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Darwin Waterfront Upcoming Events for July & August 2014 Free School Holiday Fun in July 2014 Tuesday 1 July - Friday 18 July. No bookings are required.

Tue 1 July - Juggling with Hyper the Clown, 10am-12pm Wed 2 July - Come and Try Cricket, 10am-2pm Thur 3 July - Have a go at Kidz Karate (Ages 5-12yrs), 10am-12pm Fri 4 July - Come & Try Gymnastics, 10am-2pm Mon 7 July - Grass Hockey, 10am-2pm Tue 8 July - Water tag (Ages 4-12 yrs), 10am-12pm Wed 9 July - NAIDOC Family Day, 11am-2pm Thu 10 July - Have a go at Kidz Karate (Ages 5-12yrs), 10am-12pm Fri 11 July - Come & Try Gymnastics Workshop, 10am-2pm Mon 14 July - Super Soccer, 10am-2pm Tue 15 July - Net Set Go Netball NT, 10am-1pm Wed 16 July - Come and Try Cricket, 10am-2pm Thur 17 July - Have a go at Kidz Karate (Ages 5-12yrs), 10am-12pm Fri 18 July - Come & Try Gymnastics, 10am-2pm

Free Film Under the Stars - The Croods (PG) Saturday 30 August, arrive 6.30pm for a 7pm start.

Enjoy this family friendly animation on the peninsula lawns from 7pm. Pack a picnic or enjoy takeaway dinner specials available on the night from Darwin Waterfront restaurants.

Bring a picnic blanket or chair for seating. No alcohol or glass.

Pesona Indonesia Saturday 2 August, 4pm-8.30pm, FREE Celebrate our thriving and successful Indonesian community by joining the picnic atmosphere at the Darwin Waterfront.

Come and enjoy Indonesian music, dance and food from the local Indonesian community.

All events are alcohol and glass free.

Visit waterfront.nt.gov.au or ‘like’ facebook.com/darwinwaterfront for more information.

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Darwin Festival is back this August, with sizzling hot entertainment under balmy tropical skies, across a jam-packed 18 days and nights.

The centre of town is where you’ll find the hub of Darwin Festival action, with Festival Park set up as the heart of the arts. Join us nearly every night from 7-24 August and see this area of the city transformed with music, visual art, dance, theatre and lively discussion.

Everyone’s favourite tropical big top, The Lighthouse, will take pride of place at Festival Park hosting laughout-loud comedy faves like Frank Woodley and Ronny Chieng; outrageous cabaret and circus antics from the Briefs boys; the brightest stars of the contemporary music scene including party starters Saskwatch, the island soul flair of Bobby Alu, and queen of the 90s

Australian music scene Adalita; as well as musical theatre Territory-style with Choir of Man. Late at night The Lighthouse becomes the place to hang out and get down at the Festival Club. Channel your inner performer and sing along with The backUp Service where it’s your chance to shine, get in the dance groove with Korean hip hop masters Dynamic Duo, or chill out with friends until the wee small hours. We have a great range of delicious options for grabbing a bite to eat, so drop in for free live music at the Pendopo programmed with Music NT and stay for a cheeky drink or two.

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Across town at George’s Green, The Amphitheatre is the place to be for the large-scale theatrical experience of Tom E. Lewis’ Shadow King and legendary big music spectacles like Gurrumul and Soweto Gospel Choir. The opening weekend of the Festival celebrates our people and place with 100% Darwin, a truly massive show featuring 100 Darwinians showing us on stage how we think, feel and act in a once-in-a-lifetime, live, interactive human opinion poll. For our younger audiences George’s Green is also the site of the annual People’s Choice Teddy Bears’ Picnic.

Families are spoilt for choice with free events including the enchanting Vietnamese Water Puppets on the Waterfront Recreation Lagoon, and what’s sure to be the talk to the town – the weird and wonderful Indonesian

roving puppet creations set to take over Festival Park Wedhus Gembel.

While travelling around town keep your eyes peeled for Temporary Territory – temporary guerrilla makeovers, turning everyday Darwin bus shelters into vibrant sites for the unexpected and the celebratory.

And get in quick for the ever popular Festival dinners and Backyard Series events.

With more than 80 events and 600 artists there’s a tonne of entertainment this Festival. We challenge you not to get your knickers in a twist with excitement for August to roll on around. So check out the full program, book your tickets and join us this August as we kick up our heels and celebrate 100% Darwin.

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If you liked La Soiree, you are going to love CIRCA! Sexy, funny and explosive, Circa returns with a breathless cocktail of new circus, cabaret and vaudeville in Wunderkammer.

In this exquisite cabaret of the senses, seven performers of unbelievable ability bend the very fabric of reality. Watch as a diva manipulates an array of hoops, balloons and bubble wrap while bodies twist and fly.

Control and abandon, skill and humour, lyricism and anarchy all meld into a sinuous fugue of profound beauty.

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Live! Treasure Hunt Thursday 31 July, 10am, 1pm, 4pm | $39.90

Chorale in Cabaret Friday 11 & Saturday 12 July, 8pm The Studio $37.50, conc available

Kevin Bloody Wilson Saturday 26 July, 8pm The Playhouse $69

Peppa Pig is coming to the Darwin Entertainment Centre!

Originally from London’s West End, Peppa Pig Live!

Treasure Hunt has delighted almost 85,000 Australians since it landed last year. Now, this entertaining show is coming to Darwin.

In this beautiful theatrical production, Peppa Pig and her friends set off on a treasure hunt. Peppa, her brother George and friend Danny Dog get up to fun and games on a day out on Grandad Dog’s boat. There are clues aplenty as Pedro Pony, Polly Parrot and Zoe Zebra help them find their treasure as they all enjoy a day of adventure.

Peppa Pig Live! Treasure Hunt features delightful true-to-life puppets and some of Australia’s most talented musical theatre performers. Young Peppa Pig fans will be enchanted with the perfect sing-along-songs and new adventures that end happily with loud snorts of laughter.

NT Pole Dance Championships Saturday 5 July, 6pm The Playhouse $50, conc available

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C ASS I E Valastro CASSIE ISN ’T J US T A PRETTY FACE. AT JUST 24 Y EARS O LD , SHE ’S A MO DERN DAY REN AISSAN CE WOMAN: BEA UTIFU L, TAL EN TED , AND DRIVEN .

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M E E T O U R C O V E R G I R L : C A S S I E VA L A S T R O

In addition to being a successful model, this beauty’s got brains too, studying her final year of a Communications degree at Charles Darwin University. Cassie balances all this, on top of motherhood, raising daughters Akaila, 6, and Scarlett, 2.

“People often ask how I manage work, study and family,” says Cassie. “I owe my success to my family. Especially my mum, she is amazing. Without their love and support, I couldn’t manage as much as I do.”

Cassie proves that with determination and strong family values, women can achieve success and balance.

“I try to maintain a good routine, and I do my best to ensure I spend as much time as possible with my girls, when I’m not working.”

She’s not always perfect; “I find it extremely hard to keep the house clean.” But that’s ok; we’ll forgive her for it.

“My mum always says it’s not the end of the world.”

Cassie began modelling four years ago when she was crowned RALPH Australian Swimwear Model of the Year 2010, in her first ever modelling competition. Cassie went on to model interstate for calendars and magazines such as RALPH and ZOO Weekly. She also won ‘Who looks best in their little black dress’ 2011 and ‘Miss Monsoons’ 2012, then decided she wanted to focus on her career rather than modelling competitions. Cassie has worked locally, modelling for publications including Resident and Darwin Life Magazine, as well as appearing on the catwalk and in several print and television advertisements.

Passionate for the outdoors, the glamour of a four-year modelling career hasn’t spoiled this “born and bred territory girl.”

“I grew up rurally at Humpty Doo, and absolutely love the farm life.

My favourite thing about being raised in the bush was the lifestyle. I love animals, riding horses, quad bike riding, fishing and hunting.”

Ambitious and gorgeous, Cassie is driven in the pursuit of a career in the media industry. “I have recently started television presenting alongside Rick Knight, the Darwin Gig Guide is a guide to what’s on at local venues such as: The Deck Bar, Shenanigans, Discovery Darwin, The Precinct and The Pickled Parrot Bar and Lounge. Viewers will catch us on channel 9, GO and GEM, every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday night.”

Cassie is proud to be appointed Ambassador of the Darwin Turf Club. “Fulfilling the role of 2014 Carlton Mid Darwin Cup Carnival Ambassador is the perfect opportunity for me to build a profile for myself, whilst promoting one the territories largest social and sporting events. This is the perfect platform for me to get my name and face recognised,” she said. “As a born and bred Territorian I have grown up with horses. My family has always been involved with the racing industry and my Pop has part ownership in several racehorses, so it’s an extremely exciting opportunity for my entire family.”

We can expect much more to come from this notable young woman.

“You can never be sure what the future holds, but I think people will see a lot more of me from now on.”

“I resigned from my job as a flight attendant in 2010 and have worked within the fashion, marketing and media industries since,” says Cassie. “I have even worked behind the scenes on Darwin Life Magazine and NT Life Hotel Book.”

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about Cassie: • “I used to be a dancer. I did Jazz, hip hop, ballet and I can still tap dance now.”

• “I read music and can play instruments such as the clarinet and piano.”

• “I wish I could sing” • “My favourite animals are Dolphins.”

• “I’m a pescetarian, so I don’t eat red meat or chicken.”

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The 2014 Carlton Mid Darwin Cup Carnival is guaranteed to get your heart racing with a wide variety of exciting events, entertainment, fashion and fast and furious racing action across the month-long horse racing spectacle.

It’s a celebration of opulent hospitality right from Day One with the brand new Gatsby Manor Marquee on Saturday 5th July HOT100 Darwin Guineas Day right through till Monday 4th August - 2014 Carlton Mid Darwin Cup Day. The introduction of the all-new ‘Carnival Pass’ is giving everyone a chance to sample more of what the 2014 Carlton Mid Darwin Cup Carnival has to offer. For just $99 your Carnival Pass will earn you the right to be trackside during each of the eight days of Carnival racing including Bridge Toyota Ladies Day, bet365 Palmerston Sprint Day and the Carlton Mid Darwin Cup - a total value of $235. Secure your Carnival Pass at www.darwinturfclub.org.au.

“Carlton Mid Darwin Cup Day is a must for thousands across the Northern Territory and the country but this year we wanted to make sure racegoers, particularly locals, have the opportunity to experience everything the Carnival has to offer,” said Darwin Turf Club Chief Executive Keith Stacy.

“From Day One right through to Eight there is such a wide variety of entertainment on offer including our Carnival for Kids on Saturday 12th July - Asian United Food Service Chief Minister’s Cup Day or the rich-in-tradition black & white themed SKYCITY Darwin NT Derby Day.” The Qantas Darwin Turf Club Gala Ball will again host more than 3000 guests, dressed in elegant black-tie attire dining beachside under the magnificent dry season sky on the Little Mindil Lawns at SKYCITY Darwin – this year on Saturday, 2nd August 2014 the magical scene will be rocked

by Australian Rock & Roll legend and Hall-of-Famer Jimmy Barnes.

There has been an entertainment injection into Centrefield on Darwin Cup Day including the effervescent Rhonda Burchmore performing in the acclaimed Legends of the Straight Marquee and the smooth sounds of Sex and Chocolate on stage in the Allure Marquee which is destined to be the ‘Place to Party’ on course.

“It’s eight days full of excitement to well and truly get your heart racing.”

Tickets on sale now at www.darwinturfclub.org.au or call (08) 8923 4222.

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Alana Brown looks just like any other typical 20-year old but you won’t see her donning a fascinator or frock during the 2014 Carlton Mid Darwin Cup Carnival, she prefers dressing up in jockey silks.

It’s lucky really, because between working full time as an insurance broker assistant, studying, early morning rides, stable work and racing weekends she would never find the time to shop!

The 6th-generation Darwin-born youngster will instead be at the centre of attention on the track, skilfully steering a muscle-bound racehorse beneath her slight frame across the iconic Darwin Turf Club dirt track.

The promising apprentice recently claimed her biggest win to date when she rode her Grandfather’s horse Cheville to victory with a skilful surge to the finish line in the $20,000 QBE Cup on Saturday 14th June.

“It’s a feeling I can’t really describe, it was a very emotional win and I haven’t had a smile on my face like that in a very long time. It’s a rush of adrenalin, pride and just general happiness all in one,” said Alana of the victory.

But she’s the first to admit it’s a tough industry, having suffered countless injuries along the ride. On back-toback Saturdays during last year’s Carlton Mid Darwin Cup Carnival her horses flipped in or near the barriers - the second landing directly on top of her.

“I stupidly didn’t go to hospital straight away and waited a couple of days. It turned out I had sprained my ankle, fractured my nose, torn some muscles in my lower back, crushed a vertebrae and suffered a slight slipped disc.”

“I had to re-strengthen my back, just trying to lift something was difficult, it was very frustrating but I had a lot of support. It took almost five months to fully recover, with plenty of physiotherapy.”

There is no hesitation when asked where her inspiration comes from - her father -former jockey and now trainer Stephen Brown.

“He’s very, very knowledgeable both with riding and training. He’s always supported me, given me pointers and let me keep racing even though I probably rode a few terribly,” said Alana of her number one role model.

“I may not be as physically strong a rider as he was, but he’s always said it’s not about how hard you can hit them, it’s about keeping them balanced and thinking well throughout the race.”

Now firmly back in the saddle and in great form coming into the 2014 Carlton Mid Darwin Cup Carnival she says she would be ecstatic if she could manage to claim victory in a feature race.

“I have always ridden horses, I can’t say there was one real deciding factor that made me want to do it, I’ve always wanted to. It is hard work and is definitely something that you have to love,” she said.

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“It’s in my blood.”

Ladies fasten your fascinators it’s time to experience the difference at the 2014 Bridge Toyota Ladies Day on Wednesday 16th July.

It is undoubtedly the most ‘Fashionably Entertaining’ race day of the Carlton Mid Darwin Cup Carnival and this year the Bridge Toyota Ladies Day Luncheon is taking stylish to a whole new level.

Traditionally the premier fashion event on the Dry Season calendar, not only will Australian Television Queen Kerri-Anne Kennerley return as MC but in 2014 the always hotly contested Best Dressed Competition will also boast some serious fashion clout as we welcome Myer’s leading man Kris Smith as celebrity guest judge.

With a long list of credentials including Australia’s Next Top Model judge, a leading model in his own right, TV presenter and, of course, Ambassador for Myer, Kris is the perfect fit for Bridge Toyota Ladies Day. Darwin’s own style leader ‘The Scoop’s’ Amanda Pernechele will cohost the contest alongside Northern Thunder Coach Xavier Clarke in an exciting, re-vamped format.

“There will be only two fashion categories in 2014; Best Dressed and People’s choice plus a separate award for the best head piece,” said Darwin Turf Club Marketing Manager Carly Archer.

“Ladies will have the opportunity to pre-register online which is also new this year and of course we will still have our fashion spotters on the day,” she said.

