PALMERSTONLIFE MAGAZINE DECEMBER 2015 ISSUE

ENJOY OUR TROPICAL CITY

DECEMBER 2015

WINNELLIE • YARRAWONGA • DARWIN CBD • CASUARINA

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SKELETAL CHRISTMAS FAC TS WORKOUTS FOR THIS MONTH’S A R T I C L E I WA S INSPIRED BY A H A L LO W E E N COMPETITION WE R A N AT T H E C L I N I C .

KEEP YOUR WEIGHT DOWN OVER THE FESTIVE SEASON.

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(UPPER BODY CIRCUIT) Alternating between each exercise: Push up 3-6-912-15-18-21-24-27-30 / Pull-up variant (pull up / lying leave / jumping pull-up): 10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 All the workouts can be do at home or in a park and will take no longer than 20 minutes.

You will feel quite sore from each workout so best do 1 on Monday, 2 on Wednesday, 3 on Friday.

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The question was how many bones are there in the adult human body.

The answer is 206. Additionally there is a network of other structures that connect the bones together, this system performs a number of vital functions such as giving the body its form, assisting with bodily movements and producing new blood cells.

So this got me thinking what other interesting facts I could find about our skeletal system.

• The skeleton of a newborn baby has approximately 270 bones, which are a mixture of bones and cartilage.

Over time, these additional bones in infants fuse in a process called ossification to form larger bones, reducing the overall number of bones to 206 by adulthood.

• Bones come in all shapes and sizes, and are not evenly distributed throughout the body. Each hand has 27 bones, and each foot has 26, which means that together the body's two hands and feet have 106 bones, which is more than half of the bones in your entire body.

• The hyoid, a horseshoe-shaped bone in the throat, is the only bone in the human body not connected to another bone. The hyoid works with the larynx and tongue to help create speech, interestingly Neanderthals are the only other species to have hyoids like humans, its presence has led scientists to speculate that the Neanderthals had complex speech patterns similar to modern humans.

• Bones are made of active, living cells.

And like other cells in your body, the cells of your bones are susceptible to tumours. Modern humans and their PA L M E R S T O N L I F E M A G A Z I N E 6

relatives have dealt with tumours for thousands of years. In 2013, scientists found a tumour in a Neanderthal rib bone dating back 120,000 years.

It is the oldest human tumour ever discovered.

•Organisms with a bony skeleton, Vertebrates, account for only 2 percent of all animal species on the planet.

As our skeleton is so amazing, its best to look after it as well as we can as we age, don’t wait till a minor skeletal issue becomes a more severe problem, see a local CAA NT Chiro today.

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IN AN INCREASINGLY CONNEC TED WORLD D A R W I N , S I T U AT E D C L O S E R T O O U R A S I A N N E I G H B O U R S T H A N O U R S O U T H E R N S TAT E S , I S A G R O W I N G G AT E W AY F O R T R A D E A N D I N V E S T M E N T . T H E C R E AT I O N O F O P P O R T U N I T I E S A C R O S S T H E TO P E N D W I L L G UA R A N T E E J O B S A N D E CO N O M I C G R O W T H N O T O N LY F O R T E R R I T O R I A N S , B U T F O R A L L A U S T R A L I A N S .

I was proud to host Prime Minister Turnbull on his recent visit to Darwin, his first to the Top End as Prime Minister. There’s no doubt Prime Minister Turnbull and Minister Frydenberg will be regular visitors to Darwin.

During his visit the Prime Minister noted "Darwin really sits at this extremely important and historic point between Australia and Asia.... We are living in the most exciting time in the history of human development. The pace of change is utterly without precedent and it is most rapid here, in our region". I couldn't agree more, the Top End is certainly receiving national and international attention because Darwin is well positioned as a wonderful vibrant multicultural City to make the most of the opportunities that are presented to us.

As Territorians we have an opportunity to grow our exports in education, technology, and tourism. Providing world-class destinations for the growing middle class across Asia to see some of the best natural and cultural attractions.

I am proud to be part of the Turnbull Government, a government that is focused on creating investment opportunities and jobs, not for just today, but for tomorrow. A government that recognises the enormous economic potential of northern Australia, and is 100% committed to seeing it reach its full potential.

