EAT CLEAN – LIVE WILD Paleo chef Library tour Thursday 12 March 10am Moonie Library 5.30pm Meandarra Library Friday 27 March 10am Bell Library 5.30pm Chinchilla Library Come and see how easy healthy living can be. Bookings essential. Book online or phone 1300 COUNCIL For more info and online bookings visit www.library.wdrc.qld.gov.au
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Health & Beauty A few Ks a day could keep disease away regulates hormones such as insulin-like growth factor and oestrogen and affects the speed that food passes through the bowel, reducing contact with any potential carcinogens. It can help you maintain a healthy body weight and We are known for being a sporting country, but improve energy levels and feelings of wellbeing. how many of us really live up to our rugged As an active person, you’re less likely to develop athletic reputation? cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and We all know the old adage – ‘move it or lose it’. osteoporosis, have a stroke or develop certain There’s more to it than most of us realise, with types of cancers – physical inactivity is linked to a proven link between lack of exercise and around 14 per cent of bowel cancers and about premature mortality. 11 per cent of post-menopausal breast cancer. A lack of exercise could be fast tracking us to an early grave! Cancer Council spokesperson Katie Clift gives us some good reasons to get off the couch and start moving.
The good news is, just a brisk 20 minute walk Physical exercise is anything that gets your body each day could be the key to avoiding an early moving. You don’t necessarily need to work up death. a sweat at the gym, it can be anything from People who engage in moderate levels of daily hitting the dance floor to vacuuming the house. exercise – equivalent to taking an energetic 20 Just 30 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise minute walk – are 16 per cent to 30 per cent less every day will deliver obvious health benefits, likely to die than those who are inactive. and 60 minutes can further reduce your risks of You don’t need to train like a world-class cancer and other chronic diseases.
intensity of your workout! If you haven’t been physically active for some time, it’s best to start slowly. Here are some tips to get your body movin’: Get a friend or group of friends to join you, they’ll give you company and motivation; Plan ahead by setting goals and challenging yourself to build your physical activity levels; If you catch public transport get off a stop earlier and walk to your office, take a walk at lunchtime, and use the stairs instead of the lift; Get a pedometer or a fit-bit device and join a fitness campaign such as the 10,000 Steps Challenge, have fun and keep a track of your progress. Being active, like healthy eating, requires some thought and coordination each day. It also requires a long term commitment to your health and happiness, but without overhauling your lifestyle – a few small changes can make a big difference.
triathlete, but daily physical activity is imperative How will you know when you’re being active for our overall physical and mental wellbeing, enough? If you can talk easily while you’re Move, nourish, believe, and live your best, most and a lack of it could be the difference between exercising, you are exercising at a light to active life yet! life and death. moderate level. Once your breathing makes it Cancer Council Queensland Exercise prevents disease. Physical activity too hard to talk, you know you’ve increased the
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Energy costs have been rising and there seems regions of Queensland). to be no end to them increasing further. Accordingly, HOPE is seeking expressions of According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics interests from churches, schools, community consumer price data, energy prices have groups and non-government organisations that increased 94% between the December quarter could benefit from the energy workshop. of 2007 and the March quarter of 2013. Since 1990 electricity prices have increased much Some of the key topics to be covered include: Taking the mystique out of energy; more. Understanding an energy audit; Evaluating Catholic Earthcare Australia along with key costs and benefits of any capital equipment and partners has launched the National Energy appliances changes; Accessing government Efficiency Network (NEEN – www.neen.org. funds; and Monitoring gains and efficiencies. au) “to encourage strong connections and collaborative learning across Australian not-for- Delivered by specialists in the field of energy efficiency, you will go away from the workshop profit and community organisations.” with a plan of action that will save your HOPE (Householders’ Options to Protect the organisation money, now and into the future. Environment Inc.) is proposing to work with NEEN to develop and present FREE workshops So that HOPE can finalise the proposal to NEEN, that will be presented as a road-show please contact the office on phone 07 4639 throughout the Catholic Diocese of Toowoomba 2135 or email office@hopeaustralia.org.au to (covering the Darling Downs and south west express your organisation’s interest in having
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Question: What is the best way to manage my Myopia? Myopia is a vision problem where light from a distance focuses in front, instead of on the back of the eye. The result is blurred vision when looking in the distance, while near vision often remains comparatively clear.
detachment and glaucoma. Not to mention the effect that myopia can have on learning in the classroom or with reduced reaction times when driving.
