with her interest in nutrition increasing five years ago when the females in her family were stricken with autoimmune diseases such as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis. Every female in her family but Leanne, that is. “In my midtwenties, after many recurrent illnesses and health issues, I discovered I was suffering food sensitivities,” Leanne says. “My diet changed radically from my family’s and so did my health.”

Leanne’s search for answers led her to the Institute of Integrative Nutrition in New York and soon after she enrolled to become a certified Nutritional Therapist in Washington, followed by certification in Functional Diagnostic Nutrition in California. However she lists her greatest accomplishment as becoming Australia’s first Certified Gluten Practitioner working with one of the leading specialists in gluten-related diseases, Dr Tom O’Bryan from America. “He’s the creator of this year’s inaugural Worldwide Gluten Summit, which brought together the globe’s top researchers and scientists specialising in gluten-related and autoimmune diseases,” Leanne says. “The latest information from this summit is so important that Core Nourishment will be holding seminars at Sprout this month and next titled ‘Is Going Gluten Free Good Enough?’

The research encompasses Functional Laboratory testing to identify

underlying causes and provide nutritional support to combat many common chronic health issues.” Last year Core Nourishment expanded its services by encompassing Nutrigenomics and Genetic Profiling when Leanne completed her certification as a Fitgenes practitioner. Her primary role is supporting clients with multiple food sensitivities, providing nutritional strategies to overcome them and regain health.

“Our difference is that we search beyond the symptom and support strategies designed to restore a body’s normal function,” Leanne says.

“We guide the client every step of the way, providing lifestyle strategies and online support seven days a week as well as helping the client understand their food sensitivities. Our programs are completely bioindividualised based on each client’s bio-chemistry and complete health history.” Fuelled by what science is uncovering about the power of food and its role in our genetic expression, Leanne is passionate about unlocking the secrets of nutrition.

“What science is discovering about therapeutic nutrition is exploding at such a rapid pace,” she says. “My goal is to build a worldwide network of support to get this information out there to anyone who needs it.

Everyone has the right to understand their own health.”

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Pilates Studio Townsville Level 1, North Ward Business Centre Corner Eyre and Gregory Streets, North Ward Telephone 4721 3809 or 0415 218 170 Email leehodder1@optusnet.com.au www.pilatestownsville.com.au

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lee hodder & leisa parker PILATES PRACTITIONERS | PILATES STUDIO TOWNSVILLE

Just over a decade ago Lee Hodder attended a Pilates class at the studio she now owns and was hooked. “It wasn’t long before I decided to become an instructor,” she says. “I did an apprenticeship with a Sydney studio in 2007 and became a certified Level 2 Pilates Instructor.”

In 2010 Lee became a licenced Xtend Barre Instructor and in 2011, after 3500 hours of teaching, she became a Level 3 Pilates Practitioner.

“I spend my days planning and teaching Pilates mat, Xtend Barre and Xtend Barre Stick classes of up to 12 people, as well as tailoring programs for clients with spinal conditions, women who are pregnant, recovering from breast cancer, or are dealing with osteoporosis.” Lee says. “I’m passionate about honouring Joseph Pilates’ method. Most people think Pilates is just an abdominal or ‘core’ exercise program but Pilates is ultimately about the spine,” Lee says. “Pilates is a non-regulated industry and there are a lot of different ‘Pilates’ on offer so it’s important, especially if people have an injury or spinal condition, they ensure their instructor has had the proper training. We’re very particular about client safety and making every class better than the last.” Working closely with Lee is Leisa Parker,

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Instructor in training, who, like Lee, was driven to follow Pilates as a career path after experiencing its benefits. “Having Leisa on board has worked very well as we’re both Australian Pilates Method Association trained and, as I’ve supervised her over the past year, our teaching style is similar. This is great for our clients,” Lee says. “We love what we do and enjoy the many and varied personalities of the men and women who come into the studio every day. There is a great vibe in the studio that’s uplifting. Watching clients grow stronger and accomplish their goals is extremely satisfying.”

Pilates is used as a management tool for various medical conditions such as diabetes, hypertension and depression. It can also improve core strength for many sports. “I’m dedicated to the Pilates method because it can help so many people regardless of age, sex, size or fitness level.

We can help people return from injuries to everyday activities,” Leisa says. “I’ve been very lucky to have Lee as my supervisor. She’s been an incredible support, taking me under her wing as my mentor. Her attention to detail and passion are inspiring.”

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GRANT COLLINS I AUDIOLOGIST I CLARITY HEARING SOLUTIONS

LYRIC IS MUSIC TO THE EARS

We’re thrilled to be running a Masterclass by the world’s leading Lyric clinician and honoured to be the only clinic in Australia to have been extended the offer.

I have written several times in the past about Lyric, a disposable hearing aid that sits deep into the ear canal, just millimetres away from the ear drum, for eight weeks at a time.

Eighteen months on we are now one of the top Lyric providers in the country, and I have personally fitted more Lyrics than anyone else in the country. However this is nothing compared to a Californian clinician, named Mark Sanford, who is the world’s leading Lyric clinician. He has fitted more Lyrics than anyone else in the world (tens of thousands) and is the Lyric clinician of choice to all the Hollywood stars and American socialites.

We are very fortunate he has offered to run a clinical Masterclass at our practice right here in Townsville. Clarity Hearing Solutions is the only clinic in Australia to have been extended the offer. Given this major event I’m again keen to address some misinformation I’m still commonly finding in the community regarding Lyric.

Is Lyric Safe?

The first extended wear hearing aids, such as Lyric, were first fitted in 2001 and then launched on a commercial basis in 2007.

“All five clients reported the Lyric was the clearest and most natural hearing aid they had ever worn.”

The gap between 2001 and 2007 was spent fitting thousands of Lyrics in clinical trials to ascertain their safety as the US FDA has one of the strictest patient safety criteria in the world. These trials found the Lyric to be a completely safe hearing device with no longterm adverse effects from wearing the devices for any length of time. In fact, there are thousands of Lyric wearers in the US who have been wearing Lyric now non-stop for nearly 15 years without any problems. Personally, after fitting hundreds of Lyrics, I have not had a single incident where there has been a major issue or damage to the ear canal or ear drum.

We live in the tropics – won’t the humidity potentially cause infection issues?

After 18 months we have not had a single issue with infection caused by humidity.

The material used in the Lyric is a biomedical substance designed to prevent skin aggravation and also allow the ear canal to breathe and depressurise.

You can’t remove the Lyric yourself or adjust the volume?

The Lyric can easily be removed yourself and, should you want to adjust the volume or turn

the Lyric off and on, there is a remote control device that can be used.

The Lyric is not a digital hearing aid, so is it inferior technology?

Lyric is an analogue hearing aid, which means it picks up sounds and amplifies in real time without converting them to a digital signal.

The most natural amplification you can get is analogue as, unlike digital hearing aids, there is no delay between when the sound is detected and then reproduced. Furthermore the inner ears process sound in the same linear fashion as analogue amplification for soft to medium loud sounds (which is where all speech sounds are) so the Lyric very accurately replicates normal hearing. To test this we selected five of our patients, who had the best traditional deep canal digital hearing aids available, and fitted them with Lyric to compare. After trialling for a month, all five clients reported the Lyric was the clearest and most natural hearing aid they had ever worn. Four out of the five clients continued on with Lyric, and it was only the geographical location that prevented the fifth client from subscribing.

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MEGAN FLUX | OWNER | FIRST THINGS FIRST WELLNESS CENTRE

THE SECRET TO KILLER THIGHS

If you desire smooth, sleek and cellulite-free thighs but think you could never have them, read on for a pleasant surprise.

So you’re feeling pretty good about yourself.

You’ve been to the gym three times this week, had a couple of swim sessions and even managed to stay away from chocolate (well, apart from the tiny piece you had on Tuesday but surely that doesn’t count?). After all that hard work you decide to reward yourself with a skinny cappuccino (extra chocolate please) and the latest edition of DUO Magazine.

“Diet and exercise targets the fat in the superficial fat layer.”

You settle down for a good read but when you open the magazine you can’t take your eyes off the beautiful models and celebrities who grace almost every page. Green with envy probably sums up how you feel. You don’t mind their flawless skin, super-shiny locks or dazzling smiles – it’s their cellulite-free thighs that really get to you.

Why is life so unfair? You exercise regularly and live on lettuce, so how come your thighs resemble the skin of an orange and a rather large orange at that? And why is it that all Elle Macpherson has to do is drink water to stay cellulite-free? You drink eight glasses every

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day. Well, it seems that Elle and other sneaky stars such as Sharon Stone, Heidi Klum and Miranda Kerr all share a secret. They too suffer from cellulite but have found a way to combat that lumpy, bumpy, dimply look.

fluid exchanges. Wearing a bodystocking (think Superman in white}, the motorised rollers are run over the length of your body, concentrating on the fatty deposits for approximately 35 minutes.

What most people don’t know is that we have two layers of fat – one that’s affected by diet and exercise and one that isn’t. For the people who do diet and exercise and still have cellulite it’s because their fat is in the reserve fat layer. Diet and exercise targets the fat in the superficial fat layer. Endermologie is all about getting rid of fat from the reserve fat layer.

The controlled suction gently folds and unfolds your skin, allowing for smooth and regulated deep-tissue mobilisation, which results in the drainage of fat cells and reduction of that orange-peel look.

Endermologie is a unique treatment that removes fat and cellulite without surgery – a treatment that, until recently, our sisters on the other side of the globe have been reluctant to share. Now, thanks to the Cellu-M6 Integral machine, that dream can be your reality right here in Townsville.

The Cellu-M6 Integral works by breaking down cellulite and improving cellular and

It was the first cellulite treatment approved by the FDA (A mer ican Food & Dr ug Administration). There are over 85,000 treatments performed each day in over 70 countries and the treatment method has been in Townsville for 12 years.

So, now you know, you can spend summer showing off your beach-babe bod – no more board shorts for you. But does it really work, you may wonder? Take a look at Heidi, Miranda and Elle… they don’t have a speck of cellulite on them.

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BY LAURELYN HIGGINS | HYGIENIST | SMILE DENTAL

PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN CURE Good habits start early so Smile Dental’s Hygienist Laurelyn Higgins gives you the lowdown on protecting your little one’s oral health.

Good habits start early Prevention is always better than cure especially when it comes to preventing decay in kids’ teeth. Make a point of gently massaging your baby’s gums with a soft cloth after a feed and while bathing your child.

When first teeth erupt, use a soft toothbrush to clean each tooth surface at a time, rubbing in small circles as you count to five. Around 18 months you can put a tiny amount of children’s toothpaste on the brush if your child has learned to spit. Remember: start your routine early and stick to it

Baby’s first foods Your baby needs to chew the right foods at the right age to promote good jaw growth, swallowing habits and facial muscle tone.

Around 6 months, forget the mush and start offering your bub some small chunks of food to hold, taste and chew on. Try cooked chunks of veggies and soft pieces of fruit so he or she doesn’t choke on them. And don’t worry about the mess. It’s really important that kids learn the chew-swallow-breathe through the nose pattern, essential for the healthy development of beautiful faces and teeth.

“Remember: start your routine early and stick to it.”

The pacifier debate Pacifiers are really helpful to soothe a cranky baby (and give some peace to the parents too).

But there are some dangers with pacifiers. They may cause middle ear infections, orthodontic problems or delayed development of speech if sucked too hard, too often or for too long.

Why not try infant massage, rocking, singing lullabies or a change of scenery as alternatives for your unhappy child.

Can babies get reflux?

You bet! It’s because the sphincter valve is underdeveloped, the esophagus is short and they lie down a lot. It can even cause tooth decay in babies’ first teeth as the stomach acids weaken the enamel. Reflux, commonly known as heartburn, can start in infants and continue on into childhood and adult life. So if your baby is fighting feeds, has 20 minute ‘catnaps’, has sour breath and is not growing well, speak to your doctor.

Teething troubles and tips Are sleepless nights, drooling, tears and crankiness causing anguish for you and your baby? Try these tips. Massage your baby’s gums with a soft, cool cloth to comfort and distract your child. Give bub something chilled or something hard to gnaw on but

not something that could fall apart and be a choking hazard. Ask your doctor for advice about medications as some products may harm your baby. Give lots of hugs or try a new toy and have plenty of patience as this too shall pass.

