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DUO PROMOTION 55 SHAPE UP FOR SUMMER FEATURE STORY 32 PARTNERS IN... REGULARS 18 INBOX 20 HOROSCOPES SOCIETY 26 FABULOUS & FASHIONABLE V8 LADIES LUNCH 27 THE COFFEE CLUB LADIES DAY TRACKSIDE MARQUEE 28 CHLOE EDMOND’S HENS NIGHT FASHION 29 DELUXE 38 MY STYLE 42 D IOR COLLECTION 50 SIDESHOW ELLIE 72 DELUXE MAN WELLBEING 60 THUMBSUCKING CLINIC 61 CLARITY HEARING FAMILY 64 EWEN JONES MP 64 NICOLE PIEROTTI 65 PET HEAVEN FOOD 68 PIZZA BY PETE EVANS CORPORATE 73 CORPORATE UPDATE 74 TELSTRA BUSINESS CENTRE 75 GRACE LAW 76 CASEY DENTISTS INTERVIEWS 23 LANIE LANE 48 PILIN GOODSELL & BECKY MANT 52 SHELLEY SIMPSON 66 JADE HOLLAND 70 NGAIO LENZ 77 DARREN FINLAY 78 PAM GRIFFITHS 79 KIERAN HALLEY, TANYA CARTER, SOREN NANNESTAD
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UPFRONT NEWS & EVENTS HELLO BABY! Congratulations to Sara and Grant Collins of Clarity Hearing Solutions who welcomed their son, Alexander Charles William Collins (aka Charlie), on July 5. Also, Denni-Elle
BIG 75 AND GOING STRONG WOW! With a nod to the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebration, for this is, our 75th issue, it was Stacey’s idea to go all out with our own version of the Queen on the cover. So we asked Pilin Goodsell (photographer) and Becky Mant (a Smile Dental 12 Faces of DUO Winner) to style and shoot it. They got together with Lady Moon Designs, who made the costume, and we think the result is spectacular. We hope you’re surprised and as impressed as we are. Which pretty much led us to making this issue a bit of a tribute to the Arts and Music. It’s a star-studded bill! Our interviews with the sensational Lanie Lane (who’ll be at The Venue on Saturday 25 August as part of the DUO Magazine Intimate Series) and Townsville’s own Jade Holland (a Smile Dental 12 Faces of DUO Finalist) whose career is just taking off. You’ll meet artist Ngaio Lenz (love her work), Shelley Simpson from Mud Australia and we interview Pilin and Becky about their working relationship and feature a shoot they did at the Townsville Show. But wait, there’s more! Thanks Joe, Annaleisa, Linda, Lisa, Doug, Larry and Bob for sharing your stories in our “Partners in...” interviews. And I’ve been told to mention the 6 page Dior fashion spreads, Townsville BMW Sensation and our Shape Up For Summer feature. At 104 pages, this is one of our biggest issues ever so we hope you enjoy reading our 75th!
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White from Touch of Utopia wasn’t far behind, giving birth to twin boys Deegan and Nate on July 6. Her partner Daniel and son Tyce are pleased with the new additions and all mothers and bubs are doing well.
QUIZ ME Come along and enjoy a fun game of trivia at Quota International of Townsville’s Annual Trivia Night on Saturday, August 25. It doesn’t matter how good your general knowledge is, as proceeds raised will provide much-needed funds to support the notfor-profit organisation that helps deaf, hardof-hearing, and speech-impaired individuals, disadvantaged women, children, and youth. Rustle up a team of six to eight ($15 each) and book on 4779 2143.
OLE! St Patrick’s College is holding a Mexican Day on Friday, August 31 when the school community will dress-up in ‘Mexican style’ for a gold coin donation. A hand-made donkey called Pablo is being raffled in the lead-up to the day and tickets can be purchased for $1 each. The funds raised will go to Mercy Works, an organisation that supports local and overseas relief and development activities that are part of the vision and mission of the Sisters of Mercy of Australia and PNG. Contact the college on 4753 0300 for more information.
DANCE FOR DANIEL As part of Inaugural Child Protection Week, the Dance for Daniel will be held at Jupiters
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Townsville’s Grand Ballroom to raise funds for the Daniel Morcombe Foundation. Tickets for the Saturday, September 8 event are $150 and include a three-course meal and five-hour beverage package. Tickets from danielmorcombe.com.au/dance.
CALLING ALL ANGELS The Pyjama Foundation is looking for volunteer members of the community to work with foster children, and support Australia’s foster families, by taking time to regularly read to the kids in care. The next Pyjama Angel training session is on Saturday, September 1 from 9am to 5pm. Call 4751 8321 for more information or see thepyjamafoundation.com.
DON’T MISS THESE... • Fratello Coffee’s Legacy Morning Tea / Lunch on Sunday, August 12 at 11am supports the families of fallen soldiers. Contact ellessestronach@hotmail.com. • Starry Starry Night at Peppers Blue on Blue Resort, Magnetic Island on Thursday, August 16. Head Chef Rodney Smith has joined with wine consultant Glenn Gilmore to present a six-course degustation dinner. • The sixth annual SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week, from Thursday, August 30 to Tuesday September 4, will host about 80 yachts and hundreds of crew from around Australia. The event is not just for competitors, with a lively shore-side atmosphere on beautiful Magnetic Island. See magneticislandraceweek.com.au • Enjoy the excitement, thrills and spills of BMX racing on August 11 to 12. Some of Australia’s top-ranked riders will be competing at the two-day carnival in Idalia (behind the Cycling Velodrome). From 3pm Saturday and 9am Sunday, free admission.
SENSATION VICTORIA BRIDGE | ONE WEEKEND | TWO SENSATIONAL EVENTS A two-day wine + food event on the historic Victoria Bridge celebrating all things epicurean. Linking Townsville’s premier dining precinct – Palmer Street – with the newly revitalised CBD.
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Experience a five-course degustation dinner party with Townsville’s finest restaurants accompanied by boutique wines under the stars. Glamorous black carpet entry, exclusive DUO Magazine Cocktail Lounge, and a culinary experience to amaze your partner, clients or staff for a very special evening under the stars. Five courses designed and created by each of the five top restaurants in Townsville, with Executive Chef, Matt Merrin and Sandalfords chief winemaker Paul Boulden who will share their expertise and inspiration throughout the evening.
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From 11am until 4pm, enjoy a relaxing day of indulgence sampling gourmet tasting plates from Townsville’s best restaurants and more than 90 boutique wines. This is an event to delight even the most discerning tastebuds. Historic Victoria Bridge will be transformed into a vibrant, al fresco cuisine cafe, with plenty of shade and comfortable seating to maximize your relaxation in this unique riverside location.
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Fine fare and top drops will be on the menu at the Townsville BMW Sensation Food and Wine Festival in September.
One weekend, two sensational events Lap up springtime as the historic Victoria Bridge in the CBD is transformed to host the inaugural Townsville BMW Sensation Food and Wine Festival. Held over one weekend, the festival comprises two events: a black-tie, five-course degustation dinner on Saturday, September 8, and a food and wine festival on Sunday, September 9. International event producers Bridget Hart, of Royalty Events, and Justin Cowell, of Arty Productions, have spent two years developing the concept and building partnerships with premium brands to create two unique experiences that will delight even the most discerning taste buds. “The dinner, with the city lights as a backdrop, will be sensational and the festival on Sunday will be a great place to relax with friends while enjoying excellent wines, great entertainment and food,” Bridget says. The culinary expertise of Townsville’s most respected chefs is behind the weekend including that of Jon Beavis – The Banquet Centre, Craig Smith – Michel’s, Adam Gower – JAM Corner, Michael Brine – The Saltcellar and A Touch of Salt, Stuart Hosken – A Touch of Salt, and Matt Merrin – JAM Corner, as executive chef for the weekend. Before the exclusive five-course degustation dinner, guests will enjoy the ambience of the DUO Magazine Cocktail Lounge. Each course will be prepared by one of the five local restaurants and will be matched with exceptional reserve estate wines from the Margaret Rivers Sandalford winery. Visiting international jazz musician Steve Clisby will provide entertainment and, throughout the evening, JAM Corner executive chef Matt Merrin and Sandalford’s chief winemaker Paul Boulden will share their expertise. As Sunday dawns, Victoria Bridge will be transformed into a vibrant al fresco food and wine festival. Festival goers will be able to try nearly 100 boutique wines from more than 20 vineyards and sample food from five of Townsville’s best restaurants – all of which is included in the entry price. “We have spent time developing the environment itself so that the events have a cosmopolitan feel, which is also comfortable with shade, where people can relax with friends,” Justin says. For more information and to book, please visit www.thesensation.com.au
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The chefs • MATT MERRIN, Festival executive chef and joint owner of JAM Corner, began his 20-year career in Perth and worked in Melbourne, before finding his way to Townsville to become the executive chef at The Watermark. Since 2010, Matt has been a joint owner of JAM Corner. He is keen for the city to become a regional food destination and is behind the city’s most exclusive food and wine events. • ADAM GOWER, the head chef of JAM Corner, began working in a family restaurant at 14 years old and further developed his culinary skills in Tasmania before moving to London, where he worked for the Sir Terence Conran restaurant group. Adam returned to Australia and worked in Melbourne and Tasmania again before heading north to Townsville where he joined the team at JAM Corner. “There is a community within the hospitality industry in Townsville, which is unusual, but great for our customers and great for this type of event,” Adam says. • MICHAEL BRINE, the executive chef and co-owner of The Saltcellar and A Touch of Salt, completed his apprenticeship here in Townsville at the Sheraton (now Jupiter’s) and, two years later, moved to England and worked in a variety of modern Italian and French restaurants. When he returned home in 2005, he opened A Touch of Salt with his family and, in 2010, opened the The Saltcellar. • STUART HOSKEN, the sous chef of A Touch of Salt, started working in the kitchen at 14. He completed his apprenticeship in Townsville before heading off to see the world and has now worked in fine dining restaurants from Cape Town to Edinburgh. • CRAIG SMITH, a joint owner of Michel’s Restaurant, completed his apprenticeship and worked at Spinnakers in Townsville. He moved to Cairns and worked for exclusive hotels and resorts before jetting off to Bermuda, where he cooked for a range of celebrities from Rupert Murdoch to Adam Sandler. After Bermuda, Smith spent time travelling in Europe. Back in Australia, he opened his own restaurant, Portobello, in Port Macquarie. In 2005, Craig returned to Townsville and joined the Ibis before becoming part-owner in Michel’s in 2008. Craig says: “This event is a really good thing for Townsville and great to have such a good calibre of restaurants and wineries on-board to stamp Townsville as a food and wine destination.” • JON BEAVIS, the executive chef of the Townsville Brewing Company and C Bar, began his career in the UK before travelling to Australia and working on Hamilton Island and in Melbourne for a year. Jon returned to work in the UK, met his wife, from Townsville, and they moved here in 2004. Jon worked at the Cowboys and then Naked Fish before joining the Townsville Brewing Company, where he has been in the top job for four years. “Townsville is developing a real foodie culture and this event showcases the talent we have here,” Jon enthuses. “People don’t have to go south. Townsville really has something to offer.” DUO MAGAZINE AUGUST 2012 duomagazine.com.au
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THE MIKADO - OPERA QUEENSLAND
INBOX: DANCE NORTH
10-11 AUG RIVERWAY ARTS CENTRE 16-18 AUG SCHOOL OF THE ARTS BUILDING The Double Bill season includes two works created by Raewyn Hill – FUGUE, fresh from a season in Melbourne, and BLACK CROWS which was created at the Baryshnikov Arts Centre in New York City. Call 4772 2549 or visit dancenorth.com.au
ICC UNDER 19 CRICKET WORLD CUP
STARTS SATURDAY 11 AUGUST The tournament starts with Australia playing England at Tony Ireland Stadium in Townsville on the opening day of the 16-day tournament.
CULTURAL FEST
STARTS 15 AUGUST A five day celebration of performance, arts and food in tropical North Queensland. Join them to experience the spirit and passion of hundreds of artists, dancers and singers. For tickets visit culturalfest.org/buy-ticket-online.php.
THE MIKADO
16 AUGUST TOWNSVILLE CIVIC THEATRE Opera Queensland’s production is filled to the brim with sparkling melodies including Three Little Maids, Tit-Willow and A Wand’ring Minstrel I, The Mikado is an effervescent tale sure to delight audiences of all ages. It’s fresh, fun, cheeky … and in English! Tickets from ticketshop.com.au or 4727 9797
THE GREAT TROPICAL JAZZ PARTY ON MAGNETIC ISLAND
24-26 AUGUST GEOFFREY BAY The Great Tropical Jazz Party showcases seven bands presenting an eclectic mix of jazz styles
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An enchanting tale of shadows, magic, lights, music and wonder
in the delightful beachfront setting of the Hotel Arcadia. For tickets contact Magnetic Jazz Association on 4778 5918
NRL: NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS
4 AND 11 AUGUST DAIRY FARMERS STADIUM The Cowboys take on the Manly Sea Eagles on Saturday 4 August and the New Zealand Warriors on Saturday 11 August. Both games kick-off at 7.30pm. Tickets 1300 462 692 or online at cowboys.com.au/tickets
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horoscope
Libra
23 SEPTEMBER – 22 OCTOBER August finds you busy. The people you meet, the circumstances you embrace, the directions you take – they all steer you towards a richer, more fulfilling life. Tired of the triedand-tested, you become more adventurous. One warning: if an issue becomes personal, you may become surprisingly aggressive.
Scorpio
23RD JULY – 22ND AUGUST
23 AUGUST – 22 SEPTEMBER Expect some heated discussion as the month progresses, especially with those nearest and dearest. You may have trouble settling into a tamer lifestyle. Financial pressures, in particular, will influence your decisions. Solitude, meditation, reflection. These are the things that would benefit you most right now.
What does AUGUST have in store for you? Astrologer Tanya Obreza has these predictions...
Leo
Virgo
Pisces
23 OCTOBER – 21 NOVEMBER Instincts now tell you to step forward – but perhaps friends and family ask that you step back. Some may openly disagree with your values and ideals, while others simply refuse to keep up with your breakneck pace. Ignore their jibes and go about your own business. Professionally and financially, August is a crucial month. Choose and act wisely.
22 DECEMBER – 19 JANUARY Progress often runs parallel to our efforts, and it’s the simple process of “doing” that forges our success. Work with your talents, and exploit new opportunities. You should also make the best of a busier social calendar. Sexy Venus offers singles a choice between carefree pleasure and deeper commitment. For the coupled, love could take an unexpected turn.
19 FEBRUARY – 20 MARCH The cosmos gives friendships a stir and shake this month. You enter a time of experimentation. If you were once content to be a loner, you may need more friendship. If you’ve always had many friends, you may suddenly prefer the company of very few. Either way, it’ll be friends that encourage you to break out of old ruts.
