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WHAT WE’RE EXCITED AB OUT THIS MONTH

LUNCH WITH PETER FITZSIMONS

Thursday May 21

Tropical Writers Inc proudly announces a premiere event for Cairns Lunch with Peter FitzSimons Where? Donnini’s in the Hilton Tickets are now available from the website When? 12pm Thursday May 21, 2015 www.trybooking.com/122514 How much? $60pp

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Peter FitzSimons is a journalist with The Sydney Morning Herald and Sun -Herald. He is also a regular TV commentator, a former radio presenter (very successfully, with Mike Carlton on Radio 2UE) and is also a former national representative rugby union player.

Peter is the author of over 20 books - including Tobruk, Kokoda, Batavia, Mawson and the Ice Men of the Heroic Age, Ned Kelly and biographies of Nancy Wake‚ Kim Beazley‚ Nick Farr-Jones‚ Les Darcy, Steve Waugh and John Eales. He is Australia's biggest-selling non-fiction author of the last ten years. Peter was named a Member of the Order of Australia for service to literature as a biographer, sports journalist and commentator, and to the community through contributions to conservation, disability care, social welfare and sporting organisations. His new book Gallipoli explains in brilliant detail the background behind the campaign, the facts of the tragic battles, and the continuing legacy that Gallipoli holds for all Australians.

THE LONG ROAD PYJAMA WALK

History comes to life with Peter FitzSimons.

Saturday May 16

Join The Pyjama Foundation for The Long Road pyjama walk on Saturday May 16 at 5pm to support children in foster care. This 10km walk along Cairns Esplanade will see participants hit the pavement for two scenic laps, starting and finishing at the Sister Cities Barbecue area. There will be a BBQ, refreshments and a prize giveaway after the walk! $25 for adults and $15 for children aged 3-5. Head towww.thepyjamafoundation.com to register.

RSPCA MILLION PAWS WALK 2015

Sunday May 17

At: Cairns Esplanade lawn next to Muddy’s Contact: Amy Bender 3426 9932

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I’ve been fortunate in my publishing career to meet some awesome people and this month I’d like you to welcome to our town Maddi and Lloyd. Its funny when you watch a TV programme each week then months later meet the couple in person, for some reason I felt like they were dear friends I had known all my life. Maddi and Lloyd were popular Queensland contestants on last seasons ‘House Rules ‘ run on the 7 network and as an avid viewer I was not alone in hoping they took out first place. Now with a new town, a new business and a baby on the way, the couple will need us to get behind them once again and make them very welcome. Read their story in this issue and make an appointment at Maddi’s new venture “Hypoxi” salon in Edgehill, it’s the latest equipment from around the globe to help with weight loss and overall fitness.

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Maddi &Lloyd

calling cairns home By Michelle Dryburgh

They came into our lives, and living rooms, as contestants on the popular home makeover program House Rules. Now you’re likely to bump into them at the local supermarket or on the way to get your morning coffee. Famed couple Maddi and Lloyd have packed up their lives in Townsville and made the move to Cairns. CairnsLife Magazine caught up with the pair to talk about their new business venture in Edge Hill and other exciting plans on the way… Just twelve months ago Maddison and Lloyd Wright were a regular couple with regular jobs. Even when they were accepted as contestants on Channel Seven’s House Rules, they never imagined how dramatically their lives were about to change. “We can be in a supermarket just doing the grocery shopping and then feel eyes peering at us in the fruit aisle,” Maddison laughs. “We were even asked for our autographs in DFO the other day. I don’t even have an autograph!” The pair say nothing has been the same since the program went to air. “We went from living normal lives to being away for six months, travelling all over Australia and being on TV.

When we finally got home, we had a new house which was lovely, but it didn’t really feel like home anymore.” Their modest, weather-worn timber home was transformed into a show-stopper by the other contestants on House Rules. While extremely grateful for the beautiful makeover, the couple felt like they were living in a display home. “It became a bit of a tourist attraction. People would knock on the door on a Sunday morning and ask to look inside. It didn’t really belong to us anymore.” With a growing desire to be closer to family and plans to start a family of their own, they made the decision to put the house up for sale and move to Cairns, where PNG-born Lloyd grew up.

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Maddi and Lloyd on their wedding day

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Lloyd and Adam working hard on the set of the series House Rules.

Maddi on the set on House Rules The team of House Rules

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Maddi new business Hypoxi Salon in Edgehill

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SPECIAL GUESTS at this years Big Boys Toys, 30th and 31st May. Appearing this month at Big Boys Toys are Maddi and Lloyd from House Rules TV series and all the way from New York City “The Ninja Turtles”. Appearing both Saturday and Sunday 30th and 31st at the Fred Moule Exhibition Pavilion Cairns Showgrounds.

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he 21st Century man is no longer happy to live in a simple cave and spend his days hunting and gathering in a dugout canoe using tools made of bone and wood. Nowadays, even the most basic hunting and gathering trips involve taking the 4WD for a spin, towing either the campertrailer or the flash tinny and drinking beer from the electric camping fridge. This modern and sophisticated new-age man has left his Neanderthal brothers behind and has become obsessed with high-tech toys that cost money and loads of it.

SINCE THE DAWN OF TIME WHEN THE ONLY THING A MAN HAD TO WORRY ABOUT WAS MAKING FIRE AND WHETHER OR NOT HIS FLINT WAS BIGGER THAN THE NEXT MAN’S, HIS DESIRE FOR BIGGER, FASTER,

Throughout the ages we have seen Pharaohs build bigger pyramids, Kings build bigger castles and Emperors build bigger palaces. There have been chariots and galleons and the constant urge for men to conquer the air, land and sea with big toys. Like most social species, humans have ways of determining social order and men are no different. A man’s toys is one way for him to display his status and the more he has, the more successful he is.

MORE HIGH-TECH AND EXPENSIVE TOYS HAS EVOLVED INTO AN OBSESSION.

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OUTBACK BARBERS DEBI MARINO Photography by Simon Furlong

Whether you’re the metrosexual type, sporting a five-o-clock shadow or a fullyfledged beard, every gent can do with some man-scaping now and then. When the locks get a little long, Outback Barbers will have you covered – and clipped and out the door again looking good as new. Best of all, there’s no appointment necessary. Owner Debi Marino and her team of highly experienced stylists will be working their magic at the Big Boys Toys expo. The rest of the time you’ll find them on Spence Street between Turners Home Appliances and Phoenix Takeaway, next to the old Bunnings warehouse. For those not ready to embrace the silver fox, the team specialise in Grey Blend colour, a semipermanent camouflage solution. They’re also experts on flat tops, beard trims and head shaves, and offer a complimentary neck shave and lemongrass hot towel scalp massage with every haircut.

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With team member experience ranging from 13 years to 30, you’ll have peace of mind knowing you and your hair are in good hands. “We have a great team of girls who are consistent, long-term, friendly and professional staff,” says Debi. “We like to share a joke with our clients, and on our blackboard out the front, and offer a welcoming atmosphere in a convenient location.” Defence discounts are also available for Army, Navy, Police, Fire and Paramedic personnel.

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THE AUSTRALIAN ARMOUR & ARTILLERY MUSEUM Take a step back in time and be blown away by the Southern Hemispheres largest collection of armoured vehicles and artillery. The Australian Armour & Artillery Museum is conveniently located next to Skyrail and Tjapukai.

On display daily, discover genuine pieces of history including captured items from World War I & II, Northern Africa and the Pacific. See history up close view tanks, armoured personal carriers, armoured and anti-tank vehicles while learning about their applications during the world wars. Vehicles, weaponry and artillery you usually only get to see in the movies, all in one convenient location, right here in the Far North! To add some excitement to your day, join us for an army style Tank Ride adventure. Our custom fitted APC (Armoured Personal Carrier) seats 10 passengers and has a turret on top to replicate the look of a tank but with comfort design to suit all, rides available onsite daily at 11am and 2pm (subject to demand min 5 people) for only $15 adults and $10 for children.

