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INFLIGHT MAGAZINE

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TAX TIPS

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WA IN TOP RANK FOR MINING INVESTMENT

WHAT’S ON

WHAT NOT TO MISS IN WA!

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The Australian Outback Experience

Friday, 23 Sept

Family Fun Night Fairground Rides & Fireworks

Saturday, 24 Sept

Street Festival, Float Parade & ColourMe Fun Run Horse Racing - Meekatharra Cup

Sunday, 25 Sept

Big Top Circus Performance - Lunar Circus Outback Ball - Midnight Rambler Trio

With golden sunsets, big starry skies, cowboys and miners, indigenous culture, red dirt and cold beer Meekatharra is a premium destination for a genuine Western Australian outback experience.

Situated on the Great Northern Highway, near the ‘middle’ of Western Australia, Meekatharra is the largest centre in the Murchison and is easily accessible with excellent sealed roads from Perth in the south, Geraldton in the west and further north into the Pilbara. As a regional centre Meekatharra has direct flights from Perth and a range of accommodation and entertainment options to suite all styles of travel and budget.

The annual outback festival takes place over the Queen’s Birthday long weekend.

There are three days of nonstop entertainment options from fireworks and street festivals to thoroughbred horse racing, live music and the Annual Outback Ball. The Meeka Festival offers a true outback experience. Mark it on your calendar today!

For travel tips, accommodation options and further information visit: meekafestival.com.au | meekaraces.com.au | meekashire.wa.gov.au

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elcome aboard your flight today with Skippers, our dedicated crews will make your journey as comfortable as possible throughout these winter months.

The Government has advised that the subsidised Kimberley Air Service routes for Broome, Derby, Fitzroy Crossing and Halls Creek are to cease by 30 June, 2016.

Skippers has undertaken to continue services to Fitzroy Crossing and Halls Creek, departing at 9.30am each Monday, Wednesday and Friday, coinciding with incoming aircraft to Broome. Flights will then depart Halls Creek at 3.45pm and arrive back into Broome at 5.30pm to coincide with outgoing aircraft from Broome. This will occur over a trial period of 3 months and if there is sufficient support for the service, it will continue.

Communities in regional destinations are encouraged to embrace their airline provider and be aware of comparisons in airfare pricing between local and international destinations. For example, holiday locations like Bali welcome 8,000 people per week, whereas some local holiday destinations are down to 40 people per week.

Also, a friendly reminder, that any travel agent that has a SABRE GDS has the ability to book Skippers flights through their system. Please also note, our new IATA Designator is now HK. All customers should also be aware that we are the only operator of the F100, carrying 108 passengers. These are available for contract or charter.

Upcoming events in Carnarvon: Tropicool Festival WAFL: South Fremantle vs. Perth

9 -12 June, 2016 6 August, 2016

Skippers have been successful with the tender to provide fly in, fly out services to the Independence Groups’ new Nova Nickle and Copper project, which is in construction stage.

This exciting project is expected to be in production around Christmas, 2016.

The Skippers Road Transport arm continues to be very active in the resource industry. skippers.net.au Motive Travel is promoting a number of tours involving sporting events, to find out more visit motivetravel.com.au; and for leisure, the Ocean Beach Hotel is offering great deals on accommodation right on North Cottesloe Beach obh.com.au.

The Ocean Beach Backpackers also has great facilities right on the beach. oceanbeachbackpackers.com.au Burswood Car Rentals have a guaranteed pick-up and delivery service, which can be ordered online or directly and, in most cases, are cheaper than alternative brands.

We once again remind you that we have wireless internet available to our passengers in the Perth terminal, which is free of charge. Please enquire upon checking in.

Please journey with us today, we feel privileged to provide you this service and look forward to you flying with us again soon.

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Ice Hockey Classic on Saturday 18 June at Perth Arena, Perth CBD Back by popular demand, Ice Hockey Classic is returning to Australian shores for a four-leg tour in June 2016. The series contested between Team Canada and Team USA was hugely successful earlier this year and included ice hockey stars Brent Burns (San Jose Sharks) and David Booth (Toronto Maple Leafs). Once again the North American teams will reignite one of world sport’s most famous rivalries. The 2016 Classic will also be raising awareness and funds for the Stopconcussions Foundation.

