CairnsLife Magazine September 2016

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Welcome to our September magazine. We congratulate all involved in delivering a fabulous Cairns Festival and look forward to what’s ahead in entertainment and events in our spring season. In this issue we present Medical Life as we mark the 65th anniversary of Cairns Private Hospital and showcase our region’s best specialists. In Business Life, find the experts you need in recruitment, education, law and more. Featured in HomeLife Maggie Furnell tells us what’s in and what’s out. PLUS we do spring fashion with Illy Brophy, Italian cuisine with Dane Baird and present the latest in motoring and home.

Have a great month.

Apologies to Narelle de Jong for an incorrect credit in last months article for Cairns Coast Realty.

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LIFE In Your Opinion “Since Aquis has shelved its plans for a casino, do you think the region needs a big ticket tourism project. If so, what would you like to see?”

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Like a lot of Cairns people I was shocked and saddened to see the announcement that Aquis was not going to happen.

No one could argue that a major tourism project would not provide a significant economic boost for the region.

With Cairns in a real estate slumber since 2007, the whole industry looked forward to Aquis and the flow-on effect that this new development would have on the region. The Cairns economy thrives on tourism and development, and Aquis ticked all the boxes in the quest for a buoyant Cairns again.

The international focus it would provide would re-ignite the attraction to our region and, given world events and our dollar, it would seem that we are well placed for this to happen.

Our region would benefit from not only tourism projects, but any significant construction project that would generate business growth opportunities and jobs.

We certainly have licence for additional infrastructure investment in our region.

For example, The Australia Infrastructure Plan released this year highlights that Cairns has been recognised as one of Australia’s fastest-growing regional economies and that all levels of government prioritise infrastructure investment in regional growth centres, and particularly highlighted Cairns. It is projected that by 2031, our region will be one of the top 10 regional economies in Australia with $14 billion of gross regional product, which will create pressure without further investment.

We are looking forward to seeing the positive changes coming from projects like the $50 million Cairns Aquarium, which is expected to attract over 500,000 visitors per year, and the Mount Peter Edmonton Business & Industry Park development, which will be a master planned employment area of 212 hectares, with the potential to generate approximately 2804 jobs.

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However, some of us in the business community have been saying for some time that the vacuum created by the seemingly perpetual re-announcement of the various mega projects has a negative effect on local development and business.

Whilst we would love to see the skyline pointed with some tower cranes again, it is the local development projects that are keeping the economy moving. The smaller more modest projects that are ‘real’ don’t seem to get the attention, and whilst everyone is captivated by the romantic notion that one of these mega projects might happen we are not providing the support for local development opportunities.

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LIFE Grumpy Mum

GAME OVER w i t h M i che l l e S t a c po o l e

I’ll admit that I’m a technological dinosaur.

In today’s tech savvy world of infants with mini iPads and grandma’s posting to YouTube, I’m the equivalent of a MS Dos file saved to a floppy disk – so obsolete the possibility of an upgrade is decades too late.

In South Korea, gaming is widely accepted as a national past time. Professional gamers allegedly practice 15 hours a day. Those that achieve elite status are paid six figure salaries and date supermodels. Couples go to game clubs. They fill stadiums to watch championships on big screens. ESports is epic.

Sure, I know the basics, but start talking about cool new apps or accessing shared document drives and my eyes will glaze over as I start playing elevator music in my head.

It’s not all fun and gaming however. There is a serious downside to the world of eSports.

So when I read that last year ESPN in the United States televised a college eSports competition with a prize purse of $450,000 USD to the winning team, my glazy eyes boggled. That was of course once I discovered what eSports actually was.

According to Reuters, in South Korea 10% of children aged between 10 and 19 are Internet gaming addicts. That’s over 680,000 kids. In a country where two thirds of the population owns a smart phone, internet addiction is becoming an epidemic.

Turns out it’s professional video gaming.

People play each other online. Like in Pacman and stuff. For some pretty big money it seems.

Earlier this year Superdata (a research company that provides monthly analysis to the gaming industry) released a report that valued the total eSports revenue at $892 million, with a projection for it to exceed $1.1 billion by 2018, and that the worldwide eSports audience has reached over 200 million viewers per year.

Wait. What? Audience?

Yep. That’s people on their computer watching people on their computer play other people on their computer. ALL. DAY. LONG. To me it sounds like a heap of kids with no screen time boundaries.

But it’s not just kids. Market analysis indicates that the average age of a gamer in the United States is 31, with women making up 48% of gamer audiences. Please somebody… anybody… these girls need a night out!

Sure, video games have been around for decades. I remember playing Space Invaders at

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the video shop and trying to beat the best score of a dude with the initials JWC. Now it’s a whole different game.

And it’s called League of Legends.

League of Legends, or LoL as it’s known in the industry, is now a college sport. It’s right up there with football and hockey. Rank generalizations aside, gamer geeks with remote controls can now stand equally with the football jocks. There are university scholarships for the best gamers. There are dedicated coaches.

They have practices and post-game debriefs.

There are even uniforms involved.

Stop it. This is serious stuff.

Developed by game powerhouse Riot Games in 2009, LoL has over 67 million serious players a month, with over 30 million viewers per day tuning in to watch the big matches. PER DAY. It’s big business. In March this year Riot

In order to combat the increase in youth gaming addiction, the South Korean government introduced a “Shutdown Law” in 2011 blocking gamers under the age of 16 from playing between midnight and 6am. Reports on the success of the law are mixed, as many youths get around the curfew by logging into gaming accounts owned by adults. Clever little tackers. I’m not surprised though considering my four year old cracked my iPhone passcode in three attempts.

Gaming in our house has not yet reached these epic proportions. This may be due in part to my technological impediment, but also thankfully because my kids enjoy kicking a ball around the yard and climbing trees.

Sure, they may occasionally fight over whose turn it is on the Xbox, and I sometimes discover some new Transformers game app has been loaded on my phone, but the moment their screen time starts impacting family life and their ability to interact is the moment this mama dinosaur pulls the plug and yells GAME OVER. michelle@cairnslifemag.com.au

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POLITICAL LIFE

LIFE In Conversation

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You can take the man out of politics, but you can’t take politics out of the man.

Michael (Trouty) Trout admits it took a while to acclimatise to business after three years as the Member for Barron River.

“After minimum 15 hour days, seven days a week of back to back meetings and engagements, it’s been wonderful re-engaging with my four daughters instead of quick hellos as we pass at the front door.

“I’m enjoying spending valued time with them as they leave their teenage years behind, and my business day sees me supporting the family’s cattle and tourism businesses,” says Michael.

Michael has also been involved in youth suicide prevention, a subject close to his heart, as well as ongoing responsibilities as Chair of Tropical Tablelands Tourism and Board Member of Tourism Tropical North Queensland. He recently joined Toastmasters in the humble recognition that public speaking was not his forté.

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Trout’s heart is still in Barron River

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I love the balance between tourism and the cattle game, and findboth industries very rewarding

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Cattle farming is in Michael’s blood.

He’s owned a registered stud since 1987, comprising 800 head of Brahmans, the origins of which can be traced back to America in the Thirties.

“I find it fascinating studying the lineage, and can trace cattle families in my herds going back 100 years, Michael says.

“While representing Barron River in State Parliament, my younger brothers stepped up to manage our family’s small businesses, Mungalli Falls Outdoor Education Centre and Blazing Saddles.

The beautiful Kalinga property has survived one of the worst droughts in living memory, following three years of fire that wreaked havoc on the already arid pasture lands.

“They’ve matured considerably, and now they are my bosses, rather than the other way around,” Michael chuckles.

“Because of Dad’s immense knowledge and experience, we managed to keep the cattle alive on Kalinga, rejoicing when the first rains fell on Christmas Eve 2015.

“I’ve also spent a fair bit of time helping Dad at our leased Cape York cattle station, Kalinga,” adds Michael.

“I love the balance between tourism and the cattle game, and find both industries

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very rewarding, while benefiting me with the understanding to represent rural and regional areas.

“Cattle farming can be a tough game but rewarding if you work with the environment and the elements, and look after your country so you can be profitable,” says Michael.

Trout patriarch, Peter, join us; a truly likeable man, highly respected for his business acumen. I ask what he thought when his son chose to run for Barron River in 2012.

“I was very pleased. He had a contribution to make to the community.

Some people have the ability to help others, and some haven’t. It takes strength of character to represent people and get the best results for them in the face of the omnipresent critics,” Peter proffered.

I turned to his son, grabbing the bull by the horns. “So, will Trouty return to the Barron River?”

“Definitely. There’s a lot to do.

“Youth employment and small business survival are dependent on each other.

We desperately need to see small business regain capacity to employ. Regulations need to be changed so small business can employ without fear of the Ombudsman.

“I have the wisdom of three years in office, a great deal of hindsight, and a deep conviction that the only way to be an effective State member is to stick your neck out,” he adds.

LIFE Entertainment

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Feature Artist/Entertainer/Musician: ROBBIE V Band: THE DIALERS This month I chatted to Robbie V, who has been extremely busy because as some of you may know, he’s the front man for The Dialers, who are a funked out high energy six-piece band that bring a unique blend of live grooves and hip hop to the masses!

They are one of my personal favourite live acts in Cairns by far! Robbie-V leads the audience on a very entertaining, high energy musical journey with his lyrics, a pulsing live rhythm section of drums, keys and bass is the backbone plus soaring vocal melodic overtures with lashings of tasteful guitar licks are the soul.

All held together by consciously not taking themselves too seriously, just simply celebrating good times and fun vibes, leaving the audience with sore cheeks from smiling and sore legs from dancing. The Dialers have taken their ever evolving sound to a new level in 2016 with the launch of their eponymous debut EP. Robbie V has also released his own EP, which he talks about with us this month…

IN HIS OWN WORDS ROBBIE V: The SHDW BOXN EP came about after overhearing an audience member at an original solo musicians’ night complain about seeing “yet another singer with an acoustic guitar” and I thought to myself, what else are they gonna do?

Which then lead me to, what else could they do? Before asking myself, what could I do? I began dreaming up a way for an MC to create a live solo hip hop performance, instead of just simply rapping over a pre-made backing beat. Enabling them to travel the world creating and performing live music without having to smuggle a band inside their carry-on luggage.

The performance needed to stripped

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down to its raw form, whilst still sounding good, and be interesting enough to catch and hold the fleeting attention of a passerby. At first I experimented with triggering live samples and vocals, then live bass over drum loops and vocals, but I wanted it to look, sound and “feel” more “live” and spontaneous. If only there was a way to beatbox live for yourself to spit over…

Everything changed after seeing artists like DubFX and Tomb Thumb using a loop station to create music by looping their own vocals on the fly, completely live. I quickly proceeded to lose my mind, as this “instrument” was just the thing I had been searching for. As soon as I got my hands on one, it instantly opened the flood gates of new exciting possibilities in creating and performing live music.

The result is The SHDW BOXN EP. A hip hop version of the original singer/songwriter. Like a travelling troubadour, with paint stained fingers and a B-boy limp. I tried to keep the EP as true to my live performances as possible, recording the beatboxing direct from the Loop Station without all the post production bells and whistles. Because “Baby, I like it raw!!” No instruments were used, only vocals. One man, a loop station and a head full of nonsense.

The launch was awesome at Sing Sing Espresso in a funky, little laneway just off Lake Street which attracted quite an artistic & diverse crowd by joining forces with the THE HUG PROJECT which showcased a series of portraits that were on display that focused on people’s lives and their emotions by Cristina Bevilacqua, as well as an energetic and beautiful live performance by talented duo SAVIDAS!

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Ticketing specialist for Cairns and FNQ Queensland Ballet Tutus on Tour 24th September

Queensland Ballet’s ‘Tutus On Tour’ is a wonderful evening of ballet that brings together three outstanding dance works.

Poignant and uplifting, ‘Ershter Vals’ pays tribute to the resilience of the human spirit.

Performed to music from the Jewish ghettos of World War II, it skillfully weaves classical techniques with graceful folk dance influences.

VENUE: Munro Martin Parklands

Die Roten Punkte: Super Musician 1st October Fresh from supporting Amanda Palmer at The Roxy in LA, the Prince and Princess of the Berlin Underground Indie rock and Europop scene are set to tour Australia!

Fans of Spinal Tap and Flight of the Conchords, say “Hallo!” to your new favourite band.

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The Queensland Symphony Orchestra is proud to return to Cairns to perform a program of wonderful music including Vivaldi’s best known piece, the popular Four Seasons, and other great works for string orchestra. In Vivaldi’s time, orchestras commonly performed with a violinist directing instead of a conductor.

VENUE: Tanks Arts Centre

Expect a musical watershed that hovers somewhere between jazz, hip-hop and an off-the-wall Rite of Springs. Tangles of symphonic colour mix with electrifying grooves. Fleeting strands of Ravel, Pharoahe Monch and vintage hip-hop morph into rhythmic tension of galactic dimensions, for breathtaking effect.

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15th October

A Scottish Spectacular, featuring 23 musicians, singers and Highland Dancers on stage. The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards are notably the highest profile of the British Military Concert Bands and will be accompanied by Military and Ceilidh Bands.

The Grass is Greener (TGIG) will be returning in October 2016. TGIG aims to foster and support our loved local artists, proudly implying that the grass is greener on our land. This October TGIG will not only come to Cairns but will expand to a second location in Mackay, spreading the festival vibes further through the FNQ region by attracting people from all around Australia to experience ‘the grass is greener’.

