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contents ISSUE 21

on the cover 14

Cirque Du Soleil’s OVO A teeming world of insects heads to Oz

Love Life of a Miner’s Girlfriend There’s a silver lining to long distance love

features 18

Spoil Your Loved One Speak their love language

Perth’s New York We check out the lovely country town

Fighting Fit Our Inflight PT gives us some great exercises, perfect for small spaces

Danny Green and Paramount The Green Machine is now the new face of safety

The Suzuki DR650SE The latest version of Australia’s most popular street-legal trail bike

Toyota’s Prius c Australia’s most affordable hybrid car

Environmentally Friendly Home What can you do to diminish your carbon footprint?

Be a Perfect Dinner Guest What not to do when eating over

Quick and Easy Recipes Whether you want vegetables, pasta or beef, we’ve got you covered

Signs of Career Burnout What’s your level of job satisfaction?

The Best Places to get Engaged From Paris to New Zealand, where should you pop the question?

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10 Welcome aboard 13 Route map 18 Relationships 23 Local Travel 39 Automotive 48 Fashion 59 Property 62 Local Business Buzz 72 Calendar of Events 74 Talking Technology 78 Brain Teasers 80 Skippers Service 81 Skippers Fleet 82 Talk Back

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ith the summer season now behind us, it means scorching temperatures at some of our destinations, not to mention the cyclone activity that affects a lot of our operations, but in any case our dedicated crews will do their very best to make the trip as comfortable as possible. We again remind all passengers that you should always ensure that you keep up your fluid levels with water prior to boarding the aircraft to prevent dehydration before and during the flight - particularly in heat wave conditions. Our dedicated crews are all simulated trained and although not mandated by CASA, Skippers has elected to train all crew in this manner in the interest of safety. A new round about at the corner of Bungana Ave and Fauntleroy Ave has been completed and has alleviated a lot of the traffic congestion previously experienced in this area coming to and from the General Aviation terminals. Skippers is pleased to announce that they have taken over the Kimberley Air Service routes servicing Broome, Derby, Fitzroy Crossing and Halls Creek from the 23rd January 2012. Services are provided on Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays and can be extended should demand increase. These services are provided by a Conquest turbo prop pressurized aircraft which departs from the Broome International Airport. Skippersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; package holidays through Discover West Holidays has been well received incorporating all our destinations as well as those people coming to the city for work or pleasure. Skippers continue to support the communities with sponsorship deals involving various activities at the destinations we service as well as enabling editorials to be included in Inflight Magazine. We once again remind you that we have wireless internet that is available to our passengers in the Perth terminal, which is free of charge. Please enquire upon checking in. It is encouraging that there is a lot of activity over our network by emerging resource companies, new and old, riding on the back of the current resource boom. Once again, enjoy your journey with us today. We feel privileged to provide this service and look forward to you flying with us again soon.

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Swick is one of Australia’s largest mineral drilling contractors, providing underground and surface drilling services both nationally and internationally. Swick is a market leader in the development of innovative rig designs and drilling practices that deliver improved productivity, value, safety and versatility to leading blue chip companies. To be considered for this position it is essential to: • Hold a current manual driver’s licence with no restrictions • Able to pass a comprehensive medical including a drug and alcohol screen • Physically fit and prepared for work in hot and remote locations • Ability to obtain a police clearance • Possess a Senior First Aid Certificate • Offsiders - Experience on underground rigs is preferred but not essential. You Will Be Offered: • Top dollars for your experience and bonus incentives • Special employee benefits program • Great rosters • Good site accommodation and facilities available • Proven and reliable state of the art equipment • The opportunity to further your career. To express your interest in these positions please email: hr@swickmining.com.au, including your CV and a cover letter or phone (08) 6253 2371 or 1300 4 SWICK for more details. www.swickmining.com.au

Major Resource Projects — March 2012 INSET A 0

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MINERAL SYMBOLS Precious mineral Dmd Precious metal Au (or as shown) Steel alloy metal Ni (or as shown) Speciality metal Ti–Zr (or as shown) Base metal Iron Alumina Bx (or as shown) Coal and lignite Uranium Industrial mineral Construction material Processing plant PETROLEUM SYMBOLS Gas field Oil field Oil and gas field Significant gas discovery Significant oil discovery Significant oil and gas discovery Processing plant Oil / gas pipeline, operating Oil / gas pipeline, proposed INFRASTRUCTURE Power plant Radio astronomy Irrigation / water / desalination Port COMMODITIES Ag.......... Silver Al........... Alumina Au.......... Gold Bx.......... Bauxite Co.......... Cobalt Cr...........Chromium Cu.......... Copper Dmd...... Diamond Fe.......... Iron Fl.......... Fluorite Gp......... Gypsum Grt......... Garnet K............ Potassium Kln......... Kaolin Li............Lithium LNG....... Liquefied natural gas LPG....... Liquefied petroleum gas MgCO3... Magnesite Mica....... Mica Mn......... Manganese Ni.......... Nickel Pb.......... Lead Pd.......... Palladium Phos...... Phosphate Pt........... Platinum REE....... Rare earth elements Sisd....... Silica sand Ta...........Tantalum Ti........... Titanium Tlc......... Talc V............ Vanadium W........... Tungsten Zn.......... Zinc Zr........... Zirconium

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Cirque Du Soleil Returns to Australia with a New Big Top Production

OVO

A TEEMING WORLD OF INSECTS

irque du Soleil is thrilled to return to Australia with its criticallyacclaimed and family-friendly big top production OVO. Brisbane will host the Australian premiere season of OVO presented under the trademark blue-and-yellow Grand Chapiteau (big top) at Northshore Hamilton, with the 2012-2013 national tour then moving to Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne and Perth. Since its world premiere in Montreal, Canada in April 2009, OVO has visited more than 15 cities in Canada, United States and Mexico, delighting over 2 million spectators. The Australian tour will be the first time OVO has toured outside North America. OVO, meaning â&#x20AC;&#x153;eggâ&#x20AC;? in Portuguese, is a headlong rush into a colourful

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ecosystem teeming with life, where insects work, eat, crawl, flutter, play, fight and look for love in a non-stop riot of energy and movement. When a mysterious egg appears in their midst, the insects are awestruck and intensely curious about this iconic object that represents the enigma and cycles of their lives. It is love at first sight when a gawky, quirky insect arrives in this bustling community and a fabulous ladybug catches his eye â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and the feeling is mutual. The cast of OVO is comprised of 55 performing artists from 14 countries specialising in many acrobatic acts. One highlight of OVO is the stunning Flying Act in which a group of scarabs soar high above the stage, from both edges to the middle landing on a platform. This breathtaking act combines many circus disciplines: banquine, Russian swing and swinging chair. Starting on the 10th February 2012, advance online tickets for OVO will be available exclusively for Cirque Club members. Cirque Club membership is free and registration is quick and simple. Member benefits include advance tickets, special offers and insider information on the world of Cirque du Soleil. To join go to www.cirqueclub.com Tickets for OVO are currently on sale at cirquedusoleil.com/ovo n

THE AUSTRALIAN TOUR PREMIERES IN BRISBANE - JULY 14, 2012 under the trademark blue-and-yellow Grand Chapiteau (Big Top) at Northshore Hamilton

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Perth - From April 14 2013, Langley Park Brisbane - From July 14 2012, Northshore Hamilton Sydney - From September 13 2012, Showring at The Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park Adelaide - From December 6 2012, Location to be advised Melbourne - From January 17 2013, Melbourne Docklands Tickets for all cities on sale Monday 20 February 2012 at cirquedusoleil.com/ovo

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Spice Up & Spoil BY BETTINA MANIATIS

YOU NEED TO SPEAK THEIR LANGUAGE

nyone that has read the popular book, The Five Love Languages by Dr Gary Chapman would be aware of the theory that each person expresses love and feels loved in a different way. Some might like to be told they’re loved, others may prefer something physical like a cuddle or a kiss and some even favour a practical gesture such as washing the dishes. According to Dr Chapman’s book, if a person naturally expresses love in a certain way it can tend to mean these sorts of acts in turn make them feel most loved. If your wife often holds your hand or cuddles you a lot, try doing the same in return. If your husband does repair work or practical jobs and shows pride in it when telling you, try doing something practical for him in return like sewing up a hole in his pants. So, based on Dr Chapman’s book here’s a simple quiz to give you some ideas on how to make your loved one feel truly special.

c. d. e.

If you answered mostly As His/her love language is Words of affirmation Tips to get their heart racing: Write a list of at least 10 things you love about them and read them out over dinner. Try to tell them as much as possible how important they are to you. If you answered mostly Bs His/her love language is Physical touch Tips to get their heart racing: Be more physically affectionate towards them, not necessarily in the bedroom though. Give them more cuddles, kisses and hold their hand as much as you can to watch them light up.

