Coolalinga Central Magazine Issue 2

ISSUE N O. 2 

OCTOBER_DECEMBER_ 2017 

MAGAZINE 

The Glamorous 

Outback pg12 

- FREE - 

Great Gift Ideas 

for Christmas 

pg 20-21 

COOLALINGA 

THEN & NOW 

by Wayne Zerbe pg22 

#Cocktails pg17 

15MIN with 

FLEUR O’CONNOR 

pg 24 

#Flavour 

pg 19 

Our new WHAT’S ON 

section keeps you up to date 

with what’s happening at 

Coolalinga Central. 

... All 

About Wellness 

Financial pg 4 

Baby pg 6 

Body pg 8

COOLALINGA 

VIP LIVE MUSIC LIVE RACE 

PLATTERS 

COVERAGE 

PREMIUM COCKTAILS ACROBATIC PIZZA BEST DRESS 

AND WINES SHOW COMPETITION 

- COOLALINGA CENTRAL - - COOLALINGA CENTRAL - 

COOLALINGA CENTRAL 

MAGAZINE 

October__December 2017 

WHAT’S ON 

PUBLISHER 

Coolalinga Central Management 

425 Stuart Highway 

Coolalinga Nt 0839 

info@coolalingacentral.com.au 

EDITOR 

Chewyee Tan 

marketing@coolalingacentral.com.au 

CREATIVE DESIGN & PROJECT MANAGEMENT 

Morph Collective 

info@morphcollective.com.au 

ART DIRECTION/ GRAPHIC DESIGN 

Pothitoula Tsougranis 

ptt@morphcollective.com.au 

PHOTOGRAPHY 

Shooting Spree Photography 

Chewyee Tan 

Darwin Foodies 

MODEL 

Abbey Reedy 

HAIR & MAKEUP 

Amarah Bin Omar 

SHOOT LOCATION 

Humpty Doo Hotel 

SPECIAL THANKS 

Humpty Doo Hotel 

Caitlyn Deigan 

Wayne Zerbe 

Fleur O’Connor 

Jim Parry 

Darwin Foodies 

Welcome to our second issue of Coolalinga Central magazine! A big 

thank you to our very supportive community for the overwhelmingly positive 

and encouraging feedback received for our first issue. 

The excitement kicked in while planning this second issue; we aim to be 

different. The loose idea was to feature wellness, food & drinks for the buildup, 

Christmas gifts ideas and a local hero, a fire fighter. When we bounced 

off the idea to Christine Simpson of Litchfield Council during one of our 

casual chats, Christine suggested we speak to Fleur O’Connor, a volunteer 

fire fighter at the rural area. After talking with Fleur, we found ourselves 

photo shooting in a newly burnt out area at the back of Bundey Road with 

Fleur all geared up telling us stories about fire fighting. Our first impression 

of Fleur - a young, courageous lady with sweet personality. 

In this issue, we bring you to the outback to rediscover the charming iconic 

Humpty Doo Hotel that was built in 1964 and survived Cyclone Tracy. We 

would like to thank Jim Parry who lent us his amazing red Triumph and the 

management of Humpty Doo Hotel that allowed us to use the hotel as a 

backdrop for our fashion photoshoot. This fashion season is all flowery and 

glamorous but unpretentious. 

Flip through the pages to find out more about our fabulous tenants, 

upcoming activities to take place in the centre and an article from Wayne 

Zerbe who witnessed the “Then & Now” of Coolalinga. 

Rangoli Display 

15th Oct. – 22nd Oct. 

Coolalinga Central is celebrating Diwali with 

Rangoli Display. 

Rangoli is an art, originating from India in 

which patterns are created on the floor in 

living rooms or courtyards using materials 

such as colored rice, dry flour, colored 

sand or flower petals. It is usually made 

during Diwali or Deepavali which is the 

Hindu festival of lights celebrated every year 

in autumn. It is One of the most popular 

festivals of Hinduism, it spiritually signifies 

the victory of light over darkness, good over 

evil, knowledge over ignorance, and hope 

over despair. Watch Rangoli made in front of 

you on the15th of October, Centre Court. 

Black String Puppet 

Theatre Performance 

11th Nov – 18th Nov. 