The perfect experience for the whole family, once you are finished exploring the exhibits, visit our Kids Corner. The children can take a photo dressed as a real soldier, try on genuine army gear and play on the battle re-creation table allowing their imaginations to run wild. During your visit, enjoy a coffee/tea or cool drink and a snack while you sit and relax in our cafĂŠ area or as you browse through our retail section. You will find a surprisingly diverse collection of specialty items including some of the most unique novelty items, toys & puzzles, model kits & paints, reference books and souvenirs. We are also now supplying the Far North with a full range of AFV models, Tamiya paints and accessories. Still growing every day, we have many product features to come in 2015

including new Kuranda and Attraction packages and Personalised Guided Tours of the exhibits. We have invested in an extension to house even more exhibits, which should be completed April 2015. In addition to this we will open a shooting gallery featuring tethered rifles, located downstairs which will be ready mid-late 2015. At an unbeatable price and with transfer options twice daily, The Australian Armour & Artillery Museum offers aspects to interest every age. An alternative to suit every person and every budget! Come and see us sometime soon for a Cairns experience with a bang!

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With interest rates at a record low, men are finding it even easier to satisfy their desire to have toys and gadgets that are cutting edge and do cool stuff. From sports cars to drones, power tools to speedboats and Smart TVs to bikes, men dream of owning their own impressive collection of toys that will wow them and give them status amongst their mates. Even the most humble man cannot resist the secret thrill of owning the latest and greatest. It is said that the only difference between men and boys is the cost of their toys and for most men, their love affair with toys and gadgets starts from an early age. Little boys love remote control cars, video games, kid-sized tools and more, and big boys love full blown fossil-fuelled power machines – fast cars, fast boats, fast bikes. Nothing makes a grown man feel young again more than the excitement of owning his very own big toy.

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PROTEIN POWER By Ana James So you’ve decided to commit yourself 100% to a healthier life, created fitness goals and have a mental image of where you see yourself physically in ‘X’ amount of time, joined the gym or hired a trainer, binned the junk food and walked gung-ho into the supplement shop to stock up on protein and pre-work out: Only to come face-to-face with the reality that you have no idea what Creatine is, or what the difference between Whey or Casein Protein is, and in fact haven’t done any research on what supplements you need to compliment your fitness goals.

Too embarrassed to ask the person who works there for a complete run down on what exactly all the mysterious powders and tablets in the shiny and suggestive packaging do, you buy the first moderately priced Soy Protein and slink out the door. In order to reach your fitness goals, the key is to be well informed and ‘Pick for your Goals.’ Are you looking to shed fat, grow muscle, bulk up, lean down, or get shredded and look cut? Base your supplements on what your fitness program and diet requires and EAT. No matter what your goal, nothing is better for you than the natural nutrients in real life food. When taking supplements and protein, drink plenty of water daily to stay hydrated and help with digestion and flushing. WHEY PROTEIN A good starting point that is usually budget friendly, Whey concentrate is one of the most basic forms of protein that is found in many protein tubs on the shelves of supplement stores. Whey concentrate is fast digesting and can be used both pre and post workout and as a snack between meals. Derived from dairy, this is not a preferred source of protein to be used at night. Some people may find that they have a hard time digesting the concentrates and will end up feeling a bit gassy and bloated and may be better suited to try a lactose free natural protein. CASEIN PROTEIN Casein is a slow releasing protein that provides your body with a steady flow of amino acids. Your body will breakdown the amino acids over the course of 5-7 hours, making casein shakes ideal if you wake up feeling famished or are usually a bit peckish before bed. Casein can be taken as a meal sub or filler snack during the day. Taking casein will keep you anabolic throughout the night and your body will absorb and utilize the protein and nutrients. This is especially important for those looking to build muscle and keep up mass. DROP INTO RIP IT UP SUPPS AND SEE ROHAN FOR MORE SUPPLEMENT ADVICE, WORKOUT GEAR AND DISCOUNTS ON THE LATEST AND BEST BRANDS ON THE MARKET. MON-FRI 9AM-6PM SATURDAYS- 9AM-2PM

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here is an upside to this obsession for women though and that is that the modern man has become just as obsessed with matching his image to his toys and has thrown the loin cloth to the rag bag. Now more than ever, the 21st Century man cares how he looks and is taking care of his health, hair and hygiene and make no mistake ladies, this recent trend for full faced beards that throws back to a more primitive era, is by no means a lack of care. It is in fact a carefully sculptured work of art that requires high-tech, state of the art equipment to keep it maintained and manicured.

WHETHER DEEP POCKETS OR A LOVE OF TECHNOLOGY IS THE DRIVING FORCE, BIG BOYS’ TOYS ARE DESIRABLE AND MEN LOVE THEM BECAUSE THEY LOOK GOOD, THEY ARE PRACTICAL AND IT MAKES THEM FEEL YOUNG.

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e’ve all witnessed or experienced the dulling, spotting havoc FNQ sun can reek on car paint, (not to mention the Flying Fox ‘drippings’ for us Cairns residents) and a new coat of paint can be a pricey and unrealistic investment for older models. Vinyl car wrapping has fast become the choice alternative for vehicle owners, giving drivers the freedom to be creative with textures, colours and design schemes in a full or partial vehicle wrap. Used widely for business branding and advertising, this semipermanent option is now the go-to choice for exterior revamps

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and gives vehicles the cover up they need, without the price tag afforded by a new paint job. Not only can vehicle wrapping give your ride a much needed or fresh face-lift, it protects your existing paint from chipping, fading, wear and tear and helps to maintain its residual value. If the wrap DOES become damaged, the area is easily replaced, as the vinyl is individually wrapped by section with the paint underneath completely protected. So if your car needs a makeover or you’re bored with it’s stock- standard look and want to add individuality, vinyl wrapping could be the fresh start you need to kick it into a new gear.

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CLIFTON BEACH ACREAGE – A haven of Tranquillity! The open plan design of the residence melds with the space and privacy that acreage land offers – these two elements combined result in a peaceful retreat! The house design allows parental occupation of one end and children/family members the opposite – with the inviting living, lounge dinging and kitchen areas in between – A.K.A. – the meeting place! Step onto the wide full length patio, (to which many doors open) and relax further – be it a quiet read, a dip in the large pool or when entertaining with friends. The extra land area is well set up for horses and also exists a solid shed, store and tack room. Easy access is available to the large rear portion of land – ideal when needing to store the large boat or caravan.

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EXECUTIVE LAKESIDE LIVING Whether you are entertaining guests or just relaxing poolside, nothing has been left out in this tropically designed home by Chris Van Dyke. • All bedrooms having external access to outdoor pool area and built in wardrobes. • Main bedroom has his/hers walkthrough wardrobe with bi-fold doors opening onto views over the lagoon. • Bi-fold doors and louvers throughout capturing natural light and sea breezes. • Ensuite off main bedroom with double shower, double sink and bath.

• Gourmet kitchen with gas cooking. • 1.8 Kw Solar System. • Large 793m2 block. • Private and secure gated estate. • 500m to Trinity Beach Esplanade. • As an owner of one of the 43 lots within this estate, you have access to some private facilities including a tennis court and 20 meter lap pool.

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Features: • East facing overlooking Esplanade and waterfront • Resort pool and BBQ area Fully furnished and self contained • Designer kitchen with granite benchtops, dishwasher, underbench oven • Plenty of cupboard space • Built in robes and carpet to bedroom • Laundry - washing machine, dryer and 2 door utility cupboard • Airconditioning throughout • Covered carpark exclusive use • Currently managed in holiday letting

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MARCIA EBDELL-BLANCH Hair Design With Tom it was time to inject some fun and cutting edge style. Tom has just returned from months in rural Australia working on Cattle Properties and Months of Self-inflicted Haircuts. Tom is a young good looking Man and now it is time to shine. We sculpted a sharp disconnected Mohawk Cut with a lot of weight removed and texture throughout. For added fun we hand Carved the hairline and some interior for an individual look.

Colour Specialist With Tom’s Colour we wanted to enhance and lift his natural. We used a Shoe Shine technique which filters highlights through the hair to give a Sun kissed Untampered effect, which is great for the guys. The result gives a brighter up lifted feel.

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With Tom we just gave a light dusting of Mineral powder in Tom’s skin tone to even out the skin.

