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Issue 26 July 2013

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• Job cuts spark uncertainty

Page 14 • Meeting on the net - not so weird

Page 22 • State of Origin - the final clash

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➤ EVENTS AROUND THE REGION

What’s on this month

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program CHINCHILLA Sunday, June 16 – Markets at Chinchilla Visitor Information Centre 7.30 am to 12.30 pm contact Lindley on 4665 7556. Miniature trains run at Chinchilla Museum 10am-4pm. Rides for all ages. DALBY Now to July 19 – Dalby Art Gallery presents It’s Yours, an exhibition of paintings owned by council. Saturday, July 6 – Fickle Folk Club plays at Windsor Hotel 2-4pm. All singers, musicians and music lovers welcome. For more phone Pam Fay on 4663 2184. Wednesday, July 10 – National Seniors Dalby Branch meeting at Dalby RSL, guest speaker, new members and visitors welcome. Saturday/Sunday, July 13/14 – Dalby Drama Festival at Little Theatre Myall St Dalby. Monday, July 15 – Regional Arts Council presents Piano Lessons at Dalby Civic Theatre 7.30pm. Saturday, July 20 – Markets at Dalby Showgrounds 6am to noon contact Stan 0429 696 775 Saturday, July 27 – U3A Show and Sell Markets at Senior Citizen’s

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Thirsty Work editor, Lisa Machin. Talk to any union at the moment and they’ll tell you things aren’t peachy keen for everyone in the sector. This month our thoughts are with the workers of Peabody Energy and CQMS Razer as their share of the cash cow dries up. We are constantly hearing about the lucrative salaries of energy workers, and it seems like a dream too lofty to be shattered for those working in the industry. That is until their job gets the chop. Things are pretty tight for some companies, with the downturn in coal and heightened restrictions proving even the best funded projects can hit some speed bumps. Thirsty Work’s advice is to get to know your union, and take a good look at your contract. In other news, we are coming off the back of one of the most action packed weeks in Australia we’ve seen in some time. Many Origin fans would have been more than a little peeved to see the pre-game chat of Origin II replaced with live coverage from Canberra as Gillard and Rudd fought it out.....again. What a night. One former PM managed to remove the knife in his own back and return it to the back of the PM that knifed him in the first place. Oh Labor, get it together. While a lot can chance in the space of a few months, one thing is for sure Tony Abbott will have been watching the Labor infighting unfold with a look of total glee on his face. While Rudd may be polling with more encouraging election hopes than Gillard, many believe he still doesn’t stand a chance against the Coalition on September 14. Meanwhile, on the sideline, Australia seems to be growing tired of the two biggest kids in the toy room fighting, resulting in the sneaky climb of both Palmer’s United Party and Katter’s Australia Party.

A quick roundup of what events are happening around the district. If you have anything of interest you would like to submit, please contact the Dalby Herald office. BELL Saturday, July 13 – Camel Races at Bell Racecourse, gates open 10am, first race 11am, Camel Cup 3pm BOWENVILLE Friday, July 5 – Old Time Dance classes at Bowenville Hall 7.30pm. Beginners and advanced, every Friday night until September, gold coin donation towards hire of hall, phone Jeanette Kummerow on 0427 924 232 Saturday, July 6 – Bowenville Hall Committee Annual Ball from 8pm, prrizes for matron and queen. Music by Jus’ Dancin’. Tasty supper. Admission $9. Come along for an enjoyable night out. For enquiries phone Narelle on 4663 7736. Saturday, August 3 – Bowenville Hall Committee old time dance from 8pm. Music by Darren Grey. Tasty supper. Admission $9. Come along for an enjoyable night out. For enquiries phone Narelle on 4663 7736. CHARLEVILLE Saturday, July 6 - Charleville Races, five race

Centre start 9am Saturday, August 3 – Fickle Folk Club plays at Mary’s Commercial Hotel 2-5pm. All singers, musicians and music lovers welcome. For more phone Pam Fay on 4663 2184. Saturday, August 3 – Dalby Squash Club celebrates 51 years with a reunion and dinner at Dalby Leagues Club. RSVP by July 26. For more information phone Alf on 4662 3403 or Brian on 4669 7813. JANDOWAE Saturday-Sunday, July 6-7 – Jandowae Trail Bike Ride, open, novice and pee-wee tracks, phone Darren Marshall 0428 197 237 Sunday, July 28 - Jandowae Markets at Lions Park 8am to noon. Lions Club will be cooking Breakfast in the Park including bacon and eggs, donuts and cappuccinos. Contact Norma 4668 5486 or Kay 4668 5408. JIMBOUR Saturday, July 20 – Queensland Music Festival presents Opera at Jimbour at Jimbour Station with Opera Q, the Opera Queensland Chorus and the Camerata of St Johns. Soloists Jeanne Kenneally,James Egglestone, Guy Booth and David Hibbard. Mar-

