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TOOWOOMBA NOVEMBER 2017

Game on

REALITY TV INTRODUCES US TO A NEW BREED OF SURVIVOR

The story continues BABY ARIA ASKS HER MUMMY TO MARRY HER DAD

Since the Inter im

Meet the home-grown band since their rise to fame

FA S H I O N

SHOPPING

H E A LT H

BEAUTY

MOTORING

T R AV E L

FOOD

EVENTS

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NOTE elcome to our November edition, Stylers.

Can you believe how close we are to Christmas?

We say it every year, but time really does fly.

First and foremost, we’re really excited to introduce a new member of our team, journalist Darren Burton.

Darren comes to Style with a wealth of knowledge of the industry.

In the November edition of Style, we have some wonderful stories to share with you.

We chat with 2017 Survivor contestant and Geham farmer Mark ‘Tarzan’ Herlaar about his experience on the reality show.

We also caught up with Toowoomba-founded band Interim, who are now taking the music industry by storm, based in Sydney.

We welcome nutrition and food columnist Nivard Nelson, who chats about the wealth of local food producers available and how we should tap into them.

As usual, we have a cool combination of everything Style — fashion, food, community, health and wellbeing, home living, travel and more.

Feel free to send us your feedback, comments or queries on our social media or email — we’re always really keen to hear from you.

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CORRECTION FROM OCTOBER STYLE MAGAZINE

The subhead of our main feature story (p8) said that Lyndal Johns contracted HIV via a blood transfusion. Lyndal in fact contracted HIV through a plasma transfusion.

Secondly, in Style Scene (p62), the event description suggested it was the Grammar Art Show. The event was the Downlands Art Show, hosted at Downlands College.

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INSIDE STYLE 10 Get to know home-grown

Tennielle Copson shares her

band Interim since their rise

tips on travelling and beauty

to fame

37 Essential scents for

12 Meet Survivor contestant

optimal health

Mark ‘Tarzan’ Herlaar

38 What’s behind the paleo

19 Morag Grealy gives us the

diet?

heads up on sneaker fashion

44 A very special joint

26 What’s hot in plus-size

wedding and christening day

fashion trends

47 Your children and social

30 Balance the key to

media

healthy living

52 Discover the wonders of

32 Beauty specialist

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TOOWOOMBA NOVEMBER 2017

Game on

COVER EXPLAINED

REALITY TV INTRODUCES US TO A NEW BREED OF SURVIVOR

The story continues BABY ARIA ASKS HER MUMMY TO MARRY HER DAD

Since the Interi m

Meet the home-grown band since their rise to fame

FA SHION

SHOPPING

H E A LT H

BEAUTY

MOTORING

T R AV E L

FOOD

EVENTS

ARTS

Home-grown band Interim takes the November Style cover this month.

The band includes (from left to right) Alec Snow, Lachy Becke, Matt Hollonds, Jock Houston and James Basnett.

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Since the

Interim

BY CLARE STANDFAST

FOUNDED AT A TOOWOOMBA HIGH SCHOOL, HOME-GROWN BAND INTERIM HAS RISEN TO FAME, RECENTLY RELEASING ITS DEBUT ALBUM ESCAPISM

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hen drummer and percussionist Matt Hollonds was 15, he probably didn’t think his grand idea of starting a band in Toowoomba would lead to fame.

He roped his friend, James Basnett, into learning guitar, and Alec Snow into learning to sing.

Their high-school band was born in the Garden City.

When the band, Interim, moved to Brisbane, their friends, bassist Jock Houston and guitarist Lachy Becke joined.

With a modern rock take on blues and a big dose of heavy soul, Interim is shaking up the Sydney music scene in a big way, but it hasn’t forgotten its beginnings in the music scene.

“Pretty well everyone but Lachy taught themselves how to play,” Jock says.

“Lachy got hooked on Queen at an early age and went through teachers and jazz degrees and has a work ethic like no one else when it comes to guitar.

“I had a musical family and was singing and playing guitars and bass all through school, and Matt lived at Murphy’s Creek on a small property, so smashing out drums just seemed the right instrument for him.

“Alec’s family was massively into the music of the ’50s and ’60s and Alec has been all about soul, classic blues and rock’n’roll since.”

After the boys moved from Toowoomba to Brisbane and studied various degrees,

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Work to your strengths, know what you want and try to spend a lot of time focusing on owning the day you’re in rather than the whole journey as a musician. they continued to play all around south-east Queensland.

Frontman Alec graduated his course and was offered an acting gig on Home and Away, prompting him to move to Sydney in 2014.

A year later, the rest of the band joined him, and they’ve been living and playing locally in Sydney since.

In that time Interim has had three national tours and created more than 100 demos, 12 video clips and their debut album which was released in September.

“Escapism is the culmination of our band’s journey over 10 years as a bunch of young blokes who tend to move cities a lot,” Jock says.

“The writing process tracks back to five years ago and it’s the first time we’ve worked with a producer in the studio for a release rather than recording and mixing everything ourselves.

“We released the album through a track and video clip every month over 2017, which hasn’t been done before around the world and was a massive learning process for us logistically —

total nightmare, but cool!”

Interim has found the transition from a high-school band to fame on the big stage exciting and complicated.

“We were able to leapfrog quite a lot of the nebulous stuff in getting into the local music scene by having it together already and living together and catching a lot of other bands’ shows, but it’s only been this year that the bigger Sydney opportunities have been starting to come our way — things like playing at the Oxford Arts Factory, or Frankie’s Pizza’s fifth birthday in December, or creating relationships with MOSHCAM and Young Henrys,” Jock recalls.

“So much of it only comes around when you’re riding the hype cycle of music releases and publicity campaigns which are massive money outlays for video clips and PR and recording expenses that you are kind of sitting there hoping something bigger comes from it all, and we’ve been lucky.

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independently releasing an album... It nearly broke me, but (we have been) lucky enough that we’ve had quite a bunch of decent things come our way off the back of that.”

While Interim has found that persistence and patience are a huge part of its success, being an independent band comes with taking care of a huge number of tasks.

“My job title includes the easiest and hardest parts of being in a band – playing bass and management. Bass is great – a simple instrument that I love...

Management is not,” Jock says.

“Your day becomes a checklist of new www.thechronicle.com.au/lifestyle

music, bookings, publishing, PR, social media, rehearsals, postering, design, video clips, merchandise, website, the list goes on...

“In the few months leading up to the album release it got so bad that I had to quit my full-time job just to manage everything that needed to be done.”

The humble men of Interim have found that while their success has been wonderful, it hasn’t come easily — but aspiring musicians should endeavour to be a part of it.

