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believes that the best way to get ahead is to focus on being an exceptional person.

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Liza-Jane agrees with Georgia about the benefits of a supportive ‘cheer squad’. “Preparation helps and so does creating a network of allies, male and female, who become your sounding board, cheer squad and champions – they are normally pretty good at banishing that inner critic too!”

Confidence is the superpower that drives As the experts say, there’s nothing wrong with embracing everything, yet so often our inner critic eats away your abilities and celebrating at our ability to speak up, stand out and have them, it’s all about balancing pride and modesty with waving the influence and impact we should. your own flag.

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The Ambo explores an important part of our emergency service’s history here in Queensland, from Bob’s life of service, including his years in the Field Ambulance during World War II and 39year career with the Queensland Ambulance Service, to how he helped lead the way for our paramedic services today.

Kathleen Loxton: How did you feel seeing your book for the first time?

Bob McDermant: I felt relief more than anything else. We’d put in so many hours over so many months, I was always worried that I wouldn’t get the story finished, wouldn’t see it compiled, edited and sent to the publisher, never hold a finished book in my hands ... a real concern as you approach 97! After the initial relief I felt an overwhelming sense of satisfaction to hold that book. Over recent years I had almost given up on the possibility of starting, let alone finishing this project.

K: Was there a single moment that stuck with you from your 39-year career in the Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS)?

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being awarded the QAS Distinguished Service Medal in 2010 was gratifying. 30 years earlier I had left my final position under considerable angst, so that provided great closure.

K: Did you always want to work for the QAS? B:The short answer — yes.When you become an instructor in first aid at the age of 14, it’s probably an obvious path. QAS didn’t even exist under that name back then.Things never evolve quite as you might hope, so you get a few obstacles and delays — we get that in our lives and you just have to work through it.

K: How valuable was the support of Seasons Caloundra staff and residents during the process of writing and promoting your book? And also, family and friends?

B: The staff at Seasons Caloundra have been totally behind my efforts to write this book and for months have been asking when they can read it. My family have been wonderfully supportive, helping with early book outlines, proofreading, printing large font versions and generally keeping me going, but never pushing me. I appreciate that.

My ghost writer, Robin Story, was also vital to this project. If I hadn’t found her, there would be no book. My wife, Gwen, passed away in November, 2018, so it’s sad for me that we never got to enjoy this together.

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K: How can people keep the love going for their passions and career?

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If you think something needs to be changed, change it. I’ve always strived to live and work that way.

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I do prefer to have things planned — in my head, if not actually on paper. But I’ve never been afraid to take a risk, go out on a limb or stick to my guns when something has been important to me.

K: What's the main message that you would like the public to take from your amazing book?

B: It’s not really a book with a message. It’s a book with a story, with a journey. But for those who read inside the front pages, my motto “It’s Never Too Late” may be a take home message.

It certainly helped me get through my early years in WWII and my later ambulance years.

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Kathleen Loxton met with Australia's oldest first-time author, Bob McDermant (otherwise known as 'Ambo Bob'), to discuss publishing his first book at 96-years-old

GET IT I RELATIONSHIPS re you frustrated with the dating scene? Would you like to be dating more? Or perhaps you’re yearning for a long-term relationship that eludes you over and over again? Your flirting style might be part of the problem…

Flirting is what happens at the very beginning of romantic relationships. It’s the way people find, attract and communicate who they are and what they want. If you’re not happy with your romantic life, perhaps there’s a disconnect between the way you communicate — your flirting style — and what you really want.

It turns out that particular styles of flirting are associated with different dating and relationship outcomes. A study published in the 2018 October issue of Communication Quarterly surveyed more than 5,000 dating adults about the ways people communicate romantic

The 5 flirting styles Linda Prescott, Get it’s resident love expert from Ideal Introductions, takes us through the five flirting styles, and determines what one is best

interest. The authors, Jeffrey Hall and Steve Carter, identified five styles of flirting.

One style, the ‘traditional flirts’, think men should make the first move, and women should not pursue men. Because of their passive stance and beliefs, female traditional flirts find it hard to meet men and attract their attention. Compared to men with other flirting styles, traditional men tend to know someone for a longer time before asking them out. Both genders are likely to be introverted preferring quiet, intimate settings to large social scenes.

People with a ‘playful flirting’ style seem to enjoy the game, flirting for fun and self-esteem. This style is less likely to result in

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The ‘physical flirting’ style communicates sexual interest, and is a quick way to develop a relationship with sexual chemistry and emotional connection. But be careful — never make unwanted sexual advances. That is a major no-no.

In contrast to physical flirting, ‘polite flirting’ features nonsexual communication and proper manners. People with this style of flirting take a slow approach, and don’t find flirting flattering. They do tend to have meaningful relationships.

Finally, our favourite, the ‘sincere style’ of flirting. Men and women both advocate this style, but women are more likely to use it. Sincere flirting expresses genuine interest and creates emotional connections.

It’s no surprise that people with this style of flirting tend to have relationships that involve strong emotional connection, and sexual chemistry, and which also tend to be meaningful. Now this is the flirting style we recommend. Nothing beats a real emotional connection.

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n the past twenty years, according to stats provided by you are more than capable to create your own life and finances,” the United Nations, the number of women in parliaments confesses Lou McGregor, a branding and marketing expert from worldwide has doubled. The first all-female commercial flight Surfers Paradise. was operated by Ethiopian Airlines in 2015, and the first allThe Australian Human Rights Commission, in their publication women spacewalk was accomplished by NASA in October Face the Facts: Gender equality 2018, states that women spend last year. The world is changing. And red is the new pink. almost twice as many hours a week performing unpaid care From a gentle impotent presence in men’s lives, women today work compared with men. As a result,“women are more likely speak up and act upon what we believe is best. With our active to experience poverty in their retirement years and be far more roles in society, we push the economy (and the world!) forward. reliant on the age pension.” And yet, so many of us work hard Moved by our natural concern for environment and equality, we to cover all bases and be the best mums, employees, friends take decisions that are sustainable and inclusive. It is all about and daughters, as Lou points out. We feel like we need to prove our children. And if we don’t have our own, then we adopt our ourselves.“And the truth is, we often disregard ourselves in the communities and fight for social causes. As an example, the process and then really can be pretty useless to everyone,” she volunteers in my local community, probably in yours too, are admits. predominantly female.

Same as our children, we take example from our mothers.

Sometimes we might not be the (primary) cash providers Lou’s is “a really strong cookie … even when life got tough, she in our families. But we are the ones that make or influence the would just work bloody hard to make it work.” decisions on most things. Seventy to eighty per cent of consumer “My mum was a go-getter, like I am, and balancing work, decisions are taken by women. Bearing the responsibility to be family and voluntary roles”, adds Marie-Clare.“[But] my dad the society’s caregivers, we earned the privilege to be the arbiters. always seemed incredibly supportive of her.”

