PaK MaG - Parents & Kids Magazine

July 2008 Issue 13

PaK MaG

Parents and Kids Magazine - Cairns

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p s e e K your I'm Come to our 1st Birthday Party 28th June 4-7pm on the Esplanade Big Fat School Holiday Guide Everything you need to know!

DIY: Make a Chicken Coop Heaps Of Prizes Inside!

What’s ON in July YOUR LOCALLY OWNED FAMILY ENTERTAINER 100% RECYCLABLE

What’s stacked in Pak! this month!

Editor’s Note

PARENTS

KIDS

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11 Kids In The Kitchen 29 Kids Pull Out Mag 31 Walking On The Wild Side With Jemma 32 Pak Activities 34 Bopstars Bulletin 35 Pak Review & Did You Know’s 36 Pak Animal Facts 38 Pak Mag Awesome Achievement Awards

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It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to our very special 1st birthday edition. Yes that's right, we are officially one year old.

What a year and what an adventure.

This magazine was born out of my passion for the entertainment industry and my desire to find a way to promote and support family entertainment events for the benefit of the local community and also the businesses involved. Thankfully it is slowly working and more and more venues and events are happening.

I have a lot of people to thank because bringing Pak MaG to fruition has been a huge team effort. Of course, Pak MaG couldn't have happened without the small team of dedicated people who work with me but importantly, Pak MaG's success is also reliant upon our readers and also our advertisers who have committed to enabling this community publication to serve you. So, please thank them on our behalf by spending your money with them and make sure you tell them you love our magazine!

Come along to our huge birthday party on 28th June at the Esplanade and enjoy a piece of cake with us. Until next time, have a fantastic time with your kids over the holidays, we hope you enjoy our Big Fat Holiday Guide and don't forget to tell everyone, you read it in PaK MaG. Bree

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Pak Mag’s Big Fat School Holiday Guide Sea Fm Daddy Diary Home Loans & Savings Tips What It’s Like....

To Feed Sharks Common Sense Time Savers For Busy Parents Pak Health Look Like A Star Mummy Motivator Cairns Show - Something For Everyone Out & About Focus On A Fundraiser Community Notice Board Pak Monthly Medical DIY PaK Projects Pet Tips And Hints Pak Parent Travel With Kidz A Trip To.....

Pak Vouchers Pak Parent Business Directory Pak List Bcc - Movie Review Time For A Laugh

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Vaccine Or Venom Toddler Boredom Busters Feeding Time At The Zoo Keeping Babies Safe Hot Product Tip Of The Month Mothers Group Goss

COMPETITIONS 21 Pak Survey 23 What’s In Store With Michael Aw 30 Colour It In 33 Battle Of The Brains 53 Fav Pet Shots 58 Pak Activity Answers 59 Prize Winners

The PaK MaG Crew Editor: Bree James Sub Editors: Elaine Seager & Samantha Olding Graphic Design & Layout: Marika Thompson Articles: Elaine Seager Barbara Randle, Nicole George, Alicia Douch & Volunteer Writers Contact Us Phone: 4031 9915 Fax: 4031 9916 Email: info@pakmag.com.au Postal: PO Box 7433, Cairns QLD 4870 Level 2, 68 Abbott Street, Virginia House, Cairns Q 4870 Enquiries Sales & Advertising enquiries: sales@pakmag.com.au Stories, events, distribution, subscriptions to : info@pakmag.com.au Accounts to: accounts@pakmag.com.au Photos to : photos@pakmag.com.au

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PaK MAG'S BIG FAT School

Holiday GUIDE

With the school holidays upon us once again it's time to start planning how to keep the kids occupied and entertained during their time off. We've made it easy for you by collating all of the kid's activities occurring in the Cairns region during these holidays.

By Alicia Douch

Paid Activities: CAIRNS WILDLIFE SAFARI RESERVE: Get up close with the wild animals of Africa for a fun and adventurous day out.

Open: 7 days 9am-4.30pm Cost: Adults $28, Children (4-14yrs) $14, Family: $75 Located 9km west of Kuranda on the Kennedy Hwy Ph: 4093 7777 website: www.cairnswildlifesafarireserve.com.au MOONDUST DANCE STUDIO: Moondust are holding fun dance workshops during the holidays with activities including games, dancing, karaoke and entertainment. Cost includes lunch, dinner and snacks.

Wednesday 9th July: 5-9 yr olds Thursday 10th July: 10_14 yr olds 8.30am - 5.00pm Cost: $49 per student 44 Moorehead St, Bungalow Ph: 40355 838 Mob: 0407 995 182 website: www.moondust.com.au CAIRNS INDOOR SPORTS: Multi-Sport Madness allows kids to try a variety of different sports including Indoor cricket, netball, soccer, beach volleyball and dodge ball.

Opening times during school holidays: Mon, Wed and Fri 1pm-3pm Cost $7 per child per session 164 Mayers St, Manunda Ph: 40322 844 website: www.cairnsindoorsports.com.au THE RAINFOREST HABITAT WILDLIFE SANCTUARY: Get up close and personal with some native animals.

Open 7 days, 8.00am - 5.00pm Locals Rates: Adults: $31.00 Child (4-15yrs): $15.50 Cnr Captain Cook Highway & Port Douglas Road, Port Douglas Ph: 4099 3235 website: www.rainforesthabitat.com.au CAIRNS REGIONAL GALLERY: The gallery are holding workshops where children will enjoy a tour of the gallery prior to being guided in a variety of mediums to help with their creativity.

June 30th - July 6th, 10am-12pm Cost: $18 per session or $80 per week Corner of Shields Street and Abbott Street, Cairns Booking on: 4046 4888 or 4046 4800 YMCA SMITHFIELD: The YMCA will be holding a fun vacation care program over the holidays.

Activities will include skating, movies and much more.

Contact them for a detailed program.

Monday-Friday over the holidays 7.45am-5.45pm Cost: $37.50/day Leisure Park Rd, Smithfield Bookings essential Ph: Jacinda on 4057 7507

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PCYC MANUNDA: PCYC are also holding a great vacation care program for those parents who need care over the holiday period for their children. Contact them for exact details on activities and excursions.

Monday-Friday 7am-6pm Cost: $40/day, excursions will incur an extra cost.

McNamara St, Manunda Bookings essential: Ph: 4053 1532 CAIRNS RECREATION CENTRE: They will be holding an action packed vacation care program with activities including roller-skating, cricket, team building, dodge ball, volleyball and lots more indoor sports and activities.

Cost: $32 day or $20 half day. It's also possible to do just one activity.

Located at Behan St Manunda Bookings and more information Ph: Geoff 4053 5353 BIG CAT GREEN ISLAND CRUISES: Take a day trip to the beautiful tropical island paradise of Green Island.

Departs Daily 9am, 11am and 1pm from the Reef Fleet terminal, Cairns Cost: From $66 Adult, $37child (4-14yrs) and $175 for a family Ph: 4051 0444 website: www.bigcat-cruises.com.au THE DUYFKEN BOAT MUSEUM: Explore Australia's early maritime history and see how 16th century sailors and explorers lived.

Tours are suitable for all ages, and are full of educational and fun facts.

Admission costs: Adults $5, Child (under 12) $3 & Family (2 adults and up to 4 kids) $10 Ph: 4041 2160 website: www.duyfken.com

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THE CAIRNS MUSEUM: What better way to help your children learn a bit about the history of Cairns than by taking them to the museum? There are pictures of Cairns when it was first settled and information on how it has developed in to the city we know today.

Open: 10am - 4pm Monday to Saturday and after hours by appointment Cost: Adults $5 Children $2 and Family $12 Cnr Shield and Lake Streets Ph: 4051 5582 website: www.cairnsmuseum.org.au TANKS ART CENTRE: “Under Construction” - School Holiday Program 30th June – 4th July: Fashion. 7th July - 11th July: Sculpture This school holiday the Tanks youth arts focus is on ‘construction’ and the use of recycled and found objects. Well known local assemblage and textile artist Kristin Tennyson will be conducting this program with the first week all about fashion and the second week devoted to junk sculpture. Finished work will be exhibited at Envirofiesta, Cominos, House Greenslopes St on 2nd August. Tickets: $ 100 per week/ Time: 10am – 3.30pm daily Venue: Tanks Arts Centre. More info: Troy on 4032 6605 or email t.dennis@cairns.qld.gov.au CABLE SKI CAIRNS: Cable Ski Cairns accommodates skiers from beginners to the advanced. You can try knee boarding, wakeboarding, skiing and more.

Open: 10am - 6pm Cost: Starting at $29 for 1 hour for a child under 16 and $34 for an adult Lot 5 Captain Cook Highway, Smithfield (beside Skyrail) Ph: 4038 1304 website www.cableskicairns.com.au GRANITE GORGE: Granite Gorge, situated just outside of Mareeba, is a great place to get away from it all with wildlife, beautiful scenery, a creek and massive granite boulders. Between 2-4pm a huge group of rock wallabies come up to be fed.

