CairnsLife Magazine September 2016

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LIFE Foreword 

Sensational 

SPRING 

has arrived! 

Welcome to our September magazine. We congratulate all involved in 

delivering a fabulous Cairns Festival and look forward to what’s ahead in 

entertainment and events in our spring season. In this issue we present Medical 

Life as we mark the 65th anniversary of Cairns Private Hospital and showcase 

our region’s best specialists. In Business Life, find the experts you need in 

recruitment, education, law and more. Featured in HomeLife Maggie Furnell 

tells us what’s in and what’s out. PLUS we do spring fashion with Illy Brophy, 

Italian cuisine with Dane Baird and present the latest in motoring and home. 

Have a great month. 

Apologies to Narelle de Jong for an incorrect credit in last months article for 

Cairns Coast Realty. 

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LIFE In Your Opinion 

“Since Aquis has shelved its plans for a casino, do you think the region 

needs a big ticket tourism project. If so, what would you like to see?” 

TONY WILLIAMSON 

Broker/Owner 

RE/MAX CAIRNS 

Like a lot of Cairns people I was shocked 

and saddened to see the announcement 

that Aquis was not going to happen. 

With Cairns in a real estate slumber since 

2007, the whole industry looked forward 

to Aquis and the flow-on effect that this 

new development would have on the 

region. The Cairns economy thrives on 

tourism and development, and Aquis 

ticked all the boxes in the quest for a 

buoyant Cairns again. 

What now? We need to push on and 

show Cairns off to the world. If we can 

encourage more private and/or public 

investment in Cairns, we will all win. 

VOX 

POPS 

ASHLEY BALDERSON 

Director 

STATUS PLUS 

No one could argue that a major tourism 

project would not provide a significant 

economic boost for the region. 

The international focus it would provide 

would re-ignite the attraction to our 

region and, given world events and our 

dollar, it would seem that we are well 

placed for this to happen. 

However, some of us in the business 

community have been saying for some 

time that the vacuum created by the 

seemingly perpetual re-announcement 

of the various mega projects has a 

negative effect on local development and 

business. 

Whilst we would love to see the skyline 

pointed with some tower cranes again, 

it is the local development projects that 

are keeping the economy moving. The 

smaller more modest projects that are 

‘real’ don’t seem to get the attention, 

and whilst everyone is captivated by 

the romantic notion that one of these 

mega projects might happen we are 

not providing the support for local 

development opportunities. 

HEATHER GHIDELLA 

Owner/Director 

MYSTYLE HOMES 

Our region would benefit from not only 

tourism projects, but any significant 

construction project that would generate 

business growth opportunities and jobs. 

We certainly have licence for additional 

infrastructure investment in our region. 

For example, The Australia Infrastructure 

Plan released this year highlights that 

Cairns has been recognised as one of 

Australia’s fastest-growing regional 

economies and that all levels of 

government prioritise infrastructure 

investment in regional growth centres, 

and particularly highlighted Cairns. It is 

projected that by 2031, our region will 

be one of the top 10 regional economies 

in Australia with $14 billion of gross 

regional product, which will create 

pressure without further investment. 

We are looking forward to seeing the 

positive changes coming from projects 

like the $50 million Cairns Aquarium, 

which is expected to attract over 500,000 

visitors per year, and the Mount Peter 

Edmonton Business & Industry Park 

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LIFE Grumpy Mum 

GAME 

with Michelle Stacpoole 

OVER 

I’ll admit that I’m a technological dinosaur. 

In today’s tech savvy world of infants with 

mini iPads and grandma’s posting to YouTube, 

I’m the equivalent of a MS Dos file saved to a 

floppy disk – so obsolete the possibility of an 

upgrade is decades too late. 

Sure, I know the basics, but start talking about 

cool new apps or accessing shared document 

drives and my eyes will glaze over as I start 

playing elevator music in my head. 

So when I read that last year ESPN in the 

United States televised a college eSports 

competition with a prize purse of $450,000 

USD to the winning team, my glazy eyes 

boggled. That was of course once I discovered 

what eSports actually was. 

Turns out it’s professional video gaming. 

People play each other online. Like in Pacman 

and stuff. For some pretty big money it seems. 

Earlier this year Superdata (a research company 

that provides monthly analysis to the gaming 

industry) released a report that valued the 

total eSports revenue at $892 million, with a 

projection for it to exceed $1.1 billion by 2018, 

and that the worldwide eSports audience has 

reached over 200 million viewers per year. 

Wait. What? Audience? 

Yep. That’s people on their computer watching 

people on their computer play other people on 

their computer. ALL. DAY. LONG. To me it 

sounds like a heap of kids with no screen time 

boundaries. 

But it’s not just kids. Market analysis indicates 

that the average age of a gamer in the United 

States is 31, with women making up 48% 

of gamer audiences. Please somebody… 

anybody… these girls need a night out! 

Sure, video games have been around for 

decades. I remember playing Space Invaders at 

the video shop and trying to beat the best score 

of a dude with the initials JWC. Now it’s a 

whole different game. 

And it’s called League of Legends. 

League of Legends, or LoL as it’s known in 

the industry, is now a college sport. It’s right 

up there with football and hockey. Rank 

generalizations aside, gamer geeks with remote 

controls can now stand equally with the football 

jocks. There are university scholarships for 

the best gamers. There are dedicated coaches. 

They have practices and post-game debriefs. 

There are even uniforms involved. 

Stop it. This is serious stuff. 

Developed by game powerhouse Riot Games in 

2009, LoL has over 67 million serious players 

a month, with over 30 million viewers per 

day tuning in to watch the big matches. PER 

DAY. It’s big business. In March this year Riot 

appeared on Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to 

Work For List for the second year in a row. At 

least they’re happy gamers. 

In South Korea, gaming is widely accepted 

as a national past time. Professional gamers 

allegedly practice 15 hours a day. Those 

that achieve elite status are paid six figure 

salaries and date supermodels. Couples go 

to game clubs. They fill stadiums to watch 

championships on big screens. ESports is epic. 

It’s not all fun and gaming however. There is a 

serious downside to the world of eSports. 

According to Reuters, in South Korea 10% of 

children aged between 10 and 19 are Internet 

gaming addicts. That’s over 680,000 kids. In 

a country where two thirds of the population 

owns a smart phone, internet addiction is 

becoming an epidemic. 

In order to combat the increase in youth 

gaming addiction, the South Korean 

government introduced a “Shutdown Law” in 

2011 blocking gamers under the age of 16 from 

playing between midnight and 6am. Reports 

on the success of the law are mixed, as many 

youths get around the curfew by logging into 

gaming accounts owned by adults. Clever little 

tackers. I’m not surprised though considering 

my four year old cracked my iPhone passcode 

in three attempts. 

Gaming in our house has not yet reached 

these epic proportions. This may be due in 

part to my technological impediment, but also 

thankfully because my kids enjoy kicking a ball 

around the yard and climbing trees. 

Sure, they may occasionally fight over whose 

turn it is on the Xbox, and I sometimes discover 

some new Transformers game app has been 

loaded on my phone, but the moment their 

screen time starts impacting family life and 

their ability to interact is the moment this 

mama dinosaur pulls the plug and yells GAME 

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LIFE In Conversation

POLITICAL LIFE 

LIFE In Conversation 

Mick 

TROUT 

Words by Suzy Grinter 

Trout’s heart 

is still in 

Barron River 

You can take the man out of politics, but 

you can’t take politics out of the man. 

Michael (Trouty) Trout admits it took 

a while to acclimatise to business after 

three years as the Member for Barron 

River. 

“After minimum 15 hour days, seven 

days a week of back to back meetings 

and engagements, it’s been wonderful 

re-engaging with my four daughters 

instead of quick hellos as we pass at the 

front door. 

“I’m enjoying spending valued time with 

them as they leave their teenage years 

behind, and my business day sees me 

supporting the family’s cattle and tourism 

businesses,” says Michael. 

Michael has also been involved in youth 

suicide prevention, a subject close to his 

heart, as well as ongoing responsibilities 

as Chair of Tropical Tablelands Tourism 

and Board Member of Tourism Tropical 

North Queensland. He recently joined 

Toastmasters in the humble recognition 

that public speaking was not his forté. 

“While representing Barron River in 

State Parliament, my younger brothers 

stepped up to manage our family’s small 

businesses, Mungalli Falls Outdoor 

Education Centre and Blazing Saddles. 

“They’ve matured considerably, and now 

they are my bosses, rather than the other 

way around,” Michael chuckles. 

“I’ve also spent a fair bit of time helping 

Dad at our leased Cape York cattle 

station, Kalinga,” adds Michael. 

“ 

I love 

the balance 

between 

tourism and 

the cattle game, 

and findboth 

industries 

very 

rewarding ” 

Cattle farming is in Michael’s blood. 

He’s owned a registered stud since 1987, 

comprising 800 head of Brahmans, the 

origins of which can be traced back to 

America in the Thirties. 

“I find it fascinating studying the lineage, 

and can trace cattle families in my herds 

going back 100 years, Michael says. 

The beautiful Kalinga property has 

survived one of the worst droughts in 

living memory, following three years of 

fire that wreaked havoc on the already 

arid pasture lands. 

“Because of Dad’s immense knowledge 

and experience, we managed to keep the 

cattle alive on Kalinga, rejoicing when 

the first rains fell on Christmas Eve 2015. 

“I love the balance between tourism and 

the cattle game, and find both industries 

very rewarding, while benefiting me with 

the understanding to represent rural and 

regional areas. 

“Cattle farming can be a tough game 

but rewarding if you work with the 

environment and the elements, and 

look after your country so you can be 

profitable,” says Michael. 

Trout patriarch, Peter, join us; a truly 

likeable man, highly respected for his 

business acumen. I ask what he thought 

when his son chose to run for Barron 

River in 2012. 

“I was very pleased. He had a 

contribution to make to the community. 

Some people have the ability to help 

others, and some haven’t. It takes 

strength of character to represent people 

and get the best results for them in the 

face of the omnipresent critics,” Peter 

proffered. 

I turned to his son, grabbing the bull by 

the horns. “So, will Trouty return to the 

Barron River?” 

“Definitely. There’s a lot to do. 

“Youth employment and small business 

survival are dependent on each other. 

We desperately need to see small business 

regain capacity to employ. Regulations 

need to be changed so small business can 

employ without fear of the Ombudsman. 

“I have the wisdom of three years in 

office, a great deal of hindsight, and a 

deep conviction that the only way to be 

an effective State member is to stick your 

neck out,” he adds. 


LIFE Entertainment 

Entertainment & 

Events Manager 

at The Jack 

Cairns 

Feature Artist/Entertainer/Musician: ROBBIE V 

Band: THE DIALERS 

This month I chatted to Robbie V, who 

has been extremely busy because 

as some of you may know, he’s the 

front man for The Dialers, who are 

a funked out high energy six-piece 

band that bring a unique blend of live 

grooves and hip hop to the masses! 

They are one of my personal favourite 

live acts in Cairns by far! Robbie-V 

leads the audience on a very 

entertaining, high energy musical 

journey with his lyrics, a pulsing live 

rhythm section of drums, keys and 

bass is the backbone plus soaring 

vocal melodic overtures with lashings 

of tasteful guitar licks are the soul. 

All held together by consciously not 

taking themselves too seriously, just 

simply celebrating good times and 

fun vibes, leaving the audience with 

sore cheeks from smiling and sore 

legs from dancing. The Dialers have 

taken their ever evolving sound to a 

new level in 2016 with the launch of 

their eponymous debut EP. Robbie V 

has also released his own EP, which 

he talks about with us this month… 

IN HIS OWN WORDS 

ROBBIE V: The SHDW BOXN EP 

came about after overhearing an 

audience member at an original solo 

musicians’ night complain about 

seeing “yet another singer with an 

acoustic guitar” and I thought to 

myself, what else are they gonna do? 

Which then lead me to, what else 

could they do? Before asking myself, 

what could I do? I began dreaming 

up a way for an MC to create a live 

solo hip hop performance, instead of 

just simply rapping over a pre-made 

backing beat. Enabling them to travel 

the world creating and performing live 

music without having to smuggle a 

band inside their carry-on luggage. 

The performance needed to stripped 

down to its raw form, whilst still 

sounding good, and be interesting 

enough to catch and hold the fleeting 

attention of a passerby. At first I 

experimented with triggering live 

samples and vocals, then live bass 

over drum loops and vocals, but I 

wanted it to look, sound and “feel” 

more “live” and spontaneous. If only 

there was a way to beatbox live for 

yourself to spit over… 

Everything changed after seeing 

artists like DubFX and Tomb Thumb 

using a loop station to create music 

by looping their own vocals on the fly, 

completely live. I quickly proceeded to 

lose my mind, as this “instrument” was 

just the thing I had been searching 

for. As soon as I got my hands on one, 

it instantly opened the flood gates of 

new exciting possibilities in creating 

and performing live music. 

The result is The SHDW BOXN EP. 

A hip hop version of the original 

singer/songwriter. Like a travelling 

troubadour, with paint stained fingers 

and a B-boy limp. I tried to keep the 

EP as true to my live performances 

as possible, recording the beatboxing 

direct from the Loop Station without 

all the post production bells and 

whistles. Because “Baby, I like it 

raw!!” No instruments were used, only 

vocals. One man, a loop station and a 

head full of nonsense. 

The launch was awesome at Sing 

Sing Espresso in a funky, little 

laneway just off Lake Street which 

attracted quite an artistic & diverse 

crowd by joining forces with the THE 

HUG PROJECT which showcased a 

series of portraits that were on display 

that focused on people’s lives and 

their emotions by Cristina Bevilacqua, 

as well as an energetic and beautiful 

live performance by talented duo 

SAVIDAS! 


WHAT’S ON IN CAIRNS 

B R O U G H T T O Y O U B Y 


Ticketing specialist for Cairns and FNQ 

Queensland Ballet 

Tutus on Tour 

24 th September 

Queensland Ballet’s ‘Tutus On Tour’ is a 

wonderful evening of ballet that brings 

together three outstanding dance works. 

Poignant and uplifting, ‘Ershter Vals’ pays 

tribute to the resilience of the human spirit. 

Performed to music from the Jewish ghettos 

of World War II, it skillfully weaves classical 

techniques with graceful folk dance 

influences. 

VENUE: Munro Martin Parklands 

Die Roten Punkte: 

Super Musician 

1 st October 

Fresh from supporting Amanda Palmer at 

The Roxy in LA, the Prince and Princess 

of the Berlin Underground Indie rock and 

Europop scene are set to tour Australia! 

Fans of Spinal Tap and Flight of the 

Conchords, say “Hallo!” to your new 

favourite band. 