Coolalinga Central is bringing The Black 

String Puppet Theatre, the only real to life 

European puppet theatre in Australia. The 

puppets worked by strings from above 

have been lovingly hand carved, spring to 

life bringing joy and laughter to delighted 

audiences wherever they perform. 

Shop & Win 

16th Oct. – 15th Nov. 

Spend a combined $50 or more in any shops in 

Coolalinga Central for your chance to win a cruise 

ship holiday. 

Terms and conditions apply. Competition ends 17th Nov. 

2017. Visit the centre court for entry requirements and full 

terms and conditions for competition and prize. 

COMING SOON 

Massive Car Seats & Jane Prams 

‘Sales Rep’ Sales 

Friday 20th Oct. 9am - 8pm 

Satursday 21st Oct. 9am - 5pm 

07 11 

VIP Party 

12.00PM 

UNTIL LATE 

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL 

0889832591 

Melbourne Cup VIP Party 

7th Nov. 

Celebrate Melbourne Cup in style with The Meat 

House and Coolalinga Central. 

Formal attire is a must with prizes for the best 

dressed! Enjoy live coverage, live music, 

acrobatic pizza show, pre-race drinks, canapés 

and cocktails. 

Book now: 8983 2591 

Christmas Display 

& Santa 

30th Nov. - 31st Dec. 

Come see the spectacular 

Christmas decoration at the 

centre court. Follow us on 

facebook to find out the dates 

& time to meet our Santa. 

Happy reading and happy shopping! 

FROM THE CENTRE MANAGEMENT TEAM 

Shop T9b 

OPENING SOON 

PHOTOGRAPH: (L to R) Chewyee Tan, Amarah Bin Omar & Abbey Reedy 

Disclaimer- While every effort was taken to ensure the accuracy and 

pricing of the information provided, Coolalinga Central Management 

makes no representation, express or implied, as to the accuracy, 

currency, reliability or suitability of content. Coolalinga Central 

Management expressly disclaims responsibility for any damages that 

may be caused by or in connection with the pricing and information 

provided. 

The professional team at Stockdale & Leggo is made up of 

passionate, dedicated, and knowledgeable property experts, whose 

commitment is to always work in your best interests. They pride 

themselves on listening to thier clients and employ the highest 

professional and ethical standards in a results-driven approach to 

supporting them and their needs. 

Shop T56 

OPENING LATE OCTOBER 

A new addition to our foodcourt. La 

Pho serves authentic Vietnamese 

cuisine and snacks. 

Shop T31 

OPENING LATE OCTOBER 

Get styled at Getgetstyle with their 

Bollywood inspired shoes, bags, fashion 

accessories and home wares. 

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- FINANCIAL WELLNESS - 

- FINANCIAL WELLNESS - 

Wellness /ˈwɛlnəs/ 

The quality or 

state of being 

healthy in 

body and mind 

especially as 

the result of 

deliberate effort. 

...ALL ABOUT 

WELLNESS 

finance / 

mind / body 

/ baby 

YOUR GUIDE 

TO FINANCIAL WELLNESS. 

Financial wellness is knowing how healthy your finances 

are. Regardless of how wealthy you are. It’s about 

having the knowledge and control of what’s coming 

in and going out. This enables you to be confident that 

you can cope with any financial emergencies that may 

arise, be savvy with your investments/savings and have 

a clear plan in place. This means looking at your bank 

statements with confidence, instead of fear and knowing 

you can pay your bills, save a little each month and still 

have enough to live your life. 

To help you achieve your financial wellness goals we’ve 

put together some easy steps to follow to ensure your 

finances are fighting fit! 

1. PLAN 

This doesn’t have to be a daunting process! Take 10 

minutes and write down your financial goals, it may be as 

grand as a new home or as simple as a quick getaway. 

If you are in a relationship involve your partner in this 

process so you are on the same path. Break down your 

goal into ‘bite size pieces’. For example if want to go on a 

holiday that is going to cost $8,000 and you plan on going 

in 12 months’ time, you can aim to save approx. $670 per 

month or $153 per week to reach your goal. 

2. REVIEW 

Do a budget (Handy link: https://www.moneysmart.gov. 

au/tools-and-resources/calculators-and-apps/budgetplanner) 

and take a look at your regular spending 

patterns so you have a clear idea of where your money 

is going and if you are spending more than you are 

earning. If you are overspending look at any extras you 

can cut back on such as buying lunch/coffee regularly or 

subscriptions you don’t use or need. 

