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Hello and welcome to the October edition of PakMag.

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I hope the school holidays are going fabulously! Don’t forget to get your kids to enter our Overflow School Holiday Challenge on our website.

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This month we have profiled some local mums who talk about how they manage big business and family, plus a fantastic Halloween Mini Mag for the kids and a great Halloween Party feature to give you some ideas. We are also hosting a Halloween Party - see the Entertainment Page for more information. We have a truckload of prizes to win in this edition, as well as everything going on in the community for the month - so enjoy.

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Mumma Fly An increasing number of women are realising that continued exercise during pregnancy maintains a healthy body and mind. You will naturally want to show off your changing shape without compromising on style or comfort, and frankly quite often maternity clothes fail to flatter the body. So Mumma Fly was born.

Mumma Fly creates stylish fitness clothing for active mums for use during and after pregnancy. Poorly fitting clothes with dull designs are not what Mums to Be need. Whether exercising at home or in a class many pregnant women want and need to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

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MUMS IN BUSINESS

Mums in Business Feminism got us a fair way.

But when it comes to equality in the workplace, women are still trailing behind men.

According to the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU), women in full-time paid work earn 18% less than men or $1 million less over a lifetime. Even though women are now more likely than men to have a tertiary qualification, female graduates will start out their life in the workforce earning on average $2000 less per year than male graduates and $7500 less by their fifth year after graduation - indicating the gap will widen as their career’s progress.

In 2014, women make up half the Australian workforce but are more likely to be underemployed or underutilised than men - with 9.3% of women underemployed compared to 5.4% for men.

Underemployment is classified as those workers that are highly skilled but working in low paying jobs, workers that are highly skilled but work in low skill jobs and part-time workers that would prefer to be fulltime. Unfortunately statistics indicate that the majority of mums returning to the workforce following the birth of children and time out of the workforce are likely to be underemployed.

When you add in the additional obstacles women need to surmount in order to gain a strong footing in the business world, most notably the time women of childbearing age may take off work to birth and care for children, it will come as no surprise

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that on average women also retire with less than half the amount of superannuation savings compared to men.

Statistics also show that fewer than two percent of ASX 200 companies have a female CEO and only one in 12 board directors in this country are women. So for those who dare to try to make it to the top of their field, the odds are often stacked against them.

Years of organised workforce in Australia as well as Government reviews and moves towards workplace equality mean Australian women are in a better position than some of their sisters in other areas of the world, but we still have a long way to go. In 2010 there were recommendations from several parliamentary inquiries identifying barriers holding women back from earning, saving and being valued equally at work. The Equal Pay Alliance campaigned for: • More flexible work arrangements • Accessible, affordable, good quality out-of-school care and childcare • Reporting and auditing of equal pay by government agencies • Valuation and proper funding of wages for work traditionally carried out by women • More opportunities to build skills and participate in the workforce,

especially for mothers and older women.

With adequate support both in and out of the workplace, women and mothers continue to prove they are capable of amazing things. One such woman breaking down the stereotypes is You Tube CEO Susan Wojcicki who recently announced she is expecting her fifth child.

The 46-year-old, who joined Google when she was four months pregnant with her first child in 1998, only took over the top job at You Tube in February, which Google purchased under her leadership in 2006 for $US1.65 billion.

Wojcicki was one of the designers behind Google’s in-house daycare centre, a major milestone in the US for working parents, and insists her career success does not mean she must compromise on family life. She makes it a rule that she must be at home with her family for dinner by 6pm every day.

Wojcicki said the first few years juggling baby, work and home life is always going to be a challenge for any working woman.

“Don’t forget that it gets easier!

Having a child is a big life change, but the really hectic period is relatively short. You can get through it.”

(33) / Business partner of McDonalds Restaurant Ingham / Ingham / Three children, stepson Zac (15), Jack (5) and Charlize (2)

Why I Chose This Field: Because I am a people person and love the new challenges that McDonalds offer. I love working with our community and helping schools, sporting groups and the Ronald McDonald House Charity.

Education / background: I started my business shortly after the birth of my first son. Prior to this I was employed as Mobile Lending Manager and worked in banking and finance for 11 years.

Why I Chose This Field: It was a natural progression after having my first child as I really wanted some unique items for his nursery and couldn't find them locally. I started a work from home business as it was also flexible with a new baby.

Leia Williams (33) / Owner at Elle J / Domain Central, Townsville / Married with two boys (5) and (18mths)

How Being a Woman Has Affected Me: Without having my children I wouldn't have gone down this path, so I am thankful! It does however mean the occasional stressful moments - running a business as well as being a mum.

How Humour Helped Me Over Hurdles: Now that I have expanded into a retail store as well as having our online store, it is pretty much a part of our daily 'to do list' for myself and

How Being a Woman Has Affected Me: I have found myself growing stronger every day, because being a woman I can multi-task and I pride myself on keeping the family work-life balance.

How Humour Helped Me Over Hurdles: I have the ability to have fun and laugh with my team and at myself!

So many weird and wonderful things can happen in a days work, that’s what makes it fun!

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C andice Flanagan

Education / background: Worked as a hairdresser and a makeup artist for 15 years, then went on to own my own business doing mostly hair and makeup for weddings and photoshoots. It was time for a change, so I decided to join my parent’s chain of McDonalds restaurants (my husband had been supervising their stores for 8 years prior). It was a new challenge and I loved working with all the customers and crew. An opportunity to go into a family partnership and run the store in Ingham came up in 2013 and we moved our family to Ingham to start our new adventure.

I am passionate about the Ingham restaurant, our terrific crew and management team have grown so much and we are taking the store to new levels.

Assistance I’ve Had to Utilise to Juggle Parenthood & Career (eg. grandparents, partner staying at home, daycare, nanny etc): Such a great combination of support from wonderful grandparents, St Mary Mckillop day care centre and most of all my wonderful husband and kids.

The Best Get Ahead Tip I Have For Other Mums: Take small steps and always follow your heart. Be true to yourself, recognise and act on opportunities as they arise.

my staff to have a good laugh about something. Having time out during the day to have a laugh actually helps us re-focus to finish the rest of the day and helps build our relationships with each other and also our customers. It is important for us to have fun while working.

Assistance I’ve Had to Utilise to Juggle Parenthood & Career (eg. grandparents, partner staying at home, daycare, nanny etc): Our boys attend daycare and our oldest is in pre-prep which has been wonderful for them. Now having the retail store I have an amazing team of staff which help balance out my childcare needs and also have amazing support from my husband and my parents.

The Best Get Ahead Tip I Have For Other Mums: Do something that you love and have a passion for and look for your point of difference.

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10 TO P TI P S FOR B U I LD I N G VO CAB U L ARY

Voc abular y and its role in literac y!

STORY Jenna Motin When your child’s teacher or speech pathologist is talking about ‘vocabulary’ they are simply referring to the words that your child knows or uses. It is interesting to know that vocabulary growth is closely linked to a child’s overall school achievement.

The size of your child’s vocabulary in kindergarten is a strong predictor of their ability to learn to read. As your child learns to read, they learn to ‘decode’ or sound out words, but they also must understand what these words mean to make sense of what they have just read.

It is important to encourage your child’s vocabulary development so that they develop the language and literacy skills necessary to succeed in school. Young children are brilliant word learners. In fact, between 12 to 18 months of age children learn on average 10 new words a day if they are exposed to a large number of words in their homes.

You are probably wondering…how do they do this? Current literature suggests that young children between the ages of 12-24 months benefit from exposure to lots of words (i.e.

quantity of words), whereas children between the ages of 24-36 months benefit from hearing a spread of more sophisticated words (i.e. quality of words). A child’s vocabulary growth does not stop once they learn to talk.