“Those lucky enough to secure seats will be serenaded by the smooth tones of Gold Coast Crooner Jason Delphin, be treated to the finest hospitality, food and fashion all the while sharing a bubbly or two with 20

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great friends.”

“Tickets are $325 and are selling fast. There are only 780 seats and they will sell out so head to www.darwinturfclub.org.au fast to secure your spot. It’s an event that simply can’t be missed.”

High Tea - The High Life Another special treat to be introduced at the 2014 Carlton Mid Darwin Cup Carnival is the Ladies Day High Tea. Be among the first to get a taste of this new Bridge Toyota Ladies Day event. Gather together a group of your friends and enjoy the racing action from the prime trackside location in the lower level of the Executive Marquee.

With an array of delicious delicacies on offer as well as a four-hour beverage package and live entertainment it’s a sure bet to be a popular addition.

Tickets available now at www.darwinturfclub.org.au or call (08) 8923 4222.

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Nash Rawiller | Jockey

Rawiller is a prominent Australian Jockey, based in Sydney. He has ridden in the Melbourne Cup on several occasions as well as in many parts of the world including France, Great Britain, Hong Kong and Singapore. Gai Waterhouse has described him as “a brilliant rider”.

A1. Basically, it’s the atmosphere - it’s terrific. It has a real party feel about it.

A2. For many of us riders it’s a working holiday to get some sunshine, we bring a group of mates and do some fishing and see plenty of the sights, there is heaps of them.

A3. I certainly hope so; I try and get there every year. I’ve only missed a few. I’m on the look out for the right ride, the prize money is terrific.

John Peacock | Trainer

A longtime visitor to the Darwin Cup Carnival, John Peacock is somewhat of a nomad – he has a base in both South Australia and Alice Springs, as well as spending up to four months in Darwin each year.

A1. That’s a good one, I like the lot and the life we have at the pop up Caravan Park on Stable Street.

A2. Different from other race meetings because it’s the friendship & social side, I used to come as a farrier and now trainer – since 1996 A3. Yeah, already booked in!

Greg Radley | Sky Racing Presenter

After a lengthy reign as host of Raceday on Sky Sports Radio, Greg made a smooth transition to Sky Racing where he anchors the irreverent program, Off the Rails.

He also presents on Sky Racing World and hosts trackside at big meetings, including Darwin Cup. A1. My favourite thing is the close proximity of the crowd to the racing, you feel like you are right in the heart - you’re never too far away from any of the action.

A2. It’s definitely the Darwin hospitality which is unmatched anywhere in Australia.

A3. What’s a good way to yes – TRY stopping me!

Kerri-Anne Kennerley Bridge Toyota Ladies Day Master of Ceremonies Australian television royalty, Kerri-Anne Kennerley is one of the country’s most effervescent personalities.

A1. I love the Darwin Carnival especially the Bridge Toyota Ladies Day lunch. I have never seen such a huge, fun group of glamorous women who are there to party.

A2. I think it’s the people of Darwin themselves. Their friendly, do anything for you attitude makes the Carnival so much fun. The weather is a bonus when it’s so cold down south.

A3. I can’t wait to get there again this year.

Robert ‘Dipper’ DiPierdomenico Hawthorn Legend

A legendary AFL player, Dipper forged a name as one of the toughest men in the game during his career with the Hawks. He now has a new passion – horseracing – with a particular focus on the Darwin Cup. A1. I host a tour with Melbourne Cup winning jockey Michael Rodd and my great mate Shauny Wallis from Group 1 Racing & Events each year bringing 30 racing enthusiasts to the Carnival. Playing for Hawthorn and winning premierships was amazing though I have a new goal and that is to win the Darwin Cup. Hopefully we can do it this year with Agrippa.

A2. I attend at least 50 events every year but the Gala Ball is the one I look most forward to. I don’t think there is another place in the world that serves up a party of over 3000 people fully under the stars. The entertainment and hospitality is truly world class.

A3. Back with bells on! This year our tour is titled “unfinished business”. Many of last year’s tour members are coming back due to the very sad circumstances of Simone Montgomerie’s passing. Hopefully 2014 can be a wonderful celebration of racing.

Peter Moody | Australian Horse Trainer

Peter Moody is one of Australia’s leading trainers - the conditioner of the world’s highest-rated galloper Black Caviar.

A1. The Darwin Cup for me is a rare chance to sit back have a beer, watch the races in a great atmosphere that gets better each year.

A2. It’s a just a great weekend, which is run professionally but equally as laid back. At the Darwin Cup you feel like you’re at the track with 22,000 of your mates.

A3. Without a doubt, where else can you enjoy a 30 degree winter!

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She’s intelligent, beautiful, confident and comfortable posing cheek-tocheek with a 500kg thoroughbred racehorse, by all accounts Darwinborn model and presenter Cassie Valastro fits perfectly into the roll of 2014 Carlton Mid Darwin Cup Carnival Ambassador.

But how does she do it? ..... How does she manage to look so good all the time? She says it’s all about attitude, making sure YOU wear the outfit and don’t let IT wear you.

“The fashion industry is ever-changing, with new styles constantly evolving so it is difficult to find a balance between an ontrend look with something that suits you,” said the communications student who hopes to have a career in the media industry.

“Current trends consist of floral patterns and colourful fabrics. These are great if you want to look feminine and pretty,” she said.

“For a more sultry look choose a fitting design, made from darker fabrics; this doesn’t necessarily mean a short, tight or revealing outfit. You can be sexy and sophisticated - a hairstyle or statement heals can complete the sultry look.”

“But most importantly, wear your confidence on your sleeve (if your outfit

permits). Your attitude can turn a mediocre dress into a show stopper or the perfect ensemble into a flop.”

“Wear your outfit with confidence, poise and presence and you will never go unnoticed at the track!”

Photo Perfection: Making sure your amazing Raceday look is captured perfectly on camera can be a challenge - Cassie has some easy tips to achieving the perfect pic.

1. Place your tongue behind your top teeth to ensure you have a perfect smile.

2. Standing on an angle, diagonal to the photographer, or with your legs crossed in front of you, will make you appear more long and lean.

Thank you to the 2014 Carlton Mid Darwin Cup Carnival Ambassador sponsors: Jacci O Designs, Helen Rose Millinery, The Pearl Galleria, Stomp Shoes and Impact Hair Studio.

If you think it’s a tough job glamming up for the Carlton Mid Darwin Cup Carnival, next time you’re trackside spare a thought for the actual showstoppers – the horses!

Their beauty regime is extensive and it seems sometimes painful. While two-legged fillies enjoy manicures, make-up and dress fittings our thoroughbred friends undergo meticulous manicuring daily.

Smile….don’t smile!!

Horses are notorious for having terrible teeth and racehorses are no different. A trip to the ‘horse dentist’ sounds even more frightening than the human kind - forget fillings; horses have their teeth manually filed down with a mega-sized device resembling a nail file! Many young horses need their teeth pulled out…and clearly have little access to teeth whitening facilities.

Fast Footwork

Like a lady’s killer heals, a racehorse’s footwear is critical to their raceday attire.

Thoroughbreds get new shoes around every three to four weeks. Their feet grow like human toe nails and need to be trimmed and filed. Their shoes don’t just slip on though…they’re nailed on!

Their shining coats and long-flowing tails don’t all come naturally a racehorse’s handler is also their hairdresser. They get a wake-up hair brush in the morning and Darwin racers have a tough time ridding themselves of the dirt from the dirt track after training every day. On race days they get the deluxe treatment with a full body shampoo and a tail condition.

Carrying Weight

For a thoroughbred a single race can yield the weight loss of a 12-week boot camp. A horse can loose 5 - 10 kgs over one race. But like most fad diets they do tend to quickly put it back on within two – three days.

Beauty sleep Yes…horses do sleep standing up!

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You wouldn’t seek advice from just anybody. Trust is paramount when seeking counsel you can rely on. But whom can we trust? In their realms of expertise, these 10 specialists are the top experts in their professions. As familiarity breeds trust, we get to know our trusted advisors featured in upcoming pages.

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The Laser Specialist

HOLLY’S TERRITORY “People come here for the entertainment!”

(Diane, mum of Holly Copping -­Owner/Operator Territory Laser Clinic)

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t’s true. Many clients do. And, they keep coming back for more because of one person.

Someone who says it like it is, knows her stuff, gives a damn about you and what you want an, who once upon a time, couldn’t look at herself in the mirror without shrieking. Meet Holly Copping.

Holly was a 12-­ year old like any other; vibrant, managing hormones and absorbing the world. She was also accompanied by the endless embarrassment that dogs those covered with chronic acne. Despite battling the anguish Holly was determined to “save her own skin.”

It was costly in many ways, but from the barrage of teasing and torment came a personal interest in skin care.

Holly’s Diploma of Beauty Therapy fuelled her ambition to some extent but becoming a fully qualified Dermal Therapist satisfied her soul.

She completed a two-­year Advanced Diploma of Cosmetic Dermal Science and also became an IPL (Intense Pulsed Light)/Laser Safety Officer, courses delivered by the Australasian Academy of Cosmetic Dermal Science (AACDS). Holly became the first in the Northern Territory to achieve this level of training allowing her to perform laser therapy, chemical peels, skin needling, microdermabrasion and other advanced beauty/cosmetic procedures. Qualifying with these skills has not only provided Holly with a vital platform for professional longevity but her own enterprise that specialises in laser and skin treatments, Territory Laser Clinic.

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elephants or magic tricks but a down to earth greeting, superbly clean environment, qualifications you can see, an adorable receptionist (Holly’s proud mum, Di), and the woman who runs the show. And let’s just say when you meet Holly, you’ll be relieved; relieved that she listens, knows what she’s talking about, can perform her job with skill, doesn’t have dollar signs flashing before her eyes, thankfully has a sense of humour, is genuine and perhaps one of the most empathetic people on the planet. And occasionally in this industry, it’s good to wear your heart on your sleeve. “I hear many personal stories in my consultancy room and do my best to hide the tears behind my laser goggles,” confesses Holly. “People open up to me and their hardships are unfathomable at times from deep depression, the loss of a loved one, divorce, trauma or miscarriage.”

Holly’s clients also come from all backgrounds and ages, from those batting acne at 11 to senior people wanting to feel better about themselves. “We even have teenage boys come in with their parents and I can comprehend how this feels,” assures Holly. “It’s embarrassing, you’re unsure of what’s going to happen and feel so insecure. But I build a strong rapport with these kids and from then they want to come in on their own. You morph yourself into becoming someone clients can trust and you follow their lead.”

For many looking for a solution to a problem, visiting Territory Laser Clinic is often the “last port of call and most are jaded or skeptical,” says the woman who goes above

and beyond her nine to five. “But I constantly reiterate to clients they’re more in control than they think they are. I always ask, ‘how do you feel about this?’ or say, ‘if you’re not happy, talk to me’ because I often know what they’re going through and how frustrating it can be. I’m a pretty normal person and say what I feel. I can’t lie to people but offer realistic expectations. I don’t make clients sign up to plans or programs and work on the philosophy that this is what we can do and this is how we could do it with what they can afford.

There’s no point being any other way,” affirms Holly.

Now a year and a half old, Holly’s clinic houses two gratifying awards, the National NEIS (New Enterprise Incentive Scheme) Association for Best New Business 2013, honouring its hard-working specialist’s overall business performance and the Advanced Skin Technology 2013 Clinic of the Year, Single Operator Clinic – National, for product sales. Not bad for a rather humble, self-confessed anally retentive, perfectionist born in Gove (a year after Cyclone Tracy) who’s certain “it’s never too late to start looking after your skin.” Holly knows. - She has being doing it for 26 years.

Suite 28, 119 Reichardt Road Winnellie info@territorylaserclinic.com.au 8984 4110 www.territorylaserclinic.com.au

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“At the end of the day, I’m just a normal person who does give a damn about helping people.”

Holly Copping

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The BOOK KEEPING Specialist

“We changed software to Xero (and) being able to see the ‘live’ balance of the accounts, having a bookkeeper and accountant able to use the software at the same time keeps all enquiries up to date”.

Ed Hardy, Hardy Landscaping

“Xero is different, informative and effective.

I’m looking forward to mastering it”.

Paul Thompson, Storm Cell TV

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The BOOK KEEPING Specialist

WELL AHEAD OF THE (NUMBERS) GAME “We empower our clients with skills and knowledge to enable them to be more in control of their own personal situation; because it’s their money”.

(Katherine Haines, Owner/Operator - KHB Bookkeeping)

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hank God there’s someone in the Territory who knows her numbers and gives a damn about yours. Katherine Haines. With more than 10 years in accounting, bookkeeping and financial planning this highly self-motivated, down to earth, says-it-like-it-is owner of KHB Bookkeeping is on a mission “to reduce the burden of bookwork and tax obligations on small business”. And the businesswoman who has a BA in Accounting and Diploma Financial Services from Charles Darwin is doing just that across the NT, without a minefield of jargon, while using the latest, life-changing accounting systems; but, more about that later.

Katherine is also turning KHB into one of the top referral partners with local accountants and Andrew Green, who runs Palmerston-based APG Accounting, can back this up.

“APG Accounting has exclusively been referring clients in need of record keeping assistance to KHB for six months.

We’re delighted with the quality of work, professionalism and approach KHB has with every engagement and KHB is clearly the local specialist in its field”. Now to achieve this status in only four years in business takes work and solid know-how and the KHB crew has close to 50 years experience combined. Stefanie can “run the back office of any small business” with pinpoint accuracy. If Joanne was any more organized she’d make administration and stock control Olympic sports and Shannon’s welcomed eager approach to returning to the workplace is a force to be reckoned with as are her skills in bringing up three children. Plus, Tanya’s 20 years experience in office accounting means she’ll go to any degree to track down a single cent.

Nailing every aspect of the bookkeeping world is the other essential element that has fostered KHB’s flawless reputation. BAS and GST can be the most horrifying three letters for anyone poking a calculator with a single finger who’s uncertain of where their business is heading, where their money is going or where that cardboard box of crumpled and fading receipts might be. But education is an avenue where the KHB team thrive assisting clients on and off site, running through MYOB, doing the sums for the End of Month or End of Year, Financial Reporting, Accounts Payable/Recievable or consulting one on one with accountants.

Yet, there is a new concept in town, as mentioned earlier called Xero, the latest accounting software. With KHB now certified Xero partners, Katherine has tailored a unique and innovative experience for servicing sole traders, Express Bookkeeping for Tradies; a “cost-effective, convenient and timely pick up and drop off service.

Tradies are the ones that always seem to find themselves in the s**t with the ATO around tax time and struggle to get ahead”, says Katherine emphatically while apologizing for the expletive despite its context. Stefanie agrees. “Many tradies don’t realize they need to understand their finances to stay afloat or perhaps don’t know how or have let them lapse. But our Express service is affordable, simple and convenient and will get you out of that hole. “Plus, when you understand what’s going on with your finances you have greater confidence and control”, reiterates Katherine.

