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FEATURE with Amanda Sheehan

You should dance! Why you need to forget about your two left feet and hit the floor

ave you ever sat back at a family celebration and watched a group of dads and granddads doing the chicken dance with complete abandon? Or a toddler dancing the “Nae Nae”, the Hip Hop craze that took the world by storm last year? These budding Baryshnikovs have one thing in common: they’re dancing like no one is watching and they are having a ball. Throughout time, dancing has played an integral role in celebrations, religious rituals and entertainment. What is it about dancing that continues to captivate humanity regardless of age, culture or background?

Dancing in the womb

Psychologists believe that the origins of humanity’s love affair with dance stems back to well before we are born, when our developing ears and bodies become accustomed to listening and moving to the rhythmic beat of our mother’s heart. In utero, this dominant sound fills every moment for the developing foetus, thereby

establishing what will be a life-long attraction to moving to the beat of music. Ancient Greek Philosopher Plato said, “Music and rhythm find their way into the secret places of the soul.” It seems that consciously or subconsciously, people see dancing as a lifegiving force that feels both natural and mystical. Dancing is a tightly woven thread throughout the tapestry of human history. In India, 9000 year old cave art displays scenes of dancing, alongside other aspects of life such as hunting and childbirth. Ancient Egyptians and Greeks used dance as part of their spiritual rituals, as evidenced by archaeological finds including stone carvings and the written word. These days, there are more dance styles than you could ever hope to poke a stick at. Line Dancing, Hip Hop (street dancing), Jazz Ballet, Classical Ballet, Contemporary, Tap Dancing, Ballroom, Salsa, Nia and even line dancing all mean that there are options for everyone, regardless of age or ability.

Burn up the floor and the calories

Scientists from the University of Brighton have found that swing, contemporary and street dancing are more efficient tools for weight loss and fitness than running, swimming or cycling. What’s more, dancing improves spatial orientation, balance and peripheral vision; it wards off osteoporosis; and it reduces the risk of coronary diseases and high blood pressure.  Page 8

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FASHION with Carly Vidal-Wallace

Holiday in style Packing for your country weekend away “Brisbaneites” love to get away at Easter. Back-to-nature style holidays are trending now more than ever. Going slightly inland or up the mountains means the temperature can drop slightly. So it’s always tricky to know the best items to pack for your getaway, and how to add a little bit of glamour and style to your weekend. Here are a few essentials to match practical pieces back with a glimpse of elegance.

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FROM THE EXPERTS

SKIN HEALTH with Claire Mason

Hormones and our skin health Our body is filled with hormones and they all affect us in many ways. This month we’re taking a look at the main hormones that affect our skin health and what they do. Insulin Insulin regulates the glucose in the blood. We need to keep our insulin levels balanced as excess insulin accelerates wrinkling of the skin. A healthy diet that excludes high-sugar foods will keep those insulin levels in check.

Have any questions for our experts? Drop us a line at AskExperts@southcitybulletin.com.au

To keep healthy oestrogen levels and to stay young, vibrant and healthy-looking, all you need to do is eat a healthy diet, exercise regularly and do everything that composes a healthy lifestyle – including not touching alcohol or tobacco. Life will also be much more enjoyable once you’re taking care of your body and mind. Testosterone Testosterone is the main androgen hormone in males, and is in females to a lesser extent. Excess testosterone can cause acne breakouts on the face, back or chest, skin tags and weight gain. As women age, they see a rise in testosterone and a decline in oestrogen. With men, it is the opposite. To keep testosterone levels healthy, avoid stress, exercise regularly and eat foods high in phytoestrogen like chickpeas and lentils.

Cortisol Cortisol is linked to stress and can have terrible ageing effects on your skin and immune system, causing a myriad of problems. To keep your cortisol levels in check, learn to relax and do things that make you happy.

Oestrogen Oestrogen is primarily produced in the ovaries and is abundant in females; however, it is also found in males. A decline in oestrogen can affect skin moisture and elasticity, wrinkle formation and skin thickness. During periods of extreme hormonal production, such as pregnancy, oestrogen can create melasma – small dark spots. But these disappear once oestrogen regulates.

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HEADACHES & MIGRAINES with Bertrand Doeuk

Have you found a solution for your headaches and migraines that works? Is this the year you determined to finally do something about your headaches and migraines? Knowing how to confidently manage these debilitating migraines is the key to you succeeding with yours resolutions to live pain free. In my Brisbane Headache and Migraine Clinic, I often find sufferers trying all sorts of intervention that only treat the secondary issues, rather than treating the primary underlying cause. Research and evidence have revealed a link between chronic headaches and migraines and an irritated and sensitised brainstem. Fortunately, with this research there are now safe and effective treatment solutions to desensitise the brainstem to significantly reduce, if not stop, headaches and migraines for good. The best thing about this treatment is that it does not require any surgical intervention, electrical devices or even medication. Either a previous injury to the neck or head, or poor postural issues are the main culprits in causing the brainstem to become hypersensitive.

As a result when the brainstem is sensitive, it reproduces headache and migraine-like pain into the head. The brainstem is located in the upper three cervical spine of the neck. Treatment is highly effective if the patient’s headache and migraine pain can be reproduced and resolved by applying specific pressure along the upper three vertebras of the neck. If this can be achieved in the first consultation, there is a high probability to significantly reduce if not stop headaches and migraines. Have you had your neck and brainstem assessed by a headache practitioner? If not, contact my clinic now and book in for a consultation. The solutions to this debilitating condition could be quite simple.

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BEAUTY with Sam Lee

Create and maintain perfect eyebrows urning your brows from blah to beautiful will change everything about your face. Your eyebrows have the ability to completely change your face but unfortunately are usually forgotten in the makeup routine. When your eyebrows are properly shaped and sized for your face not only do they make your eyes pop, they balance out your face and make you appear more youthful.

Locating your individual perfect eyebrow shape.

Unfortunately, there isn’t a one-size-one-style-fitsall for eyebrows. But with this method it’s easy to create your perfect brows.

Find the beginning

Start by lining something straight up against your nostril towards your eyebrow (Line A). This will help determine the beginning of your brow.

Arch

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For the arch (Line B), line up your ideal arch peak spot with the outside of your iris. This will indicate the natural spot your brow should peak at. If your arch isn’t sitting on that spot have no fear as that’s what we have brow products for.

Ending

To find where your brows are meant to end, make a line (Line C) from the outer nostril to the outer corner of the eye.

Bold brows

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Growing out your brows can seem daunting and the approximate length of time to suffer through it is 6 months. Then go and see an eyebrow specialist to get you back on track and to make sure you get it right. If you think you can handle the DIY they, following the above diagram will aid in getting the perfect brow shape.

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Bold brows have never been so on trend, but unfortunately a lot of us are holding onto our thin brows for no good reason. One major reason to abandon the days of over plucking is bigger brows literally shed years off our face.

Brow maintenance

When choosing between tweezing, waxing or threading, it’s always advised to stick to tweezers because you have far more control over every single hair you intend to get rid of. Waxing can pull at the skin and cause unnecessary injury. Threading is a preferred method as it pulls the hair but the thread is held away from the skin.

When tackling your brows you need to be well equipped with a clean spoolie brush, brow pencil or powders and brow gel. Choose the right brow pencil for your hair colour then it’s simple to fill in any sparse gaps with a light brush stroking motion.

Who will you vote for? Council elections are looming and it’s time to get to know the Candidates he time is coming soon when you can tell your local Council who you wish to represent you and lead your ward or Council – through your vote. Candidates for both Logan City Council and Brisbane City Council are campaigning strongly, putting their vision forward wherever and whenever they can. Decisions! Decisions! What defines whether a politician is good or not? Is it whether they actually GET the job or their ability to DO the job? This was a question put forward by author Kaye Lee, who then came across an article written by former member of the US House of Representatives, Lee Hamilton. He said, “The press and public often pay attention to what politicians say, but less to how well they do what they’re supposed to do.” He went on to say that “relatively little attention is focused on examining closely whether someone serving in or running for Congress has the personal attributes it takes to be an effective member of the institution.” Hamilton lists some of those attributes: honesty, high energy, focuses on the job, embraces challenges and listens carefully to those on the ‘other side’. Most candidates for the upcoming

LUKE SMITH Candidate for Mayor of Logan Tel: 0409 345 793 Email: luke@lukesmith.com.au Website: lukesmith.com.au

Which suburb do you live in? I live in Windaroo. I am married with three daughters aged 19, 15 and 5.

