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Women are taking the world by storm in all areas across the board including the car industry.

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omen have taken charge in the car industry with 80% of women making car buying decisions and 40% of women buying cars directly. When women go to purchase a new car, research into car buying trends suggests they seek out smaller, easier to manoeuvre and yet spacious cars, and all this without compromising on inner detailing and design.

Women want the extras

Women want what men want, but they also want all the added extras, and at a reasonable price.

For mothers important aspects include efficient storage and entertainment features as well as added security to keep their families safe. Price is also an important factor for women who, in comparison to men, purchase far less expensive, flashy cars and are conservative in their decisions.

New car owner, Samantha Underwood, said there were several motivating factors that determined her choice of car. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Price was a big factor for me. I also looked into the fuel efficiency, and the colour was my choice as Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve always wanted a black car. I did read a lot of reviews on all different small cars and questioned a lot of people. I liked the safety features, for example, reverse camera and sensors, which are a must for me. But a lot of my decision came down to just the pure look of the car.â&#x20AC;?

Her opinions are mirrored by several other women who have recently bought new cars. Karly Barnes says â&#x20AC;&#x153;I chose my BMW X5 because its diesel, has seven seats, is better value for money and holds its value, has reversing camera and parking sensors, and mainly because I wanted a big ass silver soccer mum car.â&#x20AC;?

Eloise McLean also says â&#x20AC;&#x153;Boot space and an SUV look are important, and reverse cameras are a must. Leather seats and a white car were high

on my priority list as well, which is why we chose our Hyundai ix35.â&#x20AC;?

Finally Emma Smith says â&#x20AC;&#x153;I wanted a stylish black sports car, so I researched and chose my Mazda RX8 GEN 2. I visited three different car yards to get the best deal and right colour. I absolutely love my car and the look of it. I also joined an RX8 group to get info on my car before I bought, and spent maybe in total two months looking around.â&#x20AC;?

Women are revolutionising the car industry and with this comes a change in marketing and advertising techniques. Amy Walsh, from Crickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mt Gravatt, says â&#x20AC;&#x153;Advertising has come a long way for the car industry, and where once it was targeted solely towards men there are many cars and advertisements targeting women now such as the Alfa Romeo Giulietta.â&#x20AC;?

The Alfa Romeo Giulietta is a car designed with a female target in mind. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sleek and stylish and according to Amy Walsh has the appeal to attract women. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Women want some different things than men. Women seek out fashion and style as well as safety and reliability, which is why this car is ideal for women.â&#x20AC;?

The Jeep Cherokee is another model which has appealed to men and women and now is depicted as the ultimate family car. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The drive is amazing and smooth and packed full of safety features to put any familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mind at ease,â&#x20AC;? Amy says.

Why do we choose the boring colours?

A study conducted by PPG found colour is an essential component of the car buying decision for 77% of people. So why do we all choose the boring colours? Colours play an important role, whether consciously or subconsciously, in the car buying process.

Colour is not just a fashion statement; it also has real safety value. A study done by NRMA on the safest colour of cars to own found white to be the safest colour to drive to avoid the risk of crashes. ď ľď ľ Page 17

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Community Groups’ Wishes Granted COMMUNITY HUB

For 22 local charities, community group and schools, Logan Diggers Club was the genie in the bottle that once again granted their wishes for much-needed funding through their Annual Community Grant.

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onday 9th February saw representatives of 27 local organisations come together at the Logan Diggers Club’s Annual Grant Announcement Function to see who were the lucky recipients of generous funding grants by Logan Diggers Club. As a way to give to the community, every year Logan Diggers Club opens up applications for their Annual Community Grant to provide quality outcomes that benefit community groups domiciled within Logan City.

Grants of up to $2,500 are available in each of the application categories: Health & Wellbeing, Education, Service and Sport.

The Grant Announcement Ceremony was designed to encourage community groups to network with each other around the supper tables with free drinks and Logan Diggers’ best appetizers. Each organisation’s detailed application had been carefully considered by the Sponsorship Committee Members made up of David Hartmann (Board member and Chair of Sponsorship Committee), Pamela Shelton-Orchard (CEO of Logan Diggers Club) and Allan Ploenges (Board Member).

MC, Mr Ploenges, explained that it wasn’t an easy task to decide which applications were

accepted as all groups are doing wonderful work. And not everyone received the full amount they applied for. But an amazing $48,000 was distributed on the night amongst 22 community groups – a very generous contribution to the Logan Community. Unsuccessful 2014 applicants were encouraged to apply again for the next round, which opens 1st June 2015.

Some of the lucky grant recipients

Carla Harvey from Boystown Kingston was excited to now have the funds to install PVC tactiles on the footpath on their premises to assist the blind in accessing Boystown and its valuable services. ADRA Community Centre, represented

by Pam Wood, will now be able to purchase a freezer for their food support program and a washing machine to wash donated clothing. With the concern about asbestos exposure for their preschool students, Beenleigh Pre-school are more than relieved to now have the resources for safe asbestos removal.

It was great seeing high school students from Kingston State College excited about receiving funds for a team to register for the Kokoda Challenge event held in July on the Gold Coast.

Logan Diggers Sponsorship Committee members (L-R) – David Hartmann, Chairman, Pamela Shelton-Orchard, CEO and Allan Ploenges, Director with Grant Recipients Cathy Poppleton and Deborah Shaw from Beenleigh Netball Association.

Now the team can focus on training for the event and not fundraising.

A Qld Rocketry Society (Capalaba/Browns Plains) representative gave an entertaining acceptance speech on the growing popularity of rocketing. The society encourages people to build and fly rockets and take part in the Australian Youth Rocketry Challenge in July every year. In the challenge entrants must fly their rockets up to a certain height with a raw egg in it. Then the rocket must come down with the egg intact. Their grant will enable them to purchase a new electronic launch system.

Jeffrey Cheales, QLD Rocketry Society

The next round of grant applications opens on 1st June 2015 and closes 31st October 2015.

Check the Logan Diggers’ website for a downloadable application form once applications open.

For a full list of the 2014 grant recipients and how they will use their grant, please see the online version of this article on the South City Bulletin website www.southcitybulletin.com.au.

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MENTOR PROFILE

Successful Solutions for Small Business

RUDI TARTAGLIA

Small Business Solutions is a one-stop-shop for small businesses to enhance their business skills, profitability and growth through training that is accessible and particularly effective for small business. Friday the 13th was a lucky day for 10 local small business people who attended their first session in the program, which was sponsored by South City Bulletin.

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mall Business Solutions (SBS) was developed as a comprehensive and accessible mentoring service for micro and small business operators to address a gap in available government and market information and training services. The service is unique in that it provides affordable business skills mentoring, in true partnership with business operators to provide immediate resolution to business issues, in conjunction with the capacity to award high level Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualifications.

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Few business training services offer customised programs like those of SBS that are geared for immediate application in a business, which: are affordable; are regionally available; engage with clients in true partnership; cater for clients from culturally diverse and disadvantaged backgrounds; and, upon completion of a program, confer a high level VET qualification.

Specialist services are offered to accommodate a diverse range of demographic profiles including Indigenous, non-English speaking, low income, women, and rural and remote community groups.

Ten proactive business people gathered in Springwood at the South City Bulletin offices on February 13 to kick off the first Build a Better Business Program for 2015 on the Southside. Sponsored by South City Bulletin, the day was deemed a success, with participants looking forward to receiving over $4000 worth of exclusive

business training workshops and one-onone mentoring at a fraction of the cost.

A range of trade, retail and community service businesses were represented such as: a student counselling service; a telecommunications retailer; an Aged Care provider; an audiology clinic; and a tradie. The mentor for the program is Rudi Tartaglia, an experienced specialist and trainer in marketing and strategic management.

The SBS experience

Each small business participant in any SBS program is aligned with a mentor who is an active entrepreneur operating their own successful business within the same industry and who is also a certified vocational education assessor.