3. STAY POSITIVE 

Having a positive mindset towards money can be a vital 

and empowering step towards achieving results. Try to 

be realistic when setting your goals as this can prevent 

disappointment and anxiety if you do overspend. 

4. RISK PROTECTION 

Review your insurances and ensure that you and your 

family are adequately covered should you encounter any 

health issues or large unexpected expenses. There are 

many different types of insurance for example Life, Home, 

Contents, Car, Liability, Income Protection and Permanent 

Disability (to name a few!). 

5. FIND AN EXPERT 

The best part about getting financially fit is that you don’t 

have to do it alone! There are experts that can help you 

every step of the way and set up a clear plan to help you 

on your way to your financial dreams. 

For more information, or help with any or all of the above, 

contact our friendly team to discuss how we can get you 

on your way to Financial Wellness. 

Shop T11 

Coolalinga Central 

www.easyloans.com.au 

easyloans@easyloans.com.au 


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- BABY WELLNESS - 

Baby 

Wellness 

VANILLA MOZI 

the Great Australian Story 

THE ORIGINAL 

NOSEFRIDA NASAL 

ASPIRATOR 

NoseFrida is an original 

Swedish product. With 

NoseFrida you can help 

your child breathe, feed 

and sleep better. 

Vanilla Mozi has the beautiful aroma of vanilla and 

spearmint pure essential oils and is based in natural plant 

oils, beeswax and shea butter. You apply Vanilla Mozi like 

a moisturiser to all exposed skin and it is perfect for when 

you want to relax in the outdoors with family and friends. 

FREE from toxic chemicals. Great Repellent for Newborn 

babies and pregnant mummies. 

Shop T19 

Coolalinga Central 

www.bits4bub.com.au 

bits4bub@bigpond.com 

ORICOM NIGHT LIGHT/ DIFFUSER 

The AD100 utilises modern ultrasonic 

technology and easy-to-use controls to create 

soothing environment in the nursery for both 

parent and child. Simply add your favourite 

essential oil and select your choice of softly 

coloured night light and a peaceful and 

aromatic oasis awaits. 

LACTATION FEEDING COOKIES 

from TOTALLY DEVOTED 

Lactation Cookies will help you increase your 

breastmilk naturally! Preservative, wheat and 

dairy free to improve lactation. 

Each cookie has a wholesome mix of oats, 

linseeds, coconut milk, buckwheat flour and 

cinnamon to help support a mum and their 

families’ health. 

Oats provide dietary fibre to help relieve 

constipation, which is very helpful for a lot of 

pregnant women. 

Linseeds are a rich source of Omega 3 essential 

fatty acids which can help prevent excess Biochemicals 

that the body produces under stress, 

making it great for busy parents. 

Coconut oil is dairy and wheat free. It contains 

lauric acid which is a medium chain fatty acid. 

Mother’s milk also contains lauric acid so how 

great is that for a lactation cookie! 

Buckwheat flour is naturally gluten free 

although it may sound like a wheat product it 

actually comes from the rhubarb family. 

Price 15ml 

$114.15 

LIVELY LIVING 

AROMA DIFFUSERS 

Ultrasonic vibrations retain essential oils in 

their 100% purest form, and once dispersed 

into the atmosphere are easily inhaled and 

absorbed, offering amazing health and 

healing benefits. 

Essential Wellness 

With no heat source and minimal water used, 

there is NO condensation crated. Lively 

Living diffusers make for the perfect cool mist 

Ultrasonic Vaporiser! So safe for the whole 

family including babies and children to use. 

FRANKINCENSE 

Renowned as one of the most prized 

and precious essential oils, Frankincense 

has extraordinary health benefits. It’s 

soothing and beautifying properties are 

used to rejuvenate skin and help reduce 

the appearance of imperfections when 

applied topically. As the king of oils, 

Frankincense is known to support healthy 

cellular, immune, nervous, and digestive 

function when used internally. 

& 

Ioniser: 

Shop 63 Coolalinga Central Shopping Centre 

Phone: 0400 985 876 

labellecandles@yahoo.com 

The water vibrates at 2.4 million Hz/sec creating negative 

ions. Negative ions help remove dust, germs and 

bacteria in the air, assisting breathing, improving sleep ad 

enhancing general wellbeing. 

