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THE LIFESTYLE TEAM Managing Editor John Armstrong Finance Suzette Armstrong Advertising Luciana Lawe Davies News Editor Luciana Lawe Davies

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IPSWICH’S ASH BARTY CHARLOTTE REE HEALTHY LIVING IPSWICH MCAULLY 60 YEARS BUSINESS BEAT

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FASHION TRAVEL DEFENCE MOVIE REVIEWS ENTERTAINMENT

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Hello Ipswich! No, you haven’t missed a beat, it really is November and the penultimate issue of LifeStyle Queensland for 2019. This month we shine a spotlight on Ipswich legend Ash Barty who has made history by taking out the top spot in the world of womens tennis- amazing work Ash! Meanwhile, Elizabeth Shearer from Brassall is taking her art global as she gears up to take her one-woman show on the festival circuit. Another group of legends making history is the McAully Smash Repairs Group who are spending November celebrating their 60th year of serving the Ipswich community. As the weather warms up we’ve let you in on the best summer secret, linen, and have provided you with the perfect tart recipe to take to your next barbecue. The Fruit Ricotta Tart recipe is courtesy of Sydney dessert queen Charlotte Ree, and you can find her interview inside. In Defence news the Air Force ‘Roulettes’ stunned spectators with some fancy flight work at the Australian Grand Prix (make sure to check out the video on our website). And there was a win in Parliament as a new Veterans Convenant has outlined greater support for military veterans and their families. Phew! That’s November covered and the count down to Christmas is on.

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Elizabeth Shearer - “Bite Me But Smile” Elizabeth Shearer is a musician from Brassall Ipswich, who is due to present her one-woman show ‘Bite Me But Smile’ as part of the Wonderland Festival, that is playing at the Powerhouse throughout November. Shearer stars as Miss Zella Shear, a 20-something-yearold singleton singer, in a world of trending hashtags, lacking an understanding of personal boundaries, who wants to do it all: opera, jazz, pop and burlesque, all the while constantly on the lookout for potential dates and audience appreciation. Shearer describes ‘Bite Me But Smile’ as a topical absurdist cabaret show that is both a personal journey and a commentary on a narcissistic society, addicted to social media and validation. Featuring risqué reveals, mechanical stimuli, musical mayhem and a judgmental talking kebab, it’s a multilayered visual experience that draws the audience in and makes them question their role in a world that seems to increasingly value shallow attention over meaningful interactions. Shearer explains, “At an 2

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underlying level ‘Bite Me But Smile’ explores smiling depression and the influence social media can have on our perspective of reality and happiness. Provoking questions such as “What is the truth behind a selfie?”, “how is a wolf whistle different to an Instagram like?” and “would I rather followers or friends?” Despite writing and performing her own one-woman show by her 20s, Shearer didn’t take the

straight path to fringe festivals. After graduating from Ipswich Girls Grammar she trained at the Queensland Conservatorium of Music, completing a Bachelor of Music Performance, majoring in Classical Voice. She says it was only after moving to the United Kingdom that she began to realise how many musical places she could take her skills. “I always knew I wanted to perform, it just took some

exploration time to find out where. I love the grand theatrical and dramatic nature of opera, mixed with the incredible musical and vocal ability required. When I moved to London in 2013, I felt the desire to explore alternative artistic art forms. It was through this exploration that I entered the world of Fringe Festivals, a medium where in I would continue to develop my theatrical cabaret style.” While Shearer admits there are certainly challenges to presenting a one-woman show, she relishes the experience. “The benefit is that I can form connections with my audience. It’s really special when at the end of a show, I feel like the audience has gone on this crazy journey with me. It’s a great feeling.” Her work has proved highly successful and has since taken her through Scotland, Australia and the UK writing and performing in various venues and renowned festivals. Bite Me But Smile will be playing for the first time in Australia for the Wonderland festival and Shearer is working on taking it to the coveted Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2020.

STAR CHAT

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Ipswich’s own tennis champion Ash Barty has had an astonishing year on and off the tennis court, having added four new accolades to her name: the WTA Finals champion, the Don Award, the Women in Sport Moment of the Year Award, and now Australian Sportsperson of the Year Award. In her latest triumph on the court, Barty took out defending champion Elina Svitolina 6-4 and 6-3 to win the Womens Tennis Association Finals in China, taking home the champion’s trophy and a prize money cheque for US$6.4 million, the largest for a women’s singles event in the sport’s history. This latest win makes Barty the first world Number One player to win the Finals since Serena Williams five years ago, and the first Australian to win it since 1976. Upon accepting the award, Barty spoke with reverence about the coveted title. “It’s been the most incredible year for me. It’s been an incredible new era in women’s tennis and to play in front of this spectacular crowd has been amazing. The biggest thing, it’s been a growth of women’s sport.” Barty also remarked on how her achievements are indicative of the growing support for women’s tennis, which has come so far since the establishment of the WTA in 1973. “It’s more of kind of a general progression of putting our sport more on the map. “We have the most beautiful sport, it’s a global sport. Now we’re getting more attention. I feel like we’ve earned that.” The Finals secures a WTA tour record marked with success from the beginning but now positioned as the top ranked player in women’s tennis as well as breaking through the $10 million prize money bracket prior to the Finals. With that win Barty is now the highest money winner on tour. Barty is a branding dream, working tirelessly to promote Australia’s sporting image. She is the National Indigenous Tennis Ambassador for Tennis Australia and has just secured a lucrative third year sponsorship deal with Vegemite.

It’s been a hugely successful year for Ipswich’s golden girl and if this upwards trajectory is anything to go by, she’s just getting started. Barty, who hails from Springfield, began playing when she was four years old and by 16 was playing national and international tennis. In 2014 she took a break and moved into cricket, joining the Brisbane Heat for the Women’s Big Bash League despite having no prior cricketing experience. Her move back to tennis three years ago was a huge success when she won French Open, securing her place as a champion in the sport. As well as being a highly talented and hardworking player, Barty is renowned for her down-to-earth personality and good-natured sporting spirit. She says she gained this insight from her parents and her first coach, Jim Joyce. “My parents taught me that being a good person is the most important thing in life, I try and live by that every day,” Barty said. “When I started playing tennis, my coach Jim Joyce had four ‘rules’ – be a nice person, respect people and be respected, have fun and if you can play tennis that’s a bonus – these are still with me today.” Despite the disappointment of losing the final of the Wunan Open in China earlier this year, Barty retains a charmingly up-beat and positive outlook. “At the end of the day tennis is a game and it is meant to be fun. I try to walk away with a smile even after a tough day.” The WTA Shenzen tour concludes in November and although she is now reigning champion, Barty has said she still has plans before the end of the year and goals to kick before she can relax. “The perfect way for me to finish 2019 would be with a win representing Australia in the Fed Cup, then I’ll be ready to celebrate.”