Mentoring begins with an individual Business Health Check to gain indepth understanding of the business.

The mentor then presents a series of workshops to facilitate learners to work through an individualised business plan, establish key performance

Build a Better Business Workshop & Mentoring Do you want to grow your business in 2015?

This program is designed to enhance the business skills, profitability and growth of small businesses through a workshop and mentoring program that is affordable and specifically geared for small business. The program consists of 5 business workshops, one-on-one business mentoring and networking opportunities.

Small Business Solutions provides owners the opportunity to get real business assistance from accredited industry professionals. Participants who complete the full workshop and mentoring program may be eligible to receive a nationally accredited qualification BSB40407 Certificate IV in Small Business Management.

Bookings: Call 1300 40 60 80 or enquiries@smallbusinesssolutions.qld.gov.au to enquire about future workshops.

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indicators (KPIs) across marketing, risk management, finances and customer strategies and other relevant matters.

Following the workshops the mentor provides on-going support to each learner.

Emphasis is placed on training and mentoring in areas of knowledge the learner is not fully competent in. Prior learning, however, is recognised to help the business owner or manager save study time, retain interest, and boost confidence in the formal recognition of their skills. Gaining a business qualification adds a competitive edge for the client to grow their business in a competitive economy.

Through the SBS programmes, small businesses will be able to demonstrate capability across a broad range of business skills, which will be essential in any bank loan application.

For future SBS workshop and mentoring programs, like “Turn Your Business Idea into Reality”, “Build a Better Business” and “Marketing Master” contact: Small Business Solutions Ph: 1300 40 60 80 enquiries@smallbusinesssolutions.qld.gov.au www.smallbusinesssolutions.qld.gov.au

Benefits:

Rudi Tartaglia has worked in the areas of marketing and strategic management since 1998.

He has experience across a diverse range of industries such as retail franchise, online shopping, financial services, mining, publishing, law, biotech and health insurance, just to name a few.

Rudi’s company, Tartaglia Marketing, was launched in 2006 to make strategic planning accessible for the SME market.

Since this time, Rudi has worked with a wide variety of clients, including providing consulting across both state and federal government programs.

Rudi is also an author, recently publishing a book called The PEND Principle, which is based on a four part strategic marketing process he developed around gaining competitor advantage in the market. Rudi also regularly comments in the media around marketing related topics.

Rudi holds a variety of qualifications covering Business, Management, Marketing, Project Management and Finance. Rudi is also a certified business trainer.

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Rudi’s advice has been clear, insightful and precisely what I needed! I now have a solid business action plan and the confidence to implement it. As a result, my business is thriving. Thanks Rudi!

Christine Bell Director at Proposal Catalyst

• Develop an action plan to better your business • Understand the legal requirements in your business • Plan and grow your finances • Create an innovative market strategy • Develop an innovative team • Directly address your customers’ needs • Build on your client relationships

• Establish business networks and support • Get business advice from a range of successful business owners • Produce a practical, user-friendly business plan • Participants who complete the full program may be eligible to receive a nationally accredited Cert. IV in Small Business Management.

Cost: Only $395 for over $4000 worth of training and mentoring, which includes 2 hours one-on-one business mentoring, a series of 5 business workshops, networking opportunities and business mentoring support.

Date: One-on-one mentoring in your workplace - date and time to be arranged with mentor. 5 business mentoring workshops in your region - contact SBS for date.

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New Relief for Headaches and Migraines Millions of Australians suffer from headaches and migraines daily, and new research is showing that the standard forms of treatment, while offering short-term relief, are not a long-term solution and could be causing more harm than good. The solution could lie with the brain stem.

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risbane Headache and Migraine Clinic’s director Bertrand Doeuk says there are up to 3 million migraine sufferers in Australia (migraineurs) and up to 7 million tension type headache sufferers, which is directly and indirectly costing Australia $1 billion per annum.

“Due to today’s advancement in technology, the prevalence of headaches and migraines is on the increase as a result of sedentary lifestyles at home and work,” explains Bertrand.

The current first line of defence that sufferers reach for, and medical practitioners prescribe, is medication. “This is alarming,” explains Bertrand, “as this can develop Medication Overuse Headaches, whereby the frequency and intensity of headaches and migraines intensify over time.” Studies have shown that although medication may help relieve symptoms in the shortterm, it further exacerbates their symptoms in the long-term. To date, there is no known medication to stop or cure headaches and migraines, yet sufferers and medical practitioners seem to use and prescribe headache medication too generously, without thinking of the long-term consequences. Bertrand advises to strictly avoid taking headache medication where possible especially if symptoms are manageable.

What causes migraines?

The current research and literature on the cause of migraines has shocked medical practitioners. Migraines were previously thought to be the result of a vascular disorder where blood vessels in the brain expand during an attack. However, new literature has revealed migraines to now be a neurological disorder and indicates that a ‘sensitised brainstem’ is at fault.

Due to the brainstem being sensitive and heightened, sufferers are now sensitive to certain triggers such as lack of water, exercise, heat, stress, certain odours, food or drinks, and even the menstrual cycle.

By desensitising the brainstem, Bertrand said he has helped resolve 85–90% of all his patients from their headaches and migraines. Types of headaches such as the following listed

below are treatable and curable without the need for medication or invasive surgery.

• Tension headache • Migraines • Sinus headache • Cluster headache • Menstrual migraines • Vertigo headache

Are your hormones at fault?

Menstrual migraines affect up to 50% of female migraineurs who will often get a severe migraine during their period. It was originally thought to be due to hormonal imbalances. Recent research has shocked the health industry as it has been shown that hormones are not at fault. Some

medical practitioners, however, are still prescribing medication to suppress or heighten certain hormones in the body in an attempt to stop menstrual migraines.

Bertrand advises this to potentially be a health hazard as there are no hormonal imbalances. The recent literature again points to a ‘sensitised brainstem’ as the cause of menstrual migraines when there is a normal fall in oestrogen levels.

Before taking another pill for your headaches, Bertrand suggests you seek expert help by a qualified headache clinician to treat the brainstem without the need of medication or surgery.

The Brisbane Headache and Migraine Clinic 1800 HEADACHE (1800 43 23 22 43) www.1800HEADACHE.com.au

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The EXPERTS PROPERTY INSIGHTS

TIMBER TALK

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What does the lower interest rate What should I look out for when buying timber flooring? mean for the property market?

Housing prices are sensitive to interest rates and have an important bearing on economic activity and financial system stability. So what does the Reserve Bank’s recent drop in the cash rate of 2.25% mean for sellers, buyers and investors?

Investors With interest rates this low investors should not ignore the opportunity to buy homes at prices that before were prohibitively expensive due to high interest. Investors now can look at buying a house, when before they may have only been able to buy a unit.

6 Sellers Currently, demand is greater than supply. This inevitably raises the value of your home, and with bigger borrowing power, you will get more than one offer. This also means less time on the market as buyers are pressured to make a fast decision.

Buyers With bigger borrowing power, there is a surge of buyers in the market and a good property will be snapped up very fast. Prepare yourself by consulting a bank / mortgage broker, so when the right property comes, you can bid for it with more confidence.

At Stellario Realty, we work hard and smart for our sellers to get you the top dollar for your property, while ensuring the buyer gets value for his/her purchase. Call us today and ask us how we do it.

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SKIN HEALTH with Claire Mason

Have you been abused or accused of domestic and family violence?

Bamboo & timber flooring are natural products that respond to humidity variations by expanding and contracting even though the wood had been dried, cut and processed into flooring. Sometimes these changes may be noticeable. During warm and humid summers wood expands. During dry winter weather, wood contracts. This seasonal movement is normal for bamboo and timber flooring.

Wood is a hygroscopic material. This means that when wood is exposed to air, it will dry or pick up moisture until it is in equilibrium with the humidity and temperature of the air. Moisture absorption causes wood to swell. Moisture loss causes wood to shrink.