Storm Cell TV’s Paul Thompson is a far cry from his cash flow issues and late BAS fees. “Xero is accessible to KHB and I at any time and simultaneously. I’ve become more proactive with my admin and accounts and for the first time in two years I’m up to date and driving forward opposed to catching up”. And, many others are enjoying this long-overdue, welcomed relief from the benefits of Xero including Ed Hardy from Hardy’s Landscaping whose bookkeeping was, as he says, “ad hoc, self-taught and last minute”. But, “we changed to Xero and with the time I’ve saved I’ve taken on another full time employee and now spend more time quoting and winning jobs.

So, “if you’re sitting there and don’t know or understand how your business is performing or if you’re using your car floor or an empty beer carton as your filing system call KHB”, urges Katherine, “we can help you get organised and back on track”.

5/38 McKinnon Rd, Pinelands, Darwin 0402 743 113 www.khbdarwin.com

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The Pet Specialist

ONCE UPON A TIME… It’s no fairy tale that the Furry Godmother Pet Resort is a well-known and well-respected business in Darwin.

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“If we have to travel anywhere, she is in very safe hands. In fact, sometimes I think she doesn’t like coming home she’s had so much fun at The Furry Godmother.”

Catt and Richard King, owners of Molly

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wners Jason and Jo Davies, two extremely caring and genuinely positive human beings, are adamant about sustaining up-to-date services and an unquestionable ‘do-all-we-can-to-helpyou’ attitude for both two-legged guests and four. And, here’s how they do it.

Pet Boarding “We’re one of the first in Australia to offer a Skype service,” enthuses Jason.

“We phone you on holiday and give you an update about your best mate for peace of mind. Someone’s always supervising group-play right through to bathing and basic grooming for some extra attention, but really it’s about spending time with your pet,” beams the Vet Nurse of 16 years. Jason has six senior kennel attendants, many who are experienced and constantly educated through the PIAA and International Dog Academy. The only fully airconditioned facility in Darwin for dogs and cats has purposed-built facilities to ensure comfort and space; “and we’re also the Territory’s only kennel and one of seven in Australia accredited by the Pet Industry Association of Australia (PIAA),” adds Jason. “An external audit with a stringent criteria that updates every four years to meet current standards. Anyone can become a member but it takes more work to become accredited.”

Interstate Pet Travel Agency and Pet Taxi With Darwin’s flow of people moving up and out, Jo and Jason’s goal is to make pet travel simple. “To organise it yourself you need to know crate size, when your pet needs to be at the airport and what they need while flying, but at

The Furry Godmother Pet Resort, we do all that for you. All you need to do is tell us what day and where and concentrate on moving state as Catt and Richard King and their Silky Terrier, Molly, did from Darwin to Perth. The topnotch travel service doesn’t stop there, with the Furry Godmother launching its full pet taxi service, operating 8am to 5pm (with after hours) from as far as Jabiru and Katherine to groomers, vets, breeders, in fact, “any place you need your pet picked up and dropped off,” adds Jason.

Doggy Day Care Just like childcare, pet owners happily book their furry friends in for some toprated play a few times a week or even daily while others travelling around Darwin drop off for the day. “They’re safe, they can play, socialise and sleep well that night. Frankie, previously a nervous ‘italian greyhound’ has really built up her confidence and social skills by coming in one day a week. Her owner, John Callahan, gets in trouble from Frankie if she’s not here daily at 7.30am when we open,” chuckles Jason, who only ever wants for other’s pets what he gives his own three cats and dog; To be healthy, safe and having fun.

Larkin Avenue, Darwin Airport www.Furry.com.au www.facebook.com/thefurrygodmotherpetresort 1300 4 furry (1300 4 38 779)

The Imaging Specialist

THE BEST IMAGE The oldest radiology practice in Darwin, Regional Imaging, is now the first in the city to go ‘filmless’; in other words it’s practicing responsible radiology and reducing its carbon footprint in all of its operations at Royal Darwin Hospital, Darwin Private Hospital, Darwin City, Palmerston and Casuarina.

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egional Imaging has been serving the Northern Territory for more than 15 years and the expertise it provides the Territory is top-class and affects, changes and saves lives every day from the CBD to beyond the outback.

“Our four fully trained sonographers, who are highly skilled in pregnancy ultrasounds and some of whom can perform a variety of x-rays, fly out monthly to Port KeatsWadeye, Groote Eylandt, Jabiru, OenpelliGunbalanya and Maningrida”, shares Daniel Monteiro, Regional Imaging’s Customer Relations Manager. “They’re a very specialised group of people”.

One of the team heads out with a pilot and small plane for two days as part of Regional Imaging’s service to see approximately 50 patients from one region. “We take our portable ultrasound machine and assist people from pregnancy examinations to more complex injuries and have also helped out with scans for the first orthopaedic clinic on Groote Eylandt”, adds senior

sonographer of 20 years in the Territory, Helena Lassemillante. “Myself and our radiographer saw up to 40 patients on Groote. It’s hard work but a great sense of achievement because you’re working closely with midwives and doctors and it’s very much a teamwork environment out there”.

Over the next year Daniel’s determined to bring these remote communities online “to give people another avenue to view reports and allow doctors to explain and show information to patients. Darwin GPs have this service and we want this in regional NT too”, insists Daniel who’s also working to continue the overwhelming success and benefits of Regional Imaging’s *GP education seminars where attendance has almost tripled since its first forum, which catered for 27 health professionals across the industry in October, 2013.

“We invite specialists and doctors who work and live in Darwin to present and encourage them to share their opinions even if these challenge ours”, reinforces Daniel. “We

don’t have our logos and banners all over the place or give a spiel about ourselves, we just get straight into the education and encourage discussion. Our second forum even helped modify requests for scans and images which is what we’re here to do, help doctors and specialists find the best answers and approach for their patients”. *Contact Regional Imaging to join the GP Education Seminar this October.

1300 990 474 www.regionalimaging.com.au

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The Motoring Specialist

Barramundi Group Mark Dodge | Volkswagen Sales Manager Only those who work in retail can truly understand just how tough it can be. And perhaps no industry is more challenging than car sales. But, for Mark Dodge, it couldn’t be more fitting.

As Volkswagen Sales Manager at Barramundi Group in Winnellie, Mark is responsible for training and mentoring the sales team while also maintaining direct contact with clients.

After almost 15 years in the industry, he still finds nothing more rewarding than matching a buyer with the perfect vehicle and handing over the keys.

“Whether it’s for personal or business use, people always feel excited about buying a new car,” he said.

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of sales manager with Barramundi Volkswagen.

He has already fallen in love with the Territory climate, community and relaxed way of life.

“The best day I’ve had so far would have to be the day we opened the brand new Volkswagen showroom. We now offer a professional, comfortable sales and service facility which is unrivalled in Darwin.”

Volkswagen is a rapidly growing brand in the Northern Territory, offering a range of stylish and affordable vehicles to suit all drivers.

“The auto industry is an ever changing industry, not only in Australia but worldwide. Volkswagen Australia is certainly giving competitors a real shake up.” said Mark.

“And our newest model, the Amarok, is very popular in the Territory, along with the brand new Golf 7 and all new Polo.”

Barramundi Group is a Territory owned and operated business offering

new and used car sales, servicing and parts. The group has 18 years’ experience selling vehicles in Darwin and staff understand the Territory, its climate, terrain and - most importantly – its people. Employing more than 60 locals, this fast growing business is now known as the number one destination for new and used cars throughout the Northern Territory.

Visit the team or book a test drive today.

Barramundi Group 364 Stuart Highway, Winnellie, 0820 PO Box 39245, Winnellie, 0821 PH: 08 8946 4748 www.barramundigroup.com.au

The naturopath & herbalist Specialist

LONG LIVE LONGEVITY

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risty Hollis still savours those precious days and the aromas that captivated her senses. Today, the Naturopath, Herbalist, Reflexologist and Flower Essence Therapist operates her own aptly named business, Everlasting Health, that has absorbed Kristy’s innate interest in natural medicine; a testament to growing up with all that makes Mother Nature good and wholesome. To further her understanding of Holistic medicine, Kristy also operated as a Laboratory Technician for almost two decades opening her education to the world of science and evidence-based treatments.

Kristy’s Diploma of Natural Medicine, Diploma of Herbal Medicine, Associate Diploma of Body-Mind Medicine and Certificate of Reflexology have strengthened her skill set and knowledge allowing her to cater for a wide range of health concerns, backgrounds and age groups. “I completed a study on children with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder) and ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) using Australian Flower Essences for three months”, adds Kristy. “I listened, watched and analysed each child’s situation and was able to provide many with substantial relief from the impact of these overpowering conditions”.

This is one of Kristy’s most valuable assets. “All my clients are treated as individuals and have an 80 minute consultation with me. I also liaise with doctors, review test results and discuss my proposed suggestions with GPs to achieve a complete picture of every person’s health status and plan.

I use various brands of herbals and supplements to optimise the quality of

each person’s tailored wellness plan. I educate my clients and research all my cases thoroughly so each person has current information and support”.

Kristy’s commitment, compassion and genuine interest is contagious and she’s fortunately a soul who can relate to people. “I’m just like you and had my own health concerns. So I’ve been there, sought Naturopathy, looked from the outside in and I understand why trust is essential in my role. I’m always available for clients whether they’re undergoing weight loss, detox or emotional turmoil and whenever they need me, they call”, insists the only naturopath in Palmerston.

Finding a way forward for clients is vital whether it’s menopause, emotional instability, fertility needs, digestive disorders, skin conditions or one of today’s most debilitating conditions, stress and anxiety. And, to help us achieve much sought-after peace for both mind and body, Kristy has nestled Everlasting Health within the heart of serenity where a divine boardwalk encompasses the view of a Fairway Waters lake in Durack complete with wildlife and pink water lilies, quaint reminders of how Kristy spent her youth.

2 Emerald Place, Durack Darwin 0411 378 997 kristy@everylasting-health.com.au www.everlasting-health.com.au

“My Nan introduced me to herbs when I was eight and I vividly remember the fragrances and tastes of what was growing in her garden. It intrigued me and I’d go home and try out my own natural remedies”.

Kristy Hollis, Owner/Operator Everlasting Health

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The COMPUTER Specialist

THEIR BENCH MARK “Dumping is easy. Fixing needs genius”. (Ashok, Director - Hallmark Computers)

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allmark Computers has considerable expertise. It’s an Australia-wide business created 18 years ago by Edward Ho who retired and handed over the thriving enterprise to two highly intelligent people in 2009. Ashok, a computer science engineer who completed a Masters of IT Management had operated a successful computer service business in Sydney from 1999, but he and wife Neethi were destined to make a greater mark in IT, and they are.

“We wanted to grow and try more options so we travelled Australia to see the country and researched different businesses and locations.

Hallmark Computers was for sale and Ashok came to see its prospects”, remembers Neethi, an electrical engineer who also has a Post Graduate Diploma in HR Management, a Post Graduate Certificate in General Management and worked at Sydney’s Computer Science Corporation. “We saw Darwin as a growing city and knew with our skills and knowledge we could develop the opportunities Hallmark Computers offered”.

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services from Apple, MYOB and Microsoft Certified catering for businesses, retailers and users alike to offering apprenticeships and industry tours for schools. Transforming Hallmark’s heavily paper-orientated system to a highly automated online system has improved efficiency and achieved a lower cost base. It has also given clients a platform to access products 24/7 and generated unparalleled efficiency in all departments so Hallmark Computers remains on par with IT’s continuous and highly influential progress.

“People are currently moving from information stored on devices to a common shared resource like Cloud, so information is accessible from any device making life more flexible and society more information rich.

Technology has also infiltrated every faculty of life, and is no longer a distinguished field as it was previously, and we are fast becoming ‘global citizens’ where common values are shared whether that’s economically or even legally”, reinforces Ashok.

“These changes in consumer behavior, a greater awareness and versatility with more mobile gadgets being introduced and the

change in the local market with big players buying nationally, instigated our new repairs arm of the business, which we believe will grow in the future in Australia. We’ve also created know-how accreditation for all Smart Phones, tablets, laptops, consoles, Mac and desktop repairs”, adds Neethi.

Previously, the Top End had to head south for repair services but in just over three years Hallmark Computers has performed almost 19 000 repairs with the workload stretching from the Northern Territory Government to schools, businesses, families and individuals.

We are thankful to our customers for their support and understanding over the years and hope to remain a Territory partner in its growth.

3/60 McMinn St (Service Rd), Darwin 8981 9111 11/22 Essington Ave, Palmerston 8932 2111 www.hallmark.com.au

The Property Specialist

LONGEVITY IN THE TERRITORY “We always keep our clients’ best interests in mind and endeavour to save them time and money”. (Myriam Giovanazzi, General Manager, Colliers International Northern Territory)

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fter almost two decades Colliers NT has become one of Darwin’s longest standing real estate agencies, a testament to “our commitment to providing the best service” assures General Manager, Myriam Giovanazzi.

The organisation is a true “one of a kind” when it comes to skill set, expertise and service. “We are the only agency in Darwin to offer the full range of disciplines”, reinforces Myriam. This includes our commercial sales and leasing, residential sales, residential property management, project services, research, valuations and advisory services,.

Yet, it is Colliers NT’s innate understanding of what clients want, need and look for most that has truly engrained the organisation’s success and longevity in the top end and across the country. “When people are seeking property services they are looking for some guidance and someone to help ease their concerns”, explains Myriam. “Essentially you are managing someone’s most valuable

asset and we focus on making this process as simple as possible whilst maximizing their returns”.

To achieve and sustain the company’s relentless commitment to customer service requires unequivocal experience and many staff members of the Colliers NT team have been with the group for more than 10 years.

“In commercial and residential sales and property management, our experience is second to none”, reaffirms Myriam. “Being so well versed in Darwin’s property market, we are able to offer our clients valuable advice and a long-term perspective on their investments. Our in-house valuation staff members are able to provide a measured view on property prices and this wealth of information is something our whole team benefits from”, adds Myriam.

To remain at the forefront of the industry, Colliers NT’s in-house research has been able to fine-tune its vast comprehension of the Territory’s market, trends and changes so all clientele has current information to

make accurate and well-informed decisions.

Colliers NT utilises innovative marketing by adopting different modes of communication such as online advertising and social media to stay connected to clients. And, embracing the way in which most of the world communicates today has assisted Colliers NT’s business to continue providing their clients with the best service possible.

396 Stuart Hwy, Winnellie 8997 0888 colliers@colliersnt.com www.colliersnt.com DarwinLife Magazine

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THE CAFÉ Specialist

“We embrace every customer because we want to make them feel like part of a family here”.

MARIA SIMEON

Co-owner, Café Del Art

THE CAFÉ Specialist

THE ART OF COFFEE A gentle dry season breeze has kicked up its heels in down town Darwin and there’s a pleasant bustling hum garnished with homemade aromas just outside the TIO building; it’s coming from Cafe Del’ Art.

