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ISSUE 11 19/06/13 I IPSWICH’S OWN MAGAZINE

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You should be dancing....

With only one surviving member of the Bee Gees left in Barry Gibb, it’s nice to know that the great Australian tradition of tribute bands is still continuing, and for the members of The Australian Bee Gees Show, they never imagined it would take them to 44 countries and result in a two year full time gig in Las Vegas.

For Michael Clift, who plays Barry Gibb, playing a long stint in Vegas has proven to be the most normal job he’s ever had.

“Doing so many shows in Vegas, ironically is the most normal life we’ve had compared to travelling on the road. I’ve spent half my kids lives on the road, but now I go off to work, drop off the kids, and get more time at home, and we’ve been based at the one hotel for two and a half years now. We’d been on the road for fifteen years before we got the gig in Vegas,” Michael told Ipswich Life.

Michael and his band will be performing in Ipswich on Sunday June 30, and Michael knows the influence the band had on Australian culture, along with the fact that as Australians, we do tribute bands the best. ‘’I remember as a kid growing up in Canberra and listening to them on the radio, and around that time the Beatles and the Seekers were popular too, but they had such a unique sound. When I was in my teens they were at their peak during the 1970’s. I remember my cousins played the soundtrack to me because kids couldn’t go see ‘Saturday Night Fever’ at

the movies due to the rating.

“The show came about because we were all doing our own stuff and looking to do something on the side to support what we all really wanted to do. We thought what was a good idea to do a show? Everyone was doing Beatles, Abba and Elvis but nobody was doing the Bee Gees. So we started researching and when you start to write down all the songs, you realise how many hits they had and it started to come together in a show.

“I guess as Aussies we are able to adapt to accents, there’s something in the way we grow up that makes it easy for us to imitate English and American accents. I think we do tribute bands so good in this country because Australian audiences are quite tough and you have to do a good job or you get laughed off the stage, but in America they are a bit more sympathetic, so I think that’s what whips tribute bands into shape.

“Its tricky to cover everything, for a few years now we’ve done the ‘One Night Only’ show, but basically what we’re doing now is more of a retrospective. We cover the sixties

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and the seventies in chronological order, and then after the intermission do the ‘One Night Only’ concert. Otherwise it’s too hard to get everything into one show.”

There’s no prizes for working out what the most requested song is at their shows, something Michael knows all too well.

“I guess ‘Staying Alive’ and ‘You Should Be Dancing’ are the two songs people are waiting for at the shows. It’s definitely the nostalgia factor that people love, we do meet and greets after the shows in Vegas and its a lot stronger than we ever imagined to be honest.

“So far we’ve been to 44 countries over the last 17 years. I probably won’t appreciate it until it’s all over, as its pretty mind boggling. At the early part of our career it felt like someone else was doing it, but we record a lot of what we do on video so we have a record of our travels.”

The Australian Bee Gees Show is on Sunday June 30 at Ipswich Civic Centre.

Caption: Michael Clift (Barry Gibb), David Scott (Robin Gibb) and Wayne Hosking (Maurice Gibb) as The Bee Gees.

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School holiday fun at Ipswich Libraries The popular gaming world of ‘Minecraft’ is returning to the Ipswich libraries for the June and July school holidays, plus “Ready.. Set… LEGO” is also back again due to popular demand.

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For those with an interest in writing and illustrating, there is a writing workshop with author Michael Gerard Bauer, of the hilarious Eric Vale book series, and an illustrating workshop with Dave Hackett (Cartoon Dave).

One hour workshops on offer include: * Build a Rocket (8+ years) from 9.15am on June 27 at the Redbank Plains Library * Exploring Your Senses (6 - 12 years) from 11.30am on June 27 at Redbank Plaza Library * Slime and More (6 – 12 years) from 2pm on June 28 at the Ipswich Central Library The Science Show will be held from 10am to 11am on June 28 at the Ipswich Central Library. Tickets cost $2, payable on booking.

90-minute Minecraft sessions will be held at: 9.15am and 11am on July 2 at Redbank Plains Library; at 1pm and 2.45pm on July 3 at Ipswich Central Library and at 9.15am and 11am on July 4 at Redbank Plaza Library.

Cr David Pahlke said the number of “Ready...

Set...LEGO” sessions had been increased due to the past success of this activity which fosters both constructive and dramatic play.

LEGO challenges students on many levels, encouraging the development of skills in many areas including literacy, science, technology, engineering and maths.

These sessions are open to primary and secondary school students.

Sessions will run for 90 minutes and be held at 9.15am and 11am on July 2 at Redbank

Plaza Library; at 10.30am and 12.30pm on July 3 at Orion Town Centre in Springfield Central; at 9.15am and 11am on July 4 at Redbank Plains Library and at 1pm and 2.45pm on July 5 at Ipswich Central Library.

A writing workshop with author Michael Gerard Bauer will be held from 10am to 11.30am on July 1 at the Ipswich Central Library. Here participants will learn how to write their own funny stories.

The illustrating workshop with Dave Hackett will be held from 12.30pm to 2pm on July 1, also at the Ipswich Central Library.

Both workshops are only available to upper primary students aged from 10 to 12 years.

The Ipswich Libraries’ popular Movie Mania program will continue during the holidays with a screening of Rise of the Guardians. The screening will be from 10am on July 5 in the Barry Jones Auditorium at the Ipswich Central Library. The cost is $1.40 per person payable at the time of booking.

Cr Pahlke said the libraries’ school holiday program was extremely popular throughout the Ipswich area.

“We expect to be booked out quickly for many of the activities,” Cr Pahlke said. “I urge parents and children to take a look at the program as soon as they can and book in to avoid disappointment.”

Bookings are essential and can be made at www.library.ipswich.qld.gov.au/events.

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Mayor’s call to “Give a Beep”

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With the Federal election in September, mayors of Southeast Queensland have joined together to let Canberra know that no matter who wins funding is needed to update local transport.

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Kids go wild Enjoy a free family fun at the Queen’s Park Environmental Education Centre with several exciting workshops on offer including Weaving with Weeds, Macro World of Plants, Endangered Forest and Aka the Fire Ant Tracker. Phone 3810 6666 or visit www.ipswich. qld.gov.au to book a place.

Get active It might be winter but that’s no excuse to hiding indoors when you can get outside and get active with the free Active Breaks school holiday program. Enjoy playing and learning a range of different sports from tennis to judo, gymnastics, squash, athletics and more. Visit Council’s website and follow the links to Active Breaks to find out more.

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Ipswich Mayor Paul Pisasale recently reminded residents it’s not too late to make some noise about funding upgrades as the ‘Give A Beep’ campaign made its final stop in Ipswich.