Tickets start from $55.82 for adults and are available from ticketek.com.au

Perth Tradie Expo, 17 June

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Perth Tradie Expo from Friday 17 June – Saturday 19 June at Ascot Racecourse, Perth The Perth Tradie Expo is back for another year and has you covered, including tools on sale, utes on show, expert advice and some really cool big boys toys. If you are either an experienced Tradie or DIY pro, this is not

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to be missed. There are local and national exhibitors showcasing their products and services at the event who are on-hand to give you their professional advice! Suppliers will be offering Expo specials at great discounts and there will be loads of demos taking place over three days! For more information, visit tradieexpo.com.au

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Winter Festival from Friday 24 June – Sunday 17 July at The Esplanade Reserve, Fremantle.

Winter Festival docks in Fremantle for the second year, transforming the Esplanade Reserve into a winter haven full of fun activities for the whole family. Australia’s biggest ice rink returns with 12 sessions a day, kicking off every hour on the hour from 9:00am to 9:00pm each day, with special late night sessions at 10pm for the big kids on Friday and Saturday nights. This year promises to be even bigger with exhilarating rides, local Fremantle food vendors, The Winter National pop-up bar and captivating entertainment for the whole family. Tickets start from $22 for adults and are available at winterfestival.com.au

Frostival Outdoor Ice Skating from Friday 1 July – Saturday 16 July at Sorrento Quay Boardwalk, Hillarys Outdoor ice-skating is finally coming to the Northern Suburbs this school holidays! Skate with your friends and family on Frostival’s outdoor ice-rink just meters away from the ocean, while snow falls around you. Take advantage of the delicious food and beverage options available at the Sorrento Quay Boardwalk and enjoy this truly unique event running over the July school holidays.

Skating sessions will kick off at 8am every day and will run until 8pm Monday’s through to Wednesday’s and stay open until 10pm, Thursday through to Saturdays. There is ample parking, a bus stop just a 5-minute walk away and loads of retail and food outlets at the venue. Tickets start from $10 for kids and can be purchased at ticketbooth.com.au 2016 WA Today Swan River Fun Run on Sunday 24 July at Royal Street, East Perth Perth’s most scenic fun run is back this July when the 2016 WA Today Swan River Run, presented

by Westpac. The most scenic 14km fun run in Perth starts on Victoria Avenue in Perth CBD before travelling down Mounts Bay Road, up in to Kings Park and back down to the river before finishing at UWA. The shorter 5km course starts on Victoria Avenue travelling down Mounts Bay Road along the beautiful Swan River, giving first time runners and families a scenic route with both courses chock-full of music and entertainment along the way. In a further boost for participants, organisers will be providing free online training plans and free community training runs with qualified trainers and coaches to assist with everyone’s preparation. To register, visit swanriverrun.com.au

Broome Turf Club Ladies Day on Tuesday 9 August at Broome Turf Club Be part of one of the highlights of Broome’s social calendar and join the sea of colourful dresses on Ladies Day. The Broome Turf Club comes alive with exciting racing and a bevy of entertainment.

Tickets can be secured at broometurfclub.com.au

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As autumn departs and winter creeps in, it’s time to start thinking about a mid-year winter escape!

We’re spoilt for choice when it comes to getaways in Australia and across the ditch in New Zealand, so we’ve gathered together the best snow-filled holiday ideas for you this season. So nestle in, grab a cuppa, have a read and get planning your next adventure!

THREDBO, NEW SOUTH WALES Nestled in the heart of Australia’s Snowy Mountains, Thredbo is the ultimate winter destination, whether you want to take on a snowball fight in the free snowplay area, experience the magic of the snow with skiing and snowboarding, or explore Thredbo’s back country, there’s something for everyone at this premier alpine resort.

Recently awarded the Best Australian Resort at the 2015 World Ski Awards, Best Australian Ski Resort and The Best Ski Resort for Families, Thredbo is renowned for its impressive range

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Mt Buller is the ideal winter escape and an easy three-hour drive from Melbourne. A range of accommodation deals and packages are available for opening weekend and the entire season. Visit mtbuller.com.au for further details.