There are also camping grounds down the track.

Entry fee: $7.50 adults and $2.00 per child, wallaby feed costs $1 per bag 11 Harrigan Rd, Mareeba (check out the map on their website) Ph: 4093 2259 website: www.granitegorge.com.au SUGARWORLD: Well known for its fantastic waterslides, it also has a wading pool for toddlers, BBQ areas, beautiful parklands, and friendly animals such as peacocks which roam freely around the grounds.

Entry: Adults $10.50, Children 5-14yrs $8.50, Family $32.00, Non-sliding members $3.50, children under 2 are free.

Hambledon Rd, Edmonton Ph: 4055 5477 website: www.sugarworld.com.au SKYRAIL: Why not become a tourist for the day and remind yourself why you love living in Cairns by taking the Skyrail up to Kuranda. You can return to Cairns via train for a different view.

Cost: From $40 for an Adult, $20 for a Child and $100 for a family one way.

Return trips available, or go on the Skyrail one way, Kuranda Train the other Way for $80 Adult, $40 Child and $200 for a Family.

Cnr Captain Cook Hwy and Cairns Western Arterial Road, Smithfield Ph: 4038 1555 website: www.skyrail.com.au CRYSTAL CASCADES HORSE PARK: Crystal Cascades Horse Park is conveniently situated not far from Cairns and they welcome beginners.

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CAIRNS HABITAT CRUISES: Habitat Cruises have various cruises ranging from a trip up Trinity Inlet to the Cairns Crocodile Farm, Green Island cruises, as well as a wonderful twilight cruise. Contact Cairns Habitat Cruises for costs of specific packages and for more information.

Cruises depart daily from the Reef Fleet Terminal on Spence St. Ph: 4031 4007 or visit website on www.cairnshabitatcruises.com.au SQUEEKERS: Squeekers Fun Club and CafĂŠ is located in Edmonton and is a great venue for rainy days. They have a trampoline, play structures & ball pit plus a separate area for 0-3 yr olds. Bring socks for your kids as well as yourself.

Open: 7 days Mon- Sat 9am- 5pm, Sunday 10am-4pm Cost: under 12mths are free, 1-3 years is $6, 3-10 years is $9 and $2 for adults.

Located 179 Bruce Hwy, Edmonton Ph: 4055 4479 GO BOWLING: Go Bowling Cairns have a great holiday deal happening from 23rd of June through to the 20th of July. It includes 2 games of bowling, shoe hire, 4 game zone tokens, a lolly bag, cafĂŠ discounts, and the chance to win an entertainment prize pack! This deal is available 7 days before 7pm. Opening hours are 9am til late daily. Cost: $18.50 for Adults and Children.

93 Pease St, Manoora Ph: 4053 3497 www.gobowling.com.au MOVIES: Take the kids to see a movie; there are always some great kid's movies to choose from in the school holidays. Ring 4057 0000 for movie session times, visit www.birch.com.au for more info.

Cheerleading Dance Tumbling (cartwheels to hand springs)

Classes now available

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Free Activities: PAK MAG’S FIRST BIRTHDAY: Join us on the esplanade from 4pm on Saturday the 28th of June, right next to the lagoon on the northern side. Free ten pin bowling from Go Bowling. Cairns Recreation center will be providing some activities. The Riparts drama and dance students will be putting on a show, as will the Moondust Dancers, Awesome Cheerleaders, Bodies in motion dancers and Jemma will be bringing a dingo down from Cairns Wildlife Safari, plus heaps, heaps more!

We will also have a HUGE birthday cake, a sausage sizzle from Mighty Nice Meats and Brumby’s Edge Hill with loads of competitions and giveaways. See you there!

ESPLANADE ACTIVITIES: The Cairns Esplanade hosts some wonderful activities every school holidays; these holidays are no exception, with some of the following events on offer: Okka Wikka Weaving Workshops Tuesday 1st July Wed 2nd July Thurs 3rd July From 9.30am - 12.30pm daily

Cycas Circus Workshops -Saturday 5th July -Sunday 6th July -Monday 7th July 10.00am - 12.00pm (6-10 yr olds) 2.00pm - 4.00pm (11-15 yr olds)

Live Vibe Music Workshops Tuesday 8th July - THE ACOUSTIC EXPRESSION SESSIONS Session times 9.00am 10.30am / 11.30am 1.00pm / 1.30pm 3.00pm 3.30pm - 5.00pm.

Wednesday 9th July - GROUP SONG WRITING & RECORDING write & record a song in a studio, explore the creativity it takes to make it happen.

9.00am 12.00pm (primary school age children) 1.00pm - 4.00pm (high school age children) Thursday 10th July - SING IT OUT - 3 hour session any age group (you can even bring your mum). Integrating the body as an instrument focus using breath & movement.

9.00am - 10.30am (primary school age children) 10.30am - 12.00pm (high school age children) For more information, contact the Esplanade Inner Facilities staff on: Ph: 4044 3715 or email innerfacilities@cairns.qld.gov.au Please note, bookings are essential and programs are subject to variation.

Program times are subject to change, or more information visit www.cairnsesplanade.com.au MUDDIES PLAYGROUND If all else fails there's always Muddies! Fantastic play equipment, water play area and a closed section for under 3's, it's a great way for kids to let off some steam whilst enjoying the beautiful view of the Esplanade.

Located on the Cairns Esplanade, near the Cairns Private Hospital.

THE LAGOON: After being closed for maintenance for 6 weeks, the Lagoon is scheduled to re-open in the beginning of July. Take your family there for a relaxing swim and a great free way to get rid of some excess school holiday energy!

CAIRNS CENTRAL SHOPPING CENTRE: Cairns Central will be hosting a fun and exciting interactive show called “Kelly and the Safety Gang”. It will take place in the centre court from Mon 7th July to Sat 12th July at 11am and 1pm daily. Ph: 4041 4111 for more details www.cairnscentral.com.au 26

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MT SHERIDAN PLAZA: Bring the kids along to Mt Sheridan Plaza these school holidays for some great craft fun. Polly’s Craft’s are back with the ever popular Sand Art and a brand new Shrink Art to keep your kids entertained. Monday 30th June to Friday 4th July. 10am -2pm. For more details, ring 40363150 or visit website www.mtsheridan.com.au STOCKLAND SHOPPING CENTRE: Stockland are hosting a fantastic promotion in the school holidays for the movie Kung Fu Panda. There will be colouring-in competitions and other great events in the centre court with great prizes.

Ph: 4054 3066 for more details www.stockland.com.au BUNNINGS: Bunning's host free kids DIY workshops every weekend and will continue to do so throughout the school holidays. Please ring ahead to see what class is happening the weekend you wish to attend. Bunning's is located Cnr Spence St and Fearnley St Classes happen every Saturday and Sunday at 10am and 12pm. Ph: 4052 0300 or check out the program on the website at www.bunnings.com.au GALLO DAIRYLAND: Watch cheese and chocolate being made in the factory and taste some of the produce. Open 7 days from 9.30am. Free Admission. Malanda Road, Atherton Ph: 4095 2388 website: www.gallodairyland.com.au YORKEYS KNOB BOATING CLUB: Yorkeys Knob is a great place to take the kids for a look off the balcony at the many yachts and boats. On the 9th of July the cruise ship Sun Princess will be in the harbour for an optical spectacular. On the 10th of July from 1pm, join the crew from Bopstars for an afternoon of free fun with games, dancing, face painting and more! Call 4055 7711 - Booking essential

ON THE WATER

When: Thursday the 10th of July Where: In the function room at Yorkeys Knob Boating Club

The party specialists for kids & adults

Bopstars providing free entertainment with face painting, kids karaoke, games, dancing and more!

Free fairy bread for the kids and heaps of prizes Bookings essential 25-29 Buckley Street, Yorkeys Knob

4055 7711

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FEED THE DUCKS: Get out of the house and donate your old bits of bread to the local ducks.

There are some ducks located at: - Forest Gardens, at the lake situated by the community centre, - Centenary Lakes, Botanical Gardens side on Collins Ave (just watch out for the crocs!)

- Lake Placid, opposite the café, only a few ducks here so you have to be lucky.

CAIRNS SHOW KIDS COMPETITION: The Cairns Show have heaps of competitions for the kids so why not use the time in the school holidays to help them prepare an entry. The categories that are open to under 18 year olds include: Home Economics Craft, Photography, Junior Visual Arts, Horticulture Pot Culture, Floral Art Junior- Under 16 yrs, Fantastic Fruits, Junior Garden Produce, Cavies (Guinea Pigs), Caged Birds Junior, Poultry- Junior, Dairy Goats, Equestrian Junior. For more details, please call the Cairns Show Association on 4042 6666 or visit the website www.cairnsshow.com.au and good luck with your entries!