VENUE: Centre of Contemporary Arts 

Queensland Symphony 

Orchestra Schools 

Concert - The Four Sea 

6 th October 

The Queensland Symphony Orchestra 

is proud to return to Cairns to perform a 

program of wonderful music including 

Vivaldi’s best known piece, the popular 

Four Seasons, and other great works 

for string orchestra. In Vivaldi’s time, 

orchestras commonly performed with a 

violinist directing instead of a conductor. 

VENUE: Tanks Arts Centre 

Queensland Symphony 

Orchestra & Tom Thum 

7 th October 

Expect a musical watershed that hovers 

somewhere between jazz, hip-hop and an 

off-the-wall Rite of Springs. Tangles of 

symphonic colour mix with electrifying 

grooves. Fleeting strands of Ravel, 

Pharoahe Monch and vintage hip-hop 

morph into rhythmic tension of galactic 

dimensions, for breathtaking effect. 


The World Famous Pipes 

and Drums of The Royal 

Scots Dragoon 

14 th October 

A Scottish Spectacular, featuring 23 

musicians, singers and Highland Dancers 

on stage. The Royal Scots Dragoon 

Guards are notably the highest profile of 

the British Military Concert Bands and will 

be accompanied by Military and Ceilidh 

Bands. 

VENUE: Munro Martin Parklands 

Sydney Comedy Festival 

Showcase 

16 th October 

The funniest comedians from this year’s 

Sydney Comedy Festival are hitting the 

road and bringing an all-star comedy 

showcase to your doorstep this October! 

With an epic comedy line up expertly 

curated from this year’s festival, audiences 

will need to get in quick for this hot ticket to 

a massive night of laughs. 


Cairns The Grass is 

Greener October 2016 

15 th October 

The Grass is Greener (TGIG) will be 

returning in October 2016. TGIG aims to 

foster and support our loved local artists, 

proudly implying that the grass is greener on 

our land. This October TGIG will not only 

come to Cairns but will expand to a second 

location in Mackay, spreading the festival vibes 

further through the FNQ region by attracting 

people from all around Australia to experience 

‘the grass is greener’. 

VENUE: Fogarty Park 

The Taming 

of the Shrew 

21 st to 29 th October 

Rebellious, recalcitrant and self-righteous, 

Katherine, the shrew, is unmarriageable. 

Who can achieve the seemingly impossible 

and match her, so that her younger, more 

beautiful and dutiful sister, Bianca, gets 

her turn to marry? Only Petruccio is bold 

enough, and strange enough, to collect 

Kate’s dowry. He marries her then tries to 

tame her to be his perfect partner-in-life. 


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INTERVIEW WITH 

GEORGE 

WASHINGMACHINE 

by Dina Amin 

Self-described as noisy, colourful and bombastic – just like the appliance 

incorporated into his stage name, George Washingmachine and his eclectic 

quintet continuously tip their hat to world music, in particular the gypsy jazz 

movement that came out of France in the 1930s and 1940s. Noting Django 

Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli as major influences on his music, George 

and his band Feel The Manouche – Manouche being a direct homage to the 

style of music popularised by Reinhardt and Grapelli – successfully juggle a 

range of musical styles from South American jazz to early songbook swing jazz. 

“Our music takes its hat off to world music,” enthuses George. “We do all kinds 

of stuff – South American jazz, Venezuelan Choro, Brazilian music, American 

songbook jazz, European-flavoured gypsy waltzes…it’s a real eclectic mix of 

music.” 

GEORGE WASHINGMACHINE 

PRESENTS FEEL THE MANOUCHE 

JAZZ UP NORTH 2016 

FRIDAY 21 OCTOBER 

Bringing together jazz flavours from across 

our diverse planet, George Washingmachine 

invites you to sit back and ‘Feel the Manouche’. 

Taking its name from the Romany gypsies of Europe, this Australian Gypsy Jazz 

Ensemble is an exercise in small group swing that brings together jazz flavours 

from across our diverse planet to create a ‘world music’ feel. 

With acclaimed violinist, actor and singer George Washingmachine out the 

front, Feel the Manouche brings together double bass, accordion, guitars, fiddle 

and voice to achieve a strong melodic groove that will have you waltzing and 

swinging like a true gypsy. 

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Concluding this year’s Jazz Up North series at Tanks Arts Centre, George 

Washingmachine and his outfit Feel The Manouche are made up of George 

on violin and vocals; Clare O’Meara on violin, according and vocals; Stan 

Valacos on double bass and George’s son Arthur on acoustic guitar. His other 

son – Jerry – is also usually part of the band but is currently working on a film 

project. Keeping in style with Django’s band, Arthur’s guitar will also double as 

percussion. 

Influenced at a very young age by their father, Arthur and Jerry grew up 

surrounded by classic and contemporary jazz. They were given ukuleles and 

encouraged to play along with dad. “There was always music in the house and 

so they just developed an ear for it,” says George. “They’re good boys and they 

have a great attitude.” 

The Jazz Up North performance will be George’s first encounter with Tanks 

Arts Centre. “We’re all very excited,” he says. “We’re really looking forward to 

going up north and having a good time.” 

Audiences can expect a large palette of Eastern and Western music, including 

tracks from the band’s current album The Moon has left Town. In late 2015, 

George and his band – via the help of a crowdfunding campaign – travelled 

to Cuba for the Havana Jazz Festival. Inspired by their time in Cuba the band 

are in the middle of recording a new album – a record that will hopefully be 

available before their trip up north. 

Prior to forming Feel the Manouche several years ago, George was a touring 

solo musician, jumping from one band to the next. He also has a background 

in performing and visual arts. While the former will definitely manifest in his 

performance at Tanks in October, the latter unfortunately won’t make an 

appearance. “Of course it would be great to incorporate it (visual art), but 

unfortunately there’s only so much you can bring onto the plane,” laughs George. 

George Washingmachine and his outfit Feel The Manouche will perform 

at Tanks on Friday 21 October. This show will wrap up a brilliant year 

for the Jazz Up North series which hosted the likes of Kate Ceberano, 

Wilma Reading and The Cat Empire’s Harry James Angus. Tickets for 

the last jazz show of 2016 can be purchased via ticketLiNK. For more 

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TANKS 

UNPLUGGED 

FRIDAY 16 SEPTEMBER 

A Tanks’ series that showcases the best of live 

and local music, this month proudly presents 

Leanne Tennant, Brealyn Sheehan and support 

duo, Glider Pilots. 

COST*: $12 / $10 (Conc) TIME: 7.00pm 

VENUE: Tank 5 - seated/standing 

EMMA LOUISE 

SATURDAY 17 SEPTEMBER 

One of Cairns’ most loved musical exports, 

singer songwriter Emma Louise, is returning 

home to share songs from her new album, 

Supercry. 

COST*: $30 / $25 (Conc) TIME: 7.30pm 

VENUE: Tank 5 - fully standing 

FRANK YAMMA 

WITH DAVID HUDSON 

FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 

THURSDAY 6 OCTOBER 

Celebrated on world music stages around the Presenting a program of wonderful music 

globe, Frank Yamma is an Australian treasure including Vivaldi’s best known piece, the popular 

with a rare ability to cross cultural and musical Four Seasons, and other great works for string 

boundaries with his heart-wrenching songs. orchestra by Mozart, Grieg and Sculthorpe. 

COST*: $35/$30 (Conc) (PG) TIME: 7.30pm 

VENUE: Tank 5 - fully seated 

QUEENSLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 

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COST*: $40 adult / $35 Conc / $20 ages 3-17 / 

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EAT & DRINK 

LIFE Yes Chef 

DANEBaird 

L’Unico Trattoria Italiano 

L’Unico’s at Trinity Beach has built an enviable reputation since it first 

opened its doors nearly 25 years ago. 

Head chef Dane Baird feels right at home cooking the modern Italian food 

with a Mediterranean influence that the restaurant is renowned for. 

“I enjoy cooking Italian food with a modern twist. We’ve got lots of things 

on the menu that the locals just love, and for that reason we won’t ever take 

them off. I’ve also got lots of good talented chefs around me,” says Dane. 

Advising his chefs to stick to their calling and follow their passion, Dane 

believes that a good chef must dedicate themselves to what they love doing. 

“Obviously you’re going to have to put up with a bit of stuff from chefs, but 

just take the good and leave the bad,” he says. 

Utilizing the freshest local produce, Dane draws his inspiration from his 

desire to put a bit of happiness in people’s palate. 

“It’s always been a thing for me. I love creating things, and being able to 

create something from scratch and put it together on a plate creating a little 

bit of art gives me a feeling that nothing else does,” he says. 

Open for lunch and dinner seven days a week, L’Unico now caters to those 

wanting to indulge earlier in the day, with a breakfast menu available Friday, 

Saturday and Sunday. 

Words Michelle Stacpoole • Photos Tony Gorell 

“We’ve got all the classics, but we’ve also got a couple of signature dishes that 

are uniquely ours,” says Dane. 

GRILLED QUAIL, BABY BEETROOT, SNOW 

PEA TENDRILS, ORANGE SEGMENTS AND 

BALSAMIC RASPBERRY GLAZE 

SERVES 4. 

Ingredients: 

4 large quail, 

200g snow pea tendrils 

2 seedless oranges, segmented 

1 bunch baby beets. 

Balsamic raspberry glaze 

Persian fetta, olive oil and flowers to garnish. 

Trim and peel beets. Cook in light chicken stock, drain, and reduce with 

a little castor sugar until glaze consistency. 

Balsamic raspberry glaze: 

In a pot put - 

250 g raspberry 

150 ml good quality balsamic vinegar 

3/4 cup castor sugar 

1 shot Galliano. 

To plate: 

Put balsamic raspberry glaze around a large plate in a circle. Scatter 

tendril, orange segments, baby beets and feta. Quail goes onto flowers. 

Use extra virgin olive oil to dress. 

Method: 

Marinate quail in olive oil, a little garlic, flat parsley, lemon zest, 

and cracked black pepper before grilling.

KICK START 

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restaurants. Dundee’s Restaurant, 

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Come in and taste the best flavours Australia 

has to offer from a master chef in a relaxed, 

tropical and modern setting that offers 

both indoor air-conditioned and alfresco 

boardwalk dining. Dundee’s specialises in 

sumptuous creations of tender Australian 

Beef, grills, the freshest of seafood, pastas, 

salads and desserts that do so much more 

than just impress. Built on a recipe for 

success, Dundee’s has been a favourite for 

locals and visitors in Cairns for over 28 years. 

You’ll love the waterfront and mountain 

views because we’re right on the boardwalk, 

relaxed, sophisticated and tucked away from 

the traffic whilst still close to everything in 

the heart of Cairns. 

Open 7 days 

Lunch 11.30 - 3 pm 

Dinner from 5.30 pm - Late 

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Follow us on Facebook or book online 

Whether it be casual, with friends, 

birthday parties, business functions. 

Separate bills welcomed 

Dundee’s 

07 4051 0399 

Harbour Lights, 1 Marlin Parade, Cairns 

E: dundees@dundees.com.au 

F: Dundees Restaurant on The Waterfront 

W: www.dundees.com.au 

After 22 years in Shields St, Ochre 

is moving to a brand new custom 

built restaurant located along the 

Harbour Lights boardwalk. 

Owner Craig Squire, his family, friends and 

staff are very excited to be moving to this prime 

location, the best spot in Cairns for quality 

restaurant dining. Ochre will be open lunch 

and dinner 7 days with chill sessions on Sunday 

afternoons. 

Seating 70 guests inside in air-conditioned comfort 

and 80 outside in the covered terrace, these 

areas are available for group bookings including 

exclusive use for corporate and private functions. 

Sweeping views of the inlet, mountains beyond and 

bustle of the reef fleet will create a backdrop fitting 

for Ochre’s exciting Australian cuisine, which will 

continue to feature the best local produce. 

Craft beer on tap, extensive well researched 

wine list featuring 54 wines by the glass and the 

largest selection of Australian spirits in the region, 

Ochre’s comfortable lounge bar will be a great 

spot to eat and drink 

Ochre’s chefs are working with the regions best 

producers to bring you fresh and healthy dishes, 

including dry aged Tablelands beef, selected 

seafood and market produce married with the 

distinctive native flavours that are now the must 

haves of the worlds best chefs. 

Open in August. 

Ochre Restaurant 

07 4051 0100 

Harbour Lights, Cairns 

E: info@ochrerestaurant.com.au 

Fb: Ochre Restaurant 

W: ochrerestaurant.com.au 


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Dreams come true when three friends share 

the same passion and drive. A coffee roasting 

business, two cafes, a coffee trailer and a variety 

of café products make the Duck a one-stop place 

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SIPPINGDUCK 

A trip to Sipping Duck Coffee Roasters in Stratford redefines 

coffee enjoyment. An eclectic coffee shop with a big personality, 

a memorable identity, and a seriously good brew, Sipping Duck 

has rapidly gained popularity among Cairns coffee aficionados. 

“We only roast specialty coffee, which is grown to the highest 

quality standards at high altitude, where coffee develops unique 

and outstanding characteristics.” 

The roastery has recently moved to Portsmith, where a second 

coffee shop has been added, and there’s room to park the recently 

acquired coffee trailer. 

“This means we now have what it takes to cater for all sorts of 

events throughout the region,” says Fi. 

STOCKISTS OF 

“We’re working on building a really good work team. There are 

five of us at the moment, but expansion means we’re looking for 

the right people to join the Sipping Duck family. 

Sipping Duck is by no means just a café and roastery. A sizeable 

range of attractively packaged coffees, organically sourced teas 

and Queensland pure honey are available for retail and wholesale, 

and Sipping Duck will shortly venture into different types of 

drinking chocolate and Coffee Dry Rub for barbecue meats. 

BREAKFAST • LUNCHES • DINE IN • TAKE AWAY 

HIGH TEAS & DEVONSHIRE TEAS A SPECIALTY 

You can’t visit Sipping Duck without trying its Sparking Cold 

Brew Coffee, exclusive to Sipping Duck in North Queensland 

and guaranteed to see you addicted. The perfect refresher for a 

hot day, the taste is sensational, pure, bright, refreshing and rich, 

the aftertaste delicious and long lasting. Try it. 

“Coffee is why we’re here, but we offer a selection of tasty, fresh, 

easily prepared food because a lot of our trade comes in as part 

of their routine; they’re on their way somewhere, so fresh, easy 

and quick is the key. 

“Soon we hope to bake our own products at the roastery,” says Fi. 


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Dale Jackley has been a baker for over half his life, starting 

at 15 years old as a junior baker at Brumby’s Edmonton 

where he completed his apprenticeship and worked for 15 

years, until opening Jackley’s Bakehouse in 2012 in Raintrees 

Shopping Centre. Just two weeks after that he married Bec, 

and had to postpone their honeymoon to go to work the next 

day. Although they didn’t realise it when they fell in love, the 

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Dale says he has always had an interest in cakes and is selftrained, 

adding that while at Brumby’s he would often spend 

his spare time making special creations for friends. Having his 

own bakery allowed him the opportunity to get those creations 

out to the public, with the response being so positive that they 

opened a second Jackley’s Bakehouse at Mt Sheridan Plaza 

just six months after opening their first store. 