WINTER HOLIDAY Ideas

Event highlights at Mt Buller include: • Yoplait Petit Miam Kids Week: 27 June – 1 July • Burton Cattleman’s Rail Jam: 9 July • Mt Buller Winter Adventure Race: 23 July • Mt Buller Eagle Pack Sled Dog Quest: 2 August • 2016 Subaru Victorian Interschools Snowsports Championships: 22 - 28 August

MT BULLER, VICTORIA Mt Buller is gearing up for the coming snow season, which officially kicks off over the Queen’s Birthday long weekend when the resort is buzzing with anticipation for the first snowfalls and preparing for a busy season.

Mt Buller continues to be Victoria’s most popular alpine resort, with over 300,000 visitors enjoying time on the slopes in 2015.

of fun, excitement and adventure. The resort also offers impressive packages for every group, including beginners, couples, families and friends.

Thredbo’s 2016 winter season kicks off on 11 June with huge Queen’s Birthday longweekend celebrations featuring music, fireworks and some great fun in the snow!

Event highlights at Thredbo include:

This year visitors to the Resort will enjoy improvements to the world class snowmaking system with the installation of eleven fully automatic DB6 snow guns, improved 3G coverage with the addition of 4G services, the introduction of Mountain Safe courses for alpine enthusiasts; and new and exciting dining experiences including a fresh Fish and Chippery in the Village Square Plaza and a full refurbishment to the popular Après Bar & Café and Black Cockatoo Restaurant in the Mt Buller Chalet Hotel.

• Winter Full Moon Party: 20 June • Snow Series Flat Night Rail Jam: 24 June • Kids Snow Holiday Festival: 2 - 16 July • Christmas in July: 23 – 25 July • National Alpine Championships: 8 - 12 August • Corona Village Concert Series: 13 August The Thredbo Resort Centre can help with where to book your ideal accommodation.

Options include private apartments, where you can stay in the privacy of your own village; hotels suitable for singles or families, nestled at the base of the Kosciuszko Chairlift; or lodges close by to the resort, each with their own unique character. All accommodation options are in close proximity to the base of the mountain or offer shuttle services to get you there. Check out Thredbo.com.au for more information.

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There’s a range of accommodation available at Mt Buller, such as AMO lodge - formerly Andre’s B&. This beautifully appointed free-standing lodge sits right on Shakey Knees run and offers stylish ski-in, ski-out accommodation for 6 couples or two families.

Mt Buller Chalet Hotel and Suites is the place to stay if you’d like to stay in style on the top floor of Mt Buller Chalet with views across the Victorian High Country. Duck Inn is tucked away in a more tranquil corner of the Village - the Duck Inn offers boutique B&B accommodation and has recently had a stylish update. Also available are establishments like Pension Grimus, AJAZ Ski Lodge and Buller Backpackers Hostel.

QUEENSTOWN AND WANAKA, NEW ZEALAND Queenstown and Wanaka are each within an hour’s drive of each other and bridge four ski resorts and a specialist ski area, offering a New Zealand skiing holiday like no other.

Queenstown is known as the ‘adventure capital’ of New Zealand and is a popular year-round tourist destination, but there’s extra magic when the snow falls, attracting skiers, snowboarders and thrill-seekers to enjoy world-class ski areas, a buzzing après ski culture and a multitude of off-piste adventures and activities.

The region is increasingly popular with Australians and this year’s winter season influx will see 50 direct trans-Tasman flights arriving into Queenstown each week. Many of these visitors also come to experience Queenstown’s iconic winter festivals like the American Express Queenstown Winter Festival and DNA Gay Ski Week.

Mount Cook National Park, Canterbury.

Photo by Gareth Eyres.

When the snow begins to fall, the alpine town of Queenstown transforms into a winter wonderland, reminiscent of a picturesque European ski resort town. A short drive from Queenstown is the more relaxed, but equally beautiful small resort town of Wanaka gateway to the magnificent Mt Aspiring National Park. Queenstown and Wanaka both offer a base for young-snow-lovers, couples wanting to experience a slice of southern romance; and families looking to make longlasting memories enjoying awe-inspiring scenery and Kiwi hospitality.