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I LAR I A The Man Drought

We live in a paradise, surrounded by golden beaches, diverse wildlife, exotic plants and tropical warmth. But, I have learned that everything comes with a price. Sweet, succulent pineapple is covered with a spiky, spiny skin, every mango contains an awkwardly placed, oblong pit and bananas turn brown and unpalatable seemingly overnight, that is provided Panama Race 4 Disease hasn’t got to them first. In this respect, Cairns is no exception and it is with a heavy and somewhat melancholy heart that I can report that our city is in the grip of a fully-fledged fella famine. Correct, an ovary-pinching, companionship-challenged, O M G - I ’ m - a - wh i s k e r- aw ay from-crazy-cat-lady-status, man drought! Whilst I have the utmost respect for the online dating agency data and census analysis which revealed that cairns is, and I quote ‘man drought declared’, I decided to embark upon my own research into this matter. As a consequence I can confirm that women far outnumber men at The Lagoon, Abbott Street, The Red Arrow and beyond! I can also confirm that the manbun is rife and needs to be swiftly addressed but that’s a side issue.

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Back to my findings please… Case Study 1: Jessica 28, Media Professional, Trinity Park. Jessica is a single, leggy blonde who enjoys going for long walks along the beach (alone), yoga and bar-hopping. She is well and truly over ‘the hunt’, and wants to settle down sooner than later. While she freely admits that she is picky (code for that she actually has standards), she told me that “In Cairns, there are lots of attractive women competing for a very small pool of eligible men.” Now, Jessica is clearly a better catch than the most impressive Barramundi, but she’s struggling to be snapped up herself. What to do?! Well, first and foremost, she and heaps of others like her deserve some respite and relief from this ‘bloke-barren’ land that she’s been living in, and to this end I believe that a certain shopping chain has been offering a special on electric toothbrushes for some time. However in all seriousness, one needs a viable strategy before one considers making the dreaded road trip south to Brownsville. For those of you who are mathematically inclined, dating is in fact a numbers game. In

other words the more men you meet, the more likely it is that you will find that special someone. For example, if you are in the vicinity of ‘x’ number of men that may result in ‘x’ number of coffee dates and so forth. All you need to do, is to increase the value of ‘x’. Essentially, you need to be prepared to attend the opening of an envelope. Try art gallery openings, bars, bookstores, school fêtes, hardware stores and while you’re there why not pick up a handful of cable-ties? In this current fella famine, if you’re half serious about meeting a bloke, you must be prepared to step out of your comfort zone. If you do what you’ve always done, you’ll almost certainly get what you’ve always got. However above all, irrespective of the outcome, enjoy the journey and if you can’t find a rose to smell, you’d better make do with our beautiful tropical blooms.

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nd with today’s range of flexible training options, more people than ever before can further their studies or make their way into a new career. We are very fortunate to have some industry leading trainers and educators right here in Cairns, providing accredited courses and expert guidance on a wide range of fields. With most offerings tailored to suit the individual, we now see students from their early teens to their eighties, expanding their knowledge, broadening their horizons and enriching their lives. Many courses offer full-time and part-time study loads as well as short courses, off-campus and online learning environments. So whether you

CAIRNS BEAUTY ACADEMY A beautiful career

The next Diploma intake begins May 4. Late starts are offered but places are limited. For more information about courses or to schedule an appointment visit www.beautyacademy.com.au

work full time, run a business, you’re in between jobs or raising young children, you can find a training option to suit your needs and your lifestyle. Gone are the days where we work for one employer from graduation to retirement – it is now expected most Gen Y’s will have between 5 and 10 career changes in their lifetime. The flexibility in training options has grown from this demand for wider choice and a growing desire to learn and do more. To help you find the best options, we have put together some of the leading training providers Tropical North Queensland has to offer. CairnsLife wishes you all the best in your future training and education endeavours….

f it’s a career in beauty you dream of, finances don’t have to hold you back. Cairns Beauty Academy is now offering a study now, pay later arrangement, with VET Fee Help on the Diploma of Beauty Therapy. The comprehensive course is the highest vocational education and training qualification in the beauty industry, covering every aspect of the trade from providing manicures and Indian head massages, to developing treatment plans and conducting financial transactions. Established by Sue Collins in 1986, Cairns Beauty Academy has been the training ground for hundreds of renowned therapists, now working in spas and salons locally, across the state and throughout Australia. The Academy specialises in small class sizes, providing an intimate learning experience for students to maximise their potential. Cairns Beauty Academy also offers nationally accredited training in nail technology, body spa and massage, intense pulse light, laser, skin needling, micro-dermabrasion and LED therapy. Short courses are also available in lash and brow, makeup application, facials, waxing, and manicures and pedicures. And if it’s some pampering you’re after, Cairns Beauty Academy has you covered. The onsite teaching salon offers a wide range of beauty treatments at affordable prices.

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Construction of MacKillop Catholic College, Mount Peter is underway! Building of Stage 1 will be completed by November, in time for the start of the 2016 school year, offering Prep to Year 3. The College will then grow progressively over the coming years until full Prep to Year 12 status is reached.

ground up, please contact the College’s Principal, Luke Reed on 4045 5262 or email office.mountpeter@cns.catholic.edu.au

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May: Mothers Day “A mother’s love for her child is like nothing else in the world. It knows no law, no pity, it dares all things

Wishing a very Happy Mothers Day to all the family chef, personal chauffeuring, sideline cheering, married or single, stay at home, career woman, multitasking, worry-wart, mess cleaning, up all night new and loving MOTHERS: you make us who we are.

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THE LISTIES are Australia’s most sought after kids’ comedians. These guys are raucous, laugh out loud fun for the entire family (even Dads) and are the feature event of this year’s Cairns Children’s Festival. This show is rated S for Stupid. Don’t miss it!

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As part of the just completed $14m redevelopment is the opening of the new Bulurru Storywater Theatre, utilising the world’s most advanced technologically visual special effects, to explain the ancient dreamtime story of the Djabugay’s people’s belief in the creation of the world. Live performers and modern technology will transport the audience into the extraordinary world of the Djabugay people, bringing these stories alive for today’s visitors. In addition, the Bundarra Cassowary Egg Theatre is an innovatively new, architecturally ground-breaking auditorium, showcasing Art of My People, using art as a medium to explain the diversity in aboriginal cultures across Australia. By day, the park is filled with interactive experiences to give you an authentic insight into the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture. Learn the art of throwing a returning boomerang, and how a didgeridoo is played. Sample some traditional bush foods, and get an insight into the ancient medicinal value of native plants.

And to make your trip extra memorable, you can also create your own souvenirs. The Tjapukai artists will guide you through the intricate art of weaving, creating natural rainforest style jewellery and painting your own returning boomerang in traditional Aboriginal style. By night, you can journey into the dreamtime for an unforgettable evening of delicious food and world-class entertainment. Take part in a welcome smoking ceremony and share in the celebration of authentic music, chanting and dance, as the world famous Tjapukai Performers take to the rainforest stage. Be immersed in the spectacle of a corroboree depicting the thrill of the hunt and the ancient totems of the rainforest people. Dine on the culinary delights of Tropical North Queensland as the feast is brought forth from the underground oven. The night culminates with a traditional firemaking ceremony as you’re invited to join the performers by the fire for an intimate chat and the chance to take photos.