However, we don’t Nowadays, take this job lightly. women have Marie-Clare an important Boothby, a business and increasingly owner and powerful candidate for the presence. Subtly Liberal Party of the or publicly taken, Northern Territory our decisions for the 2020 influence elections, agrees communities that women today around the are the primary world with decision-makers, great impact. A Women push the economy forward and are the force behind so but it’s because research paper many decisions that keep the world turning. But how do we perceive published in the we are better negotiators and journal Nature this position in 2020? Geri Vladeva talks to three influential Aussies communicators.“I Climate Change about their thoughts on the balance of women’s empowerment think the ability to suggests that negotiate, influence it’s women who and communicate the importance of why you believe a point push for sustainable policies when involved in decision making. of view or decision is the right one is what sets apart women Women have the power we always wanted, and that which who feel they have less rights than those who don't see it as a past generations fought for. But do we want to be the sole challenge,” she explains. Peta Mabbs, in her current position of rulers? “Men are pivotal in our society and often need as much CEO of the Aussie town of Bassendean, confirms that belief.“I am love and nurturing and share of voice as we do, but I think fully responsible for the day-to-day operations of the organisation, sometimes have lost how to express that”, says Lou. She believes so I feel very empowered to influence the business within the in female empowerment but doesn’t think it should be sold parameters that have been set. However, I am collaborative and or promoted as a thing that leaves men out of the equation. interested in others’ views, particularly if my decisions impact Peta agrees:“I think men and women both have a critical role in upon them.” decision making. I do not think as one being superior or more We shape the future of the world through our children. When effective, only that we are different.” we are young and our children still toddlers, we don’t realise how “It would be wonderful to find a way to create that balance” influential everything is that we say or do in their presence. We wishes Lou for our generations of tomorrow. reap the fruit of our parenting efforts years later and hear our Women claimed more power because we have committed words in their mouths and see the proof that they have been ourselves to work harder and help others. For the lucky listening. Our values and beliefs have become theirs. But we know amongst us, we’re not dictated to by what the society decides parenting is hard. Add to this the challenge of being the parent for us anymore. It is about what we want to become and what who is the primary care giver and administrator of everything that we want to do with our authority. But, we are on the whole, keeps the business of family running.“It was really, really tough collaborative and consider that the world is a better place if not having a double income at the beginning and sometimes we’re sharing – workload, decisions and equal pay – with our overwhelming that your future, the life of your kids, rests on male mates. As Thomas Paine said,“the balance of power is the your shoulders. But then you remember that you’ve got this, scale of peace.”

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Moved by our natural concern for environment and equality, women take decisions that are sustainable and inclusive. It is all about our children. And if we don’t have our own, then we adopt our communities and fight for social causes.

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ith Valentine’s Day coming up, you know your social media timeline will be flooded with romantic posts. You’re happy for others, though, at the same time, you are tired of the whole thing, because it’s an entire day focused on people who have partners. Well, what about you?

Now, here’s the thing: to be in love with someone, you do need to love yourself too. Only by accepting yourself and being happy within yourself can you truly be happy in life in general. So, don’t stress about what you might see on your social feed, instead focus on the most important person in your life — you.

Claim Your “Me Time” Remember, this is about celebrating you. And one of the perks of being single is that you own your time. Yay! You’re not sharing a social calendar, so use this opportunity to do what you want. It can be anything — enjoying a relaxing massage, watching that movie you’ve been wanting to, finally buying that handbag you’ve had your eyes on, taking in a soothing walk along the beach or even hibernating at home! Point is, no one can tell you what you can or cannot do, because you have full control. You’re in the driver's seat.

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breathe, you need to do this. Get out of the city and drive up to a mountain spa and really treat yourself. About a 90-minute drive from the Gold Coast, is Stephanies Mountain Spa. It’s located within a hotel and vineyard in Clear Mountain, set amidst breathtaking bushland in landscapes perfect for your solo spa escape. Try

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Retreat life is slow and easy and is perfect for you to take a step back from life’s daily pressures. Enjoy some quiet time to reflect, reconnect with peace and regain your focus. And if you’re up for it, socialise with other like-minded retreat guests. Sometimes new people bring new perspectives and ideas that can be beneficial for you.

Spend Time with People You Actually Like Look, not everyone likes to go out on V-Day. Because honestly, it can get pretty crazy.

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With fire and drought ravaging Australia, Get it hit the road to visit one of our incredible farming families and investigated how we can all lend a hand. Writes Kathleen Loxton

ARMING IS IN THE BLOOD Allora feels like a world away from the Gold Coast, yet it’s only about two and a half hours from us. Gone is the lush, tropical environment, instead there is a landscape that is equally vital and intrinsic to the identity of Australia: our farmland. Out here there is cracked, baked earth as far as the eye can see, and there’s no green pastures.

We met with Norco farmers and tight-knit family, the Mullins, and spoke with Naomi (accompanied by her beautiful son, Ned), who shared with us the history of the land and taught us about the realities of farming in Australia today.

Farming is in the blood of the Mullins family. They are salt of the earth folk who, like all our farmers, are at the mercy of nature to provide for their livelihoods. It takes a certain type of resilience and faith to work the land.

Naomi explained her husband’s farming legacy, saying,“Andrew’s heritage is Irish on his dad’s side and English/Scottish on his mum’s side. On his mum’s side they are the fifth generation of dairy farmers in the Goomburra Valley [Queensland]. The brothers, Andrew and Chris, bought and continued to grow the family farm in 2010.”

Exploring the area, you can feel the February 2020

connection the family has to the farm. It feels like a home. The tractors and sheds are part of the furniture, and the cows beloved members of the family — plenty even have names that have been passed down through generations.

THE REALITIES OF THE LAND One of the biggest effects of the drought for the Mullins family is the impact it has on sourcing feed for their animals. Because of the drought the Mullins are having to purchase feed (trucked from interstate) that they would usually be able to grow themselves, and costs are double to triple what they would normally be.“We have nearly used up all our stored feed that we had aside for this sort of situation,” Naomi said.

Another challenge for the Mullins’ farm is having enough water for crops and animals.

Naomi described,“Water allocation is back to 60 per cent for irrigation, but we aren’t using it as we are saving that for stock water. The stock goes through about 100 to 120 litres of water per day, per cow (the milking herd).”

To put this in perspective, when we receive rain on the Gold Coast, it’s easy to imagine our farmers get plenty. However, this is not the case, even if they aren’t far away. As Naomi put it,“Rainfall was 240mm for last year, with 160mm in the first three months and only 24

80mm for the rest of the year [2019]. Our normal annual rainfall is 650mm! That’s a huge difference.”

Sadly, as a consequence the family had to sell a few truckloads of their cows due to the critical need to preserve feed, now they are left with a few hundred. Even amongst the struggle, though, the family’s connection to the land and their animals is paramount, and it’s clear the animals and quality produce are still their top priority.

The hard work doesn’t stop there, even a normal day on the farm is made up of long, tough hours. Naomi ran through an everyday routine with us:“An average day on the farm is Andrew getting up at 3:15 each morning to head down the track to the dairy where he sets the dairy up and gets the cows in to be milking by 4:00 a.m. Milking takes about three hours with the clean-up process afterwards.

This is repeated at 3:00 in the afternoon as well. The time in-between milkings isn’t for rest, that’s for the continual maintenance and general farming that has to happen as well.

(Feeding, cattle work, tractor work, irrigating our small crop of 30 acres of corn, etc.) A day normally finishes after the sun has gone down. Summer is a little different as we have more light.”

WHEN SHOPPING, LOOK FOR DAIRY PRODUCTS THAT ARE BOTH AUSTRALIAN OWNED AND MADE WHERE POSSIBLE. MANY BRANDS YOU’LL FIND AREN’T ACTUALLY 100 PER CENT AUSTRALIAN!

Get it’s Kathleen Loxton investigates the dairy industry and finds out how we can make a difference by purchasing Norco products

HOW CAN THE COMMUNITY SUPPORT? Using your purchasing power wisely is the main way you can help families like the Mullins, who we owe everything from the food on our table to the milk in our morning cappuccino. Actually, it’s as simple as picking up a bottle of Norco milk or enjoying Norco cheese on crackers.