The closest ski field to Queenstown is Coronet Peak. This much-loved local haunt is a 25-minute drive from downtown Queenstown and has recently undergone a multi-million dollar transformation. A 45-minute drive from Queenstown is The Remarkables mountain range.

In name and in nature, The Remarkables are just that. The alpine terrain, north-facing slopes, dedicated learning area, lessons, kids club and free day lift passes for under 10s make this ski-field a great place for families and novices to get their first taste of a fun-

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packed snow adventure. For those wanting to experience something a little different, Treble Cone’s legendary long uncrowded slopes, off-piste terrain and views offer a Kiwi snow experience on the biggest ski area in the South Island. All of this is just a 35-minute scenic

lake front drive from Wanaka. Cardona Valley is located between Queenstown and Wanaka and has two ski areas - Cardrona Alpine Resort and Snow Farm - where on-snow winter activities extend to snow and ice driving on a dedicated race track, backcountry overnight snow mobile tours, dog sled rides, snow bikes and snow shoe adventures. Cardrona Alpine Resort caters for everyone, from first-timers and families, to experienced skiers with abundant wide-open trails that meander across three bowls, as well as a world class terrain park and comprehensive children’s facilities including four centres and slopes dedicated to under-fives.

For up-to-the-minute snow reports for The Remarkables, Coronet Peak, Cardrona and Treble Cone; or for information on accommodation and upcoming events, visit Queenstown.com. n

Heading to Carnarvon for Business?

Coral Coast Tourist Park can make your stay so much more enjoyable that you’ll feel like you’re on holiday!

We offer corporate rates that are hard to beat and accommodation within close proximity to the airport and Town Centre. Coral Coast Tourist Park is a 4 star property and fully self contained 1 and 2 bedroom Deluxe Suites are available to unwind from your busy day at work. Weekly servicing of the Cabins is available for those staying for a longer period and free wifi is offered to all of our guests. Our super friendly staff are excited to service your every need and welcome you to Coral Coast Tourist Park.

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“As well as being the number one ranked jurisdiction for mining investment, WA also ranked first in the Best Practices Mineral Potential Index,” Mr Sellers said.

“Our geological database was ranked third and we ranked eighth on the Policy Perception Index. This was the State’s best performance in the internationally respected survey.”

than anywhere in the world.

Another cited a three-year startup period, praising the support of the State Government and local communities.

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class quality of WA’s geoscience information and the role it plays in encouraging investment in mining exploration,” Mr Sellers said.

In announcing the survey results, then Mines and Petroleum Minister Bill Marmion also praised Western Australia’s performance.

Mr Sellers said the department’s program of reforms were central to ensuring Western Australia’s place as a world-leading mining jurisdiction.

"There is never a bad time to be the world's best, but it is particularly important at this stage in the resources cycle," Mr Marmion said.

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"We are processing approvals in record times, while driving new discoveries through our $130 million Exploration Incentive Scheme, WA's significant investment in research and technology, and the creation of Australia's biggest core library," the Minister said.

responsible development and all West Australians. Investor confidence means projects are more likely to get the financial go-ahead, which means more jobs to build Western Australian communities,” he said.

"The benefits of our worldleading Mining Rehabilitation Fund are also flowing through, cutting costs and encouraging rehabilitation, after returning $1.1 billion to the industry from the old bond system."

"What really hits home are quotes from industry, praising the streamlining of landmark mining projects that are now supporting major employment."

Mr Marmion said while red tape reduction and innovation had boosted resources industry confidence, it had not compromised safety or environmental standards.

One respondent is quoted as saying mines have gone from discovery to production faster

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The 1916 Brockman map features in Mapping Western Australia: State geological maps 1894–2015.

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he first new geological map of Western Australia since 1998 was officially launched by Mines and Petroleum Minister Bill Marmion at the Geological Survey of Western Australia (GSWA) Open Day at the Esplanade Hotel in Fremantle on Friday, 26 February.

The flagship product of the GSWA is the culmination of 15 years’ work that has dramatically reshaped how the survey delivers its geoscience data and products.

The map has 1:500,000 scale spatial accuracy across Western Australia and is the first to be entirely digitally compiled rather than assembled by hand using pre-existing maps, and then digitised to create the final product.