Timber Interior’s floors are designed using a multi layer construction devised and patented well over fifty years ago.

The lamellae in the core is designed to move vertically when moisture is absorbed into the floor. At the same time the base layer and the decorative layer spread horizontally. This engineered system designed with knowledge of how timber reacts to moisture ensures the floor expands and contracts in an even fashion. The end result is a stable, fully engineered floor that will perform year in and year out.

Be aware of the make up of the product you are buying. There are plenty of cheaper options on the market that can offer an unstable core made from plywood. These are prone to expansion and contraction with moisture.

Domestic violence (DV) affects people from all walks of life. We have either survived it, been accused of it, are going through it, or know of at least one person who has been abused or accused of it. DV is defined as emotional, psychological, physical, sexual, or economic abuse, coercive and threatening behaviour, controlling or dominating behaviour.

If you are being abused or accused of any of these, seek professional help, obtain legal advice and empower yourself with information. Knowledge is power!

An application for a protection order can be made by the police or you, or with the help of a lawyer through the Magistrates Court.

You need to prove that an act of DV has occurred and an order is necessary or desirable for your future protection. A temporary order may be made on the first Court date.

As an accused, you can oppose the application (then a Magistrate decides the case), or consent to the order, or consent to an undertaking. It is important to seek legal advice immediately.

If an order is breached, make a complaint to the police. The alleged abuser will be charged with a criminal offence. They can plead guilty or defend the charge, in which case there will be a trial.

Whether you are abused or being accused, Cornerstone provides you with solid legal solutions. We walk you through the legal process so it is not overwhelming.

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SAGGING SKIN SOLUTIONS When it comes to ageing, we don’t like it so much, and with good reason! Tightening sagging skin requires more intervention than any other skin problem. The trick is to start early with prevention and don’t stop. EVER. But where do you begin?

Your moisturiser You don’t just need a good moisturiser; you need the right one for your skin type. If the crème is too heavy, it will clog pores. That’s why we recommend a facial consultation to prescribe exactly the right one for you.

Active treatments Add a Vitamin C serum and/or Vitamin A (retinol), alpha or beta hydroxy acids (AHA) and especially Peptides to your skincare routine.

These age fighters usually go on at night and help your skin renew itself faster and look firmer.

Corrective, transformational facials We preach regular facial treatments for a reason, people. They work! If you’re serious about taking care of the health of your skin, customised facials are a must. You’ll look younger and it will show.

Paramedical treatments Go for laser, IPL, skin needling, microdermabrasion, chemical peels and more to reel in sagging skin, large pores and brown spots. Make age work for you, not against you!

You have every right and every reason to look beautiful every day of your life! Strut your sassy self! We’ve got the tools for younger, healthy skin. You provide the attitude. Deal?

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Gourmet On the Road

GOURMET

Suzanne Walker reminisces about the road trips of her youth and the sights and smells of bbq steak and a loaf of sliced white.

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hh I love a good road trip, so much so that during my mid-life crisis I bought a motorhome and travelled around Australia for seven years. This love of the road was nurtured from a young age. My parents never flew anywhere. A trip meant waking before sunrise to get on the road before the traffic. In hindsight I really don’t think there could have been a lot of traffic in the 1960s in Brisbane, but my dad liked having the open road to himself.

My mother would pack the picnic port and the esky with egg sandwiches if there was no leftover roast to make a sandwich. Or better yet a stop at the bakery for two loaves of unsliced bread; the second one was so my brother and I would have something to eat in the back of the car until it was lunch time. There was a thermos of hot water to make tea and coffee and some milk decanted into an old jam jar for transport. That was when jam jars were washed out jam jars and not trendy mason jars with handles meant for drinking out of. Then when we stopped for lunch in a rest stop on the side of the road, Dad would take the cast iron bbq plate out of the boot and build a fire from twigs that my brother and I had gathered. He would use the fat off the side of steak to grease the plate. The smell of toast charring and steak cooking on a wood fire is fantastic.

They were the days before Maccas, when the most exciting inedible thing was a Whimpy burger at the servo at the Caboolture turnoff. The road to the Sunshine Coast in the sixties was lined with farms and there would be numerous fruit stalls selling pineapple crush. What I would give for one of those and a steak sandwich with onions made on a wood fired bbq…

Taking your own food seems to be a foreign concept these days, but for me it invokes a time past and it certainly beats stopping at Maccas.

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NUMEROLOGY with Dawn Alice

Numbers, Women and Cars

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ustang Sally, are you craving for a long stretch of highway or some winding roads to strut your stuff?

What type of vehicle suits your temperament? Could you envision yourself at Mount Panorama manoeuvring a Nissan GT-R, a V8 Ford or Commodore? Otherwise would your dream car be a classic, a status symbol, something flirty or just a way to get from A–Z. Does your means of transport reflect your personality? Let’s have some fun looking at various automobiles and how they relate to numbers.

Number 1 women like a bit of horsepower

and potent acceleration. If you see a red Ferrari dashing up in the fast lane, watch out. These highway predators want to be at the destination first. The country raised number one girl is at home in a Holden or Falcon Ute and will change her own tyres. Rural or city, they need to watch for speeding tickets.

Number 2 ladies are plodding along in their spotless four cylinder Mazda 3 or Hyundai. They will politely give way to the pushy motorists, smile to the car in the next lane and be tolerant in traffic. They never put their lipstick on at traffic lights or text while driving.

Number 3 chicks would like a yellow

Lamborghini, but due to their spending pattern and lack of budgeting, they could be driving an older Suzuki Swift with playboy seat covers. They love gadgets and will be sold on a sun-roof or stereo system without checking out the mechanical condition of the car. My advice for them is to choose a vehicle with a good U-turn.

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Number 4 womenfolk have conservative and practical taste and look for reliability, comfort and stability. Fuel efficiency is a must.

The established woman feels at ease in a Volvo with all its protective features. But for a car with both style and safety, they are attracted to an Aldi.

Number 5 adventurous gals just have to get down and dirty. So what better way to have fun than in a 4x4 Jeep. If they do choose a sedan, it would be a manual with a loud exhaust and spoiler at the back. Look out for the empty takeaway food containers on the floor.

Number 6 females are easily recognised by the sticker on the back reading “Mum’s Taxi”. This car could be a Tarago or a standard family wagon. In the console, you will find wet wipes and tissues to clean messy faces and an assortment of ‘just in case’ objects.

Number 7 deep thinkers prefer some sophistication, yet they are not showy. They like to blend into the crowd, so tend to go for a

middle-of-the range car such as a white Toyota sedan. Motivational CDs are in the stereo and they tend to drive on auto-pilot.

Number 8 entrepreneurs are partial to BMWs and Mercedes Benz. After setting their vision and working consistently to obtain the good things in life, a prestige car fits them like a glove. The athletic No. 8 would select something sportier.

Number 9 driving Miss Daisy chauffeured in a Bentley, Statesman or Stretch Limousine becomes the lady tycoon or politician. No. 9 is generous and caring so if they offer you a lift – jump in their car.

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FITNESS with Pat Rae

The Benefits of Stretching In this fast-paced world, we sometimes lose sight of the fact that more is not necessarily a good thing. Sometimes more is just that: more. Yes, we need to move more. But sometimes all we really need to do is stretch.

Lack of movement leads to stiffness, pain and cramping

When you spend all day sitting like we do nowadays, a number of physiological things take place. From a purely anatomical perspective muscles get held for long periods of time in certain positions. Some muscle groups are held in a lengthened state while others are held in a shortened one. The net result is the lengthened ones become long, stretched and weak, and the short ones become tight. Joints become stiff and overall movement is severely hampered.

Back pain, neck pain and cramping are among a number of ailments that afflict many people nowadays.