Vocabulary continues to develop throughout schooling and your child’s entire life through reading. Early literacy development has a continued effect as children grow. Those who acquire a substantial vocabulary are often able to think more deeply, express themselves better and even learn new

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things faster. In most cases, the bigger a child’s vocabulary, the better reader they will be.

Now you are probably wondering…. how do parents assist in this early vocab development? The adults in a child’s life play a significant role in helping a child learn new words. Children predominantly learn new vocabulary by hearing adults use them, through play, interactions, conversations and stories read aloud to them. Parents and caregivers use unfamiliar words and talk about what the words mean, which helps expand a child’s vocabulary. As a child picks up more words, they will begin to recognise them in print.

Sounding out unknown words will assist them to reach into their store of words to figure out what the new ones mean.

Reading story books aloud with your children and doing it often presents many opportunities for learning. Stop to explain the meaning of new words as they arise. It may be helpful to first ask your child if they have heard the word before and if they know what it means. Adding more information to the definition that they provide you with can assist them to comprehend.

Children learn through play and interaction so try to build their word knowledge around themes.

This could include clothing, food, transport etc. Grouping new words into categories and relating them back to a well-known word can provide a connection. A great game to play with young children is as simple as walking around the house and find things that ‘go together’. For example, knife and fork, shoes and socks etc.

It is important to remember that it’s not just how much you say, but also what you say and how you say it that makes a difference for your child’s vocabulary growth.

Keeping one step ahead of your child will promote his vocabulary skills, and set him on the path for a successful schooling experience.

Jenna Mottin is a Speech Pathologist at TalkNQ. If you have concerns about your child’s vocabulary development, please contact 0467 239 554 or visit www.talknq.com

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F O R B U I LD I N G VO C AB U L ARY AT H O M E Notice new words when you’re reading or listening.

Talk about the importance of a large vocabulary and make an effort to learn new words.

Talk about what to do when discovering unknown words.

Don’t just skip them! Try using context clues or other resources to find the meaning, like a child-friendly dictionary.

Read. A lot! Read all sorts of books, signs on the wall, directions, recipes… A wide variety of reading material will expose kids to a wide variety of new words.

Relate words to real life experiences. Make them meaningful and make connections with new vocabulary.

Try to find concrete examples of new words for them whenever possible to make meaning more clear.

Interact with the words in some way. Get them to draw their meaning. Act them out. Make them come alive so they will remember them.

Focus on learning the right kinds of words. Pick words that are more complex or descriptive versions of common words that kids already know.

(For example, descriptive adjectives and verbs.)

Keep track of the words your child knows.

Invent games with them to use them often.

Kids need multiple exposures to words in order to really learn them.

Focus on kid-friendly definitions and examples of new words rather than complicated dictionary-style definitions. Using words in a sentence or a rhyme will help commit it to their memory.

Learn common prefixes and suffixes to SUPER SIZE vocabulary knowledge. (eg. happy / unhappy) When they learn one word part, they will begin to easily recognise many more words with the same word parts.

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Rydges Esplanade Resident Manager Shannon Craig said the family rooms take the pain out of travelling with kids and our recent tween reviewers, siblings Jesse and Ella, agree!

“The kids’ area is awesome!” Jesse said, “Each bunk has its own LCD TV and X-Box so we could play games or watch movies! The headphones meant I could play my games without my sister or my mum telling me to turn it down all the time.”

Jesse took his time exploring the wide variety of games and DVDs that are available for hire from the hotel reception.

Jesse’s big sister Ella also loved the fact the TVs could stream other content like movies or music via her iPad or iPod. “The bunk beds are so cool too and really comfy,” Ella said.

Parents aren’t forgotten either with the comfort of a Rydges’ Dream Bed featuring either a rainforest or ocean view.

“Mum and Dad can kick back and relax, watch some TV or feast on the view while the kids play to their hearts content in their own dedicated area,”

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Shannon said, “For larger families a third, smaller bed can also be included in the children’s nook.”

Another hit with Jesse and Ella was the kids’ mini bar which included water and healthy snack foods.

When the kids eventually choose to leave the room, they discovered a resort loaded with facilities including a lagoon style swimming pool, tennis court and a gym. Mum and Dad were spoiled with a swim-up bar, free undercover car parking and a complimentary scheduled city shuttle service. Those with toddlers will enjoy the amusement possibilities of the kids’ wet area.

For those travelling without kids, the resort offers 240 spacious guest rooms and apartments. The onsite restaurant, Coral Hedge Brasserie Restaurant and Bar, served up a sumptuous full buffet breakfast and all day dining snacks along with a mouthwatering tapas menu. For dinner, the locally famous Fire and Ice buffet was a hit and with the kids enjoying watching the chefs prepare a selection of meat, fish and local seafood before their eyes.

The restaurant is open from 6am to 10am and 11am to 9pm daily.

Rydges Esplanade Resort is located at 137 The Esplanade in Cairns midway along the Cairns Esplanade and just six kilometres from the Cairns Domestic and International airports.

The Esplanade Lagoon, Cairns Wharf, Cairns Night Markets, Cairns Convention Centre and the city of Cairns are only a short stroll away.

Rates start from just $199 for a family room (for two adults and two children under 12 years of age) and can be booked via www.rydges.com/ esplanade-cairns.

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Dealing with Grief and Loss STORY Megan Colahan

Unfortunately grief and loss is a normal part of growing up. Throughout their childhood most children will experience some form of loss, whether it be the loss of a pet, loss of friends through moving home or school, or even the death of someone significant such as a parent, relative or friend. Children do grieve from a young age however their grief is usually different to that of adults. They are often less direct in their expression of grief and may not appear overly sad. Sometimes children can become more demanding or display more difficult behaviours when they are grieving. Some children experience more illness and stomach aches.

Some may become more withdrawn.

If your child does not appear sad or concerned this is most likely because they don’t really understand what has happened and the permanency of the situation. Young children especially are not able to understand the full impact of loss due to their developmental level. It is important not to underestimate the impact a loss has on a child and to understand that grief is a process that takes time.

Like adults, children who are grieving will have good days and bad days.

If your child has experienced a significant loss provide them with reassurance and allow them time to discuss their feelings and ask questions. Be honest with your child and keep them informed but take into account their age and developmental level. Try to stick to your family’s routine as much as possible to ensure that your child feels secure. Don’t always try to distract your child when they are feeling sad. Feelings of sadness are natural and it is important to show them healthy expressions of feelings and coping skills. If after some time your child is struggling to cope and it is affecting them at school and home, it may be useful to seek professional counselling and support.

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It’s not about size of your budget but how you use it Most small businesses have very limited budgets, especially when it comes to marketing, sometimes as little as $20 per week. In my opinion the size of the budget doesn’t matter but how you use it does. It is all relative. A company with a $20 per week marketing budget probably needs to generate a few thousand dollars per year. A company with a million dollar marketing budget needs to turn over tens of millions per year.

networking, social media, knock on doors, send emails, try and get some publicity in the local media and so on.

The most important consideration here is that you need to be actively marketing your business all the time.

If you don’t, bad things can happen.

I always ask business owners to look long and hard at their business before they start marketing to make sure that they can meet these expectations. I remember a new themed restaurant that had fantastic pre-opening marketing, with a very real air of anticipation that the place was going to be very good. When it finally did open the food was lousy and the theming ordinary so people didn’t go back. The business closed within a matter of months. They sold people the promise of a fun experience but they couldn’t deliver the goods.

I recently had a jeweller approach me to do some marketing for his company. He had been operating for over fifteen years and he had never spent a cent on marketing. This man was very successful but in the last five years competition had increased, tourist numbers had dropped and business had suddenly got tough.

He was very humble and it was obvious that he had done a lot of soul searching to understand why his business was failing. His greatest realisation was that he didn’t take an active stance in marketing his business because he thought that the custom­ers would always be there.