The map has been produced about every eight years since 1894.

However, annual or bi-annual updates to its 1:500,000 and 1:2,500,000 digital datasets will now ensure that the State map is always current, eliminating the long delays in the release of new data in the past.

The new map has been published 100 years after the Survey’s least known map of Western Australia was compiled

by Acting Surveyor General Frederick Slade Brockman.

Only one copy exists today. It is badly torn and large tracts of the interior are blank spaces with no interpretation (see image).

The Brockman map, and fascinating stories behind every other map drawn by the survey since 1894, features in the book Mapping Western Australia: State geological maps 1894–2015, which was launched at the open day alongside the new State map.

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The launch of the new map was accompanied by the release of the Explanatory Notes System (ENS) search tool on GSWA’s state-of-theart geoscientific web application, GeoVIEW.WA. ENS is a digital repository that integrates lithostratigraphic units within the digital map layers with links to all tectonic units and geological events recognised in Western Australia.

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he hand of the Lion Selection investment clock turned to 6 o’clock, or “BOOM”, in May. Some of Lion Selection’s evidence for this movement is that ASX gold companies have been the best performing sector on the ASX in 2016 – up 68 per cent year-to-date - and that miners have raised money in the market and issued paper for assets or takeover targets.

Peta Libby, Managing Director of Western Australia’s premier geological contracting company Digirock, confers with Lion’s assessment and notes that demand by gold producers for Digirock’s contracting services is the best the company has seen in four years.

Libby adds that since January 2016 demand from junior explorers for Digirock’s bootson-ground geologists and field technicians has also increased, but most surprisingly for her is the three-fold increase in requests for their Exploration-on-Line safety systems and procedures.

These requests for safety systems are evidence that the sector has evolved since the last boom with a better understanding of the physical, emotional, financial and lost opportunity costs of safety incidents. Analysis of WA Department of Mining and Petroleum

management procedure and risk register identifying your project’s major safety risks and note how you will manage them; • Start as you mean to continue – Establish fitness for work, fatigue management and disciplinary action processes; • Make sure your people know you have their back - Develop an emergency response plan; • Mitigate the risk of isolation - Develop a working in remote areas and communications procedure; • Prevention is better than cure – develop workplace inspection templates and procedures around your major risks like driving, drilling, or flying.

statistics shows that exploration workers are at least nine times more likely to be seriously injured or die at work compared to their mining peers.

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here's never been a better time to invest in Western Australia…

That’s the message Department of Mines and Petroleum (DMP) Director General Richard Sellers delivered last month to Asia’s biggest mining investment conference and exhibition in Hong Kong.

Mr Sellers led a DMP team to Mines and Money Asia 2016 that included Geological Survey of Western Australia (GSWA) Executive Director Dr Rick Rogerson and Mineral Promotion Manager Gaomai Trench.

The Director General said that Western Australia’s recent stellar ranking in the Fraser Institute's 2015 Survey of Mining Companies as the world’s most attractive mining investment destination was a great help in promoting the State.

Mr Sellers, who presented a keynote address, told the audience that gold and nickel deposits in Western Australia had been proved up, gained permits and begun producing within four years of discovery.

“Where else in the world can you do this,” he asked the international audience.

Mr Sellers said that although times were currently tough in the resources sector, the global stock market downturn presented investment opportunities because sellers were keen, labour was cheaper and costs were being cut.

The Director General said that there were currently more than 120 significant mining and exploration projects in WA with Chinese investment.

“China is already investing in Western Australia’s uranium exploration sector and four uranium deposits are at the pre-feasibility or feasibility stage,” he said.

The DMP team’s itinerary included a tour of China General Nuclear Power Group’s Dayawan Nuclear Power Station in Guangdong Province, meetings with senior executives of CITIC Australia, GOGC Petroleum (China) Ltd, the China Minsheng Bank, and a visit to Sinosteel Corporation in Hong Kong.

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0 June is rapidly approaching and it’s time to do some urgent tax planning.

Dr Adrian Raftery, a senior lecturer in tax, financial planning and superannuation at Deakin University and finance author, gives some excellent tips for you to action and maximise your tax refund this year.

