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Hello and welcome to the July edition of PakMag. Can you believe half the school year is finished and it’s the school holidays again?!

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In this edition we have a story on homework and showcase a few gorgeous local families that have had a multiple birth. We also have tickets to give away to the V8’s and our new celebration page, which shows you how to host an awesome Lego Party.

Until next time, be safe during the holidays, enjoy and don’t forget to tell everyone, you read it in PakMag.

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Bump & Bub 20 Bump & Bub Products 23 What's On Guide 25 Mini Mag 33 Entertainment 34 School Holiday Guide 36 Lego Party Ideas

Party Guide 39 What's New in Business

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Multiple Choice

By Jenna Gallina

Can you really boost your chances of having more than one?

DID YOU KNOW? • The most popular twin baby names in 2014 were Ella and Emma, Olivia and Sophia, Madison and Mason, Ethan and Emma, Jacob and Joshua and Ethan and Evan.

• Some favourite celebrities are actually twins – Scarlett Johansson has a twin brother named Hunter, Gisele Bundchen has a twin sister, Patricia, Vin Diesel has a twin brother named Paul Vincent and Ashton Kutcher has a twin brother, Michael.

• Nigeria has the highest rates of multiples with more identical twins than fraternal, while China has one of the lowest with multiple births occurring one in 300 births.

• Nearly half of twins invent their own languages. This “secret language of twins” is known as ideoglossia. And watching them communicate in secret twin baby speak has got to be one of the sweetest things in the world!

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You may have heard that if you have twins in the family, you have a better chance of having multiples yourself. But is there any truth to this?

Apparently, there is! In fact, what you eat, how you conceive and even how tall you are may increase your chances of having more than one.

According to the Australian Multiple Birth Association, twins represent 2 per cent of the total Australian population while triplets (and higher order multiples) make up .02 per cent. So what factors play a role in having multiples?

Your age Fertility research indicates that twin pregnancies are more common in mothers who are over 35 years of age.

Your genes Yes, twins do run in the family, but only fraternal twins. Identical twins can occur in any family. What’s the difference? Fraternal twins develop when two separate eggs are fertilised and implant in the uterus. Identical twins form when a single fertilised egg splits into two genetically identical parts.

Your conception method Yes, it is true that having fertility assistance such as in-vitro fertilisation can result in more than one egg being released, but this certainly isn’t the case for all mums of multiples.

Your choice of contraception On the pill or just stopped taking it?

Chances are, you could be seeing more than one heartbeat at that first ultrasound.

Your weaning approach Breastfeeding an older baby or toddler has said to increase your chance of having twins due to the extra prolactin produced when feeding a child.

Your diet Some studies suggest that women who eat a lot of dairy are more likely to carry twins. Other foods on the multiple meal plan? Sweet potatoes, oysters and green leafy vegetables.

Your height and weight There have even been studies that suggest taller women tend to conceive more twins as well as women with a BMI greater than 30.

Go figure.

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Meet our Mackay Multiple Mums

Double the love for these local mums who share what life is really like with two of a kind.

Kellie Pace

Kristin Moller

Paula Mulcair

Who are you mummy to and how old are they? Marcos eight, Zachary and Aidan six.

Who are you mummy to and how old are they? I am mummy to three year old boys, Jake and Zack.

Who are you mummy to and how old are they? Benji and Cooper aged three years.

What has been the most memorable moment so far? Hard to go past our first scan at 12 weeks when we joked about how many beans were in there.

Let’s just say we were left speechless when the sonographer showed us the two heartbeats.

Any advice for parents expecting multiples? Try not to stress too much - you can handle it! You are guaranteed to be greeted with double the laughter and double the love!

What has been the most memorable moment so far? When they were born - holding them both in my arms - instant love.

Describe life with twins in three words: Blessed, busy and boisterous.

What’s something you wish people without multiples would understand: Although identical twins look alike, they are very much two separate individuals.

Mum to Multiples?

Yes, finding out you are carrying two or more little babies can be overwhelming. But all mums to multiples would agree that raising twins or triplets comes with a plethora of positives – your child will have a playmate for life, you are in for double the fun and you get to experience twice (or triple) the cuddles, kisses and “I Love You Mummy’s.”

What more could you want?

Regardless of whether you are having one or three, motherhood comes with plenty of ups and downs. And multiple birth parents are not prone to feelings of stress and exhaustion. To fully enjoy this incredible time in your life, the Australian Multiple Birth Association shares these tips to help all parents prepare for life with more than one: Just grow with it You can certainly expect to gain more weight than a woman carrying just

Describe life with twins in three words: Chaos, excitement and love.

Something you wish people without multiples would understand: I get a lot of ‘my kids were born close together, so I know what you are going through’, but unless you have two or more at the same age you really have NO idea!

one. After all, you are carrying an extra placenta, extra amniotic fluid and extra maternal body fluid, not to mention the extra little bundle of joy!

Try not to focus on the extra weight gain – your body is doing exactly what it needs to do.

Cherish every moment The aching back, the big belly, the constant nausea – yes, it can be unbearable, but remember that you are about to undertake the greatest journey of your life. And when you have your little babies in your arms, you will know it was worth every single stretchmark.

Accept help when you can Even superheros have sidekicks. Be sure to accept offers to babysit, to bring over meals, to change nappies.

This is the secret to being a super mum- know your limits.

Join forces with multiple mums Connect with your local Australian Multiple Birth Association club while

Describe life with twins in three words: Double the love.

Any advice for parents expecting multiples? Have a good support network around you to help out with the small things so you can spend time with your babies.

you are still pregnant. The AMBA has grown to a membership of over 3,500 families Australia-wide, ranging from expectant parents to parents of adult multiples over the past 40 years. All mums who sign up will get a free box of Huggies nappies (that’s your first box down…only 2000 more to buy!)

You can find your nearest AMBA club using AMBA's club finder www.amba.org.au/clubfinder Talking to other parents of multiples can make a massive difference to your mental health and coping skills.

Plus, it is always great to share a laugh with other mums who are up all night with two unsettled newborns, or cleaning two number threes simultaneously (ever changed a number six nappy?)

After all, laughter is the best medicine for sleep deprivation. And coffee.

Coffee works too.

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EDUCATION SERIES

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Child’s learning?

All homework and no play makes children go crazy. Mums suspect it, children know it. Even some teachers and studies confirm that too much homework can be doing your children more harm than good.

The argument regarding the importance of homework continues to make the rounds in most households and schools. So how much is too much? And what role does it play in your children’s development at school?

The homework war Yes, homework can be beneficial to children. Common arguments for homework are that it promotes self-discipline, improves study skills and work habits, helps students be responsible and prepares them for the “real world”.

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It can also help bridge the gap between learning at home and learning at school and bring parents up to speed with the progress of their children.

However, homework can also be seen as irrelevant as it is not a direct reflection of the learning activities undertaken at school.