Territorians can rest assured knowing that with investment brings jobs. With jobs brings opportunities. It would be great to see all Territorians embrace the opportunities that will be presented as part of a joint Federal and Territory Government drive to develop North Australia.

NATASHA GRIGGS Federal Member for Solomon P A L M E R S T O N L I F E M A G A Z I N E 12

THE CITY OF

Palmerston

invites all residents and visitors to celebrate lighting the City's Christmas tree in the new Goyder Square on Sunday 13 December.

Sunday 13 December 6.30 – 7pm ✶ goyder square Bring your family to see the Christmas Tree Light Up! Sing along to Carols around the Tree with Palmerston Girl Guides, Palmerston Senior Songsters & the Arafura Wind Ensemble. www.palmerston.nt.gov.au ✶ 8935 9922 P A L M E R S T O N L I F E M A G A Z I N E 13

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he Lighting ceremony will be held from 6.30-7pm and will feature Carols by the Arafura Wind Ensemble, Palmerston Senior Songsters and the Palmerston Girl Guides.

Join the City of Palmerston Mayor, Ian Abbott who will start the countdown with three lucky Palmerston children, brothers Jaxon, Jyles and Judd, who participated in our Children’s Week Art Competition and were drawn at random from art competition winners, officially lighting the Tree.

The Goyder Christmas Tree is the creation of talented and well renowned local artist Techy Masero. She has cleverly designed the Tree to not only look beautiful but to withstand the extremes of climate here in the Top End. The Tree is elegant and traditional with thousands of lights, 250 garlands, dozens of hand crafted decorations and a 1 metre tall sparkling Christmas Star. The lights will be turned on every night from 6.30pm and will be on display until early January. We hope it will bring joy and Christmas spirit to the Palmerston community.

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT www.palmerston.nt.gov.au or phone 8935 9922

CHRISTMAS IN DARWIN I’M DREAMING OF A WE T CHRISTMAS WHERE THE MONSOON RAINS RUMBLE THROUGH T H E N I G H T A N D I N T O T H E D AY.

D E L I A W I T H H E R T R E A S U R E D M OT H E R D AW N L AW R I E .

Yes the rains make cooking the turkey in the outdoor BBQ just that little bit more challenging but I think most of us love living in the tropics because of these quirky hurdles to overcome.

The competing chorus of frogs with Christmas carols make a Territory touch to a traditional day steeped in the gathering of family, the warmth of love and the counting of our blessings.

Christmas in Darwin, for us Cyclone Tracy survivors, means memories of loss come flooding back, despite our best attempts to keep them at bay.

We remember the horror of the night and the hellish aftermath with families torn apart, a city plunged into homelessness where we had nothing but the support of each other.

But with this memory comes a flood of thanks for the family and friends we have around us. Knowing we survived and can survive anything. Knowing our city can rebuild and be beautiful once again. Knowing

our children can love the gifts of Christmas with a naivety that fills our hearts with joy and hope.

Yes, Christmas in Darwin is a little different. It starts now, with the school Christmas concerts, work Christmas parties – any opportunity to celebrate our lives in this tropical treasure.

I use Christmas as a treasure hunt, fossicking through our local Darwin shops for little gifts that speak to me of the family and friends I love. Christmas in Darwin is an adventure – embrace it.

DELIA LAWRIE, MLA Member for Karama Ph: (08) 8999 6659 Shop 27, Karama Shopping Plaza Karama, NT 0812

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W I T H T H E T I M E F O R G I V I N G A R O U N D T H E C O R N E R — M AY B E W E N E E D T O L O O K AT W H Y W E M I G H T F E E L W E N E E D T O G I V E A B I T M O R E . . . I S I T M AY B E T O G E T S O M E T H I N G I N R E T U R N ? ? ?

RABBIT ORCHID I A M W H AT I A M , A T R AV E L E R WA L K I N G THROUGH LIFE. ALL THE RICHES OF MY BEING ARE THERE FOR ALL TO SEE.

