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Finding Balance as we end the Year Pay it Forward or Pay it Back

Escape to Port Douglas Exploring Indoor Parkour

Christmas Party What to wear 10 Ways to Save

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Letter from the Editor “It’s the most wonderful time of the year.”

I simply love Christmas, the hustle, the bustle, buying presents, putting up the Christmas tree, hanging the ornaments, and thinking how the year has flown past.

I always feel so excited at this time of year.

Even if you don’t celebrate Christmas, it is a wonderful time to have a break, to rest, by merry, enjoy the company of friends and family, and to just simply enjoy being. It is a time to relax.

We have had a spectacular year, celebrated our 12 month anniversary, met wonderfully amazing women, heard and brought you their amazing and inspiring stories. We welcomed stories from our new journalists, and have re-commenced our Hepburn in Conversation channels, which you will be delighted to watch and hear in the New Year.

So as now as we head into this joyous season, I welcome you to read the Festive Issue of Hepburn.

In this issue, influenced by the the festive season, we explore the Trends for the Office Parties, the difference between Favour and Kindness, 10 Ways to Save Money this Christmas, and 2022 Start with a Strategy. We have our regular Business Book Review section featuring the Mothre of All Opportunities by McCarter, KatrinaKatrina McCarter.

Our Nouvelle Cuisine section will tempt you with truly festive inspired mocktail and cocktail and canapes. We also invite you to Tour Port Douglas and inspire you to go regional next year and attend some more unusual national events held in each State.

We also feature women who have inspired us in many ways and hope they will inspire you too! One cameo women featuring in this issue is the influential Dr Jeanette Young and we congratulate her inauguration as Queensland’s new Governor General.

We reflect on the life of Princess Diana in our cameo Gone but not Forgotten section. She continues to capture the imaginations of all.

The amazing Grace Tame recipient of the Australian of the Year, and Ruby Schmidt an aspiring film director cameo stories will inspire you to stand tall, trust in yourself, and do the things that you dream of achieving. We will be sharing these stories on our YouTube and podcast channels shortly.

Like any journey, Hepburn is not a solo adventure.

It is only achieved through the efforts of an amazing team and our contributors. I personally wish to thank each member for their contribution to make each issue better than the last. And send a final special thank you to our puzzle auditors, Chloe Hicks, Xander Thorn, Zara Miller and Bronita Dunn.

So as we look forward to Christmas, I encourage you to relax, enjoy and take this time revitalise.

Merry Christmas to you!

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Featured Women

Contents

12 Influencial Women In Leadership Dr Jeanette Young

Appetence

Passion

6 Kindness or Favour?

65 What’s In What’s Out

20 Christmas the Giving Season

69 Exploring Indoor Parkour

Abundance

Nouvelle Cuisine 85 Mocktail & Cocktail

24 10 Tips to Save this Season 30 Selling Your Business

87 Infused Cranberry Vodka

Ambition

Leisure

44 2022 - Start with a Strategy

97 Coming up in Art

52 Business Book Review

99 Visting Port Douglas

62 What’s In, What’s Out

103 State of Play

Ruby Schmidt

88 Canapes for Christmas

113 Brain Challenges

Amour Propre

45 Aspiring Australian Women

36 Amazing Australian Women Grace Tame

56 Trends for Christmas 60 Reigniting the Office Party

67 Gone but not forgotten Princess Diana 8 | Hepburn

Abundance

Ambition

52. Prepare Your Business Strategy for 2022

Passion

Appetence

65. What’s In What’s Out

18. Are you being kind?

Amour Propre

38 Ten Ways to Save this Christmas

Leisure

17. Trends for the Christmas

102. Explore Port Douglas

Nouvelle Cuisine

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Influential Women in Leadership

Jeannette Young Jeannette Rosita Young is a remarkable woman whose former role was known as the Chief Health Officer of Queensland who led the way for Queenslanders alongside Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk during the COVID-19 pandemic. She has displayed courage, leadership, strength, and overall, a determination to keep Queenslanders safe in a time of crisis. Now, with Queenslanders travelling on the pathway out of the pandemic, it seems fitting that Jeanette has successfully moved forward in her career, taking on the role of the Queensland Governor.

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Jeannette’s life began in Sydney, New South Wales, where she lived out her early to young adult life. She attended secondary school at St Ives High School, where she graduated in 1980 and began tertiary study for six years before graduating in 1986 at the University of Sydney. Jeannette received and worked incredibly hard for her well-deserved double degrees of a Bachelor of Medicine and a Bachelor of Surgery. She found medicine was the right field for her as she could combine her logical and compassionate mind together. ‘I loved problem-solving. I had quite an interest in science and maths and being logical.

I also really enjoyed communicating and talking to people, and I felt that all worked together in medicine,’ Jeanette said, reflecting on her career path.

She was hired from her academic achievements, which officially started her career in medicine as a doctor at the Westmead Hospital, Sydney, in the same year as her graduation. Six years later, in 1992, Jeannette moved into working for medical administration at Westmead after having a child. Then, only a shy two years later, she made her way to Queensland to work for Rockhampton Hospital as Director of Medical Services. During this period, Jeannette received and was awarded a Master of Business Administration by Macquarie University. Due to her position at Rockhampton, this allowed her to move into another similar role at the Princess Alexandra Hospital in Brisbane in January of 1999.

On August 17, 2005, Jeannette took the role of Chief Health Officer of Queensland once former CHO Gerry FitzGerald stood down. Within this role, she was involved in remarkable changes, including delivering healthcare for the state. ‘Some of the things we’ve managed to do over the last 15 years when you look at where we’ve come with our results with smoking and obesity are fantastic,’ Jeannette said. She has had the responsibility of overseeing and preventing chronic health conditions in Queenslanders and encouraging healthy habits.

In 2015, she received honorary doctorates from Griffith University and the Queensland University of Technology in 2017, marking some of her greatest academic achievements. She was also awarded with the Public Service Medal for outstanding public service to Queensland Health in 2015.

As most of Australia would know, Dr Jeannette Young became more noticed in the public eye once the pandemic broke out in early 2020. She has held countless press briefings with her team to keep the likes of Queenslanders safe and healthy from the virus and its mutations throughout (almost) the last two years. In her former role, she displayed a great deal of leadership to keep the community safe and going as far as to shut down the Queensland state border with Palaszczuk to protect citizens. Unfortunately, this caused her to receive death threats and vicious comments on the Internet and social media, which escalated to the point where she needed to be placed under police protection in September 2020. However, she never caved into the pressures.

Due to her inspiring work ethic, and not to mention her diligence, persistence, patience and guidance directing Queenslanders through the pandemic, the Premier of Queensland Annastacia Palaszczuk announced in June 2021 that Dr Jeannette Young would become the 27th Governor of Queensland. She has taken the place of the previous Paul de Jersey, who extended his term until early November for Jeannette so she could finish up with her previous role as Chief Health Officer and lastly encourage Queenslanders to get vaccinated before the reopening of borders. She’s the longestserving Chief Health Officer in Australia to date devoting sixteen years of her life to the position.

On November 1, 2021, Jeannette Young was sworn in as Queensland’s 27th Governor in a ceremony as Her Majesty the Queen approved the appointment. Annastacia said, ‘Queenslanders have come to know Dr Young, who has stood by my side during hundreds of COVID media conferences. The people of this state know she stood by their side too and kept us safe. There is no one more deserving of the title ‘Her Excellency’.

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Appetence 1. Desirous, wishful 2. Having or expressing desire for something

Kindness or Favour

Pay it Forward or Pay it Back Have you ever questioned your intentions before? Or have you ever thought to yourself- is what I’m doing an act of kindness or do I expect something in return? What seems like obvious natural human behaviour is actually a lot more complex than you’d think. Let’s take a deeper dive into what drives our kind acts and the ways in which you can adapt this thinking into your everyday life.

What is the difference between kindness and doing someone a favour?

A quick google search would lead you to believe that a favour is a deed, a singular voluntary offer of assistance to someone, whereas kindness is simply the state of being kind. But what determines an individual’s act kindness or a favour? If you can expect something in return then it can’t really be an act of kindness, can it? Hopefully you can see the conundrum here.

For example, if you were for instance to pay for someone’s groceries in line in front of you at the supermarket, because they did not have enough money on them to pay, this act would supposedly be considered an act of kindness because theoretically you wouldn’t expect anything in return from the stranger in the line, you simply paid out of the kindness of your heart.

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However, if you were to offer to help a family member with some housework or make them a hot beverage, these acts would be considered favours because it’s implied that they will do something for you in return, right? The complexity doesn’t stop there.

What if you brought a friend flowers or a gift for a celebratory reason, maybe they’ve just landed a new job or promotion and you want to show them you’re proud. Is this a favour or act of kindness?

Normally this would be seen as kindness but wouldn’t you expect the same gift when you receive a promotion or new job?

There are multiple ways in which you can interpret the actions that we do for others, the concept is extremely multifaceted.

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Kindness can become its own motive.

We are made kind by being kind.

- Eric Hoffer

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The philosophy behind it: The film ‘Pay it Forward’ offers a unique insight into this concept. 11-year-old Trevor, played by Haley Joel Osmentthe boy who saw dead people in ‘The 6th Sense’, invents the concept ‘Pay it Forward’ where you do three people an act of kindness and then those people do three more people an act of kindness and so on. This suggests the idea that kindness should be contagious, spreading from one person to the next, or exponential like laughter.

But also, that in order for an act to be kind, it has to be random and you can never expect anything in return- it can have no selfish intention.

Despite the many different forms of interpreting this concept and the way the movie portrays kindness or favour, the key message that is also represented is the wellknown idea that what goes around comes around. The movie delves into the belief that whatever you put out into the world- whether you’re kind to people or quite the opposite, will determine how other people treat you.