Four hidden ways that kids get tooth decay Baby bottle: Bottles of formula or juice that are given as pacifiers or as your child falls asleep can expose teeth to prolonged contact with sugar Pacifier: Dipping your baby’s pacifier in honey is a sure-fire way to cause decay Medicine: Sticky or syrupy medicines, loaded with sugar, can affect your child’s teeth if given frequently Reflux: Strong stomach acids which weaken tooth enamel can lead to cavities in your child’s first teeth

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BY DR SUZANNE JARSCHKE I OWNER I WELLSPRING CHIROPRACTIC

SLEEPLESS NIGHTS

Many lifestyle changes that reduce the chance of heart failure also reduce insomnia; good diet, exercise, weight loss and not smoking.

On average, how many sleepless nights do you have a week? If it is more than two or three, your risk of stroke and heart attack are automatically doubled. Not getting the sleep you need (an average of 7-8 hours a night) can put you in danger’s way. When there is lack of sleep, your overall blood pressure is believed to rise over time. With elevated blood pressure you are endangering vascular walls and every night of sleeplessness will add up over time.

A large Norwegian study published in the A merican Heart Association’s journal, Circulation, found people with insomnia have a higher risk of heart attack. The study involved over 52,000 adults and noted that people with insomnia face a 27%-45% higher risk of heart attack. Researchers noted that some sleep conditions like short sleep and obstructive sleep

"Insomniacs are twice as likely to suffer a stroke as people who don’t have trouble sleeping."

apnea bear two of the same biomarkers as cardiovascular disease – C-reactive protein and interleukin-6 – which are proteins linked to inflammation. The body’s regulatory cycle for sleeping and wakefulness, known as circadian rhythms, could also play a role.

Another recent study by researchers in Taiwan found that people with insomnia were twice more likely to have heart attacks or strokes than those without the sleep disorder during the trial’s four- year period.

The findings add to previous research showing not enough sleep can contribute to high blood pressure and waking too early may raise heart risks. Chronic insomnia affects about 1 in 5 adults, and is also a risk factor for depression, substance abuse, and impaired waking function, according to the National

Institutes of Health. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in Australia, accounting for 31% of all deaths in Australia in 2011. It is, however, mostly preventable.

Diet and lifestyle are two of the most important ways to decrease your risk of developing heart disease. Besides sleeping well – eating fish, nuts, green leafy vegetables and foods high in carotenoids can help to support heart health. It is important to discuss all of your health behaviours, including sleep, diet and exercise with your doctor and allied health team. We know that high blood pressure, smoking, obesity and diet are modifiable factors that may help prevent heart disease.

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CASSANDRA WEBB | DIRECTOR / OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST | HELPING HANDS - HAND, WRIST AND ARM CLINIC

TREATING TENNIS ELBOW EFFECTIVELY

For clients who aren’t keen on a cortisone shot, iontophoresis (a painless method of driving a drug across the skin barrier around the elbow) is just one type of treatment available at Helping Hands.

Do you experience pain in your elbow when gripping? What about a throb or ache in your elbow at night, or localised pain when you press near your elbow? All these complaints may indicate you’re suffering from lateral epicondylitis. This condition is commonly referred to as ‘tennis elbow’, however it occurs frequently outside the world of tennis. It most commonly affects men and women working in jobs or doing home tasks involving repetitive gripping, and is more prevalent in people over 40.

Tennis elbow is a condition caused by gradual wear and tear of the common tendon attaching all of the muscles that bring your wrist and fingers back (away from the palm) to the bony part of the elbow, called the lateral epicondyle. Pain and anti-inf lammatory medications and corticosteroid injections can certainly help settle symptoms but unless the tendons are rested the condition can take a number of years to settle.

There are several ways lateral epicondylitis can be treated. A counterforce brace / tennis

“Each individual will react differently to different treatments so it’s important to get a therapy program individually tailored.”

elbow strap can allow patients to produce more grip strength with less pain. They can be an effective way to allow people to return to athletics or lifting weights when painful gripping can severely limit activities. For patients with significant pain, or a long history of the condition, a wrist splint is generally more effective. The splint rests the muscles of the forearm, thereby stopping the painful pull on the elbow. The splints can be made in such a way that allows continued use of the hand for normal work and home activities.

It’s important neither the splint or elbow brace is considered a long-term option.

Counterforce braces increase muscle fatigue and splints that prevent activity can lead to deconditioning. Therefore, once the pain settles, a custom therapy program is required to assist clients in their recovery. It’s vital to wean them out of braces, strengthen the forearm and gently load the elbow. If done correctly the therapy can significantly reduce the risk that the condition will reoccur once

normal activity is resumed.

No single treatment for lateral epicondylitis has been shown to be totally effective, however a combination of treatments can quickly reduce pain and increase the likelihood of a resolution of symptoms. Each individual will react differently to different treatments so it’s important to get a therapy program individually tailored. Hand therapy may involve strengthening using weights or large elastic bands, heat or cold therapy, massage, ultrasound or dry needling and is very much determined on the patient’s symptoms.

A hand therapist can also provide advice about specific tasks and movements to avoid at work and home. More recently Helping Hands has used iontophoresis to reduce pain and inflammation at the elbow.

Iontophoresis is a painless method that can be used to drive a drug across the skin barrier around the elbow. It’s great for those who aren’t keen on a cortisone injection.

For hand, wrist and arm conditions . . .

we’re the experts, hands down!

PHONE 4755 2337 For an appointment, referrals not required

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YOU’RE IN SAFE HANDS

TOWNSVILLE’S NEWEST MULTI-DISCIPLINARY PHYSIOTHERAPY CLINIC A&I BELIEVE IN TREATING THE PERSON, NOT JUST THE INJURY, TO ENSURE A COMPLETE RECOVERY.

Part of this commitment to delivering leading healthcare is working with Dr Lynton Giles, Adjunct Professor, who shares his knowledge with the staff through structured learning opportunities.

When it comes to finding a physiotherapist, it is important to find a clinic you can trust.

A clinic where the patient comes first and you know you are always in safe hands. And Townsville’s newest clinic, Accident & Injury Physio Rehab Clinic located on Fulham Road, Pimlico, does just that.

According to Jenny Tucker, Practice Manager and Director, this new state-of-the-art clinic is a place where patients and their medical outcomes are always front-of-mind. “We are different to other clinics in that we have a big focus on the latest in medical research and we have the latest equipment and treatment rooms available,” Jenny says. “We will never rest on our laurels and will always strive to bring our patients the latest in medical and technological advances.”

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“We are very excited to have Dr Giles as part of our team,” Jenny explains. “He holds a PhD in Anatomy and is an adjunct professor at James Cook University, and he has also written many medical text books and published many journals. He has such a wealth of knowledge in this field and to have Dr Giles share this knowledge with our staff is an invaluable asset. This is a place where our staff will never stop learning.”

And it is not just Dr Giles who will be helping with the professional development of others; Dr Greg Winter will also be mentoring staff. “Dr Winter is a vital part of our team,” Jenny says. “Not only will he help with the development of staff, but he is working at the clinic one day a week as a sports physician and will see those patients whose cases need a little further investigation.”

In addition to treating musculoskeletal

injuries, Accident and Injury Physio Rehab Clinic offer a whole suit of services, including: • Sports related Physiotherapy • Exercise Physiology • Hydrotherapy • Clinical Pilates • Remedial Massage • And much more!

“Our clinic has everything you can think of,” Jenny says. “We have eight treatment rooms, with enough space to move around, a separate clinical Pilates studio and a large gym for rehab programs, and facilities for education.” And as for their expertise, their staff members are experts in treating almost any physiotherapy problem you can think of – whether it is back and neck pain, chronic pain, sports injuries, motor vehicle accident injuries or poor posture.

“We are delivering a new type of multidisciplinary physiotherapy service to Townsville,” Jenny says. “We are delivering the highest possible standard of care and we are doing so in a timely manner – easing people of their pain sooner.

“Accident and Injury Physio Rehab Clinic have big plans for North Queensland – we want to take our services to the people – and we plan on opening another four or five clinics within the area. We think the people of North Queensland need this type of physiotherapy service.”

Presently the clinic is staffed with physiotherapists, exercise physiologists, a sports physician and a doctor.

Accident and Injury Physio Rehab Clinic is located at 51 Fulham Road, Pimlico.

To make a booking, please call 4727 1400. www.aihealth.com.au

“WE WILL NEVER REST ON OUR LAURELS AND WILL ALWAYS STRIVE TO BRING OUR PATIENTS THE LATEST IN MEDICAL AND TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCES.” JENNY TUCKER

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H E A LT H + F I T N E S S

DR RON CHANG | GYNAECOLOGY, OBSTETRICS, FERTILITY | QUEENSLAND FERTILITY GROUP TOWNSVILLE

IMPROVE YOUR CHANCES OF CONCEIVING Pregnancy pressures? Focus on the positives by working on the factors you can control.

As a practising gynaecologist and obstetrician here in Townsville for approximately 20 years, and having also been involved with fertility for the last 14 years, I understand the pressure that many people feel when struggling to fall pregnant. So many couples believe that when the time is right falling pregnant will ‘just happen’, but for some women, falling pregnant can be a slow and emotionally trying process.

Struggling to conceive can bring up feelings of anxiety and frustration, so I believe it’s important to focus on what you can do while you’re trying to get pregnant.

“I believe it’s important to focus on what you can do while you’re trying to get pregnant.”

My colleague, Dr Renee Verkuijl, and I have seen first-hand how a number of important factors have increased a couple’s odds of falling pregnant naturally. It’s important to prepare your body for pregnancy and have an understanding of how to improve your chances of having a baby.

But firstly, understanding that struggling to conceive is actually quite common can help.

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The average fertile couple has just a 20 per cent chance of falling pregnant in any given month of unprotected sexual intercourse and one out of every six couples will have trouble falling pregnant naturally.

Research suggests that the best age to get pregnant is between 22 and 25. As you get older, your chance of conceiving decreases significantly, particularly over the age of 35, and I definitely see that in my practice. Your age, the health of your eggs and your partner’s sperm, are just some of the factors that can complicate conception.

So what are the positive things you can do to improve your chances of falling pregnant naturally? We strongly recommend that both partners: • make sure they eat a healthy diet • maintain a healthy weight • top smoking and any recreational drug use • only drink alcohol in moderation • exercise moderately on a regular basis • reduce excessive caffeine intake

We also recommend that women: • understand their menstrual cycle and pregnancy window • take 500 ug of folic acid each day • take multi-vitamins for general health • visit the GP for antenatal blood tests, including checks for rubella and chicken pox status, blood group, Rh factor, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C • review current medications and any implications for pregnancy with a GP When should a couple consider getting a little extra help?

The causes of infertility are varied, but the number one factor impacting a couple’s chance of conceiving is the female partner’s age. It is advised that women under the age of 35 should seek assistance after 12 months and women over the age of 35 should seek the advice of a fertility specialist after six months.

There are many options – from timed intercourse, through to ovulation induction and IVF if appropriate – just to name a few.

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Enhanced with revitalising Gold Orchid Technology, the new Orchidée Impériale Eye and Lip Cream brightens, smooths and redefines the contours of the eyes and lips for flawless make-up application. It also contains blackberry leaf extract to improve collagen density and liquorice root extract to diminish dark spots. With every application, fine lines and puffiness retreat. Yes please!

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OMBRE ALPACA POD COAT $780

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BLACK LUREX ZIG ZAG NIGHTSHADE SKIRT $595 BLACK WOOL SATEEN OMBRE CONTRAST SLEEVE JACKET $650

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FASHION+BEAUTY | my style

LYNNE TOPHAM TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF? UK born and bred from a small town outside of York. I met my husband at school and we decided to travel in our early twenties. We ended up in Townsville and 13 years on now have two cheeky monkeys named Samuel and William. I am in the hair industry. I love it. It definitely gives me a chance to express my style, creativity and individuality.

DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE Everything and anything!

I really do not have `A’ style. I'll throw anything together and rock it! From sporty-urban-hippy to classic, as long as it’s different. LABELS YOU LOVE? I am sooooooooooo not a labels girl. Only on jeans so I would say my G-Stars and Wet Seal.

FAVOURITE SHOPPING TRIP? I'm hard to please after growing up in the UK, but the shopping outlets in Orlando, Florida oh and the flea markets ha-ha! YOUR STYLE GURU? Love! Love! Love!

Frankie Sandford (UK star). I’m slightly obsessed with her actually! YOU’D NEVER BE CAUGHT WEARING? Double denim. Can’t get my head around it making a comeback. WARDROBE ITEM CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT? My denim jacket I bought from Topshop. Seriously 13 years ago. Yep that’s the one I’m wearing today and still get asked where I bought it. DRESS OR SHOES? Shoes all the way!