A recent inquiry from the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development found strong evidence that homework had almost no academic benefit to primary-school students, although it may help them prepare for secondary school.

How to achieve the homework, life balance Bentley Park College teacher and mum, Samantha Olding, can see both sides of the coin.

“Although I may not agree with the homework that my children are receiving I will always assist them as homework provides them with great skills that will transcend into excellent study habits,” Olding tells us.

Children will develop an understanding that learning is not only important at school, but also valued at home.

“Homework can help children build on skills such as time management, organisation, preparation, responsibility and communication.

These are the lifelong skills that we want all children to be confident with.”

Doing school work at home can be incredibly valuable but it needs to be balanced. After a six hour day at school, most kids will want to come home and relax. Too much homework can cause children to resent school and worst of all, learning in general.

Finding that perfect balance between school work and homework is never

easy and it will vary depending on the child.

But, as a general guideline, how much homework is appropriate?

The “10 minute rule” Every state has different recommendations on homework and some schools across the nation have even introduced the homework opt out program where parents can choose to opt out of homework completely or cater the amount they would like their children to receive each day.

In Queensland there is a state school homework policy which recognises that the setting of homework must take into account the need for children to have a balanced lifestyle.

Some schools adapt the “10 minute rule” which recommends kids spend about 10 minutes per school night every year they’re in school. So a year one student would be doing 50 minutes a week while a year six student would be doing one hour a day or five hours per week.

Finding your child’s learning curve The average fifteen-year-old student in Australia spends around six hours a week on homework with private school students taking home an average of two hours a week more homework that state school students.

This may seem like too much or it may seem like not enough when compared to other countries, such as China, where the average amount of time spent on homework per week exceeds 13 hours.

The bottom line? The amount of homework your child does should be something that the student, parents and teachers negotiate together.

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Homework Helpers LessonBuzz App

Study Smart Tips and Tricks to Try at Home Homework should be balanced with other purposeful activities. If you’re having trouble convincing your child to do homework, try these tips:

Newly-designed LessonBuzz targets common learning needs and encourages individualised development in areas such as knowledge, writing, comprehension and literacy skills, designed for children aged four to thirteen.

The LessonBuzz Kindy App and Literacy App are now available through the Apple App Store.

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Sneak learning into everyday life Let’s face it – the stories and activities selected as homework are not going to interest everyone. Rather than stick to the homework reading list, read something your children would enjoy, even if it’s a comic book one night and his school reader the night after.

Your daughter may not be too interested in writing her spelling words but she may be more inclined to do them if she can write a story about princesses after.

Practice communication and reflection The best way to do this? By sitting together every night and having a conversation around the dinner table.

Talk about your day. Talk about something funny that happened, something sad that happened, something frustrating that happened.

No text book required.

Membo is a funky and colourful magnetic daily reminder tool that flips over to let everyone know if a job has been done yet. Not only is it great as a reward system for homework, but also for other daily tasks, such as feeding the fish and watering the plants.

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Mark-My-Time Digital Bookmark

Learn with them Play Go Fish but create your own using sight words. Practice doing your timetables as a family, going around in a circle and seeing how fast you can do it together. Make learning a team effort.

Offer a reward I’m not ashamed to admit that we are big fans of bribes in my house.

It works. Okay. The end.

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How cool are these? Reading homework just got more fun to monitor with this all-in-one digital clock, timer and bookmark. Make sure your children are getting their twenty minutes of reading each day with Mark-My-Time. There are several funky colours to choose from and the battery is included.

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Getting your children to not just hear you, but understand you is all about helping them connect old concepts with new ones.

The capacity to be innovative has been identified as one of the capabilities of the 21st Century.

Innovation happens when ideas are connected together in new ways. It is as if a person, or a group of people, stand and look at a table covered in post it notes with different ideas written on each of them and after looking at them and thinking about them, connections begin to appear between them, then a new idea emerges.

Another way of thinking about it is to consider the constellations in the night sky. If someone takes the time to point out the patterns of stars rather than make the known constellations, you will probably look for these night time pictures whenever you look up at a star filled sky. If you stop seeing only what you know and begin to make new links between stars not the links in the traditional constellations, your mind can make countless pictures.

There are really limitless possibilities.

Learning makes connections between things we know and have experienced, and new ideas and experiences. Children learn best when their learning is connected to what they already know or have experienced.

Another way to understand this is the ease with which our imaginations can often see familiar shapes in the clouds. Who doesn't remember spending time on their backs gazing at the clouds and watching them morph from one recognisable shape to another?

So? The importance of this for parents and educators is that when we want children to understand a more complex issue, it might be a rule you want them to follow, a danger you want them to avoid, or just a life lesson you want them to grasp, the best way to communicate with them is to connect the new with the old.

Use phrases such as, ‘you know, it's like when‌.(share something you know they will remember)‘, or reflect with them on a shared experience before you talk to them about the new idea.

The best learning happens when new concepts can be connected with existing ones. Teaching people to be innovative takes this to a higher level.

Creating opportunities for people to connect ideas themselves and to come to new thoughts can be difficult because it requires patience.

It always seems easier and quicker just to tell people the solution to a problem.

It takes time and patience to ask questions instead of just giving answers. Questions require thought to answer. When we get our kids thinking, the best environment for real learning to take place is created.

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HEALTH

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Vein Pain?

Consider Sclerotherapy Uncomfortable and unsightly veins affect more than 30% of the population.

There are many myths about varicose and spider veins with the most common being: • Only women get varicose veins • FALSE Both men and women suffer from varicose veins • Varicose veins don’t hurt • FALSE Bulging veins cause much pain and discomfort • Varicose veins are a cosmetic flaw • FALSE Varicose veins are a circulatory malfunction • Surgery is the only way to remove varicose veins • FALSE With today’s medical advances, surgery is no longer the only option The reasons for many of these mistaken beliefs include out-ofdate treatments and a lack of specialisation. Recently there have been a number of new medical specialties with Sclerotherapy, the preferred treatment, as it is less invasive and much less painful than other methods.

Sclerotherapy is a non-surgical procedure with little downtime for patients. During the procedure, a solution is injected into the vein with a very fine needle. The solution causes a reaction along the internal wall of the vein, causing it to swell and stick together. As a result the vein no longer fills with blood and gradually fades over a period of weeks until it becomes barely visible.

Considered the gold standard of treating varicose veins and spider veins, it improves the cosmetic appearance whilst also reducing the associated symptoms such as pain, itching and burning.

With the cooler months approaching, now is the perfect time to book in for a treatment. The vein treatment provided at Exqisit You Aesthetic and Skin Clinic has been found to actively reduce or eliminate many or all of these uncomfortable symptoms.

Story Dr. John McIntosh GP Superclinic

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Winter is Coming Antibiotic Resistance

Could the overuse of antibiotics be making us sicker?

Many of us are guilty of it, especially during cold and flu season – our child gets a cold and the first thing we do is head to the doctor and ask for a script.