Sagittarius
Aquarius
Aries
22 NOVEMBER – 21 DECEMBER Whichever way the dust scatters this month, you still come out looking presentable. As recent months may not have been all that happy, you’ll welcome August’s turnabout. It’s time to take stock: keep what serves you, then discard the rest. Fluctuating finances should also settle. Your quest right now is to discover the silver lining and turn it into gold.
20 JANUARY – 18 FEBRUARY While there’s some extraneous noise creeping into your month, you’ll manage to keep a healthy degree of objectivity. Perhaps this is because any contentious issues don’t refer directly to you. Be warned, though: you may still stand in the crossfire and may find yourself the unwitting referee between friends or colleagues. Stay in control.
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21 APRIL – 20 MAY A spirit of adventure could steer you towards uncharted waters. But it may not be all plain sailing, especially if a fateful meeting with a forgotten friend triggers painful memories. Late August could bring travel – but take care as unexpected events could cause confusion, especially if business contacts are involved.
Gemini
If granted extra authority this month, use it wisely. Whether dealing with work or family issues, patience and understanding help you to keep a balanced viewpoint. It might also pay to keep an eye on the finances. Not that loved ones aren’t to be trusted. It’s really more a case of one person knowing what the other is spending.
Capricorn
Taurus
21 MARCH – 20 APRIL You’ve stretched yourself to the limit and you now desperately need a rest. Overwork could lead to exhaustion. Better news: romance improves considerably, especially if you’re willing to mix business with pleasure. What’s more, a promising relationship could quickly accelerate into something more permanent.
21 MAY – 21 JUNE Determined to outshine the competition? Then make the most of promising work opportunities this month. Having reached an important watershed, you’re now ready to embark on a journey of self discovery. Also, think back two years. Why is that situation still haunting you. Break free from this buried hurt.
Cancer
22 JUNE – 22 JULY The planets are busy stirring up communications, meaning there’s little chance of a quiet month. More phone calls, emails and meetings are likely – with plenty of paperwork thrown in for good measure. Taking a step towards the unexpected may be something you usually shy away from, but enjoy what’s on offer. Take a stroll off the beaten track.
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interview
Dreaming-up the lyrics for her hit song ‘Oh Well, That’s What You Get (Falling in Love with a Cowboy)’ in her sleep, the beguiling Lanie Lane is awakening audiences with her bluesy rock ‘n’ roll tones. Interview by Carly Lubicz
The softly-spoken rising star of Lanie (pronounced ‘Lannie’) Lane is taking some down time after the blur of sold-out concerts that have catapulted her all over the country. As she gears up for her first solo tour, On My Own Track, which will scoot into Townsville later this month; she recounts some of the many ‘pinch-able’ moments of the past 12 months. “Putting out my first album and recording with Jack White (The White Stripes) in Nashville were truly amazing experiences,” Lanie tells, who recently saw her debut album “To The Horses” enter the ARIA charts at number 12 and win the FBi Radio SMAC Award for Record of the Year. The 11-track album is the culmination of many years of writing and touring for the NSW gal, who reveals that her musical inspiration is sourced from some of the most unexpected realms. “I wrote “Oh Well, That’s What You Get (Falling in Love with a Cowboy)” after I apparently said the entire line in my sleep. Luckily I was told in the morning by my fella (musician Jez Mead); otherwise I would have missed it completely! He was quite amused and we had a giggle…. there’s so much to write about – it’s never ending. (The process) is becoming a more internal thing for me now though, but I’ll keep chasing that inspiration where I can get it.” › DUO MAGAZINE AUGUST 2012 duomagazine.com.au
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“THAT SONG CAME AT THE ELEVENTH HOUR WHEN WE’D ACTUALLY FINISHED THE ALBUM.” LANIE LANE
Lanie reveals the success of the ‘cowboy song’ is something that has blown her away, especially as the track almost didn’t make it onto the album. “It’s pretty surreal, and that song came at the eleventh hour when we’d actually finished the album and had 10 songs, and then I wrote it at the last minute and we all decided it was a really good song and had to make it work,” she tells. “So we whipped together a different band as my guys weren’t available that week, and we recorded it; so that was really great as it was super fresh and it turned into the song of the album.” That freshness and creativity is something that Lanie values and plays a big part in her work. An artist herself who loves drawing and creating visual compositions, Lanie takes an active approach to her video clips so that they complement and convey the message of each song. The video to the album-titled song “To The Horses” was actually shot on Super 8 film by Lanie and two of her friends when in LA for a girls’ weekend. “I really love that video. We had such a great day riding the horses and hanging out on the beach – it was one of the most memorable days of my life,” she tells of the whimsical film. “The ranch we found in Malibu was THE epitome of going “To The Horses”… horses for me are a representation of a free and fierce spirit, (so) “To The Horses”
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is about being able to explore life and all its possibilities in my own way. It’s about having a great passion for the things I do in my life and surrounding myself with like-minded souls.” And that’s what Lanie has done across her touring schedule, which has made the hectic time enjoyable for the girl who likes to take things as they come. When the travelling is done she will return to her home in Melbourne and start compiling the new songs she’s been stockpiling for a second record. “I’m someone who’s always evolving and changing, and people are just starting to get to know me a bit more after one album, so I look forward to showing them more sides of me as I grow and get older and make more records, more art and more videos,” Lanie tells, “I think it’s just an ongoing process that I enjoy doing and sharing with people.”
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We told you we’d win more awards in 2012 We would like to officially announce that the winner of the Clubs Queensland and Australian Mushroom Growers Association Mushroom Mania competition is… Chef Patrick Senent of Townsville RSL! Patrick has won this exclusive competition with his recipe (pictured right): “Mushrooms on toast” Porcini brioche w/warm mushroom salad, mushroom cappuccino w/tarragon emulsion & parmesan marshmallows Yum! 139 Charters Towers Road, Hermit Park Phone 4759 9500 www.townsvillersl.com.au enquiries@townsvillersl.com.au
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The pulse of progress. Introducing the innovative new Audi A4. It’s a new and improved expression of a car already a leader in its class – with sophisticated new design highlights, leading edge driving dynamics and next generation driver assist and infotainment systems. This is the pulse of progress. This is the new Audi A4. Experience the pulse of progress for yourself, available now at Audi Centre Townsville. Audi Centre Townsville | 15-17 Bowen Rd, Townsville | www.audicentretownsville.com.au Tel. (07) 4729 5295 | A/H. Chris 0412 246 204 or Darryl 0408 284 680 Overseas model shown.
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Some collaborations just ‘click’ and, when the parts come together to create a whole, it’s magic. As these work colleagues, bandmates and dance duo/life partners can attest, life’s richer when it’s shared. INTERVIEWS KYLIE DAVIS PHOTOGRAPHY ANDREW RANKIN
JOE AND ANNALEISA GEDOUN, DANCE PARTNERS AND HUSBAND AND WIFE It’s no wonder Joe Gedoun recommends dance lessons to anyone within cooee – it’s where he met not only his dance partner but also his wife, Annaleisa, more than 20 years ago. “We met at a ballroom dance studio and started dancing together competitively a year later,” Annaleisa says. “We dated for seven years and are now happily married with three daughters who are up-and-coming dancers themselves.” Just a few years after the duo began dancing together they placed in the Australasian Championships – a surprise given they’d only been partners for a relatively short time. “We complement each other, like all good partners do,” says Joe. “It takes two to tango on and off the dance floor. We need to have a great partnership in order to bring up our three beautiful daughters – Fabiana (11), Portia (9) and Monnae (5) – and keep a happy home.” Joe says Annaleisa is a happy person who knows how to have a good time wherever she goes. “She has this uncanny knack of simplifying some of life’s most difficult of circumstances,” he says. Both Joe and Annaleisa partnered local identities in Dancing with the Townsville Stars, which raised over $55,000 for charities. They are currently helping local studio, Dancesensations, organise a bigger and better event for next year. “We spent lots of late nights helping each other out with choreography and tips,” Annaleisa says, who partnered Mark Brine from restaurant A Touch of Salt while Joe partnered Dana Zolli of Bellanova Skin & Makeup Studio. “I can always count on my husband for his honest opinion!” While Joe has a driving passion for his business, Gedoun Property Group, Annaleisa says he never lets that interfere with his family life. “Joe is my rock,” she says. “I can’t imagine my life without him. Because we have been together for so long now, dancing together feels like a very natural thing to us.” When they were dancing competitively, Joe and Annaleisa had lots of great times on the road and made many friends. “I never would’ve thought taking up ballroom and Latin dancing would bring me so many friends, a beautiful wife and a loving family,” Joe says.
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LISA MACDONALD AND LINDA JONES – PART-TIME PREP TEACHERS AT ST JOSEPH’S THE STRAND “We have become like family to each other,” says Lisa Macdonald of her teaching partner Linda Jones. “We share the same prep class, with Linda working at the beginning of the week and myself at the end. But we often drop in on each other in class and spend time on the weekend planning.” The prep teachers’ effectiveness is enhanced by the fact they are interested in different parts of the curriculum – Lisa in maths and creative skills and Linda in fine and gross motor development, while both enjoy teaching English and literacy skills. Lisa’s personality at work is very neat and a bit of a perfectionist while Linda’s is more spontaneous and disorganised. “Linda’s personality helps me look very organised,” Lisa jokes. “Sometimes she gets the children to play tricks on me but I’m aware of it. For example, Linda told all the children to do ‘show and share’ and the best (and longest) would get a lolly. I told them I would give them two lollies to stop!” While the two (who both have children attending St Joseph’s The Strand) never fight, they do argue about different things to do with the class, Lisa says. “But our general philosophy is similar so we eventually find a common ground.”
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Linda likens Lisa to Hermione Granger from the Harry Potter series. “At staff meetings she is always the first to put her hand up to answer questions,” Linda says. “I sit at the back giggling at her.” A sounding board for everything from teaching to parenting to menopause, Linda says she and Lisa spend a lot of time laughing and eating her food. “She exercises when she is stressed and I cook so we can combine this for stress-free eating,” Linda says. “We have even been on holidays together (seven children, no husbands and heaps of wine – one broken car.” Both Linda and Lisa agree they are lucky their school is supportive of their teaching styles and that their husbands (Ewen Jones MP and Wayne Macdonald) “understand we need to call each other three or more times a day”. “The parents and children benefit from our situation as we feel that, on our working days, we have shared knowledge as well as being fresh and ready to start,” Linda says. “Also, Lisa is teaching me (to do a cartwheel) and I am trying to teach her to bake (and eat) triple chocolate biscuits.”
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feature story LARRY THOMSON, BOB PASSMORE AND DOUG LYE – THE USUAL SUSPECTS JAZZ TRIO
When Larry Thomson called on fellow jazz musicians to get a jam session going, it was always ‘the usual suspects’ – Bob Passmore and Doug Lye – who turned up. “Whenever we got together we’d say ‘it’s just the usual suspects again’. We said it enough times we decided we should make it the name of the band,” Larry says. The trio has been playing together for 15 years – Larry on piano (and bass with his foot), Bob on saxophone and Doug on drums. Larry, a music teacher at Grammar, describes his bandmates as “fun” personalities. “They play purely for the enjoyment,” he says, adding that Doug has “big ears”. In musical terms it’s a compliment, Larry assures. “The reason I love playing with Doug is he listens to everything else that happens in the band and adjusts what he plays to make it all work. And Bob just has this most beautiful tone on his saxophone.” One of the most memorable gigs the lads have had was on Fitzroy Island, Larry recalls. “When we got there we were greeted by two tables of bikies… and we were playing jazz,” Larry says. “When I asked for requests, one of the bikies walks straight up and I thought ‘Here we go, it’ll be Barnsey’ but, no, he asked for Miles Davis and Charlie Parker and we just had the best time for the rest of the night.” Island gigs haven’t always been so lucky for The Usual Suspects, however, with Doug managing to damage himself at their last few Magnetic Island performances – once falling off a broken drum stool mid-gig. And no, he wasn’t tipsy, so it hurt. “I think it’s Island: 4, Me: 0 at this point,” Doug laughs. Luckily Doug, with his big ears, is adept at rolling with whatever’s happening. “Larry, because he’s such a very clever guy, will go off on a tangent and so we’ll follow him and it’s all completely unrehearsed,” Doug says. “We’ll be doing a song we’ve done for ages when, all of a sudden, he’ll do it in a completely different tempo and style.” As for Bob, Doug describes him as the godfather of jazz in Townsville. “He’s the one who runs around and knocks on doors and organises the gigs,” Doug says. “He is just such a gentleman and a lovely bass player as well as sax player. He is a tireless worker for the local jazz club.” The trio has been working together so long, Bob says, that “when we do get together it’s just like putting on an old sock. We’re so comfortable with each other, and we’re not trying to outdo each other or show off. “That’s why the music is always smooth. We just click with each other.” The Usual Suspects’ regular gigs are Friday nights at the Southbank Grill (Rydges Hotel) from about 6pm, Bistro One Sunday lunch times from 12.30 to 3.30, and Sunday nights at the Picnic Bay Surf Lifesaving club from 4pm to 8pm. It’s also highly likely they’ll be at Bistro One on the Saturday afternoon of the Palmer Street Jazz Festival (10-12 August). “I’d almost guarantee Doug will be playing drums with me Saturday lunch time and I dare say Bob will turn up at some stage,” Larry says. DUO MAGAZINE AUGUST 2012 duomagazine.com.au
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DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE? Feminine, fresh and fun MOST TREASURED ITEM? My charm bracelet that my Grandma gave me LABELS YOU LIKE? I love, love Princess Polly, Black Milk and Hunter – the things I find in their stores are always beautiful BEST SHOPPING TRIP? My best shopping trip would definitely have to be the online shopping trip, it’s always so hard to try and find clothing that no one else already has. But when it’s online you can always find something different, plus you can visit 10 stores in no time at all YOUR STYLE GURU? I would probably have to say Lady Gaga is one of my favourite style gurus, she may be a bit out there but she can wear anything and still look absolutely amazing YOU’D NEVER BE CAUGHT WEARING…? Gum Boots WARDROBE ITEM YOU SHOULD PART WITH BUT CAN’T BRING YOURSELF TO? I would have to say my teddy bear P.J.’s because they are old and daggy but comfortable and I love them. SHOES OR DRESS FIRST? Probably have to say dress because people notice your dress first and it’s easier to match shoes to a dress than a dress to shoes.
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CLASSIC+CAPABLE THE BAG: My black bag is from Mimco. I travel quite a bit and bought this bag from an airport store late one night while waiting for a delayed flight. I love the shape of it and the big buckle on the front is quite a talking point. MY JOURNAL: I’ve started writing a lot more down lately. We are what we tell ourselves so this is a good way to keep focussed on what is important in life. SNAKESKIN CLUTCH: Bought to go with an outfit I wore to the races. It’s been a great piece as the neutral tones and simple style works well with a lot of different outfits. SUNGLASSES: They are my new favourite thing. Love them. NECKLACE: My husband surprised me with this gift in an airport in Italy. It took him so long to choose it we almost missed our connecting flight. COLDPLAY TICKETS: After missing out on tickets last time they were in Australia, I was determined to get in early this time. I’m a huge fan! DESK CONSTRUCTION SITE: I changed jobs recently and this is a ‘re-gift’ from an old colleague. It will be returned to him very soon!