THE BATTLE OF EDMONTON: Organised by Tanks Art Centre and Hambledon House, the Battle of Edmonton is a great initiative for young people to get on stage and take part in an exciting event. There are competitions for “Best Young Band” and “Best Dance Crew”.

The organisers are also looking for young people interested in being involved in the behind the scenes aspects of the event.

Even if they don't want to participate, come along to cheer on the contestants and enjoy some great entertainment.

Saturday 5th of July at Ravizza Park, Edmonton.

For more info call Sonya at Hambledon House on 4045 0222 or Lisa from Tanks on 4032 6604. Alternatively, you can check out the details and download registration forms on the Tanks website www.tanksartcentre.com.au VISIT THE BEACH: Why not visit some of our fabulous local beaches. Take a walk, collect shells, seaweed and nuts for craft activities later, build a sandcastle, have a swim, or simply sit on the beach and take in the beautiful view.

VOLUNTEER: Set a good example for your children, and get involved in a volunteer project together, or if your child is old enough, they may wish to carry out some volunteer work alone.

Some suggestions include: Yaps, RSPCA, a local nursing home, fundraising for a charity of choice, meals on wheels, or perhaps a visit to the children's ward to read some sick kids a story. Be sure to ring up ahead of time to get the okay with whatever business you choose, and to make sure they do agree to take volunteers.

WORK EXPERIENCE: If your child is in the last few years of high school, why not suggest they look for some work experience? A great way for your teenager to get an inside view in to their career of choice. Ring around a few companies and see if they are interested in work experience. It all looks good on a resume down the track as well, and is a great way to build self-confidence.

FIND A LOCAL PLAYGROUND: There are some wonderful playgrounds around Cairns, either visit one in walking distance from your home, or you may want to ask around about any other great parks in nearby suburbs. You may be surprised to find some great facilities just nearby. A great way to get your children to use up some energy!

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GET CRAFTY: Set up some art and craft activities for your children to do, such as play dough, painting, goop, collage, card making and many more. Get on to the internet for some great ideas try www.savingmum.com.au.

PACK A PICNIC: Get the kids to help you prepare a picnic basket filled with yummy food, and then make the most of this beautiful weather and have a picnic somewhere great. Picnic sites include the park, beach, Botanical Gardens, Esplanade, or further afield, there's Lake Eacham or Tinaroo.

ORGANISE A PLAYDATE: Organise a morning tea and invite some friends and their kids around. Ask everyone to bring a plate of food and catch up with your friends while the kids entertain each other and have fun with their friends.

CAIRNS LIBRARIES: The Cairns Libraries often put on free activities for children to participate in during the school holidays. They have: 1st July Drawing 5-7 yrs at Babinda Library, 2nd July Drawing 5-7 yrs at Smithfield Library 3rd July Drawing 5-7 yrs at Manunda Library meeting room.

7th July, Drawing 8-12 yrs at City Library Meeting Room 1, 10.30-11.30am 8th July, Drama 5-7 yrs 10th July, Drama 8-12 yrs 11th July, Writing 8-12 yrs 10.30am 12noon.

Bookings are essential on 4044 3727

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Program times are subject to change...

For more information visit www.cairnsesplanade.com.au

Call 4044 3715

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Daddy Diary Entry # Thirteen I've been spending a bit of time with my good mate 'Google' lately. What an amazing piece of work that is. If you have access to the Internet you never, ever, ever have to wonder about anything ever again. Google is what the Wizard of Oz was supposed to be, a path to infinite wisdom. It's like a backstage pass and an intimate audience with the keeper of the knowledge without having to traipse a yellow brick road wearing ruby slippers and towing a dog called Toto. One of the best tools ever! Yep, even better than a Stillson pipe wrench. Within minutes I've learned how to fillet a fish, bake biscotti, identify snakes and this is where it comes in really handy, research Summer stuff.

Here's some words I've punched into my friend, or should I say our friend, Google. 'Toddler Facial Trauma'.

That was when Summer fell out of the house. A four foot drop face first onto brick pavers. 'Daughters Sleeping Patterns Suck!' Pretty self-explanatory. 'Do You Know The Whereabouts of My Wife's Libido?'.

Same again. But my most recent query involved children's obsessions. For some kids it's Barbie or Batman or Dinosaurs or Dirt Bikes. For Summer at the moment it's 'Hairy MacLary from Donaldson's Dairy'. Book and video are both on high rotation in our household. The books been thumbed more times than a lads mag in a truckies tearoom. And the other obsession is the game of Hide and Seek. Not with people but objects. Summer hides it; we eventually find it. Found the bath plug in the fridge, a bottle of Mt Franklin in the toilet, the TV remote in the dog food, my car keys in the Milo and a chopstick in a milk container… that was in the oven.

What I can gather from my mate Google is that obsessions with hiding stuff, panting puppies called Hairy MacLary or anything else ain't such a bad thing. It's good for our kids to be passionate about stuff. It's great for learning and growth and these early little obsessions help them focus on detail. I look forward to knowing more about trains, superheroes, frogs, planets, horses etc than I ever thought I'd want to.

I hope Summer never stops asking questions and I hope Google never stops answering them.

Luv Dave P.S The Great Wall of China was never about keeping out rabbits… it was about keeping dinosaurs in.

Thanks to everyone who supported 99.5 Sea FM’s Give Me Five For Kids, raising funds for the Cairns Base Hospital.

Especially our sponsoring businesses

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ORGANISE OR RE-ORGANISE HI - The most important job at hand in these times is to organise your money matters.

Last month I talked about how to “SAIL THROUGH THE RATE RISES” I hope you took some of the TIPS. I know my staff in “The Conveyance Shop” ALL took the advice and they are amazed at HOW much they are saving each week.

We don't' need an MBA from Harvard to know that we need more money to come in than is going out to be sure that we survive these tough times. I've got a Four Wheel Drive Diesel which now costs $240.00 to fill up used to be $90.00 about 5 years ago. Rhonda and I now go to work in one car at least 4 days a week Saves about $40.00 per week - $2000.00 per year All we have done is ORGANISE ourselves.

Look at your Loan TERMS. Do you have a Loan that allows you to deposit your wages/salary and has a Redraw Facility? Without exorbitant interest? What about an OFFSET account to achieve the same result?

IS YOUR BUDGET GETTING TIGHT? Sometimes for one reason or another having to find that monthly payment of Principal AND Interest can now be a problem. If your Bank won't let you SWITCH TO INTEREST ONLY for a couple of years, there are some Banks who have a good Product to let you do this eg. 1% below the average Standard Variable Rate with Interest for Only 2 years SO DON'T STRESS OUT when you DON'T NEED TO. The average monthly instalments can be reduced by up to $200 per month or more while you sort yourselves out.

TELEMARKETING OF LOANS IS ILLEGAL THEY ARE AT IT AGAIN! We see the sad results of these “SOUTHERN SPRUKERS” who will tell you that they can save you money by Consolidating and Refinancing your debts and Loans. Usually the “Lender” on the paperwork is not the actual Lender. I AM not saying that Consolidating Loans is not a good idea - sometimes it is, BUT always have a face to face talk to a Professional Broker who has all the necessary qualifications.

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FEED SHARKS

Even though it's criticised as a practice, there are still dive operators in Cairns who regularly make the long trip out to the Coral Sea to enable adventurous tourists to experience a shark feed.

For divers, this is the ultimate experience, the chance to watch these magnificent creatures in action at close range. We spoke to some local exdive supervisors who have worked on these trips.

How do the shark feeds work?

The location where we feed the sharks is on a reef outside the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. It's a long way out with very deep drop-offs and as soon as the boat arrives at the dive site the sharks start to mill around the boat. As you get in the water the ocean disappears below you and it's eerily peaceful, only interrupted by the sharks gliding by.

We don't feed the sharks by hand so we thread big frozen tuna heads on a big chain and once all the divers are safely arranged in the water we lower the chain in. Immediately several sharks come darting in at speed from all directions and the chain turns in to a swirling ball of sharks as the feeding frenzy begins. It's a matter of seconds before the tuna heads are gone.

Does it worry you that the sharks behave differently as a result of humans feeding them in this way?

Yes, it's just like with any wild animals, they change because they come to expect the food, but feeding them is better than killing them for their fins to make soup! (Shark fin is allowed to be imported in to Australia). A shark feed is an amazing experience and most tourists who take this trip are more likely to be enthralled by sharks and want them protected.

To help stop shark fishing on the Great Barrier Reef go to www.amcs.org.au.

How many and what type of sharks are there?

Usually around 15-20 sharks including white and black tip reef sharks, grey whalers and oceanic silver tips. The largest can be up to 7-8 feet long.

Do the sharks ever behave aggressively towards the divers?