MOST TREASURED ITEM? Can I have two? My iPad my husband got me for Christmas and I honestly said “why do I need an iPad?” (I've never put the thing down). And my Asic Kayanos (”run forest run”). I love running!

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PROMOTION

INTRODUCING YOUR PARRY NISSAN

SUMMER SELFIE MODEL SEARCH WINNERS To launch the All New Nissan Juke, Parry Nissan and DUO Magazine invited readers to send in a selfie wearing their daisy jukes. The winner was Zoe-Anne Mutch who chose her two besties Laura Copelin and Rebecca Curley to join her in this once-in-a-lifetime fashion shoot.

Congratulations ladies!

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PROMOTION

MODELS: Rebecca Curley, Zoe-Anne Mutch, Laura Copelin

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FASHION+BEAUTY | my bag

ANNE CAMPBELL

I GREW UP IN TOWNSVILLE IN A LARGE FAMILY. I'VE WORKED IN MANY INDUSTRIES AND HAVE BEEN INTERESTED IN FASHION ALL MY LIFE. I WORKED WITH DESIGNER BOWIE WONG IN SYDNEY FOR 10 YEARS AND LAUNCHED MY OWN LABEL, ANNABELLE ROUGE, IN 2010. I'LL BE TRAVELLING WITH BOWIE WHEN HE SHOWS AT PARIS FASHION WEEK IN JULY THIS YEAR. I ENJOY THE FREEDOM THAT LIVING IN TOWNSVILLE HAS AFFORDED ME. YOU'RE ONLY A PLANE FLIGHT AWAY FROM THE BIG SMOKE BUT HAVE THE FREEDOM TO LEAD A LEISURELY LIFE.

MY BAG is from the label Pourchet and was purchased in Paris while we were on holidays a few years ago.

PHOTO of my husband Jim and myself just after we met at the island some time and 3 precious children ago. Love this photo!

BLING TURTLE EARRINGS bought for me by my son at the Gold Coast.

I’m not into bling but these are just perfect to tizzy up an outfit.

MAGNETIC ISLAND TICKETS to travel to our favourite island.

TURQUOISE NECKLACE A present from my brother and his partner for last Christmas.

PAD & PEN for all those great ideas that need to be jotted down, some good and some that leave you wondering what on earth you were thinking!

CORAL LIPSTICK because that’s the colour for summer.

RED LIPSTICK You never know when a splash of red will be needed to change the colour of your day.

MY DOROTHY BROOCH “There’s no place like home... there’s no place like home...”

I have a collection of over 80 brooches of all shapes, sizes and ages.

HAND PAINTED CARD from the craft shop at Picnic Bay. Always good to have special cards on hand for that special card occasion.

HAND CROCHETED BOOKMARK I bought from The Tanks markets in Cairns.

INVITATION to my niece’s wedding on Maggie Island.

MY CURRENT BOOK The Lady in the Lake by Raymond Chandler, a murder mystery first published in 1944.

Great read made all that more interesting by the writing style of that time.

LA FONT SUNGLASSES from Bernie

MY 1920’S PEARL COLLAR

COMPACT of silver and carved shell from Port Douglas. A present from Jim when we first started dating.

by Jim one night in Istanbul.

from Japan. I’m looking for some black velvet to make a fabulous dress to compliment this wonderful piece.

JAMEN PUEC WALLET from

BEAUTIFUL SCARF from my

Lanigan’s Optometrist.

TURQUOISE RING purchased for me

Printemps (French for Spring) department store on Boulevarde Haussmann in Paris which opened in 1865. That makes the shop just a year younger than Townsville!

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older brother’s first trip to London.

ANNABELLE ROUGE BUSINESS CARDS just in case a business opportunity arises.

FASHION+BEAUTY

Q&A Kay Cohen, Lingerie Expert How important is it to wear a well-fitted bra?

Essential! I have just completed a three year project to redesign the underwire. In this process we learned that a flat u- shaped underwire simply doesn’t fit around women’s bodies, resulting in most of the pinching and discomfort. With Curvessence we have developed a body side specific nylon rib which delivers fantastic all day comfort and a great look.

What defines a ‘perfect bra’?

One that you love, which usually means a beautiful look and it has to be comfortable, most importantly you have to feel great in it.

How often should women get fitted for a new bra?

Women’ bodies change constantly, I recommend to visit a store which offers professional bra fitting at least every six months, the risk can be back pain and general discomfort.

Why should women get fitted for a new bra?

As above and many women are wearing the same style of bra for years, Bra designers are constantly pushing boundaries and there are frequent improvements in bra fit, or in the case of Curvessence a huge improvement is possible.

Do bras have an ‘expiry date’?

Definitely, with normal wash and wear fibres degrade and components wear out. This is especially true for something worn firmly and intimately close to the body. New bras should be an annual purchase at a minimum.

How important is it for women to wear a sports bra when exercising?

Protecting breast tissue during periods of physical exertion is crucial, you should endeavour to always ensure breast support with a well fitted sports bra.

curvessence KAY COHEN, THE AUSTRALIAN DESIGNER AND ENTREPRENEUR, IS SET TO DEBUT THE BIGGEST REVOLUTION IN LINGERIE TECHNOLOGY SINCE THE WONDERBRA. SILENT ASSEMBLY is a haute couture lingerie revolution on the brink of changing the world’s most intimate moments. Australian designer and entrepreneur Kay Cohen’s opulent, luxurious collection debuts Curvessence 3D technology, set to make uncomfortable underwire a thing of the past. Ephemerally stylish and seductive, Silent Assembly is set to debut the biggest innovation in lingerie technology since The Wonderbra. The Curvessence technology supports the shape of the bra (as an underwire does) but instead of being a flat piece of unyielding steel, Curvessence works to support the bra and the body, conforming to the wearer and remembering its shape over time. Silent Assembly was launched to the Trade in Paris in July 2013 at the Salon International de Lingerie. The brand officially launches to retail customers internationally later this month.

Is there any harm in sleeping in a bra?

I can’t imagine any underwire bra’s are comfortable enough to sleep in. Our research indicates that most women don’t sleep in their bras. However women with larger busts, may feel more comfortable in a light supportive crop top.

What is the most popular style/type of bra and why? Underwire bras with a lightly lined contour cup are statistically the most worn bras in Australia.

These bras are easy to fit and supportive and provide a great shape. In the new Silent Assembly range we have a great offer of beautiful contoured bras featuring Curvessence technology, which is a fantastic option for great fitting, gorgeous pieces.

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L’ORÉAL PARIS GLAM SHINE BALMY GLOSS

The lip crayon is the perfect product for modern women that want to easily achieve beautiful make-up with little fuss. With a range of fun colours and the convenience of a retractable end, the L’Oréal Paris Glam Shine Balmy Gloss is sure to be the new summer beauty essential! The round balmy tip provides the perfect amount of gloss for a pop of colour with a playful shimmer. $16.95

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adorable natural pink bristles, which are longer and softer on the skin, sweep lightly over the pearls to take only the exact quantity of powder required. $41

GUERLAIN MÉTÉORITES BUBBLE BLUSH adds a tangy touch to the complexion for a springtime glow. Limited Edition blushes with a creamy texture. $54

ST. TROPEZ INSTANT TAN WASH OFF LOTION

This easy to use, no-streaks face and body lotion glides on to give you an instant natural looking golden tan that lasts for up to 24 hours. $19.95

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ADVERTORIAL

INDULGENCE AND TOP QUALITY CHRYSALIS MEDISPA HAS STATE-OF-THE-ART FACILITIES AND OFFERS ONLY THE HIGHEST QUALITY PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

When it comes to a spa experience in Townsville, nothing compares to Chrysalis Medispa. Not only does it have state-of-theart facilities, but it also offers a wide range of services with the most advanced techniques in laser and spa treatments, skin care and injectables, as well as a range of health and fitness options.

Not to mention, their experience is hard to match. Dr Mark Vucak, who owns Chrysalis Medispa and Queensland Plastic Surgery, says his team of professionals has been offering advanced skincare services to the people of Townsville for a long time. “We have been helping people in Townsville achieve the skin they desire for many years,” he says. “But recently we expanded our offerings to include exclusive spa and health services too.”

The new spa section of Chrysalis Medispa has been inspired by medispas in London, and

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also here in Australia, and has everything you would expect from an exclusive, five star spa treatment facility.

“We have always offered laser and light treatments, non-surgical injectables, medifacials and peels,” Shona McIntoshGreat, Senior Cosmetic Injector, explains.

“But we now offer Spa treatments, including relaxing body massage, facials, manicure and pedicures, Hydrafacial, Oceana Hydro Therapy, Infrared sauna and Cool Sculpting targeted fat reduction, as well as having a hairdresser on site – so we are truly holistic.”

Chrysalis Medispa create a personalised exercise program to help you achieve your health goals, but they also have a range of fitness equipment, and offer a range of personal trainers, and other group fitness instructors and classes. “Chrysalis Medispa is much more than just a skincare or spa treatment facility,” Shona says. “We have a holistic health offering, which means you can work on all aspects of your health and wellbeing – whether it is skincare treatments, spa treatments, or fitness and health programs – in the comfort of our luxurious, state-of-the-art facilities.”

Shona also explains how medical insights have played a big part in their skincare, spa treatment and fitness and health offerings.

“Everything we do has a medical background to ensure maximum benefits for our patients and clients.” She explains. “We also customise all of our services to suit the individual needs of our clients, as we know everyone who walks through our doors is different.”

Shona also explains how Chrysalis Medispa will be running regular promotions throughout the year and recommends you like their Facebook page to keep up-to-date with their latest offerings. Just last week they started an ‘8 Week Healthy Lifestyle Challenge’, which involved three group training sessions per week, a weekly exercise plan, a sports singlet and more for only $349.

The other part of their new offering is their fitness and health facilities. Not only can

“We will be sure to run a similar promotion again soon,” Shona says. “So make sure you

like our Facebook page and keep an eye out for it – plus have a look at our website where we regularly update our blog and subscribe to our newsletter.”

Plus, as Chrysalis Medispa wants their patients and clients to have a truly relaxing experience with peace-of-mind they now offer a discretely positioned crèche facility.

“I think people will fall in love with our facilities at Chrysalis Medispa,” Dr Mark Vucak says. “When it comes to creating a luxurious, exclusive facility, we didn’t leave any stone unturned, and as for the service, we offer high quality products and the most advanced technologies to ensure the best results for our clients.”

For more information call Chrysalis Medispa on 4779 2886, visit their website www.chrysalismedispa.com.au or Facebook page www.facebook.com/chrysalismedispa

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MODERN MAN

EXPERT MOVE. As the new face of Men Expert, Ryan Reynolds joins his gorgeous wife Blake Lively (of Gossip Girl fame) as a L’Oréal Paris ambassador – she’s the face of Fibrology. This year he’s set to star in The Captive and will soon begin filming Mississippi Grind – a road trip movie with Sienna Miller.

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BUSINESS+DEVELOPMENT OFFICE SPACES. Given that many of us spend years working in the same room, or even at the same desk, it makes sense to organise and optimise that space in the most beneficial ways possible. If an office is well-designed, with every useful device in easy range, it becomes a more ergonomic place to work, and, in the process, it becomes more efficient.

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SAMANTHA CLOTWORTHY | SENIOR RECRUITMENT CONSULTANT | CBC STAFF SELECTION

UNDERSTANDING THE ‘MILLENNIAL’ CANDIDATE Generational thinking and behaviour has always been an interesting social topic and one that often affects recruitment strategies as well as managing and retaining staff.

Over the past few years we have noticed a strong prevailing tendency in the younger spectrum of the workforce in terms of their attitude towards long-term tenure with an organisation or company. Mature aged employees believe and accept long-term employment within a firm demonstrates their loyalty, commitment and reliability, and relates to a return on investment to the company. They worry that leaving a company after only a short period (i.e. less than 12 to 24 months) may ring alarm bells to future employers and they may be considered erratic and a flight risk.

The shift among younger job seekers is to an opposite set of beliefs. Younger workers worry that staying too long with one business or in one role shows a lack of ambition, and has potential for stagnation in learning new skills and personal development. They believe that skills relating to one specific position can be learnt and perfected in 12 to 24 months and after that time has passed, they feel the need to take the next step in development, responsibility and title. Gen Y is all about embracing

“Don’t try to change the ‘Millennial’ candidate – adapt with them!”

change, in fact they thrive on change. A recent recruitment blog predicted that the average Gen Y will change career five times (twice before they are 30). They will have more than 29 employers, will work overseas multiple times and be self-employed more than once.