1) He/she prefers: a. To be told he/she is loved b. To be given a cuddle or a kiss c. To be given a gift d. To spend the afternoon together uninterrupted e. To be helped with his/her chores 2) a. b. c. d. e.

4) a. b. c. d. e.

If you answered mostly Cs His/her love language is Gifts Tips to get their heart racing: Try and give them a gift at least a couple of times a week. It doesn’t have to be anything expensive, just something that may have made you think of them or something you’ve made.

Which would he/she enjoy the most? To spend the afternoon talking about what we love most about each other Lots of cuddles and kisses on the couch with a movie To be given a love letter To go out to dinner together To do some gardening together

3) Which of these would upset him/her the most? a. If we weren’t speaking b. If I wasn’t being affectionate towards him/her c. If I didn’t get them a gift on our anniversary d. If he/she didn’t see me for a couple of weeks due to work e. If I didn’t help him/her around the house What would he/she consider the perfect date? Lunching in a quiet park where we could chat and laugh Hanging out in bed together Going shopping Anywhere so long as we were together At Bunnings getting some all important stuff for the house

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Being surprised with that special something he/she has had their eye on for a while Travelling together Spending it on renovation material so you can both get started on that long overdue project

If you answered mostly Ds His/her love language is Quality time Tips to get their heart racing: Take an afternoon off work together and go for a quiet picnic somewhere with no interruptions – that means no phones!

5) a. b. c. d. e.

If he/she is upset, I can usually cheer him/her up quickest by Telling him/her how wonderful I think they are Giving him/her a big hug Giving him/her a gift Just being with him/her and listening Helping take his/her mind off it by doing chores together

6) If you get a bit of extra cash in the bank, what would he/she most like? a. Getting together and talking about the possibilities b. Going to a couples retreat with daily couples massages and lots of love making

If you answered mostly Es His/her love language is Acts of service Tips to get their heart racing: Cook their favourite meal, even if it isn’t yours or wash their car for them. Anything practical will get this person going so even if it means helping out with whatever work they have to do, it will mean the world to them. n Inflight Publishing has 5 copies of The Five Love Languages to give away! For your chance to win, simply email us at info@inflightmagazine.com.au with your name, mailing address and why you love the magazine! Winners will be notified on 14th May 2012.

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love life of a Miner’s Girlfriend BY SARAH LONG FROM MINING FAMILY MATTERS

y boyfriend and I are moving house and it’s not a moment too soon. Moving might be one of the most stressful things you can do, but I can’t wait to get away from our moaning neighbour. And the main reason he's been complaining? (Mum, please stop reading here…) It's because, apparently, we have sex too loudly. Now, don't get the wrong idea, our sex life is not like some scene from an x-rated movie. In fact, we don't even reach the Sex and the City standards (unless you count doing it with the lights on!). These complaints from the neighbour wouldn't even bother me, except that the first time he slipped a note under our door was at 10pm on a weekday evening, and we were only doing it because we were sick of lying in bed listening to HIS television blaring Julia Gillard's voice through our paper-thin wall. The way he carried on, you'd think we were putting on some kind of King's Cross Spectacular every night. But at that point in time I couldn't really remember the last time we'd had sex. Between moving house, moving jobs and Mr Miner being away for 50 per cent of the time, I don't think we'd really had that many opportunities. That's the trouble with being in any kind of long-distance relationship: you always have a limited amount of time to fit everything in. And although sex takes priority at the start of a relationship (remember locking the

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“The best thing about being in a mining relationship (and the thing we tend to forget) is it’s harder to get stuck in a rut.” of that precious and exciting time you get to spend together. If you’re worried about something in your sex life, TELL HIM. Don’t make yourself feel worse by bottling it up. Treat yourself to something nice, whether it’s a new hair colour, new underwear or a pedicure. I guarantee you’ll feel sexier. And finally, don’t worry about what everyone else is doing or what anyone else thinks. If you want to do it at 10pm on a weekday night for no

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door as soon as he got home and not opening it until it was time for him to go back to work?) soon the boring-but-necessary stuff, like moving house, tends to take over. But the best thing about being in a mining relationship (and the thing we tend to forget) is it’s harder to get stuck in a rut – or not the same kind of nine-to-five rut anyway. There’s no chance of slipping into the pattern of only having sex at the weekend or on a Friday night, because that pattern is impossible. Don’t get me wrong: working around a roster can mean sticking to a schedule. But if you can’t have sex whenever you want, then you’re much more likely to want it. It’s like going on a diet - how much more do you want chocolate when you know you can’t have it? If you have chocolate all the time, there’s no yearning, no build up and you just stick to the usual routine of always having some at 3pm with a cup of tea at your desk. Similarly, always having sex on a Friday night, in bed, with the lights out, after a bottle of wine. A lot of people worry about sex, particularly under the stress of a FIFO or DIDO relationship and don’t want to talk about it. But the truth is that those of us in long-distance relationships are at an advantage. Absence doesn’t just make the heart grow fonder! It’s time that we harness this opportunity that people in 'normal' relationships don’t have. It’s no secret among my group of friends that I have a high sex drive. But there are still times when I feel too tired, too bloated, or can’t seem to stop staring at the ceiling, wondering whether I remembered to get the chicken out of the freezer. I can’t do it with the TV on, because no matter what else is happening, I can’t tune out. And there are times when I just don’t want to have sex - but as far as I am aware this is normal! On Valentine’s Day, while my friends received flowers and romantic dinners for two, Mr Miner bought me a vibrator. Now I know what you’re thinking, my friends thought it too. Their reactions varied from mild disgust, to bemusement, to laughing their heads off. It’s not a very romantic gift choice I know, but we don’t really go in for Valentine’s Day romance and, for me, it means that he knows me. He knows how important a good sex life is to me, and most importantly it shows me that he still finds me sexy. I look at it this way: what’s a better compliment than a man saying he wants to spend more time pleasuring you? Now, I’m not telling everyone to go out and buy a sex toy to make the most of the time they have with their partner. I know from my friend’s reactions that it’s not for everyone, but there are plenty of ways to take advantage

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What every property investor needs to know… Your investment could be under-performing – here’s a tip to make it earn more than it’s currently doing…

hen it comes to investment properties, you hear two philosophies – renovate and make a profit or by contrast – rent it out and don’t spend a cent unless you absolutely have to. In the current property market both philosophies could be wrong and if you follow them you could lose money or your investment rental property could become an underachiever. The reality of the property market at the moment: •

Capital growth in most of Australia is slow and may stay that way for another 12 months so short term profit is unlikely.

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The rental market is running gangbusters for well presented properties. Rental prices have risen markedly since 2010.

Take for example an investor client of ours who bought a fairly tired 3 bedroom 1960s style house on a 432sqm block in a smart suburb that would rent for $350 a week.

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After an assessment by our property management experts on its potential, he spent approx $30,000 in refurbishing the kitchen, bathroom and laundry, installing built in robes, repainting the interior and rendering the outside to give it a more modern look.

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Don’t over-capitalise for the locality

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You must not spend if there’s no benefit ie don’t be driven by the heart

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The improved rental yield needs to cover the upgrade within 4 years

A gas oven was installed because tenants prefer gas. The upgraded house has been let for $550/ week giving an improved rental yield of $200/ week.

Renovating can also have secondary benefits:

So is that a good proposition? Calculations show the $30,000 plus interest on the loan will be paid off by the extra rental within 2-3 years – when tax deductible allowances come into consideration.

If you have an investment property, you’ll want to hold it for a while – so what’s your plan to have it produce the best return?

That’s a great payback! But it gets even better…

If the property’s condition is becoming rundown – and a lot of rental properties are this way, investing in a renovation to earn extra rental income can be the best way to go in a strong rental market. Improvements can yield a substantial rental profit.

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The renovated house was leased to an excellent tenant very quickly

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Because the important areas were brand new the tenant signed a 3 year lease with options

The owner had the house valued shortly after showing an increase of $50,000 in 6 months-even in this market

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We suggest things you can do to your property to maximise your tax deductions and depreciation allowances

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We keep you informed of issues that could detract from the capital gain potential of your property.