There is some merit to this theory as people like to believe ‘Karma’ is real and that if someone is to do you wrong, they will in some way or another, face the consequences.

Equally this would mean if we put out random kindness and love into the world, we will reap the benefits.

What the movie doesn’t consider however is that kindness should also be a sustained long-term commitment and not just three acts and a pat on the back. In order to be morally conscious, kindness can’t be limited to one act or three acts, it should be consistently positioned throughout your life, otherwise it is seen as selfcongratulatory because you have received some sort of self-satisfaction from the deeds.

There is also a present-day movement called the ‘Pay it Forward Movement’ in which a group of people started to encourage and normalise random acts of kindness. A pay it forward bracelet was appointed in honour of the movement by President of the foundation Charley Johnson. Over a million Pay it Forward bracelets have been distributed in over 100 countries, as a reminder every day to those who wear them that a random act of kindness could make someone’s day.

The movement acts to normalise selflessness within in our busy every day lives.

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How to adapt this state of mind?

The easiest way to start implementing kindness in to our day is to simply start being more conscious of our actions being favours or completely selfless acts and then from there you can identify ways that you can turn a favour into a kind act. If you’re ever doubting the effect of random kindness, think back to the last time someone did something for you merely out of the kindness of their heart and how you felt about it.

A simple selfless act can be the difference between a bad or good day. Not only does kindness provide happiness to random strangers, it has also been proven to improve your mental and physical health and reduce stress levels, because you are contributing to your community and building healthy relationships. After you have become conscious of whether your actions are selfless or selfish, then all it takes is implementing small good deeds into your every day life. It starts with the little things!

Here is a list of small acts you can take each day to begin your kindness journey (even starting with one act a day can make a difference): • Pay for someone’s coffee • Pay for someone’s groceries • Be kind to other road users • Be gracious to the waitstaff • Give a stranger a compliment • Listen to how someone’s day was • Give up your seat on the bus • Write someone a nice card • Text a cheery message • Hold the door open for someone

Where do we draw the line?

Though there are many forms of showing the people we love and complete strangers, that we care and despite our busy routines, we are all human, this concept of kindness or favour is still subjective to everyone. We all have different perceptions of how we should be kind to one another and what defines a true act of kindness.

Another common example is if you were to pay for a friend’s lunch, would you expect them to pay you back and if so, would that be considered a favour rather than random kindness. The list goes on, but it is up to you how you show the people around you affection, I think we can all agree a little bit of compassion goes a long way in all aspects of life. If you are ever feeling lost as to how you can adapt this to your life, come back the small acts I have listed, these baby steps could go a long way in making someone’s day that

• Ask if someone is okay • and listen if they aren’t

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Christmas is the Season for Giving We

often become so wrapped up in our own needs as Christmas, rushing to prepare for Christmas parties, visiting family and friends, and making travel plans that we forget to make time for those in need.

Allowing time for yourself is important but making time for charitable giving is too!

Not only will your giving bring joy and delight into someone else’s day but you will receive a little blessing yourself and be rewarded with a sense of pleasure and fulfilment.

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So, stop the Bah Humbugs, throw out those Ebenezar Scrooge ways, afterall even Charles Dickens believed Christmas was a good time; a kind, forgiving, charitable, pleasant time.

Here’s a few ideas to start you giving this Christmas.

1. Donate Blood

Hospitals are always needing blood and what a noble gesture to gift your blood to help someone through an operation or survive a horrific accident.

2. Adopt a Resident

The elderly have wisdom, insight, and tales to share. You can share some treasured memories visiting an old age home where you can read to the residents.

3. Serve A Meal

Charitable organisations like the Salvation Army always need a hand at Christmas to help prepare a Christmas feast for the homeless and the needy.

4. It’s in the Bag

Grad a handbag and fill it with practical things like shampoo, sanitary items, toothbrushes and deodorant and a few luxury item’s too, like a book or a scarf and drop it off at a Share the Dignity’s ‘It’s in the Bag’ Christmas collection point.

5. Animals need love too!

Don’t forget animal shelters and refuges need assistance too! Volunteer you time, gift some food, an old blanket, or even adopt a new best friend.

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Your Money, Your Wealth, Your Estate Jacqueline Hodges

10 ways to save money this Christmas Christmas is only a few short weeks away and many of us are still to make our Christmas purchases.

While you’re decking the halls with boughs of gum leaves this Christmas, it’s time to tighten the buckle on Christmas overspend.

So, rein in your Christmas spending, trim your Christmas list, and don your Christmas savings plan. Here’s our 10 ways to tsave money this Christmas.

1. Secret Santa Gifts As our families grow and friendships circles extend that cost of Christmas gifts begins to surge. Rather than buying a gift for everyone, try Secret Santa instead. Set a fixed limit. You might decide that everyone has to buy a gift for $100.00.

So, if you are currently spending $20.00 on 20 gifts, you are currently spending $400.00.

Setting a limit of $100 will see you saving $300.00 already.

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2. Baking & Making

5. Loving the List

When you take into account your time spent baking or making you really aren’t saving anything, but you won’t be spending the cash. A good batch of homemade biscuits might cost you from $30 to $100 depending on how many are in the batch.

Make a list for everything, the people you need to buy a gift for, the presents you are going to buy, and the groceries you are going to need. When you make a list, you know exactly what you are purchasing and won’t overspend on unnecessary items.

With $50.00 of ingredients you could make several batches of homemade biscuits for your loved ones. So get cracking, don your apron and set the oven tonight!

Not only will remember to buy everything you need and everything you must, you’ll save by not overspending. So, Mrs Santa, its time to make a list and check it twice!

3. Declutter for Cash

6. Order Online

Clear out those cupboards and stop that hoarding. I know I’m guilty of wishful thinking and keeping clothes that I no longer fit. But by the time that happens, those clothes could have been worn by someone else while they are still fashionable.

Buying online can save a lot of time particularly that time spent looking for a parking spot. Online shopping allows to you compare prices and alternatives with ease. Best of all, you won’t be tempted by the marketing upsell to purchase unnecessary items.

Don’t stop are clothing, its time to list anything you haven’t used in the last six months. And by listing we mean find a buy/sell Facebook group to sell your wares!

If you love the shopping experience, and all it’s dazzle this may a way to curb your spending habits. But remember the Christmas cut-off times for parcel delivery!

4. Just make more Money

7. Collab Christmas

We’re not suggesting you start forging cash! But why sit around thinking of ways to save more money when you could be making more money.

It might be a little too late to find that second income as a Christmas casual but it’s that party and celebratory time of the year and many good folk are out and about.

We all love a good feast and Christmas is one time of year when families reunite, and the feast with all the trimmings comes to the fore. While many will take pride and joy in preparing the feast themselves, it’s not that uncommon in Australia for families to share the cooking and bring a plate for the Christmas feast.

If you own a car or even a bike, you could be earning as a Shebah driver! Shebah rewards you with a guaranteed 85% of each ride fee. Its a positive cash flow way to share your ride.

If you are the Christmas controller, its time to change your grinchy ways and let everyone have some fun. So embrace the potluck and bring a plate!

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8. Reduce, Recycle, Reuse We all associate green with Christmas and with sustainability, so why not merge the two and learn from our grandparents and great grandparents how they recycled and reused everything from Christmas cards, and wrapping paper to cardboard boxes.

Christmas decorations and ornaments and paper chains are a beautiful way to decorate your home and tree. And keep your children occupied for a few hours!

9. Reward Yourself Now that you have saved a pretty penny or two you should have a bonus in your wallet!

Make sure you reward yourself for following such good savings ideas. You might give yourself something you’ve desired all year or add it to your savings account.

Remember the best way to make savings a habit is to find the way to reward yourself.

Afterall you’re not the Christmas Grinch so why be mean to yourself!

10. Socially Conscious Christmas is a time for giving and we so often at this time of year become aware of the needs of others who are less fortunate. Charities rely on the donations from the community, so start a Christmas giving plan, one that you can keep year after year.

You’ll also be saving if your Charity is registered with the ATO to accept donations. Not only will you be helping someone else, but you will also receive a tax deduction!

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11. Bonus Tip Start a Christmas savings account in the New Year and save a regular amount each from each pay, so that come the end of year, you will have a healthy bank account and by able to easily afford those gifts and treats and a little luxury for yourself.

Creating a regular savings plan will help you reach your financial goals, whatever they may be!

Speak with Your Financial Adviser Now these strategies are not for everyone, you might just want your home to remain that, your home for life and that is quite alright. But after reading this article you will have a little more understanding about your option. And if you are thinking for selling or even preparing for your future, please seek professional advice from your tax adviser and your financial adviser.

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“The best time to start was yesterday.

The next best time is now.”

– Unknown

Jacqueline Hodges is a Chartered Accountant, Registered Tax Agent and SMSF Auditor. She is a Financial Adviser and an authorised representative of Wealth Today.

She has a wealth of experience having worked in the financial services sector for most of her career.

Jacqueline is a firm believer in continuing education and holds a Bachelor of Commerce (UQ), a Master of Taxation (UM), and a Financial Planning Certificate.

She established her own accounting firm servicing individuals and small businesses in 2005 and complemented the business in 2015 with the opening of the financial advice division.

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Disclaimer: The information contained in this article is general in nature and may not be relevant to your personal circumstance and needs. Taxation, legal and other matters referred to in this article are of a general nature only and are based on laws existing at the time and should not be relied upon in place of appropriate professional advice.

We recommend that you assess whether the information is appropriate to your needs and if appropriate speak with a financial adviser to discuss your needs, financial situation and investment objectives.

HQ Wealth Pty Ltd as trustee for HQ Wealth (CAR 1238791) and Jacqueline Hodges (AR 1238790) are Authorised Representatives of Wealth Today Pty Ltd (ABN 62 133 393 263), AFSL 340289.