When shopping, look for dairy products that are both Australian owned and made where possible. Many brands you’ll find aren’t actually 100 per cent Australian! For example, it was reported by ABC in November, 2019, that “China Mengniu Dairy will pay Japanese beverage giant Kirin $600 million to take over its Lion Dairy and Drinks portfolio... The Lion brands include several iconic brands including Dairy Farmers, Masters and Pura milk.” In another report the ABC stated that this also included Farmers Union Iced Coffee and Yoplait yogurt.

Furthermore, with road closures limiting access to fodder and fuel in many areas, the ABC also reported in January (2020) that, according to the New South Wales Farmers Association,“Consumers could see a shortage of flavoured milks, yoghurt and custards as a direct result of the drought and fires.” The situation is dire, and we need to do the right thing for our farmers and honour their hard work.

Speaking of Norco, Naomi said,“Our

relationship with Norco is great, as they continue to show support in this terrible time through helping us source feed. Also, a benefit of being a Norco supplier is they have shares that you can only acquire as a Norco supplier (no outside people can get them) — this means that all the profits are going back to the farmers. Norco is 100 per cent farmer owned and Australian owned, which is amazing too.”

What’s incredible, is that the Mullins still find time to pay this support forward and give back to their community — they are one of the many farming families across Australia that are the backbone of their small-town communities. “Five local ladies, including myself, organise a high tea to raise money for charities that benefit our community. Last year we raised money for Rural Aid and LifeFlight and were also able to give a donation to a local community van, which helps prepare back to school packs for children in the Allora district. We were lucky enough to have Norco as a major sponsor,” noted Naomi.

Naomi is also a photographer and uses this talent to bring happiness to drought-stricken families in her community, giving them a moment to create happy memories through family photos. Her drive is clear:“What I love about doing photography is making people feel a little bit of joy in all the craziness of life in times like this. I also like to share on my Instagram page our days and photos of Ned doing what he loves.”

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LOOKING TO THE FUTURE So, what’s Naomi and Andrew’s hope for Ned and their future? “Our hopes for our little man, Ned [who turned two on 18 January], is that he continues the love that he has for the farm now. He gets such a smile as we drive down to the farm from our house. We talk about the cows and tractors.‘Tractor’ is his favourite word. He has to have a look-in and help with whatever is happening. Calf feeding is another part he finds entertaining.

We don’t want to pressure or force this in the future… he will grow and develop his own hopes and dreams.”

Together, we can make this a reality.

Shop consciously, every purchase makes a difference.

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For more information, visit: norcofoods.com.au Photography: thanks to Norco, Naomi Mullins and Kirsty Davis.

February 2020

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Killing it with

passion ell, I like to introduce myself in meetings by saying,‘Hi, I’m Meg and I like to murder people in my imagination.’ So, that often serves as a good icebreaker, a good way for people to get to know me. Of course, this is because I’m a crime writer, and I’ve always been fascinated with crime and thriller stories. From even before I could read and write, I was making up crime and thriller stories…”

A woman of many talents, Meg grew up in a family of lawyers, spending hours reading the likes of Agatha Christie. One thing her favourite books had in common, was that they included female protagonists who used their intellect and physical strength, as well as their emotional and relationship insights, to solve crimes and achieve justice. Carrying this with her, Meg forged her own path and was the first woman in her family to attend university.

Today, Meg’s career unites her passion for community development through storytelling, education and experimentation. On top of publishing novels, short stories and research papers, Meg co-founded Corella Press, headed up Queensland Writers Centre as CEO and continues to lecture at The University of Queensland. She has also been a part of the Australian Council for the Arts, Arts Queensland and Varuna, the National Writers' House.

It is clear through her work that Meg advocates art which represents equity, fairness and inclusion. As Meg put it,“Stories are made richer when we have an inclusive array of voices in our story telling and work in different formats.”

Mentoring is also something that Meg feels passionate about, and helping emerging voices into creative careers, wherever they are from, is

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key,“so that everyone gets the great privilege and pleasure of seeing themselves reflected through stories.”

Creating opportunities for the future of creative Queensland is high priority. Of Corella Press, Meg said, “Associate Professor Kim Wilkins and I established Corella Press two years ago, because we felt that in Queensland there wasn’t enough opportunities for our students to have hands-on experience with all the business of publishing, from acquiring stories, to editing them and putting them through a publication workflow to produce a beautiful work of fiction.”

Talking of work, conversation turned to Stephen King’s notion that inspiration doesn’t come visit you ‘like a magical fairy’. Instead, Meg takes a practical approach:“Inspiration tends to happen to those who show up. It’s very hard for the muse to find us if we’re off watching Netflix — it’s a lot easier for the muse to find me if I’m sitting in front of the computer or sitting with my notebook writing, so the muse knows where I am. I love Stephen King’s notion too of perseverance. As a young writer he received many, many, many rejections and he would proudly spike them on his old-fashioned writing desk.”

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as she described,“It’s just wonderful to see there’s a real love of physical adventure and love of nature on the Gold Coast, and I think that’s visible in my stories, and in the stories I publish — that sense of wildness. I’d like to think of having that part of my Gold Coast experience with me.”

Imagination and marketplace, however, create a complicated balancing act, Meg noted, saying,“I think for any person called to a creative life it can be tricky, because there’s no clear pathway… It’s a very demanding profession or passion in terms of constantly believing in ourselves, putting in the practical steps and engaging.”

What’s her next steps then? Meg’s 2020 is shaping up to be a thrilling year, with her starting her PHD in creative writing and completing her first-ever ghost story (due out in an anthology later this year). Not to mention, Corella Press will be publishing its next work, Man or Devil: Tales of the Australian Gothic.

Meg’s final piece of advice is a touching one:“Storytelling is a craft; anyone can learn to do it well if they have the dedication to practice it and if they have good teachers.

So, I would encourage people interested in telling their story to get involved in communities where they have good teachers and role models, where they are encouraged to develop their talent.”

“Stories are made richer when we have an inclusive array of voices in our story telling and work in different formats.”

Websites: megvann.com and austlit.edu.au/corellapress Keep up with Meg via Facebook (@megvannwriter) and twitter (@meg_vann).

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Our resident beauty expert Amanda Ramsay with 4 quick makeup and hair tips you need up your sleeve… t’s Feb and we’re feeling good! But busy — always busy. So this month I’ve got four hot hair and makeup tips that elevate your work look to sexy sultry date-night ready.

The first step towards revival is hydration. Spritz a hydrating facial mist to reinvigorate your workday makeup. Grab your concealer to spot cover any uneven skin.

Winged liner Winged liner guarantees some head-turning.

HOW TO: Line your upper lash line with a black eyeliner. Use a cotton bud to ‘drag out’ the wing into a sharp point.

Use liquid eyeliner to set.

Dab a touch of silver shadow at the inner corner of the eyes for instant glimmer. Slick on a nude lipstick.

All over glow A beauty look that screams candle-lit-dinner without being OTT. HOW TO: Apply a fine black liner to your upper, lower lids and water line. Coat lips with a sparkling gloss. Use a highlighting powder to add a splash of shimmer to your cheekbones and décolletage.

Top knot For date-night, try a sleek and savage version.

HOW TO: Spritz hair with texturizing spray. Brush hair tight and high up on top of your head. Secure with an elastic. Tease the hair clasped in the elastic. Wrap and pin into the shape you like.

Sleek and slicked One for our short-haired goddesses (which of course can be adapted to all hair lengths). The slicked-back pixie look is sleek, chic, sophisticated and easy after a long day at work.

HOW TO: Mist hair with water. Rub a generous amount of highshine pomade or gel between your hands, run your fingers through your hair. Create a deep side part and comb back with a wide-toothed comb. Finish with hairspray. You're date ready.

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GROWN-UP ROMANCE Hello fashionistas!

