CORE Mag - ISSUE 3

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HEATH FRANKLIN’S CHOPPER A HARD BASTARD’S GUIDE TO LIFE (OR HOW TO BE LESS OF A F^!KTARD) 7.30pm, MECC Auditorium

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HEATH FRANKLIN’S CHOPPER

BANGARRA DANCE THEATRE MATHINNA 7.30pm, MECC Auditorium

As seen on TV, Heath Franklin brings his award-winning comedy alter-ego, Chopper, back to Western Australia, Queensland and New Zealand in his brand new tour in three years Chopper’s Hard Bastard’s Guide to Life (or how to be less of a f*&ktard).

BYO Moustache

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West Mackay Primary School Best of West Concert Friday 11 November, 6.30pm & 8.30pm

Tickets: $27.50 All children over 18 months of age require a ticket.

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Theatre Arts Mackay Showcase Gala Saturday 19 November, 7pm Sunday 20 November, 11am Roby Rogers School of Dance Dynamite Dancing Saturday 26 November, 2pm & 7.30pm Centre Stage Dance Company That’s Entertainment Monday 28 & Tuesday 29 November, 7pm

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Fitzgerald Spectacular Concert Thursday 17 November, 6pm & 7.30pm

Tickets: $22 - $38 *Pre-show dining available

FRIENDS OF MECC 2011 CHRISTMAS PARTY 6.30pm, MECC North Foyer The Annual Friends of the MECC Christmas Party will be on Saturday 12 November 2011. Dinner by Grinders Corporate Catering. The theme this year is White Christmas and the entertainment will be provided by the great ‘Hot Hot Hot’ band. It is always an enormously entertaining and enjoyable evening.

Tickets: $10 - Working Friends $40 - Supporting Friends

* Pre show dining > 2 course meal $45 | $38 Theatre Subscriber (performance additional). Must be pre-ordered.

Details are correct at time of printing and the right to rectify errors is reserved.

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24 -26 01 -03 Mackay Musical Comedy Players Subscription Season 2011 NUNCRACKERS 7pm, Ocean International Hotel Featuring all new songs, this show is filled with typical Nunsense humour and a secret audience participation. This Nunsense Christmas Show will make you laugh, its’ the perfect way to ensure that your holiday season is merry and bright.

Tickets: $45 Adult Includes 2 course dinner + show

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Australia’s most loved children’s entertainers, The Wiggles are celebrating their birthday and Australia, you’re invited to the party!

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LOCAL DANCE SCHOOL CONCERTS

Inspired by a girl’s journey between two cultures, Mathinna traces the history of an Aboriginal girl removed from her traditional life, adopted into Western Colonial Society to be ultimately returned to the fragments of her original heritage.

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Tickets: $32.90 - $35.90 Recommended for 15+ years.

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Your guide to what’s happening in your area

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Local tunes with Brad Butcher, a true Mackay talent!

Ricdikulously good Mackay music Ben and Courtney’s Whitsundays challenge

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A serious start to a racing career with the Husqvarna CR65 Go 4WDing and get off the beaten track

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November fishing tips - how to catch a GT! All Aussie outboard adventures

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Little Rae of Sunshine

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Have you been caught out as our ‘social pic of the month’

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Look sizzling in our Summer Heat style guide Boys in the City

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Lovely latte review - find out which beans are best Time to get creative in the kitchen

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Stay at Airlie Beach Hotel and impress your woman-friend Golfing paradise in our own backyard

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Get back to basics and break into the property market A dream job come true It’s a dirty job but someone’s gotta do it

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Got game? Check out the latest games coming soon!

If you’re appy and you know it

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Solid sex advice plus answers to some of those sticky questions - pun intended!

Detox-ify!

Lets get physical and beat bad workplace health habits What’s the score?

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This November the boys at CORE have decided to donate their faces and take part in Movember. This is to help raise awareness for men’s health, even though you may think it’s just to annoy their wives or girlfriends.

That’s just an added bonus.

Their commitment is to grow a moustache for the entire month of Movember, which should generate some conversation, controversy, laughter and odd looks as let’s face it, they do look pathetic.

We are asking you to help support their efforts by making a donation to the team known as....

It’s been full speed ahead at CORE headquarters getting our third issue out to the masses and, well here it is!

While there’s been enough work to sink a ship to get this out, we managed to find time to put our best party pants on and have some much needed fun at the Mackay launch party at ZeBar on October 1. Check out all the photos on page 24 and 25.

For all our Airlie Beach readers, your turn is just around the corner...check out the details on the inside back cover.

Til next time amigos, remember to slip-slopslap as the days get hotter and summer starts to rear its ugly head! (You know what that means...it’s festival season! Can anyone say road trip?)

Minions, plebs, slaves...call them what you want but behind the scenes of CORE mag you’ll find a bunch of inspiring young professionals who are all about bringing you something new and exciting every month.

EDITOR Rebecca Atkinson ART DIRECTOR Jody-lee Euler PRODUCTION MANAGER Bonnie Davis PRODUCTION ASSISTANT Sam May SALES Kaz O’Brien SENIOR DESIGNER Rebecca Morgan DESIGNERS Callan Jones / Ashlee Tortora Tamara Willemsen SENIOR WRITER Louise Blines WRITERS Lauren Grewar / Louise Costanzo WEB DEVELOPERS Brent Neale Duncan De Bruyn EVENTS CO-ORDINATOR Shae Graham PHOTOGRAPHY R&R Digital STYLING Rachelle Barrett

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CORE OPINION

Jump onto www.movember.com and donate now!!

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We want to know what you think! What bits did you love and what could we do better? We want CORE to be the only magazine that gives you exactly what you want!

Email editorial@coremag.com.au with your feedback.

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THIS MONTH’S FUNNIEST QUOTES, PICTURES AND REVIEWS.

Not your everyday cartoon, Happy Tree Friends is certain to tickle your funny bone. But be warned these cute little creatures are not for the faint of heart!

Images courtesy of www.boners.com

No it’s not an iPhone 5 it’s the iPhone 4S. Take a look at Apple’s official overview and decide for yourself if it’s really worth the upgrade.

What can run but never walks, has a mouth but never talks, has a head but never weeps, has a bed but never sleeps?

The word GOLF is actually an acronym for Gentlemen Only, Ladies Forbidden.

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23% of all photocopier faults worldwide are caused by people sitting on them and photocopying their butts.

More Monopoly money is printed in a year, than real money printed throughout the world!

Images courtesy of www.youtube.com

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His infamous yet slightly different style of banging tech and elctro is unmistakeable!