VENUE: Munro Martin Parklands

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The Taming of the Shrew

16th October The funniest comedians from this year’s Sydney Comedy Festival are hitting the road and bringing an all-star comedy showcase to your doorstep this October!

With an epic comedy line up expertly curated from this year’s festival, audiences will need to get in quick for this hot ticket to a massive night of laughs.

VENUE: Tanks Arts Centre

21st to 29th October Rebellious, recalcitrant and self-righteous, Katherine, the shrew, is unmarriageable.

Who can achieve the seemingly impossible and match her, so that her younger, more beautiful and dutiful sister, Bianca, gets her turn to marry? Only Petruccio is bold enough, and strange enough, to collect Kate’s dowry. He marries her then tries to tame her to be his perfect partner-in-life.

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ARTS TaNKsCENTRE INTERVIEW WITH

GEORGE WASHING MACHIN E

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Self-described as noisy, colourful and bombastic – just like the appliance incorporated into his stage name, George Washingmachine and his eclectic quintet continuously tip their hat to world music, in particular the gypsy jazz movement that came out of France in the 1930s and 1940s. Noting Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli as major influences on his music, George and his band Feel The Manouche – Manouche being a direct homage to the style of music popularised by Reinhardt and Grapelli – successfully juggle a range of musical styles from South American jazz to early songbook swing jazz.

“Our music takes its hat off to world music,” enthuses George. “We do all kinds of stuff – South American jazz, Venezuelan Choro, Brazilian music, American songbook jazz, European-flavoured gypsy waltzes…it’s a real eclectic mix of music.”

GEORGE WASHINGMACHINE PRESENTS FEEL THE MANOUCHE

JAZZ UP NORTH 2016

Concluding this year’s Jazz Up North series at Tanks Arts Centre, George Washingmachine and his outfit Feel The Manouche are made up of George on violin and vocals; Clare O’Meara on violin, according and vocals; Stan Valacos on double bass and George’s son Arthur on acoustic guitar. His other son – Jerry – is also usually part of the band but is currently working on a film project. Keeping in style with Django’s band, Arthur’s guitar will also double as percussion.

Influenced at a very young age by their father, Arthur and Jerry grew up surrounded by classic and contemporary jazz. They were given ukuleles and encouraged to play along with dad. “There was always music in the house and so they just developed an ear for it,” says George. “They’re good boys and they have a great attitude.”

FRIDAY 21 OCTOBER Bringing together jazz flavours from across our diverse planet, George Washingmachine invites you to sit back and ‘Feel the Manouche’.

The Jazz Up North performance will be George’s first encounter with Tanks Arts Centre. “We’re all very excited,” he says. “We’re really looking forward to going up north and having a good time.”

Taking its name from the Romany gypsies of Europe, this Australian Gypsy Jazz Ensemble is an exercise in small group swing that brings together jazz flavours from across our diverse planet to create a ‘world music’ feel.

With acclaimed violinist, actor and singer George Washingmachine out the front, Feel the Manouche brings together double bass, accordion, guitars, fiddle and voice to achieve a strong melodic groove that will have you waltzing and swinging like a true gypsy.

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Audiences can expect a large palette of Eastern and Western music, including tracks from the band’s current album The Moon has left Town. In late 2015, George and his band – via the help of a crowdfunding campaign – travelled to Cuba for the Havana Jazz Festival. Inspired by their time in Cuba the band are in the middle of recording a new album – a record that will hopefully be available before their trip up north.

Prior to forming Feel the Manouche several years ago, George was a touring solo musician, jumping from one band to the next. He also has a background in performing and visual arts. While the former will definitely manifest in his performance at Tanks in October, the latter unfortunately won’t make an appearance. “Of course it would be great to incorporate it (visual art), but unfortunately there’s only so much you can bring onto the plane,” laughs George.

George Washingmachine and his outfit Feel The Manouche will perform at Tanks on Friday 21 October. This show will wrap up a brilliant year for the Jazz Up North series which hosted the likes of Kate Ceberano, Wilma Reading and The Cat Empire’s Harry James Angus. Tickets for the last jazz show of 2016 can be purchased via ticketLiNK. For more information, head to www.tanksartscentre.com

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A Tanks’ series that showcases the best of live and local music, this month proudly presents Leanne Tennant, Brealyn Sheehan and support duo, Glider Pilots.

COST*: $12 / $10 (Conc) TIME: 7.00pm VENUE: Tank 5 - seated/standing

One of Cairns’ most loved musical exports, singer songwriter Emma Louise, is returning home to share songs from her new album, Supercry.

COST*: $30 / $25 (Conc) TIME: 7.30pm VENUE: Tank 5 - fully standing

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Celebrated on world music stages around the globe, Frank Yamma is an Australian treasure with a rare ability to cross cultural and musical boundaries with his heart-wrenching songs.

COST*: $35/$30 (Conc) (PG) TIME: 7.30pm VENUE: Tank 5 - fully seated

QUEENSLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Presenting a program of wonderful music including Vivaldi’s best known piece, the popular Four Seasons, and other great works for string orchestra by Mozart, Grieg and Sculthorpe.

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LIFE Yes Chef

DANEBaird L’Unico Trattoria Italiano

L’Unico’s at Trinity Beach has built an enviable reputation since it first opened its doors nearly 25 years ago.

Head chef Dane Baird feels right at home cooking the modern Italian food with a Mediterranean influence that the restaurant is renowned for.

“I enjoy cooking Italian food with a modern twist. We’ve got lots of things on the menu that the locals just love, and for that reason we won’t ever take them off. I’ve also got lots of good talented chefs around me,” says Dane.

Advising his chefs to stick to their calling and follow their passion, Dane believes that a good chef must dedicate themselves to what they love doing.

“Obviously you’re going to have to put up with a bit of stuff from chefs, but just take the good and leave the bad,” he says.

Utilizing the freshest local produce, Dane draws his inspiration from his desire to put a bit of happiness in people’s palate.

“It’s always been a thing for me. I love creating things, and being able to create something from scratch and put it together on a plate creating a little bit of art gives me a feeling that nothing else does,” he says.

Open for lunch and dinner seven days a week, L’Unico now caters to those wanting to indulge earlier in the day, with a breakfast menu available Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Words Michelle Stacpoole • Photos Tony Gorell

“We’ve got all the classics, but we’ve also got a couple of signature dishes that are uniquely ours,” says Dane.

GRILLED QUAIL, BABY BEETROOT, SNOW PEA TENDRILS, ORANGE SEGMENTS AND BALSAMIC RASPBERRY GLAZE SERVES 4.

Ingredients: 4 large quail, 200g snow pea tendrils 2 seedless oranges, segmented 1 bunch baby beets.

Balsamic raspberry glaze Persian fetta, olive oil and flowers to garnish.

Method: Marinate quail in olive oil, a little garlic, flat parsley, lemon zest, and cracked black pepper before grilling.

Trim and peel beets. Cook in light chicken stock, drain, and reduce with a little castor sugar until glaze consistency.

Balsamic raspberry glaze: In a pot put 250 g raspberry 150 ml good quality balsamic vinegar 3/4 cup castor sugar 1 shot Galliano.

To plate: Put balsamic raspberry glaze around a large plate in a circle. Scatter tendril, orange segments, baby beets and feta. Quail goes onto flowers.

Use extra virgin olive oil to dress.

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One of Australia’s best waterfront restaurants. Dundee’s Restaurant, the flavours of Australia Come in and taste the best flavours Australia has to offer from a master chef in a relaxed, tropical and modern setting that offers both indoor air-conditioned and alfresco boardwalk dining. Dundee’s specialises in sumptuous creations of tender Australian Beef, grills, the freshest of seafood, pastas, salads and desserts that do so much more than just impress. Built on a recipe for success, Dundee’s has been a favourite for locals and visitors in Cairns for over 28 years.

You’ll love the waterfront and mountain views because we’re right on the boardwalk, relaxed, sophisticated and tucked away from the traffic whilst still close to everything in the heart of Cairns.

Follow us on Facebook or book online Whether it be casual, with friends, birthday parties, business functions.

Separate bills welcomed

Owner Craig Squire, his family, friends and staff are very excited to be moving to this prime location, the best spot in Cairns for quality restaurant dining. Ochre will be open lunch and dinner 7 days with chill sessions on Sunday afternoons.

Seating 70 guests inside in air-conditioned comfort and 80 outside in the covered terrace, these areas are available for group bookings including exclusive use for corporate and private functions.

Sweeping views of the inlet, mountains beyond and bustle of the reef fleet will create a backdrop fitting for Ochre’s exciting Australian cuisine, which will continue to feature the best local produce.

Craft beer on tap, extensive well researched wine list featuring 54 wines by the glass and the largest selection of Australian spirits in the region, Ochre’s comfortable lounge bar will be a great spot to eat and drink Ochre’s chefs are working with the regions best producers to bring you fresh and healthy dishes, including dry aged Tablelands beef, selected seafood and market produce married with the distinctive native flavours that are now the must haves of the worlds best chefs.

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SIPPINGDUCK A trip to Sipping Duck Coffee Roasters in Stratford redefines coffee enjoyment. An eclectic coffee shop with a big personality, a memorable identity, and a seriously good brew, Sipping Duck has rapidly gained popularity among Cairns coffee aficionados.

“We only roast specialty coffee, which is grown to the highest quality standards at high altitude, where coffee develops unique and outstanding characteristics.”

The roastery has recently moved to Portsmith, where a second coffee shop has been added, and there’s room to park the recently acquired coffee trailer.

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“This means we now have what it takes to cater for all sorts of events throughout the region,” says Fi. “We’re working on building a really good work team. There are five of us at the moment, but expansion means we’re looking for the right people to join the Sipping Duck family.

Sipping Duck is by no means just a café and roastery. A sizeable range of attractively packaged coffees, organically sourced teas and Queensland pure honey are available for retail and wholesale, and Sipping Duck will shortly venture into different types of drinking chocolate and Coffee Dry Rub for barbecue meats.

You can’t visit Sipping Duck without trying its Sparking Cold Brew Coffee, exclusive to Sipping Duck in North Queensland and guaranteed to see you addicted. The perfect refresher for a hot day, the taste is sensational, pure, bright, refreshing and rich, the aftertaste delicious and long lasting. Try it.

“Coffee is why we’re here, but we offer a selection of tasty, fresh, easily prepared food because a lot of our trade comes in as part of their routine; they’re on their way somewhere, so fresh, easy and quick is the key.

“Soon we hope to bake our own products at the roastery,” says Fi. CairnsLife 19 Magazine

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Dale says he has always had an interest in cakes and is selftrained, adding that while at Brumby’s he would often spend his spare time making special creations for friends. Having his own bakery allowed him the opportunity to get those creations out to the public, with the response being so positive that they opened a second Jackley’s Bakehouse at Mt Sheridan Plaza just six months after opening their first store.

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Their Facebook page is filled with 5 star reviews – the average of 83 reviews is 4.9 stars – from very happy and impressed customers. Dale and Bec have been blown away by so much positive feedback, but they say that the very best reward is seeing the eyes light up when they see their cake for the first time. “It makes it all worthwhile” says Bec, who has not only taught herself to make and decorate cakes, but also cake toppers. And with at least 40 cakes being delivered each week, that’s a lot of happy faces.

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Dale has seen the industry change dramatically over his career, with more and more bread sales being lost to the corporate megaliths as they battle to sell the cheapest possible product.

He states frankly “We would have been long gone if it hadn’t been for the cakes”. With the popularity of their custom cakes being the core of the business, they will be launching an online store later this year, www.everydaysabirthday.com. au to keep up with the demand.

The whirlwind of the past four years has also included the arrival of two little Jackley’s and a superstar employee. Libby Nelson, who is also self-taught in making cakes, and has proven herself capable of taking on even some of the most difficult cake orders. Having Libby onboard for Everyday’s a Birthday means Dale and Bec can finally start planning their long awaited honeymoon!

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Whether you love adventure or simply enjoy relaxing in the fresh mountain air, this new midweek luxury accommodation and cuisine package offers the perfect opportunity to escape the daily grind and experience the magnificent natural paradise of the Atherton Tablelands.

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This midweek package includes a $100 voucher for Nick’s multi-award winning Swiss-Italian Restaurant, located across the road from Blue Summit Hideaway.

Nick’s is a fully licensed restaurant and has been owned and operated by Nick Crameri since 1986. Nick and his amazing team pride themselves on creating world class cuisine from fresh Tableland produce. Their dishes are a sensory delight to be savoured.

Spend 2 nights enjoying the comforts of your own private villa at Blue Summit Hideaway. The perfect location, in the heart of Yungaburra country village. The Summit’s luxury studio villas are nestled in colourful tropical fragrant gardens and are surrounded by trees.

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Spring has sprung and the racing season has arrived. Get yourself trackside in elegant style with fashion and accessories from Cairns Central. All fashion for this spring summer 16 preview have been sourced and supplied by Myer Cairns and styled

by Pip M, Cairns Central resident stylist. Hot FM’s breakfast presenter, Ilaria (aka Illy) Brophy swapped microphone for millinery as the perfect match for Cairns Central’s newly crowned male face, Jarron.

Illy’s hair by Hairhouse Warehouse. Photography by Mick Fuhrimann.