kets open 10am-4pm, concert starts 2pm. JONDARYAN Saturday, July 13 – Fancy dress old time dance at Flagstone Creek Hall (Jondaryan Woolshed) dance to Waveleas 8pm to midnight. Adults $10, children $5, includes supper. Sunday, July 21 – Sunday, June 16 – Family Fun Day at Jondaryan Woolshed, guided tours, demonstrations, horse and cart rides and barbecue lunch from noon to 2pm, country music from Gavin Arden and Johnny Greenwood and comedy with Syd the Swaggy 1-4pm. Sunday, July 28 – Dalby Choral Festival featuring Birralee Blokes with local school and community choirs and local bands. Singing workshop 9.30-11am, concert noon-3pm. Admission $10. ROMA Sunday, July 7 – RSL Markets at Roma RSL Hall 8am to 1pm Saturday, July 13 – Swinging Utes Festival Bassett Park, Roma 12.30-8pm, featuring Troy Cassar-Daley and local singers and musicians. Saturday, July 20 – Roma Farmers and Artisans Markets at Big Rig Parklands Riggers Road 8am to 12.30pm

Saturday, July 20 – Anything But Straight Queer Country Hoedown, the Zone Nightclub, Roma Sunday, August 4 – RSL Markets at Roma RSL Hall 8am to 1pm ST GEORGE Saturday July 20 – St George Races, five race program ST RUTH Saturday, July 27 – Old time dance at St Ruth Hall 8pm. Adults $8, high school student’s $3 supper, novelty events, raffle and lucky door prize. Enquiries to 4662 1710 TARA Saturday, July 6 – Tara Markets 7am to 2pm Tara Men’s Group Shed cnr Day and Fry Streets. Contact Frank 4665 3847. Friday/Sunday, August 2/4 - Tara Festival of Cultures and Camel Races Saturday, August 3 – Tara Markets 7am to 2pm Tara Men’s Group Shed cnr Day and Fry Streets. WARRA Saturday, July 6 – Races at Warra Race Club five race program, fashions on the field, novelty events and entertainment. First race 12.45pm. Saturday, August 10 Warra Country Markets, Warra Memorial Hall, 8am - noon

➤ MARYBOROUGH JOBS GET THE CHOP

High & dry this July Razer has confirmed it will suspend employment for most of its Maryborough foundry workforce from July 1 to August 13. The company wouldn’t say how many would be affected, but the CFMEU suggested 50 to 60 staff would suffer. CQMS Razer chief executive officer David Haslett blamed a downturn in the mining market for the cuts, and said the company’s Adelaide manufacturing plant would also be closed. He said the closure of the Adelaide plant would benefit the Fraser Coast, with manufacturing operations to be moved to Maryborough within the next four months, creating up to 20 extra jobs. “The outlook for mining in Australia is still uncertain as the sector continues to focus on reducing costs,” Mr Haslett said. “The consolidation of our Adelaide facility into our Maryborough operations shall reduce our manufac-

CQMS Razer staff were locked out in a previous dispute. Photo: Clementine Norton union had asked CQMS turing cost base, provide Razer management for a employment security and list of any products made at reconfirm our long-term its China plant and sent commitment to manufacturback for Australian use. ing in Maryborough. He said it was important He said CQMS Razer’s Adelaide site would officially all products that can be made in Maryborough are. close on August 2, and Meanwhile, Mr Genrich manufacturing would begin said workers had agreed to in Maryborough from midwithhold a vote on whether October. or not to accept a reduced Since November 2012 four-day week. there has been 80 job lossHe said workers have es and two periods when been asked to vote to acstaff have been forced to go cept the offer on their return weeks without pay. CFMEU regional organis- from the enforced layoff or face more job cuts. er Laurie Genrich said the

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Marathon construction effort brings Australia Pacific LNG to halfway

Lifting 1050 tonne with air

HALFWAY THERE: The second of two enormous LNG tanks on Curtis Island had its 1050 tonne lid lowered onto it, marking the halfway point of the four year construction. Photo Contributed

AFTERN AN eight hour marathon effort, Australia Pacific LNG has successfully placed their 1050 tonne roof on the second LNG storage tank. The placement of the roof marks the half-way point of project, which first began in June 2011. ConocoPhillips’ Downstream project manager Kent Anderson said putting the roof into place, was “not dissimilar to blowing up a camping air bed,” and was a significant milestone. “The complexity of the roof raise is in itself a construction feat, with 1050 tonnes of carnbon steel, stainless steel and aluminium materials life into place by low air volume created by fans,” Mr Anderson said. The five fans, which are nearly 80cm in diameter, built the volume to create enough pressure to lift the

roof from the ground to the top of the tank. The fans are so powerful that no cranes are required to lift the roof into place. Once the roof was lifted into place it was secured by a crew of welders and boilermakers. The LNG facility has also seen a number of huge developments over the past six months, including the completion of the material offloading facility, the arrival of the first modules and the commencement of work on both processing trains. Mr Anderson said the roof for the second tank was not far behind. “With the roof of the first tank now in place, we will look to raising the roof on the second tank in coming months, and progress the remaining works on both LNG storage tanks,” he said.