In the age of immediacy and insatiable pursuit for new experiences, these workers maintain that ‘if you’re standing still you’re not moving forward’. To stay in the same job is a sign of weakness, apathy and lack of ambition.

The challenge for employers is to think of ways to overcome this ethos and to recognise it as a belief that needs to be addressed. Employers that retain Gen Y staff the longest have some common approaches: • they provide information about the big picture; • a clear career path and progression; • more frequent changes in roles and titles; • state of the art training that develops skills in a different area; • access to cutting edge technology; and • flexible work schedules.

They also provide: • work/life balance; • a fun team culture; • inspiring leadership and mentoring; • recognition; and • the incorporation of their personality, passions and interests into their work.

Most importantly, these employers communicate explicitly their intention to retain their staff, and explain the benefits to both parties of long-term tenure. They have a forum for staff to discuss their itchy feet and the motives behind this. They excel at communicating openly and directly, and will listen to and respect different views in order to find common ground.

Ignore what you have heard in relation to stereotypical Gen Y candidates who text midway through an interview. This ‘Millennial’ generation do want to build lasting careers but to do so, employers need to acknowledge their differences and adapt with them.

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ADVERTORIAL

AN UNDERSTANDING DOCTOR DR SIMONE PAGE COMBINES HER EXPERIENCE AS AN ATHLETE WITH HER KNOWLEDGE AS A DOCTOR TO DELIVER UNDERSTANDING CARE.

WHEN YOU ARE LOOKING for a healthcare professional, it is important to find someone who understands you – someone who understands your symptoms, your concerns, your needs and the impact an illness or injury might have on your life and dreams.

Dr Simone Page is one of those understanding doctors. Just over a year ago, Dr Page opened her new general practice in North Ward, which has a main focus on sports and family medicine. “I know how important it is to manage sporting injuries with the general health and wellbeing of an athlete,” Dr Page explains. “I know this, because as well as being a doctor, I am also an athlete and have played basketball at international, national and state level. So I know first-hand how devastating an injury or illness can be.”

But as a doctor, Dr Page also knows how to administer the best possible care to ensure you are back in action as quickly as possible. And it is this deep understanding of her patients which has attributed to the huge professional success she has experienced to date.

And that success has included being appointed the U17 Australian Women’s Soccer team doctor for the World Qualifiers

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late last year in China, and most recently being appointed as the team doctor for the Australian Opals Women’s Basketball team for their 2014-2016 Olympic Games campaign. “It’s such an honour and a dream come true,” Dr Page says simply. “And I know this invaluable experience will be an asset to my practice and patients.”

But Dr Page doesn’t just offer a range of services for athletes; as a General Practitioner, she also provides a number of services for individuals of all ages, including: • General and Family Medicine • Workcover and Injury Management • Women’s Health • Antenatal Care and Child Health • Skin Checks • Chronic Disease Management.

Dr Page is able to offer such an extensive list of services as she has completed a number of university and postgraduate courses. She first graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine/ Surgery from James Cook University in 2006 and then continued her hospital training at Townsville Hospital until 2008.

After that, she undertook further study to become a General Practitioner. “After having

completed my hospital training, I started my General Practice training and graduated from the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners in early 2011,” Dr Page explains.

“That same year I completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Sports Medicine and then opened my new practice in early 2013.

“I’ve been busy,” Dr Page adds. “But I love what I do and I am always striving to be better.” And as someone who grew up in Townsville, she’s also loved working in a medical capacity with a number of Townsville sporting teams, including the North Queensland Fury, the Townsville Fire, the Townsville Flames and Heat and the Townsville Brolgas.

For more information please contact Dr Simone Page on 4772 2344.

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KATE PATEMAN | DIRECTOR | KLP FAMILY LAW

SHARED CARE VS EQUAL TIME

You may automatically think shared care means that a child will spend equal amounts of time with each parent – but it actually doesn’t.

Usually when parents separate the first thing that is assumed when it comes to their child or children is ‘shared care’ and that they’re entitled to spend every second week with their child because they are their parent. But what is shared care? What does it actually mean? Does it really mean equal time with the child?

What the law actually says is that each parent has parental responsibility for a child. This means “all the duties, powers, responsibilities and authority which, by law, parents have in relation to children”. Each parent has this responsibility whether they are separated or not. It makes sense. It is the decisions you have to make for your child from health (i.e. immunisations, medical procedures etc.) right through to which day care/schools they are to be enrolled in or which, if any, religion they should follow. Now, when parents separate and go to court to seek Orders about their children and who they should live with etc., the Court must apply a presumption that it is in the best interest of the child for the parents to have equal shared parental responsibility. This presumption has nothing to do with equal time or even the amount of time a parent spends with

“We need to be more responsible and patient when arranging the time that children are to spend with separated parents…”

the child. It is basically saying that the parents should make the decisions about their child together. This presumption is rebuttable – meaning that if there is abuse of the child, family violence or if it is not in the child’s best interests the presumption will not apply. But remember just because there is a Protection Order in place does not mean that the presumption will automatically be rebutted. The Court will need to look at what the basis of the Protection Order is. If the presumption does apply (i.e. it is not rebutted) then the Court must consider the child spending equal time or substantial and significant time with each parent if (and only if) it is in the best interest of the child and is reasonably practicable.

If the presumption does not apply, then the Court will make a parenting Order which is considered to be in the child’s best interests.

Even though the presumption may have been rebutted, the Court may still determine that it is in a child’s best interests to order shared time. In determining what is in the child’s best interests the legislation has around 16 different considerations, such as the benefit to the child to have a meaningful relationship with

both parents whilst protecting the child from psychical or psychological harm, views expressed by the child, the nature of the child’s relationship with each parent, practical difficulties and expense of spending time with the child, the capacity of each parent to provide for the needs of the child etc. Notice how the law says the child spending time with the parent – not the parent spending time with the child. The legislation is specifically worded this way because it is the child’s right, not the parents. A lot of parents forget this and are too concerned about what is in their own best interests or talk of their right to have equal time and they forget about the child. They use the child as a possession, something which they believe they are entitled to have.

Changing the law in 2006 has encouraged the use of shared time arrangements in situations that are harmful to children. Parents need to be more responsible and patient when arranging the time that children are to spend with separated parents otherwise there could be long term negative effects not just on the children, but also on the parental relationship.

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LIFE MATTERS

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INSPIRING CHANGE FOR INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY. Moving toward equality is in the spotlight in the leadup to International Women’s Day on 8 March. Zonta Club Townsville and Soroptimist International Townsville are holding an International Women’s Day Breakfast at Jupiters Grand Ballroom on Wednesday 5 March with guest speaker Dr Jeffrey Buchanan, Country Representative for UN Women in PNG. Book your ticket at iwdbtsv@gmail.com Zonta Metro's IWD Cocktail Party at the North Queensland Club on the following day has entertainment by the Bella Voce Choir and The Grammar School Music Ensemble. Tickets available from www.townsvilletickets.com.au

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life

(after university) WORDS COURTNEY FRANK ILLUSTRATION SARAH STEENLAND

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SO YOU’VE FINISHED UNIVERSITY, WHAT NOW? DON’T WORRY, YOU’RE NOT THE ONLY ONE WONDERING ‘WHAT NEXT?’ AFTER ACHIEVING ACADEMIC SUCCESS. As a child, my upbringing was full of positivity, lessons and information my parents hoped would one day allow me to become successful.

Now, in my early 20s, having recently completed a university degree in Brisbane and made the move back home to sunny, sweaty Townsville, I contemplate the direction and focus of my life.

Coming from a large family, my parents always talked about the seemingly uphill battle of getting me to 18 years old. Once I reached `adulthood’ the focus then turned to me reaching 21. Well, here I am now, writing my first article and nervous as anything. I think, deep down, I always knew I wanted to be a writer and while my parents were supportive, they had no knowledge of university to help me achieve these dreams. People always say that when you leave school you should have direction, but it’s finding out what direction to take that’s the hard part. However, upon reaching 21 last year and finishing an Arts degree with double majors in Journalism and Communications, the parenting part is over and I find myself stuck in the grey area between home and adulthood.

When you go through university, no one teaches you about what will happen when you have that transcript clenched in your fist and you walk off the campus for the last time. There are so many questions; what do you do now? What will your parents expect of you? Where do you look for a

job? How do you make a good impression in the professional world? All of these are the questions I asked myself and, sadly, am still trying to find the answers to. It’s not that I lack self-sufficiency or independence – two qualities I quickly learned after leaving home at 18. It’s just that the whole process is so overwhelmingly daunting and people want you to make decisions fast and under huge amounts of pressure. However, it becomes increasingly hard to make these decisions when you aren’t equipped with the information to understand the process.

If you’re lucky, you may not have the financial burden of a HECS debt, however chances are most of us have that big black cloud looming over our heads to go with our worry and anxiety about the future. Perhaps what scared me the most was knowing that, at the stage in my life when I could finally make some real money, at some point the government was going to take portions of it away.

So how much money do you lose to HECS? You have to start repaying your HECS debt through the taxation system once your income is above the compulsory repayment threshold. For the 2013 – 2014 income year, the threshold sits at $51,309.

For someone who has worked in retail her whole life this figure is incredibly overwhelming. So, to add to your list of worries about getting a job and acting professionally, now you have to try really hard not to become a financial disaster. And this is where I’m at.

While completing a university degree is a huge accomplishment, being confined to the four walls of a school and then a university leaves me wondering whether I want to add the four walls of a house to that list. For many people my age this is the time to get serious about adulthood and setting up your future. You have worked hard to get here, so why not reap the benefits of your determination and persistence? The decision you make is entirely up to you. You might find that you want to travel, see the world and embrace the freedom you have been missing. You might want to work hard and save your money, invest in some property or start your own business. Whatever the decision, and as cliché as it may sound, it has to make you happy.

My advice? Take a step back and be proud of everything you have achieved. Listen to the guidance of your parents, family members, lecturers and professionals and, most importantly, be honest with yourself about the direction you want your life to take. Act professionally in interviews but let your personality shine through.

Old-fashioned canvassing for finding a job is still the best approach and, financially, just breathe and take it one step at a time. As for me? While I’m still stuck in that grey area, I can just begin to see the light at the end of the tunnel.

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EWEN JONES MP I FEDERAL MEMBER FOR HERBERT

IT'S THE COLOUR OF THE LENS WHICH REALLY MATTERS “…THERE WILL ALWAYS BE THE PERCEPTION, THE GREY AREA, HELD BY PEOPLE AT BOTH ENDS OF THE SPECTRUM, THAT THE STORY WAS BIASED.”

I have been following the discussion regarding bias by the ABC in the papers, on television, and online. I was also reading a book recently where Bob Hawke, in the lead up to his 1983 election victory, accused the ABC of having a right wing slant to all their stories. It would seem that the more things change, the more they stay the same.

I remember when my daughters were in the Rotary Mime Shows in the late 1990s (they were brilliant). I discovered that you only see the good things from your children. But you see every mistake or misstep by others. Parents would walk out asking how their school lost and the other won, when their school was perfect in every way. This is what is called the rose coloured glasses syndrome.

To politics. Again, you know me, I don’t whinge. But I can see where I have spoken to a journalist and they have completely misinterpreted my comments! They have done this to be personally nasty to me! Because they have some ideological bent against me in person!! Be it the ABC, the newspapers, the TV Stations, even Karina and Scotty on Zinc. They all bend and twist the words I give them to make me sound bad!!

When I was an auctioneer and lost a job, there was normally a clear factor in the customer’s decision to use someone else.

Commission, settlement times, transport costs, are all up for grabs but you get a very clear picture of why you missed out.

Journalism and politics is highly susceptible to perception. This is not new.

The term King Hit was first coined in 1608 by King James I when he was not happy with a decision by Chief Justice, Sir Edward Coke. Henry Vlll used to cut people’s heads off if they disagreed with him or were critical. History is littered with bad reviews and equally bad reactions to them. What people want from political stories, I reckon, is to be unsure how the journalist votes. That they treat both sides the same. But there will always be the perception, the grey area, held by people at both ends of the spectrum, that the story was biased. There are as many people out there complaining about the ABC’s treatment of Julia Gillard, as there are now about the ABC’s treatment of my side. They may all be right, or it just may be their point of view.