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ince March 1, many in the CBD who uncovered this delicious coffee enclave at the ‘green’ end of Mitchell St have been fortunate to have their ‘usual’ whipped up exactly the same every day with a hearty smile from someone who relishes the art of making coffee. Christos Panas, co-owner of Cafe Del’ Art, is a famous Darwin barista and veteran of the hospitality industry. For almost two decades he has tasted and created the very best in coffee and even claimed an illustrious title at the National Café’ Biz Pura/Dairy Farmers Latte Art Championship in 2013. Basically, the man’s a genius when it comes to turning the top layer of your coffee into an artist’s canvas. “I started doing latte art in 2005 and experimented with different pours and technique as it was no longer just about flavor and taste”, reflects Christos. And it is mesmerizing, to say the least, to watch Christos and his top Barista, Julian Mou at work.

Christos is now filtering his knowledge, skills and experience into the Café and together with longtime friend Maria Simeon the pair is offering Darwin something different topped with good service. And, Maria believes it’s the best decision she has ever made. “I absolutely love it here alongside the breezeway”. So, why wouldn’t you want a coffee from ardent owners who have such a positive attitude, feed life into their business and care about their product? “We‘re consistent with our service, coffee and food and our prices are very reasonable”, adds Christos. “It comes naturally to us to function as a friendly team that’s efficient so there’s minimal wait for our customers.

Making coffee to customers’ preferences is our main priority and we also offer an extra shot, complimentary, for their caffeine fix”, assures Christos who also emphasizes Cafe Del’ Art is the first in Darwin to use Bonsoy, a premium soymilk used by leading Baristas.

Cafe Del’ Art’s choice in coffee is exceptionally diverse introducing Royal Blends and International Single Origins.

“This gives people something different to try each month from Honduras, Costa

Rica to Diablo Honey Nectar”, prides Christos. The Cafe’s fascinating cold drip coffee tower also offers a refreshing alternative to the Darwin tropics served as a Freddo, a black cold drip coffee topped with textured cold milk, a Nero, which is straight black cold drip coffee on ice or as a Frappe, a textured cold drip coffee with or without milk and sugar. Other deliberate taste bud enticers are Cafe Del’ Art’s Iced Latte with its dusting of cinnamon and the homemade Chai Latte. But, why not ask for a ‘Dirty’ Chai if you’re feeling adventurous or a robust glass of Fresh Lime Iced Tea to quench your Territory thirst.

With years of combined experience, the Cafe Del’ Art team settles for nothing less than a menu that’s good to grab and go and yet “still looks and tastes good”, insists Chef of 15 years Marty West, the big-grinned man responsible for creating Cafe Del’ Art’s perfect poached eggs who “won’t serve anything I won’t eat myself ”.

Chef Marty’s all-day breakfast and lunch menu boasts some signature dishes such as Avocado Smashed on Turkish toast with crumbled feta, his ‘secret’ Lamb Kofta recipe or Portuguese Chicken dosed with superb homemade flavours.

And, if you’re holding a meeting or small party and need some sweet and/or savory delights, Cafe Del’ Art can cater right to your doorstep with free service within the CBD. So relish this thought for a second, homemade cooking at the office. Bon Appetite.

PS. Do try Café Del Art’s homemade Chai Latte. It is beyond divine, and will be every time.

24 Mitchell St (TIO Building), Darwin 8981 6250 Mon – Fri: 7am – 3.30pm Sat: 7.30am – 3pm (Last meals at 2pm) www.facebook.com/cafedelartdarwin DarwinLife Magazine

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The MASSAGE Specialist

TRADITIONAL AND TRAINED

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hen clients open the door to Kerry’s Massage they know one thing for certain, they will be treated by one of the best, an expert. Pei Zhao (Kerry) is approaching her second decade in remedial massage and gained every ounce of knowledge and skill in her craft from one of the most revered men in China.

Sun Mao Cai’s skills remain at the highest echelon of traditional Chinese medicine.

His gifted student, Kerry, trained with the highly respected physiotherapist for many years, became a qualified remedial massage therapist and acupuncturist through the Qingdao College of Chinese Medicine and 15 years later created Kerry’s Massage; four well patronised, massage centres from Humpty Doo to Millner.

Eradicating people’s pain is what fuels Kerry’s thriving business and she accomplishes this on an hourly basis with the help of 15 staff every single day, except December 25.

Remedial massage is her speciality and she thoroughly understands the human body intricately and has mastered the acute ability to access the body’s pressure points. The most common complaints and frustrations that Kerry hears from a number of her clients is the dreaded back, shoulder and neck pain; a condition many of us suffer but tend to ignore, endure and accept as a normal part of our lives. Others of us have tried and tested remedies that have hit the hip pocket hard or have been costly, mentally.

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erode the most robust of mindsets.

Some people who decided to seek Kerry’s help are walking examples of why Sun Mao Cai’s teachings have given Kerry the vehicle to change lives. “A woman in her late 40s who worked as a receptionist and sat at a computer all day had three car accidents here in Darwin”, shares Kerry. “It was just astonishing to hear this but she came to me when I first started the centre in Palmerston in 2012 and saw me every week. She was tired and wasn’t walking properly and hunched over. Now she visits the centre once every two weeks and is much better and often says she ‘feels like a new woman’ because her pain is significantly less”.

One of the most heart breaking stories Kerry has even encountered was of a 55-year old man who came to see her “almost in tears” and with the fear of being crippled. “He was at work one day and lifted some heavy timber and pinched a nerve and was incapacitated for three days”, remembers Kerry. “He was so worried he was going to become physically handicapped and was, naturally, extremely distressed. I made a special Chinese medicine paste and applied it to his back and after a few days he was walking around just as he did before the incident and as you can imagine was overwhelmingly relieved”.

Even helping youngsters (aged 10 and older) with sports injuries has allowed Kerry to share her expertise further. “One girl who is about 15 and plays soccer regularly comes to our centre every two weeks with her sore and tight legs and at the end of every appointment she turns to me and thanks

me for my magic hands”, says Kerry, who is constantly furthering her own skills and training every couple of months at the Australian Traditional Medicine Society.

It’s very rewarding to help children too and teach them about looking after their bodies”, she adds.

Kerry’s advice is given generously to all her clients, no matter what age or ailment. “I share with people how they can relieve their pain themselves with special exercises and some I also give Chinese herbal creams and oils to assist their recovery and rehabilitation”, adds the woman who is booked out almost every hour across Darwin. And for those of us who have tried everything but still suffer in silence Kerry has this message for you all. “Come and see me. I can assess your pain and see what I can do for you. Some people want magical cures but I will give you all I know to find you an answer”.

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CENTRE Kerry’s Massage located at; • Oasis Shopping Village, Palmerston 8932 9895 • Palm Plaza, Palmerston (next to McDonalds) 8932 9886 • Sabine Rd, Millner | 8985 6153 • Humpty Doo Shopping Centre | 8988 5517 www.kerrysmassage.com.au

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“At the end of every appointment, she thanks me for my magic hands.”

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TERRITORY DAY

Celebrate the Top End with magnificent fire works shows being put on across various locations in Darwin. As the only day of the year Territorians are permitted to light fireworks, the sky will be alight with pyrotechnic displays. If you can handle the crowds head to Mindil Beach, for a good vantage point and a good time at the markets.

NT POLE DANCE FITNESS CHAMPIONSHIPS 2014

Starts at 6.00pm Cost General Admission: $50.00 A night of acrobatics and highflying dancing, the NT’s second annual pole dancing competition is hosted by 3D Fitness Studio. Local radio personality Lisa Pellegrino will be serving as Master of Ceremonies for this amazing competition.

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DARWIN LIONS BEER CAN REGATTA

Starts at 10.00am-5.00pm One of the biggest events of the Dry Season the Beer Can Regatta sees teams on homemade beer can, plastic bottle and carton rafts. For Mindil Beach the event the Mindil Beach markets open operations up early to cater to contestants and spectators all day. This peculiar regatta is an annual event that’s been going since 1974

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2014 ROYAL DARWIN SHOW

Cost General Admission: $20.00 A large-scale community event that goes for three days, Thursday 24th, Friday 25th & Saturday 26th, between 9am-10pm each day. Enjoy live Darwin music, show rides and games, competitions and shopping. For more Showground information visit http://www.darwinshow.com.au/

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Cost General Admission: $39.90 A fun event for kids and parents, Peppa Pig Live! Treasure Hunt will be an engaging performance featuring true-to-life puppets and some Darwin of Australia’s most talented musical theatre performers. For more Entertainment information visit: Centre http://www.yourcentre.com.au/shows/peppa_pig_live_treasure_hunt

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Cost General Admission: $60.00 One of Darwin’s biggest events of the year, the Carlton Mid Darwin Darwin Turf Club Cup sees the Darwin Turf Club overrun with spectators in fascinators coming to watch the competing thoroughbred horses race. The event provides fantastic networking opportunities and loads of entertainment.

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Open Day Her Honour the Honourable Sally Thomas AC Administrator of the Northern Territory and Mr Duncan McNeill invite you to enjoy the beauty and charm of the Northern Territory’s oldest European house.

Saturday 9 August 2014 1.00 - 6.00 pm

PEOPLE’S CHOICE TEDDY BEARS’ PICNIC

Free admission There will be entertainment, soft drinks and refreshments available. Limited wheelchair access to the garden.

Starts at 9.00am A small part of the Darwin Festival Program, the Teddy Bears’ Picnic George Brown is a fun day out for families. It’s a free event for all to enjoy and offers a Botanical Gardens small taste of what the Darwin Festival offers.

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Starts at 6.00pm Cost General Admission: $30.00 A celebration of music and the talent of the country’s best Indigenous Darwin Botanic performers. The National Indigenous Music Awards is a night filled Gardens with music and is an amazing musical event to experience suitable for Amphitheatre families.

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FLIX IN THE WET Celebrating 20 years of Deckchair Cinema, 2014 also marks a milestone 50 years for the Darwin Film Society, who make the nightly dry season screenings at Deckchair Cinema possible.

To celebrate these anniversaries, the Darwin Film Society published Flix in the Tropics a colourful book showcasing 50 years of their film history in the Top End. It’s full of local film facts and fascinating Deckchair stories including the focus Australian and Indigenous-content films, projection through the years, and how Deckchair Cinema came to the aid of the New Zealand army!

The book is available for sale at Deckchair Cinema and on their website http://www.deckchaircinema.com.au

Backyard Ashes (M) 10 & 13 July 7.30pm

Dougie Waters loves nothing more than a weekend barbie and cricket match with his mates. But his paradise on earth is destroyed when his best mate and neighbour Norm is forced to leave town and their new boss, a pompous Englishman moves in next door. The tension between Dougie and Edward peaks during one fateful backyard cricket match when Dougie hits a ball that accidentally stuns Edward’s prize winning cat, Dexter. Must watch if you loved Australian comedies like The Castle and Crackerjack.

The Grand Budapest Hotel (M) 5 July @ 7:30pm 12 July @ 9:30pm (Final Screening)

Renowned director Wes Anderson, of films like Moonrise Kingdom, The Life Aquatic, The Royal Tenenbaums, and Rushmore, tells a tale of a legendary concierge at a famous (yet fictitious) European hotel between the wars and his friendship with a young employee who becomes his trusted protégé. The story involves the theft and recovery of a priceless Renaissance painting, the battle for an enormous family fortune and the slow and then sudden upheavals that transformed Europe during the first half of the 20th century.

Anniversary Celebration Screening, Saturday 19 July

To mark 20 years of Deckchair Cinema, the Darwin Film Society is hosting a number of special anniversary screenings this year, including Storm Boy followed by another Geoff Burton (cinematographer) film Nostradamus Kid on Saturday 19 July. An old Aussie classic yet to be screened at Deckchair is Storm Boy about a young Australian living along the coast with his freewheeling father who at the request of an aging Aboriginal man (David Gulpilil) is asked to look after a nest of baby pelicans. Noah Taylor then stars in Nostradamus Kid a film about Bob Ellis’ (director) young alter ego Ken whose only goal is to be the love of his life before the end of the world. Geoff will be at Deckchair Cinema for these screenings to talk about the films and his experience in the industry.

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What are Landlords seeking in today’s Property Managers?

With the market booming in the property management sector at the moment, landlords are desperately seeking professional property managers to look after their properties.

C-Vue Property Group are proving that they have the point of difference landlords are seeking.

Managing Director, Honor Borg, feels that Darwin is currently going through a shake-up in the property management field. “I’ve been through something similar in Western Australia, with rapid growth stemming from the Oil & Gas Industry. It is so exciting to be a part of this expansion period within Darwin. The corporate companies coming into Darwin expect a high level of professionalism from their property manager and if the landlord is not being represented by the best then they may miss out”.

“As rents increase so do management fees and landlords need to make sure they are receiving the service they are paying for. No landlord should ever have to stay with an agency they are unhappy with. To ensure that our clients are always happy with us, we have a Service Guarantee which clearly demonstrates we are committed to delivering on our promise” says Honor.

“We provide a detailed booklet “Managing Your Property” which outlines our services and provides checklists for landlords so they can prepare their property adequately for the corporate and executive market. By having guidelines in place, it provides re-assurance to our corporate clientele that the properties we list will meet their expectations.”

“Another point of difference is that we take the property to the companies as they simply don’t have the time to be searching the net. Our contact list consists of all the major companies involved in the Oil & Gas Industry in Darwin. So as soon as a landlord signs with our agency, we organise professional photography and send a brochure directly to the company”.

If you would like a “Managing Your Property” Guide and wish to discuss your property, contact Honor Borg, Licensee/ Managing Director, C-Vue Property Group on 0411 782 510 or honor@cvueproperty.com.au

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Celebrating the 2014 NT Volunteer of the Year Awards

The Top End’s hardworking volunteers were recognised for their service at a special celebration at Parliament House in Darwin, and at Lasseters Hotel Casino in Alice Springs during National Volunteer Week.

More than 120 people were nominated for this year’s NT Volunteer of the Year Awards.

Chief Minister Adam Giles, who presented the Awards in Darwin said on the night, “it is fantastic to see so many Territorians giving up their time to help others and contribute to the community. I don’t know where we would be without you. In fact, I am proud to say that Darwin has the highest proportion of people who volunteer out of all Australian capital cities.” The Awards recognise the tireless work done by organisations and individuals across the Territory. “What better way to kick off Volunteer Week than by offering our thanks to those who put their hands up and get involved in their community.”

Individual Award Winners Chief Minister’s Medal for Volunteering Achievement Ashley Winks from Variety, the Children’s

Finalists for Chief Ministers Medal for Volunteering Achievement

Charity Mr. Winks has been involved with Variety since 2008 and has raised more than $30,000 for the charity.

Winners of individual categories each received $2500 to donate to a not-for-profit organisation of their choice.

Chief Minister’s Medal for Volunteering Service “Peter Mahony from the City of Darwin Mr. Mahony was a well-known disability advocate who was the Chairperson of the City of Darwin’s Disability Advisory Committee. It was with great sadness we learnt of the passing of Peter Mahony during the week following the Awards. Peters volunteer contribution was further acknowledged by ‘motions of condolence’ in the NT Parliament and by the City of Darwin.”