1. KEEPING A CAR LOG BOOK COULD INCREASE YOUR REFUND BY THOUSANDS

“Great accountants are like surveyors - they know where the boundaries are, and their fees are tax deductible! “

If you use your car for work and keep a log book for 12 weeks, the deductions can be in the thousands. Make sure that you keep all costs associated with the running of your car (such as petrol, insurance, registration, servicing and lease payments) for the whole year, not just the period that you kept the log book. Remember, the ATO’s motto is ‘no receipt = no deduction’, so you could be costing yourself money by not keeping those dockets!

2. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE GOVERNMENT’S FREE MONEY SERVICE KNOWN AS THE “SUPER COCONTRIBUTION” It is surprising how few people actually take advantage of free money from the Government.

If your income is under $35,454 and you contribute $1,000 post tax into super the government will match it at 50 cents in the dollar. Whilst this incentive gradually phases out above this figure at $50,454, it’s free money!

Also, if you earn less than $10,800 then your spouse can put up to $3,000 into your super fund and they will receive an 18% rebate ($540) on tax via the spouse super contribution rebate.

3. MINIMISE CAPITAL GAINS TAX (CGT)

BY DEFERRING SALE OR OFFSETTING LOSSES AGAINST GAINS ALREADY MADE The share market has had a roller coaster year in 2015/16. If you made a nice capital gain or two earlier in the year then you can reduce CGT by selling any non-performing shares that you may be currently holding. Any unrealised gains should be sold after 1 July to defer tax for another year. And remember, if you hold shares for more than 12 months you reduce CGT by half.

4. BUILD YOUR NEST EGG QUICKER

BY PAYING 15% RATHER THAN 49% BY SALARY SACRIFICING INTO SUPER Salary sacrificing into superannuation is one of the best and legitimate ways to minimise your income tax bill. You can contribute up to $30,000 per year into super ($35,000 for those aged 50 and over) which is only taxed at 15 per cent instead of your marginal tax rate (potentially 49 per cent). There are not many pay packets left to do it this tax year, so remember to start putting extra away when 1 July arrives.

portion of home telephone, internet, stationery, computer equipment and printers. Keep a diary of your time that you work from home and claim a 45 cents per hour deduction for electricity, gas and depreciation of homebased furniture.

8. BUY A NEW BUSINESS ASSET FOR UNDER $20,000 AND CLAIM IT AS A TAX DEDUCTION THIS YEAR There have been some great tax concessions over the past few years for small businesses (up to $10M turnover), with none greater than the immediate write-off available for the purchase of new business assets that cost less than $20,000. There is no limit to the amount of assets that you can purchase under this concession but beware that you are only getting a percentage back and your cash flow will suffer. If your business is registered for GST, then you can buy a business asset for less than $22,000, claim the 10% GST credit and get an immediate write-off for the balance in this year’s tax.

9. KEEP YOUR RECEIPTS With the ATO continuing to ramp up their audit activity yet again it is important that you keep your receipts. The ATO motto is no receipt = no deduction so you could be costing yourself $$$ by not keeping those dockets!

5. INCOME EXPECTED TO BE LOWER NEXT YEAR? BRING SOME 2016/17 EXPENSES FORWARD INTO THIS YEAR

10. GET A GREAT ACCOUNTANT

If you are expecting that you will have a lower income next year - due to factors such as maternity leave, redundancy, a smaller bonus or perhaps cutbacks to overtime - then why not try to bring forward your deductions into this tax year. Stocking up your home office with stationery, laptops and printers or prepaying subscriptions and interest for up to 12 months in advance are just some of the simple ways to reduce your income before 30 June.

You now have got some great tax tips, it’s time to take action. Times are tough so every dollar saved counts.

6. PREPAY PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE A 27.82 per cent rebate on private health insurance premiums gradually phases out for those who earn over $90,000 (single) or $180,000 (couple). If you are currently under these thresholds, but think you will earn above these levels in 2016/17, you can still get the rebate in full if you prepay 12 months’ worth of premiums before 1 July.

7. CLAIM A DEDUCTION FOR THE COSTS YOU INCUR IN RUNNING YOUR HOME-OFFICE More and more people these days are doing work at home but not many are aware that they can claim a deduction for costs you incur in running your home office, even if a room is not set aside solely for work-related purposes.