However, for those of us with infections due to common winter viruses, but who are otherwise healthy, antibiotics are not the answer.

The government is cracking down on antibiotic usage as Health Minister Sussan Ley announced a national strategy to curb the overuse of antibiotics in Australia last month.

“The strategy is not about removing access but rather guiding Australians to take antibiotics safely,” Ms Ley said in a statement. “The over and misuse of antibiotics has been identified as a significant contributor to the emergence of resistant bacteria.”

Dr Lynn Weekes, CEO of NPS MedicineWise states, “The more antibiotics are used, the more chances bacteria have to become resistant to them. This can then make bacterial infections much harder to treat when you do have one.”

Australia has one of the highest rates of antibiotic use in the world with more than 24 million antibiotic prescriptions written every year. Last year, antibiotics were prescribed to over 10 million patients or an incredible 45 per cent of all Australians.

A 2014 NPS MedicineWise survey showed that one in five Australians expect antibiotics for viruses that cause a cold or flu.

To reduce our overuse, Weekes suggests managing your cold and flu symptoms in a more natural way.

“Only see your doctor if you feel your symptoms are severe or are not improving. You may want to consider getting a flu vaccination now to reduce your risk of a serious bout of flu as the winter season nears.”

Reducing your reliance on antibiotics Do you know people who say, “I haven’t had a cold in years?” Wondering how they do it? Boost your immunity the natural way - here’s how: • Stress less, sleep more - And incorporate exercise into your regime • Add Echinacea to your morning menu • Become a gingerholic - Ginger is beneficial to colds, flu, circulation, digestion and nausea • Get your vitamins - Including vitamin C, zinc, vitamin D3 and lysine • Power through with probiotics - Probiotics are, essentially, “good bacteria” that help fight “bad bacteria.” These are important to take after a course of antibiotics.

• Up your iron intake - Essential for immunity and energy, iron-rich foods include spinach, red meats, beans, whole grains, seeds and dark chocolate (winning!)

• Embrace prebiotics - These are non-digestible food ingredients that, when consumed, stimulate the growth and function of "good" bacteria in the gut. Foods with prebiotics include bananas, berries, garlic, soybeans, onions, leeks, shallots, asparagus and chicory root.

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Bump & Bub Anything But Baa Baa Boring!

Story Julie Sexton, Speech Pathologist at TalkNQ Speech Pathology

Research indicates that children who can accurately recite eight nursery rhymes by age four are usually in the top band of readers and spellers by year three. Isn’t it time you re-visited the classics with your kids?

When babies are very young, in order for them to learn from Mum or Dad they need to share the same interests as Mum or Dad. Nursery rhymes, with their natural rhythm and finger movements, provide a natural platform for parents to interact with their young children strengthening the child’s social and emotional development.

Benefits to rhyme Nursery rhymes have a multi-faceted influence on important development skills. Studies confirm that nursery rhymes can encourage: • Imitation and Understanding Young children will typically imitate fine motor skills before imitating words. Singing nursery rhymes with finger movements can help them to engage with you and imitate your movements.

• Auditory Memory Development The ability to retain and recall words and sentences is important for learning and the repetition in nursery rhymes provides a suitable first stepping stone.

• Literacy Development Nursery rhymes support early literacy development because

they build on children’s vocabulary which is a major component in reading success.

• Phonological Awareness The awareness of sounds in words, which is another building block for reading and writing skills, is a tricky one for children to learn. Nursery rhymes also expose children to natural rhythm and place emphasis on key words which fosters the foundation for reading fluency at primary school.

Most parents include a bedtime story as part of their child’s night time routine. Spend an extra minute or two in their bedroom and let them choose a couple of rhymes each night.

Not only are nursery rhymes beneficial to your children’s speech development, but they also offer a beautiful and relaxing bonding experience before bed. Both you and your children will start looking forward to finishing a busy day with a quiet rhyme.

Plus, there is nothing quite like ending the day with “Open, Shut Them” looping around in your head.

If you have any concerns about your child’s early communication development, it is best to seek help early rather than taking a “wait and see” approach. A speech pathologist can assist in their early development.

Encouraging Your Child to Learn Nursery Rhymes • Start by using short nursery rhymes that include simple finger movements such as “Twinkle Twinkle” or “Incy Wincy Spider”.

• Make a Nursery Rhyme Box. Paint and decorate a cardboard box with your children, then collect items that represent each nursery rhyme. Find farm animals for “Old McDonald,” stars for “Twinkle, Twinkle,” a stuffed bunny for “Peter Rabbit.” Then take turns picking out of the box and singing the rhyme that is selected.

• Make up fun over-the-top actions with nursery rhymes.

For example when reciting “Humpty Dumpty” pretend to fall down on the bed and give your child deep hugs as you do it - a sure way to keep them interested and wanting more repetition.

• Clap out each beat in the nursery rhyme to further emphasise the natural rhythm of the song.

• Find a template of your child’s favourite nursery rhyme and then sing the nursery rhyme as they colour it in or paint it.

• Buy puzzles or games that include nursery rhyme characters and sing the nursery rhyme for each piece of the puzzle or game.

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What's On JuLY WEDNESDAY 1 School Holiday Bike Education - Mackay Victoria Park State School www.mackay.qld.gov.au/ bikeeducation 9.00am / Free / Kids Kindermoves Bluewater Quay www.mackay.qld.gov.au 9.00am / Free / Family Make & Decorate a Timber Pencil Box Class Bookings Required Paxtons Creative Space 0401 834 829 3.00pm / Free / Family Peppa Pig Stage Show (Also Shows at 11am, 12pm & 1pm) (Ends 3/7/15) Caneland Central Centre Court www.canelandcentral.com.au 10.00am / Free / Family

THURSDAY 2 School Holiday Bike Education - Marian Marian State School www.mackay.qld.gov.au/ bikeeducation 9.00am / Free / Kids Newmarket Race Day Ooralea Race Course 4952 1155 11.00am / Free / Family

Zumba Kids Jr - 4-7 yrs Bluewater Quay www.mackay.qld.gov.au 10.00am / Free / Kids Kevin the Magical Balloon Man The Dome www.mackay.qld.gov.au 11.00am / Free / Family Design & Decorate Porcelain Plate Class Bookings Required Paxtons Creative Space 0401 834 829 3.00pm / Free / Family

FRIDAY 3 School Holiday Bike Education - Beaconsfield Mackay District Special School www.mackay.qld.gov.au/ bikeeducation 9.00am / Free / Kids Facepainting Coffee Club www.mackay.qld.gov.au 11.00am / Free / Family Yoga Fix Bluewater Quay www.mackay.qld.gov.au 9.30am / Free / Family