No. The sharks are excited by the frenzy for food but they're not aggressive and we've never been seriously concerned about them threatening us.

Sharks are amazing creatures as dive professionals we have nothing but respect and admiration for them. Most shark attacks on humans are a result of curiosity or mistaken identity because they use taste to find out what things are (just like babies!). That's how they investigate things, it's just unfortunate they have big sharp teeth!. As the recent Sharkwater movie said, most attacks are simply 'shark mistakes'.

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By D.G. Conti

Do working parents have time for themselves anymore? Busy couples can easily fall into time wasting patterns. But shaving off just twenty minutes of chores per day adds up to more than two hours of extra time each week.

Break the cycle and try these common sense approaches to save time on your household chores.

Grocery Shopping Stop going to the grocery store every day. Shopping piecemeal is a huge waste of time. Plan seven days of meals, make a list, and get in the habit of shopping once per week. Also, many supermarkets now have inexpensive grocery delivery with an easy online ordering system.

Oh, The Filing. Piles of paperwork waiting to be filed or shredded can create stress, clutter and lost time. This time-consuming and tedious task can be easily streamlined. The key is to stop filing the old-fashioned way-with each topic in a separate file. Make twelve files, one for each month of the year; every paid bill is put into that month's file. Pay online, and then throw the whole batch of paperwork into a single file.

Laundry Woes. Washing and drying several loads of laundry each week can eat up hours of your time. But what is the alternative? Paying a laundry service is the ideal solution but too costly for many families. Try this time-saver: buy each person ten pair of socks for daily wear and two washable mesh laundry bags to keep in their rooms. Clean socks go in one bag, dirty in the other. When the clean bags are empty, wash the bags with the soiled socks and give them back.

The dirty bag becomes the clean bag and viceversa. No more sorting, mixing and lost socks.

Fill Up The Tank. Fill your tank completely every time you fuel up. Saving three or four trips to the petrol station every month saves time.

Write it Down! Don't underestimate the power of a "To Do" list. Just the task of writing things down often helps to keep them in mind. The list should stay with you, in a wallet or in the car. While running one errand, look at the list and determine what else can be accomplished then. Three trips will turn into one trip. Every week make a list and check off the accomplishments or items you have delegated.

Multi-Task. When possible, accomplish two things at once. Fold laundry while on the phone; clean the bathroom while the kids are in the tub; take the dishes straight from the dishwasher and set the dinner table. There are plenty of chores that can be done simultaneously. With some forethought, one task accomplishes two goals.

Delegate Chores. Busy parents often forget, or just don't bother, to assign kids specific chores.

Children of all ages should have some responsibility in the home. Picking up toys, carrying their laundry to the correct bins and carrying dishes to the sink. Older children can set the table, vacuum, take out the garbage, unload the dishwasher, and at some point should be responsible for their own laundry. Make a chart of chores with dates to check off when the task is completed. Give them a deadline-all weekly chores must be done by Saturday at 3 p.m. for example. Every chore the kids complete is one less you have to do.

Learn To Pay Bills Online. Most banks will help their customers set up secure online accounts.

Then, one click and each bill is paid. No more shopping for stamps and writing dozens of cheques every month.

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Why Chiropractic? My Back Doesn't hurt!

Traditionally people have thought of visiting a chiropractor when they have back or neck pain and whilst it is true patients enjoy great relief from the above mentioned ailments, many people don't realise that as well as specialising in back pain, neck pain & headaches, Chiropractic can help with many other conditions.

Conditions such as diabetes, obesity & osteoporosis are increasing in their prevalence each year and have a large social and financial burden on society. While Chiropractic cannot cure these conditions, it can decrease or alleviate some of the symptoms that are associated.

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Spinal care & lifestyle changes can markedly reduce the risk of osteoporosis & osteoporosis related incidents.

While there are a multitude of factors necessary to achieving optimal health, it is important to have a clear connection between your brain, spinal cord & the rest of your body - Chiropractic can help achieve this.

Please call Chiropractic Works on 4031 3388 for your appointment today with one of our professional chiropractors.

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Obese patients can benefit from Chiropractic through improved biomechanics thus lessening strain on the spine, bones & joints. Specific spinal friendly exercises can be prescribed aiding weight loss while maintaining postural & spinal integrity.

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Look like a star wherever you areâ&#x20AC;Ś DRESSING YOUR ONE YEAR OLD FOR THEIR FIRST BIRTHDAY Turning one is a significant milestone in a child's life (although probably more so for the parents who are relieved they made it this far!). The first birthday marks the end of being a baby, and the beginning of being a toddler. In celebration of our own first birthday, we've come up with some great ways to make your little one year old look like the trendiest toddler on the block!

Here are some suggestions: * * *

Groovy clothes are a must - they don't have to be expensive, ask around for some hand-me-downs.

Use some glitter or little face stickers.

Add some funky accessories hats, belts, groovy shoes, a bandanna, bangles or a necklace.

If your toddler doesn't want to look groovy there's always the option of a face-painted tiger or cat to fall back on! However you dress them up, don't forget to take lots of pictures of your gorgeous toddler to show all the 'rellies' and to help you remember just how cute they are further down the track.

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As demonstrated by our groovy model James, we have opted for a fashionable David Beckham look by spiking his hair up. You can do this using some gel in the palm of your hands, or if you just want a temporary effect, use a little water (it just won't hold as well as gel). Pop on a cool little outfit and a pair of sunnies and get ready to receive comments on how cute he is!

With girls it's easy to find lots of decorative things to dress up their hair although it might only stay in for a few minutes! On Hannah we've used brightly coloured hair clips to hold back bits of her hair. Of course, you can also get inventive with their hairstyle or add hair glitter. Cute sunnies complete the outfit.

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By Margaret Oxley We've teamed up with the Cairns Show to bring you the inside look at what's going to be at the show this year for teenagers, tweens and tots.

TEENS - New Skywalker ride - not for the faint-hearted, Skywalker will shoot you up into the sky, jiggle and twist you around, before dropping you back to earth!

- New Ferris Wheel - the largest in Australia, it's 15 storeys high.

- New Ghost Train a new ride that we challenge you not to be scared on!

- Plus all the old favourite rides will be there including Dodgem cars.

- Chainsaw sculpture - Stunt riders in the Centre Ring - Wood Chop competition - Rock Drilling - High Jump - watch the horses jump and try to break the world's record.

- See the headless lady in the Heritage Park first time in 30 years - Australia's largest Fish Tank - Visit the Dairy Farmers Oak Bar, which is a café just like 'Happy Days'.

- Head onto the Coon Café where you can buy a Coon cheese sandwich for just $1.00!

- Side Show Alley - test your skills with lots of games and come away with some great prizes.

Don't forget to pick up you favourite show bags.

- Animals: goats, cattle, dogs, cats, cavies (guinea pigs), chickens and all different birds. If you have a pet, see if your pet is as good as the winners!

- Competition entries: arts, craft and horticulture to name a few.

(It's not too late to enter, give us a ring and we'll send you a booklet.

Every child entering a competition will receive A $5.00 voucher and Encouragement Award from McDonalds Cairns).

- Ducks on Parade

TOTS - Dairy Farmers Animal Nursery see all the baby animals including the baby buffalo and camel.

- Centre Ring watch the entertainment and competitions. Don't miss the Grand Parade.

- Visit the animals - goats, cattle, dogs, cats, cavies (guinea pigs), chickens and all different birds.

- Check out the entertainment at the Cairns Regional Council Community Stage. See the Ducks on Parade - Enter the under 5 year olds competitions it's not too late to enter - Enter the Dairy Farmers Colouring In competition (see the Cairns Post on Tuesday, 8th July).

TWEENS - Check out the rides at Side Show Alley.

(At Centro Raintrees Centre, for two weeks prior to the Show, there will be Bonus Dollars on sale which cost $25.00 and you receive $30 worth of Bonus Dollars which you spend on anything from a ride to a drink at Side Show Alley. Make sure Mum and Dad purchase these for you to save money).

- Watch the entertainment and competitions at Centre Ring.

Ask Mum and Dad to buy the Cairns Post on July 11th for the free Cairns Show program or pay $2.00 at the gate. The program lists all competitions, times of the events and a map of the Showgrounds showing where everything is.

“The Excitement Never Stops!”

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Our two new big cat servals have just arrived. They are both boys, one is 3 years and the other one is 6 years old. We will be having a naming competition for them so get thinking to win some cool prizes. They are very cute and they are located near our cafĂŠ in their new glass-fronted enclosure.

The other news is that we are changing our petting zoo a little to call it our interactive zoo. This is where you can learn about lots of neat things and get to touch the skull of a rhino. Everyone at the zoo has also just helped us to finish building a big tank for our scrub python it looks great. Come and see us during the holidays!