Illy wears Cooper Street ‘The Way you are Dress’ $199.95 and Miss Shop Eiffel nude sandals $79.95 with Olga Berg clutch $79.95 and Basic Instinct headpiece by Josie Rose Couture Headwear $260.

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Illy wears Cooper Street ‘The Way you are Dress’ $199.95 and Miss Shop Eiffel nude sandals $79.95 with Olga Berg clutch $79.95 and Basic Instinct headpiece by Josie Rose Couture Headwear $260.

Jarron wears Jeff Banks London Slim shirt in white $99.95 with Blaq slim fit trouser $89.95, Ivy League tie $39.95 and model’s own tan leather belt and brogues from Connor.

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Jarron wears Kenji Formals suit $189.00 for two pieces with Jeff Banks slim fitting shirt $99.95 and Ivy League tie $39.95 with reversible tan and black leather belt $44.95 and lace up boots $149.95.

Illy wears Tokito Angel shift dress in a floral print $89.95 with Miss Shop Eiffel sandals

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Jarron wears Jeff Banks slim fitting shirt in Blue Atwood $99.95 with Ivy League tie in pink $39.95, Blazer slim pant in walnut $99.95, model’s own tan belt and Florsheim tan leather brogues $179.95.

Jarron wears Jeff Banks slim fitting shirt in black Morocco $99.95, Ivy League tie $39.95 with Blazer slim pant in navy $99.95, Blaq reversible tan and black leather belt $44.95, Florsheim tan leather brogues $179.95 and Kenji cap $24.99.

Jarron wears Kenji leafy print shirt $69.95 with Blaq slim Davide charcoal plain trousers $89.95 with reversible tan and black leather belt $44.95 and Florsheim tan leather brogues $179.95.

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Illy wears Seduce red lace Cosmo dress $219.95 with Guess Havana black nappa pumps $159.95 and Max Alexander bonny curled fascinator $139.

Jarron wears Blaq slim fitting suit jacket $170 and matching trouser $79 with Jeff Banks slim fitting shirt in blue check $99.96 and Ivy League tie $39.95.

Model’s own tan leather belt and tan brogues from Connor.

Illy wears Cooper Street On My Own high neck dress $179.95 with Miss Shop Eiffel blush sandals $79.95 and Glacier headpiece by Josie Rose Couture Headwear $280.

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Private Hospital 65 years later

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airns Private Hospital has embarked on its biggest changes ever and Ramsay Healthcare’s Chief Operating Officer Kate Munnings, says she is committed to growing and expanding services in the region. With the recent completion of the redevelopment work, Ms Munnings and Ramsay Healthcare’s Queensland State Manager Lloyd Hill, came to Cairns last month to meet with local medical specialists and to map out a plan for the continued growth of the Hospital.

‘This year marks the 65th anniversary of the hospital and it’s a fitting time to look at how we can continue to grow the services we offer to the community’, said Ramsay Cairns CEO Shane Mitchell. ‘When you look at how far the hospital has come over the past 65 years, you get a real sense of what has been achieved. From the early days of Calvary and now with Ramsay, there always been a shared belief in looking after the local community.

Ram say Health Car e is focusing on r egional hos p i tal s with 40 of its 70 hospitals i n r egional Austr alia.

Shane Mitchell has been CEO of Ramsay Cairns for two years and is well aware of the growing needs of the Far North Queenslanders in healthcare. ‘We are very much committed to meeting the needs of the community in the same way the Sisters were when they came to Cairns in 1951’. ‘Ramsay Health Care has 70 hospitals throughout Australia and 40 of them are in regional Australia, so it’s pretty good indication of the ongoing commitment to grow services in regional Australia.’

Locally, Ramsay Cairns operates three facilities including Cairns Private Hospital, Cairns Day Surgery and The Cairns Clinic. Discussions with Ramsay Healthcare’s COO, Kate Munnings and Queensland State Manager Lloyd Hill, focussed on the Hospitals plans to develop an Intensive Care Unit soon and there were also discussions on a private Emergency Department in the not too distant future.

With Cairns Private Hospital’s expansion and renovations now complete and an additional 56 new private rooms, a new Rehabilitation Ward and gymnasium, the Hospital has extended its range of rehabilitation to include programs in Neurological Rehabilitation, Falls Prevention, Oncology, Orthopaedic, Reconditioning and Amputee Rehabilitation.

The multidisciplinary team of rehabilitation specialists, nurses, occupational therapists, physiotherapists and exercise physiologists are now able to tailor individual programs for patients’ individual needs.

Fr om the e a rly d a ys of Ca lva ry and now with Ramsay, th e re h a s always bee n a share d belief in l ooki ng after th e co mmu n ity.’

Cairns Private Hospitals new Cardiac Medical Unit opened last month and is a new unit for patients transitioning from coronary care. It offers support and education for patients recovering from cardiac procedures and episodes.

The hospitals newly refurbished Maternity Unit includes 3 dedicated Birth Suites and a Special Care Nursery and has been a very welcome addition to the hospitals facilities. The three birth suites all with photographic murals have been designed to encourage a calming ambience for women and to make the birthing experience as family centred as possible.

One of the other new initiatives is the expansion of day programs at The Cairns Clinic, Ramsay Cairns private psychiatric clinic. The Clinic now offers day programs for both inpatients and outpatients in PTSD, Grief and Loss, Relapse Prevention as well as our Wellbeing and Life Esteem Programs. This will give people the opportunity to access the support at The Cairns Clinic for anyone in the community needing support.

‘We have come a long way in 65 years and we’re committed to continuing to meet the needs of Far North Queensland for many years to come’ said Shane Mitchell.

Formal celebrations to celebrate the Cairns Private Hospitals 65th anniversary will be held later this year.

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What does a Cardiologist do?

CARDIOLOGISTS ARE SPECIALISTS IN THE FINDING, TREATING AND PREVENTING DISEASES OF THE HEART AND BLOOD VESSELS.

DR TIM CARRUTHERS

Consultant Cardiologist Diagnoses cardiac and related conditions and disease, and prescribes appropriate therapy.

Our Region’s Cardiac Journey

Cairns has come a long way in Cardiology terms. When Dr Tim Carruthers arrived in Cairns from Sydney in 1989 as a young, fresh-faced cardiologist, some patients used to ask him if they could speak to his Dad. “Some people didn’t believe I was old enough to be a medical specialist. I grew a scary looking moustache in an attempt to look older. I don’t have that problem anymore,” he laughs. Dr Carruthers was the first consultant cardiologist to venture further north than Brisbane. “They told me not to come to Cairns. That there wouldn’t be enough work for a sub-specialist like me in such a small regional centre. But I loved it here. I made a leap of faith, and I haven’t drawn breath since. I had a waiting list of six weeks from the first day I opened my practice, and that was the shortest it has ever been.”

Roll forward 27 years, Tim is very pleased to see Cardiac services in the region continue to grow. “I now work in a Practice alongside six other Cardiologists from various disciplines, Cardiac Sonographers, and Nurses, and I really value that collegial support, and the ability to access the cross-care my patients need, in-house. And the only constant is change. Dr Sam Hillier has brought cutting edge skills in Cardiac Imaging making a huge difference by improving diagnostic accuracy in complex cases. Recently, our team of Interventional Cardiologists, led by Dr Greg Starmer, have commenced valve opening procedures using balloons, and he will soon be plugging holes in hearts with occluder devices. I am also very excited to add the services of an Electrophysiologist, Dr Kieran Dauber, to our team. Dr Dauber will soon be doing radiofrequency ablations in Cairns. All of these procedures are also ‘firsts’ in Far North Queensland.

Previously, patients have had to fly to Brisbane for treatment of this kind. These are big steps in the journey. A journey for our region that I hope will soon be complete, with the full gamut of Cardiac therapies available to patients here in Cairns, right up to, and including, Cardiac Surgery. Far North Queensland deserves nothing less.”

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Our practice deals with the complete range of Ear, Nose and Throat disorders including both Adults and Paediatrics.

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Snip & Unsnip SNIP

Every year Fathers’ Day occurs in September and there comes a time when the question is asked: “To be or not to be?”

Many men are choosing to take the responsibility of contraception by undergoing “the snip” which is known as a vasectomy.

The vas deferens is the tube through which the sperm travel from the testis to the urethra and they then out through the penis.

Techniques vary in all surgical procedures but usually an incision is made on each side of the scrotum and the vas deferens is cut and the ends tied off. A number of techniques may then be used to reduce the chance of spontaneous re-joining of the vas which can occasionally occur. The medical literature reports that there is an approximately 1 in 3000 to 1 in 30,000 incidence of spontaneous re - joining.

It is important to remember sterility does not occur immediately after the operation is done because there are millions of sperms stored in the seminal vesicles (small pouches next to the prostate) which may survive for some weeks.

It is essential therefore, that contraceptive measures be continued until satisfactory results are obtained from a “sperm count” after the procedure.

Arrangements are made for these tests when the patient returns for review, usually about a month later. Ejaculation post operatively on a number of occasions will help reduce the stores of sperm. It usually takes between 10-20 ejaculations to reduce the sperm count to zero.

If the count shows no sperm present, then no further contraceptive measures need to be taken and the man can be regarded as sterile.

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Vasectomy should be regarded as a permanent procedure. However, unsnip or vasectomy

reversal may be requested if circumstances change and the man wishes to have children.

The success of a reversal depends on many factors including the man’s age, the time since the vasectomy was done and anti-sperm antibodies which disable the sperm rather like an infection is removed by the immune system.

The procedure involves a small incision being made on either side of the scrotum over the vasectomy site. The scar tissue from the vasectomy is cut away the two ends are then stitched together using very fine material with the aid of the operating microscope. There will be some swelling after the operation which is likely to be more than experienced when undergoing the vasectomy.

It is important to realise that in the topic of fertility, success can be measured in different ways. For the patient and Cairns Urology, success is measured by the production of a baby and overall this is around 60%. For some other institutions success may be measured by the ability to achieve joining the ends of vas together. Sometimes success is measured by the presence of sperm in the ejaculate.

If a couple is contemplating In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) after vasectomy then success is usually greater if ejaculated sperm are used than sperm taken directly from the testes. The reason is thought to be related to sperm maturity. For that reason, vasectomy reversal may be a better firstchoice procedure.

Dr Neil Gordon Urologist Urological Surgeon at Cairns Urology M.B.B.S (Melb) F.R.C.S (Glasg)F.R.C.S Ed F.R.A.C.S., F.I.C.S

Snip & Unsnip • Many men are choosing to take the responsibility of contraception by undergoing “the snip” which is known as a vasectomy.

• The medical literature reports that there is an approximately 1 in 3000 to 1 in 30,000 incidence of spontaneous re - joining.

• Unsnip or vasectomy reversal may be requested if circumstances change and the man wishes to have children.

• The procedure involves a small incision being made on either side of the scrotum over the vasectomy site.

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Dr David Shepherd

was born in Mareeba and grew up in Cairns and has strong ties to the area. After finishing his medical degree at the University of Queensland he completed his Advanced Training in Orthopaedics, working in major Brisbane hospitals before returning to Cairns as a Visiting Medical Officer in orthopaedics at Cairns Base Hospital.

Following a training sabbatical in the United Kingdom, Dr Shepherd returned to Cairns in 1997 and opened his private practice. He works at the Cairns Private Hospital, with his consulting rooms located on the ground floor Flecker House, conveniently close to the Cairns Private Hospital and imaging services.

With more than 22 years’ experience, Dr Shepherd provides general Orthopaedic consultancy with an in interest in arthroscopy of the shoulder and knee, particularly rotator cuff syndrome, shoulder instability and ACL repair. His experience at total joint replacement of hips, knees and shoulders means that Dr Shepherd provides comprehensive lifetime care to patients with low complication rates.

He is well-respected by his patients, thanks to his focus on providing a definitive diagnosis with clear outlines for treatment pathways.

“It’s fantastic when my patients are well again,” he said. “I don’t relax until the job is done and they’re feeling good again.”

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He is also highly regarded amongst his peers for happily discussing the management of complicated patients with referring doctors and for providing support to the James Cook University teaching program for medicine.

His caring nature also extends beyond his profession.

As a child growing up, he travelled to remote communities across the Cape with his father, who was a relieving postmaster in the region. These travels as a youngster made him aware of challenges people in remote areas face, which is why he has been actively involved on the organising committee and as a participant in the Cairns to Karumba Bike Ride. He also sponsors the event and maps the cross-country route and schedules.

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“It’s been a privilege to be able to help ensure regional children have access to the same opportunities as those in larger towns and cities,” said Dr Shepherd, whose commitment extends to patients in remote communities where he is happy to co-ordinate a patient’s care around travel considerations.

“The money raised from this charity event provides opportunities for children in remote areas across the Cape.”

Outside of work Dr Shepherd is devoted to his wife Cathy and his dog. He loves the region and enjoys camping, boating and exploring the beauty that Far North Queensland and the Cape offer.

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Dr John Knott, an experienced Cairns General Surgeon with special interests in thyroid, parathyroid, breast and abdomen including hernia surgery, is a respected specialist who has helped thousands of people regain their health.

He has a strong connection to the area.

He was born in Mareeba and grew up in Cairns before he followed the path of his father, a Cairns GP Surgeon, by completing his high schooling and his medical degree in Brisbane. He then went on to complete specialist training in Brisbane and the United Kingdom.

comprehensive surgical management.

His passion is evident in the long hours he puts in and dedication he gives each patient as well as his love of surgery and helping others.