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family matters a healthy child previously before it is prepared to assist with the conception. The intending parents and the proposed birthmother must be prepared for the complexities involved. The birthmother and her partner, as well as the intending parents, must each seek counselling. There is a requirement for both the birthmother and the intending parents to have independent legal advice. The costs of the counselling and the independent legal advice will be borne by the intending parents. The intending parents and the birthmother, as well as the birthmother’s partner, must enter into an agreement pursuant to the legislation before the pregnancy commences. The legal costs are the responsibility of the intending parents. The costs of the pregnancy, medical costs, pharmaceutical costs and hospital costs to name but a few will be met by the intending parents just as though they would meet those costs as if they were the birth parents. Some birth mothers choose to maintain close links with the intending parents throughout the pregnancy and allow them to be fully involved every step of the way. The degree of involvement, if any, in the pregnancy is worked out between the birthmother her partner and the intending parents. The birthmother always has the right to manage the pregnancy as if she was not a surrogate. When baby is born, the tiny bundle is considered to be the child of the

Breakfast in bed made lovingly by the children, maybe a little help from dad, thoughtful handmade gifts and cards and always lots of smiles and hugs. Mother’s Day is a joyous sentimental day for mothers all over Australia. This is a dream that is denied to many women who are unable to give birth for a variety of reasons and Mother’s Day celebrations can bring feelings of sadness and regret. A surrogate can help bring a new life into the world to loving parents who otherwise would be denied the opportunity of raising their own child. Commercial surrogacy is not permitted in Australia and the process of finding a surrogate mother is not an easy one, unless there is a close friend or family member prepared to help the intending parents. A couple who intend to use a surrogate mother to help bring their child into the world may not advertise for a surrogate and of course a woman wishing to become a surrogate may not advertise her availability. A surrogate mother helps bring this new life into the world, usually with the assistance of genetic material provided by the intended parents and with the intervention of and expert medical guidance of fertility clinics. There are quite strict criteria to be met before a woman may become a surrogate mother, including age limits, residency requirements and consent of her partner. A fertility clinic may also impose the need to have borne

birthmother until an application is made in the Supreme Court for a parenting order which may then be taken to the family court. The birth certificate will issue in the name of the intending parents after the order is made and baby is no longer the child of the birthmother but of the proud new parents.

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Siblings: Two older brothers

Cassandra with Mum Susan & Sis Alyson

Describe your Mum: Caring, supportive, strong and very loving Best memory: One of my lovely times and there is so many as my Mum is my best friend would be our beautiful weekend away at Thala Beach Lodge, where this photo was taken. We had lots of laughs and quality time spent together.

Siblings: Alyson, Kirrily and James.

memories to narrow down to one single occasion.

My kids: Hamish and Olivia

What you’ve learned from your Mum: Life experience, family and the memories that come with those make you a wealthy person, not the measure of money.

Describe your mum: Filled with positivity, happiness and a joy for life.

What I’ve learned from my Mum: Too many things my mum has taught me. However two that stays strong is to treat everyone the same no matter if they live in a tent or a mansion and God only gives you what you can handle.

Best memory with Mum: Too many wonderful

Siblings: Younger brother Michael, 23 Describe your mum: Animal lover, huge heart, hilarious, strong-willed, hard-headed, hard-working, free-thinking Best memory with Mum: My mom is the funniest person I know and always seems to get into the most unbelievable situations. She has zero filter and anytime we’re together is filled with insane amounts of ridiculousness and laughter. What you’ve learned from your Mum: Life is a gift and don’t take crap from anyone. Through life hardships, and overcoming cancer she always comes out on top and has stayed true to who she is at heart. Has been undeniable the biggest influence on who I am as a person today.

Siblings: Bianca, Nicole, Katie, Michael, Thomas Describe your mum: Very loving and Caring, Supportive and Strong. Best memory with Mum: My Mum playing with me at the park when I was a small child What you’ve learned from your Mum: To be strong, ambitious and always follow your heart to find happiness.

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July 13th - July 17th

DENISE LITHGOW

JENNY VA L M A D R E

Sculptural Felting & Two Dimensional Felted Landscapes

Encaustic - Produce a Body of Works

Enthusiasm and imagination are the best ingredients to bring along to this workshop. A progressive range of skills will be developed, so that the participant feels confident designing their own range of felt vessels and landscape images. We will explore different 2D & 3D sculptural forms, colour, design and conceptions of artworks. Topics will include: Collage and intuitive drawing as a design tool to create innovative forms and designs in felt (no drawing skills are required) Ways to form shapes and translate these into three dimensional shapes. Creating two dimensional landscape images, with felt and found objects. Using resists to take 2D into a 3D form. Using surface decoration such as free form stitching into the felt surface to enhance the pieces. Vessels will range from simple to more complex as we progress through the week. Participants will be challenged to play with their own designs using sculptural felt techniques. If you long to take your flat pieces of felt into another realm then this may just be the workshop for you.

This workshop will deliver skills to produce large-scale encaustic works. Students will cover the hows and whys of the production of a body of work for professional practice. Demonstrations and class exercises will be done in material application and how to apply this to develop your own body of work. Students will complete experimental material studies, draft studies for large scale and at least 3 large encaustic paintings, linked by process and content. Jennifer has been teaching parttime in the Visual Arts department of TAFE North for the past 8 years while maintaining an arts practice that ranges through encaustic painting to ceramics. Her teaching is hands on, with an analytical, critical focus to ensure students continue to develop their skills and understanding of practice, both theoretical and practical. Jennifer’s work is represented in several public and corporate collections including Cairns Regional gallery, Queensland Government Collection, Cairns Convention Centre, Shangri-La Hotel, Mercantile Mutual and numerous private collections in Australia and overseas.

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PETER GRIFFEN - Acrylic - Colour, Abstraction, the Figure and Still Life - Take a Line for a Walk! Working in an abstract way from the imagination to start with, participants will experience total freedom in mark making, use of colour, texture and materials. Once this feeling of freedom is established, the figure and still life objects will be introduced. Freedom to explore will be encouraged. Anatomical detail will not be an issue at first, instead, “take a line for a walk”. Discovery will come from experimentation. One aim is to become familiar with the figure and still life objects and feel uninhibited in referring to them in drawing and painting. The other aim is to feel free to create images, which in themselves work in an abstract way and do not necessarily refer directly to any known subject matter. Participants may also work from photos and/or sketches, which they bring to the workshop, if they wish. Acrylic paint will be the main medium used but drawing, collaging, splashing, scraping, etc., and using any other materials will be encouraged. For enquires please go to our website; cairnsartsociety.com or pick up a flyer at our DFO shop, Cairns Craft Centre, The Art Barn, Art & Office.

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WGC LAWYERS By Michelle Dryburgh

Williams Graham Carman Lawyers have been providing expert legal advice to the people of Far North Queensland for more than 40 years, building consistency, loyalty and trust. The firm has a strong contingent of Female Associates and Lawyers. WGC Lawyers would like to take this opportunity to recognise the contributions of our longterm lawyers and the newest additions to our team.

TOP – LEFT TO RIGHT: Belinda Down, Client Development, Erin Priest Commercial Lawyer, Ella Thomas Family Lawyer, Petrina Cao-Kelly Commercial Lawyer, Nerida Whelan Associate Litigation and Construction, Amanda Millyard Accredited Family Law Specialist. Photography by Simon Furlong

BOTTOM LEFT TO RIGHT: Rhiannon Saunders Associate Commercial Litigation, Jacqui Lee Long Associate Wills and Estate Planning, Jessika Reghenzani Litigation Lawyer

Amanda Millyard Senior Associate – Family Law Team Amanda is a Queensland Law Society Accredited Specialist in Family Law and Independent Children’s Lawyer. Local to Cairns and practising in family law since 1997, her expertise includes advising in complex property disputes, children’s cases including international and domestic child relocation, and relationship agreements to protect high wealth clients. Rhiannon Saunders Associate – Commercial Litigation team, Governance and Risk Management team Joining WGC in 2009, Rhiannon has expertise in the areas of debt recovery, governance and risk management, and insolvency. She achieves results quickly, efficiently and costeffectively for all of her clients, which include body corporates, commercial enterprises, financial institutions, government bodies, small businesses, individuals, liquidators and bankruptcy trustees. Nerida Whelan Associate – Litigation and Construction Team Nerida joined WGC in 2012 after completing an associateship with the Supreme Court of Queensland. Nerida is a graduate of James Cook University in Cairns, having completed a Bachelor of Laws with Class 1 Honours in 2010. She works closely with partner Doug McKinstry in the Litigation team and became an Associate in 2014.

and development matters for a variety of clients.

NEW FACES Jacqui Lee Long Associate – Estate Planning and Administration Team Jacqui is a well-known, long term local who has been involved in the legal industry for more than 17 years as well as being a busy mum of two. Her area of expertise is Estate Planning Administration and Litigation. She is approachable, diligent and with a can-do attitude, excels in her areas of practice. Erin Priest Lawyer – Commercial Law Team Erin completed a Bachelor of Laws with Class 2B Honours in 2013 from Griffith University, Brisbane and a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice through the Australian National University. Her previous roles include Associate to Justice Henry in the Supreme Court and working as a court reporter with the State Reporting Bureau. She works closely with partner Michael Huelin in the Commercial team.