Councillor Pisasale launched Australia’s largest mobile billboard sporting the ‘Give A Beep’ opposite the Ipswich Turf Club.

Councillor Pisasale said the monthlong campaign asks residents to support transport upgrade projects in their local community by registering their ‘beep’ at www.giveabeep.com.au.

“We have had strong support from South East Queenslanders over the past few weeks and I would encourage residents who haven’t done so to visit the website and register their ‘beep’,” Cr Pisasale said.

In Ipswich, SEQ Mayors are lobbying for the Cunningham Highway upgrade between Yamanto and Amberley, the Norman Street Bridge and the Darra to Springfield rail extension.

Cr Pisasale said the ‘Give A Beep’ campaign was focused on making SEQ’s transport links safe and efficient to boost local business productivity and ultimately create more jobs in local communities.

“Everyone from families to truckies to tradies will benefit from faster and safer transport links and every project we can get funding for will make a difference to SEQ,” he said.

“The upgrade of the Cunningham Highway between Yamanto and Amberley will increase capacity from two lanes to four lanes reducing congestion and improving safety, and the Norman Street Bridge will provide a much-needed second crossing of the Bremer River, which will assist in the revitalisation of our city centre.”

“SEQ Mayors will be stepping up their lobbying efforts from now until the Federal election in September,” he said.

“This month, we will be travelling to Canberra to meet with the major parties and the more beeps we have the stronger our argument for funding will be.

“The Commonwealth needs to be reminded the people pushing for these projects are members of the voting public who will not put up with all talk and no action from the major parties.”

For the full list of the Council of Mayors (SEQ) infrastructure priority projects and to register visit www.giveabeep.com.au.

The Swich On School Holiday program is bringing you some awesome activities including Hip Hop dance and music workshops, circus skills and barbecues, as well as the popular Rosewood Youth Festival. Visit www.theswich.com for all the details.

Wizards Express Head to the Workshops Rail Museum between June 22 and July 14 for the Wizards Express, with daily activities including regular performances at Workshops Wizard where you can learn magic tricks and be spellbound by storytelling. There will also be the Enchanted Forest with puzzles, puppets and costumes, and the first Harry Potter movie screened daily.

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Education boon for local schools Ipswich is home to some of the best schools in Queensland. We boast a range of quality state, Catholic and independent schools across the region.

Partnerships with the Federal Government have enabled a number of schools to improve educational outcomes for their students. Also, I have been proud to open so many halls, libraries and other new facilities in the region, which have assisted in revitalising our local schools.

I am excited about the potential for even greater investment in our local schools, through the National Plan for School Improvement.

This funding will deliver an unprecedented injection of funds into schools for more one-on-one attention, more modem equipment for students, and more training and support for our teachers.

Our local schools are among the state’s biggest winners as far as funding goes. If Queensland signs up to the plan, Bremer State High School would receive almost $14 million in additional funding over the next six years, with Ipswich High School set to receive an additional $10.5 million and Redbank Plains State School would receive an extra $5 million.

Principals, teachers and parents have told me how vital this would be and how much could be achieved with the additional resources. I will continue to fight for these additional funds for our schools.

Over the next few weeks I will be out and about through the electorate doing mobile offices. I look forward to meeting many more residents. Please do not hesitate to contact my office on 3201 5300 if I can assist you in any way or you can find information on my website: www.

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Environplan photographers wanted Nature and its beauty will again be the focus of entries in 2013 Ipswich Enviroplan Photographic Competition.

This annual competition offers a total prize pool of more than $5000 and was officially launched today to coincide with the reopening of the new-look Queens Park Environmental Education Centre.

Environment and Conservation Committee Chairperson Councillor Heather Morrow said the search was on again for images which best capture Ipswich’s rich natural heritage with plenty of categories open to anyone with a camera and a love for the great outdoors.

“Photographers of all ages and skill levels are invited to take part in this challenging photographic experience,” Cr Morrow said.

This year photographers may enter the following categories: • Native birds of Ipswich • Native plants of Ipswich

• Insects and Arachnids of Ipswich • Landscapes of Ipswich • People in the Natural Environment A new category of Bremer River is supported by both the Australian and Queensland Governments through community development and recovery package under Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements. Photos can be specific portraits of flora/fauna or can be landscapes but must have the Bremer River as the primary subject.

Cr Morrow said, “Primary students will have a general category to encourage younger students to consider the natural environment in Ipswich.”

Entry forms are available from Ipswich City Council Customer Service Centres, Divisional Offices, and Library branches.

Entries close Friday 4 October 2013.

Caption: One of the winners from last year, Narelle Power’s photo titled ‘Morning Mist’

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Lisa’s love affair with Queensland Multiple Logie winner Lisa McCune talks about her new show, life on stage, and juggling it all as a busy mum of three.

Somewhere in Lisa McCune’s house there must be a very long shelf just to hold all the awards she’s won.

As the winner of no less than ten Logies, along with several awards for her performances in numerous productions including Cabaret, The Sound of Music and South Pacific, Lisa has kept very busy over the years with roles in long running shows like Blue Heelers and Sea Patrol.

They are roles that have cemented the 42 year old as one of the most reliable and popular actresses on our TV screens.

After last appearing on TV as a guest star on ABC’s ‘Rake’, Lisa is back with her new show ‘Reef Doctors’, which is aimed at bringing back ‘family drama’ to TV. Set on the fictional remote location of ‘Hope Island’ the show follows the adventures of the local clinic which is run by Dr Sam Stewart (McCune), a single mother.

The thirteen part series was filmed in Far North Queensland and on the Gold Coast, a spot that Lisa is used to filming after many years on ‘Sea Patrol’.

“We shot a lot of it just out of Port Douglas, as we need to film in a certain water depth, and it was really amazing,” Lisa said from her home in Melbourne.

“I look back on it now, and it was such a huge undertaking to do that. I had to get my scuba licence and my boat licence, but it was just great fun and a great opportunity to do that. I’m up trees, I’m abseiling,…its great to do a show like this as you never know what’s going to happen next.

“Any job you do that you love, you’d have to be made to not realise how lucky you are. If we are filming up there we do about a month then double that at the studios, and its nice to have facilities nearby. They are right next to Movie World, and we have Mt. Tamborine just behind, and there’s a property we can use which doubles as Hope Island.”

Lisa is co-producer on the show, and it was always the intention to make the show ‘family friendly’, something that she felt was missing from TV.

“I was doing Sea Patrol at Warner Brothers, and producer Jonathon M Shiff was in the next studio next door We just got talking about the concept of Reef Doctors, and came up with some ideas, and it all started from there.

“Plus we both wanted to do a family drama.

