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Meet the Commando
THE BIGGEST LOSER IS BACK
Digger MEET THE MAN WHO CHASED THE GOLD
Travel Bug Bites
TAKE A TRIP TO VANUATU THIS SUMMER
Money Matters
TIPS FOR STAYING ON TOP
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COMMANDO STEVE Drop and give me 20! The hard core Biggest Loser trainer is back and alongside Shannon and Michelle, will be stripping the fat off Ararat.
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TAKE A BREAK IN VANUATU Sun, sand and serenity. Could you use some time out in Vanuatu?
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MONEY MATTERS After 14 years of managing their security car park business at Coffs Harbour Airport, owners Tom and Therese Murray-Prior are handing over the keys and taking a welldeserved break.
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FAMILY MATTERS
Advice on how to make your marriage
work and how to better understand
child support for when things don’t go
as planned.
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TASTINGS ON HASTINGS
Port Macquarie shines as a regional
foodie destination with something for
the whole family.
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FIGHTING FIT
From diet to exercise and even
keeping fit on holidays, we have
you covered.
regulars 3 Welcome from the Editor 5 Your Place 6 Pick Your Product 8 Chit Chat 11 Family Matters 18 Travel Bug Bites 26 Money Matters 27 Fighting Fit 30 Boys Toys 31 Puzzles
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Mining
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PUBLISHER Patrick McElligott patrick@inflightmagazine.com.au
Welcome to Mining Life & Living Magazine
EDITOR Lahnee Pavlovich lahnee@inflightmagazine.com.au
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ello and welcome to this edition of Mining Life and Living, a free publication catering to those working in the mining and resources industry.
DESIGN Lawrence Borchers lawrence@inflightmagazine.com.au
With a clear direction toward health and lifestyle, MLL aims to
provide interesting stories to assist in the improvement of readers’ work life balance as well as simply entertain with interviews,
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profiles, travel pieces and regular contributions from experts in
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Welcome to 2014 and our first NATIONAL edition! Yep that’s right,
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your favourite Mining Life & Living magazine has expanded and will now be available on mine sites across Australia.
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In this issue we take you on a trip to Vanuatu to soak up the sun and the serenity. We also see why Port Macquarie is becoming a real foodie destination.
Robyn Crouch robyn@inflightmagazine.com.au
We caught up with The Commando, The Biggest Loser’s hard-core trainer. The team are back on our TV screens and this time they are taking on an entire town.
PNG MINING LIFE & LIVING Keryn Haynes Keryn@inflightmagazine.com.au THE LINK - NSW TRAIN LINK Patrick McElligott patrick@inflightmagazine.com.au
to win big! I’d love to know what you think so get in touch at Lahnee@inflightmagazine.com.au. Until next time, enjoy the issue and keep safe and healthy in your Mining Life and Living!
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The Biggest
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he crew from Network Ten’s The Biggest Loser Australia are back and taking on the biggest challenge yet! Obesity is a huge problem in Australia, and particularly in rural and regional areas, so in season 9, the trainers are taking on one of the most overweight towns in Australia... Ararat. With a population of 11,000 residents, the picturesque town located in Victoria’s goldfields region, west of Melbourne in the foothills of the Grampian National Park, is crying out for help. More than 65% of the population in Ararat is overweight! So, get ready to glue your eyes to the TV when The Commando, Shannon and Michelle head into town to trim the fat in Ararat! Inflight Publishing Editor Lahnee Pavlovich had a bit of a chat with the show’s hardcore trainer – The Commando! YOU ARE A FORMER TEAM COMMANDER WITH THE AUSTRALIAN SPECIAL FORCES, HOW DID YOU COME TO BE A TRAINER ON THE BIGGEST LOSER? I was actually really lucky because I was presented with the opportunity to apply, a couple of guys I served with knew some of the casting agents and it all went from there. It was a fantastic decision to make. There have been some trials and tribulations as with anything in life and I’ve really had to step out of my comfort zone and take the experience head on.
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YOU ARE KNOWN AS A BIT OF A HARDCORE TRAINER; TELL ME ABOUT YOUR TRAINING METHODS AND WHY THEY WORK? My training methods are based on what I learnt in the military combined with the cross fit methodology of intensity, and it’s very much about teaching people what they should be doing, why they should be doing it and also teaching them about consistency and the choices they make toward their health and fitness. BIGGEST LOSER IS COMING INTO ITS 9TH SEASON, AND THIS TIME YOU GUYS ARE TRAINING AN ENTIRE TOWN WITH 11,000 RESIDENTS … HOW DOES THAT WORK? That’s right; we were given the challenge to remove the label of one of Australia’s most obese towns. We basically went and met the residents in Ararat, a town where over 65% of the population is overweight, and got them on-board for this challenge. They were really willing to be involved. It’s the first time ever that Biggest Loser has taken on an entire town. It’s also the first time the trainers got to choose their competitors. Those competitors then became the town champions and went to the biggest loser house. Back in the town, the residents all kept on training and often were broken into teams and did challenges where if they won, they could pass power into the house. The town champs were in this individually and also for their town and the main goal of removing that label of one of Australia’s most obese towns.