AN OCCUPATION ORGANISATIONAL CAPABILITY ANALYST AT BHP BILLITON, ANITA MELVILLE COMBINES STYLE, FUN AND PRECIOUS MEMORIES IN HER MIMCO BAG. PERFUME (MICHAEL KORS): I have very little sense of smell so I rely on other people to tell me if this works on me or not. Apparently this one does! BECCA 4-IN-1 COMPACT: This goes everywhere with me. It’s small but fixes everything. DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY FOR DUMMIES: I bought a beautiful camera last year. Unfortunately I’m a little bit technology-phobic so I am still learning how to drive it. BABY PHOTO: My dog Maddy. She’s five now and this shot captured her personality brilliantly! COURAGE STONE: I found this at a gift shop in a big bowl of rocks. Courage is a quality that I admire in other people and I love that the stone itself is a little bit damaged. Quite a metaphor. CANTEEN PIN: I’ve been a volunteer with Canteen (the organisation for young people living with cancer) for a few years now. They are an amazing organisation and it’s very rewarding to be involved. TEA BAGS: I used to be a huge coffee drinker but I have cut back a lot and drink a lot more tea now. I carry my own because life is too short for bad tea! MY IPHONE: My husband won this at a charity trivia night. He never wins anything so it’s lovely that he gave it to me. VOLKSWAGON KEY RING: I just bought a new car and this is the first time I’ve had something little and sporty (and maybe a little bit girly). BURT’S BEES CUTICLE BALM: I never leave home without it.
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fashion Champagne and nude mat silk and wool crepe trompe l’oeil dress with crystal sequins and golden beads embroidery
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interview
BECKY MANT
PILIN GOODSELL
“WE SIT THERE AND THINK, ‘WHY CAN’T WE MAKE OUR OWN HEROES AND STORIES?’ SO WE DO.”
PILIN GOODSELL
SHOCKING THE SENSES UNITED BY ALMOST A CREATIVE TELEPATHY, MEET HIROSHIMA PHOTOGRAPHY’S PILIN GOODSELL AND BECKY MANT – THE TOWNSVILLE-BASED BESTIES WHO ARE HOOKING WORLDWIDE INTEREST WITH THEIR EXPLOSIVE MIX OF FASHION GLAMOUR AND SURREAL HORROR.
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interview DUO: PILIN – YOU’RE A SELF TAUGHT PHOTOGRAPHER. HOW DID YOU LEARN TO PRODUCE THESE IMAGES? PILIN: I mostly started with Photoshop and digital manipulation and I decided that all the stock images I could find on the Internet weren’t good enough, so I’d just take my own. I started doing self portraits for the first two to three years of my photography, and then moved onto other models. I mostly use Becky because she’s available and she’s quite happy to do all concepts… she just gets what I want to do, so if I say, ‘I want you to be a human hagfish’, she’ll be like, ‘OK’. But if I said that to some of the other models, they’d be like: ‘Aw, I don’t want to look ugly’, or, ‘I don’t know if people will like that’. BECKY: We just totally understand each other’s wavelength with a creative concept… I just say yes to everything (laughs). D: DO PEOPLE REACT DIFFERENTLY TO YOUR WORK? P: They do – especially as we have two extremes: really surreal stuff and alternative fashion photography. You get people who really love the fashion stuff and others who really love the surreal stuff, but others who love both. We’re really amazed by the number of people who contact us and say, ‘Holy hell, this is amazing’. B: We’ve got fans from places like Finland, Mexico, America and England. D: WHICH IMAGES ARE YOU PARTICULARLY PROUD OF? P: I’m really proud of the Alien Series (which includes images shot in a squatter-occupied abandoned house) because that’s what I want to do, and keep building on that and making more extreme obscure, surreal images. B: Yep, and the fact that we can constantly evolve and we’re always experimenting, and we’re not afraid to do that. I think a lot of creative people kind of repress themselves, because they don’t sort of really go for… P: They’re limited. They say things like: ‘Let’s go and do a Red Riding Hood shoot… let’s make it Red Riding Hood’. I don’t like things like that because I think if you’re going to make it Red Riding Hood make it your own, or change it completely because it’s already been done and established. D: WHERE DO YOUR CONCEPTS COME FROM? P: We both have sketch books. Becky will sketch any ideas she’s got (she can draw REALLY well) and I’ll scribble notes. My desk is covered with bits of paper. B: And also when we’re hanging out, we just talk and stuff happens. D: HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO EDIT A PHOTO? P: Some only take about an hour to an hour-and-a-half, but the alien one we did out the back of DUO took about two hours just to get everything right. The cover for this magazine took about two-and-a-half hours to get it perfect. D: WHO ARE YOUR FANS? P: Last time I checked the statistics they were in the 20s to 40s. B: There’s a real mix… P: A lot are gamers… we are prolific gamers too. And because we play these games and read these science-fiction books we sit there and think, ‘Why can’t we make our own heroes and stories?’ So we do. D: WHAT’S THE NEXT BIG THING? P: After the Alien Series I would like to do more of that surreal and very conceptual stuff. It doesn’t have to be aliens or mythical creatures; it’s just making our own art so people are like: ‘I don’t know what that is, but it’s amazing’. B: We’re always contacted by really brilliant designers and we’re really happy to support Australian alternative designers. That’s a big thing for us – trying to get the alternative scene recognised, but not having this alternative label on us being a bad one. Often you’ll talk to people and they’ll say, ‘Alternative? You’ve got tattoos’… P: You’ve got coloured hair…B: And you’re, like, kindof-weird. But it’s not weird, it’s subjective. Not having pink hair would be weird to me. P: There are some people out there who have pinned it to having tattoos or piercings, but you don’t have to do that to be alternative. B: It’s just about not being afraid of who you are: just doing it.
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PHOTOGRAPHY PILIN GOODSELL ASSISTANT BENJAMIN HUNG MAKE UP DANA ZOLLI BELLANOVA HAIR & MODELS PROPHECY HAIRDRESSING JENNY ZUMARAN MODEL BECKY MANT ASH CRAPERI MODEL KIMBERLY WILKINSON ALLISON WATERS MODEL KATIE IVES AFRICA BAUDRY MODEL TEGAN PIERPOINT CLOTHING STYLIST LEANNE JURGENS CLOTHING JAXX FAIRGROUND & HOUSE OF WILDE
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“BASICALLY WE WANTED TO SHOWCASE THE NEW PRIVANA VIVIDS COTTON CANDY COLOURS. INSPIRATION WAS THE LABEL FAIRGROUND @ THE CARNIVAL. BRIGHTNESS & ENERGY OF ‘THE SHOW’ WAS THE IDEAL LOCATION FOR THE VIBE WE WANTED!” PILIN & BECKY
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interview
“I DECIDED I WAS GOING TO TAKE WHAT WAS A HOBBY I LOVED DOING AND TRY TO MAKE IT A JOB” SHELLEY SIMPSON
THE PORCELAIN TABLEWARE LABEL HAS GONE FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH SINCE FIRST APPEARING AT SYDNEY’S MARKETS. BRAD AND ANGELINA REPORTEDLY BOUGHT THE ENTIRE CITRUS YELLOW SERIES IN LA!
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interview DUO SPEAKS EXCLUSIVELY WITH MUD AUSTRALIA FOUNDER
SHELLEY SIMPSON INTERVIEW CARLA CARUSO
DUO: TELL US ABOUT TURNING YOUR POTTERY HOBBY INTO A CAREER. SHELLEY: My passions were theatre and music when I was younger [combined with work in hospitality]. I applied for a [managerial] job and I thought I was pretty well-qualified, then I realised I was 30 and that women who are 30 don’t get any money spent on them, because they’re all going to ‘go off and have babies’. And that’s basically the way it was going to be if I stayed in those sorts of industries – unless I was lucky. So I decided I was going to take what was a hobby I loved doing and try to make it a job. I got a job as a nanny, so I sort of had that as my backstop paying the rent. Then I just started making things and doing markets and talking to people about what we did. Whatever the market wanted, I was making it. And it ended up becoming Mud, but it was certainly a three to four-year process to get to the style of what we make. WHY WAS IT IMPORTANT FOR YOU TO TEST YOUR PRODUCTS FIRST WITH FRIENDS IN THE FOOD INDUSTRY, LIKE STYLIST DONNA HAY? My studio then was in Surry Hills [NSW], so I was right near all the magazines and stuff. People would come up in their lunchbreaks and bring me food and talk about things. I think because I wasn’t trained and I didn’t have a lot of knowledge in how to make things perfectly, I was very open to listening to what other people suggested and changing my product to make it fit. And I think that’s what Mud is very much about. It’s not one person’s idea. It’s a collaboration of a lot of different people’s ideas.
DESCRIBE THE BUZZ IN THE FACTORY. I like to think of it as a very Zen environment. You actually know when someone’s having a bad day or a hard time, because it shows when it comes out of the kiln! We were just having a production meeting and were talking about making sure the pourers have enough time to get that first bit right, because it makes everyone else’s jobs down the line easier… So people have good and bad days, the weather affects what we make – there are so many variables that can happen within a day. We have a lot of steep learning curves still today with production, because our process isn’t the standard manufacturing process for ceramics. TELL US ABOUT YOUR NEW RETAIL STORE IN NEW YORK. The lease commences the first of August and the builders go in and rip everything out! We’ve actually got the same designer who worked on the Sydney and Melbourne shops to do the outfitting for us… It’s been interesting finding out the superannuation and insurances that we need for a different market, but we do have a following over there. We’ve been selling to the US market for 10 years or more… We just want to grow the brand and we love retail. ANY TRAVEL SPOTS THAT INSPIRE YOU? I had the most fabulous trip [in Europe] last year, where my daughter was doing an exchange. I picked her up at the end of the exchange and we went driving. We went to Nice [France] and then drove around Italy, down to Rome, and then spent another week in Paris. I loved that – but I also love Japan. We’re doing a new range of glasses that are being hand-blown in Japan, which we’ll be selling at our retail stores as well.
Mud Australia is also an exclusive distributor for Chilewich home decor, Kobo Candles and Vitsœ furniture. Visit www.mudaustralia.com for more.
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promotion
CLAYTON COOK I MANAGING DIRECTOR I TP HUMAN CAPITAL
Healthy, happy workplaces benefit business Attracting – and retaining – staff requires innovation through teambuilding pursuits like the TP Human Capital Corporate Team Triathlon.
EMPLOYERS LOOK TO EVENTS SUCH AS THE CORPORATE TRIATHLON AS A WAY OF CREATING A HEALTHY, HAPPY WORKPLACE.
The challenges of human resourcing need creative solutions. But how do organisations access innovative strategies, which are tailored to their requirements and help attract, retain and develop employees in a shrinking talent pool? One leading human resources service provider delivers results for its customers differently – and such success is reflected on its clients’ balance sheets. TP Human Capital continues to set the bar in human resources through innovative team-building exercises like its 10-year involvement in the TP Human Capital Corporate Team Triathlon, establishing a V8 supercar pit crew challenge, staff retreats, student enterprise challenges, and using actors in role-play activities. TP Human Capital managing director Clayton Cook says coming up with new ways of building teams is essential to creating – and maintaining – an engaged, productive workforce. “Every successful organisation knows that its people are the most important asset,” Clayton says. “Rather than spending on recruitment, our programs aim to build engagement, which, in turn, builds morale and productivity. This all works to position the organisation as a preferred place to work. Pretty soon staff are lining up to work there.” According to Clayton, though, the term, team-building, can be hijacked by those seeking to arrange recreational activities or social events, sponsored by their employer. However, he explains that while team recreation
and entertainment play an important role in organisational health, effective teambuilding must have an emphasis on improving organisational effectiveness, cohesion and cross-functional team performance. “It is important to maintain a clear difference in team recreation or entertainment and what is actually effective teambuilding,” Clayton says. “Keeping your workforce fully engaged and getting a buy-in of your organisation’s core values and objectives through effective teambuilding is an essential part of doing business. Providing opportunities, such as involvement in the Corporate Teams Triathlon, helps build these core values in organisations and is important for sustained success.” The TP Human Capital Corporate Team Triathlon is an event for corporate teams, with distances that are achievable, also integrating a social aspect. “The best thing about the triathlon is that you find teams coming back each year as it has a very social vibe,” Clayton says, “but it also helps develop teamwork, thanks to the training and planning elements required. Corporate teams are able to compete against fellow employees, industry colleagues or just for their own personal accomplishment.” Clayton continues: “With a team of two to three people, each person is able to participate in one or more of the legs, including a 400m swim, 16km ride and 4km run, so it presents a challenge but is also very manageable.”
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CARLA LEJARRAGA I OWNER I THE THUMBSUCKING CLINIC
Dummies – no longer a dirty word! A pacifier need not be bad news for your kid’s teeth, so long as you choose the right one.
THE MOST COMMON ISSUE ASSOCIATED WITH DUMMYSUCKING IS THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN “ANTERIOR OPEN BITE”.
I have met many parents who ask me: “Is giving my child a dummy bad for their dental development?” Many of the kids I see can – and often do – have issues with their teeth and jaws from sucking a dummy as an infant. The most common issue associated with dummy-sucking is the development of an “anterior open bite”, where the front top and bottom teeth don’t touch when the back teeth bite together. Along with digit and thumb-sucking, the impact of sucking a dummy depends upon the intensity, how long the dummy is used for, and also how often. An older child who has a dummy in its mouth all day is much more likely to have issues than a four-month-old who uses a dummy just to go to sleep. Although there are a barrage of different dummies on the market, few offer any real significant benefit to the growing jaws and teeth of babies, with scientific evidence to back them up – except for the Dentistar pacifier range, which the clinic is a supplier of. Dentistar is the German manufacturer of the best orthodontic dummies globally. Theirs are the only pacifiers to be scientifically proven to have no negative orthodontic effect on dental occlusion (the fitting together of the teeth when the jaws are closed). In a long-term, objective scientific study on these dummies, more than 120 newborn babies were assessed and divided
into three groups. One group was given ordinary pacifiers, another group were given the Dentistar pacifier, and the third group – the “control group” – used no soothers at all. Throughout the three-year study, newborn babies were checked to see if they had developed an “anterior open bite” – a common result of dummy-sucking. The results of the group of children who had used ordinary pacifiers were a cause for concern: 38 per cent of these toddlers developed an open bite. When the results of the Dentistar dummy-sucking group were examined, there were hardly any differences found between this group and the non-dummy-sucking group. Scientists are, therefore, able to conclude that sucking a Dentistar dummy can be recommended without reservation for children under 16 months of age. Dentistar soothers are also free from BPA, PVC and phthalates. They support natural jaw development with an extra flat base, which has a noticeable step, leaving more natural space for the tongue, and the teat shape adapts to the oral cavity and tongue. Using a Dentistar dummy minimises the risk of dental irregularities and parents can give their children one with complete peace of mind. The Thumbsucking Clinic will conduct free information sessions for parents regarding children’s optimum orofacial development at various stages of growth. Log onto www.omclinic.com.au for more.