Air Purifier: 

Lively Living Ultrasonic Diffusers will release a large 

number of anions. These anions will produce electrostatic 

reactions with dust and impurities which float in the air, 

and in turn will purify the air, removing allergies, stale air 

and odours. Lively Living essential oil blends also have 

antibacterial properties, as these are dispersed into the 

atmosphere, will also assist to cleanse and purify the air 

and rid of air-bourne bacteria. 

Price 15ml 

$37.35 

LAVENDER 

Its calming and relaxing qualities, when 

taken internally, continue to be Lavender’s 

most notable attributes. Applied topically, 

Lavender is frequently used to reduce the 

appearance of skin imperfections. Add to 

bath water to soak away stress or apply 

to the temples and the back of the neck. 

Add a few drops of Lavender to pillows, 

bedding, or bottoms of feet to relax and 

prepare for a restful night’s sleep. 


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- BODY WELLNESS - 

2. 

DONKEY KICKS 

Lie on all fours on the floor; arms should be 

directly in line with the shoulders, knees bent 

and in line with the hips. Flex one knee to keep 

it slightly off the floor. Exhale then extend at 

the hip to raise the knee back until your leg is 

parallel to the floor or in line with your torso. 

Inhale then flex at the hip to bring your knee 

back to starting position. 

10 x REPS / 3 x SETS 

GLUTES 

ABS 

3. 

WINDSHIELD WIPER 

This ab exercise flattens your belly and helps 

you get a slimmer waist. Lie on your back 

on the floor and raise your legs 90 degrees. 

Spread your arms straight out to your sides 

for support. Rotate your legs to one side, 

stopping short of touching the floor. Rotate 

to the other side. As you improve, bring your 

arms closer in to your body so they offer less 

stability and lower your legs. 


4. 

BODY 

WELLNESS 

The festive season is almost upon us, long lunches and 

big nights are hallmarks of the party season and you’re 

likely to be busy what with catching up with friends and 

family. This means that your daily schedule will be more 

jam-packed than usual, making it difficult to spare some 

time for exercise. 

Emma Ward from iFitness shows us 5 quick exercises 

that will help keep us in shape in the run-up to Christmas. 

This workout takes no more than 20-minutes and you can 

do it from the comfort of your own home. 

Shop T1-T2, Coolalinga Central 

www.ifitness247.com.au 

coolalinga@ifitness247.com.au 

1. 

HORIZONTAL 

SCISSORS 

This is a lower abdominal workout. Lie 

on your back and extend your legs out. 

EMMA WARD WEARS: 

CANTERBURY Plyo Singlet ‘Vapour Blue Marble’ $39.95 

CANTERBURY kinetic AOP Short X89 Stonewash $55.00 

Keep knees slightly bent to minimise 

pressure on your back. To increase the 

intensity lower your legs while doing the 

scissors to about 30cm from the floor. 


ABS 

BOX JUMP 

This will get your heart racing and legs 

burning! Make sure you start off on a box or 

step (whatever you have available) that you’re 

comfortable with. Bend your knees slightly & 

jump landing on the box with your feet apart 

into a squat position. Step off and repeat. 


AS WELL 

AS EXERCISING, 

IT IS VITAL TO EAT WELL 

– NOT JUST AT CHRISTMAS 

TIME, BUT ALL YEAR ROUND. OVER 

THE FESTIVE PERIOD, YOU WILL 

FIND THAT THERE IS A LOT MORE 

TEMPTATION TO INDULGE IN RICH, 

SUGARY TREATS. SO LONG AS YOU 

EAT THESE IN MODERATION, 

AS PART OF A HEALTHY, 

BALANCED DIET, IT’S 

OKAY. 

QUADS 

5. 

QUADS 

WALL SIT 

The wall sit exercise is a real quad burner. 

Start with your back against a wall (or use an 

exercise ball if you have one) with your feet 

shoulder width and about two feet from the 

wall. Slowly slide your back down the wall 

until your thighs are parallel to the ground, 

keep your back flat against the wall. Hold 

the position for 20 to 60 seconds, rest 30 

seconds, and repeat the exercise three times. 

Shop T17, Coolalinga Central 

Phone: 8983 2563 

bruce@therugbyshop.com.au 


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WHAT TO EXPECT ON DAY 1 AT THE 

Palmerston Regional Hospital 

The $170 million new Palmerston Regional Hospital 

jointly funded by the Australian and Northern Territory 

Governments is one of the most significant investments in 

NT health in the last 40 years. 