It’s all about consistency across all the different facets; consistency in the mindset, in engaging and in doing the work. You have to be consistent in your nutrition, in your training and the way you look at health and fitness. As far as training goes, it’s quite an easy approach, but discipline on a daily basis is where it’s at. That’s what I teach. I'm there to offer support and motivation,
“If in doubt, squat!”
to remind them why they are doing this in the first place and to not give up on themselves. TELL ME A BIT ABOUT YOUR OWN TRAINING? WHAT’S YOUR ALL-TIME FAVOURITE EXERCISE AND WHY? If in doubt, squat! To me, training the hips is the most important aspect of any training regime.
The interesting thing about this season is that the competitors knew each other, they came from the same town and they’d have to continue to see each other after the series ended. WILL ARARAT BE JUST THE BEGINNING? I would love to see this rolled out in more rural areas around Australia and I know other towns are keen to engage. I was in Broken Hill recently and everyone kept asking “when are you coming back to do that here?”
You become leaner, faster, stronger and your fitness just gets better and better when you train your hips. When I train I always utilise the cross fit methodology. WHAT ELSE CAN WE EXPECT FROM YOU IN 2014? I’ve actually got a number of events coming up in 2014. I'm going to be visiting a lot of smaller rural towns, running training sessions and 3 day Commando Fit camps across the country. They are great because the results, not just weight loss,
WATCHING THE SHOW, A LOT OF PEOPLE TEND TO QUIT MENTALLY BEFORE THEY DO PHYSICALLY, HOW DO YOU GET THEM TO PUSH THROUGH THOSE BARRIERS AND KEEP GOING?
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FAMILY MATTERS
Don't be a divorce statistic: make your marriage work BY ANGIE WILCOCKS, WWW.MININGFM.COM.AU
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ne in three marriages ends in divorce. None of us set out to fail, and we all do our best to make our marriages happy and successful. But do you know what makes a marriage survive? American psychologist Dr John Gottman claims that he can predict (“with 94% accuracy") which couples will end up divorcing. He bases this claim on a number of studies of married couples, observed over many years. Gottman said he could tell from the way couples interacted, even early on, which ones would struggle to stay together. What he found was pretty amazing and, given the importance of relationships to our wellbeing, I wonder why we’re not taught this sort of stuff at school! Gottman has written some great books about his findings, including The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work and The Relationship Cure. Here are some of the important parts. Principles for successful relationships: • Know your partner: This might sound simple, but what Gottman noticed is that happy couples know a lot about their partner. They know historical as well as current information, like their partner’s favourite food, their hobbies and interests, who their childhood friends were, who they admire, what their dreams and fears are and what their ideal holiday would be, among other many other things. • Nurture your fondness and admiration: Happy couples like one another, and hold a generally positive view of each other. They appreciate each other and can recognise each other’s strengths and qualities. • Turn toward each other: Turning toward your partner means letting them know that you are interested, and that you care, each and every day (and not just on special occasions). This is about sending an
encouraging text message when you know your wife is having a busy day at work, taking a minute to listen to your husband’s worries, or making sure you let your partner know you’re running late. • Let your partner influence you: This isn’t about letting one person be your “boss”; it’s about working as a team, respecting your partner’s point of view, making decisions together and looking for compromise and common ground. • Overcome gridlock: This refers to talking to each other in new ways about the complicated and long-standing problems and disagreements, rather than just repeating the same old patterns of arguments. • Create shared meaning: Shared meaning can come from shared goals, shared values, shared interests, family traditions, and generally building a shared life that is about the two of you, not just the kids and the chores. One way to start to create shared meaning is to talk openly with your partner about your dreams as an individual and as a family, and to be open to hearing theirs.