What qualities do you bring to the position? I was born and raised in Logan City and have the local knowledge and experience in leadership from my ten years as a Logan City Councillor, including eight years as Chair of Finance, Governance and Economic Development. I have delivered seven surplus budgets and city-wide initiatives such as the popular Eats and Beats events. Over the past decade I have gained a unique understanding of the challenges Logan faces and the resources and infrastructure needed to address these challenges. Logan City Council and Brisbane City Council elections tick a lot of these boxes and have some things in common: a strong focus on community, a history of residing in their area, and experience in business and not-for-profit management positions – and above all passion. With such a quality line-up of candidates it won’t be easy to decide whose box to tick on Election Day. Rest assured, these candidates are devoted to serving the communities in which they live. More information on the candidates can be found online in our ‘Council Election 2016’ forum. www.southcitybulletin.com.au

What will be your key priorities if you are elected? As Logan Mayor, my direction and policies are all about what our city, and our residents, need in the coming years, whether it’s investment in public transport, responsible economic management or public safety initiatives. At the same time, I will not make multi-million dollar commitments that I know Logan ratepayers cannot afford. Having been the Chair of Finance for the past seven years, I am acutely aware of what we, as a city, can afford to deliver and what we can’t. One of my greatest priorities will be getting Logan on the state and national agendas to ensure we are not left out of key infrastructure funding like the roll out of the NBN or much needed transport connectivity such as the Pacific Motorway and Mount Lindesay Highway.

STANLEY HSU

KEN HOULISTON

Candidate for Runcorn Ward

Candidate for Mayor of Logan

Tel: 0414 815 957 Email: stanley.hsu@queenslandlabor.org

Tel: 0410 620 990 Email: ken@mayorforlogan.com.au Website: mayorforlogan.com.au

Which suburb do you live in?

I have lived in the area for 26 years and live in Sunnybank Hills with my wife and three young children.

I live in Regents Park with my wife of 36 years. I have three adult children and two granddaughters.

What qualities do you bring to the position?

I will bring a higher standard to representing the ward of Runcorn. A lot of decisions have not been carefully considered nor executed properly. Further, I bring my entrepreneurial drive. This spirit of moving forward allows us to change things for the better. Many politicians are constantly struggling to keep up with reactive problems. I will strive to conduct preventative and proactive solutions, rather than reactive, to the issues of the ward.

I have held community, church leadership and business ownership positions since my late teens and have successfully demonstrated a unique ability to build and grow teams to bring out the best in those whom I serve. I have pioneered and run many organisations and chaired numerous for-profit and not-for-profit company boards. I am a down-to-earth man, of transparency and integrity, who has a passion for people to reach their individual best.

What will be your key priorities if you are elected?

Tackle traffic congestion and improve development planning and public transport: Our city will continue to grow and we cannot afford to improperly approve developments without adequate and appropriate public infrastructure in place. This is critical. The execution of public transport service has been poor and our city has lost 2.2 million passengers in the past year. This can’t continue as it will ultimately cost us a lot more. That’s why we are introducing an interim measure called ‘Fare Free Friday’ to keep people on public transport until further reforms roll in.

My core objective is to be a transformational change agent within community, while recognising I don’t have all the answers; nobody does. However, I do see the residents of Logan as my greatest resource with whom I must collaborate in order to lead this great City of Logan forward.

More infrastructure: I am committed to fix Coopers Plains Rail Crossing, which is much needed. I have also proposed a free public Water Playground for all the young families residing here. From my research, 47.5% of all residents in this ward are associated with a young family with children. Properly executing the basic services: These include potholes, bins in parks, toilets, footpaths, tree maintenance, upgrading school drop-off zones and the likes.

My primary objectives are to Listen, Learn and Lead, to nurture healthy and growing communities. I will build our city as a team where each player, resident and community is equally important. I will put families and their wellbeing front and centre because great families produce great children who become amazing adults that build a strong community. I will continue to lead the economic growth of Logan by making our city attractive to all levels of business, gathering around me community members with vision and aptitude for economic development. I have a vision for the creation of a Global Village in Logan – an International Stadium, Theme Park and Entertainment Precinct. March 2016 | www.southcitybulletin.com.au

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The benefits are not all physical. Dr Nick Smeeton found that dancing also increases positive emotions and combats feelings of fatigue as dance classes usually take place in a group setting, Psychologists have found that dance students and professionals feel less isolated and have greater social skills and confidence when meeting new people. What really seems to set dancing apart from other forms of exercise is not only the outlet for self-expression it provides, but the capacity to create a routine that is beautiful to watch.

Transformative for mind and emotions

Lauren Georgiou, a nationally qualified dance teacher who has been dancing for over 25 years and now runs Vibe Dance Studio in Algester and Sunnybank, can testify to the transformative power of dance in her students. “I have had students who were hesitant to walk through the door or stand at the ballet barre. Over time they developed amazing confidence and have proven to themselves that they can do it.” Lauren believes that a lifetime of dancing has taught her the meaning of commitment, dedication and hard work, adding that it helped to boost her confidence while she was growing up. “I could do lots of things my friends were too scared to do. I wasn’t nervous talking in front of people; once you have gotten up and danced in front of a room full of people there’s really nothing you won’t have the courage to do”. The biggest excuse adults provide for avoiding dancing is claiming they have “two left feet”. Whilst it may be true that we can’t all expect to

dance like Michael Jackson, this should not be a deterrent. Lauren explains that “anyone can dance if they really put their mind to it. It is as much about the mind as it is about the physical ability to do the steps. I have seen absolute beginners turn into some of the best dancers as they are the ones who really appreciate the learning process. They love achieving a step and feel on top of the world when they get it right”.

The latest crazes

Dance crazes are born when you pair catchy music with a routine so simple a toddler could do it, and dance history wouldn’t be the same without them. In the 1940s it was the Jitterbug. In the 1960s it was the twist. Who can forget the Macarena from the ‘90s? Last year, Rolling Stone magazine reported that The Dab and Hit the Quan were the latest dance crazes in the US. The Nae Nae, a hip hop dance that uses only the upper body, scored 75 million hits on YouTube.

Closer to home, Lauren Georgiou believes that Tapfit dance classes will be the “next big thing” to hit Australia because they provide a fantastic outlet for adults who are new to dancing or haven’t danced for years. The classes will combine tap steps with a fitness based workout routine. Whether you dance in a class, in your lounge room, or on the dance floor at your local club, it doesn’t matter. Making it a regular part of your life has well documented social and health benefits. Lauren has the final word: “Dance is an art that brings people together. It does not discriminate. It is a way of communication

and expression that allows you to be whoever you want to be. Dance equals happiness.”

Writer’s Pick Vibe Dance Studio W: www.vibedancestudio.com.au E: vibedancestudio@hotmail.com T: 0402 018 881 Classes for 2.5yrs to adult including ballet, contemporary, jazz, tap, Hip Hop and musical theatre. Studios in Sunnybank and Algester. Vibe is the first private dance studio to offer TAPfit classes.

8 Retirement living with Chiou See Anderson

Friendships in Retirement ocial wellbeing is intrinsically linked to psychological and physical wellbeing. Our social wellbeing is greatly influenced by the company we keep and the depth of friendship and support we obtain from our network. For those of us who are more advanced in our years, we would have collected many friends along the way. We may have started life with neighbourhood friends, followed by school friends, then sporting / club / interest / religious groups friends, university/tertiary friends, work friends, children’s friends’ parents, in-law friends and situational friends - friendships that arise out of a particular crisis and/or a particular stage in life. We may even make travel friends. Retirement allows us to indulge in spending time with friends of our choosing. However, in order to surround yourself with the right type of friends in retirement, you need to start by imagining how you will spend your leisure time. Some may choose the path of the “grey nomads” and sign up to www.thegreynomads.com.au. There you will find many useful tips, forums and opportunities to meet up with other grey nomad

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members whilst discovering the joys of the open road in this wonderful country. Others may seek an interest group like bowls, golf, craft, men’s sheds, garden clubs, Probus, Lions Club, National Seniors, Council of The Ageing, Volunteers Australia, etc and meet like-minded people that way. An interesting and increasingly common way for seniors to make friends is by living in a retirement village. With almost 10% of Australians aged 65 and over living in some form of a seniors community, we need to understand why this type of accommodation is proving to be increasingly popular. Australia is a large continent with a widely dispersed population and scattered families. Australian families typically meet for Christmas, birthdays, funerals, christenings, weddings and mainly live independent lives. Residing in a community provides opportunities to befriend other members and participate in age appropriate activities that are often not available within family networks. Many associations and entertainment groups specifically contact seniors communities with fantastic offerings as it is economical for

them to deliver their services to one location. Participating in activities and events with other retired people provides a meaningful way to form new friendships and interest networks. The advantage of late-life relationships is the luxury to enjoy friendships whilst indulging in a chosen activity. This could take the form of travel to interesting locations in the name of a new found sporting activity like golf or skiing, or an interest group like gardening or photography. A further positive aspect of mature-age friendships is the absence of time restrictions normally endured by career aspirants.