The previous Government wanted to take action against the News Limited papers. Previous Governments have taken issue with News, Fairfax, each of the commercial networks, individual journalists, and the ABC. This will continue so long as there are stories presented, and opinions offered. It is said that in politics that the only thing for which there is no cure is flattery. I also think we are equally unable to fight off the criticism bug. How us politicians and each side’s supporters feel about a journalist’s story will always depend on the colour of the tint in our lenses.

NICOLE PIEROTTI I CHILD PSYCHOLOGIST I BABYSMILES

BIRTHDAY DILEMMAS

“THE ONE CONSTANT DECISION THROUGH ALL THESE YEARS IS WHO TO INVITE.”

Making cakes, buying and wrapping presents, making lists, having friends over… the last month or so has been a mammoth time in my family for birthdays. I certainly feel as though I’ve been through a marathon. Despite all this activity, if one can step back and be objective about birthdays and children, you can see quite clearly how it changes. From the early first years where parties were mainly about family gathering and perhaps friends from a play group, siblings invited. To the kindy – daycare years which involved a handful of friends over for a play and cake or party at the local park, again siblings are invited. Then there’s the school years where class parties are the norm. Suddenly a birthday involves twenty to thirty children, no wonder playlands and organised themes are popular, and no siblings. Then as the primary years roll on our children prefer to invite a handful or more of select friends to help them to celebrate.

The one constant decision through all these years is ‘who to invite’, ‘which friends should I have’ is much thought over. As always, there is need for a parent to guide their children. If your child is inviting a select group, encourage them to only invite their closest friends, those they get on the best with. Not the

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group who they think they would like to belong to. But those who currently share their lunchtime or you hear them talk about. If your child is inviting the whole class, please make sure it is the whole class, not the class minus one or two children.

Exclusion has no place in birthday parties. Children can ask to invite everyone except…. As a parent you need to step in quite firmly here and say clearly – a whole class party is just that, the whole class or else you invite a handful of friends, there is no middle option of the whole class minus one or two.

Difficult as it is, there will also be times when your child isn’t invited to a friend’s birthday, usually if they are having the handful of friends or their sibling is invited and the invitation doesn’t extend to the whole family. These situations tend to happen as you move beyond the early kindy years. It certainly is difficult for a couple of years when your child watches other siblings attend a party on their own with a parent. One rule we always had in our family was if there was a party bag the invited child shared this with their siblings and selected a lolly/toy to give them. This helped ease the situation enormously. But learning to cope with this is certainly part of life and there is always next year!

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THE MOSQUITO EFFECT WHEN BERNIE MURPHY AND MARIKA VAN DER KLUGT REACHED OUT TO FRIENDS AND FAMILY ASKING FOR A FEW DOLLARS TO HELP PURCHASE MOSQUITO NETS FOR A MATERNITY WARD IN TANZANIA, THEY HAD NO IDEA JUST HOW ENCOURAGING THE RESPONSE WOULD BE. WORDS RACHEL LICCIARDELLO

“THERE’S A SAYING IN TANZANIA,” tells Marika Van der Klugt, Townsville woman and co-founder of Mzungu Mamas, “’If you think small things cannot make a difference – try sleeping with a mosquito in your tent.’” This saying sums up Mzungu Mamas – a humanitarian initiative created in November 2013 by Marika and her colleague and friend Bernie Murphy that aims to resource a remote hospital’s maternity ward in Tanzania.

Bernie, a registered nurse, and Marika, Safety and Health Specialist, work for international mining company MMG; while both are based in Townsville, their current work takes them to remote Tanzania, where Marika has set up Safety, Health, Environment and Community services for MMG, with Bernie’s support. “Part of my job was to look at local hospital capabilities and resources,” tells Bernie. “The Mnero Hospital is very close to our work base, and many of the people we work with rely on this hospital.

“Mzungu Mamas [Swahili for ‘white women’] started as a way to give back to the community that welcomed us and was willing to share the very little hospital resources they had,” recalls Bernie.

Working in the developing nation of Tanzania, which records around 30,000 deaths per year from mosquito-borne Malaria (80 per cent of those deaths are children under five), the women knew how significant something as small as a $7 mosquito net would be to improving maternal healthcare.

Bernie and Marika composed an email asking friends, family and work colleagues to donate $5 each. If they could receive 100 $5 donations, the women would be able to purchase mattress protectors, sheets and insecticide-treated mosquito nets for 10 maternity beds. “We received our goal within one week!” recalls Marika. “We asked our camp accommodation contractor (SBS) to help us source items at cost price; and instead they donated 10 vinyl-covered mattresses, pillows and mosquito nets.

So, we were able to deliver new mattresses with vinyl protectors, pillows and mosquito nets for all 24 beds in the hospital.

“The biggest goal we set ourselves was to purchase an ultra-sound machine for the maternity

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ward,” says Bernie. “We thought it would take a lot of time and fundraising to raise $3000 to purchase the unit, but we have some really amazing people around us – friends, family, acquaintances and total strangers! – and so far we have raised almost $5500,” she smiles. “In this region, most people have never had their photo taken let alone seen an ultrasound image – it will be an amazing gift.”

Since that initial email, Bernie and Marika have also coordinated a bra drive for Project Uplift, which collects quality used or new bras for women in disadvantaged communities. “When talking with the midwives at The Mnero Hospital, they explained the additional stresses on the bodies of expectant or new mothers because they have no breast support,” says Bernie.

Bernie and Marika collected more than 150 bras, about 50 of which were maternity bras. The maternity bras have been given to the hospital, and the other bras will be distributed to women in the surrounding villages. “We are still collecting donations – especially maternity bras,” requests Bernie, who is seeking other clothing donations too, like work socks, women’s t-shirts and baby jumpsuits and beanies.

“Our ultimate goal is to have this hospital resourced enough to offer the community a higher quality service,” continues Marika, listing future goals of developing mother and baby clinics, and purchasing hospital items such as wheelchairs and sutures. “As a big dream, it would be wonderful to have enough money to ensure that every baby born at the hospital is sent home with a mosquito net.”

Like the butterfly effect – the theory that derives its name from the idea that the flutter of a butterfly’s wings on one side of the world can lead to a hurricane on the other – Bernie and Marika are creating ‘the mosquito effect’. By launching that initial email, these two women have created significant, sustainable change. “I think our greatest achievement is helping people realise that a little bit of help can make a big impact on a community a world away,” smiles Bernie.

To support Mzungu Mamas, search for the group on Facebook.

Local ladies outside the hospital. The hospital struggles with health care and things such as cleaning (apart from theatre), food, drinking water, bathing water and clean bedding are all provided by a friend or relative.

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Bernie (left) and Marika (right) with a local nurse.

This is the maternity section of the hospital with the washing on the line.

You can see some of the solar panels that have been donated to help provide power support to the hospital.

In the villages everyone has a job. If the well or other water source is close enough, it is normally the children’s job to collect water twice a day. This photo shows that any kids carry on when they know there’s a camera around!

Bernie with an expectant Mama on her right and the Bebe (grandmother) on her left.

Nurse using a new blood pressure monitor donated by Mzungu Mamas. This picture also shows the general bedding conditions at the hospital before we donated mattress protectors, pillow and sheets (the coloured bundle on the right is a baby!).

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D U O M A G A Z I N E | A D V E R T I S I N G F E AT U R E

EDUCATION+TRAINING The 2014 academic year is now well underway with school and university students alike engrossed in their studies.

The Queensland Government is investing an additional $131 million in 2014 to improve student performance in Queensland state schools through the Great Results Guarantee. All 1233 state and independent public schools will receive a share of the funding and enter into an agreement that commits them to guarantee every student either achieves the National Minimum Standard for literacy and numeracy for their year level or has an evidence-based plan in place to address their specific learning difficulties.

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I like about the app is the democratisation of information – so we have data

The app launch, coinciding with Orientation Week (O Week) on Monday 17th

from departments across the university, but it doesn’t matter where that data

February, was a success with the app receiving over 300 downloads within

came from, it’s all delivered in one central app. I think that’s really special.”

24 hours.

Ms Polak Scowcroft and her team understand the importance of technology

Ms Polak Scowcroft, head of JCU’s Web and Social Media team, lead the inno-

as an innovative and invaluable tool in the 21st century education system.

vative project. “We’re tracking the usage and getting really good feedback,

“I think the most important thing for tertiary education is to remain current

so that’s really exciting.”

– whether that’s in the courses we teach or whether that’s in how we deliver

Development of the app began in November 2013, with Ms Polak Scowcroft

information. You can walk around campus and everyone has their smart-

admitting it was a quick, passion-driven venture. “We pushed it hard; we

phone apps… and we need to be able to connect with that.”

put the heat on, but that’s not a bad thing. Usability and relevance were key

“The days of printing out maps… we’re moving past that. Education needs to

factors in the design and functionality process. We really wanted it to be

stay up to date with technology, that’s a fact; it’s a truism, there’s no way we

driven by the user.”

can fight it, so trying to encourage that adoption is really important.”

“We started out meeting with focus groups both in Townsville and in Cairns;

Ms Polak Scowcroft acknowledges the work of team member Sarah Peluchetti,

with current and prospective students… to gauge what they would find most

who is a JCU graduate. “She did a lot of the data collection from across the

useful, and we got a slew of phenomenal ideas for new features that we could

university, and a lot of the customisation of the app. She did it within her

develop. So we took that long list and we sort of panned it down to figure out

normal work-time, so we didn’t take any additional resources, financial or

what we could do in a really strong, stable way for the first release.”

human resources, and she’s a testament to how amazing JCU graduates

Ms Polak Scowcroft and her team will continue to develop the app in order to

are – she just took this project and ran with it, and it turned out really well.

keep users interested and maintain relevance.

I’m really proud of her.”

“This is not a set and forget it sort of app. We’ll be developing it throughout

The app, free to download from the Apple App Store, is compatible with

the year and probably doing biannual/annual releases of new content and

iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch, and is also available from the Google Play

new capabilities.”

Store for Android devices.

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ENTERTAINMENT

1984. BIG BROTHER IS BACK. Produced by Shake & Stir Theatre Company. Strap yourself in for this terrifically frightening theatrical event set against a towering wall of plasma screens. Oceania; a Nation perpetually at war, where cameras watch every move and Thought Police roam the streets. From the team that brought you Animal Farm, this new stage adaption brings George Orwell’s final novel screaming into the present. 4 March 7:30pm, Townsville Civic Theatre www.ticketshop.com.au 4727 9797 Warning: Parental Guidance Recommended

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march 2014 EXHIBITIONS

Frock Stars: Inside Australian Fashion Week comes to Townsville Until 25 May 9.30am–5pm Museum of Tropical Queensland www.mtq.qm.qld.gov.au 4726 0604 Created by the Powerhouse Museum in collaboration with IMG Fashion, Frock Stars lets you experience the fashion shows, sit front row, see who hangs out in the VIP lounge, watch footage from past and present collections, view some of the best outfits from Australian Fashion Week and hear exclusive interviews with designers, models and industry insiders.

Through the Flower: Aspects of the Feminine www.sylviaditchburn.com An exhibition by local artists to coincide with celebrating International Womens Day. The opening is on Friday 7 March at 6pm by Dr Betty McLellan, Adjunct Assoc Prof JCU, Feminist, Ethicist, Psychotherapist, Author, Supporter of Women in the Community.

TOWNSVILLE CINEMA GROUP

Warrina Cinemas www.cinemagroup.org.au 13 March 7.15pm Stories We Tell and Sister 27 March 7.15pm 20 Feet From Stardom, The Best Offer

THEATRE + CONCERTS

1984 4 March 7.30pm Townsville Civic Theatre www.ticketshop.com.au 4727 9797 Produced by Shake & Stir Theatre Co. Oceania; a Nation perpetually at war, where cameras watch every move and Thought Police roam the streets.

From the team that brought you Animal Farm, this new stage adaption brings George Orwell’s final novel screaming into the present.

Parental guidance recommended

The Camerata Singers in Concert 9 March 2pm C2 Townsville Civic Theatre www.ticketshop.com.au 4727 9797 In support of the Australian Concerto & Vocal Competition’s introduction of an Open Vocal Section as an addition to the line-up of sections for this year’s competition in July, the Camerata Singers present a concert featuring a range of vocal ensemble works made for easy listening, including a medley from Le Miserables. Guest artists include Alyssa Oliveri and cast members of the up-coming NQOMT production of The Phantom of the Opera.

The Long Way Home 14 March Townsville Civic Theatre www.ticketshop.com.au 4727 9797 Produced by Sydney Theatre Coy and The Australian Defence Force.