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GRANT COLLINS I AUDIOLOGIST I CLARITY HEARING SOLUTIONS
Ring, ring, ring – don’t let tinnitus be a hang-up! Neuromonics may be the buzzword but there’s another innovative treatment option available.
SOME PEOPLE START TO FIND THE TREATMENT MUSIC GETS STUCK IN THEIR HEAD LIKE A BAD JUSTIN BIEBER SONG.
Ringing sounds, or tinnitus, is a common hearing complaint and, in most cases, indicates hearing loss due to noise exposure or simply a result of the natural ageing process. We do not know for sure the condition’s origin and there are several theories to its cause, but severe tinnitus is thought to be sourced in multiple areas, from the inner ear up through to the brain’s limbic system (emotional areas) and other higher cortical areas. What most theories have in common is the concept of “masking”. Everyday sounds can stop sufferers from noticing the ringing sound. However, as a person’s hearing declines, they have less access to the everyday soft environmental sounds to mask the condition. Therefore, the more severe the hearing loss, the louder the tinnitus is perceived. Furthermore, the quieter the environment, the louder the tinnitus is, thus, why tinnitus is louder at night when there are less ambient noises around. There is no definitive cure for tinnitus. However, there are several methods for reducing perception of it. The most common method is usually with hearing aids. By resolving the hearing loss, it allows access to the softer environmental sounds that the sufferer is missing out on, which, in turn, masks the tinnitus. The hearing aids also alleviate any communication problems. However, at night-time, there is a good chance there is still not enough ambient noises to hide the ringing, so problems may still be experienced.
Another method is with masking devices, where the pitch of the tinnitus is determined and a hearing aid device then creates a noise at that same pitch to cancel out the tinnitus. However, rarely does it ever completely cancel it out and, mostly, you are replacing an internal annoying noise (tinnitus) with an external annoying noise (a masking noise). A relatively new treatment option called Neuromonics uses specially formulated music, which works through both a masking technique and breaking the loop within the brain’s emotional area to reduce the associated stress of the condition. There is an element of counselling involved, and it has been found to be very effective for severe tinnitus, however, there are still a few issues. It still does not treat the hearing loss, which is generally causing the tinnitus; it is mostly used at night, so may not relieve symptoms during the day; and some people start to find the treatment music gets stuck in their head, like a bad Justin Bieber song, and can cause sleeplessness. The latest tinnitus treatment technology has the best of both worlds. These virtually invisible devices are standard hearing aids during the day, which allow access to everyday sounds, and, in turn, mask the condition. Then, at night, they can then be switched to a tinnitus treatment mode. The treatment sounds are complex musical sounds, similar to Neuromonics, however, the tones are created via mathematical formulas called fractal equations, which never repeat, so you do not get the tunes stuck in your head!
Do you hear ringing in your ears? You are not alone.
Did you know that there are millions of people who experience tinnitus sound or noise that can only be heard by the person experiencing it?
have a major influence on their quality of life. Tinnitus can cause problems with concentration, sleep and anxiety. Fortunately, these symptoms can be managed.
Tinnitus noise is often described as an irritating ringing, humming or buzzing which for some people, may
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ZAP TENSION HEADACHES WITH THE RIGHT MATTRESS
DR KYLE MCCANDLESS
Your bed can be the difference between feeling refreshed each morning or not. The importance of the relationship between your spine, mattress and health has long been recognised by the Chiropractors’ Association of Australia. When abnormal stresses are placed on your spine, this can cause tension in adjoining ligaments and muscles. Sleep allows the body to rejuvenate, both physically and mentally, ensuring you wake up refreshed and able to make the most of your day. And chiropractors understand this vital role that sleep plays in your health and wellbeing. Tension headaches are the most common type of headache and can cause a mild to moderate dull, achy pain. The pain can feel like a tight band around the entire head or occur in a specific area such as the back of the neck or the base of the skull. Accompanying symptoms may include tenderness in the scalp, neck and shoulders; fatigue; irritability; and difficulty sleeping. Dr Kyle McCandless of Townsville’s Wellspring
Chiropractic, says: “A number of factors can trigger tension headaches including stress, insomnia, changes in sleep routine, depression, anxiety, skipping meals, poor posture, certain medications, physical inactivity, clenching or grinding teeth, or being in an uncomfortable body position for a prolonged time.” Chiropractors are healthcare professionals who focus primarily on disorders of the musculoskeletal and nervous systems and the effects of these disorders on overall health. Emphasising the healing power of the body, chiropractic treatment is a hands-on approach often used for neuromuscular complaints such as back and neck pain, joint pain and headaches. Chiropractic adjustment restores proper function, relieves pressure on the surrounding nerves, reduces pain and muscle tightness, and allows tissues to heal. There are more than 20 gentle adjusting techniques that can be used alone or in combination.
A mattress, which properly supports the body, is essential in helping reduce insomnia, decrease the physical effects of stress and keep the body comfy throughout the night – all of which help eliminate tension headaches. A bed that is too firm will elevate the hips and shoulders, causing the spine to sag in the lower back region. Similarly, a bed that is too soft will cause the spine to sag at the hips, both resulting in localised pressure on the spine that can lead to fragmented sleep and longer-term health problems. Because every body is different, it’s important to choose a bed with the right support and comfort for you. Sleepy’s the Mattress Experts are dedicated to helping you choose the best mattress, based on your individual needs. They offer a wide range of mattresses including the Sleepmaker Chiropractic Collection – the only series designed, tested and approved in conjunction with the Chiropractic Association of Australia.
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EWEN JONES MP | FEDERAL MEMBER FOR HERBERT
I’M A DOUBLE SHOT SKINNY FLAT WHITE
I had a mate who used to call all the diet drinks including skim milk “too late”.
TWO GROWN MEN STANDING IN MY KITCHEN WITH TINY CHINA CUPS AND SAUCERS TALKING COFFEE AND DRY OR FRESH ROASTING PROCESSES
I have turned into a coffee snob. I have the machine at home and everything. It grinds the beans to deliver a very consistent shot. I still froth the milk as we like hot coffee and too many machines do the “we can’t be sued if the temperature of the milk does not go above 15 degrees centigrade”. I’m the coffee maker at home. Linda is very slap dash and uses the same teaspoon for the milk that she just had in the sugar, leaving a faint sweet taste in my otherwise sugar-free brew. I’m a double shot skinny flat white. In Canberra I have a Nespresso machine and just do the single espresso and long black. That gets the day off to a good start. My story is about how people judge you, but I have to tell you another one first. I had Victorian MP Sophie Mirabella up last year. She is in the Shadow Cabinet. I didn’t know her too well so I asked her what she did before politics. She said she was a barrister. Now, I heard her fine but could not help myself. I said I was always fascinated by that game and often thought I should have gone into it. I asked her “so tell me, how long does it take to get the patterns in the crema just right?”. Well, the temperature
dropped quite remarkably in a very short period of time and she left me in no doubt as to her ability to argue a case and discredit a witness! I had an “advancer” up from Canberra during the 2010 campaign. I’d only met Tony Abbott briefly and he was to make a visit here. The “advancer” is to scope the site before the event. We spent half the day together and around lunch time dropped into my house. “Like a cup of coffee?” I asked. There was the telltale delay which told me he wanted a coffee but assumed this hick from Townsville would only have Nescafe. “Ah, no thanks mate. I’ll be right ‘til later’.” I quickly countered by turning on the machine and shaking the container of freshly roasted beans. That changed everything and he accepted when I told him I was having a short black and then hit the road. So there we were, two grown men standing in my kitchen with tiny china cups and saucers talking coffee and dry or fresh roasting processes when Linda walked in. She reckons we straightened up and became macho very quickly. We started swearing and talking football and beer. That is what happens when you become a coffee snob.
NICOLE PIEROTTI | CHILD PSYCHOLOGIST | BABYSMILES
TRYING TO BE YOUR TEENAGER’S FRIEND? There’s been a change in parenting teenagers.
TEENAGERS WITH PERMISSIVE PARENTS LIE TO THEIR PARENTS MORE
Afraid of ‘losing’ their teenager or their teenager not sharing and talking about their problems, a majority of parents have chosen the parenting approach of being more permissive and setting few rules. They think that this way of parenting will bring them closer to their teen. That they’ll talk more about the problems in their life and tell their parents what is actually going on. Parents believe this permissive approach will give teens little reason to rebel and they will feel more comfortable sharing the truth with them. Research shows, however, that permissive parenting actually results in the opposite. Teenagers with permissive parents lie to their parents more – in fact it’s a huge 96 per cent – and permissive parenting makes teen rebellion worse. Teenagers are meant to separate from their parents – this is a healthy and normal part of teen development and it helps the teen to define their own person. A teenager at this point
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is proving to themselves that they can manage their life without help from parents. Of course this brings with it big changes to the parent-child relationship. Usually if a teen does tell their parents about the problems in their life, most parents give advice or try to solve them. Instead of going with the flow of your teenager separating from you, permissive parenting encourages your teen to see how far they can push before you show you care by setting limits. Stricter parents, who have set rules and are firm on them, actually have teens who are more truthful to them. These teens go on to normally and healthily detach from their parents. Your relationship with your teen will change as it’s meant to. When your teen does discuss their problems with you, refrain from telling them what to do or taking it over and trying to solve it for them. Listen and reflect, trust in your parenting up till now and they will work through and solve it themselves.
In the beginning
Setting up Pet Heaven a decade ago wasn’t without its challenges, but the venture has certainly proved worthwhile.
IT WAS A SIZEABLE INVESTMENT, NOT ONLY OF MONEY, BUT TIME, ENERGY AND HEARTFELT DEVOTION.
It was May 28, 2001. My husband and I sat quietly in our car, outside our vet’s surgery, desperately clutching our beloved Dalmatian, Josh. We’d been watching his comfort and quality of life slowly decline until it was time to release him from his pain and allow him to pass on with dignity. Taking those final steps into the surgery with our friend, companion and loyal guardian, our hearts were breaking. The nurse ushered us into a room, where soft, calming music was playing. We were allowed to hold and caress our handsome, wonderful boy while our vet gently administered the drug that would painlessly send our pet to sleep forever. He peacefully lay down, with his head nestled against our faces, gave one huge final yawn and relaxed into our arms. Josh was gone. Warm tears streamed down my face. My husband gathered Josh up in his arms and carried him to our car. Josh loved going for a ride, his face in the wind, his ears flapping wildly out the window. We took him home and laid his body to rest in a beautiful, shady corner of our garden. Later, we wondered about other pet owners who love
their animals. What options did they have once their pet had passed to commemorate their life? And so an idea began to form about starting up a special cemetery for pets, where their owners could visit, offer a prayer or just spend time talking to their beloved companion animal. A pet crematorium would be a valuable service when people were transferring, they could take the ashes of their “mate” with them. I travelled to Sydney and Brisbane and inspected pet crematoriums and cemeteries to get the business right. It was a sizeable investment, not only of money, but time, energy and heartfelt devotion. And it was a difficult search to find a suitable location and a bank to finance us. The application was finally submitted to Thuringowa City Council and a few days later a television station called asking me to comment on the petitions of objection that were circulating. There were many other challenges ahead but on February 23, 2003, Pet Heaven NQ was officially opened. After nearly 10 years, I still feel honoured to help other pet owners during their times of grief.
Caring for your pets when they die • Your choice of cremation or burial services • Collection from your home or Vet • Range of ashes boxes and memorial items • Professional and personalised service Main Office at 10 Langton Street Garbutt open 8.30am - 2pm weekdays. Crematorium at Bluewater is not always attended. Access strictly by appointment only.
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KATHY GIRVAN | PET FUNERAL DIRECTOR | PET HEAVEN NQ
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There’s no uncertainty for singer-songwriter – and 12 Faces of DUO finalist – Jade Holland: a music career is what she wants.
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“I LOVE ARTISTS WHO ARE QUIRKY AND I’D LIKE TO RIDE THE BORDERLINE OF GENRES MYSELF.”
JADE HOLLAND
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interview Her iTunes account lists a mixed bag of artists from Meatloaf to Paramore and The Eagles to Brad Paisley. While her own style could be described as country rock, budding singer-songwriter Jade Holland also says she wants people to question it. “I love artists who are quirky and I’d like to ride the borderline of genres myself.” It’s been a big year so far for Jade. The 22-year-old has upped the ante on her music career with an EP in production, due to launch December. (An EP is an extended-play recording, which offers more than one song, but not enough to be an album – a sample of that artist.) It has been a dream of the Mareeba-born, Kuranda-raised artist to be a singer since first taking to the stage 10 years ago. “I was 12 and had just watched a family friend sing at the Walkamin Country Music Club. I said to Mum, ‘I want to sing!’ My mum said, ‘Gee, Jade, I don’t even know if you can sing,’ because I’d never shown any musical ability before,” Jade recalls. “She took me to a singing coach and I learned one song, Kasey Chambers’ The Captain. After I had performed at Walkamin, I was shaking with excitement and said, ‘I want to sing again!’ Mum said, ‘Well, you’ll need to learn another song.’” From there, country music became a huge part of Jade’s life. Her parents, Kerry and Mark, were always supportive, following the country music circuit every weekend. “Mum and Dad put over 2000km on the brand new car within one year on me,” says Jade, who relocated to Brisbane in 2007. “Music was such a love of mine that I was doing music full-time before I was 18, entering every country music festival between here and Tamworth. I found it really hard at that time, so after a year I moved to Townsville [where Mark and Kerry had relocated] to regroup and refocus.” Last year, with encouragement from a friend, Jade entered the 15th Annual World Championships of Performing Arts in LA. Jade claimed four awards in total: second in the photogenic category, third in country rock for her rendition of Carrie
Underwood’s Before He Cheats, third in vocal for her performance of Rascal Flatts’ Here Comes Goodbye, and her most proud placing, third in song-writing for her original song, Make Up Your Mind. “I’d had that song in my back pocket for five years,” says Jade, who wrote it with assistance from her now music producer, Robbie Wason. “I met Robbie through his son, Kris, who I’d performed with on the country music circuit,” tells Jade. “Robbie helped me write Make Up Your Mind, but because I didn’t know what an EP was at that stage, I didn’t do much with the song. When it won third out of 3800 contestants in the songwriting category, I thought, ‘Gee, I’d better pull my finger out!’” So Jade returned to song-writing reinvigorated. She has dedicated the past year to performing local gigs each weekend. Early last month, she also secured sponsorship for her EP from TP Human Capital, where she works in her “day job” as a training coordination assistant. “TP Human Capital has committed to running this EP for 12 to 18 months,” explains Jade. “It’s definitely reassuring – and exciting – to have financial support and know this EP will happen.” Jade now frequents Sydney and Brisbane to work with Robbie on her yet-to-be-titled EP, which will offer four songs in total. “I’ll do a Townsville launch in December, then a Tamworth launch in January, and the next stop will be LA hopefully,” reveals Jade, who will also shoot a film clip in October to air on the Country Music Channel and coincide with her December debut. While Jade admits juggling a day job, live gigs, a burgeoning music career, family commitments, a social life, a boyfriend “and a cat” is no easy task, she is dedicated to producing the best quality EP she can. She knows that these four songs – this “taste” of her musical ability – could determine the speed in which she achieves her dream. “As small as it might seem, my ultimate dream is to one day have someone in the audience sing my lyrics back to me while I’m performing,” says Jade, with a smile. “That would be incredible.”