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COMMUNITY

Charlotte Ree - Cake chef extraordinaire Renowned cake chef Charlotte Ree has released her new cookbook “Just Desserts” showcasing 30 of her most popular recipes, presenting a treasure trove of sweet treats, each designed to be whipped up with ease.

LifeStyleQ: How does ‘Just Desserts’ differ from your first e-cookbook, ‘Bakeree’? Charlotte: They are both dessert focused but for me a big part of baking is that it’s time to unwind and not be on my screen, and an e-book didn’t allow that. You can touch it and feel it and get cocoa powder all over it and not have to worry. LQ: Is this for people who love sweets or who need a little encouragement? CR: I think it’s both. It could be for the dessert lover in your life, even if that’s you. But it’s really for anyone who loves sweet treats and loves the idea of baking but who think it’s out of their reach. It’s there to inspire people to bake. LQ: Why do you focus on ‘getting back to basics’? CR: To show people how accessible baking can be. You pick up one bowl and a whisk and in 45 minutes you have a cake fresh out of the oven. One of the cakes for example, you just throw some chocolate covered pretzels on top and it looks beautiful, another one just a light dusting of icing sugar. They’re rustic but are the sort of cakes you think, “oh, man I want to eat that again.” LQ: What is your no fail technique or ingredient? CR: Having butter, eggs, flour, sugar and vanilla extract, you can bake anything with those things by your side. Always make sure your pan is greased! Having your ingredients room

temperature will give you perfect whip. Cracking eggs into a bowl rather than into the batter and baking something that you like to eat. That’s key. LQ: Is there an ingredient you would never use? CR: I get messages from people all the time asking about my gluten free or vegan recipes. I have a recipe in the book for a dairy free olive oil cake, which is amazing but that’s as far as I’m going to go. I love butter, I love carbs. . I’m never going to not bake with dairy. LQ: Do you have a dessert that you eat every day? CR: I love ice cream, I eat it every day. I’ve tried to make it but there are some things that others do really well and you can get it for ten bucks.

LQ: What’s your favourite food place in the world? CR: Italy... if I’m going for savoury but Paris is where I go for desserts. The ingredients for croissants, like beautiful French butter, they do it so well. Paris is my magical city for sweets. LQ: Do you have a baking process? CR: I bake at two am with classical music playing because it helps me distress. There is something so beautiful about it that I feel like a new human when I’m finished. I love the style. LQ: What are your tricks for styling? CR: It’s about pairing it back. I don’t have plates, cutlery or napkins.Just the cake that I’ve made. LQ: If you wanted to create a masterpiece for a special occasion, what would you present? CR: I would make a layered pavlova, which is in the book. I love pavlova, it’s such a crowd pleaser. You can make that beautifully, no matter what the season of the fruit, and make it look really decadent and delicious. WIN YOUR COPY OF ‘JUST DESSERTS’ Win a copy of Charlotte’s new book and bake her stunning Seasonal Fruit Tart featured on page 20. To enter, go to our website at lifestyleqld.com.au and submit an entry via the ‘Competitions’ page. Codeword ‘CAKE’.

Electronic conveyancing with PEXA MOVING INTO THE 21ST CENTURY WITH ELECTRONIC SETTLEMENTS

Earlier this year, McNamara Law became PEXA (Property Exchange Australia) proficient. ‘PEXA’ is the only Electronic Lodgement Network (ELN) and national online conveyancing system in Australia. PEXA’s abilities include: - preparation of all electronic conveyancing documentation; the verification and acceptance of documentation for lodgement; - electronic settlement of real property transactions including payment of settlement monies, duties, taxes and any other disbursements; and - electronic lodgement of dealings to the Land Register. PEXA is supporting the Australian property industry as it transitions towards 100 per cent digital conveyancing, ensuring your property settlement is completed fast, efficient and safe for you. Electronic conveyancing is more secure, more accurate and has a much faster turnaround. Sellers receive their sale proceeds and buyers are recorded on the Title for the property within two hours of settlement, in most cases. New South Wales has moved to mandatory electronic settlements, and it won’t be long before Queensland follows suit. 2

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McNamara Law’s conveyancing team have successfully completed numerous electronic conveyances and have confidently adopted PEXA electronic conveyancing. Recently, Sally Adams, our Strata Title Officer, was one of eight Queenslanders to travel to Melbourne with PEXA. Sally attended PEXA’s open day and a behind the scenes tour of the headquarters to learn more about PEXA’s upcoming releases such as: - PEXAKey, an app that clients can download to their phones to securely provide instructions and keep track of their settlement. This improves your conveyancing experience and keeps you more involved in the process; and - PEXAPlus, which ensures integration of PEXA with our firm’s Practice Management System, making the process run even smoother for you, the client. If you would like to know more about PEXA or would like us to perform your next conveyance through the PEXA platform call Sally (Ipswich), Cheryl (Ipswich), Aleisha (Springfield) or Michele (Gatton) who will be more than happy to help you with your PEXA (Electronic) settlement. Call us today on 13 58 28.

FASHION

Fresh linen look for Spring ALL HAIL THE QUEEN OF FABRICS... FOR WORK, RELAXING AND PLAY v with Luciana

Spring is about to turn into Summer, the jacarandas are blossoming and your social calendar should be starting to fill out right about now. If you’re looking to your wardrobe for inspiration, you should be reaching for linen. The beautiful flax fabric has had an enthusiastic revival lately and with good reason. Oozing elegance, breathable, allergy-free, sustainable and fashionable, linen been worn throughout the centuries. Here’s how you can wear it, anywhere and to most occasions. PARTY TIME

Linen is your party friend! No longer does casual linen have to be associated with cream pants on the beach. Taking a line from the international 2019 fashion week lines, retailers everywhere are branching out into linen party dresses, blouses, adorable skirts and pants. Pairing a linen sundress with sandals is perfect for a picnic, which you can then transition into heels for heading out. Sweet belts cinching in a linen waist mean you can embrace the baggy flow but skip the sack look. Wrap dresses offer a beautiful European feel and can be dressed up elegantly for weddings and celebrations. If you’re wearing separates, keep the linen to either the top or bottom as the sturdiness of the material can sometimes deliver a boxed look.