SATURDAY 4 Chaptech Mackay Cup (Kids Free) Ooralea Race Course

"Rob picks Chaptech Mackay Cup on Saturday 4 at 11.00am" 4952 1155 11.00am / Cost / Family Design & Decorate a Porcelain Plate Class Bookings Required Paxtons Creative Space 0401 834 829 11.00am / Free / Family Haven Video Game & Pop Culture MECC Plenary Halls www.mackayecc.com.au 6.00pm / Cost / Adult

SUNDAY 5 Bubble Run- Active Towns Fun Run (Kids Under 10 Free) Parklands at end of Greenfields Boulevard (Near old Bunnings) www.mackay.qld.gov.au/bubblerun 8.30am / Cost / Family

MONDAY 6 Dream Catchers Bookings Required Paxtons Creative Space 0401 834 829 3.00pm / Free / Family Paddington Bear Stage Show (Also Shows at 11am & 1pm) (Ends 10/7/15) Caneland Central Centre Court www.canelandcentral.com.au 10.00am / Free / Family

Paddington Bear Meet and Greet (Runs to 12.30pm) (Ends 10/7/15) Caneland Central Centre Court www.canelandcentral.com.au 12.00pm / Free / Family Disney Princess Interactive Zone (Runs to 2pm Daily) (Ends 10/7/15) Caneland Central (Outside Target) www.canelandcentral.com.au 11.00am / Free / Family

TUESDAY 7 Cupcake Decorating Lucy Dillon for Brides/Crafty Cat, Victoria Street 2.00pm / Free / Family

WEDNESDAY 8 Still Life Drawing Bookings Required The Dome 0401 834 829 3pm / Free / Family

THURSDAY 9 Zumba Kids Jr 4-7 yrs Bluewater Quay www.mackay.qld.gov.au 10.00am / Free / Kids Yoga Fix Bluewater Quay

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What's On JuLY www.mackay.qld.gov.au 9.30am / Free / Family

SUNDAY 12 Castrol Edge Townsville 400 Reid Park, Townsville www.v8supercars.com.au 7.00am / Cost / Family

FRIDAY 10 Queensland Symphony Orchestra - Symphony Under the Stars Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens Soundshell www.mackaytix.com.au 5.30pm / Free / Family

Rock Paper Scissors Art & Design Market Artspace Mackay www.mackayecc.com.au 1.00pm / Free / Family

Peter Pan Jnr. The Musical (ends 12/7/15) Central Queensland Conservatorium of Music, Boundary Rd www.trybooking.com/HQCL Refer Webpage / Cost / Family

monday 13 Mikelangelo Cave -Waits-Cohen MECC North Foyer www.mackayecc.com.au 7.30pm / Cost / Adult

Castrol Edge Townsville 400 Reid Park, Townsville www.v8supercars.com.au 6.30am / Cost / Family

Caneland Central's Jack Sturgeon Lunchbox Concerts Caneland Central Centre Court www.mackaytix.com.au 11.30am / Free / Family

Castrol Edge Townsville 400 Reid Park, Townsville www.v8supercars.com.au 6.30am / Cost / Family

Young Adult Book Club (Bookings Preferred - Young Adults Aged 14-20) Mackay City Library www.mackay.qld.gov.au 4.00pm / Free / Adult

Mackay Food Swap Mackay Community Gardens www.facebook.com/ MackayFoodSwap 10.00am / Free / Family

Lunchbox Concerts Caneland Central Centre Court www.mackaytix.com.au 11.30am / Free / Family KUCOM Theatre Presents Caught in the Net (Ends 18/7/15) MECC Lynette Denny Space www.mackayecc.com.au 7.30pm / Cost / Family

THURSDAY 16 Caneland Central's Jack Sturgeon Lunchbox Concerts Caneland Central Centre Court www.mackaytix.com.au 11.30am / Free / Family

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SATURDAY 11

"Teegs picks Mackay Food Swap on Saturday 11 at 10am"

WEDNESDAY 15 Caneland Central's Jack Sturgeon

Roald Dahl's Revolting Rhymes and Dirty Beasts MECC Auditorium www.mackaytix.com.au 11.00am / Cost / Family Roald Dahl's Revolting Rhymes and Dirty Beasts MECC Auditorium www.mackaytix.com.au 6.00pm / Cost / Family Not Another Playgroup (0-5 Years) Andergrove Community Centre, Celeber Drive 4955 2674 / 9.30am / Cost / Family

Pyjama Day www.thepyjamafoundation.com/ pyjama-day Various time and locations Gold Coin / Family Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal Whitsunday Voices Literary Dinner MECC Plenary Halls www.mackayecc.com.au 7.00pm / Cost / Adult

saturday 18 July Racing (Kids Free) Ooralea Race Course 4952 1155 11.00am / Cost / Family G & S Engineering Wine and Food Day Queens Park, East Gordon St, Mackay www.mackaytix.com.au 10.30am / Free / Family

sunday 19 Circa What Will Have Been MECC Auditorium www.mackaytix.com.au 7.30pm / Cost / Family

Thursday 23 Mid Week Racing Ooralea Race Course 4952 1155 11.00am / Free / Family

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AMOUNT: 12

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INGREDIENTS

INGREDIENTS

3 Cups S/R Flour 1 Cup Cream 1 Cup Lemonade

1 cup Light Thickened Cream 1 cup Caster Sugar 3 Eggs, lightly beaten 1 1/2 cups Self Raising Flour

HOW TO MAKE 1. Heat oven to 180.

2. Mix all ingredients till combined 3. Place mix on floured bench and mould into a square about an inch thick.

4. Cut out scones with a small circled glass into equal sizes.

5. Line a tray and put the 12 scones right next to each other. Bake for 12-15 minutes on 180.

Cool and serve with Jam and whipped cream.

4 ingredient MILO BALLS

AMOUNT: 20

AMOUNT: 12

HOW TO MAKE 1. Preheat the oven to 180 degree Celsius.

2. Place 12 cupcake liners in a muffin tray.

3. Put 1 cup Light Thickened Cream, 1 cup Caster Sugar and 3 lightly beaten Eggs in a large mixing bowl, whisk the mixture until smooth.

4. Add 1 1/2 cups Self Raising Flour gradually into the cream mixture, continue to whisk until the batter thickens.

Fill cupcake liners and bake for 18 minutes. Decorate!