We felt there was a missing link for family audiences at the moment. Most 8.30 dramas don’t end till 9.45 or 10.00 which is too late for kids…we really wanted to do a show that families could watch together.

“We’ve been producing really great drama in this country but maybe we’ve forgotten about that audience. We have Home & Away and Neighbours, and what we were doing was taking some of the productions from that 8.30 time slot and putting that into a family drama. We just thought let’s make something that families can watch, in a great location with drama.

“Audiences in Europe love to watch this show, I’ve seen it dubbed into German, and there was a German partner investing in the show. We also had a German actress who joined the cast, Susan Hoecke, and she was magnificent. It’s nice to have an international cast which doesn’t often happen.”

As mother to three children, ranging in age from 8 to 12, McCune realises that sometimes she has to take the family on location.

“Filming always seems to clash with school holidays and cyclone season, but we make it work, and interestingly we had some bumpy weather on the Gold Coast more than up north, we had lots of days change due to clouds and rain. But, the kids treat it like a big adventure, they love it up there.

“As co-producer I saw it as an opportunity, and for me I felt like a work experience student. I was there when we were storylining, I had a hand in the casting, plus when we were filming I would watch rushes at night and make comments. For me, it was just a chance to observe and be involved in the whole production process.”

Lisa was last seen in Brisbane in a production of ‘South Pacific’, which is still

touring the country, and it’s the latest in a long line of shows that McCune has starred in.

“Live audiences are great, because it’s a bit dangerous, and things can go wrong. I was on stage last week and a piece of scenery fell down, and I had to move over and pick it up. That tests you as a performer. On TV it’s a different environment, I like them both for different reasons. Performing at night is fantastic but I’m at the point I want to be home in the evenings, I’m not built to do that. I’m really good at getting up and being at work on time day in day out. The six years on Blue Heelers was great for me not to have a life in my twenties, I thrived on that and I loved that discipline.”

Lisa is very quick to answer what role she would give her right arm for.

“My dream role on stage would be to play Anna in ‘The King and I’. TV-wise I love all the drama on TV now. I adore ‘Phryne Fisher’ and ‘A Place to Call Home’…anything where I can frock up and wear those great outfits!

“I’ve got another tour of South Pacific to do and some other projects on the boil.”

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He asks Dom to reassemble his team to help him take down a skilled team of drivers who are a threat to national security.

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For active children, pain and injury can be exacerbated during sport, so its important to be able to recognise a few common lower limb aches and pains that may affect your child. *Flat feet – is a condition in which the foot appears as if the arch is flat or the ankles are rolling inwards. * Heel Pain/Severs Disease is an injury to the growth plate of the heel bone where the Achilles tendon attaches. Pain at the back of the heel bone is made worse with exercise. * Knee Pain/Osgood Schlatters – a common cause of knee pain in young children, causing tenderness and swelling just below the knee and down the shin. * Frequent Ankle Sprains – one of the most common injuries in children, occurring when there is a sudden twisting motion at the ankle. * Growing Pains – these can affect any child 3 years up and affect the calf muscles, thighs or behind the knee. Occurs in the evening and at

night and normally gone by the morning.

The good news is, the right footwear and consultation with a Podiatrist can alleviate many of these injuries, and help lessen the impact. With Sportco’s 3iD Video Analysis system their specialist team can find the right shoe for the job. For more information and a free consultancy, see the staff at Sportsco Riverlink, or phone 3281 1227.

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Wizards Express is back!

Little scholars are set to let off some steam with fantasy fun at Wizards Express these school holidays at The Workshops Rail Museum from 22 June to 14 July.he Workshops Wizard is cooking up whimsical fables of adventure and has a few magical tricks up his considerable sleeves to entertain and delight the young and young at heart.

Visitors are welcome to make their way through the Starlight Labyrinth before getting creative with hands on with activities, such as wand and spider making, magical creature plasticine sculpturing, plus puzzles and games.

With expansive grounds the Museum welcomes little visitors to exhaust their energy with the indoor train themed playground, driving a train on one of the simulators and dressing up to play the part in the Broom and Cauldron Dining Car. For little wizards that have run out of puff, Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone will be showing continuously in the

Museum theatrette.

Visitors can experience the magic power of steam with a return trip to scenic Grandchester on 3 July aboard the heritage Wizards Express Steam Train, departing from the Museum’s platform. Bookings are essential and additional charges apply.

The Workshops Rail Museum, part of the Queensland Museum Network, is winner of Australian and Queensland Tourism Awards for Heritage & Cultural Tourism.

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“The great news is the Somerset Rail Trail Fun Run is not just for runners. People can walk the course, push a pram or bring the whole family along and just enjoy a day out.”

The Somerset Rail Trail Fun Run will be held on Sunday, 14 July starting at 9am.

This year the run will be held in reverse starting at Lowood and finishing at Fernvale.

To register for either the 8.3km or 3km event visit: www.railtrailfunrun.com.au Somerset Regional Council is donating $2 from every race entry to the Diabetes Australia Queensland as part of National Diabetes Week which starts the day of the fun run.

Early bird entrants into Somerset Regional Council’s annual fun run could be soaring to new heights with a unique prize up for grabs.

Entrants who register to compete in the 2013 Somerset Rail Trail Fun Run before 1 July will go into the draw to win a tandem skydive donated by one of the event sponsors, Ramblers.

Somerset Mayor Graeme Lehmann said the prize was an extra incentive to get in early and beat the rush.

“Traditionally people leave registering to the last minute or even event day but now we’re able to offer competitors an exciting incentive to register early,” Cr Lehmann said.

“We’re very appreciative of Ramblers at Toogoolawah for donating this wonderful prize.

“A big thank you must go to all sponsors of this year’s event including the two major sponsors Honeywood Fernvale who have supported the annual event for several years now and also Fernvale Discount Drug Store who have come onboard as a major sponsor too.

“The fun run is a wonderful community event and I would encourage everyone to get involved.

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It’s Tax Time at ITP

Tax Time at G.J. Walsh & Co Tax time is upon us again and the team at G J Walsh & Co is ready to help clients take the pain out of managing their income tax requirements.

We have a dedicated team who are committed to remaining up to date with all legislative changes and are ready to provide a professional and friendly service again this tax season.

With the end of financial year here, there are a few changes individuals should consider when preparing their income tax returns for the year ended 30 June 2013.

Firstly, the Personal Tax Rates have changed this year, with the tax free threshold increasing from $6,000 to $18,200, which means that taxpayers do not have to pay tax on the first $18,200 of their taxable income. However, the tax on taxable income between $37,001 $80,000 has increased from 30c to 32.5c.