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If you have an investment property you need to be assured that your property manager is fully dedicated to your objective: to get the best possible return from your investment over the period in which you hold it: What we do: •

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ust over an hour's drive east of Perth you’ll find the lovely country town of York. Famous for its colonial architecture and set on the banks of the picturesque Avon River, York is WA’s oldest inland town but as you’ll discover when you visit, it’s also a vibrant community with a colourful annual events calendar. In recent times York has gained a reputation for its local organic produce and talented artisans, and with refurbishments to many of the local hotels many say there is a “New York” emerging. Historic buildings such as the recently opened luxury boutique-style property Laurelville Manor, The York Hotel, Settlers House, The Castle and Faversham House have been well maintained over time with modern additions making the town one of Perth’s best short break destination. Over the Foundation Day long weekend (2nd to 4th June) the York Town Hall will once again play host to the popular York Gourmet Food & Wine Festival, showcasing a huge range of food and wine from the Avon Valley and surrounding areas. Here you can sample cheeses, chillies, chocolates, nuts and wines, as well as enjoy cooking demonstrations and the Festival Markets. New on this year’s program is the Degustation Lunch and Long Table Dinner. Visitors can dine with Herb Faust - the only chef to beat Guy Grossi on Iron Chef Australia 2010 – who will be partnering with Barton Jones Wines, Blackboy Ridge Wines and Briery Estate to present two unique dining concepts over lunch and dinner at one of York’s finest original colonial mansions, Laurelville Manor on Saturday 2nd June. To find out more, visit www.westernaustralia.com n

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IRONBARK BREWERY

Hello Beer and Food Lover! If you like great tasting beer or delicious tasting food and fantastic prices, served in a relaxed, rustic, authentic beer garden with delicious Aussie tucker, then you’ll just love Ironbark Brewery, café and beer garden in Caversham. The Perfect Meeting Place! At last there’s finally somewhere local to meet with friends, family or work colleagues in the most delightful setting surrounded by everything Australian. From their unique colourful dunnies to the comfort and style of jarrah tables and chairs, Ironbark Brewery is truly all Australian. Where would Slim Dusty go? Ironbark of course! It’s as Aussie as Slim, Banjo Patterson and even Warnie! It’s not pretentious or upmarket, but it is down to earth, genuine, great value for money and definitely true blue. Right from the start you’ll be made to feel welcome as you savor

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swimming alongside these gentle giants. The Ningaloo Marine Park in Western Australia’s Coral Coast has recently been added to the UNESCO World Heritage list and is considered one of the best places in the world to swim with whale sharks. Whale shark tours are offered between mid March until early August and sometimes into September if whale sharks are still in the area. Australia’s Coral Coast Chief Executive Officer, Mr David O’Malley said a record number of people swam with whale sharks in 2011. “More than 17,400 people swam with whale sharks last year, representing an increase of 18 per cent from 2010,” Mr O’Malley said. “We are optimistic that 2012 will prove to be another highly successful season, with people from all corners of the globe expected to converge on Exmouth and Coral Bay to swim with these graceful marine giants. “Ningaloo continues to consolidate its reputation as being one of the most easily accessible and reliable places in the world to swim with whale sharks. “Swimming with whale sharks is an awe inspiring experience and should be on everyone’s bucket list.” For more information on Ningaloo or whale sharks, visit www.australiascoralcoast.com.au n

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s a nutritionist and lifestyle coach, I am confronted by all sorts of physical symptoms and stressors that cause disruption in my client’s lives. We all know that we should be eating better - cutting down on this, increasing that although the very thought of changing eating habits and making time for correct food preparation can land the whole concept in the ‘too hard basket.’ Don’t fret though as there are some fundamentals that everyone can implement anytime, anywhere. The key principles that drive my Leading Edge Lifestyle Programs are: INTAKE - water, food, supplementation and quality of these ASSIMILATE – digestive health, ability to absorb nutrients ELIMINATE - healthy liver, bowels, lymphatic system, stress release REJUVENATE – rest, strengthen the immune system, exercise APPRECIATE – have some fun, connect with others, connect with the planet that is our home Whilst I don’t have the space to elaborate on all of these in detail right now, let’s start with what I feel is the most critical as far as fuel for our human vehicle; water intake! What is the first thing you reach for in the

morning? Ok, after the snooze button? Is it the coffee/tea, toast, cigarette or medication? I am not exaggerating when I say that in 99 per cent of my client assessments, dehydration is the key issue. In fact almost everyone would feel better if they just drank some more, clean, live water. Quality of drinking water is an issue where ever you live in this country! Tap water has a variety of contaminants; bottled water is often very acidic, which in turn leaches toxins from the plastic and this can create severe hormone imbalances in men, women and children of all ages.

As a result of my own health challenge, the highest ph. water was required to transport as much oxygen to my cells and eliminate as many toxins as possible. In my experience, the best possible water filter source is that offered by WATERS CO AUSTRALIA portable, home and commercial products that provide water complete with minerals at around 10ph. It will provide a bigger buzz than any coffee or energy drink!

Many home and commercial water filtration systems do a fabulous job of cleaning our water - in fact so good they can also clean out some of the key elements that our cells require. Trace minerals and salts. We are left with anaerobic (dead) water that only accumulates with the other toxic water surrounding our cells rather than cleansing and hydrating.

Since our bodies are more than 75 per cent water, our blood 82 per cent water, our lungs 90 per cent water and our brain is approximately 90 per cent water, my advice is this: • If you are tired, drink water • If you are experiencing stomach cramps, drink water • If you are hungry, drink water • If you suffer symptoms of arthritis, drink water • If you suffer back pain, drink water • If you are constipated, drink water

The buzz about alkaline water Our body functions optimally when our blood ph. is slightly alkaline, around 7.3. You may recall the swimming pool ph. tester kit. The balance has to be right so we can swim. Since stress creates acidity and our intake of food is mostly acidic, an intake of alkaline (live) water is key.

For more information on what poor nutrition is doing to you and what good nutrition can do for you, contact Helen McCumisky of Leading Edge Lifestyle at helen@leadingedgelifestyle.com.au or visit Helen’s blog page at the Wellbeing website: www.wellbeing.com.au/blog/author/helen/

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Inflight’s In-house Personal Trainer Exercise Series B rad Sheppard, Inflight’s resident personal trainer gives us some of his favourite exercises for getting

you into your best shape. This issue, Brad focuses on the use of little of no equipment. In addition to this, he focuses

on improving posture and enhancing lower body strength to create rock hard legs and buns of steel!

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4 POINT KNEELING SUPERMAN

Sets: 3 Reps: 10 Tempo: 2:2:2 Time: 1:00min Rest: 30 sec Technique Comments: Whilst on all fours, activate your deep abdominal and raise one arm (thumb up). Progress to also raising the opposite leg with a bent knee.

REPS (REPETITIONS) Number of “lifts” in each set

COMMENTS Any tips or technique points that may be useful to the correct lifting technique

3. Sets: 3 Reps: 15 Tempo: 1:2:1 Time: 1:00min Rest: 30 sec Technique Comments: Lying on the ground raise your hip to the air, with bent knees – progress to a single leg pattern.

SETS Number of times exercise is completed in the workout

REST Time spend resting in between sets

LYING HIP RAISE

BODY PART / MOVEMENT Movements performed or major body parts stimulated

TEMPO (SPEED OF MOVEMENT) Speed of Movement, expressed in seconds and having an eccentric (negative) phase, isometric (static) phase and concentric (positive) phase. E.g. prone jacknife 3/1/3 therefore 7 seconds for each repetition.

Base Conditioning and Postural Drills 1.

Glossary

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Sets: 3 Reps: 10 Tempo: 2:2:2 Time: 1:00min Rest: 30 sec Technique Comments: Lying face down with your arms by your side, rotate your hands with the goal of having your palms face the ceiling.

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Strengthening and Advanced Drills 1.

3. OVERHEAD WEIGHTED LUNGES

Sets: 4 Reps: 12 Tempo: 2:1:2 Time: 1:00min Rest: 30 sec Technique Comments: Whilst maintaining completely locked elbows (weight overhead) perform a static single leg lunge (2 sets on each side).

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WIDE STANCE SQUAT TO WEIGHTED FORWARD THRUST

Sets: 4 Reps: 30 Tempo: 2 sec Time: 1:00min Rest: 30 sec Technique Comments: Adopting a wide stance squat, lower yourself to the squat position in a dynamic fashion as you thrust the weight in an upward rotation.

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Sets: 3 Reps: 32 Tempo: Powerful Time: 1:00min Rest: 30 sec Technique Comments: Perform a jump squat then switch to a single leg jump lunge – 4 x reps to complete 1 x cycle.