Music has always been a passion of Gemma, AKA Gypkidd’s life. She loves entertaining the crowd with music from genres such as electro house, progressive and dutch house. Watch out for this girl, she knows how to start a party and finish it at dawn.

Known as Melbourne’s mashup king, Dixie has a huge archive of his remixes and bootlegs being played by DJ’s worldwide.

Priding himself on being “about the party”, his only intention is to leave sweat dripping from the speakers.

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Adelaide DJ – “DJ Femme” has been notoriously noted in the industry as ‘the one to watch’. This blonde beauty knows how to set the vibe and feed off the crowd.

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MR K & Chris Leverington have developed their own unique style of house and electro beats to get any dance floor pumping, always bringing the hottest and freshest tunes. For the music, for the experience, for a night to remember, it’s gotta be Mr K & Chris Leverington.

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After spending a couple of years as one-third of local band PJ Reh, Brad Butcher is now out on his own as a solo artist. He’s well on his way to making a big name for himself and CORE magazine caught up with him on the eve of the launch of his brand new album.

So Brad, you’ve been on the Mackay music scene for awhile now, what’s been your favourite musical memory?

When I was in PJ Reh we A supported a couple of big names that came through Mackay and Airlie Beach like Shannon Noll, The Beautiful Girls and Ash Grunwald so that was pretty cool and heaps of fun. I also performed at the Wine and Food Day (part of the Mackay Festival of Arts) with my band last year and at the River

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to Reef Festival this year. In August I played at ‘The Round’ at Dowse Bar in Brisbane at an open mic night to a packed house. I was on stage with Busby Marou – it was pretty cool.

You’re just about to launch your first full length album, can you tell us a bit about it?

A The album will be out mid November and I can’t wait.

I’d describe it as the perfect travelling album, great to sit back and relax to on the road.

Four members of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra helped me out with all the strings on the album, and my drummer and pedal steel guitarist have both toured with Graeme Connors’ in the past. Ben McCarthy produced and co-wrote some songs and he played in Pete Murray’s band as

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What’s the first concert you ever went to?

I think it was Silverchair when they came to the Mackay Showgrounds in 1997. I was only 14 and I can vividly remember the shocking B.O. that was coming off some of the people there. That would have been their ‘Freak Show’ tour.

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his musical director up until early this year. Anthony Lycenko also produced and mixed the album, and he’s also worked with Pete Murray as well as Busby Marou.

So I had a lot of experienced and very talented guys helping me out through the process.

Brad Butcher’s self titled album is his first full length release and will be available from mid November. Also check out ‘Brad Butcher’ on Facebook and MySpace for all the deets on when and where Brad will be playing around town.

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Sounds great mate! So how did you get started in making music? Who are your inspirations?

A My mum started me off by introducing me to the piano and handing me a guitar when I was younger. My dad used to play me heaps of Garth Brooks and The Eagles too. I just love listening to and making music. These days my favourites to listen to are Ryan Adams and Ray Lamontagne who play really nice relaxed tunes.

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What’s your ultimate music goal?

I’d love to be able to give A up my day job of being a cabinetmaker and just be a full time muso. I’d also love to be able to say “I’m going on tour”. That would be cool.

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What’s your favourite concert that you’ve been to?

A At last year’s Blues and Roots Festival, Buddy Guy did an amazing set. I’ll always remember it because he had a packed out tent and he was just cracking jokes while he was playing and the crowd was going off. They were some good times...

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Ricdikulous is a Mackay-based two-piece band who have quickly gained an enthusiastic fan base.

We sat the boys down for a quick chat to find out what they’ve been up to lately and what’s on the cards next.

So boys, how did the band form?

We’ve both come from D really musical backgrounds, we’ve been singing and playing instruments since forever. Before Ricdikulous I was in a band called Ro Armu Tani which was pretty successful for awhile. We released an album together and had a bit of merchandise that we sold.

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on the Mackay music scene for awhile.

How do you describe your sound?

A lot of our fans know us R for the covers we play. We like taking music that has a heavy metal sound and turning into our own. We do a few, what you would call medleys or mash-ups that are like five songs that we play backto-back as one. Basically we like playing songs that people haven’t heard in ages in a way that makes them think ‘what the hell is going on here’ but they love it at the same time.

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just about to go on a two week road trip down to Brisbane and northern New South Wales to write a heap of songs. We’ll also hit the Australia’s Got Talent auditions in Brisbane, to see if we can’t get our faces on TV. When we come back from that trip will be keen to record the songs we’ve written as soon as we can.

Sounds good boys. Look forward to hearing your new tracks soon!

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We arrived at our favourite hotel in the Whitsundays – Airlie Beach Hotel. When it came to deciding what to have for dinner we had a quick paper scissors rock off and settled in for a steak and some cider. We both knew we had an early start the next day but that cider was just way too good. So I said “Come on, just one at Down Under Bar?”….knowing full well we were in for a big night.

After some vodka buckets at DUB, shots at Evolution Bar, and plenty of dancing, in no time at all we could feel the sun rise and it was finally time to head to bed.

Next morning I thought I’d be on Struggle Street but when the alarm sung at 6am I was up, pumped and ready to go. We arrived at the Cruise Whitsundays to be greeted

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by the happiest man I think I have ever met; Peter. He clearly hadn’t had any vodka buckets the previous night!

BEN We couldn’t ask for a better day to hit the reef. The sun was out, the winds were down and the bacon and egg rolls were sitting well with the sea sick tablets. Our host for the day was Peter who was better known as ‘The Beast’. I wasn’t sure whether he’d got that name from his diving abilities or whether he was simply a hit with the ladies but I had all day to find out. After being welcomed aboard the Cruise Whitsundays we were off and a couple of hours later our platoon was in sight!

We were straight into it and Pete from Reef Safari was leading the way. Like an assembly line, we were suited up, weighted up and given oxygen tanks; not to mention a few friendly slaps on the bum from those around me.

Not an excuse to try this on the ladies though; unless you have a nickname like ‘The Beast’ (only joking Pete). Once suited, we

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The challenge was to find seven garden gnomes that had been carefully placed around the reef.

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COURTNEY It had started before the car did and the tension was in the air because there was another CORE Challenge to be won. “I’ll drive” I shouted. The stress of getting into a wetsuit was enough let alone Ben’s driving to top it off.

were lead to the deck below and hopped straight in the water. After a couple of test runs to make sure we were comfortable breathing, Courtney and I followed Pete’s lead and hit the reef.

