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Is everyone replaceable? I say yes, with the exception of just a few!

They say people come into your life for a reason. That every person who crosses your path is there to teach you, guide you and forever change you in someway. It’s not until you are older that you truly understand the meaning of this.

There are not enough pages in this magazine for me to write about all of the people who have altered my life. However, as I have to say goodbye to someone who has not only been an employee but someone who is also considered a part of my family, I truly believe in this more than ever.

Jemma Albrecht came into my life when my world was in transition from one path to another. Through unexpected circumstances Jemma became the Senior Designer for Core Life Magazine and in turn has guided the publication through many amazing changes, not to mention she was also inspirational in the creation of our sister publication Tripping Magazine.

On a personal note, Jemma has taught me that in any circumstance, good or bad, you need to remember that the overwhelming “stuff” of our ever changing life, be it business or family, once written down and put into perspective is nowhere near as big or as hard as it once seemed. That life is all about experiences and adventures. That we all need to look out for one another and not get caught up in the drama life can create around you. Remain true to who we are and how we see the world, no matter what people think!

As Jemma moves on to her next adventure, her quirky personality combined with her incredible talent as a designer, her voice of reason and friendship I will miss everyday, although her terrible music choices will not be missed as much!

Jemma, I wish you all the best on the many adventures ahead and want to thank you for being the exception to me!

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I hope you made it to the Mackay Airport Beach Horse Racing Festival. It certainly lived up to its reputation as an event like no other and one of the most fun-filled on the Mackay calendar.

What a fantastic day for the races and all the other Festival events.

Congratulations to everyone who worked so hard to make 2015 yet another resounding Beach Horse Racing success. If you missed it, make sure you get in early next year!

Ibis Mackay Airport hotel was certainly busy during the festival with plenty of guests and locals enjoying the 24 hour hospitality in the TurBARlence tavern as well as the comfortable guest rooms.

We’re looking forward to another great series of events in Mackay later this year with the launch of Fashion Week Mackay.

Mackay Airport, in conjunction with major sponsors Woollam Constructions, invite you to experience our own very special, glamorous gala-style Fashion Week Mackay event, Runway at the Runway, on 10 October.

The CQ Rescue hangar will provide a unique venue as it’s transformed beyond recognition for one of the most distinctive fashion events ever held in Australia.

Mackay’s very own locally grown and internationally admired designer, Jason Chetcuti is on board as Fashion Week Mackay’s official ambassador and guests at Runway on the Runway will be the first to view his latest and most sought-after collections.

Fund raising via a charity auction on the night will support the amazing work of CQ Rescue. Make sure you get your tickets to be among the discerning fashion lovers, designers and artists who will enjoy this glittering night of nights. Find out more and secure your tickets at fashionweekmackay.com.au

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If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?

I know exactly where I would live

I know exactly where I would live.

I would live in Fiji at the Seashell Beach Estate near Sigatoka with my Fijian family. It’s my sanctuary where you don’t need much to live a humble beautiful life. Every day, making new memories, whether it be a simple bath in the near by ocean waves or strolling through town on a mission to get the food for the evening meal - for the family plus the rest. Everyone helps everyone and this is where my passion lies. I love being around people who share my values. Hence why one day we will live happily ever after in Fiji.

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there is nowhere else in the world I would rather live

Being lucky enough to live at beautiful Shoal Point in the Northern Beaches of Mackay, there is nowhere else in the world I would rather live!

Shoal Point beach is the perfect place to enjoy some fun in the sun and has been listed as one of the best family beaches in Queensland.

One of the things I love is being able to take the kids fishing in Reliance Creek or to Sunken Reef, both only a ten minute boat trip away.

It’s one of the few places left where you can launch a boat off the beach.

Although surrounded in natural beauty, the best part of Shoal Point is the people. We have a wonderful neighbourhood. It is one of those places where everone knows everyone and they are always keen to stop for a chat and a good laugh.

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I love fishing and boating and that is what the Whitsundays does best

Right here in the Whitsundays! That’s why I live here. There is nowhere else I would rather be!

I love fishing and boating and that is what the Whitsundays does best - I have my own boat and go out exploring on the weekends with friends and family.

Everybody loves it and it is a good excuse to spend time together, plus we always have a fresh fish dinner! It is the perfect lifestyle here in the Whitsundays, the climate is great, the sun is usually shining and the water temperature is always warm.

No matter what time of year, you can get outside and get on the water. Most of the people that live in the Whitsundays are nice too - and I can’t blame them when they live somewhere as beautiful as this Garth casos, NQ Water

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ENDEAVOUR

Caring for our Community Residents from across the Whitsunday region may not realise the wonderful work done at Endeavour Foundation in Cannonvale, which provides disability & aged care services to more than 130 local people and their families.

“Endeavour Foundation provides individualised person-centred opportunities and support, by shaping the service around the individual, and this in turn enables people to achieve life goals and aspirations by focussing on what is important to them,” Endeavour Foundation’s Service Development and Innovation Manager Tamara Uebergang said.

The organisation provides a range of support options for people of all ages, including Disability & Community services, Home and Community Care (HACC) programs, accommodation support, respite, in home care, supported employment, assisted holidays, as well as recreational and social activities.

The people who access support at Endeavour Foundation’s Learning and Lifestyle hub and other programs, learn how to develop their independence, confidence, self-esteem, and interaction skills. They are also able to give back to their community, with a group of young adults from the Cannonvale L&L volunteering their time at Bunnings for a few hours each week to do various tasks, while others assist in keeping the local beaches clean and tidy.

The people with a disability are also able to get out on the water and learn how to sail, thanks to the staff at Sailability, a not-for-profit organisation.

Each fortnight, the staff take people out on a boat to teach them how to sail, which they thoroughly enjoy.

Gateway Hotel or they enjoy amazing day outs at Daydream Island,” Tamara said. “These opportunities give people with a disability a chance to experience activities that they haven’t done before and they are able to discover what they enjoy doing.”

Any business can assist, Endeavour Foundation is always looking for excursions or activities for their clients to attend and take part in. So, if you are a local business and you would like to give back to the community you live in, think about what you could offer and reach out and get involved, any help is greatly appreciated and will make a real difference in people’s lives.

Keep up to date with all the great work Tamara and her team at Endeavour Foundation Cannonvale are doing in our community by reading this regular column in Core Life Magazine. We will profile the staff, people they support and their amazing journeys, which we hope will spread awareness in the community.

If you are a local business and you would like to provide an experience or activity for people with a disability, or want to offer to host a volunteer for work experience, please call Tamara on 0418 828 985.

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communication is key

We have all heard it, haven’t we.

Communication is the key to effective business management and customer relations.

You want your business to be seen as a strong and trusted brand right?

What better way to do that than to treat your valued customers with respect and honesty.

Consider the recent disruption to flights to and from Bali. Depending on which airline customers were travelling on, the experience that these people had in terms of understanding the situation at hand were vastly different. Having a clearly defined proactive process, to deal with these unforeseen circumstances can mean the difference between salvaging a relationship with a client or cementing your business position in their mind as a professional organisation.

All customers really want to know is what is happening, how the situation is and how it relates to them, ‘what’s in it for me?’. We have all been there. If things don’t go to plan whether you are a mechanic or a retailer, being honest with the customer reinforces their value to your business by respecting them enough to be truthful.

Insure your business, establish a clear communication process for when things don’t go to plan. Imagine what could go wrong, and what should happen if it does. How quickly can you react to rectify the situation? If your communication system is unresponsive or there is a considerable lag time between question and answer, this will only magnify the customers irritation or feeling of being kept in the dark.

Do your reputation and your team members a favour. Create and implement a well structured and proactive response program and transform what could potentially be a public relations nightmare into an amazing customer service experience.

What purpose does great communication serve in terms of marketing you may ask? Think… Word of mouth. Or these days, word of mouse.

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The trouble with this is that it may be a strategy to cool the property market down in places such as Sydney and Melbourne but Mackay doesn’t need it, nor do most other areas in Australia.

A far better strategy would have been to do it by post code. After all, this is not unheard of. Insurance companies do it all the time. It is also interesting to note that even if you are not investing in property but only in shares, you also get hit with a higher interest rate. This seems like profit gouging by the banks when the idea is only to slow down an over heated property market.

Many banks have reduced the borrowing capacity to 80% which is a huge hurdle for some people to get over, unless they already have equity available in their own home. The larger banks have tightened up their lending criteria as well, changing the way they assess the likelihood that you will be able to pay back your loan.

Of course the banks blame the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA), who has recently changed the investment lending standards, which, as my finance broker friend told me, was very disappointing given that there was no consultation with any of the industry associations who work on the front line.

The supposed housing bubble, predominately in Sydney and Melbourne, that these changes are supposed to fix will have disastrous results on property markets in Mackay and similar areas. Does anyone ever remember that we don’t all live in the major cities?

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“It was a totally unexpected and an amazing opportunity that has led to so many great things in my life and career,” she said.

Karen is now known as the GPS Girl™ and performs across the world as a singer and motivational speaker. As part of her visit home, Karen will share her journey and achievements which have helped her navigate her way to success, as well as visiting her old primary and high schools.

“You have reached your destination.”

Thanks Siri! Or should we say, “Thanks Karen!”

“Can you believe they chose a Mackay girl to tell millions of people were to go and what to do all over the world in their cars? I am beside myself excited to come back to my hometown to share my story.

That’s right, the soothing voice known as “Aussie Karen” on GPS units, and more recently as “Siri” is actually that of Australian singer, Karen Jacobsen, who was born in Mackay!

Core Magazine’s, Amanda Wright, caught up with the familiar voice to find out about her upcoming visit to Mackay this September.

“Mackay is a jewel. I feel very fortunate to have been born in such a stunning part of the world.

“One of my most exciting childhood memories was winning the Mackay City Council song contest when I was 12 years old. It made me think I could really write songs and sing them to make a living,” Karen said.

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“A couple of years after arriving in NYC, I went to an audition for a native Australian female voice-over artist. I got the job on the spot and ended up recording about 50 hours of script to create a voice system now in over 400 million GPS and smartphone devices around the world.

“One of the very special parts of this visit to Mackay, will be to return to North Mackay Primary and North High schools. This year is the 100th anniversary of North Mackay Primary and to be able to connect with teachers and students will be a highlight.”

“Even when things do not go the way we want them to, we are always able to do something about it and to ‘Recalculate.’ I am looking forward to sharing what has worked for me to create a life I love and how to navigate the bumps in the road along the way.”

Karen will also perform at two public events, with the profits from the evening being donated to the RACQ CQ Rescue Helicopter.

“I cannot wait to be singing and speaking in my hometown. The meet and greet on Friday evening will see me answer some of those burning GPS and Siri questions, and perhaps perform a few songs.

Her childhood idol was Olivia Newton-John, who inspired her to move to America to become a professional singer. With only a suitcase, Karen made the move and chose New York, a move which would put in place the coordinates for a fairytale career.