450 workers dumped to secure competitiveness PEABODY Energy will dump 450 contractors from its 11 coal mines in Queensland and New South Wales. The mining giant owns seven projects in Central Queensland, including Burton, Coppabella, Eaglefield, Middlemount, Millennium, Moorvale, North Goonyella

and Wilkie Creek west of Dalby. In a statement, the company said the cuts were in response to market conditions and an effort to lower costs. “Peabody Energy regrets the impact on the contractors directly affected and is conscious of the likely impacts on communities in

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MINERSLIFEMONTHLY ➤ FITNESS WITH NIKKI MORRISON

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Guard up for healthy fight A favourite with all my clients, and particularly those working out as a group, is boxing. It is a fantastic cardio workout that gets you fit and strong. It shapes and sculpts your arms and shoulders. It also requires mental focus to perform the boxing combinations, so it is great for training your mind as well as your body. Another added bonus is the stress relief it can provide, as you punch and upper cut your way through the workout. Lastly, it helps to improve your reflexes. Boxing leaves you feeling breathless, energised and smiling! Boxing workouts can be organised into short rounds of intense exercise with

minimal rest in between rounds. This High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) is great for getting your heart rate up and burning calories. When boxing moves are combined with strength moves, it makes for an even better and more holistic workout. Grab a partner or shadow box your way thought this workout. Repeat each combination 3 times: 45 seconds of work/ 15 seconds of rest 1. 10 jabs + 1 push up 2. 20 upper cuts + 10 squat jumps 3. 10 high punches + 1 burpee 4. 4 jabs + 1 tuck jump 5. Hold plank and al-

ternate hand punches 6. 2 jabs + run, back for 4 jabs + run, back for 6 jabs + run (Increase to 20 jabs and then backwards to 2 again.) Need variety? There are many, many boxing combinations you can do, so get creative and design your own. Simply combine jabs, upper cuts or hooks with a strength exercise. Work out the reps, set your interval timer and go for it. Good luck! ● For PT in Dalby email nikki@focuspt.com.au

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A few tips to fit a consistent and balanced diet into your schedule THE HEALTH and wellbeing of the FIFO worker is always a hot topic. It’s easy to fall into bad habits when you are living and working away from home. Being offered a large selection of foods, as well as cheap drinks on site, can make it hard to be disciplined and health conscious. When bad habits are formed, it means we often go about our day without listening to what our bodies want or how they are feeling. If you notice that your weight is increasing, your energy levels are diminishing or you are just generally feeling ‘off’, you can make simple changes to your diet and lifestyle that will have an amazing effect. Below are some reminders of simple things you can do to start changing some of your habits.

1.Eat Breakfast- the most important meal of the day. Limit your BIG breaky to only 1-2 days per week and go for porridge or oats instead. They keep you fuller for longer, which means you are less likely to snack before lunch. 2. Snack on fruit or nuts- be prepared by taking a small zip lock bag with some nuts and a piece a fruit with you to prevent last minute vending machine purchases. Avoid cakes and biscuits. 3. Drink Water! Soft drinks and energy drinks are wasted calories so don’t bother with them! Have a water bottle with you all the time. If you do feel peckish before a meal, sometimes a drink of water can put off hunger for a little longer.

Or try herbal tea in the winter months. 4. Decide on your meal- don’t be tempted to have a little bit of everything. Make a decision about what you feel like and just have that. Have something different the next night to ensure variety and a good balance. 5. Limit portion sizes - stick to the 50:25:25 rule: 50% vegetables and salad, 25% protein, 25% breads, pasta and potato. 6. Limit alcohol. Have only a couple of drinks per sitting and try to have 2-3 alcohol free days a week. 7. Don’t have seconds Sit and wait for 10 minutes at least after your meal and let your dinner settle. You usually find that you are not

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ZORBING WHOEVER invented the working week ration of five days of hard slog versus two days off should be locked up. Yes the weekends are far and few between, and if you’re doing shift work it’s a whole different ball game. So next time you have some time off, don’t let the days slink by you as you sit on the couch. Get up. Get out there. Why not strap yourself in a giant, clear ball and roll down a hill? Also known as sphering, orbing or globe-riding, the first zorb site was of course constructed across the creek by our mad kiwi neighbours. Since then the sport has gathered momentum, with sites popping up all over the world to cater to this weird and wonderful market. Zorb Park on the gold Coast is one such location. Zorbs are generally a double layer of flexible plastic, with the inside ball acting as a shock absorber. While they were designed for ‘gentle slopes’, they also go quite well when flying off the end of a ramp

(sfety considered!). There are two types; harnessed and unharnessed, with the unharnessed allowing for up to three people to share the quirky zorb experience inside one big ball. They also go well on flat ground, with the person inside using their weight to roll in the desired direction. A zorb was used by song gods The Flaming Lips in one of their famously good live shows at Splendour in the Grass. Lead singer Wayne Coyne emerged from a giant vagina on stage, inside a zorb, before rolling across a delighted crowd while hundreds of coloured balls rained down from above. In next month’s Thirsty Work keep an eye out as we profile another weird and wonderful reason to get yourself off the couch and into the great world of adventure sports. ● Zorb Park on the GC is at 232 Old Pacific Highway, Pimpama ● Zorb balls are made of PVC and around 3.5m in diameter. ● Some zorbs have water in them to add to the fun.