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knock the dough back with one good punch to let any air out. Before you portion the dough into separate balls, refer to the pizza recipe you want to make for correct measures. Once you’ve separated your dough into portions, and working with one portion at a time, use the palm of your hands to cup the dough and roll it on the work surface in a circular motion to form a perfect ball. Repeat with the remaining dough portions. Place the dough balls on a lightly greased baking tray, cover and leave in a warm place to prove for 15 minutes. Note: Strong flour is very finely ground flour with a high gluten content. It is available from good delicatessens, gourmet food stores and some supermarkets. It is sometimes called ‘00’ flour.
ARTICHOKE, PANCETTA, CHICORY, TALEGGIO, CHILLI AND LEMON SERVES 1–2 Makes one 25 × 10 cm oval pizza
CLASSIC PIZZA DOUGH Makes 750g – around four 30cm pizzas 250ml lukewarm water 2 teaspoons dry yeast 1.25 teaspoons sugar 1.25 tablespoons olive oil (extra for greasing) 475g strong flour, plus extra, for dusting 1.25 teaspoons salt In a small bowl, mix the lukewarm water, yeast and sugar together until combined, then leave in a warm place for 5 minutes or until frothy. Stir in the olive oil. Sift the strong flour and salt together into a large bowl. Pour the yeast mixture over
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the dry ingredients and use your hands to bring the mixture together to form a dough. Turn the dough out onto a work surface and use the heel of your hands to work the dough for 5 minutes until it is smooth and elastic. Lightly grease the inside of a clean dry bowl with oil and place the dough inside. Place a tea towel (dish towel) over the dough and leave in a warm place to prove for 45–60 minutes or until doubled in size. Dust a clean work surface lightly with the extra flour and tip out the dough. Use your fists to
100g chicory (bitter green) leaves, washed and trimmed semolina or plain (all-purpose) flour, for dusting 170g pizza dough ball 2 tablespoons goat’s curd 1 teaspoon mascarpone cheese 1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf (Italian) parsley 45g shredded mozzarella cheese 4 thin pancetta slices 2 artichokes, marinated in oil, drained and sliced into wedges 50g taleggio cheese, broken into small pieces 1 teaspoon finely chopped rosemary freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon lemon zest pinch of dried chilli flakes 6 semi-dried (sun-blushed) tomatoes, halved small handful picked watercress Bring a saucepan of salted water to the boil. Plunge the chicory into the boiling water for 30 seconds, then refresh immediately in cold water. Strain, squeeze out any excess water and lay out on a clean tea towel to dry. Place a pizza stone in the oven and preheat the oven to 250°C (500°F/Gas 9) or its
recipes highest temperature. Once it has reached the temperature, it will take about 15 minutes for the pizza stone to heat up. Meanwhile, lightly dust a clean work surface with semolina or flour, then roll out the dough ball into a 30cm square that is about 3 mm thick. Transfer the pizza base onto a piece of baking paper; this is necessary for transferring the assembled pizza to the heated pizza stone. Prick the pizza base all over with a fork or docker. Mix the goat’s curd and mascarpone cheese together, then spread the mixture on to the pizza base. Top with the parsley, mozzarella, pancetta, chicory, artichoke, taleggio and rosemary. Finish with freshly ground black pepper. Transfer the pizza onto the heated pizza stone. Cook the pizza in the oven for 5–10 minutes or until golden and crisp. Using a pizza paddle or wide spatula, carefully transfer the pizza to a chopping board or plate. Garnish with the lemon zest, chilli flakes and semi-dried tomatoes and watercress and serve.
PANCETTA WITH FIG AND GORGONZOLA SERVES 1–2 Makes one 25 × 10 cm oval pizza Semolina or plain (all-purpose) flour, for dusting 170g pizza dough ball 1 tablespoon olive oil 12 large basil leaves, torn 2 ripe vine-ripened tomatoes, thinly sliced 50g shredded mozzarella cheese 60g gorgonzola cheese 8 very thin pancetta slices Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 small fresh figs, each cut into thin wedges Wild rocket (arugula), to serve 1 tablespoon balsamic reduction or apple balsamic vinegar Place a pizza stone in the oven and preheat the oven to 250°C (500°F/Gas 9) or to its highest temperature. Once it has reached the temperature, it will take about 15 minutes for the pizza stone to heat up. Lightly dust a clean work surface with semolina or flour, then roll out the dough ball into a rough 25 × 10 cm oval about 3 mm thick.
Transfer the pizza base onto a piece of baking paper; this is necessary for transferring the assembled pizza to the heated pizza stone. Prick the pizza base all over with a fork or docker. Brush the pizza base with the olive oil. Place the torn basil leaves on top of the pizza base, followed by the tomato slices. Sprinkle over the shredded mozzarella and crumble over the gorgonzola. Lay the pancetta slices on top and season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Transfer the pizza onto the heated pizza stone. Cook the pizza in the oven for 5–10 minutes or until golden and crisp. Using a pizza paddle or wide spatula, carefully transfer the pizza to a chopping board or plate. Arrange the figs on the pizza, sprinkle with wild rocket, then drizzle with the balsamic reduction or apple balsamic. Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Serve.
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imperfect FOR “OLD-FASHIONED GIRL” NGAIO LENZ, SOMETHING OLD ALWAYS TRUMPS SOMETHING NEW, ESPECIALLY WHEN IT COMES TO HER WORK. ossicking along the shoreline in front of her Eimeo Beach home in Mackay, Ngaio Lenz is looking for driftwood and debris for her next work. Walking barefoot through the sand, her floppy hat shielding her from the sun, Ngaio’s focus is on finding raw materials to add to her growing collection of buttons, photos, timber, papers and other objects. For the artist, beauty is in the well-worn, the aged, the imperfect. “I connect strongly with the aesthetic of old objects – surfaces with marks and peeling paint, rust and patina, weathered driftwood,” enthuses Ngaio, who only embraced her occupation in recent years after many spent as an interior designer. “Working with materials that have a sense of [the] past allows me to feel connected and grounded. There is a warmth in the tactile, as opposed to the shiny and slick, which says, ‘I am new and showy and you can throw me out when I look a bit old’. I prefer to embrace the well-worn and pre-loved, because I believe stories rub off on objects.” Earlier this year, Ngaio showcased two successful exhibitions in Melbourne – one at Flinders Lane Gallery, which was almost a sell-out, and the other at a little gallery called Hand Held Gallery, which exhibits small works. Currently, a large collection of Ngaio’s work is on display at Artspace Mackay, where Ngaio works parttime as an exhibition assistant. The work is part of an exhibition responding to artefacts from Mackay’s 150-year history. This month, though, she will present her first Townsville exhibition, Fragments, featuring picture-imperfect, framed, collage works of small fragments of vintage paper, buttons, and bits and pieces. It will be at Umbrella Studio from August 17. For Ngaio, who grew up in Townsville, the trip north will also be a return to her roots. “I was always a creative child,” says Ngaio, recalling early memories. “I remember visiting my mother’s friends’ homes for morning teas, sitting quietly while the women talked, and I would rearrange their badly designed living spaces, picking out new colours, in my head.”
She explains: “I grew up in an artistic family. My grandmother, Diddy, was a stylish influence. She always said she had no talent, but she knew how to put things together. My sister, Katelyn Aslett, is a well-known textile designer based here in Townsville, and my mother, Jane Aslett, operated Townsville’s first homewares store in the 1970s and ‘80s, where I loved doing the window displays… Design was natural for me, even as a child. I always made things, always used my hands.” Displaying such an innate understanding of colour, space, materials, objects and the relationship between these elements, interior design seemed an obvious path for Ngaio, which she undertook in Mackay for almost a decade. “Over the years, my passion for art and preference for art over decoration has really grown,” says Ngaio, who completed a Masters in Visual Art through University of Tasmania last year, cementing her decision to shift her focus to art. “My work as an artist has greatly developed since doing my Masters and I have learned to trust my intuitive response to things.” Of course, once a designer, always a designer, and Ngaio considers her own home to be one of her longest-running works. “I treat my home as an ever-changing gallery space, because I am very visual in the way I do things,” she says. The house, which is literally a few short steps from the sand, was a “little old beach shack” until the family bought it in 1997 and renovated it. It’s home to Ngaio, her husband and two and of their three teenage sons – her eldest has inherited the family’s creative bloodline and is a graphic designer and web developer in Brisbane. “It was very important to us that we maintain the home’s connection to the past through the renovation,” says Ngaio, “and while it is a white, modern space, I love the juxtaposition of the white interior with rustic objects that have history.” She continues: “I like things with a past. They connect me to my own personal history. I am an old-fashioned girl. I think I should have lived 100 years ago!”
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Jupiters has been named national finalist in three categories at the Australian Hotels Association (AHA) Awards for Excellence, including Best Restaurant – accommodation division – for Essence; Best Superior Accommodation for Jupiters Townsville Hotel, and Best Bistro – country – for Aqua. Winners will be announced in an awards ceremony at the Wrest Point Casino in Hobart on Wednesday, September 5.
Maidment Development Group welcomes Sass Mathieson to the team as sales executive at the Sanctum land sales office at the end of Bonnet Road, Mount Low. Also, Suzie Black has joined Living on the Outside as corporate sales manager. New to Townsville and her role, Terri Keskinen has recently joined PRDnationwide as a property manager. Terri was the senior property manager at a large rental office on the Sunshine Coast. “The team is great and have been very helpful in welcoming me to Townsville,” Terri says of her new post.
THEY CARE Three local family day care educators have won accolades in the Family Day Care Australia Educator of the Year Awards. Selected from the many family day care educators in the area, Kirsty Buckley of Townsville West Family Day Care, Valerie Berry of Townsville Inner City Family Day Care and Robyn Taifalos of Townsville and Regions Family Day Care have secured local awards in the national competition. These talented women are among the 14,000 family day care educators providing quality early childhood education and care to more than 112,000 children across Australia.
DAZZLING JEWEL One of independent jeweller Jewellery by Design’s bespoke pieces has made it into the finals of the JAA Australasian Jewellery Awards – Chemgold CAD/CAM Award. Skilled on-site jewellers Martyn Brown and Martin Linning’s entry was one of the “exceptional” designs of the year, with winners to be announced on Monday, September 3 at the Hilton Sydney.
GOOD KNIGHT Jupiters managing director Sean Knights has resigned from the hotel casino, taking up a senior position with Resorts World Sentosa in Singapore. Sean was MD at Jupiters for more than four years, and an announcement on his replacement is expected to be made in the coming weeks.
NEW HOME FOR ALLARO Allaro Homes has shifted office premises into a new base at 20 Dillane Street, Hyde Park. Allaro Homes manager John McKenzie says the new state-of-art office will give the company room to grow, as well as provide an enhanced customer experience with a dedicated selection room for clients. “We are looking forward to the future as we grow Allaro Homes,” he says. “With a collective 130 years experience in the building industry, we hope people will come to recognise us as industry leaders who are knowledgeable, honest and have an extremely high work ethic.”
HAPPY DANCE Townsville’s nationally recognised dance company, Dancenorth, has secured a grant of $75,000 from Townsville City Council’s Community and Culture Committee. “We are ecstatic (as the) funding will help us activate the School of the Arts space,” general manager Trevor Keeling explains. While the space has been home to the outfit since 1983, hosting many contemporary dance performances, the company is touring significantly this year so the grant allows for other forms of engaging entertainment. “We have developed an interesting program for 2012, which includes hosting touring film festivals, comedy, music and contemporary theatre,” Trevor says. “We can now continue our plan over the next three
years to maximise the use of this beautiful School of the Arts Building and create a mecca for alternative entertainment in the CBD.”
FIT TO WORK Registrations for National Ride2Work day, on Wednesday, October 17, are open already at ride2work.com.au. The annual event links experienced cyclists up with novices to show commuters how fun, safe and invigorating it is to use pedal power on the way to the office. Think of all the parking and fuel you’d save on too!
URBAN DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE OF AUSTRALIA (UDIA) STATE CONFERENCE – 2012 23-24 August 2012 Jupiters Hotel and Casino, Townsville. This year, UDIA (Qld) – the peak body for the development industry in Queensland – brings its annual Developer’s Conference to Townsville. Themed ‘Beyond Boundaries’, the event promises to capture the positive mood currently prevailing in many regional Queensland centres, and invites attendees to explore opportunities ‘outside of the square’. For more details call (07) 3233 2713 or visit www.udia.qld.com.au
TOWNSVILLE ENTERPRISE EVENTS AUGUST 2012 AUGUST 17 Townsville Business Breakfast – Guest Speaker, Peter Costello – Jupiters Townsville 7:30am to 9:30am
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Win big… can an Ex make a claim?
Scooping the lottery jackpot is something many of us hope for. But can a former partner claim a portion if a couple has split?
ONE OF THE MOST WELLKNOWN CASES IN AUSTRALIA INVOLVED A HUSBAND WHO WON $5 MILLION IN THE LOTTERY AFTER HE AND HIS WIFE HAD SEPARATED.
I am often asked by clients what happens if they win Gold Lotto before they’ve separated from their partner, have paid for the ticket from their income, and their partner did not contribute financially to the purchase of the winning ticket. The short answer is that, for the most part, it is not going to matter who in the relationship paid for the ticket. Where one or both partners are in receipt of an income, or one is in receipt of an income and the other is a stayat-home parent, or both are unemployed or retired, funds are generally looked upon as being joint funds. But if you have a query or an unusual set of circumstances, it is best to check with your family lawyer. One of the most well-known cases in Australia involved a husband who won $5 million in the lottery after he and his wife had separated. Most people would think that once a couple has parted company, what claim, if any, would an ex-partner have in respect of a lottery win. Well depending on the circumstances, perhaps more than most people would think when looking at what transpired during the course of the relationship. This particular couple had lived together for 12 years and had a child, aged nearly 15 at court time. In the early years of their marriage, the husband had been a heroin addict. The husband had overcome his addiction with the help of his wife, who had supported
him financially and emotionally. Not only this, but the wife had continued to support him while he completed his studies, so that he was able to obtain full-time employment. During the relationship, their lifestyle had been modest and, when they separated, there was little by way of property to be distributed between them. Interestingly, after the husband won the lottery, he denied that he had won and said, in fact, that it was his mother who had done so. The court did not accept his story and there was considerable argument at trial about whether he or his mother had won. Ultimately, the court concluded in a 2:1 decision that the prize money was his, and that the whole of the money was available for distribution between the former couple. The court took into account a number of factors including the significant financial and non-financial contributions the wife had made during the course of the marriage, as well as other factors such as the disparity in the husband’s and wife’s financial circumstances since he had won the lottery. The wife now had the care of the child and, although the wife had remarried, the husband had prior to the trial restructured his financial affairs so that he had not been paying child support. These were just some of the factors the court took into consideration in this instance.