Small businesses with an aggregated turnover of less than $2 million may be entitled to the new small business concession rules which include the instant asset writeoff threshold which has increased from $1,000 to $6,500. Small businesses can claim an accelerated initial deduction for motor vehicles acquired in 2012-13 and subsequent

years. For vehicles purchased for a cost of more than $6,500, small businesses may be entitled to claim an initial deduction of $5,000 plus 15% of the balance purchase price.

Our purpose is to create total client satisfaction through our talented people, specialised expertise, and a personal approach that delivers results.

Their commitment has always been to offer the best solutions for our clients long term financial objectives and goals. To achieve that we have focused on solutions using quality comprehensive planning and thinking, including structures and strategies that we firmly believe set the right course for our clients and add true value into the future.

It is our aim to establish strong relationships with our clients, becoming an integral part of their business structure, adding value every step of the way through our proactive approach and driving their success.

Visit GJ Walsh and Co at the top of town at 213 Brisbane Street, Ipswich, phone 3812 3838 or visit our website www.gjwalsh.com.au

The end of the financial year is almost upon us again and in these tough economic conditions, it is time to start thinking about how to get the maximum refund from your tax return this year.

There have been a few important changes to the tax landscape this year.

Firstly the tax free threshold has increased to $18,200. When you add in the low income tax offset this means you won’t pay any tax if your income is below $20,542. You may still have to lodge a tax return (if your income is below that level) if you have had tax withheld from your wage or salary – it is the only way you will get your money back.

Another important change this year is that the ATO will be paying all individual refunds electronically. So you will need to advise your bank account details to your tax agent or in your own return if you prepare it yourself.

For those people with private health insurance, the rebate is now subject to an income test so you need to be careful with those details. There is also an income test applied for the medical expenses offset.

Unless your spouse is an invalid or a carer (or you live in a remote area of Australia) you can no longer claim the spouse offset if your spouse was born after 1 July 1952.

If you are running a small business there may be a significant increase in the value of the assets you can write-off.

With all these changes why take

unnecessary risks in preparing your own return. See the friendly, trained staff at the Income Tax Professionals for a worry-free tax return with the best possible refund.

Simply bring in all your tax information: - Payment summaries from your employer(s), Government payments (incl Newstart – yes, it is taxable) and any pensions; - Any interest or other investment income; don’t forget those all-important receipts for your deductible expenses: uniforms, tools, work related vehicle usage etc.

- Your bank details and, if applicable, your private health insurance statement Your ITP tax consultant will sort it all out for you and take the hassle out of tax time for a very reasonable, tax-deductible fee.

To make it completely painless, you can even pay nothing up-front and have the fee deducted from your refund.

ITP have a number of locations in the western suburbs including a new office at Redbank Plains shopping centre.

Call in to any of the offices for free advice about your tax affairs before June 30th.

Locations are: Ipswich, 48A Nicholas St 3281 9360; Redbank Plains, Shop 3313B Level 3 Redbank Plains Shopping Centre 3818 7860; Goodna, Shop 6A St Ives Professional Centre Smith Rd 3818 0951.

From 1st July there will also be additional locations in Riverlink Shopping Centre and a second booth at Redbank Plains Shopping Centre near Coles.

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Jill Cole wins $1000 ‘Bling’ Getting you better tax advice Ian Fraser knows what it means to be in the ADF. With 20 years in the defence forces, and another 20 years working as an accountant specialising in assisting ADF members, it’s worth giving him a call.

Ian and Lyn Fraser have recently established an office in Ipswich, which means that he is now a local business serving the local area.

Ian specialises in Taxation services, Financial Accounting, Business Advisory, Auditing, and Corporate Secretarial.

With offices close to bases in Darwin and Ipswich, his motto is ‘Acumen, expertise and good old fashioned service’.

“There are as many defence force personnel in Ipswich as there are in Darwin,” Ian said.

“I can do tax returns, any other accounting related matters, with a focus on ADF members.”

“ADF personnel have unique issues that need to be deal with when preparing an annual tax return.

Particularly any tax issues that

may arise following an overseas deployment.

Many have investment properties or have purchased their own kit and may have other deductions. However, the guidelines are constantly changing so it’s important to keep up to date with all the changes the tax office makes that apply to defence force personnel,” Ian said. “I’m here to help you legally maximise your return.”

Ian operates a boutique accounting practice which offers a complete range of accounting, taxation and business services.In addition he has in place agreements to assist him in areas where more specialised expertise is required.

“I’ve spent forty years dealing with ADF members and their families and providing them with accurate and timely advice on their financial and tax affairs is something I take great pride in,” Ian added.

Ian also offers offer taxation and business advice to small and medium businesses.

Furthermore he specialises in helping clients with investment properties Call Ian or Lyn Fraser anytime on 3054 3933 for prompt service with no compromise.

Jill Cole of Goodna is our very excited and happy winner in our ‘$1000 Bling’ competition run in conjunction with Duet Jewellers.

Jill had the pleasure of having a brand new ring designed by Steve South of Duet Jewellers, made especially for her, and valued at $1000. All Jill had to do was sign up for our IpswichLife fortnightly newsletter, which brings readers the magazine online.

Why not sign up for the newsletter now and be in the running for the next competition.

Go to www.ipswichlife.com.au to register.

Right: Jill Cole with her $1000 voucher to have a ring designed and manufactured at Duet Jewellers.

OUT ANDABOUT

The Ipswich Festival is all done and dusted for another year which resulted in huge crowds for several events which turned the CBD into a party zone. Sponsors, councillors and local businesses people attended a ‘thankyou’ function at the Metro Hotel recently and Ipswich Life was there. Bring on Ipswich Festival 2014!

Left: Lyn and Ian Fraser, now in business in Ipswich.

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Message from Mayor Paul Pisasale The City of Ipswich is developing a reputation for as a strong local economy which is set to continue to grow.

Ipswich’s current population of 175,000 is predicted to more than double in less than 20 years. By 2031 our resident population will be around 462,000.

The city will maintain an above average growth rate which is exciting for the future job prospects of our children. Importantly, this will happen based on sustainable development principles.

To help support local jobs Ipswich City Council has partnered with Building Industry Online to link local builders and contractors with major building projects in the Ipswich region.

A new website www.bioipswich.com.au has been created in response to calls from selfemployed tradesmen, local contractors and suppliers who often miss out on work on the

bigger construction jobs.

The website lists major construction firms and projects planned or underway and enables smaller local businesses to bid for work on these major projects.

Building Industry Online is a national company that provide an easy to use service for those in the building and construction industry through an online tender and construction management system.

The joint initiative to launch BIO Ipswich is a major boost for local businesses and contractors as it provides a strong support base for the Ipswich business community.

Supporting local business and local jobs is a win-win for Ipswich businesses and families.

The Ipswich Building Industry Online portal is one of several initiatives from Ipswich City Council which are designed to foster employment opportunities and help our city to continue to grow.