If you have a small marketing budget, you need to put the effort in and do low cost marketing – things like

Where do you start? Well I actually go back a step and say the first place to start is to make absolutely certain that you can deliver on any promises you make. If you don’t you will have grumpy customers who will gladly tell everyone that your business is dodgy.

Don’t get obsessed about how much you spend on marketing. Make sure your product or service is excellent and if your marketing budget is small, be prepared to do the work.

ANDREW GRIFFITHS International bestselling author of “The Big Book of Small Business”. www.andrewgriffiths.com.au.

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Naming your B aby STORY Carly H a mmers l ey “Naming a baby is an act of poetry, for many people the only creative moment of their lives.”

So said British film director Sir Richard Eyre. And he has a point. When you think of all the decisions you will make in your life, those that come down to your own personal likes preferences alone - there is nothing that will endure quite so much, or perhaps face as much scrutiny, as what you choose to name your offspring. To help you navigate the baby name journey we’ve zeroed in on some of the biggest naming trends in Australia right now: BACK TO FRONT Surnames as first names are a hugely popular trend at present for both sexes, but particularly for boys, which follows the masculine naming trend that has been popular for several years. Think Cooper, Hudson, Harrison, Connor, Jackson, Lincoln, Tyler, Flynn, Hunter, Riley, Owen, Mason, Ryder, Archer, Ashton, Austin, Bailey, Braxton and Harper.

ONE NAME FITS ALL Unisex names have been topping the name charts in the US for several years and it appears Australian parents are finally starting to get in on the trend.

Names like Quinn, Rowan, Kai, Avery, Charlie, Emery, Emerson, Elliot, Finley, Rory, Riley, Marlowe, River, Sage, Remy, Ellis, Teagan, Reese, Peyton, Hunter, Corey, Dylan/Dillon are as diverse as they are versatile - if you’re not finding out the sex of your baby, one name is all you need!

HIP IS THE NEW BLACK Hipsters by definition are renowned for rejecting the mainstream and embracing individuality and creativity.

They set their own trends and hipster names are no exception. Give your little one a name that sets them apart from the rest of the kindy pack. For boys - Arlo, Atticus, August, Byron, Dashiell, Declan, Gus, Hudson, Jasper, Orson and Otis. For girls Alice, Anais, Clementine, Daisy, Edie, Lola, Luna, Stella, Tessa, and Piper.

THE ART SIDE Pop culture has always influenced naming trends - with names like Edward, Bella, Alice and Jacob (Twilight), Jay and Daisy (The Great Gatsby), Mary, Cora, Violet and Ivy (Downton Abbey), Katniss and Gael (The Hunger Games) and now Elsa (Frozen) as well as names from Game of Thrones (Khaleesi, Daenarys, Arya, Cersei, Jaime, Jon, Sansa, Melisandre) are now reportedly being embraced by fanatical new parents.

MOST SEARCHED FOR GIRLS NAMES IN 2014 Imogen, Isla, Penelope, Amelia, Eleanor, Harper, Adelaide, Hazel, Olivia, Evangeline, Ivy, Maeve, Evelyn, Maisie, Adeline, Genevieve, Seraphina, Beatrice, Lucy, Aurora, Rose, Elizabeth, Ava, Elodie, Lila, Nora, Grace, Emma, Willa, Clementine, Matilda, Eloise, Caroline, Clara, Finn, Aurelia, Arabella, Eliza, Poppy, Ella, Sophia, Iris, Ruby, Mila, Josephine, Harlow, Aria., Audrey, Isabella, Wren, Quinn, Cordelia, Chloe, Mae, Emily, Luna, Rowan, Mia, Stella, Emmeline,

Ellie, Juliet, Merida, Anna, Lily, Olive, Margaret, Piper, Avery, Jane, Sadie, Lydia, Esme, Everly, Gemma, Willow, Maya, Frances, Louisa, Elsa, Ada, Lola, Phoebe, Kinsley, Zara, Madeline, Hannah, James, Delilah, Mabel, Emmett, Hadley.

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Personal medications such as puffers and epipens can be stored in the personal pocket. There are also spaces for sunscreen and insect repellent.

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The Ecococoon 500ml drink bottle is leak and spill proof and thermally insulated - keeping drinks cold for up to 24 hours and hot up to 12 hours.

Condensation free, hygienic and easy to clean, with no teeth pulling to open like other stainless steel bottles and no twisting to drink.

The Ultrasonic Vaporiser acts not only as a vaporiser but also an Air Purifier, Ioniser, Aroma Diffuser and Night Lamp. There’s no need to worry about condensation, because there is no heating element, the ultrasonic wave technology works on the vibration of the water at such a speed that water vapours are dispersed into the atmosphere to add moisture to the environment. The unit stays cool to touch and the vapours are cool so it is perfectly safe to place anywhere in the room, without fear of bacteria forming on soft furnishings.

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Blocked Tear Ducts STORY Claire Stewar t About five per cent of babies are born with a blocked tear duct.

Common symptoms include excessive watering of one eye or a mucous sticky discharge from the eye.

Join the Healthy Minority STORY Narelle Muller

Narelle Muller asks, “Where will you be in health terms in the next six years?”

If current trends continue, by the year 2020, 80 percent of Australian adults and a third of our children will be overweight or obese. That’s just six years away and a very scary statistic!

How old will you be in six years?

How old will your child/children be?

Can you afford to be overweight or obese with all the associated health problems it brings – Type two diabetes, heart disease, some types of cancer, joint pain, to name a few?

Are you willing to risk your child growing into an obese adult and the significant psychological and physical impact this will have on their life? Studies repeatedly show overweight children usually grow into overweight adults. How would you deal with your child dying before you? Would you want to be a burden on your children as you grow old, unable to do things for yourself because you allowed your body to become too fat?

These are not unrealistic questions,

according to health experts monitoring the obesity epidemic. We keep being force fed statistics on obesity and yet, it seems, many parents keep putting their heads in the sand (or is that the chip packet?).

Undisputedly, the cause of the problem is high consumption of calories – fatty and sugary processed foods - and lack of exercise.

In a normal situation, tears are formed up in the bone under the eyebrow. They then flow into and over the front of the eye then drain out through the inner corner of the eyes and down through a little tube into the nose. This little drainage tube is called the nasolacrimal duct.

In some babies, the tiny opening from the eye into the nasolacrimal duct is blocked so the tears can’t drain out.

The problem is usually first noticed when your baby is a few weeks old and starts producing tears. It may be more obvious when your baby is crying or when they are in cold or windy weather when more tears are naturally produced.

We are also responsible for screen time. The Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing recommends children aged between five and 18 spend less than two hours a day on electronic media – almost half don’t. Being busy is not a valid excuse.

There are no tests needed to diagnose this problem and almost all cases resolve by the age of one. To help relieve the blockage, your doctor will show you how to “milk” the tear duct by gently massaging the area between the inner part of the eye and the nose.

Saline wipes from the chemist or a few drops of breastmilk can also be useful in clearing any buildup of sticky mucous in the eye. If the eye becomes red or swollen see your doctor as antibiotic eye drops may be needed to treat an infection. In rare cases when the blockage doesn’t open on its own, a specialist eye doctor can open the duct using a tiny probe.

Narelle Muller is a journalist and health writer of more than 20 years’ experience, as well as qualified personal trainer.

Dr. Claire Stewart has a one year old son and works part time at Fairfield Waters Medical Centre in Townsville.

There are no other factors in this equation, give or take a miniscule number of special cases. Kids can’t feed themselves without our help.

Adults do the shopping, dish out the money and prepare the meals. It is our responsibility as parents to ensure children eat well and move more.