Great for little helping hands

INGREDIENTS 1 can sweetened condensed milk 2 tablespoons Milo 1 packet of Arrowroot biscuits Desiccated coconut, to coat

HOW TO MAKE 1. Crush Arrowroot biscuits in a food processor, blender (or with your hands) 2. Mix Milo, crushed biscuits and condensed milk into a bowl and cover bowl with Clingwrap and refrigerate for half an hour 3. From the mixture, roll into 20 bite-sized balls 4. Roll each ball in desiccated coconut 5. Eat immediately, refrigerate until ready to serve or freeze for a delicious bite-snack after school snack

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What's On JULY friday 24

"Scott picks National Tree Day on Sunday 26"

sunday 26

friday 31

Not Another Playgroup (0-5 Years) Andergrove Community Centre, Celeber Drive 4955 2674 9.30am / Cost / Family

Sensory Movie, Tomorrowland Mount Pleasant BCC Cinema

Not Another Playgroup (0-5 Years) Andergrove Community Centre, Celeber Drive 4955 2674 / 9.30am / Cost / Family

11.00am / Cost / Family

Schools Tree Day www.treeday.planetark.org Various times and locations Free / Kids

National Tree Day www.treeday.planetark.org Various times and locations Free / Family

The Last Five Years - Triple Threat Theatre Academy Mackay Entertainment & Convention Centre www.mackayecc.com.au 8.00pm / Cost / Family

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REGULAR MARKETS Check out the Markets

Eungella Markets

Paxton's Night Markets

DATE 1st Sunday of the month (Apr to Dec) TIME From 9am LOCATION Eungella Memorial Hall - North Street

DATE 1st Friday every 2nd month TIME From 5pm LOCATION Paxtons Warehouse

Mackay Marina Markets

DATE Last Sunday of the month TIME From 8am (Mar to Dec) LOCATION Bruce Highway Sarina

(Supporting the Mackay Animal Rescue Society) DATE 3rd Sunday of each month TIME 9am to 1pm LOCATION Mackay Marina Marian Markets DATE 3rd Sunday of the month TIME From 8am LOCATION Holy Rosary Church Anzac Avenue (Excluding May & Dec)

Sarina Showground market

Seaforth Markets DATE Every Sunday TIME From 8.30am LOCATION Palm Avenue Seaforth Showground Markets DATE Every Saturday TIME From 6.30am LOCATION Milton Street

Troppo Treasure Market DATE 2nd Sunday of the month TIME From 7.30am to 11.30am LOCATION Mount Pleasant Shopping Centre Twilight markets LOCATION Northern Beaches Bowls Club TIME 6pm to 9pm INFO Please visit website for dates and theme www.nbbowls.com.au Walkerston Country DATE 1st Friday of each month TIME From 6pm LOCATION Duke of Edinburgh Hotel, Walkerston

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REGULAR EVENTS

MACKAY REGIONAL COUNCIL Saturdays Social Rides Meeting point: Metro Café, River Street Start time: 6:30am

Mums and Bubs Morning Ride A social riding group for Mums with children who are not yet at school Held every Wednesday at the Gooseponds.

Meeting point: Car park at the end of Willis Street, North Mackay Start time: 10am INFO Visit Bicycle Belles Mackay Facebook page for ride details and updates.

Mountain Bike (MTB) Night Ride* Meets every Wednesday to ride the trails – lights on bike and helmets are a must!

Meeting point 1: Corry Cycles, 5 Kay Court, North Mackay at 6pm Meeting point 2: Rowallan Mountain Bike Park, Glendaragh Road, Farleigh at 6:30pm Ability level: intermediate-advanced INFO Visit Corry Cycles Facebook page for ride details and updates *MAD MTB or MTBA membership is required to use the trails.

Ability levels Team Caffeine (beginner-intermediate): 15-20km/h Team Tour de Latte (intermediate): 25km/h Team Slipstream (intermediate-advanced): 30km/h Team Titanium (advanced): 35km+/h INFO Visit Rock N Road Cycles Facebook page for ride details and updates.

Sundays Lazy Riders Held every second Sunday -stay for breakfast after the ride!

Meeting point: Bridges Café, Bluewater Quay Start time: 7am Ability level: beginner-intermediate INFO Visit Corry Cycles Facebook page for ride details and updates Sizzle'n Sausage Sunday Sesh* Mountain bikers of all abilities are welcome to come out for a ride, held every Sunday and followed by a sausage sizzle from 8.30am.

Meeting point: Rowallan Mountain Bike Park, Glendaragh Road, Farleigh Start time: From 6am Ability level: beginner-advanced INFO Visit Corry Cycles Facebook page for ride details and updates

Wednesdays Bicycle Belles A social riding group just for ladies, held every Wednesday.

Meeting point: Bicycle Connection, 20 Victoria Street, Mackay Start time: 6am Ability level: beginner-intermediate INFO Visit Bicycle Belles Mackay Facebook page for ride details and updates.

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Thursdays Thursday Night Social Ride A weekly evening get together for a ride and catch up, on each Thursday.

Meeting point: Metro Café, River Street Start time: 7pm Ability level: beginner-intermediate INFO Visit Bicycle Mackay Facebook page for ride details and updates.

Running groups The LayZee Runners Club Every Saturday from 5.45am Meet at the Metro Market Cafe, River Street, Mackay Every Tuesday and Thursday from 5.30am. Meet at the City Fitness Health Club, Victoria Street.

Cost: Free.

INFO For more details visit www.mackaycitycentre.com.au

Walking groups Mackay Dog Walkers & Social Group Every Saturday at 7:45 for an 8am start. Departs from Bluewater Quay INFO For more information visit the Mackay Dog Walkers Facebook page.

Health & Heart Walking An initiative of the Heart foundation.

Departs from 2 Tennyson St, Mackay Every Saturday at 6:45am Contact: Heather 4957 7997

Baby Bounce Please note that Baby Bounce does not run during the school holidays.

Gordon White Library Mondays 9.30am - 10am Mackay City Library Mondays 11am - 11.30am Mirani Library Mondays 9.30am - 10am Sarina Library Tuesdays 9.30am - 10am

WEDNESDAY 12.30pm Gaming Promotion 12.30pm Souths CASH Bingo 6.00pm Club Raffles 7.30pm Souths CASH Bingo 7.00pm FREE Texas Hold’em Poker with 888L (Register from 6pm) 8.00pm Gaming Promotion

Thursdays 12.30pm Gaming Promotion 6.00pm Club Raffles 7.45pm Souths Membership Draw 8.00pm Gaming Promotion

Storytime Storytime is aimed at 2 – 5 year olds and their parents and carers and is held weekly during the school term.

This half hour program of stories, nursery rhymes, finger plays and songs enhances language and literacy development in an interactive, fun-filled environment. The sessions encourage a child’s love of books and promotes the library environment as an exciting place for the whole family.

Times and Locations Mirani Library Tuesdays 9.30am - 10.00am Walkerston Library Tuesdays 10.30am - 11.00am Gordon White Library Wednesdays 10.30am - 11.00am Fridays 9.30am - 10.00am Sarina Library Wednesdays 10.00am - 11.00am Mackay City Library Thursdays 10.30am - 11.00am Please note that Storytime does not run during the school holidays.

Active in the City Dog Walking Group: Every Sunday from 7am - 8am at the Bluewater Trail - starting at the Bluewater Quay Zumba: Every Sunday from 9am - 10am at the Bluewater Quay Rock N Road Cycle: Every Saturday from 6.30am at the Metro Market Cafe The LRC Runners Club: Every Saturday from 5.45am at Metro Market Cafe.