An example of this is if you want to take a drink of water, you need to bend your arm at the elbow to get the glass to your mouth. The biceps muscles of the upper arm shortens through a message sent to it from the brain, pulling on the lower arm bones and moving the glass up to your mouth. This movement can only occur if the triceps muscle on the back of the upper arm is capable of being lengthened. Imagine if for some reason you had a really tight triceps.

You wouldn’t be able to take a drink.

less movement. You end up with a downward spiralling situation where someone who doesn’t move much becomes less and less able to move at all. Obviously part of the solution is to move more, but a simple strategy to compensate for sitting all day is to stretch regularly during the day.

Here are my Top 3 reasons to stretch daily: 1. It increases your flexibility. This is a no brainer.

2. It relaxes you. In a world where stress levels are through the roof, a simple way to relax is to stretch. The slow breathing patterns adopted during stretching induces a greater oxygen flow rate to the brain, automatically calming you down.

3. It breaks up your day. Imagine sitting all day.

Now imagine a 5 minute stretch session at morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea. All of a sudden you’re no no longer sitting all day; you’re taking 5 minute stress relief breaks to do some simple desk bound stretches.

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Stretch regularly

While this is an oversimplification my point is sitting all day causes the human body to not be able to move properly, leading to less and

My ebook, How to Improve Your Flexibility – A simple and easy-to-use guide to stretching at home has, over 20 of the most beneficial stretches to perform along with large colour photographs to guide you. Available for $9.97 @ www.prpt. com.au/html/eshoppage.html#BookStore

Thank you, Pat, and ke kite ano!

It is with some sadness that the South City Bulletin team says “Ke kite ano” to our Fitness writer, Pat Rae, of Pat Rae Personal Training.

Pat has been writing for SCB for three years.

He’s been a great source of fitness info for readers, giving us all a good kick up the backside to get into shape. Pat is soon heading off across the ditch to New Zealand to take up his new post as Referee Education and Training Manager with the Bay of Plenty Rugby Union.

Good luck, Pat! March 2015 | www.southcitybulletin.com.au

Going Overseas?

HOLIDAY ESCAPES with Wayne Budge

When planning an overseas trip, it takes more than just booking your ticket and accommodation. Here are a couple of hints to ensure your trip is a little more organised before you leave.

Make sure your passport is valid

I know one person who booked his trip via the internet, turned up at the airport and was turned away at the check-in counter because he had less than 6 months’ expiry on his passport.

It is absolutely necessary to have more than 6 months’ expiry on your passport beyond your period of intended stay. If you have less, you may not be able to get on the plane!

Register your contact details and travel arrangements with www.smartraveller.gov.au This is not a Big Brother thing. It is important to register your travel plans so you can be contacted by government officials in case there is an emergency.

Make sure you have travel insurance

A couple of hundred dollars for travel insurance is better than a hefty overseas hospital bill.

Would you buy a car and drive out of the dealers without car insurance? Why take the chance?

Take out travel insurance as soon as you book your trip. I knew someone who was hit by a car just crossing the road in the USA. DON’T believe these famous last words: “It’s always the other person who needs insurance, not me!”

Are you on medications?

Plan to have sufficient medications to last you the entire trip and check you can take your medications into the country you’re visiting. Even codeine (which is in some common analgesics) is a banned drug in some countries and you can be arrested and charged for possession. Make sure your medications are in the pharmacy labelled packaging with your name clearly printed on it and even get a letter from your doctor stating you are prescribed the medications.

Check visa requirements

Some countries require visas or visa waivers for travel. Check with the embassies of the countries you are visiting to find out what you need. Don’t leave it till the last minute as some embassies may take a number of months to grant you a visa.

Check vaccinations requirements

One souvenir that you don’t want to bring home is an exotic disease. If you fall ill overseas it could also cost you an arm and a leg. To help prevent getting sick talk to your GP or, even better, a travel medicine clinic to find out if and what vaccinations you might need.

Copy your documents

Make double copies of all your travel documents including passports, tickets, driver’s licence and credit cards. Keep one set of copies at home with family or close trusted friends and one set in your luggage.

Leave valuables at home

Don’t travel with valuable items like good jewellery. It doesn’t matter how careful you are or where you’re going; stories abound of travellers being fleeced of wallets, purses, watches, money, jewellery or passports. It happens more often than you know!

There are many other things you need to organise before you travel overseas. However, your travel agent will advise you and may provide

you with a more comprehensive checklist, particularly if you have never travelled overseas before.

Happy and safe travels!

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Showcasing Southside Schools Respect, Recognition and Reward

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chools are in many ways the centres of our communities. They play an integral role in the development of our children, shaping their characters, and providing education and skills for them to become contributing citizens of our society. And let’s not forget they are also employers of many local Southsiders and provide a central hub for extra-curricular and community activities that bring benefits all round.

South City Bulletin is committed to promoting our local schools on the Southside. So every term we publish a special Schools Feature to recognise and showcase what they are offering and thank them for a job well done. This term we have Meet the Principals. Next term, in our June issue, it’s Our School. Third term is School Captains Report in our August issue and the November, fourth term feature is School Achievements.

Hats off to the captain of the ship

To recognise the importance of the roles of our local school principals, and the positive impact they are making on our youth, day in and day out, the South City Bulletin likes to congratulate our local principals on a job well done and showcase them and their achievements. This year in our Meet the Principals special we introduce 10 principals working in both state and private schools and colleges.

There is an old adage – “A ship is only as good as its captain”. Anybody who has worked or been involved in schools knows the difference the principal at the helm can make. They have the overall responsibility of managing their school and are the primary leader who leads by example.

According to the Queensland Department of Education of Education, Training and Employment,

“Principals are instructional leaders who must ensure students receive teaching of the highest quality and a range of learning opportunities in order to reach their potential”.

But the principal is not only the leader of the students. They are also there to guide the teachers,

staff members, parents and community members.

To become a principal a teacher has had to show exemplary teaching abilities over many years and a commitment to education and proven leadership abilities. Thank you, Southside Principals, for your commitment to those in your charge. We wish you well in 2015 in shaping and reaching your vision for the academic success of those in your charge as you guide your schools toward better teaching and learning in 2015.

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MEET THE PRINCIPALS (PYP/DP)

Runcorn State High School Elena Itsikson

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

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Runcorn way - Pride, Success and Excellence

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s a Principal, I recognise more than ever how important it is for schools to prepare their students for an ever changing future. This means being aware of innovation, tempering that with traditional values, having flexibility, yet ensuring high standards prevail.

I believe we have found a nice balance in how we cater for the needs of the individual.

Runcorn State High School has a fine tradition of producing conscientious and aspirational students. Since 1986, we have worked very closely with our community – parents, industry and tertiary partners – to secure “the edge” for our students. As our community has changed over the years, we have embraced cultural diversity and celebrated difference.

The tone of the school is calm and

purposeful and students know about the “Runcorn way” – strong feelings of “Pride, Success and Excellence” which are captured in our motto.

We have an absolute commitment to ensuring our students have access to pathways. We deliver a robust academic focus underpinned with university partnerships, early entry to university studies and the honours program. An acclaimed vocational education and apprenticeship program has attracted commendation. This includes our international hospitality program. Once well known for the sporting “Blues” program, Runcorn High has now diversified to embrace artistic, creative and digital experiences in the classroom.

I hope our students enter our school to learn and leave our school to achieve!

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

Reinventing Traditional Trad Education for 21st Century Learning

t John Paul College our students are the centre of everything we do and I am proud to lead a College where excellence in every endeavour is sought and applauded.

Our students learn within a quality teaching environment and a curriculum that engages them in real world challenges. We understand that quality education comes from a three way partnership between the parents, students and teachers and we consider parents as integral partners in the education of their children.

We’re a school with a real sense of family and our vibrant and enthusiastic learning community is built on mutual respect, traditional values, school pride and strong direction. With strong academic results and one of the largest cocurricular programmes in Australia, John Paul College is a place where lifelong friendships are made.