Created from first-hand accounts, The Long Way Home reflects the Australian Defence Force’s recent experiences in Iraq, Afghanistan and East Timor as well as humanitarian and disaster relief and protecting Australia’s borders. Sydney Theatre Company has embarked upon an historic endeavour with the Australian Defence Force, taking the words and experiences of servicemen and women to create a unique, inspiring and unforgettable event.

Celtic Fyre 15 March 7.30pm Riverway Arts Centre www.ticketshop.com.au 4727 9797 The alternative Celtic rock band from all over North Queensland! This 11 piece band is a fun-loving kick-emin-the-pants band that just wants to rock–celtic style!

The Chooky Dancers 21 March 7.30pm Townsville Civic Theatre www.ticketshop.com.au 4727 9797 Djuki Mala (Chooky Dancers) are touring nationally throughout 2014 with their self-titled and long awaited show. For over a decade, Dance innovators Djuki Mala have been exploring and re-establishing the notions of contemporary Aboriginal performance. Hailing from Galiwin’ku Community (Elcho Island) in North East Arnhem Land, Djuki Mala continue to redefine the unique physical language they are known and loved for by marrying it with acrobatics and diverse flavours of dance and theatre, and their own keen sense of humour. This is a rare opportunity to engage with performers from a very remote part of this vast and diverse country.

EVENTS

International Women’s Day Breakfast 5 March 6.30am–8am Jupiters Townsville iwdbtsv@gmail.com 0412 781 586 Presented by Zonta Club Townsville and Soroptimist International Townsville. Guest Speaker, Dr Jeffrey Buchanan is the Country Representative for UN Women in PNG. The theme for International Women’s Day 2014 is Ending Poverty for Women and Girls through Economic Empowerment.

Zonta Club of Townsville Metro IWD Cocktail Party 6 March 5.45pm North Queensland Club www.townsvilletickets.com.au The Zonta Club of Townsville Metro are hosting its 2nd Annual International Womens Day Cocktail Party featuring guest speakers, musical entertainment by the Bella Voce Choir and The Grammar School Music Ensemble. Canapes provided and drinks available from the bar.

Djuki Mala (The Chooky Dancers)

IMAGE Wayne Quilliam Photography

Adventurethon Magnetic Island 29–30 March Five events, two days and one tropical island! Paddle, mountain bike and trail run this awesome multi-sport festival on Magnetic Island. Events include ‘Ultra Adventurethon’, ‘Enduro Adventurethon’, ‘Dirty Endurance Duathon’, ‘Taste of Adventurethon’ and ‘Junior Adventurethon’. For more information or to register visit adventurethon.com.au

SPORT

NRL North Queensland Cowboys 1300SMILES Stadium www.cowboys.com.au 8 March 8pm v Canberra Raiders 22 March 8pm v NZ Warriors NBL Townsville Crocodiles Townsville Entertainment & Convention Centre www.tecc.net.au 4771 4000 14 March 7.30pm v Wollongong Hawks

MARKETS

Cotters Rotary Markets Flinders Street, Sundays 8.30am–1pm. Willows Rotary Markets Willows Shopping Centre car park, Sundays 7am–11am Magnetic Island Night Markets Arcadia RSL, Fridays 5pm–9pm.

Horseshoe Bay Markets Second and fourth Sundays, 9am–2pm. NQ Farmers Markets North Shore Town Centre, Burdell, Saturdays.

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A TOWNSVILLE TV STAR

WHEN LOVE CHILD PREMIERED ON OUR TELEVISIONS, A TOWNSVILLE-BRED ACTRESS ALSO HIT OUR SMALL SCREENS.

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“I STARTED DOING ALL THE MUSICALS THERE AND SOME MORE PLAYS–IT WAS JUST SUCH A GREAT BREEDING GROUND.” HARRIET DYER

AS A CHILD GROWING UP IN TOWNSVILLE, Harriet Dyer and her sister used to watch their dad, a local lawyer, perform in plays at Townsville’s Civic Theatre. This was where Harriet’s love affair with acting and singing first began. But what she never could have imagined back then was that one-day she would end up starring in one of Australia’s most anticipated television series for 2014, Love Child.

Love Child is a television series set in Kings Cross in 1969. It follows the lives of young women who have taken up residency at Stanton House. “It is a home for unwed mothers,” Harriet explains. “The promos look pretty funny and sexy and sparkly, but the real story is one of forced adoption.”

Harriet plays 19-year-old Patricia “Patty” Saunders, who comes from a wealthy family in Melbourne, and finds herself pregnant. As it is so shameful back then for a woman who is unmarried to fall pregnant, Patty’s mother sends her to Stanton House for the duration of her pregnancy.

“Patty is so beautifully naïve – she’s not cynical at all,” Harriet says. “The thing I like most about her is her optimism – she’s really true to herself and she has such big dreams.”

Perhaps that is something Harriet and Patty share in common. As I speak with Harriet throughout the interview, it is clear, despite having taken up residency in Sydney at 18 years old, she hasn’t forgotten about the town she calls home. “I love Townsville – it is so beautiful,” she says with complete sincerity. “I also love the pace of the town [and] I love the people. I come back as much as I can.”

She also loved her childhood growing up here. She spent most of it dancing, and singing, and acting, which was also supported when she went to the Townsville Grammar School. “They have such a wonderful music program and such a wonderful drama program,” she explains.

“I started doing all the musicals there and some more plays – it was just such a great breeding ground.”

And performing with the Townsville Grammar Band all over the place is one of her favourite memories while growing up.

Another favourite memory is going on tube rides at Horseshoe Bay over at Magnetic Island. For those who don’t know, there is a man at Horseshoe Bay who has a speed boat and he attaches big rubber tubes on to the back of his boat. And as Harriet explains, he drives really fast around the bay while you hold on for dear life.

“That is my favourite thing to do in the whole world,” Harriet says. “Growing up with my brother and my sister, while mum and dad are just laughing their arses off on the beach watching their children try not to fall off a [tyre on a] speed boat, is just hilarious.”

So what is next for Townsville’s newest television star? “I’m currently in a show with the Sydney Theatre Company that runs until March. And then the second series of Love Child is going to go ahead in August and I’ve been asked to come back and do it again.”

INTERVIEW NICOLE THOMSON-PRIDE

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ARTICULATE

DUO MAGAZINE IS PROUD TO PARTNER WITH PERC TUCKER REGIONAL GALLERY AND SHANE FITZGERALD, MANAGER GALLERY SERVICES, TOWNSVILLE CITY COUNCIL, IN A SERIES THAT DISCUSSES CURRENT TRENDS, MUSINGS AND INSIGHTS INTO CONTEMPORARY VISUAL ARTS.

AND THE WINNER IS…TOWNSVILLE! I HAVE NEVER PENNED a postscript to an editorial that I have previously published.

However, as they say, there is a first time for everything. Late in 2013 you may recall the story entitled Guess Who’s Coming to Town{sville} which discussed the development of the partnership with Gallery Services and the LEGO Group with the exhibition Brick By Brick. Well the exhibition has come and gone and if you didn’t know about the show or visit the exhibition then you are well and truly in the minority with over half of Townsville’s population stepping through the Gallery doors to view firsthand the wonder of this iconic product and its history.

Brick By Brick was a phenomenal success with a record attendance of 100,778 visitors, far surpassing the previous exhibition attendance record for the venue and exceeding our annual visitation rates in a single exhibition.

It’s fair to say that it’s also exceeded all of our expectations.

The exhibition has been a cause for celebration; a coup for the city and a significant boost for the region’s arts and cultural sector.

Certainly it has been rewarding for myself and all the staff of Gallery Services to see such enjoyment directly stemming from our efforts in developing the show over the last year and a half.

Due to its appeal and success the project has been celebrated in various national forums, applauded by the Queensland Government, captured the imagination of people far and wide including – within the first three days of the exhibition’s display – Gavin MacLeod AKA Captain Stubing from the iconic American television series “The Love Boat” tweeting his support for the project to audiences worldwide.

Visitors flooded into Townsville’s CBD during the exhibition display – some whom haven’t visited our City centre in over two years and traders personally approaching Gallery staff to thank us for this initiative. Brick by Brick has been a whirlwind of success, built on a commitment to community engagement and quality, and reliant on partnerships to best realise the exhibition vision. It’s a whirlwind we intend to experience again in future years, with more popular culture exhibitions in the works knowing that Townsville is on the verge of cultural maturity, that Townsville is a cultural destination and that Townsville can equally challenge the major centres in cultural development as it already does in areas such as sport.

But what does this really mean? Brick by Brick has become the most successful single cultural project in regional Queensland history and is equally as successful as the “Blockbuster” projects that are developed by our Nation’s capital cultural centres. During the project’s display period the resulting “activation” of our CBD provided an influx of economic activity, visitation and excitement rarely seen and – perhaps most importantly – the project unequivocally confirmed that the Townsville community supports, appreciates and wants cultural opportunities and accessibility of this calibre right here at home in our region.

Now that we have captured the Nation’s attention, only one question remains: What visionary actions will now be undertaken to further validate Townsville in the National consciousness and cement this region as a cultural destination and thus capitalising on the social and economic impacts that such activation and vision would realise for generations to come?

LEGO, the LEGO logo and the Minifigure are trademarks of the LEGO Group. © 2013 The LEGO Group. All Rights Reserved. Historical information and materials provided by the LEGO Group

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TOWNSVILLE CITY COUNCIL HAS LAUNCHED A BRAND-NEW ENTERTAINMENT EXPERIENCE AS PART OF THE 2014 THEATRE SEASON WHICH IS SET TO DELIGHT AUDIENCES.

RIVERWAY SESSIONS

AN INTIMATE NIGHT OF ENTERTAINMENT AND FOOD BE ENTERTAINED by some of world’s finest performers whilst enjoying great food and wine during Townsville’s exciting new cabaret season: Riverway Sessions.

Focusing on an eclectic mix of entertainers this intimate season places you at its heart with shows that will challenge, entertain and absorb you.

In a first for Townsville, Riverway Sessions offers a great night of live entertainment coupled with fine dining in a relaxed setting. Start your evening with a drink at the newly furnished bar and enjoy the pre-show entertainment. Once you move into the cabaret space you will be seated at your table to begin your culinary experience while being taken into the performance around you. Why not get together a group and book a table for a fun night of dining and cabaret and enjoy Townsville’s newest

experience it www.townsville.qld.gov.au

entertainment experience.

The cabaret season features a great selection of performances including Harmonious on the 21st of March featuring world renowned harmonica player Antonio Serrano. Audiences will then experience a touch of magic in The Magic Hour on the 13th of June – a gutsy one-woman comedy told with dark humour and soulful song through Helpmann Award winner Ursula Yovich (Australia, Jindabyne, The Secret River). The pace is then wound up with An Evening with Groucho on the 11th of July starring Frank Ferrante as he recreates his New York, London and PBS triumph as the legendary Groucho Marx. The acclaimed vocalist Lior makes a welcome return to Townsville on the 15th of July where both audience and performer share an evening enjoying the connection that

Live

only proximity can offer. We then transport to the Seychelles on the 3rd of September for a night of energetic tropical rhythms with world music star Grace Barbe. Rounding out the Riverway Sessions is Nick Parnell in Vibes Virtuoso on the 10th of October. Celebrated as one of the most exciting vibes players in the world today, Nick makes old music new again, injecting energy into a repertoire that will be an inspiration to all.

All shows are performed live at the Riverway Arts Centre from 6pm for a 7pm start. Tickets are $70 for adults and $62 for Concession.

For further information and to book simply visit www.ticketshop.com.au or call 07 4727 9797.

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Discover Jezzine!

Toad Day Out

5–13 April jezzine barracks, north ward

Sunday 30 March, 8.30am-12pm riverway, thuringowa

Celebrate the official opening of Townsville’s newest public space with a week long program of celebrations. Rediscover the 15 hectare headland park, linking The Strand to Palleranda, enjoy the celebrations with NQ Games Half Marathon, a community 5km fun run, markets, live music and entertainment, guided tours, children’s activities, fitness programs culminating with a massive free concert on the last weekend.

Full program details available at council’s website.

Townsville City Council invites you to join Operation: Toad Day Out. Your mission is to capture as many cane toads as you can alive and unharmed and bring them to the rendezvous point on Sunday 30 March at Riverway. Get together with your family, school friends or scout group and organise your very own Operation: Toad Day Out. The event will include prize giveaways, local entertainment, Ranger Dan, face painting, magician, information stalls and a free sausage sizzle.