The challenge was to find seven garden gnomes that had been carefully placed around the reef.

At first, I was too busy watching air bubbles rise to the surface; Courtney was soon on her way to a quick win. Luck saw me snag a few and with a couple of thumbs up from Pete, I was back in the game and we were sitting at three a piece. And just like a bad scene from a movie, I saw the last gnome’s head rise in the distance; all that was missing was some slow motion and a cheesy love song. With a final thumbs up from Pete I had won the reef challenge. This was soon followed by an outburst of bubbles from Courtney’s mouth; I suppose that’s what happens when you swear underwater.

We had barely dried ourselves off before we were told to get ready as were off to see the reef from a helicopter! The guys at HeliReef Whitsundays were unreal; taking

us right over the reef in what can only be described as the ‘best seat in the house’.

The final surprise of the day came when Pete threw on a wizard hat and with storybook in his hand, settled in for story time. I know what you’re thinking and I was thinking the same but I soon found out you’re never too old for a story.

These guys owned it! Both young and old were laughing away as Pete and the crew entertained the crowd and acted out their best ‘rumpus’. Then it was our turn; while I failed miserably, Courtney smashed it and won a free beer for her efforts.

All up it was a great day from start to finish. Big thanks to Cruise Whitsundays, Reef Safari and HeliReef Whitsundays for showing us an absolute piece of paradise.

Not to mention Peter who was an absolute star and showed me why he truly was ‘The Beast’ of the Whitsunday Islands.

GNOME HUNT Ben : 4 Courtney: 3 WILD RUMPUS Ben : 0 Courtney: 1

Special thanks to:

While the CR65 may look small and unassuming, it packs way more of a punch than you would expect with 14/12” wheels, 6-speed gearbox, and suspension that is externally adjustable. For Husqvarna the CR65 is not “like a motocross bike”, it is a motocross bike!

Little tackers will fly on this thing with its single cylinder, 2-stroke, liquid cooled engine, but at the same time the power delivery is just right for those learning to handle a powerful bike. The CR65 is a true competition bike and the chassis replicates the larger Husqvarna models like the TC449 (which we featured in our October issue).

The 6-speed gearbox has a clutch with hydraulic command, for more sensitivity and less strain on the rider.

Above all else, the engine is absolutely reliable. And all this in a neat and tidy 55kg package (without fuel)!

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Single cylinder, 2-stroke

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Premix 25 : 1

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NGK BR8

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0.6 mm

Carburetor

Mikuni TM 24 with flat valve

Clutch

Wet, multiplate, hydraulic control

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Steel single tube cradle, alloy rear frame

Front suspension

MARZOCCHI USD fork with advanced axle; rebound stroke adjustment

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35 mm

Fork travel

220 mm

Rear suspension

SACHS Progressive Soft Damp type with single hydraulic shock absorber, spring preload adjustment, compression and rebound adjustment

Rear wheel travel

270 mm

Front brake

200 mm fixed disc and caliper with hydraulic control

Rear brake

165 mm fixed disc and caliper with hydraulic control

Rim front

1.60 x 14”, light alloy

Rim rear

1.60 x 12”, light alloy

Tyre front

60/100-14” Pirelli Scorpion MX Mid Soft 32

Tyre rear

80/100-12” Pirelli Scorpion MX Mid Soft 32

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Grab your mates, load up the car and get set for some 4WD action

Before upgrading your suspension, consider the following:

ride over corrugations. The other type is the constant load lift kit, which is designed to carry a load regularly and is more suited to tradies.

• Useage – are you heading off road or are you a tradie using the vehicle for work?

• Extra weight added to your vehicle (accessories such as bull bar, winch, second spare tyre or even an engine conversion that may be heavier than the original).

The location of these may disrupt the weight balance.

• Production date & series number of your vehicle.

Note: A common misconception with lift kits is that they increase the load capacity. This is not true!

If your load capacity is 1 tonne, you will still only be able to carry 1 tonne, but your suspension will be heavier meaning that there will be less strain on the vehicle.

Which lift kit should I choose?

There are two main types of lift kits. For 4WDing, a performance lift kit is ideal. It gives you the extra ground clearance with a smoother

Shock Absorbers Vehicles from the factory have shock absorbers that are oil based which rely on springs for return.

When upgrading your suspension you’ll need to choose between gas or foam shock absorber which unlike their oil based brothers, provide an automatic return.

What shocks are best for 4WDing?

The best shocks for off road driving are foam. This is because the larger piston & bore size (the cylinder inside the shock where the action happens) allows for more oil capacity which means that the shocks operate cooler in rough conditions or long haul corrugations.

Gas shocks are more suited to tradies. They come in soft or heavy versions depending on the load you plan on carrying. The softer the version, the lower carrying capacity and the smoother the ride.

A common misconception with lift kits is that they increase the load capacity. This is not true!

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For the do’s & don’ts, North Jacklin offer a 4WD Skills Day where certified instructors take you through foundation skills such as articulation, left foot braking, ascents & descents, stall recoveries and snatch strap recovery. They run the event once a year exclusively for customers who have purchased a vehicle from them.

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Issue 3 • 2011 • 19 *4.9% pa comparison rate for all vehicles across the Nissan range excluding GT-R, Patrol Cab Chassis and Navara. Finance available to approved applicants of Nissan Financial Services Australia Pty Ltd (ABN 70130046794) for 36 months; terms and conditions apply. Applications must be received by 31/12/2011 and vehicles must be delivered by 31/12/2011. Comparison rate is based on a 5 year secured loan of $30,000. WARNING: This comparison rate is true only for the example given and may not include all fees and charges. Different terms, fees or other loan amounts might result in a different comparison rate. Available at participating dealers only.

Nissan reserves its rights to withdraw, vary or extend this offer. Excludes Government, Rental & Large Fleet Buyers. ~Includes 12 months registration, stamp duty and CTP.

Tips for fishing fanatics from Ashley Matthews at Sea Fever Sportfishing Whitsundays.

Growing in excess of 60kg and harassing anything that swims is what GT’s do, although the average size here in the Whitsundays and the Great Barrier Reef waters wide of the islands is around 15-20kg. This size will still test anglers and gear to the max, and when hooked you will

think you are connected to a Mack truck that wants to pull you from the boat! GT’s often feed in large groups, they round up schools of bait fish before sending the water into foam as it becomes a feeding frenzy where very little is left behind other than scales!

The fish is a 12 kg Estuary Cod which was caught on Crusader2 charter boat by Brett Moohin of the River View Deep Sea Fishing Club on their recent charter out to Eaton Reef.