WORK TIME

Linen work pants can be some of the most flattering and highly comfortable options for office wear but if you’re opting for them in the lighter colours, the wrinkles can begin to show. While linen wrinkles are a fact of life you should just love and embrace, they may not work for you. Choose garments that are less prone to creases, like dresses or

linen jackets that will pull together any ensemble. High waisted linen skirts with built in statement belts are now work-worthy, released in gorgeous earthy mustards, russets, rouges and creams.

LOUNGE TIME

You don’t have to be heading out to reap the benefits of this flax fantastic. Adding a few pairs of well fitted linen shorts, comfy drawstring joggers, long jumpsuits or dropped waist midi dresses will keep you cool all summer long and definitely presentable if those errands come calling!

KEEP IT FRESH

Linen may be essentially magic but it is still fallible and needs to be taken care of. Excessive sweat, wrong wash temperatures and weird creasing will keep your clothes from looking crisp. Rules for linen: • Send suits and blazers to the dry cleaner but wash everything else on a cold gentle cycle. • Use only gentle detergent and NEVER fabric softener or bleach. • To keep it crispy as possible, iron while damp and then spray starch onto the parts that tend to crease.

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At the Booval store, customers can park outside where there’s ample parking at store level.” With everything under the one roof, Harvey Norman Booval offers a whole home solution for customers. Furniture store proprietor, Maria Saura says, “We have everything you need for the home, everything you could possibly need. “In terms of furniture, we deal with the best suppliers in the country. There’s a lot of Brisbane-

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made furniture on the floor as well, supporting local business.” Across all five franchises, Harvey Norman has ensured that their prices are geared to the budgets of people across the board. “We will beat any genuine competitors price,” Maria said. “There’s something for everyone - and that’s the case across all departments in the store.” Affordability and easy payment arrangements are key to the way Harvey Norman looks after their customers. There are Interest Free options and Flexi Rent, meaning you can enjoy those new flooring, bedding, furniture, appliance and technology goods straight away! Visit the Harvey Norman store at 214 Brisbane Road, Booval and find out what convenience shopping for your home is all about.

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HEALTHY LIVING IPSWICH IPSWICH “Volunteer for life, it will give you life”

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SKILLS TO SHARE? WE NEED YOU

VOLUNTEER FOR LIFE, IT WILL GIVE YOU LIFE FRIENDSHIP, PURPOSE AND DEDICATION OF IHF VOLUNTEERS

Friendship, purpose and difference are among the main factors driving most of the dedicated Ipswich Hospital Foundation Volunteers. Ipswich Hospital Foundation Volunteer coordinator Judy Andrews said volunteers more than enhance services and support for the West Moreton community. “We would not have the reach and impact that we have without our volunteers. It’s their energy, commitment and dedication that brings us closer to becoming the Healthiest Community in Australia.” “Volunteering really is a great way to help bring meaning to your life, for some after a

significant event or loss, or simply a great way to meet people and learn new skills! Why not become an IHF volunteer and enjoy these great personal benefits: G Friendship with fellow volunteers, health service and hospital foundation staff and consumers. G Purpose, a place to be if you have retired, or are not currently in paid work, looking to build your skill set or to support and give back to community. G Difference, feel great knowing you are contributing to an organisation like the Ipswich Hospital and to the health community.

Ipswich Hospital Foundation is looking for professionals to join our team on a volunteer basis. If you have skills in admin, fundraising, accounting, events, IT, or marketing, just to name a few, we want to hear from you! Visit the volunteer page on our website to apply online and to see all the current opportunities. The positions we’re looking for fill urgently are: Volunteer Coordinator Assistant Volunteer Coordinator Assistants assist with the recruitment, training, and retention of volunteers along with general administration and communications. Volunteer Caravan Park Manager Volunteer Caravan Park Managers provide check in services for caravans, camper vans and mobile homes on weekends and public holidays. Apply now: ihfoundation.org.au

MALCOLM AXTEN WINS ‘CARS FOR CARE’

MALCOLM AXTEN WINS CARING BETTER AWARD

MAKE A DIFFERENCE THIS CHRISTMAS

Ipswich Hospital Foundation needs your support to ensure the people in hospital in our region enjoy the Christmas joy that they deserve this festive season. Ipswich Hospital Foundation CEO James Sturges said it is time to be creative in our workplaces and family and friend groups to make a difference. “Let’s think of the wider hospital community who are spending time in hospital this Christmas for many reasons, be it mental health, in the rehabilitation ward or an unexpected illness. “Getting together as a family, business or friendship group to host your own fundraiser, Secret Santa or creating hospital care packages is a fun way to contribute together,” he said. Other ways you can support the IHF: G Gift your loved ones a membership for

the IHF Fit4Life fitness activities. What better way to treat your family and friends than with access to fun, safe, all-abilities fitness activities. No lock in contracts, simply sign up now and pay weekly: ihfoundation.org.au or call 1300 736 428 G Pledge a donation at www.ihfoundation. org.au and IHF will ensure it goes exactly where it is needed in the Health Service G Purchase age specific gifts for hospital patients, wrap and label them ready for Christmas Day! G Order your delicious, pre-prepared Christmas meals with FIGJAM, quote IHF and 10% of your order will be donated back to IHF! Contact IHF or FIGJAM to order. To make a donation, or if you want to run your ideas past us, call 1300 736 428 or visit IHF Office, Shop 3/1 Bell Street, we’d love to hear from you.

IHF Volunteer Malcolm Axten has been acknowledged recently at the West Moreton Health ‘Caring Better Together’ Awards, which recognised outstanding commitment to making West Moreton Health a safe place for people to work. Malcolm was nominated by Kate Delany of West Moreton Health who encountered Malcolm on the hospital staff shuttle ‘Cars for Care’ service. Ipswich Hospital Foundation Board Chair Neil Harding said he was extremely pleased but not surprised that a hospital volunteer was nominated for an award. “Hospital Foundation volunteers are among some of the most dedicated and determined people in our community,” “These are people who give of their precious time to support the health service and healthy programs across the West Moreton Region on any given day, going above and beyond!” “We are extremely proud of Malcolm, he has certainly had some health challenges in his life and found volunteering through that,” he said. LifeStyle | November 2019 7

TRAVEL

What’s on your bucket list NEW YORK.. GREAT WALL.. CRUISE.. PYRAMIDS.. VIETNAM..

Everybody’s list is different and some have longer lists than others. Christmas is a great time to think about ticking off one of those on your bucket list. And what about the ideal Christmas present for that someone who “has everything”. Why run around frantically searching for the perfect present when a travel voucher could be the ultimate gift.