He is known by thousands of couples who have completed their families and has done more than 3000 vasectomies. He is known to others for his effective surgery dealing with bowel, gallbladder, hernia, breast and thyroid gland problems.

Dr Knott’s specialty is broad, and he does at least 35 different procedures on a regular basis. These also involve serious surgery where disease such as peritonitis and cancer are life-threatening or where there is a significant risk of complications.

A position as Visiting Public Surgeon a the Cairns Hospital became available so he came back to Cairns, working both in private practice and at the Cairns Hospital, the latter for 25 years.

He was also part of the transition to laparoscopic surgery, which meant he learned it firsthand by visiting surgical theatres and participating in professional workshops.

He is well-regarded by his patients for his dedication and his time working closely with them, their GPs, radiologists, pathologists and other specialists involved in their care to ensure they have

“The quicker recovery of patients after laparoscopic surgery has been satisfying to witness,” he said.

He is committed to providing complete

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surgical care to all his patients. He keeps up-to-date by reading medical and surgical journals and by attending professional conferences and workshops regularly to ensure his patients are given the best treatment available today.

He is the former chairman of the Cairns Private Hospital Medical Advisory Committee, which he served on from 1996 to 2016.

The father of two also has an interest in local history and is currently submitting a paper to a medical journal about general surgeons in Cairns 1950-1990, which was an era before laparoscopic surgery. His other interests include swimming, Cairns’ history, medical history and music, and he is a member of the Australian Decorative and Fine Arts Society (Cairns).

Dr John Knott’s practice is at Suite 3H, Flecker House, which is near Cairns Private Hospital and has onsite patient parking at the Grafton St entrance.

Dr John Knott 3H Flecker House, Cairns city Ph: 4051 6800

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Evelyn and Rose Women’s Health is Far North Queensland’s first comprehensive specialist women’s health service. The service was established by Dr Suvi Hyytinen and Dr Anne Coffey in 2016. In the one facility, our team is able to offer high quality and personalised care for women’s health issues from pre-pregnancy to later life. After hours clinics are available providing women with more flexible options in their busy lives.

Dr Suvi Hyytinen and Dr Anne Coffey have a masters degree in fertility medicine and work in partnership with Queensland Fertility Group. They are able to offer the full range of assisted reproduction services utilising the latest technologies including IVF.

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Our services include: Fertility assessment and natural fertility care IVF, ICSI, preimplantation genetic diagnosis and donor treatment Low cost IVF Gynaecology care Pregnancy care with midwife support Dietician service Access to psychology and counselling After hours consultations

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We will be moving to our new facility on Upward Street in January 2017.

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What do you love about your job?

I feel so privileged to have my job. A big part of fertility medicine is the relationship with women and couples. I do get to experience some really amazing moments. I had my own experience of pregnancy loss and IVF. I know what a difficult and isolating experience infertility can be. I work really hard to try to make that difficult time easier for people if I can.

What do you love about your job?

I love the variety in my job. I get to be a part of people’s lives during really special times. I get to care for couples as they prepare to become parents and be a part of the amazing experience of birth. I get to look after women in later life which is just as interesting and satisfying.

Fertility Specialist

What are your special interests?

My practice is dedicated to managing infertility and pre-pregnancy health. I think that finding out why a couple cannot conceive is really important. It is not just about fertility treatments. I have a special interest in caring for women who have experienced pregnancy losses such as stillbirth and recurrent miscarriage to assist them with preparing for future pregnancies and to assist them during very early pregnancy.

Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Fertility

What are your special interests?

I provide care for pregnancy, gynaecology issues and infertility. I have a special interest in keyhole surgery. My pregnancy care is flexible and I provide home visits both before and after birth.

What do you do in your free time?

I don’t get a lot of free time! I do love a good coffee and I am a bit of a shopaholic. Shoes are a particular weakness.

What do you do in your free time?

My daughter is now four years old. Any time spent with her and her fabulous imagination is great. My husband and I are really keen gardeners. We spend a lot of our weekends out in the yard pottering away quietly alongside each other.

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Living a healthy, active lifestyle is something that it’s people strive to fulfil, particularly in tropical Far North Queensland. We are spoilt for choice for picturesque locations to exercise; whether it be a leisurely stroll along the esplanade, or a climb up the Pyramid to witness that magical sunrise.

Unfortunately however, those nasty things called ‘injuries’ get in the way and prevent us from achieving our goals.

Those small niggles quickly turn into full blown injuries and before you know it – you are back on the couch on a Saturday morning instead of pounding the pavements!

As a local Podiatrist, I see this far too often and is frustrating because if treated early enough, these small ache’s and

pains can be taken care of and prevented from returning.

The majority of these issues generally occur through your feet and legs – after all, they are doing a lot of the work! Our team at FNQ Podiatry & Orthotics are passionate about assessing and treating these lower limb aches and pains quickly and preventing them from progressing into something sinister.

By utilizing the latest Podiatric technology from Europe, our Podiatrists run you through a thorough walking or running assessment that is specific to your individual needs. This includes; high speed video analysis, pressure plates to assess where you a distributing load through your feet and a muscle strength and range of motion assessment. It

is amazing the response we get from patients when they can actually see how their feet and legs are functioning while walking and running!

Treatment is then tailored to target the contributing factors identified in the assessment. Often this is as simple as getting you into the appropriate footwear for your individual feet – no, not all shoes are for everyone! Other common treatment options include; massage, strengthening/stretching programs, dry needling, foot/ankle mobilization and soft, custom made insoles for your shoes to help with shock absorption.

If you’re tired of putting up with painful feet and legs while exercising, call FNQ Podiatry & Orthotics today on 40 455 749. Exercising is meant to be a joyful experience, not a painful one!

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PUTTING THE CAT AMONGST THE PIGEONS.

BY DAVID LEITH

W h e n I w a s a b o y, t h e t e r m ‘ S p o r t s U t i l i t y Ve h i c l e ’ d i d n o t e x i s t . A c a r w a s a c a r, a t r u c k w a s a t r u c k , a n d a l o r r y was a lorry - there were no hybrid or multipurpose catchall vehicles.

If

you wanted off road capability; you bought a tank (or at least a square aluminium box made by Land Rover), if you wanted good ground clearance; you bought a lorry and if you wanted to get kids to school; you bought them shoes or a bus ticket!

The term now seems to encompass everything from a super mini with a higher ride height, to a ute with a lid on the back. In fact, like all terms invented by marketing departments, it has become fragmented and heavily subcategorised. There are now crossovers and off-roaders, luxury and compact models… all jostling for our attention and their share of the market. I guess the most obvious inadequacy of the term is ‘Sport’ - merely dropping a supercharged V8 into a 4 tonne leather lined apartment-building-on-wheels doesn’t make it sporty. Fundamentally, we live in the home of big, lumbering four wheel drives or their smaller, agile crossover cousins. Queensland, or at least our bit of it, is not hospitable to low riding hyper cars. Our potholes eat low profiles, and oddly beveled parking bays consume front spoilers like hotel breakfast toast.

So, when I heard that the former British ‘prince of sports sedans and GT cars’ had decided to produce an SUV, I was intrigued, as well as perhaps slightly saddened. Since the heady days of the “Toorak tractor” everyone, really EVERYONE, has launched a vehicle that pretends to be sporty and high riding, with plenty of space for canoes or what not. Having often praised Jaguar and its recent reinvention - twinned with radical improvements in reliability (not hard) - made this apparent jumping on the bandwagon feel a bit wrong. The plethora of identikit specified luxury high riders also poses questions as to why “Jaag” would enter the fray. By today’s standards this is a mature market with some well-heeled and well-designed contestants. Even if you were just to focus on the the obvious – Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Porsche, Lexus, and Jaguar’s commercial sibling, Range Rover – the competition is stiff; models comparable and the market tight.

Stealing market from its competitors might work, but this would have to be some cool motor to get brand loyalty broken at this level. So it was with a heavy heart I committee to driving Jaguar’s latest creation, the F-Pace The F-Pace Trinity Auto had lined up for me to test drive was a metallic black (ebony, apparently) beast.

The sunlight reflecting off the well-sculpted curves made it difficult to ascertain its exact scale at first glance and even after climbing in, I thought ‘This is midsize, perhaps an X4 or a Q5’, until I tried to reach the passenger door and found it to be way

out of reach. Without pausing to indulge in the soft and luxuriously trimmed leather I got out, walked around again, this time paying more attention. The styling cues were here (now consistent across the range), the sweeps, the curves and the newly formed Jaguar nostril played their part to demonstrate this was a bigger, taller, more muscular member of the marque. Under the lifting tailgate is a cavernous boot (650 litres) that contradicts the external styling and rivals most of the competitors in this class, even beating off some large off roaders including (unbelievably) the Toyota and its Lexus equivalent.

Don’t get me wrong the Jaguar isn’t trying to win over the thoroughbred off roaders; you won’t be bolting on a lift kit, muddies and a snorkel, but you could get an entire family and all their gear safely to most of our FNQ infrastructure. The body is all aluminium, making it significantly lighter than similarly sized SUVs. It’s almost as big as a Porsche Cayenne but weighs less than a Commodore.

Stepping back inside the cabin is as surprisingly spacious as I originally ascertained, offering potentially more room than the German price competitors. The F-Pace has keyless start - simply pressing the button caused the engine to spring to life, and the now familiar gearshift dial rose obediently from the centre console. Most notably, the F-Pace has (as standard) a digital dash with all clocks and readouts put on a screen placed in the instrument binnacle, this can change from speedo, to tacho and sat nav as required. All the essentials were easy to find. The seat adjusts quickly to accommodate me and the Bluetooth paired with my iPhone so effortlessly, I wasn’t initially convinced that it had actually happened. The infotainment system is a triumph and arguably one of the best currently on the market. The test car was fitted with the upgrade 10.2-inch touchscreen, blessed with razor-sharp graphics. It does away with buttons all together and operates as intuitively as an iPad. So far, so good: great looks, well-appointed cabin, room for all the bits and bobs, good ergonomics and all with practicality thrown in. Before I engaged drive to pull off the pavement, I deeply hoped I wouldn’t be disappointed.

I wasn’t. The only clues that you’re in an SUV are the fact you can see more from above and a slight lean in the corners as vigorous driving gives over to physics.

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The handling was tight, steering direct and (as Jaguar has previously managed with its large saloons) felt much more like a smaller car. The 3 litre V6 supercharged engine is torquey and the exhausts tuned to give you the soundtrack of grunt to go with the actual G-forces. Although there are other engine options the eight-speed auto is coupled to variants and responded quickly and smoothly both around town and overtaking on the highway.

There are paddles on the steering wheel for the manual enthusiast, but in this case the auto box was so easy I wasn’t even tempted to try them. This was no mean feat - I was beginning to think the ‘sport’ part of SUV made sense!

All in all, this is a truly great car, and a fantastic first entry into this hotly contested market. I can’t help think that Jaguar has built the vehicle they wanted to build, rather than fit into any of the pre-existing SUV pigeon holes. It’s a great drive, has good looks, road presence and the added advantage of novelty.

An un-optioned base model diesel will set you back around $74K + onroads but in all seriousness expect to find at least an extra $10K in things you’ll want to have, the Jaguar option list is possibly one of the best (and longest) I have seen in this segment.

There is no doubt that Jaguar’s on-going mission to take sales from the Germans will have another boost as early sales have been strong.

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Price from: $74,340 to $120, 415 plus on-roads Warranty: 3 years/unlimited km Service interval: 2 years/34,000km (2.0TD), 1 year/26,000km (3.0V6) Safety: 6 airbags, automatic emergency braking, rear view camera, front and rear parking sensors.

Engines: 2.0-litre 4-cyl turbo diesel, 132kW/430Nm; 3.0-litre V6 turbo diesel, 221kW/700Nm; 3.0-litre V6 supercharged petrol 280kW/460Nm Transmission: 8-speed auto; AWD Economy: 5.3L/100km (2.0TD), 6.0L/100km (3.0TTD), 8.9L/100km (3.0SC) Dimensions: 4731mm (L), 1936mm (W), 1651mm (H), 2874mm (WB) Weight from: 1775kg to 1884kg 0-100km/h: 8.7 secs (2.0TD), 6.2 secs (3.0TTD), 5.5 secs (3.0SC)

LexusRx

Lexus’ fourth generation RX luxury SUV has underlined its appeal in the marketplace by recording substantial sales growth on last year.

July 2016 sales of the RX were up nearly 40 per cent on the corresponding 2015 figure.

Lexus Australia chief executive Peter McGregor attributed the growth to the RX’s striking design, high level of specification and newly introduced turbo model.

“The RX underwent a very significant change for the fourth generation model, delivering exceptional design including an award-winning interior, high levels of efficiency, driving performance and luxury features, all of which have found favour among our valued customers,” Mr McGregor said.

“It has also grown in size with no impact on its sleek profile and dramatic styling, which has widened its appeal and added to its versatility.”

The RX model line begins with the RX turbo, followed by the V6powered RX 350 and hybrid-powered RX 450h.

Lexus’ July result indicated positive growth for other model lines including the LX, sales of which were up more than 62 per cent on last year.

Total sales for the brand were also up six per cent year to date.

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Specialising in all automotive cooling services including passenger vehicles, industrial, marine, agricultural, trucking, buses and even motorsports means Pacific Radiator Services are always up to date with industry trends and technology, making them one of the leading and most experienced automotive cooling system specialists in the region. The team also understands the importance of minimising downtime – especially with commercial vehicles – and strive to complete work as quickly as possible.