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Learning through Play Ipswich Kindergarten, affiliated with ‘The Gowrie Community Kindergartens’ was established in 1937 to encourage a family orientated, play based environment for preprep aged children to enjoy.

2012 was the 75th Anniversary for the Kindergarten, with its highly qualified and experienced early childhood teachers with 90 years experience between them. The Teachers Curriculum is governed by ‘The Early Years Learning Framework and the Queensland Kindergarten Guidelines’.

Set in a whole acre of natural bush play space, our children have extensive opportunities to think, experiment and discover the world around them through play, within a supportive and caring environment.

We have very affordable fee rates and access to Registered Child Care Benefit through the Family Assistance Office. Our waiting lists for pre-prep classes for 2014 are filling fast and we welcome any enquiries.

For more information please call our office on 3281 1585 any time, or drop in at 12 Milford Street, Ipswich.

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Ipswich Grammar Swimming Pool, Waghorn Street For more information contact Yvonne Cawood on: igsswimsecretary@gmail.com igswimmingclub.com

The Ipswich Grammar Swimming Club has seen in recent times, an increase in junior swimmers through to competitive age group state level and National Age level, qualified club swimmers.

Our Ipswich club, supported by the Ipswich Grammar School 50m heated facility, has been supporting Junior Level School swimming and encouraging our young representatives of the future, to participate in a friendly family based atmosphere. From age groups as young as 7 through to our Open swimmers (aged 18), all our swimmers enjoy changeling themselves and improving to the best of their own ability.

The 2013/2014 season will see the Ipswich Grammar Swimming club introduce ‘the certificate program’ which will encourage our young swimmers to challenge themselves over distances from as little as 25m through to 500m over all four strokes.

For further information about this program or the Swimming Club, please contact Yvonne Cawood on igsswimsecretary@gmail.com. All levels and abilities are welcome!

Our next FOCUS EDUCATION Feature is on 14 August.

Feature your school or training organisation in this feature.

Book in now by calling Chris Nelson on 3282 9019 or email Chris@strikepublications.com.au

See IGGS in action Thursday 25 July On Thursday 25 July, Ipswich Girls’ Grammar School including Ipswich Junior Grammar School will open its doors to prospective families to come along and see the School in action.

From 9am to 11am, visitors can tour the School, see how students learn and interact in regular classes, meet the Principal, senior staff and the Enrolments Team.

Learn about academic excellence at IGGS, where almost 100 per cent of OP eligible IGGS graduates receive a tertiary offer, and 1 in 4 OP eligible graduates achieved an OP 1-5 in 2012.

Located on expansive grounds at the heart of Ipswich, IGGS & IJGS is a relatively small private school, with a focus on positive, personalised learning for each and every student.

IGGS & IJGS offers more than fifty cocurricular activities, in sporting, cultural, community service, intellectual pursuits, performing arts, competitive and noncompetitive fields, to keep students mentally and physically active.

The School offers a comprehensive private bus service, shared with Ipswich Grammar School, before and after school care, as well as day boarding, a popular option for busy parents who might need a few extra hours in the afternoon for work and other commitments, before collecting girls from the boarding house by 9pm.

To learn more about IGGS & IJGS at their Open Morning on 25 July, register today at www.girlsgrammar.com.au or call 3454 4447.

OPEN MORNING Thursday 25 July 9am-11am

Come and see our School in action!

Talk one-on-one with our Enrolments Team, see our classes in action and speak to staff about our personalised learning, designed to ensure each student reaches their full potential. Tour our stateof-the-art facilities and learn about our convenient, comprehensive bus services.

We offer coeducation from Kindergarten to Year 4, with girls only from Years 5 to 12.

Register today at www.girlsgrammar.com.au or call 3454 4447.

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FOCUS ON EDUCATION Catholic schools lead the way in lifelong learning Students from a number of Catholic primary schools across Brisbane Archdiocese gathered for a Caritas Australia Just Leadership Day. With places quickly filling in Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) schools, now is the time for parents to think about enrolling for 2014.

Significant growth in enrolments over the past 10 years indicated the value families placed upon a faith-based, high quality education for their children.

Almost 70,000 students and 10,000 staff in 137 Catholic schools from Childers in the north, west to Kingaroy and south to the Gold Coast began 2013 with a big welcome to two new schools: Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School at Springfield Lakes and St Benedict’s College at Mango Hill.

Catholic schools now educate almost one in five Queensland children across Queensland

and working closely with local Catholic parishes, are an important face of the Church to young families seeking support in their challenging work of parenting and educating their children.

As welcoming communities, those of different cultural backgrounds and faith traditions are made to feel at home and every student is given the opportunity to experience success by reaching their full potential in all aspects of school life.

For more information about a Catholic school near you or an enrolment pack visit www. brisbanecatholicschools.com.au or call (07) 3033 7000.

Below: Students at the Caritas Leadership Day.

Personalised learning at Good Shepherd Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School, Springfield Lakes, opened at the start of this year. It’s already developed a reputation for excellence and for personalised, individual attention for each student.

Principal, Judith Seery, said personalised learning was helping children develop as confident, enthusiastic and effective learners – a central purpose of primary education.

“A walk through our classrooms shows children engaged in their learning through many and varied activities,” she said.

Ms Seery said that a 21st century education meant emphasis was still placed on the vital skills of literacy and numeracy, but with the addition of a broader range of other skills.

Often referred to as life skills, they include: · Decision making · Resilience · Problem solving · Learning how to learn · Effective communication · Creative and lateral thinking · Research skills · Able to transfer skills into new ideas and events not experienced before.

For this reason, at Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School, we believe in a process of problem solving, investigating and inquiry learning.

We belong to the welcoming, inclusive parish community of Our Lady of the Southern Cross Parish and partner with

the well-established and highly regarded St Augustine’s College at Augustine Heights.

Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School is now accepting applications for places in 2014.

Limited places are also available for immediate entry. Fees are very affordable, and family concessions are available.

Parents interested in applying, or finding out more, are encouraged to visit the school’s website www.goodshepherd.qld.edu.au, and to organise a visit to the master-planned campus at Springfield Lakes, or phone 3437 5000 to make an appointment to visit.

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Finding uniqueness Become a professional at play! at Faith Lutheran Qualify for a career in child care with Kath Dickson Institute…

We all know nothing is more precious than our children and working with them is a rewarding experience.

A qualification in children’s services is suitable for people who have a special affinity with children and appeals to those who enjoy making a positive and momentous impact upon children’s lives.

The training is very practical and you can look forward to acquiring the hands-on skills needed for a rewarding career as a child care worker, child care centre director, playgroup supervisor, family day care educator, nanny, child and family support service coordinator and more.