Organisational Award Winners

Chief Minister’s Medal for Emergency Services Neil King from Bushfires NT Mr. King has been involved with fire management in the Top End for more than 40 years and is on call 24 hours a day during bushfire season.

Volunteering SA&NT Award for Organisational Excellence (small organisation - $3000) Duke of Edinburgh’s Award NT – Winner This program has been operating in the NT since 1978, offering tailored achievement programs to more than 6000 participants.

Nightcliff Uniting Church – Highly Commended Volunteering SA & NT Award for Organisational Excellence (large organisation - $2000) Bushfires NT - Winner Bushfires NT manages a team of 1000 registered volunteers in 22 Brigades, servicing around 100,000 square kilometres of rural land.

Finalists for Chief Ministers Medal for Volunteering Service

2014 is the first year organisations could also nominate volunteers for Certificates of Appreciation, letting them know their time, efforts and achievements are appreciated. “This is the fourth year the awards have been held and the event is going from strength to strength with almost double the entries compared to last year,� Mr Giles said.

A separate celebration was held in Alice Springs to recognise the efforts of volunteers in Central Australia.

Central Australia finalists at thye Alice Springs event.

The NT Volunteer of the Year Awards are a collaboration between Volunteering SA and NT and promote, recognise and reward the invaluable contribution of volunteers to communities in the Northern Territory.

Finalists for Chief Ministers Medal for Emergency Service

Finalists for VSA & NT Small Volunteer Organisations Awards

Finalists for VSA & NT Large Volunteer Organisations Award

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By Olga KloN

This issue of DarwinLife, we farewell a close friend who has made a lasting impression on the Northern Territory. As we wish photographer Mark Hamilton all the very best for his future endeavours in Queensland, we take the opportunity to elaborate on the work, community contribution and talent of one of Darwin’s most reputable photographers.

Originally a Sydneysider, Hamilton has spent the greater part of the last 25 years in Darwin, working as both a helicopter pilot and photographer.

What had started as an interest and hobby quickly escalated to a successful and envied career. On first impression it is easy to assume Mark Hamilton’s average day is spent lounging with beautiful people in idyllic locations– and in today’s digital age, under those seemingly perfect conditions – aren’t those pictures essentially taking themselves!?

Surprisingly, a beautiful focal object and appropriate setting are only a fraction of the ingredients required for the perfect shot - unsurprisingly, ‘auto’ is not an option.

Reputably one of the easiest and most pleasant photographers to work with, it makes sense that Mark has been trusted to photograph everything

from blushing brides and happy families to top models, bodybuilders and every event in between. His photographs have regularly graced the covers and pages of DarwinLife and we thank him for introducing us to some of Darwin’s most beautiful women, photographing our Model of the Month each issue. Mark has worked with many a famous face and his portfolio work has helped launch the careers of local TV personalities Cassie Valestro and Amanda Pernechelle as well as the likes of international sports model Amber Walker and the current Mrs Australia, Kate Johnson, to name just a few.

Mark’s dominance in glam photography (his favourite style) is well deserved beyond his talent.

Hamilton Photography NT has selflessly provided countless hours

(often pro bono) helping aspiring models, actors and athletes build their portfolios while happily sharing expert advice and equipment with other photographers. Then there’s the Candy Jam Colour Run for Leukaemia and a Bikini Babes Calendar to fundraise for Type-2 Diabetes, just a sample of his talent giving back to the community.

Perusing his reel of flawless faces, sculpted bodies and amazing backdrops only reinforces the idea Mark has won the job lottery - but it’s how easy Mark makes it look, that reveals he has truly mastered his art form. His sense of light, intuitive sense of composition and knack with exposure paired with his good nature, professionalism and credibility have made him one of the most talented and renowned photographers and faces in the NT.

A big thank you to thank Rick Gosper, Tiana Haste and Jamie Wiggins for their input towards the article.

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Local First National Agents Shine at National Awards Night Jeremy O’Donoghue from local Larrakeyah agency, O’Donghues First National Real Estate, received several national General Excellence and Marketing (GEM) Awards at a black tie dinner, attended by more than 380 agents from across Australasia and the South Pacific, during the network’s Annual National Convention that occurred in Darwin recently.

The evening celebrated the best of the network’s national real estate performances over the past year, which according to principal, Jeremy O’Donoghue, “The GEM Awards are a recognition of our hard work and teamwork, and it is encouraging to be personally recognised and see winners coming from all over Australia.”

On the night Mr O’Donoghue was named among the top 10 salespeople from across the nation, receiving the coveted Salesperson of the Year – Top 10 award, and a further two commercial awards, Highest Gross Sales Commission and Highest Number of Settled Sales.

First National Real Estate O’Donoghues also took out the

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Love

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Stop reading.

Have a look around you.

What is the space you are in feel like?

Whether you are at home or work or someone else’s work take stock of how welcoming this place is, how inspiring it is and how it makes you feel. The space you surround yourself in plays a huge part in how inspired you feel, how creative you are and how relaxed and happy you are. So let’s look at where you work. Working hours range but the majority of people spend 25-60 hours per week at work. So it is important that you love the space you spend this much time in.

What is your workplace saying about what you do? Are your surroundings being congruent to your message?

A workplace needs to match the message the business or organisation claims to provide.

If I claim helping businesses cut through overwhelm and get back to the basics you would expect my office to be organised.

Do an environmental stock take on your workplace and kick start your move to ‘walking your talk’.

Some questions to think about are; • Are there smiles on people’s faces?

• Is the furniture dated, comfortable or welcoming?

• Do the lights set a relaxing tone or blind you with sterility?

• Do the pictures invite people into your world and inspire?

• Does the information available show your connectedness to other services? Note: please remove all outdated magazines; no matter your message!

• Does the staff uniform or clothing say professional, fun, practical or plain daggy?

• Is your waiting room ‘vibe’ depressing or energizing?

• Do you play music that invites people to stay or make people cringe?

• Is your reception layout showing you as welcoming or unreceptive?

• Are your meeting rooms bare and lifeless or do they create an environment that encourages open communication and trust?

• Lastly and importantly, do you fit your message?

“Making the complicated simple.”

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…focus and not be “all over the place” We have just spent two weeks in Alice Springs working with some very wonderful and courageous people. We heard the same thing, that they wanted to calm down their mind, to stop the chit chat that goes on and on especially at night. They want to control their thinking so that they could get the results that they wanted, so that they could focus and not be “all over the place”.

You know what they wanted was to make changes and they wanted results! It’s always fascinating when we work with a business that is making changes. Most of the staff prefer to be looking in the rearvision mirror and resist the changes and yet when it comes to their own life, its change yes… I want it now! Here is the deal though, as long as the individual is in control of the change it’s all OK. That is the difference that makes the difference.

There are times when we are not in control of our lives, such as when changes are made in the workplace and we have no control, no input and often it comes suddenly as a surprise.

Well the same thing can happen in life; take Marlene middle aged working hard preparing to move to another state with her husband, she is exhausted getting her young family prepared arranging schools in another state the list goes on.

In the car loaded up for the airport run with the family Marlene asks her husband, have you arranged it so that we all sit together? His reply is like a knife going into her heart and she holds her breath in stunned silence…”I am going alone you and the kids stay here, I have someone else meeting me at the destination and I am

making new start with her not you”!

So imagine how Marlene felt, a change was forced upon her that she did not ask for , was not in control and could not stop her mind from spinning from one question to another. As the plane took off Marlene sat in the car park in her car loaded up with her life as it was only one hour ago.

Six months on she joined our NLP Practitioner Certification course and now she has gained control of her mind, she feels calm and she is creating her new life and she is happy. So happy in fact that she is grateful that he took off on that big silver bird, her life has never been so good, she has regained her purpose.

So if you want to make changes, or you want to take control then join us on our next NLP Certification program in September more details are on our website or phone us for your info pack.

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AHA RECO GNI SI N G EXC ELL EN C E AT T H E

HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY’S

Night of Nights Over 480 people attended the Australian Hotels Association (NT Branch) premier event, the Aristocrat Technologies Awards for Excellence, at SKYCITY Darwin on 22 May. These prestigious Awards recognise pubs, hotels, clubs, restaurants and employees that exemplify excellence within the hospitality industry. Over 150 nominations were received and judged by a panel of industry experts.

The top honours of the evening went to Nightcliff Sports Club, winner of the ‘Best Overall Small Club’, Gapview Hotel who won the ‘Best Overall Regional Hotel’, Cazalys Palmerston Club who won the ‘Best Overall Large Club’ and The Parap Tavern who took out ‘Best Overall Metropolitan Hotel’.

“All of the award categories were extremely competitive and it is exciting to see the Territory’s hospitality industry continuing year on year to ‘raise the bar’ across all facets of their businesses,” said AHA (NT) Chief Executive Officer, Amy Corcoran.

The generosity of the Territory’s hospitality industry was also acknowledged, with Noonamah Tavern and Nightcliff Sports Club awarded for their ‘Outstanding C o m m u n i t y Service’.

Both venues are pillars of their community, continually running and organising fundraising events for community organisations, sporting teams and charities.

Also recognised for her outstanding fundraising efforts was Belinda Marshall from Emerald Springs Roadhouse. For 3 consecutive years Belinda has raised the most money, not just in the NT but across Australia, in the Leukemia Foundation’s U.G.L.Y bartender fundraising campaign, raising more than $150,000. Belinda received a standing ovation from the audience for her inspirational fundraising efforts.

Well known Territory icons’ the late Timothy and Catherine O’Shea were inducted into the Mayse Young Hall of

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Fame, which recognises individuals who have significantly contributed to the NT’s hospitality industry.

Importantly, staff were also recognised, with Louise Brennan from the Cavenagh Hotel winning the Service Excellence (Front of House) Award and the Service Excellence (Back of House) Award was won by Tess Spedding from SKYCITY Darwin.

“As a service industry, hospitality employers rely heavily on their staff to ensure locals and visitors alike receive outstanding customer service,” said Mrs Corcoran. “The employee awards are a great way for our industry to recognise those individuals who excel at their jobs and provide excellent hospitality.”

AHA 2014 AHA ( NT) AR I ST OC R AT T EC H N OL OGI ES

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WINNERS

AWARD CATEGORY

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Best Hotel Gaming Venue

Hibiscus Tavern

Best Club Gaming Venue

Darwin RSL Services & Social Club Inc.

Best Retail Liquor Outlet

Parap Tavern Cellars

Best Hotel Bistro Dining

The Cavenagh Hotel

Best Club Bistro Dining

Palmerston Sports Club

Best Casual / Family Dining

Gillen Club

Best Restaurant

Tali – Lasseters Casino

Best Hotel or Pub without Accommodation

Shenannigans

Best Mid Range Accommodation

Walkabout Lodge

Best Superior Accommodation

SKYCITY Darwin

Best Hotel Bar Presentation & Service

Pickled Parrot – Bar & Lounge

Best Club Bar Presentation & Service

Cazalys Palmerston Club

Best Sporting Entertainment Venue

Nightcliff Sports Club

Best Redeveloped Licensed Premise

Gapview Hotel

Best Marketed Hotel

Monsoons

Best Marketed Club

Cazalys Palmerston Club

Best Entertainment Venue

Discovery Darwin

Outstanding Hotel Community Service & Achievement

Noonamah Tavern

Outstanding Club Community Service & Achievement

Nightcliff Sports Club

Best Environmental Practice

Double Tree by Hilton Alice Springs

Best Wayside Inn

Daly Waters Historic Pub

Best NT Keno Venue

Casuarina All Sports Club

Best TattsBet Licensed Venue

Darwin RSL Services & Social Club Inc.

Minister’s Award for Responsible Service of Alcohol with less than 25 employees

Nightcliff Sports Club

Minister’s Award for Responsible Service of Alcohol 25 or more employees

The Cavenagh Hotel

Minister’s Award for Responsible Service of Gambling

The Arnhem Club Inc.

Service Excellence (Front of House)

Louise Brennan, The Cavenagh Hotel

Service Excellence (Back of House)

Tess Spedding, SKYCITY Darwin

Hospitality Industry Rising Star Award

Bradie Mercer, The Beachfront Hotel

Industry Sales Representative of the Year

Matthew Wane, Carlton & United Breweries

Best Overall Small Club

Nightcliff Sports Club

Best Overall Regional Hotel

Gapview Hotel

Best Overall Large Club

Cazalys Palmerston Club

Best Overall Metropolitan Hotel

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Ideally located in the middle of Mitchell Street, Monsoons offers a contemporary, chic and relaxing setting as well as a fun and exciting party atmosphere whilst holding on to traditional pub values.

Now boasting Darwin’s longest bar, the venue has come a long way from its early days as Darwin’s original cinema. The remodelling and restoration has transformed the building into a vibrant and trendy city venue perfectly suited to a casual meal, business meeting or after work drink and also caters for small to large private functions.

Monsoons focus is on great beer, distinctive wines at affordable prices, fresh easy food, and outstanding service. The chef ’s daily specials highlighting seasonal ingredients and the new Tapas & Pizza menus have proven very popular.

Fitting in perfectly with our Northern Territory lifestyle and climate, the massive alfresco dining area is ideally built for a sunny afternoon, but more importantly in the wet season, the area is fully covered from the elements.

With live entertainment seven nights a week, it’s not just the beer or our award winning menu that’s worth stopping for. Monsoons is fast becoming Darwin’s entertainment ‘gem’ with local & interstate acts. Add to that an award winning gaming room and Keno… and you’ll understand why Monsoons really is Darwin’s biggest party bar.

Utilising the framework of the original cinema building, an amazing building which survived Cyclone Tracy in 1974, Monsoons has gone through an impressive renovation in keeping with traditional values of the Australian pub, blending old with new by adding strong architectural design elements.

The tiered seating of the cinema above meant that not even one quarter of the large building was utilised. New owners had the entire building gutted in November 2006 and embarked on a project that would change the building forever.

They began to remodel and re-style the interior to become a two story building – with a ground floor venue (Monsoons) now double the size and the entire building now two and a half times the size.

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Nightcliff Sports Club, winner of the Best Overall Small Club at this year’s AHA (NT) Awards for Excellence, offers two bars, TAB, NT Keno, Pool Tables, 22 Machine Gaming Room, and Ratatouille’ Bistro.

With over 15 screens dedicated to displaying SKY Channel and FOX Sport throughout the venue, Nightcliff was awarded Best Sporting Entertainment Venue in 2014.

The club boasts two all-weather lawn bowls greens, which are available for use all year round to Bowlers from all over Australia; there is also a shaded BBQ area with bar facilities available. Contact the club to discuss your next function or try a social bowls event.

Outstanding Club Community Service and Achievement winner, Nightcliff Sports Club currently supports multiple affiliated sporting clubs including the Nightcliff Bowls Club, Tigers Football (NTAFL) Club, Cricket, Hockey, Netball, Darts, 8 Ball, Baseball and Soccer clubs.