As pioneers of technology in education, John Paul College was one of the first schools in Australia to adopt laptop computers. This year we celebrate 22 years of our leading edge laptop programme. We have also developed an App which is available for download from the Apple and Android stores and an online newsletter which can be subscribed through our website.

Our career pathways including the OP, the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, Vocational Education and Training and our Horizons Programme of Sporting and Performing Arts Excellence.

In January 2015, we opened our new Boarding Village which has become home to 48 students who live and study together in a safe and nurturing positive learning environment.

For further information, please visit www. johnpaulcollege.com.au.

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MEET THE P

Mark Stower

Villanova College

SSunnybank State High School

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

Boorman Street, Sunnybank Qld 4109 Tel (07) 3323 8111 www.sunnybanshs.eq.edu.au

Boys Education – a Passionate Enthusiast!

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y name is Mark Stower and I have recently commenced my tenure as principal of Villanova College, Coorparoo. Commencing at Villanova College in January 2015 has been a significant change for me in a number of ways. For the past twelve years I have been principal of Catholic Co-educational schools in Rockhampton and Brisbane and the move back to Boys education is a return to an area where I have spent 16 years of my career. The move has also required me to travel from my residence on the Northside to the unfamiliar Southside of the river where I will relocate to later in the year.

My career in education began back in 1981 and since those early years I have worked in a number of Colleges across Queensland in a variety of roles. Most recently I was principal of Mt Maria College, Mitchelton, (20102014) a Co-educational school in the Marist Tradition.

I am passionate about Boys education and leading the teaching and learning processes at the College. My first impression of the community at Villanova College has been very favourable and I am looking forward to the challenges of being the second lay principal in the College’s history.

Tracey Cook

Many Ways to Excellence

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t is an honour and privilege to be the Principal of Sunnybank State High School. I am proud to be part of such a dynamic school community that inspires us all in our learning journey to discover our unique pathway to excellence. I am passionate about working closely with our communities to improve outcomes and opportunities for all.

As a school community, we have a lot to be proud of, including: • a culture of quality teaching and learning – with high expectations of and for all • a united school community and connectedness • a rich culture of inclusivity • a proven track record and commitment to improvement and success At Sunnybank State High School, we continue to facilitate and nurture student performance in a range of academic, vocational, sporting and cultural pursuits.

Traditional values of respect, responsibility and readiness ensure a settled and thriving learning environment where students can achieve their personal best.

It is an honour to be leading our school community in 2015.

Runcorn Heights State School R Bec McGuren

200 Nemies Road, Runcorn QLD 4113 Tel (07) 3711 8333 www.runcheigss.eq.edu.au

Runcorn Heights Motto - “Aim High”

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uncorn Heights State School caters for students from Prep to Year 6. We have a Special Education Program (SEP) and EAL /D (English as Additional Language/Dialect) classes, which cater for newly immigrated students with limited English skills. RHSS teaches English, Mathematics, Science, History, Geography, Music, Technology and Health and Physical Education, and outstanding extra-curricular activity programs such as – extra extension activities, interest clubs, sport and musical programs to complement the key learning areas, creating a learning environment where children reach their full potential. www.southcitybulletin.com.au | March 2015

The RHSS logo offers an overview of Runcorn Heights: Leaves drawn from the Runcorn Heights SS grounds represent the bushland environment. Each leaf is different reflecting our multi-cultural students, staff and families. The hand signifies a primary school student reaching up for guidance while striving for personal and academic achievement. Together, the hands and leaves form the tree of knowledge.

Our Runcorn Heights motto of “Aim High” and our five keys to success – Persistence, Resilience, Organisation, Getting Along and Confidence – assists in guiding our strong, united community to achieve outstanding results each year.

Mrs Donna Anderson

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

Canterbury College Looks Forward to 2015 I am delighted that Canterbury College has had such a wonderful start to 2015.

We began by welcoming back our 2014 graduates who received an OP 1-15 to celebrate their achievements. We are all very proud at Canterbury of our seven OP 1 recipients and of the 83 per cent OP eligible students who obtained a 1-15 result.

Our Swimming Team won the Pacific Rim District Swimming Championships at Brisbane Aquatic Centre, Chandler with many outstanding performances.

Our annual MasterChef Competition saw the Junior School students demonstrate their culinary skills, supported by their parents and Junior Resource Centre staff, with all proceeds going towards the Anglican Church charity appeals.

Year 12 student Aaron Dora received a full scholarship to attend the Queensland Senior Youth

Ensemble and Tiana Holder (Year 12) was granted a scholarship to attend the National Gallery of Australia, Canberra art workshops.

Preparations for our 2015 Fair to be held on 25 July are well underway and I would like to extend a warm welcome for you to join us at this fun-filled event.

Our first Open Day for the year will be held on Wednesday 4 March between 8am and 10am, with our Middle School Ambassadors to guide you around our College.

I look forward to greeting you at both these occasions.

Canterbury College is about our Charter of Values and Code of Conduct. We have high expectations of our students, with the ethos and culture generated at the College being evident in our students’ results.

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SShailer Park State High School Troy Ascott

3 Leaf Street, Shailer Park QLD 4128 Tel (07) 3451 2777 www.shaiparkshs.eq.edu.au

Reading, d Writing, Attendance and Senior School Outcomes

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hailer Park High School Principal, Troy Ascott, is a new principal with a clear vision to see Shailer Park High become a leading school within Logan and the wider educational community.

Mr Ascott has a wealth of experience having worked in a range of schools across Queensland over the last 20 years. Most recently, Mr Ascott was deputy principal at Narangba Valley State High School, one of Queensland’s largest and most successful public high schools.

Since taking the reins last year, Mr Ascott has crafted a positive vision built around

the school’s “big four” of Reading, Writing, Attendance and Senior School Outcomes.

By partnering with educational luminaries such as Dr David Rose, Mr Ascott intends to improve outcomes in these key areas.

Added to this, Mr Ascott has overseen a full external repaint as part of a full makeover of the school. Shailer Park High has become an attractive environment in which to learn.

As a principal, Mr Ascott hopes to create an environment in which learning comes first.

He believes that all students have the capacity to learn and that being a lifelong learner is the key to a long, happy and fulfilling life.

Julie-Ann McCullough

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A Flying Start to 2015

his is my fourth year at Springwood State High School and I am very proud to be working in a school with highly motivated and experienced teachers and a student body committed to learning and achieving positive outcomes. The start of 2015 has been very exciting as we welcome Year 7 to high school for the first time.

Springwood State High School is positioned to achieve excellent results for our students in 2015. Our school curriculum offers a strong academic program specialising in a differentiated curriculum to meet the learning needs of all students and is underpinned by our Learning and Wellbeing Framework.

Unique specialist offerings include aerospace, volleyball, rugby league, music, arts and academic extension programs to challenge

82 Stephens Road, South Brisbane QLD 4101 Tel (07) 3010 1101 www.slc.qld.edu.au

Promoting a Love of Lifelong Learning

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stablished in 1915 and currently educating over 1,700 male students, St Laurence’s College celebrates 100 years in 2015. With a wealth of celebratory events on the calendar for the year, Lauries commemorates the rich tapestry of the past 100 years of history and tradition at the school.

St Laurence’s College is a Catholic school for boys in the Archdiocese of Brisbane and is conducted in the tradition of Edmund Rice, accepting students from Years 5 to 12 from a wide area of Brisbane.

Situated on a centrally located campus in South Brisbane, with easy access to public

transport, the College aims to offer the best theoretical and practical education and is fortunate to have excellent buildings, grounds and facilities that are conducive to maintaining an effective learning environment. Lauries has provided generations of boys with a high standard of education and College staff continue to provide students with the academic and personal skills required to equip them for life and allow flexibility for their chosen career paths. Students are encouraged to pursue a balanced general education and teachers, parents and students work in partnership to promote a love of lifelong learning where their attributes are pursued.

our students. The school has highly regarded training and industry links as well as focused university pathways programs, successfully preparing students from Year 10 onwards.