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Travel Hints for Christmas Here are some helpful hints if you are planning to escape the Christmas mayhem

Bucket List Options Ever imagined being in New York for New Year, climbing the Great Wall of China, delighting the senses in the iconic German Christmas markets, exploring the natural and cultural splendours of Vietnam? Christmas time might be the perfect occasion to sit down and write your dream list and instead of some day, next year, start planning today and turn your dream into a reality.

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McAully Smash Repairs CELEBRATING 60 YEARS IN BUSINESS IN IPSWICH

INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY | QUALITY WORKMANSHIP | EXPERT REPAIRERS

Innovation and service key to business success Graham McAully, owner and managing director of McAully Smash Repairs Group, attributes the ongoing success in his automotive repair business to being ahead of the competition with technology, efficient work practices and exceeding customer expectations, enabling a high level of referrals and return work.

Workshop in the 1960s

“We were the first in Queensland to install a Low Bake Oven back in 1980 to give a factory finish to the paint job,” Graham said. “It was pretty expensive back then, about $45,000, and people thought I was mad to have a drying oven in the Sunshine State, now just about every repairer has one. We were also the first to use the Glasurit paint system from Germany, so we have kept pace with technology, enabling us to do the best job we can. “Good old fashioned service goes a long way as well: being honest with people about each job, good and bad, satisfying each customer’s expectations, and meeting timelines for job completion.” McAully’s must be doing something right. The business has expanded year-on-year, and they are a preferred repairer for insurance companies. “We also concentrate on training our staff on latest techniques, and one of our apprentices is in the top three in the state, which is an important indicator of where we want to be,” Graham said.

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MCAULLY SMASH REPAIRS - 6OTH ANNIVERSARY

The increased focus on vocational training producing more trades people is welcomed. “We need to train and retain more apprentices in trades because the industry needs it so badly,” Graham said. Businesses such as McAully’s are regarded as the mainstay of small business in Ipswich, and are strongly supported by the Member for Ipswich Jennifer Howard who said, “I think it’s important, especially during this period of transition for Ipswich, that we recognise the generations of investment in the city and celebrate businesses such as McAully’s that have succeeded as a quality business and have earned great respect locally.”

History

John (Macca) McAully founded the business in 1959 as J.A. McAully and Co having served his apprenticeship in Boonah. He worked at Don Faulkner Motors as an automotive painter in the 1950s then decided it was time to go it alone. “He started with two tradesmen and one apprentice and concentrated on painting, with Don Smith as his first tradesman and Wayne McQueen as his first apprentice,” Graham said.

“My mother Marie was the first employee, who did a lot of the masking , ‘fiddly’ jobs and looking after the office as well.” Graham joined his father in the firm in 1970. In his words, “Growing up, I liked painting pushbikes and all sorts of things, so I left school as soon as I could to join the business, leaving school one Friday and started here on Monday. “As the years went by we bought the joinery next door and expanded into panel beating, and the business became panel and paint.” From apprentice to a management role over the next decade, Graham formed the McAully Group and became Managing Director. Strong leadership and commitment to excellence has enabled the McAully Group to become an industry leader and a trusted name in the Ipswich region. “We are firmly committed to sustainable growth through customer service, investment in our people, innovation and quality workmanship,” Graham said. Installing the Low Bake Oven nearly 30 years ago is seen as pivotal to the history and future of McAully’s. “Once the spray and baking booths were installed the improvement was instant,” Graham said. “This enabled a faster turnaround and a higher standard of completed work, which gave the customer a factory like finish.”

work now carried out at the Raceview location. “Our business now faces three streets and is more than 3500 square metres in area, and we have the capacity to turn out 50 cars a week, depending on the extent of repairs.” The expansion into a Window Tint division for motor vehicles, homes and offices complements the core smash repairs side of the business, as well as a fast track (small repairs) division. With success there’s no complacency, and Graham impresses on staff that continued business success depends on customer satisfaction. “We don’t take anything for granted,” he said. “We continue to work hard, evolve the business and focus on exceeding customer expectations.” As another measure of the high esteem held within the industry, insurance companies and manufacturer appraisers often acknowledge the high quality of the work and service at McAully’s. The business ethic also includes being environmentally conscious, using the latest fully automatic GYSpot welding system, LEAN work practices and Glasurit 90 Line waterborne paints.

McAully Group Today

The business today is an evolution of sound business practices and continued excellence established over past decades, encapsulated in McAully’s mission statement: “We ensure we evolve with technology and continue to provide the finest customer service.” McAully’s has grown in terms of facilities and

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Opposite page (clockwise from top): Graham McAully in the workshop. Spray painters Reece Haslam, Shane Maddison and Cameron Williams. Early work underway in the 1960s Left: Graham McAully with admin and reception staff Marlene Gehrke, Tanieka Russell and Jammie MullinsBramich. Right: Reece Haslam prepares to paint the bonnet of an SUV. Below: Cameron Williams and Cory Adams with the finished bumper in the Low Bake Oven facility.

Motivation

Graham has a strong commitment to his staff, recognising they are critical to the success of his business. He has 27 staff, which includes trades people, administration, management and other support staff. “The entire team takes pride in ‘getting it right first time’,” he said. “We have a program of continuous improvement in the quality of our work and our work practices.” All repairs and paintwork are carried out by qualified trades people who have undergone a stringent training program. “People new to McAully’s, even qualified trades people, also undergo in-house training to ensure they are aware of the standards we require,” Graham said. This attitude to ‘getting it right first time’ has certainly paid off in terms of increased business, with 70 per cent repeat business and 30 per cent referrals from others.

This approach, combined with Graham’s leadership has taken McAully’s from strength to strength over many years. “We are grateful to the Ipswich community and honoured to have achieved this milestone of 60 years and we are committed to continuing the high standard we have set for ourselves in workmanship, trust and customer care.

McAully painter may win Apprentice of the Year Local boy Reece Haslam (pictured) has been an apprentice at McAully’s Smash Repairs for two and a half years and his hard work has truly paid off. Reece is in the running to win the 2019 Apprenticeship of the Year, a coveted prize awarded to apprentices in training who have displayed excellence and enterprise in their field. Reece was nominated by his trainer from the Motor Trade Association Queensland where he has been training. Reece’s speciality is re-finishing and it’s in this category he hopes to take home the prize. Re-finishing is a crucial step in automotive preparation, preparing the surface for an exact colour matched coat. The award would go a long way to making his dream come true of becoming a fully fledged tradesman once his apprenticeship is complete in eight month’s time. The winner will be announced on November 16.

Bringing the Office of Veterans to Ipswich Queensland’s new Office for Veterans will be based in Ipswich.

The office will coordinate veterans’ matter across the state government. It is just one of the ways the Palaszczuk Government is supporting our great city. On behalf of the Queensland Government and the people of Ipswich I want to congratulate McAully Smash Repairs for 60 years of business. Ipswich really is a great city for doing business.