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DR MATTHEW CASEY | DENTIST | CASEY DENTISTS
Maintaining teeth for life
People are living longer through advances in modern medicine, which is good news, though it also means more wear and tear for teeth.
THE BIG CHALLENGE IS DEALING WITH PEOPLE WHO GRIND THEIR TEETH AND WIND UP WITH FACIAL DISPROPORTIONS.
At Casey Dentists we have evolved from a simple, one - dimensional “drill/fill” practice into a comprehensive, treatment plan focused, family dental surgery. This was born by my desire to help people with more advanced dental conditions – such which cannot simply be solved by the information we learnt at dental school. I also wanted to develop a greater understanding of dentistry and appreciate the complex interactions between teeth, wear patterns, joint disease and smile design. One of my specialist mentors always told me it’s relatively simple to make a nice set of front teeth, but exceedingly difficult to create a beautiful smile. Another challenge facing modern dentists is people are living longer through modern advances in medicine and retaining their teeth likewise, which ironically creates challenges in rehabilitation of the worn dentition. Over a lifetime, teeth wear down, teeth fracture, and teeth are lost. The big challenge is dealing with people who grind their teeth and end up with facial disproportions where the nose appears closer to the chin. These people need rehabilitation of their teeth, they need restoring, rebuilding and strengthening to create longevity once again. Once I began to understand the scope of treatments required to help these people, I pursued extensive professional development to advance my skill set. The more you
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learn, the more you realise how little you knew and how much more there is to pursue and learn. There is no end point in dentistry unless you decide to choose an alternate career. There are so many pieces to the complete puzzle of dentistry and therein lies the enjoyment and challenge of being involved in a profession that is constantly changing through technological advances and the overall desire to help people reach a point of teeth for life. To begin your understanding and journey at Casey Dentists, the New Patient Experience is designed to develop a clear understanding of you and your families health concerns before any treatment is commenced. The New Patient Experience is a fundamental beginning point to determine and discuss what dental problems are apparent to yourself and also dental health conditions that you are completely unaware of, that may impact not only the longevity of your teeth but also your underlying health. So many mums ask me about their kids, and it’s simple. Our hygienist and therapist are best trained to examine and screen your child, the appointments are simple and fun. When I see young smiles walk down the path and then return up the path as young adolescents, I feel an overwhelming sense of achievement that Casey Dentists have not only looked after Mum and Dad, but the entire family.
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“THE LAST THING YOU WANT TO DO IS DESIGN YOUR HOUSE TODAY AND HAVE IT OBSOLETE TOMORROW”
DARREN FINLAY
BUILT FOR INNOVATION BUILDER AND BUSINESSMAN; INNOVATOR AND FAMILY MAN – THERE ARE MANY FACETS TO DARREN FINLAY, BUT THEY’RE ALL FIXED ON FINDING THE RIGHT SOLUTION.
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hile Darren Finlay is certainly a builder – and if the awards peppering the walls of Finlay Homes’ office are anything to go by, quite a good one at that – he is foremost a business man. “A lot of builders have been set-up to be builders: bricks and mortar-type stuff, and – although I do have that background – we have been set-up as a business: a professional operation for clients, offering after-sales service, before-sales service, and solution-orientations,” the father of twin boys explains of the business he and wife Jane have built from the ground up. Anchored strong in an industry that has weathered some tumultuous times, Darren identifies two main factors that have been crucial in the success of the Bohle-based outfit that employs 15 full time staff and many more sub-contractors: “Whether you’re a couple, single or have a family; or whether it’s your first home, last home, or anything in-between; it means being able to provide specific solutions for each of those different people,” he explains. “We also pride ourselves on the ability to innovate quickly… we are pushing the edge and, with our Innovation House being built around sustainability, it will be up there as one of the few projects (of its kind) in Australia.” The Innovation House is just one of the ways that Finlay Homes is embracing the future (the company will build a totally sustainable display home, and then Darren, Jane and their boys will move into it after a year and collect real data to inform other projects); Darren says they are working across a number of fields, including seemingly simple steps like adapting designs for the tropics and ensuring homes are more accessible now for the future’s ageing population. “The last thing you want to do is design your house today
and have it obsolete tomorrow,” Darren says. “We are now tending to design houses sensitive to the fact that, at some point, you may not be as nimble as you once were… it’s important to take that into account because it might not be you who’s interested in it, but the person who buys it after you might be.” Juggling his work with being president of the Housing Industry Association (HIA), Darren travels all around the country to keep abreast of the latest industry trends. “People build a new home because it’s new, so delivering new products and methods is important,” he tells, adding sustainability is a big factor now in house design as people realise its true potential: “Sustainability is no longer just a social conscience decision – it’s also an economic decision because you can actually save money by being sustainable now. It will cost you a lot of money if you’re not paying attention, and that’s what you’d normally use to go on holiday, or go out to dinner or see a movie.” He says his boys are educating him about sustainable practises like buying free range eggs in the same way that he educates them about not spending 30 minutes in the shower or leaving the X-Box on. One of the fortunate aspects of being 10-years into the business now is that he’s gradually been able to pull back and spend a bit more time with family. “I’m just getting to the stage now where I can find more time to spend with the kids and I think it’s very important at this age – it’s when boys think their dad is pretty cool, which is probably going to run out in two or three years when they say: ‘I’m off chasing girls, see you later Champion!’”.
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“I WAS GOING TO PLAY PREMIER LEAGUE FOOTBALL AND MAKE 100,000 POUNDS A WEEK.”
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AKA: Susie Homemaker! Most treasured item: My whole family. Dogs included. You in three words: Fun, passionate, loyal. Why you get out of bed: I begrudgingly get out of bed! A full night sleep is rare with a teething 7 month and a 2 year old. Most memorable event: My wedding day, honeymoon in the Maldives, standing at the bottom of the Pyramids of Giza, climbing the Great Wall of China, going to NYC. What you love about where you live: Townsville is a fantastic city to live. I feel safe and look forward to raising my children surrounded by extended family and friends. You’re from: Born and bred Townsville girl. Mentor / inspiration: As cliché as it is, my parents are my biggest inspiration. In their 49 years married they’ve dealt with loss, disability and financial pressures yet have worked together to raise 5 children who are close enough to call each other friends. Ideal dinner guests: My husband and I love having dinner parties and make up excuses to have people over. I’d love to have Bono, Beyonce and Colin Firth over for dinner one day! Your mantra/philosophy: When I first started working, my manager said “Think Global, Act Local”. It’s a great mantra for working in Townsville. As a child, what did you think you’d be?: I was always going to be a hairdresser or a teacher, be married and have kids so I guess 2 out of 3 ain’t bad!
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AKA: Annoying brother and boyfriend (my sisters and girlfriend would say) or the Pommy manager at JAM. Most treasured item: My family. All live in England so I don’t see them unless on Skype. My 18 month old niece points to the computer when her mum tells her she’s talking to Uncle Kieran. You in three words: Total sports nut. Most memorable event: Being told I was going to be an uncle for the first time and my leaving parties before moving to Australia were amazing, lets leave it at that. What you love about where you live: It’s a lot better weather compared to home. It’s also where I met my girlfriend. Where are you from: York in the north of England. Best dish: My Shepherds Pie. I make it better than my dad but he would argue that. Your mentor / biggest inspiration: Mum and Dad owned a restaurant when we were kids so we didn’t see them much but we had everything we needed and we’d go on holiday together at least once a year. They worked hard. Ideal dinner guests: David Beckham (he’s a living English god) and my Granddad, who I never met. Your must-have gadget: Some kind of transportation device, so I could just pop back to England and see my family and mates whenever I wanted. As a child, what did you think you’d be?: In my 10 year old head I was going to play Premier League Football and make 100,000 pounds a week.
AKA: Wife, Mum, accountant, RAAF Reservist, daughter. Most treasured item: Hands down: my family and good health Why do you get out of bed: Because life is short and if my clients are willing to get up at 5am to improve their health and wellbeing then I am going to be there with them! Most memorable moment: Finishing my first half marathon in Kuala Lumpur 3 years ago in a time of 1 hr 53 mins (23rd female home) with my two boys cheering me home. Where are you from? I grew up in Ipswich and I’m a proud Ipswich Girls Grammar School Old Girl. You wish: I would forgo winning $1 million dollars in the lottery if someone could find a cure for cancer. I love and admire you Mum J. Mentor/biggest inspiration: My Mum and her continuing battle with cancer. She manages to see the positive side of life despite losing hair, chemo being pumped through her veins every fortnight and the mouth ulcers that keep her up at night! You always meant to: I have no regrets in life and, as I’m forty, I make sure that I tick off bucket list items everyday. What you’d change about yourself: I made that change 6 years ago. I achieved an 80cm waist measurement (healthy heart range) in 12 weeks. I’ve maintained that measurement for 6 years with nutrition and exercise. Parting words: You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step!
AKA: Keen motorcar enthusiast, golfer, jet skier. Most treasured item: My 1967 Pontiac Parisienne. You in three words: Outgoing, fun and adventurous. Most memorable moment event: My 18th birthday party – everybody played such an important role in helping me celebrate becoming an adult. What you love about where you live: It’s a sunny paradise. You always meant to: Travel more, particularly to Denmark, which is Dad’s home country. You’re from: I was born in Townsville. Best dish: Lasagne – it’s my favourite Italian food. You wish… I could play golf better. Mentor/biggest inspiration: My dad because he came to Australia with nothing and built-up a successful business, which I now run. We’re one of the few service stations still offering full driveway service. Ideal dinner guests: My two best mates Payney and Tavis. I’ve known these boys through the best years of my life and we all have each other’s backs. Your must-have gadget: My hearing aids. Your mantra/ philosophy: Good things happen to those who wait. As a child, what did you think you’d be?: Working with monkeys. Parting words: Don’t let people hold you back – if you have a goal, go for it.
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Darren Finlay from Finlay Homes tells DUO about his family and their ground-breaking experiment to track everyday consumption in a specially-designed home now under construction.
We all have the power to change
If you knew that you wasted between 10,000 and 30,000 litres of water every year just waiting for the shower to warm up, would you change your ways? Would you make more of an effort to cut back unnecessary usage of lights, air-conditioners and flat-screen TVs if someone handed you a cheque every three months for doing so? –I believe you would. Education – not misinformation – is the most powerful tool in helping us all understand what we can do to live more economically as individuals and as part of larger households. But when we’re bombarded with confusing messages everyday about sustainability and lowering our impact on Mother Earth, how can we decipher what’s right from wrong? That’s a problem that Finlay Homes is on a mission to solve. Starting in a few weeks, our team will embark on an ambitious project that aims to answer the complicated question: what makes a sustainable home sustainable? As builders, we believe we owe it to ourselves, our customers and the generations of tomorrow 2 DUO MAGAZINE AUGUST 2012 duomagazine.com.au 84
to know the answer. Not ones to do anything halfheartedly, we’re building a new, affordable display home, designed for the tropics, and jam-packed with energy and water-saving features. And that’s just the beginning of our experiment. For the first 12 months, the home will be open and on display to the public, providing a unique, hands-on educational experience for anyone who cares to visit. While that’s an exciting step, it won’t be until the third and final stage of the project that we’ll start to get the answers we are looking for. I’ve nominated my family, consisting of my wife and two young children, to live in the home as “guinea pigs” in a two-year study that will produce a rolling cycle of tangible, clear-cut data about our everyday consumption. We certainly seem like a good case study: the average family with average living habits. But how will the data be reliable, you ask? That’s where we tried to involve stakeholders like Ergon Energy, James Cook University and Townsville City Council Sustainability Department.
The home will be fitted with cutting-edge monitoring equipment that will allow us to track my family’s energy and water usage around the clock. And to make sure the outcomes are both broad and balanced, my family will regularly change our living habits, from swapping bedrooms and shifting between living spaces, to alternating the length and temperature of our showers, and more. It’s no secret that the level of anticipation is running high among our project team. As far as our research shows, an experiment of this scale or practicality has never been attempted in North Queensland before, let alone Australia. Perhaps more surprisingly, my kids have completely bought into the concept and are already changing their habits in our current home. That’s a very big win in my eyes! We’d love for you to follow the progress of our sustainable home project from construction to completion. Simply visit finlayhomes.wordpress. com or find us on Facebook at ‘finlayhomes’ to register for my live blog, where you can also submit any comments or questions. Together, we can discover what makes a sustainable home sustainable – and attainable.
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Sustainability Perfected The Allaro Experience – The Way Building Your Home Should Be
Allaro Homes brings together 130 years of building heritage in north Queensland. During this time design trends, building styles and industry standards have evolved and improved. Reputable home builders have become more clever in how they do things, more efficient in how they build and more concerned about the environmental impact and the lasting legacy of their client’s homes. There are many ways a home’s environmental footprint can be reduced and not all of these have to break the bank, according to John McKenzie, manager of Allaro Homes in Townsville. He says installing a solar power system is one of the quickest and easiest ways to achieve this but it is also one of the more expensive options. He said while the savings generated from a solar system would be high, added to the cost of building, it can sometimes be unobtainable in the short term. He said it was important to think cleverly from the outset when planning the design of a home taking into consideration the westerly sun, where the breezes come from and the amount of natural light coming into a home. “Our team of qualified, experienced designers can design your home with a custom plan that suits the orientation and aspect of the block. By thinking laterally, we will be able to maximise breezeways through the house reducing the need
Key Points Plenty of ventilation with the use of large windows and doors as well as good quality ceiling insulation will keep your house cool all year round, reducing the need to run costly air conditioners
to run expensive airconditioners, while also allowing for as much natural light as possible.” He explains that the use of glass, plenty of windows as well as good insulation in the ceiling such as ceiling batts, also helps to keep a house cool all year round. “Ceiling batts are designed to reduce heat transfer through the roof of your home, improving your home’s comfort and energy efficiency. In fact, compared to an un-insulated home, you could save up to 48% of the costs of heating and cooling, reducing your energy bills. This figure depends on the climate where you live, the r rating of the batts and other elements such as whether or not you have a dark or light coloured roof.” John also recommends looking closely at a home’s plumbing requirements before deciding where to place your hot water. “If you are building a larger home it is important to make sure the plumbing is centralised so hot water can reach both ends of the house quickly and efficiently, reducing the amount of excess water going down the drain while waiting to heat up.” Gas hot water has been a popular option in recent years, however government rebates for heat pumps are making these more desirable. “A typical house that uses gas or a traditional hot water system will see annual savings in the power bill of several hundred dollars. “A heat pump is a different way to use renewable energy to heat
Swap your hot water system or gas for a heat pump and enjoy naturally heated water for one third of the cost of other hot water systems
Consider your landscaping carefully with drought resistant plants and clever design placements to maximise shade and block harsh westerly sun.