“On the Saturday I will present a workshop called Recalculating Your Way to Success. I will be teaching how to move forward when things do not go as planned, in business and in life, with my five directions for Recalculating. It is an opportunity to take a look at where you are in your life and take tangible steps to get more of what you want,” Karen said.

“I moved in 2000 with only a suitcase and a dream. I am completely in love with NYC and just feel as if I am meant to live there.

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The history of sushi

Sushi has been around for at least 1,800 years. It began in South East Asia in the second century AD as a way of making fish last longer by wrapping rice around the fish and allowing it to ferment.

Back in those days the rice was discarded and the fish alone was eaten. In the seventh century sushi spread through China and into Japan where the story of sushi took a different turn. The Japanese started to eat the rice as well.

Then, in the 17th century Matsumoto Yoshiichi began making sushi for sale by adding red wine vinegar to the rice, speeding up the fermentation process. In the 19th century the history of sushi evolved again with Hanaya Yohei, the first to put the fish on top of the rice creating what we now call ‘nigiri sushi. This became hugely popular and spread across Japan served from street stalls as the first real ‘fast food sushi’.

After the war street stalls were seen as unhygienic and brought inside to more sanitary conditions. Sushi changed from fast-food to a more sophisticated dining experience.

These days sushi has become an artful dining experience and a fusion of different cultures.

At Yatai Sushi experts hand-roll a massive variety of sushi that can be made to order or plucked from the sushi train as it makes its merry way around. Guests can also check out the extensive menu which offers full platters of exquisite looking dishes. Much more than just a quick bite on the go. Yatai sushi offers a visually flamboyant, mouthwatering elegance, perfect for a sit-down evening meal with your family, partner or group of friends.

So, whether you are looking for an affordable place to eat lunch, a quick snack on the go or somewhere different to go out for dinner try the new Yatai Sushi at the Whitsunday Shopping Centre, Cannonvale or visit the team at Yatai Sushi, Caneland Central.

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Paget’s Good Day Cafe A day that starts with a good coffee, is, indeed, a good day.

The aroma of freshly ground beans, the sound of frothing milk, the instant warmth felt with the first sip, ah yes, coffee is more than just a beverage to most.

The concept behind Paget’s Good Day Café is to provide fresh, tasty, homemade food to the people of Paget, who until now, have had to go to Mackay’s CBD for coffee and something nice to eat.

Owners Clinton and Rhondda Arentz, knew that three simple ingredients were vital to the success of a café in Paget. Service with a smile, delicious food and exceptional coffee. The couple are invested in the success of Mackay, and in particular Paget, where their development portfolio through the Winston Group includes Evo Business Centre and Terminus Business Park, where Paget’s Good Day Café is located.

“To lift the café to a high level of service we decided to personally get behind our asset. Our intention was to bring a great food offering to Paget, so we made it a family affair. Rhondda’s mother, Eleanor, was with us from the start, helping to create fresh wholesome meals,” Clinton said.

“Everything is prepared fresh on-site daily. Scrumptious home baking that reminds you of your grandmother’s kitchen. Wholesome meals which are both nutritious and hearty and comforting favourites.

“Our coffee is Genovese Coffee. A selection of specialty roasts which are simply indulgent. Our coffee rivals what you’d find in a chic Melbourne laneway, yet it’s been brought to the heart of Paget to keep our locals fueled,” Rhondda said.

Joining Rhondda in the café are well-known Mackay food identities, Janelle Berardi and Joanne Gaukroger. With years of local experience in the café scene, these ladies are the driving force behind the quality food which has seen the café’s popularity rapidly increase. The team is completed by Jaz, the friendly front of house apprentice who’s never short of smiles.

Since the café has undergone a major renovation, it has become more than a place to grab a bite to eat and run. It’s the place for businesspeople to meet and mingle, to soak up the industrial vibe and simply enjoy great food and coffee.

“We have been overwhelmed and humbled by the feedback. We’ve gone from seeing around 50 people per day to more than 100 per

day on average. Our regulars return and each day we are seeing fresh faces arriving to check out what the fuss is all about”.

“Word about our eggs Benedict spread fast through one particular workplace. The next day we had 20 arrive for breakfast. Our steak works burger with prime fillet and bacon is another popular menu item.

“Because we’re getting busier, we do encourage people with restricted lunch breaks to give us a call and place a phone order, so we can continue to offer fast and friendly service,” Rhondda said.

Corporate catering is also a specialty, with a high-quality selection of sweet and savoury choices, tailor made to instill a great impression with your guests.

Follow Paget’s Good Day Café on Facebook to see the daily specials. You may be surprised to see anything from pork meatballs in Thai red curry or maple bacon and feta quiche to a zucchini, feta and walnut honey tart.

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“We have established our business in Nebo for the long term, and supporting the local community is part of this strategy. We purchase locally where possible, we employ locals and support local events, people and causes as a way of giving back to a community which has embraced our arrival into town�

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LOCal PURPOSE A measure of true worth is the good one does in this world.

We may view the world as being too big to change or the economy too tough to fix, but whether you are just one person or one business you have the power to change more than you could imagine.

Start local and you may be surprised how far it takes you.

Minespec Parts is a small local business started by one man, Simon Ross.

The company’s vision is to help other local businesses look at how they could change their thinking to utilise machinery and plant in their business that was not being used or was costing more than its worth.

Essentially turning parts that were surplus to requirement into cash flow to be invested back into the business.

This mantra has now been trademarked for the business as “Turn Your Surplus to Purpose®.”

Minespec Parts continually looks at ways to do business differently.

While initially the majority of its business came from the mining sector, its diversity and unique thinking has resulted in clients across a wide range of industry; including agriculture, construction and more.

Our clients range from very large corporations to small independent contractors, all with one common purpose, to re-think the way in which they operate and purchase in order to do business more cost effectively” Simon said.

Being based in Nebo is part of what brings Minespec Parts closer to the community. Not only is it a more convenient location for its clients based in the Bowen Basin, it gives them all the opportunity to make a big difference in a small, rural community.

Minespec Parts General Manager, Ian Roduner, notes the importance of building this local presence and relationships within the local community.

“We have established our business in Nebo for the long term, and supporting the local community is part of this strategy. We purchase locally where possible, we employ locals and support local events, people and causes as a way of giving back to a community which has embraced our arrival into town” Ian said.

One of the most popular events on the Nebo calendar is the famous Nebo Rodeo which draws competitors and crowds from across

Australia. Given that it is an important event for the prosperity of Nebo, Minespec Parts were enthusiastic to get behind the event with sponsorship.

One area that Minespec Parts is particularly passionate about is giving support to those in need. To this end they are sponsors of the Nebo Medical Centre, a wonderful local facility which enables people in rural areas to get medical assistance and support from doctors when they need it.

They are also involved with supporting Headspace, the National Youth Mental Health Foundation, and are regular contributors to the Leukemia Foundation.

“Understanding the issues and supporting our youth of today is absolutely critical for the development and prosperity of tomorrow. Headspace work hard to provide support and services for a young person and their family to get the help they need for problems affecting their well-being, and that’s something special we want to ensure remains in the community” Simon and Ian said.

Minespec Parts also supports a local Mackay MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) fighter, Tahiwi Sellars McGee. He began training at Mackay MMA when he was 15, and earlier this year aged 19, McGee made his MMA professional debut. His goal is to fight internationally, an aim which Minespec Parts want to help turn into a reality for the local athlete. Whilst on this journey McGee is inspiring local youth to follow a pathway of positivity and achievement.

Turning Your Surplus to Purpose® can mean so much more than turning excess machinery and parts into cash. It can mean taking your spare time and donating it to a worthy local cause or others in greater need. Living with purpose is the best way to live.

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YOUR NEW PLACE TO SHOP There’s a little bit of magic to be found in every fabulous shopping experience. Grabbing a great bargain, finding that perfect something or simply relaxing with a coffee, savouring a few minutes of precious time for yourself.

OK, so who doesn’t love to shop, right? Which is why we are excited about the opening of Parkside Plaza, an exciting new retail and restaurant destination in West Mackay.

The $50 million shopping centre is a welcome addition to West Mackay.

It will bring an estimated 480 jobs into Mackay, a much-needed boost to our local economy to re-build consumer confidence. It is situated mere minutes from Mackay Airport, and is close to major sporting and recreational facilities. Competitors and spectators at Stadium Mackay and its surrounding sports fields will now have a choice of quality eateries nearby for competition fueling.

The Plaza brings elegance and class to the Bridge Road streetscape.

Showcasing a progressive contemporary design the décor was inspired from its tropical surrounds. Living up to its location, it is a shopper’s paradise, on Paradise Street.

The intersection of Bridge Road and Paradise Street has seen a substantial upgrade with the addition of traffic lights, to assist with the increased flow of traffic into the area.

The building itself is a series of interlocking buildings which combine landscaped walkways to create a day / night shopping experience. In the near future there are plans for retailers to stay open later with live music and entertainment, so working executives and families have the option of a fun evening out.

doors to maximise light. Soak up the vibrant atmosphere, enjoy a coffee or stay for dinner. It’s the place to meet, greet and be seen.

Parkside Plaza features an all-weather roof which can be opened or closed depending on weather conditions, for an exciting indoor / outdoor shopping experience. Parking is plentiful with 277 car spaces including shaded spaces. The walkways are spacious and the water feature at the entrance adds to the grandeur of the Plaza.

The overwhelming appeal of Parkside Plaza is that it has a boutique feel to it, where there isn’t an imposing number of shops, making it a convenient, more relaxed way to shop. Yet everything you need is there.

Coles is the main grocery component, with Liquorland and News on Bridge Lotto and Newsagency also. Klippitz Hair and Xin Chao Nails caters for beauty needs, while M’s Enchanted Florist provides gift ideas for every occasion. There are the food places and health services will be opening in the coming months. Brumby’s, Ma’s Pizza Kitchen, Noodle and Sushi, Stellarossa Espresso Bar and Hombre Mexican Street Food are the confirmed members of Eat Street so far.

Shop at Parkside Plaza before midnight Sunday, September 6, for your chance to win $5,000 worth of groceries! Visit their Facebook page, Parkside Plaza Mackay, for terms and conditions.

Eat, shop and feel great, at Parkside Plaza, your new place to shop.

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Let’s taco ‘bout the Mexican street food turning gringo’s into hombres.

Hombre Mexican Street Food brings the sights, smells and tastes of authentic Mexican street food to Mackay. From the moment you see or hear a Hombre you know it’s a cool spot to camp for a quick bite or settle in for a session.

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Hombre lives on the street and mingles with the locals. It’s a casual party every day, one you don’t need to get dressed up for. It’s a fiesta of flavour, fun vibes, live music and tequila!

The atmosphere is a little crazy, but the team aren’t loco, they are local!

Franchise owner, Mel Fowler, believes that Hombre will enhance the modern vibe of West Mackay’s new shopping precinct, Parkside Plaza, to become a welcome addition to Eat Street.