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Clean eating craze takes off in camps

Eeasternwell reports success from healthy eating campaign EASTERNWELL will now be serving up a new healthy eating plan for workers in their camps. The camp has overhauled the camp menus, aiming to increase vegetable consumption and decrease red meat consumption. The change is part of the camp’s employee Healthy Lifestyle program. Camp management general manager Marco Waanders said many workers in the camp were keen to shift towards a healthy diet. “Workers on camps and rigs encounter many barriers to

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up by five and 10%. Camp occupants have quickly adapted to their cleaner living diet. Worker Terry Sanders said he had noticed a difference since Easternwell introduced

their healthy eating campaign. “It can get pretty tough to stay motivated to eat well when you’re out on roster,” Mr Sanders said. “When I go to fill up my dinner plate, there are so many

delicious yet healthy options to choose from now.” The program was developed in conjunction with RHealth Limited, and aims to help workers reduce their sugar intake and increase water intake.

Worker Terry Sanders

It can get pretty tough to stay motivated to eat well when you’re out on roster choosing health options,” M r Waanders said. “Being away from home and the family support network can sometimes result in a lack of motivation to eat well. “We have been working hard to not only dish up healthier food options by provide the knowledge and encouragement about how to live a healthier life.” The past six months have already seen a drastic change in eating habits, with vegetable consumption increasing by 10% and red meat has decrease by 10%. Workers are now satiating their appetites leaner meats, with seafood consumption and chicken consumption shooting

RIGHT STUFF: Kitchen staff at Easternwell camps are cooking up a health kick for workers. Photo Contributed

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See you later Kelly Slater Champ chipped off the podium

VETERAN surfer Kelly Slater has been overtaken as world number one by Joel Parkinson after an action packed Oakley Pro in Bali. Slater was sitting well heading into the event, having carved it up in Fiji at the Volcom Pro to win convincingly. He bowed out at Bali in the fifth round however, leaving the tussle for first place to Australians Joel

Parkinson defeated Michel Bourez 13.86 to 12.67, putting the Gold Coaster in third spot on the world rankings behind Mick Fanning and Kelly Slater. “This gives me heaps of motivation moving forward,” Parkinson said. “I’ve had two bad results and I knew I could change it around, but I’m glad I did it now rather than later.

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were going absolutely crazy. It was one of the best events I’ve been involved in.

Parkinson, Taj Burrow and Josh Kerr. Parkinson, hailing from the Gold Coast was catapulted into world title calculations with the win, however he will have a battle on his hands to keep 11 time world champion Slater off his tail.

“This win is so special because the event had such a good vibe and such good energy about it. “This was huge. The event lived up to they hype because guys were going absolutely crazy. It was one of the best events I’ve been

BALI PRO ■ Final Joel Parkinson 13.86 def Michel Bourez 12.67 ■ Semi-finals Joel Parkinson 14.43 def Josh Kerr 5.33; Michel Bourez 15.50 def Nat Young 14.97. ■ Quarter-finals Joel Parkinson 13.17 def Taj Burrow 3.13; Josh Kerr 17.44 def C.J. Hobgood 13.83; Nat Young 17.03 def Julian Wilson 15.57; Michel Bourez 16.27 def Mick Fanning 12.50. involved in.” The next stop on the pro surfing tour will be the notorious Teahupoo in Taihiti, August 15. Slater will be looking to even the scorecard in the Billabong Pro Teahupoo, which always promises death defying waves from those brave enough to be towed out the back.

Surfing great Kelly Slater is no longer world number one after being overtaken by Joel Parkinson at Bali’s Oakley Pro. Photo Contributed

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Winter cocktail to warm you Something a little different for Easy Eating readers this week as we hand our feature page over to one of Australia’s leading bartenders. Adam Bastow from Black Coffee Lyrics on the Gold Coast tells us how to make a special winter warmer.

ADAM BASTOW adam_benjamin_@hotmail.com IT’S becoming more and more obvious that winter is well on its way. The nights are getting colder, the mornings are getting fresher and our noses are red. You’ve retrieved your favourite coat from its archive, found artefacts from last year still in your pockets and the smells in the air are bringing it all back. But what does winter mean for the world of cocktails? For me it means one thing. Brandy. Brandy is one of my favourite spirits so I get very excited at this time of year.