Deductions are available for the work-related

Avoid paying too much in tax or leaving yourself to a visit from the taxman. Great accountants are like surveyors - they know where the boundaries are, and their fees are tax deductible!

This information is of a general nature only and does not constitute professional advice. You must seek professional advice in relation to your particular circumstances before acting.

These tips were provided by Mr Taxman, Adrian Raftery, author of 101 Ways to Save Money on Your Tax - Legally!

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Ideal for watching wildlife, oceans and the night sky, the SkyHawk 9600 brings you up to 40 times closer to nature with its powerful viewing lens.

Capturing images is easy - use any smartphone with the included adaptor which attaches to the binoculars’ lens. At the touch of a button, users will have spectacular photos caught from a distance.

Other accessories include a professional tripod and attachable wheels made of floorfriendly rubber. A custom aluminium carrying case will keep the binoculars safe when they are taken on the road to favourite holiday spots or areas of natural beauty.

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SKIPPERS FLEET & INFO BELOW ARE SOME GUIDELINES TO ENSURE YOUR FLIGHT WITH US IS MORE ENJOYABLE.

FOKKER 100 Engines: Twin jet Seating Capacity: 108 seats Wing-span: 28.1 metres Aircraft Length: 35.5 metres Max altitude: 35000 feet Cruise Speed: 800 km/h Payload: Up to 10400 kilograms

DE HAVILLAND DASH 8-300 Engines: Twin Turbo-prop Seating capacity: 50 seat Wing-span: 27.4m Aircraft length: 25.7m Max altitude: 25,000ft Cruise speed: 530km/h Payload: Up to 5,500kg. Pressurised, air-conditioned cabin. Operated by two pilots and two flight attendants.

DE HAVILLAND DASH 8-100 Engines: Twin Turbo-prop Seating capacity: 36 seat Wing-span: 25.91m Aircraft length: 22.25m Max altitude: 25,000ft Cruise speed: 500km/h Payload: Up to 3,450kg. Pressurised, air-conditioned cabin. Operated by two pilots and one flight attendant.

EMBRAER EMB 120 BRASILIA Engines: Twin Turbo-prop Seating capacity: 30 seat Wing-span: 19.78m Aircraft length: 20.0m Max altitude: 30,000ft Cruise speed: 600km/h Payload: Up to 3,000kg. Pressurised, air-conditioned cabin. Operated by two pilots and one flight attendant.

FAIRCHILD METRO 23 Engines: Twin Turbo-prop Seating capacity: 19 seat Wing-span: 17.4m Aircraft length: 18.1m Max altitude: 25,000ft Cruise speed: 500km/h Payload: Up to 2,000kg. Pressurised, air-conditioned cabin. Operated by two pilots.

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SAFETY BRIEFING Please listen carefully to the Safety Briefing and take the time to read through the Safety On Board Card prior to takeoff. This will help you familiarise yourself with the emergency exits, brace position and the location of your life jacket.

DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS (DVT) It has been reported that some airline passengers have developed clots in deep blood vessels, often in the lower legs, as a result of sitting for an extended period without exercise or movement.

This condition is known medically as Deep Vein Thrombosis, or DVT. If blood clot fragments break off and lodge in other areas of the body such as the lungs, they may cause a possible fatal pulmonary thrombosis when a person starts walking after being immobile for a long time.

The risk factors for DVT include varicose veins, recent surgery or injury in the lower legs, malignant diseases, past history of DVT, obesity, pregnancy and recent childbirth.

Anyone with these risk factors is advised to consult a doctor prior to flying to find out how to minimise the risk of DVT. During the flight, we recommend passengers take the following precautions: â&#x20AC;˘ Drink plenty of fluids, especially water, and minimise intake of alcohol. â&#x20AC;˘ Exercise onboard the aircraft by moving and stretching your toes, rotating your ankles, raising and lowering each leg and massaging your calves gently. In addition, we suggest that you avoid crossing your legs.

SEATBELTS Seatbelts must be firmly fastened for take-off, landing and whilst the seatbelt sign is illuminated. We do recommend that your seatbelt be fastened at all times whilst seated in case of unexpected turbulence.