Beware damaging relationship behaviours • Criticism: A criticism differs from a complaint in that it involves attacking your partner’s personality or character, rather than focusing on the specific behaviour that bothers you. It is healthy to air disagreements, but it’s unhealthy to attack your partner in the process. • Contempt: Contempt often takes the form of nastiness or sarcasm and involves being intentionally hurtful and insulting to your partner. Contempt is an open sign of disrespect. • Defensiveness: This refers to how people behave in the face of conflict or disagreement. Defensiveness is a problem because it makes even simple problems hard to solve and full of conflict. • Stonewalling: Stonewalling is a step up from defensiveness. People who stonewall simply refuse to respond to their partner’s attempts to discuss concerns or problems. They shut them out, turn away and disengage. Habitual stonewalling is very damaging to relationships because it makes problems unsolvable. It also leaves one partner feeling alone, hurt, isolated and unheard. n
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CHILD SUPPORT – the ins and outs BY MINING FAMILY MATTERS
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fter years working with the Australian Child Support Agency, Chris Wellman has set up My Child Support to help separated mums and dads gain a better understanding of their rights and responsibilities. Half of all enquiries he's received since creating the support service have been from mining families. Here, Chris explains how the service works, and why he thinks it appeals to miners and their partners. Q: What exactly does My Child Support do? A: Our focus at My Child Support is to ensure separated parents are aware of their child support rights and obligations. Upon the findings of an initial phone review, we get the client to sign a CSA Representative Authority Form, which allows us to act on their behalf. This allows us to extract their case files, and we work together with the client to achieve the best possible outcome. Q: What’s your background and why did you decide to create the service? A: The Australian Child Support Agency (CSA) is a complex organization which is misunderstood by many separated parents who are either paying or receiving child support payments. I know this all too well from empathising with frustrated and confused clients of the CSA as I worked there for many years. My time with the CSA helped me to better understand clients’ rights and obligations when it comes to paying child support. I then proceeded to form My Child Support Pty Ltd as I felt there should be a service which offers separated parents the guidance to recognize their choices through what is a challenging and traumatic time in their lives. Q: Why did you contact Mining Family Matters about the service? A: It would be fair to say that every second enquiry we receive is from someone employed in the mining industry. A large percentage are FIFO (fly-in, fly-out ). We also get many enquiries from the partners of FIFO workers who are receiving/paying child support. We find the service appeals to mining workers because of their work schedules, as they are away from their families for extended periods of time. My vision is to help separated parents gain clarity on their child support rights, either fiscally and/or mentally, thereby increasing efficiency/productivity in the workplace. I believe my service would be of great benefit to all separated parents as it aims to improve the welfare of mining workers and their partners who are paying or receiving child support. Q: What are the biggest issues for people who contact you? A: Child support legislation is complex - it takes considerable time even for CSA staff members to equip themselves with a thorough knowledge of the system. So it's no surprise that the biggest issues are generally a lack of understanding of the child support system and their rights. Most of the issues are debt issues and disputes with the CSA. Q: Do people pay a fee for your service and can you tell us how it works? A: We charge a fee for our service which covers one year of dealing with the CSA.
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Q: For people encountering the world of child support for the first time, what are your top bits of advice? A: When registering a child support case, there are two options for payment: one being private collection where the payments are facilitated between the parents; and the other being CSA collection where payments are made to CSA (who will then disburse the funds to the receiving parent). Ask the CSA what type of incomes are being used in the Child Support Assessment. Also make sure you confirm CSA has the correct care levels. My Child Support deals with clients nationally. For further information, email admin@mychildsupport.com.au, phone 1300 782 577 or visit www.mychildsupport.com.au n
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dug another hole for himself: he quit his well-paid job to try his luck among the hard-bitten gold prospectors of the West Australian Goldfields. Funny, honest and uplifting, DIGGER is an outback classic combining a modern adventure story with one of the greatest chapters in Australian history – the opening of the desert Goldfields. When it was first published in the UK in 2005, DIGGER sold over 20,000 copies, with Reader’s Digest subsequently printing an
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rabbing your passport and heading to departures is liberating for many. Some people spend months planning for it, while others just pack their bags and take off on a whim. But sometimes no matter how much you plan or how spontaneous you are, things can be missed or just near impossible to do at the last minute! Imagine going to some of world’s most famous
If your idea of paradise is an an intimate, beachfront resortsetting at Samoa Point idyllic tropical combining trees and tropical gardens. With only 15elegance, villas enchantment, romance, categories, the is an oasis of peace andresort unspoiled beauty, then and The villa is furnished in a tastefully modern style Havannah, Vanuatu, awaits. You’ll find ing, king sized en-suite bathroom, private thisbed, intimate, beachfront resort in an and private garden area. unrivalled location at Samoa Point, just 3 hours from Brisbane and set amidst flame treeslazy and tropical gardens. include lagoon-side afternoons, beach ng, kayaking, petanque, tennis. air-conditioned The Point There are 15 luxurious, s gourmet cuisine using the freshestcombination of local villas offering an enticing fine wines offrom Zealand style Australian, and comfort.New All villas feature Havannah does children under king not size cater beds, tofully equipped mini bars, flat screen TV and Bose sound docking systems. The Waterfront villas have infinity plunge pools, bath
music festivals like Coachella in Los Angeles, Pukkelpop in Belgium or Yacht Week in Croatia. Imagine partying in Las Vegas in VIP bungalows with bottle service. Imagine travelling around with a bunch of people who want to see the world and have a damn good time while doing it! Better yet, imagine simply handing over your cash and having every single detail planned out for you. Welcome, Entourage Tours.
tubs, and direct access to the beach while the Lagoon villas have their own private access to a magnificent split level lagoon pool. The Garden villas are secluded by tropical garden and are a short walk to the beach. Daytime activities include massages at Arom’essence Spa, lazy lagoonside afternoons, picnics on secluded beaches or enjoy the resort’s activity facilities—snorkeling, kayaking, petanque or tennis. Horse riding, Snuba, scuba diving, island tours scenic flights can all be organized from the Havannah.