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Conversations with Andrew Andrew Johnson

Preparing your business for sale It’s exciting, challenging and time consuming to buy a business and run it yourself.

Beyond immersing yourself, in the starting and running of your business it’s just as important to plan for the future. Your exit from the business in the future, and preparing your business for sale is an important section of your ongoing business plan and strategy.

We never know what the future may bring, but we can prepare and consider our options beforehand providing a framework and safety net to protect our interests in the future and best position your business for life’s eventualities.

No one wants to be in a position in the future when a fire sale is required or the selling price for your business is not the strongest it could be.

For those that start a business and enjoy the adventure at some time in the future there comes a time when it needs to be sold.

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Planning and taking the time to prepare for this future event is not only wise, but will provide the best chance for you to realise the best return and sales price for your going concern, no matter when that may be.

So many business owners may rush into a sale and do not take the time to position themselves for best results, which at a minimum is 12 months beforehand. Being so involved in the business, dealing with the daily running, challenges, obstacles it’s like being too close to the trees to see the forest.

So, look at all the requirements needed to sell your business in the future and research all the angles to best position the business for a strong result.

Section 52 Disclosure Statement A Section 52 which is a disclosure statement that the owner of a small business must provide to a prospective purchaser, and this statement follows the legal requirements set out in Section 52 of the Estate Agents Act 1980 for Victoria. Check your own State in Australia to confirm the local requirements and reach out to a professional and expert for assistance.

This statement is required for the sale of a small business in Victoria at a price of up to $450,000. It is usually completed by the seller and their accountant using the form prescribed under the Estate Agents (General, Accounts and Audit) Regulations 2018.

The statement is part of the buyer’s due diligence and sets out the financial performance of the business over the last two years. The statement must also provide the financial performance for the current financial year up to the most recent quarter. Beware: If you don’t provide the statement to the buyer, the contract can be voided.

When to Start Many people have a love hate relationship with Tax and the ATO, but when selling your business telling a buyer you make extra income through cash is not something they can generally verify.

Engaging an expert and professional accountant for your business and making sure all your income is demonstrated in your tax returns is really beneficial.

At least two years before you intend to sell is an ideal planning window in my view, but consider your own thinking on the matter and get professional advice.

When you are ready to sell your business, put together an itemised list of everything included in the sale, write in your own words the story of the business and how a new buyer can be successful as you have been. Think about the advice would you offer them with respect to scalability, your customers, suppliers list and how the business has been run.

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Prepare, Position, Organize Prepare, position and organise everything for a successful sale does not happen overnight, make it easier for a buyer to engage with your story and get excited about owning a business that helps them avoid failure and provides a roadmap for the future.

Selling your business should provide you with the best return possible for all the hard work and effort you have put into it, and it is in your hands to prepare and position your business for a successful sale for your future.

Andrew is a licensed real estate agent based in Victoria who has enjoyed a long business career in Australia and overseas providing solutions and building a referral business.

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Amazing Australian Women:

Grace Tame

“Change is happening and it’s happening right now.”

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As women, this year has been a period of overwhelming progress and inspirational change in attitude towards speaking out and having in a voice in a society that exists to silence us. Grace Tame has been an instigator and courageous leader to us in this time of empowerment and global change of attitude towards female strength. Grace has embodied the womanly spirit and powerful role model that we didn’t know we needed until now, and for this she has rightfully been awarded Australian of the year and in turn possesses the qualities of an amazing woman.

Grace has single handily given women and young girls a reason to speak up in a world that has created an atmosphere of silence, and from her accomplishments inspires females every day to be strong enough to speak their truth. Grace’s journey has been a long, tumultuous one, but is a story worth hearing.

“Just as the impacts of evil are borne by all of us, so too are solutions borne of all of us.”

With the help of anti-sexual assault advocate and journalist, Nina Funnell, Grace has played an exponential part in the rapid growth of the #MeToo Movement after she and Nina created the campaign known as #LetHerSpeak to fight the archaic Tasmanian law withholding victims of sexual abuse from ever speaking out about their abuse. Grace and Nina’s campaign lead to a surge of involvement from celebrities and other victims using the #MeToo in unison. Grace’s bravery in making a single step to giving herself a voice after her sexual abuse as a young girl, has inspired women all over the globe to do the same. I’d like to think Grace’s courageous actions have empowered even myself in terms of if I am ever put in a position where I don’t feel safe, I would feel confident enough to use my voice rather than feel too small to make a difference like so many other women have before me.

“Yes, discussion of child sexual abuse is uncomfortable. But nothing is more uncomfortable than the abuse itself. So let us redirect this discomfort to where it belongs: at the feet of perpetrators of these crimes.”

Watching Grace’s Australian of the year speech ‘Hear me now’, is mesmerising to anyone. In that moment she touched so many women’s hearts with her honesty and authenticity and so many victims worldwide resonated with her sexual abuse story.

At only 15 years of age Grace was groomed and molested by her 58-year-old maths teacher in year 10.

Her abuser has spoken out about the case publicly multiple times but due to the Tasmanian law Grace has had to stay quiet for years until now, while her abuser had all the power, the only voice that was being heard was his. As a vulnerable student at St Michael’s Collegiate School in Hobart, Grace had just been hospitalised for anorexia and her mother was expecting a newborn very soon. Her teacher, a person she should have been able to trust, took advantage of this and acted as a sympathetic shoulder to lean on. This opportunistic predator, used this time to repeatedly molest her even after several complaints were made by Grace’s parents to the school after observing her abuser’s concerning attachment to Grace.

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“Eleven years ago, I was in hospital; anorexic with atrophied muscles, I struggled to walk.

Last year I won a marathon.”

As women we can imagine how traumatic and unsettling this would have been for Grace to go through as a young girl and how devastatingly common it is for females to experience. To sit in silence as her abuser reigned free must’ve caused alarming emotional distress for Grace and the many women and girls who have suffered through sexual abuse in their life. Not only did Grace give victims a voice but she elevated a worldwide movement that spread awareness to both women and men about the sickening reality of common occurrences of sexual abuse and that we are not alone in this, we can’t stay quiet forever and we shouldn’t have to. She has also given warning to everyone of the sinister process of child grooming, in which many people had no idea about or weren’t aware of its commonality until now.

“Every voice matters.”

Grace Tame vows to keep working towards normalising conversations around sexual assault and being an advocate for sexual assault survivors. She acts as a powerful role model for women and survivors of abuse and encourages people to “swallow the terror and move forward regardless,” a sentiment reflected in the tattoo printed on the back of her hand reading “eat my fear”. In the past when she first spoke out about her abuse Grace was bullied and denigrated by school classmates, fast forward to the present and we see a woman who is healing and showing other victims how to heal, as well as using her voice as a beacon to those who have been silenced their whole life and now have finally been given the power to speak.

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“We’re all welcome at this table. Communication breeds understanding and understanding is the foundation of progress…Lived experience informs structural and social change…When we share, we heal.”

Grace Tame has finally won the right to reveal her true identity, after two years of battling the Tasmanian legal system and is the only person exempt from the law. She says she is determined to see the law scrapped in Tasmania and the Northern Territory as she thinks it’s vital that victims can take back control, tell their story and control their own narrative. She continues to spread hope and encouragement to women and victims of all ages around the world.

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In Conversation Hepburn Series

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Upcoming In Conversations Hepburn Series

We have a great lineup of Amazing and Aspiring women coming this year, including: Rachel Lounds of the Poschology Collective, Ruth Mayger of Holistic Care, Elena Pa of Gyre Australia, and Ruby Schmidt of Toy Shop Entertainment

We invite you to subscribe to our YouTube channel and Podcasts to listen to future episodes.

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Ambition 1. An earnest desire and determination to achieve success.

2022 Start with a Strategy Jacqueline Hodges

Making a profit is a mark of your business’ success. You’re riding well, hitting the finish line, supporting your team, and bringing home the gold cup. But are you really successful?

Are there elements in your business that are holding the reins back on your business, pulling profits down? Understanding whether your business is successful and really finishing well is determined by reviewing your strategies and objectives. Having strategies is where you start. ButIrina a good leaderisunderstands to Designer Mazalova a qualified Interior and new owner of Line Studio.

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And as weoffers advice and planning for residential anticipate population immunity it is timeand to commercial projects.

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Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow Your business survives by adapting in a world of constant change and continuous improvement.

And the business environment can change unexpectedly. What you did yesterday, may not help your business survive today; think preCovid.

Today, we have become accustomed to living within the confines of our own home, and shopping online: think living in uncertainty. And what you are doing today may not be profitable tomorrow. What happens next; think herd immunity.

As we start to come out of this bubble with population immunity, how will your business change?

After starting The Cocktail Shop as a side-hustle in late 2018, entrepreneur Melissa How had all but given up when it had failed to fire 12 months later. But she found it difficult to give up entirely.

After all The Cocktail Shop was her idea, her concept and her baby. Then came Covid-19. Melissa saw an opportunity to grow her idea into a true business and turned her mind to reengineering the marketing strategy.

People are creative adaptors who need to socialise. Melissa recognised that virtual happy hours and virtual cocktail parties would become popular during the lockdowns. By May 2020, sales on The Cockail Shop begin to take off. As a result, Melissa saw an opportunity to exploit the ways in which corporates needed to creatively engage with their staff, customers and investors. Sales soared. So much so, that the business has grown from that humble side-hustle to a team of five that is still growing to meet the increasing customer demand.

But once we have herd immunity, will that same online sales strategy be viable? Given the business’ reputation and Melissa’s commitment to product quality, customer service, and the relationships formed, those loyal customers will probably remain loyal.

However, she may need to consider other sales strategies to continue to grow the business.