In 2014, 93.2% of our QTAC applicants received an offer with 74.7% receiving their first and 16.5% receiving their second preference. Well done to our OP 1 student.

Springwood State High School is part of a Springwood Education Precinct, developing great links and projects supporting primary students to transition to a secondary setting.

Our school is set in expansive grounds with ample classroom space and our students, staff and parents have a strong sense of community. Check out our website to see the dates for our Open Day and Principal School Tours.

Eagleby Learning College

St Laurence’s College Ian McDonald

200 Springwood Road, Springwood Qld 4127 Tel (07) 3380 6111 office@springwoshs.eq.edu.au www.springwoshs.eq.edu.au

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

It All RE-STARTS Here…

agleby Learning College offers a calm and quiet learning atmosphere, providing one to one computers, flexible learning and students who are in class and on task. 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 II and III in Business, and Certificates I in Construction and Engineering. 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 Relatedness, Engagement, 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 - “It All RE-STARTS Here…”

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Education, Skills & Training with Lisa-Marie Kerr

Job Hunting Tips for Youth Forget so-called low youth unemployment rates. Lisa-Marie Kerr encourages you to focus instead on learning lifelong skills NOW to get that interview and land that job.

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urrently in areas of our country youth unemployment sits in excess of 20% – which could sound depressing if you are a young job seeker. But focussing on that one statistic is not going to do you any favours. It could act as an excuse to give up before you even have a go.

But what else is this statistic saying? How about that 80% – hundreds of thousands – of our young people have been successful in securing employment! So, why not you? With the right attitude, resume and skills you too can be part of the “employed” statistics.

It is possible to gain the courage required to apply for jobs. Yes, it will take effort, and I am not saying it will be easy. But these are lifelong skills; learn them now and you will prosper in the future.

1. You have to really WANT the job

When you really want a job you communicate to the employer with energy and a positive can-do attitude. The employer can feel it in

your resume, cover letter and in the interview.

Enthusiasm goes a long way.

2. Networking – It’s who you know

“It’s not what you know but who you know”.

News of job availability can come through chatting with family and friends, your parents’ colleagues, your friends’ parents, teachers … anyone you know or bump into – even the staff at your favourite coffee shop. It’s about keeping your ears to the ground and communicating with people.

3. Write your own resume and cover letter

First learn how to write an effective resume and cover letter, and then write your own.

Get some guidance and feedback if you need, but writing your own will build your selfconfidence and belief, and this will show in the interview when you can speak with more confidence.

I liken this to doing an English oral.

Imagine having to get up in front of the class and doing an oral that someone else wrote for you and you hadn’t even read. Compare that to writing the oral yourself (with some guidance) and knowing it inside out. Which one makes you feel more confident? The same rule applies to writing your resume.

Reference Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2014, March). 6202.0 Labour Force, Australia, Mar 2014.

4. Research and Preparation

Time spent in preparation is NEVER wasted!

Research the business you are applying for and practice your responses to potential interview questions. Research and preparation builds confidence and minimises the potential of you being stuck for a response to a question in an interview.

5. Make a good first impression

When you are invited for an interview you only get 30 seconds to make a good and lasting first impression. Dress for success, smile, use your manners, and show your enthusiasm for the company and the position.

Editor’s recommendation: d ti Get G Job J b Ready R – A Teen’s Guide to Getting Their First Job, by Lisa-Marie Kerr is a must-have for any job seeker, young or old. Learn the secrets to: • discovering your talents and passions • effectively communicating your skills and passions to potential employers • writing a killer interview-winning resume and cover letter • finding a job you really want… and going for it.

Available at: www.lisamariekerr.com Lisa-Marie Kerr / Career Mentor www.lisamariekerr.com Author Get Job Ready

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No other colour was as safe to drive. Surprisingly bright colours like red and yellow were on the list of least safe and more likely to be involved in a crash. Research also points to women being more likely to gravitate towards the neutral tones such as silver, beige and gold, and men are more likely to choose red, black and white. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Men definitely are more attracted to red, black and white, and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what we predominantly sell. While women are safer and tend to buy more silver,â&#x20AC;? Amy says.

Ignoring women at your peril

Women have worked for and earned gender equality in society and yet women are still feeling that the car yard is a male dominated sector.

Research by Frost and Sullivan found three out of four women feel dissatisfied and misunderstood by car companies. This begs the question about why car companies are not catering for women considering the 80% statistic of women making car buying decisions. Women on average will pay an extra $500â&#x20AC;&#x201C;$1000 for a car than a man, and women feel they need to take a man car shopping to deal with the negotiating aspect and to avoid being ripped off. This study also found that on average women will visit three different car yards before purchasing a car. They seek a good price but they also look for quality of service and want to be treated fairly.

Jill Cunningham, Southside resident, says her experiences with car buying have made their mark and she will now seek out a woman dealer for her future purchases. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been that invisible woman at the dealership standing next to my husband while salespeople fell all over him to sell him a car all while being completely oblivious to me. We needed a new family car and one I would be

predominantly driving. The money would also be coming from my account, but when we got there only one person spoke to me and that was to find out my husbandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name.â&#x20AC;?

Amy Walsh says that while women working in car dealership was once a rarity, now women are sought after as they have a wider appeal to consumers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Women are seen as more trusted and more honest and have become an asset to companies. It can be hard work to learn the ropes, but I get a lot of female clientele as well as older customers who feel I am more approachable,â&#x20AC;? she says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very important for me when approaching people in a car lot to immediately identify who the primary driver will be and what they want. While once it may have been a manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s job to decide on the car, now itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mostly women making the important decisions.â&#x20AC;?

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BEAUTY and HEALTH

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Woman on a Fitness Mission Writer Resa Zekants bounces back after a New Year Resolution Fizzle-out by mixing it up with Zumba® and Fitness in the Park

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My Zumba® Instructor Selina Wincott said becoming a Zumba® teacher almost five years ago has been one of her greatest life choices.

“It’s a feel-good cardio dance session full of hot Latino beats and world rhythms that always leaves you on a high and wanting more. It’s not just good for the body but also for the mind, leaving you with a great sense of wellbeing.

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Stores and clinics at The Village are lending some muscle once again to this annual event.

Kathy Christophi, director of Bikini on the Beach, is happy to open up shop to support the cause and is offering 50% off a wide range of gorgeous swimwear and summer dresses, maxies and kaftans.

Danielle Davis, founder of Sobidah Clothing Co., has supported the car show for several years, and this year is happily donating 20% of proceeds from any sales of their beautiful clothing pieces to the fundraiser. Danielle sees the day as an opportunity to promote The Village Shopping Centre as a vibrant community provider. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Village is true to its name. It really has a village atmosphere, and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to encourage locals to utilise it more as their one-stop-shopping village.

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In conjunction with the Toowoomba FX-FJ Holden Club, the HSV Owners Club of Qld will be hosting a car show at The Village, benefiting the Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital Foundation. Come and see a stunning display of early model Holdens, HSVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, race and speciality cars. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s free to the public and there will be judging and trophies for the best cars in each category. Enjoy trade stands, raffles and a charity auction. Some V8 Supercar Drivers will be in attendance for autograph signing, and thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Coffee club for refreshments.

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TECHNOLOGY with Christopher Hughes

It’s time for the National Broadband Network Are you ready to fibre?

What exactly is the NBN?

It’s fast, ubiquitous and it boosts productivity.

The National Broadband Network (NBN) seeks to bring super-fast broadband internet to 93% of all Australian households, with the remaining 7% receiving regular broadband speeds whereas, before, there were none.