Ella Thomas Lawyer – Family Law Team Ella joined WGC in 2015 after completing an Associateship with the District Court of Queensland. A graduate of James Cook University in Cairns, Ella completed a Bachelor of Arts – Bachelor of Laws in 2013. She was admitted as a lawyer to the Supreme Court of Queensland in 2014. Jessika Reghenzani Lawyer - Commercial Litigation team, Governance and Risk Management team Having just joined the firm Jessika is working with Partner John Hayward within the Commercial Litigation team. A local girl and a graduate of James Cook University in Cairns, Jessika completed a Bachelor of Business (Human Resources) – Bachelor of Laws in 2013. She was admitted as a lawyer to the Supreme Court of Queensland in 2014. Belinda Down Client Development Belinda has a legal degree and over 15 years’ experience with government, small business, development and marketing across several industry sectors in the region. A passionate foodie, she has been involved in local food marketing for many years. EXPERT LEGAL SOLUTIONS

Petrina Cao-Kelly Lawyer – Commercial Law Team Petrina joined the WGC Commercial Law Team in 2014, bringing a depth of experience gained in management with government and small business enterprises. Her experience spans over two decades and extends to financial, legal and human resources. She works closely with partner Michael Huelin in body corporate, management rights, leasing

PHONE 07 4046 1111 Eddy Lago & Amanda Millyard Accredited Family Law Specialists

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B E S T S H O RT F I L M S H AV E A L I C E N C E TO THRILL IN TRINITY BEACH! Australia’s leading short film festival, Flickerfest, is returning to Trinity Beach for the 5th year with its ‘Short Films – Licensed To Thrill’ event, screening the Best of Australian Shorts program at Trinity Beach State School Oval on Saturday 23rd May 2015. Celebrating 24 years of short film excellence, Flickerfest remains Australia’s leading Academy®- Accredited and BAFTA-recognised short film festival, presenting A-list short film programmes recognised among the best in the world. More than 2,400 entries were received for Flickerfest 2015, and only the top 110 shorts were selected in official competition, all handpicked to represent the most innovative, creative and cutting-edge short films being produced in the world today. “On the Flickerfest tour we screen entertaining, inspiring and award-winning programmes, giving local Flickerfest audiences an opportunity to view the hottest short films on offer,” said Bronwyn Kidd, Festival Director. In Trinity Beach, audiences will see Best of Australian Shorts and FlickerKids, suitable for young audiences and families.

HIGHLIGHTS FROM BEST OF AUSTRALIAN SHORTS PROGRAMME INCLUDE: 1

Fun QLD romantic comedy ‘A New You’ calls the rules of friendship and loyalty into question when wingman Jay falls for the girl he is trying to pickup for his friend. The witty Bush Mechanics tells the story of four young Warlpiri men on a journey to visit a powerful elder living at a remote outstation. As they drive across the red dirt roads of the central Australian desert they must overcome mechanical mishaps and the trickery of a mischievous Munga Munga spirit. It will take all of their bush ingenuity to keep their car running and themselves alive. Winner: Yoram Gross Award Best Australian Short Animation Flickerfest 2015 Trailer: https://vimeo.com/78689503 Don’t miss the hilarious Florence Has Left The Building where it’s the annual Christmas Eve concert at the Marigold House Assisted Living Facility. All her friends are dying and Florence wants out. When the facility double books two rival Elvis impersonators, Florence takes the opportunity for one last hurrah. Starring a very unrecognisable Jacki Weaver. And enjoy the moving and insightful Grey Bull about Martin, a South Sudanese refugee who happens upon a bull who he believes is his spiritual totem. Deciding to rescue it from the abattoir he works in, Martin is torn between his ancient cultural identity and his family’s new life in Australia. Winner: Virgin Australia Award Best Australian Short Film Flickerfest 2015. Trailer: http://vimeo.com/117361216

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE FLiCKERKiDS PROGRAMME INCLUDE:

Oscar-nominated short animation The Dam Keeper tells the tale of a young pig encumbered with an important job, and the meeting of a new classmate who changes everything.

From Broome based WA filmmakers, the fun High Tide asks Jamie to set his fishing line aside for one night in order to catch the girl of his dreams.

In the delightful Bunny New Girl A self conscious young girl on her first day of school learns that friendship can overcome difference.

The locally made short film from ABC Open, Going Home To Girramay screens alongside the Best of Australian Shorts programme and follows Seraeah Wyles’ journey “finding myself, reconnecting with my mob and reaching out to other Indigenous mob to inspire them to find their connection to family, country and culture”. Flickerfest is Australia’s largest touring film festival, visiting 50 locations around the country and is proudly supported in Queensland venues by Screen Queensland, Screen Australia, Trinity Beach Tourism and Cairns Regional Council. All tour information at www.flickerfest.com.au/tour Venue: Trinity Beach State School Oval Tickets: gold coin donation Date/Times: Sat. 23 May: Flickerkids - 7pm | Best of Australian Shorts + ABC Open Short – 8pm Info: 0402 255 468 | http://flickerfest.com.au/tour/trinitybeach-cairns-qld/ http://www.trinitybeachholiday.com/ Tour Details: Flickerfest Office: Ph: 02 9365 6877 | http://flickerfest.com.au/tour/ All sessions approx 110 mins (Classification: under 15yrs to be w/Adult)

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Tired of the same nightlife routine? The luxur y of finely crafted cocktails is reborn at The Cotton Club – Cairns’ newest nightlife experience. The Cotton Club is a casual yet upscale cocktail bar showcasing a contemporar y premium bar menu with an innovative signature menu and refined cocktail theatrics.

Elevating your cocktail experience with truly memorable cocktails, The Cotton Club seduces your senses and entices curiosities. Each sip sparks imaginations to step outside the comfort zone, luring you to delicious adventures on the visits to come.

Matt Black and Matthew Bonasia are the mixologists who skilfully blend high quality ingredients with top shelf premium spirits and liquors. The Cotton Club’s masterful concoctions are handcrafted using premium spirits, fresh fruits, infusions and aromatics. “As the purveyors of fine elixirs, we encourage guests to try something different. Quality takes priority; whether it’s one of our fun variations on your favourite classic cocktail or a new style of beer from a small, boutique, Australian brewery.

We have a growing selection of top shelf drams for whisky/ey aficionados, rums from across the globe and award-winning Australian gins,” says Matthew Bonasia, Head Bartender. Melbourne-born and raised, Matt Black is The Cotton Club’s Venue Manager, Creative Director, Mix-Master and all round social character. With 10 years of hospitality under his belt, Matt built a reputation around some of Melbourne’s finest bars, nightclubs, restaurants, and even the trendy hipster cafés that Cairns is starting to embrace. “I have lived in Cairns on and off for over 6 years now. Over the years I have seen the progression of new, trendy, quirky venues popping up but noticed one main thing, the lack of quality cocktails. Having been exposed to the true leaders of cocktail innovation, working with world-renowned and recognised cocktail bars all around Melbourne, I am bringing a new appreciation for cocktails that Cairns has never seen.” “Being a part of an already iconic venue that has been at the forefront of Cairns nightlife for 21 years; it made a lot of sense to me. The Woolshed really is a onestop-shop, café by day, top shelf pub food, cocktail bar and iconic party bar upstairs by night,” says Matt Black, Venue Manager.