COCKTAIL KING: Adam Bastow creating another winning blend. It’s soft, warming and very nostalgic. Vanilla, tobacco and mahogany on the nose with a smooth taste of dried fruits, nuts and rich oak. Being such a complex and flavoursome spirit I don’t like to tamper with it too much, but one drink I’m really looking forward to serving over the winter is my own twist on a brandy blazer.

The 25th Blazer (Recipe by Adam Bastow) 40ml Brandy 10ml Salamandre Chataignes (Chestnut liqueur) 10ml Grand Marnier 1 small tsp of raw sugar Dash of Aromatic bitters Splash of over proof rum The drink is made by lighting the ingredients on fire and passing the mixture between two silver cups, add a sprinkle of

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ground cinnamon before extinguishing and served still hot, in a brandy balloon with some dried currents, a nice orange twist and a single clove. This drink will warm the soul and wrap you up nicely to brave the cold. Tips for at home: Add a splash of brandy to your hot chocolate with a tiny pinch of salt and a sprinkle of grated nutmeg. You can even drop some hazelnuts in there as a crunchy treat after you’ve drank it.

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THIS year’s Surat Basin Expo generated $6million for the regional economy. The two-day event at the Toowoomba Showgrounds attracted more than 500 exhibitors from across the state. Australian Events director Bob Carroll they had exhibitors from around Australia and from overseas attending this year and around 7000 visitors. “The event has been hailed as an enormous success by all areas of industry,” Mr Carroll said. He said they’d had tremendous feedback from international exhibitors and it was a reflection of what was happening in the Surat Basin. “Local councils and the Surat Basin Enterprise have been overwhelmed with investment enquiries,” he said. Thirsty Work was there to catch all the action and check out the displays.

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Life Memories are accurately preserved thanks to the speed of modern cameras

Catch the moment Mark Furler THERE’S nothing worse than taking a photograph of your kids and missing the moment. The time he scores his first goal at soccer, or the time she punches the air after winning her first big swim. Let’s face it some point-andshoot cameras are hopeless when it comes to speed. You push the button down and your child has already left the frame before the picture is taken. That’s where the Nikon 1 J2 and J3 compact cameras come in. They offer super quick speeds of up to 60 frames a second and the ability to shoot still images and video where you can capture water droplets in the air, a candle going out on a cake or the dog mid-air as he leaps for a treat. We took the J2 for a spin, along with the Nikon S9500. They are two very different cameras with distinct advantages – and disadvantages. The S9500 features a 22x optical zoom which takes it from the wide-angle 25mm format to an impressive super-telephoto 550mm lens. The Nikon 1 J2 30mm to 70mm lens is better for landscapes and portraits, but no good for taking a shot across a soccer field.

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something between a decent point and shoot and a full blown DSLR. The camera’s creative mode includes panorama, selective colour, miniature, soft, night landscape, backlighting and night portraits. Spend some time playing around with these settings, in different environments, and you can come up with some really different photos. You can also use the normal manual exposure controls (P, S, A,M) similar to those found on far more expensive cameras. Given their specifications, both cameras offer amazing bang for buck.

the lion at the zoo or on safari. An 18 megapixel camera, it has full 1080p HD recording and even built-in wi-fi and GPS. The wi-fi allows you to send images and movies to smart devices (phone or iPad) and social media sites via the wireless mobile utility app. We took photos everywhere from capturing the water flowing across rocks on the beach in low light before sunrise to a Guy Sebastian concert at night. The results were surprisingly good for both images and video. Any amateur can take a good shot with this camera. The J2 is more of a photographer’s camera. It’s

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ROAD TEST Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8

Brash big Yank performance VITAL STATISTICS

Stuff the greenies, Vani Naidoo finds plenty to love about this sporty wagon

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OU know there is a good car parked in the garage when you send the other half on a manufactured mission to find the three-year-old’s favourite stuffed toy, knowing full well it is languishing at the bottom of your bag, just so you can quickly ensconce yourself in the driver’s seat. You know there is a good car in the garage when you hide the keys and feign ignorance, when you deliberately forget to buy the milk just so that you can go out to the shops again and when you happily make space for reversing vehicles during the school car park shuffle for once caring not a hoot that you are late. You know there is a good car in the garage when your husband offers to do the after-school activities drop rather than play golf, when he

Model: Jeep Cherokee SRT8. Details: Five-door four-wheel drive performance SUV. Transmission: Five-speed automatic Engine: 6.4-litre petrol V8 generating maximum power of 344kW @ 6000rpm and peak torque of 624Nm @ 2900-6000rpm. Consumption: 14.1 litres/100km (combined average). CO2: 328g/km. Bottom line: $76,000. strokes the sides absently as he brushes past it on the way into the house and when he offers to be the designated driver on a night out. And so went our week with Jeep’s flagship Grand Cherokee SRT8, a week of clandestine activity and very nice surprises.