“Hit us up if you want to chat about it (joining the industry)... starting a new

local band in this day and age and making it work is one of the hardest slogs you’ll come across.

“Love creating music but struggle to get a bunch of other decent, likeable, committed and talented people around you to do it? Learn how to do stuff online and start creating whatever you want in Ableton or a bunch of other platforms.

“Love performing music but hate writing or composing? Get into cover gigs or DJing, there’s a lot of opportunities to do that.

“Love playing one instrument and nothing but that? Great, study music or become a session/touring musician or play in a bunch of local bands.

“Hell, become a YouTube or Twitch hit if you want!

“Work to your strengths, know what you want and try to spend a lot of time focusing on owning the day you’re in rather than the whole journey as a musician.”

Despite a string of huge successes, the five young men haven’t forgotten where they came from.

“Toowoomba will always be special to us,” Jock adds.

“There’s a lot of things we reminisce on about Toowoomba: the fog in winter, rolling over the trees that line so many of the roads is something you really come to miss.

“Toowoomba’s also gone through a bit of a makeover since we lived there eight years ago.

“The street art has added a nice little touch of Berlin to our town, though it’s sad to see the live music scene has really struggled with a lack of venues and spaces over the past few years.

“Luckily The Spotted Cow is doing bigger and better things each year.”

In terms of what’s next for Interim, the guys are keen to relax — for now.

“To be frank, we’re kind of exhausted from it and need to unwind,” Jock says.

“We’ve got a few big shows planned but we’re going underground for a while to work on other musical projects, and Alec’s got some theatre gigs.”

Looking back, these down-to-earth musicians have embraced the rise to fame so far.

“It’s been an amazing part of our lives, we’ve learned so many things and met so many awesome people.

“Alot of the time it can be pretty tough on the old mental health, liver and lungs, but a lot of our favourite memories are of creating or playing our music.”

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The game

of life

BY DARREN BURTON

THE SURVIVOR TELEVISION FRANCHISE HAS BUILT AN EMPIRE ON ITS MANTRA DICTATING CONTESTANTS MUST ‘OUTWIT, OUTPLAY AND OUTLAST’ ALL WHO DARE GET IN THEIR WAY.

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he win-at-all-cost mindset has been served up constantly throughout the recently finished fourth season of Australian Survivor (filmed in Samoa) – as castaways shamelessly connived, cheated and conspired in a desperate attempt to be the last one standing.

Everyone did it.

Well, almost everyone.

It seems 51-year-old Geham lime farmer and fan favourite Mark Herlaar didn’t get the memo.

More importantly, he probably tore up the memo, because Tarzan (as he was soon dubbed on the show) decided from the outset he was going to “play” the game the way he wanted to play it – doing the right thing by others and being true to himself.

Through monsoonal rains and cyclonic winds, he stood vigilantly by the fire to ensure it stayed alight for his tribe mates.

While others huddled freezing in their crude make-shift shelter (and despite his own hypothermia), he hunted palm fronds in the dead of night and laid them on his fellow contestants so they might beat the bitter conditions.

“Everybody talks about developing strategies and manoeuvring to get an advantage in the game,” Mark said. “I just wanted to keep people warm.”

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tribal council.

He may have lost the chance at finals glory, but he won a legion of fans across the world for his caring attitude and philosophical approach to life.

Yet, he still copped a lambasting by internet Survivor “experts” who claimed his tactics were flawed, ill-conceived and counter-productive to winning the game.

Mark takes the criticism on the chin.

“They’re bloody right! I didn’t have a clue about what I should have been doing strategically. I went on this show as a journey of enlightenment and I got to experience so many amazing things as a result,” he said.

“Those 11 days will shape my future. I don’t know how – but they will.”

But what about the $500,000 first prize?

“I wouldn’t say no – especially as we’re trying to grow the lime business – but money doesn’t motivate me. There’s more to life than money.”

When you look at Mark shrug his big shoulders and wryly smile – you know he means every word.

Mark’s early departure from the show may have added weight to the long-standing adage that “good guys finish last” but he also proved why good guys get the tag in the first place.

“The marriage proposals have dropped off a bit now,” he laughs. “But, I’ve had people contact me from Ghana to Italy to the Netherlands, you name it – it’s amazing how many people want to

talk to you and get your advice and opinions.

"The best advice I can give anyone is to be a salmon and swim against the current. Swimming with it is easy, but it’s nowhere near as fun."

So, how did the farmer who doesn’t like farming get into the lime industry?

“You’ll think I’m making this up, but my son brought over a few beers one afternoon and wanted me to try one with a lime in it,” he recalls. “I’m not a drinker, but he insisted and it tasted pretty good. The problem was he told me the limes were $2 each.

“So, I thought: ‘let’s put a tree in’. It didn’t die, so I thought how about we put in another 700 (just for fun) and then we put in another 3500 (just for fun) and the farm has gone from there.”

A deeply spiritual man, Mark puts a lot of stock in fate and “what will be, will be” – it gets him out of bed every morning because he knows each new day brings another adventure.

“Life’s what we make of it – never take anything for granted and enjoy every part of it because we create ourselves along the way,” he said.

Just as he did on Survivor.

No fire for days, no food to eat, the most basic of shelter, horrendously ill-equipped to take on the wrath of Mother Nature – sounds a nightmare.

To Mark, it was paradise: “For those 11 days, I wasn’t on a game show, I was living and I’ll carry that wonderful experience to my grave.” www.thechronicle.com.au/lifestyle

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GET SET FOR CULLY FEST IN TOOWOOMBA

BY SAMUEL OSBORNE

This creative festival is about to hit the showgrounds

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itch up your caravans, dust off your camper chairs and get ready to pitch your tents because the Cully Fest is all set to hit the Toowoomba Showgrounds from November 17 to 19.

With hundreds of designated tent spaces, VIP private camp, motorhome and caravan spaces, there is room for everyone to enjoy this multicultural event.

This is the perfect way to make new friends and experience the community.

There are loads of activities to participate in expanding over three fun days.

The annual Cully Fest is a friendly gathering where artists from outback and Aboriginal cultures can inspire the community’s spirit by sharing their personal stories through creativity.

This festival is a great way to experience the different cultures of

children and adults from diverse backgrounds.

Get involved in native Australian creative arts from didgeridoo making to bush survival. There are many activities to participate in.

Learn to master different instruments such as the classic guitar or tin whistle.

Let your creative spirit soar at the charcoal drawing workshop or sit back and relax to some live music.

The Cully Fest is proud to announce it has partnered with the National Rodeo Association.

The rodeo finals will include thrilling bull rides, horse events and entertainment from the rodeo clown.

The Cully Fest is a challenging and educational experience filled with awesome fun for all members of the family, and best of all, kids can come for free.