Remember, retirement is not the time to be considering a life of solitude or living in isolation. Poor psychological wellbeing can lead to depression and ill health, caused by lack of mental stimulation. Our ability to cope during a bout of illness or crisis can be greatly improved by our support network and this, in turn, needs to be nourished and treasured as you would good health. So start today by mindfully building friendships that would last you a lifetime.

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HOLIDAY ESCAPES with Maria Figuerola

Earthy Italy hen my husband JR and I visited my parents in Spain last August and September, I asked him what he wanted to see on his first trip to Europe. “Mountains and Romans” was his answer. I realised we would have to travel from Barcelona to Italy somehow, and that ‘somehow’ ended up being a big adventure.

WWOOF and dive into the ‘real’ Italy

We bought two Eurail tickets to travel through France, Switzerland, Italy and Spain. We paid AU$1166 for a 2 people, 4 countries, 6 travel days within 2 months pass. Accommodation came by way of WHOOFing on two farms in Italy: one in Benevento near Naples and one in Ala, up in the pre-Alps. Wwoofing stands for ‘World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms’, and it entrails staying and working several hours a day on a farm in exchange for accommodation and food. By paying the joining fee to WHOOFing Italy we were automatically insured and had access to a listing of over 100 amazing organic farms in every corner of the country. But there is more: We got to

see ‘the real Italy’, where people make their own bread and wine and you get invited to local film festivals, weddings and barn parties. We worked 4 to 6 hours per day on week days. We loved hanging around the farm, feeding the animals and swam in the creek with the family’s kids. That arrangement took care of one month of accommodation. We organised “tour and sightseeing” days in between moving places, spending three night in each of Naples, Rome, Paris, and a night in Nice and three nights in Lausanne. We booked cheap hotels from Australian online, which saved us a lot of headaches.

Useful travel info

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JR digging potatoes Wine from the Barrel

Getting local advice is gold

City tours and other attractions are expensive. We enjoyed travelling around by public transport, or walking and asking for directions at tourist information centres. We researched where we were visiting before getting there. My mother, who has an Arts History degree, advised us not to go to Pompeii but instead Ercolano, another smaller city that was also swallowed by Vesuvius. We then visited the

Archaeological Museum in Naples (free admittance) that contains all the frescoes, mosaics and artefacts found in both Pompeii and Ercolano. In Naples we stayed at Naples Pizza Hostel, ate sfogliatella and enjoyed the chaos! You must visit Palazzo Venezia (www.palazzovenezianapoli. com).

WHOOFing in Italy: Contact Bridget on info@woof.it Eurail tickets: www.eurail.com Hotels: www.trivago.com and for Lausanne www.hotelalagare.ch Ferries: from Naples to the islands www.directferries.com.au

The landlady told us not to go to Capri Island, which is full of tourists, but to take a ferry from the port of Naples to Procida Island instead. These kinds of recommendations saved us money and made the trip even more enjoyable because we ate where the locals ate and swam where they swam. We were even given bicycles to explore the local Amphitheatre and Roman Baths! Maria Figuerola Spanish Australian Adventurer & Cook

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COMMUNITY HUB with Wendy Millgate Yuriy Stepchenkov Head Coach

And the winners are……! Robertson Gymnastics and their trampolining stars! t the recent 2016 Awards Night for Gymnastics Queensland, four athletes from Robertson Gymnastics won prestigious individual awards in trampolining and their club was also recognised with their own awards. Robertson Gymnastics Head Coaches Darren Gillis and Yuriy Stepchenkov heaped praise on their athletes for being able to perform under pressure, when it counted. “All of these Robertson Gymnastics athletes are to be congratulated on these outstanding awards.”

INDIVIDUAL AWARDS

Carina Hagerty was awarded Junior Women’s Trampolinist of the Year. Carina recently finished 13th in the Trampoline Sports discipline of Doublemini trampoline at the 2015 World Trampoline Sports Championships, held in Denmark in late 2015. Braida Thomas finished 10th in the Open Division at the same World Championships. This placement was the highest for an Australian female at International Open Competition in 2015. Brenda’s achievements were recognised by the award of Senior Women’s Trampolinist of the Year.

Raphael Vargas, who finished 4th overall, stunned his coaches and himself performing an almost

New affordable mediation service in Springwood Logan East Community Centre helps people come up with solutions to conflict

(L to R) LECNA Mediators George Stack, Leanda Dionysius and Ken Speakman and Community Development Officer, Colleen Benson.

ogan East Community Centre (LECNA) will commence an affordable Mediation Service in March 2016 to help people resolve confl icts or problems. LECNA and the mediators involved believe greatly in the benefits of early resolution of conflict within families and the community. Mediators, who are an impartial third party, will help people who are in conflict to have a respectful, even-handed discussion and decision making process. They help the parties to discuss

L (L-R) Carina Hagarty, Braida Thomas, Raphael Vargas, Jayden Robinson-Patch

perfect set of routines in Denmark. He was awarded the Junior Men’s Trampolinist of the Year. The final individual presentation went to Jayden Robinson-Patch with the very reputable and highest individual honour in Queensland Trampoline Sports, the Frank Vig Award, for outstanding service to the sport as an athlete, volunteer and official.

CLUB AWARDS

Coopers Plains’ Robertson Gymnastics Club was also named Trampoline Sports Club of the Year in recognition of the club’s 13th consecutive

defence of its title as No 1 Club in Australia at the National Clubs Championships in Bendigo. Club President Mark Lowe said this is a record that may never be equalled and is close to setting the benchmark for consecutive National Championships in any sport. Robertson Gymnastics Academy at Tingalpa was named the Club of the Year for Sports Acrobatics for its victory in the National Clubs Championships (3 years in a row). Contact: Robertson Gymnastics Club and Academy (07) 3345 4294 or email rgym1@bigpond.com.

the issues, understand each other’s point of view and explore possible options for resolving the problem. Mediation is a more cost-effective option to going to court or having a dispute remain unresolved and having associated continuing costs. Disputes may be in relation to separation (e.g. financial and parenting arrangements), workplace, neighbour or any unresolved issues causing problems. All mediators who work with the LECNA Mediation Service are professionally qualified and abide by the Practice Standards as set out by the Mediation Standards Board. Contact: LECNA on 3808 4529 or email admin@lecna.org.au

Madampagama Mothers’ Lucky Break Making a Stellar difference to the lives of abandoned senior mums in Sri Lanka he real estate industry is bursting with agents and agencies; you almost cannot go one kilometre without passing another office. When I decided I wanted to start my own agency Stellario Realty Group. I was also looking for an avenue to help the less fortunate even in a small way. However, I also knew there was a business to take care. I do believe that many agencies and agents support charities with generous donations, but I wanted to go a step further and personally undertake a worthy project each year to make someone’s life a little more comfortable in this world. During my January 2015 trip to Sri Lanka, I happened to visit a hostel for senior mothers in Madampagama, a tiny hamlet near Galle in Sri Lanka’s south west. This hostel is a place of refuge and comfort for senior mothers who have sadly been abandoned by their families, and it is all they have to call home in their later years. The hostel was in a terrible state of disrepair with gloomy, unpainted walls, no ceiling (which left the asbestos roof exposed), no proper bathrooms and very old, uncomfortable beds.