GT’s can be caught using almost any method from live and dead bait fishing, to trolling hard and soft bodied lures, or jigging with metal slice lures in a vertical action. The best and most visually exciting way is by casting surface poppers and stick baits around the reef edges or bait schools.

aggressive way their whole body will explode out of the water upon the strike before heading straight for the bottom as they try to find a coral bommie or reef edge to cut your line on. The best method is to position your boat in the deeper water to give you the best chance of not being rubbed out on the coral reef once hooked up.

The GT strike has to be seen to be believed! Sometimes in their

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Based on a large-displacement 3.6L engine, the BF250 concept was unveiled at the 2011 Miami International Boat Show, providing a hint of the design direction for the new outboard.

The engine incorporates heaps of innovative technology including BLAST air/fuel ratio linked ignition timing; VTEC variable valve timing and electronic control; ECOmo

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lean burn control and is also NMEA 2000 compliant, allowing the engine to communicate with compatible marine electronics.

The styling concept of the new Honda BF250, is a change from previously introduced Honda Marine outboards, with a sleeker and slimmer aesthetic design, making it one of the sexiest outboards available on the market.

Honda Marine four-stroke outboard engines are not only technologically advanced, offer greater fuel technology, and superior power but also meet some of the most stringent environmental regulations in the world.

The BF250 will be released in Australia towards the end of this year.

• Wash your outboard with fresh water and soap after every trip to remove salt and dirt deposits. This is not just a necessity for salt water adventures but also applies to fresh water outings.

• Flush the engine after each use, ensuring it runs for at least five to ten minutes for a thorough clean.

• Regularly remove the cowling and visually check and clean the engine, ensuring to lubricate with a lanolin-based aerosol oil to provide corrosive resistance.

• Check the propeller and seals and remove any debris, ensuring to clean and grease regularly.

• Check the propeller for any surface damage.

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The drinks and fun flowed at the Mackay CORE Magazine launch party last month. Over 30 VIPs got loose with the entire CORE Mag team and hundreds of other guests who came along for the ride. So now Mackay’s seen what we’ve got, it’s Airlie Beach’s turn on Saturday 19 November. Over two big nights Evolution Bar will be rocking so make sure you get in early with your RSVP to get exclusive VIP access. See you there!

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year old Rae crams a lot into her busy schedule with her resume including such talents as acting, presenting, modeling, and a bit of voice artistry thrown in too!

Her current gig as one quarter of the presenting team on new One HD show Save Point is proving to be her favourite challenge yet.

A brand new video games show, Save Point looks at upcoming game releases, all the classic titles, as well as the latest gaming news.

Rae says, “I’ve finally been able to come out of the closet as a gaming nerd. Yes it’s true – I’m totally unbeatable at Tekken and the undefeated champion at my place!”

“And since I’ve already outed myself I can also admit to loving Zombie games and indulging my SingStar fetish!”

On top of being a joystick junkie, Rae also has a few films under her belt, including being leading lady in the 2007 Australian-made horror film Devil’s Gateway, which was shot in a Maitland jail in the middle of winter.

“Being a horror film, we did everything under the cover of darkness so there were a lot of night shoots that we did in freezing cold temperatures in a haunted old jail! But probably the biggest challenge was trying to act completely terrified of a polystyrene cup on a stick which I had to pretend was the nasty demon that was out to get us (which was later made to look all scary and real through the magic of computer generated imagery!).”

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But getting back to Rae’s current project. “I’m sooooo lucky to be working on Save Point – I basically get paid to play video games and then talk about them. It’s an unbelievably fun job and all my friends are so jealous.”

And one that she kind of fell into.

“The producers of the show were recruiting for a new presenter after the success of their pilot, so I auditioned and here I am!”

beautiful place. When you come down the hill into Airlie, hit the roundabout and spot the blue water when you haven’t been back for ages, it just takes your breath away. I love it! So I don’t mind the commute between here and Sydney so much.”

Well Rae, after such a lovely chat I think we have a bit of a COREcrush! Don’t forget to check out her new show Save Point, airing Saturdays on One HD.

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“My co-presenters are Jeremy ‘Junglist’ Ray, Paul Verhoeven and Amali Ward. Gaming connoisseurs will know Jung as an expert in the field, Paul is a regular presenter on Triple J and Amali came pretty close to winning Australian Idol a few years back. Actually I’m looking forward to challenging Amali to a SingStar battle in the near future – it’ll be on!”

When asked how Rae came to be splitting her time between the Sydney big smoke and laid-back lifestyle of the Whitsundays, Rae says, “After I’d been here once, it was just too hard to leave for good! The weather is absolutely amazing and it is just the most

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Tattooing has become wildly popular worldwide, especially here in Mackay and the Whitsundays.

Every aspect of tattooing is now better than it ever was in the past; it is now widely accepted as a genuine art form by the general community with numerous skilful tattooists turning out constantly more aesthetic, brighter and most importantly, a much more creative tattoo.

There are plenty of tattoo parlours in the area and one of the most popular is Phatt Tatt2 on Victoria Street, Mackay. Phatt Tatt2 has come a long way from its early days in 1989 when main man Fletch moved from Melbourne to make Mackay his home, having to

evolve to meet growing demand over the years.

Their newest studio boasts six separate private tattoo work stations and a separate piercing booth. It’s all about being better presented, with the latest sophisticated equipment for the purposes of sterilisation, health and hygiene.

With thousands of designs on file, the guys and girls at Phatt Tatt2 can do all styles, from realistic to tribal, and celtic to old school. And if nothing on the books takes your fancy you can always bring in your own design for reference which can then be re-drawn.

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Women don’t want something ‘useful’ – they want a gift that is romantic.

Something that tells her you care and that you have taken the time to find that

something special.

Women love to receive a gift of their favourite fragrance, bath and body gift packs to indulge, and skincare and make-up gifts that make them feel beautiful.

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Let’s start with a story. A long, long time ago (ok, not that long), local lady Mel got tired of sitting on the beach, watching her husband and his mates kiteboarding and generally ripping it up on the water. So she decided it was her turn for some action and has never looked back.

Ten years on, Mel is one of kiteboarding’s biggest advocates, teaching anyone who wants to learn how to get into the sport.

She’s especially passionate about encouraging more women to take up the sport and is excited to the see gradual shift that has occurred where more and more women are joining in and competing at a high level.