She is already well-known throughout the community for her star franchise, Stellarossa, but the mother of four saw the opportunity to bring great food and coffee to West Mackay, by opening a second Stellarossa as well as Hombre.

“We asked our fans where they would like to see a second Stellarossa, and West Mackay was one of the overwhelming responses. Parkside Plaza is the ideal location to bring our coffee closer to our much-loved locals.

“Our Stellarossa Espresso Bar will have a different feel and function from our Stellarossa in the CBD. It will have a chic city vibe with an espresso window which will open at 6am for those wanting a quick ‘grab and go’ on the way to work. For those who want to sit and chill, the menu will feature a range of trendy temptations.

“Hombre is something completely different again and we are so excited to bring the street food vibe into Mackay. It’s more than a place to eat, it’s a place to celebrate life while enjoying incredibly tasty food.

“It’s cool, casual and a lot of fun. Perfect for celebrations with a couple of cool Mexican beers or authentic tequila shots. It’s funky art, big vibes and fresh tastes,” Mel said.

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Life is a playground Play time is much more than just fun for children. It’s how they learn, how they problem solve and how they discover where they fit into the big wide world.

Logan’s Adventure Playground is no ordinary playground. It will become an exciting space to challenge and engage children, from 5 to 15.

In 2011 local business woman, Lisa Christofersen, was approached to help progress a concept of bringing an adventure playground to life.

“At the time I was immersed in fundraising for “Logan’s Run” as well as awareness campaigns for childhood cancers. Garth and I had just lost our son, Logan, to cancer. He was only 6 years old. I wanted to make a difference and thought that the $61,000 we raised could help find a cure.

“Looking back, I now realise that it was a way to heavily distract and busy myself after the trauma of what had happened.

“Whitsunday Regional Council not only approved the playground, but allocated prime real estate within the Botanical Gardens on the Cannonvale Foreshore,” Lisa said.

After initial progress was made toward the playground, Lisa took a step back to dedicate time to her daughter. Years later, a new group of volunteers was required to steer the project to completion, so the Play and Shine Project Group was formed.

“It’s wonderful to be involved again, working with other major stakeholders; WRC and John Harper Landscape Design,” she said.

Joining her on the committee is Kerri Gill, pharmacist and mother; and Remo Di Benedetto, a sales and marketing manager and father. The three are 100 percent volunteers, giving their time to make the exciting project a reality.

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How can you help?

Logan’s Adventure Playground will be an asset for Cannonvale and the Whitsundays, but it needs the community’s help.

“Sponsors are needed in order to complete the playground. We are not asking for a hand out, there will be considerable media attention on the project to ensure sponsors receive excellent value for their investment.

“Together our team have considerable business experience. We intend to take the project to new levels and sponsors can piggy back on this professional exposure with our sponsorship packages.

Logan’s Adventure Playground is a $400,000 project. Our next target for purchase is the “Explorer Dome” costing $60,000. I know it’s achievable.

Call us today to get involved,” Lisa said.

Four levels of business sponsorships are available, which include various levels of media publicity as well as exposure at the playground.

“We are currently defining and broadening those opportunities as we realise many businesses are doing it tough,” Lisa commented.

Families are also able to donate, by purchasing a picket for the fence which will surround the playground, it’s only $99. The picket will have a personalised engraving in recognition of the supporting family.

A range of fundraising events will be created, beginning with a Cocktail Lunch at the Bowen Cup, held Oct. 3.

For more information on how sponsorship of Logan’s Adventure Playground can benefit your business, visit www.playandshine.com.

Unique Hair on Bedford

Are you looking for a new stylist who cares about the look YOU want?

Meet Unique Hair on Bedford’s two senior stylists, Teneale and Sandra.

These ladies are passionate about achieving a look you will love, not only when you leave the salon, but for months to come.

Teneale Hansen Mother of three, Teneale Hansen, is the owner of Unique Hair on Bedford as well as being one of the senior stylists. It had been a longterm ambition of hers to own her own salon.

“I’ve been in the hairdressing industry for 16 years on and off, inbetween having children. My dream came true two years ago when I purchased the salon,” she said.

Teneale enjoys the creative side of hairdressing, but concentrates her efforts on ensuring her clients have a relaxing and pampering time.

“The salon is quite spacious so it’s easier to relax. We really focus on giving a personalised service, and that means giving our clients a hair style they will love,” she said.

My three gorgeous children, Bailee (8), Jai (7) and Maicy (5), together with my amazing partner, Paul, are kept busy with school, dancing and footy training. My ‘me time’ I spend playing indoor netball Monday and Tuesday nights.

Family is my world outside of the salon, a family trip we took to the Gold Coast last year was a favourite.

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Sandra Mullamphy How do you get a hairdresser excited? Be brave, be bold and be different!

Unique Hair on Bedford’s new senior stylist, Sandra, loves it when clients are looking for big and new changes. She is new to Unique Hair, but brings with her a following of faithful regulars who love her style.

“Being creative with colour and style is exciting! Going to the Sydney Hair Expo, I’ve seen the most amazing styles, so when we get the opportunity to try an extreme new look it’s always a lot of fun,” she said.

Sandra believes that a thorough one-on-one experience is essential to giving every client hair that they love.

“We engage in a lot of conversation with our clients to get them to open up about what it is they really want to achieve, down to what annoys them about their hair. We love to have a bit of fun at the same time to create a fun environment,” she said.

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Geoff & Shirl

Focus on Water

How you “lap it up” can say a lot about how you live your life.

Do you cautiously dip a toe and test the water, slowly ease in and wait until you’ve adjusted to the new environment, or do you take a leap of faith, launch in headfirst and just take the plunge?

However, you live your life, there’s one thing we can all agree on. Life’s too short to live without a pool!

Geoff and Shirl Weeding know all about taking the plunge. They started their business, Focus on Water, 10 years ago and haven’t looked back.

Geoff’s experience with pool construction spans back to when he left high school in Albury in New South Wales. His initial years in the construction industry were spent working on pools, followed by 13 years in the hotel industry. His passion was for swimming pools and he has now clocked up an impressive 20 years in the industry.

Focus on Water can offer the contemporary range of Masterbuilt fiberglass pools, but if having an in-ground pool isn’t an option, they can supply Australian Plunge Pools, suitable for rooftops, decks

and just about anywhere.

Focus on Water are also the local agents for Dolphin Robotic Cleaners, offering sales, service and repairs. They have a fully computerised on-site water testing facility, with the bonus of free delivery of pool chemicals, equipment and accessories personally to your door. They simply take the shop to you!

As the name suggests, Focus on Water is more than just pools. The team can install magnetic water conditioners into your home to create softer water levels. The result is less calcium build up in all your bathroom areas.

was shopping in Bi-Lo when she accidentally sent a heap of apples rolling off the display onto the floor.

Geoff was nearby and helped her to pick them up, commenting, “You know you’re supposed to pick the ones from the top and not the bottom eh?”

For Shirl, an apple a day didn’t keep Geoff away.

A few weeks later they met up for a coffee and humble apple pie at a local café, some 15 years ago now.

Shirl’s professional background was in accountancy, administration and law; now she looks after the accounts and marketing for Focus on Water.

When the couple aren’t working, Geoff and Shirl enjoy spending time on their boat. With the Whitsundays as one of the most beautiful backyard water features in the world, they spend weekends boating around the islands, lapping up the serenity.

“Almost anything can be achieved. From spas sitting Geoff in particular loves fishing and has enjoyed among hand-crafted rocks to waterfalls and ponds, some exciting fishing adventures across the globe. we aren’t limited by set designs and thrive on Whether you intend on beating the heat this creating tranquility through unique water features,” summer, or simply seek the serene sounds of lapping he said. water, Focus on Water can bring an outdoor oasis Shirl comes from Sydney, New South Wales, but straight to you. it was in Airlie Beach which she met Geoff. She Spectacular water features are also a specialty.

With Geoff’s building experience, the only limit is your imagination.

Julie & Asher Red Cat Adventures

As a backpacker from the United Kingdom, Julie had aspirations of thrill-seeking adventure and new horizons when she arrived in Australia. The last thing she was expecting was to fall in love and stay forever.

Julie and Asher Telford met in Airlie Beach in 2005. Ash was a skipper on Tongarra, a 12 metre catamaran. Julie was a fresh-faced backpacker, who arrived at Tongarra’s after-party at Reefos when they met for the first time.

They spent their first two years together in Airlie but, with Ash originally being from Kangaroo Island, the couple moved to Adelaide to settle down.

Ash became a customs officer for the Marine Unit and Julie was a State Manager for an advertising company.

The two roles felt like a great combination to own a charter boat company, with the lure of the blue Whitsundays calling them both home. The very boat that Ash skippered, Tongarra, was for sale.

“We spent the first six months of our lives together on Tongarra. That’s why we love her so much. We knew Airlie would be a great place to raise a family, so we didn’t hesitate to move back,” Julie said.

The couple owned and operated Tongarra Sailing Adventures and, later, expanded to build Thundercat Whitsundays. With a third exciting new venture almost ready to launch, all the companies have been pulled together under one simple brand, Red Cat Adventures.

“We’ve been working on a third product for over a year and can announce Ride to Paradise will be launched in October 2015. The exclusive package includes two nights’ accommodation at Paradise Cove Resort, (formally known as Woodwark Bay), with daily trips out to see the best of the Whitsunday Islands.

“This product has been a dream of ours for quite some time and we can’t wait to launch,” they said.

Red Cat Adventures offers something for every traveller. Tongarra has a reputation for being the ultimate fun backpacker experience, a liveon boating adventure combining a fun party environment while showcasing the best of the Whitsunday islands. Thundercat Whitsundays offers an exhilarating ride around the spectacular Whitsunday Islands, suitable for families and all adventurers wanting to experience the best fun in a day.

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Julie believes it is the personalised service from the crew which makes all the difference.

“Asher has worked out on the water for 15 years and knows what it is that visitors love to see. He works alongside the crew and passengers, gaining firsthand knowledge on what works.

“We wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for our amazing crew. They work tirelessly to ensure our products are memorable and faultless. We’re a Red Cat family.

“We absolutely LOVE what we do and that shines through into our products. We’re living the dream and not a day goes by that we forget this,” she said.

Asher and Julie’s number one passion is spending time with their two sons, Kai and Brody. An ideal family day is spending time on the water or exploring one of the nearby islands.

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Strong business conditions give RBA hope The Reserve Bank of Australia has decided to leave the official cash rate on hold for the third consecutive month as new data shows business confidence is on the rise.

At today’s board meeting, the RBA decided to leave the cash rate untouched at the historically low setting of 2%.

“Data from National Australia Bank shows business conditions and confidence have benefited from the tax measures targeted at micro businesses in the Federal Budget, with conditions and confidence both rising by 2 points respectively,” Graham said.

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While Graham said Tuesday`s board decision “made sense”, further rate cuts could not be ruled out in the future.

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Graham said the Reserve Bank would also be acutely aware of what is happening in the property market and would want to avoid increasing housing demand further by lowering rates.