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FREE Venue Hire for Functions & Parties The Cotton Club focuses on premium quality, top shelf back bar selection, impeccable service and attention to detail – accommodating whatever your function/party needs. Centrally located in the heart of the city, below the iconic Woolshed, The Cotton Club is the perfect location for your next Function, Party, or night out on the town. The Cotton Club’s intimate atmosphere offers cosy seating for mingling and comfortable casual conversation, and a spacious open interior for dancing to the blends of funky jazz and old school hip hop mixed with soulful deep house. To book your next function/party, contact: marketing@thewoolshed.com.au 24 Shields Street Open 8pm til Late @TheCottonClub Like us on Facebook: The Cotton Club www.thecottonclubcairns.com.au

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Dinner Theatre With the success of “Tony N’ Tina’s Wedding” over the past two months, Cairns Dinner Theatre is happy to announce their newest creation “Lights, Camera…Murder,” a Hollywood themed murder mystery where it’s the job of the audience to solve the case of “whodunit.” This audience interactive show is scheduled to start mid June with tickets going on sale May 1st. The company is also gearing up for two more shows that will debut over the next few months, a “Hollywood Burlesque” style show and a Broadway Musical review entitled “Encore.” “We’re excited to bring something different to the night life in Cairns, and give guests an experience they can’t get anywhere else.” Say’s owner Brooke Evans. “It’s all about having fun,

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we have no messages to share just pure entertainment, we want guests to leave with a smile on their faces.” Cairns Dinner Theatre is a excellent option for company Christmas parties as they eliminate the hassle of booking a hall, hiring a caterer and sourcing entertainment. “We’re an all in one package, we do all the work and you just need to show up and have fun.” says ower Wes Evans. “We pride ourselves in offering world class dining and entertainment under one roof and so far our guests are loving it.” For more information on Cairns Dinner Theatre or to book tickets call 4055 3285 or visit them on the web at www.cairnsdinnertheatre.com

T o n y n ’Tina ’s Wedding No matter how wacky the wedding of your sibling, cousin, friend or coworker was, it still won’t hold a candle to the chaos of the Vitale/Nunzio nuptials. A unique blend of a conventional wedding ceremony and interactive dinner theatre, “Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding” is guaranteed to fill you up with good food, fun and, perhaps, even love.

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T MONIQUE DIMATTINA & JAMES SHERLOCK JAZZ UP NORTH 2015 FRIDAY 5 JUNE Combining a solid jazz/roots tradition with a distinctively Australian voice, this is a show that will mesmerise and delight. The superlatives run thick and fast when critics describe Monique DiMattina’s playful and inventive style. Words like ‘dynamic’, ‘astonishing’ and ‘sophisticated’ abound in rave reviews about this singer/songwriter who has played alongside the likes of Lou Reed, Bjork and Jimmy Cobb. Teamed with guitarist James Sherlock, this is contemporary jazz at its best.

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HE distinct vocal stylings of Monique diMattina have earned this versatile musician a stellar reputation in jazz circles around the country. Heralded for her playful and inventive style, she is bringing her latest recording to Far North Queensland – accompanied by the well-reputed guitarist James Sherlock – for a special one night only show as part of Tanks Arts Centre’s acclaimed Jazz Up North Series in June. For lovers of jazz, and indeed any music, this is a show not to miss. Monique’s cheeky demeanour and her impressive back catalogue, including the latest Nola’s Ark (recorded in New Orleans) means you never know what to expect when watching her step into a live setting. For her upcoming show at Tanks, it will be a bit of eclectic combination of fun. “I’ll be the hybrid-Aussie chick wearing sparkles and playing piano, from Bach to blues/roots boogie,” says Monique. “James will be all cool and understated with his spiky clean hair look and a touch of quirky Kiwi, playing really tasteful acoustic guitar and raising an eyebrow now and then when the lyrics are cheeky. You can also expect to participate in a dynamic creative experience, when we all write a song together on the spot. I’ll be taking song ideas from the audience before half time, at which time, while everybody else is enjoying a relaxing bevvy

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in the foyer, I’ll be sweating the new song out the green room! We play the audience inspired song first up after interval, otherwise, I would forget it.” Sharing the stage between Monique and James has created a fruitful musical relationship. They are currently putting the finishing touches on a joint album, due for release in the near future. “I love playing in duo because there’s more freedom and space in the air,” says Monique. “But some guitarists aren’t’ comfortable being so exposed, without the lovely comfy cushion that bass and drums provide. James digs the adventure though, and he’s great at the ducking and weaving required to keep the ball in the air, so to speak. Sometimes I’m singing and hardly playing piano, he’ll step up and drive the bus. Other times I’m smashing out more noise than a falling cutlery drawer, so he’ll tiptoe around me like a hen-pecked husband and try not to play too many notes.” Throughout her career, Monique has performed with the likes of Lou Reed, Bjork and Jimmy Cobb, so it is evident that an evening in her company will certainly be one to remember. Monique diMattina and James Sherlock perform at Tanks Arts Centre on Friday 5th June. Tickets are available through Ticketlink. For more information, please visit www.tanksartscentre.com

Doctor’s Day is a celebration of the professionalism and commitment medical professionals make to our world. They are responsible for ensuring the health of patients from babes to the aged. In many instances they are under incredible pressure to ensure the best outcomes for our wellbeing and sometimes under very difficult circumstances. Today we celebrate the contribution to our society.

Cairns Plastic Surgeon Dr Isolde Hertess BSc, MBBS, FRACS, ADD

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My family are Yued Noongar people from Dandaragan in Western Australia. I grew up in a series of towns up the WA Coast – Moora, Dongara, Geraldton and Karratha before heading to Perth after receiving a scholarship to play cricket. H E A L T H

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person when you work at an AMS. Taking the time to listen to your patients, yarning with them about their lives really shows you how much is going on with them and how your advice can fit in to that. Being around other Aboriginal clinicians every day gives me an immense sense of pride and I feel privileged to be a part of the Wuchopperen family.

Since I was in primary school I was always fascinated with the way the body worked and after initially being accepted into Physiotherapy I was offered a place in a bridging course at the University of Western Australia as a way to gain entry into the Medical Degree there. In addition to this I’d spent a lot of time in hospital visiting my Mum who suffered from Diabetes and Kidney Disease over the years and wondered why my Mum never seemed to understand what was going on. All these doctors seemed to be talking to her but they never seemed to take the time to ask how she was going or if she understood what was happening with her health. I took a bit of scenic route through my time at university, once taking 5 years off from the course to study other things – Japanese, Medieval History before returning in 2003 and finishing my degree in 2007. I spent three years then at Royal Perth Hospital before joining the GP training program and ultimately took the long trip to Broome to finish my GP training. After three years flying in tiny planes around the beautiful Kimberley region to community clinics I had the opportunity to visit Cairns in November last year and fell in love with both the town and Wuchopperen. Working in Aboriginal health is both the most challenging and rewarding type of medicine I can imagine. We have the opportunity to look at a person wholistically and address the entire spectrum of health and wellbeing for that

Wuchopperen Health Service has been delivering primary health care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the Cairns region since 1981. Our model of care is focussed on holistic health looking at the health and wellbeing needs of the individual, family and community to address physical, social, emotional, spiritual and cultural wellbeing. In July, 2015 we will be opening a clinic in Edmonton with Dr King our resident General Practitioner.

For all appointments, call (07) 4080 1000 www.wuchopperen.org.au

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multi parametric Magnetic Resonance Imaging (mpMRI) With the advent of multi-parametric Magnetic Resonance Imaging (mpMRI) the ability to find prostate cancer early is significantly increased. The likelihood is that with early diagnosis there is a greater chance that the man will not suffer from prostate cancer. The “multi-Parameters” are as follows: The multi parametric MRI scanner has the ability to define the anatomy of the prostate and therefore show the distortion of the normal tissues as shown in the first image (picture 1). Diffusion Weighted Imaging or DWI is a method of measuring the movement of protons which are particles smaller than atoms as they move through water in the body. In cases of cancer there can be different patterns of movement which can be shown in picture 2. The cancer appears like a “black hole”. It is particularly useful for picking up more aggressive cancers but may also show non-aggressive cancers which do not require aggressive treatment and can be followed up with serial MRI’s instead. Dynamic Contrast Enhancement (DCE) is a method of showing the properties associated with the transfer of fluid between the blood vessels and the tissues themselves. This is affected by the blood flow and the “leakiness” of the blood vessels. Cancer can have characteristic changes which are different from normal tissue and can be shown in a 3D colour image as shown in picture 3. Unfortunately, it is still necessary to take samples of the area to be sure that it is cancer and what type. Usually, only one or two biopsies of the detected lesion under MRI guidance are required. This is carried out with the aid of a robot device which enables us to accurately pinpoint the lesion concerned. In fact, in 90% of cases MRI detects the tumour at exactly the right location and around 50% of the tumours found are non-aggressive

and do not need treatment. This process of imaging and diagnosis was developed by Prof. Jelle Barentsz at the Radboud University Medical Center in Nijmegen, The Netherlands and is now available in Cairns. In fact, there are only eight centers of excellence worldwide with the availability of this technology and expertise. It is important to note that the Dutch Institute for Healthcare Improvement (CBO) guideline 1.3.3.1.1 states that modern MRI is the best option for the detection of prostate cancer in the case of an increased PSA and a previous negative TRUS biopsy. Also, 1.3.3.1.2 of the CBO guideline states that an MRI must be done prior to treatment for prostate cancer. In addition, the MRI is able to detect signs that the disease may have spread to other areas using special contrast studies for that. It will be possible to carry out localised prostate cancer treatment using focal Cryotherapy to small lesions within the prostate without the need for major surgery. I hope that this will put MRI screening as the standard of care in Australia so that management can be more tailored to the individual in the future.