Mel’s stepped into the competition ring herself more than a few times and has had her share of success placing second in the Loop Speed Challenge at the Alva Awakening Weekend in May last year, clocking in

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Counting nine-time kiteboarding world champion Kristin Boese among her good friends, Mel has well and truly made an impact on a sport that is rapidly growing and gaining popularity.

“I am all about the growth and development of the sport. It’s the fastest growing water sport in the world and they (the International Kiteboarding Association) are working on getting the Racing Discipline of Kiteboarding into the Olympics which would be unreal.

Definitely won’t be in London but fingers crossed it may make it to the next one after that (2016 in Rio).”

Through her association with the kiteboarding community, Mel has scored the roles of presenter on a 100% dedicated kiteboarding TV series called Kitelife which was aired on Fuel TV and Aurora on Foxtel, and as the roaming editor for Australian Kiteboarder Magazine.

These roles gave her opportunities to travel to kiting events in exotic locations including Fiji and the Cook Islands to capture footage and do interviews with the best of the best international and national riders.

So what is it about kiteboarding that Mel loves so much? “I just love the freedom, and the ability to go wherever you want as long as you have wind. Plus all the different ride options – from freestyle, wakestyle, free ride, speed racing, course racing and surf.”

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Down Under Bar and Grill (affectionately known as DUB) certainly delivers a bang for its buck. Famous for its $13 meal and pint deal that will satisfy your taste buds and quench your thirst.

It’s the perfect place to grab a bite before you hit the lagoon – the place all guys go for long strolls to check out all the natural and not so natural wonders (don’t forget your sunnies boys!).

Perfectly located on the main street of Airlie Beach, DUB is straight across the road from the beautiful Airlie Beach Lagoon and Airlie foreshore.

Or you can just spend the afternoon chilling out at DUB, grab a few beers with your mates, play some pool, watch the sun go down and see the Airlie night life take over.

You should try the bangers and mash! WOW, you just can’t beat it. The mash was one of the best we ever had and it’s an awesome value for money meal.

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Adnams seems to be a like/hate beer. There are many reviews on both sides of that coin. I happen to like Adnams. It’s a refreshing beer of real flavor; distinctively hoppy and dry with malt aromas.

Delicious when served cool.

This beer also makes for a very good session beer. While there are unique flavours in this beer everything is very muted making for a easy drink and little aftertaste.

Light gold in colour with a clean and hoppy aroma, this Indian lager is clean and refreshing. A very good lager that has a golden hazy appearance, it has a clean crisp taste, with medium bitterness and finishes semi dry. If you’re bored of the regular beer, try this for a refreshing change and you won’t be disappointed.

This is a solid, refreshing lager with citrus and honey notes, Complex, Golden Color. There isn’t much of an aroma here at all, just a very generic beer smell. This isn’t to say that Foster’s is a bad beer, but it’s not a very good one either. It’s basically a light beer with more weight and taste.

The first thing that attracted me to this beer was that it contains absolutely no additives, no preservatives and best of all it’s ingredients are all sourced from within New Zealand where it is brewed. This lager has a sweet, indulging aroma with a rich golden appearance. On the palette it is refreshing with a clean, crisp taste.

There is a dominating malt flavour, with a hint of creaminess.

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Arriving just after midday on a perfect spring day, we were seated promptly and being unable to decide on a meal, opted for a few selections from the Tapas menu, including the Pepperoni Pizza, Open Chicken Tikka Burger, Schezwan Duck spring rolls, and Toasted Turkish bread with garlic oil and dukkah. Our food arrived quickly and was beautifully presented on a three tier tray with the pizza alongside, and oh what a pizza!

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7. Grease a nice big baking dish.

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8. Pour in the pie mixture and then cover with filo pastry.

9. Cook for 25-35 minutes or until the pastry goes nice and golden.

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North Queensland lads looking to treat their special ladies are in luck – the Airlie Beach Hotel is a one-stop shop for a romantic weekend getaway that’ll get you in the good books.

If the gob-smacking view of the ocean from your four-star beachfront room isn’t enough to get the romance flowing, then how about sunset cocktails?

Your every dining need is catered for on site at the Hotel, because the best romantic getaways are the ones where the thinking and working is done for you.

There are three restaurants to choose from; Capers for fine dining, Cactus Jacks for classic Mexican cuisine, and Mangrove Jacks for quick and easy café favourites.

(Note: If you’re around on a Wednesday, make Cactus Jacks your pick where you’ll catch a bar-flairing performance from one of the world’s best bar-flairers.)

“Your every dining need is catered for on site at the hotel”

So that’s dining covered, and there’s also a bottle shop on site making a romantic evening in the seclusion of your balcony with a chilled glass of champers another great option.

With special date packages currently on offer, why not spoil the missus with a romantic getaway and treat her to the best Airlie Beach has to offer, from the comfort of the Airlie Beach Hotel.

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If you’re looking for a boy’s trip idea to get your mates excited, or a way to surprise your partner or family with a special holiday treat then consider booking a ‘bareboat’ charter holiday and skipper yourself around the Whitsundays for a weekend, week or even a month!

There are several operators in the area who offer ‘bareboat’ charter holidays but our pick of the bunch is Whitsunday Escape. With their fleet of 30 boats ranging in size from 35-50 feet, Whitsunday Escape can accommodate from 6 to 12 people. All of their boats are self-contained and fully equipped for extended cruising, with heaps of cool features.

You can get away to go fishing, visit an island resort, or for a game

of golf at Hamilton Island Golf Club. To surprise your partner and earn some major brownie points, take her out on your days off to spend some quality time together sailing the Coral Sea.

Crew will also be fully briefed to ensure you get the most out of your trip.

With a variety of Power, Sail and Catamarans on offer there is something to suit any group or budget. You’ll find the Whitsunday Escape charter base at Abel Point Marina, Airlie Beach, close to two supermarkets so you can stock up for your big boating adventure.

No formal boating licence is required to take out a bareboat with Whitsunday Escape however a broad range of skills is required to safely explore the Whitsunday Islands. A “sail guide” can be organised for the first day or longer if needed. The Skipper and

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Hamilton Island has a wide range of accommodation options from hotel rooms and bungalows to holiday homes.

For supreme opulence you might consider Qualia (from $950/night) if you are interested in something a little more affordable you can stay in the Palm Bungalows for roughly $300 per night or the Reef View Hotel from $340 per night.

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>> If you’re a Mackay and Whitsunday’s native you will have no hassles getting yourself to Hamilton Island. But for visitors to the region you have two options; you can take the ferry from Shute Harbour (Airlie Beach) which takes around 30 minutes and drops you at the Hamilton Island Marina.