Every Tuesday and Thursday from 5.30am at City Fitness Health Club

SOUTHS LEAGUES CLUB Mondays 12.30pm Gaming Promotion 6.00pm Members Roast Night in Bistro 6.15pm & 7pm Gaming Promotion 7.30pm FREE Trivia Night 8pm Members Monthly Birthday Draw

Tuesdays 6.00pm 10 for $10 Members Meal Deal in the Bistro 12.30pm Gaming Promotion 7.00pm – 8.00pm & 9.00pm (Jackpot Attendance Draw)

Fridays 5.00pm TGIFriday Wheel 6.00pm Club Raffles 6.30pm Live Entertainment, Main Bar 8.00pm Gaming Promotions

Saturdays 12.30pm Club raffles 1.45pm Souths Memebrship Draw 2.30pm Gaming Promotion 3pm FREE Sausage Sizzle, Main Bar 6pm Live Entertainment, Main Bar

Sundays 9.00am Souths Sunday Buffet Breakfast in Bistro 1.00pm Club Raffles 1.45pm Souths Membership Draw 2.00pm FREE Texas Hold’em Poler with 888L 6.00pm Club Raffles (Last Sunday Of Each Month) Souths MAJOR Promotion Drawn

MAGPIES SPORTING CLUB Monday Trivia Night: Hosted by Hammo from 4MK Am. Registration from 6:30pm, Starts 7pm.

Free to play, bookings for a table are recommended call 4965 6100.

NORTHERN BEACHES BOWLS CLUB Trivia Night: First Thursday of the Month. Trivia Night hosted by Dave Peters from the SEA FM Morning Crew. From 7.00pm.

Mackay Animal Rescue Society

Monthly Adoption Day: Last Sunday of the month, 9am to 12pm, Mackay Pet Superstore, Greenfields

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ENTERTAINMENT

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ENTERTAINMENT Queensland Symphony Orchestra - Symphony Under The Stars WHEN Friday 10 July 2015 TIME Gates Open 5.30pm WHERE Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens Soundshell FREE ENTRY

Roald Dahl's Revolting Rhymes & Dirty Beasts WHEN 17 July 2015 (11am & 6pm) WHERE Mackay Entertainment & Convention Centre TICKETS $12.50 - $20 BOOKING 4961 9777 or mackaytix.com.au Ready to Roar with Laughter?

Check out Roald Dahl’s Revolting Rhymes & Dirty Beasts live on stage at the Mackay Entertainment & Convention Centre in July 2015.

Think you know the stories of The Three Little Pigs, Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Snow White, Goldilocks and Jack and the Beanstalk? Think again!

The critically acclaimed live show, presented by the Shake & Stir Theatre Co and the Mackay Entertainment & Convention Centre, combines two of Dahl’s most famous and best-loved storybooks.

A visual feast that combines a rocking sound track, immersive lighting design, dance, song, shadow puppetry and four of the country's best comic actors who bring over 40 characters to life.

Seriously funny and frighteningly silly, Roald Dahl’s Revolting Rhymes & Dirty Beasts is sure to delight and disgust in equal measures and is the perfect family entertainment especially for children 5 to 105.

Save the Date

The opening night of the 2015 Mackay Festival of Arts brings you the Queensland Symphony Orchestra (QSO) under the stars, presenting a program of wonderful music including Vivaldi’s best known piece, the popular Four Seasons, and other great works for string orchestra.

Held at Meadowlands Amphitheatre in the Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens, this free twilight concert will be a must-see event for music lovers of all ages.

Bring a picnic blanket or deck chair to settle in for live classical music on the grandest scale. Food is available on-site thanks to the Lions Club Mackay, as well as coffee and drink carts.

Gourmet picnic baskets are also available for purchase from the MECC box office.

Phone 4961 9777 to buy.

Caneland Central’s Jack Sturgeon Lunchbox Concerts WHEN Tuesday 14 – Thursday 16 July 2015 TIME From 11.30am Daily WHERE Caneland Central Centre Court FREE ENTRY Caneland Central’s Jack Sturgeon Lunchbox Concerts will be returning for its 28th year as a steadfast Festival event. The three day concert series will see over 600 local performers take to the stage and features local talent from a range of schools, dance studios and more. Grab a bite to eat at Caneland Central and enjoy some home-grown music and dance. You would be wild not to check out the feast of entertainment being served up at this free event in 2015.

G & S Engineering Wine & Food Day WHEN Saturday 18 July 2015 TIME 10.30am – 5.30pm WHERE: Queens Park, East Gordon Street Mackay FREE ENTRY

The signature event of the Festival of Arts will see Queens Park become an entertainment hub that attracts almost a quarter of the regions’ population.

From live bands to an array of food and market stalls, there truly is something for everyone. Get a taste.

Artists' Village: Highlights in the village this year include the flag making, wild face painting and more!

Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal's Erth's Dinosaur Zoo

Meet awesome prehistoric creatures, from cute baby dinos to some of the largest carnivores and herbivores that have ever walked the planet!

Erth's dinosaurs are unmistakably "alive" and mostly friendly in this fun, educational and unique performance that will delight all audiences from ages five and up.

For the full program visit mackaytix.com.au.

July 1 School Holiday Bike Education (Mackay) LOCATION Victoria Park State School

July 7 Cupcake Decorating LOCATION Lucy Dillon for Brides/Crafty Cat, Victoria Street July 18 July Racing LOCATION Ooralea Race Course

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school holiday guide The school holidays are officially upon us.

Get out of the house with the kiddies and enjoy these great activities in your area.

Check out Pakmag's Facebook page for more events coming up.

Here are the day’s themes: Monday Fairies and dragons Tuesday Weaving and beading Wednesday Pom Poms and banners Thursday Wood Craft Friday Surprise Craft More info is available on their website www.harruppark.com.au/KidsClub or by calling 4944 0000

Caneland Central school holiday activities WEEK 1 Mon 29th June to Fri 3rd July

Go Wake

TIME Stage shows daily at 11am, 12pm and 1pm in Centre Court WEEK 2 Mon 6th to Fri 10th July

Harrup Park will again be hosting their FREE kids craft during the school holidays.

The kid’s room will be open Monday to Friday during school holidays from 12-2pm offering heaps of fun with free craft and hobbies.

Membership is only $4 for the year and includes 2 x parties (Christmas and Easter), a goody bag, free meal voucher and more.

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Ariel’s Grotto - Disney Princess Interactive Zone

TIME Daily 11am- 2pm outside Target

Peppa Pig and her charming hosts are live on stage in Peppa’s new show ‘Muddy Puddles’. Everyone will be on their feet as Peppa shows you how to jump in muddy puddles, eat chocolate cake and beep the horn as we take a ride in Daddy Pig’s car.

Bookings are essential and children must be a member of the Harrup Park Kids Club to attend.