The fully staffed on-site workshop means the team can handle all work in house, including recores to radiators and oil coolers, as well as aluminium welding services and motorcycle cooling system repairs and maintenance, which only a few workshops offer. If a radiator is so damaged that it can’t be repaired, not only do they stock a huge range of new radiators, they can also custom-build aftermarket radiators to suit your requirements – whether it is heavy duty radiators for extreme conditions or an aluminium radiator.

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These core beliefs and values are reflected in Catholic schools’ pastoral care practices, their commitment to peace, social justice and service, and to the development of each student’s self-confidence, resilience and character.

Communities of care Catholic education occurs in welcoming, inclusive, and connected communities. Our schools seek to provide a genuine, safe and caring experience of community, to encourage students to appreciate the intrinsic worth of who they are, to value diversity and treat each other with dignity, enabling them in turn to promote and respect the dignity of all.

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Bullying, harassment and discrimination are not acceptable and all schools have established practices for managing unacceptable behaviour.

An emphasis on respect for self and others results in the

disciplined and favourable learning and teaching environments for which our schools are renowned, and where students feel safe and welcome, and can achieve to the best of their potential.

An educational partnership A Catholic education is seen as a partnership between students, parents, school and parish where parents and families are welcomed as members of the school community. Catholic schools encourage parents to be involved in all facets of school life and to actively support students in the full range of educational activities.

Many opportunities exist for parents to form lifelong friendships and contribute to the life and development of their children’s schools through involvement with School Boards, Parents and Friends Associations and voluntary activities in school communities.

Social and emotional wellbeing Students in Catholic schools are often described as “happy”. Our schools place great focus on the social and emotional wellbeing of all in their school communities. We recognise that success of any kind – learning or in life - is founded on the wellbeing of individuals, personally and in relationship with others.

A life to the full Catholic schools emphasise personal and social development as fundamental enduring values and requirements in an everchanging world. This holistic care of students educates the whole child and provides

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Catholic education strives to make a difference in the lives of individuals and in the wider community by challenging our students to find meaning and value in their lives, and develop communal obligations and aspirations.

Quality teaching and learning Catholic schools have long been known for their high standards.

They strive for excellence in all that they do, encouraging students to use their Godgiven talents to reach their full potential.

Our qualified, caring and dedicated teachers are one of the great strengths of our Catholic school communities.

Catholic schools seek to provide a high-quality academic and vocational education for all their students, giving due emphasis to the fundamental literacy and numeracy skills required for both learning and life. They deliver the Australian Curriculum and offer broad curriculum and co-curricular options in well-resourced and equipped classrooms, with full ICT integration and all the requirements for contemporary learning in the 21st century.

Welcoming to all Our Catholic school communities are inclusive places of learning, open to families and students from all walks of life and faith traditions who are committed to, and supportive of, the ethos of

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While enrolment preference is given to those of the Catholic faith, our schools also embrace those of other faith backgrounds as a wonderful opportunity to promote understanding and introduce all to the person and message of Jesus Christ, wherever they may be in their faith journey.

Our schools are committed to fostering cultures of inclusion that respond to the educational needs of students regardless of their abilities, backgrounds and aspirations. Our school communities are places where the uniqueness and individuality of students and families is recognised and welcomed and the human dignity of each student is promoted.

Fees and affordability Catholic schools are partly government funded, however reasonable parent contributions are essential to make up for the shortfall in government funding in comparison to state schools.

However, based on gospel values and Church mission to care for the poor and marginalised, no child is denied a Catholic education based on the genuine inability of parents to pay school fees, in whole or part. Substantial fee discounts and exemptions are available in circumstances of genuine financial hardship.

Expect more If you want more from your child’s education, consider a Catholic school for your child.

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At the Cairns Chamber of Commerce, our members are at the centre of everything we do.

We are completely funded by our members and don’t receive funding from any government source for our operations.

This independence makes the Cairns Chamber a very strong, unbiased and apolitical force, with a team that works hard every day for the benefit of our members and our community.

We are constantly looking for ways to support our members and their businesses so that we can create new jobs and economic growth across FNQ. In response to member feedback, we now have the new PREMIUM membership option, which includes a range of free services and advertising packaged into one membership fee.

These additional services will be delivered by our members to our members and is part of the way we keep business local.

If you are a Premium Member of the Cairns Chamber of Commerce, you will receive access to FREE advertising and FREE Business Advice sessions.

Premium Members receive SIX FREE advertising spaces in our recently launched ‘Business2Business Hot Offers’ monthly eNewsletter, which will be distributed to more than 8000 business email addresses.

Drive business to your door by showcasing your special offer or discount in this new eNewsletter, which will be presented in the following layout:

Advertising in the ‘B2B Hot Offers’ eNewsletter is $99 + GST per advertisement, per edition for Standard members.

If you are already a Premium Member, contact us today to redeem your SIX FREE advertising spaces.

Premium Members also receive the following: • FREE business advice sessions in the areas of SEO improvement; legal services; branding and marketing; taxation; business planning and insurance; • FREE attendance at select networking events • FREE speaking opportunity to promote your business at select Cairns Chamber networking events • FREE business matching service • FREE VIP introduction service • And much more!

Call our Member Services Officer, Kathryn Clarke on 4031 1838 or email members@cairnschamber.com. au to find out how you can be a part of the positive momentum being driven by the Cairns Chamber of Commerce.

• We have prioritised Cairns region business issues on behalf of members since 1909, and will continue to be the only Cairns based business representative body that is exclusively Cairns-region focussed.

• We facilitate business success for our members, through the development of a strong and resilient regional economy, through the development of a constructive business environment, and by being the voice of business. Ü On behalf of our members, we strategically facilitate the growth of industry, support infrastructure development, and lead changes that drive increased business productivity, employment, trade and investment. Ü The Cairns Chamber of Commerce is the peak representative body for business across the Cairns region. Ü We constructively and collaboratively drive business growth outcomes for members and in the best interests of the Cairns region business community. The Cairns Chamber works in partnership with our members, partner stakeholders and all levels of government to constructively create conditions for business success in the Cairns region.

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Skill Select Visa Options Australia’s Skill Select program is for people who are not sponsored by an employer but have skills in particular occupations required in Australia.

Under this program applicants can migrate individually on their own merits or through sponsorship by a state or territory government or eligible relative sponsor.

Under the SkillSelect program visa applicants interested in the independent skilled, family sponsored skilled, state or territory sponsored skilled or the business skills program are required to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) first. They will then need to receive an invitation in order to lodge a visa application.

An EOI contains an applicant’s personal details, their nominated occupation, work experience, study and education, level of English skills and details of a skills assessment.

Applicants must submit their EOI online and once submitted the applicant will receive a points score and results based

on their imputed information. The result and points score along with the time of submission becomes the applicant’s ranking.

For independent and family sponsored visa invitations are issued automatically to the highest ranking EOI’s subject to occupation ceilings. For state and territory sponsored visas the state or territory governments will locate and select skilled workers from the EOI pool that they want to nominate.

If an applicant is selected then they will receive an invitation from SkillSelect.

Applicants then have 60 days in which to make a valid visa application. For applicants who are not selected their EOI’s will remain in the system for two years before being removed.

After each invitation round for the

independent and family sponsored visas, the Department of Immigration and Border Protection publish on their website the lowest scoring points test mark that allowed an EOI to be invited for each occupation group.

This gives applicants an indication of their potential for receiving an invitation in future rounds.

For applicants who do not meet the requirements of an EOI or applicants who are unsuccessful in obtaining an invitation from SkillSelect, the Employer Sponsored visa programs are available and eligible applicants could look at finding an employer to sponsor them to migrate to Australia.

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WHO PAYS T HE CO STS

of going to court in a divorce?

Suzanne Hadle y

I’m often asked this question by clients. If the question was as simple as “what is the filing fee on a divorce?” the answer is simple.

Currently the general filing fee on an application for divorce is $865 and a reduced fee where concessions apply is $290. If you engage a solicitor to complete the forms and attend to service there are additional professional fees payable However if the question is “who pays the legal costs on a divorce, child matter or property division?” the short answer is, both of you.

The Family Law Act provides for each party to pay their own legal costs, unlike the civil jurisdiction where the Court may order the unsuccessful party to pay the successful party’s costs. This is referred to as “costs following the event” and is a powerful negotiation tool in the civil jurisdiction to avoid a costs order The resources of the Family Court and the Federal Circuit Court, for some years now, have been reduced by successive governments and as a result, those resources are incapable of meeting the demand for services. Litigants are asked to contribute to

the cost of the court process by paying filing fees at various stages of proceedings.

In a child matter, you may also be asked to contribute to the costs of an Independent Children’s Lawyer, (referred to as an ICL) if appointed. This cost could be several thousand dollars each and is but a fraction of the costs actually paid to the ICL by the Legal Aid Office, which may also meet the costs of the preparation of a Family Report.

One of the services delivered by the Court in a property division case is a Financial Conference, called a Conciliation Conference, which essentially is a mediation convened by a Registrar of the Court. The Registrar is a family lawyer of many years of experience. Because of the demand for this service, there may be considerable delays. The court may direct parties to attend a private mediation with the costs of the private mediation borne equally So what happens when a case goes all the way to trial as some do? Significant legal costs in the tens of thousands of dollars are likely to be incurred by each party.

But what happens when one of the parties has conducted their case so badly that the successful party has incurred astronomical costs through no fault of their own? Is it just and equitable that the badly behaved, delaying party, or in extreme cases a party insistent on running a case that has no prospect of success, receives the inevitable

result and the successful party is left with a huge bill that should never have been incurred? Although the Act provides that each party bears their own legal costs, there is provision for costs to be awarded against an unsuccessful party.

Generally a costs order would be according to the scale of costs set out in either the Family Court or the Federal Circuit Court Rules. The scale is much lower than the actual legal fees incurred. In very limited circumstances and I must say in 23 years of practice I have seen this happen only twice, indemnity costs may be awarded against the unsuccessful party has prolonged litigation unnecessarily. Indemnity costs means that all or a significant part of the money spent on legal fees by the other party is recovered against the unsuccessful party. It is a significant deterrent.

As always, significant legal costs may be avoided by open and respectful communication and negotiation, a course I urge all of my clients to take.

Suzanne Hadley is a Queensland Law Society Accredited Family Law Specialist.

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BUSINESS

How to build an

EFFECTIVE RELATIONSHIP WITH A RECRUITER Eva Grabner

The title “Recruiter” tends to have both positive and negative connotations depending on whom you are speaking with. Some people would consider recruiters unhelpful whilst others swear by them. As a recruiter I come across both of these attitudes when meeting with clients and candidates alike, mainly because of past experiences or because of what people have heard.

Either way, there is good and bad in every industry and whether you are just commencing the search for your next role or looking to find a leader for your business, I would like to give you a few tips to help you build a good, strong relationship with a recruiter.

• Do your research. Find a recruitment company and then an individual recruiter that specialises in your field or industry. Speak with a few of them and then decide who you are confident will professionally advise you and represent you.

• Keep the communication lines open. A recruiter will speak with many, many people in a given week and will not always remember everyone that they have spoken with, so keep in contact at a frequency recommended by your recruiter.

• Take on board feedback: A recruiter knows the market, what your market value is and how best to promote your skills. Listen to the feedback, ask questions and understand that we want to give you the best possible chance to gain the offer you desire.

• When meeting with a recruiter, be clear about your career goals and aspirations. Also what you can offer your next employer. Be honest and upfront. We want to help you find employment you will both enjoy and excel at but if we feel you are withholding information then a recruiter won’t take the risk of representing you.

• We understand that it can be hard to place your career into someone else’s hands, but trust us; we know what we’re doing. Allow the recruiter to do what they do best. When a recruiter has initiated a client referral for you do not contact the client directly without the recruiter’s permission or knowledge and most importantly, leave the salary negotiation up to us.

Trust me, we have the best chance of getting you what you are looking for, or better.

• Be cordial and professional at all times, especially when receiving disappointing news. We endeavour to do our best to keep you in the loop and do not enjoy the calls to advise you that you were unsuccessful with an application. It is as hard on us as it is on you. Take the call gracefully and listen to the feedback you receive.

Use us for advice, call us when you see opportunities advertised, we may know the company or hiring manager and can give you some ‘inside’ information if they are recruiting directly.

We are here to help and sincerely love finding jobs for our candidates and amazing leaders for our clients. If you are looking for your next opportunity (or next leader!) please call me for a confidential discussion.

Eva Grabner Managing Director Elite Executive Pty Ltd www.eliteexecutive.com.au 0409 59 11 88 Eva is an Executive Recruiter and Search Consultant with nearly a decade of experience across a multitude of industries. She provides a more personalized, one-on-one service, working alongside her clients so that she can learn about, and understand, their business, people and especially, their culture.

With an extensive global network and current knowledge on market conditions, Eva prides herself on her ability to quickly identify the best individuals for her clients ensuring that a high performer is appointed for a vacancy and that they are the right person for your business.

Elite also offers a HR Consulting service for small business owners and has a team of highly qualified HR and IR experts providing clients with a more personalised and tailored HR support system enabling them to free up their internal resources and achieve their business goals.