Plans to refurbish and improve lives I came back to Australia with a heavy heart for the poor conditions these mothers live in but was determined that I could make a difference in their lives. So during 2015, I made sure that for every sale I made in Brisbane, a portion would be earmarked for use in a refurbishment. We set about getting www.southcitybulletin.com.au | March 2016

quotes for all the required work and, all up, it came to around $17 000 AUD. In Sri Lanka, this equated to roughly 1.7 million Sri Lankan Rupees. With these funds safely in hand, the project commenced in October 2015 with a deadline of January 2016, to be ready for the grand-reopening and handover. The renovation work included: painting the entire home, repairing the crumbling roof, and building a new ceiling, new sickbay with sanitary facilities, dining room facilities and three bathrooms. The tired-looking garden got a facelift with new plants and landscaping. We also purchased new recreation equipment such as TVs and outfitted the hostel with new furniture and linen, as well as supplied new clothes to all residents. This project was kindly facilitated by the Foundation of Goodness.

We did it!... Thank you for your support January 1 2016 was a very special day for Stellario Realty Group and myself. Words cannot describe the pride and joy I felt in seeing the faces of the mothers when they saw the refreshed look of their home. This deed was made possible by each and every person in Brisbane who has supported us and conducted a property transaction through us. We will not stop here either. We have a plan for our 2016 charity project and we will be happy to talk about it as the year progresses. Lucky Ramya Tennekoon | Principial Stellario Realty Group | Stellario.com.au | 3343 7770

MEET THE PRINCIPALS Local principals and headmasters speak rincipals and headmasters are the ‘captains at the helm’. They lead their schools towards attaining educational benchmarks and embedding into the culture of the school their unique take on the school and its motto and values. The culture of a school is the ‘underground stream of norms, values, beliefs, traditions and rituals that has built up over time as people work together, solve problems and confront challenges.’ (Kent D. Peterson and Terrence E. Deal) All of these ‘informal expectations’ affect how those in the school think, feel and act, binding the school together and making it special. A school’s motto gives a good indication of the long-held culture and goals of a school. And each new Principal will interpret that motto in their own way to ensure its message is woven through that ‘underground stream’. The mottos of our local schools point to life skills that go beyond academic education and into shaping the character of our future leaders. Be inspired by what our local principals have to say about the schools they are so invested in. It’s reassuring to know the leaders at the helm are so proud of their school and its students.

Canterbury College

St Laurence’s College

Runcorn State High School

John Paul College

Fortior Quo Paratior: The Better Prepared the Stronger

Facere et Docere: To Do and to Teach

Price, Success, Excellence

Unity, Christ, Learning

Mrs Donna Anderson

Ian McDonald

Jo Soothill

Headmaster, Mr Peter Foster

Villanova College

Sheldon College

Shailer Park High School

Eagleby Learning College

Vincit Veritas: Truth Conquers

Love, Laughter and Learning

Achieve with Dignity

Success STARTS Here…

Mark Stower

Dr Lyn Bishop

Troy Ascott

Miles Karipa

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LUKE SMITH There has never been a better time to be living in Logan. We are a growing city with more people and businesses moving here each year to live, work and play. But on March 19, Logan residents have an important decision to make: to vote for a new mayor to lead Logan to a bright future. At this election, I will be seeking your support to become Mayor and take Logan into an exciting future. I was born and raised here and I have served as a Logan City Councillor for the past ten years. I have the local knowledge and experience in leadership to take on this role. Local knowledge

Through my various roles of service to the Logan community spanning three decades, I have seen many changes that make us the city we are today. In my role as a Logan City Councillor for the past decade, I have gained a unique understanding of some of the challenges we face as a city and I am acutely aware of the resources and infrastructure we need to address these challenges. Logan City needs a leader who knows and understands the community and can work with them on any issue, big or small.

I love Logan. This is my home. “I grew up here and I’m raising my family here. I want to work with you to make it even better.

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Experienced leadership

In addition to serving as a Logan City Councillor, I have also held the position of Chair of Governance, Finance and Economic Development for the past seven years, delivering seven surplus budgets to put Logan City in its best financial position in decades and rolling out new city-wide initiatives for residents such as the popular ‘Eats and Beats’ events. Logan needs a leader who will champion jobs, business, our natural environment and the need for city-wide infrastructure. Logan needs a leader who will fight for funding from the state and federal governments to keep Logan moving forward in the right direction. I am a local. I have the knowledge and the experience in leadership to take you, your family and our city forward into an exciting future. Together, over the next four years, we can make Logan an even better place to live, work and play.

For Mayor of Logan Tel: 0409 345 793 Email: luke@lukesmith.com.au Website: lukesmith.com.au March 2016 | www.southcitybulletin.com.au

MEET THE

St Laurence’s College

Mrs Donna Anderson

Old Logan Village Road, Waterford QLD 4133 Tel (07) 3299 0888 www.canterbury.qld.edu.au

Big Dreams Becoming Bright Futures

At Canterbury, we have had a very positive start to the year and are looking forward to an exciting year in 2016. From Kindergarten to Year 12, we focus on student wellbeing and academic excellence, and offer a vast range of extracurricular options for students. We offer mindfulness and meditation to students, calming and focussing the mind and regulating energy for optimum learning. Our Arts Academy offers one-onone tuition, masterclasses, performance opportunities and partnerships with tertiary and professional arts companies. In 2015 alone, our sportspeople

achieved 8 Premierships, 37 South Coast School Sport regional representations, 10 Queensland School Sport representatives and Gold medals in a range of sports. Other clubs include The Dark Side Astronomy Club, Chess Club, Art Studio and Photography Club. We are delighted to have extended our Playgroup program to two mornings a week, as well as adding an extra part time Kindergarten class from Term 2 this year. This is testament to the hard work of our teachers to ensure that Canterbury is a place where big dreams become bright futures.

Ian McDonald

Building a Sustainable Community I have been privileged to be the Principal of St Laurence’s College since 2001 and take great pride in being part of this wonderful school community. My educational philosophy stems from over 40 years of working within the education system and focuses on advocating for students, collaborating with parents, supporting teaching staff and sustaining a school culture that truly exemplifies the Lauries’ way. At St Laurence’s College, we are a Catholic school for boys in the Archdiocese of Brisbane conducted in the Edmund Rice

24 Sixth Ave, Coorparoo QLD 4151 Tel (07) 3394 5690 www.vnc.qld.edu.au

Creating Our Future In 2016 at Villanova College we believe the best way to predict the future is to create it! The theme for the 2016 Academic Year is “Creating Our Future”. Our theme challenges our staff, students and parents to play an active role in planning for the future as we explore the possibilities available in teaching and learning in a technology-rich environment. This year the College has introduced phase one of the Bring Your Own DeviceBYOD Program where students in Years 5, 7 and 10 bring their own laptop to their classrooms. This program has allowed students and families to choose www.southcitybulletin.com.au | March 2016

the appropriate laptop for their son’s educational needs. Through the families purchasing the laptop there is a greater sense of ownership and care of the laptop by the students. During 2016 Villanova College will be undertaking a master planning process to prepare for the future. The Master Plan will guide the development of the College facilities at the two campuses at Coorparoo and the playing fields at Tingalpa. The new facilities being planned for the College will allow 21st Century teaching and learning to continue to engage our students and prepare them for a bright future.

tradition. Our College’s philosophy is based on a commitment to education as liberation. We accept students from Year 5 to Year 12, drawing from a wide area of Brisbane. The school has 101 years’ of history and the enrolment of the school is over 1800 boys for 2016. Each school year it is my mission to educate and assist our students, along with parents and guardians, in all that the boys strive to become. Together we can work towards building a sustainable community where our boys scale new heights with an education at St Laurence’s College.

Sheldon College

Villanova College

Mark Stower

82 Stephens Road, South Brisbane QLD 4101 Tel (07) 3010 1111 slc@slc.qld.edu.au • www.slc.qld.edu.au

Dr Lyn Bishop

Taylor Road, Sheldon QLD 4157 Tel (07) 3206 5555 www.sheldoncollege.com

Sheldon Sh ld L Launches its Aviation and Space Academy Sheldon College is extremely proud to have launched our Aviation and Space Academy so that our students are provided with unique and innovative opportunities to gain credentials and experience real world applications in the Aviation and Space arenas. To facilitate training in Aviation, Sheldon College has partnered with the Australian Wings Academy (AWA) based at the Gold Coast Airport. This program will see us offer Aviation traineeships and pathways into a Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence - Aeroplane). In keeping with our focus on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, The Arts and Mathematics) and the 21st century skills of Creativity and Innovation, Critical Thinking

and Problem Solving, Communication and Collaboration, this program will further enhance our Student Exit Outcomes for all students. Our Year 11 students will have the opportunity to complete a tailor-made Aviation Foundation Course to familiarise them with aircraft equipment and the theoretical knowledge necessary to progress to full flight training during, or post Year 12. A jet engine has been donated to Sheldon College to further support the educational aspects of Aviation and Engineering. Our Space Settlement Design students commence this program in Year 4 and AWA has offered to provide mentoring, site visits to Brisbane and Gold Coast Airports, as well as training for our students. What exciting times we have ahead.