Entourage Tours was born by two guys from the Sunshine Coast who had a thirst for something other than another diluted tour experience. They itched to go to real music festivals and to find the world’s wildest parties. So they gave their tours a twist and became the pioneers of tours to international music festivals. Tour manager Dane Dunne says that even with time to plan, tours can be hard to put together. “We pride ourselves on an experience that no other company can offer,” he said. “Our job is to show you two weeks that you can't do on your own.” What about the coolest thing to happen on tour? “We changed one of our nights in Las Vegas at the last minute and organised getting 100 people into Surrender pool party with Diplo playing,” Dane said. “We organised a load of limousines to arrive earlier and threw in our own private bungalows with pools. This is an idea of what we do!” Entourage Tours makes it about more than just being a tourist. They don’t bother with overcrowded, over-rated attractions. They arrange to visit the most out of this world sights. Their name epitomises their nature. Your tour guide will find the hottest local haunts having unearthed each city’s finest experiences. VIP treatment is a high priority for Entourage Tours. They’ll take you to the best music festivals around the world and places that you will never ever forget. They did it first and know how to do it best. n
The Point Restaurant, with its commanding 270° views over Havannah Harbor, offers a fusion cuisine of Asian and Western influence using the freshest of local ingredients with fine wines from Australian, New Zealand and French. Our local kitchen brigade has been trained to devise menus to entice you not only in the restaurant, but also on the beach or on the resort’s private jetty.
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What to do in Vanuatu!
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hen it comes to Vanuatu travel, Vanuatu Luxury Holiday Homes offers villa-style accommodation, luxury holiday homes and exclusive vacation apartments in Vanuatu. More specifically, our private, accommodation is located in stunning locations in and around Port Vila on the Island of Efate. Our holiday homes and villas are self-contained, self-catered and serviced daily by the staff who will treat you like family and make you very welcome during your stay. Beachfront Resort Santo -A tropical setting on 6 acres with 150 metres of absolute waterfront lawns and gardens, for Luganville’s only true beach side resort located just 2kms from town and only 15 minutes from the international airport. Far enough out from town to avoid the noise but close enough for that early business appointment, adventure trip or scuba dive. Angelfish Cove Villas – A Vanuatu resort offering luxurious water front self-contained accommodation set on Port Vilas most exquisite coastline. Located just 10 minutes from Port Vila town centre this unique, boutique Vanuatu resort consists of 12 villas ranging from studios to 3 bedroom villas, some with private plunge pools. Imagine opening the front door of your beachfront villa and being blown away with ocean and island views across the spectacular Port Vila Harbour and Hideaway Island, or cooling off in your own private plunge pool and relaxing with a beer or a glass of wine after a swim. Warwick Le Lagon Resort & Spa – With an established reputation for appealing to families and couples this resort has a variety of 143 guest rooms, bungalows, over water villas, Erakor Residence, and now new private villas with individual plunge pools. Displaying South Pacific Charm the resort is situated on 75 acres of tropical gardens on the edge of the pristine Erakor Lagoon which is a 5-minute cab ride to Port Vila Township, and 15 minutes from the airport. With the choice of three restaurants, enjoy the BBQ Pool Grill, the renowned Wild Ginger for tempting Asian Fusion cuisine, or visit Lagoon Terrace for themed buffets. Enquire about their new a’la carte breakfast dining in the child-free zone of the Wild Ginger deck in the mornings. For rejuvenation, visit the Oasis Spa which has five therapy rooms providing individual treatments and special couples’ packages. Le Lagon also offers an extensive conference and events centre, a fun Kids Club and complimentary activities including non-motorised water sports, day tennis and green fees on their 12-hole resort course. For your family's Vanuatu travel vacation, romantic escape, executive retreat or holiday with friends, contact Bryan@ tmsvanuatu.com to discuss your exact requirements for your Vanuatu Holiday experience and to rent your luxury home making extraordinary tasks as easy as an everyday occurrence is our specialty. When enquiring about any of the Vanuatu Accommodation and activities options please quote MLL002.
Play: Jo Jos - The 'Galavanting Goddess Experience During your trip, indulge in an afternoon soiree for your inner Goddess. Designer fashion parade, and trend forecasts direct from Paris with fashion designer JoJo Vanuatu, the forecasts come from Paris but the garments are for real women. The heavenly foot and shoulder massage from the massage maestro will have you ready to drink down the sumptuous cocktails, while the high priestess of the high tea whips about with a never ending supply of freshly baked scones, cute little cucumber sandwiches, tropical fruits or whatever she fancies on the day. Get the girls together and be a Galavanting Goddess. n
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Angelfish Cove Villas offers modern and beautifully appointed Self Contained Villas. The Complex comprises 5 studios & one three bedroom Villa with private plunge pools and 6 x 2 bedroom villas with a large central pool. All villas are close to the beach where you can snorkel, swim or kayak. www.angelfishcovevillas.com
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When you next plan to visit beautiful Vanuatu why not stay at one of our self contained Villas and houses which are scattered around the main Island of Efate. Vanuatu Luxury Holiday Homes offers the full service from Booking your homes to arranging transfers, hire cars, a trip to the supermarket en-route from the airport to stock up the fridge for your short break in Paradise For More information on all of the properties offered for holiday rental contact Bryan@tmsvanuatu.com or by phone +678 5577034
Select from 143 guest rooms and villas on the edge of Erakor Lagoon. With 3 bars, 3 restaurants, a day spa and free watersports, tennis and golf, do as much or as little as you wish.