Comfort

Chrysler Jeep’s forced union with Italian schmoozers Fiat as a result of the crushing effects of the Global Financial Crisis has been good for the Grand Cherokee with the interior of the SRT8 presenting a standard of quality and sophistication which has eluded the American product until now. There is soft stitched nappa leather wherever you look – on the

PURE FUN: The Jeep Cherokee SRT8.

seats, door trim even the dash. Carbon fibre accents work well to highlight standout features but also help create an aura of quiet elegance in lieu of that American brashness. The steering is chunky and nicely weighted with the controls most used close to hand. The surrounds of the instrument binnacle and sat-nav system were a disappointment, their cheap plasticky feel spoiling what is essentially an air of exclusivity. Seats are generous and comfortable with the back pew benefiting from the “supersize me” mantra which is so

prevalent stateside. The boot, too, is properly proportioned with depth and height eclipsing competitors.

On the road

The SRT8 may seem big and bulky but boy can it move. Only the slightest urging is needed for the 6.4-litre V8 to take flight powering from standstill to 100km in five seconds. It has a great turning circle, is nimble on crowded roads and demonstrates a penchant to run when the way is clear. Steering can sometimes be a bit loose but cornering ability, especially for a

vehicle of this bulk, is spot-on with the Grand Cherokee using its wide berth and weight to plant itself firmly. Some 90% of the torque is available between 2900rpm-6000rpm for improved straight-line performance. You have the option of five modes – Auto, Sport, Tow and Snow to cover most weather conditions and terrains or Track (if you really want to show off) with the dampening tightening to deliver more performance-driven rides. There are paddles to manually work your way through the gears but we found both their position and

Ute range trimmed A quarter of HiLux models removed

TOYOTA Australia has rationalised its HiLux ute models by deleting almost a quarter of its variants because of low demand. Five petrol-powered models of Australia’s best selling ute, and overall market heavyweight, can no longer

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What we liked: Overall package, power and good looks. What we’d like to see: Better fuel consumption and availability. Warranty and servicing: The Grand Cherokee is backed by a three year/100,000km warranty with service intervals at 12 months/10,000km.

THE LOWDOWN

This is an SUV that is surprisingly impressive delivering a top-notch all-round performance at half the price of its competitors. An updated version with an eight-speed transmission, a new seven-slot grill design and a larger more interactive touch-screen infotainment system is expected to make an appearance sometime late next year and may be worth the wait. The race will be on though – Australia usually receives only a small number of Jeep Cherokees which tend to be snapped up even before their arrival. ★★★★ underwhelming negotiation of the gearboxes slightly irritating. You are best served leaving the SRT8 on auto and allowing it to impress. The Grand Cherokee’s off-road performance is somewhat hampered by the low clearance but it remains steady and composed on trails which are moderately challenging.

What do you get?

The inclusions list reads like a celebrity package and has been extended to feature heated steering wheel and seats, nine-speaker stereo system with 40GB hard drive, powered tailgate, radar-assisted cruise control, uConnect navigation

system and command centre with Bluetooth connectivity, LED daytime running lights, push-button start and keyless entry, rain-sensing wipers and blind spot monitoring. The safety package is equally jaw-dropping boasting advanced multi-stage airbags, anti-lock braking system with rough-road detection as well as brake assist, rain brake support, electronic stability control, forward collision warning and reverse camera with parking sensors.

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the Jeep is certainly not one to be lost in modesty and says they are looking at the Mercedes Benz ML 63 AMG ($179,400), the BMW X5 M ($183,700) and Porsche Cayenne Turbo (from $222,000) as the SRT8’s main competitors.

Practicality

The SRT8 is a great way to pair a performance-driven SUV with the needs of a family and present it in a package that will appear affordable to the general population. The five-speed transmission borrowed from Mercedes is a bit

dated despite its ability to handle the wide torque range and its eight-speed replacement reputed to be propping up next year’s updated model will be a welcome addition. The SRT8 also sports a performance page in its trip computer which allows you to time yourself in 0-100km sprint and braking tests while displaying the lateral and longitudinal G-forces. It is a feature that has little real benefit other than being a big boy’s toy but does rank highly on the cool scale.

Running costs

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your eyes because the SRT8 is a thirsty chap and proud of it. That throaty treble comes at a price and although manufacturers quote figures of 14.1 litres/100km, ours was not far off 18 litres/100km which may be an acceptable penance for taste of the SUV’s treasures.

Funky factor

We like the chunky blunt edges and box nose of the Grand Cherokee SRT8. It makes a welcome change from most other SUVs on the market who all seem to be cut from the same cloth and also accentuates its power and performance.