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BUSINESS

Signs your

WEBSITE UPGRADE is long overdue Cathy Earle

Websites today are valuable assets allowing businesses to sell their products or services online, drive in-store sales or enhance business to business relations. Although most businesses understand the importance of having a website, they often forget the importance of keeping their site content, marketing and design current.

Businesses typically review and overhaul their online presence every three years, but this is often leaving it too late, especially when you factor in the time it takes to review, restructure and then redesign your site — adding an additional six months to the timeline.

Realistically your site should be reviewed annually assessing; site structure, reviewing content and design, checking search engine rankings, and reviewing the competition.

This review process will give you a good indication as to whether your site needs a few tweaks, or a major overhaul. When reviewing ask yourself the following four questions: 1. Is your website using responsive design?

Having a mobile friendly (or responsive)

website not only gives your audience a better online viewing experience, but it also helps you get found on the search engines.

While Google have stated that responsive design is only a small ranking factor in their search algorithm it’s one factor that should not be overlooked.

2. Can you easily login into your site and make changes to the content?

Updating your website content should be easy, long gone are the days of calling your web designer to make change or two to your company bio. If you’re not using a Content Management System (CMS) you’re missing out on so many features. I could dedicate an entire article to the topic alone, instead I’ll give you this tidbit: WordPress is a CMS platform being used by over 20 per cent of websites worldwide. That’s over 74 million websites using a CMS!” 3. Are you selling online?

If you’re using WordPress there are a number of eCommerce options available that will allow you to accept online payments. You don’t have to be selling physical products either. Think: monthly subscriptions, conferences or meetings, donations, the possibilities are endless.

4. Is your site connected to social media?

It’s one thing to be on social media, but another to ensure your social media platforms and your website are interconnected. Having icons link to your social media pages is just a starting point, your site should have the ability to automatically distribute content to your Facebook and Twitter accounts as well as your email subscribers at the click of a button.

If “no” was the resounding the answer to the questions above, then it’s a clear sign your website is in need of an upgrade. Still unsure? Call Peaks Media for a website review.

Cathy Earle is an Internet Consultant and Social Media Strategist. She has been developing websites and online strategies for clients in Australia and North America for over 15 years.

Her degree in Public Relations and Management Communication, in addition to a 12 year career as owner of an independent publishing company, have proven beneficial to her work today — navigating the vast world of the internet and online marketing.

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PR

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Media releases are a great way to get credible exposure for your business without having to spend thousands of dollars on advertising.

If the release is newsworthy enough for a media outlet to follow, you could potentially have your business mentioned on radio news bulletins, in newspapers and magazines and on the daily television news within twenty-four hours of the distribution time.

So great you say, let’s send a media release out about our company every week! This will not get you the exposure you expect, you do have to be very selective as to when you send your media releases out and what story you want the media to follow. Newsrooms are very busy places and news editors and journalists don’t have the time to read through mountains of boring media releases each day. As it is hundreds of emails are sent through to newsrooms and it’s only the well written, “newsworthy” releases that get picked up.

When I say “newsworthy”, I mean a subject matter that is interesting and topical. This is why it’s so important for companies to use a professional to write their media releases for them. Public Relations professionals know what the media look for and are able to deliver the story to the media in a format that is “newsworthy”.

A misconception many people have is that anyone can write a media release, if you’re good at English than you’ll be good at writing a press release. This is not the case, developing a well written, catchy release takes a lot of time and skill and it’s usually journalists or creative writers that are the best ones at doing this type of job.

So, the next time you ask your marketing department to send out a release for your company, think again. While some marketing staff are great at writing releases, others are very poor, and tend to just put a sales pitch of the company on paper. Speaking from experience, a journalist can’t stand this type of blatant advertising and those releases usually end up deleted.

The way your story is presented to the media is crucial.

Another key thing to remember when sending a media release out, is make sure you are available for interviews. I can’t emphasise this enough. So often businesses send them out and think that’s all that is expected of them, and when the media try to contact them for more information, they’re unable to speak with anyone. This not only makes journalists frustrated, but also means that your story won’t rate a mention. When you send a release out you are basically saying – “This is an invitation for you to call me and follow this story further”.

So what are some things the media may be interested in covering about your business?

1. Anniversary’s 2. Events 3. New Products or Services 4. Milestones 5. Awards, achievements, or recognition given to the company or staff 6. Statistics relating to your industry 7. Securing a big contract 8. Charity donations 9. Sponsorship of large events 10. Something that has never been done before

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Media releases are a great way to not only get your message out there, but to help raise the profile of your organisation. When your company appears in the news, you automatically gain credibility.

Danae Jones is Principal of PR & Marketing firm Danae Jones Consulting e: danae@danaejones.com.au w: www.danaejones.com.au

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YOU R BUSINESS

By Rachel Fairweather

Your brand identity is the face of your business.

What is brand identity you ask? … It is the visual elements that form part of your overall business brand.

Branding differentiates you from your competitors.

Branding is how you want your audience to perceive your business. Branding gives a first impression of what your audience can expect from your products and services.

The key elements for a strong brand identity is your business name, logo, tagline, fonts and colours. These key elements need to be created for your business to reflect your business and appeal to your customers. It is stated by many experts worldwide that ‘a business with a strong brand will give you a greater chance of success.’

A vital part of developing your brand identity is the design of a good logo, the logo should be included into all corporate communication mediums, including business cards, letterhead, brochures, advertising, signage, newsletters, emails, website and social media.

The number one rule for logo design is that it must be able to speak for itself, it should be simple & distinctive.

Effective logos do not have to be explained. Take a look at some of the world’s most successful brands: the Nike swoosh, the golden arches of McDonalds, Twitter with its simple blue bird - these have become so successful just by keeping it simple. Brands that use strong visual identities help this occur.

Some commonly used colours and their meanings: • Pink: Feminine, Love, Tranquil • Red: Power, Passion • Orange: Health, Energy, Warmth, Excitement • Green: Nature, Soothing, Money, Growth • Blue: Peace, Loyal, Clean, Trust • Purple: Magic, Creativity, Royalty • White: Purity, Cleanliness, Simplicity • Black: Power, Sophistication • Brown: Rural, Outdoors, Masculine Another link for brand identity is your tagline/slogan.

Keep the tagline simple and easy to remember, it needs to remain short since the tagline is typically incorporated into the logo design, as well as all marketing collateral.

The most important thing with brand identity is consistency - make sure every piece of material you send out in regards to your business is consistent and in line with the brand identity you have created. Consistency will make your brand better, easier to use, and practically invincible. Changing elements of your brand including fonts and colours can be the most damaging and confusing to your business.

Branding is an essential part of creating a successful business, reap the rewards that come along with it.

Colours play a major role in creating brand identity - the human mind is extremely responsive to visual stimuli, we remember colours and shapes before words, so each and every colour will affect your brand differently. The shade and tone of your colour also play a part.

Rachel Fairweather is the Owner of Impress Art Graphic Designs e: impressart@bigpond.com w: www.impressart.com.au

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T HE FES T I V E S E A S ON , YOU R S U CCESS A LL W RA P PE D U P. It’s that time of year, it might not feel like it, but it is - Woolies have mince pies and tinsel and Christmas trees adorn the shopping aisles. So the question for you is are you feeling financially Festive? No? Not Sure?

It’s too early to think of a Christmas Party! ...Think again!

First off get out of the mindset that it’s “just a Christmas party”. What it is, is the perception of your company in the eyes of your employees. The question isn’t can you afford to have one, it’s more like can you afford not to. Christmas parties give you the opportunity to thank your team or your staff for what they have achieved and to reflect over the previous year.

They give you the chance to do this without showing favouritism for individual awards and festive part can provide an ideal platform for staff to bond in an out of office environment.

Company Culture doesn’t just happen, it’s a reflection of how valued each employee feels within the organisation.

A good and well organised Christmas party is a great way to show your gratitude and provide a positive launch for the business year ahead.

Good organisation, a proper venue and, debatably, a decent budget can enthuse and smooth and galvanise a workforce all at the same time. In fact the better the event the less likely it is to end in photocopier debauchery or loss of dignity through over indulgence. A well executed party will be a talking point for staff long after it is over, so good planning and organisation are key. If you are under resourced, or just plain busy get some professional help, most hotels and venues will have a function co-ordinator who will be well versed in what is required, and very often will be able to help with all aspects of creating a good party, memorable for all the right reasons.

There’s also options like cruises, reef trips, paintball, bunjy jumping - we are spoiled for choice, but book early to ensure you get your first preference!

Have fun, it’s Christmas... well, nearly!

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WONDERFUL If a business can bloom, Bloom is almost in full flower. Bursting with vitality, founder Emma Lodge is the personification of Bloom.

“It all started in 2007, when a friend at work developed breast cancer, and I just felt I had to do something to help her.

“So I organised the Pink Ribbon High Tea event at the Shangri La Hotel, says Emma. “It was a huge success.”

“From there the event became my creative outlet and the more I networked with women, heard touching personal stories and the journeys endured, the more I felt compelled to carry on and go further.

“I became intrigued about finding “the cure” and threw myself into research and study on cancer, says Emma.

“That was when my life took a complete U-turn. I started pulling cleaners out of the cupboard and food out of the pantry, reading labels and discovering that we actually live in a toxic world.

“My entire focus went from reactive to proactive,” says Emma. Bloom was taking seed.

“I realised an urgency to shift our focus towards prevention, as there are many simple measures we can implement in our homes right now to prevent illness, all we need is the information and knowledge so that we can make our own informed choices.

“I started a bus tour called The Organic Experience, taking people to the Atherton Tablelands, meeting the growers, experiencing all the sensual delights of freshly grown, organic food. I wanted people’s senses to be heightened to pursue wellness through food.

“At the same time I met incredible people, and discovered an amazing

array of natural health products and services we have in the Far North.

I wanted to create an event where people could experience and learn without the hard slog and research I had gone through” says Emma. Bloom was born.

Bloom started in 2012 at the Shangri La Hotel, moving to Cairns Colonial Club in 2014. In 2015, Emma took time to concentrate on learning about emotional and spiritual wellbeing, which she has now brought into the Bloom concept of loving and respecting the body to see the flow on effect into all areas of life.

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It’s been a wonderful journey, like putting the pieces of a jigsaw together in pursuit of wellness

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Bloom returns to the Cairns Colonial Club on 8th October. An absolute must on everyone’s calendar.

“I’m very protective of my integrity and my duty of care to those who put their trust in Bloom to change their lives, so I am very particular about who exhibits. The exhibitors all have that same belief in their products, pure, non toxic ingredients,” says Emma.

It’s not difficult to understand why Emma Lodge describes her Bloom journey as the petals of a flower opening up, and it’s not hard to see why people tell Emma that Bloom has changed their lives.

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If you’ve neglected your health for too long, or are an avid health nut, this event is for you!

Bloom Inspiring Wellness 2016 will be held on Saturday 8th October in the function centre on the beautiful tropical grounds of the Cairns Colonial Club.

The venue is truly fitting for this style of event with both the indoor and outdoor areas utilised for a range of talks and workshops including meditation by the pool, yoga on the lawn and workshops in the gazebo. An exciting line up of guest speakers will be headlining the event, covering topics from nutrition to self love, spiritual wellness and positive mindset. In addition to this, up to 40 exhibitors will showcase the highest quality health products and services in the areas of food, skincare, wellbeing, environment, and exercise. Healthy food and beverage options will be available to purchase throughout the day, and all guests will receive a goody bag on arrival and Bloom Magazine.

So clear your diary, organise a baby sitter, give yourself permission to take time out, and come immerse yourself in a health inspiring, soul nurturing day. This is your time to Bloom!

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CHILDREN UNDER 18 FREE OF CHARGE Bloom Inspiring Wellness Saturday 8th October 2016 Cairns Colonial Club (entry via Behan St) Opening Times: 9:00am – 7:30pm

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Pilates &

YOUR GENERAL

WELLBEING! Jani ne N o o pet ch

I am sure you have all heard of the term “Pilates”, but are you left wondering, “What is it?”

Joseph Pilates, who was one amazing man extremely ahead of his time, developed Pilates during World War One. He was working with injured soldiers, and created resistance exercises using bedsprings, which led to his invention of the Pilates Reformer (a bed like apparatus) and the Cadillac or Trapeze Table, which also resembles a hospital bed, along with other Pilates Apparatus.

focus on QUALITLY rather than Quantity. The deeper you get into the practice the more precise you become in your movements and exercises.

This creates an even deeper challenge. Don’t be fooled you will sweat and your body with work in a way you haven’t experienced before. You will love it! Your posture will change and you will feel stronger throughout your core and body.

The wonderful thing about Pilates is that anyone can do it. Recently, I had my 80 years old Stepfather and 73 yrs old Mother attend Mat Pilates and Reformer Sessions while on holidays and visiting from NZ. My 10yrs old son and 12 years old daughter are also regular practisers of Pilates with no prompting from there mum, they can really feel the difference in their bodies.

There really is no age barrier and taking up Pilates is going to benefit you in incredible ways.

Pilates lengthens and strengthens all the major muscle groups while also maintaining a balance of the smaller muscle groups. You are also focusing on strengthening your deep abdominal muscles and pelvic floor muscles which in turn leads to a stronger and more flexible spine, helping to alleviate any back pain. Pilates is also incorporates the Mind body and spirit. You can walk into a Pilates session feeling rushed, stressed and tense and walk out and hour later feeling refreshed and a sense of calm.