Nightcliff Sports Club is open to members and bona-fide guests and offers memberships for only $11 per person. Be rewarded with our loyalty program where members have the chance to win every time they visit the club. There are also weekly member badge draws as well as regular meat and seafood raffles. So come on down and enjoy the award winning Nightcliff Sports Club.

Nightcliff Sports Club 11 Camphor St, Nightcliff NT 0810 • Phone: 08 8985 3121 • Fax: 080 8948 0292 Email: info@nightcliffsportsclub.com.au • Website: www.nigthcliffsportsclub.com.au Facebook.com/Nightcliffsportsclub

Shenannigans Best Hotel or Pub Without Accommodation

There may be only seven days in a week, but there’s always time for eight live performances in a week at Shenannigans.

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That’s just one of the reasons behinds the hotel’s latest award win, taking the gong for Best Hotel Without Accommodation at this year’s AHA (NT) Aristocrat Technologies Awards for Excellence. It’s gone straight to the pool room with a swag of other awards, including 10 times Best Bar Presentation and Service, four times Best Hotel Dining and twice named Best Gaming Venue.

Operations manager Steve Dugan says it all comes down to consistency.

“As an entertainment venue, Shenannigans has been delivering more live entertainment, more quizzes, more guaranteed regular weekly entertainment, to rival any other venue on Mitchell Street,” says Steve.

“The weekly entertainment program continues to be a focus of promotion, providing consistency over the 12 months that Darwin visitors and regular patrons can bank on.”

Serving up restaurant style meals and customer service in a pub environment is also a winning combination for the hotel - earning the team four Gold Plate Awards in recent years.

In addition to the dining and entertainment, Shenannigans has something for everyone, with a dedicated gaming room and Keno, eight large screens for the sports lovers, a friendly bar with unique styling and open layout, and of course a beer garden for the popular Sunday sessions.

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THE CENTRE OF DARWIN Darwin Convention Centre is a symbol of our city’s exciting and vibrant future – a world-class venue connecting people and ideas and proudly hosting the world from a stunning waterfront setting.

Everything centres here – whether it’s a prestigious national or global convention, gala dinner for visiting VIPs, trade exposition, rock concert, charity event, wedding or seminar.

We’re proud to say that during our six-year history our achievements have been recognised with sought-after industry awards ranging from top notch venue design to catering excellence, outstanding events team, workforce innovation, and leadership in business tourism.

We look forward to hosting your next event.

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MEET JANET HAMILTON GENERAL MANAGER, DARWIN CONVENTION CENTRE manage the Ranger Mine. This was a great experience and exposed me not only to the mining industry in the Territory, but the incredibly beautiful West Arnhem region.

There is something about the Territory, which has drawn my family to this part of Australia since the 1940s. My Dad was stationed at Batchelor in the Air Force in World War II. My eldest brother, Tony was the crane driver on the Casuarina Hospital build back in the 70s and came home for Christmas on the eve of Cyclone Tracy. My brother Bruce returned with Tony, who both worked for John Holland as part of the rebuild. My uncle was one of the engineers who built the Darwin Entertainment Centre and I now have two nieces who live here who work in the health field.

It’s only been eight months since Janet Hamilton was appointed the new General Manager of the Darwin Convention Centre. Let’s find out more about her background, her commitment to the Centre and the events industry, and her vision for the future.

Can you tell us a bit about Janet Hamilton, pre-Darwin Convention Centre?

I grew up on a farm in North West Tasmania and as a lot of Tasmanians do, I headed to the “mainland” and never really went back. I lived in Perth, Sydney and Melbourne before moving to the Territory five years ago.

I’ve been incredibly lucky to be involved in the events industry since the 1990s, holding some really amazing roles from being the Sales Manager for Opera Australia, then on to being the Special Event Manager for the Sydney Olympic Games where we delivered over 300 events, hosting everyone from rock and film stars, to sporting heroes and royalty.

I then became the Major Events and Sponsorship Manager for the Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority looking after the busy Darling Harbour and Rocks precincts events. In 2003, I moved to Melbourne and took up the role as Place Management Director for VicUrban, where I oversaw the precinct operations for Melbourne Docklands as well as the event planning for the 2006 Volvo Ocean Race and Commonwealth events which were held in the Docklands precinct.

This led to a contract to prepare the operational and marketing plans for the Galway and Singapore Stopovers for the 2009 Volvo Ocean Race.

In 2008, my husband Mike took a two-week contract in Darwin, which turned into a longer-term contract and then a permanent move to the Territory.

For twelve months we commuted and then we made the decision to make Darwin our home. At this stage, I took a completely different career move by taking up the role of External Relations Manager at ERA, who

What convinced you take on the role of General Manager? What are your key tasks as DCC’s new head honcho?

In July last year, Mike and I were going on holidays to Italy and on the Singapore route, I sat beside Malu Barrios, then the GM of the Centre. Malu told me she was moving back to Sydney and her role was being advertised. I jumped at the opportunity to get back into the events industry and was lucky enough to secure the position last October.

My key focus has been in setting the strategy for the next few years and overseeing the operational and sales direction of the Centre.

Before DCC’s opening in 2008, it was almost unimaginable that Darwin would have an international standard convention centre.

What impact has the Centre had to our city or the Territory over the years?

I think the timing was right for such a world class Convention Centre to be built in Darwin, considering the development that we are now seeing in the Territory. Since opening the Centre the economic return from delegate spend is $230 million and we hope to see this continue to grow as we attract more business events to Darwin.

We are the closest Convention Centre to South East Asia and we are seeing a trend with national associations selecting Darwin as a convention destination to attract Asian delegates to their conventions. This also aligns with the Northern Australian Development strategy to establish the Northern Territory as the gateway to Asia.

What’s in store for the DCC In the next year or so, what do you hope to achieve?

Sixty five per cent of our revenue comes from conventions, mainly those organised by national

associations. We will continue to focus on winning business events from this important segment of the market. We have also started to focus our sales initiatives on Singapore and Kuala Lumpur now that we have direct flight access to Darwin to and from those cities.

We are also keen to work with Government and our Northern Territory Ambassadors to attract business events which will promote the Territory, create business opportunities and provide strong economic return.

We are working hard to increase our business in the exhibition, special event, banqueting and concert markets, so we have a well-rounded variety of events at the Centre.

How would you describe yourself in one word?

Passionate – about my family, my job and Darwin.

How do you start your ordinary day? How does it end? And just for fun – when you’re not at the Convention Centre, what are you doing?

I like to walk around the Centre and say hello to everyone, review what is happening that day and get a feel for how activities are coming together. I really love talking to the team and finding out how their particular department is doing. It’s important to be engaged and experience what is happening in the Centre and to ensure we keep our standards high.

I end my day at the Centre by ensuring that we have responded to everything from that day and we are set up for the next day.

I really encourage the teams to plan well in advance.

I am a great believer in forward planning, so you can identify opportunities and cut off any emerging issues early.

For fun – Mike and I really love cooking and catching up with friends. I’m also an avid reader and I’m on the Board of Brown’s Mart Theatre, so we go to as many shows as we can. We love the relaxed Territory lifestyle and enjoy all that Darwin has to offer.

What are some valuable lessons you have learned as a female business executive in the NT that you can share with our readers?

I don’t really worry about the whole male/female angle too much. Sure, I understand the issues and have faced the dynamics of gender issues from time to time over my career, but I firmly believe that if you have strong objectives and set out to be the very best you can be every day, and then you will be okay. I try to be consistent, calm and I strive to see situations through different “lenses”. Truly believing in what you do every day and being passionate is also very important.

MEN We all know Darwin is heavily populated with men, so this issue, we highlight some of the Motivational Men within our Justice System.

We get up close and personal with Michael Burrows, the Principal at Maley Burrows and Solicitors and find out how he has risen to the top at just 29 years of age.

Michael

BURROWS Principal Barrister & Solicitor Maley & Burrows

Facing the criminal justice system is a daunting task. With an unbridled passion for law, Michael Burrows has risen in the realm of justice, becoming partner and principal of Darwin’s leading criminal law practice at age 27. Michael, now 28, has proven himself to be an outstanding legal practitioner amongst his peers.

Having worked with some of the leading advocates in Territory criminal law, Michael credits part of his growth and success to fellow lawyer Jon Tippett QC, whom he looks to as a mentor.

“For his age, he has a capacity for dealing with the law that is far beyond his age. He has wonderful judgement, and is fantastic with people. He’s got a set of skills that you don’t see in criminal lawyers very often. I rank him particularly highly,” says Tippett.

Michael cares about his clients, taking the time to personalise his services and make his clients feel at ease in stressful times.

Michael states that “being understanding to an individual’s needs and being available to clients 24/7 is really the hallmark of my practice.”

“He’s great with clients, and people love him. He genuinely cares. When he says he’s going to do something, he

does it,” says Tippett. “One thing that’s particularly important in criminal law, he gives realistic, accurate, and immediate information, so that people are in a position to make decisions early. It can make the difference between a person having a life, and not having one. It can be that critical from time to time.”

Michael was destined to become a lawyer from a young age. “My family would say I’ve always loved to argue,” says Michael.

Combined with a heavily analytical mind, Michael thrived in his law studies at Bond University, Gold Coast.

Michael shows continued growth, honing his skills in the courtroom.

“I love the courtroom and the law. Law is forever changing and evolving and you need to adapt with it. The law is like a living, breathing creature. There is always something new to learn and new skills to develop.”

Among his peers, Michael shows exemplary skills as an outstanding legal practitioner in the Northern Territory.

“As time goes on, he will by far be the most recognised lawyer in the Northern Territory,” says Tippett.

Michael is supported by a strong team of lawyers at Maley & Burrows, with his partner Gerard Maley specialising in Family Law and his other solicitors and staff covering all areas of general practice. The firm also has a respected conveyancing practice for all property transactions.

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Hurray!! La Crèche on The Avenue opened its doors in early April and is now buzzing with the sounds of happy energetic children enjoying play times and participating in daily educational programs. The brain child of Darwin locals, Louise de Bomford-Scott and her husband Michael, La Crèche is now delivering Darwin families everything that the owners had been planning for the centre since 2005.

On visiting the facility for the first time, children and parents are pleasantly overwhelmed by the modern entry statements, the amount of open space, the overall facilities and the clear fact that this is a Childcare Centre and Pre-school designed by a well respected industry professional down to the very last detail.

The open, light and spacious play rooms have been purposely designed for specific age groups and allow children to transition through them as they develop all the way through to a separate Pre-school facility which provides a daily program from 9am – 12pm during school semesters. It is however the 2 large outdoor shaded playgrounds filled with ‘interesting toys’, play equipment and features that blows La Crèche’s families away after witnessing them for the first time. Soft fall bike tracks with bikes & cars, huge sandpits, sensory gardens, trees and a host of giant soft fall Australian animals are dotted around our simulated creek which even

has its own bridge to walk over; you just need to keep an eye out for our resident Crocodile!

As prospective parents are invited to visit La Crèche and witness its unique spacious layout, it becomes clear that Ms de Bomford’s experience in both Managing and assessing Childcare Centres in all corners of Australia has certainly paid off in her latest design. Through working closely for many years with award winning Developers - Dean & Kerry Osborne, La Crèche on The Avenue compliments and is an important part of the ground breaking new commercial & residential development - The Avenue www. ontheavenue.com.au To enrol your child or to arrange a tour of La Crèche on the Avenue please contact us on 8995 9555, email info info@lacreche.com.au or visit our web site for more information www.lacreche.com.au

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It’s deliciously inviting with tradition carved into every ounce of homemade cooking. Welcome to the recently opened Kaffeine Koffee & Grill where family and friends can relax and eat, watch TV or book an 8-seater table for a brekky or lunch meeting. In fact, we should say, ‘Kalos Ithate’, which is actually ‘welcome’ in Greek. So, do try it when you walk in and Kosta Roditis, brother Vangeli, mum Michele and dad, Bill, will turn their heads in utter delight. The Roditis family thrives on its homemade philosophy and has done since owning and operating Sorriento for seven years in town.

Kaffeine, Koffee & Grill owner Kosta, an “all rounder who knows 90% of everything”, according to his mum, did his homework finding the family’s new location in Casuarina Shopping Village with its massive car park. The Roditis’ café concept is a one-off in the area and with their unique attitude and cuisine the four are capitalising on their merits.

“Having a full time barista is key and Vangeli’s eight years of skill are a blessing

for Kaffeine, Koffee & Grill”, prides Kosta. “He has programmed the machine himself, has the coffee just right so you get quality every time and even our former customers from the city come out for a cuppa made only by Vangeli”, who has been trained by, Brian Raslan, one of the best baristas in Australia, and believes “coffee is not about designs, it’s about flavour”.

However, “mum is the secret ingredient to all our food”, insists Vangeli. Even her traditional homemade fruit salad is made fresh every morning with quality goods.

“Everything’s made the way I make it at home”, delights Michele, “and this makes all the difference with my pastries, spinach and/or fetta pies, honey puffs, bakalava, ekmiak, milfae and triffles and the bouatsas, which each have a special essence to them”.

“Dad’s in charge of the preparation of our home-style marinade for the charcoal chickens, which are prepared on charcoal daily, and the stacking of the yiros lamb, pork or chicken meats”, adds Kosta. “He

always does our Easter, Christmas and special occasion lambs and brings all his knowledge and commitment to the café”, which was once four bland walls of an office block transformed into an absolute masterpiece.

And, the wow factors don’t stop there with Kaffeine, Koffee & Grill also offering catering, all-trading hours access (with two entrances to the café) and new lunch menu additions from home-cooked pasta, lasagna, parmigiana, hot roast roll with mash and gravy. Yperochos! And, that’s ‘yum’ in Greek.

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These delicious buckwheat waffles are perfect for those with gluten or wheat sensitivities or those just wanting to try something new. Buckwheat is actually a seed and despite the name it is not related to wheat at all. Buckwheat has been praised for its benefits to health, such as helping to balance cholesterol, blood sugar and prevent or improve varicose veins. It is also very alkalizing. Sweetened with a little coconut palm sugar, this recipe has a low glycemic index, good for those with blood sugar imbalances.

1 cup sprouted buckwheat flour 1 cup almond milk 1 egg 2 tbspn coconut oil 2 tbspn coconut palm sugar 1 tspn baking powder Sprinkle salt • Whisk ingredients together and pour into waffle maker, following manufacturer’s instructions.

• Serve with strawberries and coconut ice cream

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Eating

OUT

RU B Y

MODERN ASIAN CUISINE

BY JACK STEPHANE

Ruby’s is not only the perfect venue for business lunches and after work dinners; but also for that special occasion, as its menu is a celebration of dishes freshly cooked, bursting with the flavours, aromas and textures of Asia.

ENTREES We chose Scallop ($17.00) 6 half-shelled scallops, grilled and served in their shells in a sweet and sour sauce: topped with finely sliced spring inion and roasted peanuts. Moist, tender, succulent scallops.

A perfect starter.