Jennifer HOWARD MP Member for Ipswich

Office: 125 Brisbane Rd, Booval, QLD Phone: 3447 2100 Email: Ipswich@Parliament.qld.gov.au JenniferHowardForIpswich

Congratulations to Graham and the Team at McAully Smash Repairs on your 60 years in business in Ipswich. For many years, the Team at Turley Car & Truck have enjoyed working with you, and we wish you many more years of continued business success.. Peter & Dianne Hartley For more than 30 years Turley Car & Truck has provided quality and reliable mechanical servicing for the Ipswich region. We service and repair all types of cars, 4WDs, trucks, buses and motorhomes. We are also an authorised repairer for over eight fleet companies, and we guarantee personalised customer service.

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“In terms of watering, I recommend giving lawns a deep soaking at least two times a week, keeping in mind any water restrictions that may exist in your area,” adds Matt. “This may change depending on weather conditions, but as a general rule-of-thumb, it’s best to give lawns two solid drenches as opposed to five light sprinklings.” “If you’re looking to establish a new lawn from scratch, I’d opt for something hardy and droughttolerant,” says Matt. “Buffalo Grasses, such as Sapphire or Sir Walter are often good choices,” Matt says. They tend to cope better than other types of grasses with minimal water – and they bounce back pretty quickly after rainfall or watering.” “Sir Walter and Sapphire tolerate more physical traffic than most grasses, so they’re a good choice for families with kids and pets.”

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DEFENCE NEWS IN BRIEF

Roulettes impress with PC-21

No 1 Squadron held a Wings ‘n’ Wheels themed family day at RAAF Base Amberley recently, to enable squadron members and their families to relax after a sustained high-performance year graduating Fighter Combat Instructors, training F/A-18F Super Hornet pilots and Weapon System Officers and participating in a number of Defence exercises and operations. Photo: Squadron Leader Grant, shows his wife, Suzie and son, Ezckiel around the squadron.

Two Pilatus PC-9/A(F) aircraft fly over Sydney Harbour during their final ferry flight to RAAF Base Wagga where they will be retired. No 4 Squadron utilised the four modified PC-9/A Forward Air Control variant aircraft in grey paintwork, fitted with smoke grenade dispensers for the training and development of Joint Terminal Attack Controllers, and the maintenance of an operational role providing Forward Air Controllers who liaise with ground elements to provide Close Air Support (CAS). The PC-9A is to be replaced with the PC-21.

Defence Plan Jericho has introduced Ai-Search – an artificial intelligence (Ai) prototype – to transform airborne search and rescue by way of using a detector on an aircraft to enhance search and rescue (SAR). Wing Commander Michael Gan said the idea was to train a machine-learning algorithm and Ai sensors to complement existing visual search techniques. Jericho enlisted the help of Lieutenant Harry Hubbert of Warfare Innovation Navy Branch to find an orange hull in a large body of water, using Ai, in a month. Lieutenant Hubbert developed the algorithms in two weeks.“ The trial was carried out onboard at C-27J ‘Spartan’ aircraft from No 35 Squadron. (Defence Photos) 16

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Fans at the recent Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix turned their eyes to the sky as the Roulettes performed their first full-formation display in the new PC-21 aircraft. Lead Roulette Squadron Leader Jay Tuffley said the hard work paid off for his team, with the six-ship, 15-minute display the highlight if the pre-race entertainment. “We’ve been working for months to produce a great show in the new aircraft. I’m proud of my team’s achievement,” Squadron Leader Tuffley said.

“The PC-21 aircraft and its training systems will modernise Air Force aviation training and strengthen Australian Defence Force pilot training capability for years to come.” The Roulettes have converted to the PC-21 from the PC-9/A aircraft, and have commenced their first public flying season in the new aircraft. Air Force took delivery of 49 PC-21s, for initial pilot training.

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Covenant recognises unique nature of military service The Federal Member for Blair Shayne Neumann has welcomed the passage through the Parliament of the Australian Defence Veterans’ Covenant. Mr Neumann said the legislation provides a framework for government, business and the community to recognise the unique nature of military service and support veterans and their families. “This recognises the immense commitment our armed forces make to serve their country, and formalises our nation’s commitment to look after those who have sacrificed for our nation, Mr Neumann said. The Covenant is similar to the United Kingdom’s Armed Forces Covenant, a principles-based document, which promises that those who serve or have served in

the armed forces and their families will be treated fairly. “Australians who serve in our armed forces can require specialised health and social services assistance. The Covenant will make sure those needs don’t slip through the cracks,” Mr Neumann said. “This new covenant represents a bipartisan approach to support those who have served our country.” While the Covenant is largely symbolic in nature, it will deliver tangible benefits for veterans as well. It includes a Veteran Card, which will provide access to discounts, and benefits from participating businesses. Mr Neumann has been a strong advocate for Defence personnel and their families.

African Drummers 16 November Studio 188 Be transported to the roaring savannah of Africa with a special performance from Joseph and Tunde. Tunde Solanke, a percussionist, drum maker and vocalist is joined by vivacious counterpart Joseph Matovu, a percussionist, vocalist, instrumentalist and African traditional choreographer. Their upbeat performance, accompanied by their amazing dancers, is sure to motivate, inspire and uplift you. Tickets are $25 each, $72 for a table of four or more with a food and drinks package available. Book tickets via the Studio 188 website. Alex Williamson Comedy Show 29 November Racehorse Hotel Comedian, satirist, social media megastar and world-conquering content creator Alex Williamson has sold out theatres all over Australia, New Zealand and the UK again this year, adding shows left right and centre to meet extreme demand! With over 2.5 million social media followers, this comedy juggernaut is steaming through shows like a deranged Thomas The Tank Engine. Dinner in Translyvania 6 December Casa Mia This musical promises to deliver you from the planet Transsexual to Transylvania on Earth to do the Time Warp One More Time! Seán Alan Fagan has written an evocative script accompanied by live music inspired by the original “Rocky Horror Picture Show”. So bring your wildest imagination, put on your funkiest outfit to win prizes and prepare yourself for an amazing night out with food and drinks. Buy your tickets at via the Casa Mia website. Column Sponsored by Proudly supporting our Ipswich community

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Trisco Foods wins Premier’s Prize

Local family-owned business Trisco Foods has taken out a major award this year when they were presented with the Premier of Queensland’s Exporter of the Year 2019. The food manufacturing business that is owned by the Tristam family from Carole Park, has been operating for over one hundred and forty years. The factory makes syrups and flours that are used here and overseas. The family has crowned it’s achievement by announcing they have opened a new factory in the U.S.