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CAN YOU WAIT A MO WHILE I SORT OUT MY MO?

BY DARREN BURTON

For some, November is usually spent wondering why stores have put up Christmas decorations in October.

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or the rest of us, the month is all about embracing the highly successful Movember campaign.

From humble beginnings in 2004, it has served as a great platform to bring awareness to men’s health issues and raise valuable dollars at the same time.

The bloke-iest of blokes around the country welcome the month as an opportunity to throw the razor into the back of the bathroom cabinet and let their inner lumberjack run free.

Good on you, I say. Go get ‘em, I say.

Hope it all goes swimmingly, I say.

But sadly, I don’t mean a word of that

because I’m bitterly jealous that they can do it and I can’t. If I wanted to grow a moustache for November, I should have started around June. And even then, there’s no guarantee of success.

Here’s the problem for some of us more follicle-ly challenged gents – growing facial hair on cue is like telling the cat to bring your slippers. There’ll be a sniff of whiskers, but it ain’t gonna happen.

Nonetheless, I still encourage you to give it a red hot go this month.

Whether you grow a thick and luscious lip caterpillar that can be spotted from space or, like me, you can only manage a

soccer mo (11 a side) just remember that the whole reason you’re doing it is to get talking about men’s health.

It’s a fun, visual prompt to start that vitally important conversation.

But, whatever you do, be sure to ask your partner first before you start growing that moustache – because it’s even more fun when you know they’re dead against it.

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Adam and Rachel Healey Where are you from?

New Guinea originally. We’ve got a long history with the country – my grandfather settled there after the war and my father was also born there.

Tell us about your family.

I have a young family who’ll be going to high school here and my wife is an ex-Toowoomba girl, so this is a real homecoming for her. I think people take for granted how beautiful it is here.

How long have you been in this industry?

I had two years with Sealy Posturepedic and seven years with David Jones (ultimately managing their bedding department). We have owned the Forty Winks store in Hervey Bay for nine years and the Bundaberg store for two and now the Toowoomba store is our latest venture.

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low clothing is a way of thinking about, choosing and wearing clothes to ensure they bring meaning, value and joy to every day.

As a slow clothing pioneer, Jane Milburn, of Textile Beat, is inspiring people to reclaim their individuality and help save the planet.

Few people sew their own clothes these days because it’s so cheap and easy to buy factory-made options, but our fast and furious, throw-away lifestyles have resulted in an astounding 6000kg of clothing being buried in landfill every 10 minutes.

“We are marketed to on every level in our lives, which has us believing we must have new, brighter, better to compete and appear successful. We’re left feeling insecure and unfulfilled by that endless cycle,” Jane says.

“There is something totally empowering about stepping away from the pressures and falsity of the fashion industry and living by a slower, more

mindful philosophy.”

Jane urges us to resist the rush to own for reasons of status and looks.

“Our clothing story runs parallel to our food story. Fast food has had a dramatic effect on our health and similarly, industrial clothing has health and environmental impacts that we are only now coming to realise. Synthetic fibres made from petroleum dominate the clothing market and yet research shows these plastic clothes are shedding microplastic particles into the ecosystem with every wash,” she says, “I started this slow-clothing journey after being selected for the Australian Rural Leadership Program in 2009 and reflecting on the shift in the way we buy, use and discard clothing. ”At 27kg per person per year, Australia’s clothing consumption is twice the global average. We have to change our ways.”

“Start where you are, use what you have, do what you can. Before you buy anything new, take time, revisit what you already have and consider how it may be revived, repurposed or recreated.”

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FASHIONABLY FIT

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Sneakers are making their way into the fashion-savvy world

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t’s not often the fashion and comfort worlds intersect — “pain is beauty” and all that, right?

However, in case you hadn’t noticed the recent fashion sneaker epidemic has kind of turned this notion on its head.

And with the latest seasons runway shows (and street style crews alike) it’s been taken to a whole new unexpected level.

Right now, it’s move aside round-toe sneaker trend, incoming are legit exercise shoes!

That’s right, the shoes you wear to

jog in are now the it shoes to pair with just about any fashionable outfit.

Seriously, just ask Louis Vuitton, Vetements and Celine.

You know when you used to snigger at corporate workers who changed into running shoes with their work outfit?

Well, that’s a look that’s now not only accepted in fashion circles but the height of progressive fashion!

That sneaker and jeans look that Jerry Seinfeld will never live down?

Also totally in right now.

All of a sudden your dorky Nike’s that have long been relegated to the

back of the wardrobe are now on trend?

Yup, pair them with a ballgown and you’re good to go!

The best bit? Current fashion is practically begging us to move more!

And we may as well take advantage of this, as with fickle fashion industry, who knows how long this will stick around.

Tie up your laces and walk to your next coffee date, to and from work and basically get around by foot without compromising on your style — now couldn’t be a more ideal time to get fashionably fit.

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How did you come up with the idea for these innovative laptop bags?

After spending over six years in the technology industry, most recently at Lenovo, I always found I was carrying around both my handbag and a laptop bag. No matter how hard I tried, I just couldn’t find a bag that had all the features I wanted in a work bag, whilst remaining stylish and feminine.

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TIME TO SHINE A SPOTLIGHT ON OUR LOCAL PRODUCERS

BY NIVARD NELSON

Foodies missing out on all the fabulous fare our region has to offer

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i, let me introduce myself.

I am Nivard Nelson.

My passions are food, wine and spending time with family and friends.

I grew up in Auckland, New Zealand (love my All Blacks) and have always had a passion for food.

New Zealand has an amazing culture of promoting local produce and after moving to Toowoomba in mid 2011, I noticed that there was not a huge emphasis on local produce, be it dairy, vegetables or wine.

People were happy to use the best from around Australia but were reluctant to utilise locally-sourced or produced

ingredients.

The reason for writing this monthly column is to introduce the amazing local producers in our region.

I have been passionate about local providers and the great stories that they bring.

These stories need to be told.

Another interest, and reason for wanting this column, is to promote tourism, ideally food tourism.

We are happy to travel to Margaret River, the Barossa Valley and the Hunter Region yet we, as a local public are reluctant to visit our local wineries in

Stanthorpe, cheese makers in Kingaroy or farms in the Darling Downs.

Now I also love to visit those regions in other states but I think that this is an area – the Darling Down, Granite Belt, Locker Valley – which is so diverse and varied and we should be celebrating and recognising the amazing producers that we have on our doorstep.

By promoting and championing these producers we can show Australia and the world just how special our region is.

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DO YOU KNOW YOUR RISK OF DEVELOPING DIABETES?

ARE CURRENTLY LIVING WITH DIABETES. ABOUT 1.7 MILLION AUSTRALIAN

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ith it being so prevalent in our society, it is important to understand your risk of developing the disease.