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“New research conducted by Core Logic shows property prices climbed 2.8% over the month of July, meaning values have now soared by 11.1% over the past 12 months,” he said.

“Melbourne and Sydney continue to be largely responsible for the overall growth in dwelling values, with the capital cities recording property price growth of 4.9% and 3.3% respectively over the course of July.

“There is no denying that demand for property in both Sydney and Melbourne is hot. In fact, so hot is the demand, especially from investors, that the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority has put a cap on investment lending growth, which has forced many of Australia’s lenders to make some sweeping changes to

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has gained a reputation for having vivacious energy, a genuine passion for helping people to achieve their real estate dreams and unique marketing strategies to achieve results.

With a business and marketing background, Dee is a self-made entrepreneur and brings her savvy sales and marketing strategy into play with every home she brings into the market.

With a passion for being beside the seaside, Dee understands the value of coastal property. She lives in a thriving beachside community, where her domain is guarded by her rescue cat, the very smoochy and affectionate Mr. Jinx. She also owns a charming beach cottage which she enjoys decorating with a blend of Shabby Chic and Parisian-inspired décor, with a touch of Mediterranean coastal, influenced by her Maltese heritage.

Dee grew up in Victoria and made her home in the country town of Malmsbury. As a young mother with three sons, Dee transformed her passion for home and garden beautification into a thriving retail business.

She started Harvest Grove Country Home and Garden, and put her sales experience into action through direct selling. The business grew and she opened a retail store, which then expanded further into a warehouse. She designed her own catalogues and had 22 consultants working for her business nationwide.

She contracted local craftsman to create vintage furniture she designed, she was a garden planning consultant and director of her direct selling business.

With a passion for travel, Dee’s favourite destinations are Melbourne and London, to spend time with her children and grandchildren.

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Her knowledge of landscape design, interior design, sales and marketing are all key strengths which give Dee an edge in today’s property market.

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Vibrancy, Versatility, Value Port of Airlie Revitalises Local Economy

While our international guests wonder at the area’s natural assets, Airlie Beach residents and business operators are appreciating the boost in wealth and lifestyle coming from built assets at the Port of Airlie development.

The vibrant atmosphere from the increase in both domestic and international visitors, the versatility of the new retail, accommodation and food and beverage outlets and the boost in local property values are being attributed to the recent completion of the latest stage of this exciting development.

‘We are thrilled with the development progress of Port of Airlie, with stage delivery on schedule and still more to come in 2015,” Alan Robinson, Port of Airlie’s Onsite Sales Manager. “The finalisation of 2 years of marina objectives, the completion of marina maintenance dredging 2.5 metres in the main channel and new retail spaces opening, are on track for completion this year.”

In other recent news for Port of Airlie includes the highly regarded Mantra Group commencing operations at the Boathouse Apartments; and Walter’s Lounge and Ocean Dynamics taking up residency. Local retail royalty, Lyn Gregson, has added the acclaimed Seafolly range to the retail strip, and Denman Cellars are increasing capacity to 110 seats and introduce a bar service.

Those sailing into town will have much easier access to facilities with the completion of the Marina E Arm providing 28 berths consisting

of 16 metre, 20 metre and 30 metre berths, while the numbers of visitors cruising out to the reef through The Cruise Whitsundays terminal have soared, bringing a new vitality and wealth to the area.

But to property owners, the most significant contribution from the Port of Airlie development is the increase in the value of real estate in Airlie Beach.

Port of Airlie’s, The Cove, was officially launched in July 2015 following completion of construction and offers savvy investors a rare opportunity to realise the dream of owning absolute waterfront land at an affordable price. From the 23 homesites originally offered, only 6 lots remain, all valued under $1 million. A rare price tag for waterfront locations in Australia.

Long time Whitsunday resident and businessman Colin Hounsell was the first to invest in this waterfront development last year, identifying the development as a sound investment opportunity, based on the location.

“You won’t get any closer to the water than The Cove.” he said.

“The interest in The Cove has definitely led to an overall increase in interest and value in other Port of Airlie residential real estate offerings and we are proud of the contribution that Port of Airlie has brought to the town,” Alan Robinson said. “The Whitsundays is a worldwide recognised destination and we are proud of the progress made on Port of Airlie and believe it provides the town of Airlie Beach, the vibrant, international atmosphere and facilities that it deserves.”

For further information on Port of Airlie and the ongoing development plans please visit www.portofairlie.com.au

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Putting the interest rate to one side, speak with your lender about which product might be best suited to you.

2 Fees

This includes the application fee as well as any monthly or annual service fees. When choosing a home loan, look at the comparison rate as well as the advertised rate. The comparison rate includes both the interest rate and some fees and charges payable during the life of the loan, expressed as a single percentage figure. It doesn’t take into account fees and charges that occur or are based on some future event such as redraw fees or early repayment fees, and cost savings such as fee waivers, are not included and may also influence the cost of the loan.

3 Interest rate options

The interest rate option you choose might take precedence over the rate itself. There’s no point locking into a fixed rate home loan just because it’s the cheapest if a variable rate loan will be better suited to your needs, and vice versa. Consider what’s most important – the certainty in budgeting that a fixed rate provides, or the flexibility of a variable rate including greater capacity to make additional voluntary repayments. Alternatively, you might choose a bit of both with a split rate loan.

4 100% interest offset

Depending on your circumstances, it might be worth paying a slightly higher interest rate to access potential money-saving features such as 100% interest offset. This facility links your home loan to your everyday banking

account, with interest repayments calculated on the balance If you have a $250,000 home loan with $10,000 in your everyday banking account, you only pay interest on $240,000. So the more money you have in your linked everyday banking account, the less interest you pay on your home loan.

5 Additional voluntary repayments

Some home owners want to make additional voluntary repayments so they can repay their home loan more quickly and save money in interest repayments. Variable interest rate home loans are generally more flexible in this regard. If you want this flexibility, make sure you choose a home loan product that allows it and check whether any caps apply.

6 Repayment holiday

Think about future life events and how these will impact your home loan needs. For example, if you go from two incomes to one for a short period of time to start a family, switch jobs and take a few weeks off in between, or travel overseas and don’t want to make repayments during that time, the ability to take a repayment holiday can be a good option. If you’re far enough ahead with your repayments, the right choice of loan might make you eligible to take a short break from your repayments in the future.

You’ll need to check how long you can take your repayment holiday and understand how interest is accruing during the repayment holiday period.

7 Packaging

Some banks reward you if you hold your home loan and other banking products with them by offering packages that provide a discounted home loan rate and waive certain fees and charges. There is generally one annual fee for a packaged account, but if you add up the savings and discounts they can outweigh this cost.

8 Lender support

Ask your lender about the level of support provided over the loan term duration. Can you meet with your lender in person or speak with them via phone if needed? Do they offer phone, internet and mobile banking access? You don’t want a lender who is unreachable once you’ve taken out your loan. On-going access and support is key.

This information is of a general nature and for information purposes only.

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Allison Cunningham

Miss Cunningham is a working mother of 2, who started in real estate at the age of 17 and worked her way through the ranks within all capacities of real estate, from administration and property management to sales and business management. Singlehandedly starting her own boutique agency at the age of 25, Miss Cunningham has grown from a sole operator to a team of 5 within just 5 years.

Fiercely independent and optimistic, Miss Cunningham and her team boast they are “proud to be different” by intentionally handling an exclusive number of sales and rental properties at any given time in order to deliver a more personalised stress free experience for customers. It’s clear the strategy is paying off.

Local business woman defies tough market with business growth

Miss Cunningham’s decision to move to the City Centre is part of a strategic plan for Pinpoint Property to maintain its distinctively boutique, personalised service while delivering a more centralised, higher profile location for clients and staff.

Visit the Pinpoint Property team at their new office location 7/52 Macalister Street. Alternatively, head to the website at www.pinpointproperty.com.au or call the office on 4969 6288.

At the age of just 30, owner and licensee of local real estate agency Pinpoint Property, Allison Cunningham is growing her business at a time when many others are doing it tough.

As a number of businesses pack up and leave the city, Allison and her team have just opened a brand new larger office in the City Centre, a move that demonstrates confidence in the future direction of both her business and the Mackay region. It also shows a commitment to evolve and grow as the City Centre receives its 18.6 million dollar makeover.

According to Miss Cunningham the move will ensure she and the team are ready for the predicted economic upturn the revitalization is expected to deliver.

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These tiles are a cost efective alternative to natural stone and timber, are easier to lay, they do not require any sealing and are virtually maintenance free other than your routine weekly cleaning. To help them stay even cleaner use Sola-Kleena, it does the work for you, you simply apply it and leave it to work, Sola-Kleena uses natural minerals, it has no harmful chemicals or residues and uses the natural light to break down organic dirt, algae, mold and mildew.

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Irritated?

Give annoying pests the flick before they wreak havoc on your property.

Termites in particular can be a big problem for dwellings throughout the Whitsundays. Pre-construction, pre-purchase inspections and regular maintenance schedules are a specialty of Elite Maintenance Service, who can tailor termite management plans to protect local portfolios and property investments.

Elite Maintenance Service have been at the forefront of pest protection for more than 22 years. Owners, Dave and Corrina Ross, have been at the helm of this family business for just over one year, providing the same service and results that Whitsunday families have relied on for years.

As a leading pest controller, the company looks after the pest management of major food and commercial premises throughout the Whitsundays, including the Whitsunday Islands, Bowen and Proserpine. Clients include major supermarket chains, food outlets, accommodation providers, government buildings and marinas, just to name a few.

The business is fully licensed, fully insured and stands behind quality assurance. The family-owned business is also passionate about giving

back to the local community, as sponsors of the junior Whitsunday Sea Eagles and the PCYC. Elite Maintenance Service also provide carpet, upholstery and hard floor surface cleaning. They provide a one-stop-shop solution for tenants exiting a rental property by providing floor and flea treatments. Vehicle and marine carpet and upholstery services are also a specialty.

You can even take your rugs and cushions to them! Why wait around at home when you can simply drop your items at their conveniently located premises in Cannonvale.

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Servicing the Whitsunday Region Quality Guaranteed!

Award-winning business expands into Cannonvale.

NQ Water and Poolsmartz have made a splash into Cannonvale and are calling for the community to reach out now, before it heats up for the summer, to talk about getting your pool sparkling clean and keeping your lawn fresh and green.

NQ Water has proudly made its mark on Mackay and Mt Pleasant and has now expanded with a third store at Cannonvale. The team are keen to spread their expert knowledge and service to the Whitsundays and beyond.

The NQ Water and Poolsmartz team in Cannonvale is headed by Garth Casos who has over 30 years within business management.

“We’ve got a great team here in Cannonvale – Barry is our salesman and workshop technician and with over 20 years of experience with installation and repairing of pumps, we’ve certainly got the professional experience to get the job done,” said Garth.

In June of this year, NQ Water and PoolSmartz scooped up a coveted award for the ULTIMATE CONSUMER EXPERIENCE in Queensland.