Aside from speed, what Australians have really missed out on in the past 10 years is a reliable, consistent internet connection. Finally, the whole family can be on your wireless network without worrying about the modem dropping out and you can use Skype or watch YouTube without interruption!

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The NBN is not affected by your home’s distance to the exchange, nor by heat or bad weather, the way ADSL can be on the old copper lines. It is capable of blistering speeds, and you can choose the speed best for your household.

As NBN has a higher capacity than ADSL, multiple users can share a better experience.

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Initially, NBN maximum speeds will be similar to Optus and Telstra Cable maximum speeds around 3/5mb/s. To put that into perspective the average ADSL 2+ connection in households around Brisbane and Logan will currently have a download speed of between 100kbs & 1Mb/s (less than half to one tenth of the speed NBN can provide).

About 18 months after the National Broadband Network arrives in your area your existing landline phone and other communications services will cease to work. Much like the switch-over from analogue TV to digital TV, the current copper channels will be permanently switched off, in almost all cases.

It’s a good idea to switch to an NBN plan well before the switch-off if you want to maintain a phone and internet service (and keep your existing phone number). See nbnco.com.au for more details about copper disconnection.

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INTERNATIONAL WOMENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S DAY 2015 - Working together to strengthen our community. Morning tea with inspiring guest speakers (from Murri Sisters Inc, Islamic Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Assoc. Qld and Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Federation for World Peace) sharing how women can advocate and work together to strengthen community. â&#x20AC;˘ When: Friday 6 March â&#x20AC;˘ Time: 10.30am â&#x20AC;˘ Where: Logan Central Library â&#x20AC;˘ Bookings: 3412 4100 or register online www.loganlibraries.org/events_calendar BUFFET HIGH TEA â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Bust a Move/Chicks in Pink breast cancer charity event. All funds raised go towards purchasing wigs, prostheses, housework, counselling and any other support the women may need that have breast cancer. â&#x20AC;˘ Theme: Something pink. Hat or fascinator great. â&#x20AC;˘ When: Sat. 23 March â&#x20AC;˘ Time: 2.30pmâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;4.30pm â&#x20AC;˘ Where: 43 Khandalla Street, Upper Mt Gravatt (opposite Garden city shopping centre) â&#x20AC;˘ Contact: RSVP 23 March wendyklein50@ gmail.com 0409 486 529 or 3163 8247 Wendy FIBROMYALGIA AND CHRONIC FATIGUE SUPPORT GROUP â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Monthly meeting. Tea and coffee provided. No perfume, please, as people are chemically sensitive. â&#x20AC;˘ When: Thurs.

19 March â&#x20AC;˘ Time: 2pmâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;4pm â&#x20AC;˘ Where: Hyperdome Library, Mandew St, Shailer Park â&#x20AC;˘ Contact: Judy 3806 5601 MUSCLE CAR MASTERS CAR SHOW â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Stunning car displays of early model Holdens, HSVs, race and specialty cars. The Village shop will be open with specials running. V8 Supercar Drivers attending. â&#x20AC;˘ When: Sunday 8 March â&#x20AC;˘ Time: 7amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;3pm â&#x20AC;˘ Where: Village Shopping Centre, 1932 Logan Road, Upper Mount Gravatt. (Next to Southside Toyota). Enter via Logan Road and head toward the main retail car park. â&#x20AC;˘ Cost: FREE entry â&#x20AC;˘ Enquiries: Craig Barrass 0411 344 517 vicepres@hsvowners.com.au

INSPIRING LOGAN WOMEN EVENT â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A gathering of like-minded women from many different backgrounds coming together to share and encourage each other on their journeys. â&#x20AC;˘ When: Thurs. 26 March. â&#x20AC;˘ Time: 6pm-9pm â&#x20AC;˘ Where: TBA â&#x20AC;˘ Cost: Single ticket $25 Group of 5 $100 Group of 10 $200 â&#x20AC;˘ Contact: Jane Sleight-Leach Life2project@gmail.com 0412 200 515 DALLAS LINEDANCERS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Free lessons for novice beginners. All ages. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need a partner. â&#x20AC;˘ When & where: Tuesday 9.30am Beginners to Intermediate at Finnish Hall, 62 Newnham Rd, Mount Gravatt East. Tuesday 6.30pm Beginners to Intermediate at St Markâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church Hall, Winnettâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rd, Daisy Hill. Wed 6.30 Beginners to Intermediate at St Philips Hall, cnr Emperor and Cornwall St, Buranda (near the PA hospital and shopping centre). Thursday 9.30am Beginners to Intermediate, Progress Hall, Hall Road, Springwood/Slacks Creek â&#x20AC;˘ Contact: Deb 3341 8059 / 0403 225 313 A CAPPELLA HARMONY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; in one night. For regular guys of any age. Learn to sing in harmony and create amazing A Cappella sounds with Sound Connection on their open night. For males of all ages. â&#x20AC;˘ When: Tues. 31 March. â&#x20AC;˘ Time: 7pm â&#x20AC;˘ Contact: Ray Smyth 0410 567 072 bass@ soundconnection.com.au

THE ARTS

SUNNYBANK UKULELE PLAYERS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Meets every 3rd Wednesday of the month. Open to players of all ages, skill levels and musical styles. â&#x20AC;˘ When: Every 3rd Wednesday of the month â&#x20AC;˘ Time: 7pm to9 pm â&#x20AC;˘ Where: Sunnybank Kindergarten Hall, 101 Lister Street, SUNNYBANK. â&#x20AC;˘ Time: 7 pm to 9 pm. â&#x20AC;˘ Contact: info@trevorgollagher.com READING & WRITING GROUP MT GRAVATT for people with a disability wanting to express themselves â&#x20AC;˘ When: Mondays 12 noon â&#x20AC;˘ Time: 12 noon â&#x20AC;˘ Where: Mt Gravatt Community Centre, 1693 Logan Road, Mt Gravatt Contact: Damien 0434 810 652 WRITING GROUP SUNNYBANK HILLS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Are you a story teller? We write short stories of about 1000 words, as well

as shared stories, covering a wide range of subjects. Series writers can bring along a chapter, read it to the group and have feedback. â&#x20AC;˘ When: 4th Wed. of each month â&#x20AC;˘ Time: 10.30am â&#x20AC;˘ Where: Sunnybank Hills Library Cost: Free â&#x20AC;˘ Contact: John 3272 2047 CREATE & PUBLISH A MEMOIR Workshop â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Learn step by step how to write and publish your memoir from author Karen Tyrrell â&#x20AC;˘ When: 7 April Time: 6pm. â&#x20AC;˘ Where: Logan North Library â&#x20AC;˘ Cost: FREE but bookings essential. â&#x20AC;˘ Contact: RSVP 3412 4140 PAINT PALS SOCIAL ART Group â&#x20AC;˘ When: Thursdays â&#x20AC;˘ Time: 9.30am-1pm â&#x20AC;˘ Where: Mt Gravatt Community Centre, 1693 Logan Road, Mt Gravatt. Cost $5 â&#x20AC;˘ Contact: Nancy 0422 289 575 CERAMICS 4 SENIORS â&#x20AC;˘ When: Tuesday mornings â&#x20AC;˘ Time: 10am-12noon â&#x20AC;˘ Where: Logan West Community ArtShare Alliance In, Orr Court, Hillcrest (behind Ambulance) â&#x20AC;˘ Cost: $8 plus cost of ceramic ware, paints, glaze and firing. â&#x20AC;˘ Contact: 0412 332 535 / 0421 874 225

CHURCH â&#x20AC;&#x201C; SPIRITUAL

MEDITATION GROUP â&#x20AC;˘ When: Mondays 12noon â&#x20AC;˘ Time: â&#x20AC;˘ 7 pm to 8.3 pm â&#x20AC;˘ Where: Mt Gravatt Community Centre, 1693 Logan Road, Mt Gravatt â&#x20AC;˘ Contact: Sharma 0416 137 800 MEDITATION EVENING - Immerse into Divine Consciousness. Guided meditation. â&#x20AC;˘ When: Fri 20 March â&#x20AC;˘ Time: 7pm â&#x20AC;˘ Where: Path to Harmony Centre (address upon inquiry) â&#x20AC;˘ Contact: info@trevorgollagher.com

Are you running a social club, sports club or charity organisation? We can help by posting your activities for you free!