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DUO MAGAZINE PERCIVAL PHOTOGRAPHIC PORTRAIT PRIZE 2014 ENTRIES INVITED Major sponsor DUO Magazine and Pinnacles Gallery are proud to announce that entries are now invited for the inaugural DUO Magazine Percival Photographic Portrait Prize 2014. The exhibition is scheduled to coincide with Perc Tucker Regional Gallery display of the Percival Portrait Painting Prize 2014 in a city-wide celebration of the genre of portraiture, and encourages contemporary and cutting-edge explorations of portraiture by photographers from around the nation. The DUO Magazine Percival Photographic Portrait Prize 2014 offers a $10,000 major acquisitive prize, with the winning work entering the DUO Magazine private collection.

To enter, please carefully read the Conditions of Entry and complete the Entry Form which you can download at: www.townsville.qld.gov.au/facilities/galleries/pinnacles/ pages/percivalphotographic.aspx

KEY DATES 2014 Deadline for entries Friday 28 March 2014 Pre-selection outcome notification

By Friday 04 April 2014 Artwork delivery 9am – 4pm Tuesday 29th April 2014 Launch and announcement of winners Friday 16 May Exhibition on display 10th May – 13 July 2014 Artwork Pickup 9am – 4pm Wednesday 16 July 2014

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FOOD+DRINK

NEW LOOK FOR A TOUCH OF SALT. A change is as good as a holiday for Townsville’s Brine family restaurateurs. The sale of The Saltcellar and a refurbished A Touch of Salt restaurant has increased their vitality for the challenges ahead and with their new-look restaurant will come a number of new initiatives and events.Of course there will be wine dinners and Sundown on Friday nights but there will also be a number of specialised events for food and wine enthusiasts.

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scoop Essentially Fresh Deli & Catering Deli and catering store, Essentially Fresh are retailing ready-to-eat meals as a quick and easy alternative for those on the run. Each dish is prepared in store and prepackaged in a takeaway container for your convenience. The variety of homemade meals provide a tantalising treat for every taste, including peppered beef, creamy chicken, chicken cacciatore and a selection of soups. The store is eager to include nutritional values and enhance the packaging in the near future.

Sprout Organic Growers Due to popular demand Sprout Organic Growers is now brewing ‘Kombucha’ and retailing the fermented tea on tap in store. Though widely popular in the United States, fresh Kombucha was not distributed in Townsville until its appearance in our local organic grocer on Friday 14th February. The tea is known to be ‘very pleasant to drink’, with probiotic qualities that aid with digestion and detoxing. It sparks an energetic lift of constant vitality that sustains throughout the day, a sensation that regular drinkers describe as ‘addictive’.

Kombucha is available in numerous flavours ranging from ‘plain’ to ‘watermelon’ to ‘ginger and turmeric’.

Seasoned The new addition to Townsville’s renowned strip of fine-food restaurants on Palmer Street is asserting a place on the top shelf of dining with its new corporate menu. Between Monday and Thursday, Seasoned is catering for the every-day businessman, with a range of steak, ribs and side options available. For those who prefer sweet to savoury, half-price desserts are offered on Wednesdays.

Michel’s Restaurant The new menu at Michel’s Restaurant provides even more reason to ‘eat dessert first’. Mouth-watering dishes such as the Vanilla Bean & Baileys Crème Brulee and the Strawberry Cointreau Crepes have been extremely popular amongst local sweet-tooths.

A Touch of Salt The Townsville to Cairns Bike Ride Fundraising Beer Luncheon is being held at 12 noon on 30 March at A Touch of Salt. Enjoy a 3 course beer lunch featuring Little Creature Beers.

There’ll be an auction and some great raffle prizes. $95 bookings essential. Enjoy a fantastic afternoon as ATOS continue their efforts to raise much needed funds to find a cure of childhood cancer. For tickets call Mark Brine 0431 064 913 or email him at mark@saltrestaurants.com.au But wait, there's more! A Touch of Salt is hosting a series of authentic wine and dine experiences throughout 2014. From Friday 7th March and every Friday until November, whet your whistle at ‘Sundown’ with wine, beer and cider tastings from 5pm–8pm and dinner reservations available on the balcony after 8pm. For those who appreciate the finest wines, make the most of happy hour on Thursday 27th March at the restaurant’s Wine Dinner – a five course vegetarian wine banquet with certified organic wines for $95 per person. A Touch of Salt is also introducing off-site catering to their dining options. Call Mark Brine for further information on 4724 4441.

Sweetbridge Larder Dine with over sixty Townsville residents at the monthly Sicilian Long Table Feast at Sweetbridge Larder.

Picture the footpath lined with an enormous table, then garnished with five courses of delicious and authentic Sicilian dishes. The night of amazing food and atmosphere is enjoyable for the entire family and beneficial to our community, with part of the proceeds raised through ticket sales donated to a local charity every month. The feedback from the event has been fantastic, with attendees describing the dinner as feeling a ‘warm sense of community’ in sharing bowls of cultural foods with the locals.

Jam Corner Here's a perfect way to enjoy lots of different flavours over a relaxing lunch with your favourite wine and friends. Sunday Tapas is now available at Jam Corner from 12noon–2.30pm.

Owner/Head Chef, Matt Merrin is committed to expanding and evolving the offerings at Jam. He's planning a new Autumn food menu to come out mid-March with an exciting 120 bottle wine list that features some of the best Australian and overseas wines. www.jamcorner.com.au Relish Cafe Vegan additions to the menu at Relish Café may be a suitable meal option for those with specific dietary requirements. Whilst the early risers can enjoy the Vegan Waffles for breakfast, vegan-friendly burgers are also available for lunch, including a Pumpkin & Pecan Burger and a Beetroot Burger. Coffee drinkers are encouraged to bring a friend on Mondays and Tuesdays to take advantage of the two for one coffee deal.

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Get the party started with these delicious classic cocktails!

mix it up Cosmopolitan

Mojito

Chocolate Martini

40ml Vodka 7ml triple sec 30ml cranberry juice

6 Mint leaves 20ml Simple syrup (one part water, one part sugar) 20ml Fresh lime juice 40ml white rum

45ml Vodka 15ml White Creme De Cacao 15ml Monin Vanilla

40ml club soda

Shake all ingredients in Boston Shaker with ice.

Strain into martini glass. Finish with a dusting of chocolate powder.

1 lemon twist In a shaker with ice, add Vodka, triple sec, and cranberry juice.

Shake and strain into a martini glass. Garnish with lemon twist

In a shaker, lightly muddle the mint. Add the simple syrup, lime juice and white rum, and fill with ice. Shake well and pour (unstrained) into a glass. Top with the club soda and garnish with a mint sprig.

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Ko-be launches new menu Jupiters’ award-winning restaurant Ko-be has just launched a new lunch and dinner menu and it’s set to get mouths watering.

While the redefined steakhouse continues to showcase some of Australia’s most sought-after beef brands, the new menu also features a delicious range of pork, chicken, lamb, vegetarian and seafood dishes.

One such menu item is the exquisite new Lobster Thermidor – an oven-baked half or full lobster separated from the shell and folded through a rich creamy mustard sauce - that will no doubt tempt and satisfy the highest of dining expectations.

It’s no wonder Ko-be is fast becoming one of Townsville’s favourite dining experiences.

FOR BOOKINGS CONTACT P: 07 4722 2222 E: kobe@echoent.com.au

S I G NAT URE D I S HE S Tajima Wagyu sirloin 400 days - grain fed - 300g MBS 5+ Darling Downs Generous marbling providing a full flavoured steak. Melts in your mouth The Cape Grim Tomahawk – ‘A carnivore’s delight’ Sealed on the char-grill and oven-roasted to your liking, the Tomahawk is completely pasture fed and weighs 1.2kg (raw weight). Carved off the bone by our chef and delivered to your table with sides and sauces carefully selected to enhance your Tomahawk experience Prawn and bug salad (gf) Pan-seared gulf king prawns, Moreton Bay bug with sprouts, candied peanuts and nam jim dressing

OPENING HOURS Dinner: 7 nights from 6.00pm Lunch: Thursday & Friday from 12noon to 4:00pm

FOOD+DRINK

OXTAIL WITH RISOTTO AND HORSERADISH CREAM SERVES 6 INGREDIENTS splash of olive oil 1 oxtail 300ml red wine 500ml port 2 litres chicken stock (approx) 2 onions, roughly chopped 2 carrots, roughly chopped 2 celery stalks, roughly chopped 1 cinnamon stick 2 star anise 1 bay leaf 5 peppercorns

HORSERADISH CREAM 250ml cream 15g hot English mustard 15g Dijon mustard 10g freshly grated horseradish 175ml crème fraîche finely grated zest and juice of 1 lemon

RISOTTO 50g butter 1 onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, smashed 300g arborio rice 100ml white wine 1.5 litres reserved oxtail stock, heated

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METHOD Preheat the oven to 100°C. Heat the oil in a large frying pan over high heat, and seal the oxtail on each side.

Place tail into a roasting pan and deglaze with red wine and port. Pour in enough stock so it is three quarters covered.

Add the vegetables. Toast the cinnamon and star anise in a dry frying pan until fragrant. Add to the roasting pan, along with the bay leaf and peppercorns.

Cover pan with foil, and bring to the boil.

Place into the oven and cook for 6 hours.

Strain the stock and keep hot for the risotto (you will need 1.5 litres).

Keep the vegetables aside.

Leave the oxtail in the pan, cover and keep warm.

To make the horseradish cream, whip the cream with the mustards and horseradish, then fold in the crème fraîche, lemon zest and juice.

Season to taste.

For the risotto, melt the butter in a large saucepan and sweat the onion and garlic over medium-low heat until soft but not coloured. Add the rice and cook, stirring, until glassy. Deglaze with the wine. Add the hot stock a ladleful at a time, stirring constantly until absorbed between each addition. Keep adding and stirring until the rice is al dente. Pull the meat from the oxtail and add to the risotto, along with the reserved vegetables. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, and serve with horseradish cream.

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CRUMBLE WITH POACHED RHUBARB SERVES 6 INGREDIENTS CRUMBLE 500g plain flour 250g cold unsalted butter, chopped 250g demerara sugar 100g hazelnuts, crushed 100g rolled oats pinch of ground cinnamon pinch of ground ginger 6 tbsp crème fraîche, to serve POACHED RHUBARB 2 bunches rhubarb, stalks trimmed and diced 600ml ginger beer 20g fresh ginger, peeled and chopped 4 star anise 1 cinnamon stick 1 vanilla bean, split, seeds scraped 200g caster sugar

METHOD To make the crumble, preheat the oven to 160°C, and grease a 3cm-deep baking tray.

Use your fingertips to mix the flour and butter to a sandy texture. Mix in the sugar, then the remaining ingredients. Spread the crumble into the prepared tray and cook for 10 minutes or until golden. If not using immediately, cool completely, and store in an airtight container.

For the poached rhubarb, place all ingredients into a saucepan (including vanilla bean). Bring to a simmer and cook for 4 minutes, or until the rhubarb is just tender. Transfer to an ovenproof dish and remove the star anise, cinnamon stick and vanilla bean.

Sprinkle the crumble mixture over the rhubarb, and return to the oven for about 5 minutes, to reheat.

Remove from the oven and serve with crème fraîche.

Both recipes are extracts from FOUR KITCHENS by Colin Fassnidge Reprinted by Permission of Random House Australia All Rights Reserved RRP $45 by Ebury.

Available now from booksellers and as an eBook.

For more information visit randomhouse.com.au

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Australia Day VIP Function The Watermark

Photography Sarah ‘Bella’ Tierney

Evelyn De Almeida Brazil Justine Tabone

Stephanie King Jenna Garland Shanna-Lee Johnson Monique Bird

‘Get Nautical’ was the theme for the Chandon Summer Sessions held over the Australia Day weekend.

The special event featured guest DJs.Those who weren’t enjoying the tunes around the bar lived it up in the VIP Chandon Top Deck, with plenty of Chandon, Coronas and canapes to keep the fun flowing.

Katelyn Adams Adriano Di Giulio

Rebecca Spratt Daniel Southwell

Peta Mayes Alicia Skinner Mell Hutchinson

Laura Doig Miki Lloyd

Nicole Hayes Simone Roy Lisa Carey-Dooley Nathalie Brown-Crowe Meroe Byrnes

Christian and Peter Agapiou

Shannon Hansen Gillian Clark

Eli Naidjar Kurt McArthur Phoebe Miller Krystal Backmann Laura Rae Heidi Bennet Teighan Toth

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Gillian Ribbins Jo Lankester

Nic Horton Tegan Ollett Eric Nash Ryan McNaught

Judith Jensen Susan Coker Trisha Fielding Kaylene and Krystle Garvey

Jay Jackson John Goodson Ellen Read Glenn Mintern Jasmine Martin Clinton Arendt

Ross Girgenti Brianna Hutchings

Launch of TCC Experience it Live in 2014 Riverway Arts Centre

Photography Dani Hansen

Hosted in the lush gardens of the Village Green in Riverway, the launch of Townsville City Council’s 2014 arts, culture and events program was brought to life by the performances of local entertainers, artist markets and fire twirling.