PRINCIPALS (PYP/DP)

Runcorn State High School

Jo Soothill

132 Hill Road, Runcorn QLD 4113 Tel (07) 3323 1609 www.runcornshs.eq.edu.au

Th R The Runcorn Way Pride, Success and Excellence As an experienced educator, the proverb “It takes a village to raise a child” is one that resonates with me daily. I believe when students, teachers, parents and members of the broader community work together, educational excellence is a likely outcome. At Runcorn State High School we believe in knowing every student and how they learn, and use a case management approach to support each student to succeed. The Runcorn Way is underpinned by the values of Pride, Success and Excellence and behaviours of Common sense, Co-operation, Courtesy and Consideration, which are modelled by staff and students alike to create a harmonious, inclusive learning environment.

Teaching staff are always looking for innovative ways to support student learning. In 2015, the internationally acclaimed Duke of Edinburgh Award, as one example, was introduced to complement the existing arts, sporting, technology and academic curriculum. In 2016, the school celebrates 30 years of providing a very high standard of secondary schooling to local families. I am looking forward to Image Nation, a celebration of visual and performing arts, in October. I am proud of our recent successes: academic excellence and vocational pathways for our graduating students, the basketball and touch football academies and the fastest F1 car in Queensland.

ster Headmaster, Mr Peter Fo

The Potential is Unlimited at John Paul College John Paul College is a family of unique individuals with children at our heart. Our collective goal is to build a better world in which every student is inspired to make a difference. Our priority is to unleash each child’s unlimited potential and nurture them through their personally tailored educational journey. With an engaging curriculum and one of Australia’s largest co-curricular programmes, John Paul College is a place where lifelong friendships are made.

Leaf Street, SHAILER PARK QLD 4128 Tel (07) 3451 2777 www.shaiparkshs.eq.edu.au

Achieve with Dignity The strong and clear plan for success at Shailer Park State High delivered in abundance in 2015, with the school delivering record NAPLAN and senior school outcomes. A whopping 87% of our Year 12 OP-eligible students achieved an OP between 1–15, while 100% achieved an OP from 1–17! Added to this, 100% of students achieved either their QCE or QCIA. This means that every student achieved the qualification they set out to achieve and all students have a pathway to success! The remarkable improvement in the school’s Year 9 NAPLAN results during 2015 offered further proof that our research-based methods work. We know that if we continue to trust the explicit teaching methods we have chosen, our results will continue to improve. We are all very excited about the future of our school. At Shailer Park High, the future is bright and successful as we live out our motto – “Achieve with Dignity.”

We are extremely proud of the graduating Class of 2015. They earned outstanding academic results with 88% of students receiving an OP 1-15 and over 25% receiving an OP of 1-5. John Paul College is highly accessible to many families. We have buses travelling throughout the southern suburbs and Bayside with additional services coming in 2017. As our students embrace learning and explore their individual strengths, they are part of a school that is not only a community but the John Paul College family.

Open Day: Friday 4 March, 9.00 am – 11.00 am.

Eagleby Learning College

Shailer Park State High School

Troy Ascott

John Paul Drive, Daisy Hill QLD 4127 Tel (07) 3826 3333 www.johnpaulcollege.com.au

Miles Karipa

161 Herses Road. Eagleby, QLD 4207 Tel (07) 3382 9222 www.eaglebylc.eq.edu.au

Success STARTS Here… Eagleby Learning College offers a calm, quiet and flexible learning environment that delivers Queensland Education approved programs and nationally accredited Certificate courses to both school age and mature aged students. At ELC, graduating means graduating with a pass and opening up doorways to employment and/or further study. The diverse range of students from a range of backgrounds, experiences and age highlights the inclusive nature of our school. Our informal approach includes no uniform, fast-tracked program and classes offered during the day, afternoon and evening ELC offers selected Year 10-12 curriculum as well as Certificates in Business, Construction,

Engineering, Health Support Services, Educational Support, Tourism, Child Care and Logistics. These programs are unique in their condensed delivery and their accessibility to all learners, especially those ineligible or disengaged from mainstream education. At ELC our vision and values are evident by our Second Chance Learners, Teachers who care, Advanced programs, Recognition of difference and the requisite for all students To Graduate and Step Up. If you want to change your circumstances and take the step to a better future then you need to visit Eagleby Learning College, because when it comes to your education “Success STARTS Here...” March 2016 | www.southcitybulletin.com.au

Potential...

unlimited!

Unity | Christ | Learning

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See our website for new bus routes servicing Brisbane’s Southern and Bayside suburbs commencing in 2017.

All I can be John Paul Drive, Daisy Hill, Qld 4127 Australia Phone: +61 7 3826 3333 Email: marketing@jpc.qld.edu.au

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(PYP/DP)

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EDUCATION SKILLS & TRAINING with Amanda Sheehan

Is your child gifted? Gifted Awareness Week Australia – 13–19 March s parents we all believe our children are special. We watch rapturously as they crawl, take their first steps and utter their first words. Of course we are all correct – each and every child is indeed special and unique. But around ten percent of children fall into what experts refer to as the Gifted and Talented category, a group with its own needs and characteristics. There are many common misconceptions about gifted children. A gifted child does not sit at the piano for the first time and begin playing Mozart. Nor do they re-invent the theory of relativity. On the contrary, a gifted child is usually one who consistently achieves well above the requirements for their school year level. This is often accompanied by an unquenchable passion for learning, and in technical terms their IQ exceeds 130.

Traits of a gifted child

As a toddler, a gifted child may reach milestones early, and as they get older, they may exhibit the following traits: • ability to use complex sentences, with a highly developed vocabulary

• preference to “hang out” with older children or adults and participate in adult conversations.

• excellent memory • strong leadership qualities

It is important to note that outstanding school achievements may not always be the primary indicator for a gifted child. In fact, some children can go through their schooling years without ever being recognised as a gifted student. Albert Einstein, for example, did not learn to read until he was aged seven and did not speak until later again. If they are not placed in the correct learning environment, the most gifted of children can easily become despondent, bored, low achievers who appear to others to be behaviourally challenged and intellectually below average.

heightened sensitivity that, coupled with their perpetual need to be challenged, can present a very challenging parenting situation. Regardless of that, you must remember that they are still children.” Next month: Education and parenting options for gifted children.

Parenting challenges

• unquenchable curiosity about the world around them and a need to receive immediate and detailed explanations. They will frequently ask questions that display a highly developed understanding of the world around them.

• the ability to pick up new skills effortlessly and learn new subjects at school faster than their peers

• enjoy alone time. While gifted me children may enjoy spending time with others, including mental mates (whether their own age or nding adults), they can also enjoy spending time on more solitary activities such as reading, writing, daydreaming, observing or just thinking.

While the perception may be that parents who have gifted children have an easy ride, this is not always the case. Therese Jefferson, mother of a 9-year-old child who is gifted and talented, explains that “parenting a gifted and talented child is a totally different experience from parenting one who is not. These children are almost like a special needs group on their own; in fact, that is what I believe they are. Their constant thirst for knowledge means they can often run rings around their siblings and parents from an early age. Gifted and talented children seem to feel everything more intensely and have a

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Call1300 626 643 and speak with Olivia or Louise to enrol in a course today! March 2016 | www.southcitybulletin.com.au

OUT AND ABOUT with Fashion Editor

Harper’s BAZAAR fourth Chinese language edition launch

(L-R) Brad Harvey (Bulgari Managing Director, Australasia) Andy Fell (General Manager, Westpac Premium Banking, Consumer Bank) and Kellie Hush (Editor in chief, Harper’s BAZAAR)

Venue: Bulgari at Queens Plaza

estpac in partnership with Harper’s BAZAAR launched their fourth custom Chinese language edition to mark Chinese New Year. SCB Fashion Editor Carly Vidal-Wallace was amongst the elite VIP invitees to celebrate the event in style. Luxury Italian house, Bulgari, hosted the cocktail event in their flagship Brisbane boutique in the Queens Plaza with String Quartet (featuring members of the Queensland Symphony Orchestra) and sumptuous catering by Urbane Catering, complete with red carpet and impressive guest list. The MC for the evening, for English and Mandarin, was Westpac Employee Annie Shu. Local fashion illustrator, Kerrie Hess added her beautiful style to the event, creating a bespoke design which was inspired by the Harper’s BAZAAR Chinese edition cover and was given away as a lucky door prize along with a Bulgari bag.