Or why not become a Trainer and Assessor in the Workplace and open more doors for your career. With this qualification, you can work as a trainer, assessor, training officer, vocational education teacher or as a facilitator or assessor in a Registered Training Organisation (RTO).

Please contact Kath Dickson Institute today on 1300 304 194, visit us www.kdfc. com.au/for-students or like us www.fb.com/ kathdicksoninstituteofearlychildhoodstudies to start your new career.

Finding the uniqueness in every student is what makes Faith Lutheran College ‘the difference’, says College Principal, Mrs Janelle Anderson.

“It is an honour to see students come into the College as young adolescents and to witness them develop and learn the skills they require to reach their full potential for their future careers and life beyond the College.”

At Faith, we allow each student to develop at his or her own pace and enjoy seeing them excel at subjects that interest them, with subjects such as Aquaculture, Agriculture, Design and Home Economics proving popular amongst our students.

The College has a strong academic program, performs strongly in sports, music and art and provides opportunities for spiritual growth all based on the interests of the individual.

“We are also looking forward to providing students with further VET opportunities such as Certificate I and II training with the opening of a new $1.5 million Trade Training Centre to be built at the College during 2013,” said Mrs Anderson.

Further information on how you and your family can become a part of the Faith Community is available by contacting the College on 07 54 669900 or by visiting our Website at www.faithlc.qld.edu.au

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The Wonder of Learning: the Hundred Languages of Children

The Wonder of Learning: the Hundred Languages of Children showcases one of the most influential and highly-regarded teaching approaches in the world today: Reggio Emilia. Learn the story of Loris Malaguzzi and how the aftermath of World War Two inspired his revolutionary approach to early childhood learning which he devised in the northern Italian city of Reggio Emilia.

Discover Malaguzzi’s educational philosophy and how exposure to the Arts encourages young children to become leaders in their own education. The exhibition coincides with the 2013 Reggio Emilia Australia Information Exchange (REAIE) Biennial Conference in Ipswich from 4 – 7 July 2013 When: June 15 to August 4, 10am-5pm daily Where: Ipswich Art Gallery Cost: FREE Info: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au

Brisbane Super Spartan Race For the first time in Ipswich the world’s toughest assault course comes to town.

This Spartan Super course will take all your strength, stamina and courage. Over 14+ km of cruel steep hills, wild Queensland bush and a lake full of eels you will face 15+ of the toughest Spartan obstacles ever assembled.

Fail any and you earn yourself a 30 full burpee penalty. You will be timed, ranked and judged.

Not all will finish, those that cross the line will

earn the Spartan Super finisher medal and the right to be called ‘Spartan’.

When: June 22 9am-5pm Where: Ivory’s Rock, Mount Flinders Road, Peak Crossing Info: www.spartanrace.com.au

Shannon’s Two Days of Thunder The event will feature Historic Touring Cars, big American V8’s, Trans-Am Race cars as well as the roar of V8 Muscle Cars. Jim Richards, 7 times Bathurst winner, will demonstrate his driving skills and sign autographs throughout the weekend. With track highlights including Black Trucks/Tranzmile Historic Group N, Cobra & GT40’s, there will be plenty to get your pulse racing. The event will boast a relaxed ‘access all areas’ atmosphere allowing families and enthusiasts a rare chance to see some of the world’s most exciting cars up close. Shannon’s Show and Shine will bring some of the country’s most prestigious cars to Queensland.

June 22-23 at Queensland Raceway Info: www.qldraceways.com.au

Heart Foundation Walk 2.4 km short or 4.3 km long walk followed by breakfast. Suitable for everyone. Please bring a hat, water bottle and sunscreen.

When: June 24 9.30am-11.30am Where: Dinmore Shops, New Chum Road, Dinmore Cost: FREE Info: phone 0419 717 901. Please book for catering purposes.

Introduction to Group Fitness If you’re new to Fitness or simply want to know more before joining, your invited to join us for a full hour of everything we have to offer. One of our friendly and qualified personal trainers will be happy to show you correct form and techniques. Families, young and old of all fitness levels are invited. Simply bring a water bottle, appropriate foot wear, a towel and a positive attitude. Sunscreen will be provided by VIP Body Conditioning. Get ready to have fun!

When: Tues June 25, 9am-10am Where: Limestone Park, Peak Crossing (park near volleyball courts) Info: call Jude Davies on 0449 78 32 50 25 June 2013 9.00am - 10.00am Limestone Park Limestone Ridges Road Peak Crossing Cost: FREE Info: Phone 0449 783 250

X-Ray Record Club - All Ages Show Soviet X-Ray Record Club will be performing at Studio 188 this June, with very special guests The Skinnie Finches and Livy Shears.

Lords of Dark-Psyche, Soviet X-Ray Record Club will be showcasing their bleak and bittersweet brand of music for the very first time in their home town of Ipswich on the 28th June at the Old Baptist Church on Brisbane Street.

Having performed at such venues as Brisbane’s renowned Hi-Fi to smaller settings of the Hipster driven valley scene.

When: Friday June 28 7pm-10.15pm Where: Studio 188, 188 Brisbane St, Ipswich Cost: $8 pre sale, $10 on door Info: www.studio188.com.au

Nadia & The Blue Flamingo With a dash of imagination, a hint of mayhem and a basket full of hope, Nadia and her audience discover true friends can sometimes be found right under your toes. Nadia & The Blue Flamingo combines puppetry, music, comedy and audience participation in an engaging and heartfelt tale of friendship.

Suitable for children aged 3 - 8 and their families.

When: July 2, 6pm-6.45pm Where: Ipswich Civic Centre Cost: All tickets $12 Info: www.ipswichcivicentre.com.au or phone 3810 610

Story Lab Holiday Workshops Creative kids from 9 to 17 are invited to step into the Story Lab to explore the world of music. From songwriting, to film clip creation and musical mash-ups. unleash your imagination while learning the skills and techniques of the experts. These full day workshops are designed to cater for different age groups and various learning styles.

Mon June 24 to Thurs July 4, 10am to 4pm Where: State Library, South Bank, Brisbane Cost: $68, tickets via qtix.com.au, or phone 136 246

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movies. But Blume and her son have finally adapted her 1981 book Tiger Eyes into a movie.

Comic book legends Archie, Veronica, Betty and Jughead are making the transition to the big screen in a live action film. The “Archie” comics were created in 1941, and have had many incarnations on our screens before including animated movies and live-action tv, but this new project is the first time a feature length live action movie has been made in Archie’s 72 year history. The new Archie flick will be directed by Jason Moore, the man behind last year’s singalong comedy Pitch Perfect.