Danielle Berry Jesse Midgley

Ross and Julie Cameron

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Valentine’s Day Celebrations Jupiters Townsville

Photography Allanna Allen

Renee and Paul Brown

Love was definitely in the air at Jupiters with hundreds of couples celebrating Valentine’s Day at the venue on February 14. Love birds either enjoyed an intimate dinner in Kōbe, a relaxed dining experience in Aqua or an upbeat dinner and rock ‘n’ roll show in the Grand Ballroom.

Pam and Mike Hewitt Trent and Janie Nolan

Paul and Jenny Lay

Bronwyn and Dyrick Hobbs Rose and Peter Adami

Glenn and Sandra Lyons

Nick O Connor Delphine Camal

Carmel Roberts Beryl Dean

Michael Lucas Amaya Zanetti

Reg and Thelda Hamilton

Pamela Anderson Janet Small Tony Turner Merilyn Case

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Amber Pool Paige Holdsworth Beth Holdsworth Emma Gray

The Pirates of Penzance

Townsville Civic Theatre Photography Dani Hansen

Michelle Ward Kim Watkinson

Theatre-goers were wowed when Townsville’s most talented singers took to the stage as the Major-General, his many daughters and the tender-hearted Pirates of Penzance. The Townsville Choral Society did their own fabulous version of the original production, made famous by Jon English and Simon Gallaher, bringing Gilbert and Sullivan into the 21st Century.

Sophie and Jessica Allason

Maddison Clarke Jacqueline Payne Courtney Haigh

Maddison Ransome Sam Dobe Kiara Lynch Jacqui Quirk

Jason Peterson Belinda Larson Riley Clark Angela Arlett

Kieran McNabb Danaella Wivell

Robyn Cordingley Dianne Nochevan Holly Cordingley Emma Groube Sue Robinson Alan Junior

Mikkayla Ward Regan Green

Sharon Green Alison Rabbitt Ivana Simkin Kayleigh Bradshaw

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INTERVIEW

5 MINUTES WITH:

TOWNSVILLE IS BLESSED WITH SO MANY TALENTED AND INTERESTING PEOPLE THAT WE DECIDED TO INTRODUCE YOU TO FOUR LOCAL CHARACTERS EACH MONTH. IF YOU KNOW SOMEONE YOU THINK SHOULD BE FEATURED JUST SEND AN EMAIL TO EDITOR@DUOMAGAZINE.COM.AU

CATHERINE O’DONOVAN SHOP ASSISTANT, ESSENTIALLY FRESH DELI

"IF I’M VERY GOOD YOU MIGHT SEE ME DRIVE AROUND TOWNSVILLE IN A BMW. DON’T FORGET TO WAVE.” CATHERINE O’DONOVAN

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AKA: Sister, Aunt, Cousin, Godmother, Friend.

You in three words: Irish, Catholic, Fun. Most treasured item: A ring a friend gave me many years ago. Why you get out of bed: To Pee! I’m not a jump up and go girl. I love my bed. I could stay in all day with lots of cups of Barry tea and a good book. Most memorable moment: Had a long think about this one. I have so many but the one I will say is seeing President JFK in my own city, Cork. I know he looked at me!!

What you love about where you live: Love Townsville's size, people, and how it's growing every year. It’s now a city where young people want to stay and bring up their children. You always meant to: Learn to paint. You drive a: Holden Astra my niece Miriam gave me when she upgraded to a BMW sports so if I’m very good you might see me drive around Townsville in a BMW. Don’t forget to wave. Where are you from: Cork, Ireland. Best dish: Steak and chips every time! You wish… I could bring back good manners. OMG where have they gone? Your mentor: My parents raised seven children on very little but lots of love and somehow we all turned out OK. You’d change this about yourself: I would love long thick hair up in a pony tail that would swing when I walked. Ideal dinner guests: Mum and Dad to ask them all the questions I didn’t get to ask when they were here. And Steve McQueen but not on the same night. I won’t say what I would say or do with him HA! HA! Your must-have gadget: A wine opener for when I get that really great bottle of wine that still has a cork in it. The last book you read: Night by Elie Wiesel. Very, very sad but a must read. Your philosophy: Sometime just stop and be. As a child, what did you think you’d be doing at this age: Never think that far ahead. Too busy living as a child and now I just live for the moment. Parting words: See, you never know what will happen... little did I know that a few weeks ago you would ask me to spend 5 minutes with you and your wonderful DUO Magazine.

INTERVIEW

GALE WHARLEY

KURT PIETZSCH

HELEN PARKINSON

ASSISTANT MANAGER, DOUG KEMP’S CAMERA HOUSE AND OWNER OF GALE WHARLEY PHOTOGRAPHY

OWNER / MANAGER UNITED FUEL, INGHAM ROAD, WEST END

SALES TRAINER / SALESPERSON

AKA: The Old Girl (hubby) Mum (of 4), Grandma, Memar, Meme (11 grandchildren). You in three words: Enthusiastic, Comforting, Loving. Most treasured item: My husband, children, grandchildren. Everything else can be replaced. Why you get out of bed: To enjoy what too many that I've loved can’t any more... LIFE. What you love about where you live: Townsville gave me opportunities that I didn't have where I lived before. I've been able to do what I've always wanted to do. You always meant to: Learn to ride a motor bike before I turned 50. I'm glad I didn’t as hubby wouldn't like a GPS on the back.

You drive a: RAV4 brought as a surprise from my hubby after my wonderful Camry finally gave up after having it for 16 years! Where are you from: Born in Sydney but I've lived 52 of my 56 years in Queensland. Makes me almost a local, I think. Best dish: Love all desserts but can’t enjoy them as I have Type 1 diabetes. You wish… People realised how much they have before it's gone. Your biggest inspiration: My youngest daughter has over come so much that life has dished out to her. She's strong beyond her years and teaches me so much.

Ideal dinner guests: My four children and 11 grand children. I've had the first seven grand children together but not all 11. Your musthave gadget: My insulin pump. Makes life so easy. No six needles a day. Your philosophy: Treat each day and those you love as your last day with them. No regrets. As a child, what did you think you’d be doing at this age: I had no idea but it wasn’t what I'm doing now!

Parting words: Don’t put off getting the family together for a photo. It is a visual memory for those we leave behind. So give me a ring.

Most treasured item: My Harley-Davidson Fat Boy and Rolex watch. You in three words: Caring, Friendly, Cheeky. Why you get out of bed: To meet and greet all my wonderful customers. Most memorable moment: Not sure I've had a memorable moment. Still waiting.

What you love about where you live: The weather and relaxed lifestyle. You always meant to: Learn another language. My father speaks five. You drive a: Mercedes-Benz C200 (when Arlyn lets me). Where are you from: Perth, Western Australia. Best dish: Lasagne or Shepherd's Pie. You wish… I could afford everything I wanted in life. Your biggest inspiration: My father because he's earnt the respect of so many people. You’d change this about yourself: Lose a bit of weight and become more fit. Ideal dinner guests: Anyone who can put up with my cooking. Your must-have gadget: My iPhone because it's about the only thing I know how to use properly. The last book you read: I'm not a big reader but I will say DUO Magazine is always a good read. Your philosophy: Work smart not hard and make the most out of everything you do in life. As a child, what did you think you’d be doing at this age: To be successful in whatever I was doing at the time.

Parting words: Be good to your parents as they are the only ones you have.

AKA: Parki and Mum. You in three words: Vivacious, Hyperactive, Loving. Most treasured item: (thing) My moodle dog ‘Sonny’. He comes everywhere with me! He sits in a basket on the back of my bike, comes boating and on holidays with us! He really is a part of the family. Why you get out of bed: To live each day to the fullest. To be a life coach for my son and a good wife to my patient husband! Most memorable moment: The birth of my son Benjamin and a recent school reunion in South Africa!

What you love about where you live: Sense of community, Ross River, Magnetic Island and the fact it’s never too far to get from A to B. Only when you travel do you realise how lucky you are to be living in Australia! You always meant to: Cruise the Greek Islands – it’s on the bucket list! You drive a: Toyota Corolla.

Where are you from: Zimbabwe (now a proud Aussie). Best dish: Anything that anyone else has cooked. You wish… That politicians would make decisions concerning the environment on behalf of future generations. I believe that heaven is Earth. Your biggest inspiration: Mr Bob Fairless, Executive Manager of Sensis and Fairfax for his invaluable support and advice during my career. You’d change this about yourself: Nothing – I am who I am. I am however a tad loud most of the time (lol). Ideal dinner guests: Brad Pitt, George Clooney and Jamie Oliver to cook the meal! You can always read the menu without ordering anything. Your philosophy: Don’t sweat the small stuff. As a child, what did you think you’d be doing at this age: Travelling – my passion. I'm very fortunate to have travelled around the world to most countries. Personal favourites are Italy, the big island of Hawaii and Southern Africa, of course! Parting words: It doesn’t matter what date you were born or when you die – it’s what you do with the dash in between that counts!

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LAST WORD

A STARR IS BORN

VIVIENNE STARR (AKA TOWNSVILLE’S LIBBY HENDERSON) IS TAKING THE BURLESQUE AND PINUP WORLD BY STORM. “As soon as I discovered burlesque, I knew it was something I wanted to continue,” says Libby Henderson, who is a hit with audiences under her stage name Vivienne Starr, as well as a regular working mum of two teenage boys in a happily committed relationship.

“We were living in Perth for a short while when we saw a few burlesque and circus vaudeville-type shows.

When we moved back home to Townsville I heard about Latin Vibrations Dance Studio and a new burlesque course they were offering.

I signed up to their very first class years ago and am proud to be one of their originals.”

The burlesque Libby performs is ‘classic’ style, which means no nudity, no stripping, lots of tease and all based on techniques and moves from the early 30s and 40s. Libby admits the ‘no nudity’ clause did come as a relief to her slightly concerned family.

“MY FAMILY HAVE ALWAYS BEEN REALLY SUPPORTIVE BUT THERE PROBABLY WAS SOME CONFUSION/ CONCERN/SHOCK/HORROR IN THE BEGINNING.” LIBBY HENDERSON (VIVIENNE STARR)

“My family have always been really supportive but there probably was some confusion/concern/shock/ horror in the beginning. So….we sat down and had ‘The Talk’. I explained there was nothing for them to worry about and said I was almost positive I probably wouldn’t do anything to embarrass them. Now they’re all super proud and tell their friends about me.

“I’m also really lucky my parents are secret hoarders. They have rooms full of genuine vintage items they’ve kept from their parents.”

Libby describes her own personal burlesque style as very tongue-incheek. “I really enjoy performing when I can hear the audience laughing along with me or getting the cheekiness of my song and routine,” Libby says.

Through her involvement with burlesque and a few pinup competitions she’d entered over the years, Libby was invited to participate in the Miss Pinup Australia 2014 competition.

“I’m really excited about it,” Libby says. “I’m the only entrant from North Queensland – in fact, I think from north of Brisbane. I’m just waiting for more information around dates and venues.”

Libby rehearses burlesque twice a week with professional team Femme Roulette, who are preparing for the Latin Vibrations showcase on 3 May. “Burlesque has really taken off and Townsville has a lot to offer those who are interested, whether you’re a girl or a guy.

“You’re never too old, young, big, skinny, short, tall or uncoordinated to participate in burlesque or join the pinup revolution.”

WANT TO KNOW MORE? If you're keen to know more about the burlesque and pinup scene in Townsville check out these must-stops: For burlesque dance classes, visit www.latinvibrations.com.au where you’ll also find Femme Roulette’s show dates.

For vintage clothing (right down to the shoes), Libby recommends The Katz Alley on Charters Towers Road. Visit www.thekatzalley.com.au Tattoos are a big part of Libby’s pinup persona and people constantly stop her in the street to ask who does her tattoo work. Her favourite shop is The Dead Man’s Hand, which you can find on Facebook.

For those ready to strut their stuff, the Rock ‘n’ Rodz Festival is held every August in Townsville and the Kitten Catwalk competition is a good place to start.

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