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Absolute Waterfron VILLA 25
Internationally recognised as one of the Pacific’s best island destinations, Villa 25 is an absolute waterfront boutique retreat in an exclusive gated location only minutes from Port Vila. Three spacious, beautifully appointed luxury villas, an enticing infinity pool, a gorgeous Pacific style Lowana, all overlooking a sheltered private beach. In a very short time Villa 25 has gained an international award winning reputation as being the finest boutique accommodation Vanuatu has to offer. Villa 25 has set the bar high for Vanuatu winning Vanuatu’s Leading Boutique Resort
category for 2013 in the World Travel Awards. Hailed as the ‘Oscars of the Travel Industry’ and acknowledged across the globe as the ultimate travel accolade. Set on its own private beach, this is the perfect setting for a luxury villa in Vanuatu, and winning this prestigious award is the ultimate acknowledgement from the World Travel Awards brand, which is recognised globally as the supreme hallmark of quality, with winners setting the benchmark to which all others aspire. The Grand Tour of World Travel Awards gala ceremonies are regarded as milestone events in the industry calendar, attended by the industry’s key
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decision makers, chief figure heads and the leading trade and consumer media. Being in such prestigious company makes their win all the more remarkable for the friendly and hard-working team at Villa 25. As Megan from Adelaide in Australia testifies, “Villa 25 was like paradise, with its lush grounds, stunning infinity pool
and amazing snorkelling. A special thank you to Kris, Villa 25’s onsite manager, for her friendliness, honesty, good humour and willingness to help us with any of our queries, as well as help recommend a fantastic itinerary during our stay. Villa 25 is an amazing destination – we would highly recommend it and would love to go again.”
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in Por t Macquarie THE 2013 SBS FEAST TASTINGS ON HASTINGS A FESTIVAL PACKED FULL OF FLAVOUR
BY LAWRIE BORCHERS
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ecently my fiancée Amanda and I visited Port Macquarie to experience the ‘SBS Feast Tastings on Hastings’, the region’s premier food and wine festival showcasing all the gourmet delights the region has to offer. But we discovered so much more than just the festival with three days in town. We set off in the early hours of the morning bound for the train station in Brisbane to depart on the XPT, NSW TrainLink’s express passenger train connecting Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria. We made our way to our roomy first class seats and settled in for the journey ahead. Having caught some express trains through Europe a few years ago I was a bit concerned about the leg room, but I had room to spare this time around. The buffet car provided some breakfast and light refreshments during the trip which was really convenient. It was a different way to travel for us, and we were able to catch up on some good books and recline the seats for a well-earned nap. Around seven hours later we arrived, surprisingly fresh, at our destination - Port Macquarie. We made our way to the Mantra Quayside, our hotel situated near the centre of town and overlooking the beautiful Hastings River. The room was really comfortable, as you would expect from Mantra, with a large spa in the bathroom to boot! I made a beeline for the rooftop pool which I had seen on the website for the hotel. As soon as I hit the water I felt like a new man, exactly what I needed after a big day of travelling. After chilling out poolside we felt ready to get to know the town.