Brad Sheppard B.Ed (Phys.Ed) Fitness Australia REPS Council member and Queensland Fitness Professional of the Year title winner; Brad Sheppard, has run Peak Physique Personal Training (www.peak-physique.com.au) in Brisbane for 17 years, lectured nationally and is the Inflight Publishing and Ultra-Fit Magazine’s own Personal Trainer. Brad has a real passion for any challenge being a former Mr Australia Bodybuilding Champion and now competes in Ironman triathlons and marathons. Brad is also the co-founder of Create PT Wealth (www.createPTwealth.com.au), Australia’s leading business coaching and mentoring program for personal trainers. n

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anny Green is a retired boxer who today teams with Paramount Safety Products to promote their ProChoice Safety Gear. Danny’s reputation as a knock-out puncher was established during his very first amateur fight in 1992 when he knocked out a more experienced opponent. A humble bloke from Perth’s beach-side suburb of Scarborough, Danny – also known as The Green Machine - went onto become one of Australia’s most respected sportsmen by the way he went about fulfilling his dream to become a world champion. He started boxing in a rudimentary gymnasium, a tin shed in the suburbs. His strong work ethic and resilience to pain set the foundations for an illustrious career. He achieved his goals as an amateur by quickly progressing through state, national

and oceanic titles and competing in the 1998 Commonwealth Games, before reaching the pinnacle of his amateur career; representing Australia at the Sydney Olympics in 2000. With three times world champion Jeff Fenech as his mentor, The Green Machine demolished all in front of him, winning his first 16 professional fights by knockout. He was controversially disqualified in his first world title fight against Germany’s Markus Beyer in 2003. He overcame that disappointment by destroying former Champ, Canada’s Eric Lucas for the WBC interim super middleweight world title, in six rounds. He lost the title in an agonisingly close points decision in his rematch with Beyer in 2005. Determined to regain the crown, he returned to Australia and formed a new support team and set up the legendary fight against Anthony

Mundine. This bout is the biggest fight in Australian history and the highest grossing super middle-weight fight in world boxing history. Danny lost no fans in his valiant defeat, but it set in him a resolve to regain a world championship. Going up a weight division, Green knocked out three top 15 world ranked light-heavy weights on his way to his successful assault on the world title fight in Perth against WBC world title holder Stipe Drews. Danny stunned the world of boxing by retiring as world champion soon after; in the prime of his life, at the height of his powers and the peak of his career. He even took time out as a celebrity performer in the TV show Dancing With The Stars, where his fancy footwork gained him second place. With his good looks and eloquence, Danny could have lived life as a much sought after speaker and motivator, but he hadn’t counted on the embers in his belly firing up again. Danny has again proven his status as a world class athlete by coming back from a short retirement to win three controversial and much publicized fights; the most recent being In November 2010, when he retained his IBO cruiserweight world title with a hard-fought, unanimous points decision win over previously undefeated American BJ Flores. Danny Green now teams up with Paramount Safety Products due to his record as a sportsman, family man and corporate citizen and that being a great fit with the company seeing as they aspire to the same values. In all his fights, Danny has displayed a frightening ferocity in the ring, yet he remains affable, generous and easy-going outside of it. Danny is articulate and proudly Australian. His work outside the ring includes his work with children’s charities. As a proud father to Chloe and Archie, Danny realises how fortunate he is to have a healthy loving family; and that all that can change in a minute. He has thrown his weight behind the fight against cancer in children. Win, lose or draw, Danny Green gives his all with courage, ability, sportsmanship and good humour. n

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Poker Hands: Royal Flush This is the best possible hand in standard five-card Poker. Ace, King, Queen, Jack and 10, all of the same suit. Straight Flush Any five-card sequence in the same suit. Four of a Kind All four cards of the same value. Full House Three of a kind combined with a pair Flush Any five cards of the same suit, but not in sequence. Straight Five cards in sequence, but not in the same suit. Three of a Kind Three cards of the same value. Two Pair Two separate pairs.

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GO FISH Each person is dealt seven cards (unless you have more than three players in which case, deal five). The remaining cards are placed face down in the middle to form the “fish” pile. The players then have to sort their cards into groups of the same number or suit. Then, to start, the

person to the left of the dealer asks any other player for cards of any one of the groups he holds in his hand. If the other player any of the cards he is asked for, he must hand them over. The "requester" can then go on asking the same player for more cards until the player does not have the cards he wants. A player who does not have the cards he is asked for tells the requester to “go fish”. The requester then has to take one card from the “fish” pile and the person who told him to “go fish” becomes the new requester. Anyone who collects all four cards of a set puts them face down in front of him. The winner is the first person to have nothing left but a collection of complete sets.

ROLLING STONE You can play this game with four to six players. If six players: one standard deck with the twos removed, if five players: twos, threes and fours removed and if four players: two, threes, fours, fives and sixes removed. Eight cards and dealt and the players sort their cards by suit. Then the player to the left of the dealer plays one card face-up. The next player then has to play a card which is of the same suit. Play continues until a player cannot place a card, at which point they have to pick up all the face-up cards and add them to their hand. They then start the next round with one of their cards of a different suit. The winner is the player who runs out of cards first. n

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5. Ride your bike or walk wherever you can. By leaving your car at home, for journeys up to 5km you could save around $1000 on fuel a year. Alternatives for getting to work? Car pool, catch public transport or ride a bike or electric scooter instead. For more eco lifestyle tips and information, visit www.ecochick.com n Sources: Department of Climate Change & Energy Efficiency; GE Lighting; Keep Australia Beautiful

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hilst much of it may seem like common sense, I’m amazed at how many times I have had guests over for dinner and they do things that I would consider social sin. Of course, everyone is different but when I started questioning others about dinner party etiquette, they too agreed that many times they’re left speechless at what their guest do, or sometimes don’t do. From guests who become excessively drunk to those who end up a little frisky, it seems everyone has a story about a dinner party gone amiss. So, I’ve put together a couple of dinner guest tips sure to have you invited back again and again. 1) Don’t turn up empty handed Even if your host forcefully tells you not to bring a thing, you always bring something. A bottle of wine is usually conventional, but if for some reason you’re highly against taking alcohol, a box of chocolates can also be nice to nibble on after the meal. 2) Don’t get too drunk Even if you’ve known each other forever and they are telling you to have another and have

another, there’s a point where you become a burden instead of a laugh. Have a good time of course, just be sure you don’t need to be carried anywhere - your host didn’t sign up for babysitting duty! 3) Have some respect Your host has invited you to their home for a meal – this is where they live and it needs to be respected. I was speaking to someone who told me their dinner guest actually put their foot up on the table and without knowing was actually kicking things about, and another tell me their guest decided to throw their empty bottles into the garden. Some of this goes back to point 2 – you lose sight of what could be considered inappropriate as you get more wines under the belt! 4) Without the offer, don’t take I had people over once who did bring some nibbles and wine with them. We had a great time with lots of laughs, but when it came time to leave and they saw we hadn’t gotten to their bottle, they actually picked it up and took it with them! I was shocked. Don’t get me

wrong, if it were a case of left overs and your host offers, of course it’s not rude to take some – but you should certainly wait for them to offer. 5) Get a babysitter A touchy one, but I can tell you I’ve invited friends over expecting only them, and they bring their children. I have no problem with kids whatsoever, but it can put a bit of a damper on the night if there isn’t enough food as you weren’t expecting them or you have no entertainment for them. Perhaps some of you might take these tips as a little uptight, so it’s with this in mind that I would also like to mention another pointer, a very important one: have FUN. No one wants a stick in the mud over for dinner! n Do you have a story about a dinner guest? We’d love to hear from you! Tell us about it on our Facebook page: www.facebook.cominflightpublishing and we’ll publish your story in the next issue!

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VEGETABLE FRITTATA Ingredients: Olive oil spray Olive oil 500g of desired chopped vegetables (hints: broccoli, snow peas, mushrooms, carrots, capsicum, pumpkin) 6 eggs ½ cup milk ½ cup shredded tasty cheese Salt (to taste) Pepper (to taste) Instructions Preheat oven to 180°C. Lightly spray a cake pan (roughly 15-20cm base) with oil until surface covered. Heat oil in a large non-stick frying pan over high heat. Stir-fry the vegetables until soft (depending on which vegetables you’ve chosen). Transfer to the prepared pan. Whisk eggs, milk and cheese in a bowl, season with salt and pepper and then pour over the vegetables into the cake pan. Bake until set and light golden (should take approximately 25-30 minutes). Serve when cooled. TIP: try with a light salad for a very healthy dinner option

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BEEF STROGANOFF Ingredients: 500g lean beef sliced into stir-fry strips 1 tsp sweet paprika 1 tbs olive oil 1 chopped onion 250g sliced mushrooms 1 cup beef stock 1 tbs Worcestershire sauce 3/4 cup sour cream