Diabetes results in high blood glucose levels due to the impaired ability of the hormone insulin in the body.

There are three kinds: Type 1, Type 2 and gestational diabetes.

Type 1 diabetes is an unpreventable autoimmune disease.

It occurs when the immune system destroys the insulin-producing cells of the pancreas.

Unlike Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes is a progressive disease in which the body doesn’t produce enough insulin in the pancreas and becomes resistant and doesn’t work efficiently.

This results from a combination of lifestyle and genetic factors.

Your risk of developing Type 2 diabetes is increased when associated with the following lifestyle factors: high blood pressure, being overweight or obese, inadequate physical activity and poor diet.

WHAT CAN BE A SIGN/SYMPTOM?

Unexpected weight loss can be a sign of Type 1 diabetes while a sign for Type 2 is weight gain.

Other symptoms can include: excessive thirst, increased urination, tiredness, chronic hunger, blurred vision and wounds that don’t heal.

WHAT ARE THE COMPLICATIONS ASSOCIATED WITH DIABETES?

Potential complications from Type 1 and 2 include kidney disease, increased risk of cardiovascular disease, foot problems, limb amputation, blindness and renal disease.

HOW CAN I PREVENT OR MANAGE DIABETES?

Eating a well-balanced, healthy diet is essential to ensure blood glucose levels are stable.

Exercising regularly is also important to assist in lowering blood pressure and promote effective insulin production.

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self-monitoring of blood glucose concentrations are vital to ensure tight glycaemic control.

WHAT CAN PRICELINE PHARMACY DO TO HELP?

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Our phamacists are fully trained to provide Diabetes Health Checks.

During your appointment you will learn your risk of developing diabetes, strategies to help prevent the disease as well as general health information.

For those already diagnosed with diabetes, you are also encouraged to make an appointment to discuss ways to improve living with your condition.

At Priceline Pharmacy we are agents for the National Diabetes Service Scheme (NDSS).

We also are currently providing a free blood glucose meter upgrade for eligible patients.

To find out more, come in and have a chat with one of our friendly team members or call your closest store.

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PLUS-SIZE SPRING FASHION TRENDS Spring brings with it so many beautiful fashion trends, and for the gorgeous plus-size ladies, couture is exceptional

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ere are some of the top trends for curvy girls.

BRING ON BRIGHT

Hit the ground running and splash together some bright colour combinations.

Colours such as coral, red, burgundy and blue are perfect for spring.

GET THE RIGHT FABRICS

Grab a pencil skirt to emphasise your curves, cinching at the waist.

You can dress these up or down, and wear them for work or play.

Try some unique colours and prints, and style with a fun belt to make it a little different from the rest.

Buying cheap and nasty fabrics eventually leads to them falling apart quickly, and it’s not worth having lots of inexpensive pieces of clothing when you could have a few quality garments that will last a long time.

Structured outfits usually look beautiful on plus-size figures, along with silk, cotton and chiffon.

TAILORED CLOTHES

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TRY TAILORED FASHION THIS SEASON

Having a tailored piece of clothing is like a beautiful warm hug — it fits absolutely perfectly.

If there’s an outfit that you’re dying to get or you have already but it isn’t quite right, go and get it tailored to fit — it will be worth every cent.

Isn’t tailored clothes a thing of the past?

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Grab a fun and unique shoe from a creative designer to finish your outfit.

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CHEERS TO SOBERING UP As Australians, there is a strong drinking culture pretty heavily ingrained in our social scene By drinking and putting nasty alcohol and the sugary, calorie-loaded mixers that go with them in your body, people are wasting their time and hard work during the week.

However, it is tough to just ‘clock-off ’ and stop drinking.

So, if it appeals to you and you don’t know where to start, here are some tips.

Get cash out that you would normally spend on alcohol but cut back on your drinks, and leave your credit card at home. Just spend this money. Once you’re ready to go home, put your remaining money away and keep that as savings. Keep this piggy bank and see how much money you save.

START SLOWLY

BE THE DRIVER

You don’t have to go cold turkey — just cut back your alcoholic drinks, so that perhaps every second drink you have is replaced by a non-alcoholic drink.

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eople struggle with the concept of others spending a night out on the town not drinking — in fact, if you Google search “sober night out”, there’s self-help pages of how to enjoy yourself when not drinking.

However, lately, it appears that the social scene is sobering up, and leaving alcohol behind the bar rather than topped up and in our hands.

Many celebrities including Bradley Cooper, Robert Downey Jr, Eva Mendes, Andy Murray, Brad Pitt and Jennifer Lopez don’t drink alcohol.

So, why is this becoming a trend?

People are putting time into their bodies and, fitness is now a trend.

It’s hip to be seen drinking green juices, eating smoothie bowls and trying every new gym class under the sun.

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LESS IS MORE the #nomakeup trend is growing, and self-empowerment is following suit

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t’s exciting to jazz yourself up by trying beautiful, exotic colours in refreshing make-up palettes, adorning yourself in divine shimmers and glitters... but it seems that lately, the ladies have been ditching the usual trend for the natural look.

At the time of writing, over 14 million people have hashtagged Instagram with the #nomakeup tag, proudly waving the flag for fresh, au naturale faces.

Celebrities such as Alicia Keys, Cindy Crawford, Gwyneth Paltrow, Cameron Diaz, and Kim Kardashian have bared their faces sans-make-up, spreading a bit of self-love to their massive social media following.

Style beauty specialist Tennielle Copson weighs in on the topic.

“The media is a little bit of smoke and mirrors, where even our most beautiful celebrities are photoshopped for front

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covers,” she says.

“This is a really great, empowering initiative to help girls love themselves and embrace their natural beauty.”

It seems that self-acceptance has, in itself become a trend and is finally becoming celebrated, in conjunction with body positivity.

HOW TO BE A PART OF IT

It sounds simple, but it’s not.

Women have been wearing make-up for a very long time, and to — quite literally — wipe the slate clean, and walk out the door without make-up, can be quite nerve-wracking.

So if the no make-up trend intrigues you and you’d like to be a part of it, you can definitely start slowly.

1. Sit in front of the mirror for 10 minutes a day with no make-up on, with

one goal — just be present with yourself.

2. Notice your thoughts and feelings as you look at yourself, and let go of any self-criticisms. Give yourself some compassion and any complements. Do this for 10 minutes a day for at least two weeks and see what happens.

3. When you feel ready, take the next step and head out with your beautiful, sans-make-up face and see how refreshing it is.

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DOES THE VAGUS NERVE AFFECT MY HEALTH?