Love Jemma

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THE TOTALLY AMAZING, IN CREDIBLE, FANTASTIC A Last edition: “We haven't let anyone down yet and we're not gonna start now!” said Bree as the Bopper trio, along with Wally and Sally, began to explore the ocean's depths, searching for this unexplained noise. Bree began to wonder what the noise might be: 'Is it really an alien as Trent predicted in his nightmares or was it something else, something more sinister?' Only time would tell because Bree knew that they only had a few hours left until dark. They needed to search……Quickly!

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“It must have some kind of special powers!” cried Trent, confused as to why it hadn't affected the Boppers. “Whatever it is, we'd better be careful and put our Super Special Gas-filled Goggles on, so that we don't get affected by the light rays” announced Bree.

She was also puzzled as to why it hadn't affected the trio. “Let's go to that bommie (bombora) over there and see if we can get a better look at what is shining those lights.” said Eleese.

Swimming from reef to reef, the group of 5 ventured hours north along the Great Barrier Reef and as they swam further and further away from their pontoon, they could hear the sound getting louder and louder. “Do you think we are close?” asked Eleese, as her legs began to weaken from the hours of 'flippering'.

Just as Bree was about to reply, a huge light could be seen in the distance. “There it is!” exclaimed Wally. “It's soooo beautiful” said Sally as she wandered closer to the mesmerising lights. Wally too, seemed to be in a trance as he swam towards the lights too fast for the Boppers to keep up. With a few quick flicks of Wally's tail and Sally's flippers, both were out of sight, leaving the Bopper trio alone in the middle of the Great Barrier Reef.

All three Boppers crept up behind the bommie that looked as though it had been damaged by something. Something big. “Have you noticed anything strange? Really, really strange?” asked Trent. “I haven't seen one single fish for about half an hour!”

The look of realisation dawned upon the faces of both Eleese and Bree. It was true. Other than Wally and Sally, who had suddenly left in a daze, they had not seen a single fish, octopus, shark or coral polyp in a while. What could it be that was drawing the fish away, or worse, KILLING them? The Bopper trio had to find out….and FAST. What was disrupting the reef?

People? Aliens? Whatever it was, the Bopstars were going to find out!

To Be Continued…

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D W I D O N K A 13 year old child found a tooth growing out of his foot in 1677.

The average human dream lasts only 2-3 seconds.

The only rock that floats is a pumice stone (A form of volcanic rock).

Ancient Egyptians believed eating fried mice would cure a toothache.

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Servals (Felinae serval) have the largest ears and longest legs in relation to the size of their body of any cat. Their fur is yellow, gold to reddish with black spots that often merge to form stripes on the neck and back. Their ears have horizontal stripes. The stomach is usually a lighter color than the rest of the body. They have a long neck and a small head.

Servals live in well-watered grasslands of Africa. Their habitat overlaps with the caracal who usually preys on larger animals. The serval cat mainly eats hares, ground squirrels, hyraxes, and mole rats, but will also prey on frogs, snakes, lizards, insects, fish, and birds. They listen for their rodent prey. Once they have a position fixed on the animal, they leap with all four feet off the ground and pounce on the prey. Their success rate of pounces is 50%. Most other cats’ success rate is only 10%.

In length, serval cats are about 2 to 3 1/4 feet. Their tails are ¾ to 1 ½ feet long. At the shoulder they stand 1 1/3 to 2 feet tall. Weight ranges from 17.5 to 40 pounds.

To call other servals, servals have a high-pitched cry.

Like other cats, they snarl, growl and spit when angry.

Contented servals purr.

1 to 3 kittens are born per litter, although sometimes as many as 5 are born. They weigh about 9 ounces each. Kittens are born with their eyes closed, but they open in 9 to 12 days. They reach independence at about 6-8 months, but will stay in their mother’s range until they reach sexual maturity at 18 to 24 months.

The main threats to servals are hyenas, leopards, dogs, and man. Sometimes they are hunted for their pelts which are passed off as immature leopard pelts.

Fun Serval Cat Facts - Serval cats are diurnal or nocturnal depending on the habits of the prey where they live.

- The name serval is derived from a Portuguese word which means wolf-deer.

- The serval’s hind legs are longer than the front ones.

- A serval can leap in the air to catch birds.

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PAK MAG AWESOME At 11.30 am exactly on Friday 9th May, 188 students participated in

Guinness World Record Attempt in Skipping to celebrate 25 years of Jump Rope for Heart.

Parents and teaching staff also skipped.

Special visitors to this event included- “Paul Hockey”, a world record holder himself. He is the first disabled person to climb the north face of Mt Everest. He will be encouraging everyone to live by his motto “Never Give Up, Never Ever Give Up” - “Deborah Storer”, dancer, author, motivational speaker and the person behind the very successful Moondust Productions was also present.

Participants wore red, the sign of a healthy heart. It was very successful and the students were very excited to be part of probably a once in a life time opportunity.

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Baby & Toddlers

Pak Vaccine or Venom?

By Elaine Seager

No parent likes taking young children along for immunisations but most consider it a necessary evil to prevent their children from being at risk of contracting some very serious and potentially life-threatening illnesses. Despite this, the debate about whether to vaccinate or not continues. Information on the subject is either vehemently pro-immunisations (ie. the medical community) or vehemently against it (Australian Vaccination Network). At the end of the day we all want what's best for our children so how easy is it to make an informed choice about immunisation?

The short answer is: difficult. On the one hand the medical community quote supposedly reliable research which is usually funded and undertaken by the pharmaceutical companies themselves. At the opposite extreme, reading information from the AVN about the harm you are causing your child is enough to scare any parent witless. Honest and balanced information to help parents make an informed choice seems hard to come by but we attempted to find our way through the maze on these three questions: I had chicken pox as a kid and I'm ok. Why do children now have to be immunised against it?

Officially it's because there were always complicated cases requiring hospitalisation even though most make a full recovery.

Unofficially it saves money less hospitalisations, less prescriptions and less time off work!

What is the current status on the MMR/autism link?

In the 10 years since the first claims were made of a link there has been no evidence to prove it.

Many studies have been undertaken and the medical community now seems convinced that there is sufficiently valid evidence to disprove

the link. Meanwhile, some legal cases against the vaccine manufacturers in the US have successfully gained agreement that the MMR may have aggravated a prior condition which led to autism. There is still a question mark about whether certain children may be more predisposed eg. due to an immune impairment, so it seems the debate will continue until a concrete explanation is found for the rise in autism.

What are my options?

As the parent you can decide whether or not to vaccinate. There is no other alternative to having an immunisation apart from having the disease itself. Homeopathy is often cited but no homeopath will claim to be able to vaccinate your child. Homeopathy may have benefits in terms of reducing susceptibility to illness generally but it won't prevent them getting it.

Then again, whilst most of the community is vaccinated your child is probably less likely to be exposed to these illnesses anyway!

Despite its detractors most people are glad that we don't have to worry about these particular major diseases. Every parent should make their own informed decision but, for now, the majority will continue to vaccinate. At the very least, make sure your child is 100% well on the day they get their immune system bombarded!

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TODDLER BOREDOM BUSTERS By Elaine Seager As your baby turns in to a toddler it's the start of a new phase which presents a whole lot of new challenges. Suddenly they need entertaining and you barely have a moment to yourself. So if your curious toddler is driving you crazy, here are a few ways to keep them entertained: 1) One of the great things about toddlers is that they just love doing anything that you're doing including the housework. Their quality of work may not be quite up to scratch but don't let that put you off. Give them a cloth to wipe tables and surfaces and when you're trying to sweep the floors, give them an extra brush.

2) Patio looking a bit dirty? Time to get the toddler working, get a bowl of soapy water (bubbles!) and let them get in to it with a brush.

3) Trying to get dinner ready? There's little point resisting when your toddler is trying to climb up your legs to see what you're doing. Make life easy - put the chopping board on the floor, let them watch you chop the vegetables and even give them the job of putting the veggies in the saucepan. Some will be eaten or dropped, of course, but in the meantime they feel very happily involved.

4) Give them the job of sorting out coloured clothes from whites and then let them stuff them in the washing machine. Great fun. Then they can hand you pegs as you hang them out to dry.

5) Make homemade play dough and use biscuit cutters, a garlic press and rolling pin 6) Donate some potatoes to their creative expression. Cut the potatoes in half, cut shapes in to them and let your toddler loose on some paints. Messy but fun.

7) Put a rug or sheet on the floor and have a picnic 8) Make a tent with a sheet draped over two chairs for impromptu camping 9) Get arty - Make a card for Daddy or what about a little handy hints poster for the bathroom (ie. Wipe, flush, wash!)

10)Create a pretend shop all you need is a couple of old shopping bags (paper ones are good), a calculator and some tins of stuff out of the cupboard plus any toy food you might have. It's a good idea to collect things for this purpose rather than throwing them away.