Their Facebook page is filled with 5 star reviews – the average 

of 83 reviews is 4.9 stars – from very happy and impressed 

customers. Dale and Bec have been blown away by so much 

positive feedback, but they say that the very best reward is 

seeing the eyes light up when they see their cake for the first 

time. “It makes it all worthwhile” says Bec, who has not only 

taught herself to make and decorate cakes, but also cake 

toppers. And with at least 40 cakes being delivered each 

week, that’s a lot of happy faces. 


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Dale has seen the industry change dramatically over his career, 

with more and more bread sales being lost to the corporate 

megaliths as they battle to sell the cheapest possible product. 

He states frankly “We would have been long gone if it hadn’t 

been for the cakes”. With the popularity of their custom 

cakes being the core of the business, they will be launching 

an online store later this year, www.everydaysabirthday.com. 

au to keep up with the demand. 

The whirlwind of the past four years has also included the 

arrival of two little Jackley’s and a superstar employee. Libby 

Nelson, who is also self-taught in making cakes, and has 

proven herself capable of taking on even some of the most 

difficult cake orders. Having Libby onboard for Everyday’s a 

Birthday means Dale and Bec can finally start planning their 

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LUXURY MIDWEEK GETAWAYS 

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Whether you love adventure or simply enjoy relaxing in the fresh mountain air, this new midweek 

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Spoil yourself with a midweek getaway 

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Spend 2 nights enjoying the comforts 

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The open plan villas maximise space 

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This midweek package includes a $100 

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the road from Blue Summit Hideaway. 

Nick’s is a fully licensed restaurant 

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Nick Crameri since 1986. Nick and his 

amazing team pride themselves on 

creating world class cuisine from fresh 

Tableland produce. Their dishes are a 

sensory delight to be savoured. 

Nick’s serves Swiss-Italian cuisine along 

with modern Australian dishes and 

is open for light or á la carte lunches, 

dinners and takeaway meals. Why not 

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take a moment to enjoy a beverage at 

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LUXURY STUDIO 

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Spring has sprung and the racing season has 

arrived. Get yourself trackside in elegant style with 

fashion and accessories from Cairns Central. All 

fashion for this spring summer 16 preview have been 

sourced and supplied by Myer Cairns and styled 

by Pip M, Cairns Central resident stylist. Hot FM’s 

breakfast presenter, Ilaria (aka Illy) Brophy swapped 

microphone for millinery as the perfect match for 

Cairns Central’s newly crowned male face, Jarron. 

Illy’s hair by Hairhouse Warehouse. Photography by 

Mick Fuhrimann. 

Illy wears Cooper Street ‘The Way you are 

Dress’ $199.95 and Miss Shop Eiffel nude 

sandals $79.95 with Olga Berg clutch 

$79.95 and Basic Instinct headpiece by 

Josie Rose Couture Headwear $260. 

Myer Cairns: 4044 7700 

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Hairhouse Warehouse: 4031 2450 

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Illy wears Cooper Street ‘The Way you 

are Dress’ $199.95 and Miss Shop 

Eiffel nude sandals $79.95 with Olga 

Berg clutch $79.95 and Basic Instinct 

headpiece by Josie Rose Couture 

Headwear $260. 

Jarron wears Jeff Banks London Slim 

shirt in white $99.95 with Blaq slim fit 

trouser $89.95, Ivy League tie $39.95 

and model’s own tan leather belt and 

brogues from Connor. 


Jarron wears Kenji Formals 

suit $189.00 for two pieces 

with Jeff Banks slim fitting 

shirt $99.95 and Ivy League tie 

$39.95 with reversible tan and 

black leather belt $44.95 and 

lace up boots $149.95. 

Illy wears Tokito Angel shift 

dress in a floral print $89.95 

with Miss Shop Eiffel sandals 


Jarron wears Jeff 

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in Blue Atwood $99.95 

with Ivy League tie in 

pink $39.95, Blazer 

slim pant in walnut 

$99.95, model’s own 

tan belt and Florsheim 

tan leather brogues 

$179.95. 

Jarron wears Jeff Banks 

slim fitting shirt in black 

Morocco $99.95, Ivy 

League tie $39.95 with 

Blazer slim pant in navy 

$99.95, Blaq reversible 

tan and black leather belt 

$44.95, Florsheim tan 

leather brogues $179.95 

and Kenji cap $24.99. 

Jarron wears Kenji leafy print shirt 

$69.95 with Blaq slim Davide charcoal 

plain trousers $89.95 with reversible 

tan and black leather belt $44.95 and 

Florsheim tan leather brogues $179.95. 


Illy wears Seduce red lace Cosmo 

dress $219.95 with Guess Havana 

black nappa pumps $159.95 and 

Max Alexander bonny curled 

fascinator $139.

Jarron wears Blaq slim fitting suit jacket 

$170 and matching trouser $79 with 

Jeff Banks slim fitting shirt in blue check 

$99.96 and Ivy League tie $39.95. 

Model’s own tan leather belt and tan 

brogues from Connor. 

Illy wears Cooper Street On My Own 

high neck dress $179.95 with Miss 

Shop Eiffel blush sandals $79.95 and 

Glacier headpiece by Josie Rose 

Couture Headwear $280. 


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C A I R N S 

Private Hospital 

65 years later 

Cairns Private Hospital has embarked on its biggest changes 

ever and Ramsay Healthcare’s Chief Operating Officer Kate 

Munnings, says she is committed to growing and expanding 

services in the region. With the recent completion of the 

redevelopment work, Ms Munnings and Ramsay Healthcare’s Queensland 

State Manager Lloyd Hill, came to Cairns last month to meet with local 

medical specialists and to map out a plan for the continued growth of the 

Hospital. 

‘This year marks the 65th anniversary of the hospital and it’s a fitting 

time to look at how we can continue to grow the services we offer to the 

community’, said Ramsay Cairns CEO Shane Mitchell. ‘When you look 

at how far the hospital has come over the past 65 years, you get a real 

sense of what has been achieved. From the early days of Calvary and 

now with Ramsay, there always been a shared belief in looking after the 

local community. 

Ramsay Health Care is 

focusing on regional hospitals 

with 40 of its 70 hospitals in 

regional Australia.

Shane Mitchell has been CEO of Ramsay Cairns for two 

years and is well aware of the growing needs of the Far North 

Queenslanders in healthcare. ‘We are very much committed 

to meeting the needs of the community in the same way the 

Sisters were when they came to Cairns in 1951’. ‘Ramsay 

Health Care has 70 hospitals throughout Australia and 40 of 

them are in regional Australia, so it’s pretty good indication 

of the ongoing commitment to grow services in regional 

Australia.’ 

Locally, Ramsay Cairns operates three facilities including 

Cairns Private Hospital, Cairns Day Surgery and The Cairns 

Clinic. Discussions with Ramsay Healthcare’s COO, Kate 

Munnings and Queensland State Manager Lloyd Hill, focussed 

on the Hospitals plans to develop an Intensive Care Unit 

soon and there were also discussions on a private Emergency 

Department in the not too distant future. 

With Cairns Private Hospital’s expansion and renovations 

now complete and an additional 56 new private rooms, a 

new Rehabilitation Ward and gymnasium, the Hospital has 

extended its range of rehabilitation to include programs in 

Neurological Rehabilitation, Falls Prevention, Oncology, 

Orthopaedic, Reconditioning and Amputee Rehabilitation. 

The multidisciplinary team of rehabilitation specialists, 

nurses, occupational therapists, physiotherapists and exercise 

physiologists are now able to tailor individual programs for 

patients’ individual needs. 

From the early days of Calvary 

and now with Ramsay, there has 

always been a shared belief in 

looking after the community.’ 

Cairns Private Hospitals new Cardiac Medical Unit opened 

last month and is a new unit for patients transitioning from 

coronary care. It offers support and education for patients 

recovering from cardiac procedures and episodes. 

The hospitals newly refurbished Maternity Unit includes 3 

dedicated Birth Suites and a Special Care Nursery and has 

been a very welcome addition to the hospitals facilities. The 

three birth suites all with photographic murals have been 

designed to encourage a calming ambience for women and 

to make the birthing experience as family centred as possible. 

One of the other new initiatives is the expansion of day 

programs at The Cairns Clinic, Ramsay Cairns private 

psychiatric clinic. The Clinic now offers day programs for 

both inpatients and outpatients in PTSD, Grief and Loss, 

Relapse Prevention as well as our Wellbeing and Life Esteem 

Programs. This will give people the opportunity to access the 

support at The Cairns Clinic for anyone in the community 

needing support. 

‘We have come a long way in 65 years and we’re committed 

to continuing to meet the needs of Far North Queensland for 

many years to come’ said Shane Mitchell. 

Formal celebrations to celebrate the Cairns Private Hospitals 

65th anniversary will be held later this year.

CairnsLife 34 Magazine 

“WHAT 

IS BEST 

FOR THE 

PATIENT IN 

FRONT?”

What does a Cardiologist do? 

CARDIOLOGISTS ARE SPECIALISTS IN THE 

FINDING, TREATING AND PREVENTING 

DISEASES OF THE HEART AND BLOOD VESSELS. 

DR TIM CARRUTHERS 

Consultant Cardiologist 

Our Region’s Cardiac Journey 

Cairns has come a long way in Cardiology terms. When Dr Tim Carruthers 

arrived in Cairns from Sydney in 1989 as a young, fresh-faced cardiologist, some 

patients used to ask him if they could speak to his Dad. “Some people didn’t 

believe I was old enough to be a medical specialist. I grew a scary looking 

moustache in an attempt to look older. I don’t have that problem anymore,” he 

laughs. Dr Carruthers was the first consultant cardiologist to venture further 

north than Brisbane. “They told me not to come to Cairns. That there wouldn’t 

be enough work for a sub-specialist like me in such a small regional centre. But 

I loved it here. I made a leap of faith, and I haven’t drawn breath since. I had 

a waiting list of six weeks from the first day I opened my practice, and that was 

the shortest it has ever been.” 

Roll forward 27 years, Tim is very pleased to see Cardiac services in the region 

continue to grow. “I now work in a Practice alongside six other Cardiologists 

from various disciplines, Cardiac Sonographers, and Nurses, and I really value 

that collegial support, and the ability to access the cross-care my patients need, 

in-house. And the only constant is change. Dr Sam Hillier has brought cutting 

edge skills in Cardiac Imaging making a huge difference by improving diagnostic 

accuracy in complex cases. Recently, our team of Interventional Cardiologists, 

led by Dr Greg Starmer, have commenced valve opening procedures using 

balloons, and he will soon be plugging holes in hearts with occluder devices. I 

am also very excited to add the services of an Electrophysiologist, Dr Kieran 

Dauber, to our team. Dr Dauber will soon be doing radiofrequency ablations 

in Cairns. All of these procedures are also ‘firsts’ in Far North Queensland. 

Previously, patients have had to fly to Brisbane for treatment of this kind. These 

are big steps in the journey. A journey for our region that I hope will soon be 

complete, with the full gamut of Cardiac therapies available to patients here 

in Cairns, right up to, and including, Cardiac Surgery. Far North Queensland 

deserves nothing less.” 

DR GREG 

STARMER 

Diagnoses cardiac and related 

conditions and disease, and prescribes 

appropriate therapy. 

DR SHANE 

PRESTON 

Interventional Cardiologist 

DR RAM 

SAIREDDY 

Interventional Cardiologists perform interventional 

procedures on the heart, such as placing stents in the 

coronary arteries to open up blockages. 

DR SAM HILLIER 

Imaging Cardiologist 

A specialist in Cardiac Ultrasound 

and CT Angiography, facilitating 

highly specific and comprehensive 

diagnosis. 

12 Grove St, Cairns North 

QLD 4870 

P: (07) 4031 2188 

F: (07) 4031 8722 

www.heartrx.com.au 

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DR BEN REEVES 

Paediatric Cardiologist 

A specialist in treating congenital or 

acquired heart conditions in babies 

and children. 

DR KIERAN DAUBER 

Electrophysiologist 

A specialist in heart rhythms and 

the electrical activities of the heart. 

Inserts internal cardiac devices such 

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The Northern Urology team is committed to providing 

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comfortable, private environment. Our comprehensive 

urological service employs the latest technology and 

operative techniques to treat a broad range of urological 

conditions, utilising robotic and minimally invasive 

surgery wherever possible. 

In combination with surgery we promote proactive 

preventive health care measures to help you achieve your 

optimal level of urological health. 

We consider it a privilege to be entrusted with your care, 

and are committed to treat you with integrity, precision 

and understanding. 

Team Based 

Specialist 

Urological Care 

Dr Stefan Antoniou 

BSc (Hons), MBBS, FRACS (Urol) 

Dr Garrath Evans 

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• Prostate Problems including 

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•Female Urology including Urodynamics 

& Incontinence procedures 

• Fertility Issues including Vasectomy 

& Vesectomy Reversal 

• Men’s Health & Erectile Dysfunction • MRI & MRI Guided Biopsies • Laser Stone Removal 

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Snip & Unsnip 

SNIP 

Every year Fathers’ Day occurs in September 

and there comes a time when the question is 

asked: “To be or not to be?” 

Many men are choosing to take the responsibility 

of contraception by undergoing “the snip” 

which is known as a vasectomy. 

The vas deferens is the tube through which the 

sperm travel from the testis to the urethra and 

they then out through the penis. 

Techniques vary in all surgical procedures but 

usually an incision is made on each side of the 

scrotum and the vas deferens is cut and the 

ends tied off. A number of techniques may then 

be used to reduce the chance of spontaneous 

re-joining of the vas which can occasionally 

occur. The medical literature reports that there 

is an approximately 1 in 3000 to 1 in 30,000 

incidence of spontaneous re - joining. 

It is important to remember sterility does not 

occur immediately after the operation is done 

because there are millions of sperms stored in 

the seminal vesicles (small pouches next to the 

prostate) which may survive for some weeks. 

It is essential therefore, that contraceptive 

measures be continued until satisfactory results 

are obtained from a “sperm count” after the 

procedure. 

Arrangements are made for these tests when 

the patient returns for review, usually about a 

month later. Ejaculation post operatively on 

a number of occasions will help reduce the 

stores of sperm. It usually takes between 10-20 

ejaculations to reduce the sperm count to zero. 

If the count shows no sperm present, then no 

further contraceptive measures need to be taken 

and the man can be regarded as sterile. 

UNSNIP 

Vasectomy should be regarded as a permanent 

procedure. However, unsnip or vasectomy 

reversal may be requested if circumstances 

change and the man wishes to have children. 

The success of a reversal depends on many 

factors including the man’s age, the time 

since the vasectomy was done and anti-sperm 

antibodies which disable the sperm rather like 

an infection is removed by the immune system. 