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TOWNSVILLE LITTLE THEATRE - BUTTERFLY SHOES Castle Hill PCYC www.townsvillelittletheatre.org.au 2.00pm / Cost/ Family ART ESCAPE SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM: ANIMAL TOTEMS Pinnacles Gallery, Riverway Arts Centre www.townsville.qld.gov.au/ FACILITIES/GALLERIES/ PINNACLES 10:30am / Cost / Kids BUBBLES THE BABY ELEPHANT SHOW Castletown Townsville Target Forecourt www.castletown.com.au 11.00am / Free / Family BUBBLES THE BABY ELEPHANT SHOW Castletown Townsville Target Forecourt www.castletown.com.au 1.00pm / Free / Family GET ACTIVE FITNESS4EVERY1 - LUNGS IN ACTION Heatley Community Centre 0409 216 767 10.00am / Cost / Family STORYTIME WITH LA LUNA YOUTH ARTS Thuringowa Central Library 1300 878 001 10.00am / Free / Family WALK IN WEDNESDAY (TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT) Aitkenvale Library 1300 878 001 1.00pm / Free / Family GET ACTIVE - FIT PILATES PhysioNORTH 4724 0768 4.30pm / Cost / Adult GET ACTIVE - CLINICAL PILATES

GREGORY STREET BY THE STRAND NIGHT MARKETS Gregory St www.facebook.com/ gregorystreetbythestrand 5.00pm / Free / Family EARLY YEARS INFORMATION SERVICE - MESSY PLAY (BOOKINGS REQUIRED) Aitkenvale Library 4727 8310 10.30am / Free / Family AUSTRALIAN BREASTFEEDING ASSOCIATION MEETUP TOPIC: THE EARLY DAZE IMPS Building, Kirwan Health abapublicitytsv@gmail.com 9.15am / Family

02 Oct TOWNSVILLE LITTLE THEATRE - BUTTERFLY SHOES Castle Hill PCYC www.townsvillelittletheatre.org.au 10.00am / Cost / Family TOWNSVILLE LITTLE THEATRE - BUTTERFLY SHOES Castle Hill PCYC www.townsvillelittletheatre.org.au 2.00pm / Cost / Family A SUESSICAL ADVENTURE La Luna Youth Arts @ Riverway Arts Centre www.lalunanq.com 10.00am / Cost / Family A SUESSICAL ADVENTURE La Luna Youth Arts @ Riverway Arts Centre www.lalunanq.com 1.00pm / Cost / Family ART ESCAPE SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM: MYSTICAL MASKS Pinnacles Gallery, Riverway Arts Centre www.townsville.qld.gov.au/ FACILITIES/GALLERIES/ PINNACLES 10:30am / Cost / Kids BUBBLES THE BABY

ELEPHANT SHOW Castletown Townsville, Target Forecourt www.castletown.com.au 11.00am / Free / Family BUBBLES THE BABY ELEPHANT SHOW Castletown Townsville, Target Forecourt www.castletown.com.au 1.00pm / Free / Family

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03 Oct TOWNSVILLE LITTLE THEATRE - BUTTERFLY SHOES Castle Hill PCYC www.townsvillelittletheatre.org.au 10.00am / Cost / Family TOWNSVILLE LITTLE THEATRE - BUTTERFLY SHOES Castle Hill PCYC www.townsvillelittletheatre.org.au 2.00pm / Cost / Family A SUESSICAL ADVENTURE La Luna Youth Arts @ Riverway Arts Centre www.lalunanq.com 10.00am / Cost / Family

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TOWNSVILLE LITTLE THEATRE - BUTTERFLY SHOES Castle Hill PCYC www.townsvillelittletheatre.org.au 10.00am / Cost / Family

PhysioNORTH 4724 0768 7.00am / Cost / Adult

Riverway Arts Centre www.townsville.qld.gov.au/ FACILITIES/GALLERIES/ PINNACLES 10:30am / Cost / Kids BUBBLES THE BABY ELEPHANT SHOW Castletown Townsville, Target Forecourt www.castletown.com.au 11.00am / Free / Family BUBBLES THE BABY ELEPHANT SHOW Castletown Townsville, Target Forecourt www.castletown.com.au 1.00pm / Free / Family STRAND NIGHT MARKETS Strand Park www.townsvillerotarymarkets. com.au 5.00pm / Free / Family

A SUESSICAL ADVENTURE La Luna Youth Arts @ Riverway Arts Centre www.lalunanq.com 1.00pm / Cost / Family

IMAGINE, PLAY, CREATE! METAL HEAD (BOOKINGS REQUIRED) CityLibraries Thuringowa Central 4773 8811 11.30am / Free / Family

ART ESCAPE SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM: DELICATE DRAWING Pinnacles Gallery

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FAMILY POOL PARTY - LIVE ROCK MUSIC Kirwan Aquatic Centre 4723 3447 10.00am / Free / Family

SERVICE - NEWBORN & FAMILY DROP-IN SERVICE AITKENVALE LIBRARY 1300 878 001 9.00am / Free / Family

GLENCORE CHILDREN'S EXHIBITION TROY EMERY: INTO THE WILD - ANIMAL STORYTIME AT THE GALLERY Perc Tucker Regional Gallery www.townsville.qld.gov.au/ facilities/galleries/perctucker 11:00am / Free / Family

TOWNSVILLE TOY LIBRARY OPEN Townsville Toy Library townsvilletoylibrary@hotmail.com 9.30am / Family

HENRY V Townsville Civic Theatre www.townsville.qld.gov.au 8.00pm / Cost / Adult NORTH QUEENSLAND FARMERS MARKET North Shore Town Centre nqfarmersmarket@bigpond.com 6.00am / Free / Family EARLY YEARS INFORMATION

05 Oct GLENCORE CHILDREN'S EXHIBITION TROY EMERY: INTO THE WILD - ANIMAL STORYTIME AT THE GALLERY Perc Tucker Regional Gallery www.townsville.qld.gov.au/ facilities/galleries/perctucker 11:00am / Free / Family FAMILY FUN DAY Perc Tucker Regional Gallery www.townsville.qld.gov.au/ facilities/galleries/perctucker 9:00am / Free / Family BUBBLES THE BABY ELEPHANT SHOW Castletown Townsville, Target Forecourt www.castletown.com.au 11.00am / Free / Family BUBBLES THE BABY ELEPHANT SHOW Castletown Townsville,

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FAMILY YOGA - FIRST SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH Yoga Health Townsville Woolcock Centre Currajong www.sundalah.com.au/ kidsteensfamily.html 3.00pm / Cost / Family

STORYTIME Flinders Street Library 1300 878 001 10.00am / Free / Family

CASTLE HILL PCYC MARKETS Castle Hill PCYC manager@castlehillpcyc.org.au 7.00am / Free / Family

PIE AND PINT AT JUPITERS Jupiters townsvilletickets.com.au 3.00pm / Cost / Family

BUBBLES THE BABY ELEPHANT SHOW Castletown Townsville, Target Forecourt www.castletown.com.au 1.00pm / Free / Family

FACILITIES/GALLERIES/ PINNACLES 9:00am / Free / Kids

WILLOWS ROTARY MARKETS Willows Shopping Centre Carpark www.townsvillerotarymarkets. com.au 7.30am / Free / Family

TOWNSVILLE LITTLE THEATRE - BUTTERFLY SHOES Castle Hill PCYC www.townsvillelittletheatre.org.au 2.00pm / Cost / Family

BUBBLES THE BABY ELEPHANT SHOW Castletown Townsville, arget Forecourt www.castletown.com.au 11.00am / Free / Family

Target Forecourt www.castletown.com.au 1.00pm / Free / Family

TOWNSVILLE CONCERT BAND Townsville Civic Theatre 4727 9797 2.00pm / Cost / Family BUSHLAND BEACH MARKETS Bushland Beach www.facebook.com/ bushlandbeachmarkets 8.00am / Free / Family

06 Oct A SUESSICAL ADVENTURE La Luna Youth Arts @ Riverway Arts Centre www.lalunanq.com 2.00pm / Cost / Family A SUESSICAL ADVENTURE La Luna Youth Arts @ Riverway Arts Centre www.lalunanq.com 6.00pm / Cost / Family