Feeding Time at the Zoo! Hints and Recipes for Toddlers and Kids Quick and Easy, Last Minute Ideas Fruit and cheese platters (cubed cheese, dried fruit, grapes, fresh fruit pieces) Scrambled eggs (cook in microwave with some cheese, easy and good for them) Spaghetti or Baked Beans on toast (very easy, nutritious and kids love it)

Corn thins with toppings (cream cheese, vege butter, vegemite, nut butter etc.)

Vege Butter on toast or crackers or corn thins (Make it by blending roasted pumpkin, sweet potato, potato etc.)

Vegie fingers and dips (try carrot, celery and cucumber sticks with hommus, white bean dip etc.)

Potato gems/ chicken nuggets or fish fingers (easy ideas when you are too tired/ busy to cook...)

Little tins of corn kernels or peas or cold baked beans (keeps them amused as they eat them one by one)

Frozen Vege â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lolliesâ&#x20AC;? (try the diced corn/ peas/ carrot mix; nutritious and some kids love it this way and think they are 'lollies'!)

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KEEPING BABIES SAFE

By Elaine Seager Keeping children safe as they become curious about exploring their environment can be a challenge and usually means having to always be one step ahead of them. Initially it can be stressful but it becomes a lot easier if you can child proof your house ahead of time so they can have the run of the place without being in any serious danger. The trick is to make your house child proof without removing all the fun.

The two key danger areas in the home are the kitchen and bathroom. Before you do anything else you will need to establish a very secure and unreachable poisons cupboard. The more possible dangers you remove upfront the greater your peace of mind. Once you've established a poisons cupboard the next job is to lock away other potential dangers so here are some tips for getting you started: -

Put safety latches on all doors and cupboards containing potentially dangerous items (but leave at least one cupboard safe for exploring, for example, the one where you keep plastic ware)

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Always use the backburners on the cooker and make sure the handles always point away from the front

Newborn babies should only be awake for an hour at a time.

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Lock drawers containing sharp utensils (but let them get to the wooden spoons and other 'toys')

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Tuck away the electrical cords of your appliances so they can't be yanked on

Be consistent with your settling technique even if it doesn't seem to be working. Bubs will eventually learn to associate it with sleep and it will then act as a trigger for them to fall asleep.

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Never pass hot liquids over the top of children

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Keep the toilet doors shut/locked at all times (God knows, they find any water irresistible!)

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Keep all your shampoos, toothpaste, cosmetics locked away or on high shelves

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Mothers Group

By Andrea Taylor-Kehoe (BEd, GradDipEC)

BIRTHDAY GIFTS FOR 1YR OLDS Choosing a birthday gift for a one year old can sometimes be a difficult task. After all, this is a very important celebration and the first of many birthdays they will celebrate in their life time. It's also a day for the parents to reflect on the past year and what they've achieved and perhaps, feel sad that they no longer have a baby now that toddlerhood has arrived.

the book for them to look back on in years to come and remember who gave it to them.

The first thing to take into account when purchasing a gift for any child is obviously what things are of particular interest to this child? If you are buying for a friend's child, don't be afraid to ask for gift ideas or to find out what their current fascinations are.

And, to make life even easier for you, we also stock cards and gift wrap in-store as well as a free gift wrapping service so you can complete your purchase in one shop.

At Juniors we have a variety of gifts for any child.

Firstly, we have a wide range of clothes from casual outfits, clothes for special occasions, pyjamas, winter clothes, as well as accessories such as hats, socks, shoes and more. Clothes are always handy to receive as presents with children growing so fast and it's even better if you buy clothes a size up for them to grow in to.

Some other great gift ideas we have in store include sandpit toys, stacking cups, plush toys (we even have asthma friendly ones), puzzles, sorting boxes, hammer pegs, trucks, hair accessories and much more.

So, if you're stuck for birthday gift ideas for a one-year old please come and visit us.

Our friendly staff are Waiting to help you.

Children can also never have enough books and we have a great selection of some lovely books including picture books, book and cd packs, texture books and one's with sound effects.

Don't forget to add a personal touch and include a hand-written message on the inside cover of

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Focus on a Fundraiser Every month Pak Mag would like to help our Not For Profit Organisations by promoting to our readers what they do, who they help and how you can help them. Often these organisations have very limited government funding and rely heavily on volunteers and donations to keep their service going.

Thanks to all the PaK MaG readers who helped us raise funds for the Give Me Five For Kids Campaign. There was a great turn-out to the Teddy Bear's Picnic, with over 300 bears entered for the parade, and hopefully some of you will even have seen us on the Channel 7 News!

The Give Me Five For Kids concept was developed in 1998 on the Central Coast, born from comments from radio listeners suggesting that even loose change could make a difference in fundraising, especially for local hospitals. The fundraiser's success encouraged Macquarie Southern Cross Media to implement the initiative across its national network. However, instead of funds being dispersed throughout the country, as is the case with many national appeals, the money is used to purchase pieces of equipment asked for or suggested by the nursing staff of the local children's ward.

The appeal raises funds for the children's wards at the local hospitals, rather than supporting a foundation for terminally ill children, because of the desire to support something that, at some point, most parents will need to access. So, it is a true community cause and goes right to the heart of local families. Even if it's for a scratch or broken bone, all parents want to be sure that those people caring for their child have the best possible facilities.

the generosity of the people and businesses of Cairns will help towards renovating the Children's Ward at the Cairns Base Hospital including the construction of an outdoor playground and a short stay observation ward.

To date they have raised over $50,000 that has gone towards these causes.

How you can continue to support Give Me Five For Kids - Buy a cheeseburger at any McDonald's store on Saturday 28th June and 50c from each burger sold will go to Give Me Five For Kids - Buy a sausage at Pak Mag's 1st. Birthday Party on 28th June - Contact Sea FM to find out how to make further donations

Sea FM are committed to supporting the local Cairns children's ward and are aiming to spread awareness, raise money and reinforce the knowledge that all money donated will go to our own children. The money raised from

Do you have a fundraiser or organisation you would like to tell us about? Email: info@pakmag.com.au

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Cairns South Communities for Children Play for Learning and Fun Activity Mobile Supported Playgroups Babinda Monday 10 -12 / Yarrabah Tuesday 10 -12 Woree Wednesday 9.30 -11.30 / White Rock Thursday 9 - 11 At Playgroup, parents and carers will work together to provide their babies and young children with opportunities to learn through play. Your baby or child will have fun exploring and playing with a variety of toys and activities, while interacting with other children. Check out a Community or Supported Playgroup today.

Contact Playgroup Queensland on 1800 171 882 Or on 40336966

Cairns South Single Parents • Meet other single parents just like you.

• A no pressure, easy way for you and your children to meet other single parent families.

• FUN, family activities • Parents-only events to meet new friends and have an opportunity to be more than a parent.

Phone Vicki – 0413094950 Or log on to http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ cairnssouthsingleparents/

If you have a Community Event you would like to advertise - please email us at info@pakmag.com.au

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PaK Monthly Medical

By Deanna Lynn Sletten

Flu Shot Facts to Consider Before Getting One It is time once again to consider whether or not you should get a flu shot. For many people the decision is obvious, depending upon their age, health and where they work. But should you get a flu shot?

Understanding a few facts about the flu and the flu shot can help you decide if it is right for you.

The vaccine should not be given to pregnant women in their first trimester or to women who are trying to conceive because of the mercury that is contained in the shot.

People allergic to eggs should also not receive the shot since eggs are used in the production of the vaccine.

People who are generally healthy, eat right and exercise regularly should not need the vaccine.

What is influenza?

Pros and cons Influenza (flu) comes in many strains because the viruses that cause it continually change. Symptoms of the flu include fever, chills, headache, muscle aches, loss of appetite and cough. It usually lasts between 3-7 days but can sometimes cause complications like dehydration or pneumonia that can require hospitalisation. For generally healthy people the flu poses no lasting threat but to those with weakened immune systems it can be deadly.

What is the flu vaccine?

Each year the flu vaccine is developed with the three most prevalent strains of the virus for that season. The vaccine is made up from purified viruses grown in egg cultures. This vaccine is made to be inactive and noninfectious and the purpose is to stimulate an immune reaction in your body once the shot has been given.

Since the flu season typically runs between May and September it is best to get the shot in early autumn because it takes two weeks to become effective. Few people experience side-effects from the vaccine however some do have redness and swelling at the injection site and others feel mildly sick for a day or two. The vaccine is 70% effective in preventing the flu and if you do contract the flu the symptoms are less severe.

Who needs the flu shot?

It is recommended that people who are at high risk of developing complications due to the flu should have a flu shot. These people include the elderly age 65 and older, residents of nursing homes or other care facilities, students living in shared housing, people working in hospitals or schools, people with chronic disorders and people with diabetes, asthma, HIV or any other health problem that compromises their immune system.