The procedure involves a small incision being 

made on either side of the scrotum over 

the vasectomy site. The scar tissue from the 

vasectomy is cut away the two ends are then 

stitched together using very fine material with 

the aid of the operating microscope. There 

will be some swelling after the operation which 

is likely to be more than experienced when 

undergoing the vasectomy. 

It is important to realise that in the topic of 

fertility, success can be measured in different 

ways. For the patient and Cairns Urology, 

success is measured by the production of a 

baby and overall this is around 60%. For some 

other institutions success may be measured by 

the ability to achieve joining the ends of vas 

together. Sometimes success is measured by the 

presence of sperm in the ejaculate. 

If a couple is contemplating In Vitro Fertilisation 

(IVF) after vasectomy then success is usually 

greater if ejaculated sperm are used than sperm 

taken directly from the testes. The reason is 

thought to be related to sperm maturity. For that 

reason, vasectomy reversal may be a better firstchoice 

procedure. 

Dr Neil Gordon 

Urologist 

Urological Surgeon at Cairns 

Urology 

M.B.B.S (Melb) 

F.R.C.S (Glasg)F.R.C.S Ed 

F.R.A.C.S., F.I.C.S 

Snip & Unsnip 

• Many men are choosing 

to take the responsibility 

of contraception by 

undergoing “the snip” 

which is known as a 

vasectomy. 

• The medical literature 

reports that there is an 

approximately 1 in 3000 

to 1 in 30,000 incidence 

of spontaneous 

re - joining. 

• Unsnip or 

vasectomy reversal 

may be requested if 

circumstances change 

and the man wishes to 

have children. 

• The procedure involves 

a small incision being 

made on either side of 

the scrotum over the 

vasectomy site. 

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Cairns, QLD 4870, Australia 

PO Box 7787 

Cairns, QLD 4870, Australia 

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Dr David Shepherd was born in Mareeba and grew up 

in Cairns and has strong ties to the area. After finishing his medical 

degree at the University of Queensland he completed his Advanced 

Training in Orthopaedics, working in major Brisbane hospitals before 

returning to Cairns as a Visiting Medical Officer in orthopaedics at 

Cairns Base Hospital. 

Following a training sabbatical in the United Kingdom, Dr Shepherd 

returned to Cairns in 1997 and opened his private practice. He works 

at the Cairns Private Hospital, with his consulting rooms located on the 

ground floor Flecker House, conveniently close to the Cairns Private 

Hospital and imaging services. 

With more than 22 years’ experience, Dr Shepherd provides general 

Orthopaedic consultancy with an in interest in arthroscopy of the 

shoulder and knee, particularly rotator cuff syndrome, shoulder 

instability and ACL repair. His experience at total joint replacement 

of hips, knees and shoulders means that Dr Shepherd provides 

comprehensive lifetime care to patients with low complication rates. 

He is well-respected by his patients, thanks to his focus on providing a 

definitive diagnosis with clear outlines for treatment pathways. 

“It’s fantastic when my patients are well again,” he said. “I don’t relax 

until the job is done and they’re feeling good again.” 

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• NERVE ROOT COMPRESSION 

He is also highly regarded amongst his peers for happily 

discussing the management of complicated patients 

with referring doctors and for providing support to the 

James Cook University teaching program for medicine. 

His caring nature also extends beyond his profession. 

As a child growing up, he travelled to remote 

communities across the Cape with his father, who was 

a relieving postmaster in the region. These travels as 

a youngster made him aware of challenges people in 

remote areas face, which is why he has been actively 

involved on the organising committee and as a 

participant in the Cairns to Karumba Bike Ride. He also 

sponsors the event and maps the cross-country route 

and schedules. 

“It’s been a privilege to be able to help ensure regional 

children have access to the same opportunities as 

those in larger towns and cities,” said Dr Shepherd, 

whose commitment extends to patients in remote 

communities where he is happy to co-ordinate a 

patient’s care around travel considerations. 

“The money raised from this charity event provides 

opportunities for children in remote areas across the 

Cape.” 

Outside of work Dr Shepherd is devoted to his wife 

Cathy and his dog. He loves the region and enjoys 

camping, boating and exploring the beauty that Far 

North Queensland and the Cape offer. 

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WORDS BY JANIE BARTON • PHOTOGRAPHY SILVIA MOGOROVICH 

Dr John Knott, an experienced 

Cairns General Surgeon with 

special interests in thyroid, 

parathyroid, breast and 

abdomen including hernia 

surgery, is a respected 

specialist who has helped 

thousands of people regain 

their health. 

He has a strong connection to the area. 

He was born in Mareeba and grew up in 

Cairns before he followed the path of his 

father, a Cairns GP Surgeon, by 

completing his high schooling and his 

medical degree in Brisbane. He then went 

on to complete specialist training in 

Brisbane and the United Kingdom. 

A position as Visiting Public Surgeon a 

the Cairns Hospital became available so 

he came back to Cairns, working both in 

private practice and at the Cairns 

Hospital, the latter for 25 years. 

He is well-regarded by his patients for his 

dedication and his time working closely 

with them, their GPs, radiologists, 

pathologists and other specialists involved 

in their care to ensure they have 

comprehensive surgical management. 

His passion is evident in the long hours he 

puts in and dedication he gives each 

patient as well as his love of surgery and 

helping others. 

He is known by thousands of couples who 

have completed their families and has 

done more than 3000 vasectomies. He is 

known to others for his effective surgery 

dealing with bowel, gallbladder, hernia, 

breast and thyroid gland problems. 

Dr Knott’s specialty is broad, and he does 

at least 35 different procedures on a 

regular basis. These also involve serious 

surgery where disease such as peritonitis 

and cancer are life-threatening or where 

there is a significant risk of complications. 

He was also part of the transition to 

laparoscopic surgery, which meant he 

learned it firsthand by visiting surgical 

theatres and participating in professional 

workshops. 

“The quicker recovery of patients after 

laparoscopic surgery has been satisfying 

to witness,” he said. 

He is committed to providing complete 

surgical care to all his patients. He keeps 

up-to-date by reading medical and 

surgical journals and by attending 

professional conferences and workshops 

regularly to ensure his patients are given 

the best treatment available today. 

He is the former chairman of the Cairns 

Private Hospital Medical Advisory 

Committee, which he served on from 

1996 to 2016. 

The father of two also has an interest in 

local history and is currently submitting a 

paper to a medical journal about general 

surgeons in Cairns 1950-1990, which was 

an era before laparoscopic surgery. His 

other interests include swimming, Cairns’ 

history, medical history and music, and he 

is a member of the Australian Decorative 

and Fine Arts Society (Cairns). 

Dr John Knott’s practice is at Suite 3H, 

Flecker House, which is near Cairns 

Private Hospital and has onsite patient 

parking at the Grafton St entrance. 

Dr John Knott 

3H Flecker House, Cairns city 

Ph: 4051 6800 


Unit 3, Wallamurra Towers 189 

Abbott Street, Cairns QLD 4870 

T (07) 4041 2400 | F (07) 4041 1597 

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INTRODUCING 

Evelyn and Rose Women’s Health is Far North Queensland’s first 

comprehensive specialist women’s health service. The service was 

established by Dr Suvi Hyytinen and Dr Anne Coffey in 2016. In the 

one facility, our team is able to offer high quality and personalised care 

for women’s health issues from pre-pregnancy to later life. After hours 

clinics are available providing women with more flexible options in their 

busy lives. 

Dr Suvi Hyytinen and Dr Anne Coffey have a masters degree in fertility 

medicine and work in partnership with Queensland Fertility Group. They 

are able to offer the full range of assisted reproduction services utilising 

the latest technologies including IVF. 

DR ANNE 

COFFEY 

MBBS Adel. FRANZCOG, MRMed UNSW 

Fertility Specialist 

Our services include: 

Fertility assessment and natural fertility care 

IVF, ICSI, preimplantation genetic diagnosis and donor treatment 

Low cost IVF 

Gynaecology care 

Pregnancy care with midwife support 

Dietician service 

Access to psychology and counselling 

After hours consultations 

• 

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DR SUVI 

HYYTINEN 

MBBS Bsc. (UNSW) FRANZCOG MRMed (UNSW) 

Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Fertility 

What do you love about your job? 

I feel so privileged to have my job. A big part of fertility medicine is 

the relationship with women and couples. I do get to experience some 

really amazing moments. I had my own experience of pregnancy loss 

and IVF. I know what a difficult and isolating experience infertility 

can be. I work really hard to try to make that difficult time easier for 

people if I can. 

What are your special interests? 

My practice is dedicated to managing infertility and pre-pregnancy 

health. I think that finding out why a couple cannot conceive is really 

important. It is not just about fertility treatments. I have a special 

interest in caring for women who have experienced pregnancy 

losses such as stillbirth and recurrent miscarriage to assist them with 

preparing for future pregnancies and to assist them during very early 

pregnancy. 

What do you love about your job? 

I love the variety in my job. I get to be a part of people’s lives during 

really special times. I get to care for couples as they prepare to become 

parents and be a part of the amazing experience of birth. I get to 

look after women in later life which is just as interesting and satisfying. 

What are your special interests? 

I provide care for pregnancy, gynaecology issues and infertility. I have 

a special interest in keyhole surgery. My pregnancy care is flexible and 

I provide home visits both before and after birth. 

What do you do in your free time? 

I don’t get a lot of free time! I do love a good coffee and I am a bit of 

a shopaholic. Shoes are a particular weakness. 

What do you do in your free time? 

My daughter is now four years old. Any time spent with her and 

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gardeners. We spend a lot of our weekends out in the yard pottering 

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Get on the front foot to 

KEEP YOU FIT 

By Nicholas Roth 

Living a healthy, active lifestyle is 

something that it’s people strive to 

fulfil, particularly in tropical Far North 

Queensland. We are spoilt for choice 

for picturesque locations to exercise; 

whether it be a leisurely stroll along the 

esplanade, or a climb up the Pyramid to 

witness that magical sunrise. 

Unfortunately however, those nasty 

things called ‘injuries’ get in the way 

and prevent us from achieving our goals. 

Those small niggles quickly turn into 

full blown injuries and before you know 

it – you are back on the couch on a 

Saturday morning instead of pounding 

the pavements! 

As a local Podiatrist, I see this far too 

often and is frustrating because if treated 

early enough, these small ache’s and 

pains can be taken care of and prevented 

from returning. 

The majority of these issues generally 

occur through your feet and legs – after 

all, they are doing a lot of the work! Our 

team at FNQ Podiatry & Orthotics are 

passionate about assessing and treating 

these lower limb aches and pains quickly 

and preventing them from progressing 

into something sinister. 

By utilizing the latest Podiatric 

technology from Europe, our Podiatrists 

run you through a thorough walking or 

running assessment that is specific to 

your individual needs. This includes; 

high speed video analysis, pressure plates 

to assess where you a distributing load 

through your feet and a muscle strength 

and range of motion assessment. It 

is amazing the response we get from 

patients when they can actually see how 

their feet and legs are functioning while 

walking and running! 

Treatment is then tailored to target the 

contributing factors identified in the 

assessment. Often this is as simple as 

getting you into the appropriate footwear 

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treatment options include; massage, 

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soft, custom made insoles for your shoes 

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If 

you wanted off road capability; you 

bought a tank (or at least a square 

aluminium box made by Land Rover), 

if you wanted good ground clearance; 

you bought a lorry and if you wanted to get kids 

to school; you bought them shoes or a bus ticket! 

The term now seems to encompass everything 

from a super mini with a higher ride height, to a 

ute with a lid on the back. In fact, like all terms 

invented by marketing departments, it has become 

fragmented and heavily subcategorised. There 

are now crossovers and off-roaders, luxury and 

compact models… all jostling for our attention 

and their share of the market. I guess the most 

obvious inadequacy of the term is ‘Sport’ - merely 

dropping a supercharged V8 into a 4 tonne leather 

lined apartment-building-on-wheels doesn’t make it 

sporty. Fundamentally, we live in the home of big, 

lumbering four wheel drives or their smaller, agile 

crossover cousins. Queensland, or at least our bit 

of it, is not hospitable to low riding hyper cars. Our 

potholes eat low profiles, and oddly beveled parking 

bays consume front spoilers like hotel breakfast 

toast. 

So, when I heard that the former British ‘prince 

of sports sedans and GT cars’ had decided to 

produce an SUV, I was intrigued, as well as perhaps 

slightly saddened. Since the heady days of the 

“Toorak tractor” everyone, really EVERYONE, has 

launched a vehicle that pretends to be sporty and 

high riding, with plenty of space for canoes or what 

not. Having often praised Jaguar and its recent 

reinvention - twinned with radical improvements in 

reliability (not hard) - made this apparent jumping 

on the bandwagon feel a bit wrong. The plethora 

of identikit specified luxury high riders also poses 

questions as to why “Jaag” would enter the fray. By 

today’s standards this is a mature market with some 

well-heeled and well-designed contestants. Even if 

you were just to focus on the the obvious – Audi, 

BMW, Mercedes, Porsche, Lexus, and Jaguar’s 

commercial sibling, Range Rover – the competition 

is stiff; models comparable and the market tight. 

Stealing market from its competitors might work, 

but this would have to be some cool motor to get 

brand loyalty broken at this level. So it was with a 

heavy heart I committee to driving Jaguar’s latest 

creation, the F-Pace 

The F-Pace Trinity Auto had lined up for me to test 

drive was a metallic black (ebony, apparently) beast. 

The sunlight reflecting off the well-sculpted curves 

made it difficult to ascertain its exact scale at first 

glance and even after climbing in, I thought ‘This 

is midsize, perhaps an X4 or a Q5’, until I tried to 

reach the passenger door and found it to be way 

out of reach. Without pausing to indulge in the soft 

and luxuriously trimmed leather I got out, walked 

around again, this time paying more attention. The 

styling cues were here (now consistent across the 

range), the sweeps, the curves and the newly formed 

Jaguar nostril played their part to demonstrate this 

was a bigger, taller, more muscular member of the 

marque. Under the lifting tailgate is a cavernous 

boot (650 litres) that contradicts the external styling 

and rivals most of the competitors in this class, 

even beating off some large off roaders including 

(unbelievably) the Toyota and its Lexus equivalent. 

Don’t get me wrong the Jaguar isn’t trying to win 

over the thoroughbred off roaders; you won’t be 

bolting on a lift kit, muddies and a snorkel, but you 

could get an entire family and all their gear safely 

to most of our FNQ infrastructure. The body is 

all aluminium, making it significantly lighter than 

similarly sized SUVs. It’s almost as big as a Porsche 

Cayenne but weighs less than a Commodore. 