This award directly relates to staff product knowledge and customer service.

Anthony Kliese, Managing Director, established NQ Water in 2006 and credits the success of the business to good old-fashioned customer service and top quality products.

This locally-owned and operated company has moved from strength to strength since deciding to develop its own pool and spa brand, PoolSmartz, last year.

PoolSmartz focuses on maintaining pools of all shapes and sizes as well as pool equipment, quality chemicals, repairs and installations of above ground pools.

“We have identified that Cannonvale/ Whitsundays region as one of the most diverse and unique areas in terms of water infrastructure requirements.

A perfect fit for NQ Water and PoolSmartz!” Anthony said.

“The team cannot wait to demonstrate the latest technology and cost efficient products now on the market,” he said.

Garth, Barry and the friendly and expert team at Cannonvale, are ready to assist you with all of your pool, pumping and irrigation needs for your home or commercial property. Visit the store on William Murray Drive or call 4946 5606.

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Is your pool Safety Compliance ready?

Did you know?

Whitsunday Ice Cool has moved!

They have left the industrial estate behind and moved into a brand new retail showroom on Shute Harbour Road in Cannonvale.

As of 30th November, 2015 it will be mandatory that all regulated pools comply with the Safety Compliance Standard if the property is to be sold or leased.

This applies to all existing pools in houses, motels, backpacker accommodation, caravan parks and mobile van parks.

The new location at Cannonvale Square (formally Cannonvale Markets) was chosen specifically with local residents in mind.

Whitsunday Ice Cool is the first specialist retail air-conditioning shop in the area. They want to create a place where customers can just walk-in off the street and have a conversation with the friendly staff who all have extensive knowledge about the different air-conditioning systems they sell. Each customer is asked about their needs and given advice based on their level of usage and the environment it will be used in. Whitsunday Ice Cool also stock all major brands, such as Daikin, Fujitsu, Mitsubishi, Teco.

Whitsunday Ice Cool will look after you from initial consultation, to purchase, installation and after-care. Ken and his team also offer a swift, friendly mobile repair service.

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Is your pool ready?

As the mercury rises outside, we all begin to look for reprieve to refresh as the summer sun intensifies...

Pool season!

But before you rush off to buy a new cossie, you need to check that your pool is safety compliant.

All pools, including spas and some portable pools, will need to comply with the pool safety standard by 30 November 2015.

Fences

Rules apply to minimum fence heights and maximum allowable gaps between rails.

The minimum height requirement is 1.2 metres, but this can change depending on other ‘climable’ structures nearby, which may increase the required height to 1.8 metres.

Gates

Pool gates must not open inwards to the pool area and must be self-closing and self-latching from all positions.

Latches on the gate must be at least 1500mm high from the ground level.

Pool gate hinges must be at least 900mm apart.

Doors and windows

There can be no direct access through a door from the house to the pool area.

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At North Queensland Glass, we are experts in ensuring pool fences and balustrades are safe and compliant with legislative pool safety standards.

By adding ‘a touch of glass’ to your outdoor pool, not only are you ensuring the area is safe and compliant, you are also adding elegance and style.

Our pool fencing can create the effect of opening the area up for greater viewing pleasure, creating a completely different look. The view from your home to your pool can be seamless and uninterrupted while still complying with safety regulations.

Because we specialise in glass, we can cut to size to achieve the best result possible.

We can install a compliant gate, as well as ensure any other entrances to your pool area, such as doors and windows, comply with pool safety requirements.

Adding safety to your outdoor area doesn’t need to compromise its style.

Talk to our friendly team to see how adding a touch of glass to your outdoors can enhance your view.

Generally, any windows opening onto the pool area must not open more than 100mm or must have a security screen fitted.

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No matter the state of your lawns, no project is too daunting for the local team at Whitpro.

To expand on the range of services the company offers, Whitpro has recently purchased Atlas Earthmoving; to supply soil, sand, stone and mulch to both the public and the construction industry.

With direct access to a wide range of landscaping materials, Whitpro now offer a range of landscaping options to complement its planting service.

Director, Tim Perkins, explains how the expansion will benefit the wider Whitsunday community.

“Our expansion means we can offer landscaping packages at very competitive prices, to both domestic and commercial customers.

“With an increased range of machinery and vehicles, we can deliver materials to site or alternatively, customers can collect themselves. Our specialist machinery, including mulchers, stump grinder and loader, means we can get large landscaping projects completed in a short amount of time.

“Our other services include the delivery of water in a 10,000 litre tanker or the delivery of bulk supplies such as crusher dust and rocks,” Tim said.

If you are selling or renting a property, Whitpro are experts at making the exterior look picture perfect! Essential for when your photographer turns up to take those all-important marketing shots. If a service isn’t on their list, ask the team if it’s possible, as often they can include additional services at competitive prices.

With an eight-man team of experienced landscapers and arborists, Whitpro are the guys in the know when it comes to a professional mow.

They have moved from their former Nara Avenue address, to Shute Harbour Road, what used to be the Garden World site.

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Whitpro’s range of services throughout the Whitsundays is already an extensive list, ranging from tree lopping and pruning to hedges, brushcutting and mulching. They will even pressure clean, clear your gutters and remove general waste. Their water tanker makes water cartage a breeze, with up to 10,000 litres available per delivery.

Regular maintenance of lawns and gardens is also a specialty. You dictate the services you require then sit back and relax, knowing the outdoors of your asset is in good hands.

The only way to mow, is to let the experts look after it for you.

Give Whitpro a call to see how they can turn your outdoors into an oasis, without you breaking a sweat.

Contact our friendly team today!

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DO YOU LOVE SPENDING TIME IN THE KITCHEN?

If so, Epicure Homewares would be your dream shopping experience.

An Aladdin’s cave of home-cooking and dining delights. They have everything from quirky cake decorations to modern tableware ideas, kitchen gadgets and even personalised digital edible imaging for cakes.

All of their products are available for sale online and in-store and if they don’t have it stock, you can be sure they will track it down for you!

With 20 years in business, this unique homeware store has developed a huge following, both in the Whitsundays and all around Australia.

Epicure Homewares is renowned for its friendly service and in-store knowledge of virtually every product on the market. Independently owned, this incredible collection has everything you need to wow your dinner guests and provide them with a unique culinary experience.

Vibrant, colourful, quirky and unique.

Just a few words to describe the funky sophistication of Urban Village located next to Target at the Whitsunday Shopping Centre in Cannonvale.

Kim and Sharon are local, social business partners and their dream is to bring the boutique shopping experience back to the Whitsundays, so if you are a local or if you are visiting town make sure you pop in and say hi.

Price point conscious and stocking all kinds of homeware and giftware, the two women are celebrating their first year in business together. With interior design ideas sure to impress the most discerning minds, they stock cushions, rugs, tableware, diffusers, candles, potpourri, canvas art, wall-hangings, artificial plants, jewelry, lamps, lanterns and so much more.

Epicure Homewares also has a fully-licensed kitchen which hosts a variety of workshops, demonstrations and classes suitable for all ages and levels:

CAKE DECORATING COURSES certified ‘WILTON USA’ four stage course CHEESE MAKING WORKSHOPS KIDS CLASSES OVER THE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS pasta, sushi and cake decorating To find out the date of their next class or workshops visit their website www.epicurehomewares.com.au or check out their Facebook page.

This is the perfect place to shop if you want to funk up your home or buy a gift for your loved one’s birthday. The girls are now hosting exciting new workshops which teach people how to get creative around the house using Mezzie & Frank chalk effects paint.

This wonderful Australian made, fast drying paint can be used to add permanent colour to almost anything in your home. To book a workshop for you and your friends call - 07 4946 6062

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The sun shines where?

Queensland of course, especially here in Mackay and the Whitsundays.

But don’t just take their word for it.

Any local will tell you, even if the forecast is for rain, you’ll still see the sun.

Caltex City Cabs, Mackay, has a 36 kilowatt solar system installed in September 2014.

It’s local knowledge and experience that makes all the difference when choosing a solar package for your home or business.

Owner, James Ball, had this to say about the results.

Green Energy Technologies has been helping families and businesses to get on top of their power bills for more than five years throughout Mackay and the Whitsundays.

“Our power bills were one of our largest costs. Since we installed a solar system from Green Energy Technologies, our power bills reduced by more than half.”

Locally owned, hiring local staff means they are passionate about giving back to our community. Their philosophy has always been about locals helping locals, to give you a better bill!

“It has exceeded all of our expectations.”

Alternatively, they can come to your home or business to gain an understanding of your requirements to offer the best package tailored to your needs.

Being a local business with an established track-record means you can be assured in the quality of its products and service, with the peace of mind of ongoing support.

They are always available to ensure you are getting the most from your solar investment and are on hand to assist with any questions.

“We are committed to providing you with exceptional personalized service throughout the entire process and continuing support long after your system has been installed.”

Green Energy Technologies have established themselves as a local, industry-leading supplier of solar system technology, with a proven trackrecord of producing real savings for Central Queensland families and businesses.

When you’re ready to start saving on your power bill, give the team a call on 07 4940 2900, to find out how you can get “a better bill.”

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The continual advances in solar technology means that solar is just getting better and better. The best way to find out how your home or business can benefit from solar is to chat to one of Green Energy Technologies’ knowledgeable team. Their office at 12 Valley Street has been recently renovated, so pop in to say Hi and have a chat about what solar could do for you.

“The team at Green Energy Technologies were champions, Good blokes, I can’t speak highly enough of them,” he said.

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David Burke St Catherine’s Catholic College Favourite Movie: Pulp Fiction Favourite Colour: Blue Favourite Number: 6 Favourite Food: Karren and Ben’s homemade pizza!

Favourite Beverage: Tooheys New or Hahn 3.5 followed by plenty of water.

Representing the Bishop of the Townsville Diocese, David Burke is coprincipal of Proserpine’s St Catherine’s Catholic College. His faith has always been a large part of his life, winning first prize for Bible Reading at the Tamworth Eisteddfod when he was in Year five. Together with coprincipal, Sharyn Bell, they strive to create the best possible faith-based learning opportunities for their students.

“St Catherine’s is an amazing school. One of the most welcoming and caring schools I have ever had the privilege of leading. Dedicated and professional staff, interested parents who aren’t shy to volunteer and students who care about themselves, others and their school. It makes my job so enjoyable and rewarding,” he said.

Married to his beautiful, supportive (and patient) wife, Karren, they are the proud parents of Benjamin, who is in the Australian Army, and Mia, studying in Year 12.

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Spend time with extended family. My wife is the youngest of eleven, I’m the second eldest of four and between us we have over 100 nephews and nieces. Just catching up with everyone is so much fun, for both the little kids and the bigger kids!

What are you favourite household possessions?

Our 5.2m Stacer Bowrider boat, joggers and boardies.

What do you love to do on the weekend?

Pending winds, tides and crew member availability - fishing. If not, exercising and spending time with Karren and Mia.

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Starsign: Libra Favourite Colour: Green or red Favourite Number: 13 Favourite Food: I love all food except offal.