The Basket Combo ($22.00) was our second choice; a great entrée to share with friends. Beautifully presented, on a bed of vermicelli noodles and an accompaniment of delicious pickles vegetables, plum and pineapple and chilli dipping sauces was char grilled beef in betel leaf ’, tasty parcels of spicy beef; prawn sugar cane, minced prawn wrapped around juicy stems of sugar cane; together with pork balls. It not only looked inviting; but tasted even better.

MAINS The mains included a variety of seafood, pork, poultry, curry and vegetable dishes.

RESTAURANT NAME: RUBY RESTAURANT ADDRESS: SHOP M1 PASPALIS CENTREPOINT BUILDING 48-50 SMITH STREET DARWIN PHONE: 8941 0933 STYLE/CUISINE: MODERN ASIAN LICENCE: AUSTRALIAN AND NZ • WINES (GLASS $7.00 - $9.00) • BOTTLE ($27.00 - $51.00) • AUSTRALIAN BEERS ($5.50 - $7.50 • REKORDERLIG CIDERS ($14:00) ATMOSPHERE: A welcoming, elegant, friendly staff.

SOUND LEVEL: Excellent as there are spacious settings, and lounge music.

HOUSE SPECIALTIES: Pepper Pork Spare Ribs $29.00 Five Spice Crispy Skin Duck $26.50

Conveniently located in the heart of Darwin’s CBD, Ruby’s Restaurant specializes in traditional Vietnamese and modern Asian cuisine.

Grilled Chicken ($21.00) Tender, moist pieces of marinated chicken, served with slivers of finely sliced lemon grass and chilli. The subtle flavours of the marinade were enhanced by the crisp grilled skin of the chicken. A generous portion; perfect with steamed jasmine rice. ($3.00) Pepper Pork Spare Ribs ($25.00) Superbly cooked pork spare ribs, subtly flavoured with cracked pepper, chilli, mustard, garlic, onion and coriander. ‘The meat just falls off the bone!’ The flavour combinations swirl around your mouth, exciting every taste bud; this dish is a must for lovers of spare ribs.

DESSERTS We sampled the Sticky Rice Crème Brulee ($8.00) A fresh take on the classic crème brulee. A delicious creamy custard with a rice pudding base, topped with a classic toffee crust. Yum! As mentioned Ruby’s is centrally located for business patrons; however well worth the visit to town for a most enjoyable evening of tempting flavours, at every reasonable prices, in a most comfortable setting.

VEGETARIAN OPTIONS: As on menu.

CATERING for all functions.

PRICE RANGE: • STARTERS: $9.00-$17.00 • SOUPS $10.00 • SIDE SALADS: $18.50 -$20.50 • MAINS $20.50 - $30.00 • VEGETARIAN $14.50 - $16.50 • DESSERT: $8.00 HOURS: DAILY: LUNCH 10:00am – 2:30pm DINNER 6:00pm - 10:00pm RESERVATIONS: RECOMMENDED AT WEEKENDS. CREDIT CARDS: YES WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: YES PARKING: STREET PARKING OVERALL RATING: Excellent

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Wynns’ acclaimed new vintage release.

available from 7th August 2014.

From the estate that made Coonawarra famous, our ancient, iron rich, terra rossa soil is exceptional when it comes to growing Cabernet. The anticipated upcoming vintage release is destined to be a highly sought after example of this celebrated varietal.

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Planning your big day? Not sure where to hold your wedding? If you want something tasteful with a unique Darwin flavor, then Pee Wee’s restaurant is the premier wedding location for you.

With a stunning waterfront backdrop, fairytale ambience and first class, attentive service, Pee Wee’s is the perfect location.

Located in the natural beauty of East Point Reserve, the restaurant and its grounds has magnificent views of Fannie Bay and the Darwin city skyline. Add the experienced and knowledgeable team to the mix and you have arguably the best spot for your special day.

Pee Wee’s offer wedding services and packages to suit all

budgets and tastes, and they can cater and accommodate weddings from the small intimate ones to the more grand celebrations.

Enjoy the tastes of Territory Cuisine from locally caught prawns, saltwater barramundi and Paspaley pearl meat the very best will be on show and impress. Kick back and enjoy a glass or two of the finest wine and other beverages.

Simply relax and enjoy the experience under Darwin’s tropical skies it will be an unforgettable Territory experience.

Alec Fong Lim Drive East Point NT 0820 P (08) 8981 6868 | F (08) 8941 7373 | E info@peewees.com.au

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Equipment Essentials Blender or thermomix 20cm round spring form cake tin lined with baking paper Ingredients BASE 1 ½ cups almonds ¼ cup shredded coconut ¼ cup rice syrup 2 tablespoons coconut oil ¼ cup vanilla pea protein FILLING zest and juice of one organic lemon 2 cups soaked macadamia nuts or cashews 1/3 cup rice syrup 1/3 cup coconut oil

water. Blitz the living day lights out of the ingredients until they are smooth and creamy (you may need to add a little extra water to it, if it’s not blending smooth enough).

Pour the filling on top of the base. Place into the freezer for 4-6hrs or overnight till the whole thing is set.

To serve, place the cheesecake in the fridge to defrost for ½ hour and slice with a bread knife.

Make Me Up For the base Place your almonds in your blender or thermomix and blitz till you get a fine crumb. Then add your rice syrup, coconut and pea protein and process until the whole mixture comes together in a ball. Tip the base into your lined tin and press the mixture down with damp hands to form a 1cm thick layer. Place the base in the freezer while you make your filling.

For the filling Wipe out your blender/thermomix.

Drain your cashews and place them along with all your other filling ingredients into your processor with ½ cup fresh filtered

Noodle House, where Chinese style food, gracious service and home-like comfortable and relaxing ambience go together for an enjoyable dining experience with family and friends this dry season.

Tourists and locals will surely take the delight of Noodle House’s diversified menu and wine selections.

Come and visit us in the heart of Darwin Business Center.

Open Mondays to Fridays 11:00am - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 10:30pm Saturday 6:00pm - 10:30pm • Sunday 6:00pm – 10:00pm.

84 Mitchell Street Darwin NT • P: 8942 1888 • www.noodlehouse-mitchell.com.au

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WHY CAN’T WE BUY LOCAL SEAFOOD?

Well I’m saying you can

I have to say; supermarkets will provide whatever products we as consumers demand.

But the thing is, while as a community we SAY we value local seafood, most Australians ACTUALLY tend to make most of their choices based on the hip pocket. But cheaper doesn’t often mean better when it comes to food choices. Here in the Territory, consumers prefer local NT seafood and we are prepared to pay a premium for that product. It is not to the nation’s credit that Australians import 70% of our seafood from countries with less sustainable credentials than our own.

In Australia we know the health of our marine environment and the strict work health and safety, environmental management and food safety regulations our industry must comply with. So why would you not make that decision to purchase local, knowing the strong credentials of our local industry and the quality of the product?

If you are looking at keeping costs down, try exploring some of our lesser known species and how to best utilize the whole fish, not just the fish fillet.

Consumers in the Northern Territory can readily purchase such species from the local fishmonger, including Sardines, Queenfish, Trevally, Spanish Mackerel; along with fish frames for stock or soup or wings for the

BBQ. So think beyond the most popular fish fillets and grill some wings or curry Mackerel cutlets. I say you CAN buy local seafood here in the Territory, caught in territory waters by local businesses. I personally put my money where my mouth is and buy my family local seafood because a) it’s fresher, b) it’s healthy, c) it’s good for the local economy and d) it supports good practices at the global level (by not rewarding the bad ones with our business).

There is a lot to learn about the Northern Territory seafood industry and the people who bring your seafood to your plate; read their stories by visiting http:// supportntcaught.com.au/ Most important of all, for seafood consumers in the Territory,

informed choices can be easily made due to our labelling regulations. By law all imported seafood must be labelled as imported. If you are looking for locally caught seafood, just look out for “Support NT Caught”.

Find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ supportntcaught

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Rob Fish

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Located in the beautiful seaside suburb of Nightcliff, locally owned and operated, excellent service, local flavours’ Pavonia Place – the perfect location to enjoy a unique night out, that reflects Darwin’s incredible lifestyle.

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Get Amongst It At

Body Sanctuary Body Sanctuary is situated in Anula, just off Lea Point Rd.

Beauty therapist Rachel Beaumont, is a born and bread Katherine girl who has been the proud owner of Body Sanctuary for the past 4 years.

Operating with a team of 4, Rachel strives to provide a high quality service to each and every one of her clients.

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eing a smaller day spa, Rachel has the opportunity to speak one on one with clients in order to help cater to their individual needs.

And the DarwinLife girls were no exception.

Both Blair and Steph were lucky enough to visit Body Sanctuary in June to find out a little more about Rachel’s business, and experience a taste of the wide range of treatments she has to offer.

“The change in weather has affected my skin, so a facial was well and truly over due,” Steph explains. “Rachael was very attentive looking closely at my skin to see what areas were hormonal or weather related and used products specifically suited to these areas.”

Body Sanctuary provides a world-class range of skin care products, and only soft, natural products were used for Steph’s facial. “The essence of cucumber was so refreshing and the exfoliating machine felt like it was getting deep into my pores.

The “date night” facemask made my face feel plump and revived. Rachael was soft handed when it came to the facial but I got a firm and well-needed neck massage to follow.”

List of products used: • Indio Cleanse • Indio Facial Scrub • Indio Face Lift Mask • Indio Mineral Complex Moisturiser • Indio Age-defense SPF 30 Body Sanctuary offer top to toe packages including G5 Cellulite Massage, Therapeutic Hot Rock Massage and Shellac Nails.

Blair was the lucky one who scored an IPL treatment for DarwinLife’s “Get Amongst It.”

For anyone who isn’t aware, IPL stands for Intense Pulsed Light.

IPL is a non-invasive light based technology used to permanently reduce unwanted hair. It also can be used to improve skin imperfections such as discolouration, acne and freckles to name a few.

“At first I was quite hesitant as I wasn’t really in the mood to be zapped and feel any pain,” Blair said. But Rachel, who has been working at Body Sanctuary for the last 4 years quickly assured her that there was nothing to worry about. - “The treatment is painless.”

Considering this was for work, Blair decided to suck it up and get on with it, jumped on to the very comfy bed awaiting her, and readied herself for her very first IPL Treatment.

What a surprise!

“I am not just saying this, but I felt nothing,” Blair exclaims surprisingly.

“For all you ladies who are looking for an alternative to waxing, this is it! It’s painless, non confronting and takes all of about 2 minutes once you’re in the room.”

For hair removal, a course of 6-8 treatments is required to achieve the best results, however this does differ depending on the individual.

All other treatments such as Skin rejuvenation, freckles and sunspots, 4-6 treatments are strongly advised.

Not just aimed at women, this treatment can also be used for men of all ages and can be done on both the face and body.

Prices do range, depending on what treatment you are after and where about on the body you are having the treatment.

For more information on treatments and costings call one of the friendly staff at Body Sanctuary on (08) 8945 0000 or visit their website: www.bodysanctuarysalon.com.au • A: Shop 4/53 Yanyula Drive, Anula NT 0821

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in skin peels

Skin is the biggest organ on the human body. It also happens to be the most exposed and that means it takes a beating day in and day out. Every time we step outside, we expose our skin to harmful ultraviolet rays, pollutants and other elements that do damage.

They can give us sunspots, wrinkles and other blemishes that make us look older. Luckily, we have a few biological processes working in our favour, and chemical peels give us the ability to use those processes to our advantage. Here’s what you need to know. We are constantly shedding our skin. In fact, we shed our entire skin about once a month, and as fast as we shed those cells, our body makes new ones to replace them. Often when we develop imperfections such as sunspots or , they only affect the top few layers of skin. So logic would tell us that removing those layers of skin would help remove those imperfections.

The medically approved VI Peel will improve the tone, texture and clarity of the skin; reducing or eliminating age spots, freckles, and hyperpigmentation, including melasma; VI peels soften lines and wrinkles; clear acne skin conditions; reduce or eliminate acne scars; and stimulate the production of collagen, for firmer, more youthful

skin. The Vi Peel also works well in conjunction with lasers and cosmetic injectables (botox and fillers).

The VI Peel contains a synergistic blend of powerful ingredients suitable for all skin types. This peel provides dramatic results with virtually no pain, no skin preparation and little downtime. Why wait weeks or months for results? Enjoy radiant, younger looking skin in about a week with the VI Peel. Consultations are essential, Phone Advanced Body Image 89856088

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Everlasting-health The ‘Dry’ season is well and truly here….and so is the season for the dreaded head cold, with quite a few people who have already fallen victim attending my clinic. With the cooler weather upon us it’s time to boost your immune system to ward off dreaded colds.

Maintain good nutritional status to help keep yourself healthy and reduce your risk of getting sick, as well as aiding a faster recovery time. Try out these tips today: • Eat seasonally, fresh and organic as much as possible.

• Eat a well-balanced Mediterranean style diet with plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, nuts, seeds, fish and lean meats.

• Reduce inflammatory foods that can suppress immune function and are mucous-forming, such as dairy, sugar, white breads, cakes and soft drinks.

• Try a hot fresh lemon, garlic and ginger tea with a dash of honey (Manuka honey will boost your immune system even more), or thyme tea to soothe a sore throat.

• Drink plenty of water, a minimum of eight glasses per day, and avoid excessive alcohol and caffeine.

• Take time to rest and relax, and get a good night’s sleep.

Now is also the time to get outside and absorb some naturally occurring vitamin D – just 1030 minutes day, with your arms uncovered. With our busy work lives we tend to spend a lot of time indoors, and the kids seem to play inside a lot more these days also. Vitamin D is not only needed for strong bones and calcium absorption, it also helps improve immunity, and manages more serious autoimmune conditions. Low levels of vitamin D have also been associated with an increased risk of certain cancers and other chronic diseases, including cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Interestingly, vitamin D may even help support healthy moods and is a beneficial part of the treatment for depression.

Grab your ray of sunshine today!!

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Naturopath, Herbalist, Flower Essence Therapist Health Fund Rebates available Board member CMA, member NHAA M: 0411 378 997 www.everlasting-health.com.au

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Get the Boho look this dryseason In keeping with the free spirit attitude of Bohemia, there are no rules when it comes to bohemian accessorising in the home and you can use any as much colour as you wish.

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‘KEEP ACTIVE’. A GREAT CONCEPT THAT SOUNDS SIMPLE HOWEVER IN REALITY, IT IS FAR FROM IT. For some people being active is a part of normal day life yet to others, the term is daunting. So for those that are looking to make a change in your life, here it is - FITNESS IN 100 WORDS Eat meat and vegetables, nuts and seeds, some fruit, little starch and no sugar. Keep intake to levels that will support exercise but not body fat.

Practice and train major lifts: deadlift, clean, squat, presses, clean and jerk, and snatch.

Similarly master the basics of gymnastics: pull-ups, dips, rope climb, push-ups, sit-ups, presses to handstand,

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Five or six days per week, mix these elements in as many combinations and patterns as creativity will allow. Routine is the enemy. Keep workouts short and intense.

Regularly learn and play new sports.

And if all else fails, just stand up, turn the TV off and move.