The second option is to fly directly to the island. Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Qantaslink all fly direct to Hamilton Island from Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Cairns.

To get around the island the most popular form of transport is a golf buggy. Buggy rental ranges from 1 hour to all day and overnight with prices starting at $45.00. Just remember you are required to have a full drivers licence to hire a buggy.

To get over to the golf club on Dent Island there is a ferry departing daily from the Hamilton Island Marina. The service runs from 7:00am to 5:30pm and the ferry transfer time with been confirmed when booking your golf game.

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Interest rates are currently on hold with a new report on the mortgage industry revealing strong competition has driven down interest rates as the demand for credit slows. It is important to initially consider your mortgage budget and ensure that you choose a mortgage to suit your budget and needs.

If you have not chosen a financial institution it may be beneficial to enlist the expertise of a mortgage broker.

Lenders have a range of products designed to cater for the requirement of different types of borrowers. It is important to comparison shop and understand the loan terms and associated benefits and risks prior to choosing a product. There are a number of home loan options available in the market.

No deposit home loans are a great choice for the first home buyer, investor or if you are purchasing your second home. No deposit home loans come in a variety of forms and offer very competitive interest rates.

Fixed rate home loans provide a certainty of repayments for a set period of time without the risk of interest rate rises impacting these home loan repayments. With a fixed rate mortgage the interest remains constant throughout the life of the loan.

The interest rate on standard variable home loans is as the name suggest, variable. A variable rate mortgage has a variable interest that has the potential to increase or decrease as the property market dictates, as determined by the Reserve Bank of Australia.

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Now as a pilot for GSL Aviation, her work involves taking people out on scenic flights and transfers to the Whitsunday Islands up to 10 times a day flying a Cessna 210 and a GA8 Airvan.

At the ripe old age of 14, Krysta had it all figured out what she wanted to do in life – become a pilot.

“I went to boarding school in Toowoomba at the Glennie School and one day in grade nine I sent mum an email saying ‘Mum, I think I want to be a pilot’ and she said ‘That’s cool – do some research and find out how to make it happen!’

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So she got organised, started flying lessons at the Darling Downs Aero Club whilst still at school and was even allowed to swap sport to go out in the plane for more lessons!

“I was lucky to go to such a flexible and supportive school.

By August 2009 I had finished my commercial pilot licence at the Airline Academy of Australia in Brisbane and I also scored my first job on the same day!”

For still being quite young, Krysta has certainly packed heaps into her life. She’s lived and worked in Jabiru, Northern Territory, taking scenic flights over Kakadu National Park and charters into Arnhem land; in Kununurra, Western Australia taking scenic flights over the Kimberleys and Bungle Bungles; and in Marree, South Australia which Krysta says is the tiniest town in the middle of the desert with only a pub, roadhouse and about 80 people living there.

And that’s where GSL Aviation’s main office is located and they actually operate out of the iconic Marree Hotel. “The bulk of the work I did there was scenic flights over Lake Eyre which has been in flood for three years and is spectacular to see from the sky.”

“Flying is so peaceful – I love it. Especially the challenge of the industry, being so maledominated. I like that nobody’s career path is the same, you can go in the direction of commercial airlines or the air force or anything, everyone does something different. And I don’t know what’s next for me but that excites me and I can’t wait to find out.”

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The trend towards Fly-In Fly-Out (FIFO) workforces is giving miners even more freedom to choose where to live – and like most Aussies, many are heading to the coast to enjoy the sun, surf and sand.

While we’re lucky to live in an area where there is no shortage of amazing beaches, there are few coastal regions that have been earmarked to explode in conjunction with the continuing mining and resources boom.

One of Australia’s top property experts, Terry Ryder, recently pinpointed Bowen as a real estate hotspot, with a total of more than $30 billion to be invested in the

Bowen and Galilee Basins by a group of mining conglomerates.

Apart from having the ocean and Barrier Reef at its doorstep, Bowen is also home to Abbot Point, which is on track to become one of the world’s largest coal ports, with thousands of new jobs in the pipeline to cater to its expansion.

This is stirring investors and home buyers to snap up property before the boom, and it’s also prompting developers to offer attractive incentives and packages to capitalise on interest in the area.

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Where do you work and what do you do?

I work at Norwich Park Mine A at Dysart where I’m a haul truck and water cart operator.

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Tell us the best part of the job?

The pay cheque at the end of the week.

What were you doing with Q yourself before you got this job?

I’ve moved around a lot so A before this job I worked at Mt Isa driving trucks, I lived in Darwin for about a month, and then on the Sunshine Coast where I worked as a bar tender as well as doing some modelling and promo work. Then

I moved to Mackay and then up to Cannonvale where I’m now happily getting settled with my partner.

What do you like to do on your days off?

A I like fishing, camping, sunbaking – pretty much everything outdoors.

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What have you got planned for the rest of the year?

A My partner and I are saving to build a house on acreage.

We’re also looking forward to going to Coffs Harbour for Christmas to spend time with my family.

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You’ve got some pretty impressive ink on your arm there. Tell us about it.

Yeah I love tattoos. I’ve A got a half sleeve from my shoulder to my elbow. The design features roses with “Live for the family I love” in a banner on the front of my arm, and the face of a girl wearing aviator sunnies on the underside. The girls face is my favourite. I’ve got a few other tattoos too – on my back I have “My family, my life” and on my ribs I have “Mum and dad”. I’m a real family girl!

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What’s something random not many people would know about you?

I love to play Donkey Kong A on my Super Nintendo.

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Yes, Apple have released another iPhone 4 before they have set out their iPhone 5. This time round, it keeps the same good looks we are used to but has a few extra features that will make a lot of consumers rush out to buy. New features such as SIRI – allowing you to simply talk to the phone for just about anything – setting reminders, sending texts, making calls, you name it. A new super fast Dual Core A5 processor making it even faster than the originals. A new 8MP camera with full 1080p recording, most said this wouldn’t be done in an iPhone unit, but we stand corrected. iCloud software which allows you to wirelessly push your media such as photos and videos to other wireless devices in your home, such as an iPad for a larger viewing screen. These items are very hot and available in very limited stock. So if you want one be prepared to be patient while this gets delivered to you as they are so hot in the United States, people are lining up down streets for these.

Codename Zambezi these processors are set to release late October. They are a very fast eight core unit with support for Turbo Core Performance boosting on the fly. These processors will set the new standard for excellence in a processor while keeping the normal AMD value price tag. Starting at the ~$400 area this will get all heads turning. If you’re looking for a nice easy, cheap upgrade this is the processor for you. Will fit into any existing AM3+ Socket Mainboard.