Ballistic Beer Co. Brewery, Springfield

David Kitchen, founder of the Ballistic Brewing Company has opened a new branch of the brewery in the space formerly occupied by the Springfield Central Tavern. David says he chose the area as it was more than ready for a community minded and authentic hospitality option. The space includes tables for large groups, green space and playground for children. It will offer a full kitchen service with a menu including beer-brined chicken wings, Ballistic beerinfused sausage balls steamed dumplings, petite tender steaks, Ballistic beer-battered cod, pizzas and burgers, as well as a new beer concoction- the Springfield Pilsner. All beer on tap will be brewed on site in the 800 litre brewing equipment.

One of the longest running automotive workshops in Ipswich, Eadies Mechanical now has an exciting new addition to their workshop, to further improve the service and efficiency for their customers. Eadies is the first automotive business in Ipswich to own a MultiSERVE machine, which allows them to clean DPFs (diesel particulate filters), intakes and injectors in a vehicle all on the same day, and on-location. The MultiSERVE machine joins a wide variety of automotive services, including the ability to work on heavy vehicles, light vehicles, motorhomes, caravans, trailers, boiler making, gearboxes and wheel alignment - and all at the hands of dual-qualified tradesmen. Eadies is an authorised Queensland Transport Safety Inspection Station and services and repairs automotive air conditioning (Refrigerant Handlers Licence ARC AU01320). Eadies use quality Australian Owned Penrite Oils in all vehicles and quality OEM approved parts for log book servicing and can stamp your logbooks to maintain new car warranties. As a family run business that has been operating in Ipswich since 1971, Eadies has provided its customers in the Ipswich region with high quality service at reasonable prices. Call 07 5464 3413 to book in for your next service at Eadies, located on Southern Amberley Road near RAAF Base Amberley.

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Vaccinate your kids - no excuses! A recent outbreak of measles throughout Queensland has prompted warnings to not just parents of children, but everyone to get vaccinated. That is the message West Moreton Public Health Physician Dr Catherine Quagliotto is urging community members to hear. “This year we have seen a spike in measles cases across Australia,” Dr Quagliotto said. “In Queensland alone there have been 24 confirmed measles cases in the last month. “The best way people can protect themselves is to get vaccinated. “It’s a quick process but it can be a life saver. “Measles is a serious illness – it can land you in hospital and there’s the possibility of fatal complications such as pneumonia and brain inflammation.” The measles virus is highly infectious and can spread easily between people within a matter of days. Measles symptoms can present in a number of ways including fever, lethargy, running nose, dry cough, sore and infected eyes, general feelings of illness and a nonitchy rash that can begin at the face or hairline and quickly spreads to the rest of the body. The tell tale rash usually lasts about one week. The latest cases are thought

to have been brought in from people travelling overseas, and Dr Quagliotto encourages those that are intending to travel to undergo the vaccinations. “When travelling to another country there may be a number of vaccine-preventable diseases that you are at risk of contracting,” Queensland Health recommends anyone who has not had two documented doses of measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine or had proven measles, to visit their doctor to get vaccinated. For anyone born during or since 1966 the vaccine is free. For more information on measles visit the Queensland Health website or contact 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84) any time, any day.

Dickens... but not as you know it A Christmas Carol

Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by three ghosts on the eve of Christmas. They lead him on a heart-wrenching journey, to experience Christmas through the eyes of those less cynical, and a Christmas yet to come. Young Theatricals, the teenage performance group of Ipswich Little Theatre, introduce children to this timeless tale. Directors are experienced and seasoned performers Kyle Breese and Samantha Johnson. Three shows: December 13 at 7.30pm and December 14 with a matinee at 2pm and at 7.30pm. Prices are $10 for adults and $7 for children, concession and students. Book online at www.ilt.org.au or the Ipswich Visitor Information Centre (07 3281 0555). WIN TICKETS TO ‘A CHRISTMAS CAROL’

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In Cinemas November 28 LifeStyleQ in partnership with Studio Canal are giving away five double passes to Knives Out! Knives Out is an American black comedy mystery film written, produced and directed by Rian Johnson, with an ensemble cast. The film is described as a modern take on the murder mystery genre. When renowned crime novelist Harlan Thrombin is found dead at his estate just after his 85th birthday, the inquisitive

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and debonair Detective Benoit Blanc is mysteriously enlisted to investigate. From Harlan’s dysfunctional family to his devoted staff, Blanc sifts through a web of red herrings and selfserving lies to uncover the truth behind Harlan’s untimely death. To enter, go to lifestyleqld. com.au and click the ‘COMPETITIONS’ tab. Codeword: ‘KNIVES’. Entries close November 28. Prize winners may collect their tickets from our office at Unit 4/13 Bell Street.

THE ADDAMS FAMILY In Cinemas December 5 LifeStyleQ in partnership with NBC Universal are giving away 10 double passes to the Addams Family! Get ready to snap your fingers! The Addams Family is back on the big screen. You may think your family is weird but the outlandish, bizarre, and completely iconic Addams Family, will have you thinking again. Gomez, Morticia, Pugsley, Wednesday, Uncle Fester and Grandma are readily preparing for a visit from their even creepier

relatives. But trouble soon arises when shady TV personality Margaux Needler realizes that the Addams’ eerie hilltop mansion is standing in the way of her dream to sell all the houses in the neighborhood. To enter, go to lifestyleqld.com. au and click the ‘COMPETITIONS’ tab. Codeword: ‘ADDAMS’. Entries close November 28. Prize winners may collect their tickets from our office at Unit 4/13 Bell Street. Only one entry per household eligible.

What we are reading: ‘BEFORE THE COFFEE GETS COLD’

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Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi is a fantasy novel that explores how a person could use time travel to change their lives. You meet four characters, each with their own sentimental longings, regrets, curiosities and needs who visit an ancient café in the heart of Tokyo which has become famous for its ability to transfer customers back in time. The only issue is that there are stringent rules dictating a trip back; you can only sit in one special chair, you mustn’t get up from it, you must accept that you cannot change the present, and there is a time limit, in that you must drink the coffee before it gets cold lest you risk turning into a ghost who may never leave the tiny café. It’s a sweet premise and an idea that many of us have wished for, to go back and make amends or see someone one last time. It’s unfortunate that a lot of nuance of the story perhaps got lost in translation and the result

are a campy, often times clunky set of passages that are doomed to repeat. While this can become frustrating, it’s testament to the thrilling idea the book circulates on that a patient reader will do their best to ignore the juvenile phrasing just to see what happens in the end. The real gift of this novel is how it lets the reader ruminate on their own choices and spurs the imagination, leaving you dreaming of all the things you would do if such a thing really existed. The mysticism of Japanese magic realism paired perfectly your own imaginings, allows you to escape your train ride, work break or noisy café and opens the door on a world of wild opportunities.