Stepping back inside the cabin is as surprisingly 

spacious as I originally ascertained, offering 

potentially more room than the German price 

competitors. The F-Pace has keyless start - simply 

pressing the button caused the engine to spring 

to life, and the now familiar gearshift dial rose 

obediently from the centre console. Most notably, 

the F-Pace has (as standard) a digital dash with all 

clocks and readouts put on a screen placed in the 

instrument binnacle, this can change from speedo, 

to tacho and sat nav as required. All the essentials 

were easy to find. The seat adjusts quickly to 

accommodate me and the Bluetooth paired with 

my iPhone so effortlessly, I wasn’t initially convinced 

that it had actually happened. The infotainment 

system is a triumph and arguably one of the best 

currently on the market. The test car was fitted with 

the upgrade 10.2-inch touchscreen, blessed with 

razor-sharp graphics. It does away with buttons 

all together and operates as intuitively as an iPad. 

So far, so good: great looks, well-appointed cabin, 

room for all the bits and bobs, good ergonomics and 

all with practicality thrown in. Before I engaged 

drive to pull off the pavement, I deeply hoped I 

wouldn’t be disappointed. 

I wasn’t. The only clues that you’re in an SUV are 

the fact you can see more from above and a slight 

lean in the corners as vigorous driving gives over 

to physics. 

PUTTING THE CAT 

BY DAVID LEITH 

AMONGST 

THE PIGEONS. 

When I was a boy, the term ‘Sports 

Utility Vehicle’ did not exist. A car was 

a car, a truck was a truck, and a lorry 

was a lorry - there were no hybrid or 

multipurpose catchall vehicles. 

The handling was tight, steering direct and (as 

Jaguar has previously managed with its large 

saloons) felt much more like a smaller car. The 3 

litre V6 supercharged engine is torquey and the 

exhausts tuned to give you the soundtrack of grunt 

to go with the actual G-forces. Although there are 

other engine options the eight-speed auto is coupled 

to variants and responded quickly and smoothly 

both around town and overtaking on the highway. 

There are paddles on the steering wheel for the 

manual enthusiast, but in this case the auto box was 

so easy I wasn’t even tempted to try them. This was 

no mean feat - I was beginning to think the ‘sport’ 

part of SUV made sense! 

All in all, this is a truly great car, and a fantastic first 

entry into this hotly contested market. I can’t help 

think that Jaguar has built the vehicle they wanted 

to build, rather than fit into any of the pre-existing 

SUV pigeon holes. It’s a great drive, has good looks, 

road presence and the added advantage of novelty. 

An un-optioned base model diesel will set you 

back around $74K + onroads but in all seriousness 

expect to find at least an extra $10K in things you’ll 

want to have, the Jaguar option list is possibly one 

of the best (and longest) I have seen in this segment. 

There is no doubt that Jaguar’s on-going mission to 

take sales from the Germans will have another boost 

as early sales have been strong. 

2016 JAGUAR F-PACE 

SPECIFICATIONS 

Price from: $74,340 to $120, 

415 plus on-roads 

Warranty: 3 years/unlimited km 

Service interval: 2 years/34,000km (2.0TD), 

1 year/26,000km (3.0V6) 

Safety: 6 airbags, automatic emergency 

braking, rear view camera, front and rear 

parking sensors. 

Engines: 2.0-litre 4-cyl turbo diesel, 

132kW/430Nm; 3.0-litre V6 turbo diesel, 

221kW/700Nm; 3.0-litre V6 supercharged 

petrol 280kW/460Nm 

Transmission: 8-speed auto; AWD 

Economy: 5.3L/100km (2.0TD), 6.0L/100km 

(3.0TTD), 8.9L/100km (3.0SC) 

Dimensions: 4731mm (L), 1936mm (W), 

1651mm (H), 2874mm (WB) 

Weight from: 1775kg to 1884kg 

0-100km/h: 8.7 secs (2.0TD), 6.2 secs 

(3.0TTD), 5.5 secs (3.0SC) 


LexusRx 

Lexus’ fourth generation RX luxury SUV has 

underlined its appeal in the marketplace by recording 

substantial sales growth on last year. 

July 2016 sales of the RX were up nearly 40 per cent on 

the corresponding 2015 figure. 

Lexus Australia chief executive Peter McGregor attributed 

the growth to the RX’s striking design, high level of 

specification and newly introduced turbo model. 

“The RX underwent a very significant change for the fourth 

generation model, delivering exceptional design including 

an award-winning interior, high levels of efficiency, driving 

performance and luxury features, all of which have found 

favour among our valued customers,” Mr McGregor said. 

“It has also grown in size with no impact on its sleek profile and 

dramatic styling, which has widened its appeal and added to its 

versatility.” 

The RX model line begins with the RX turbo, followed by the V6- 

powered RX 350 and hybrid-powered RX 450h. 

Lexus’ July result indicated positive growth for other model lines 

including the LX, sales of which were up more than 62 per cent on last 

year. 

Total sales for the brand were also up six per cent year to date. 


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CATHOLIC 

Education 

An education based on 

gospel values 

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS seek to 

live Gospel values and empower 

students with a code of behaviour 

based on Catholic moral 

principles and the teachings of 

the Gospels. It is with optimism 

and a deep sense of privilege 

and purpose that we prepare 

our students to engage with and 

make an authentic contribution 

to wider society. 

These core beliefs and values 

are reflected in Catholic schools’ 

pastoral care practices, their 

commitment to peace, social 

justice and service, and to the 

development of each student’s 

self-confidence, resilience and 

character. 

Communities of care 

Catholic education occurs 

in welcoming, inclusive, and 

connected communities. Our 

schools seek to provide a genuine, 

safe and caring experience 

of community, to encourage 

students to appreciate the 

intrinsic worth of who they are, 

to value diversity and treat each 

other with dignity, enabling them 

in turn to promote and respect 

the dignity of all. 

Safe and secure 

Our schools strive to provide an 

environment where students feel 

safe, secure and comfortable. 

Our schools and their leadership 

seek to ensure best practice in 

providing a safe and positive 

school environment where 

healthy relationships can flourish. 

Bullying, harassment and 

discrimination are not acceptable 

and all schools have established 

practices for managing 

unacceptable behaviour. 

An emphasis on respect for 

self and others results in the 

disciplined and favourable 

learning and teaching 

environments for which our 

schools are renowned, and where 

students feel safe and welcome, 

and can achieve to the best of 

their potential. 

An educational partnership 

A Catholic education is seen as 

a partnership between students, 

parents, school and parish 

where parents and families are 

welcomed as members of the 

school community. Catholic 

schools encourage parents to be 

involved in all facets of school life 

and to actively support students 

in the full range of educational 

activities. 

Many opportunities exist 

for parents to form lifelong 

friendships and contribute to 

the life and development of 

their children’s schools through 

involvement with School Boards, 

Parents and Friends Associations 

and voluntary activities in school 

communities. 

Social and emotional 

wellbeing 

Students in Catholic schools are 

often described as “happy”. Our 

schools place great focus on the 

social and emotional wellbeing 

of all in their school 

communities. We recognise 

that success of any kind – 

learning or in life - is founded 

on the wellbeing of individuals, 

personally and in relationship 

with others. 

A life to the full 

Catholic schools emphasise 

personal and social development 

as fundamental enduring 

values and requirements in 

an everchanging world. This 

holistic care of students educates 

the whole child and provides 

an educational foundation 

for life to the full - addressing 

spiritual, intellectual, social, 

emotional, physical and cultural 

development. 

Catholic education strives to 

make a difference in the lives 

of individuals and in the wider 

community by challenging our 

students to find meaning and 

value in their lives, and develop 

communal obligations and 

aspirations. 

Quality teaching and 

learning 

Catholic schools have long been 

known for their high standards. 

They strive for excellence in 

all that they do, encouraging 

students to use their Godgiven 

talents to reach their full 

potential. 

Our qualified, caring and 

dedicated teachers are one of the 

great strengths of our Catholic 

school communities. 

Catholic schools seek to provide 

a high-quality academic and 

vocational education for all 

their students, giving due 

emphasis to the fundamental 

literacy and numeracy skills 

required for both learning and 

life. They deliver the Australian 

Curriculum and offer broad 

curriculum and co-curricular 

options in well-resourced and 

equipped classrooms, with full 

ICT integration and all the 

requirements for contemporary 

learning in the 21st century. 

Welcoming to all 

Our Catholic school communities 

are inclusive places of learning, 

open to families and students 

from all walks of life and faith 

traditions who are committed to, 

and supportive of, the ethos of 

Catholic Education and seek to 

embrace all that it offers. 

While enrolment preference is 

given to those of the Catholic 

faith, our schools also embrace 

those of other faith backgrounds 

as a wonderful opportunity to 

promote understanding and 

introduce all to the person and 

message of Jesus Christ, wherever 

they may be in their faith journey. 

Our schools are committed to 

fostering cultures of inclusion 

that respond to the educational 

needs of students regardless 

of their abilities, backgrounds 

and aspirations. Our school 

communities are places where 

the uniqueness and individuality 

of students and families is 

recognised and welcomed and 

the human dignity of each 

student is promoted. 

Fees and affordability 

Catholic schools are partly 

government funded, however 

reasonable parent contributions 

are essential to make up for the 

shortfall in government funding 

in comparison to state schools. 

However, based on gospel values 

and Church mission to care 

for the poor and marginalised, 

no child is denied a Catholic 

education based on the genuine 

inability of parents to pay school 

fees, in whole or part. Substantial 

fee discounts and exemptions 

are available in circumstances of 

genuine financial hardship. 

Expect more 

If you want more from your 

child’s education, consider a 

Catholic school for your child. 

Contact the Catholic school 

of your choice for further 

information and an enrolment 

application.

Leaders in Education 

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✔ Approximately 1,700 staff 

✔ 29 schools and colleges - 

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What does the 

CAIRNS 

CHAMBER 

do? 

MEMBERS 

At the Cairns Chamber of 

Commerce, our members are at 

the centre of everything we do. 

We are completely funded by our members and don’t 

receive funding from any government source for our 

operations. 

This independence makes the Cairns Chamber a very 

strong, unbiased and apolitical force, with a team that 

works hard every day for the benefit of our members 

and our community. 

We are constantly looking for ways to support our 

members and their businesses so that we can create 

new jobs and economic growth across FNQ. 

In response to member feedback, we now have the 

new PREMIUM membership option, which includes 

a range of free services and advertising packaged into 

one membership fee. 

These additional services will be delivered by our 

members to our members and is part of the way we 

keep business local. 

If you are a Premium Member of the Cairns Chamber 

of Commerce, you will receive access to FREE 

advertising and FREE Business Advice sessions. 

Premium Members receive SIX FREE advertising 

spaces in our recently launched ‘Business2Business Hot 

Offers’ monthly eNewsletter, which will be distributed 

to more than 8000 business email addresses. 

Drive business to your door by showcasing your special 

offer or discount in this new eNewsletter, which will be 

presented in the following layout: 

Advertising in the ‘B2B Hot Offers’ eNewsletter is $99 

+ GST per advertisement, per edition for Standard 

members. 

If you are already a Premium Member, contact us 

today to redeem your SIX FREE advertising spaces. 

Premium Members also receive the following: 

• FREE business advice sessions in the areas of SEO 

improvement; legal services; branding and marketing; 

taxation; business planning and insurance; 

• FREE attendance at select networking events 

• FREE speaking opportunity to promote your business 

at select Cairns Chamber networking events 

• FREE business matching service 

• FREE VIP introduction service 

• And much more! 

Call our Member Services Officer, Kathryn Clarke on 

4031 1838 or email members@cairnschamber.com. 

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momentum being driven by the Cairns Chamber of 

Commerce. 

• We have prioritised Cairns region business issues on 

behalf of members since 1909, and will continue to 

be the only Cairns based business representative body 

that is exclusively Cairns-region focussed. 

• We facilitate business success for our members, 

through the development of a strong and resilient 

regional economy, through the development of a 

constructive business environment, and by being the 

voice of business. 

Ü On behalf of our members, we strategically 

facilitate the growth of industry, support infrastructure 

development, and lead changes that drive increased 

business productivity, employment, trade and 

investment. 

Ü The Cairns Chamber of Commerce is the peak 

representative body for business across the Cairns 

region. 

Ü We constructively and collaboratively drive business 

growth outcomes for members and in the best interests 

of the Cairns region business community. The Cairns 

Chamber works in partnership with our members, 

partner stakeholders and all levels of government to 

constructively create conditions for business success in 

the Cairns region. 

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WHO PAYS THE COSTS 

of going to court in a divorce? 

Suzanne Hadley 

I’m often asked this question 

by clients. If the question was 

as simple as “what is the filing 

fee on a divorce?” the answer 

is simple. 

Currently the general filing fee on an 

application for divorce is $865 and a 

reduced fee where concessions apply is 

$290. If you engage a solicitor to complete 

the forms and attend to service there are 

additional professional fees payable 

However if the question is “who pays the 

legal costs on a divorce, child matter or 

property division?” the short answer is, both 

of you. 

The Family Law Act provides for each 

party to pay their own legal costs, unlike 

the civil jurisdiction where the Court may 

order the unsuccessful party to pay the 

successful party’s costs. This is referred to as 

“costs following the event” and is a powerful 

negotiation tool in the civil jurisdiction to 

avoid a costs order 

The resources of the Family Court and 

the Federal Circuit Court, for some years 

now, have been reduced by successive 

governments and as a result, those resources 

are incapable of meeting the demand for 

services. Litigants are asked to contribute to 

the cost of the court process by paying filing 

fees at various stages of proceedings. 

In a child matter, you may also be asked to 

contribute to the costs of an Independent 

Children’s Lawyer, (referred to as an ICL) 

if appointed. This cost could be several 

thousand dollars each and is but a fraction 

of the costs actually paid to the ICL by the 

Legal Aid Office, which may also meet the 

costs of the preparation of a Family Report. 

One of the services delivered by the 

Court in a property division case is a 

Financial Conference, called a Conciliation 

Conference, which essentially is a mediation 

convened by a Registrar of the Court. The 

Registrar is a family lawyer of many years 

of experience. Because of the demand 

for this service, there may be considerable 

delays. The court may direct parties to 

attend a private mediation with the costs of 

the private mediation borne equally 

So what happens when a case goes all the 

way to trial as some do? Significant legal 

costs in the tens of thousands of dollars 

are likely to be incurred by each party. 

But what happens when one of the parties 

has conducted their case so badly that the 

successful party has incurred astronomical 

costs through no fault of their own? Is it 

just and equitable that the badly behaved, 

delaying party, or in extreme cases a party 

insistent on running a case that has no 

prospect of success, receives the inevitable 

result and the successful party is left with 

a huge bill that should never have been 

incurred? Although the Act provides that 

each party bears their own legal costs, there 

is provision for costs to be awarded against 

an unsuccessful party. 