07 Oct GIGGLES FOR GOD PLAYGROUP Northreach Baptist Church 4723 2371 9.30am / Cost / Family ART-BOX: ART ACTIVITIES FOR UNDER 5'S Pinnacles Gallery, Riverway Arts Centre www.townsville.qld.gov.au/

GET ACTIVE - ABORIGINAL & TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER YOUTH FITNESS MENTORING PROGRAM (11-21 YEARS) FitXpress Deeragun 0488 713 929 3.00pm / Cost / Family AFTER SCHOOL ART PROGRAM - MACHINES AND MONSTERS (BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL) Perc Tucker Regional Gallery 4727 9011 3.30pm / Cost / Kids TOWNSVILLE TOY LIBRARY OPEN Townsville Toy Library townsvilletoylibrary@hotmail.com 9.30am / Family

08 Oct CIRCUS OZ Townsville Civic Theatre www.townsville.qld.gov.au 7.30pm / Cost / Family STORYTIME Thuringowa Central Library 1300 878 001 10.00am / Free / Family

09 Oct CIRCUS OZ Townsville Civic Theatre www.townsville.qld.gov.au 7.30pm / Cost / Family BABY RHYME TIME Thuringowa Central Library 1300 878 001 11.00am / Free / Family

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Townsville South State School www.townsoutss.eq.edu.au 11.00am / Free / Family

JIMMY BARNES Jupiters Townsville www.tecc.net.au 6.00pm / Cost / Adult

14 Oct

NORTH QUEENSLAND FARMERS MARKET North Shore Town Centre nqfarmersmarket@bigpond.com 6.00am / Free / Family

GIGGLES FOR GOD PLAYGROUP Northreach Baptist Church 4723 2371 9.30am / Cost / Family

RENEGADE HANDMADE MARKET Aitkenvale School Hall www.facebook.com/ morethanamarket 8.00am / Free / Family

AFTER SCHOOL ART PROGRAM - MACHINES AND MONSTERS (BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL) Perc Tucker Regional Gallery 4727 9011 3.30pm / Cost / Kids

12 Oct SANDS WALK TO REMEMBER Anzac Park, The Strand www.sandstownsville.org 7.00am / Cost / Family GLENCORE CHILDREN'S EXHIBITION TROY EMERY: INTO THE WILD - ANIMAL STORIES Perc Tucker Regional Gallery www.townsville.qld.gov.au/ facilities/galleries/perctucker 11:00am / Free / Family FAMILY FUN DAY Perc Tucker Regional Gallery www.townsville.qld.gov.au/ facilities/galleries/perctucker 9:00am / Free / Family MAGNETIC ISLAND MARKETS Horseshoe Bay Foreshore www.whatsonmagneticisland. com.au/markets 9.00am / Free / Family WILLOWS ROTARY MARKETS Willows Shopping Centre Carpark www.townsvillerotarymarkets. com.au 7.30am / Free / Family

15 Oct AUSTRALIAN BREASTFEEDING ASSOCIATION BLISS MORNING IMPS Building, Kirwan Health abapublicitytsv@gmail.com 9.15am / Family

17 Oct CRANBROOK'S COMMUNITY SPRING FAIR Cranbook State Primary School 0410 460 732 5.30pm / Free / Family

18 Oct TOWNSVILLE ARTIST MARKET Riverway Arts Centre www.townsville.qld.gov.au/ FACILITIES/GALLERIES/ PINNACLES 12.00pm / Free / Family GLENCORE CHILDREN'S EXHIBITION TROY EMERY:

INTO THE WILD - ANIMAL STORYTIME AT THE GALLERY Perc Tucker Regional Gallery www.townsville.qld.gov.au/ facilities/galleries/perctucker 11:00am / Free / Family NORTH QUEENSLAND FARMERS MARKET North Shore Town Centre nqfarmersmarket@bigpond.com 6.00am / Free / Family TOWNSVILLE ARTIST MARKET Riverway Arts Centre 4773 8871 12.00pm / Free / Family TOWNSVILLE FIRE VS BENDIGO SPIRIT Townsville RSL Stadium 4727 9797 7.00pm / Cost / Family TOWNSVILLE TOY LIBRARY OPEN Townsville Toy Library townsvilletoylibrary@hotmail.com 9.30am / Family

19 Oct GLENCORE CHILDREN'S EXHIBITION TROY EMERY: INTO THE WILD - ANIMAL STORYTIME AT THE GALLERY Perc Tucker Regional Gallery www.townsville.qld.gov.au/ facilities/galleries/perctucker 11:00am / Free / Family COTTERS MARKET HANDMADE ARTS AND CRAFT PRECINCT Perc Tucker Regional Gallery www.townsville.qld.gov.au/ facilities/galleries/perctucker 8:00am / Free / Family WILLOWS ROTARY MARKETS Willows Shopping Centre Carpark www.townsvillerotarymarkets. com.au 7.30am / Free / Family CASTLE HILL PCYC MARKETS Castle Hill PCYC manager@castlehillpcyc.org.au 7.00am / Free / Family

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20 Oct BABY RHYME TIME Aitkenvale Library 1300 878 001 10.00am / Free / Family

21 Oct GIGGLES FOR GOD PLAYGROUP Northreach Baptist Church 4723 2371 9.30am / Cost / Family

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GLENCORE CHILDREN'S EXHIBITION TROY EMERY: INTO THE WILD - ANIMAL STORIES Perc Tucker Regional Gallery www.townsville.qld.gov.au/ facilities/galleries/perctucker 11:00am / Free / Family

CASTLE HILL PCYC MARKETS Castle Hill PCYC manager@castlehillpcyc.org.au 7.00am / Free / Family

ART-BOX: ART ACTIVITIES FOR UNDER 5'S Perc Tucker Regional Gallery www.townsville.qld.gov.au/ facilities/galleries/perctucker 9:00am / Free / Kids THE BIG PICTURE RETHINKING DYSLEXIA (MOVIE) Hermit Park State School www.speld.org.au 6.00pm / Cost / Family AFTER SCHOOL ART PROGRAM - MACHINES AND MONSTERS (BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL) Perc Tucker Regional Gallery 4727 9011 3.30pm / Cost / Kids STORYTIME Flinders Street Library 1300 878 001 10.00am / Free / Family ARTBOX - ART ACTIVITIES FOR UNDER 5'S Perc Tucker Regional Gallery 4727 9011 10.00am / Gold Coin / Kids

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24 Oct EARLY YEARS INFORMATION SERVICE - NEWBORN & FAMILY DROP-IN SERVICE Aitkenvale Library 1300 878 001 9.00am / Free / Family TOWNSVILLE TOY LIBRARY OPEN Townsville Toy Library townsvilletoylibrary@hotmail.com 9.30am / Family

22 Oct STORYTIME Thuringowa Central Library 1300 878 001 10.00am / Free / Family

23 Oct BABY RHYME TIME Thuringowa Central Library 1300 878 001 11.00am / Free / Family

RIVERSIDE ADVENTIST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL OPEN DAY 59 Leopold St, Aitkenvale www.riversideadventist.qld.edu.au 9.00am / Free / Family

25 Oct GARAGE SALE TRAIL Various www.garagesaletrail.com.au Various / Free / Family LEARNING DIFFICULTIES AND DISABILITIES - WORKSHOP FROM SPELD Hermit Park State School www.speld.org.au 8.00am / Cost / Family NORTH QUEENSLAND FARMERS MARKET North Shore Town Centre nqfarmersmarket@bigpond.com 6.00am / Free / Family