The most commonly asked question when a Star Wars game comes out is; “Can I use a Lightsaber?” The answer in this case is “Yes!” This is a Massively Multiplayer Online game (MMORPG) based around the play style of the game series, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic. Set 2000 years before the Star Wars movies, this game gives the player a lot of back story about what happened to the Sith and how the Jedi came to be. There are 2 sides to play on: Galactic Republic and The Sith Empire, with 4 classes on each side. SW:TOR will launch with 19 planets to discover and explore. Level up, gain skills and recruit your friends into this revolutionary story-based MMORPG. RELEASE DATE: 20.12.11

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This app uses the inbuilt iPhone/ iPod Touch camera to create an image with an old school, toy camera feel. Choose from the included lenses and flashes or purchase the upgrades. You’ll have a great time snapping random shots. For those with little creativity, this little app does all the work for you.

Powered by the popular Dragon Naturally Speaking software, use the microphone to speak your texts, emails and facebook or twitter updates. Stop typing and start speaking. The only downside is the requirement for an active data connection, but being able to speak your message more than makes up for it.

A fixed item on iTunes Top 10, it is a seriously addictive game. It pits a bunch of birds out for vengeance against a group of smirking, egg stealing pigs with only a slingshot to aid you in your quest.

With 288 levels to date, none of which cost extra for the upgrades, this game is truly a winner.

Don’t have time to make a trip to Vegas? This app allows you to play Texas Hold ‘Em on the go. Just like playing cards at a table it’s always gratifying to see your chips pile up and your winnings grow when you go all in. Beware though, as in game purchases may help with emptying your wallet in reality as well as on the table.

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Renovating your house can be a personally and financially rewarding experience however it is often fraught with frustration and stress. Depending on your time, skills, inclination and budget you may like to doit-yourself; to help get you started here are some of the top DIY renovating tips.

Create a wish list in order of preference.

Light is vital; consider exchanging windows for French doors or add skylights.

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Consider ventilation and air flow.

Start a file of preferred fittings, appliances and design examples.

Try to stick with first choices; any changes you make during the building process will cost you more money.

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Consider the architectural integrity of your building. If partially renovating, keep the style similar, or in character with the remainder of the house.

Changing the configuration costs money, keep as much of the original configuration of your house as possible.

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For most of us, mowing is a tedious chore that chews up valuable weekend beer-drinking time. But try mowing with a zero-turn mower and see how much fun you can have while doing a job to get the missus off your back! Unlike traditional tractor-style mowers, zero-turn mowers are easily maneuvered using two levers instead of a steering wheel. This allows the machine to turn on its own footprint and will cut your mowing time in half. You know what that means... more time to drink beer!

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There’s nothing more manly than a man hanging out in his shed.

Unless it’s in a shed he built himself with the help of his mates!

If you’ve been wishing for a shed to fit all your tools and junk in (in particular one that will make your mates jealous), why not look into a kit shed and turn it into a do-it-yourself project to knock out one weekend.

These days, there’s an extensive range of kit sheds available that have been designed with the handyman in mind. These shed

More than just tin and wood, sheds represent a sanctuary for men Australia wide.

When the Australian Men’s Shed Association (AMSA) was formed in 2007, it gave men everywhere the chance to gather together in their local community to have a laugh, share woes and act as a central hub for information exchange.

Since then AMSA has become the largest men’s support organisation with 45,000 members in 480 locations.

There are two Men’s Sheds in Mackay: Iona West Men’s Shed at 7 Brooks Street, West Mackay (contact 4951 3869) and Beaconsfield Road Men’s Shed on Beaconsfield Road (contact 0447 758 642).

New members are always welcome so if you are interested please ring up and sign up!

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systems simply bolt together and with a fully galvanised frame, they won’t rust or warp. You can even change the sizes of individual bays to give you greater flexibility for your machinery. Want an 8 metre wide bay? No worries!

They’re all designed to be Cyclone Tuff, to stand the test of time in the harsh Australian environment.

If you want to have a go at building your own shed give Marco at Sheds n Homes a call on 0418 923 243 and he can help you out with everything you need.

Anger is a natural human emotion with many varying degrees. The more severe the anger the bigger the adrenalin rush and it’s this rush that can make people feel powerful and can be addictive.

However anger does not give you power. It will not give you the love or respect you may be looking for, in fact it does the opposite.

It drives people away and makes people fear you.

There are two type of anger. One is Aggressive Anger which means it is out of control and is distorted in its deliverance. It hurts everyone, is counter-productive, hostile, threatening, aggressive and full of hatred and loathing. It has no intention of resolution and is self destructive.

you the way you want it to.

You have just as much choice about how you express your anger as anything else in life.

You also have a choice about how much of yesterday’s anger you carry into the future and how much anger you are likely to experience tomorrow.

The other is Assertive Anger which is controlled and leads to solutions. It protects a person’s boundaries and is more assertive communication. It considers the wellbeing of others and does not have the deeper layered emotions tangled with it such as resentment, hostility and hatred.

Learning to manage your anger is empowering and will help to free you from the emotional turmoil that can easily spill over into other areas of your life including relationships, family, career, health and social life. If you are experiencing anger issues please call Mirella DeBoni at Whitsunday Professional Counselling to learn new ways of dealing with anger.

Most importantly you can choose how you respond when the world doesn’t treat

My wife gets upset because I watch porn. She says I’m cheating on her and I disagree.

There are many levels of cheating.

Some believe in emotional affairs where one person has a close friendship or frequent contact with another person outside the marriage. If your wife is feeling cheated on then it is going to affect your marriage. Porn can make women feel insecure and unattractive.

Porn can be fun if it’s done together and doesn’t go against anyone’s values or morals. Talk to your wife and ask her if she’s willing to be involved.

I love doing up old cars and bikes but we are having a baby now and my wife says I have to give it up. What do I do?

You can choose to be angry or not You can choose the intensity of it You can choose how to deal with it You can choose to feel differently

When a baby comes along there are many sacrifices made from both parents. Your wife may be worried about finances now that your family is increasing. Work out a budget and look at what you can afford and what you can do without. Maybe you will need to reduce the amount of time or money you spend on your hobbies however it may not be necessary to give it up altogether.

Got a question? Email: advice@coremag.com.au

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If you answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions you may be in need of a digestive repair program or detoxification program.