SHOP & WIN 

A HOLIDAY 

Spend a combined $50 or more in 

any shops in Coolalinga Central from 

16th October to 17th November for your 

chance to win a cruise ship holiday. 

Opening in July 2018, Palmerston Regional Hospital will 

operate as a campus of the Royal Darwin Hospital. 

May 2017 

With state-of-the-art rehabilitative care, Palmerston Regional Hospital 

will have a dedicated therapy space, a gym and hydrotherapy pool. 

Palmerston Regional Hospital will also help to reduce waiting times 

for more planned day and elective surgery, provide better access to 

emergency care and maternity services closer to home. 

Palmerston Regional Hospital will open in July 2018 providing: 

• an emergency department operating 24 hours a day, seven days a 

week 

• a state-of-the-art inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation service, with 

existing patients transferring from Royal Darwin Hospital 

• non-urgent planned day surgery operating Monday to Friday 

• general medical inpatient beds 

• maternity services including antenatal care, postnatal care, and 

breastfeeding support. 

• an inpatient and outpatient geriatric evaluation and management 

(GEM) service, starting with 16 beds moving from Royal Darwin 

Hospital to a purpose-built patient-focused environment 

• outpatient clinics closer to home, and telehealth care for rural 

patients. 

For further information please visit www.palmerstonregionalhospital.nt.gov.au 

Alternatively you may email your query to palmerstonhospital.doh@nt.gov.au 

Doing a will doesn’t have to be expensive. 

With Cartland Law you can make 

your will in 30 minutes for only $150 

OPENING LATE OCTOBER. 

Shop T39b Coolalinga Central 

Call: 0410 466 779 

www.ailira.com 

2 x $2000 FLIGHT CENTRE COOLALINGA TRAVEL 

VOUCHERS* TO BE WON 

TO ENTER: 

1. Fill in your details on the entry form & attach your receipt(s) to the form. 

2. Drop this form into the Coolalinga Central competition entry box located at the centre court. 

3. Competition ends 17th Nov 2017 at 10pm. 

4. Winners will be announced on 18th Nov 2017 and must be present at Coolalinga Central for 

prize collection and photo taking on 18th Nov 2017 at 11am. 

Terms & Conditions: 

1. The participants must be 18 year of age and must spend more $50 or more (single or combined receipt) in any shops in Coolaligna Central. 

2. Valid contact details including full name, email address, phone number and store of purchase must be provided at the time of entry to qualify. 

3. Multiple entries are welcomed. Ench entry must be made separately using a separte form. 

4. Winners will be announced on 18th Nov 2017 and must be present at Coolalinga Central for prize collection and photo taking on 18th Nov 2017at 11am. If the winner was not present for prize collection on the above stipulated 

time, the next winner will be drawn. 

5. The decision as to the winner is final and binding. No correspondence will be entered into, in relation to the conduct of the promotion or otherwise. 

6. All winners agree allow themselves to be photographed and filmed for marketing and publicity use by Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG) and Coolalinga Central and its tenants. 

7. All entries will be added to the database of FCTG and Coolalinga Central for further communications. 

8. Contest closed to employees of FCTG and Coolalinga Central. 

2. The Travel Voucher is only valid for use at Flight Centre at Coolalinga Central. 

3. The Travel Voucher is valid for use before 30 April 2018. 

4. The Travel Voucher may only be applied up to the maximum value of the Travel Voucher which is unspent at the time of use. Where the cost of purchase exceeds the balance of the Travel Voucher, the excess amount must be 

paid by another payment method. 

5. The Travel Voucher must be redeemed in whole on the same cruise booking during the validity period. Where used in part, no change will be given. Any unused balance will not be refunded or credited when the Travel 

Voucher expires. 

6. The Travel Voucher may not be redeemed or exchanged for cash, traveller’s cheques, cash passports or any other form of currency. The Travel Voucher is not transferable. The prize is for the competition winners use only and 

cannot be handed/gifted/sold to a third party. 

7. You are liable for all transactions on your Travel Voucher except those caused by fraud or negligence by FCTG or its employees. 