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Have you tried a good Sour beer? A good sour beer is like that friend who gets along with everyone. Beer geeks love the layers of flavours in a sour, while people who don’t like beer love that it doesn’t quite taste like a typical beer. The style was once hard to find but sours are now easy to find. Still, many people are not familiar with sours. Sour beer is the oldest type of beer in history. Nearly all beer used to be at least somewhat sour before pasteurisation and sterilisation was understood. Sours today are tarttasting, made with wild bacteria and yeasts. Bacteria gives sour beers a distinctive taste while yeast adds the funky and earthy quality. Tap’d Craft Beer Bar at the PA Hotel has four beer taps dedicated to sour beers this summer: Currumbin Valley’s Mango Sour with Lemon Myrtle. A whopping 84kg of Kensington Pride mango goes in to make this beer. The lemon myrtle is there to support the flavour experience, not to overpower it. The mango dominates and the lemon myrtle brings a subtle, light citrus zing to the sourness.

Next is Newstead’s The Doors of Perception Dark Fruit Sour. Pouring a rich, deep mulberry colour with a slightly pink head, this boysenberry, mulberry and blackcurrant fruit sour has an aroma of jammy berries. It’s also packing a berry punch, with raspberry, blackberry, red and blackcurrant and mulberry notes, plus a citric tang. Ballistic’s Red Papaya Sour is a zingy sour drop with a fresh finish. Made from locally sourced Red Papaya you’ll be transported to a tropical getaway. It’s the same base recipe as their Twang Kettle Sour Ales, utilising a new fruit. Finally, Brooklyn’s Bel-Air Sour has a smack of tartness that opens onto a hit of tropical fruit, courtesy of Brooklyn’s lacto bacteria, their ale yeast and a generous helping of Amarillo dry-hopping. Soft barley malts and wheat keep things dry and refreshing like a blend of Champagne, hops, and pineapple. These sour beers will be available at Tap’d this month as well as other great beers. Check them out!

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THE MOON SISTER CODE WORD: MOON

By Lucinda Riley After the death of her father Tiggy D’Aplièse moves to the remote wilds of Scotland. There she takes a job caring for animals on the Kinnaird estate. Her decision alters her future when an ancient gipsy who lives there, tells her that she possesses a sixth sense and it was foretold long ago that he would be the one to send her back home to Spain . . . Tiggy discovers her connection to the fabled gypsy community of Sacromonte and to ‘La Candela’ the greatest flamenco dancer of her generation. But when fate takes a hand, Tiggy must decide whether to stay with her new-found family or return to Kinnaird… (Pan Macmillan)

EAT MORE VEGAN CODE WORD: VEGAN

By Luke Hines Luke Hines is well known for his creative and healthy paleo takes on everyday favourites. This new book is filled with delicious recipes - all plant-based and gluten and grain free. We can all agree that we need to eat more plants and in Eat More Vegan Luke shares nutritious recipes that are packed with flavour and colour. This is a celebration of amazing, generous and abundant vegan food real food, there’s not a packet ingredient in sight! Highlights include whole roasted hempcrusted mushrooms, zucchini carpaccio with lemon & olives, ultimate chocolate mousse with roasted hazelnut crumb, blueberry bounty bars, and crunchy hazelnut butter bites. (Plum. & Pan Macmillan)

PUPPY BUNDLE: A DOG’S WAY HOME, A DOG’S PROMISE, A DOG’S JOURNEY CODE WORD: PUPPY By W. Bruce Cameron

From author W. Bruce Cameron, A Dog’s Purpose - Lucas Ray is shocked when an adorable puppy jumps out of an abandoned building and into his arms. Though the apartment he shares with his mother, a disabled veteran, doesn’t allow dogs, Lucas can’t resist taking Bella home. - Bella is inexplicably drawn to Lucas, even if she doesn’t understand the necessity of games like No Barks. As it becomes more difficult to hide her from the neighbors, Lucas begins to sneak Bella into the VA where he works. There, Bella brings joy and comfort where it is needed most. ( Pan Macmillan)

ROGUE CODE WORD: ROGUE

By A. J. Betts From the limitless imagination of bestselling author Julie Kagawa comes the next fantastic adventure in the Talon Saga. There was no going back; there was no choice, anymore. I’d chosen out and this was it: hot-cold, dry-wet, brightdark and lonely. Hayley has gone rogue. She’s left everything she’s ever known - her friends, her bees, her whole world - because her curiosity was too big to fit within the walls of her underwater home. But what is this new world she’s come to? Has Hayley finally found somewhere she can belong? Or will she have to keep running?

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Seasonal Fruit Ricotta Tart v by Charlotte Ree A crunchy biscuit base and creamy ricotta filling make this tart a chocolate lover’s dream. Think of this as a delicious Italian cheesecake. You can decorate the top of the tart with any fruit that is in season. Here, I have used fresh figs, muscatel grapes and candied orange slices.

Ingredients (Serves 12) - 400 g (1 packet) digestive biscuits - 50 g Dutch-processed cocoa powder, sifted - 150 g unsalted butter, at room temperature - 1 teaspoon sea salt

Filling

- 3 sheets gelatine - 650 g full-fat ricotta, at room temperature - 350 g mascarpone, at room temperature - 250 g icing sugar, sifted - 30 g Dutch-processed cocoa powder, sifted - 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules - 200 ml thickened cream, whipped to soft peaks

Topping

Seasonal fruit of your choice

Method

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springform tin and line with baking paper. 3. Process the biscuits in a food processor until finely ground or, place them in a zip-lock bag and beat with a rolling pin. 4. Add the cocoa powder, butter and salt and mix. Press evenly into the base of the tin. 5. Bake for 15 minutes, then allow to cool. 6. Filling: soak the gelatine sheets in a bowl of cold water until soft then gently wring out any excess water. 7. Beat the ricotta, mascarpone, icing sugar and cocoa powder until smooth. 8.Bring 100 ml of water to the boil and pour it into a small jug. Add the gelatine and coffee and stir until dissolved. 9. Leave to cool, then add it to the ricotta mixture and beat until combined. 10. Fold in the whipped cream. 11. Spread the filling evenly over the base. Refrigerate for at least 8 hours, or preferably overnight, until set. To serve, remove the tart from the fridge and top with seasonal fruit of your choice. Can be storedin the fridge for up to two days.