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Life Apple puts the shine back onto its product the familiarity of their current phones with gorgeous new effects. Style over substance? Maybe so but with this much style, who cares? And there will be plenty of innovations when the software launches, including features from the Mac moving to the iPhone and

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show and the most eye-catching looks are the iOS redesigns from Jony Ive, Craig Federighi and their teams. These will be enough to keep Apple iPhone users loyal when the next handset is released this year. – INDEPENDENT

More and more people are finding their significant other on the internet

Couples just clicked IN 1995, newspapers started reporting the first weddings of couples who, they revealed with breathless amazement, “Actually Met On The Internet!” It seemed freakish then. No sly glance across a crowded room, no awkward conversation steered round to that coy invitation for a first date. No setting eyes on someone before you asked them out. Instead, an online profile and maybe an email. Today, partnerships made on the internet are not only commonplace, but fast becoming the standard way you meet your future spouse. New research shows that more and more couples are meeting online and marrying. In the US, a University of Chicago study shows that more than a third of those who married

REDDIT This is the interface for the 1. internet’s “front page”, allowing you to comment, vote or simply browse in just a few taps. I use this app every day and would have paid for it 10 times over for how useful, entertaining and smooth it is. Buying the paid-for version is highly recommended. Price: Free/$1.99. Score: 10

POCKET CASTS Like an RSS reader but for podcasts. Smooth, functional and fantastic for mobile devices. This really is a winning app. Worth the download. Price: $3.99. Score: 9

VSCO CAM Yes this is yet another photo filter app, but it is worth a mention for its ease of use and broad set of options. There’s actually quite a bit of support for this app too. Price: Free. Score: 7

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JENNIFER Aniston has built a chicken coop in her Bel Air mansion. The Friends actress has reportedly poured more than $6 million into re modelling the lavish Los Angeles home she bought for herself and fiance Justin Theroux last year, and it seems the couple will move in a few feathered friends as Jennifer has installed a lavish hen house on the grounds. According to planning permission files, the chicken coop boasts a “luxurious wooden deck”.

JOEL Madden hopes he “didn’t cause too much drama” after marijuana was found in his hotel room in Sydney on Sunday. The Good Charlotte rocker, who has children Harlow, 5, and Sparrow, 3, with his wife Nicole Richie, is grateful to police in Sydney for not pressing charges after he was kicked out of his hotel when a housekeeper uncovered a small amount of the drug in his room and reported it to law

enforcement. The 34-year-old singer, who is serving as a judge on Australia’s version of The Voice, issued a statement on his Tumblr site, writing: “The police were called and responded. Sydney is my adopted home and I appreciate the way the NSW police handled the situation. They have informed me there will be no charges.” PHOTOS: AAP

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PRINCE Harry has reportedly been flirting with Cara Delevingne. The royal is said to have enjoyed the young model’s company while attending a barbecue thrown at his cousin Princess Beatrice’s home recently and “spent the whole afternoon” playfully chatting with her. A source told LOOK magazine: “Harry made a beeline for Cara as soon as he spotted her. Everywhere you looked there were models, actors and aristocrats but Harry and Cara didn’t seem to notice.”

MUMFORD & Sons’ Ted Dwane has a blood clot on his brain. The 28-year-old bassist was hospitalised and a scan revealed he will have to undergo emergency surgery. A message posted on the band’s official website said: “Ted has been feeling unwell for a few days, and yesterday he was taken to a hospital to receive emergency treatment. “Ted is receiving excellent care and we are being assured that he will recover quickly.”

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Attacks on PM ugly, rude

Gillard deserves respect as human being AFTER this week, it makes me wonder why anyone would even dream of going into politics. Especially women. The headlines all week have screamed two things: sexism and misogyny. What an embarrassing look for Australia. The Prime Minister of this country, no matter who they are, should be held up to task and accountable for many things. Disagree with them if you do, but question their partner’s sexuality and make fun of their genitalia? It’s absolutely sickening. I’m not Julia Gillard’s biggest fan, however, I certainly don’t despise her. But I can’t help but feel sorry for her personally after the lack of respect shown this week. The whole “menu-gate” saga was shocking. No matter who came up

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with it, whether it was a mock-up or not, it’s disgusting. That person needs serious mental help if that’s what they consider funny. Then, we had Howard Sattler open his mouth. How he could ask that question of anyone is beyond me. A person’s sexuality is their business and their business only. These are two completely

disgusting and despicable ways to treat a woman, let alone the Prime Minister. Yet apparently, to some of us, it’s totally okay. I’ve read plenty of comments online in the wake of Sattler’s interview. One person said Ms Gillard was terrible in the role and deserved “everything she gets”. What a disgusting view. This is our Prime Minister and more importantly a human being. Regardless of who might be occupying the office, they should be shown some respect. This week has achieved nothing but to highlight Australia’s immaturity and feelings for our first female Prime Minister. You can disagree with her policies and her party, but she is our country’s political leader. Respect is indeed earned,

IMMATURE BEHAVIOUR: Sexist, misogynistic attacks have been levelled at Prime Minister Julia Gillard since she took office. PHOTO: LUKAS COCH/AAP

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COST ■ Hiring prices are usually worked out per day, and start at around $500 for smaller yachts, with a maximum of four to six people ■ Prices can shoot up to $10,000 a day for the luxury vessels

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Maroons chase eight straight dream