4723 2371 9.30am / Cost / Family

26 Oct MAGNETIC ISLAND MARKETS Horseshoe Bay Foreshore www.whatsonmagneticisland. com.au/markets 9.00am / Free / Family WILLOWS ROTARY MARKETS Willows Shopping Centre Carpark www.townsvillerotarymarkets. com.au 7.30am / Free / Family CASTLE HILL PCYC MARKETS Castle Hill PCYC manager@castlehillpcyc.org.au 7.00am / Free / Family

27 Oct BABY RHYME TIME Aitkenvale Library 1300 878 001 10.00am / Free / Family

28 Oct GIGGLES FOR GOD PLAYGROUP Northreach Baptist Church

AFTER SCHOOL ART PROGRAM - MACHINES AND MONSTERS (BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL) Perc Tucker Regional Gallery 4727 9011 3.30pm / Cost / Kids STORYTIME Flinders Street Library 1300 878 001 10.00am / Free / Family

29 Oct EARLY YEARS INFORMATION SERVICE MESSY PLAY IN THE PARK Cambridge Park 1300 878 001 9.30am / Free / Family

31 Oct PAKCLUB HALLOWEEN PARTY North Shore Display Village Park, Sita Retreat, Burdell www.pakmag.com.au 5.30pm / Kids

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STRAND NIGHT MARKETS 5-9pm 1st Friday of the month (May-Dec) at Strand Park

WILLOWS MARKETS 7.30-11.30am every Sunday at Willows Shopping Centre

BALGAL BEACH MARKET 3.30pm-7pm 1st Saturday of the month Fisherman’s Landing Café

MOUNT VIEW PLAZA MARKETS 8am-2pm every Saturday

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SUNDAY MARKETS CASTLE HILL PCYC THURINGOWA COMMUNITY MARKETS 8am-1pm 1st Sunday of each month HORSESHOE BAY MARKETS (MAGGIE ISLAND) 9.30am-1.30pm last Sunday of every month at Horseshoe Bay Foreshore CHARTERS TOWERS SHOWGROUND MARKETS 7.30am-11.30am 2nd Sunday every month CHARTERS TOWERS STOCK EXCHANGE MARKETS 8am-12.00 noon 1st & 3rd Sunday every month on Mosman Street

INGHAM MARKETS 3rd Sunday every month at Rotary Park AYR MARKETS 8.30am-12.00 noon 1st & 3rd Sunday every month at Plantation Park FARMERS MARKET 6am-12.00 noon 2nd & 4th Saturday of the month at North Shore Town Centre SATURDAY NIGHT MARKETS Every Saturday from 2-9pm at 87 Ingham Road, West End (opposite Showgrounds) 1st market kicks off on the 10th November

Tickets to Australia’s longestrunning travelling film festival are now on sale, with this year’s program promising to take local audiences on a journey across cultures, continents and communities. The Sydney Film Festival initiative will showcase an eclectic selection of seven features and three short films from around the globe, with many of the titles coming to Townsville on the back of acclaimed runs on the international film festival circuit.

WHAT Sydney Film Festival’s Travelling Film Festival in Townsville WHEN Friday November 14 to Monday November 17 WHERE Warrina Cineplex 164 Dalrymple Rd Currajong QLD 4812 FACEBOOK www.facebook.com/ TravellingFilmFestivalTownsville SINGLE TICKETS $14/ $12 / $8.50 (Adult/ Concession/ Student & Kids)

SUBSCIBE AND SAVE 9-FILM FULL SUBSCRIPTION $75Adult / $65 Concession 5-FILM FLEXIPASS $53 Adult /$48 Concession SCREENING TIMES FRIDAY 14 NOVEMBER 7.30pm The Lunchbox (PG) screens with short Clan 9.30pm Complimentary Opening Night drinks SATURDAY 15 NOVEMBER 12.30pm Winter Sleep (M) 4.15pm E-Team (UC) 7pm Two Days, One Night (M) 9pm The Infinite Man (MA15+) screens with short The Video Dating Tape of Desmondo Ray Aged 33 & ¾ SUNDAY 16 NOVEMBER 12.30pm Gabrielle (M) screens with short Yearbook 2.30pm Human Capital (UC) 6.30pm Palo Alto (MA15+) 8.30pm What We Do in the Shadows (M) screens with short Welcome to Iron Knob MONDAY 17 NOVEMBER 7pm The Lunchbox (PG) Repeat Screening

Townsville Fashion Festival Townsville Enter tainment & Convention Centre Ti c k e t s f r o m $ 1 2 2 . 5 0 The 2014 Townsville Fashion Festival will take the city by storm this October, embracing the regional tourism message of Alive with Curiosity. You will see what Alive with Curiosity means to the creative team behind the festival who are taking inspiration from local Flora and Fauna.

and embrace the North Queensland

The event kicks off with the Gala Dinner on Friday October 24 with a taste of the work of the region’s highly prized and successful hair professionals, make-up artists, designers and stylists.

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The Runway event on Saturday October 25 will feature designers from across Queensland take part

culture through runway fashion and entertainment. Fine food, drinks and entertainment are the support acts to a night of glamour on the runway.

The alfresco Fashion on Flinders on Sunday October 26 will be the grand finale of the festival, taking Ogden Street. With parades, boutique shopping, designer markets, beauty bar, hair styling lessons, designer creative workshops and entertainment there is something for the whole family!

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The 15th Glencore Greek Fest is on again at Riverway Park, Kirwan on the weekend of Saturday October 11 and Sunday October 12. This year’s event will see more Greek music, more cultural dancing, and more delicious Greek food than ever before!

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Enjoy the festivities with the park filled with the unique sounds of both traditional and modern Greek music. With the event running from 10am to late on the Saturday and 9am-6pm on Sunday, there will be plenty of competitions, children’s entertainment, exciting rides and even a fireworks display!

Visit www.greekfest.com.au for more information.

PakClub Halloween Party Join in the ghoulish fun of the Halloween PakClub on Friday October 31 at the North Shore Display Village Park, Sita Retreat Burdell from 5:30pm.

Fun for all ages there will be lots Halloween games and dancing, prizes for best dressed and The Lego Movie will be on the big screen from 6:30pm (101min, PG).

For mum and dad, twilight viewing of the display homes will be available. Bring a blanket, a picnic and snuggle in for a fun and spooktacular evening!

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Family Fun on the Gold Coast If you’re planning on travelling during school holidays it’s always a good idea to plan your trip well in advance as this will ensure you get the best deals on flights and accommodation.

The Gold Coast is made for families with beautiful beaches, stunning hinterland and of course theme parks galore. You may have been b e f o r e b u t t h e r e’s always something new to check out and the recently completed GoldLinq tram between Southport and Broadbeach makes it easier than ever to explore some of the most popular areas.

WHAT’S NEW If it’s action you’re after then check out the new theme park attractions that have opened over the past 12 months or due to open soon. If you’re planning on visiting more than one it’s worth considering the 3 Park Super Pass which gives you unlimited entry for 28 consecutive days to Warner Bros. Movie World, Sea World and Wet'n'Wild or a Holiday World Pass which lets you hop between Dreamworld and WhiteWater World as often as you like over 21 days.

DREAMWORLD Strap yourself in to one of the twelve mini-aeroplanes of the new thrill ride Tailspin which only opened in September.

WHITEWATER WORLD The Triple Vortex launched last month and is the hottest high capacity tubing ride on the planet!

MOVIE WORLD The new Hollywood Stunt Driver 2 will have you on the edge of your seat with death-defying aerial stunts and

extreme precision driving performed by the best stunt crew in the country.

SEA WORLD Get up close and personal with the playful seals in the brand new Seal Harbour exhibit. Ride out the storm on the awesome new Storm Coaster that the whole family will enjoy, now open at Sea World!

FAMILY FAVES - AUSTRALIAN OUTBACK SPECTACULAR The Australian Outback Spectacular ‘Spirit of the Horse’ brings to life an iconic Australian story in a specially designed world class arena. The all new show features an amazing cast of larger than life characters as well as magnificent animals including the spirited Australian stockhorse. The stunning special effects will have you on the edge of your seat.