8. Your Travel Voucher may not be used for payment of credit or retailer accounts. 

9. Personal information collected in relation to your Gift Card will be handled in accordance with FCTG’s Privacy Policy which is available at www.flightcentre.com.au or in store. 

10. The laws of Australia apply to these terms and conditions and any disputes arising in relation to them. 

11. Questions or problems relating to Travel Voucher should be directed to Flight Centre’s Marketing department on want_marketing@flightcentre.com. 

12. Normal Flight Centre booking conditions apply. 


Phone: 8998 9951 

www.flightcentre.com.au 

shannon.beath@flightcentre.com.au 


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- FASHION - 

ABBEY WEARS: 

MINK PINK FLORAL DRESS WITH SIDE SPLIT $99.95 FROM PINK HILL BLACK 

SUPA SUNDAYS SUNGLASSES $54.90 FROM PINK HILL BLACK 

FRESH WATER CULTURED PEARL NECKLACE $300.00 FROM JD DESIGNS JEWELLERY 

FRESH WATER CULTURED PEARL BRACELET $145.00 FROM JD DESIGNS JEWELLERY 

FRESH WATER CULTURED PEARL STUD EARINGS $45.00 FROM JD DESIGNS JEWELLERY 

Glamorous 

THE 

Outback 

The open spaces that seem to stretch 

on forever, the brown land and the red 

dirt, reflect the Northern Territory’s spirit 

and unique identity, here in our very 

own backyard. 

JD DESIGNS JEWELLERY PINK HILL BLACK INFIDELITY DESIRE 

PHOTOSHOOT BY NAVIN CHANDRA FROM SHOOTING SPREE PHOTOGRAPHY 

HAIR & MAKEUP BY AMARAH BIN OMAR 

MODEL ABBEY REEDY 

October_December 2017 

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- FASHION - - FASHION - 

ABBEY WEARS 

SUNRISE TEQUILA DRESS $129.90 FROM INFIDELITY 

STRAW BAG $59.90 FROM INFIDELITY 

STRAW HAT $29.00 FROM INFIDELITY 

FAUX PEARLS EARRINGS $20.00 FROM JD DESIGN JEWELLERY 

ABBEY WEARS 

FLORAL PATTERN WITH LOW BACK DRESS $85.00 FROM DESIRE 

COBBLER LEGEND GENUINE LEATHER BAG $285.00 FROM DESIRE 

EARRINGS GOLD $19.00 FROM DESIRE 


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- FOOD - - FOOD - 

#hungry 

Cocktail 

WHETHER YOUR CRAVING IS HOT OR MILD, 

SWEET OR SALTY, CRUNCHY OR CREAMY, 

THERE’S ALWAYS SOMETHING FOR YOU AT 

THE COOLALINGA CENTRAL FOOD COURT. 

CUCUMBER MOJITO 

cucumber peel 

lime wedges 

sugar syrup 

crushed ice 

lemon juice 

mint leaves 

rum 

BLUE KAMIKAZE 

vodka 

cointreau 

lemon Juice 

ice 

FEATURE 

As the warmer weather sets in, 

Darwinian’s look to keep cool 

and hydrated. Luckily, the toprated 

cocktails at The Meat House 

will help you cool down this Wet 

Season. So come in to The Meat 

House and enjoy some of the most 

refreshing cocktails. 

ESPRESSO MARTINA 

coffee liqueur 

espresso 

vodka 

ice 

CLASSIC CHAMPAGNE 

champagne 

sugar 

bitter 

• 

• 

TRADITIONAL 

T H E 

M ENU 

MH 

• 

M E A T H O U S E 


Phone: 8983 2567 

THE MEAT 

SERVED 

HOUSE 

www.themeathouse.com.au 

MH 

• 

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WITH 

T WIST 

M ODERN 

THE 

reservations@themeathouse.com.au 


T HE 

MH 

. 

MEAT 

MEAT 

HOUSE 

MH 

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HOUSE

- FOOD - - FOOD - 

#flavour 

DELIGHT YOUR TASTEBUDS AT COOLALINGA CENTRAL 

Open 7 days week 

CURLED 

Regular Curled Ice Cream 

& a Bottle of Water $9.00 

Vegan Curled Ice Cream 

& a Bottle of Water $9.50 

HARVEST PRESS 

Free beverage with every keep cup 

purchase and 50c off your beverage 

when you reuse your keep cup! 