An experienced and serious business owner, Melissa is already turning her mind to tomorrow and developing new strategies to lay the foundations for the future success of the business.

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Time to pivot Customer expectations change, supply chains change, competitor’s change, technologies change, government policies change and as we have seem recently international relationships change. Spending time to analyse these various elements is important to your business. You, need more than a big picture concept to develop your strategy. You need to understand the environment in which your business exists.

You need strategies that are adaptable, flexible, and based on current research, so the business is ready to pivot in an environment that is in constant change.

Now is a good time to start developing your strategies for 2022, so that you are ready to: - Take advantage of emerging opportunities - Strengthen your competitive advantages - Make efficient use of your resources

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Just what is a business strategy?

A business strategy is the master plan that will assist you in achieving your business objectives.

It encompasses the business’ aspirations, goals, playing field, resources, and capabilities.

What What are your aspirations?

What is the vision and mission of the business?

When What are the goals for the business?

What are milestones that can measure

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your success?

Where do you want to play?

Who is your target market?

Why

What is the value proposition for your customer?

Why will they buy from you?

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Do you have the capability to deliver?

What do you need to make it happen?

You may find you have several target customers and therefore a separate strategy for each. Afterall, your approach, language and resources will be different if you are targeting an individual, a small retail chain or a big corporate. You will need separate strategies for each target market.

To help you define your business strategy start with your vision and mission statements then ask the following the three questions.

1. Who is your target customer?

2. What is the value proposition to that customer?

3. What are the essential capabilities needed to deliver that value proposition?

Then go back to your vision and mission statements and consider does that target market align to your aspirations. You may need to look at you values and beliefs and consider if this is a market that you really want to play in.

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What strategies does your business need Developing your business strategy takes time and thought. But it is not just one strategy. You need several strategies to cover the key areas of your business. Whether you are a sole trader or a large business all key areas of your business need attention for your business to succeed and grow.

1. Sales

4. Financing

Sales are the life force of any business and having the right sales person for the job is crucial. Consider your sales channels and determine whether you require a transactional sales person, a trusted advisers or a strategic partner. Your strategy might be to develop a sales funnel to convert prospects into sales.

Establish a good relationship with the bank.

You never know when you may need funding and you will need to have the relationship established. Banks are not likely to lend to you in an emergency of you don’t have the established rapport. Your strategy might be to meet regularly with the business banker.

2. Marketing Marketing is the essential connection between the business and the world. Your branding provides an emotional connection between the world and your products and/ or services. Consider what image you want to portray and how your customers will perceive that image. Your strategy might be to nurture customer relationships for future sales.

3. People Your employees are the backbone of your business. It is up to you to create a stable environment, a good work culture, and show your employees you care about them.

When necessary train your employees up to improve the capabilities of the business. Your strategy might be to outsource to contractors.

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5. Customers Customer service can be the differentiator for your business, creating a loyal fan base.

Build the relationships with your customers to ensure they are engaged and focused on buying form your business. Happy customers provide referrals to grow your business. You strategy might be to identify your customer and where to find them.

6. Suppliers Having reliable suppliers that provide you with consistent product or services is a must.

You need to understand that you supplier will be able to grow with your business.

You might consider footprint and location and whether this supplier can supply when needed. Your strategy might be to review suppliers six-monthly.

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7. Collaboration Collaboration can lead to a beautiful partnering for events, improve sales, and even share costs. Look for partners that will fill a gap in your business offering.

Find mentors for yourself and the team to expand your business capabilities and the team’s knowledge. Your strategy might be to find the right mentors.

Off course these are broad concepts to get you started. You can drill down on each area to develop strategies that specifically align to your business. Following are some sales strategy examples that may be used to help start the thought processes.

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WIIFM Understand the What’s in it for me

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Use social media to Increase online sales

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Become a thought leader

You have got to understand the numbers, and the timing of the cash flows. When does the money come in and when does it go out. Establish operational policies, procedure and processes to ensure consistency across the business. Your strategy might be to learn some accounting fundamentals.

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Offer a product demonstration

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Become a storyteller

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Start with a small niche

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Define the problem and outline the solution

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Ask for referrals

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Use free trials

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Develop an Email Direct Marketing ampaign

Continuous improvement to stay ahead and relevant. When developing your product or service consider how it can be improved in the future and whether it should be scrapped after a certain time. Its no use making parts for X if X no longer exists. Your strategy might be to hold a weekly meeting address continuous improvement.

Do not forget you. As the leader of the business your personal welfare and satisfaction is paramount to the business success. So add yourself to the strategy planning and always ask does this strategy feel right to you? For your business to grow and be successful, you need to be happy. Happy with the business, where it is and where it is going.

10. Technology

Finally, be nimble. Remember the old saying “The early bird gets the worm”. Well that is true in business too! While you need a strategy, if you spend too much time developing it, you may lose the opportunity and competitive advantage.

8. Operations

We are all in the cloud today and it is convenient. Focus on using current technology and analyse what’s in the market. The software you use today make not be the best option as the business grows. Develop and understand cybersecurity relevant to your business.

Your strategy might be to conduct a six0monthly review on software requirements.

Be ready to pivot for 2022.

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Business Book Review Featured Book There is one market target group that has been widely misunderstood, and they are not happy with the way brands communicate with them. This represents a huge potential and the biggest opportunity globally over the next decade. It is a missed opportunity across segments, locations, and industries. That market opportunity is Mums.

Katrina McCarter believes now is the time to rethink the relationship with the world’s most powerful consumer and to start investing in this market. She provides, critical research based insights into this massive and underexposed market. Her research shows that an astounding 53% of Australian mothers felt brands and advertisers don’t understand them.

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Raising Leaders: You don’t need to be a parent to see the comparisons between raising children and creating nextgeneration leaders or become a better leader yourself. Like parenting, leadership is difficult, challenging and rewarding. So focus on the five core areas to bring the best out of your people: love, environment, health and wellbeing, language, and vision.

The Mountain is You: Transforming Self-Sabotage Into Self-Mastery explains why we chose self-sabotage, when we do it, and how to stop doing it. To scale our mountains, we actually have to do the deep internal work of excavating trauma, building resilience, and adjusting how we show up for the climb. In the end, it is not the mountain we master, but ourselves and move to our potential.

People Stuff: is a map to the complexities of human behaviour and leadership strategies. Learn the people dynamics to deal with clashes and improve human interactions at work. Gain perspective, and clarify how you see yourself, your people and your organisation so you can avoid the ineffective superficial solutions to complex problems and create positive change.

Anyone Can Speak Confidently: When we speak to more than one person at a time, we call on skills we are not necessarily born with, but arguably anyone can learn. Learn how you can present yourself for a job opportunity, outlining big ideas to colleagues, training staff, or going bigger and stepping onto a stage. Develop your speaking toolbox, with the Five P’s of public speaking.

One Life: How to Have the Life of Your Dreams will help break through your fears and be personally empowered to live the life you desire. This books of shared experience and overcoming difficulties will show you the importance of financial independence, overcoming failure, show the past does not define your future, and how to break free from fear and step into your potential.

Word Glue: Find Your MillionDollar Brand Name is a toolkit to get your brand noticed in the two seconds required in the attention economy. Everyone knows how hard it is to find the right name for your business, product, services, or brand and getting it right is vital. You will have the seven key naming principles and the 12 questions for your brand’s foundation and prosperity.

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Aspiring Australian Women: We were pleased to interview aspiring Australian woman Ruby Schmidt, a film producer and Founder of Toy Shop Entertainment Production Company.

Ruby Schmidt

Tell us more about your film business, we know you’ve produced multiple films yourself but what led you to start your own business?

I always try and be honest about this. I’m a secondgeneration film maker so my mum makes films, I sort of grew up around that. She’s in documentaries. So, when I was looking at what I wanted to do, that was always there.

I went and studied law because that’s what you kind of do when you are trying to separate yourself from your family. I did that and then I went straight out of law into advertising and then creative advertising for an agency called Carbon Creative.

That lead me to do more long form media content which then lead me to do long form for NITV in France Television, which was my first series I produced and production managed, and that was ironically under my mum at WildBear Entertainment.

That basically has led me to do what I do today.

What would you say you are most passionate about in life?

In terms of my work, I’m really passionate about telling great stories and doing what I do. I think because I love documentary, I sort of sit in this space where truth is far more interesting than fiction, so bringing that into what I do is something I’m very passionate about.

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What would you say success means to you?

I think it’s work satisfaction. What you cultivate, I don’t think it’s necessarily some sort of benchmark to put yourself up against, other than feeling like you are achieving a sense of satisfaction in your workflow. So, I mean with business success, some days I feel really successful and other days I don’t. It’s still part of an ongoing process to feel like I’m achieving something every day.

What are some challenges you have faced with your business during Covid-19?

It’s funny, you know, we’re in year two of the pandemic and last year it sort of felt like, probably due to my workflow- I’d just finished a project at the start of last year and we had a premier at Mardi Gras Film Festival and I think three or four weeks later we were in lockdown.

It was very very strange. So, that year I had one project finished, one project in postproduction, and then towards the start of the year we started to run back into this normal again and I was travelling I went filming in the middle of Kalgoorlie in December and then this year happened and it all sort of just turned over again. It was just horrible.

There were all these snap lock downs, random things happening, Melbourne went into their long lock down. I was in Sydney about two weeks before they went into their big lock down but basically it just had this knock-on effect of borders closed, then you couldn’t do interviews, talent couldn’t even get into the city because they had the ring of steel or travel restrictions.

I was working with remote crew, there was an editor working two hours south of Sydney, a director in Canberra. So, when they had all their borders shut, it was just a nightmare. That has just been the worst knock-on effect, not being able to do archives or get into archives for projects I work on.

One of the biggest things has been actually how much it has stifled creative contacts.