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CREAMY BROCCOLI PASTA Ingredients: 500g dried spaghetti 750g broccoli, trimmed, cut into small pieces and the stalks removed 1/3 cup olive oil 3 garlic crushed cloves 1/2 cup cream Instructions: Cook pasta in a large saucepan of boiling, salted water. When 5 minutes away from tender, add broccoli. After 5 minutes, drain and stand aside. Returning to the pan, place heat down to medium, add oil and garlic stirring until fragrant. Add pasta and broccoli mix and combine all together. Finally, add the cream and stir for additional 2-3 minutes until all flavours combined. TIP: delicious with garlic bread

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information and tickets are available from the Carnarvon Visitor Centre (phone: 08 9941 1146). The new museum is a community driven project. Many community members have assisted greatly with the renovating of the building. “Phase One has been set up with no government funding at all, but we had to start somewhere!” Mr Youd went on to say. “It’s been a long time coming, but I believe the new museum will become a great tourist destination in Carnarvon.” Phase One will be in the old recreation centre at the OTC site, but Phase Two is expected to move into the much larger operations building at the OTC site once more government funding becomes available. The visit by Buzz Aldrin is supported by Eventscorp, Royalties for Regions, Lotterywest, Rio Tinto, Horizon Power, Skippers Aviation, Virgin Australia, the Shire of Carnarvon and Hits Radio. For more information, contact the Carnarvon Visitors Centre on 08 9941 1146 or visit www.carnarvonmuseum.org.au n

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ost people live to their income. As much as we swear we won’t, whenever we get a pay raise, we tend to accumulate that money into our lifestyle as opposed to making some big financial advances with it. Our lifestyle becomes more expensive as our income increases. So why not buck the trend this year and make the most of your pay raise. It’ll save you money in the long run. Here’s how, inspired by Five Cent Nickel. Pay Off The High Interest Card If you’ve got a couple of credit cards and are finding it hard to stay on top of the repayments, use your pay raise exclusively to knock off the highest interest card. It’s a concrete goal and will not only help you save actual money, in the form of interest, but has a motivating effect when it comes to your other cards. Get An Emergency Fund Emergency funds are as unsexy as things get. They’re the completely no-fun option when it comes to personal finance, and I can understand the feeling that they’re the last thing you want to do with your hardearned raise. Unfortunately, no one likes an emergency fund until they have an emergency. Save yourself the heartache and put your pay raise into an emergency fund. It won’t earn you any money, but it could save you a huge outlay in the coming years, whether a health concern, job loss or major accommodation issue. Just Super If you’ve already got an emergency fund and pay off your cards at the end of every month, you’re doing brilliantly. Now might be the time to think about putting some extra money into super. If you can invest your raise into your voluntary contributions, you’ll earn some money by the government matching your contribution up to $1,000. It’s also all taxed at 15 per cent, which is as low as it gets when it comes to investments. On top of which, that extra money can earn compound interest and convert your retirement from workable to comfortable.

SERVICES At Harvey Racing we provide the following services for our clients • Professional Racehorse Training • Yearling Selection and Advice on Pedigree • Dedicated and Experienced Staff • Personalised Service

• Owner Involvement • Top Class Facilities and Stables • Agistment • Breaking

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Insure Thyself Insurance premiums are a cost we often delay. We probably have the basics, but if you’ve got a spare bit of money suddenly coming into the bank account, why not think about investigating whether your insurance has you completely covered? Home and contents insurance, life insurance, disability protection. You need to know where you stand, and can think about whether you need further cover once you’ve got your raise. Fun Money I read an article recently about the role of fun money in relationships; the small amount of money that each spouse has and can spend with no questions asked. Let’s take that wider, and invest in fun money for each of us. I’m not suggesting spending your entire raise on concert tickets, just using a small proportion of it every month as money you spend without guilt. You earned it, you should be able to spend some of it on yourself. n

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Social Impact

Investment 1. Are you willing to receive over $100,000 in Government tax free incentives over 10 years? 2. Do you want to create wealth for your future and into retirement? 3. Do you want to make your tax dollars work for you? 4. If you could own property that covered its own costs and gave you surplus cash every week, how many would you want? If you answer 'Yes' to any or all questions 1 to 3, and in answer to question 4, believe "at least one", then you need to look closely at NRASAustralia.com.au. We spoke to NRAS Australia to get some answers. WE’VE HEARD A FAIR BIT RECENTLY ABOUT NRAS. CAN ANYONE INVEST IN NRAS PROPERTIES? Yes. NRAS is designed to be very attractive to the property investor. In most cases NRAS properties provide a cash positive income each week from the very first year, so no

NATIONAL RENTAL AFFORDABILITY SCHEME each year (currently $9,524 pa).

additional ‘top up’ contributions impacting existing incomes. HOW DO NRAS PROPERTIES DIFFER FROM ANY OTHER INVESTMENT PROPERTY? To qualify for NRAS, the property must be brand new. The property is indistinguishable from its neighbour in a new development. The significant difference is the property provides the investor with the huge 10 year advantage of a tax free annual government incentive, currently $9,524 pa increasing annually for 10 years. IS THERE A LIMIT TO HOW MANY NRAS PROPERTIES AN INDIVIDUAL CAN OWN? No. Each approved NRAS property owned by an investor qualifies for the NRAS incentive. Over a 10 year period that equates to over $100,000 tax free per NRAS property. If an investor owns 10 NRAS investment properties, they will receive 10 times the NRAS incentive

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don’t suffer from CAREER BURNOUT BY KELLY MANIATIS, REGISTERED PSYCHOLOGIST AND MEMBER OF THE AUSTRALIAN PSYCHOLOGICAL SOCIETY

our level of job satisfaction fluctuates over time as interests, needs, motivation, behaviour and attitudes change in your job. When looking at your career, there are four typical stages for career progression: EXPLORATION Growing familiarity with the tasks of the role and making conclusions about whether it appeals as a long-term prospect. Enthusiasm grows in acquiring professional knowledge in the job and a high degree of energy is applied to the development of skills. Usually the first 12 months of the role. ADVANCEMENT Actively cultivating internal and external contacts and resources to help performance on the job to improve eligibility for advancement. Usually there is an increase in the difficulty of work tasks undertaken. Conflict between career and nonwork time allocation may begin to materialise. Refinement of skills is pursued eagerly and feedback from others is strenuously sought. Usually 18 months to 2 years in the role.

If you suspect you are suffering from career burnout check for these symptoms: Continually fatigued or experiencing sleeplessness Cynical Demonstrating a declining interest in work content Diminished feelings of being worthwhile Emotionally exhausted Experiencing feelings of extreme frustration or irritability Increased use of alcohol or drugs Personal alienation Reduced enjoyment or disengagement from work social activities Reduced personal responsibility for outcomes, e.g. disinclination to increase output or meet work deadlines Talk of ‘escape’ to a different way of living To avoid career burnout is to constantly reflect on where you are on the career progression, evaluate what you enjoy and don’t enjoy and realign your career accordingly. Invest in career coaching and counseling or developing networks to freshen your career progression. n

MAINTENANCE New skills and knowledge gained on the job are no longer as stimulating as they once were and no longer retain interest to the same degree. There may be apprehension about perceived competition from colleagues or subordinates. Ambitions require adjustment and there may be times of loneliness, even when close support relationships exist. Usually 3 to 5 years in the role. This is the time where people decided to find another challenge in their career. DECLINE This stage is likely if career action steps required at the maintenance stage are not clear or are ignored. If career direction is realigned this stage can be avoided. For example, this stage may be traversed by making the effort to consolidate career aspirations or shifting from a power role to one of consultation and guidance to others through a lateral relationship. That is you may identify, negotiate and implement changes to the content of your job to achieve job enrichment. Without such adjustments, you are likely to experience declining self-esteem or waning performance. Psychosomatic symptoms may include sleeplessness, increased irritability and sometimes increased intake of alcohol, pills or tobacco. People who remain in the decline phase can end up experiencing negative career stress or career burnout. This is particularly likely to occur where they have invested too much of themselves in their job.