OFFERS 

PRANEE’S THAI KITCHEN 

Combination Laksa 

$15.00 

I LOVE KEBABS 

Kebab Platter 

$11.00 

YUMI SUSHI 

Crunchy Roll 

$6.00 

HAPPY HEARTS 

Chicken & Chips 

Fish & Chips 

$10.00 

YIN CHA & CREPES 

Any Crepe & Regular Drink from 

$9.00 

MUFFIN BREAK 

Fancy Toasties 

Offer Valid till Oct. 29th 

COOLALINGA BAKERY 

Assorted Pies & Doughnuts 

SILKROADS CATERING 

Braised Beef Noodle Soup 

$12.00 

18 coolalingacentral.com.au

- XMAS GIFT IDEAS - - XMAS GIFT IDEAS - 

FREE COFFEE 

& CALENDAR 

with Christmas Pudding Purchase 

PROTEK 

Waterproof Phone Covers 

$35.00 

IFITNESS 

Gift Voucher 

$20 

CHRISTMAS 

Pre-order available 

in-store from 1st November 

Valid at Muffin Break Coolalinga from 1st November 2017. 

Coffee is a small size only. Not valid with any other offer. While stocks last. 

MUFFIN BREAK 

Offer Valid from 1st of November 

MERRY 

CH RIS T MAS 

MAD HARRYS 

Artificial Flowers 

$7.95 ea 

FLIGHT CENTRE 

Travel Gift Card 

THE RUGBY SHOP 

Freesail Graphic Clog 

$49.99 

THE RUGBY SHOP 

Bump it Shoe - Kids 

$29.99 

HOHO 

BITS4BUB 

Iltutto Rocker 

HOHO 


HO 

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- STORY - 

COOLALINGA 

THEN & NOW 

A STORY BY WAYNE ZERBE 

Cool Kids Activities 

I 

first got involved in 

what was to become 

Coolalinga Central in 

2009. I have been involved 

with Even Lynne for many 

years and have always 

been amazed at his insight 

into the development 

industry in the Top End. 

Having watched him and his team take Cullen 

Bay from virgin scrub to one of our most vibrant 

commercial, retail and residential precincts, to 

the developments at Tipperary Waters and the 

towering Mantra building, when he said he planned 

to build a shopping centre at Coolalinga I figured it 

would work because Even said it would. As usual he 

was right on the money. 

To do a project like this anywhere in Australia is a 

big challenge, to do it in an area that was a bit of a 

no mans land, and at that time an underdeveloped 

rural area was a giant challenge. A challenge that 

Even and his team were up to. 

First item of business, attract an anchor tenant. This is 

where I was able to play a small part. I had been dealing 

with the Coles group for several years and was able to get 

contacts that would advance the cause. It wasn’t easy, 

dealing with these big guys but persistence costs nothing, 

so that’s what we did, persist. There were many frustrations 

along the way, but one fine day the Coles guy finally got 

to Darwin. The late Hans Voss, Even and myself met with 

said Coles guy with a model of the shopping centre at the 

old Travelodge. Bingo, a starting point. 

The actual construction of Coolalinga was a wonderful 

lift for our construction industry. Even is a local so it was 

locals who built, supplied and benifitted from this project. 

Coolalinga Central now stands as a bright shiny testament 

to Even’s vision. 

I was honourned to MC the opening, it was wonderful to 

watch the way the locals embraced what will be a major 

asset to our rural area. 

As I said at the opening, people said of Even and his 

project, “tell him he is dreaming” and he was, and 

because he was dreaming, thousands of local kids will 

have jobs for years, better yet many will have careers in 

retail and service industries, local suppliers will benefit and 

our rural area will have an iconic community centre. 

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Merry Christmas 

COOL KIDS WORD FIND 

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- INTERVIEW - 

15MIN WITH 

FLEUR O’CONNOR 

CAPTAIN OF VIRGINIA/ BEES CREEK 

VOLUNTEER FIRE BRIGADE 

The 2016/2017 Wet Season brought 

the NT a good wet, but with a good 

wet brings fuel for the fire. 

In between fighting fires, we sat down 

with Fleur, a local volunteer fire fighter 

with the Virginia/Bees Creek Volunteer 

Fire Brigade to talk about life as a 

volunteer 

local firefighter brigade because I thought it would be a 

good way to meet my neighbours/people in the area. I 

also really wanted to challenge myself and do something 

totally different to my day-to-day work. 