Favourite Beverage: Craft beer

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Say Hi to Judy, Harvey Norman Cannonvale’s furniture and bedding franchisee. Judy joined the Harvey Norman family in December 2008 where her passion for interior design could shine.

Visionary, innovative and modern; not often words first associated with a law practice, but it’s these qualities which make PD Law stand head and shoulders above its competition. Marketing manager, Melissa Wick, ensures their innovative approaches are promoted across Queensland, keeping her working week varied and busy.

“Customer service is what can turn an average buying occasion into a special one. Choosing furniture for your home is such an exciting and intimate process, so we make every effort to ensure our customers leave feeling great about the selections they have made.

“I absolutely love that I get to help people with their furniture and interior design decisions, from discovering the perfect accessories to planning an entirely new design scheme,” Judy said.

Judy lives in the Whitsundays with her partner, Marty, while her children and grandchildren live in Western Australia.

Q: Tell us something about yourself that not many people know?

A: I grew up in Coolamon, not many people even know where that is!

Q: What is your own favourite piece of furniture?

A: My grandparent’s antique double bed, which I have had restored.

Q: What are your weekend passions?

A: When the weather is good we love to go fishing, otherwise I enjoy cooking.

“PD Law embraces all things new and especially technology. In fact we were the first legal practice to go paperless in the region last year”.

“I can be working on the website one day, developing regular client communications to be posted on our social media platforms and other days improving our client facing documents,” Melissa said.

What has been your favourite holiday destination?

The Greek Islands. All of them are stunningly beautiful, the highlight was travelling to Olympia, the home of the very first Olympic Games. There is so much history there!

What is your pet hate?

Bad grammar and people who overshare on Facebook!

What do you love to do in your spare time?

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MACKAYS NEWEST AND MOST ANTICIPATED FUNCTIONS AND EVENTS VENUE HAS ARRIVED! Introducing The Marquee Mackay Marina, where style meets setting.

With generous dimensions - 30m x 15m, and impressive 6.5m ceilings – The Marquee is designed with functionality and catering in mind, Located on the picturesque waterfront comfortably accommodating intimate setting of the Mackay Marina. events from 100 guests to large-scale The Marquee sets a new standard functions and events with a maximum in the Mackay function venues scene, capacity of 1,500 stand-up. offering a dynamic, up market choice The Marquee is equipped with for all events including weddings, con- stylish features and fittings – silk lines, ferences, product launches, corporate ceiling fans, programmable LED mood events, cocktail parties, birthdays and lighting, chandeliers, BBQ’s, dry bars, any celebration.

smoking and breakaway areas, free Wi-Fi, and ample car parking. It can be sectioned or themed to any specification and you are really only limited by your imagination – tell us your requirements and we’ll make it happen!

Catering for The Marquee Mackay Marina is supplied by the Clarion Hotel’s kitchens and can be tailored to suit dietary requirements and dining styles from canapés to full table service, BBQ, or buffet style.

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horoscopes CANCER JUNE 22 - JULY 22 There should be some improvements in family life and maybe an increase in family size. Luck in games of chance are indicated. Routine is likely to be disrupted by some unusual events, just take them as they come. It is a good time to reflect on relationships and partnerships. A romantic overture could be flattering. Your attitude towards others will decide your future, so, be prepared to be more socially active. It is not wise to confide your inner thoughts to anyone.

LEO JULY 23 - AUGUST 22 There should be greater stability in your relationships with loved ones and gains in your emotional make up. More responsibility in your working environment and there will be better returns for hard work. New and exciting friends could be taking you on a surprising journey. Do not let anyone talk you into anything you do not want to do. There should be some improvements in your career matters and a possibility of some extra money coming up. It’s up to you to make sure it is not spent the wrong way.

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AQUARIUS JAN 20 - FEB 19

Moves or travel will be coming up soon. You could end up overseas, maybe even for longer periods at a time. It would be a very good idea to use all your diplomatic abilities during this period as situation at work is very changeable. You could be disappointed in someone during this period but do not let small setbacks worry you. You could be happily surprised about someone you thought you knew quite differently. It is a busy time on the roads. Could be very tricky for your type of transport so take extra care!

You might see the return of an old friend and could possibly rekindle old love affairs. You could be taking on some added responsibility, but this should also bring in added income into your budget. It will be a very busy period ahead. Make sure others are doing their fair share. A celebration to your success is indicated and a gift could take you by surprise. Financial gain and surprises are in store. Many visitors are indicated, so keep plenty of drinks in the fridge and make sure you don’t over indulge! Most problems will resolve and past contacts will delight many.

LIBRA SEPTEMBER 24 - OCTOBER 23

PISCES FEB 20 - MARCH 20

It is time to get up and get going, so many new ideas and ventures are coming up for you. Love and companionship will find the lonely. This period is off to a slow start, but soon the pace will pick up. There is some uneasiness at work. Personal relationships are improving and your ideas on how to spend your leisure time will find approval with loved ones.

Relationship matters are very much on your mind at present. Someone close could turn out to be more important to you than you first thought.

This should be one of the best times of the whole year and many of your wishes could come true now. Be careful with mechanical gadgets that are not new. You will be able to influence others to their way of doing things.

Real estate dealings could be profitable. Most will have more to contend with through other people’s problems and demands upon your time. A recent setback will prove to be a blessing in disguise. Travel expenses could be heavier and a very busy period coming up. Loved ones could surprise you.

SCORPIO OCTOBER 24 - NOV 22 Good news should be reaching you soon and you should soon be in the process of achieving your aims in life. You could be regaining contacts with people from long ago. Your health should improve dramatically. A new attitude is also needed to tackle the jobs you didn’t like doing before.

Being too stubborn now will not help you to make people see your point of view. Other people may have some very good ideas that could be beneficial to you. If you are uncertain of someone’s feelings, it is best to ask straight out and to spell out your own intentions.

ARIES MARCH 21- APRIL 20

SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 23 - DECEMBER 20

TAURUS APRIL 21- MAY 20

You may travel and broaden your horizons. This could change your outlook on life. Many of your present problems could now find solutions. For the more tolerant there will be more reasons to celebrate than to be sorry.

Travel could be happy and many will mix with VIP’S. Be very careful to read the small print on any important documents. If you believe in yourself, you will gain your desires. Many will be trying out new adventures. Make plans and try new ventures. If undecided about committing yourself to long term ventures, consult the experts before signing on the dotted lines.

Singles could find the love of their life. It is a good time to spend in the company of people who influence you. Many of your undertakings could be successful in spite of any odds. A calm outlook will bring happy responses from those around you and who matter most to you. A period that seems to be devoted to pleasure and social events. Try to avoid misunderstandings with loved ones. It is not what you think, but what you do that counts.

CAPRICORN DEC 21 - JAN 19 Many will be in for material gains in many ways. Some, who thought they were past it, could become involved in a torrid love affair. Travel should be more interesting than is usual. Good news should reach you soon.

Christmas should bring many more happy surprises, however, do not repeat gossip. You will have rore energy to handle the uncertainties around you. Love relationships could heat up. Money will be easier to come by and in career aims you should be ahead of the opposition.

Worrying about feeling miserable will not get you anywhere. Have faith in your abilities. Your potential is excellent and you will manage to do very well. For many a meaningful relationship may begin. Old friends could be pleased to hear from you and contacts from the past could bring surprises. Romantic expectations may not measure up and there could be some tension on the home front. Stay calm. You could have an unexpected encounter that could lead to a happy surprise for you!

GEMINI MAY 21 - JUNE 21 New relationships could be happening to the eligible. It is a a good time for socialising. This could be a much luckier period in which many things could happen the way you want. Something unexpected could have a pleasing effect on your budget or love life. Relax and ignore any tension.

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WHY CHOOSE AIRLIE FITNESS? Friendly staff, welcoming environment, child minding, and the Jubilee Pocket gym is convenient as I live out that way.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE EXERCISE TRACK ON YOUR IPOD? I like to listen to the gym music.

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Beautiful skin is as easy as ABC

With an ever-increasing range of skin treatments on the market, it can be hard to distinguish what works and what doesn’t.

While there are many rejuvenating treatments which can greatly enhance the appearance of the skin, it is still important to nourish from within.

Some of the food we eat, mainly fresh fruit and vegetables, contain active ingredients, I like to call, Cosmetic Medicines. They have been shown to promote a more youthful complexion and slow down the appearance of ageing.

While there are a number of these, the most important can be remembered as ABC. Vitamin A helps to promote cellular turnover and produce new collagen. Over time it helps with the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and can improve the overall texture and tone of the skin.

Foods which contain vitamin A: sweet potatoes, carrots, leafy greens, lettuce, dried apricots, bell peppers, fish, liver and tropical fruits.

Vitamin B (B5 and B3) is a skin regulator which improves hydration and the health of skin cells.

Foods which contain vitamin B: Chicken liver, sunflower seeds, salmon, avocado, broccoli, mushrooms, wheat bran, tuna.

Vitamin C is a strong anti-oxidant which helps to prevent toxins from damaging your skin.

Foods which contain vitamin C: Chili peppers and capsicum, kale, broccoli, papaya, strawberries, kiwifruit, cauliflower, pineapple, mango.

Other important factors to keep your skin looking younger include keeping stress to a minimum, getting adequate sleep, drinking eight glasses of water per day and using a high SPF sunscreen of at least 30+ every day.

Try this simple regimen of ABC, and over time, your skin will start to look as young as you feel.

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How I did it

I started by sectioning off Robert’s hair from the recession down to a point below his crown. With that clipped away, I cut the sides to the length that I wanted.

I then un-clipped the top and cut that to the desired length, maintaining some disconnection between the two areas.

Once that was done, I blow dried and straightened the top, in order to add further texture by personalising with my scissors.

For the shoot however, I wanted to utilise Roberts natural curl to enhance the texture of my haircut, so I shampooed it again.

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I’ve been doing Robert’s hair for a while, and have always wanted to cut it short.

He was reluctant to cut off his long hair but I knew that a shorter, more rugged style would suit him .

So when he agreed to help me out with this issue, I couldn’t wait to get creative and finally give him the hair cut that I’ve been itching to do for months!

Keeping in mind that he’s used to having a longer style, I made sure that there would still be enough length through the top and the very front for him to work with, whilst maintaining a tidy, and masculine foundation.

It was important to me that I gave him a versatile haircut that he would be comfortable with.

AFTER

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Prior to blow drying I added in some Boost Cream by American Crew, which is an anti-gravity styling cream with a light hold, and predominately used my hands to dry it in the direction that I wanted it to go.

I used a small styling brush in certain areas to give lift, and especially at the very front to control and smooth his hair. I then used the mini GHD styling irons to straighten this area.

I completed my style with American Crew Fiber, a pliable fiber with high hold and low shine, and worked it through his hair.

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Again with this look, I began by blow drying with Boost Cream by American Crew. However this time I used a styling brush throughout the entire top section, to really control the hair and provide the lift and direction that I wanted from the haircut.