Valentine's Day, or The Feast of St Valentine, is celebrated annually on 14 February. And what better way to celebrate the day of romance, and your expression of love, than through fashion?

Why do we celebrate this date? It's a day to send special messages of love and affection to lovers and partners... to keep that spark alive.

If you are not sure what to wear on the most romantic day of the year, let me show you the path to true sartorial love.

Dress playful in pale pink (my new take on racy red). Try soft pastels or off-the-shoulder glam (shoulders are one of the sexiest parts of your body), then simply complete with fake tan and shimmer.

Go girly this year and see what reaction you get — this is a day to plan, tease and tantalize! So, don those rose-coloured spectacles and embrace elements of lace, frills and florals.

Don’t be afraid to show off a touch of sexy, feminine, lacy underwear either… with just a glimpse of what could be!

And while you’re getting ready, add a dose of your favourite fragrance or try something new with layers of matching body lotion from head to toe.

It’ll always keep them guessing.

When the day arrives, set your alarm so you can watch the sunrise, or wake up early and pack a breakfast picnic of fresh fruit, bakery goodies and a bottle of the best French champagne.

Set the scene, whether it be at home or a day of pampering at a couple’s spa, indulge in all the senses.

Make this day count, in your own way. Just call me Cupid. You’re welcome!

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Happy relationships are incredible, but they won’t fulfill every need you have, there is no one single thing that can do that. Actually, there is one, and that’s you…

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s it healthierto be single?

What’s been said?

Over the last few years there has been mountains of articles on the advantages of being single healthwise. A report from The Sydney Morning Herald read: “Research suggests that happily married people are healthier than singles and less likely to have chronic diseases than their single peers. However, recent research points to the fact that we're not all meant for relationships — and the many benefits of staying single.” The article went on to highlight that, “These people belong to a bigger group of folks that psychologist Bella DePaulo, social scientist and author of Singled Out: How Singles Are Stereotyped, Stigmatized, and Ignored, and Still Live Happily Ever After, likes to call ‘single at heart.’ These are people for whom single life is their best, most authentic, most meaningful life, DePaulo says.”

Some other benefits of being single previously mentioned throughout such reports included: better friendships (sure, more time with the girls), better sleeping patterns (makes sense, no snoring) and having a strong sense of self and autonomy (you buy that MAC lipstick), leading to greater control over your own happiness (no constant aggravation over laundry left beside the laundry basket). But how much of this is true?

Get it investigated to find out more I was joined by Evette Braunstein, Teaching Fellow and psychologist at Bond University, to discuss this very topic…

What’s important to remember is that initial research in this area was predominately focussed on married people, not singledom. Evette explained, “Before they were saying that people that were married had better outcomes health-wise. Less addictions because you’re accountable to someone else, less infectious diseases, cancer, diabetes — Dr John Gottman, the relationship expert, that’s a lot of his work. And it’s not actually to do with the relationship, it’s to do with happiness. So, if you’re unhappy, or in an abusive relationship or toxic environment (particularly when someone is showing you contempt), you’re more likely to get cancer, heart disease, diabetes. That could also be feeding into this idea…”

However, it’s not a one-size-fits-all result, as Evette described, “Not everyone is suited to a couple’s relationship, you know, some of us are much happier single. But there’s always been that idea that if you’re not coupled in some way, something is wrong.” Even personally Evette has experienced assumptions about singledom, with well-known phrases like “You’re so nice, though” and “I know someone” peppered in conversation.

Broad assumptions aren’t realistic, let alone healthy or useful. This goes for research too. Evette noted this area often focusses on “what is the same about groups of individuals, however we miss the individual. We can lose that if we [approach the research as though] ‘people are all homogenous and must be in some sort of couple, or they will be unhappy’.”

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More than just Netflix control and takeaway-decision power, Kathleen Loxton questions whether it’s healthier to be single This opens up a whole other can of worms: the idea of happiness.“When you talk about happiness, the first thing is to define what happiness is. Because, again, there’s a huge variation of people and it depends on so many things,” said Evette. She also mentioned that genetics, hormones, brain chemistry, ethnic culture and the culture you live in are all important elements that need to be considered.

Evette’s approach to modern dating studies is clearcut:“Relationships now can be almost anything, you know; they can be polyamorous, they can be open, they can be whatever you want them to be. There’s too many variables to say one thing is better than the other.” And what would Evette expect to find if she went down this path? “I’d expect you’d find incredibly happy single people and incredibly happy married people, and incredibly unhappy single people and incredibly unhappy married people.”

Another huge factor is the impact dating apps and social media have on the idea of being single.

And when you are bombarded with modern-day ‘Tinderella’ stories and curated feeds, Evette can easily see why people play the comparison game.“Social media, it seems to facilitate that, and things like Tinder where there’s this infinite choice — ‘the grass is always greener’. We’ve all got to be ‘dating’. I think, inherently, it puts you in that position of ‘I would be happy if I had this’, ‘if I had a relationship’, instead of ‘I am happy here and now and a relationship is extra’. I always say to clients — I use a lot of food analogies — ‘you are the chips and the relationship is the sauce. You may have a dip in the sauce, but the chips are still good without it.’

And that’s how it’s got to be.”

As Evette put it,“If we believe that it will bring us happiness, we’re setting ourselves up for failure. Happy relationships are incredible, but they won’t fulfill every need you have, there’s no one single thing that can do that. Actually, there is one, and that’s you…”

This area of research will continue to evolve, and Evette recognised we have so many freedoms now, with ever-evolving ideas of relationships in society (she referred too, to Emma Watson’s philosophy of being ‘self-partnered’). Two things still ring true, though: relying on external elements of happiness is “pretty dodgy ground to base your happiness on” and “your self-worth doesn’t depend on whether someone finds you attractive or not.”

Evette’s main message was poignant,“I think it’s everyone’s job on this planet to figure out what their version of happiness is, and make sure their actions are congruent with what those values are.”

Find out more about Evette at bond.edu.au/profile/evettebraunstein and keep an eye out for her doctoral thesis, "Jeffrey Lee Pierce, A Psychobiograpy".

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Navigating workplace romances

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Karen is the author of The People Manager’s Toolkit: A Practical guide to getting the best from people (Wiley) and The Corporate Dojo: Driving extraordinary results through spirited people. For information visit: corporatedojo.com

Karen Gately, founder of Corporate Dojo, people-management specialist, and author, teaches us the dos and don’ts of handling workplace romances in a #MeToo era

o, you’re keen on that guy or girl in the office. That’s OK, no need to push the panic button if you’re worried about what pursuing a romance might mean for your career. Plenty of people meet at work, fall in love, get involved, walk down the aisle and even have kids. Of course, there are also the stories of people falling in love, making dumb decisions and ruining their professional reputations in the process. But that needn’t be you.

In the #MeToo era you can be forgiven for also feeling a little cautious about your innocent intentions being misconstrued, or worse, your consensual actions being used against you down the track. While sexual harassment is a big issue in many industries, the instances of people making fallacious claims against innocent people in my experience is rare.

With a modicum of decorum and a dose of respectful consideration you’re unlikely to find yourself in hot water. Some of the most important dos and don’ts of workplace dating include: Take no to mean no.

Even if you are certain your colleague fancies you back, if they are uncomfortable pursuing a relationship with someone at work, don’t keep trying. It’s fine to maintain contact and engage with them in a friendly way.

Repeated requests for them to change their mind, however, is stepping across the line.

Ask before you touch.

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Leaving someone feeling used and abused is one sure way to inspire them to turn on you and make life harder than it needs to be. one another, before deciding to touch your colleague. If for whatever reason you are reading the signals incorrectly, even putting your hand on their forearm ‘too often’ can become an issue.