It’s more than a night out – it’s an experience steeped in courage, tradition, a daring spirit and a unique, laconic sense of humour.

CURRUMBIN WILDLIFE SANCTUARY Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is world renowned for its events, shows and attractions including dingo encounters, free flight bird shows and even crocodile feeding of the park's

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massive saltwater crocodile. The park also contains a serious aspect of its work and exhibits, and behind the scenes includes a state-of-the-art veterinary and rehabilitation hospital where thousands of sick and injured animals are brought every day. For thrillseekers, there is also Adventure Park which includes a high ropes course - not for the faint hearted!

LIVE LIKE A LOCAL You don’t always have to spend a lot of money on things to do, why not try one of the many free activities the Gold Coast has to offer.

BURLEIGH HEADS “The Point” is a favourite picnic spot for locals. For the perfect family outing head down on a Sunday where the evenings are filled with festivity, firetwirlers and people singing, dancing and jamming.

BROADWATER PARKLANDS You could spend hours here having fun at The Washington Waters Park with swings, slides, flying fox and jumping pillow or at The Rockpools water playground which is always a hit with kids. Movie nights under the stars are also a family favourite.

MARKETS Visit one of the many markets that are hosted regularly along the coast.

The Village Markets have become a favourite with the cool crowd, even though they were only founded in 2008. It's an open air market space that sells unique art and fashion and is held on the first and third Sunday of every month from 8am-1pm at the Burleigh Heads State School Oval.

The Surfers Paradise Beachfront Markets need no introduction and are a great way to shop and enjoy the beautiful sea breezes coming off Surfers Paradise Beach. On Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays The Esplanade along the beach becomes a hive of activity with colourful stalls setting up for the night time markets. The markets are held every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday night from 5-10pm September to April and 4-9pm May to August.

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Carrara Markets are a Gold Coast institution and are enormously popular with locals and tourists looking for a bargain. The markets offer a courtesy bus which only costs $1 for pick up and return so combined with free admission it really is a cheap, fun day out for the whole family! The markets are held every Saturday and Sunday at the corner of Gooding Drive and Manchester Road, Carrara.

HIT THE BEACH If you’re looking for somewhere without the waves, the sheltered swimming holes of Tallebudgera and Currumbin Creeks are great options for families.

FAMILY FRIENDLY ACCOMMODATION There’s plenty of options when it comes to hotels on the Gold Coast.

To help keep the kids entertained look for properties that provide extra services like Kids Clubs or pool or playground facilities specifically designed for children.

PARADISE RESORT GOLD COAST Renowned as “Heaven for Kids” this resort is very popular with families with a full supervised Zone 4 kids club, lagoon pool and spa, Z4K Waterpark and ice skating rink all located on site.

Rooms are hotel style with family and interconnecting rooms available. 1800 074 111 www.paradiseresort.com.au.

TURTLE BEACH RESORT This resort offers fully self-contained, family friendly accommodation and offers an exciting holiday program in their kids club, Club Turtle.

BREAKFREE RESORTS & APARTMENTS Have nine different options for accommodation at the Gold Coast.

At BreakFree Diamond Beach in Broadbeach is very family friendly, with self-contained 1, 2 or 3 Bedroom Apartments set amongst tropical gardens. There’s plenty to entertain the kids with a fun novelty children’s wading pool, as well as a shaded playground, games room, 2 large lagoon pools with cascading waterfalls. Check out www.breakfree. com.au for more information.

OUTRIGGER SURFERS PARADISE Located in the heart of Surfers and less than a minute’s walk from the beach this property offers hotel style accommodation with spacious rooms and children’s pool.

HILTON RESIDENCE SURFERS PARADISE If it is luxury you’re after then you can’t go past the Hilton Residence’s selfcontained apartments and the little ones will love the kid’s pool with fun water features, a play wall and kids play domes close by.

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is a great island for families, base yourself at the famous Waikiki Beach then explore the island at your leisure visiting places like Pearl Harbour and Honolulu Zoo along the way.

STORY Kylie St o k es Nothing beats a road tr ip and explor ing at your own pace gives you freedom to enjoy your tra vel at leisure uncover ing hidden gems along the way however it does pay to do a bit of planning in advance, par ticularly when travelling with kids.

After deciding where you want to go you will need to decide whether you want to hire a car or a motorhome and there are pros and cons for both options. Hiring a motorhome means that you’re travelling with your accommodation and have more flexibility about where you stay however it can be difficult navigating traffic in large cities with these. If driving a car and staying in hotels is more your style then, depending on which destination you choose, you may want to do a little more planning particularly in peak season as accommodation can be limited in smaller towns and villages over these times so you need to be prepared to keep driving if you can’t find somewhere to stay.

GREAT DRIVES There’s a great drive destination to suit every family, from the beautiful coastal scenery of our very own Great Ocean Road, to the iconic Route 66 which combines vibrant cities, and the nostalgia of a bygone America. Choose a destination that has plenty of regular and interesting stops and get the kids involved by giving them maps so they can track your journey and mark off where they’ve been. A travel journal or scrapbook is also a great way of keeping children interested along the way - they can draw and write about where they’ve been and collect stickers or post cards.

THE GREAT OCEAN ROAD - explore one of the most beautiful and breathtaking drives in the world along the Great Ocean Road, before heading inland to experience the scenic Grampians and historic Ballarat.

ROUTE 66 – the ultimate American driving adventure. Whether it be the history of the Wild West and pioneering days or simply the intrigue of driving where many thousands of explorers have been before you, this legendary road trip will captivate you.

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EUROPE – there is a fantastic network of holiday parks throughout Europe including France, Spain and Italy, with accommodation ranging from cabins to tents (permanent tents with kitchen facilities). This is a fantastic option as they are designed with families in mind with onsite restaurants, pool complexes and many have Kids Clubs available which is extremely hard to find at standard hotels in these regions.

Top Tips 1_ It is essential to book early, particularly for school holiday periods, your Travel Agent will know the best time of year to book for each destination.

NEW ZEALAND – one of the best countries you can visit for a selfdrive holiday. The roads are easy to navigate with stunning scenery, extremely welcoming locals and plenty of attractions to interest kids.

2_ International driving permits are not compulsory for every country however they are recommended for most so it’s worthwhile getting this before you leave.

3_ Make sure that the vehicle you are hiring has a concealed storage compartment or boot. Leaving luggage and personal effects visible may attract thieves and if items are left unattended this way you may not be covered by travel insurance if they are stolen.

4_ Check that your travel insurance covers car rental excess.

HAWAII – from beautiful scenic drives and beaches to visiting volcanos and waterfalls, Hawaii has it all. Ohau

5_ One way fees can be expensive in some countries so it is important to check this before starting to plan your itinerary as it may be better to pick up and drop off at the same place.

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Monster Front Door What you need

Trick Or Treat Ideas Ha llo w e e n i s upon us! Oct ober 3 1 m ay no t b e offi ci al l y r ecogni sed he re i n Au stra lia but par ent s and ch i l dr en al i ke a re sta r tin g t o joi n i n t h e fun of al l t hi n g s g ho u lish on Al l H al l ow’s Eve. H e re are so me ide as for t he young and y o un g a t he a r t to get i nt o t he spooky s p i r i t !

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• 2 White Paper Plates • Green, Black, White Crepe Paper • A Glass • Black Marker • Duct Tape • Scissors

How to make Draw a circle on 2 paper plates by outlining with glass. Fill in circle using a black marker.

Cut 15-20 (depending on door size) 12 strips of crepe paper.

Measure the width of door and lay a strip of duct tape that size on work surface with the sticky side up. Add your crepe paper strips. Stick the "hair" on the door.

Stick eyes on the door with duct tape.

Then add a few strips of tape for eyebrows. Make a mouth with one long strip and 4 small ones.