All the marketplaces that we’d usually go to as a film maker were virtual, so all of a sudden you didn’t run into to people, you didn’t talk to anyone, so none of those ideas were cultivated.

It’s horrible. Bring back face to face, there’s honestly no replacement for it. You just don’t have that natural creative flow when you can’t access people.

To hear more about Ruby’s accomplishments and tips for aspiring entrepreneurs, head to the Hepburn Magazine YouTube channel or Spotify In Conversation Series podcast, for the full interview.

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Dressing for the Office Christmas Party

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s we all know, trends come and go as quickly as the seasons do, making it challenging to keep up with what’s in, what’s out and what to look for when making a trip to your favourite fashion houses. This time of the year, especially in terms of fashion, can lead to feeling overwhelmed and stressed as annual office Christmas parties start to approach.

This fashion hiccup can even deter workers from attending as the majority have spent their last few months locked up at home working from their couch in sweat pants, and knowing what to wear can seem like mission impossible!

But that’s not a reason to turn down the invitation, so we’ve rounded up this season’s best styles, colours, shades and designer names to look out for the next time you hit the shops.

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The twenty-year-old If you’re after a classic look, walk-in wearing a pastel coloured and tightly fitted midi designed by the likes of Sydney based brand Bec + Bridge. Wear baby blues, soft-toned yellows and coral pinks — because colour blocking never goes out of style. However, if you’re not a midi dress wearer, opt for a classic mini in the same tones designed with thin straps to create a classic but chic look for your upcoming office party. By pairing pastel classic designs with comfortable short nude block heels, dainty gold hoops and a mini neutral shoulder bag, you can guarantee a sophisticated but comfortable look.

The thirty-year-old Thirty, flirty and thriving. If you want to stand out from your office crowd this year, AJE will be your one-stop-shop. As bolder colours are becoming quite popular in trends of late, begin to opt for more colour in your choice of dressing this festive season. The likes of olive greens, bright pinks and oranges will be your friend in the Spring and Summer season of 2021, as well as tiered layers, emphasized sleeves and cotton and breathable linen fabrics for the sweltering months ahead. Pair your bright new dress with a same-coloured clutch, wedges or block heels and dangly earrings.

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The forty-year-old Ladies look no further than Scanlan Theodore, where there are limitless options to branch out, find a new style and lap up this seasons trends, all the while sticking to your comfort zone.

Up your game and play around with twopiece designs or cutouts that are designed to enhance your figure at the waistline — believe us, these new styles aren’t going anywhere anytime soon. Although you can never go wrong with neutrals, don’t let that deter you from wearing a bolder toned dress for your office party this year. After all, fashion is go big or go home, ladies and those brighter colours are peaking through this season, so jump on board now and either spice it up with some brightly coloured pumps, accessories, shoulder bag or a full length beaming and free-flowing tiered design.

The fifty-year-old 50 may be the new 40 but, we understand that it can become trickier than ever before to find suitable styles to fit your body flatteringly. Thanks to the beloved Carla Zampatti, there are luxurious designs created for the older woman in mind. Find the likes of bright greens and reds (ideal for a Christmas party) and more reserved shades of black, white and navy. You can’t go wrong with these structured and elegant pieces! Look like the boss woman you are in one of their effortless jumpsuits or widelegged pants with a classy long halter top or blazer. Or, wear a mid-length dress with long wide sleeves and a cinch at the waist to define your look. Consider pairing these with either delicate peep-toe heels or nude heeled sandals for the night. You’ll thanks us later!

The sixty-year-old Ladies, if you’ve never shopped Camilla and Marc, now is the time to do so before your next big Christmas gig. Selling absolutely flattering designs for 60-year-old bodies, the brand takes classic chic to a whole new level by incorporating a bit of edge into their designs. But don’t fear, by edge, we mean minor waist cutouts, short v necks, sophisticated bell sleeves and collared dresses in colourways of black, navy, white, grey and light green to spruce up your look.

Pair these original but high-end styles with a pair of neutral coloured thong sandals (these will be forever trending) or with a classic square toe heel if you lean towards keeping your style on the simple side.

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Reigniting

the Office Christmas Party

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The annual office Christmas party is approaching sooner than any of us realised, and as some of us might have managed to avoid this event last year, things are surely getting back to normal. Meaning there’s no turniing it down this year.

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ith colleagues and customers getting vaccinated, now is the time to wrap your head around the idea of having to attend the office Christmas party once again. We understand after last year’s hiatus; this may be daunting for some.

However, we’re here to consider your hesitations, addressing what you should do, wear and act in front of your coworkers, managers, and bosses.

So, say goodbye to work leisure, the couch days, and office zoom parties; we’re going back to face-to-face interactions.

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all know that while it’s tempting to have a few drinks, at a free bar tab that it’s necessary to keep ourselves in check at a work function to remain our classy selves.

Not the most fun one could have, but a rule we should oblige by, especially if you’re climbing the corporate ladder.

Because bosses are always watching and observing, you won’t want to cross the line of being intoxicated in front of them.

To remain in check and sensible, the Queensland Government suggests to stay under the limit of 0.05; an averagesized woman should only consume one standard drink per hour or even less to be safe as there is no definite guarantee.

Our suggestion for a tasty beverage is a cocktail if your bartender is crafty: try watermelon or classic margarita or an amaretto sour. if you’re concerned, perhaps, it’s safe to stick to about two drinks for the entire night considering the Christmas party may run for up to four or five hours long.

You can’t go wrong. After all, you don’t want your colleagues or your boss to see you in a state you can’t erase from their memories!

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and socialising. This can ultimately break or make your office Christmas party.

If you’re taking your partner, make sure to introduce them to anyone in your office that you regularly get along with.

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ake sure to carry the conversation and do the hard yards (we know this is hard work, but it’s the key to a successful night). Before heading in, run your partner through all the colleagues you’ll be introducing them to so they have a heads up with what to say and what not to say. This can be extremely important because you know your colleagues well enough to know not to bring a sensitive matter up, and so should your partner.

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nd, if you’re serious about climbing the ranks and becoming a head boss yourself one day or just want to be in the good books, we strongly recommend introducing your partner to your boss or bosses too. Be sure not to bend their ear with unnecessary information as they’ll be running off their feet to ensure they’ve done the rounds, but keep it professional, quick and friendly.

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ll in all, Christmas is supposed to be about embracing the festive season, so don’t forget to loosen up a little and have some fun!

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What’s IN The likes of border closures and tiresome lockdowns now seem like a thing of the past as we approach normality for the first time since March 2020. Due to vaccine rates reaching their predicted targets of 80% for both first and double doses, this is bringing us all one step closer to the life we once had before the pandemic uprooted our daily routines. No more panic buying, frantic shoppers, long grocery queues, and needing exemptions into other states or countries as travel is officially back in. This marks the beginning of our new lives post-COVID-19, and we think it’s safe to say every Australian couldn’t be more excited to start living it again.

Say hello to being mask free (unless you’re on public transport, a plane, or in an airport of course), flying in and out of our country’s state borders, and travelling overseas. Get ready to pack your bags for a long haul whether that be to another continent or within Australia and ticking off those destinations on your long-awaited bucket list. For those who have been desperately wanting to travel since restrictions came into play at the beginning of the pandemic, your time has finally come. Travel as far and wide as you wish, just remember to keep checking your states Government web site to keep up to date with any limitations that may be in place for your state. To those who have been separated from loved ones and family members you’ll be able to rejoice as you come face-to-face and personally connect again (without having to Zoom) for the first time since early 2020.

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What’s OUT It’s no surprise that the pandemic has been a widely covered topic. It has been seen daily on news segments and social media, with the coverage yet to continue as we learn to live with it. But first it was exposure sites, how to keep safe, the increasing hospital numbers, lockdowns, and the controversial topic of international and national state border closures. Whether you believe they should have been opened or closed for the long amount of time they were, the fact is they did stop Australians from joining their loved ones and family members for important events.

As many of us would recall there were plenty of heartfelt stories shared throughout the (almost) two years of the pandemic. Australia has had one of the harshest closures that prevented its citizens from leaving (and sometimes entering) the country to stop the virus from spreading and mutating further. Citizens were also stopped from entering different states if they didn’t have an exemption. People were held back from funerals, weddings, and saying their last goodbyes to family members as they needed to quarantine or simply couldn’t leave their state due to the complicated and strict border restrictions in place. However, now that our states borders are officially reopening, not being able to travel outside of your state will come to an end. Being stuck in your own state is now out as Prime Minister Scott Morrison said, “It’s time to give Australians their lives back.

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Gone But Not Forgotten

Princess Diana Jacqueline Hodges

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rincess Diana, a mother, sister and wife to Charles the Prince of Wales was the most beloved Princess of the British royal family, where her absence and death shocked the entire world. The empathetic, compassionate and stunning style icon still continues to leave an enormous hole within the royal family and British history.

Diana and her family were already known to the royals as the last few generations of her family were ladies-in-waiting to Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother. Throughout her early years, she spent time with the Queen’s sons as her family lived in Park House on the Sandringham Estate, which neighboured another home where the royal family would regularly stay.

Born in Sandringham, United Kingdom, on July 1, 1961, Diana was the fourth of five children born to John Spencer (Viscount Althorp) and Frances Ruth Roche. However, one of their children tragically passed away a year before Diana’s birth as he was severely deformed. Her parents were expecting a boy and desperate to have a male heir, prolonging Diana having a name for a week, but they finally settled on Lady Diana Spencer. Unfortunately, the death of their third child led to her parents becoming extremely unhappy in their marriage, and further caused Diana’s relationship with her parents to evolve into an unhealthy and strained one.