Simply send your information to editor@southcitybulletin.com. au by 16th of each month for the next edition of South City Bulletin.

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Logan Chamber of Commerce â&#x20AC;&#x153;Think Local, Act Logan!â&#x20AC;?

OUR VISION â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our vision is to see Logan citizens shopping in Logan, working in Logan, going to school in Logan and enjoying Logan.â&#x20AC;?

From the Presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Desk

Since being incorporated in 1979 the Logan Chamber of Commerce has been serving the business community of Logan as a strong voice and link with local government and decision makers and as a lobby group to monitor the issues that most affect the Logan business community. Our mission statement says it all:

â&#x20AC;&#x153;As a good corporate citizen, the Logan Chamber of Commerceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission is to represent the businesses of Logan and to facilitate interaction with each other, governments and charities, churches and schoolsâ&#x20AC;?.

This is our first editorial in SCB for 2015 and I would like to extend a heart-felt invitation to Logan businesses to become involved in the Logan Chamber of Commerce, which will enable you to promote your business or organisation at its breakfasts and other events. There are a variety of memberships you can invest in www.southcitybulletin.com.au | March 2015

â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Business Member, Executive Member, and Corporate Member. Each level has a range of benefits. Opportunities exist to also sponsor one of our monthly breakfasts, where you will be able to highlight and promote your brand, product and services to business owners and their key staff.

Our members benefit through:

â&#x20AC;˘ becoming part of a proactive, influential lobby group â&#x20AC;˘ enjoying effective networking events â&#x20AC;˘ gaining business advantage through interaction with others â&#x20AC;˘ building image through self and group promotions â&#x20AC;˘ remaining at the leading edge of business â&#x20AC;˘ promotion of a high level of corporate ethics â&#x20AC;˘ actively participating in the Logan community

You get out of it what you put in

Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s face it. Being in business is not an easy road. It helps knowing there are other business folk following a similar path. We can all learn

from each other and support each other. Those Chamber members who take the time to attend events and really connect with other members to build awareness and trust often inevitably end up doing business together. Just remember, what you invest into something is what youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll get out of it.

Why not come along to one of our events in March to see for yourself? Call 3208 8080 for details.

Business Breakfast Wed. 11 March (6.40am for a 6.50am start â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8.30am) Members $30 Non Members $50 Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Business Lunch Wed 25 March (12 midday â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1.45pm) Members $30 Non Members $50 See you there.

Cheers Bill Richards President

Ph: (07) 3208 8080 â&#x20AC;˘ admin@loganchamber.com.au www.loganchamber.com.au

Life Member Testimony I am fast approaching my third year as a member of the Logan Chamber.

As the owner of a small business in Logan City (probably a very one at that) I decided that it was time for me to venture into the world of networking and getting to know other locals in a similar situation to myself.

Attending the early morning breakfasts has definitely been an experience and I have made several significant contacts, and have been able to re-kindle and cement some long standing friendships. Being a member of the Chamber has shown me that membership is not just about business, but has allowed me to broaden my way of thinking and has given me a valuable communication link to information in the local area.

Sincerely yours Col Myers

Licenced Pool Safety Inspector #101167

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EXPERIENCE CHINA for students

Your Breakdown Rescue Hero

International Youth Camp â&#x20AC;&#x201C; all expenses paid when in China

Most people will require some sort of tow truck services in their life because, letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s face it, cars donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t last forever. But what do you do when you do break down, especially if itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on the side of the road?

Craig Griffin, owner of DC Towing, South East Queensland, suggests the following BREAKDOWN TIPS. â&#x20AC;˘ If possible, try to move your car to a safe location. â&#x20AC;˘ If thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s power to the car, put your hazard lights or headlights on. â&#x20AC;˘ Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t panic. â&#x20AC;˘ Evaluate the situation before you get out. Is it safe? Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get out on a busy road. â&#x20AC;˘ If you do get out, find a safe place away from the road to stand. â&#x20AC;˘ If itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not safe, stay in your car. â&#x20AC;˘ Call a tow truck

Who do you call?

Well, one man you could call is Craig Griffin, owner of DC Towing South East Queensland, who is well experienced in getting people out of sticky situations.

The majority of his work consists of breakdowns and vehicle transportation, where he covers a broad service area from the Sunshine Coast to the Gold Coast and out Toowoomba way. And he does it all by himself. At the moment Craigâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a one-man-band and heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on call 24/7â&#x20AC;Ś Now thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commitment!

In Craigâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s line of work, every dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s different and so are the vehicles, from Jaguars and Porsches to Commodores, drift cars and small boats.

But â&#x20AC;&#x153;It doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t matter if itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a bomb or a Rolls Royce. I treat them all the same â&#x20AC;&#x201C; with care,â&#x20AC;? he said.

And the coolest job heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s had? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I should say it was my sonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s drift car, but it would have to be an XB hard top Ford Falcon because thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s my favourite car,â&#x20AC;? he said.

Craig doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t attend accidents as â&#x20AC;&#x153;you need a separate licence for thatâ&#x20AC;?, and he said his job is 95 per cent safe. However, there are some hazardous jobs too.

Recently, Craig went out to a breakdown where a car was located on a busy road with road works. The car was partially blocking a lane and to get the car on the truck safely Craig had to move his truck into the same position. He managed to get it on safely, but as he was strapping down the cars wheels he noticed a semi-trailer coming towards him. The truck driver must not have been concentrating on the road ahead. Craig quickly got out of the way and luckily, at the last minute the semi-trailer screeched to a halt. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The biggest key is to evaluate the situation. One thing I never do is compromise on safety,â&#x20AC;? he said.

Knight in shining armour

Craig said no matter what, good days or bad, he just loves his job and feels like he helps people get on with their day.

He said he remembers a job where a mother and daughter broke down and they were quite upset. When they saw Craigâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s truck they immediately felt at ease. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I felt a bit like a knight in shining armour,â&#x20AC;? he laughed.

If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re ever stuck on the side of the road, take Craigâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s advice.

Call him for a tow and heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll take care of you and your car!

DC Towing South East Queensland 0422 144 580 Mention this article and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll get a discount.

Brijova Consultants, publisher of South City Bulletin, is excited to make available places for 20 local students to experience China, taking part in a Lijiang International Youth Friendship Camp.

Lijiang is one of the top 10 most desired cities in China and one of the four best preserved old towns. It is located in the renowned â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cultural Triangleâ&#x20AC;? amongst Yunnan, Sichuan and Tibet, surrounded with serene natural beauties and filled with rich cultural heritages.

The Lijiang International Youth Friendship Camp, near Lashi Lake, is sponsored by Lijiang Municipal government and Eastonk Education.

The objectives are to: expand international relationships; build an international platform for youth communication; and to encourage appreciation of the historical and natural beauty of Lijiang.

All expenses once students arrive in China are FREE, including domestic transportation, camp activities, organised photography trips, accommodation and meals. There are no pre-requisites for the level of photographic and Chinese language skills for students.

The participants need to be students aged between 8 and 18 and need to pay the following: 1. International airfare to and from China 2. Visa to China 3. Medical and travel insurance 4. Personal expenses outside of camp activities 5. Australian registration fee of $350 (non-refundable)

The tentative departure date is early July 2015.

Only 20 places are available on a first-come-firstserved basis.

Please email Jianbin (JB) Wu at jbwu@brijova.com for a detailed brochure and Expression of Interest Form.

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