The flu shot is highly effective in reducing the amount of deadly flu cases in Australia each year, especially in the elderly population. It reduces the risk of upper respiratory illness by 25% and also reduces absences in the workplace by 36%. Having the shot does decrease spreading the flu to family, friends and co-workers and saves thousands of lives each year.

However, getting the flu shot does not mean you will not get the flu. Since the shot only covers three of the most prominent viruses that cause the flu there is a chance of contracting a virus that is not covered. Also, if you are someone who is relatively healthy but continues to get the shot each year you can weaken your immune system's natural defense system. Immune systems actually strengthen when they have to fight off viruses. Getting the shot deprives your body from becoming immune to the different viruses that cause the flu.

The vaccine also contains a preservative called thimerosal that contains mercury. Mercury is a toxic metal that can damage the brain and nerve cells. It has also been linked to developing Alzheimer's disease, memory loss, dementia, anxiety, depression, ADD, hypertension, heart disease and birth defects. Elderly people who have had five or more consecutive flu shots are 10 times more likely to develop Alzheimer's due to the accumulation of mercury in the brain.

The flu vaccine is definitely a lifesaver for many individuals who might otherwise suffer consequences from contracting the flu but like so many other medicines it can also cause side-effects. Knowing the facts will help you make an informed decision on whether or not the shot is right for you.

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PaK MaG at the Cairns Show!

We will have a very special “Michael Aw The Good Guys” photo booth set up where you can get your photo taken with YOUR family.

YOU COULD BE ON THE FRONT COVER OF OUR AUGUST SPRING EDITION.

When: 9am-5pm on Friday the 18th July.

See you there for your chance to win some great prizes, plus join in with our colouring in competition for the kids.

The Give Me Five For Kids- Favourites Cook Book.

We teamed up with Grant Denya, Marcia Hynes, Ian Hewittson, Malcolm Blight, Val Schier, Ashley Graham, the Sea FM Crew and many more, to bring you some fantastic recipes and raise money for Sea FM’s Give Me Five For Kids.

Cook Books are only $10 each with 100% of the funds going to the children’s ward at the Cairns Base Hospital.

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PaK Projects

By William Anthony

Getting' Chicky wid it!

The PaK MaG Chicken Coop - snake, mice and rat proof!

In the tropics we all know that birds and small animals can become prey to snakes and rats, especially when you are dealing with chicken eggs. So, here we have shown you how to keep the predators at bay and build your very own chicken coop.

What you will need:

Tools you will need:

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1.5m x 1.2m corrugated iron.

Approximately 40m of 35mm x 70mm treated pine.

5 door hinges which and also a latch or lock.

150 wood screws and 100 roofing screws (50 or 75mm length) Nails to secure the hardy flex to the pine.

About 100 will do.

Approximately 17m2 of chicken wire. The finer the better.

150-200 U-shaped nails to secure the chicken wire to the frame.

You need 4 sheets of 1800mmx1200mmx4.5mm hardy flex.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: Safety goggles, enclosed shoes, dust mask and gloves (working with chicken wire) Drill with both a wood screw bit and a roofing screw bit.

Hammer Wood saw or drop saw to cut wood - also a jigsaw or 4 inch grinder/cutter Metal Snips - to cut the wire and corrugated iron.

Straight edge - to draw straight lines on the hardy flex Pencil - to draw lines and mark lengths Measuring tape.

Basic Steps (To get a detailed version of the steps and how to make your own chicken coop, visit the PaK MaG website at: www.pakmag.com.au)

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Step 1: Making it to Fameâ&#x20AC;Ś.oops I mean, Frame!

Cut the lengths of pine in their sizes so that you can be laid out how it should be put together.

Once the lengths of wood are cut, begin making the frame by starting with one end, then the middle, then the other end. This will be your frame to start from.

Step 2: The laying quarters.

Now that you have the frame done, you need to begin the covered area which will cover the nesting area for the chooks. Firstly, start with the back and cut up your hardy flex to fit. Then the sides, base and then the face of the enclosure.

This sheet is similar to the back sheet but this sheet will have little doorways cut out.

first and make sure to secure the mesh to the frame as you go to make sure that there are no bulges in the middle. Once you have done the sides, do the same for the base and top. Now you can also cover the door.

Step 5: Shelter from the elements Now we need to make a roof. Firstly, make the frame for the roof so that the iron can be attached easily. Get the timber already cut to size and screw it together. Then cover this with mesh and then attach the roofing iron.

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Step 3: Getting out!

The doorway should be made now so that you can cover it with chicken wire when you cover the coop. Simply get your four pieces of timber and join them to make a rectangle and this will be your doorway.

Step 4: Covering it all up!

Now that the frame and enclosure is finished, you need to cover the entire frame with chicken wire.

Make sure to use you gloves to handle the wire because it can be quite sharp at the edges once it has been cut. Roll out the wire around the sides

Step 6: Whinge, whingeâ&#x20AC;Śhinge.

Now we must attach the roof and the door to the main frame. This will be done using our door hinges so that the roof will lift and the door will open. For the door, attach the two hinges so the door is able to swing open and closed freely. The roof will need three hinges so similar to the door, attach the hinges.

Step 7: Lock up and lock out!

Now all you need is the lock or latch to hold the door shut and the chicks are ready to move in!

Hope you've enjoyed making the coop and send in any ideas you may have for a DIY project or even send some pics of your own DIY projects.

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Pet Tips & Hints

By Cairns Vetinary Clinic

DOES YOUR PET HAVE ARTHRITIS? Pets are just as susceptible to this condition as humans and it causes just as much discomfort. To determine whether your pet could be suffering from arthritis, ask yourself if you've noticed any of the following: - They have difficulty rising from a resting position - They appear to be stiff after exercise - They have trouble climbing stairs - They've developed a limp - They have difficulty walking, running or jumping If you've answered yes to any of these questions you should ask a vet to examine your pet for arthritis. In dogs the condition is quite common, affecting more than one in five, however in cats the condition often goes unnoticed as they adapt very well to disabilities.

This painful degenerative disease can occur at any age or weight and at its worst, especially if left untreated, arthritis can cause chronic pain, difficulty in movement and a decline in quality of life.

So, what causes arthritis?

Most of the joints in the body depend on a layer of cartilage acting as a cushion, which also provides a smooth surface so the adjoining bones can move freely over each other. This is assisted by the lubrication provided by synovial fluid, the oily liquid in joints. With arthritis, the cartilage deteriorates and the synovial fluid loses some of its lubricating properties, so that the movement of bones becomes less smooth. This frequently occurs as a result of the cumulative effects of abnormal stresses placed on the joints. These might be because of trauma, ageing, continual wear and tear or because of the abnormal alignment of bones that make up the joint.

Obesity can seriously aggravate arthritis, as the joint must carry a greater load than it was

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To help your pet be happy and enjoy life again there are four important areas of therapy: 1) Effective medication - treatments for arthritis include medications which protect, nourish and lubricate joints plus nutritional supplements which promote cartilage formation and reduce inflammation.

Treatment may involve daily medication, a course of weekly injections, in addition to nutritional supplements or prescription diets.

2) Weight control - joint problems, which lead to pain, are aggravated by excess weight therefore it is important for your pet to maintain a healthy physique.

3) Exercise - over exertion will put an excessive strain on the joints, but not enough exercise will lead to greater stiffness and muscle wastage. Gentle regular exercise is best as this keeps the joints moving and the muscle in tone 4) Environment - ensure that your pet has a warm bed away from draughts. This bed should be well padded, so as not to put excess strain on the joints. Reducing the number of stairs or the steepness of the slope your dog must use to get to its resting place.

SPEAK TO YOUR VETERINARIAN ABOUT THE BEST TREATMENT FOR YOUR PET

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PaK MaG Parent

By Barbara Randle

Japanese Mothers Group I had the good fortune recently whilst I was in Japan to be able to attend a mothers group meeting. It was so different to the way we run mothers's groups in Australia and one of the most surprising things I discovered was that Japanese mother's groups are not just for new Mums. In the group I attended there were brand new Mum's sitting alongside Grandmothers and every other type of mother inbetween. What a great way to share valuable parenting experiences!

This particular group in Hiroshima were very concerned with ensuring that kids eat healthily and they publish recipes in the local newspaper once a week and also do cooking presentations in supermarkets. Amazingly they are sponsored by several different food companies including a seaweed company, soy sauce, a pickle company and also a miso paste company. The sponsors use the group to research their new products and to ask them for their feedback on packaging, labelling, presentation and price before they're launched on to the market.

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The group made several dishes showcasing their sponsors' products in healthy kid's meals. The average Japanese kitchen is tiny compared to the Australian version so add seven ladies in aprons and you can imagine how cramped it got! Despite this, everyone seemed to know their job and they worked alongside each other very smoothly. We made rice burgers (rice instead of bread) and rice balls wrapped in pickles. Once these were all cooked they then bought out other treats they had purchased and sat down for lunch and to discuss future projects etc. It actually runs very formally and they even keep minutes of meeting.