BY ELSPETH HASWELL-SMITH, HEALTH AND WELLBEING COLUMNIST

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f you are experiencing health issues such as fatigue, allergies, anxiety, gut issues, brain fog, or depression, then it may be the vagus nerve affecting this.

When the vagus nerve is performing at a lowered function, we can experience a myriad of health issues.

In conjunction with other aspects of your biology, increasing and stimulating the vagus nerve is important for healing.

The vagus nerve is the main nerve of

the parasympathetic nervous system and often referred to as the “wandering nerve’” The nerve reaches the brain, gut, heart, liver, pancreas, gallbladder, kidney, ureter, spleen, lungs, pharynx, larynx, oesophagus, ears and tongue.

This communication pathway plays a big role in the regulation of these organs and when not working properly we can experience negative health outcomes.

The vagus nerve can be interrupted and experience miscommunication from an organ to the brain, communication from within the brain, or communication from the brain to other areas of the body like the heart, liver, and gut.

Recent studies have found the stimulation of the vagus nerve could restore consciousness in individuals in a vegetative state.

This is promising for individuals who have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s, digestive disorders and neurodevelopmental disorders.

Other research has found the vagus nerve plays a large role in the regulation of our metabolism.

It has a fine-tuned regulation aiming to preserve energy and prevent weight fluctuations.

Along with the Leptin hormone, supporting the vagus nerve could be key to long-term successful weight loss.

Healing your gut and stimulating your vagus nerve ultimately supports long term health.

Simple ways to stimulate the vagus nerve is to gargle, massage, breathing exercises, prayer, singing, meditation and address thyroid hormones.

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irritability, fatigueness or even injury.

However, when you start undertraining, your muscles begin to breakdown instead of building yourself — something you don’t want happening.

BALANCE THE KEY TO HEALTHY LIVING

MAINTAIN OPTIMAL HEALTH BY HAVING A SCHEDULE AND KEEPING RECORD OF DAILY INTAKE

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very great athlete knows that you need to properly take care of your body in order to receive the best physical feedback and training results over a short or long period of time.

This means eating properly, stretching before and after workouts, staying hydrated, not overworking your muscles, understanding your limits and getting plenty of rest.

REST AND RECOVERY IS KEY

When it comes to exercise, overworking your body is the first mistake.

If you are constantly in the gym, your energy levels will diminish, causing a decrease in performance, because your muscle glycogen needs to be replenished.

Muscle glycogen is the primary fuel source in your muscles.

When you put stress and pressure on your muscles in order to initiate gains, your muscle fibers will become damaged.

The process of rest and recovery stimulates muscle growth.

When you train too frequently, you run the risk of damaging and putting stress on your body, along with exhaustion,

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Once you’ve grown out of your teen years, you may think that you’ve grown out and finished with breakouts.

Acne problems can emerge from numerous reasons such as hormonal changes, stress, pollution and simply using the wrong facial products.

Did you know that running or exercise could be the culprit for your breakouts?

When sweating, blocked pores from sunscreen, continuous friction and gym sanitation meet, triggering inflamed hair follicles, causing acne flare-ups.

Acne spots can usually be found around on parts of the body where clothing, headbands, wristbands and watches are located.

There are many ways around acne breakouts such as removing any sweaty clothing immediately after workouts.

Choose activewear that minimises friction and doesn’t rub against your skin and remove makeup or sunscreen that could possibly clog your pores.

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TRENDING FROM ZERO TO HERO SIMPLICITY IS THE BEST — LET’S FACE IT.

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t’s actually been a running trend for quite some time in every aspect — decor, fashion, you name it.

However, sometimes simple isn’t enough, and you need to jazz up your look with a groovy, unique addition.

Here are some hot tips to add to your look.

MICROBRAIDS AND BRAIDED TOPKNOTS

Microbraids have been the hit of 2017 and are expected to get hotter over the warmer months — throw a few of these mini plaits in your ponytail for a creative and unique addition to your look.

If you’re looking for something a little more relaxed, try the braided top knot.

Braid a section of hair at the back of your head and then put the rest of your hair in a topknot, combining the end of the braid into the bun.

Voila — you have a unique, fun look that’s easily achieved.

CHROME OR MIRROR NAILS

Simple, but effective. These hot little numbers are lining up as a top trend for 2017, bedazzling the hands of ladies all over the world.

Whether you try it at home with some stick-on nails or go to a salon and try some different styles under the guidance of a professional, there are so many unique styles out there to change up your look.

BIG JEWELLERY

The easiest way in the world to make an outfit stand out is with a fun and unique piece of jewellery.

You can have a really plain, simple outfit, but add a splash of colour or design with a fun pair of earrings, necklace or bangle, and it automatically creates a different look.

Collect pieces of jewellery from various stores so that you always have a different piece to pair with your outfit and hence, a different look.

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BY BEAUTY SPECIALIST TENNIELLE COPSON

TRAVEL BEAUTY ESSENTIALS For many of us summer is the best season to travel and for us girls it can be hard to brave the world without our arsenal of make-up. While travelling you need to keep your beauty routine simple. You want to be exploring the wonders of the world, not glued to your hotel mirror.

Your make-up bag should be organised with two looks in mind - a minimalistic natural look for everyday sightseeing and a glamour look for the nightlife.

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TRAVEL MAKEUP KIT FACIAL CLEANSER

Cleansers are ideals for days when you spend a lot of time in the sun or salt water.

BB CREAM

This versatile product will streamline your beauty routine as it is a moisturizer, primers, sunscreen, skin treatment, concealer, and foundation all in one.

EYE SHADOW PALETTE

Choose a compact palette that contains three to four shades that you can mix and match that will complement the clothes you have packed.

EYELINER – BLACK CHARCOAL OR BROWN Recommend a waterproof pencil or pen to avoid the need of packing an eyeliner brush.

EYEBROW KIT

To achieve a bit more fullness and symmetry, choose a brow-volumizing fibre gel. This adds little fibre-like hairs to fill in gaps or thin spots.

LIP GLOSS WITH SPF (1 NATURAL AND 1 BOLD COLOUR)

Protecting your lips does not mean you have to give up your favourite lip colour. Plus go from day to night with a bold lip colour.

BLUSH

Add a natural hue to your cheeks. Choose a colour that best complements your complexion but keep it neutral enough to go with any outfit.

BRONZE POWDER COMPACT

A duo shade bronzer is great. Use the lighter shadow when you’re a little paler and the darker shadow once you gotten a little colour from being out in the sun. You can also use this compact to check your hair and make-up throughout the day.

MAKEUP TRAVELLING TIPS

Preparing for an upcoming trip? Here are some helpful tips to avoid any bad experience with make-up whilst travelling.