TIME Stage shows daily at 11am, 12pm and 1pm in Centre Court

With iPad games, tiara and crown making, Ariel’s Grotto is an interactive storytelling zone and lots more to appeal to all the princesses and heroes who love to dream.

Peppa Pig

Harrup Park Country Club

all he had imagined, until he meets the kindly Brown family.

Have some great specials for the winter period.

Student Lite Membership 4 weeks of riding (limited use of the Cable Park facilities) TIME 12pm to 4pm daily COST $60 PHONE 07 4805 6143 WEB www.gowakemackay.com.au

Student Full Membership 4 weeks of riding (Unlimited use of the Cable Park facilities, GoWake Academy Classes, and basic equipment hire) TIME 12pm to 5pm daily COST $92 PHONE 07 4805 6143 WEB www.gowakemackay.com.au

2 For 1 Cable Tickets Pay for one ticket and get one FREE. *Free ticket to the same or lessor value, slider board hire not included.

Paddington A young Peruvian Bear with a passion for all things British travels to London in search of a home. Finding himself lost and alone at Paddington Station, he begins to realise that city life is not

TIME Available every day from 12pm to 4pm until the 31st of August 2015.

The Park is located at Michigan Way, Andergrove. For more information call the Park on 4805 6143 or visit their webpage www.gowake.com.au

Everything is

SPOON RACE

Party ideas for little master builders

KRAGLE GEL

HELIUM BALLOONS

LEGO-themed parties are perfect for both boys and girls and even for shared birthday celebrations. You can go with The LEGO Movie theme starring Emmett or WyldStyle or stick to your child’s favourite LEGO figurines, such as the Avengers or LEGO Friends.

PENCILS

STICKERS

LEGO PIZZA

LOLLY BAGS

CUP CAKES

Check out these brick inspired party favours, games and treats that will prove you’re the master of celebrations

BANNER

Eats and Treats • Kragle Gel (multi-coloured jelly) • LEGO sandwiches or brick crackers and cheese • Cupcakes with fondant LEGO figures as toppers • LEGO pizza • And of course, it’s not the ultimate LEGO party without cake

LOLLY BAGS

Party Games • LEGO piñata – Make your own paper-mâché brick and fill it with lollies • Guess the bricks – Fill a clear jar with LEGO pieces and get the children to guess the number • LEGO beanbag toss - Cover a cardboard box in paper and cut two holes in the top to resemble a LEGO block. You can buy colourful bean bags online or you can make your own by filling a snack -sized snaplock bag with rice and sewing mini felt pillows to hold them • LEGO spoon race – Use LEGO pieces rather than the traditional boiled egg • LEGO building awards – Give each child a plate of LEGO blocks and a set amount of time to build.

When time’s up, vote for who made the most imaginative creation • Pass the LEGO brick – Give Pass-the-Parcel a new look by wrapping each layer with a different colour of paper. And don’t forget to put Everything is Awesome on repeat

Decorations • Glue six coloured circles on your lolly bags and onto coloured card to make brick bags and banners • Using yellow helium balloons, draw LEGO faces on each balloon. You can also do this to yellow paper lanterns and even your yellow cups • If you are serving poppers, wrap each in different coloured card and add six circles to the front

Lolly Bag Ideas • LEGO-themed pencils and erasers • LEGO stickers • Multi-coloured skittles or M&M’s wrapped in clear cellophane • Mini containers of play doh covered in yellow paper and topped with LEGO faces in black pen.

LEGO Poppers

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BIZ The Carpet House Floorzone Looking to update the look of your home? Now is the time to floor it to the Carpet House Floorzone, Mackay’s largest stockist of all floorcovering types.

The Carpet House Floorzone specialises in all flooring for domestic and commercial applications – tiles, carpet, laminate, vinyls and timber looks.

With over 50 years of experience in the floorcovering industry, your flooring is in excellent hands. They offer a no–obligation, free measure and quote service.

Jenna is the newest addition to the Pakmag team. She is a journalist with a passion for writing about all things parenting – the good, the bad, the awful, the hilarious, the heartbreaking, the challenging, the chaos and all the other fun stuff that ensues along the way.

Tell us about yourself: I live in Cairns with my two kids, Jacob, 5 and Jade, 2 and husband, Lucas, but was born and raised in Canada.

What’s the best thing about your job? It offers a great home/work balance and allows me to escape my messy house for a little while.

And my kids.

If you’re not at work, what are you doing? I’m hiking with my kids, running with my dog, drinking wine with my best friend or watching Game of Thrones with my husband.

Or else I’m hiding from my kids in the pantry eating chocolate.

Tell us something most people don’t know about you: I don’t know my left and rights. Oh, and I can’t drive a manual car.

What is your favourite meal to cook: I like to heat up pre-cooked chicken wings from Woolies?

Does that count?

The Carpet House Floorzone provides a number of carpeting options, from polypropylene carpets and nylon carpets to wool blends and rugs. If you are looking for a more natural look, then consider timber look vinyl, commercial planking or floating laminate. Another good solution for FNQ summers is the cool and commercial tile floor. They have a wide range of tile options, from gloss and matte to ceramic and porcelain tiles. They even supply outdoor tiles for your swimming pool and outdoor living spaces.

Come in and see the staff at The Carpet House Floorzone at 225 Shakespeare Street, or give them a call at 07 4957 5933.

HAVE YOU HEARD? Fundraising Opportunities with Kookaburra Educational Resources Kookaburra Educational Resources are taking orders for P&C and schools across FNQ looking for assistance managing their 2016 Student Packs. This is a great fundraising opportunity and a chance to help busy parents. Kookaburra Educational Resources take the hard work out of sourcing Student Packs with delivery options, secure payment plans, less administration and customisable options. Visit www.kookaburra.com.au/studentpacks or contact David on 0458 119 919 or david.langsford@kookaburra.com.au

Mackay’s First Bubble Run Coming to Gooseponds Path On your marks, get set, go bubble crazy with Mackay’s first Bubble Run on 5 July. This is our inaugural event highlighting the achievements of Active Towns, a State Government incentive to get the community out of the car and more active.

The family-friendly event will include a 3km or 5km run, kid’s activities, food and drinks and a frenzy of bubbles from blowers, guns, bubble makers and more.

Festivities kick off at 9am Saturday 5 July at Goosebumps Path (parklands at end of Greenfields Boulevard).

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in Four Steps Story Cyndy Mombelli, Financial Planner

Financial planning is about developing strategies to help you manage your financial affairs and meet your life goals – and the first step is to make sure you have access to the right advice.

If you could achieve your financial goals by simply putting money away in the bank, you wouldn’t need a financial plan. Unfortunately, life is a little more complex – it’s hard to understand the intricacies of investment, taxation and ever-changing rules and regulations, so you need professional assistance.

not as important as our health or our children’s education.

Yet many of us resist seeking advice, as if our financial future is

A financial planner will help you reach your goals; even if retirement may

We often decide to manage our financial affairs ourselves, or leave it to someone we know, however, most of us just do not have the time that is required to get it right.