Maintain respectful boundaries.

While your love interest might at first feel the same way as you do, being demanding of their attention at work, or displaying affection that makes them feel uncomfortable, can soon have them changing their mind.

Asking probing questions about topics you know they can’t talk about, can be just as off putting and place unnecessary pressure on your relationship.

Know when to back out.

Be alert to the early signs of things not working out. Be respectful by speaking up early if you find yourself unsure or no longer interested in a romantic relationship. Leaving someone feeling used and abused is one sure way to inspire them to turn on you and make life harder than it needs to be.

Don’t get involved with people who report to you, directly or indirectly.

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the challenges you will face managing that person’s performance, maintaining objectivity and avoiding concerns of favouritism and confidentiality from other members of the team.

Don’t get drunk and handsy at work functions.

Public displays of affection are rarely appropriate at work, including at work sponsored functions. When the person you’re demonstrating affection toward hasn’t signed up for the deal, you’re well and truly in the danger zone. Alcohol and work parties, all too often lead to people pursuing office romances with people who just aren’t interested. How big a problem that becomes depends of the purser’s ability to get the message and move on.

The most important thing to remember is not to allow your lustful emotions to completely overtake your brain. While even the thought of a potential romance can be exhilarating, it can also make you lose perspective and make decisions that you otherwise wouldn’t. No matter how irresistible you find your colleague, keep the office the office. In other words, the environment in which you get on with working and maintaining focus on what your employer is paying you to do.

FALLING IN LOVE WITH EXERCISE

JACK SMITH FROM VISION PERSONAL TRAINING GOLD COAST IGNITES OUR PASSION FOR EXERCISE

e live in an age where there are more gyms, personal trainers, apps and e-books than ever before — things all designed to help us stay fit and healthy. With all this information and help available, surely, we should be the fittest and healthiest generation, right? Wrong. Australia as a nation has become more sedentary and unhealthy than ever before.

I believe the average person gets overwhelmed by what they see in the media and what is identified as ‘healthy’.The latest craze, a fitness model with an unobtainable physique for the typical person’s lifestyle, and brutal workout regimens are all barriers for the average person to find clarity and success in the exercise space. 80 per cent of people who sign up to a gym program aren’t continuing with that program 12 months later because of these very reasons.

How do we help make the change? Put simply, exercise made fun gets done.

That’s right, when we actually enjoy our programming and it fits into our lifestyle, we are much more likely to make it a habit.

Find someone who can help you to stay injury free and progressing. Whether you have a personal trainer, physiotherapist, chiropractor or great massage therapist, it’s important that you regularly see a professional to ensure you stay fit, healthy and strong to be able to continue exercising. A good health professional will spend plenty of time understanding your body and goals, then build specific plans designed to help you move forward.

There are some fundamentals that need to be part of every exercise program: resistance training for healthy, strong bones and muscles, plus cardiovascular training for heart health and general fitness. As long as there

THERE WILL ALWAYS BE DAYS WHEN MOTIVATION IS LOWER, BUT HAVING AN EXERCISE BUDDY WILL HELP TO KEEP THAT MOMENTUM AND SHARING THE EXPERIENCE WILL ONLY IMPROVE YOUR RELATIONSHIP! is correct progression and programming with these two things, the next most important thing is to help you enjoy it! Whether we set goals to lift a heavier weight, run a little faster or just to maintain a regime for more than a week, it’s important to celebrate accomplishments; these little victories help build our confidence and love of training.

Once we find a sustainable program, buddy up with a friend or partner to keep each other accountable. Your circle of influence is vital, if the people around you have great training habits and positive relationships with exercise, then you are more likely to do the same!

There will always be days when motivation is lower, but having an exercise buddy will help to keep that momentum and sharing the experience will only improve your relationship!

Now that we have found some great habits and are enjoying our training, let’s find something to really engage us and push us out of our comfort zone a bit. Look for an event that interests you and sign up straight away. Whether it’s a fun run, bike ride, ocean swim or a charity walk, having a set date to ready yourself for this will give you a keen focus to improve and a great feeling of satisfaction once completed. Whatever you choose to do, if you abide to the above principles, you will find long-term success and health!

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Ovarian Cancer

In light of Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, we are joined by Dr Helen Green from Embrace Gynaecology varian cancer is the deadliest cancer known to women and yet it’s one of the least spoken about cancers.

February is the month of ovarian cancer awareness, helping us recognise the seriousness of this deadly cancer, as well as the symptoms and treatments associated.

Each year over 1,600 Australian women will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer and three out of four of those women will die from it. Although there have been tremendous improvements in funding, awareness and survival rates of other deadly cancers, ovarian cancer is still falling behind in all three categories, but now is the time to make a difference and continue raising awareness.

Ovarian cancer occurs when abnormal cells in the ovary begin multiplying out of control, forming a tumour. However, because ovaries are made up of three main cells, different types of tumours can develop in different cells, causing different forms of ovarian cancer.

Ovarian cancer is the sixth most common cause of cancer-related deaths for Australian women and it’s the eighth most common cancer in Australia. The total number of new

cases being found every year is at a constant increase, showing how extremely important it is to raise awareness of not only what it is, but also its related symptoms.

Unfortunately, some of the symptoms can be overlooked as everyday issues or pain, including persistent bloating and abdominal or pelvic pain. Other symptoms include: difficulty eating, feeling full quickly, needing to urinate frequently or urgently, changes in bowel habits, unexplained weight gain or loss, fatigue, lower back pain, indigestion or nausea and bleeding after menopause or in-between periods.

There is no early detection test for ovarian cancer, but the best way to detect the disease is to know and recognise the symptoms.

The exact cause of most ovarian cancers is still unknown, however, there are some key factors that may increase the risk of development of ovarian cancer. As you get older your risk of ovarian cancer increases; as it is mainly diagnosed in women over the age of 50, with the average age of diagnoses being 64. Genetics is also a contributing factor, as it accounts for approximately 20

“1,600 Australian women will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer and three out of four of those women will die from it.” per cent of all ovarian cancer cases. Other factors that may increase the risk include: a history of infertility, early onset of menstrual periods, endometriosis or previous history of breast cancer or diabetes, smoking and late menopause.

Studies show that oral contraceptive pills can reduce risk by up to 55 per cent, while keyhole surgery, removing the ovaries and fallopian tubes, can reduce it by up to 95 per cent.

With research and education there is hope, visit ovariancancer.net.au.

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RE-BOOT YOUR AFTER THE SILLY SEASON Late nights, stress and busy diaries – it all shows on your skin after a while. Holly Barrter explains how to reclaim your glow month or two of festiveness, late nights, travel and dietary indulgences can certainly mess up even the calmest of complexions. As you get back into the swing of things, you’ll want to make sure your skin is in tip-top shape to take on work, play and everything you’re looking forward to in 2020.

Here’s a few tips on how to achieve glowing, healthy skin and to recover from any flare ups you might be experiencing as a result of a bit too much fun (or too much stress!).

Back to basics Even if you’ve received a gift voucher for a deluxe facial or skin treatment, or you’re dying to try out that brand new serum sitting on your bathroom counter, it’s important to take stock of how your skin is behaving before incorporating anything new into your routine.

Keep an eye out for redness, a ‘tight’ feeling to your skin after cleansing or a general sensitivity to products you would normally use without an issue – your skin may be sensitised and require extra TLC. Pare back your usual routine to a gentle cleanser (ideally nothing foaming), a hydrating moisturiser and some physical sun protection.

Remove retinol or exfoliating products for the time being and until your skin feels back to normal.

Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate!