Best Videogames I’ve Played When Ipswich Life interviewed Katie from The Biggest Loser recently, Katie admitted to a gaming hobby that contributed to her getting so overweight. So we thought why not ask her which games during that time she loved the most? Want to be a Top Fiver?

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The cast is growing for the sequel to Hot Tub Time Machine. Chevy Chase is the latest star to reprise his role. Rob Corddry, Craig Robinson and Clark will also return as well as director Steve Pink.

You won’t Beliebe whose coming back to Australia to tour in November? Yes, Justin Beiber (below) tweeted he’s bring his Believe tour down under later this year. Prepare for Beiber fever to strike the Brisbane entertainment centre November 27.

1. Runescape – such a large community, so social and you just get lost in it.

2. The Sly Cooper Trilogy – who doesn’t want to be a racoon stealing things?

3. Spyro The Dragon series – I absolutely adore him to bits 4. Crash Bandicoot series – he’s just the best character, you have to love Crash.

5. Shadow of the Colossus – such an amazing game. A massive gameworld, huge bosses, and you can play it over again and again.

If you’re a child of the 80’s or 90’s, you’ll remember the name Judy Blume – she authored all those books we had to read for school! Tales of the Fourth Grade Nothing; Are you There God, It’s Me, Margaret?; Superfudge… Surprisingly, until now, none of her books have ever been turned into kids

Beautiful Titanic Star Kate Winslet (below) is pregnant with her third child to new husband Ned Rocknroll. Winslet married Rocknroll (Richard Branson’s nephew) late last year. Definitely not his birth name – he changed it from Abel Smith. Fingers crossed the new bub takes his mum’s name.

Australian television success Packed To The Rafters is packing up shop. Actor Rebecca Gibney has said that the show will wrap up in July, but it’s not quite gone forever. A 7 spokesperson said: “The last episode of

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Fresh off the big screen in Snitch (a movie that proved Dwayne Johnson could really act!), The Rock returns as Hercules. Based on the novel “Hercules: The Thracian Wars,” Hercules also stars Ian McShane, Rufus Sewell, Joseph Fiennes and Academy Awardnominee John Hurt. It’s expected to be released July 2014.

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Taylor Swift’s global domination continues with the release of another perfume.

Following the success of her Wonderstruck fragrances, the self titled Taylor will be out later this year (no doubt in time for Christmas!) Swift said: “I hope that wearing this fragrance makes fans feel that any look can be classic and chic, It’s a mix of a lot of things: it’s sweet, it’s sophisticated, it draws you in. It’s really my way of translating classic, yet modern, into a perfume.”

In other baby news, Ghost Whisperer star Jennifer Love Hewitt, has also announced a pregnancy. And Channing Tatum and wife Jenna Dewan-Tatum announced the birth of their daughter Everly on May 31st.

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Dear Diary: I am writing to you with the aid of my Mail Order Moose Pen — you know, the one that had edible antlers ... Dad put an old tram in our back paddock. It has Follow Me Through the Shadow painted on it. Obviously that tram is full of secrets. I bet it is even haunted. The problem is I can’t get inside. I am banned.

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Hal hates history class — it literally bores him to tears. But his father is a big history buff, and unless Hal gets a good grade this year, he’ll never get his own room. Sixth grade gets off to a horrible start when history teacher Mr Tupkin gives the class an assignment to write journals that will be buried in a time capsule at the end of the year. Things get even worse when his dad makes him take his neighbour’s old shopping cart to school, earning him the nickname ‘Cartboy’. (Allen & Unwin) CODE WORD: ‘CARTBOY’

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Final counter intel course run at RAAF Amberley Graduates of the Security Police Counter Intelligence Basic Course conducted at RAAF Security & Fire School have paraded before the Reviewing Officer, Air Commodore Tim Innes, Commander Combat Support Group.

The graduates will be the last Security Police course to graduate under the current system before the changeover to the new Security Forces mustering. In future, Security Police will be known as Air Force Security (AFSEC).

Reviewing Officer, Commander Combat Support Group, Air Commodore Tim Innes, presents Leading Aircraftwoman Kandis Ivas-Duncan the Chief Instructors Award for Counter Intelligence Skills.

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Bipartisan support for The Shadow Minister for Defence, David Johnston, says that RAAF Base Amberley will continue to grow as one of Australia’s super defence bases, should the Coalition win government in September - and he supports the Super Hornet and Joint Strike Fighter as the future combat aircraft for the RAAF. During a visit to the air base with the Liberal candidate for Blair, Teresa Harding and Stuart Robert, the Liberal member for Fadden, Mr Johnson outlined the Coalition’s position on aspects of Australian Defence Force capability.

RAAF Amberley is home to three important and relatively new air power capabilities, in the F/A-18F Super Hornet, the KC-30A airrefueller and the C-17A global airlifter. The significant impact these aircraft platforms have on ADF combat and support capability is well undersood by the Shadow Defence Minister.

“The Super Hornets are creating a huge impression on seasoned pilots who can see a fabulous capability that is going to protect Australia and deliver a guarantee for national security for the next 20 years,” Mr Johnston said.

“It’s the litmus test of a good capability, providing a dominant fighting and winning capability in the air, and that’s what these aircraft absolutely do, and they take us to another generation.”

On the subject of the F-35A Joint Strike Fighter, the Shadow Minister said that a future Coalition government would continue with the F-35 acquisition as Australia’s future fighter alongside the Super Hornet, even though the flyaway cost of the F-35 seems to be increasing.

“Every day we see costs coming down for the F-35; this is an aircraft we must have. Its radar, its tactical datalinks, its visual acuity for the pilot, its capacity to do things no other fighter aircraft can do guarantees that Australia will again be regionally dominant, out to 2050.

“Ultimately, 4000 of those aircraft will be built. We will leverage off being an early participant in the program, and the bulk of our acquisition will be at a really reasonable cost, such that a lot of countries around the world will be quite jealous of what we have.

“The Super Hornets provide us with the insurance we need, to have the pressure off and make some strong long-term decisions.”

Mr Johnston likened the current misgivings about the F-35 to similar issues with the F-111s 50 years ago when critics labelled it “too expensive, too sophisticated, and unproven.”

“New technology always has its detractors but I thing F-35 will be fabulous.” he said.

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“Losing 25 billion dollars out of one portfolio will take some years to recover from.

To get back to where things should be [in Defence spending] will take a long time, and we really need to do things cost effectively in Defence.”

For her part, Teresa Harding sees a tough fight on her hands against the incumbent Member for Blair, Shayne Neumann.

“It’s certainly going to be a tight fight, and it’s still a marginal seat, but I’m out there every day selling the Coalition’s message of basically building a stronger economy,” Ms Harding said. “Certainly, here in this electorate the Carbon Tax has hit us really badly, especially in manufacturing.