When building a new home, many of us strive to reduce our environmental footprint. Allaro Homes will show you how being sustainable without compromising on style or the building’s integrity is possible by simply planning to perfection. water. It works a little like a reverse refrigerator, transferring the heat in the air outside of the unit to the water stored inside the heater through a heat exchange system. In the case of heat pumps, heat is a relative term as they will still work in very cold conditions.” For those wanting to take the full step and opt for solar power, even though the Ergon Energy 44c tariff has been reduced to 8c, solar power still remains a good option. “There are still some government incentives available for those considering solar power and depending on the size of the system required, pricing can range from $5000 to $16,000. Most solar systems have paid for themselves after seven to eight years.” Sustainable landscaping is another element to consider when reducing your home’s environmental impact. “Your garden needs to be both attractive and in balance with the local climate and environment and should require minimal resource input such as water or dangerous chemicals.” John recommends the use of small native plants that reduce the requirement for water and are naturally resistant to many pests, reducing the need to spray harsh chemicals or fertilisers. There are many ways a home’s carbon footprint can be reduced, all it takes is careful consideration and an experienced builder who will plan every last detail to perfection. For more details call Allaro Homes 4724 1333.
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Kermit was wrong. Being green can be easy with a few lifestyle tweaks.
In this month’s magazine
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Classic. Cool. The Arden fan from MyFan. Inspired by the clean and classic lines of an architect’s tripod, the Arden’s handcrafted timber legs and powerful three-speed motor offering 50 degree oscillation combine functionality with aesthetics. Because staying cool never goes out of fashion. RRP$449 1300 4 MYFAN myfan.com.au/arden
“Sustainable living” is a term you’ve probably heard bandied about. It’s something you know you should be thinking about, but perhaps haven’t gotten around to in between work deadlines, daily chores and tackling the bills. But living sustainably is beneficial for everybody – including you – and it’s an issue that’s only going to get more important. Though, adopting some of the principles day-to-day doesn’t have to be arduous. In fact, in this issue, we’ve made it really simple, which is what sustainable living is meant to be all about anyway – enjoying the simple life. Sustainable living pertains to a lifestyle whereby you attempt to reduce your use of the Earth’s natural resources, as well as cut back on your consumption in general. In this issue, we provide easy actions that you can employ to live a little “greener”, from growing your own fruit and veggies to making your patch of grass water-smart. You can also do your bit at the check-out by following our simple tips to being a sustainable consumer. Plus, we meet Ken Bellamy, Townsville’s financial planner-turned-sustainability guru, whose “bug brigade” is doing a world of good. Sustainable living – it’s the smart thing to do for the planet, your back pocket – and your conscience! SCOTT MORRISON PUBLISHER
The Urban Composter
Natural Mottled Twig Chandelier by High Thorn. These natural mottled twig chandeliers fashioned predominantly from the felled jacaranda which is an invader species in South Africa, combine the beauty of nature with a minimum of adornment to bring a rustic yet sophisticated edge to any environment. Available in natural, white or mottled finish and in a variety of sizes and shapes, these are well suited for both residential and commercial use. Single tier $1225. 02 9371 0969 www.thirdworld.com.au
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Planet Luxe The new PLANET LUXE range of household cleaning products are designed to help us all do our bit to save the planet and ourselves without sacrificing style in the process. All PLANET LUXE products are natural, botanical blends of organic herbs, plant extracts and pure essential oils. They are toxin-free, readily 100% biodegradable and greywater safe with no animal testing or animal by-products. planetluxe.com.au
The latest Australian designed Eco product to hit the market. It has taken more than 2 years to develop and finalise the design by Australian company Quality Products. The Urban Composter brings a touch of style and design to the Bokashi & Compost product market. It’s designed to not only look great in your kitchen, but it’s also easier to use, with a hinged lid. Other unique design features include an angled base, ensuring ALL liquid is drained without needing to tilt the bucket. RRP $55. For stockists call 02 9999 0684 www.urbancomposter.co
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Small steps to sustainability
Here are four simple actions you can make to earn ‘greenie’ points with Mother Nature.
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Grow your own food After working long and draining hours in real estate Tonielle Christensen was aching for a change. She enrolled in a permaculture design course in far north Queensland, which sowed the seeds for a total change of career and lifestyle. For the past two years she has been steadily cultivating an edible garden, reaping the gains from food rich in nutrients and devoid of pesticides. She has also started her own business and is working less hours doing what she loves – one of the perks of being nearly totally self-sufficient. “What I can’t produce myself, I can get through swapping food with the members of Permaculture Townsville, Food for Thought and Soulfood Townsville Organic Co-op,” Tonielle tells. “We all share our delicious food made from our gardens and trade seeds, plants and knowledge… I’ve been able to learn so much from people and my life is totally re-aligned.” Contrary to popular assumption, Tonielle doesn’t spend hours toiling in her bountiful garden, which contains an oasis of tropical plants, fruit trees, a rainbow spectrum of vegetables, 33 different herbs, and chickens (who play a role in processing the organic compost that eventually ends up back on the garden). “They call permaculturalists ‘lazy gardeners’ because it’s all about designing the space so that nature looks after itself,” Tonielle explains, “unless you have a seasonal garden, which takes a bit more work to harvest and replant.” She advises novices to begin recycling kitchen food waste to improve soil quality, and then start by growing herbs. Budding green-thumbs can also attend Permaculture Townsville’s community gardens at Railway Estate on Saturdays from 2pm where they can receive expert advice, motivation, and even some seeds to get started. Bon appetite! Get inspired: permaculturetownsville.org
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Make your garden water smart
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According to Townsville City Council’s sustainability guru, Chris Manning, 70 to 75 per cent of Townsville’s household water is used outside. While we all love lush tropical lawns and gardens, there are certain tricks we can employ to ensure our precious resource is used wisely. “We need to adjust our watering schedules to meet seasonal and landscape requirements,” Chris explains from TCC’s Rowes Bay Sustainability Education Centre. “If you have clay soil, you need to make sure you irrigate for longer with less water because it needs a slow soaking, otherwise it will just run-off and into the nearest stormwater drain. However, if you have a sandy soil, water can be hard to retain, so increase your organic content by adding compost and other organic matter.” Other outdoor water saving tips include hydrozoning, which consists of clumping species with high water needs in the same area, with plants requiring low or medium amounts of water in another. Reducing your lawn size and choosing the right turf will also save weekend mowing time and water. “Replace lawns with garden beds and have them mulched so water is retained,” Chris suggests. Can’t be bothered with another garden bed? Rocks look great and are hassle-free. Get educated: Visit the Rowes Bay Sustainability Education Centre on Sunday, September 9 or see townsville.qld.gov.au
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The changing face of renewable energy
The playing field has been levelled in electricity generation – and now solar energy makes sense.
The sun has set on the generous Queensland solar bonus scheme, but is just rising on one of the most exciting industries of our generation. Renewable energy has been hurtling towards being equal with the price of conventional electricity generation, and this, coupled with Australia’s wide open spaces and abundant sunshine, creates the perfect backdrop to illuminate the opportunities as we progress towards “life after feed-in tariffs”. Microgeneration, at the source – generating heat and electric power on a small-scale to meet needs – has to be better than trying to push electricity around a grid that is expensive to maintain and creates huge losses along the way. An average
shed on every cattle station in North Queensland has enough space to cover a farmer’s electricity requirements. In fact, most towns in Queensland have enough sun hours that a small solar hybrid system could give them security from brown-outs and black-outs, while eliminating electricity bills and still have a return on investment higher than bank interest rates. There are many exciting technologies coming onto the market in the renewable energy sector and Country Solar believes engineering the best systems for each location and industry is key. We are constantly studying better ways to service customers and expand our client base, because what was unaffordable to most businesses a few years
ago, now makes perfect sense. Why pay a diesel truck to keep going to a remote site and filling the generator? Renewables don’t require refuelling. There’s very little maintenance and there’s no risk of a hydrocarbon spill. As we look outside the square and beyond feeding the grid, renewables start to open up a world of possibilities. Country Solar can provide cost-effective electricity to any consumer – big or small. We are in the business of saving you money and, in doing that, we all benefit through better environmental outcomes and a more sustainable future. Call Country Solar for more information on 4772 0221.
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Buy organic
Whether it’s food, clothes or deodorant, by purchasing certified organic products consumers can be confident that they’re supporting sustainability. As the owner of Sprout Grocers in Hyde Park, Louise Scarrone has spent years researching the origins of the food and household products we use, and says consumers would be horrified if they knew about some of the production processes. “We are living through one of the biggest dupes in history, because – as consumers – we are simply just not told the truth about the products we’re buying and well-meaning people are getting caught-up in ‘hot button’ marketing,” Louise passionately explains from the store that stocks more than 5000 lines, including homewares, personal care products and bamboo textiles, as well as grocery and fresh produce. “If you choose organic you know that the standards are in place to achieve what you’d hope and expect from a product.” Louise and her team will shortly be introducing tours of the supermarket where they will educate interested customers about how their choices ultimately have a huge impact, plus offer tastings of the sustainable staples. She says industries ‘cheating’ nature and cutting costs in order to mass produce the products we use in our daily lives will eventually come at a higher price. “We ask our producers to grow good clean food as nature intended, that doesn’t bite back with a cost to our health or to the planet at a later date,” Louise says. “Thankfully, there are more people who can no longer turn a blind eye to these practices and are voting with their shopping baskets.” Get informed: Look out for tour topics and dates in-store or call 4771 3111.
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Life doesn’t get much better than this. North Beach has been created to include everything you need today for a perfect life tomorrow. A brilliant development mindfully located between the city and the beach. There’s so much to see and do at North Beach. You can shop till you drop at any of the local shopping centres, or have a leisurely picnic with friends and family at Bushland Beach. A Farmer’s Market is held all year round at your nearby Stockland Shopping Centre, making it the perfect place to pick up fresh produce, beautiful handmade gifts and other little treasures. Take the kids fishing at the beautiful nearby family beaches, enjoy a brisk morning walk or a leisurely evening stroll or take a swing at one of the local golf courses. There’s also a 50m Olympic pool and recreation centres nearby for dedicated sports fans. If you’re looking to explore further afield, North Beach is your gateway to a host of exciting adventures and activities with Paluma only a 45 minute drive. And, when your day is done, return home to North Beach. This year, 215 traditional home sites have been released at North Beach with 39 lots in Stage One now available for purchase. Each home site gives you the rare opportunity to live affordably just five minutes from Bushland Beach
and only 20 minutes from the Willows, The Strand and the CBD. A very popular and thriving spot for families and professionals alike, Townsville’s Northern Beaches – and the North Beach development – boast everything needed to live a great, modern family life. And with the new North Shore Boulevard providing easy access to and from North Beach, within a ten minute drive you’ll also be close to public and private high schools and primary schools, emergency services, fast food outlets, Woolworths supermarket and service stations as well as veterinary and dental clinics. We work with Townsville’s leading builders to bring you access to outstanding house and land options and help you build your dream home. So with its beautiful seaside atmosphere, all the facilities and amenities needed and within easy reach, plus membership to one of Townsville’s fastest growing suburbs, think North Beach for the perfect place to live, rest and invest. For more information please call 0438 821 095.
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North Beach offers a rare opportunity to live an affordable lifestyle just five minutes from the beach and only 20 minutes from downtown. North Beach offers residents close proximity to local amenities, shopping and schools. Centrally located in the Northern Beaches area of Townsville, North Beach is smack dab between the busy and the beach. For block sizes and prices call 0438 821 095 today.
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Plant a tree
Whether it’s weeding, tree-planting, propagation, collecting seeds, picking-up rubbish, or even working on newsletters in the office; the 50 regular volunteers of Coastal Dry Tropics Landcare Inc (CDTLI) are doing their bit for the great outdoors. “One of our big successes has been Goodaloo Creek in Douglas, which was full of nasty weeds, but after a lot of hard work we’ve managed to get rid of them and replace them with 3000 beautiful trees,” community revegetation coordinator Kim Sellars tells; the former hospitality worker falling in love with plants and happily swapping hectic customer service for the serenity of nature. “Having big trees is obviously important for shade in such a hot climate, but fauna also need them for food and shelter, and they are important for preventing soil erosion, especially in river and creek areas, and can actually improve water quality.” Volunteers have been getting their fingers dirty at the organisation’s Mundingburra nursery, where native seedlings are propagated to be re-homed at sites all over the city. Kim says once volunteers are registered with the not-for-profit organisation, they can work at any of the six sites along Ross River to help “put the bush back”. Get involved: See cdtli.org.au or call 4721 4322.
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When building, think GREEN
A tradeshow in September will highlight the consumer desire for energy efficient housing - and some cutting-edge building design ideas. In the past five years, electricity prices have increased by an average of 10.5 per cent a year. With the cost of living continually rising, residents are seeking more energy efficient initiatives to protect their pocket. In recent times, there have been a number of campaigns, energy efficient incentives and information pushed onto the consumer in how to change their behaviour to reduce energy bills and the carbon footprint. And, with Generation Y – the homebuyers of today – their attitudes and consumer behaviour are driving a shift towards energy efficient housing through design and fit-out. Townsville Enterprise has partnered with Ergon Energy to actively promote the development of ‘green’ and energy efficient residential properties to the building and construction industry. The initiative includes three Building for a Profitable Future Tradeshow and Information Sessions. The first was held in April, the second is in September 2012, and the final tradeshow will take place in early 2013. These events provide the construction industry with opportunities to discover cutting-edge building design ideas and trends, strengthen the understanding of the energy efficiency star rating system, recognise new ideas and opportunities for marketing energy efficient homes, discover the latest energy efficient products and services, and provide access and networking opportunities to industry leaders and professionals within the sustainable and energy efficient field. The September workshop will include guest speakers ARUP building services manager Andrew Bradley and SmartRate principal Michael Plunkett – a BERS Pro software trainer and ASBA-accredited assessor. The event will also provide sustainable businesses with a chance to exhibit their products free of charge. Exhibitors will include Townsville City Council – Citysolar, Paneco, Master Builders, Gough Plastics, Tropical Energy Solutions, Housing Industry Association, NQ Solar – The Energy Hub, James Hardie, Bunnings, Townsville City Council – Coastal Catchments, Building Industry Online, and InsulLiving by Bondor. The Building for a Profitable Future project also includes the development of an energy efficient online database. This database is free for businesses to list their information, provided they supply energy efficient products or services. Consumers and builders can access the information at no cost. Townsville Enterprise encourages anyone from the building and construction industry interested in attending the workshops or being part of the energy efficient online database to contact Lisa Budd from Townsville Enterprise on 4726 2742. To view the database, visit www.townsvilleenterprise.com.au.