When Diana was just seven years old, her parents filed for divorce as they remained an unhappy couple. The pair both remarried, which caused more friction with Diana as she had to live with her mother in London during their separation. Life for the young family continued to become more complicated after the Christmas period of that year as her father, Lord Althorp, wouldn’t let Diana return to live with her mother resulting in him filing for custody.

Not long after, he won the legal battle and took custody of Diana, where she lived out her remaining former years with him and his new wife Raine, Countess of Dartmouth.

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It’s stated that Diana’s relationship with her stepmother Raine was unhealthy and damaging. As an adult, Diana described her childhood as ‘very unhappy and very unstable’.

Circumstances such as Diana calling Raine a bully and pushing her down the stairs are mere details of the toxic relationship.

She met Prince Charles when she was 16 years old in 1977 while he was 29 and dating her older sister Sarah. They began seeing more of each other at a country weekend, while he played polo.

Their relationship started after several dates in 1980 where the pair boarded the royal yacht Britannia together and became serious after he took her to meet his family at the Balmoral Castle, where she was well received. The pair were officially engaged in February 1981 at Windsor Castle. Diana became the Princess of Wales at the age of 21 mid that year in St Paul’s Cathedral, which was described as a ‘fairy-tale wedding’ as she wore a beautiful designer wedding dress. Later that year, it was announced that she was pregnant with her first child, Prince William giving birth to him in mid-1982 and two years later to Prince Harry.

Diana, a powerful and strong-headed woman, decided to raise her sons the way she believed was right. After gaining experience as a teacher’s assistant at an English kindergarten and a nanny to an American family this paved the way for how she would raise her royal children.

She not only chose their names, but refused royal help and nannies; brought them to school as often as possible and chose their clothes. Just five years into Charles and Diana’s marriage, issues started to evolve due to their different personalities, values and age gap. They both began relationships with other people, including Charles with Camilla Bowles and Dianna with her horse-riding instructor James Hewitt. English journalist Andrew Morton later published Diana: Her True Story in 1992, where secrets from their affairs were released to the public. The details included private conversations of Diana reportedly confronting Camilla about her relations with Charles, as well as her unhappy marriage status and suicidal thoughts leaked. The divorce was later finalised in 1996.

Diana was heavily involved in charity work throughout her life and consistently went beyond her public duties to embrace those who were shunned from society due to their illnesses and poverty. Overcoming her shyness, Diana’s caring nature led her to support and champion health issues such as HIV and AIDS where she visited the ill regularly. Her advocacy ultimately altered the world’s perception of the deathly disease. She also led a campaign for a worldwide ban on landmines supporting The Halo Trust by taking their mission International, raised awareness for leprosy and became a patron for Centrepoint, a charity that supports housing for the homeless. ‘It has always been my concern to touch people with leprosy, trying to show in a simple action that they are not reviled, nor are we repulsed,’ she said.

Diana also comforted children with cancer, ‘Some of them will live and some will die, but they all need to be loved while they are here.’

Unfortunately, Diana’s unexpected death from a car crash in Paris was one of the most tragic and publicised deaths of the 20th-century, touching 32 million people around the globe. Although she passed at the young age of 36, she will always be remembered as the adored and stylish Princess of Wales who selflessly devoted her life to her children, helping charities and giving to the underprivileged.children

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f you haven’t yet heard of the term, then we’re here to enlighten you. Parkour has been around since the late 1980s where it originated in France. Before that, it’s been traced back to training methods that evolved in the years before World War I, created by Georges Hébert. In 1902 Herbert was stuck on the Caribbean Island of Martinique while a deadly volcano erupted, killing 28,000 people. He took it upon himself to try and evacuate 700 people from the island who were both Indigenous and European. He observed the initial fleeing of citizens trying to escape. It was noticed that the Indigenous people were efficient in moving around obstacles and pacing themselves; however, the Europeans weren’t so graceful. To Hébert, he began to realize that the modern person had lost their way with moving effectively and all-around quickly in unexpected and challenging environments. He also thought that to be of value, physical and athletic skills are essential attributes to have, as well as courage and bravery which needed to be reinforced into civilisation once again.

Raymond Belle, a veteran of the French Special Forces, became an expert at his job as an elite firefighter as he received ‘the natural method’ training in the military and used it to his advantage while putting out fires. As a result, he was able to move quickly on the job as he moved along small ledges, climbed without ladders, and jumped from the rooftops of buildings to reach destinations quicker to save those at risk.

As he travelled to Africa and elsewhere, he witnessed again the physical and athletic skills of the Indigenous which prompted him to create a physical training discipline named ‘the natural method’. This discipline involved training in swimming, climbing, jumping, balancing and avoiding obstacles which was later used in French military training. In the 1950s, the military was utterly inspired by Hébert’s work naming it as ‘the path of the warrior’.

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As Belle moved back home to the outskirts of Paris, he spent time with his son David Belle who learnt the techniques from and trained with his father. David later shared the method with his friends who as a group practiced regularly. The group added slight changes, movements and challenges to it as they practised in a natural setting, calling themselves the Yamakasi after an African tribe of warriors. This ultimately began what we know as parkour. They gained traction by the late 1990s as one of the group members, Luc Besson, was a filmmaker who created the film ‘The Yamakasi’, which brought attention to the group. They also began giving public performances. However, one member

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of the group Sébastien Foucan conversed with Belle about how the group was travelling, and both decided to leave Yamakasi. Parkour was then introduced to Great Britain from Foucan as ‘freerunning’, which further spread across the globe. There is, however, a difference between the terms of ‘freerunning’ and ‘parkour’, of which the latter is about moving efficiently from point A to point B with jumping and climbing and ‘freerunning’ involves theatrics and acrobatic movements. With time, parkour techniques grew more significant, and in late 2016, Britain officially announced parkour as one of their new sports.

If you’re inspired to try indoor parkour, you’ll find a centre in most major capital cities.

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When to keep quiet There are a few phrases in business that ignite our need to speak: “You need to be heard to be seen” “No-one will find you if you’re a secret”. And these are true. It is also important to know when to remain silent. After all, “Silence is Golden”.

Knowing when and why to keep quiet is the key.

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hether you are growing your own business or working for a business, both you and the business need to stay on brand to deliver a consistent image for customers and part of that brand image and presentation is your brand voice, your message.

It is what people hear. People, both customers and employees want to hear what you and the business have to say from advertising, information sharing, company history, and they want to communicate with you, by providing feedback, purchasing from the business, and sharing information with others.

This two-way communication helps grow the business, helps improve your personal profile and strengthens the brand and reputation.

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So, if communicating gets the message out loud and clear, why would you want to keep quiet? We are not talking about going into hiding, covering up errors or any other form of unethical behaviour.

Effective communication is not just about getting the message out, it is about knowing when to deliver the message, and when to keep quiet. Knowing when and why to keep quiet will not only help the business find new opportunities and harness existing opportunities but it will also help with your own personal and professional development.

To be a good communicator take practice and there are a few key skills you need to develop to help you build successful business relationships.

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Active listening Look for non-verbal cues Maintain individual space Use positive body language See alternative points of view Empathise with first person language Ask with open ended questions

Listen and Learn Meetings are a great place for learning, not only about the business but about other people. When you actively participate in a meeting you are sharing information about yourself, your personality, your knowledge, your beliefs, Instead of being the active participant, try being an observer. Watch what others do and say. Watch the quiet people. Listen for what is not being said.

Generally the smartest person in the room is the one saying nothing. Listening is an art and it takes time and requires practice. But try to listen more, because when you listen you learn.

Negotiating the Sale Silence is a powerful negotiation tactic. But more than that if during the negotiations you ask open-ended questions, you give yourself permission to remain silent and allow the other person to speak. The other person may also need a moment of silence to gather their thoughts and formulate their response.

These silent moments at the negotiation table provide you with time to think about your response, consider objections, consider alternatives, and propose solutions.

Importantly, these moments of silence allow you to reign in your ego. You will also learn whether you wish to continue the negotiations with this person, and whether you want to form and build a relationship with this person.

Negotionation is a skill that can be developed over time. However, if you don’t feel confident in this area, or don’t have the time spare to devleop thise skills. find a mediator, a lawyer, or a consultant who can negotiate on your behalf.

Confidential Information Confidential information is any type of information that you regard as confidential.

It forms part of the business’s intellectual property and form part of the business’s good will. Confidential information includes trade secrets and know-how. It also includes business information such as financial records, business plans, marketing plans, customer lists, supplier lists, operational plans, and technical information.

Coca Cola founder Asa Candler initiated the veil of secrecy that surrounds the Coca Cola formula in 1891 as a publicity, marketing, and intellectual property protection strategy.

Confidential information provides your business with a competitive advantage that you may not want to share with your competitor. However you may want to share this information in a specific business arrangement or you may have to share some information with employees and contractors.

To protect this information, you will need a lawyer to draft confidentiality agreements and clauses in your employment contacts.

An Oregon orchardist in 1978, developed the Red Angel Pear which ripens more easily and stays fresher than a green pear. The variety has maintained its status as a ‘trade secret’ throughout the decades.

Recently, Goulburn Valley orchardist Mr Kalafatis and fellow orchardist Mr Rullo have acquired the exclusive right to grow and sell the Red Angel in Australia. Permission to grow the pear was negotiated through the Australian Nurserymen’s Fruit Improvement Company and the Associated International Group of Nurseries.

If your trade secrets, know-how, or confidential information are misappropriated, you can commence legal proceedings against the person that misappropriated them.

Coca Cola’s formula for Coca-Cola syrup, which bottlers combine with carbonated water to create the company’s flagship cola soft drink, is a closely guarded trade secret.

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When not be silent There will be times that silent isn’t your greatest weapon!

If you are being asked for your personal opinion in a meeting, give it. You can be succinct, without being abrupt. But by keeping quiet, you may diminish your professional standing.