It’s not original, but it’s essential to hydrate your body for healthy skin. This means subbing out your coffee and tea for water with all your meals and sipping across the day. Internal hydration alone won’t impact truly dehydrated skin, so look for ingredients like hyaluronic acid in your moisturisers.

Boost your routine with a hydrating mist across the day and switch to lighter make-up options (like a tinted moisturiser or BB cream) over a full-coverage option which may cling to dry patches.

Your water doesn’t just have to come from fluids, think about water-rich fruits and vegetables like cucumber or watermelon and snack on these across the day – the vitamins in these foods will also benefit your skin.

Go high-tech Increasingly, we can give ourselves a taste of a professional skin treatment at home. Anything involving dermarolling, laser or skin peels should always be handled by a licensed aesthetician or skin professional, but there are plenty of tech options that you can use from the luxury of your own bathroom that will boost your applied skincare.

LED skin therapy has been used in NASA for increased wound-healing, bacteria-killing and boosting collagen in the skin, and you can find at-home red and blue-light therapy devices that allow you to treat your skin.

Red light is ideal for anti-ageing, and for breakouts blue light is the way to go.

By layering this kind of treatment with quality skincare (coupled with good sleep and a mindful attitude), you’ll find your skin bouncing back from the festive months in no time and develop healthy skin habits that will last you 2020 and beyond.

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Long island iced teas and an infinity pool with sweeping views across our capital – Sarah Blinco shares where you can live the high life for a night in Fortitude Valley ’m struggling to write this piece – my brain has switched off. It’s not because I’m uninspired, but rather, relaxed, for once. Unwinding doesn’t come so naturally to me, and I’m sure you get it.

There’s always a lot to do and deal with and very little time to catch up. Self-care though, they say, is critical in 2020. I’ve found inspiration to pursue it, unexpectedly, surrounded by big city busyness. As I sit in the sunshine overlooking Brisbane, traffic on the highways and river is in full flight.

Everyone is rushing about on their day. But, for me here on the 31st floor rooftop with a pool all to myself and watching the world go by, it’s bliss.

And we only need a little bliss to propel positive change in our lives.

I’d been encouraged to explore FV by Peppers in Brisbane – in particular, the third tower (Forester Hall and No. 1 Apartments) of the residential and hotel development that was opened late last year, signing-off the completion of the $600 million three tower development on Alfred Street. The building encompasses Brisbane’s heritage-listed Forester’s Hall, and the clever combination of old and new really is striking. The place has character, it’s not sterile.

From the contemporary suites housing the business club (great if you need to fit in a spot of work or meetings), to Foresters chic restaurant and rooftop bar, the public gardens and areas designed to nurture peace of mind, it’s a place you’ll want to call home.

On that note, if the exclusive outdoor areas weren’t so inviting, it is very tempting to stay inside. Our smartly designed one-bedroom apartment was inviting, stylish and homely in equal measure. If there’s more of you than just two, larger apartments are on offer, and they feature the same excellent amenities as our room.

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The building encompasses Brisbane’s heritage-listed Forester’s Hall, and the clever combination of old and new really is striking.

The kitchen is stocked with everything shiny and new that you need to cook delicious meals if you do choose to stay in, and a dishwasher to save your precious time.

The bedroom can be closed off to unwanted light spilling in at any time of day, and the separate lounge boasts a large flat screen tele with a great selection of free movies.

A laundry was tucked in there too, and nice bathroom. I particularly loved the layout of our room on floor P2, and the brick feature wall with large windows looking out to the city. We did begin to imagine what it might be like to settle in for much longer than a weekend!

FV by Peppers is positioned within an easy stroll of the Fortitude Valley train station, should you be tempted to pop into the Queen Street Mall for retail therapy (a mere few minutes on the train); and right in the middle of all the multicultural foodie temptations that the Valley has to offer, especially in Chinatown. A special mention on the dining options here though – breakfast was delicious, served in Foresters Restaurant, and just what we needed after indulging in some very good cocktails in the same spot the night before.

Back to my point on self-care though — you can choose to make a thing of it here. Luxury and comfort details in your room, the feel of sophistication and everything smelling new and pretty, means you can unwind quickly without even trying. There’s a Yoga studio here too! Numerous pool spaces like the rooftop mentioned, and another indulgent 65-metre U-shaped outdoor heated pool on level six of the neighbouring Flatiron Building, BBQ areas and a variety of views all help to keep the senses curious. You can even hire the 20-person cinema. The gym, well, it’s state of the art — not just a couple of treadmills and small selection of weights — this is big, bold, with plenty of options. It’s the type of gym even non-gym people (me) are inspired to spend some time in.

If I’m entirely honest though, my partner spent more time there than I did. Rather, I was drawn to the VIP spa lounges available to hire for up to four hours. Don’t like sharing? No problem — laze about in these large private rooms that include day beds, bar and dining area, television and a big spa with city views. Invite whoever you like, but I’d suggest keeping it intimate. Other people make too much noise anyway. Find out more, peppers.com.au.

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GET IT I RECIPES Marcia Öchsner is a Le Cordon Bleu (Paris) alumni with experience in various restaurants and teaching.

During the past twenty years, together with her family, she has travelled around the world and lived in many countries, such as Brazil, Germany, Portugal, Malaysia and Australia, but it is with France that she identifies herself. Cooking in her kitchen in the south of France is her passion, which she often does between long walks.

Romance is in the air with Cooking in the South of France: An Elegant View on Classic French Dishes by Marcia Öchsner. Create the perfect meal for two

POACHED ROLLED SALMON WITH TRUFFLES SERVES: 4 EQUIPMENT: a kitchen thermometer.

INGREDIENTS Main ingredient 4 x 200 g salmon fillets salt and black pepper FILLING 200 g salmon fillet, finely chopped salt and black pepper 1 medium truffle, sliced 1 savoy cabbage Romanesco broccoli 1 head Romanesco broccoli Beurre blanc sauce 450 g unsalted butter, cold 250 ml dry white wine 125 ml white wine vinegar 1 small shallot, finely chopped salt GARNISH slices of truffle

PREPARATION

Recipes and photos by Marcia Öchsner. Cooking in the South of France: An Elegant View on Classic French Dishes (Austin Macauley Publishers Ltd., RRP $59.99) by Marcia Öchsner can be found online (austinmacauley.com/ book/cooking-south-france) and at Dymocks (dymocks.com.au).

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Salmon fillets Using a sharp knife, make a cut in the middle of each salmon fillet, going ¾ of the way through, down its entire length. From the bottom of the cut, make two horizontal cuts, going ¾ into the right and left fillet halves. Open the salmon fillet like a book. Season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate.

Filling Place the finely chopped salmon in a bowl and season with salt and pepper.

Place cling film on a flat surface, cover with sliced truffle and top with the chopped salmon mixture. Roll the cling film into a 2 cm (0.8 in) diameter cylinder and refrigerate.

Savoy cabbage Prepare a large bowl with water and ice. Cut the leaves away from the stem at the base of the cabbage.

Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil and drop in the cabbage. Boil until tender, 3-4 minutes. Transfer the cabbage to the iced water (the faster the cabbage is chilled, the fresher it will remain). Reserve on kitchen paper to dry. Carefully remove the hard core.

Reserve.

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Assembling the poached salmon rolls Place cling film on a flat surface (40 cm or 16 in), and cover with a layer of enough cabbage to hold the fillets. Place the salmon fillets on the cabbage. Remove the cling film from the reserved filling (rolls) and place on one edge of the salmon fillet. Roll up like a sausage, secure the ends with a knot and refrigerate.

Bring a pan of water to a simmer. Place the salmon rolls into the simmering water, for 10-12 minutes or until the core temperature reaches 63°C (145 F). Remove from the pan, pat dry with kitchen paper and rest in a warm place.