Rebecca Yang (Left) and Annie Shu in front of the BAZAAR Chinese Edition Cover

The latest BAZAAR Chinese edition featured Rebecca Yang, a Westpac customer and Gold Coast-based businesswoman who shared her story about migrating to Australia.

Carly’s Highlights: “Hearing Kellie Hush (Editor in Chief at Harper’s BAZAAR) talk about her love of the Bulgari Hotel in Milan as being a favourite venue in Italy; hearing some history in how much of a Bulgari fan Elizabeth Taylor was; and a personal highlight was chatting to artist Kelly Hess about her inspiration from Paris for her fashion artwork.”

Carlie Vidal-Wallace (Left) and Kerrie Hess, fashion illustrator, with her special edition painting celebrating the Chinese edition of HB

16 ARTS

BRYAN ADAMS

CHRIS ISAAK

- A Day on the Green 2016

- with special guest James Reyne

13 March 2016

20 April 2016

28 April 2016

29 April 2017

AT Sirromet Wines

AT Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre

AT Brisbane Entertainment Centre

Bryan Adams, Canada’s most successful singer ever, has been making musical history for more than three decades and has gathered more than 65 million album sales, 21 top ten hits and seven number one singles, topping the charts in more than 40 countries around the world in the process. On the cusp of performing to an audience of millions at the 2015 Toyota AFL Grand Final, Frontier Touring and ‘a day on the green’ are thrilled to confirm the Grammywinning singer-songwriter return to Australia next March for the GET UP tour, performing at Bryan at Sirromet Wines at Mount Cotton

Grammy-nominated Californian crooner Chris Isaak will be featuring at Sirromet wines this April.

Internationally renowned multi-platinum American singer-songwriter and actor, Josh Groban, will make a very welcome return to Australian concert stages in April 2016 for a series of east coast performances. Following hugely successful 2007 and 2013 tours, Groban will be accompanied by an orchestra and choir, continuing to entertain his adoring fans with superb, powerful live performances of the highest calibre. Don’t miss an evening with one of music’s most distinctive talents, featuring songs from his latest album, Stages.

After selling out every Australian show in 2015 Jim Jefferies brings his brand new show back to Australia in March and April 2016. The rise and rise of global comedy phenomenon Jim Jefferies continues.

– Stages Australian Tour 2016

For his a day on the green events, Isaak will be joined by James Reyne, Richard Clapton and Thirsty Merc. Isaak boasts an unparalleled eleven ARIA top twenty albums across his 30-year career and has sold upwards of a million albums in Australia alone. He’ll be playing songs from his latest album, First Comes the Night, as well as long running hits like ‘Wicked Game’, ‘Forever Blue’ and ‘Baby Did A Bad Bad Thing’, all injected with Isaak’s sly sense of humour and raw charisma. Chris Isaak, James Reyne, Richard Clapton and Thirsty Merc – don’t miss it!

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JIM JEFFERIES - Live

Amassing more than 200 million online views and selling out huge, world-class venues like Carnegie Hall, Brixton Academy and selling more than 35,000 tickets on his last Australian tour… add to this his sixth monster TV special in USA and its clear, Jim is one of the world’s biggest stand up comedy heavyweights. There wasn’t a seat left on his last two National tours!

Audi Springwood Grand Opening A night of glamour and luxury “Select Your Intensity” was the theme at the Audi Springwood Grand Opening on February 18 at 7pm. Everyone who was invited to share in the launch of this prestigious Audi specialist centre arrived to a glamour night of valet parking, walking the red carpet, photos, drinks and ﬁne food. Audi Australia’s Managing Director, Andrew Doyle, opened the new Audi Terminal with a star-studded list of guests in attendance including Audi Ambassadors Asher Keddie and Matt Moran. Joining them were Channel 9 news anchor Melissa Downes, Olympic gold medallist Sally Pearson and former V8 Supercar driver Russell Ingall as well as Logan Mayor Pam Parker and Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate. The Audi Centre was built by the James Frizell Automotive Group and Dealer Principals Brett and Rebecca Frizelle and General Manager Tania Melie were there to celebrate the grand occasion.

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VANCE JOY

RÜFÜS

LITTLE MIX

RUSSELL HOWARD

– ‘fire and the flood’ tour

- The Get Weird Tour

– 2016 Australian Tour

- Round the world live

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Melbourne’s own Vance Joy is bringing the Fire and the Flood Tour to Australia’s East Coast in April, performing his biggest headline shows to date joined by special guests Holy Holy. He will be touring in celebration of platinum-certified single ‘Fire and the Flood’, his equal highest single chart to date alongside breakthrough track ‘Riptide’.

The world’s biggest girl group Little Mix have confirmed the dates for their upcoming Get Weird Tour for the east coast of Australia in May 2016. These are the girl’s first ever live shows in Australia, which fans have been waiting for since their guest performance on the X Factor Australia stage in 2015. Since winning X Factor UK in 2011, Little Mix have amassed nine million followers on Facebook and sold eight million records worldwide.

In support of their newly-released second studio album ‘Bloom’, Sydney trio RÜFÜS have announced they will be touring across Australia for a headline tour this April and May. Sydney trio – Tyrone Lindqvist, Jon George and James Hunt – will head back to Australia after a Europe/US tour, including shows at Coachella 2016, to play in Adelaide, Perth, Sydney, Melbourne, Hobart and Brisbane, as well as one-off show in Auckland, New Zealand. RÜFÜS will be joined at all stops of the tour (excluding Auckland) by Canada’s Bob Moses and Byron Bay outfit Tora.

Russell Howard, one of the UK’s most successful live comedians, will return to Australia in 2017 with his brand new live show, Round the World, after completely selling out his Wonderbox tour in 2014.

Vance Joy made a triumphant return to Australian soil with a performance of the track on The X Factor to a television audience of more than a million. ‘Fire and the Flood’ is lifted from the deluxe edition of his critically acclaimed debut album ‘Dream Your Life’.

Their latest album, ‘Get Weird’ encompasses the past, the present and the future of girl band pop and debuted at #2 on the ARIA Album chart.

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“Howard has become one of the most successful stand-ups of his generation.” The Telegraph UK “Howard’s success is down to the way his comic outlook strikes a chord … He’s not afraid to be silly and gently whimsical but he never disappears up his own arse. And his attitude is always sunnily optimistic, taking delight in the daft little details of his life.” The Guardian UK

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LEISURE with Sam Lee Lillydale Farmstay

Farm stays in the South East These farm stays offer a hands-on rural experience for kids and a touch of comfort for Mum and Dad arm stays have become a highly sought after getaway for families wanting to spend time together experiencing the great outdoors and rural life. While the kids can be swept away with hands-on farm duties with the farm animals, parents can relax with the sheer beauty of their surroundings and enjoy the outdoors. The following farm stays in gorgeous locations near Brisbane offer quality accommodation for those wanting to avoid the arduous task of pitching tents and tarps and just focus on soaking up the rural atmosphere.

About 90 minutes from Brisbane and the Gold Coast Lillydale Farm boasts modern accommodation and is fully equipped for families who want to enjoy the majestic beauty of the stunning Scenic Rim Region. The farm has homestead room accommodation as well as selfcontained eco cabins that accommodate all your needs and give the family lots of room to move around. Families can get involved in a wide array of activities such as collecting eggs, milking cows, feeding animals, abseiling, fishing, swimming and heaps more. Address: 821 Upper Logan Rd, Mount Barney QLD 4287 Phone: (07) 5544 3131

Clandulla Cottages

Forty minutes from the Gold Coast and 60 minutes from Brisbane, Clandulla Cottages is the perfect quick getaway for Brisbane families to escape the rush of the city. Families can get up close and personal with native and farm animals and the kids can experience anything from feeding animals to helping with farm duties. The accommodation is farm house chic and aims to please. While the kids are busy being mini farmers, parents can enjoy the breathtaking scenery and even get their hands dirty.