Pilates is completely low impact and there is a

Men and woman that participate in regular Pilates Practice become more in tune with their bodies and have more body awareness. The amazing thing about Pilates is you can take the principles of Pilates into your everyday life, your gym workout, your gardening, etc HOW DO I START PILATES? Don’t be nervous to give Pilates a try. You need no prior knowledge of Pilates and don’t stress if you feel like you have no flexibility or strength.

A Pilates session with give you a balanced workout and the use of the Reformer or Cadillac equipment allows your back to be supported.

You will be surprised how quickly your body responds and your flexibility and strength improves.

It is recommended if you are looking at participating in Pilates Equipment classes that you complete at least 3 One on One Sessions to learn the foundation of the Pilates Breathing Technique which is practiced in all classes, and the basic fundamental exercises. You will then be able to go into a Semi Private class, which in our beautiful air-conditioned studio in Smithfield is up to 4 persons only

EVERY SESSION WORKS AND INCORPORATES THE 10 PRINCIPLES OF PILATES • Awareness • Balance • Breathe • Centre • Concentration • Control • Efficiency • Flow • Precision • Harmony

So there is no better time than now to pick up the phone and book yourself in for your 1st Pilates session. Most studios offer an introduction package, so find a studio near you and give it a go. You won’t look back!

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LOOK BETTER FEEL BETTER ACNE – REJUVENATION – BRIGHTENING The Bio-Synthesis light activated rejuvenation system is a non-invasive, comfortable treatment resulting in exceptional improvement to the appearance of your skin.

It increases collagen synthesis, reduces hyperpigmentation, detoxifies and reduces acne resulting in a firmer healthier clearer, more youthful skin.

Make an appointment with our Dermal Therapist, and you can discuss what you would like to achieve with our Advanced Skin Treatments and LED Light Therapy.

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Experience whole-body treatments with heated salt scrubs and mud wraps, unwind with therapeutic massage and hot-stone therapy, enhance with body tanning and waxing, manicures and pedicures, and know that your facial, after consultation, is tailored specifically for your skin’s requirements.

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“You may wish to indulge and enjoy the products we use in our skin-care treatments which are results driven, which is why we have embraced the Organicspa skincare range of products,” Rebeka said.

Developed in Byron Bay, Organicspa is a luxurious certified organic and vegan skincare range created using the best nature offers in vitamins, oils and actives, is not tested on animals and are very reasonably priced.

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“These Australian-made products are designed to be resultsdriven, and they definitely work”, Rebeka added.

Refresh is also excited to announce that they now offer Bio Sculpture Gel, the leaders in nail care with a five-star

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Refresh City Day Spa has four treatments rooms, a couple’s room and a manicure/pedicure area. For busy inner-city workers needing to de-stress, Rebeka and her team offer halfhour and three-quarter-hour treatments, perfect for lunch breaks.

Refresh City Day Spa is truly your escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. On walking into Refresh you immediately experience the difference. Warm lighting, soothing colours, inspirational quotes, calming music combined with the genuine welcome all help to ease your worries away.

“We pride ourselves on offering the best in natural and effective body and beauty care,” Rebeka added. “We are dedicated to offering outstanding treatments, value and results that work.”

Refresh City Day Spa 85 Lake St, Cairns City (in Main Street Arcade) Ph: 40518344 www.refreshcitydayspa.com.au

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Smokey shimmery eyes and sensuous lips for a dramatic evening look or a dreamy romantic glow for that special wedding day, make-up artist Bonnie Bridge from ‘All Eyes on You’ will work her colour creative magic and years of professional skills to ensure all eyes WILL be on you!

None of it’s work though for Bonnie, as being creative and making people shine are undoubtedly her ‘must do’ passions, as she juggles beautifully her role as mum to lovely Aurelia and charming Connor, as well as her natural role as an innovative professional make-up artist.

She has a genuine friendliness making any newbie to pampering sessions feel most comfortable, confident and sassy, and all ladies of a bridal party feel at ease and gorgeous on their treasured day.

Over fifteen years of professional experience in the beauty and makeup industry, including ten years of engaging with a diverse range of women at Chanel, Myer Cairns, has helped her develop her own style and her love of making every woman feel like a queen.

These days when she’s having time out from ‘being mum’ or not busy out on a mobile make-up venture, she is treating ladies to facial waxing, tinting and the best eyelash extensions in Cairns! You can also stock up on the long-lasting and affordable ‘Poni’ brow products and the exotic ‘Shanghai Suzy’

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matte lipsticks to indulge yourselves at home. All of these services and products are available at her salon overlooking the mountains at Canopy’s Edge, Smithfield.

It is also a creative den for designing special occasion hairstyles and original headpieces recently showcased in a photo shoot with ‘Pure Style Photography’ and ‘Your World My Lens Cairns.’

The models are beautifully styled in the natural rainforest setting with Bonnie’s romantic makeup selection and bohemian style garments from ‘Gypsett’ in Cairns.

Bonnie’s weekends are going to get much busier as she’ll be sharing her professional technique and friendly personality at many more weddings, race days, fashion shoots and formal events all over the Cairns, Tablelands and Port Douglas region.

Contact Bonnie from ‘All Eyes On You’ on 0404 857 808 to book an appointment. Check out her latest work on www.facebook.com/ alleyesonyoumakeupandlashes and Instagram alleyesonyou_beauty

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As part of our Buy Local awareness campaign each month we shine a spotlight onto businesses across our city and our region, featuring not only their commercial activity but also a look at the faces behind local service. The people of our town that make it great and aspire to bring the very best of what we want, when we want it at a good price and with a big smile. We hope you enjoy the following pages and, like us, see the value in keeping it local.

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As a travel agent, Philip Slater is often asked how he survives in business when there are online agencies and airlines offering direct services to the public. According to the Director of the Travel Lounge, established in 2005 as Cairns’ first mobile travel agency, the answer is simple.

“We ask questions, we listen to our clients and we offer suggestions based on those answers. I have travelled extensively throughout my life and can use that personal experience to guide my clients to the perfect holiday that suits them,” he says.

“While the Internet is a fantastic tool for finding specific information, when it comes to making a memorable holiday nothing beats personal interaction with a travel agent that has already had the experience and can think outside the box.”

With the added advantage of being available in an emergency 24 hours a day 7 days a week to provide relevant advice or reroute trips if necessary, the ATAS accredited Travel Lounge is a one stop shop able to offer clients worldwide adventure travel, cruising, holiday travel, touring, car hire, accommodation, travel insurance and currency.

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A fundamentally service orientated company, the Travel Lounge is an associate member of Helloworld, and focuses on not only arranging hassle free holidays, but also building connections and long term networks both locally and overseas.

When Philip established the Travel Lounge with his business partner Kevan Pearce back in 2005, they made their first booking in a client’s home using an Internet dongle and back up telephone cable connected to their client’s phone line.

“I cringe when I think of the times I had to ask clients if I could cut them off for half an hour while I used their dial up,” laughs Philip.

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5) Invitations to visiting cruise ship inspections.

6) Exclusive invites to Travel Club networking functions & promotions.

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Visit www.travellounge.com.au for more details.

“TRAVEL AND BECOME A SPONGE FOR A FEW DAYS, WEEKS, MONTHS, YEARS. TAKE IT ALL IN. ENJOY THE FOOD, THE DIFFERENT CULTURE, THE SURROUNDINGS, WHETHER BUILDINGS, LAKES OR PRISTINE FORESTS. TAKE PHOTOS IF YOU CAN”

“No one refused, and we still have clients booking regularly with us today that started back then, so they must have been happy with the service,” he adds.

Working from a home based office in Redlynch, today’s technology allows them to meet clients over a cappuccino at their local coffee shop in Redlynch Central, or travel as far as Buchans Point or Edmonton to conduct business.

“Because we are not a traditional bricks and mortar agency we travel to meet clients wherever they are and also after hours if they want to wait until all travelling parties can get together to discuss their next trip,” says Philip.

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While Philip’s personal favourite travel destination is a toss up between Barcelona with its cobbled streets and Gaudi architecture, and Raratonga, with its simple island lifestyle, Cairns rates highly on his destination list, with one distinct advantage for locals – most people are within fifteen minutes of the international airport, opening up a world of possibilities.

“Travel and become a sponge for a few days, weeks, months, years.

Take it all in. Enjoy the food, the different culture, the surroundings, whether buildings, lakes or pristine forests. Take photos if you can,” says Philip.

“Afterall, great travel experiences are memories that will stay with us for a lifetime.”

The Travel Lounge Ph: 07 4041 0123 www.travellounge.com.au

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town, cold-pressed juices, smoothies, and a mouth-watering Firstly,menu Annie Gillow, owner of the well-loved boutique, has all day and night. just opened a sister shop - Annie’s at the Beach - to cater for Join us for breakfast, lunch, dinner and everything in between!

the growing demand. This larger shop is packed with a huge selection of fantastic designs for women of all sizes.

Shop 4b, 41-47 Williams Esplanade Palm CoveThe QLD new site, on ground level at the Peppers Beach Club group of shops on Williams Esplanade, is just a short way from Annie’s original boutique, which is located upstairs, above the Palm Cove Post Office.

“Many of my customers shared their frustration since I closed my Cairns’ store, saying they missed my large store where the choices were endless,” Annie said. “So, here I am again providing a large store.”

Annie will expand her much-loved selection of popular styles with beautiful silks, designer kaftans, clever separates, always“SPECIAL SEPTEMBER OFFER - receive a free single scoop popular cotton edresses, plus jewelry and extra comfy shoes. of homemade gelato with every main meal” eiv ecstocking She’ll also be swimwear for sizes 6 to 24. o o r lat d t f ge eal a o m “I love to give my customers a range of choices and this now s Shop 4B , 41-47 W i l l i ams E s pl an ade , Pal m Co ve i ! p th o in m on sco y ma r 5p includes Annie said.

“You will find the latest Baku nti EE swimwear,” (07) 405 9 1852 • j ac k an ds h an an s . c om.a u r fte e e M FR ev d a a itha clever e designs, Australian-designed label which has been at w rder o the forefront of Australia’s swimwear industry for at least 10 years and consistently providing for women of all sizes, shapes and body types.”

In addition, Annie’s stocks what she calls the ‘tummy tuckers’ and says these one- piece swimsuits actually make a woman look two sizes smaller.

“I honestly didn’t believe it until I saw it for myself,” she said.

The second reason for customers to celebrate is Annie will soon be stocking a brand she has loved and worn for many years - Pygmee.

“I would describe this brand as casual stretch-cotton retro style that is like no other,” said Annie (who is pictured here in one of the green retro styles). “These are quirky and head turning, and I am excited to have both ladies and girls wear from Pygmee.” The new brand will arrive later this month.

“There is always exciting things happening as my existing customers know, and I promise nothing less at Annie’s at the Beach,” Annie said.

Shop 2, 41 Williams Esplanade, Palm Cove “I promise double the fun and choices, so that customers (07) 4059 0594 www.cairnscoastrealty.com.au will love everything in their wardrobes and receive many compliments when wearing their perfect pieces from Annie’s.”

Homemade gelato, the finest coffee in town, cold-pressed juices, smoothies, and a mouth-watering menu all day and night.

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Open for Lunch and Dinner 7 days a week and Breakfast on a Sunday from 8am.

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For 18 years, Dragonfly Wellness & Laser Clinic has been using up-todate products to help customers obtain beautiful and healthy skin, and now the popular clinic has become the only skin care specialist in Cairns to offer a world-renowned anti-aging treatment that can actually help clients look years younger.

Dragonfly, at Smithfield Shopping Centre, has gained a well-loved reputation for all types of pampering and cosmetic treatments, its experienced therapists take pride in understanding their clients’ skin types and providing the perfect treatments for each customer’s unique needs.

The clinic utilises the latest in non-invasive technological equipment and products offering fat cavitation, Cryopen and cosmetic tattooing. It also now offers a range of worldleading DMK paramedical products, which are designed using the principles of biochemistry to transform skin into youthful, healthier-looking skin.

“DMK’s revolutionary concept of ‘remove, rebuild, protect and maintain’ aims to match an individual’s biochemistry with the appropriate skin therapy best suited for their skin,” said Dragonfly owner Donna McGarrie. “DMK is the only product range that penetrates the skin down to the cellular level, so the products treat skin conditions from the roots where the problems are.

“The results we have seen have been phenomenal.

Depending on skin type and condition, clients can look anywhere from five to 10 years younger.”

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Donna started the clinic at Kewarra Beach in 1998, moved to Smithfield Centre six years ago and created a peaceful oasis in the busy shopping centre. Due to its increased popularity, Dragonfly is expanding and will be opening a second clinic to cater for growing demand.

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Wo rds by Jan i e B a rton pho t o s by Si l v i a Mo g o ro vich Its range of treatments are extensive and include spray tans, teeth whitening, waxing, tattoo removal, tinting, facials, massages, manicures, pedicures, body treatments, make-up, vascular, hair and pigment reduction, all performed by experienced, highly trained therapists. It also uses Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) for removal of hair, sunspots, freckles, sun-induced pigmentation and for treating acne, rosacea, inflamed skin and birthmarks.

Dragonfly’s philosophy is prevention, intervention and rejuvenation, and its professional therapists are also well known for going above and beyond with each client.

The expert therapists, who treat both women and men, know that everyone has different skin care needs and personalises their advance, up-to-date treatments to suit each client.

“We have excellent relationships with all our clients because we know their skin conditions are quite personal to them, so we make it personal to us,” Donna said.