While there are no conclusive strategies to prevent myopia, recent research indicates that Orthokeratology is the most effective method of halting any myopic progression. This is where a custom rigid contact lens is From my perspective, it is very important that slept in overnight with vision myopia is prevented, or when found controlled returning to normal once the to as lower levels as possible. This is due to the lens is removed in the morning. fact that myopes are more likely to develop vision threatening eye diseases such as retinal While wearing contact lenses is not Myopia is a significant problem with an estimated 17% of all Australians with this condition. Fortunately we are faring better than many of our Asian neighbours. Singapore is the country with the highest incidence, with up to 80% of the population with myopia.
for everyone, it is my opinion that most patients with myopia are suitable and should be offered this treatment option.
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On the Land Faba Beans ‘Pulse Winter Crop Alternative for mid April-Early May plant in southern Queensland’ Southern Queensland is renowned for premium grain and pulse production with chickpeas currently holding the number one spot for winter pulse production. The advantages with growing pulse crops are extensive including: •
Increasing yields and quality of cereal grain and cotton crops following Nitrogen fixation reducing the need for incrop fertiliser Providing residual fertilizer for subsequent crops and Reducing soil-borne diseases and allow a variety has given southern Queensland another weed break for cereal crops. • viable winter pulse option.
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Although there are many advantages with growing a pulse crop such as chickpeas, being able to take advantage of early autumn rain for planting in April is not one of them. Research has shown chickpea crops planted before midMay often suffer from reduced yields associated with low temperatures, frost risk at flowering, and result in higher vegetative biomass allowing for a more favourable environment for the spread of diseases. So what other options are out there to take advantage of an early plant? Faba Beans. Up until recent varietal improvements there have been little options to fill this gap. However, this is no longer the case with the release of PBA Warda. It has shown a superior yield to all currently grown faba bean varieties in northern NSW and southern QLD and with its improved quality and disease resistant package, this
crops of up to 130kg/ha residual N Good disease break for winter cereals
Its ideal sowing window for southern In-crop management is quite similar to Queensland is mid-April to mid-May and allows chickpeas. Agronomic monitoring is still vital growers to take advantage of early autumn rain. for Faba beans with Helicoverpa being the main insect affecting quality. Although they Other benefits include: have a better tolerance threshold to frost than chickpea, Faba beans yield can be impacted by • Finishing up earlier than chickpeas. heavy frosts and therefore may not suit colder Harvest from early October pockets of southern Queensland in a cold • Allowing to spread the timing of farm winter. It is also recommended to start with a operations good soil moisture profile to reduce risk for crop • Spread risk across more commodity’s failure in a dry season. For more information • Allowing for growers to get on top of regarding Faba bean production and whether problematic spring flushes of summer they would benefit your farming system please grasses such as Barnyard grass and review various GRDC puplications such as Feathertop Rhodes grass earlier Fababean Grow notes available from: http:// • Possibility of achieving some respectable www.grdc.com.au/Resources/GrowNotes or gross margins with prices last season of contact your local Agronomist. around $420-$435/tonne and yields of 1-3t/ha. Matthew Skerman • Possibility to deep plant (15-20cm) • Providing residual fertilizer for subsequent
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49 WILLIAM ST, JANDOWAE Just Walk In - Totally Renovated Colonial cottage on large 1454m2 allotment/2 bedroom with room for more. Tastefully renovated. French doors leading into the open plan lounge/ dining/kitchen area. New bathroom and kitchen. Both bedrooms have double built in cupboards. Verandah on three sides overlooking the gardens. The paved rear entertainment area has the luxury of a spa to indulge in. Large yard/street appeal with attractive picket fencing and old fashioned shutters and criss-cross railings on the verandah. A double carport sits to the side on a gravel driveway for easy access. $199,000 ono. Keen to sell. Phone owner for inspection on 07 46981676 ......................................