USE ZIPLOC BAGS

Even the most tightly screwed-on lids have a way of opening, leaving you with a mess to clean up upon arrival. Always store your liquid products in Ziploc bags before placing them in your suitcase.

MAKE YOUR COMPACT SHATTERPROOF

Place a cotton disc in your powder compacts to help prevent the mirror inside from breaking and the product from cracking during travel.

PACKING CURLING IRONS OR HAIR STRAIGHTENERS

If you simply cannot live without your hair styler, pack them inside an oven mitt. That way if the styler is still warm you can protect the other items in your suitcase from melting or burning.

USE MULTI-PURPOSE PRODUCTS

SETTING SPRAY

Condense your make-up bag by using multi-purpose products. For example, a shimmery eye shadow can work as a skin highlighter, or a lipstick can be blended out on the cheeks as a blush.

MAKE-UP BRUSHES

With eyelash extensions, you can skip the mascara and if cared for will last four to six weeks.

This product is formulated to preserve your make-up for long periods of time.

GET EYELASH EXTENSIONS

Minimise the brushes you need by using products that you can easily apply with your fingers. You should only require a few brushes for eyeshadow and loose powders like bronzer.

SKIP THE NAIL POLISH

These are always great to have handy. Make sure you don’t carry tweezers in your hand luggage so they aren’t taken off you at airport security!

To minimise sweat keep a pack of blotting sheets in your purse. Simply dap the paper over you face to remove shine and keep your make-up in place.

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Regular nail polish will only last four to five days.

Instead, treat yourself to a gel mani-pedi which will last up to four weeks.

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DETAILS BEHIND THE HYSTERECTOMY M

any women are faced with the need to undergo a hysterectomy.

The procedure removes the uterus (womb) and in some cases the cervix, ovaries, and fallopian tubes, to surgically treat conditions such as fibroids, endometriosis, uterine prolapse, gynaecologic cancer and chronic pelvic pain.

A total abdominal hysterectomy was once the standard surgical approach, but now, for benign conditions, less invasive techniques such as vaginal hysterectomy and laparoscopic hysterectomy, have been found to produce better outcomes and fewer complications than other options.

But what are these different surgical approaches and what is the difference between them?

VAGINAL HYSTERECTOMY

A vaginal hysterectomy is performed through a small incision at the top of the vagina through which the uterus (and cervix, if necessary) is removed. This approach does not require an incision in the abdomen and is therefore often referred to as a “no (visible abdominal) incision” hysterectomy.

LAPAROSCOPIC HYSTERECTOMY

In a laparoscopic hysterectomy, special surgical tools are used to operate through small incisions in the abdomen and vagina.

There are two types of laparoscopic hysterectomy — a laparoscopically-assisted vaginal hysterectomy and a laparoscopic

BE INFORMED AND KNOW ALL THE FACTS supracervical hysterectomy.

A laparoscopically-assisted vaginal hysterectomy is similar to a vaginal hysterectomy, however the surgeon also uses a laparoscope (miniature camera) inserted into the abdomen to see the uterus and surrounding organs. Other laparoscopic tools are used to detach the uterus before removing it.

A laparoscopic supracervical hysterectomy is performed entirely through small abdominal incisions using laparoscopic tools to remove the uterus. No incision is made at the top of the vagina but several small incisions are made in the abdomen.

An extensive review of the medical literature indicates that a vaginal hysterectomy is the safest and most cost-effective procedure for removal of the uterus as it is statistically significantly associated with improved outcomes such as a shorter length of hospital stay, faster return to normal

activity and less post-operative morbidity than both a total abdominal hysterectomy and laparoscopic hysterectomy.

Laparoscopic hysterectomy is the second least invasive and costly option for patients, with benign conditions, as it has several advantages over abdominal hysterectomy such as producing less pain, faster recovery times and less scarring.

The surgical approach to hysterectomy should be decided by the woman in discussion with her surgeon.

This discussion should cover the relative benefits and hazards. Before making a decision, she also needs to take into consideration the experience of her surgeon and the number of successful procedures they have performed, as these factors also have the potential to influence the outcomes.

— References: The American Congress of Obstetrics and Gynaecology & Dr Roseanne M Kho.

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NOW’S THE TIME TO SHAPE UP

NO TIME FOR THE GYM? NO EXCUSE!

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But accredited practising dietitian and spokeswoman for the Dietitians Association of Australia Melanie McGrice cautions there are multiple versions of this diet and advises high protein over high fat versions.

Cut the treats: The National Nutrition and Physical Activity Survey found Australians get a whopping 35% of their total energy intake from discretionary foods – think cakes, biscuits and alcohol – which Melanie says can have a big overall impact.

Portion sizes: Melanie says reducing

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ere are some great tips on how you can get “summer ready”.

Personal trainer Ricardo Riskalla says you can do an effective workout at home.

“At home you can do body weight exercises that are super safe,” he says.

“To start your journey, on top of daily outside walks, do some push-ups.

Another great exercise is sit-ups.”

Ketogenic diet: A similar, but stricter, regimen to the Atkins Diet, this calls for a very low carb intake and high intake of protein or good fats.

portion sizes can be an easy and effective way to reduce your weight as many of us unintentionally overeat.

“People are often eating double what they actually require.”

Intermittent fasting: The CSIRO recently released its Flexi diet, which includes intermittent fasting three days a week with some meal replacement shakes and one day of eating without restriction.

Dietitian and exercise physiologist Gabrielle Maston says it’s a positive diet approach.

Make it count: How you work out can also impact how much you lose, trainer Blake Worrall-Thompson says.

If you’re looking to burn fat quickly, it’s more along the lines of intensity than duration.”

Try on your summer clothes: It’s easy to overlook winter weight gain when you can hide it under layers and big coats.

But trying on your swimmers through the colder months can help you face some truths give you some motivation.

Set goals: Gabrielle advises setting “doing goals” that are realistically achievable.

“Make short-term goals which leave you feeling accomplished and feelings of success and then build on those.”

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SEVEN ESSENTIAL SCENTS FOR OPTIMAL HEALTH There’s a beautiful aromatherapy solution to suit your personal and home life Lavender: While working up a sweat is good for your health, quality rest is often overlooked.

Lavender oil reduces stress and helps relax the mind. Simply sprinkle a few drops on your pillow prior to going to bed. For a serious evening of relaxation, add a few drops in the bath.

Tea tree: A cup of tea boast numerous health benefits but when it comes to treating acne or fungal infections, opt for tea tree.

Treat skin problems like athlete’s foot and clear blemishes by dabbing a few drops of tea tree to the affected area.

Peppermint: Heartburn, bloated or feeling nauseous?

You could be suffering from indigestion.

Just mix a few drops of peppermint oil with water and drink.