We often get angry with ourselves for the imbalances we feel in our relationships— either with friends, family or lovers. We may find ourselves saying— "I’m sick and tired of him not paying me some attention.

I’m always giving out and getting nothing in return."

We often look at our relationships as transactions: I give this to you (care, support, understanding, respect) and in return you will give back to me (loyalty, respect, support & reliability). The trouble with this is that it brings economics to the relationship—not LOVE. You can’t use real love as a transaction.

This may come around from our childhood where our parents rewarded us for doing what they wanted us to do. We are subtly taught that we get recognition and acceptance for what we do—not our uniqueness. We can often lack self-love and need someone to tell us we are loveable.

We need to have a true relationship with ourselves.

We must appreciate and care for ourselves first. Love isn’t something you do or an emotion you feel, but it is something you "BE".

Celebrate who YOU already are; what YOU already have and experienced - then SHARE this with another.

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too. You should now feel whole, so you don’t need anything else from them. Just share life!

We can be influenced by our partners, but we don’t need to be reactive to what’s going outside of you.

You can understand your partner’s reality without losing your own.

Stay true to YOU – celebrate your uniqueness... life is for living and loving completely!!

KRISTY HOLLIS Naturopath, Herbalist, Flower Essence Therapist, Reflexologist HiCAPS available Board member CMA, member NHAA M: 0411 378 997 www.everlasting-health.com.au

GRADUATION HONOURS INDIGENOUS ACHIEVEMENT

IN BUSINESS GOVERNANCE J U S T G R A D U AT E D — T H E D I P LO MA O F BUSINESS (GOVERNANCE) C L A S S O F 2 0 1 5 AT DAR WIN’S DOUBLETREE B Y H I LT O N H O T E L .

Back row: Julieanne Eisemann (trainer), Samarla Deshong, Natalie Ellis, Christina Stone, Cassandra Raymond, Russell Styche, Anthony Beven (Registrar). Middle row: Kelvin Costello, Janice Betts, Juanita Heparia, Branden Tyrrell, Pat Conlon. Front Row: Rosemaria Brown, Ellen Gough, Susan Betts. Absent: Jai Joseph

Darwin: Fourteen students from 11 different Aboriginal corporations from across Australia have just graduated with a Diploma of Business (Governance). You could feel the pride and sense of achievement at the graduation ceremony hosted by the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations, Anthony Beven, at Darwin’s DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel.

In his address Mr Beven said, ‘I would like to congratulate our 14 new graduates. I know that the Diploma of Business (Governance) is a demanding course and you should each feel proud that you stayed with it, even when the going was tough. You can now take what you have learned to benefit your communities and corporations.’

The course which is offered through the Registrar’s office (ORIC) is a nationally recognised qualification designed especially for corporation directors, potential directors and key staff. Those who complete the course

improve their corporate governance knowledge, management skills and go on to help build capacity within their corporations.

Ms Susan Betts, a director of Warna-Manda Aboriginal Corporation based in Port Lincoln, South Australia, and who also runs her own business, said, ‘Our corporation is about connecting and healing our people back to country and with nonAboriginal people. I feel fantastic that I have completed the Diploma of Business (Governance).’

Before presenting the graduates with their diplomas, Mr Beven said, ‘You now join a large group of other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who are working hard to make their corporations and communities stronger.’

Entertainment was provided by the ever popular One Mob Different Country dance troupe and Ms Ali Mills who sang Arafura Darwin and Waltjim Bat Matilda to the audience’s great delight.

Graduates and joint ‘masters of ceremonies’ Cassandra Raymond and Kelvin Costello (both from Darwin) opened the graduation ceremony The Registrar of Indigenous Corporations, Anthony Beven, said in his address, ‘These Diploma of Business (Governance) graduates join a growing number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people working hard to make their corporations and communities stronger.’

Background The Registrar’s office (ORIC) offers a range of accredited and non-accredited courses to corporations registered under the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006. They are designed to help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people improve the accountability, sustainability and effectiveness of their corporations. The Diploma of Business (Governance) is one such course that is delivered in five one-week residential study blocks over several months. Assignments are completed at home in between these times. It is fully funded by the Australian Government through ORIC. For more information see www.oric.gov.au

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At Camp Quality our purpose is to create a better life for every child living with cancer in Australia. Camp Quality receives no ongoing Government Funding which is why here in the Territory we rely heavily on community fundraising, such as the annual Radio Auction, thanks to our corporate supporters at Mix 104.9 & Hot 100.