Romanesco broccoli Prepare a large bowl with ice and water. Separate the florets and reserve.

Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil over a medium-high heat, drop in the florets, simmer for 3-4 minutes and transfer to the iced water. Once cool, place on kitchen paper to drain.

Season with salt and reserve.

Beurre blanc sauce Cut the butter into small cubes and refrigerate. Bring the wine, vinegar and shallot to the boil in a saucepan.

Lower the heat and simmer until the liquid has reduced to approximately 40 ml. Reduce the heat to low and add the butter cubes, one or two at a time, whisking rapidly with a metal whisk. As the butter melts and incorporates, add more butter, whisking continuously.

Remove from the heat whilst whisking in the last few cubes and whisk a little more. The finished sauce should be thick and smooth. Season with salt.

Strain the shallots before serving. Serve immediately Assembly Pour the sauce onto individual serving plates. Cut the poached salmon rolls into 4 cm (1.6 in) slices before unwrapping and serve immediately on top of the sauce. Add the Romanesco florets and a few truffle slices. Serve immediately.

ENTRECÔTE WITH HERB BUTTER AND POMMES FRITES SERVES: 4

MAIN INGREDIENTS 4 x 200 g entrecôte steaks salt and freshly ground black pepper olive oil 4 garlic cloves 4 sprigs thyme 80 g butter HERB BUTTER 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley leaves 1 small garlic clove 1 anchovy, finely chopped 225 g unsalted butter, at room temperature zest of 1 lemon 2 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice salt and freshly ground black pepper POMMES FRITES 4 large russet potatoes 1 litre vegetable oil, for deep-frying salt

PREPARATION Herb butter Pulse the parsley and garlic in a food processor, until finely chopped. Add the anchovy, butter, lemon zest and juice, and process until smooth.

Season with salt and pepper. Roll in cling film and shape into a cylinder. Seal the ends by twisting, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Pommes frites Peel the potatoes and transfer to cold water. Cut into slices using a serrated knife and dry well with kitchen paper. Preheat the deep-fryer.

Entrecôte steak Season the steaks with salt and pepper and rub in the oil. Heat a little olive oil in a non-stick pan over a high heat, until the oil reaches smoking point. Fry the steaks for 2 minutes, flip over and add 1 garlic clove, 1 sprig of thyme, and 20 g of butter per steak. Fry for a further 2 minutes, depending on your preference and rest for 5-6 minutes. Set aside and keep warm.

Assembly Deep-fry the pommes frites in hot oil (130˚C/250°F) until soft and cooked inside. Cool and deep fry again in hot oil at 180˚C (350°F) until brown and crispy. Drain on kitchen paper.

Season with salt.

Slice the steak into 1 cm (0.4 in) thick pieces, against the grain. Transfer to a serving dish, add the sliced herb butter on top, and the pommes frites alongside.

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PISTACHIO MACARONS SERVES: makes 75 EQUIPMENT: a sugar thermometer, 2 piping bags and a 1 cm (0.4 in) nozzle.

INGREDIENTS PISTACHIO PASTE 100g raw pistachios 45ml water 15ml vegetable oil 15g sugar GANACHE 120 ml double cream 120 g pistachio paste (from above) 250 g white chocolate, finely chopped MACARONS (PART 1) 200g icing sugar 170g ground almonds 30g grated raw pistachio 75g egg whites MACARONS (PART 2) (Italian meringue) 200g sugar 75ml water 75g egg whites green food colouring

PREPARATION Pistachio paste Blend all the ingredients together until of paste-like consistency.

Ganache Bring the cream and pistachio paste to the boil. Remove from the heat and stir in the white chocolate.

Transfer the mixture to a piping bag and refrigerate to harden (3-4 hours).

Macarons (part 1) Combine the icing sugar, ground almonds and pistachios in a food processor and reduce to a fine powder. Sieve into a bowl. Using a spatula, fold in the egg whites, from the centre towards the edges, turning the bowl continuously until smooth and shiny. Reserve.

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Macarons (part 2) (Italian meringue) Bring the sugar and water to the boil in a small saucepan over a medium-high heat. Cover and cook for 5 minutes to avoid crystallisation, and clean the sides of the saucepan with a wet brush. When the temperature reaches 104°C, use a separate bowl and an electric mixer to whisk the egg whites until stiff, starting at low speed and slowly adding the food colouring. When the sugar syrup temperature reaches 118°C (244°F), pour the boiling syrup onto the stiff egg whites, whisking continuously until the meringue reaches 39°C (102°F). Fold in the almond and pistachio mixture (part 1).

Transfer to a piping bag, fitted with a 1 cm (0.4 in) nozzle, and pipe the mixture onto a flat baking tray covered with parchment paper. Pipe circles of 2-3 cm (0.8 in – 1.2 in) diameter.

Rest at room temperature for approximately 15 minutes, until a thin skin forms on the surface (the batter should not stick to your fingers when lightly touched). Preheat the oven to 130°C (250°C). Bake the macarons for 13 minutes. Cool.

ASSEMBLY Pipe the ganache onto ⅔ of the flat surface of the macaron and close with another shell, like a sandwich. Repeat until all the macarons have been assembled.

HONEY AND LAVENDER MADELEINES SERVES: makes 24 large madeleines.

SERVING SUGGESTION: ideal for afternoon tea.

EQUIPMENT: madeleine moulds.

MAIN INGREDIENTS 40g unsalted butter, softened flour, for dusting BATTER 4 large eggs 1 pinch salt 135g sugar zest of 1 lemon 20g honey 2g organic lavender, fresh or dried 100g all-purpose flour 2 tsp baking powder 170g unsalted butter, melted GARNISH icing sugar

PREPARATION Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

Using a pastry brush, grease the madeleine moulds with softened butter and dust with flour. Tip the moulds upside down and tap to remove any excess flour. Reserve.

Batter Place the eggs, salt and sugar in a bowl and whisk with an electric mixer, starting at low speed and increasing to high speed. Whisk to ribbon stage (the mixture will be smooth, homogenous and drop from the whisk in a continuous ribbon shape) and double or triple in volume (approximately 5 minutes).

Using a spatula, gently fold in the lemon zest, honey and lavender, until combined.

Sieve the flour and baking powder on top and gently fold in. Add the melted butter and incorporate well.

Baking Fill the moulds to ¾ full (use a small cup filled with batter, a spoon, or piping bag).

Bake the madeleines for 12-14 minutes (7-10 minutes for smaller madeleines), or until the edges of the madeleines are golden-brown.

Remove from the oven and unmould immediately. Transfer to a cooling rack. Dust with icing sugar before serving.

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Breaking up with

DEBT Les McGuire ADFS(FP), Principal of Future Proof Financial, takes a look at our relationship with debt

“Funny enough, there is a difference between good and bad debt, and the relationship that we should have with it.”

e all have a love-hate relationship with debt. Why is it that some of us like the idea of having debt at all?

For those of us that can’t stand the idea of debt, how do we break up with it, end the relationship once and for all and free ourselves of the overhead that often feels crippling?

Funny enough, there is a difference between good and bad debt, and the relationship that we should have with it.

How much do you love debt? Wow, what a question to ask someone! Most people would say they hate it (as harsh as that word sounds). But for some of us, being able to access lending and being in debt is a way to grow wealth and potentially have better tax planning.

So how does this happen? Well for many of us — outside of paying off the family home or renting — most of our money ends up in a bank account, term deposit or similar. The problem with this strategy is the return on this money is so low that becoming financially secure in a timely, tax-effective fashion is difficult.