I love it that much that I have been with Virginia Bees 

Creek Volunteer Fire Brigade for six years now; and I’ve 

been Captain for nearly four of those years. 

Q: Tell us about bush fire situation in the Northern Territory 

and how busy are you during the dry season? 

A: I think most Top Enders welcomed the fact that we 

actually had a decent Wet Season in 2016-17. However 

with such great rain, brings increased fuel loading. So this 

Dry Season has kept us fairly busy compared to last year; 

with the majority of jobs we attended were wildfires. 

As rural landholders, it is really important to maintain 

firebreaks. Not only does it help protect your property, 

but it provides us with access around your block to help 

save your property (or your neighbours) in the event or 

threat of a wildfire. It was disheartening to see on a few 

occasions of jobs I attended where some property owners 

decided firebreaks were not worth investing in. This causes 

issues for us in that the time to provide direct attack to a 

fire is sometimes delayed because access is not readily 

available. While we have 4WDs they do have limitations! 

There are some great businesses out in the local area that 

provide slashing services, alternatively make the most out 

of the free herbicide that the NT Government provide to 

help combat Gamba Grass. 

Q: Is this a dangerous job? Any advice to young people 

who would like to become a fire fighter. 

A: There are inherent risks in all jobs or type of work, but the 

Northern Territory Fire and Rescue Service provides training 

and appropriate protective clothing to all volunteers. The 

training prepares us on the operational and safety aspects 

of firefighting, including familiarisation of fire behaviour, 

the equipment and appliances they use. When we are 

out on a job, safety of our members is our number one 

priority. 

As rural landholders, it is really 

important to maintain firebreaks to 

protect your property and to provide 

us with access around your block to 

help save your property in the event 

or threat of a wildfire. 

I would highly encourage any young person to join. If they 

ever had any doubts about becoming a fire fighter, just 

call your local brigade so we can talk you through the 

duties and expectations of becoming a member… you 

would never be thrown in the deep end and once you 

start out as a junior you take things at your own pace! 

Q:How much of time commitment is required of volunteer 

firefighters? 

A: Each rural brigade is different in relation to rostering, 

but most are flexible. I tell my members that you really only 

need to put in as much time as you can commit; work life 

balance is really important and that includes volunteering 

time. 

Q:Did you dream of being a firefighter since you were a 

kid, and what has been your proudest moment to date? 

A: I have to be honest, becoming a fire fighter was never 

a dream of mine as a child. However now that I am a 

volunteer fire fighter, I encourage people all the time to 

join; young, old, female, male. It has provided me with 

great friendships, new skills and a confidence that there is 

no barrier to the physical characteristics of this job. 

My proudest moment was being selected by my brigade 

as Captain – they have put their trust and faith in me that 

I have the ability to do the job. I do my best to serve them 

well. 

Q:Do firefighters still slide down poles, or is that 

antiquated? 

“I would highly encourage any 

young person to join. ” 

A: This actually still occurs! I can confidently say that 

Darwin Fire Station has a couple of poles that fire fighters 

use when they get called out to a job. 

We are always looking for volunteers! 

Give us a call anytime!! 

Virginia / Bees Creek Volunteer Fire Brigade 

PO Box 20 Coolalinga NT 0839 

Phone: 8988 2453 

Q: What is the most challenging task you have 

Q: Tell us a little about yourself e.g. 

occupation, daily life, family. 

A: I am Darwin born and bred and grew up 

in the rural area. I’m fairly busy juggling work, 

social, sporting and volunteer commitments. 

I work in government as an Assistant Director, 

so basically I work in an office environment – 

very safe and out of the Darwin elements. 

Q: Why do you want to volunteer in fire 

fighting? How long have you been doing this? 

A: I wanted to become a volunteer for the 

encountered? 

A: Managing a Brigade! While I am a manager in my 

occupation, a big challenge is ensuring we have sufficient 

volunteers available to provide this vital service to the 

community. Volunteers are motivated for different reasons 

as to why they join the brigade and each and every one 

of us have different priorities at any point in time – this 

means that volunteers come and go, or their availability 

may sometimes be limited. Our Brigade is lucky to have 

such a diverse group of people, but we are always 

recruiting; so if you’re interested in checking out what we 

do we would love to hear from you!! 


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