Lemon: Increase focus and concentration with a sniff of lemon.

It can also help keep fleas away when used on your pets.

Grapefruit: Another citrus oil containing similar properties to lemon, grapefruit helps fight fatigue and in particular, a killer weapon towards

dealing with jet lag.

It’s also a natural antiseptic.

Eucalyptus: Spring has blossomed and so too has the sinus season. If you suffer from allergies that affect your breathing, have a whiff of eucalyptus to clear congestion.

Use it in a vaporiser or apply it diluted directly to the inside of your nose.

Jasmin: Brush off winter gloom with jasmin. Known as a stimulating aroma, this oil produces feeling of confidence and optimism.

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DIETS EXPLAINED: PALEO Also known as the “Caveman Diet”, the Paleo diet takes the attitude that what our predecessors ate led to strong muscles, healthy bones and a great immune system, with lots of protein.

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n short, if it’s natural, you can eat it – think fruits, vegetables, lean meats, seafood, nuts, seeds and healthy fats.

That means that dairy, grains, processed foods, sugars, legumes, starches and alcohol are out.

The benefits of the diet are that it has stood the test of time, and goes hand in hand with the rise of HIIT (high-intensity interval training) and CrossFit in recent years, as the diet is perfect for building muscle and giving you energy to burn.

The Paleo diet has been around since the 1970s but has become popular again

in the past few years thanks to several celebrities who swear by it.

Of course, when you’re a movie star it’s easy to get someone to make your meals for you, but with a bit of planning, the Paleo diet can work for you.

Books like The Paleo Solution by Robb Wolf and The Primal Blueprint

by Mark Sisson have caused a surge in the amount of attention paid to the Paleo diet and similar eating plans.

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ith the construction stage of your house drawing to a close, it’s now the fun time as you dress your home with your favourite light fittings, window dressings and floor coverings.

This is where the dreams you began with now literally materialises before your eyes. It’s where you get to put your final stamp of ownership on your original plans, and your construction site morphs into your new home.

The choices you make now will, like everything else you’ve done to build this home, have their own on-going impact on the energy efficiency and sustainability of your home — increasing it or decreasing it.

LED lights can be very cost-effective to run, and are available in a wide range of styles and fittings, and can enhance an ultra-modern look or give a fresh light on classic styles.

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SPECTACULAR NEW ZEALAND

MY NEW ADVENTURE STARTED AFTER HOPPING OFF THE PLANE IN CHRISTCHURCH

BY SAMUEL OSBORNE

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aking up early has never been my strong suit.

Getting out of bed at 4 o’clock in the morning is usually a struggle of mine.

However, this time was different.

This time I was leaving my normal everyday life and experiencing a new one in New Zealand.

We travelled three hours to the quite little of Lake Tekapo.

The entire town faced the remarkable turquoise-coloured lake, with serrated mountains looming in the distance with sifted snow on top.

Waking up this time was a breeze. We rushed outside and stood in awe as snowflakes fell on our faces.

At Queenstown, the views were breathtaking, so much so that we got sore necks from constantly staring up at

the mountains.

Snow covered the streets as far as the eye could see.

The crowd of people pushing and shoving was overwhelming.

Each coffee shop we visited had rugged-up visitors and locals next to an open fire, and we joined in.

We heard that the surrounding mountains had the perfect amount of snow to snowboard.

I had never snowboarded in my life, but my friend insisted I try.

We travelled by car up the steep mountain.

My heart was racing.

The ground began to shrink as the strong wind whistled around us, shaking the ski lift back and forth.

My friend gave me a quick

run-down on snowboarding, then we were taken to the highest peak of the mountain.

My friend warned me, “make sure that you lean forward!”

Those felt like the last words I would ever hear.

Standing up was the hardest part, but after my feet were buckled in, there was no turning back.

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FINANCIAL PLANNING CAN MAKE YOU HAPPY AND HEALTHY

BY LEANNE MCDONALD, MANAGING DIRECTOR AND SENIOR FINANCIAL PLANNER OF CREATE FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS

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We’re all more familiar with negative stories about financial planning though it can’t be denied that quality financial planning can have a positive impact on both health and wellbeing.

Numerous reports have found a link between stress levels and your health and wellbeing.

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Financial stress can be caused by many things – for example, worrying about

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In our recent research some of the key findings were: ◆ 73 per cent get stressed about money and managing money is rated as more stressful than moving house. ◆ 80 per cent have concerns about their financial security in the future or they feel their finances are out of control. ◆ Those who set financial goals are much more likely to feel their finances are under control. ◆ As many as 43 per cent find it uncomfortable to talk about money.

The findings are clear in that they show finances are a major cause of stress.

The golden triangle of happiness is close and supportive relationships, financial control and a sense of purpose to build a solid foundation to achieving prosperity.

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WHAT’S ON

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MUSIC WILL KICK OFF CELEBRATION OF CULTURE

CULLY FEST

WHEN: Friday, November 17, to Sunday, November 19, 9am to 11.30pm WHERE: Toowoomba Showgrounds, 100 Glenvale Rd, Glenvale COST: $87-$262 WHAT: Some of Australia’s best rock and folk bands will take over main stage and start this cultural celebration of all things outback and Indigenous. You will be left awestruck by internationally renowned Aboriginal dance groups, artists and performers showcasing crafts and music and sharing stories handed down over more than 50,000 years.

More than 50 workshops will offer hands-on, up-close interactive sharing for all ages of singing, song-writing, making a didgeridoo, playing a didgeridoo, dancing, theatre spots, making a kite and more. There will be loads of activities for the entire family with a full kids festival running side by side to the adult festival.

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TSBE RACE DAY

WHEN: Saturday, November 18, 4pm to 10pm WHERE: Clifford Park Race Course, Hursley Rd, Toowoomba COST: $135 for members, $155 for non-members WHAT: Celebrate the spring racing carnival with live entertainment, gourmet

food and beverages in the grand marquee. Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere while you network with executives, business owners and people working in industry.

Tickets included gourmet canapes, two-course plated meal, and beer, wine and softdrinks during the event.

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HELEN EARLEY ENSEMBLE CHRISTMAS PRODUCTION

WHEN: Saturday, November 18, 6pm to 9.30pm WHERE: St Paul’s Lutheran Church Hall, cnr Phillip and James st,

Toowoomba COST: $30 adults, $20 pensioners, children 13 and over $20, children 12 and under $10 WHAT: Welcome the Christmas season with not one, but two productions from the Helen Earley Ensemble and their primary choir. First during the evening, guests can travel the world in song with ‘Our World at Christmas.

Then after a delicious high tea, enjoy ‘The Promised Light’ — a celebration of God’s gift of eternal light to mankind.