To finish my style I again used Fiber by Amereican Crew, and a medium hold hair spray, Re-shaper by Sebastian, to really set it in its shape.

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The Proof is in the Peel Peels with the power to change the skin (and the results to prove it) Few cosmetic treatments can achange the skin’s appearance more dramatically than a professional facial peel. From correcting troublesome conditions, like acne or hyperpigmentation, to simply giving the skin a rejuvenating “lift,” peels exist for a variety of purposes. However, navigating the bloated peel market all alone–and the claims that each product makes–can be a daunting task. If you’re considering a facial peel, the myriad choices available can seem overwhelming without a solid benchmark for comparison. And for most people, that benchmark is the proof that a product performs as promised.

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Hearing aid commissions exposed A couple of months ago there was a great expose on ABC Radio National concerning commissions and hearing aid sales. It has really opened up an awareness and started conversations about the ethics of having commissions in hearing healthcare and the lack of disclosure of this practice.

Commissions may be paid to a number of staff within the organisation, including call centre staff, administrative staff, and of course the clinicians themselves.

ous call centre staff chasing their commission.

Once booked in, you would attend their clinic and have your hearing screen. The hearing screen is commonly conducted by an administrative employee.

If you were to fail your hearing screen, they would book you in for a full hearing assessment appointment with a clinician.

During the call the employee would generally offer a free hearing screen to entice you to book in. Once you do, they are paid the commission.

This appointment booking may result in a commission for the administrative employee. Again, the number of times over the years I have had patients booking in to see me in a state of panic for a full Audiological assessment as they have failed one of these hearing screens believing they are losing their hearing. Upon doing this we find they have completely normal hearing and their results were most likely exaggerated by the administration staff member in order to receive their commission.

I have seen many patients over the years who have been very aggressively chased by these callers and badgered into making an appointment by an overzeal-

Finally, and most significantly, the actual clinician you see for your hearing treatment would be on the largest commission of all. Generally they would be paid

It can start with the call centre employee being paid a commission for booking in a patient consultation after cold calling them from a database the company purchased which would have your name, address, age, phone number.

a percentage on the actual hearing device you are fitted with. The more expensive the hearing device they fit you with, the more they receive.

These commissions can be in the thousands of dollars and I believe can be a massive carrot in front of the clinician’s nose to upsell to more expensive devices with features that may well be unnecessary for the patient’s needs.

Of course not all clinicians are commission driven, but the temptation is there and I do frequently see patients with very basic hearing needs who have been to providers that do this practice and been recommended top of the range hearing aids with features which would never be used or touched and are not congruent with their actual needs.

In my opinion hearing clinicians are meant to be healthcare providers with the sole purpose of giving you the best treatment for your hearing in an ethical manner.

In any other healthcare industry

GRANT COLLINS Principal Audiologist/Owner Clarity Hearing Solutions

commissions are generally prohibited and if there is any conflict of interest it has to be disclosed to the patient. Until we remove commissions which I believe can cloud a clinician’s judgement, patients have every right to question the motives of their hearing provider, at the very least commissions should be disclosed to the patient at the outset.

Nearly almost every large hearing company in Australia offer their staff commission incentives.

My company is very proudly locally and independently owned and free of all commissions with all recommendations based solely upon evidence based practice methods. Furthermore our margins are the same whether we treat you with a basic economy level or a top of the range device therefore removing any conflict of interest with our recommendations.

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Amanda-Jean and Will Deering are the owners and operators of Healthy Haven in Proserpine and are locals to the Whitsunday area. Amanda-Jean is a published writer of two books currently - Journey of a Lightworker (ISBN: 978-1-4525-2786-4) and Goals and Gratitude Journal (ISBN: 978 - 1-5078-5582-9), the founder of Universal Lightworking Academy – a school that teaches Holistic and Metaphysical Courses as well as a fully trained practitioner and Reiki Master.

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Roles of Parents and Teachers

Hands-on learning through gardens, at our School, provide a wealth of opportunities for children to get their hands dirty while learning lessons in many different areas of a curriculum.

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Dr Petra is a graduate of the New Zealand College of Chiropractic. Originally from Brisbane, she moved to New Zealand to pursue her dream of becoming a Chiropractor.

After 6 years abroad and 1 year in the Whitsundays, she joins the Little Sprouts Chiropractic team. With an undergraduate foundation in psychology, Dr Petra has a particular interest in caring for children, pregnant women and families.

Dr Petra has been under regular chiropractic care since she was a child and believes it is the primary reason for her own health and wellness. She is immensely passionate about inspiring the Mackay community towards a wellness lifestyle through “moving well”, “eating well “and “thinking well”.

Dr Petra utilizes numerous Chiropractic techniques to suit each individual patient. These include Applied Kinesiology, SacroOccipital Technique, Neuro Emotional Technique, Activator, Drop-piece, Cranial and Webster’s technique.

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Children, as ‘biologists’, can study the anatomy of the plants they tend; young ‘Scientists’ may change variables in the garden through watering frequency or the spacing of their plants, then collect the data on plant growth, chart the research and write up their analyses and conclusions.

As they design the layout of planting beds then lessons on perimeters, measurements and area come to the fore. Even the youngest students can learn basic measurements as they use a ruler to find the proper spacing when planting their seeds or plants. It is surprising just how often maths skills are used outside a dedicated school ‘Mathematics’ class.

Reading and writing skills are constantly being practiced as part of the school garden. There are seed packets to read and interpret, along with the recipes used to turn their harvest into a delightful dish. Without even being aware they are learning and improving their skills children are more than happy to undertake these literacy tasks. In the school garden, watering cans are a great way to enhance learning about estimating as well as volume and capacity.

In the Junior School, we are making the most of our sprawling gardens.

Our Years Three and Four adopt aspects of gardening into their Science Curriculum through the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden program.

The students harvest and prepare the fruits and vegetables they grow, providing opportunities to learn about nutrition, when sampling their harvest. Children are much more likely to taste a vegetable they have grown.

Gardens at school also provide a wealth of opportunities for teamwork.

Children need to work together to prepare the soil, select and plant the seeds, and water the plants. These opportunities to take responsibility and work with others can build students’ confidence, self-esteem, and harvesting their crop is a sign of their success.

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Isaac I would like to visit Western America and Disneyland because I don’t know what’s in Western America and I would like to see Mickey Mouse at Disneyland (but only Mickey Mouse!) I would also like to see the Empire State Building and eat fairy floss and pretzels at the top.

liam I want to go to Washington DC – the capital of America. It will be cool to go there and see it. I would like to see the president of America and the American parliament house. I am going to America this year but I won’t see Washington only Boston and New York but I think it will be the same experience because they are both in America and its pretty close to Washington and they also have the same little touches to all the people around.

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At St Catherine’s, our students are nurtured to develop spiritually, academically, socially, emotionally and physically in a community that embraces Catholic values and provides a lasting sense of belonging.

St Catherine’s Catholic College is a prep to year 10 co-educational college, established by the Sisters of Mercy in 1925. By 2017, the College will provide classes to year 12.

St Catherine’s Catholic College, has a very special place in the history of the Whitsundays. Established as a small convent school by the Sisters of Mercy in 1925, the College has grown to include three dedicated precincts for each stage of schooling. Mercy Campus accommodates students from prep to year 3 and Loyola Campus caters for years 4 to 6.

Sharyn Bell is principal for these primary campuses.

Principal David Burke oversees the Manresa Campus, which houses the growing senior school program.

THE BEST START TO SCHOOL LIFE

St Catherine’s Catholic College Mercy Campus is the early years campus for prep to year 3. This campus is located on Marathon Street at the original school site.

According to Principal, Sharyn Bell, the dedicated teachers on Mercy Campus are focussed on providing the essential elements of an early years education.

“Our intention is to provide a positive introduction to school through activities such as care groups, lunchtime clubs and kitchen gardening programs,” Sharyn said.

“Parental involvement, solid literacy and numeracy foundations and a nurturing environment are all the cornerstones of our early years precinct.”

Numerous specialist teachers and programmes are offered on Mercy Campus, including instrumental music, drama, art, Indonesian, sport and visual arts.

Years 4 to 6 are located at the St Catherine’s Catholic College Loyola Campus, beside the senior campus on Renwick Road.

“At Loyola, we build on the traditions of the Mercy Campus,” Sharyn said.

“While Loyola is still very much a primary campus, there are a number of opportunities for students to pursue that signify they are moving to another stage of their school life.”

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core kids Loyola offers participation in a 1:1 laptop program and robotics, camps and retreats, leadership activities and representative sports.

“On Loyola, students learn through specialist subjects and their academic achievement is enhanced through engagement with technology and innovative teaching practices,” Sharyn said.

“The transitions to each campus allow us to monitor students closely in both their educational and emotional development, while acknowledging milestones of their school life as they mature.

“There is a high level of consistency we can provide with our students as they move through St Catherine’s towards their senior years, and this gives our school families a great sense of comfort.”

YEAR 11 WELCOME IN 2016

St Catherine’s School is one of the fastest growing in the region, and in 2016, will increase its community footprint with the first intake of year 11 students.

Manresa Campus Principal, David Burke, said expansion to accommodate the final two years of senior schooling was another exciting milestone in the school’s history.

“Our first senior cohort has moved through the school and are ready to break new ground as the first St Catherine’s year 11s,” David said.

“Being able to offer the final two years of senior are the elements that will secure our ability to offer continuity of education right throughout a child’s schooling.”

David said the school was planning to introduce an extensive range of year 11 subjects, facilitated by recent capital works which has ensured that the school is ready to provide the best quality education for its new and progressing students.

“Stage 3 of our Manresa campus is now fully ready for year 7 to 12 students, with a recent injection of $9.56 million,” David said.

“Our facilities now include general learning areas specifically designed for year 7 and 8 students, a separate precinct for year 9 and 10 students and an area assigned to year 11 and 12 students. Other specialist facilities include the multi-purpose sports facility, Drama, Music, Instrumental Music, Graphics and Art room as well as a state of the art Industrial Technology and Design facility catering for woodwork and engineering, an industrial kitchen accommodating our Hospitality course offerings and a restaurant area.”

Enrolments are now open for all years of St Catherine’s Catholic College, from prep to year 11. Parents are encouraged to contact the school for more details.

Parents and staff work together at encouraging each child to reach their full potential, so they can confidently meet the opportunities and responsibilities of today and their future.

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join us for this inspirational event from FRI 18 - SUN 20 september

A Writers Paradise

The Whitsunday Writers Festival For lovers of reading, writing, books and words

Excitement is building for the sixth annual Whitsunday Writers Festival, which bursts into life at the beginning of spring, from Friday September 18 to Sunday 20 September 2015.

This years’ festival is the creative brain-child of three local women; festival founder, Gloria Burley, local business owner, Deb Friend and Rachael Smith, who works for a local magazine. Head-lining acts include famous solo-sailor and author, Jessica Watson, historical fiction writer and Bob Hawkes second wife, Blanche D’Alpuget, publisher and marketing genius behind ‘Men are from Mars and Women are from Venus’, Darren Stephens and best-selling thriller writer, Mark Abernethy.