TRAY TABLES/SEAT BACKS Please ensure your tray tables and your seat backs are in the upright position for take-off and landing.

SMOKING Government regulations strictly prohibit smoking on all domestic flights. Special smoke detectors have been fitted to the toilet on board the aircraft. Smoking is also prohibited on the tarmac and throughout the terminal buildings.

CARRY ON LUGGAGE If you have carry on luggage please stow it in the overhead lockers or under the seat in front of you. Hand luggage not correctly stowed may cause injury in the event of unexpected turbulence.

ELECTRONIC DEVICES Hazards exist to aircraft systems by Electro-Magnetic Interference from Portable Electronic Devices. The interference can cause aircraft systems to malfunction.

To provide adequate protection for the aircraft please note that: mobile phones are not to be used at any time on board the aircraft. Other devices such as compact disc players, portable palm top and lap top computers, cassette players, personal electronic organisers or personal video games may be used during cruise only, NOT when the aircraft is taking off and landing.

SKIPPERS SERVICE CONFIRMATION OF FLIGHTS It is recommended that 24 hours prior to travel that you contact our reservations office on 1300 729 924 during normal office hours to reconfirm your booking.

ON TIME SERVICE To assist in maintaining on time departures, Skippers request that all passengers arrive at our terminal for check in at least 60 minutes prior to flight departure.

FLYING WITH CHILDREN Infant safety belts are available and will be fitted with the assistance of your flight crew prior to take-off.

CHILDREN FLYING ALONE If you have children between the ages of 5 and 11 (inclusive) travelling alone, please advise the Reservations Staff when making your booking so that we can make arrangements with you to ensure they are safely in our care throughout their journey. We advise parents and guardians not to book flights for unaccompanied minors via the internet.

IN-FLIGHT AMENITIES To make your flight more comfortable, newspapers, magazines, pillows

and children’s activities are available on most of our flights. Cold refreshments, sandwiches and snacks are usually offered on all Skippers’ flights, with tea and coffee available on our Brasilia and Dash-8 aircraft services.

Deluxe catering and alcoholic beverages can be made available on charter or contract flights by prior arrangement.

TAXIS Where a local taxi service is available, please advise your Skippers’ flight crew if you require a taxi on your arrival. For your convenience, a taxi rank is also available on Valentine Road at the front of Skippers’ Perth Terminal with a free taxi phone available in the terminal foyer.

CAR HIRE For all your vehicle hire requirements, Skippers can recommend a number of car rental companies that can arrange to drop off and collect hire cars at our Perth terminal.

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From Trucks

to Tracks With mining in her blood, this sixth generation miner from WA is turning heads wherever she goes. Despite her mining upbringing, creativity and music has always been a big part of 25-year-old Gemma Kirby’s life.

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uch to her father's initial disgust that his smart, beautiful, blonde daughter would follow him into the mines, she chose to do so and now works shiftwork, 7-days-on and 7-days-off, driving trucks in coal mines in North Queensland. She is one of only three women on site, which in itself can prove challenging!

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Weighing 122kg, Gemma couldn't get a job driving trucks in the mines as she was too heavy, let alone pursue a serious career in music, so she set out to change her life for the better. Tired of being the fat girl with the voice of an angel, she changed her whole way of living - swapping bad foods and habits for good ones and making exercise a part of her every day – even when in camp and on night shift. She lost a staggering 54kg in 18 months and has kept it off since.

In 2015, Gemma released her debut album, Semi-Precious. It was instantly deemed too controversial in a fairly safe music industry because of her unconventional day job and confident, attitude-driven music approach. This only inspired Gemma further, wanting to share her unique stories and experiences with other miners and fans from all over - and she did!

Her latest single Coal Train is a song about her profession as a coal miner and is emblematic of the brash, attitudinal performer she is.

It captures the essence of a coal train rolling through its churning beat, metaphorically and simultaneously reflecting the sometimes tumultuous ride of life and love.

“I look forward to continuing to write both behind the wheel in my truck and with other songwriters for the next five months, and for all the miners out there, I hope you like them!” - Gemma Kirby.

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