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Sustainability and housing fast facts
• Australia has higher carbon emissions per capita than the OECD average and the world average (DCC, 2088). • Generation Y make up 78 per cent of those intending to purchase property in the next two years (LJ Hooker, 2011). • Townsville’s median house price currently stands at $360,000 (HTW, 2012) • The standard Queensland home has an electricity cost of $1643 annually – an energy efficient home only uses $873 annually, according to a 2010 report by Integrated Energy Services Corporation. • Air-conditioning makes up 49 per cent of North Queenslanders’ energy usage (Ergon, 2011).
Townsville – a sustainable region on the rise
Townsville Enterprise is dedicated to making the North Queensland region the renewable energy capital of Australia. As the region’s peak economic development body, Townsville Enterprise understands the future of our region depends on a sustainable and low-carbon energy supply. The North Queensland Energy Efficient Guide provides businesses and consumers with information on energy efficient practices, outlining the benefits for the planet and their pocket. The guide includes information on the region’s key stakeholders and how they are working towards a sustainable future for Townsville. For your copy, contact the Townsville Enterprise economic development team on 4726 2742 or invest@tel.com.au.
BUILDING FOR A PROFITABLE FUTURE TRADESHOW & INFORMATION SESSION
FREE TO ATTEND: Nibbles and complimentary drink on arrival When: Tuesday, September 11, 2012 Time: 5pm to 8pm Where: The Ballroom, Mercure Townsville, Woolcock Street, Townsville Who should attend: Builders, developers, real estate sales staff, new home sales consultants, building suppliers and building contractors RSVP: to Lisa Budd on 4726 2742 or email lisa.b@tel.com.au by Friday, September 7, 2012.
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Loans go green
Home improvements with a focus on environmental sustainability can be fast-tracked via green lending - and see you save in future. Queensland Country Credit Union has recorded enormous growth in green loans in 2012, with the popularity of the product spiking in Townsville. Cameron Thompson, the credit union’s general manager of sales and service, said figures showed the product’s popularity had more than doubled since May 2011. “We are seeing a sharp rise month on month in the number of green loans issued,” he said, “and as one of only a handful of financial institutions across Australia still offering competitive green loans that has put us in a very good position.” As people search for ways to reduce their cost of living, being green has become a good financial choice. “The products we offer at Queensland Country are chosen with consideration given to
what is in the best interest of the consumer and what is in line with the ethics of our business.” Cameron continues: “Green loans were always a good fit. Not only is it the responsible thing to do, but supporting people to use more energy-efficient products around the home helps them to reduce their cost of living and saves them money in the long-term.” Queensland Country Credit Union has issued more than 100 green loans in the past five months with the majority of lending from Townsville. There has been a further boost in interest in the product since the government announced it would slash rebates for solar power provided through solar panels to the main grid. Suppliers of the panels across the state have
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shown record growth in business as people have rushed to sign their energy contracts and lock in the higher rebate. While there is 12 months to have the panels financed and installed, the move has also impacted on green loan applications for the credit union. The Queensland Country green loan is designed to support home owners to increase the environmental sustainability of their home through improvements such as installing solar power, rainwater tanks, roof insulation, solar hot water systems and other sustainably-rated items. The loan also offers the added incentive of no upfront or ongoing maintenance fees to make it easier and cheaper for people to upgrade their homes to use less energy.
Green Loan BEING GREEN IS EASY Call us today on 4723 0355 a refreshing attitude to banking Minimum borrowing of $3,000, maximum borrowing of $20,000. Term of loan minimum of 1 year and up to a maximum of 5 years. Normal lending criteria apply. A Product Information Brochure is available at any Queensland Country Credit Union branch. Queensland Country Credit Union Limited. ABN 77 087 651 027. AFSL/ Australian Credit Licence 244 533.
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COME & SEE TOWNSVILLE’S NEWEST COMMUNITY
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You want to make a difference, but have no time to volunteer and the budget’s too tight to donate. What if you could make the biggest impact doing what you do at least once a week: simply buying groceries? WORDS CARLY LUBICZ
We all need to eat, drink, clean ourselves and our homes, and buy gifts for family and friends; but how often do we think about where the products we purchase come from and what practices we are supporting with the hundreds and thousands of dollars we spend? Perhaps not enough, but – encouragingly – the evidence is suggesting that moreand-more people care about the impact their purchasing decisions are having on our world and are keen to put their money where their mouths are. “People can get overwhelmed by all the doom and gloom of the world, but they are realising they can feel empowered by choosing where to spend their money and understanding their purchasing decisions do actually have an impact,” Nick Ray says, who is the coordinator of the Ethical Consumer Group and producer of the Ethical Consumer Guide: a one-stop-shop resource that rates products and outlines how consumers can start their ethical purchasing journey. “Consumer pressure has already made a difference in Europe, where they have banned cosmetics tested on animals, banned battery cages, and they’ll phase out sow stalls by 2013. We are making progress here too, but just not as fast.” Nick explains there are numerous issues that consumers should become aware of in order to make responsible purchasing decisions, from animal welfare concerns like factory farming, bobby calves cosmetic testing; to Fairtrade coffee, child exploitation in chocolate production, supermarket monopolies and food miles; but he says it’s vital to just focus on one issue at a time and make small changes that add up to a big difference. “I like to classify the issues into ‘easy’ and ‘not-so easy’ categories,” Nick explains. “Choosing to buy free range eggs and meat is an easy decision people can make now, but if you decide to do something like not support products that use palm oil (its production involves the removal of forestry, severely impacting native orangutans); it requires a bit more research from the consumer as it’s often listed as different things on a product, like vegetable oil. “It’s really just about making the best buy that you can in the now, but making your continued education part of a journey, so down the track you can realign your purchasing as you find out more. We can’t solve all the world’s problems, but we can do what we can, and do it well.”
What can I do today? Pick one of these and stick to it: • Only purchase Fairtrade coffee – by doing this you are ensuring that $3.80 a kilo (instead of as little as 65 cents a kilo) goes back to farmers in developing countries. • Purchase only certified organic eggs or meat – you’ll know the animals have lived happily and died humanely. • Support smaller retailers and farmers’ markets.
Five steps to being a more sustainable consumer (Sourced from www.ethical.org.au)
1. Realise every purchase has an impact – your small decisions add up to big results. 2. Ask: ‘Do I need it?’ – 80 per cent of saleable products end up as waste within six months. 3. Learn about the issues, but not all at once – transform your shopping list over time, not overnight. 4. Make the best buy from the options you have available – you may need to prioritise your values. 5. Make a lasting change – exercise your power as a consumer and make it count!
“We can’t solve all the world’s problems, but we can do what we can, and do it well.”
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Unsurpassed coastal living
Keeping residents cool has been kept in mind in designing Townsville’s only beachside estate, Bushland Beach. The developer of burgeoning beachside community Bushland Beach is making sure residents are well-equipped for a ‘cool’ lifestyle. Sunland Group is capitalising on lessons of past generations and the positives offered by nature in ensuring Townsville’s only beachside estate is not too hot for comfort. Those “lessons” include a building covenant that encourages wider eaves and higher roof pitches to maximise shade on house walls and provide efficient insulation. Colliers International estate manager Jessica Baker, who has been marketing the fast-selling Bushland Beach for seven years, says this covenant is recognition of the days when Queenslander-style homes were built by settlers to cope with harsh summers. “Of course, Bushland Beach’s beachside location means there is some help from nature by way of breezes when it comes to cooling,” Jessica says.
“Maximising the benefits of the breeze was a key factor in the master-planning of the estate. Lots are designed with aspect in mind and Sunland is encouraging buyers to adopt house layouts that capitalise on breezes and respect sun angles.” Jessica says that by paying heed to nature – and its pluses and minuses – residents can lessen the need to resort to running costly air-conditioning systems. She says Sunland also has put a heavy emphasis on landscaping, tree-planting, streetscaping and park greenery to help keep surface temperatures cool. “Residents are being encouraged to plant a combination of tropical, native species of plants, which have an ability to survive and thrive in North Queensland’s climate.” Developer Sunland Group has been in business for nearly 30 years and is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange. Its development flair has seen
Beachside Land Now Selling
it produce projects such as the world-first Versace Hotel and the Gold Coast’s Q1 supertower. Bushland Beach, which Sunland embarked upon in 2005, is the company’s first Townsville undertaking. It will eventually have more than 2500 homes and 85ha of parks and open space. Many of its home sites are elevated and, as well as breezes, they enjoy ocean views. More than 1200 lots have sold and 75 per cent of the residents are owner-occupiers. Lots that are ‘ready to build on’ are available in Bushland Beach’s latest stages. These range from 629sq m to 1733sq m and prices are from $145,000 to $225,000. The first stage of a 5000sq m shopping centre is also open, anchored by an IGA supermarket, and includes a bottle shop, hairdresser and coffee shop.
As the only masterplanned beachside community in Townsville, you will enjoy all the benefits of beachside living – care-free walks on the beach, boating, fishing and ocean views.
Sales Centre – Open 7 days 11am – 4pm, Bushland Beach Plaza, Cnr of Mt Low Parkway and Lionel Turner Drive Phone 4751 8487 www.bushlandbeach.com.au
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Your piece of beachside paradise awaits Fancy waking up every morning to birdsongs and sea breezes? Living by the beach is now within reach. It’s common for Australians to dream about living near the beach, enjoying a natural, peaceful lifestyle. Most of us think we could never afford such a dream – but now such a life can be within reach for everyone. Bushland Grove is a new development to grace North Queensland shores. It’s just minutes from beautiful Bushland Beach, offering that dream lifestyle of peaceful beachside living and gentle ocean breezes, all in a natural tropical setting. The estate has been perfectly planned to make the most of its environment and offer something for everyone at an affordable price. It’s an ideal place to start a family or invest in Townsville’s best growth corridor. There are large traditional home sites,
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offering enough space for growing families - and the backyard pool. Villa and courtyard allotments are perfect for retirees, who still want to potter in the garden, or the astute investor. The choices can suit everyone’s personal needs. A huge park area has been incorporated into the estate, providing space for kids to enjoy the outdoors safely and a great place for families to have fun together. Keeping fit and in shape is also easy. Just step outside and make the most of this ideal location. Enjoy the peaceful park for a leisurely walk or run, or how about riding your bike to the beach? What a perfect way to stay fit and enjoy life! Don’t let the idyllic, faraway feel fool you either. Bushland Grove is close to schools, shopping
centres, doctors, transport and more – even boat ramps and recreation and, best of all, it’s only a 15-minute drive to the city. With Townsville’s diverse economy, the best interest rates in decades and such affordable land options, now is the perfect time to invest in your piece of beachside paradise. You could wake up every morning to the sound of birdsongs instead of traffic and enjoy leisurely evenings with gentle breezes on your own patio. With the beach within reach, it’s not really surprising that so many people have chosen to move to Bushland Grove. Why not take a drive soon to see for yourself? You could be very pleased you did.
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“We grow microbes like other people grow cattle and deliver them to the people who need them.” Ken Bellamy
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The Good Bug Brigade
“We can’t solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them”. It was this Albert Einstein quote that drove Ken Bellamy to challenge science and help to safeguard our food and energy sources for the future.
As a certified financial planner with no background in science and biology, an inspiring speech Ken Bellamy heard in the early 1990s about sustainability ultimately led this Townsville man to demonstrating that the photosynthesis theory we learn in school was incomplete – a finding that has allowed him to contribute to a more sustainable food and waste cycle. Ken and his Bohle-based company VRM Biologik are supplying microbe-laden products to organisations, companies and individuals all over the world – even to South East Asia, which Ken admits is quite a feat considering our strong dollar and dependence on their imports. VRM’s creations – whether it’s a household cleaner that continues working long after you’ve stopped wiping, or BioRegen machines capable of recycling food waste using solar energy – all use friendly micro-organisms to convert organic matter and put goodness back into our dangerously depleted soils. From farmers in the Burdekin who are now seeing their land restored to a point where they’re optimistic about passing it onto their children, to sewerage being broken down by friendly processes before it ends up contaminating the ocean; Ken’s work started by asking questions when most assumed we already had the answers: “We all know about germs, even kids know about them, but what amazed me was how little we actually know about them and what they do. For all these years we have been ‘killing everything clean’ and it wasn’t until very recently that people even began to understand the difference between ‘good’ and ‘bad’ bacteria – before that all micro-organisms were just bad.” One of Ken’s early successes was adding ‘good bugs’ to sewerage systems to organically dissipate waste in the pipelines before it reached the sewerage plant, and he was surprised that his global patent for this seemingly logical process went unchallenged. “I was just amazed that no one had thought along those lines before,” Ken tells, adding he has occasionally been ridiculed in the scientific world for questioning traditional thinking. “The fact was that the bacteria weren’t just eating poo, but were making other things too. And that got me thinking about whether we could use the stuff they were making.” And that’s how Ken made the discovery that’s already seeing some high school science lessons revised – the realisation that microscopic bacteria, not just plants, play an important role in photosynthesis. But what does that mean for us? “The UN says bacterial photosynthesis accounts for
20 per cent of all energy captured on Earth, but this important energy source hardly gets a mention,” Ken explains. “The problem is that our systems of farming and managing organic material don’t favour those good bacteria, so they decline. But that’s where we come in: We grow microbes like other people grow cattle and deliver them to the people who need them, whether it’s for converting waste or growing better quality food, because these bacteria increase energy supplies wherever they work. If you make friends with them, how they work and what they make is actually very useful.” Ken’s ‘good bug brigade’ has been multiplying as the appreciation and understanding deepens for the use of good bacteria; with people now contacting him from all over the world for his insights and his work. This has led him to being able to contribute to government environmental policy in several countries. “I feel that we’ve gone at least some way towards that Albert Einstein quote,” Ken says. “We are helping to deliver a new tool to help deal with the old issues we face as a society.” For more information see kenbellamy.com.au
Micro Magic How micro-organisms are at work: • Good bacteria organically and effectively break down waste in sewerage systems without using harsh chemicals, creating a better outcome for our oceans and reefs. • Bacterial photosynthesise in the soil to produce carbon; rebuilding soil quality, improving the nutritional value of our food, and eradicating chemical run-off into oceans. • The amount of waste in landfill and associated gases are reduced because organic food matter can be safely broken down and fed to the soil as fertiliser before it rots or produces harmful gases like methane.
WORDS CARLY LUBICZ PHOTOS ANDREW RANKIN
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