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Mantra Quayside’s rooftop pool
Patrick Friesen in the demonstration pavillion
I was surprised to learn that Port Macquarie had such an interesting historical background. In the early 1820s it was established as a penal settlement and was well known for its rather tough conditions. A decade later, in 1830, the region was first opened to settlers who quickly made use of the area’s quality timber, pastoral land and abundant fishing potential. Hard to believe such a beautiful place was once considered a terrible place to be sent. The significance of 1830 was the inspiration for our venue for dinner that evening, Eighteen Thirty Restaurant & Bar, located in the ultramodern Glasshouse building on Clarence Street. We were greeted by a very upmarket setting, akin to a fancy harbour side restaurant in Sydney. With piano playing in the background we were both feeling very much in holiday mode, sipping on our cocktails enjoying our entrée, which was duck liver pate with port jelly, sour cherries and melba toast – amazing! Shortly thereafter our mains arrived; I’d ordered the beef striploin with potato mash, baby spinach, slow roasted tomato and wine jus. Amanda’s barramundi with smoked aubergine puree, spiced daikon and peanut sambal had some very unique flavours that she thoroughly enjoyed. Dessert didn’t disappoint, what a way to
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end this dining experience! Chocolate blondie with mocha cannelloni and cacao sorbet, and lychee macaroons with coconut meringue, raspberry gel and passionfruit sorbet were our selections. Now that was a dinner! The next morning we collected our hire car from First Class Rentals and drove west for around 15 minutes to reach Cassegrain Winery. Once a month they host ‘The Artist Market in the Vines’, which we were fortunate enough to be able to attend that day, with its relaxing folky vibe beside the lake, set amongst the vineyard and jacarandas. Sipping on our goat’s milk lattes and perusing the various stalls was the perfect way to spend a Saturday morning, with plenty of breakfast options there as well. Next stop was the Billabong Koala and Wildlife Park, located about 5 minutes away, halfway between Port Macquarie and Wauchope. Nestled amongst the forest we found the Park, well-known in the area for its variety of wildlife. We headed straight for ‘Jurassic Pond – home of Shrek the Monster Croc’, and indeed a monster he was. You can head below the pond to see Shrek underwater, an experience that was truly unique. They have a theatre set up for feedings, something well worth checking out. We were surprised at the amount of birdlife they have at the Park, from
wedge-tail eagles to peacocks wandering around the pathways, and the exotic animals such as snow leopards and red panda. The kangaroo and wallaby feeding from my hand was a highlight, and I was embarrassed to admit that as an Australian, this was something I had never done. Well worth trying. Make sure you check out the red panda feeding in the afternoon, a couple of cute little characters indeed. After another relaxing swim back at the hotel we were then invited along to the ‘SBS Feast Magazine Sneak Peek Party’ in the Cooking Demonstration Pavillion for the Tastings event the following day. We were introduced to a few of the guest chefs of the festival who had made the trip up from Sydney. We knew the food the next day was going to be spectacular if the offerings that evening were anything to go by. Finally the day had arrived; it was indeed the day of the Tastings on Hastings. The weather gods were smiling on Port Macquarie as it was absolutely perfect weather. With over 100 gourmet stands set up, not to mention some jumping castles for the kids, a couple of stages with live music and even a spaghetti eating contest, you have a big day ahead of you to take it all in. I must admit I was roped into one of the aforementioned contests, and even managed to take out one of the heats! Sadly, I was destroyed in the final by one of the locals who somehow managed to ingest an entire plate of pasta in around 20 seconds. I was happy to let him take that one out! Throughout the day we were fortunate enough to learn from some guest chefs in the demonstration marquee; Craig Freudenstein of XS Food, Mitchell Orr of 121BC, David Tsirekas of Xanthi Restaurant, Patrick Friesen of Ms G’s and local favourite Eric Robinson of The Other Chef Fine Foods. They ran through their recipes and what inspires them to cook, and we were then lucky enough to sample the food at the end of each demonstration. My personal favourite was the Thai fried chicken that Friesen demonstrated. Later in the afternoon after sampling more than our fair share of delicious food, the event had come to a close. We decided to book a cruise on the Chinese Junk Boat which we noticed moored at the river. Fish and Chips on board and a local beer from Black Duck Breweries in hand we were gliding in style on the Hastings, with one of the most amazing sunsets we’d ever seen. On the way back to the dock we were fortunate enough to witness some local dolphins hitching a ride at the bow of the boat, putting on a show for everyone on board. The next morning we had a quick stroll around the beach at the other side of Port Macquarie, and sat up on the headlands overlooking the ocean. Some humpback whales decided to give us a farewell to the region, helping to make the weekend a great one. This beautiful town on the Hastings offered up a truly memorable dish. n To book accommodation and find out more about the region visit www.portmacquarieinfo.com.au
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What lasts longer -
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ccording to a recent news article, you and your credit card debt could be together a lot longer than many married couples... The average credit card debt among Australians is currently around $3,280, and if you stick to the card issuer’s minimum monthly repayments, at 17% interest it could take around 42 years to pay off the balance – a lot longer than many marriages will last. Hmm, it’s an unusual way of looking at things, but on a more day to day level, the big danger with credit cards is they just too easily allow us to overspend, to live beyond our means. And this in turn can put a relationship under enormous financial strain. Figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reveal that the median length of time from marriage to divorce is around 12 years. But not all relationships end this way. ABS statistics also show the crude divorce rate is 2.3 divorces per 1,000 estimated resident population. That means divorce isn’t the end outcome for the majority of marriages. And personally, I have to say I am happy to hear that. Perhaps the keys to keeping a lid on credit card debt – and making your relationship work, aren’t so different. Both involve planning, effort and commitment. But as financial stress is a welldocumented source of relationship breakdown, if you can keep on top of card debt you’re probably also giving yourself a valuable head start in the relationship stakes. n