If you are counselling an employee, you need to provide reasons as t why the counselling is needed. Keeping quiet and raising your eyebrow in disapproval will not help this situation. You need to provide guidance to the employee and show them how they can improve.

There will be many examples of when to keep quiet and when not to keep quiet. We’d love to hear your opinion.

Drop us a line at conversations@hepburnmag.co

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Cuisine 1. The art of preparing, serving and eating rich, delicate and appetising food 2. The study of the relationship between food and culture

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Summer is for Sangrias with a bounty of summer fruits, a refreshing splash of citrus, and the flavoursome sweetness of apples, strawberries, and cranberries to delight you.

We invite you to try our recipes to celebrate this festive season. We feature the Summer Sangria, and a Virgin Apple Sangria inspired mocktail. For our spirited Hepburn women, try your own experiment with a festive Cranberry Vodka recipe. We have also included a selection of canapes with cranberries to help you create a festive vibe.

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Mocktail Virgin Sangria Equipment

Ingredients 1

Lemon thinly sliced, with peel

1/2

Lime thinly sliced, with peel

1 Medium Orange thinly sliced, with peel 1

Small Apple cored, sliced into 8ths, with peel

1 cup

strawberries, hulled and sliced

1 tbsp

Lemon juice

1 cup

water

5 cups

Sparkling water

1 cup

Apple juice (or preferred juice)

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Large Pitcher Tall glasses for serving

Directions 1. Combine the fruit and water in a large pitcher.

2. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours, overnight preferably, to allow for flavours to combine.

3. Prior to serving, add sparking water and stir.

Variations a. Christmas Surprise: add raspberries, cranberries and blueberries. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint.

Cocktail Summer Sangria Ingredients 750-ml

White wine

1

lemon, cut into wedges

1

orange, cut into wedges

1

lime, cut into wedges

1

peach, pitted and cut into wedges

1 cup

strawberries, hulled and sliced

1/2 cup

lemonade

1/2 cup

sugar

100ml

brandy (apricot or peach)

240gm canned pineapple (diced, with juice), optional 2 cups

ginger ale, chilled

Cherries and strawberries for garnish

Equipment Large Pitcher Tall Glasses for serving

Directions 1. Pour wine into a serving pitcher and squeeze juice from lemon, orange, and lime wedges into wine.

2. Add citrus fruit wedges (remove seeds) to serving pitcher.

3. Add peach wedges, sliced strawberries, lemonade, sugar, brandy, and pineapple and juice.

4. Chill overnight to infuse flavours.

5. Add ginger ale and ice just before serving.

Variations a. Make it Tropical: substitute brandy for white rum, add watermelon, coconut, guava and passionfruit. b. Go Traditional: Substitute white wine for a Spanish Red Wine and forget the soft drinks and pineapple.

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Infuse your own Cranberry Vodka Ingredients 750mls

Vodka

1 cup

cranberries, fresh or frozen

175gm

caster sugar

2 tbsp

water

1

thin lime slice

1/2

Vanilla bean

star anise to liking

Equipment 1 litre mason jar

Directions

cheesecloth/coffee filter 2 funnels- one small/one large 12 x 30mls bottles with dropper

1. Place cranberries and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook for 6 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.

2. Add cranberries, vanilla bean and orange peel to a large jar. Pour vodka into a large jar. Seal jar and store in a cool dry spot for 4-7 days.

3. Once the vodka is infused, pour vodka through a fine mesh strainer into a large jug. Reserve the cranberries for garnish.

4. Use a funnel to pour strained vodka into a large, sealable bottle. Vodka will keep in the refrigerator for several weeks.

Variations a. Substitute vanilla bean with juice of 3 limes

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Canapes Christmas Canape Platter Insert blurb here

Pomegranate, Pineapple and Parsley Christmas Trees 225gm

Cream cheese, softened

400gm Smoked white cheddar cheese, shredded 125gm

Feta cheese, crumbled

225 gm

Tinned crushed pineapple, drained and patted dry

225gm Macadamia nuts, finely chopped 2

Garlic cloves, minced

1/2tsp

Salt

1/2tsp

Cayenne Pepper

1/4cup

Dried cranberries

2 tbsp

White wine

Coating

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225gm

Pomegranate seeds

Bunch chopped

Parsley and chives, finely

30

Melba Toast

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Classic Mini Cheese Balls 225gm

Sharp cheddar cheese, finely grated

100gm Onion and chive cream cheese softened 100gm

Cream cheese softened

100gm

Blue cheese dressing

1/2 tsp

Garlic powder

1/2 tsp

Salt

Pretzel sticks for serving Cranberries, pecans, and parsley, chopped finely for garnish

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Blinis with Foie Gras, Cranberry Jelly, & Chutney 1cup

Self raising flour

1pinch

Salt

1cup

Milk

1

Lage egg

50gm

unsalted butter

Garnish 200gm

Cranberry jelly

200gm

Foie Gras

120gm

Cranberry chutney

Equipment Food processor Storage container Large mixing bowl Medium mixing bowl Non-stick frypan Baking Paper Serving platters

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Directions Cheese ball mix can be made a day in advance.

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Christmas Trees:

1. Combine all ingredients (set aside coating ingredients) in a food processer until fully smooth.

2. Transfer the mixture into a storage contained for 2 hours, allowing the mixture to firm.

3. Transfer mixture to baking paper or silicone sheet and form into a small cones.

4. Roll the cone in the parsley and chive coating, and then press in the pomegranate seeds to give the appearance of a Christmas tree.

5. Place each tree on a melba toast for serving

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Port Wine Cheese Balls:

1. Mix Cheeses, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne pepper, and salt in a food processer, once combined add in port until blended through.

2. Set aside for 5 mins then shape into bite sized balls and roll in the slithered almonds.

3. Serve on apple slices

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Classic Mini Cheese Balls

1. Mix Cheeses, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne pepper, and salt in a food processer, once combined add in port until blended through.

2. Gradually add the ruby port until mixed through.

The cheese ball will turn a reddish colour.

3. Set aside for 5 mins then shape into bite sized balls and roll in the chopped cranberries, pecans, and parsley.

4. Push a pretzel stick in the centre for serving.

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Blinis: 1. In a large bowl, sift in the flour and a pinch of salt.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, and half of the melted butter. Gradually whisk the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, until a smooth batter forms. Transfer into the fridge for 30 minutes.

2. Heat a large non-stick fry pan over a medium heat. Lightly brush the pan with a small amount of butter. Add around one tablespoon of batter to the pan, and cook for 1 minute or until small bubbles appear on the surface. Flip the blini and cook for a further 30 seconds or until cooked.

Repeat with the remaining batter.

3. Arrange half the blinis on a serving platter. Cut the cranberry jelly in rounds to fit the blini.

4. Stack with a second blini and spread or pipe with the foie gras. Top each blini stack with a small amount of cranberry chutney.

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Coming Up: European Masters Prepare to interact with art in ways you never could’ve imagined with Van Gogh’s Alive art exhibition.

About Van Gogh Alive Walk through an immersive experience like no other and surround yourself with the likes of Van Gogh’s most famous masterpieces.

Far from the usual experience of visiting an art gallery, the Van Gogh Alive exhibition promises a memorable and multi-sensory experience. Interact with the artist’s pieces on screens reaching from floor to ceiling completely surrounding the room with vibrant colours taken from his artworks, enchanting sounds and scents leading visitors into a new world. Take in the unique experience and watch the paintings come to life in front of your very eyes, watching as each move to the sound of the symphonic music. Featuring 3,000 images spanning the walls of the rooms, you will come across the likes of The Starry Night, Almond Blossoms and The Red Vineyard. Art goers can choose to watch from afar or move closer in to see the fine brush strokes and the intricate details of Gogh’s marvellous creations.

The Shows Van Gogh Alive Exhibition will be held at The Grand Pavilion, Northshore Brisbane, from Friday 29th October 2021 until Friday 24th December 2021. To see the event in Canberra, Perth, Newcastle, or Sydney, make sure to join the waitlist. Jump online to secure your tickets at ticketek.com.au

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Touring Port Douglas

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ort Douglas, known for its beauty, is situated along the Great Barrier Reef in the tropical far north in the sunshine state of Queensland. Where the rainforest meets the sea, this spectacular and stunning destination is a must-see for anyone who loves a little bit of sunshine, time at the beach and some serenity. As we all get underway with the COVID-19 vaccine, lockdown may be a thing of the past in time to come meaning it’s finally time to start travelling again and ticking off the best of what Australia has to offer. With an incredible amount of activities and things to see, Port Douglas has something in store for everybody from the thrill-seekers to the relaxers and most of all the wanderers who live to travel. We promise it won’t disappoint.

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Sail into the sunset

Shop up a storm at the Sunday markets

If you find yourself wandering the streets of Port Douglas on a Sunday, we highly recommend heading to the Sunday markets. Situated on a grassy area underneath the shady palm trees, you can browse the locally produced products while overlooking the Coral Sea making for the perfect start to a lazy morning.

While soaking up the serenity, you’ll find markets and stallholders from all over far north Queensland set up with unique trinkets and tokens. Discover live music and everything from arts, crafts, jewellery, books, glassware, exotic fruits and vegetables and even coffee for those who need their early morning caffeine hit.

Find the markets from 8 am – 2 pm every Sunday on Wharf Street.

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Have you ever caught yourself wishing to sail away into the dreamy sunset while kicking back and relaxing? Well, you can do just that and more with Sailaway’s luxurious first-class sailing catamaran that will whisk you away, leaving you feeling peaceful where you won’t want to hop back onto the mainland ever again (we wouldn’t want to either).

Starting from $70 AUD, you will be treated to an evening of one complimentary glass of sparkling wine or beer and a selection of canapes to nibble on as you soak up the tranquillity and stunning views of the calming Coral Sea and the mountains of the hinterland.