• Gives an overall picture with highly defined 3D colour images • Particularly useful for those men with an elevated Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) blood test • Only one or two biopsies are usually required

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

98 Spence Street Cairns, QLD 4870, Australia PO Box 7787 Cairns, QLD 4870, Australia

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Eligibility for Australian Citizenship depends on your individual circumstances. There are many ways to be eligible for Australian Citizenship and the process of applying depends on your eligibility whether it is Citizenship by conferral, by descent, by adoption or by resuming citizenship.

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of Australia and of the responsibilities and privileges of citizenship and possess a basic level of English. Citizenship by Conferral eligibility also requires that the applicant be over 18, be an Australian permanent resident, be of good character and also meet a residence requirement. The residence requirement is based on the time you have lived in Australia and the time you have spent outside Australia. You must have been living in Australia on a valid Australian visa for four years immediately before applying which must include the last 12 months as a permanent resident, and not have been absent from Australia for more than one year in total, in the 4 year period, including no more than 90 days in the year before applying. Other ways of being eligible for Australian Citizenship may be if one of your parents is or was an Australian Citizen. Certain New Zealand Citizens may also be eligible for Australian Citizenship depending on the date of their arrival into Australia. For further information and eligibility you should seek the assistance of a Registered Migration Agent who can give advice and guidance on the right citizenship application for you.

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GET YOUR MEAT THE GOURMET WAY There’s perhaps no meal as simple and satisfying as a perfectly cooked steak, for meat eaters anyway. And there’s plenty of those flocking to Grass Cay Gourmet at Portsmith to get their feed of award-winning steaks and other premium meat, game and poultry. Since opening its doors in November, The Grass Cay has become the go-to butcher for both grass-fed and grain-fed beef sourced only from sustainable producers. Aaron Black, Lavinia McLeod and their team specialise in Wagyu and Black Angus steak as well as gluten free sausages, and most of the marinades and seasonings used are also gluten free. “We have an extensive range of quality game products and Chef-inspired pre prepared menu items for people on the go,” says Aaron. The premium range is ideal for home cooks wanting to replicate their favourite recipes from television cooking programs, which Lavinia says is a fast-growing trend. “We serve our valued customers the same high quality products we serve the restaurants. Our motto as such is Why Eat Out?” Grass Cay Gourmet can also assist with catering needs and

supplies the food service industry, developing a wide range of unique and innovative menu ideas which further separate them from a traditional butchery. “Our in-house qualified Chef ensures our flavours are always fresh and evolving with new culinary trends.” Locally-sourced beef, pork and lamb is processed on site to ensure meat is served at the optimal time, maximising tenderness and flavour. All this from a six-month old, locally-owned and operated business with a team of knowledgeable staff including qualified butchers, apprentices and their own chef. “The most important thing to remember is the Gourmet in our name represents our products, not the price,” say Aaron and Lavinia. “We cater for all budgets without sacrificing on quality.”

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RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL More and More Australians are discovering the benefits of renovating over relocating. Whilst many home owners have enjoyed the early years of their first homes, they are slowly realising that their once charming and maybe rustic abodes that their youthful budget could afford, is suddenly no longer the dream they once held. For business owners, a face lift or complete revamp to a tiring or dated work space can deliver a much needed image revitalisation that brings new customers, opens the door to new market opportunities and provides that “new start” feeling.

Despite the fact that the addition of small children is contributing to the “Home Sweet Home” bursting at the seams, many couples are conflicted over leaving their established gardens with perhaps the beautifully mature frangipani tree where evening aperitifs have been enjoyed. There could be sadness over leaving behind the established relationships with neighbours in the street, the friendship’s their children have made over street cricket and backyard footy. From a financial perspective, trading up can incur costs that could be more thoughtfully invested. Perhaps another floor on the

ground level house would provide those extra bedrooms, maybe revamping the kitchen for the French Provincial theme you’ve always craved. Maybe a pool or a patio to provide a beautiful outdoor oasis. Your working space is a reflection of your business and upgrading equipment and renovating to open up a closed- in or lack lustre area can be a way to give you added space and get better use out of the current one. Familiarity with customer base and within the community or lack of suitable available properties makes moving shop an an often undesirable or unrealistic choice for businesses.

The reality is that as time has progressed, your first house or office space that was perhaps in an area at the more affordable end of the market, has actually becoming quite valuable in terms of location, transport links, education and facilities. Maybe sitting tight and treating your existing space to a little revamp will actually serve your family or business well and financially for many years to come and build equity in an existing investment. The advantages to renovating are indisputable and there are professionals that can provide the expertise you require to create your net dream space.

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JOHN HYDE GLASS & ALUMINUM SPECIALISTS John Hyde Glass & Aluminium Specialists continues to offer all domestic, residential, commercial, bespoke and speciality glazing solutions from the most simple yet effective installations such as: • Painted Glass Splashbacks to kitchen areas, laundries, outdoor BBQ’s and shower walls. • Fully frameless glass front entries to replace that old timber door, glass awnings and even glass floors, simply stunning and architecturally unique by using various quality fittings and hardware to suit every customers varying styles. • Pool windows and wet edges complimented by a fully custom frameless glass pool fence made with custom cut and produced Australian manufactured toughened glass products and the highest quality stainless steel fittings can add that ‘WOW’ factor to an outdoor entertaining area or landscaped pool area. • Replace that weathered aluminium or steel balustrade with a modern and sleek frameless glass balustrade on stainless steel stanchions, spigots or face mounted onto stand off pins, we can even source engineered glass balustrading solutions that don’t require a handrail. • Thinking of renovating a bathroom, replacing a tired and worn out framed glass shower screen with a fully frameless glass shower screen is an

After 6 long years of difficult and testing economic conditions since the dreaded GFC hit in 2009 and with light appearing at the end of the tunnel with recent financial reporting and forecasts looking brighter, especially in the housing and construction sectors which are looking promising for 2015 and even better into 2016. Savvy property owners, investment property owners and property developers are all beginning to spend and build equity into their homes and properties preparing to make healthy returns when the market improves in 2016.

incredible transformation just by itself, combine this with some new vanities and frameless glass mirrors with a sand blasted border or bevelled edge and mount the mirror off the wall with a soft LED backlight to give that floating affect, you won’t be disappointed and won’t recognise your old bathroom. • Replace old windows with all new, modern and architecturally aesthetic aluminium windows and doors supplied by market leading manufactures and suppliers who are all accredited members of the Australian Window Association. Come in and visit our showroom and talk with one of our friendly sales professionals or visit our website to view our vast range of glazing solutions. See something in a magazine or online that appears unique and bespoke, bring it in and let my team do the research and product sourcing for you, we have a wide range of quality suppliers and supply chains both Nationally and Internationally.

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CLIENT SAYS... We decided after 10 years of living in our home that it was time to create our dream kitchen. We contacted Russell because his history of award winning kitchens gave us the belief that we would get something special. When we first built the house we just wanted a practical kitchen to prepare meals for our new family and didn’t really put a lot of thought or money into it. Fast forward 10 years and now that we have a better understanding of how we live and entertain as a family we were ready to invest into the most underutilised space in the house that we believe will be our forever home. The design stage ended up being quite a long process due to us wanting to get it right and arriving at the showroom with a very long wish list. Russell was ever patient with us as we

deliberated over ideas, made a trip to the Sydney Home Show to take a closer look at certain products, and did a lot of our own research. During this process Russell suggested a couple of different design ideas and products to use which we were very negative about to start with but now they are actually some of the favourite things in our kitchen! These include the photo splashback, the Bora cooking equipment and the acrylic benchtops. Once Russell’s tradesmen turned up at the door the whole job just moved at a great pace as they worked efficiently and consistently. From Russell’s staff to the trade sub-contractors he used, they were always respectful of being in our family home and nothing was ever too much trouble. It is crazy to think how changing one room can make such a difference to your life but our new kitchen is a joy to be in and we are finding we are cooking even more and even the most banal kitchen tasks are a pleasure.