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• Round crackers • Pretzel sticks • Cream cheese, unsalted peanut or almond butter • Small dried fruit such as raisins, blueberries or cranberries

• 1 sheet puff pastry • 30 cocktail sausages • Diced black olives or Mustard, for the eyes

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Preheat oven to 180 degrees C.

• Jars any size, shape (remove labels and clean) • Black felt/paper or black marker • Double stick tape (clear) • Cheese cloth or ribbon or paint • Scissors • Battery-powered tea lights or glow sticks

Spread cream cheese, peanut or almond butter on one side of the cracker so that it's thick enough to secure the pretzels.

Break pretzel sticks in half and use 8 halves for legs.

On another cracker, spread a light layer of cream cheese, peanut or almond butter so that it can sandwich the other cracker and pretzel sticks together.

Dip two raisins in cream cheese, peanut or almond butter and stick them to the top of one side for eyes.

How to make Roll out pastry, cut into thin 1/21cm strips then wrap around the sausages. Place on a baking tray.

Press on the olive eyes.

Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes then serve with a side to tomato sauce.

Tip: If you want, add a sprinkle of cheese or a dab of mustard to the sausage before wrapping it, for a more grown up flavour.

Serves: 6 Preparation: 15min Cook: 20min Ready in: 35min

How to make Cut the cloth or ribbon into strips to go around the jars. Start wrapping the jars, use the clear double sticky tape to hold the cloth / ribbon in place. (Play with the layers until you get the look you like, don’t forget the top area).

Cut out the ghost face (eyes, mouth) using the black felt or paper. If the children are too young draw on the faces with black marker. Use a small piece of the tape to stick on the faces.

Place the tea lights or glow sticks inside the jars and you're done!

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Gone are the days when everything baby came in three colours - white, pink or blue. Bright colours, mod geometric prints, personalised art prints, graphic bright wallpaper and wall decals - you name it, the options are as vast as your imagination.

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If wanting to stick with a unisex room suitable for either baby girl or boy, you don’t need to stick with white. Think shades of yellow with monochromatic prints, greys and greens. Natural wood is also making a comeback in nurseries, after being trumped by bright whites for many years. Like the main image (left) ply panels can make for a very affordable but contemporary feature.

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Etsy is THE place to find wall decals of any description. Personalised name decals, trees, owls, monograms - even bulk decals in the shape of clouds, polka dots, chevron stripes, houndstooth, feathers and arrows which can provide an easily removable wallpaper-look, without the fuss!

Australian-based Etsy seller Vivid Wall Decals even has mini-Batman decals that can be placed en masse to create a wallpaper-like feature wall, fit for any mini-superhero!

Regardless of whether you pick a traditional or modern cot, or use one that has been in the family, you can add a burst of personality with a Goosebumps Jungle sheet or one of Alphabet Monkey’s fabulous printed sheet designs - the PakMag team loves the on-trend teepee and arrow prints!

When it comes to decor, a personalised name cushion from Alphabet Monkey would be the perfect complement to a Nursery Works sleepytime rocker (for those inevitable midnight feeds) available from Ubabub (RRP $799).

Don’t forget a rug for the floor (particularly if your home has hard floors), as babies love nothing more than being able to kick and later on, explore their surroundings. Wall art can be as simple as a framed graphic print (try sonniloudesigns.com.au for gorgeous, affordable personalised prints, Etsy or Made It) and if you’re partial to bunting there really is no better place to indulge than in the nursery!

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A Whimsic al Midsummer Night STORY So fie B u c hho l z Drawing inspiration from the Shakespearean quote, ‘And though she be but little, she is fierce’, this baby girl’s bedroom explores the whimsy of all things mythical which live in the forest of ‘A Midsummer’s Night’s Dream’.

Text as wall art continues to be a popular trend for interiors. Being able to create your own with words and style of your choosing means you can tailor a quote or saying to the desired look of the bedroom. As text wall art can be a dominating feature, it is important to take your time to create your DIY piece and use print tools such as Word text to create a professional finish.

The text wall art in this bedroom has been created using a chalkboard style.

Chalkboard signage adds texture and depth and, in this room, helps to balance the rustic and rough backdrop of the timber.

To get the most professional chalkboard finish, the text was first created on a computer and then transferred onto the chalkboard painted board in the frame.

TO MAKE · Using an inexpensive frame, spray or paint chalkboard paint onto the backing board of the frame to create your chalkboard surface. This frame was also spray painted in gold to tie in with the other wall art and leaves of the tree branch.

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Using a sharp pencil, trace over the computerised letters. · Remove the paper and you will be left with a light chalkboard outline of the computer text on your chalkboard surface. Go over this outline with chalk or a chalkboard paint pen, which gives a more permeate finish. · Assemble back into the frame. Add the glass if desired.

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Honey Jumbles Ingredients 55g Butter, chopped into pieces 150g Honey (just under 1/2 cup) 1/4 Cup Brown Sugar 1 Tablespoon Milk 1 Cup Plain Flour 1/2 Cup Self Raising Flour 1/2 Teaspoon Bicarbonate Soda 1 Teaspoon Ground Ginger (just under) 1/2 Teaspoon Mixed Spice 1/4 Teaspoon Ground Cloves

Icing 1 Egg White 2 Teaspoons Lemon Juice 11/2 Cups Icing Sugar Dash Water Food Colouring (optional)

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2 Sift flours, bicarbonate soda, ginger, mixed spice & cloves in bowl, add milk & butter mixture, mix well. Cover & place in refrigerator for 45 minutes.

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Seperate into 4 pieces & roll each portion into logs approx 2cm round.

Cut into 4cm pieces & place onto baking tray, allowing room for them to spread (they will flatten a lot during cooking so allow approx 4cm space).

6 Place into oven and bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly goldern. Leave on tray for 8 min, then transfer to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.

7 To make icing whisk egg white & lemon juice until it starts to peek (looks like soft fowm). Gradually whisk in sifted icing sugar until combined. If mixture is too thick, add a dash of water, sometimes you will need it & other times not. Divide mixture into bowls & colour. Spread icing.

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TOWNSVILLE MINI GOLF

a BBQ lunch, $35/day aIncludes drInk and Ice-cream

PlusKIRWAN activities include Swimming, Inflatable Castles, Water Slides, AQUATIC Kayaking, Snorkelling, Big Games, Art and Crafts all with qualified Austswim Staff. BookIngs are essentIal.

Love2Swim SPEND $30+ AND RECEIVED 10% OFF When you mention this voucher. Shop online: Outfits for muddy puddles, on the race track or out in the royal kingdom.

P: 0438 885 161 W: www.littlemischiefmakers.com.au FB: www.facebook/littlemischief.makers

phone 4723 3447

FREE BBQ LUNCH EVERY SUNDAY 10% OFF OUR 10 WEEK TERM learn tO Swim • birthday partieS/FunctiOnS With each Mini Golf game purchased and Open tO 10public week•swimming program. water SlideS & Fun park • www.love2swimschool.com.au played on Sundays. Bookings Essential.

Conditions: Must pay the full term up front.

Not available with other package offers Expires: 11th Oct 2014. or free passes.

P: 07 4723 3447 W: www.lovetoswimschool.com.au

P: 07 4771 3999 A: Kings Road, West End. Opp Showgrounds.

ALL VOUCHERS also available at www.pakmag.com.au, on our facebook page or take a photo with your phone

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Does your child present with any of the following: • • • • • •

Difficulty pronouncing words/sounds • Stutters Difficulty following directions • Poor social skills Difficulties answering questions • Difficulties telling a story Easily distracted • Spelling or reading Limited vocabulary difficulties Diagnosis of Auditory Processing Disorder

Ayr - Charters Towers - Ingham - Townsville PH:0467 239 554 W: www.talknq.com * Biz Index Advertising From Only $70/Month

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