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FLOURISH WORKSHOP

WHEN: Saturday, November 18, 10am to 11am WHERE: Toowoomba City Library, cnr Herries

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WHEN: Friday, November 20, 8pm WHERE: Empire Theatre, 54 Neil St,

Toowoomba City COST: $69.90 adults, $64.90 for members, concession, children under 15 and groups of six or more WHAT: As part of its worldwide 10th anniversary tour, Ireland’s most celebrated show is returning to Australia.

The Rhythms of Ireland is much-celebrated and elite in Ireland, with the production described as awe-inspiring and innovative.

The quality and unadulterated spectacle of the work perfectly blends the ancient traditions of Irish dance and music with the flawlessly choreographed production values of contemporary Irish excellence.

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DRIFTWOOD BY CASUS CIRCUS

WHEN: Wednesday, November 22, and Thursday, November 23, 6.30pm to 7.30pm WHERE: USQ Artsworx, West St, Darling Heights COST: $35 adults, $24 for children under 12, $29 concession, members, and groups of six or more WHAT: Spend a night with the internationally renowned Casus Circus as it presents its thrilling work Driftwood for the first time in Toowoomba. Driftwood tests human limits, showcasing a combination of mesmerising acrobatics, aerial stunts and elegant, lyrical choreography. Driftwood will have you holding your breath as you witness a series of impossible feats, pulled off with breathtaking skill and unbelievable ease. The performance reminds us that to feel is to be human and – in a moment of danger – a grasping hold is survival.

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HAND MADE UNDER THE STARS

WHEN: Thursday, November 30, 4pm to 8pm WHERE: Cobb+Co Museum, 27 Lindsay St, East Toowoomba COST: Free entry WHAT: Hand Made Under the Stars provides the ultimate Christmas

shopping experience.

Find unique gifts from more than 50 selected local artisans. The array includes jewellery, ceramics, glass and wooden items, gourmet food, toys and clothing.

Gather a group of friends, pick up a glass of wine, listen to live music, and join these annual, twilight artisan markets.

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TWILIGHT MARKETS AT THE MOUNT

WHEN: Friday, November 24, 5pm to 9pm WHERE: Greenmount Memorial Hall, 9 Ramsay St, Greenmount COST: Gold coin entry WHAT: Explore local handmade goodies, produce and live local music, with

all profits supporting the local Greenmount hall and school.

Celebrate this country town, just 20 minutes outside of Toowoomba.

There will also be a Best Condiments competition, including pickles, preserves, jams and marmalades.

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IT’S IN THE STARS SCORPIO

Oct 24 – Nov 22 November is proving to be wonderful as you have the world at your feet. Take time out to get ready for the onset of Christmas. There is nothing a Scorpio loves more than shopping and gift wrapping. It is all food, fun and champagne for Scorpio which can lead to long conga lines around the pool deck.

SAGITTARIUS

Nov 23 – Dec 21 Does someone around you need some TLC? Squeeze some lemon juice, take an aspirin and send them to bed. There is nothing worse than feeling under the weather with all this beautiful sunshine.

Rest up and you will be back to your regular routine in no time.

CAPRICORN

Dec 22 – Jan 20 Sometimes it is better to bide your time before making major decisions. Consider any new moves carefully this month as it could work out expensive. Look toward the positive vibes and reflect negative energy — it works wonders. In the lead-up to Christmas it is time to start thinking of ways to spoil yourself .

Jan 21 – Feb 19 This is the time when plans are afoot to get you moving on or up in the world. You may resemble the Cheshire Cat — all smiles as you forge forward towards bigger and better opportunities. One thing can be said for all Aquarians: a little fun didn’t hurt anyone, but then again they don’t see the hectic pace of your life.

PISCES

Feb 20 – Mar 20 Time to get fit so you can look your hottest this summer. Rocking the latest one piece is sure to attract the attention of that certain someone. You may have a secret admirer who has been checking you out for a long time. They are shy, but will eventually make the move, so be ready.

ARIES

Mar 21 – Apr 20 It is starting to look a lot like Christmas for you though a tad early. You are in a festive mood and nothing says fun like tinsel and baubles. Throw in some cocktails for good measure. You are the champion player when it comes to being festive, and no one lights up a house like an Aries person both in personality and decor.

TAURUS

Apr 21 – May 21 I am Taurus, hear me roar — there is nothing in the world scarier than a bull at full charge, so keep the red clothing down to a minimum otherwise you could be on the short end of a bull’s rage. Bulls don’t handle pressure very well. They tend to charge but common sense usually prevails. They are soon back to their normal selves in no time.

GEMINI

May 22 – June 22 You may feel like you are stretched a little

with your mind in two places at once.

Work beckons, bringing with it a new set of challenges which will see you move on up in the world. Your life is going along great at present and you are looking forward to the summer sun.

CANCER

June 23 – July 23 Your new fitness regime is working a treat. You are looking trim, taut and terrific and people are starting to notice.

Just don’t overdo it otherwise it could be your undoing. If you have time, maybe join a gym then you will be able to monitor your success better.

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July 24 – Aug 23 It seems as if yesterday you were basking in glory, and now you feel a little like the sun has gone down on your horizon but just grin and bear it. As the sun heats up, lions become lethargic, preferring to find a nice shady spot and snooze. It will be the smell of a barbecue cooking that will have them soon back to reality.

VIRGO

Aug 24 – Sept 24 Time to reality check yourself before you wreck yourself Virgo. Get yourself in the correct head space. Dress to impress — it is time to bring out the big outfits in your wardrobe, as you need to make an impression now. Romance could be just around the corner, so wear that outfit on the red carpet and own it.

LIBRA

Sept 24 – Oct 23 A fine balance is needed this month while you juggle money and home life. It could be time to think about moving out to give yourself some breathing room. It is a great month, so enjoy. Summer is a time to get out in the sunshine enjoying the warmth of the rays.

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A proven seller with exceptional comfort. Put your feet up when you arrive home. Consists of a 3 seater sofa with 2 in built recliners and 2 recliner chairs.

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you deserve at a price you can afford See the Most Outstanding Lifestyle Resorts in the World, award-winning homes, and facilities. Choose from a selection of two and three bedroom home designs.

Living Gems Toowoomba is conveniently located near shopping centres and medical facilities. Join an active lifestyle community based on fun and friendship.

3 Pets welcome 3 Gated community 3 Convenient location 3 Award-winning homes 3 Caravan & boat storage* 3 Professional management 3 Outstanding resort facilities 3 Country club, bowling green 3 No entry fees, no stamp duty 3 No deferred management fees 3 Heated swimming pool and spa

Call 1800 785 594 | www.livinggems.com.au 500 South Street, Toowoomba *Conditions apply