1. Start with a personal budget Knowing exactly where your money is going every month can keep you out of debt, and can help you have funds on hand when those large expenses like rates, electricity, or car registration comes in.

3. Be Super smart Being aware of current legislation and opportunities to save tax and build wealth are also crucial to your financial plan. For example, Superannuation can be a great way to save for your financial future.

Contributing to Super as a ‘salary sacrifice’ contribution (pre-tax contribution) can not only assist in reducing your personal tax payable, but it can make a huge difference to your Super balance at retirement.

seem a lifetime away, the sooner

you start planning, the more likely you’ll be able to achieve financial

independence and peace of mind.

A good financial plan involves looking at your entire financial and personal situation, then developing a plan of action to take you in the direction you want to go for your future.

2. Secure your income The next important part about planning your financial future is to be sure you and your capacity to earn an income are well protected in case injury or sickness deems you unable to work for either short or long periods of time.

4. Rely on what you know With an unstable economy and Centrelink benefits up in the air, having enough money to comfortably survive after retirement is essential. While no one knows what the years to come will bring, having your own life under control can be a huge positive.

Personal financial planning leads to the ultimate goal - a comfortable retirement and the financial freedom to tick off the things that you’ve always wanted to do.

In the end, this is the most important reason to plan for your future.

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V8'S FEATURE

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& Win a Trip to the V8’s IN TOWNSVILLE North Queensland is set to heat up when the V8 Supercars arrive in Townsville this month.

The V8’s are always action-packed fun for everyone but this year you can expect even more adrenaline - pumping adventure, especially for the little ones.

The event will feature high octane V8 Supercar racing, quality support categories and a variety of entertainment that the whole family will enjoy. Kids 12 and under receive free trackside admission with a paying adult.

What’s better than attending the Townsville 400? How about winning a three day Trackside pass for the entire family?

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You could win a family (family of four) three day Trackside Pass to the Castrol EDGE Townsville 400 and two Disney merchandise packs for the kids.

Plus one lucky winner will win a family meet and greet with Mark “Frosty” Winterbottom.

Enter to WIN at pakmag.com.au

Top Five Family Attractions In addition to the races, auto shows, merchandise alley, helicopter rides and so much more, make sure you take a trip around the circuit and check out the various kid-friendly activities designed for children of all ages.

• The Disney Zone is back and bigger than ever with a brand new inflatable Disney Pixar Cars obstacle course that will have you bouncing off the walls and sliding down slopes. The Disney Zone will be in action Friday, Saturday and Sunday between 10am and 4pm.

• The all new Cars Ice Racers ice rink will put your ice racing skills to the test!

• Get up close and meet Lightning McQueen and Mack the Transporter from Disney Pixar's Cars. Chill out and watch a movie in the cinema before testing your pedal power on the Cars race track.

• Check out the craft activities and interactive iPad zone for little gamers and puzzlers alike.

• Head into Lightning McQueen’s #1 Fan Zone for your kids' chance to win some great prizes.

Show off your best Lightning McQueen impressions, lend your voice to a scene from Cars or get creative and make your own #1 Fan video plus a whole heap more!

Race over to www.ticketek.com.au to book your tickets or for more information www.v8supercars.com.au Children 12 and under are FREE with a paying adult.

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Set a budget Given their mix of function and 'glamorous' usage, and the fact they are often small rooms, bathrooms need to be carefully thought out and planned.

With bathrooms becoming more and more a focus of design and style, consumers need to pay even more attention to the details. Ask an Architect spokesman Cameron Frazer tells PakMag, “Bathrooms can be extremely costly to renovate due to the range of trades involved.”

“Fully renovating a conventional bathroom could cost between $15,000 and $30,000, so it is important to think through the renovation strategy carefully,” Mr Frazer tells PakMag. Create your dream design Have a browse online for various bathroom fixtures and accessories that you love. You may not be able to afford the high-end vanity or resort

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Know your renovation requirements Before starting to renovate a bathroom you need to assess the timing and the aim of the renovation.

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Pretty up your Powder Room Don’t have the budget or the time for a major bathroom revamp?

Even minor changes can make a massive difference: Change your fixtures Modern vanity knobs, stainless steel towel holders and funky new sink and tub fixtures can make a world of difference. Plus, you can easily DIY with the right tools.

Opt for a new light A simple and elegant light can brighten up every morning.

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Add a fresh coat of paint If you have a larger space to work with, consider a brightly painted feature wall, paired with colourful accessories.

We are really loving a vibrant aqua splashed on the main wall, with matching accessories and white fluffy towels.

Refresh your tiles Re-grouting your tiles can take years off your bathroom without having to spend a fortune. Or, you can opt for tile paint to freshen up outdated tiles. Even giving them a good scrub can add a fresh new look to your loo. All you need to do is decide who gets the cleaning job – you or your partner. Good luck.

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Daddy Diary Two, Going on Fifteen

mummy’s girl and I didn't get a look in for a long time.

My little Charli turned two in June.

She has come around a lot, and now she's saying a few words. I get a great big, "Daddy... look", when I walk in the door. It's awesome.

She had a rough start. She was early. Due in early August, 2013, I was at the Mackay airport ready to fly to Melbourne for the weekend with my mate Wilbur. We were going to watch the Crows and Richmond, plus Carlton and Hawthorn. We ended up fitting in Essendon and the Suns as well... three games in just over 24 hours.

While sitting in the waiting lounge at Mackay airport my wife called me - she'd been to see Dr. Lance Herron.

He wanted the baby out within a few days – after our weekend of footy, it would be time to meet our little girl.

Charli was six weeks early and had a nasal feeding tube for nearly two weeks. We didn't have much of a relationship at the start. She was a

She doesn't have a big vocabulary at this stage. She’s still uses a lot of baby babble, but one word she has down pat is, “No.” She’s also mastered the fine art of varying this word. Sometimes it’s, “No!” Sometimes it’s “NNoooo,” NNNNNNNNOOOOOOO,” and, of course, “NNNNnnnnOoo.” The night before writing this, we were putting Harrison to sleep and cheeky Charli decided to get out the toy mower, which has a very loud clicking sound, and do a lap of the lounge room.

I told her, “No Charli, too loud.

Put it away.”

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But she's two. So she went to grab it again - again I said, “No Charli,” and for the first time in her existence, my daughter yelled at me.

She screamed at me like she was 14 and she wasn’t allowed to go to a Saturday night party because Daddy thought there'd be boys. She had tears in her eyes, and they were red from crying ... and she was mad.

So very mad.

She looked me straight in the eyes, leaned forward and SCREAMED, “NNNOOOOOOOO!” It was fantastic. My wife and I looked at each other and thought, “What monster have we created here?”

This beautiful little girl is going to be a challenge. But it’s a challenge we are more than willing to take on.

And it’s a challenge I’m sure any parent to a two-year-old daughter knows all too well.