Camp Quality provides essential support services to kids living with cancer aged 0 -13 yrs and their families, through our camps, fun days & puppet programs. We also have services that support children who have a parent or sibling with cancer, notably our new Kids’ Guide to Cancer app which is available to download through our website.

Camp Quality programs are designed to share our core values such as optimism and resilience, engage the local community spirit, as well as instil our motto that ‘Laughter is the Best Medicine’.

To get involved in any of our NT events, to register as a volunteer, or to donate visit campquality.org.au or contact:

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HAPPY HIBISCUS Growing hibiscus is an easy way to add a tropical flair to your garden.

When you know how to care for hibiscus plants, you will be rewarded with many years of lovely flowers. Let’s look at some tips on how to care for hibiscus.

GROWING HIBISCUS IN CONTAINERS Many people who are growing a hibiscus plant choose to do so in a container. This allows them to move the hibiscus plant to ideal locations, depending on the time of year. Hibiscus plants prefer a cozy fit when growing in a container. This means that they should be slightly root bound in the pot and when you do decide to repot, give the hibiscus only a little bit more room. Always make sure that your growing hibiscus plant has excellent drainage.

HIBISCUS IN YOUR GARDEN How fortunate are we to have some of the most beautiful hibiscus growing here in the tropics. Many many varieties to choose from..They can be grown in many different areas of your garden and for various reasons.

Looking to block out the neighbours down a fence line? Perfect for that.

Looking are adding gorgeous coloured flowers to your garden?. Perfect for that..

Need a shrub to be able to hedge?? Perfect for that..

TEMPERATURES FOR GROWING HIBISCUS When you care for a hibiscus, you should remember that hibiscus flower best in temperatures between16-32 perfect for our top end conditions. They love to grow in the full sun, regular fertilizer.

When hibiscus are in their blooming stage, they require more water than the cooler climate in our dry season. The trick is not to over water it...

FERTILIZING HIBISCUS

A growing hibiscus plant needs lots of nutrients to bloom well. You can either use a diluted liquid fertilizer once a week, a slow release Osmocote fertilizer twice a year or you can add a high potassium compost to the soil.

These are the basics for how to care for hibiscus plants in your garden. As you can see, they are a easy maintenance, high impact flower that will make a garden in any part of the world look like a tropical paradise.

Some of the varieties available at your local garden centre are; Lady cilento, Kitchen yellow, Grapette, Sabrina, Winter snow, Flower girl, White Kalakaua, Pink bouquet, Enid Lewis, Bali sunset, Ritzy, Moon drop, Snow Queen, Robyn Jean, Pro Legato, Cyclops, Black night, D.J. O’Brien and Lollipops.

Happy Gardening .....Until next time....

Wishing you all a happy, healthy and festive season!

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ESTELLE CORNELL Managing Director – Allora Gardens Ph: 0419 817 012 E: estellecornell@gmail.com www.alloragardensnursery.com.au

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Nestled on the water’s edge, Crab Claw Island Resort is a relaxing escape from the everyday. The complex has elevated cabins connected by walkways through the trees and palm gardens, refreshing swimming pools, an elevated open restaurant with views across the harbour, boat ramp, wildlife and natural beauty galore.

Crab Claw Island’s ‘Breezes’ restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, serving a wide selection of tasty, al a carte meals. The fully licensed bar holds a selection of wines, icy cold beers and soft drinks that will quench the thirst and cleanse the pallet of any weary traveller.

Lovely ‘outback NT’ experience. Crab Claw is one of those places to just relax and dwindle away time, either fishing or relaxing by

the pool. We stayed here for 6 nights, but could have easy stayed longer. The staff are so relaxed and friendly, nothing is a bother.