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his Digirock maxim is well-known throughout the exploration and mining industry. Over the past seven years this principle has been the hallmark of the way Digirock do business. By providing quality geologists with the right skills matched to each job, Digirock ensures that every client’s individual contract requirements are fulfilled. They invest in quality by making sure that every geologist and field assistant completes Digirock’s comprehensive five day, industry recognised, Geological Best Practice Training course. Developed by experienced senior exploration geologists, this course defines the roles, responsibilities and terminology associated with exploration drilling, and combines theory with practical demonstrations and techniques. Further guaranteeing that training translates into quality results for their clients, Digirock also sees to it that a Digirock mentor visits staff - on the job. As well as providing a forum for clients to provide direct feedback to Digirock, their mentor spends time with each geologist to assess the development of individual skills, to discuss any concerns in the current position, and to provide direct mentoring. The recent introduction of a skills log also provides each geologist with a tangible record of skills development and an indication of how their career is tracking. It assists in the identification of any skills gaps and allows direct and targeted training to fill those gaps. Developed specifically to aid geologists in a practical way, the skills log enables each individual to better plan and review their career progression. If you are in need of a specialist, quality boots-on-ground geologist, or you wish to discuss training or mentoring options, then contact Digirock on (08) 9472 6441 or visit www.digirock.com.au n

MINERS CORP. ESSENTIALS

iner’s Corp. Essentials (MCE) is a company bringing the mining community together through the mining and resources industry. Created by a miner for the miners, MCE provides available resources to assist with the various issues faced by those living the FIFO lifestyle. One such issue of late has been the difficulty in gaining information for those wanting to get into the mining and resource industry. With enquiries coming in from the general public, the MCE community has helped hundreds with their knowledge and

experience as information is collectively used to provide genuine effective help. What’s more, MCE helps those who already have their foot in the door, teaming up with fellow active miners and making revolutionary new products to directly benefit the industry. Products include the MCE Ultimate Work Sock, a safe, durable protective coverage to the foot reinforcing the work safety boot and providing the ultimate health, hygiene and safety protection essential to industry OHS. Another such product is the MCE Jumbo Tool Bag which is exactly that, a tool bag for jumbo

operators, seriously tough and tailor made for hard core miners. The MCE website features an interactive community forum where you will find tools to help with every kind of issue facing today’s mining worker. The ability to share insider knowledge of how it actually is helps the individual reader, but also the community which is why MCE is such an invaluable tool for the industry. For more information, visit www.minerscorp.com.au or contact 1300 459 976. n

Shelter Station STEEL CAP RECRUITMENT

rom your excavators to your crop of potatoes, if you need storage Shelter Station has the solution! Shelter Station supplies low cost, portable, steel framed structures that provide an instant, affordable solution for all shelter and storage needs. The DYI flat packed, ready to go products range in size up to 25 meters long and have galvanized frames with PVC covers that are UV stabilized, flame retardant and waterproof. Shelter Stations’ range of container mounted shelters are used to convert shipping containers into temporary workshops, spray/ blasting booths or storage sheds. These are an economic and quick solution for companies looking to provide covered outdoor work areas or protect expensive machinery, tools and supplies from Australia’s harsh elements. Shelter Station products have an unlimited number of applications so you can shelter your vehicles, machinery, workshops, trucks, people or store goods, concrete, pallets and chemicals. Make your enquiry today on 1800 199 060 and speak to one of the friendly staff, or visit their website at www.shelterstation.com n

privately owned company with over two decades of experience in recruitment, mining, civil, construction, oil, gas and administration both within Australia and overseas, Steel Cap Recruitment’s staff have experience in an industrial background, believing this helps to understand their clients needs better and deliver quality candidates. With their head office located in Perth, it’s been in operation since 2008 and in that time has established strong relationships with clients in the Goldfields, Pilbara and metro areas of Perth. Steel Cap opened their Karratha and Brisbane offices soon after, and are looking to start business in South Australia in the very near future. Offering tailored recruitment solutions to fit your business, Steel Cap Recruitment can provide a candidate for a one week role, or sub-contractors for a long term project. Whatever the requirement, they will help you to get the right candidate for the job. The company’s goal is to exceed the expectations of every client by offering outstanding customer service, increased flexibility and KPI service level agreements to ensure your business continues to operate smoothly throughout the recruitment process. For more information, visit Steel Cap’s website at www.steelcap.com.au n

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FHBD MAKES BUILDING YOUR FIRST HOME EASY

IA Award winning style and value, and unmatched personalised customer service; these are the main two points that set First Home Buyers Direct apart from the rest. Specialising in the first home buyer and investment property market, the team at FHBD focus on the complete package for each of their valued Perth clients. From obtaining the most suitable finance, to the best block of land, and through to your favourite house design, your consultant will walk you through each of these critical steps to help make the home ownership process as smooth as possible. With low deposit entry into the market, quick build times and sensational free upgrades as standard, there has never been a better time to capitalize on our country’s low borrowing rates! Call Brenton on 0417 206 350 to have a chat or arrange an appointment. There is just no logical reason to stay renting. n

Join a Business That’s Really Going Places

ussie Farmers Direct, one of Australia’s fastest growing franchises (BRW Fast Franchises 2010,2011,2012), is seeking budding business owners to join their network of more than 200 franchisees, and deliver locally sourced produce direct to the doors of Perth residents. From humble beginnings back in 2005, Aussie Farmers Direct has grown substantially by continuously developing and delivering on its brand promise; sourcing 100% Australian products and delivering it in a way that’s both flexible and convenient. Aussie Farmers Direct franchisees not only get a great return on their investment and flexible working hours, they also gain the satisfaction that they are helping Australian farmers drive the economy forward. The franchise model is designed for optimum efficiency and supports franchisees with an exclusive service area, a guaranteed customer base, ongoing training and full back-end management and support including; customer management, billing, payments, new product development and product procurement. For more information, visit www.aussiefarmers.com.au or call Carl Prowse on 0447 776 610. n

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Mining Career Opportunity

ooking for a change? MineRP is looking for you! MineRP is a leading international provider of mining software and consulting solutions, including Mine2-4D, EPS, mineCAD and SpatialDB. With their Australian offices located in Perth and Brisbane, they service an extensive client portfolio including major houses such as BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto. Diversify your skills, broaden your experience and explore your technical side as MineRP offer excellent salaries, generous incentives, opportunities for international secondments and career progression. Explore the opportunity to work for a company experiencing significant growth and shaping the mining software and consulting industry. Make an impact. Make your move to MineRP. Current roles include: Principal Consultant Mining Engineer Senior Consultants Mining Professionals Consultant Coal Mining Professionals Visit www.minerpsolutions.com or call 07 3828 2800 for more information. n

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HARVEY RACING

JOIN THE HARVEY RACING TEAM IN THE WINNER’S CIRCLE AT THE RACES!

t Harvey Racing, they provide their clients with “the complete package” from breaking in to when the horse is ready to race as a two year old. They create a social and educational experience for their clients when it comes to horse racing. In achieving their aim to introduce new people into the sport of racing, Harvey Racing regularly organise social functions for their clients to get them involved in the excitement that comes with thoroughbred horse racing in WA. The Harvey Racing team has an enviable strike rate, runners to winners, with Todd Harvey, the manager, currently in second place on the Trainers Board. Get a group of mates together to become a part of this very exciting, third most watched spectator sport in Australia. For more information on recently purchased horses, contact Todd Harvey on 0412 443 002 or email todd.harvey@live.com.au. n

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Compassionate Traveller BEING AN ANIMAL IN THE TOURIST INDUSTRY IS NO HOLIDAY...

he World Society for the Protection of Animals is concerned that cruelty, confinement, neglect and abuse means millions of animals worldwide pay a heavy price for tourist entertainment – many even pay with their lives. “Whether it’s posing for a photo with an animal, visiting a poorly run zoo or watching a show where animals are forced to perform, tourist activities that involve the mistreatment of animals only exist because tourists continue to support them,” said WSPA Programs Manager Emily Reeves. “By making animal-friendly choices on their next overseas trip tourists become what we call Compassionate Travellers, and they’ll be helping to end the exploitation of animals for tourism around the world.” WSPA’s Compassionate Traveller program offers tourists a series of animal-friendly travel tips so they don’t unwittingly contribute to activities that exploit animals. It may seem obvious but, absorbed in the holiday spirit, many travellers think nothing of witnessing cruel scenes they would normally object to in their home surroundings. Emily said animal shows were a classic example of people not considering what the individual animal must go through for the sake of tourist entertainment. “Animal performances such as bears riding bikes and boxing orangutans are not only unnatural and degrading, but can be

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extremely stressful for the animal and often involve harsh training techniques,” she said. “Another common tourist activity is posing with a wild animal, but many of these animals have been removed from the wild and are sedated so they remain placid.” For some travellers, seeing animals misused for entertainment or noticing animal welfare issues not so prominent at home (such as large stray dog populations or maltreated working animals) can leave them feeling helpless and distressed. “We’ve received many complaints from travellers angered by acts of animal cruelty,” Emily said. “One was from a tourist upset by the poor condition of emus that were used for rides at a zoo in central Thailand.” “Another came after a couple visited an Indonesian resort where elephants were treated poorly. Some elephants were used for rides while others were chained in extreme heat for the entire day without shelter or water.” “Another complaint involved a crocodile farm in Malaysia where a secondary attraction was a bear that performed tricks. The bear was kept in a tiny exposed enclosure that was lower than the level of the crocodile swamp, so when it rained, as it often does, the cage flooded. The cage floor was mud most of the time.” While scenes like this can be harrowing, the average holiday maker is in a position to make a difference. In the mid 1990s, tourists in Greece