Queensland’s dream of eight consecutive State of Origin series wins is still alive after a drama-packed 26-6 win over New South Wales at Suncorp Stadium last night. The victory gives the Maroons the chance to emulate the results from 2006 and 2008 when the Blues took game one at home, but lost the series 2-1. Anyone who wondered whether the league’s crackdown on throwing punches would extend to the Origin cauldron had that question answered in the second half when the game was reduced to 11-a-side with four players given 10 minutes each in the sin bin. Blues pair Greg Bird and Trent Merrin were despatched for throwing punches, which is now a complete no-no, and Queenslanders Justin Hodges and Brent Tate also had some time out for their involvement. NSW paid the highest penalty, however, with star Maroons centre Greg Inglis making the most of a depleted defensive line to score his 15th Origin try and extened

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■ Queensland 26 (S Thaiday, D Boyd 2, G Inglis tries; J Thurston 5 goals) ■ New South Wales 6 (B Morris try; J Maloney goal). the margin to 24 points in the 55th minute. The victory had been orchestrated by a brilliant first half from Queensland. Just as New South Wales had set up its win in Origin I on the back of a dominant start, this time it was Queensland who made the early running, jumping out to a 14-0 lead after just 17 minutes. Playmakers Cameron Smith, Johnathan Thurston and Cooper Cronk all started with much more purpose, consistently challenging the Blues line. Thurston made it 8-0 after another penalty, before a third penalty for a late tackle on the Queensland fiveeighth resulted in Corey Parker being held up over the line. Thaiday was a constant

FAIR GO: Brent Tate of the Maroons is sent to the sin bin during game two of the NRL State of Origin series between the Queensland Maroons and the New South Wales Blues at Suncorp Stadium. threat and Nate Myles, switched from second-row to prop in place of David Shillington after game one, also made plenty of metres to allow the smaller men to create opportunities. Queensland’s second try

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SPORT ➤ STATE OF ORIGIN - BLUES

Card happy refs in Origin

BY EXPELLING four players from the field in Origin II, the referees may have acted impetuously, but they still delivered an affirmative message. No longer will the game allow punch ups. Brent Tate was the real victim. On any given weekend in the NRL, dozens of players would be guilty of removing a loitering opponent from a tackled player in the same fashion, so he was unfairly treated. But the other three were chiefly responsible for what could have become ugly. Trent Merrin threw punches and Justin Hodges and Greg Bird flew in to the gathering mob like crows to a carcass. That it did not escalate is a positive outcome of the warning last week that a punch now means an automatic 10 minutes in the sin bin. After further review of

the incident the authorities responsible would more than likely agree that Merrin was the only player truly deserving of dismissal. Those critical of the trigger-happy referees are saying the fans love the biff, and even Maroons coach Mal Meninga suggested fans be polled for their opinion. And Blues skipper Paul Gallen says fighting has been part of rugby league for more than a century, so should remain. But while existing fans are important, those administering our game need to be acutely cognisant of the future. We should not kid ourselves that soccer and AFL in particular are making inroads into traditional rugby league heartlands, and the opinions and attitudes of the mums and dads of today’s kids will define the evolution

of the game. And as much as I despise the word melee, which the AFL fraternity prefers to use when a group of players come together to vent their spleen, it is a much more accurate depiction of the incident from Origin II than brawl, which all and sundry trotted out. As Mick Dundee would say, that was not a brawl.

Sad, but true

WITHOUT being too unfair, we witnessed graphically on Wednesday night why past NSW coaches have been loath to select Nathan Merritt for State of Origin. For an age, Merritt supporters have been decrying the non-selection of this try-scoring machine, and while coach after coach has said he was close, none ever picked him. Laurie Daley was the one who finally took

NICE TRY: Darius Boyd of the Maroons scores a try during game two of the NRL State of Origin series between the Queensland Maroons and the New South Wales Blues at Suncorp Stadium.

the gamble, and it backfired big time. His shocker is just another reason Blake Ferguson should hang his head in shame.

Soured Jamie

JAMIE Soward has left Australia for the London Broncos, and his departure has scored barely a headline. Compare that to the support another Dragon, Josh Dugan, has attracted over the past 10 days and convince me it is fair. Apart from the odd brickbat concerning his perceived

lack of intent when running the footy, Soward has hardly attracted a negative headline in his 162-game NRL career, in which he scored 1003 points and won a premiership in 2010. He also made three Origin appearances. The split between Soward and the Dragons was, we are told, amicable. The coach was conspicuous by his silence when Soward was axed, then allowed to leave, yet has been sycophantic where Dugan is concerned.

To say he had no issues with Dugan’s boozy antics last week when his injured ankle was supposed to be encased in a moon boot flies in the face of the club’s strict rehabilitation guidelines. Soward, a model athlete, would never have dreamt of such amateurism. But then Dugan has helped win two vital games for the Dragons since his arrival, results that have more than likely saved the job of the coach. And as we all understand, winning is everything.

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