If you secure a loan to purchase shares, managed funds, or an investment property then the interest on the loan is tax-deductible and, if the right investments are chosen, then your wealth creation journey begins. Good debt can be a great friend at times, helping grow wealth faster. Most importantly, cash flow needs to be the primary consideration to ensure that you can live comfortably even in the event of interest rate rises.

When we consider bad debt, this can relate to things such as our family home, credit cards, car loans etc. A major issue with theese types of debt is that all repayments are made in after-tax dollars. So imagine if you earn $1,000 gross income a week, which means you take home about $837 net per week, when you make a repayment of

$500 per week on one of these loans it actually costs you $581 to make each repayment.

How do we start to make a positive change then? First things first, we need to understand our cash flow better. Do up a 2020 budget, cut out some of those extra discretionary expenses — having one less coffee a day could equal a saving of $31.50 per week and making your lunch could save you upwards of $50 per week. The list goes on, challenge yourself and think of all those discretionary items which are not necessary and cull them from your daily routine.

If you have a Christmas credit card debt hangover of say $10,000, imagine this: if the interest rate is 18 per cent, and you pay the minimum repayment each month, you will end up paying $36,332 in repayments, and it will take you 43 years and 11 months to pay it off. If we use the money saved from the one less coffee a day and not buying lunch to pay extra repayments off the credit card debt, you will only pay $12,860, a saving of $23,472 and you’ll have the debt paid off in 3 years and one month.

Having a better relationship with money is the first step to taking ownership of your life. Remember, not all debt is bad if you want to invest. I recommend seeking advice to ensure all essential areas are considered and it’s a positive start to your wealth creation.

If debt reduction is your primary objective think about what’s more important, the coffee and lunch, or keeping more of your hard-earned money in your pocket and paying off the bad debt faster, rather than helping credit card providers earn greater profits.

As always keep smiling and if you have any questions send them to les@futureproof.com.au

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Advice for millenials PROTECT YOUR ASSETS

Fighting over money is common in a relationship. Senior solicitor Fiona Browne offers advice on how to avoid unnecessary conflict, and protect your finances and assets

he media reports to us that millennials can’t afford to become homeowners because they spend too much on themselves and eat too much avocado on toast. The truth is a lot of millennials eat their avocado on toast and build up significant assets.

Increasingly we are meeting clients who have already built a property portfolio and want to protect it should they separate or divorce.

Separation or divorce is just one issue to consider though. There are other life events that impact finances, the biggest ones being the birth of children and death of parents.

Not that long ago paternity leave was unheard of. Now, the traditional roles of father and mother are often reversed. How is that shift in child care responsibilities managed in terms of potential conflict over finances?

Another factor for millennials is that they are often the children of baby boomers and in line for a significant inheritance. Is there an assumption by one spouse that this will form part of the family finances?

Before entering a relationship or marriage, have an upfront and open discussion about money. Fights over

There are other life events that impact finances, the biggest ones being the birth of children and death of parents. finances is one of the major causes of conflict in marriages and relationships.

Here’s a guide on what you and your partner should discuss: l Are we agreed that we are entering the relationship with the desire to be together forever and build a life together? l Are we both on the same page in terms of being upfront about our finances and financial history? l Are we each aware of the other’s level of debt or past debt? How are we going to pay off debt? (this may impact on your ability to purchase a home in the future) l What are your financial goals — are you on the same page in terms of a savings plan and how you spend your income? l Are you going to have joint accounts?

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Are you going to keep any money or assets separate? l Will you have full access to each other’s bank accounts and passwords? l Will you have the same accountant, and will you review each other’s tax returns? l What will happen when children are born — who will manage the family finances? l Is one spouse going to stay at home when the children are young and is the other spouse prepared to support the family financially? l What about the children’s school, will they attend public or private? l What inheritances are foreseeable in the future and how will these funds be allocated? l Is a Binding Financial Agreement required; Should it deal with all assets or perhaps just protect one class of assets such as future inheritances?

Millennials are often the children of divorce. Finding the right partner and then making that relationship successful takes work. If you can get on the right page about finances early on, you may even save your relationship from breaking, and becoming another statistic.

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Things are pleasant and jovial early February, with Venus activating your money, possessions and local surroundings. Extra cash and gifts may come from nowhere until Mercury’s retrograde. Conversations around possessions or income may become confusing or unclear — don’t be thrown. The final word doesn’t eventuate until March. Treat yourself: Massage, to relax the circulatory system.

Pisces February 19 – March 20

Mars in Capricorn creates strong alliances with social groups. Mercury retrograde mid-month means you may appear to send out mixed messages, though, just remember to focus on clarity and grounding communications from then onwards. Treat yourself: New pair of shoes, to help relax your feet.

Aries March 20 – April 19

Venus in Aries gives you an added boost on the charm front, offering the opportunity for more sway or confidence. Mars in your career house motivates and ignites things on the career front. Any opportunities in February have more backing than initially thought. Treat yourself: Head and neck massage, to de-stress.

Taurus April 20 – May 21

Venus blesses friendship groups and social activities in the first half of February. It’s a great time to be social and network. By mid-month, Mercury’s retrograde hits the same area. Mercury in Pisces isn’t clear at the best of times, so don’t be thrown if people become confusing or change their tunes. Late March is when clarity returns.

Treat yourself: A nice meal, for nourishment.

Gemini May 21 – June 21

Strong connections with career and reputations at work start the month. However, when Mercury begins its retrograde in your career house, be prepared for confusion. Mars activating your external resources may be stressful, but Mars is lightening the load. Venus blessing your social networks at month-end will help. Treat yourself: A meet-up group, for a budding passion.

Cancer

June 21 – July 22

One-on-one relationships start off with strong connectivity in February, but when Mercury’s retrograde hits mid-month confusion may arise. Don’t make final decisions until late March. Retrogrades come with the task of re-assessment and reevaluation. Wait until all the data is in, before deciding.

Treat yourself: A date night with your bestie.

Mars activating your home life might see a burst of energy or lots of motivation around the home and family. Venus in Aries sees such relationships reflect independent strength, creating great joy and harmony. Use any mid-month disruptions to benefit your daily routines or habits. Treat yourself: Skin scrub/body wrap, for a wonderful glow.

Scorpio October 23 – November 22

Late February gives opportunity to have pleasant meetings as you go about your routine. Mars motivates you to explore and engage in your local neighbourhood. Venus is all about looking good and meeting like-minded people. Just be mindful — stop, enjoy and engage. Treat yourself: A new exercise or health class, you never know who you might meet.

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The second half of February adds a bit of pizzazz to your career and reputation, with Venus smoothing over career situations. Mercury retrograde midmonth may see you re-evaluate any study, travel or philosophies. Mars in your house of relationships may ignite passions, or end stale relationships, as it fuels change. Treat yourself: A book, to nest in and recharge.

Mars in your finance sector is a big red flag to watch spending (traditionally it’s a sign of increased expenditure). Venus creates great opportunities for home life and engaging with children and or creative outlets; just don’t let Mercury’s retrograde mid-month create too much uncertainty at home.

Listen and evaluate. Treat yourself: Something a young version of you would love to do but hasn’t yet.

Personal resources feel harmonious and in good stead, before the Mercury retrograde mid-month adds a layer of confusion or miscommunication around this topic. Venus will make nice inroads into any travel plans or give good insights into shared beliefs or study. Mars motivates your health sector, supporting healthy routines. Treat yourself: A hair treatment, to nourish that gorgeous mane.

Mars pushes things along regarding who you are and what you represent. The image you project will be strong, so be conscious. Venus creates powerful connections to family and home, making it a great time to reconnect and touch base with family. Small miscommunications in your comings and goings aren’t as important as they may feel at the time.

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