FOR SALE - JANDOWAE HOUSE Approx 12 years old, 4 bedrooms, good scooter ramp to verandah - 2 bay lockable car shed with workshop, laundry and toilet attached. Price $227,000.00. Ph: 4668 5781. ......................................
FOR SALE Solid timber chest of drawers in good condition 141cm high x 124cm wide x 50cm deep - $200 ono.
HOUSE FOR SALE 4 bedrooms, 2 built ins. Kitchen – dining – lounge. Enclosed front office or playroom. Large pantry – sewing room. Plenty of built in cupboards. Car port – large separate shed. Ph. 4632 4093. ......................................
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FOR URGENT SALE Meandarra Post Office. Enquiries Welcome. Ph: 07-46656 130 / 04 6748 9075 Email: meandarrapo@yahoo.com.au
FOR SALE & WANTED Minnkota electric motor $260; Wardrobe in good condition $50; Fishing lures from $4 ea; wanted boat trailer; wanted flat bottom punt. Miles. Ph Col
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FOR RENT Jandowae House to rent, 3 bedrooms, sleep out, builtins, 2 bathrooms, electric stove, wood heater, air-cond. Reasonable rent, references, ph 46685287. .....................................
Large timber partners’ desk in good condition, ideal for home office / home business. Seating both sides, drawers one side - $300 ono. Silky oak base for double bed - old fashioned spring-type, in good condition $100 ono. Solid timber oval coffee table with claw feet, in good condition - $100 ono. Enquiries welcome & viewing recommended! Call 0746 686165. Jandowae ...................................... FOR SALE 1985 Windsor Windcheater pop-top 16ft Caravan. April rego. Full enclosed annexe & roll out awning. Double bed, tv, microwave & gas stove. 120L watertank, 3 way fridge, back tool box, new brakes & tyres. New flooring & benchtops. $12,500 ono. Phone 0412109526. ......................................
FOR SALE All aluminium basket style roof rack with boat loader. Suit Landcruiser $500 Phone 0476 347 125. ......................................
Our Team JESSICA FLYNN
SHELLY BARCLAY
AMY SKERMAN
Advertising Manager Editor Graphic Designer As well as working as our Jessica has been the owner and Amy is a Dalby girl who graduated Advertising Manager, Shelly Barclay editor of Western Downs Magazines from the University of the Sunshine is also an ‘Earth Angel’ for ‘Angel since 2007. She enjoys living on Coast in 2011 with a Bachelor of Flight’ along with donating her time a farm near Jandowae with her Arts. She joined the Western Downs to the ‘Pyjama Angel Foundation’. husband, two sons and daughter. Magazines team in November Jessica enjoys everything design and photography, and that year. Amy is stationed at the Dalby office in Shelly is also a very proud Mum of three girls and doting Grandmother to her four grandchildren. uses her talents to give small communities a voice. Cunningham Street.
KATE HAIG Graphic Designer Growing up in Brisbane, Kate moved to Jandowae in 1999 and is the newest member of the Western Downs Magazine Team. She has been involved with many community groups in Jandowae, and enjoys small country town life. Kate brings with her an interest in photography.
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ANN ALCOCK Photojournalist Ann is a freelance photojournalist who is also involved in several social documentary photography projects. She has a keen interest in rural communities and has recently written the history of racing in Taroom.
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Accounts Manager Karel hes been the Accounts Manager for four years at Western Downs Magazines. Karel and her husband and two boys enjoy working and living on their grain farm at Jandowae.
Aja O’Leary
Photographer & Writer Writer Photographer and Writer Lynelle and family live and work on Chantahl is a single mum to two Aja was born in the Czech Republic a cattle breeding and cropping farm little girls and lives on the family and met her husband in England. at Moonie. She also teaches part sheep property. She runs her own They now have three cheeky time at a couple of local primary business which involves many little girls, living and working in schools. Lynelle is state webmaster specialties. Chantahl is heavily their family farming business for ICPA (an educational lobby group) and is the involved in various voluntary organisations within growing watermelons and breeding Angus cattle near publicity person for many local groups. the community, including being an Ambassador and Chinchilla. Speaker for Beyondblue. March 2015 – 31