Generally a costs order would be according 

to the scale of costs set out in either the 

Family Court or the Federal Circuit Court 

Rules. The scale is much lower than the 

actual legal fees incurred. In very limited 

circumstances and I must say in 23 years of 

practice I have seen this happen only twice, 

indemnity costs may be awarded against the 

unsuccessful party has prolonged litigation 

unnecessarily. Indemnity costs means that 

all or a significant part of the money spent 

on legal fees by the other party is recovered 

against the unsuccessful party. It is a 

significant deterrent. 

As always, significant legal costs may 

be avoided by open and respectful 

communication and negotiation, a course I 

urge all of my clients to take. 

Suzanne Hadley is a Queensland Law 

Society Accredited Family Law Specialist. 

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BUSINESS 

How to build an 

EFFECTIVE 

RELATIONSHIP 

WITH A RECRUITER 

Eva Grabner 

The title “Recruiter” tends to have both positive and negative connotations 

depending on whom you are speaking with. Some people would consider 

recruiters unhelpful whilst others swear by them. As a recruiter I come 

across both of these attitudes when meeting with clients and candidates 

alike, mainly because of past experiences or because of what people have 

heard. 

Either way, there is good and bad in every industry and whether you are 

just commencing the search for your next role or looking to find a leader for 

your business, I would like to give you a few tips to help you build a good, 

strong relationship with a recruiter. 

• Do your research. Find a recruitment company and then an individual 

recruiter that specialises in your field or industry. Speak with a few of them 

and then decide who you are confident will professionally advise you and 

represent you. 

• Keep the communication lines open. A recruiter will speak with many, 

many people in a given week and will not always remember everyone that 

they have spoken with, so keep in contact at a frequency recommended by 

your recruiter. 

• Take on board feedback: A recruiter knows the market, what your market 

value is and how best to promote your skills. Listen to the feedback, ask 

questions and understand that we want to give you the best possible chance 

to gain the offer you desire. 

• When meeting with a recruiter, be clear about your career goals and 

aspirations. Also what you can offer your next employer. Be honest and 

upfront. We want to help you find employment you will both enjoy and 

excel at but if we feel you are withholding information then a recruiter 

won’t take the risk of representing you. 

• We understand that it can be hard to place your career into someone 

else’s hands, but trust us; we know what we’re doing. Allow the recruiter 

to do what they do best. When a recruiter has initiated a client referral 

for you do not contact the client directly without the recruiter’s permission 

or knowledge and most importantly, leave the salary negotiation up to us. 

Trust me, we have the best chance of getting you what you are looking for, 

or better. 

• Be cordial and professional at all times, especially when receiving 

disappointing news. We endeavour to do our best to keep you in the loop 

and do not enjoy the calls to advise you that you were unsuccessful with an 

application. It is as hard on us as it is on you. Take the call gracefully and 

listen to the feedback you receive. 

Use us for advice, call us when you see opportunities advertised, we may 

know the company or hiring manager and can give you some ‘inside’ 

information if they are recruiting directly. 

We are here to help and sincerely love finding jobs for our candidates and 

amazing leaders for our clients. If you are looking for your next opportunity 

(or next leader!) please call me for a confidential discussion. 

Eva Grabner 

Managing Director 

Elite Executive Pty Ltd 

www.eliteexecutive.com.au 

0409 59 11 88 

Eva is an Executive Recruiter and Search Consultant with nearly a decade 

of experience across a multitude of industries. She provides a more 

personalized, one-on-one service, working alongside her clients so that she 

can learn about, and understand, their business, people and especially, their 

culture. 

With an extensive global network and current knowledge on market conditions, 

Eva prides herself on her ability to quickly identify the best individuals for her 

clients ensuring that a high performer is appointed for a vacancy and that 

they are the right person for your business. 

Elite also offers a HR Consulting service for small business owners and has 

a team of highly qualified HR and IR experts providing clients with a more 

personalised and tailored HR support system enabling them to free up their 

internal resources and achieve their business goals. 

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BUSINESS 

Signs your 

WEBSITE 

UPGRADE 

is long overdue 

Cathy Earle 

Websites today are valuable assets allowing 

businesses to sell their products or services 

online, drive in-store sales or enhance 

business to business relations. Although 

most businesses understand the importance 

of having a website, they often forget the 

importance of keeping their site content, 

marketing and design current. 

Businesses typically review and overhaul 

their online presence every three years, but 

this is often leaving it too late, especially 

when you factor in the time it takes to 

review, restructure and then redesign your 

site — adding an additional six months to 

the timeline. 

Realistically your site should be reviewed 

annually assessing; site structure, reviewing 

content and design, checking search engine 

rankings, and reviewing the competition. 

This review process will give you a good 

indication as to whether your site needs 

a few tweaks, or a major overhaul. When 

reviewing ask yourself the following four 

questions: 

1. Is your website using 

responsive design? 

Having a mobile friendly (or responsive) 

website not only gives your audience a 

better online viewing experience, but it also 

helps you get found on the search engines. 

While Google have stated that responsive 

design is only a small ranking factor in their 

search algorithm it’s one factor that should 

not be overlooked. 

2. Can you easily login into your site 

and make changes to the content? 

Updating your website content should be 

easy, long gone are the days of calling your 

web designer to make change or two to your 

company bio. If you’re not using a Content 

Management System (CMS) you’re missing 

out on so many features. I could dedicate 

an entire article to the topic alone, instead 

I’ll give you this tidbit: WordPress is a CMS 

platform being used by over 20 per cent of 

websites worldwide. That’s over 74 million 

websites using a CMS!” 

3. Are you selling online? 

If you’re using WordPress there are a 

number of eCommerce options available 

that will allow you to accept online 

payments. You don’t have to be selling 

physical products either. Think: monthly 

subscriptions, conferences or meetings, 

donations, the possibilities are endless. 

4. Is your site connected 

to social media? 

It’s one thing to be on social media, 

but another to ensure your social 

media platforms and your website are 

interconnected. Having icons link to 

your social media pages is just a starting 

point, your site should have the ability to 

automatically distribute content to your 

Facebook and Twitter accounts as well 

as your email subscribers at the click of a 

button. 

If “no” was the resounding the answer to 

the questions above, then it’s a clear sign 

your website is in need of an upgrade. Still 

unsure? Call Peaks Media for a website 

review. 

Cathy Earle is an Internet Consultant 

and Social Media Strategist. She has 

been developing websites and online 

strategies for clients in Australia 

and North America for over 15 years. 

Her degree in Public Relations and 

Management Communication, in addition 

to a 12 year career as owner of an 

independent publishing company, have 

proven beneficial to her work today — 

navigating the vast world of the internet 

and online marketing. 

WEB DEVELOPMENT 

& SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING 

• Specialising in the WordPress Platform 

• Custom Web Designs 

• Search Engine Marketing 

• Social Media Marketing 

• Search Engine Optimisation 

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@peaksmedia 

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The future belongs 

to the Tropics 

A university for the Tropics 

• As one of the world’s leading universities in the Tropics, James Cook University is 

providing the research and education needed for a brighter future for northern 

Australia and the Tropics worldwide. 

• Half of the world’s population will live in the Tropics by 2050 

• Economic growth in tropical regions outstrips the rest of the world by almost 20% 

• Fast growing trade and investment in the Tropics presents unlimited opportunities 

for northern Australia. 

Source: State of the Tropics 2014 Report, published by James Cook University, and launched by 

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THE POWER OF PR 

with Danae Jones 

Who Wants Some Free Publicity? 

Media releases are a great way 

to get credible exposure for your 

business without having to spend 

thousands of dollars on advertising. 

If the release is newsworthy 

enough for a media outlet to 

follow, you could potentially have 

your business mentioned on radio 

news bulletins, in newspapers 

and magazines and on the daily 

television news within twenty-four 

hours of the distribution time. 

So great you say, let’s send a media 

release out about our company 

every week! This will not get you 

the exposure you expect, you do 

have to be very selective as to when 

you send your media releases out 

and what story you want the media 

to follow. Newsrooms are very 

busy places and news editors and 

journalists don’t have the time to 

read through mountains of boring 

media releases each day. As it 

is hundreds of emails are sent 

through to newsrooms and it’s only 

the well written, “newsworthy” 

releases that get picked up. 

When I say “newsworthy”, I mean 

a subject matter that is interesting 

and topical. This is why it’s so 

important for companies to use a 

professional to write their media 

releases for them. Public Relations 

professionals know what the media 

look for and are able to deliver the 

story to the media in a format that 

is “newsworthy”. 

A misconception many people have 

is that anyone can write a media 

release, if you’re good at English 

than you’ll be good at writing a 

press release. This is not the case, 

developing a well written, catchy 

release takes a lot of time and 

skill and it’s usually journalists or 

creative writers that are the best 

ones at doing this type of job. 

So, the next time you ask your 

marketing department to send out 

a release for your company, think 

again. While some marketing staff 

are great at writing releases, others 

are very poor, and tend to just put 

a sales pitch of the company on 

paper. Speaking from experience, 

a journalist can’t stand this type 

of blatant advertising and those 

releases usually end up deleted. 

The way your story is presented to 

the media is crucial. 

Another key thing to remember 

when sending a media release out, 

is make sure you are available for 

interviews. I can’t emphasise this 

enough. So often businesses send 

them out and think that’s all that 

is expected of them, and when 

the media try to contact them for 

more information, they’re unable 

to speak with anyone. This not 

only makes journalists frustrated, 

but also means that your story 

won’t rate a mention. When you 

send a release out you are basically 

saying – “This is an invitation for 

you to call me and follow this story 

further”. 

So what are some things the media 

may be interested in covering about 

your business? 

1. Anniversary’s 

2. Events 

3. New Products or Services 

4. Milestones 

5. Awards, achievements, 

or recognition given to 

the company or staff 

6. Statistics relating to 

your industry 

7. Securing a big contract 

8. Charity donations 

9. Sponsorship of large events 

10. Something that has never 

been done before 

Media releases are a great way 

to not only get your message out 

there, but to help raise the profile 

of your organisation. When your 

company appears in the news, you 

automatically gain credibility. 

Danae Jones is Principal of 

PR & Marketing firm Danae 

Jones Consulting 

e: danae@danaejones.com.au 

w: www.danaejones.com.au 


THE FACE OF 

YOUR BUSINESS 

By Rachel Fairweather 

Your brand identity is the face of your business. 

What is brand identity you ask? … It is the visual 

elements that form part of your overall business brand. 

Branding differentiates you from your competitors. 

Branding is how you want your audience to perceive your 

business. Branding gives a first impression of what your 

audience can expect from your products and services. 

The key elements for a strong brand identity is your 

business name, logo, tagline, fonts and colours. These 

key elements need to be created for your business to 

reflect your business and appeal to your customers. It is 

stated by many experts worldwide that ‘a business with a 

strong brand will give you a greater chance of success.’ 

A vital part of developing your brand identity is the 

design of a good logo, the logo should be included 

into all corporate communication mediums, including 

business cards, letterhead, brochures, advertising, 

signage, newsletters, emails, website and social media. 

The number one rule for logo design is that it must be 

able to speak for itself, it should be simple & distinctive. 

Effective logos do not have to be explained. Take a look 

at some of the world’s most successful brands: the Nike 

swoosh, the golden arches of McDonalds, Twitter with 

its simple blue bird - these have become so successful 

just by keeping it simple. Brands that use strong visual 

identities help this occur. 

Colours play a major role in creating brand identity - the 

human mind is extremely responsive to visual stimuli, we 

remember colours and shapes before words, so each and 

every colour will affect your brand differently. The shade 

and tone of your colour also play a part. 

Some commonly used colours and their meanings: 

• Pink: Feminine, Love, Tranquil 

• Red: Power, Passion 

• Orange: Health, Energy, Warmth, Excitement 

• Green: Nature, Soothing, Money, Growth 

• Blue: Peace, Loyal, Clean, Trust 

• Purple: Magic, Creativity, Royalty 

• White: Purity, Cleanliness, Simplicity 

• Black: Power, Sophistication 

• Brown: Rural, Outdoors, Masculine 

Another link for brand identity is your tagline/slogan. 

Keep the tagline simple and easy to remember, it needs 

to remain short since the tagline is typically incorporated 

into the logo design, as well as all marketing collateral. 

The most important thing with brand identity is 

consistency - make sure every piece of material you send 

out in regards to your business is consistent and in line 

with the brand identity you have created. Consistency 

will make your brand better, easier to use, and practically 

invincible. Changing elements of your brand including 

fonts and colours can be the most damaging and 

confusing to your business. 

Branding is an essential part of creating a successful 

business, reap the rewards that come along with it. 

Rachel Fairweather is the Owner 

of Impress Art Graphic Designs 

e: impressart@bigpond.com 

w: www.impressart.com.au 

BRANDING, PRINT + DIGITAL DESIGN 

T 0438 176 280 • impressart@bigpond.com • www.impressart.com.au 


THE FESTIVE SEASON, YOUR 

SUCCESS ALL WRAPPED UP. 

It’s that time of year, it might not feel 

like it, but it is - Woolies have mince 

pies and tinsel and Christmas trees 

adorn the shopping aisles. So the 

question for you is are you feeling 

financially Festive? No? Not Sure? 

It’s too early to think of a Christmas 

Party! ...Think again! 

First off get out of the mindset that 

it’s “just a Christmas party”. What it 

is, is the perception of your company 

in the eyes of your employees. The 

question isn’t can you afford to have 

one, it’s more like can you afford not 

to. Christmas parties give you the 

opportunity to thank your team or 

your staff for what they have achieved 

and to reflect over the previous year. 

They give you the chance to do this 

without showing favouritism for 

individual awards and festive part can 

provide an ideal platform for staff to 

bond in an out of office environment. 

Company Culture doesn’t just happen, 

it’s a reflection of how valued each 

employee feels within the organisation. 

A good and well organised Christmas 

party is a great way to show your 

gratitude and provide a positive 

launch for the business year ahead. 

Good organisation, a proper venue 

and, debatably, a decent budget can 

enthuse and smooth and galvanise a 

workforce all at the same time. In fact 

the better the event the less likely it is to 

end in photocopier debauchery or loss 

of dignity through over indulgence. A 

well executed party will be a talking 

point for staff long after it is over, so 

good planning and organisation are 

key. If you are under resourced, or 

just plain busy get some professional 

help, most hotels and venues will have 

a function co-ordinator who will be 

well versed in what is required, and 

very often will be able to help with 

all aspects of creating a good party, 

memorable for all the right reasons. 

There’s also options like cruises, reef 

trips, paintball, bunjy jumping - we 

are spoiled for choice, but book early 

to ensure you get your first preference! 

Have fun, it’s Christmas... well, nearly! 


Out&About 

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Taylors Wines 

Lou Pilgrim Bar Melbourne 

Claire and Mark Watkins Mt Uncle Distillery 

Some of Cairns’ most 

recognisable faces 

descended on Sailfish 

Quay in August to attend the 

SuperYacht Group’s Annual 

Dock Party, which included a 

Crew Cocktail Competition 

judged by one of the top 

whiskey distilleries in 

Australia and local favourite, 

Mt Uncle Distillery. 