Toxin exposure is seemingly unavoidable in our modern world. Every day we are exposed to toxins like heavy metals, pesticides, chemicals, food additives and pollutants, which are present in the air, water and food that we consume. Toxins do not only come from our external environment; toxins can also be generated internally by ‘unfriendly’ bacteria, yeasts, and parasites in our digestive systems.

You can assist your body by drinking a minimum of 2 litres of water per day, include lots of vegetables and minimise fats and processed foods in your diet, exercise regularly

and avoid alcohol, recreational drugs and cigarettes. Also avoid chemicals and fumes at home and work. Various tests are available from Naturopaths to check liver, digestive health and to measure levels of heavy metals in the body.

Mining industries and farming in our region increase our exposure to heavy metals and pesticides.

Your body has numerous mechanisms to help eliminate all these toxins, but these detoxification pathways can become overwhelmed if you produce, consume or absorb more toxins than you can easily clear. Undergoing the wrong type of detox may actually leave you feeling sick and tired so consult with a Naturopath for the right advice.

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From Cytosport. Reformulated and repackaged, this is a great post workout product. With added BCAA’s, Glutamine, Creatine and Digestive enzymes to increase absorption.

Also from Cytosport. Monster Pump has been reformulated and is now in a concentrated formula.

As a pre-workout product it contains Citrulline malate, Actinos, Creapure and Carnosyn.

This is a great weight gainer from Horleys. Includes whey protein, carbs, vitamins and minerals. Each serve dishes up 450 calories including 26 grams of protein.

Prima force have a winner on their hands here.

This is the product for the athlete needing to regulate or time their carb intake. Unflavoured means you can add it to your existing pre or post workout beverage. Being a waxy maize extract it’s perfect for faster uptake into the muscle.

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Active

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Have fun and get fit in the Mackay City Centre!

Get involved in a range of FREE, fun activities! > group fitness > boxing > tai chi > cycling PLUS much more!

not meant to be ridden is what I like to ride.

FAVOURITE TRICK: Flairs and front scooter flips.

FAVOURITE OVERSEAS RIDER: Jean-Yves Randriambelson (France).

FAVOURITE AUS RIDER: Coedie Donovan.

STARTING POINT: I just started riding here in Mackay and produced a few YouTube videos. The guys at Skater HQ found them and came onboard as my sponsor. Soon after that I got two new sponsors come on board, District and Eagle-Sport.

I’m what they call an OG, basically means I’ve been in the sport since it began.

SET UP: District and Eagle-Sport complete.

FAVOURITE PLACE: Any out of the ordinary street spots. Basically, anything that’s

For further details visit www.mackaycitycentre.com.au An initiative of Mackay Regional Council in partnership with city businesses.

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WORKS AT: Corry Cycles. Perfect for me ‘cos they have the biggest range of scooters and accessories in Mackay. I only work there parttime, when I’m not overseas.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE LAST THREE MONTHS: Riding my scooter has taken me all over Australia and throughout the world. I’ve just got back from being in the States for three months where I was living in a house that was bought for me by Elyts, just outside of L.A. I was riding and filming tricks and stuff for a new DVD they’re releasing early next year.

I’m looking at moving to Sydney soon, and I want to go to Germany and through Europe next year. I love getting kids involved and building momentum behind the sport so I like taking classes and stuff. It’s great to see kids riding scooters more and more – the sport just keeps on getting bigger and bigger. I want to bring out my own signature range of scooter parts too.

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You should take a serious look at the situation and start thinking about making a positive change to the health culture in your workplace, especially since we all know Australia is one of the fattest nations, with high rates of heart disease, Type 2 Diabetes, depression, high cholesterol and cancer running rife, affecting us, our family and friends.

There are plenty of health consultants out there that can come talk to you and your work mates about putting a Corporate Health and Wellness Program in place to make your lives easier and healthier!

Brendan Norman, Area Manager of Bullivants did, and now his staff are reaping the benefits of better health. With the help of Hi-Level Healthy Consultancy (HLH), ‘Normo’ and the boys are going great guns by participating in bootcamp, boxing, stretching and fitness clasess. Here’s what Brendan has to say about the program….

So “Normo” what made you sign the dotted line and allow HLH to implement a Corporate Health and Wellness Program for your employees?

We were looking for A “something different” and to complement staff retention, improve quality of life, give back to employees, boost morale and improve team unity.

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What do you hope to get out of the tailor-made health program?

Focus on group specific A needs, improving health and wellness where we really need it.

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What is the most you ever bench pressed?

A I have managed to bench press my little boy & girl together, about 30kgs at the time.

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What do you think the latest healthy eating campaign “2 and 5” is talking about?

Two packs of chips and five A cans of Coke... Seriously though, it’s about making sure we all remember to eat a minimum amount of fruit and vegetables each day, keeping us healthy with nutrients and helping to avoid the chips and Coke!

I have started on the daily fruit intake, which I’m getting used to.

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How did you fare in your Risk Factor Screening (health screening process used to determine if the person has any risk factors that may contribute toward lifestyle related chronic diseases like heart disease and Type 2 diabetes)? Were you shocked

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or was the screening what you expected?

I was a little surprised, but A it really gave me new focus on my health and some useful hints on how to improve. We at Bullivants are always searching for ways we can improve our business and customer service, so now we can apply the same mentality to our health and wellbeing!

Have you set some personal, “Lighten Up to a Healthy Lifestyle” goals?

Yep, 30mins a day walk, fruit A intake and avoiding alcohol during the week.

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Located at the corner of Hoey Street and Maureen Avenue, the Sarina and District BMX Club has 35 male and female members, ranging in age from 6 to up to 20 years old.

The beauty of BMX compared to other sports is that races are held all year, from January to December. And the Sarina track is one of the best around, with an upgrade in progress that’s set to take it to all new heights, converting from a track mainly geared for speed to making it much more technical.

Their major event is the Sarina Classic held in August every year.

For the past couple of years it has been largely sponsored by Callcore

and attracts 140 riders from North Queensland zone, which includes Moranbah, Proserpine, Walkertson and Mackay Pioneer clubs.

BMX riding is great for kids who love to ride motorbikes, as a similar skill level is required to navigate a BMX bike around a track. BMX has also seen a steady increase in the number of male and female riders aged 30-40 years, who get tired of watching their kids tearing up the track and decide they want to get involved too!

The Sarina and District BMX Club holds social ride nights every Friday so anyone can go along and watch from 7pm onwards.

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Cheer on Australia’s own Casey Stoner who is making his mark on the Moto GP with a second world title under his belt.

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