“This way we can give them the best treatments for their individual needs.”

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Whether you’re looking to cure yourself, or a car, it’s always a good idea to seek out a specialist. After all, if you’re spending the money, you want to know your issue is being handled by someone who really knows their stuff.

If you have a dicky heart, you go to a heart specialist. Your diesel motor is the heart of your car. Are you going to risk having it serviced by anyone other than a diesel motor specialist?

DEM is a local family business specialising in diesel performance and fuel economy solutions.

The huge workshop in Edmonton is full of vehicles, very good lookin’ vehicles. That’s always a good sign. Where there’s a workshop full of valuable cars, you know people are trusting this mechanic to do the best thing by their treasured investment.

David is a perfectionist. He knows every client is receiving the best possible personalised attention. It’s how he’s grown his business, which has moved into larger premises recently to cope with growing demand for DEM’s popular and valued service.

He’s worked that way since 2012, and there’s some truly beautiful cars in the shed bearing testament to his clients’ confidence in his ability.

“We do general repairs and servicing but my passion is diesel performance, and the by-product of performance and power enhancement is greatly improved fuel economy.

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“On certain models we see an improvement of 20% in fuel economy and massive reductions in long term maintenance costs. Our focus is on preventive initiatives instead of reactive maintenance, and word is getting around that we are saving our customers a great deal of money.

“Diesel vehicles these days have pretty much enough power, but we can still achieve considerably more power, and at the same time greatly increased fuel economy, picking up an extra 100km a tank in many cases.

“My own car was especially heavy on fuel, and I’ve seen a 20% increase in fuel economy. Where I was achieving 520ks per 68 litres, I’m now seeing over 600km.

The by-product of improving diesel performance is a massive reduction in rubbish being pumped back through the motor, resulting in increased efficiency and better fuel economy.

Because waste is not being pushed back through the intake of the motor, there’s a huge reduction in carbon and slush build up.

“Some vehicles have to have the whole top end of the motor pulled apart and cleaned out every 30,000km, which can cost up to $2000, an expense no one wants, and that we can prevent,” says David.

“This is what DEM is here to prevent. At the same time, your vehicle’s significantly improved performance and fuel economy is a bonus,” David adds.

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Helmut Geyer is the man behind Aquariums in Cairns, and the person who has helped create some of the most stunning artworks in this city.

His business specialises in crafting custom-built tropical and marine fish tanks and ponds, and can provide almost all of your aquarium needs. They stock and breed all manner of popular and exotic fish, and a diverse range of aquatic plants.

Helmut’s interest in fish started as a child, when his father gave him his first fish tank, but waned during his teenage years and as he embarked on a busy career as an executive chef. It wasn’t until he was in his 30’s and bought a house in Cairns which had a fish pond, that his interest was re-ignited.

Working long hours as a chef, he found having an aquarium the perfect way to switch off and relax.

After buying multiple fish tanks, he started making his own, acknowledging “I am a self-taught fish tank maker!”

After spending a few years juggling chef work with breeding fish and building custom fish tanks, Helmut decided to concentrate on fish and although the first few years were tough going, Aquariums in Cairns has now racked up 15 years in business and has built a reputation for quality work which is affordable. The business has seen growth supplying both commercial and private aquariums and encompasses maintenance of freshwater marine aquariums, ponds, restaurant and wholesaler’s live seafood tanks, as well as offering a vacation care service looking after your fish while you are away on long trips.

Helmut’s understanding of water was significantly improved on such a trip to Austria, when he caught up with an ex-colleague who showed him the aquarium he had up in his attic, which was “An absolute ripper of a tank!”, and lent Helmut a book on water chemistry. He spent the rest of his

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Most people think a filter takes out all the bits in the water, but it’s actual job is to convert the poisonous gases like ammonia, which is created from the breakdown of organic matter into nonpoisonous nitrate. Helmut explains “What cleans the water is not the filter material, it’s the bacteria that grow on the filter material and the more porous the material, the more bacteria grow and the healthier your water becomes.”

Apart from having a good filter, you also need a light to be able to see your fish. While you might think that sunlight is the obvious choice, Helmut advises that sunlight “encourages algae to grow’, and the fish have no need for it. Above all, Helmut advises potential fish owners to have realistic expectations. Like all pets, you have to be prepared that there will be unexpected costs, and it’s a good idea to educate yourself before starting your aquarium – there are hundreds of YouTube videos that walk you through everything you need to know to ensure that you get the setup that is right for your lifestyle. Check out Aquariums in Cairns on Facebook and be inspired by Helmut’s creativity and know-how!

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Nathan and the Cairns Paintball team run six fields out at the Billabong in Kuranda. Each field is set up to facilitate specific games, and they either rebuild or open a new field every year. This year also saw them open a different kind of field. “For the past 10 years I’d been trying to get paintball mobile” and that dream was finally fulfilled with the arrival of the ‘BATTLEDOME’ Portable Paintball Arena! The only mobile, inflatable enclosure operating in the country made its debut as part of the 2016 RACQ North Queensland Games earlier this year and is already being booked for events and private hire locally as well as to remote areas like Cooktown and Weipa.

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There’s a group who are finishing their safety briefing as I arrive, and I’m pleasantly surprised to find out it’s a family celebrating their daughter’s Sweet Sixteen. One of the best things about paintball is how inclusive it is – whatever your age or gender – if you can move your finger, you can have a great time at paintball!

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“I can’t think of another sport where parents and children can play on the same team at the same level.”

While energetic enthusiasm makes for a fun game, strategic playing gets more wins. It’s this aspect that makes paintball (“Chess with guns” as Nathan calls it), such a popular option for corporate events and has seen the activity steadily grow in popularity across the world to the point where professional competitions are hotly contested and there have been pushes for inclusion in the Olympic Games.

Cairns Paintball has over 100 regular players, plus another 60 in the VIP club which fields the FNQ Fury team, who are currently ranked in the top 5 of the semi-pro division of the Super 7’s Paintball Series. For Nathan, paintball provides one of the best adrenaline rushes to be had in sport, and he loves seeing that moment when people let go of their hesitation and jump into the game, “You can almost see the crazy switch getting flicked!”. And I can’t resist sharing this pearl of a quote, “Just from observation, girls tend to be slightly more intelligent, and will think one step ahead.” The VIP Club is open to any locals who are interested in developing strategic thinking while running around the bush having a brilliant time!

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Their vast array of knowledge, skill and experience in the performing arts certainly contributes to their success. This year, TYC won the Cairns Post Hit Award for Best Arts Collective.

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To celebrate the splendour of our local flowers and foliage, the region will be taking part in the inaugural Australian Flowers Week which will be celebrated nationally from the 17 – 25 September.

The aim of the celebration is to recognise the importance of our Australian flower industry from growers, through to wholesalers and finally florists.

Treasurer of the Queensland Flower Association and owner of Tropical Blooms Pty Ltd at Gordonvale, Jason Nealon, hopes the initiative will be a great way to introduce Cairns residents to their own healthy local flower industry.

Mr Nealon believes the far north Queensland flower community is an important part of the fabric of the florist scene and Australian Flowers Week is a great opportunity for locals to support the important niche market in Cairns.

During the week-long celebration, there will be initiatives held in conjunction with major shopping centres such as Stocklands and approximately 20 participating florists from Port Douglas to Tully will be running a competition where anyone who makes a purchase can go into a draw to win one of ten $100 flower arrangements featuring the regions locally grown flowers.

Organisers are also planning “pay it forward” flower giveaways in multiple locations around Cairns which they hope will remind people of the joy flowers can bring.

“The pay it forward idea is our way of saying here’s our gift to you, now next time you have to give a gift, please think of us,” Mr Nealon said.

Giving flowers as a gift is an age old tradition and whether they are used for courtship, birthdays, weddings, anniversaries and even funerals, the act of giving flowers sends a special message to the recipient. Despite this, the race for technological evolution has dealt a blow to the flower industry as it has to many other retail sectors. In our search for convenience it has become easier to present people with gift cards essentially making them responsible for purchasing their own gift.

Mr Nealon and his helpers are hoping the Australian Flowers Week will be an important opportunity to remind the Cairns community of the beauty and availability of our locally grown flowers and foliage, prompting them to avoid buying online.

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“We would like people to walk into a florist and experience the artistry involved. Flowers literally put smiles on people’s faces, that’s the business we are in.”

What’s better than Flowers and Fashion? The combination of the two, of course! This year, Stockland Cairns is excited to showcase the best of Spring Fashion whilst supporting Australian Flower week.

Stockland Cairns Marketing Manager, Molly Pfohl, said: We are very excited to be supporting Australian Flower week in 2016. This is an important initiative to recognise the amazing local high-quality flowers we have in Cairns and to pay credit to the floristry talent we have across the region. This year at Stockland Cairns we will be showcasing the best of spring fashion while also showcasing the best of floral artistry. Customers are encouraged not only to enjoy the fashion parade but also to see the beautiful blooms from Cairns’ local growers and florists on display.”

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Everyone’s living requirements vary as we adjust to our continually changing lifestyle and family. Statistics show that we tend to move homes on an average of every 5 years which reflects the changes in our family’s needs.

A smaller home has much lower day to day running costs and can leave you time and money to do the things you didn’t have time for when you were busy raising the family.

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Sometimes our house requirements increase when we start having a family of our own.

As a young couple you may have been living in a 2 bedroom unit before having the kids and find you have to upsize to a 3 or 4 bedroom home to allow space for the family to grow. Building a new, larger family home minimises the maintenance costs over the time the family is expanding. It also lets us plan the design to cater for the change in our family’s needs.

It’s worth looking at what is important to each of us in our current family requirements and whether our home is able to cope with any changes. If not, maybe you should be looking for a home that will cope with those changes for more than 5 years. The best way to do that is build a home designed for your family and for our climate, to make it practical and comfortable.

Some people may find they are now ‘empty nesters’ because the kids have all grown up and started their own families. I know a lot of families where Mum and Dad still have the large house that screams for lots of fix ups and maintenance and of course, lots of cleaning. As we get a little older the last thing we want to do is spend all weekend cleaning the house and doing the gardening.

Most people still want their own private and secure space so a good option is to build a smaller home, on a smaller block of land.

There are some subdivisons in and around Cairns with fantastic facilities like walking and bicycle trails, parks, gardens, BBQs and more. Ask around some of the new estates and see what combinations of land sizes are available and you may be surprised what’s on offer.

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“We are very happy with the end result, but this is just a tiny sample of all the many different styles planned in keeping with our unique, sustainable and personalised building methodology,” says Vickie.

“Ideas abound and the sky’s our limit – we’re sourcing fantastic products, and achieving amazing results by thinking, and sourcing, outside the square.

“Wherever possible, we utilise local suppliers. We’re delighting in finding amazing locals with unmatchable quality of raw materials on our doorsteps, like our beautiful old Queensland maple that was tucked away in Kuranda,” says Vickie.

Warm country meets cool industrial in this stunning house of perfect combinations and creativity. Superb feature walls comprising gently stained pallet wood meet rustic concrete floors polished and polished yet again for longevity of sheen and to achieve non-porosity and a truly natural ambience.

Exterior quality Hardie panels give the appearance of tempered concrete, lining the wall behind a neat indoor garden running the length of the living area. High louvres combine with opposing doors and windows to draw breezes to

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naturally cool the interior in the tropical summer.

“Available local supplies don’t always match our vision, so we’ve been very creative in sourcing materials, requiring a degree of flexibility in design. But sometimes, perfect resources just reveal themselves in the oddest places, and it all helps in achieving a more affordable high-end finish. ‘and if we cant find it, we make it, the front door handles came from scrap steel . Look at them now, really sexy!” Vickie says.

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Agave: The plant genus Agave conjures up thoughts of spiky desert plants that in most people’s minds will try to attack you every time you pass them. This may be true with some, however there are a few less-aggressive and soft leaved species that both suit our climate and our desire to have the most fashionable feature plants for our gardens.

Below are a few top favourites, based on their overall attractiveness, architectural qualities and the ones that are right now in hot demand in today’s modern landscapes.

leaves gives it the look and appearance of an Australian grass tree. It quickly grows to its adult form and once mature, it is very long lived with little to no ongoing maintenance. Like almost all agaves, the hedgehog agave is extremely hardy with low water requirements and will thrive in areas where there is lots of radiant heat. Around pools, concrete driveways and the harsh western sun that burns many of our plants throughout the summer months, this species will retain its vigour. It is an absolute winner in a feature pot and also in clumps of three or more, densely planted for high impact.

Another recent arrival is the Agave potatorum. This relatively small species does have big attitude with sharp spiky tips, though its form has to be one of the most incredible in the entire plant kingdom. Its perfectly symmetrical leaf structure

with neat rosettes of bluegrey leaves retains showy imprints of past leaves as they grow. It sits proud amongst any landscape and is a real show stopper.

Lastly, it’s hard not to mention the pride of all the agave family, the much-loved soft leaf Agave attenuata. With its blue-green, completely harmless curved leaves, it graces many landscapes worldwide.

It is completed suited to almost all environments from a soft border plant to rock gardens, banks and slopes. With an almost unlimited number of uses within the landscape, this plant truly is a winner. There are many other suitable species in the Agave family for our tropical climate, from solitary specimens to mass clumping varieties, some that reach only the size of a tennis ball to others the size of a car, so there really is a plant for every location.

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