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FIGHTING FIT
KEEP FIT ON HOLIDAYS BY FORMER OLYMPIAN ELKA WHALAN
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or many of us, maintaining an exercise routine while we're on holiday seems impossible. We may have grand plans to hit the hotel gym every morning, but when great food and no alarm clocks become a daily reality, it can be harder to motivate yourself than you first thought. Here are my top four tips to help make sure some form of exercise makes its way into your holiday routine! 1: Buy a resistance band. These can be found in any general sports store such as Rebel and they weigh literally as much as feather. This makes them perfect for travelling - they don't take up much room, you can't use the excuse that it's eating up your luggage allowance, and you can use them pretty much anywhere. Before you hit the breakfast buffer, bust them out in your room or take them outdoors for strength and resistance training. Resistance bands are amazing for toning and keeping fit especially if you have lots of flights to catch on the way to your destination. 2: Pack your sneakers. Old or new, smelly or just purchased, there is no excuse not to put them on and go explore
your new place. Power walk the streets or find a safe park and run and take in the sights. Never go on holidays without your runners. You can't go wrong - and after days of exploring, your feet will thank you that you did it in sneakers and not strappy sandals! 3: If do happen to find yourself in a place with no gym (which is highly unlikely these days) then use your imagination. Take a look around your hotel room - what objects can utilise for a quick workout? Use walls as a backing to do squats and lunges, use the desk chair for dips, and if there are free bottles of waters by your bed, use them as weights and dumbbells for your upper body! There are no excuses not to stay in shape. For that extra room service treat you need to earn it! 4: Pack your exercise gear. Space is limited when traveling, so make it a priority that you will work out. By packing your training clothes you have to be accountable for taking up that room in your suitcase so get it out and use it! Find a block time to use the gym or swim in the hotel pool and do it! You'll always have time for things you put first. Make exercise a priority. It's a life saver when it comes to jet lag! n
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STEVE’S PERSONAL MANTRA
Keep Keep Healthy
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WITH STEVE ROBERTS STEVE ROBERTS IS AN EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGIST AND WITH MORE THAN 15 YEARS’ EXPERIENCE, HE IS AN IDENTIFIED LEADER IN CORPORATE HEALTH. AS A FORMER PROFESSIONAL ATHLETE, STEVE UNDERSTANDS THE IMPORTANCE OF GOOD HEALTH AND ITS LINK TO PERFORMANCE. HE’S PLAYED OVER 200 GAMES OF RUGBY IN FOUR COUNTRIES AND WAS A TOP 20 UNDEFEATED PROFESSIONAL BOXER. WHAT DO YOU KNOW?
RUMBLE YOUNG MAN RUMBLE
There is a great deal of misunderstanding about weight loss, which extends well beyond the public to health professionals. Australian scientists Garry Egger and Sam Egger separate truth from fiction in the quest for weight loss. They used the best available evidence on weight loss and maintenance to compile a 20-statement survey - with true or false responses. Here are some of the questions for you to test yourself to see how much you know. Do the test, and then check your answers at the bottom of the page to see how you score.
All great boxers had a secret – it’s called hard work. They focussed on the job at hand which meant training with technique, skill and intent. They became champions because they were prepared to go that extra second, inch and rep. The body has an amazing ability to be pushed, however the brain can tell you to give up easily. In the bouts I’ve had as a professional boxer, I know that the rewards come from working hard and mixing up your conditioning drills. Here is a great drill that requires hard work – but delivers great rewards!
Questions 1. Fruit juice is about as fattening as beer? 2. Humans need eight glasses of water a day? 3. Dairy products can help weight loss? 4. Chocolate is healthy provided it is dark? 5. Exercise is better than dieting for weight loss? 6. A low-protein diet is best for weight loss? 7. Fat people don't get hungrier than lean people? 8. Swimming is better than walking for weight loss? 9. Weight lifting is good for fat loss? 10. The best measure of body fat is body mass index? 11. You lose more weight doing exercise you are good at? 12. An obese person can be fit and healthy? Answers: 1. True. 2. False. 3. True. 4. False. 5. False 6. False. 7. True. 8. False. 9. True. 10. False 11. False 12. True
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Routine: Complete all three rounds twice with a three minute work to one minute rest ratio (3:1) Variation: If you’re feeling that you are getting fitter, add an extra round to each drill each week until your total workout goes for 45 minutes (15 rounds = PRO) Round 1: Jump (3 minutes)Alternate one minute of slow skipping with 30 seconds of double unders or high knees for a total of 2 times each. Round 2: Shadow (3 minutes) Move continuously from drill to drill without any break in between. Drill 1: Alternate left and right punches 4 times, then alternate lefts and rights as fast as you can 8 times. (1 minutes) Drill 2: Alternate right and left punches 4 times, then alternate rights and lefts as fast as you can 8 times. (1 minutes)
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Drill 3: Alternate left and right punches in sets of 8 with a slight hesitation between sets. (1 minutes)
Bag Round 3: Bag (3 minutes) Use the same combinations as ‘shadow drill’ but on the heavy bag. Rest 30 seconds and repeat the three drills again. Check out the workout here!