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Address: 312 Boyland Rd, Boyland QLD 4275 Phone: 0409 831 142

Cedar Glen Farm

Cedar Glen takes farm holidaying to the next level with not only all the friendly farm activity available but also horse riding and tours for all ages and abilities. The farm also does 4-wheel drive twilight tours to the top of Jack’s Rock with a glass of champagne to top of the night. The homestead and cottage accommodation options are homely and designed for pure comfort. Address: 3338 Kerry Rd, Darlington QLD 4285 Phone: (07) 5544 8170

Bestbrook Mountain Resort

Bestbrook is a family-owned and operated farm stay just 90 minutes from Brisbane and two hours from the Gold Coast. Sitting in the foothills of the Main Range National Park, a bushwalkers paradise, Bestbrook offers relaxed country living in the rustic self-contained cabins. Guests can choose selfcatering or dining in the licensed coach house restaurant. Activities include milking the cow, feeding the baby animals, trail rides and pony/horse riding. Address: 9790 Cunningham Highway, Maryvale Phone: (07) 4666 1282

GOURMET with Sam Lee Lychee

The sweet and juicy lychee or “Litchi, Leechee, Lichee, Lichi” has always meant the arrival of summer and the nearing of the festive season. The lychee is only available during the summer months when hard pink or red fruits appear on large bushy trees. As well as their striking appearances the lychee is also highly nutritious and actually has cooling properties that make them perfect for the long hot summer months.

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Dragon Fruit

Dragon fruit, or pitaya, is a climbing cactus that primarily originated in Mexico, Central America and South America. The Dragon Fruit is striking with its eccentric colours of hot pinks and yellows. But for all its brightness the fruit has a surprisingly bland fl avour, similar to that of melon or kiwifruit. It is also like a kiwi fruit with edible seeds dotted all throughout the flesh. The yellow fruits have white flesh inside and the pink varieties are either scarlet pink or white inside. Dragon Fruit Smoothie 1 dragon fruit 1 banana 6 medium strawberries 1 tsp fresh mint + 2 springs for garnish 1/4 cup Greek yogurt 2 cups ice Method 1. Chop fruit into large pieces. 2. Add yogurt, dragon fruit, strawberries, banana and mint to a blender in that order. Blend until small chunks. 3. Add ice to the blender and blend until smooth. 4. Serve immediately, garnish with a sprig of mint. www.southcitybulletin.com.au | March 2016

Papaya

Thought by Christopher Columbus to be the “fruit of angels” the Papaya is a medium to large sized sweet fruit found in most fruit or grocery stores and is generally available all year around. The peak of the Papaya is early summer when the fruit is sweet and rich with black seeds in the centre. The Papaya contains a large amount of antioxidants and other nutrients and is widely used in the beauty industry as well as the supplement industry and is noted as a key component to aid in digestive health. Red Papaya and Mixed Berry Parfaits 400g Red Papaya 500g (2 cups) natural Greek or vanilla yoghurt 200g (2 cups) toasted muesli or granola 250g (2 cups) frozen mixed berries 1 tbsp water Method In a saucepan over medium heat, simmer berries and water for four to five minutes, until just warm and syrupy. Mash slightly with a fork and set aside to cool while you peel, de-seed and dice papaya. Spoon 2 tablespoons muesli (or granola) into the base of four glasses. Layer each glass with ¼ cup yoghurt, 2 tablespoons berry compote, ¼ cup diced papaya and 2 tablespoons granola. Repeat layers and serve immediately.

Lychee, Mango & Coconut Terrine 24 Lychees, peeled and seeded 1L Weis’ Mango Sorbet, slightly softened 270ml can light coconut cream 20g pkt roasted coconut chips Lime rind to serve Method Line the base and sides of a 20 x 10cm (base measurement) loaf pan with non-stick baking paper, allowing the 2 long sides to overhang. Chop half the lychees. Combine sorbet, chopped lychees and coconut cream in a bowl. Transfer to prepared pan and smooth the surface. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze for 4 hours or overnight until firm. Turn terrine onto a serving platter. Top with remaining lychees, coconut chips and lime rind.

HEALTH & FITNESS with Cameron Corish

Are you balanced? Balance and stability exercises benefit everyone, young and old Lauren â&#x20AC;&#x201C; professional dancer

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ast week I was gobsmacked when my daughter brought home a prize from school for “always following instructions”. Could this be the same child who has to be told seven times each morning to brush her hair and put on her school shoes? She proudly showed off the new eraser and ruler she had selected herself from the classroom prize box. Whilst I am thrilled that my kids behave themselves at school, sometimes I feel a little let down that at home, with me, is the place they choose to let it all hang out and seemingly forget every good behaviour rule known to man. But rather than bemoan this fact, I recently decided to take a leaf out of the teachers’ books and after spending a morning down at one of the local $2 shops, my very own prize box was born. The next morning, I told the children that the prize box would be open for business that very afternoon, and it seemed to work its magic straight away. Once home from school they gleefully raced inside, carrying their school bags and taking their shoes off without having to be told. Was this prize box the “missing link” in my hitherto hit and miss disciplinary approach, I asked myself? The three of them sat, enraptured and gazing longingly at the contents of the box, which I had placed on the

kitchen table in all its glory. I allowed my eldest to choose first. Amy chose – the pink highlighter. Then it was Emma’s turn. She wanted a pink highlighter also. “There’s only one pink one darling,” I told her. “But there is a yellow one if you would like that,” This did not go down well. It was the pink one she wanted. From there the situation deteriorated rapidly. Tears ensued and the two girls retreated to their rooms in devastation. Under my breathe I called the prize box by a different name entirely, not to be repeated here. Moments later Amy emerged from her room and called to Emma. She seemed to have reconsidered her options and handed her the pink highlighter. I applauded her kindness but the peace was short-lived as Emma quickly realised that the only reason her sister had surrendered the pink pen was that it didn’t work. More tears. Then a battle broke out over the remaining yellow highlighter. “Enough!” I announced. I put the prize box away, dejected. Everyone retreated to their bedrooms and moments later returned to the kitchen, apologetic. We started over. Over the coming days, the prize box was seriously sought after, but just a few teething

problems needed attention. In the minds of my children, it seemed that every single effort and job completed warranted a prize. “I just went to the toilet,” my 5-year-old declared on day two. “That means I get a prize”. After some basic parameters were set, things settled, and the behaviour in our household seems to definitely have improved overall. Just how long a box of random stationery supplies and stickers will guarantee domestic harmony I don’t know. But as long as I can buy at least two of every item I figure it’s worth a shot. (Ed: And perhaps that green-eyed monster of envy won’t appear!)

WIIFM DIGITAL EXPO 2016 Position your business to profit in the digital era On March 16th the Logan Chamber of Commerce’s monthly breakfast will take a new tack. In line with their mission to support local businesses, Logan’s most influential networking group for business will instead hold their inaugural WIIFM Digital Expo, with the assistance of sponsor Small Business Solutions. This expo will feature local businesses that can help your business take advantage of the digital age. Experienced speakers will show you what is possible and how you can profit in this new digital era – which is here, right now! There are some big companies who have got this ….

The world’s largest accommodation supplier owns no beds – Airbnb. The world’s largest app vendor writes no code – Apple iStore The world’s largest music retailer owns no studios – Apple iTunes Digital isn’t happening ... IT’S HERE. … and some of us have to catch up fast! Now you can. With the WIIFM Digital Expo your business can certainly get with the program and make sure you’re getting a slice of the pie! The expo will feature a wide variety of exhibits from businesses in the IT&T and Digital Space and excellent speakers who are experts in the business and digital world.

WIIFM DIGITAL EXPO 2016 When: Wednesday 16 March Time: 6.30am for 6.50am start for breakfast OR 8 am for Expo only Where: PCYC Tudor Park, 71–78 Clarks Road, Loganholme Cost: EXPO and Breakfast (Members $35, Non members $45) EXPO ONLY $5.00 admission BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL Contact: www.loganchamber.com.au

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Presenters Sarah Kimber

Roger Mychajlyk

The Secret Ingredient to Marketing & Communication in a Digital Era

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With a background in Video Game Design and Psychology, Sarah has over 7 years’ experience in the advertising space. Having previously worked with Ninemsn, David Jones, Proctor & Gamble and Unilever, Sarah brings a well-rounded perspective and experience to the team. Sarah manages the digital marketing division at Prodigy+ and is the face between client and Prodigy+. Her previous background in mobile advertising and programmatic buying allows her to put together customised digital strategy plans to suit any business markets, optimising premium campaign performance for the highest return on investment

Roger is a highly experienced corporate professional with the proven ability to grow revenue streams. He understands the dramatic changes occurring in management, away from continuous improvement and 6 Sigma, a move from left brain thinking to right brain, to collaboration and entrepreneurs. Regularly in demand as a public speaker on digital disruption Roger serves as CEO of a fast growing digital company FlowBiz.