A decade since the cult hit comedy classic Zombieland set a new precedent for zombie centric entertainment, original director Ruben Fleischer and writers Rhett Rheese & Paul Wernick have arrived at their long awaited sequel Zombieland: Double Tap. Reuniting Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, Abigail Breslin and Emma Stone to reprise their roles, ten years proves just the right brewing time for a film not only worth the wait, but just as good as the first. Experts at identifying and killing various types of zombies following the events of the first film, the abandoned White House is now home to Tallahassee, Columbus, Wichita and Little Rock. When Wichita fears she is too attached to Columbus and Little Rock feels Tallahassee still treats her like a child, a rift in the makeshift family sets the team apart on a cross country journey across the zombie-fied remains of America. Encountering fellow postapocalyptic survivors along the way and finding themselves up against smarter, faster and seemingly unkillable zombies, they’re going to need more than weapons and wit to continue surviving. Featuring Rosario Dawson, Luke Wilson and Thomas Middleditch as new cast additions and the hilarious Zoey Deutchin in a standout role as a stereo-typical Californian valley girl who has survived Zombieland by living in a mall freezer the last ten years, Columbus’ ever growing set of rules continues to grow as do the zombies hunt for human flesh. Recapturing the spirit of the 2009 original as we revisit hilariously likeable characters in a reunion of sorts, Zombieland 2 brings the laughs, the action and of course, more zombies in a movie that’s pure fun. Heightened by the charm of its four leads and the chemistry they share on screen, here’s one comedy sequel that gets it right. If tradition follows and we get a third in 2029, let the fun continue but until the be sure to stay during the credits and welcome to Zombieland. Again.

Terminator: Dark Fate

2/5 Stars Reprising iconic roles alongside each other for the first time since 1991, Linda Hamilton and Arnold Schwarzenegger star in Terminator: Dark Fate, the third attempt at rebooting a dead franchise. It’s dubbed “the true sequel” to 1984’s The Terminator and 1991’s Terminator 2: Judgment Day. Directed by Tim Miller (Deadpool) and featuring the return of original creator James Cameron as producer, what was promised as the real deal proper version of a Terminator 3 is nothing more than a lie to get you in the door. Yet again another disappointing mess of a film making you question why they’ve even bothered flogging a dead horse for the umpteenth time, not even the ever so likeable Arnold and his one liners can save this from being an incredibly forgettable entry in a series that should have ended on its high note Pretending 2003’s Terminator: Rise of the Machines, 2009’s Terminator: Salvationand 2015’s Terminator: Genisys never happened, the stage was set for the return of Sarah Connor to be one for the ages, instead we get a film that barely works as a generic action film. Recycling the plot from T2 with less interesting characters and featuring several questionable visual effects alongside a very average story, big fans of the two original films are going to be pissed off, especially considering this is supposed to be THE continuation. As cool as it is to see Hamilton return as the bad-ass Sarah Connor, mercilessly hunting down Terminators one by one, here she takes a backseat with little to do in favour of a ridiculous plot, essentially making her character redundant and only having Arnie show up for the last hour so they can slap his face on the poster Stupidly green-screened to the max with the groundbreaking 1991 special effects still looking so much better than this glossy cartoon, they’re are some funny lines and a few nice action scenes, but as the Terminator film you were promised, this falls very, very short. You won’t be back. 2/5 STARS

TERMINATOR: DARK FATE

Kevin Hart’s Crash

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Making Serious Bank

Heat magazine have released their annual richest Brits under 30 list and this year it may come as no surprise that singing boy-wonder Ed Sheeran has taken out the top spot. Sheeran is reportedly worth over three hundred million, a huge hunk of which came from his Divide tour (nearly $1124 million). He only managed to nab the top spot as Adele turned 31 last May. Following close behind him was Daniel Radcliffe who is still managing to pull in the dollars from Harry Potter despite the first movie being released nearly two decades ago. Harry Styles of course came in number 3 and, thanks to a successful solo career is now worth a whopping $64 million. While it is usually singers and actors who line the ranks of the richest, this years list included reality TV star Amber Gill from Love Island who clocked in at number 23 due to her popularity and endorsement deals.

Kevin Hart has released photos of his long and gruelling recovery after his devestating car crash in September. Hart’s car which was driven by a friend, drove into a ravine, crushing him and the driver and leaving the vehicle unrecognisable. Hart suffered a severe back injury and doctors say he will be unable to walk for another year. The photos show him being assisted by nurses with a walker to stand. The comedian will reportedly not sue the driver, friend Jared Black who was driving the 1970 Plymouth. However, Black who also sustained serious injuries may still sue Hart for not equipping the car with proper seatbelts.

Not Appy’ Bout It

The celebrity facial recognition application ‘Gradient’ has received celebrity endorsement from the likes of the Kardashians after its release in early October. However, computer news security website Naked by Sophos ran tests with the app that matched brown carpet to Morgan Freeman, and various program icons to Beckham, James Madison, Vanessa Hudgens and Aldous Huxley. As the author Paul Ducklin pointed out, while it may seem like harmless fun it is strange that the company behind Gradient has poured massive amounts into marketing, for what seems to be a useless app. While questions around the safety of facial recognition are enough of a concern, it seems the sneaky pricing is the devil in disguise. Signing up for a free trial could have you paying $20 a month for an app to tell you you’re a dead ringer for carpet, so it’s probably best to steer clear of this one...

STAR LAURA BROWN Laura Brown is the fashion editor of inStyle Magazine in the US and was this year named the Australian Fashion Laureate, the highest honour in Australian fashion. With bomb credentials like working in Details, W and Harper’s Bazaar- she’s a lady to celebrate and take a tip from. Her approach is marked by creativity, a down-toearth personality, a feminist lens and inclusivity. It’s refreshing to hear one of the most influential women in fashion admit that ultimately, she goes with her gut when it comes to developing style and what is authentically you, is the best thing to wear.

The few loose rules she attends to, lets her move freely through influences and inspirations and is ultimately why she continues to reside at the head of the game. Brown has said in the past that she best channels her style through the combination of high and low style. On any good day she’ll choose jeans and T-shirt but her time in New York has taught her that a pair of heels and blazer can take you anywhere. In fact, the only real piece of solid fashion advice Brown seems to put out is invest in several pairs of shoes and you can get away with anything. Brown has an acutely artistic eye and a talent for setting the scene. Small touches like scarfs, belts and shoes draw the focus and compliment sweetly. In her clothes she brings together refined touches- intense flashes of colour, beautifully colliding lines and high art prints to combine into humble stunners.

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