IT’S BETTER TO DO SOMETHING THAN NOTHING. Courtesy of Crossfit.com

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Did you know that dehydration is caused when your p.h level is lowered? When your p.h level is lowered so is your immune system, by lowering your immune system it causes you to fall sick quite regularly. People drink coffee to get an energy boost but because caffeine is not a natural energy source once it begins to run low in your body it causes whats called a caffeine crash and leads onto the hungry jitters, that is the acids in your stomach causing disruption all over a proposed energy kick. Your body’s natural energy source is oxygen, we sleep when we get tired because that is our natural way to recover our used up energy for the day. If you would like to get more out of your day and enrich your body with a more beneficial beverage, sip on the worlds best kept secret several times a day and reward your well being, with 5 flavours and green tea to choose from your guaranteed to find your favourite.

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Do you want

more mobility?

Our profession is always on the lookout for quality evidence based research to help explain how Chiropractic helps people with a variety of symptoms.

This month I found an informative article about how spinal manipulation can help to increase the quality and quantity of spinal movement. In essence Chiropractors focus on how we can increase movement in the spine and how this increased mobility helps patients move and feel better.

Normally a joint that moves well is a joint that feels good and a joint that seizes over time is usually sore. This not only affects the specific area that has become injured but also tends to affect more distant parts of the body.

In Denmark researchers grouped 199 people with low back pain of more than six weeks duration and placed them into 3 groups, one that received spinal manipulation, the second received supervised back exercises and the third was given take home exercises and advice.

The researchers found that after 12 weeks of care, when they compared the results of all 3 groups, the group that received spinal manipulation improved significantly in all 6 different types of movement where the exercise groups improved in only 3 of the different movements tested. In addition the spinal manipulation group had a smoother motion pattern than the exercises groups, meaning they were less jerky when they moved into these different directions.

These kinds of results help to demonstrate the significant improvements in mobility that can be achieved with spinal manipulation, which is the mainstay of Chiropractic practice. Chiropractors

are far more than just good spinal manipulators, however important research such as this helps explain why Chiropractic can help increase the mobility of the general population.

Whether you are young or old, sporty or leisurely Chiropractic can help to increase your mobility and reduce spinal pain and associated symptoms.

Chiropractors use a variety of different styles of manipulation to improve your mobility, ranging from manual techniques to special instruments or benches to achieve the movement required. Find a Chiropractic Association Chiropractor who suits your needs and works in a style that suits you.

Lumbar motion changes in chronic low back pain patients. Mieritz et al. Spine. 2014 March 7. Epub ahead of print.

Marc Cova

B.Sc. M.Chiro CAANT President 5/5 Keith Lane Fannie Bay 08 89414033 About the Chiropractors’ Association of Australia The Chiropractors’ Association of Australia (National) Limited (CAA) IS THE PEAK BODY REPRESENTING Chiropractors. An underlying principle of Chiropractic is “healthy spine, healthier life�.

By offering expert, drug-free spinal health care and lifestyle advice, Chiropractors help Australians lead and maintain healthy lives. With over 2,900 members, the CAA is the largest Chiropractic health body in Australia, and coordinates its efforts with its 8 autonomous CAA state and territory organizations.

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The dry season workout plan

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The plan for this season is to focus on one exercise per workout day, do it and do it well.

Since you are going to be outside, you will need to be a little more creative with the exercises you select. Taking the ‘one day on, one day off ’ approach is a great way to accelerate your strength and fitness gains ensuring that you will have reached new fitness levels by the wet seasons beginning.

An example of a two week schedule in this style of program would look like;

recovery. Of course any style of exercise can be substituted in place of the above examples, remembering of course to perform exercises you find most difficult at the start of each two week block.

Although it may appear simple, the underlying principle of the Dry Season workout plan is to become comfortable with exercising more frequently and to make the commitment to better health.

Stay strong,

Day one- Pull-ups and Chin-ups

Living in Darwin we are offered very few weeks in which to get outdoors and enjoy the better weather.

With the impending dry season and the long school holidays just beginning, now is the time to revive outdoor fitness and exercise just as our southern counterparts head back inside.

Day three- Pistols Day five- Push-ups Day seven- Core Day nine- Hill sprints Day 11- Swimming Day 13- Yoga Note the movements and exercises alternate on each working day, between upper body and lower body with the last two days reserved for exercises that will promote

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Arnhem Land is one of the Top End’s most spectacular natural destinations. With rugged coastlines, sandy beaches, remote island escapes, and rivers teeming with fish, you’ll be spoilt for choice.

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Experience picturesque camping at isolated beaches along the East Arnhem Land coast, have a blue water fishing experience, take a cultural tour, explore Dhimurru recreational areas by four-wheel drive, relax at an island resort and check out the local arts and crafts.

MUST DO: • Browse some of the most prized indigenous arts and crafts anywhere in the world, including the world-famous musical instrument - the didgeridoo (Yidaki).

• Meet Aboriginal people in their natural environment in places like Gunbalanya, Maningrida and Yirrkala.

• Discover spectacular wildlife and scenery.

• Join a deep-sea fishing charter or cruise inland on a tidal estuary in search of the famous barramundi.

On the western side of Arnhem Land is Gunbalanya (Oenpelli). Call in to see artists at work and to buy baskets and paintings at the famous Injalak Art and Craft Centre. Join a tour led by an indigenous guide to Injalak Hill to see ancient rock art and hear Dreamtime stories. Join a bush tucker tour and learn how the indigenous people live from the land.

There are several famous indigenous arts centres in Arnhem Land, including the community of Maningrida and Yirrkala, just outside the coastal town of Nhulunbuy on the Gove Peninsula.

There are also many significant historical sites in Arnhem Land, including the ruins of an early European settlement in Garig Gunak Barlu National Park on the remote Cobourg Peninsula. The surrounding Cobourg Marine Park provides an ideal habitat for many thousands of bird species.

Throughout the year, Arnhem Land’s landscapes undergo spectacular changes.

The most popular time to visit is in the dry season (April to September). The wet season sees extremely dramatic weather conditions and some parts of the park are closed. Helicopter tours and light aircraft flights are another way to take in the vast expanse.

Accommodation in Arnhem Land is limited, but there are some excellent wilderness lodges throughout the region. You can also sleep under the stars at one of Arnhem Land’s many secluded camp spots.

To visit Arnhem Land you will need a permit from the Northern Land Council.

Joining an organised tour with an operator who has permission to enter the region is highly recommended. Or let the specialists at the Tourism Top End visitor centre do all the work for you!

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THE EXPERIENCE Suitable for everyone, this half day tour starts with a courtesy air-conditioned transfer to Darwin Airport. Departing over Darwin Harbour, this short 30-minute scenic flight is complete with a spectacular Floatplane landing on the waters of our remote lagoon.

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Be sure to bring your camera to capture all the excitement and beauty that this Outback Floatplane Adventure has to offer! See Trip Advisor for Reviews.

Before you can ask what’s next, we whisk you away by helicopter from the roof of the vessel for a breath-taking birds-eye view of the surrounding floodplains of Litchfield National Park. A magnificent way to access areas otherwise impossible to reach.

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If the old saying declares ‘home is where the heart is’, then gardens are where the soul rests. Immersing in the natural environment cleanses the soul and melts away the stresses of our demanding lives. Take a moment to get inspired to take the great escape and unwind in your own backyard as we showcase living in our great outdoors.

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Home makeover trio does it all

By Michelle Dryburgh Three local businesses have joined forces to provide a one-stop-shop for buying, styling and furnishing new homes.

The team at Real Estate Central can help you with finding, buying, letting or leasing a home; while Gavin Parker of Lucky Pineapple (formerly Nivagi Homewares, Nightcliff) specialises in styling and decorating; and Tony Avenell – The Flat Pack Man, can assemble and install all furnishings, including kitchens and even gyms.

Together they provide a fast, efficient and professional solution for anyone moving into a new home or wanting to maximise returns on an investment property.

Recently the trio was given the task of helping an interstate buyer finalise an investment purchase, and have the apartment fully furnished and ready for tenancy in just four days.

Real Estate Central Sales Professional Kerri-Ann Laurence says the trio’s comprehensive service is becoming increasingly popular as new apartment buildings come onto the market across Darwin.

“There are several complexes about

to be completed including KIM on Smith, The Avenue, Wharf 2, KUBE, Lush, and Gwelo’s SOHO isn’t too far away either,” KerriAnn says.

“If anyone is looking to have an apartment fully furnished and ready to go without even stepping foot in the building, Gavin, Tony and myself can bring it all together in a timely matter.

Not only do furnished apartments fetch higher returns for investors, but all furniture is depreciable and the associated costs are tax deductible.

Kerri-Ann says the benefits far outweigh the costs and buyers can enjoy peace of mind knowing the work is being completed by a small, collaborative team of experienced professionals.

“It takes the hassle out of doing it yourself or finding three independent services which may not share the same vision,” she says.

“We work closely together to achieve the results our clients want, creating a unique, harmonious outcome every time, and making sure your property stands out from the crowd.”

Testimonial I recently purchased a one bedroom waterfront apartment in Darwin and being a long way away, I was looking for someone local to assist with having it fully furnished and ready to tenant. Kerri-Ann Laurence of Real Estate Central referred me to both Gavin Parker, Lucky Pineapple for styling the apartment and Tony, The Flat Pack Man for installation. I am thrilled with the end result; the apartment looks fantastic and was immediately tenanted above market value with an A1 tenant. The process took less than one week from making the call to Gavin to the apartment being completely and stylishly finished. I explained the look I wanted, the budget I had and let them go for it. Gavin and Tony were fantastic, efficient and pragmatic with every aspect of this. If you’re looking to have your new apartment fully furnished and ready to tenant, I highly recommend this team for superior results. -Karen Dickinson

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last well beyond anything else made from fiberglass.

Despite hauling in the excavators most of the hard yakka is completely done by hand and perfected to ensure a must-have flawless finish. In fact much of this labour intensive yet highly efficient process from start to finish is fine-tuned by hand from the skimmer boxes, spa jets to the intricate tiling, use of pebble crete, sand stone seating and authentic, effective and cleverly planned landscaping of waterfalls that makes the most of Mother Nature.

Concept Pools and Spas can and have created and accomplished many designs and their products range extends from rural

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Want to try a new style?, are you sick of minimalist white on white homes?, Do you enjoy relaxation, culture and have lots of interesting items to display? I have just the style for you…

Bohemian!

This carefree style is back in vogue and attracting attention for all the right reasons- it is relaxed and comfortable yet full of life and very easy to achieve.

Furniture can be a mix of vintage finds, hand me down treasures or curvaceous timber pieces and either light or dark timbers work well in this style.

Textiles should have a textured worn look to them such as raw silks, chenille’s or natural fibres and try pairing these with patterns in jewel tones such as warm reddish purple teamed with peacock blue and gold’s or rust, with dark deep sea aqua and peridot greens.

Bohemian style is slightly off beat and whimsical but can also be very glamorous, The key to adding accessories for the home in this style is to mix and match and choose items that tell a story of where they have come from or that invoke the making up of new tales along the way.

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It is well and truly the Dry Season now and the perfect time for gardening in Darwin.

Community gardening is a worldwide trend that has certainly caught on and is here to stay, thanks to a number of passionate and dedicated people.

As our city grows and develops making land even more scarce and valuable, enabling residents in higher density areas access to gardens can be an integral part to the community’s healthy social fabric. With some creative thought developers and body corporates of unit blocks or townhouse complexes can easily integrate a little space for veggies, herbs, & flowers within a sunny common area. Possibly near a pool, car park, along the side of a hot concrete walkway, perhaps even on the rooftop of a development. If in doubt of the health of the soil, tests can determine possible soil contamination. Raised planting beds can also facilitate in providing healthy soil.

Academic studies have demonstrated the many health benefits of community gardening including: improved nutrition and better access to fresh wholesome food, increased physical activity, and enhanced metal health. Benefits are seen in people from all parts of the socio-economic spectrum, yet particularly those with lower incomes.

When populations rise especially in transient cities, people can lose the ability and inclination to positively relate. Local community gardens can sometimes be a simple avenue to helping people that might otherwise feel isolated...feel connected. Neighbours might begin to communicate when they perhaps previously haven’t simply by commenting that the bananas are ripe or that they recently made a great pesto with some of the fresh basil.

Social engagement can naturally occur even between neighbours who may have barriers to communication such as speaking different languages, disabilities, or simply feeling insecure or timid by using gestures and/or sharing food and recipes.

For some inspiration check out the Tropical Garden Spectacular at the George Brown Botanical Gardens this June, the fantastic community garden plots in local neighbourhoods and some primary schools, and the also the Open Gardens that run most week-ends at various homes around Darwin.

Maureen & Paul Heron.

Maureen has a university and professional background in Design, Business and Natural Medicine. Paul has professional qualifications in Indoor Air Quality and Sick Building Syndrome. He is Australia’s first internationally qualified Green Real Estate Agent with a great interest in healthy tropical design & living, settled & working in Darwin. ph: 0421 060 838

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SOCIAL MOBILE CUSTOMERS ARE THE FOCUS Australian real estate brands must innovate, engage, and inform to attract new customers in the crowded social/mobile digital space. Those that can reach consumers with customer focused websites that work on smartphones, iPads and desktop computers will re-shape the industry and its direction, according to O’Donoghues First National Real Estate Principal, Jeremy O’Donoghue.

of their lives. From young people looking to rent through to retirees, we help first home buyers, investors, families running out of space, people dealing with unexpected challenges, and customers with a huge range of different goals and ambitions. People have plenty of questions and they’re looking for answers” said Jeremy.

“First National Real Estate is the only Australian network to think outside the box and address what customers really want, which is much more than just property search websites. The central focus of our new national website is to answer common questions, offer tips and suggest options that empower consumers and demystify the real estate process”.

Australians now search for real estate information using smartphones and tablet computers while commuting, at work, during lunch, and even on the couch at night. Tenants, buyers and sellers want to see property videos, find answers to questions, share information through social media and take more control of the real estate process.

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More than 65 per cent of people looking for property are using their smartphone or tablet computer so video marketing is also of growing importance. Anecdotal evidence already suggests that properties marketed with video sell faster and are perceived to be of higher value.

“Nobody wants to read from their smartphone’s small screen so the FNTV section of our website introduces video property search, video market updates, video tips and a wide range of other useful video resources and advice that’s easily accessible and attractively presented” said Jeremy.

First National is an Australiangrown cooperative network that has approximately 400 offices across Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific. The brand is socialising its entire business and actively engages with customers through a variety of social media platforms. Its strategy has delivered the network’s members a 76 per cent increase in local consumer reach in the past six months and Facebook ‘fans’ have

increased by close to 40 per cent, across the group.

“By providing easily accessible information, advice and social media content that consumers value, then allowing customers to ask questions and provide feedback online, we’re changing the way in which we engage with local communities and breaking new ground in a sometimes conservative industry” said Jeremy.

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For further information contact: O’Donoghues First National Real Estate on 8942 8942

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