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and Turkey played a major role in WSPA’s successful campaign to end the dancing bear trade in these countries simply by practicing animal-friendly travel. Dancing bears live out their days dragged from town to town by a rope or a chain, dancing primarily for tourist entertainment. The bears are taken from the wild as cubs and have a hole pierced through their lips, nose or palate and a chain or rope attached. Pulling on the rope causes the bears intense pain and this is used make them ‘dance’. Visitors to Greece and Turkey became Compassionate Travellers by not supporting the trade and reporting what they saw to tour operators and local governments who quickly realised the damage the dancing bear industry was causing to tourism. The dancing bears were all confiscated and now live in forest sanctuaries built by WSPA. “What happened in Greece and Turkey shows the rapid change that can occur if tourists choose to spend their money on cruelty-free attractions and report what they see to local authorities,” Emily said. “We’re all responsible for ensuring our actions abroad don’t contribute to animal suffering, and by following some simple animal-friendly travel trips we can all do our part to reduce the exploitation of animals in the tourist trade worldwide.” To download WSPA’s Compassionate Traveller: Animal-friendly Travel Guide, visit www.wspatravel.org n

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sking your partner to marry you is one of the most memorable, yet anxious times in your life so you want to be sure you have a plan in place to give the occasion the ultimate ‘wow’ factor. Escape Travel has compiled a list of the top 10 most popular proposal destinations to help lovebirds decide on the perfect backdrop for that big moment. Escape Travel’s product and marketing manager, Sally Wiseman, said the idea for couples to get engaged during a holiday

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had become more common in the past year, due to the affordability of flights and an increased desire to see the world before settling down. “Young couples are planning their holidays in advance by taking advantage of cheap flights and a strong Australian dollar, so quite often the backdrop is selected before the ring,” Ms Wiseman said. “We hear stories from many excited couples who return from their holiday engaged, and in many cases we help them to book travel

arrangements for their honeymoon.” Ms Wiseman said when choosing how and where to pop the question, it is best to consider what is meaningful to both of you and even think about where you both might like to go for a holiday. “Getting engaged is a special time for a couple and the story behind it is one that will be repeated several times over, so you want to be sure that the location is unique and personal,” she said. “Destination weddings are also incredibly popular this

Central Park, New York year, with plenty of engaged couples taking off with their families and friends to have their ceremony and reception away from home.â&#x20AC;?

BELOW IS A LIST OF THE TOP 10 PLACES TO PROPOSE FOR 2012. Memories at the Eiffel Tower, Paris - Share a kiss at the top of the Eiffel Tower in one the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most romantic cities, like Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes. This famous landmark offers incredible views by day or night, making it truly is an ideal spot to capture the moment. Picnic in Central Park, New York - Pack a gourmet picnic lunch and take a stroll through Central Park with your partner. Pick a quiet spot to pop the big question, or if you would like to create a scene from a movie, drop down on one knee at the famous Bethesda Fountain. Romance in a gondola, Venice - Serenade you partner with sweet love songs in a traditional gondola along the canals in Venice. Italy has a reputation for being romantic and nothing sets the scene better than a backdrop of grand architecture, aromas of Italian cuisine and melodies sung by real Italians. On the beach at Whitehaven, The Whitsundays - For ultimate privacy, escape to Whitsunday Island and walk hand-in-hand along the incredibly secluded stretch of sand at Whitehaven Beach. At the northern end of the beach there is a cove, where the tide shifts the sand to create a fusion of colours. Sailing in a yacht, Greek Islands - Pack a chilled bottle of champagne and sail around the Greek Islands aboard a yacht. You can organise a private skipper to navigate a path, while you and your lovebird enjoy quality time together on the water under the sun. Sunset in an African game reserve, Tanzania - Follow the lead of Prince William by asking your princess to marry you at an African lodge. Adventurous types can take their proposal

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one step further and organise a game safari through the plains to spot the big five in the wild and enjoy the serenity of nature. Sunrise at the Pyramids of Giza, Cairo Wake up early and take your partner to a vantage point to see the sun rise over the Pyramids of Giza. The pyramids are famous for being one of the original Seven Wonders of the World and the most visited tourist attraction in Cairo. Egypt has sun all year round, but the best time to visit is from October to May. In a coloured reef, Fiji - Plunge into the azure waters off the coast of Fiji on a deep sea diving or snorkelling adventure with your loved one, and then surprise them with a lovely ring when you rise to the surface. The coloured coral and reef fish make a beautiful backdrop for a proposal. Helicopter flight over Fox Glacier or Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand - Discover New Zealandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s glacier country from above in a helicopter flight, where you will get stunning views of surrounding farms and New Zealandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s highest peaks, including Mt Cook and Mt Tasman. Or, for a grounded experience, enjoy a guided glacier walk on Fox or Franz Josef Glacier.

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Harbour and city views, Sydney - Climb to the top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, enjoy a candlelit dinner at Circular Quay or go for a stroll at Darling Harbour. The vibrant city of Sydney offers plenty of romantic options and great views of our very own Aussie landmarks.

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Matt Lee as Bert, Mary Poppins

WA Calendar

of Events Mary Poppins – The Supercalifragilistic Musical 29 March to 3 June Perth Capturing the hearts of millions since premiering on the West End and Broadway, Mary Poppins features unforgettable songs, stunning choreography and unsurpassed stagecraft. Disney and Cameron Mackintosh invite you to let your imagination take flight as you step into the magical world of Mary Poppins brilliantly adapted from the beloved books by Australia’s own P.L.Travers and the classic Walt Disney film. www.marypoppinsthemusical.com.au

WA Heritage Festival 18 April to 18 May West Perth From the ingenuity of Aboriginal life on the land, to examples of resourceful ‘make do’ in hard times and the creative use of heritage places in the 21st century, the inaugural WA Heritage Festival celebrates Australia’s heritage - past, present and future. Events and activities are held by communities around the state and coordinated by the National Trust of Australia (Western Australia). Inspired by this year’s festival theme Amazing Stories: Innovation and

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Invention, heritage celebrations include local talks, walks, tours, exhibitions and open days. Most events are free, by donation or gold coin entry. www.ntwa.com.au Perth International Comedy Festival 2 to 20 May Mount Lawley Launching in 2012, the Perth International Comedy Festival will incorporate a diverse range of comedy interests and art forms. A smorgasbord of comedy and comedic talent with all festival managed venues within a five to ten minute walk from each other with the Astor theatre in Mount Lawley being the main Hub of the Festival. www.perthcomedyfest.com.au

Australia’s North West Expo 5 to 6 May Broome Planning a trip to Broome? See the best in business, industry and entertainment at North West Expo’s regional showcase. Sample local produce at Taste NW, see that latest in NW building and renovating at the Home-Show, get girly in the Pink Tent or man up with the Shed Challenge. Visit

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- How Art Gains Value BY CELIA BERRELL

hether you are viewing a painting for its inspiration or investment potential, there are ways that enhance the appreciation process - both for the viewer and the painting. How can we really tell if a painting is good or not? The beauty or impact of a painting can be a very personal thing. But there’s more to valuable art than just a pretty face.

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Like a promising race horse, aspects of a painting’s value can be found in its track record. How and where it has been on show, its performance and provenance. If it belongs to a well-known artist, it will be starting the race with favourable odds through its inherent breeding. There is also value in understanding the narrative and artist’s motivation for the image. A good painting will surely “speak” to you. Another way to lift an artwork’s game is by teaming it up with a high profile personality. Being rich or famous doesn’t automatically give someone cultural credibility. However being a philanthropist, art patron or sporting sponsor can. And any creative items they support tend to gain credibility from this relationship. We find many celebrities share their success through charitable foundations or as ambassadors of awareness for worthy causes. For example, Layne Beachley helps young women reach their dreams through her Aim for the Stars Foundation. Many celebrities are also private art collectors.

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Over 300 world leaders from differing fields have been associated with Davson’s creative endeavours including from the top: cricket legend Ian Chappell, Surfing World Champions Mark Richards and Layne Beachley, World Champion F1 and IndyCar Champion Sir Nigel Mansell, Tennis Number One John Newcombe AO, and World Champion F1 driver and constructor Sir Jack Brabham.

Can you match the following celebrities (1-4) to the artist (A-D) whose work they have bought:

1. David Beckham - LA Galaxy footballer 2. Pat Farmer - Australian Ultra-Marathon runner 3. Hugh Grant - British Actor 4. Val Kilmer - American Actor

A. Damien Hirst B. Roxy Paine C. Sharon Davson D. Andy Warhol

Answers: 1A, 2C, 3D, 4B

“A decade ago, I was so impressed with her art that I commissioned her to create a painting for me. She did, and it is a beautiful visual narrative of my life.” - Pat Farmer

Enduring Spirit by Celia Berrell

The power to last the distance etches footprints in the sky and stamps true words upon the path below. Horizons drawn from hopes and dreams beguile the focussed eye. Endurance goes beyond the page of everything we know.