“Some of the manufacturers I speak to spend more than a million dollars a year in Carbon Tax alone, and that means they employ fewer people.

“I think that people will see my honesty, my integrity, I’m a hard worker, and being part of the Coalition we will get the economy back on track.”

Liberal Coalition candidate for the Federal Seat of Blair, Teresa Harding, with the Shadow Defence Minister, David Johnston (Right) and the Federal Member for Fadden, Stuart Robert, during a visit to RAAF Base Amberley.

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PROPERTY & FINANCE

BY MARK BOURIS

Financial health check This Tax time is approaching and many readers will be digging out their paperwork, putting their finances in order. Why not use this time to give yourself a financial health check? Here are some questions you need to ask yourself: Home Loans. Have you reviewed your home loan in the past 12 months? There’s a spread between standard variable mortgage rates of around 5 – 6.2 per cent. That’s a potential repayment difference of around $235 a month on a $300,000 mortgage.

Insurance. Are you appropriately covered?

Take a look at your home and contents – what would it cost to replace your belongings if something went wrong? What about life insurance? You want to make sure all your debts are covered and your family has enough to live off in case something happened to you. It’s worth also looking into trauma and/or income protection cover in the event of an illness or accident. If you had to stop working, how would you pay your bills? If you don’t know what you need, engage an adviser to help you get the best premiums and ensure you’re adequately covered.

Savings. Do you know how much you have in savings? Do you have a plan for it? Cash is valuable and you can’t let it be eaten by inflation. Review the interest rates you are paid and compare it with other products, whether they are savings accounts or term deposits.

Super. Do you know how much you have in super and how it’s performing? Go to your account and see how much you have, and what it is returning. Also, look closely at what fees are coming out: super funds vary in their overall fees by a factor as large as 2 per cent per year. Even if you go to a fund charging 1 per cent less than your current fund, the difference – over 30 years – adds up to tens of thousands of dollars. Small differences in fund performance produce big results in the long run, so spend some time selecting your investment options. Match volatility to your risk profile and life stage.

Household costs. How much are you paying just to live? Review your telephone packages, your internet, your electricity/ gas account and your petrol bill. By simply reviewing these household overheads, most people can save over $100 a month, which could be put to good use on your loan or in your super.

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New Commodore accessory range Holden’s new range of VF Commodore accessories will allow customers to personalise their vehicles more than ever before.

The new range of Genuine Holden Accessories are available in modular kits called “Design Packs” that allow customers to choose from subtle sports decorative highlights through to the ultimate sports performance styling package, and everything in between.

VF Commodore Design Packs start with the stage one exterior appearance package, which includes colour-matched upper and lower grille surrounds in red or black, black daylight running lamp surrounds (SS V-Series models) and black fender vents.

Customers can add Holden’s stage two Design Pack including track stripes, alloy sports pedals, sports carpet floor mats, colourmatched mirror caps, sports engine cover with red accents (V8 models only) and black lip spoiler (sedan only). Stage three adds four HF-20 20 inch forged alloy wheels* in Midnight

Dark Grey or a machine faced Gunmetal Gloss and 245/35 ZR20 High Performance tyres.

The new Design Pack accessories have been carefully selected by Holden to enhance the exterior design of the new VF Commodore sports range. They have also been rigorously tested by Holden engineers to ensure their long-term durability, quality and appearance.

For all things Holden, contact local dealer Llewellyn Holden on 3282 2922.

Nissan Pulsar comeback complete The Pulsar’s comeback to the Australian market is now complete as Nissan launched the all-new Pulsar hatch, including the return of the SSS performance variant.

The launch of the Pulsar hatch follows the re-introduction of the Pulsar sedan to the Australian market in February this year, which has already seen the much-loved nameplate return to the ‘best sellers’ list in the competitive Small Passenger Car segment.

“The Australian market has embraced the Pulsar sedan since its launch in February. Now we can offer an even more compelling case with the four grades of Pulsar hatch, including two turbocharged variants,” said Nissan Motor Company (Australia) Managing Director and CEO William F Peffer Jr. “The Nissan Pulsar hatch is an extremely competitive, value-rich proposition for Australian new car buyers. And for those looking for additional excitement, the return of the Pulsar SSS offers affordable excitement from a performance hatch, powered by Nissan’s 1.6-litre DIG (Direct Injection Gasoline) Turbo engine.”

The launch of the Pulsar hatch is the latest instalment in Nissan Australia’s continued series of new-model introductions.

Australian sales of new Nissan vehicles have powered to new

heights in the previous 14 months, fuelled in part by the introduction of a number of popular all-new models such as the Nissan Patrol V8 and the all-new Pulsar Sedan.

A number of Nissan models have also received a variety of updates this year, including the all-conquering GT-R supercar, the 370Z coupe and roadster ranges and the ever-popular DUALIS small SUV, now available with a diesel variant.

The turbocharged variants of the Pulsar Hatch come with a six-speed manual transmission or Nissan’s Xtronic Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) featuring M-Mode (Manual Mode) to allow seamless shifting – the luxury of an auto but the performance and control of a manual.

For all things Nissan, contact local dealer Ian Boettcher Nissan on 3282 2722.

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All-New Rav4 Bolder and more versatile, All-New RAV4 is a powerful combination of style and substance, offering even greater flexibility and choice.

With Toyota’s All-New Rav4 there’ a grade and a variant for every type of driver, every type of job – and every type of fleet. The popular SUV now comes in three fuelefficient engine types – two four-cylinder petrol engines and, for the first time, a 2.2L Turbo-diesel, producing 110kW of power and 340Nm of torque. Coupled with finely tuned transmission speeds, outstanding aerodynamics for improved fuel efficiency (as low as 5.6L/100km1 for the Turbo-diesel engine with manual transmission), and excellent performance, the All-New RAV4 range will enhance any fleet.

The All-New RAV4 boasts an increase in cargo space and luggage capacity

over the previous range, and this can be complemented with the installation of a Toyota Genuine Cargo Barrier, which maximises load-carrying safety, and adds a vital extra layer of protection for your drivers while on the road. Plus, the more rigid body and seven SRS airbags contribute to the reassurance of a 5-Star ANCAP safety rating. To find out more please contact Llewellyn Toyota Fleet on 07 3282 2922.

Suzuki’s New M109R Suzuki Motorcycles has uncovered its dark side with an exciting addition to its best-selling M-Series Boulevard range - the Boulevard M109R Black Edition.

Suzuki’s most powerful cruiser ever, the Boulevard M109R gets a whole new look for 2014 with a striking new colour scheme guaranteed to turn heads and allow riders to flash through the night via 109 cubic inches of pounding muscle!

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