Crab Claw Island is the perfect place for family getaway… the beaches are pristine, white quartz sand – perfect for sandcastles, the harbour is calm and full of fish – making first time fishing experiences full of all the right kinds of memories, the swimming pools are fenced with child proof gates and both pools have safe access, the restaurant has a special kids menu with health options as well as the ‘traditional’ holiday fare, high-chairs and knives and forks just the right size for little hands.

We have two accommodation options to suit families who need a bit more space. Our Family Cabins are set on the rear of the main walkway, approximately 15m from the beach. They are twice the size

of our standard cabins and fitted with a double and four single beds, a dining table and chairs, large refrigerator, and en-suite bathroom facilities. Alternatively ‘The house’ is at ground level with absolute beach frontage. It has two bedrooms, each with a double and two single beds; a large balcony with a gate, dining table and chairs and BBQ.

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Territory tourism celebrated at Brolgas Pioneering tour operator, Geoff McGeary OAM, has been awarded the highest honour at the 2015 Brolga Northern Territory Tourism Awards in Alice Springs tonight.

Mr

McGeary was awarded the Tourism Minister’s Perpetual Trophy for his years of commitment to growing tourism in the Territory.

Chief Minister and Tourism Minister Adam Giles said tonight’s award was deserving recognition of Mr McGeary’s dedication to selling and showcasing the Territory through his successful international touring company Australian Pacific Tours.

“Known for his sense of adventure, Mr McGeary conducted his first tour through the Northern Territory back in 1969. Since then he has gone on to grow a successful business and help put the Northern Territory on the international map as a holiday destination,” Mr Giles said.

Mr Giles said the Brolga Awards was Northern Territory tourism’s night of nights celebrating the industry and hardworking local tourism operators.

“There is no doubt we are home

to world-class attractions, tours, experiences, food and culture, and the passion and excellence shown by operators this year has been outstanding,” he said.

“With our unique attractions and spectacular natural landmarks, a holiday in the Northern Territory really is a holiday like none other. The world is taking notice and we are seeing positive signs of more people choosing to visit the Northern Territory for a holiday.

“Our industry continues to set the bar high when it comes to delivering unbeatable tourism experiences full of fun and adventure.

“I congratulate all the entrants and winners for their efforts to develop new tourism products and further enhance already fantastic tourism experiences.”

The 29th Brolga Awards saw three individuals and 21 businesses recognised for their service to the tourism industry.

SOME OF THE AWARD NIGHT HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDED: • Uluru Camel Tours picked up three awards including Best Tourist Attraction, Best Adventure Tourism and Best Tour and Transport Operators; • Ecotourism operators Sea Darwin also picked up three awards including the Excellence in Food Tourism Award for their popular Sunset Fish ‘n’ Chips tour of Darwin Harbour; • Darwin Holiday Apartments won the new category of Best Self-contained Accommodation; and • The Tatts Finke Desert Race was a popular winner on the night taking out the award for Best Festival and Event for the 40th anniversary year of the race through Central Australia.

All business category winners of the 2015 Brolga Northern Territory Tourism Awards won a $10,000 digital marketing package with Tourism NT and will be entrants in the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards in Melbourne on 5th February 2016.

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P A L M E R S T O N L I F E M A G A Z I N E 24

...a futures focused senior secondary college

Enrol your child now Palmerston Senior College is now accepting enrolments for 2016 for Years 10, 11, 12 and the Special Education Centre.

Palmerston Senior

College is an Independent Public School that offers a holistic approach to transition your son or daughter through their senior secondary phase of schooling.

We work with our students to structure education pathways to best suit their individual strengths, interests and career aspirations.

Students at Palmerston Senior College are our focus.

Creative students are catered for by the College’s Centre for Excellence – The Arts.

Whatever a student’s interest or talent, our programs PALMERSTON SENIOR COLLEGE p. +61 8 8935 0222 f. +61 8 8932 2232 e. palmerston.senior@ntschools.net w. palmerstonseniorcollege.nt.edu.au 10 Tilston Avenue Driver, NT 0830 PO Box 8 Palmerston, NT 0831

and pathways will give them the best possible opportunity to thrive, grow and learn.

Please come and experience our friendly school community for yourself by making an appointment to discuss your child’s future.