DESIGNER SAYS... When I was commissioned to design this kitchen and I visited the house, which is set in a stunning piece of tropical paradise in the foothills of Cairns, I realised that there wasn’t actually too much wrong with the existing kitchen. It was dated, had vinyl wrap doors, it had a big walk-in pantry which was an inefficient use of space, and a free-standing upright stove facing the wall, so it would have been considered a very standard type of kitchen for its day. I could see the potential to enhance the clients’ lifestyle, to be more social and family orientated. My suggestions to the clients were to get away from the old fashioned “facing the wall while you cook” situation, and experiment with the idea of having the cooking zone, and introduce a prep sink in the island bench. This configuration would allow sociability and interaction with family during meal preparation and cooking.

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This then allowed us to think outside the box and have the main cleaning zone against the wall, because let’s face it, who washes up these days anyway?? We created the “L” shape which incorporated two massive family sized fridges, a pantry with 650nm deep slide out drawers, a wall-oven tower and then an appliance cabinet tucked into the corner. The back wall of the kitchen is feature-packed with a glass splashback containing an image of an area that both the clients grew up in, the photograph has special meaning to both of them. This is a wonderful way of bringing a real feeling of connection to their past, every time they use the kitchen area. There are overhead cupboards above the art-work which are a motorised lift-up Aventos system, where they are push activated and then a button is pressed to retrieve. The island bench in this kitchen is, without a doubt, the main feature. It is a “T” shape that has multiple things going on. For cooking you have a choice of the BORA range of products, including a Teppan Yaki bar, a down-draft

extraction system, and a full zone induction cooktop. Behind this is a secret panel with a motorised lifting mechanism to reveal a TV concealed within the bench, allowing the client to watch the news while cooking. This also revolves to face the table area so programs can be viewed while enjoying their meal. On opposite ends of the “T” are a bar fridge, and an oven, utilising every possible space. The table area on its own is totally unique. The bench-top is a brand new product called Ciment which gives a very organic, honed concrete finish. The timber panels cladding the table support structure are made from recycled boats, and give this kitchen an authentic mix of modern, rustic and industrial materials. The main bench-tops are made from an acrylic Himacs material chosen because of its hygienic seamless construction properties. In conclusion this space has been transformed to better suit the clients’ family and social life. It works successfully in conjunction with the outdoor areas, and has improved their lifestyle.

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THE HOME BUILDING CONTRACT PROCESS.

In Queensland building contracts are available from Master Builders Association, Housing Industry Association and Queensland Building Construction Commission (used to be QBSA), and it is generally accepted that the builder will supply the contract. These contracts have had much time and effort put into them by each of these industry bodies to protect the interests of both builder and owner during the construction process. It’s there for everybody’s peace of mind when building your new home.

The residential building industry is changing and the governing body in Queensland, QBCC, now require prospective owners to enter into a Preliminary Agreement before signing a contract. According to QMBA ‘this preliminary agreement is not a regulated contract, but it should set out any costs you must pay to the contractor in performing the works listed in the preliminary energy rating or your home design’. These works may be many and varied depending on the design and construction of your home and allows the contractor to undertake work such as plans, site survey, soil test and building approvals. Any or all of these will be stipulated and the cost of the Preliminary Agreement is dependent on what work is to be carried out. What it also does is make sure that there is an individual site inspection on your land; meaning the builder will actually go to your land to determine what is suitable to build before you go to contract. It should also include a site classification leading to appropriate footing design by a registered, professional engineer. There is a great deal of information available regarding the process for building contracts. Try searching www. masterbuilders.asn.au , www.hia.com.au. and www.qbcc.qld.gov.au. This is an exciting time and your builder will be able to explain the process to you in clear, simple steps. If your contract is subject to finance there will be a time frame that you are required to obtain finance by and the builder will require a letter from the financier stating that funds have been approved for your contract. Your house will also receive a star rating and Energy Efficiency Certification. If you are building in the Hillslopes area in Cairns Regional Council then you will need to select your external colour scheme and some sub divisions

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require a covenant approval by the developer. At this stage you can then sign your Building Contract as the builder has all the information to give you a ‘fixed price’ contract. Make sure you are comfortable with your builder/ representative as you will be working with them for a long time and this relationship is critical to your peace of mind. Ask the builder who this will be if it differs from the person that you signed up with or the sales person. Understand the timeframe involved in the preconstruction and construction processes and that way there shouldn’t be any problems along the way. Remember your builder has many clients so if you have any questions or are unclear on any of the processes ask your builder to explain it to you as a good line of communication ensures the smooth building process. Happy Building!

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Abcon Commercial looks forward to strengthening its commitment to providing high quality commercial projects to Cairns businesses & the Cooktown Flexible

community through a diverse range of services.

Abcon Commercial may not be a name you would associate with the commercial construction sector in Cairns and Far Northern Region, however, over the past 12 months, local building company of 30 years, Chappell Development Group and local Joinery & shopfitting company of 23 years, Abcon Joinery have merged to create a one stop shop for all your commercial construction, fit-out & joinery needs. Offering services such as tenancy selection, planning and project documentation, interior design, construction project management, commercial & hospitality fit-outs, commercial joinery, kitchens, bathrooms & commercial furniture, Abcon Commercial can take your project from design to completion. The team at Abcon Commercial recognizes the difficulties that potential clients face when trying to select the right space, the right design, the right layout, the right finishes, they also know the time it takes to arrange all of the trades and contractors, they understand that your time is precious and they offer these services to you as a one stop shop to save you time and money. The team are highly focused on ensuring each clientâ€™s project is designed and completed to desired specifications and work tirelessly to ensure they meet your project deadline. 2014 was a big year for Abcon Commercial, being awarded as the Head Contractor for

the Cairns Flexible Learning Centre and Cooktown Flexible Learning Center projects for the Cairns Catholic Diocese, whilst also completing internal fit-out works Ramsay Health Pharmacy, shop renovations for Sushi Train & Robins Kitchen at Earlville Shopping Centre, new fit-out for Sushi Train at Mount Sheridan and a Building Restoration and commercial fit-out for building owner and tenant Chiropractic Works.

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2015 has seen some new faces added to their internal team along with a newly appointed Fit-out & Joinery Manager. The staff are all smiles with the works completed so far this year for clients such as Hypoxi Studio Cairns, Radiant Life College, Crown Hotel Innisfail and Cooktown Holiday Park whilst working towards completion of the Cairns and Cooktown Flexible Learning Centers in late April. So for anything from your new building project or building renovation to your new kitchen or bathroom, call Abcon Commercial and let them show you why they have been the trusted local builder for the past 30 years.

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Jim’s Group was established in 1982. Since then, it has grown to approximately 30 divisions and 3000 franchisees. All Jim’s Services are backed by a guarantee. Each franchisee is an independent business owner - by locals for locals. Franchisees, as business owners, offer great service to customers under the umbrella of the international franchise Jim’s Group.

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Ann Atkinson and the team provide quality and affordable bookkeeping throughout Cairns and FNQ. Jim’s Bookkeeping was established in 2000 and prides itself on bookkeeping expertise and professionalism. As the end of the financial year approaches, phone for an obligation free consultation. A registered BAS agent can improve your business this tax season.

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Moona Perrotin is the owner and operator of Jim’s Cleaning Edge Hill. Moona joined the Jim’s team on 2009. Since then Moona provides domestic and commercial cleaning throughout Cairns. Moona knows the importance of a hygienic environment and can take all the stress out of it for you. Cleaning services include: • Window cleaning • Carpet cleaning • Pressure cleaning • Blind cleaning and repairs • Car Cleaning and Detailing

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