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SOUL with Annette Lee

Mindfulness Learn to be present in the moment and in touch with your reality used to take the word ‘mindfulness’ to mean some idolised state of altered consciousness while perhaps sitting in an impossibly difficult position. Now I know differently. Mindfulness is simply focusing your attention where you are right now, in this moment to the next. You are simply observing what is arising and passing in each moment, without judgement.

Mindfulness cuppa

A simple mindfulness exercise can be followed while making a cuppa! Focus on each particular part of the process of making the cup of tea, from the feel of the kettle in your hand, placing the tea in the cup or teapot, watching the water fill it up, to the eventual moment when you lift the cup to your lips, feel the heat touch your lips and the liquid starts to enter your mouth. You notice the taste, the heat, the texture, even on the feeling of it as you swallow, feeling it move into your body and staying with this until you finish the entire cup.

Experience your life in the moment

Why would you want to focus so much on having a cup of tea? For a start, it gives you a direct experience of your life in that very moment. We spend most of our lives jumping from one thing to the next, often not really present with what we’re doing or why we’re doing it. Having a direct experience of your present moment reminds you that you are here, alive. It brings you back to reality where you can feel, sense, touch, taste, hear and be completely absorbed in what is happening to you and what you feel/think about it. How many times do we talk to someone and know they’re not really there with you? They’re thinking about something or someone else. We all do it. If you are mindful when you are with someone, you are fully present and the other person can feel that and quite frankly, it feels nice.

If you’re on the receiving end of being with a mindful person, you feel heard, validated and valued.

Benefits of mindfulness From a science point of view, much research has indicated numerous benefits to mindfulness including: reduced rumination, stress reduction, boosts to working memory, less emotional reactivity, more cognitive flexibility and relationship satisfaction. It has even been shown to enhance intuition and fear modulation, self-insight

and morality. If we are studying, we can absorb information in more depth. With mindfulness we can choose our words and our actions so they cause no harm. Mindfulness is a skill for enhancing your life. Why not try it with your next cup of tea or with the next person you talk to? Annette Lee Restorative and Hatha Yoga Teacher www.restingyoga.wix.com/restingyoga 0422 739 331 restingyoga@outlook.com

BOOM BOOM! The BOOMERS Club has certainly been booming this past year as long-standing loyal members, and new members, continue to jump on board this exclusive member program. Members receive exclusive invitations throughout the year to special events and are first to know of special offers.

NEW Boomers Club Meals $10 each Every Wednesday BOOMERS Club members can enjoy a delicious lunch including main, bread roll, dessert of the day, tea/coffee and 50% off house wine/soft drink/pot for ONLY $10! There are three choices of mains: Roast of the Day w/roast veges; Battered Fish w/chips, tartare and lemon; and Grilled Chicken Breast w/bacon, mushroom and shallot jus service w/salad. Members of Diggers Services Club who are

Join the BOOMERS Club now for Exclusive Invitations, ns, Specials Offers, Regular Updates & MORE for Diggers gers Services Club Members aged ged 55+ over 55 can have FREE membership to BOOMERS. “You must be a Diggers Services Club Member to join, but our membership prices are very cost-effective at $3. This also gives you a free Logan Hyperdome Movie Card, which entitles you to admit up to 2 people for $10 per ticket,” said Marketing & Communications Manager Vanessa Williams. The movie card expires 30th June 2016, so get in quick!

It’s just so easy! Diggers Services Club are renowned for their community contribution programs. So it’s no surprise that $1 from every membership is donated to the Diggers Services Club Community Emergency Benefit Fund.

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What’s On Festivals, Shows & Markets Villanova International Carnival International Cuisine • All your traditional stalls including cakes, sweets, tombola, lob-a-choc and much more • Rides galore for all ages • Live entertainment • Licensed Bars When: Saturday 5 March • 5pm–10pm Where: Villanova College Coorparoo Campus, Sixth Avenue, Coorparoo Info: www.facebook.com/villanovacarnival

World Science Festival The biggest stars of science will present the beauty, complexity, and importance of science through diverse, multidisciplinary programming that is the World Science Festival signature. The event includes Street Science on the 12th and 13th in the Southbank Cultural Forecourt. When: 9–13 March Where: Queensland Museum, South Bank Info: www.worldsciencefestival.com.au

The Brisbane Home Show Discover hundreds of new ideas to renovate your house, both inside and out. Get FREE expert advice from more than 280 leading Queensland suppliers, so bring your plans and photos. See everything under one roof – and kids under 14 are FREE! When: Thursday 10 – Sunday 13 March Where: Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre Info: www.brisbanehomeshow.com.au

Mind Body Spirit Festival - Brisbane 2016 Free seminars • Performance Stage • Meditation Centre • Psychic Reading Room • Soul Cooking Stage • Healthy Living Hub When: 11–13 March • 9am–6pm daily Where: Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre Info: www.mbsfestival.com.au

Slide in the City

women. Includes musical entertainment and a sumptuous two-course lunch. Lucky draw. Supporting The Smith Family’s Learning for Life program. When: Saturday 5 March • 10.30 am – 3.00 pm Where: East’s Leagues Club, 40 Main Ave, Coorparoo Info: Jean (07) 3378 0205 or Anne (07) 3374 3304

Enjoy sliding through Brisbane on 300 metres of slick vinyl! Slide the City is a family friendly slip-and-slide water party event. There will be live music, food, drinks, water, and of course the biggest slip and slide ever to hit asphalt. (Don’t worry, they’ve got it padded!) When: 4 April • 12 midday Where: Bowen Hills Info: www.slidethecity.com.au

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RSPCA QLD Easter Markets The first ever RSCPA QLD Easter Markets will have food vendors, market stalls, Easter raffle, children’s activities – jumping castle, face painting and RSPCA education van. Gold coin donation. When: Sunday 20 March • 10am–4pm Where: Wacol Animal Care Campus, 139 Wacol Station Rd, Wacol Info: events@rspcaqld.org.au or phone 07 3426 9943

Fun & Fitness Obstacle Night (Fun Fitness Night) A night of obstacle fitness at Crank Indoor Climbing and Parkour Centre and Crank Fitness. Stations will be set up of different obstacles for pairs to compete in different station activities. For 14 years and over. Same price as entry. When: Wednesday 16 March • 6.30 pm Where: Crank Indoor Climbing and Parkour Centre, 537 Kessels Road, Macgregor Info: www.crankclimbing.com.au 0413 891 229

Community Logan View Club Logan VIEW Club ladies meet at 11am every second Wednesday of the month. Includes a two-course lunch and guest speaker. Proceeds from the day go to The Smith Family’s Learning for Life program. When: March 9 and April 13 • 11 am Where: Rec Club, Alba Lane (off Jacaranda Av) Kingston Cost: $22 includes two course lunch Info: Cheryl (07) 3711 9146.

Views Clubs Qld International Women’s Day VIEW Clubs of Queensland will celebrate International Women’s Day 2016 and women’s achievements with a luncheon and prominent speakers. Theme: “Make it Happen”. Join us in celebrating women’s achievements. Open to all

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The next meeting of the Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Support Group will be held at the Hyperdome Library. Tea and coffee provided. Please no perfume as people are chemically sensitive. When: Thursday 17 March • 2 pm to 4 pm Where: Hyperdome Library, Mandew Street, Shailer Park Info: Judy 3806 5601

A Taste of Harmony Access is hosting its annual ‘A Taste of Harmony’ FREE lunch event on the deck of its social enterprise café, Harmony on Carmody in Logan. Everyone from the local community is welcome. Share food and stories from around the globe! When: Monday 21 March • 2pm – 2 pm Where: Harmony on Carmody Café, Cnr Ewing Rd and Carmody St, Logan Central) Info: bonniem@acsl.org.au • (07) 3412 8236 • 0432 695 341 See more events online

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