For the second year in a row the festival will be held at the Whitsunday Marine Club (VMR) in Cannonvale. This stunning location is surrounded on all sides by the vibrant turquoise of the Coral Sea. Each coffee break is spent outside chatting with new friends and being close to nature. The Whitsunday Writers Festival is a nurturing environment where any level of aspiring writer can feel safe and invigorated by the fun-loving, intimate environment.

The festival is an action-packed and inspiring weekend dedicated to North Queensland’s writing community. Kicking-off on Friday 18th September with a full day of stimulating workshops where guests can learn the practical tools needed to self-publish, write the perfect poem, create a good action/thriller or even how to write an international best-seller and make a million dollars a year!

Keynote speakers will captivate the crowd on Saturday 19th September with a series of one-hour talks. This is a good day to bring a friend who is not necessarily a writer as it will be an entertaining experience for everyone.

Sunday is dedicated to local authors, a platform to launch for local authors and writers. Writers of all levels are encouraged to bring their book or their half-finished manuscript, poem, song, children’s story or memoir.

There will be an opportunity for those brave enough to stand up in front of the crowd and share their work with a supportive audience.

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The festival also has a full social calendar with live music on Friday night, free and open to the whole community. Saturday night will host a literary dinner and the Sunday will close with a hog-roast long-table lunch. For the first time ever this year the writers festival will reach out to other arts by hosting a range of events including a photography workshop with Russ Benning and an art exhibition hosted by Art Whitsunday.

The Whitsunday Writers Festival, an inspiring, educational and cultural event in the heart of the Whitsundays. Stimulating conversations, opportunities to network, time to indulge passions and meet like-minded people.

Tickets are on sale now for individual events, day and weekend passes.

Go to www.whitsundaywritersfestival.com for full details.

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Jessica Watson It’s hard to fathom. The isolation, the loneliness. The tricks the mind can play on you when you’ve been at sea for so long. The sheer determination and willpower it took to keep going, no matter what.

Most incredibly of all, it was achieved by a 16-year-old girl from Queensland.

Australia stopped the moment Jessica Watson sailed into Sydney Harbour in her yacht, Ella’s Pink Lady. It was May 15, 2010, two days before her 17th birthday.

Jessica had just become the youngest person to sail solo and unaccompanied around the world.

But she didn’t stop there, in fact, her adventure had only just started.

On January 25, 2011 she was awarded the prestigious Young Australian of the Year title. Later that year she skippered the youngest crew ever to compete in the iconic Sydney to Hobart yacht race, finishing second in their category.

“It’s hard to understand how big the problem is. We have it so good here in Australia, yet there are millions of people whose lives have been torn apart because of war. All they want is food and water. To know that their children will be safe. All they want for their future is peace.

“I met some very resilient people, some who are very brave and will stay in my thoughts forever. It desperately makes me want to do more,” Jessica said.

“I’m so happy with what I have achieved, and more than anything else, I’m proud of who I have become now. I’ve been inspired by so many people, I’m very excited at what my future will bring, but right now, I’m enjoying being happy.

In January 2012, Jessica was announced in the Australia Day Honours list, receiving an OAM (Order of Australia Medal) for services to sailing and being a role model for the youth of Australia.

Determined not to let her fame and title change who she was, Jessica continued to live true to herself, and do what made her happy. As well as studying at university, Jessica became a Youth Ambassador for the United Nations’ World Food Programme.

She has been an ambassador for about four years, spending time in Laos, and more recently, Lebanon and Jordan, where she met with displaced families whose lives have been destroyed by Civil War in Syria.

Jessica will be visiting the Whitsundays this September, as a guest speaker at the Whitsunday Writers Festival. As Jessica is currently at University in Melbourne, she’s looking forward to soaking up the warmer weather.

“I get the amazing opportunity to talk about my sailing achievements, as well as my book, True Spirit, at the Writers Festival. Later that evening, myself and Ryan Campbell, the youngest pilot to circumnavigate the globe, will host a dinner where the theme is motivation.

“From my perspective, my message has always been very simple, in that you really can achieve anything. I was a girl who was afraid of the water, yet I still learnt to sail.

When my mother read me Jesse Martin’s book, Lionheart, I was inspired to sail around the world. I was only 12, but the dream turned into ambition, and I spent the next few years dedicated to achieving it.

“I had my failures, in spectacular fashion with scathing media coverage, and I had plenty of doubters, but I persisted and followed what I knew in my heart was achievable. If anything, those failures only made me stronger and better prepared for the journey ahead,” Jessica said.

Most of all, Jessica wants people to know she’s happy. Yes she has achieved some amazing accomplishments, but she doesn’t have an overwhelming need to strive for bigger and better.

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The Airlie Beach Festival of Music is the only waterfront music festival at the heart of the Great Barrier Reef.

Set in the most beautiful tropical location in Australia, the festival offers an entertaining weekend for over 30s who want to throw their cares away and kick back, soak up the setting, listen to quality live music and enjoy friendly people and good times. Featuring internationally and nationally recognised musicians, festival goers can buy a three day pass and see 74 bands performing in many of the quaint bars, marinas and beachside venues around Airlie Beach and three main concerts under the massive marquee on the edge of the Coral Sea at the Whitsunday Sailing Club. This tropical tourist town turns on the northern charm and glorious November weather for a perfect party weekend in paradise.

The festival showcases over 200 musicians and headline acts include famous 70s UK rock band 10cc, American Toni Childs, Scottish singer-songwriter Sandi Thom, Richard Clapton, Wendy Matthews, The Black Sorrows, Angry Anderson with the James Southwell Band, Bondi Cigars, Phil Emmanuel Band, Mason Rack Band and House of Shem.

The town will be buzzing with different local venues hosting different live music acts – each will perform a quick 45 minute set before jumping off the stage, making way for another musician follow. Festival goers can enjoy the ambience any way they like, bar-hopping from place to place with venues extending from Airlie Beach to Abell Point Marina. In the evening the action will hot-up with headline acts gracing the main-stage for the paid events. You can buy one day passes for $120 or three day passes for $245 at www.mackayecc.com.au and www.bigtix.com.au Passport to Airlie Battle of the Bands In addition to the professional musicians who will perform at the festival, a Battle of the Bands competition is held in the months leading up to the event to enable new, up-and-coming artists to win a spot in the line-up. The Passport to Airlie competition is held in Cairns, Townsville, Mackay, Rockhampton, Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast and Newcastle. Seven regional bands will win the chance to perform at the festival as well as $1000, VIP tickets and accommodation. A final winning band is chosen over the festival weekend and they are invited back to perform in 2016. The event helps to promote the festival to musicians and music lovers and at the same time promote local original artists. The Battle of Bands is supported by the ALH Group and is run in August and September. For more information go to www.airliebeachfestivalofmusic.com.au

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By Eleanor David Flower Band Mark Atkins & Grungada Ben Ransom House of Shem James Southwell Band Lance Friend & the Murky River Annie O’Dee & the Hotshots Sun Salute Adem Cousens Clare O’Meara Mojo Bluesmen Viper Syndicate Chris Matthews John Malcolm Innocent Eve Tropic Temple Grizzlee Train Andrew Cousins Electik Lemonade Mr Black & Blues Bad Luck Kitty Lightning Jack The Chonita Robinson Trio Murphys Pigs Cody Bracken Mescalito Blues Matt Angell The Chicken Train Skifflers Tia & Jack Jolly Jingo Tim Rossington Anette Worthington MISTRAM Charlotte Emily Faleepo Francisco The Fox Niksta Thrett Jones & Dr Baz Dream Boogie Gypsy Soul Pop Standen & the Airlie Rejects Kieran McCarthy Phil Emmanuel Band Johnny G Aaron Saxon 4 String Phil Bob (Robert) Gammage The Rock Wallabies Keri McInerney Band

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Nestled on 27 acres of magic Whitsunday Coast land Beef to Reef Country Music Rodeo is a 2 day event on 30-31st October 2015.

This Inaugural event is the first of it’s kind in Airlie Beach and the 27 acre estate will be home to the 4B Mania Rodeo series in a playground environment - offering weekend camping, food stalls, activities, buskers, markets and a large scale charity tomato fight!

The 4B Mania Rodeo Series is not like your average rodeo, it boasts rodeos 4 most extreme events: Bull riding, Saddle Bronc, Bareback Broncs and Barrel Racing, which is packed into 4 hours of NON Stop Excitement!

The 4B Mania Series also boasts plenty of comedy acts that will leave you wanting more, with some of Queensland’s Best Cowboys and Cowgirls Competing for over $40,000 in prize money The 4B Mania Rodeo Series is defiantly an event not to missed.

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VIP SPRING FASHION LAUNCH Make sure you’re on the A-list for this high fashion event showcasing Spring 2015 fashion. Plus, enjoy 3 days of Free Fashion Shows & Styling Sessions from Fri 9 - Sun 11 Oct. COCKTAIL LOUNGE Mackay’s fashionistas will join to celebrate the inaugural Fashion Week Mackay at the Cocktail Lounge event, to be held on Friday October 9 at Harrup Park. The Cocktail Lounge event will be the social event of the year for Mackay’s young and fashionable.

STREETS OF STYLE Streets of Style will be a free community, daytime event held in the Mackay City Centre on Saturday, October 10.

WOOLLAM CONSTRUCTIONS RUNWAY AT THE RUNWAY A glamorous gala-style event, Woollam Constructions Runway at the Runway will be the crème de la crème of Fashion Week Mackay. Happening on October 10 at the Mackay Airport.

trail to triumph Moranbah to Mackay, Via Eungella. Trail To Triumph will start in Moranbah before sun up and the runners will head towards Eungella and up the range, aiming to get at least 100km in the first day. Day 2 will be hot and painful, running on red dirt roads under a baking hot sun. Again we will aim to complete at least 100km allowing us to finish Day 3 with a shorter 50km session.

Trail to Triumph is a local, community event that aims to raise money and awareness of Mesothelioma, a rare and currently incurable cancer caused by asbestos exposure.

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The biggest airshow in Far North Queensland! Gates open at 08.30, with the flying display to commence at 13.00 and close at 15.30. Your starting line up has Paul Bennett with his Grumman Avenger, Wolf Pitts, Sky Aces, Wirraway, T-28 Trojan, The RAAF Roulettes, Skydive Demonstrations, DH82a Tigermoth, L39 Albatross Fastjet, P-51 Mustang, Helicopters - R22, R44, R66, Bell 407, EC130, Gippsland Airvans, Beaver, Caravan, Static displays, fixed wing and helicopter Joy Flights, Kids Corner, Street Food Stands, Whitsunday Classic Cars, Beer Garden and lots more.

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Welcome to Mackay's debut fashion event.

This year Mackay will launch a sophisticated event, one that will be sure to attract the attention of fashion lovers, designers and artists alike.

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