The deceitful ones BY URSZULA MOS
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iet, check, fitness, check. Extra weight – still there? There are countless unhealthy weight loss foods on the market that many consumers are led to believe to lean there body of weight. However most of these products are unhealthy and whilst the intention is there they actually cause you to gain the kilograms. Here are ones I would avoid like the plaque if you want abs this summer. Healthy Cereals I don’t believe in boxed cereal altogether. I’ve read the ingredients on most boxes and come to one conclusion: it is far healthier to eat the cardboard exterior of the box then the contents. Fresh vegetables, lean protein and healthy fats make you thin and healthy for life. Quit buying boxed cereal and knock back an omelette instead. Or try some quinoa with almond milk! Fat Free Salad Dressing You may be wondering why diet plans are not working even though you’ve made salads a staple in your diet for weeks. Certain kinds of saboteurs are easy to find – lots of cheese, creamy dressing or even fruit can derail your plans. But what you’re missing is the silent assassin, those bad guys that cover your salad using the guise of “light” “low-fat” or “fat-free”. Do yourself a favour, pick up your bottle of fat free dressing, read the ingredients list. Is it a kilometre long? Thought so. Fat-free dressings are often loaded with sugar to make up for the lack of taste that occurs when food manufacturers take the fat out of the dressing. And sugar = fat. Try making your own dressing using healthy fats instead. To do this, use some organic flaxseed, coconut or olive oil, seeded
mustard, vinegar, a squeeze of lemon and cracked pepper. Mix all this up and you will never go back – AGAIN. Protein Bars This one is a tough one to admit for me, because I used to be addicted to protein bars. I would tell myself the triple chocolate caramel crunch bar was healthy. The fitness model on the wrapper would reconfirm this for me. But the truth set in quick. These bars are full to the brim with artificial sweeteners, high levels of sodium, harmful fats, processed soy and many have tons of sugar. I strongly suggest making your own energy bars at home with protein powder and nut butter if you seek a convenient protein alternative. All you need to do is hit Google for some amazing natural recopies. Dried Fruit Most people look at me like I’m crazy when I tell them to cut the dried fruit “Its fruit – its healthy, righhhhtt, rigghtttt?” Dead set WRONG! Dried fruit, like banana chips are often filled with sugar to enhance their taste, glazed with oil so they look more appealing plus they lack the water found in fresh fruit. This makes them less filling, which means you eat more. Would you ever eat 5 bananas as a snack? You can get naturally dried fruit but nothing beats the health benefits of fresh. So if you want to lean – stick to the fresh stuff. Urszula Mos is a freelance creative designer and writer with a penchant for food, travelling and staying fit. Her background in the fitness industry has helped evolve her understanding of what to eat to nourish your body. Ursh is currently the marketing star behind “By Two Sisters” - A Melbourne-based duo that delivers high protein lean Vietnamese food that’s ready-to-eat, straight from your fridge! You will not find any nasties in their dishes, think preservative free, fresh and healthy! Get behind it here: www.bytwosisters.com.au n
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2013 FIAT SCUDO S
ay hello to the upgraded, award-winning Scudo. Versatile, sturdy and spacious, Scudo offers a reliable Italian workhorse mentality, easy handling, 6m³ of cargo space, large payload capacity and all the creature comforts you’ll need for a long day on the road. Sit back as we take you inside and out of the 2013 Scudo, highlighting the best features across interior, performance, exterior and safety.
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Interior
Exterior
The top three things you can tick off your list with the Scudo is reliability, space and comfort. The Scudo is built as sturdy as an Italian workhorse and comes with a payload of up to 1,200kg and 6m³ of cargo space. You’ll have all the room you need for any commercial application, whether you’re carting around large delivery boxes or loading it up with your trade tools. Cargo access is easy too with sliding doors and double-hinged rear doors. But driving around all day you know comfort is key. The Scudo comes with all the creature comforts you need too like iPod connectivity, Bluetooth, audio controls, air-conditioning and ergonomically designed seats.
Stepping outside, the Scudo is built
Performance
includes ergonomically designed driver’s seats,
As you’d expect from a transporter vehicle, the Scudo most certainly delivers when it comes to reliability and power. The 120 2.0L MultiJet engine delivers 88kW of responsive power so the van performs well even under trying loads. It comes in 6 speed manual transmission and has a towing capacity braked/unbraked of 1950kg/750kg.
functionally with barn doors at the rear to get things in and out quickly, and heated windows to ensure maximum visibility (great for those early morning starts!). It also comes with tinted windows and seven colour options, which provides a bit of choice to suiting your company brand and putting your best professional foot forward.
Safety You’ll be happy to know the Scudo didn’t skip out on forward-thinking safety features, so this is one less thing you can worry about when you’re out and about all day. The Scudo easily adjusted for comfort and vision, and rear parking sensors for those busy city spots or easily backing into loading docks. It also comes with the other essentials including ABS brakes, immobiliser and ESC. Driveaway - $32,000
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