Take a walk through Mossman Gorge

Travel 20 minutes West of Port Douglas, and you’ll find one of the most serene destinations in Queensland; Mossman Gorge. Take in the beauty of the untouched nature on a self-guided walk as you embark on the popular walking track of Gorge circuit at your own pace and take your time through the lush green rainforest. Or, opt for a Ngadiku Dreamtime walk starting from $82.40 AUD, where local Indigenous people guide visitors on private tracks to visit the likes of culturally significant sites and magnificent and breathtaking streams.

Board the Kuranda Train and Skyrail

Anyone taking a trip up to Port Douglas shouldn’t miss out on seeing the picturesque views up above from the Kuranda Train and Skyrail. From $142 AUD, ticket holders can request to be picked up from their Cairns hotel locations or selected locations nearby. Tickets will grant you a scenic railway trip up to Kuranda Village on the comfy and luxurious train from the Cairns Central Station, allowing ticket holders two and a half hours to explore Kuranda and all it has to offer. Try one of their walking tracks and trails and stumble across jaw-dropping Kuranda views such as The Barron Falls Lookout, known as one of the most famous waterfalls in all of tropical north Queensland.

Or, spend a few hours at their unique Kuranda markets and have a bite to eat at one of their rainforest cafes. Coming to the end of your day, take the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway down from Kuranda Village and absorb the spectacular views from up above the canopies and return back to your starting point.

Hop on a hot air balloon

If you haven’t done so yet now is the time to jump on that hot air balloon you’ve been contemplating. With Hot Air Balloon Port Douglas, you will be treated to some of the most beautiful scenic views that showcase north Queensland and all of its glory at the time of dawn. From $259 AUD, the ascend will take off from Mareeba on the Atherton Tablelands, an hour and a half drive from Port Douglas, where ticket holders can see the great open spaces and breath in the fresh air of the sunshine state from a bird’s eye view. Seeing the sights at dawn will add to the experience of the hot air balloon adventure as well as the company’s entertaining and trained crew who will make your time a memorable one.

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State of Play Plan Your Year Ahead, now that we are getting out of lockdown there will be ample opportunity to get out and explore the many adventures that Australia has to offer. 2022 is fast approaching and our time has come to start living fully again and sharing experiences with the people we love. Don’t stress, we have already done the work for you. We present a series of annual regional events for everyone to start planning for the year ahead. Take your pick of these seven exciting and adventurous opportunities available around Australia. Don’t fear being excluded, there’s something new to do in each state.

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QLD Polocrosse When planning a fun activity with family or friends Polocrosse isn’t usually the first thought that comes to mind, however you would be surprised how perfect the sport is for an adventurous day out. Polocrosse is an Australian sport that combines agility, skill and stamina, as well as quality bonding time with Queensland’s beautiful horses. The whole family can join in with this excitement filled game, while also developing valuable horse-riding skills.

Polocrosse Queensland offers this game to elite players as well as casual or junior participants. Interestingly, it is also one of the only sports in which male and female players can compete equally in the same team. You can book a game with family or friends at any of the many clubs located around Queensland or simply go and watch the excitement happen at one of the Polocrosse competition events occurring year-round. If you think the excitement of the polocrosse event is too much, you will love the stomping of the ground. At half time or in between chukkas, you will be invited with the rest of the polocrosse crowd, to participate in divot stomping. This tradition allows you to get out and experience the expansive polocrosse field for yourself and not just as a spectator. You can join in with other guests to not only enjoy a fun interactive tradition but also help reduce the risk of horses getting injured from tripping over divots in the field. Sip some complimentary champagne and stomp to your heart’s content.

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NSW Hot Air Ballooning in West Wyalong Whether you are seeking a hot air balloon adventure or just want to see the world from new heights, immerse yourself in a life changing hot air balloon experience in NSWs’ West Wyalong. Bring your family, bring your friends and drift up into the clouds with the magnificent rural landscape view, while the sun rises below you. Balloon flights range from 45- 60-minute-long trips where you can bask in the ambience of tranquillity up in the sky. Start your day right and enjoy the breath-taking view of patchwork fields of farmland and a delicious breakfast on the house. If the heights give you too much of a fright, the Canowindra International Balloon Challenge may tickle your fancy.

Over an eight-day period in April 2022, the magical spectacle of a surge of hot air balloons taking to the sky each morning and afternoon will leave you speechless. The phenomenal balloon glow will light up the sky in the evening and the night markets will be there to provide you entertainment and local produce as well as wine and crafts. Who doesn’t love a glass of wine and a show?

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VIC Water Skiing at Bridgewater on Lodden If you are looking for something a little higher intensity, look no further, water skiing on Lodden is the perfect thrill-seeking activity for you and your family and friends. The Lodden Shire gets its name from northcentral Victoria’s largest river. Jump into the exciting water sport offered in Bridgewater, a location famous for being the host of the annual Australian Masters Water Ski Championships each January. Ski where the country’s top skiers have competed and carve some wicked waves yourself. If you are simply looking for a relaxing day by the water Bridgewater is still an ideal destination for you and your family or friends. Picknickers can enjoy the stunning Victorian natural environment and lounge down near the river to observe any adventurous skiers. If you are wanting to get a little busier, Lodden is also an ideal location to dip your fishing rod in and try to catch some stunning redfin, Murray cod, golden perch, silver perch or carp fish.

Alternatively, if you are wanting to enjoy the river but aren’t ready to rip into your ski skills, canoeing and kayaking are equally fun activities you can enjoy amongst the remarkable scenery. Picture yourself drifting down the peaceful river, nothing but the sound of birds chirping and your paddle gently brushing the water.

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SA Tour Down Under Cycling returns to South Australia as of January 2022 as the Santos Tour Down Under commences. The popular cycling festival will gather a swarm of cycling enthusiasts and locals and visitors will gather around to witness professional cyclists travel through a range of South Australia’s beautiful scenic environments. Come and join in the fun of cheering on these athletes throughout a nine-day race to the finish. Watch attentively as cyclists zoom past you with ambition and the crowd roars words of encouragement and excitement. Some of the best riders in history have competed in the Santos Tour Down Under, including Tour de France winners: Oscar Pereiro, Andy Schleck and Alberto Contador. Attracting 44,000 people in previous years, the festival of cycling offers not only a chance to cheer on passionate cyclers with your mates, but also a CBD hub in Victoria Park packed with activities. Vibrant street parties and gourmet galas electrify the streets of Adelaide, so if you are looking for an opportunity to party with other likeminded people, the Tour Down Under is the place for you. Even if you are just looking for some quality time with the family and a chance to get out of the house, there are many family friendly activities to engage in and beautiful beaches to explore nearby, and for the parents an exploration of the local wineries is thoroughly encouraged.

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NT Camel Cup The Uluru Camel Cup is also one of the most interesting and exciting events to happen in Australia. In its 11th year on May 27th-28th 2022, The Camel Cup will gather people from all around the Northern Territory to watch two days of camel races and general outback activities. Watch the hilariously quirky event of a heard of camels bounding across the dusty red desert with their riders bouncing up in down on their backs in attempt to work as a team right to the finish line.

Witness the majestic Camels of Australia’s outback kick up a dust storm or tune into the reptile show and extraordinary whip cracking display. Nine unforgettable camel races will kick out throughout the day and if you are ever short of entertainment, belly dancers, rickshaw races and personal camel rides are operated not too far away from the action. The Camel Cup is truly a diverse experience you will never forget and just when you think it’s over, a red dirt dance floor will be flooded with people dancing the night away to a live band.

To get the best out of this unique experience, Alice Springs YHA is the ideal place to stay located not far from the event. They offer a range of room types and the motel is rooted in the authenticity of outback Australia, located in a historic movie theatre in the centre of town. It’s simply an event you can’t miss.

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WA Emu Festival Run as fast as you can to the Yalgoo Emu Festival in WA where fun emu themed activities and a free community breakfast are offered to all.

Flock to the Old Railway Sporting Complex in Yalgoo on October 1st to witness something you don’t ordinarily see every day- the hilarious costume themed emu novelty racing. Locals of all ages dress up in extraordinary feather filled, home crafted costumes to race each other to the finish line, in spirit of Australia’s elegant emu wildlife. Enjoy the real outback experience by immersing yourself in the vibrant Western Australian wildflowers and outback landscape, and maybe even spot some of Australia’s beautiful wildlife. Other activities including an Emu Sculpture competition, sand castle fun, live music, costume making workshops and many more, are offered all day at this jam-packed festival of fun. Like birds of a feather Australians will flock together to experience this unique annual event.

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TAS Apple Chase If you are looking for an opportunity to do something with a truly heritage once we get out of lockdown, Tasmania’s Huon Valley Festival is the place to be. Hosted in July 2022, the festival will be held to celebrate the regions apple picking history and will formally take place in Willie Smith’s intimate Apple Shed. Locals will dress in unique costumes and pagan finery, in tradition of scaring evil spirits off from the apple trees.

If you have ever wanted to experience a truly unique cultural festival The Huon Valley Festival will not disappoint. Tasmanians pride themself in their apple heritage and celebrating this love for apples amongst an energetic crowd of Tasmanian partiers, is an experience like no other. There are prizes for best dressed adult, family and little human, so start planning your best pagan finery costume and eccentric makeup ideas. This festival lays claim to the largest wassailing gathering in the Southern Hemisphere, so join fellow apple lovers and release any stress you are having and bring your pots and pans to bang out any negative energy, and make way for the new. Enjoy the variety of live music and celebrate Tasmanian apples with the people you love.

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The Central Intersect has been filled for you The other intersects may have 1 or 2 letters The circles may have 1 or 2 letters All sections must contain at least one letter R

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