Marlene, 

Kylie and Amy 

Shangri-La 

Perry & 

Nathaly Marshall 

Barron Falls Estate 

Kerrie 

Spectrum Sounds 

Nick & Claire 

McGintys 

Amara 

YAPS 

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OPEN OPEN 

DAY 

Tuesday 

Tuesday 

11 th 

11 th October 

October 

4pm – 7.30pm 

4pm – 7.30pm 

Redlynch Intake Rd 

Redlynch Intake ValleyRd 

Redlynch Valley 

Register at secretary@standrewscc.qld.edu.au

WONDERFUL 

If a business can bloom, Bloom is almost in full flower. Bursting with vitality, 

founder Emma Lodge is the personification of Bloom. 

“It all started in 2007, when a friend 

at work developed breast cancer, and I 

just felt I had to do something to help 

her. 

“So I organised the Pink Ribbon High 

Tea event at the Shangri La Hotel, 

says Emma. “It was a huge success.” 

“From there the event became 

my creative outlet and the more 

I networked with women, heard 

touching personal stories and the 

journeys endured, the more I felt 

compelled to carry on and go further. 

“I became intrigued about finding “the 

cure” and threw myself into research 

and study on cancer, says Emma. 

“That was when my life took a 

complete U-turn. I started pulling 

cleaners out of the cupboard and food 

out of the pantry, reading labels and 

discovering that we actually live in a 

toxic world. 

“My entire focus went from reactive 

to proactive,” says Emma. Bloom was 

taking seed. 

“I realised an urgency to shift our 

focus towards prevention, as there 

are many simple measures we can 

implement in our homes right now 

to prevent illness, all we need is the 

information and knowledge so that we 

can make our own informed choices. 

“I started a bus tour called The 

Organic Experience, taking people to 

the Atherton Tablelands, meeting the 

growers, experiencing all the sensual 

delights of freshly grown, organic 

food. I wanted people’s senses to be 

heightened to pursue wellness through 

food. 

“At the same time I met incredible 

people, and discovered an amazing 

array of natural health products and 

services we have in the Far North. 

I wanted to create an event where 

people could experience and learn 

without the hard slog and research I 

had gone through” says Emma. Bloom 

was born. 

Bloom started in 2012 at the Shangri 

La Hotel, moving to Cairns Colonial 

Club in 2014. In 2015, Emma took 

time to concentrate on learning about 

emotional and spiritual wellbeing, 

which she has now brought into 

the Bloom concept of loving and 

respecting the body to see the flow on 

effect into all areas of life. 

“ 

It’s been 

a wonderful journey, 

like putting the 

pieces of a jigsaw 

together in pursuit of 

wellness 

” 

Bloom returns to the Cairns Colonial 

Club on 8th October. An absolute 

must on everyone’s calendar. 

“I’m very protective of my integrity 

and my duty of care to those who put 

their trust in Bloom to change their 

lives, so I am very particular about 

who exhibits. The exhibitors all have 

that same belief in their products, 

pure, non toxic ingredients,” says 

Emma. 

It’s not difficult to understand why 

Emma Lodge describes her Bloom 

journey as the petals of a flower 

opening up, and it’s not hard to see 

why people tell Emma that Bloom has 

changed their lives. 


Get your tickets here: www.bloominspiringwellness.com

Your new 

obsession. 

Feel inspired. Energised. 

Empowered. Unstoppable. 

This might be the most fun 

you’ll ever have working out. 

6 classes for $60. * 

SP-3321-230816_NSS 

*Introductory special offer for new clients. Valid two weeks from first class. 

Studio Pilates Cairns 

Village Lane, 20 Lake St, Cairns 

P: 4041 4140 | studiopilates.com 

If you’ve neglected your health for too long, or are an avid health nut, this event is for you! 

Bloom Inspiring Wellness 2016 will be held on Saturday 8th 

October in the function centre on the beautiful tropical grounds of 

the Cairns Colonial Club. 

The venue is truly fitting for this style of event with both the indoor 

and outdoor areas utilised for a range of talks and workshops 

including meditation by the pool, yoga on the lawn and workshops 

in the gazebo. An exciting line up of guest speakers will be 

headlining the event, covering topics from nutrition to self love, 

spiritual wellness and positive mindset. In addition to this, up to 40 

exhibitors will showcase the highest quality health products and 

services in the areas of food, skincare, wellbeing, environment, and 

exercise. Healthy food and beverage options will be available to 

purchase throughout the day, and all guests will receive a goody bag 

on arrival and Bloom Magazine. 

So clear your diary, organise a baby sitter, give yourself permission 

to take time out, and come immerse yourself in a health inspiring, 

soul nurturing day. This is your time to Bloom! 

Tickets now on sale at www.bloominspiringwellness.com 

VIP (LIMITED 20 PAX) $135 

includes morning yoga class, light breakfast, extra special goody bag, Bloom 

Magazine, lunch with special guest, access to all talks & workshops plus VIP 

front row seating. 

ACCESS ALL AREAS (LIMITED 100 PAX) $75 

includes access to all talks, workshops & exhibitors, goody bag & Bloom 

Magazine. 

GENERAL ENTRY $25 

includes access to the full program of outdoor classes/workshops, exhibitors, 

goody bag & Bloom Magazine. 

CHILDREN UNDER 18 FREE OF CHARGE 

Bloom Inspiring Wellness 

Saturday 8th October 2016 

Cairns Colonial Club (entry via Behan St) 

Opening Times: 9:00am – 7:30pm 


Pilates 

&YOUR GENERAL 

WELLBEING! 

Janine Noopetch 

I am sure you have 

all heard of the term 

“Pilates”, but are you left 

wondering, “What is it?” 

Joseph Pilates, who was one amazing man 

extremely ahead of his time, developed Pilates 

during World War One. He was working with 

injured soldiers, and created resistance exercises 

using bedsprings, which led to his invention 

of the Pilates Reformer (a bed like apparatus) 

and the Cadillac or Trapeze Table, which also 

resembles a hospital bed, along with other Pilates 

Apparatus. 

The wonderful thing about Pilates is that anyone 

can do it. Recently, I had my 80 years old 

Stepfather and 73 yrs old Mother attend Mat 

Pilates and Reformer Sessions while on holidays 

and visiting from NZ. My 10yrs old son and 12 

years old daughter are also regular practisers 

of Pilates with no prompting from there mum, 

they can really feel the difference in their bodies. 

There really is no age barrier and taking up 

Pilates is going to benefit you in incredible ways. 

Pilates lengthens and strengthens all the major 

muscle groups while also maintaining a balance 

of the smaller muscle groups. You are also 

focusing on strengthening your deep abdominal 

muscles and pelvic floor muscles which in turn 

leads to a stronger and more flexible spine, 

helping to alleviate any back pain. Pilates is also 

incorporates the Mind body and spirit. You can 

walk into a Pilates session feeling rushed, stressed 

and tense and walk out and hour later feeling 

refreshed and a sense of calm. 

Pilates is completely low impact and there is a 

focus on QUALITLY rather than Quantity. The 

deeper you get into the practice the more precise 

you become in your movements and exercises. 

This creates an even deeper challenge. Don’t be 

fooled you will sweat and your body with work in 

a way you haven’t experienced before. You will 

love it! Your posture will change and you will feel 

stronger throughout your core and body. 

EVERY SESSION WORKS AND 

INCORPORATES THE 

10 PRINCIPLES OF PILATES 

• Awareness 

• Balance 

• Breathe 

• Centre 

• Concentration 

• Control 

• Efficiency 

• Flow 

• Precision 

• Harmony 

Men and woman that participate in regular 

Pilates Practice become more in tune with their 

bodies and have more body awareness. The 

amazing thing about Pilates is you can take the 

principles of Pilates into your everyday life, your 

gym workout, your gardening, etc 

HOW DO I START PILATES? 

Don’t be nervous to give Pilates a try. You need 

no prior knowledge of Pilates and don’t stress if 

you feel like you have no flexibility or strength. 

A Pilates session with give you a balanced 

workout and the use of the Reformer or Cadillac 

equipment allows your back to be supported. 

You will be surprised how quickly your body 

responds and your flexibility and strength 

improves. 

It is recommended if you are looking at 

participating in Pilates Equipment classes that 

you complete at least 3 One on One Sessions 

to learn the foundation of the Pilates Breathing 

Technique which is practiced in all classes, and 

the basic fundamental exercises. You will then be 

able to go into a Semi Private class, which in our 

beautiful air-conditioned studio in Smithfield is 

up to 4 persons only 

So there is no better time than now to pick up the 

phone and book yourself in for your 1st Pilates 

session. Most studios offer an introduction 

package, so find a studio near you and give it a 

go. You won’t look back! 

INTRODUCTORY PILATES REFORMER / CARDILLAC PACKAGE 

3 X ONE ON ONE - $150 

INTRODUCTION TO PILATES MAT PACKAGE 

6 X CLASSES - $90 

12 Danbulan Street Smithfield • 0402 796 211 • www.cairnspilatesbarre.com.au 


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The definition of refresh takes on a whole new 

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Not only does owner Rebeka Pople, who took over the business 

two years ago, and her experienced team of therapists ensure 

you feel revitalised and relaxed after your visit to the innercity 

spa, they go that extra mile to make sure you are getting 

the best skin-care treatment and advice that perfectly suits 

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Experience whole-body treatments with heated salt scrubs and 

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“You may wish to indulge and enjoy the products we use 

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Refresh City Day Spa has four treatments rooms, a couple’s 

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workers needing to de-stress, Rebeka and her team offer halfhour 

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Refresh City Day Spa is truly your escape from the hustle 

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“We pride ourselves on offering the best in natural and effective 

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Words by Narelle de Jong • Photos by Silvia Mogorovich 

Smokey shimmery eyes and sensuous lips for a 

dramatic evening look or a dreamy romantic glow 

for that special wedding day, make-up artist Bonnie 

Bridge from ‘All Eyes on You’ will work her colour 

creative magic and years of professional skills to 

ensure all eyes WILL be on you! 

None of it’s work though for Bonnie, 

as being creative and making people 

shine are undoubtedly her ‘must do’ 

passions, as she juggles beautifully 

her role as mum to lovely Aurelia 

and charming Connor, as well as 

her natural role as an innovative 

professional make-up artist. 

She has a genuine friendliness 

making any newbie to pampering 

sessions feel most comfortable, 

confident and sassy, and all ladies 

of a bridal party feel at ease and 

gorgeous on their treasured day. 

Over fifteen years of professional 

experience in the beauty and makeup 

industry, including ten years of 

engaging with a diverse range of 

women at Chanel, Myer Cairns, 

has helped her develop her own 

style and her love of making every 

woman feel like a queen. 

These days when she’s having time 

out from ‘being mum’ or not busy 

out on a mobile make-up venture, 

she is treating ladies to facial 

waxing, tinting and the best eyelash 

extensions in Cairns! You can also 

stock up on the long-lasting and 

affordable ‘Poni’ brow products 

and the exotic ‘Shanghai Suzy’ 

matte lipsticks to indulge yourselves 

at home. All of these services and 

products are available at her salon 

overlooking the mountains at 

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It is also a creative den for designing 

special occasion hairstyles and 

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The models are beautifully styled 

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CairnsLife does is to 

be the catalyst of local 

commerce, providing a 

forum for the exchange 

of ideas, news, views, 

products and services 

between local buyers 

and sellers. 

As part of our Buy Local awareness campaign 

each month we shine a spotlight onto businesses 

across our city and our region, featuring 

not only their commercial activity but also 

a look at the faces behind local service. The 

people of our town that make it great and 

aspire to bring the very best of what we want, 

when we want it at a good price and with a 

big smile. We hope you enjoy the following 

pages and, like us, see the value in keeping it 

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As a travel agent, Philip Slater is often asked how he survives in 

business when there are online agencies and airlines offering direct 

services to the public. According to the Director of the Travel 

Lounge, established in 2005 as Cairns’ first mobile travel agency, the 

answer is simple. 

“We ask questions, we listen to our clients and we offer suggestions 

based on those answers. I have travelled extensively throughout my 

life and can use that personal experience to guide my clients to the 

perfect holiday that suits them,” he says. 

“While the Internet is a fantastic tool for finding specific information, 

when it comes to making a memorable holiday nothing beats 

personal interaction with a travel agent that has already had the 

experience and can think outside the box.” 

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A fundamentally service orientated company, the Travel Lounge 

is an associate member of Helloworld, and focuses on not only 

arranging hassle free holidays, but also building connections and 

long term networks both locally and overseas. 

When Philip established the Travel Lounge with his business partner 

Kevan Pearce back in 2005, they made their first booking in a 

client’s home using an Internet dongle and back up telephone cable 

connected to their client’s phone line. 

“I cringe when I think of the times I had to ask clients if I could cut 

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“No one refused, and we still have clients booking regularly with us 

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Working from a home based office in Redlynch, today’s technology 

allows them to meet clients over a cappuccino at their local coffee 

shop in Redlynch Central, or travel as far as Buchans Point or 

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wait until all travelling parties can get together to discuss their next 

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While Philip’s personal favourite travel destination is a toss up 

between Barcelona with its cobbled streets and Gaudi architecture, 

and Raratonga, with its simple island lifestyle, Cairns rates highly 

on his destination list, with one distinct advantage for locals – most 

people are within fifteen minutes of the international airport, 

opening up a world of possibilities. 

“Travel and become a sponge for a few days, weeks, months, years. 

Take it all in. Enjoy the food, the different culture, the surroundings, 

whether buildings, lakes or pristine forests. Take photos if you can,” 

says Philip. 

“Afterall, great travel experiences are memories that will stay with 

us for a lifetime.” 

The Travel Lounge 

Ph: 07 4041 0123 

www.travellounge.com.au 

Enrolments welcome 

P: 4039 5200 www.standrewscc.qld.edu.au 


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Choc Dee Thai Restaurant, 123 Williams Esplanade, Palm Cove 

07 4059 2533 www.chocdee.com 

Join us for breakfast, lunch, dinner and everything in between! 

Homemade gelato, the finest coffee in town, cold-pressed juices, 

smoothies, and a mouth-watering menu all day and night. 

“SPECIAL SEPTEMBER OFFER - receive a free single scoop 

of homemade gelato with every main meal” 

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Join us for breakfast, lunch, 

dinner and everything in between! 

Homemade gelato, the finest coffee in 

town, cold-pressed juices, smoothies, 

and a mouth-watering menu 

all day and night. 

Shop 4b, 41-47 Williams Esplanade 

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Ladies Boutique and Annie’s 

AT THE BEACH 

There’s reason for a double 

celebration for lovers of fashion 

at Annie’s Ladies Boutique 

in Palm Cove. 

Firstly, Annie Gillow, owner of the well-loved boutique, has 

just opened a sister shop - Annie’s at the Beach - to cater for 

the growing demand. This larger shop is packed with a huge 

selection of fantastic designs for women of all sizes. 