Also, their idea of a healthy breakfast is so far removed from what our kids eat most mornings, it's incredible. They asked me what most kids in Australia have for breakfast and I had a bit of a hard time explaining things like Coco Pops, Muesli Bars, Pop Tarts and other such really awful things we give our kids. Japanese kids generally eat rice, pickles, fish, eggs, vegies etc for breakfast. There is no cereal aisle at the supermarket in Japan and even finding a toaster is a difficult task.

We discussed general child issues which seem to be the same the world over and then I had to leave to catch a train. It was a fantastic experience and I came away feeling that I could definitely learn some lessons from the Japanese with regards to healthy food for the kids. Within a few week of being back in the country we were back to porridge and rice bubbles which I suppose aren't that bad! All I can do is try my best, as every mother does, to make sure our kids eat healthy as often as possible.

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New Zealand The Land of the Long White Cloud is a great family destination - easy to navigate with lots of sightseeing and activities to keep the kids entertained. The best way to get around the country is by hiring a car from Auckland and dropping it off at your final destination.

Within Auckland, visit the Auckland Sky Tower or Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium before heading south to Rotorua, the home of thermal springs, mud pools and Maori culture.

Take the kids Zorbing or to the Agrodome where you can watch sheep demonstrations, cow milking and all sorts of other farm animals. At the bottom end of the North Island is Wellington, New Zealand's capital city, where you can visit the bold and innovative national museum of Te Papa.

Crossing over to the South Island, you'll find a land of contrasts. Christchurch is a beautiful city with a very English feel, beautiful botanic gardens, whale watching and the amazing International Antarctic Centre where you can see Little Blue Penguins. From Christchurch the drive to the snow in Queenstown is a 6 hour journey. Even in summer you will find plenty of activities (including a luge) set amongst some breathtaking scenery.

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A TRIP TO....

This month the Nicole George headed off for a day of fun at Rainforest Habitat

Lunch with the Lorikeets

The three habitat areas are:

The Rainforest Habitat, just outside Port Douglas, is a great place to take the kids for a wildlife trip during the school holidays. It is a huge wildlife park that occupies 8 acres of land and has been designed to emulate our regions three main types of natural environments so you can observe the animals in an 'almost' normal setting. We spent 4 hours at the Habitat but we could easily have spent much longer wandering through the rainforest, wetlands and grasslands habitats.

There's plenty to keep the kids amused.

The Wetlands The Wetlands area reflects are a crucial depicts the amazing diversity of our natural wetlands that are important fringing areas and provides a link to many ecosystems. An array of wading birds can be viewed foraging for fish in waterways beneath the boardwalks.

What makes a day trip to the Habitat even more special is that you can break up the tour of the park by having 'Lunch with the Lorikeets' in the Wetlands area. For the bargain price of $29 per adult (if you're a local) you can gain entry to the park and it includes an excellent BBQ lunch. The lunch includes soup and freshly baked breads, BBQ steaks fish or pasta and some very fresh and tasty salads. To finish off there's also cheese and crackers, tropical fruits and a selection of teas and coffees. It's delicious and very good value and it also saves you having to bother packing lunches for the kids. Meanwhile there's lorikeets squealing overhead and if you're really lucky they'll also come and sit on your shoulder.

There are also other birds to look out for including curlews, parrots, herons and lots of others.

You can either walk around and enjoy meeting the animals by yourselves or join one of the free guided tours that take place. There are also daily presentations focusing on some of our more popular animals ie. snakes, crocs and koalas.

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The Rainforest Look out for the Southern Cassowary, Boyd's Forest Dragon and the colourful Eclectus parrots.

Walk along meandering Boardwalks along the forest floor to the rainforest canopy.

The Grasslands This is a fabulous area where you can get close to kangaroos, wallabies and emus. There's an endangered Lumholtz's Tree Kangaroo and many more animals to watch out for including Estuarine and Freshwater crocodiles which lurk beneath the murky waters of the lagoons.

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This Months This Months PaK List

By Alicia Douch

PaK List

GET READY FOR THE PARTY TOP TEN THINGS YOU NEED TO DO TO BE PREPARED 1 Decide on a theme for the party.

2 Work out where you want to have the party - in the backyard, in a park or maybe a BBQ on the beach.

3 Make the invitations and get them out with plenty of notice for the guests.

4 Organise the decorations - balloons, streamers, birthday banner etc.

5 Have some great kid's music ready.

6 Organise activities such as pass the parcel, freeze, pin the tail on the donkey.

7 Prepare the catering - get food ready plus any crockery and cutlery you'll need (do you need to buy or borrow extra?).

8 Decide what type of birthday cake your child would be really excited to receive. Don't forget candles and matches!

9 Make the party favour bags - use stickers, toys, lollies etc 10 Make sure your camera is ready to go (ie. No flat batteries etc) and enjoy your child's big day!

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Movie Review - Movie Review - Movie Review

It's the story about a lazy, irreverent slacker panda, named Po, who is the biggest fan of Kung Fu around...which doesn't exactly come in handy while working every day in his family's noodle shop.

Unexpectedly chosen to fulfill an ancient prophecy, Po's dreams become reality when he joins the world of Kung Fu and studies alongside his idols, the legendary Furious Five -- Tigress, Crane,

Mantis, Viper and Monkey -- under the leadership of their guru, Master Shifu.

But before they know it, the vengeful and treacherous snow leopard Tai Lung is headed their way, and it's up to Po to defend everyone from the oncoming threat. Can he turn his dreams of becoming a Kung Fu master into reality?

Po puts his heart - and his girth - into the task, and the unlikely hero ultimately finds that his greatest weaknesses turn out to be his greatest strengths.

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TIME FOR A LAUGH This has been doing the rounds on email but is funny enough to repeat!

Why are ghosts bad at telling lies?

Because you can see right through them!

Follow these steps to find out if you're ready to have children:

What flavour ice cream is Dracula's favourite?

Veinilla!

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Nights Walk around the living room from 5pm to 10pm carrying a wet bag weighing approx. 4 - 6kg. At 10pm, put the bag down; set the alarm for midnight and go to sleep.

Get up at 11pm and walk the bag around the living room until 1am. Set the alarm for 3am. As you can't get back to sleep, get up at 2am and make a cup of tea. Go to bed at 2.45am. Get up again at 3am when the alarm goes off. Sing songs in the dark until 4am. Put the alarm on for 5am. Get up when it goes off. Make breakfast.

Keep this up for 5 years.

Dressing Small Children Attempt to put a live octopus in to a string bag so that no arms are hanging out, within 5 minutes.

Cars Buy a practical 5-door wagon and then shove a chocolate ice cream cone in to the glove compartment, insert a coin into the CD player, and mash a box of chocolate biscuits into the back seat. Lastly, run a garden rake along both sides of the car.

Grocery Shopping Go to the local supermarket. Take with you the nearest thing you can find to a pre-school child - a fully grown goat is excellent. If you intend to have more than one child, take more than one goat. Buy your weekly groceries without letting the goat(s) out of your sight.

Pay for everything the goat eats or destroys.

Feeding a 1 year-old Hollow out a melon and make a small hole in the side.

Suspend it from the ceiling and swing it from side to side. Now get a bowl of soggy cornflakes and attempt to spoon them into the swaying melon while pretending to be an aeroplane. Continue until half the cornflakes are gone and then tip the rest into your lap, making sure that a lot of it falls on the floor.

Mess Smear peanut butter in to the sofa and curtains, hide a fish behind the stereo, rub muddy fingers over the walls and then cover the stains with crayon. To complete the look, empty every drawer/cupboard/storage box in your house onto the floor & leave it there.

Conversations Talk to an adult of your choice whilst having someone else continually tug on your shirt hem or shirt sleeve.

Make sure they are continually shouting Mummy at supersonic volume.

Teacher: When was Rome built?

Pupil: At night.

Teacher: Why did you say that?

Pupil: Because my Dad always says that Rome wasn't built in a day!

Do you know the first Prime Minister?

No, we were never introduced!

An ideal homework excuse Teacher: Where is your homework?

Pupil: I put it in a safe, but lost the combination!

Doctor, Doctor I dream there are monsters under my bed, what can I do?

Saw the legs off of your bed!

Why do cows like being told jokes?

Because they like being amoosed!

What do you get if you cross a sheep with a kangaroo?

A woolly jumper!

A man drove 2,000 miles with his family without knowing he had a flat tire. How come?

It was his spare tyre that was flat.

Two outlaws robbed a bank. They decided to bury the money they stole. If it took two outlaws five days to dig a hole, how many days would it take them to dig half a hole?

None. You can't dig half a hole.

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