Turning Point Davson the artist has taken sporting and art affiliations to a new level. Last year, she became the first artist to sponsor an international sporting event. Australia’s Ultra-Marathon star Pat Farmer has completed his incredible Pole to Pole run and Davson is one of the sponsors of Pat’s 21,000 kilometre run through 14 countries (see www.pole2polerun.com). “A decade ago, I was so impressed with her art that I commissioned her to create a painting for me,” Mr Farmer said. “She did, and it is a beautiful visual narrative of my life.”

The commissioned painting, Turning Point, echoes his breakthrough of inner strength and tranquillity through inspired mental determination on these ultra-long marathons. Creating art works about Pat’s Pole to Pole run, which he undertook in support of Red Cross clean water projects, is one aspect of Davson’s sponsorship. 2011 was a year of ‘turning points’ for Davson as well. This includes the sale of On the Ark of Salvation, which set a new sales record at $1.3 million for a painting by a living Australian artist. Such achievements are a result of significant activities from both the art and the artist.

Throughout her career, she has gained reputation and representation within public and private art collections, presented major survey exhibitions which toured in public galleries and participated in a range of affiliated initiatives. Unlike the share market and some other forms of investment, over the past three decades, Davson’s art has doubled in value approximately every five years. This occurs through activities that go beyond the art of painting itself. A good painting will have a track record of its valued achievements and pedigree in progress.

Contact Davson Art Management to learn more about investing in art, why Davson’s work has returned approximately 20% per annum growth for collector / investors for over two decades, and how her original art can enhance your super fund.

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SKIPPERS FLEET & INFO BELOW ARE SOME GUIDELINES TO ENSURE YOUR FLIGHT WITH US IS MORE ENJOYABLE.

DE HAVILLAND DASH 8-300 Engines: Twin Turbo-prop Seating capacity: 50 seat Wing-span: 27.4m Aircraft length: 25.7m Max altitude: 25,000ft Cruise speed: 530km/h Payload: Up to 5,500kg. Pressurised, air-conditioned cabin. Operated by two pilots and two flight attendants.

DE HAVILLAND DASH 8-100 Engines: Twin Turbo-prop Seating capacity: 36 seat Wing-span: 25.91m Aircraft length: 22.25m Max altitude: 25,000ft Cruise speed: 500km/h Payload: Up to 3,450kg. Pressurised, air-conditioned cabin. Operated by two pilots and one flight attendant.

EMBRAER EMB 120 BRASILIA Engines: Twin Turbo-prop Seating capacity: 30 seat Wing-span: 19.78m Aircraft length: 20.0m Max altitude: 30,000ft Cruise speed: 600km/h Payload: Up to 3,000kg. Pressurised, air-conditioned cabin. Operated by two pilots and one flight attendant.

FAIRCHILD METRO 23 Engines: Twin Turbo-prop Seating capacity: 19 seat Wing-span: 17.4m Aircraft length: 18.1m Max altitude: 25,000ft Cruise speed: 500km/h Payload: Up to 2,000kg. Pressurised, air-conditioned cabin. Operated by two pilots.

CESSNA CONQUEST C441 Seating capacity: 9 seat Wing-span: 15.18m Aircraft length: 12m Max altitude: 35,000ft Cruise speed: 550km/h Payload: Up to 1,010kg. Pressurised, air-conditioned cabin. Operated by one or two pilots.

SAFETY BRIEFING Please listen carefully to the Safety Briefing and take the time to read through the Safety On Board Card prior to takeoff. This will help you familiarise yourself with the emergency exits, brace position and the location of your life jacket. DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS (DVT) It has been reported that some airline passengers have developed clots in deep blood vessels, often in the lower legs, as a result of sitting for an extended period without exercise or movement. This condition is known medically as Deep Vein Thrombosis, or DVT. If blood clot fragments break off and lodge in other areas of the body such as the lungs, they may cause a possible fatal pulmonary thrombosis when a person starts walking after being immobile for a long time. The risk factors for DVT include varicose veins, recent surgery or injury in the lower legs, malignant diseases, past history of DVT, obesity, pregnancy and recent childbirth. Anyone with these risk factors is advised to consult a doctor prior to flying to find out how to minimise the risk of DVT. During the flight, we recommend passengers take the following precautions: â&#x20AC;˘ Drink plenty of fluids, especially water, and minimise intake of alcohol. â&#x20AC;˘ Exercise onboard the aircraft by moving and stretching your toes, rotating your ankles, raising and lowering each leg and massaging your calves gently. In addition, we suggest that you avoid crossing your legs. SEATBELTS Seatbelts must be firmly fastened for take-off, landing and whilst the seatbelt sign is illuminated. We do recommend that your seatbelt be fastened at all times whilst seated in case of unexpected turbulence. TRAY TABLES/SEAT BACKS Please ensure your tray tables and your seat backs are in the upright position for take-off and landing. SMOKING Government regulations strictly prohibit smoking on all domestic flights. Special smoke detectors have been fitted to the toilet on board the aircraft. Smoking is also prohibited on the tarmac and throughout the terminal buildings. CARRY ON LUGGAGE If you have carry on luggage please stow it in the overhead lockers or under the seat in front of you. Hand luggage not correctly stowed may cause injury in the event of unexpected turbulence. ELECTRONIC DEVICES Hazards exist to aircraft systems by Electro-Magnetic Interference from Portable Electronic Devices. The interference can cause aircraft systems to malfunction. To provide adequate protection for the aircraft please note that: mobile phones are not to be used at any time on board the aircraft. Other devices such as compact disc players, portable palm top and lap top computers, cassette players, personal electronic organisers or personal video games may be used during cruise only, NOT when the aircraft is taking off and landing.

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SKIPPERS SERVICE CONFIRMATION OF FLIGHTS It is recommended that 24 hours prior to travel that you contact our reservations office on 1300 729 924 during normal office hours to reconfirm your booking. ON TIME SERVICE To assist in maintaining on time departures, Skippers request that all passengers arrive at our terminal for check in at least 60 minutes prior to flight departure. FLYING WITH CHILDREN Infant safety belts are available and will be fitted with the assistance of your flight crew prior to take-off. CHILDREN FLYING ALONE If you have children between the ages of 5 and 11 (inclusive) travelling alone, please advise the Reservations Staff when making your booking so that we can make arrangements with you to ensure they are safely in our care throughout their journey. We advise parents and guardians not to book flights for unaccompanied minors via the internet. IN-FLIGHT AMENITIES To make your flight more comfortable, newspapers, magazines, pillows and children’s activities are available on most of our flights. Cold

refreshments, sandwiches and snacks are usually offered on all Skippers’ flights, with tea and coffee available on our Brasilia and Dash-8 aircraft services. Deluxe catering and alcoholic beverages can be made available on charter or contract flights by prior arrangement. TAXIS Where a local taxi service is available, please advise your Skippers’ flight crew if you require a taxi on your arrival. For your convenience, a taxi rank is also available on Valentine Road at the front of Skippers’ Perth Terminal with a free taxi phone available in the terminal foyer. CAR HIRE For all your vehicle hire requirements, Skippers can recommend a number of car rental companies that can arrange to drop off and collect hire cars at our Perth terminal.

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Shannan Ponton FAVOURITE TRAVEL DESTINATION: Bali! I feel that I'm home there. I've been over 40 times and don't really think I want to go anywhere else. It's the total package for me; people, food, surfing, climate, energy and atmosphere. I just love it. I always stay at the most beautiful place: The Dusu Villas Seminyak. WHAT DO YOU NEVER TRAVEL WITHOUT? My Quicksilver Xplode Boardshorts. They're perfect for surfing, training and wearing everywhere and dry quickly. Also, my favourite pair of Asics Runners. I ALWAYS find time for a training session, no matter where I am. TRAVEL TIP: Always drink plenty of beer, seems to work for me. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve never had Bali belly! MOST EMBARRASSING/FUNNY TRAVEL MOMENT: Being strip searched in La Paz Airport, made worse by the fact that the curtain wouldn't completely shut! WHAT'S COMING UP FOR YOU IN 2012? Becoming a DAD!! Our first baby is due in early July and I'm so excited. We film Biggest Loser until the start of May so unfortunately Bali will have to be put on hold this year, but I think we might shoot up to Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an indulgent long weekend and a couple of cheeky surfs! n

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