The new site, on ground level at the Peppers Beach Club 

group of shops on Williams Esplanade, is just a short way 

from Annie’s original boutique, which is located upstairs, 

above the Palm Cove Post Office. 

“Many of my customers shared their frustration since I closed 

my Cairns’ store, saying they missed my large store where 

the choices were endless,” Annie said. “So, here I am again 

providing a large store.” 

Annie will expand her much-loved selection of popular styles 

with beautiful silks, designer kaftans, clever separates, alwayspopular 

cotton dresses, plus jewelry and extra comfy shoes. 

She’ll also be stocking swimwear for sizes 6 to 24. 

“I love to give my customers a range of choices and this now 

includes swimwear,” Annie said. “You will find the latest Baku 

designs, a clever Australian-designed label which has been at 

the forefront of Australia’s swimwear industry for at least 

10 years and consistently providing for women of all sizes, 

shapes and body types.” 

In addition, Annie’s stocks what she calls the ‘tummy tuckers’ 

and says these one- piece swimsuits actually make a woman 

look two sizes smaller. 

“I honestly didn’t believe it until I saw it for myself,” she said. 

The second reason for customers to celebrate is Annie will 

soon be stocking a brand she has loved and worn for many 

years - Pygmee. 

“I would describe this brand as casual stretch-cotton retro 

style that is like no other,” said Annie (who is pictured here 

in one of the green retro styles). “These are quirky and head 

turning, and I am excited to have both ladies and girls wear 

from Pygmee.” The new brand will arrive later this month. 

“There is always exciting things happening as my existing 

customers know, and I promise nothing less at Annie’s at the 

Beach,” Annie said. 

“I promise double the fun and choices, so that customers 

will love everything in their wardrobes and receive many 

compliments when wearing their perfect pieces from Annie’s.” 

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Open for Lunch and Dinner 

7 days a week and Breakfast on a Sunday from 8am. 

Annie’s Ladies Boutique, 

Upstairs, Level One, 

Palm Cove Shopping Village, 

115 Williams Esplanade, 

Palm Cove. 4059 2112 

www.anniesboutique.com.au 

Photo by Tony Gorell, 

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Palm Cove 

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CAIRNSLIFE 

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No.1 Cosmetics & Fragrance Destination 

on the Northern Beaches of Cairns 

Napoleon Perdis Glamour Summit 

Wednesday 5th October 6pm 

‘AN INTIMATE 2HR WORKSHOP TEACHING YOU 

THE BEST METHODS OF MAKEUP APPLICATION & 

TOOLS TO BRING OUT YOUR BEST FEATURES’ 

For 18 years, Dragonfly 

Wellness & Laser Clinic 

has been using up-todate 

products to help 

customers obtain 

beautiful and healthy skin, 

and now the popular clinic has 

become the only skin care specialist 

in Cairns to offer a world-renowned 

anti-aging treatment that can actually help 

clients look years younger. 

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL 

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$149 

(redeemable on product) 

Shop 121 Smithfield Centre Smithfield 4878 

07 4038 8900 

Dragonfly, at Smithfield Shopping Centre, has gained 

a well-loved reputation for all types of pampering and 

cosmetic treatments, its experienced therapists take pride 

in understanding their clients’ skin types and providing the 

perfect treatments for each customer’s unique needs. 

The clinic utilises the latest in non-invasive technological 

equipment and products offering fat cavitation, Cryopen 

and cosmetic tattooing. It also now offers a range of worldleading 

DMK paramedical products, which are designed 

using the principles of biochemistry to transform skin into 

youthful, healthier-looking skin. 

“DMK’s revolutionary concept of ‘remove, rebuild, protect 

and maintain’ aims to match an individual’s biochemistry 

with the appropriate skin therapy best suited for their skin,” 

said Dragonfly owner Donna McGarrie. “DMK is the only 

product range that penetrates the skin down to the cellular 

level, so the products treat skin conditions from the roots 

where the problems are. 

“The results we have seen have been phenomenal. 

Depending on skin type and condition, clients can look 

anywhere from five to 10 years younger.” 


Nextra Marlin Coast News, Smithfield Shopping Centre • (07) 4038 1695 

Donna started the clinic at Kewarra Beach in 1998, moved 

to Smithfield Centre six years ago and created a peaceful 

oasis in the busy shopping centre. Due to its increased 

popularity, Dragonfly is expanding and will be opening a 

second clinic to cater for growing demand. 


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Its range of treatments are extensive and include spray 

tans, teeth whitening, waxing, tattoo removal, tinting, 

facials, massages, manicures, pedicures, body treatments, 

make-up, vascular, hair and pigment reduction, all 

performed by experienced, highly trained therapists. It 

also uses Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) for removal of hair, 

sunspots, freckles, sun-induced pigmentation and for 

treating acne, rosacea, inflamed skin and birthmarks. 

Dragonfly’s philosophy is prevention, intervention and 

rejuvenation, and its professional therapists are also well 

known for going above and beyond with each client. 

The expert therapists, who treat both women and men, 

know that everyone has different skin care needs and 

personalises their advance, up-to-date treatments to suit 

each client. 

“We have excellent relationships with all our clients 

because we know their skin conditions are quite personal 

to them, so we make it personal to us,” Donna said. 

“This way we can give them the best treatments for their 

individual needs.” 

Dragonfly Wellness & Laser Clinic 

Shop 153 Smithfield Shopping Centre 

(opposite Coles) 

Ph: 4038 3462 

Website: www.dragonflyclinic.com.au 

Emergency dentistry 

General services 

Your caring dental practice in Smithfield 

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29 Hargreaves Street, 

Edmonton CAIRNS 

0438 155 622 

www.demautomotive.com.au 

CALL US TODAY 

FOR A FREE 

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Talking the 

BEFORE 

AFTER 

Whether you’re looking to cure yourself, or a car, it’s always a 

good idea to seek out a specialist. After all, if you’re spending 

the money, you want to know your issue is being handled by 

someone who really knows their stuff. 

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If you have a dicky heart, you go to a heart specialist. Your 

diesel motor is the heart of your car. Are you going to 

risk having it serviced by anyone other than a diesel motor 

specialist? 

DEM is a local family business specialising in diesel 

performance and fuel economy solutions. 

The huge workshop in Edmonton is full of vehicles, very 

good lookin’ vehicles. That’s always a good sign. Where 

there’s a workshop full of valuable cars, you know people are 

trusting this mechanic to do the best thing by their treasured 

investment. 

David is a perfectionist. He knows every client is receiving 

the best possible personalised attention. It’s how he’s grown 

his business, which has moved into larger premises recently 

to cope with growing demand for DEM’s popular and valued 

service. 

He’s worked that way since 2012, and there’s some truly 

beautiful cars in the shed bearing testament to his clients’ 

confidence in his ability. 

“We do general repairs and servicing but my passion is diesel 

performance, and the by-product of performance and power 

enhancement is greatly improved fuel economy. 


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EXPERT SMASH REPAIRS IN CAIRNS 

Come and see Paul, Naomi and the team for all your insurance and 

private vehicle body and paint work. We specialise in insurance work 

on all makes and models of vehicles. No job too small or too big. 

SOUTHSIDE - 07 4055 4470 • 57 Swallow Road, Edmonton 

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“On certain models we see an improvement of 20% in fuel 

economy and massive reductions in long term maintenance 

costs. Our focus is on preventive initiatives instead of reactive 

maintenance, and word is getting around that we are saving 

our customers a great deal of money. 

“Diesel vehicles these days have pretty much enough power, 

but we can still achieve considerably more power, and at the 

same time greatly increased fuel economy, picking up an extra 

100km a tank in many cases. 

“My own car was especially heavy on fuel, and I’ve seen a 

20% increase in fuel economy. Where I was achieving 520ks 

per 68 litres, I’m now seeing over 600km. 

The by-product of improving diesel performance is a massive 

reduction in rubbish being pumped back through the motor, 

resulting in increased efficiency and better fuel economy. 

Because waste is not being pushed back through the intake 

of the motor, there’s a huge reduction in carbon and slush 

build up. 

“Some vehicles have to have the whole top end of the motor 

pulled apart and cleaned out every 30,000km, which can 

cost up to $2000, an expense no one wants, and that we can 

prevent,” says David. 

“This is what DEM is here to prevent. At the same time, 

your vehicle’s significantly improved performance and fuel 

economy is a bonus,” David adds. 

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Jodie • Shirley • Martin • Rhonda • Gordon • Jo • Nina 

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167 McCoombe St 

(CNR CAVA CL) 

• Safe and secure 

• Pleasant tropical environment 

• 10 minutes from airport 

• Established 10 years 

Art 

The 

of Aquariums 

Words and Photos by Silvia Mogorovich 

Ask us about Home Delivery! 

First Class 

Pet Transport 

12-14 George St, Gordonvale 

4056 2510 

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Cats of the Month 

Helmut Geyer is the man behind Aquariums in 

Cairns, and the person who has helped create 

some of the most stunning artworks in this city. 

His business specialises in crafting custom-built 

tropical and marine fish tanks and ponds, and can 

provide almost all of your aquarium needs. They 

stock and breed all manner of popular and exotic 

fish, and a diverse range of aquatic plants. 

Helmut’s interest in fish started as a child, when 

his father gave him his first fish tank, but waned 

during his teenage years and as he embarked on a 

busy career as an executive chef. It wasn’t until he 

was in his 30’s and bought a house in Cairns which 

had a fish pond, that his interest was re-ignited. 

Working long hours as a chef, he found having an 

aquarium the perfect way to switch off and relax. 

After buying multiple fish tanks, he started making 

his own, acknowledging “I am a self-taught fish 

tank maker!” 

After spending a few years juggling chef work 

with breeding fish and building custom fish 

tanks, Helmut decided to concentrate on fish and 

although the first few years were tough going, 

Aquariums in Cairns has now racked up 15 years 

in business and has built a reputation for quality 

work which is affordable. The business has seen 

growth supplying both commercial and private 

aquariums and encompasses maintenance of 

freshwater marine aquariums, ponds, restaurant 

and wholesaler’s live seafood tanks, as well as 

offering a vacation care service looking after your 

fish while you are away on long trips. 

Helmut’s understanding of water was significantly 

improved on such a trip to Austria, when he 

caught up with an ex-colleague who showed him 

the aquarium he had up in his attic, which was 

“An absolute ripper of a tank!”, and lent Helmut a 

book on water chemistry. He spent the rest of his 

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holiday reading the book and the first thing he did 

when he came back to Cairns was invest in a good 

quality filter which made a world of difference. 

Most people think a filter takes out all the bits 

in the water, but it’s actual job is to convert the 

poisonous gases like ammonia, which is created 

from the breakdown of organic matter into nonpoisonous 

nitrate. Helmut explains “What cleans 

the water is not the filter material, it’s the bacteria 

that grow on the filter material and the more 

porous the material, the more bacteria grow and 

the healthier your water becomes.” 

Apart from having a good filter, you also need 

a light to be able to see your fish. While you 

might think that sunlight is the obvious choice, 

Helmut advises that sunlight “encourages algae 

to grow’, and the fish have no need for it. Above 

all, Helmut advises potential fish owners to have 

realistic expectations. Like all pets, you have to be 

prepared that there will be unexpected costs, and 

it’s a good idea to educate yourself before starting 

your aquarium – there are hundreds of YouTube 

videos that walk you through everything you need 

to know to ensure that you get the setup that is 

right for your lifestyle. Check out Aquariums in 

Cairns on Facebook and be inspired by Helmut’s 

creativity and know-how! 

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1 Hour Cruise departing at 5.30pm 

Includes welcome drink and savoury nibbles 

Ask about our locals discount 

When Nathan Archer left school, he went straight into his 

ideal weekend job in his dad’s new business venture, Cairns 

Paintball. Within a decade he had bought out his dad and 

has headed the business for the past 6 years, although he says, 

“It’s not really work, it’s an awesome way to spend the day 

and I get to enjoy doing something I love while stirring all 

our players up a bit! Everybody comes up here to have a good 

time so the atmosphere is really fun.” 

Nathan and the Cairns Paintball team run six fields out at 

the Billabong in Kuranda. Each field is set up to facilitate 

specific games, and they either rebuild or open a new field 

every year. This year also saw them open a different kind of 

field. “For the past 10 years I’d been trying to get paintball 

mobile” and that dream was finally fulfilled with the arrival 

of the ‘BATTLEDOME’ Portable Paintball Arena! The only 

mobile, inflatable enclosure operating in the country made its 

debut as part of the 2016 RACQ North Queensland Games 

earlier this year and is already being booked for events and 

private hire locally as well as to remote areas like Cooktown 

and Weipa. 

With over 2000 tropical butterflies, explore 

the largest flight aviary in Australia and 

enjoy free guided laboratory tours. 

There’s a group who are finishing their safety briefing as I 

arrive, and I’m pleasantly surprised to find out it’s a family 

celebrating their daughter’s Sweet Sixteen. One of the best 

things about paintball is how inclusive it is – whatever your 

age or gender – if you can move your finger, you can have a 

great time at paintball! 

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Having 

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Words and Photos by Silvia Mogorovich 

Nathan Archer • 0417 607 434 • www.cairnspaintball.com.au 

“I can’t think of another sport where 

parents and children can play on the 

same team at the same level.” 

While energetic enthusiasm makes for a fun game, strategic 

playing gets more wins. It’s this aspect that makes paintball 

(“Chess with guns” as Nathan calls it), such a popular option 

for corporate events and has seen the activity steadily grow 

in popularity across the world to the point where professional 

competitions are hotly contested and there have been pushes 

for inclusion in the Olympic Games. 

Cairns Paintball has over 100 regular players, plus another 

60 in the VIP club which fields the FNQ Fury team, who are 

currently ranked in the top 5 of the semi-pro division of the 

Super 7’s Paintball Series. For Nathan, paintball provides one 

of the best adrenaline rushes to be had in sport, and he loves 

seeing that moment when people let go of their hesitation 

and jump into the game, “You can almost see the crazy 

switch getting flicked!”. And I can’t resist sharing this pearl 

of a quote, “Just from observation, girls tend to be slightly 

more intelligent, and will think one step ahead.” The VIP 

Club is open to any locals who are interested in developing 

strategic thinking while running around the bush having a 

brilliant time! 

CAIRNS 

PAINTBALL 

VIP CLUB 

$120 

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- unlimited games 

- no need to book 

- discounted paintball packages 

- provides requirement for paintball gun licence 

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For all your Pregnancy, Children’s 

and Family’s Health needs 

2/1 Kamerunga Rd Stratford QLD 4870 

Ph: 07 4058 2264 

Book online at 

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Oral communication skills are vital in every facet of our lives; 

making friends, interacting with family and strangers, building 

relationships, getting and keeping a good job. Drama is a 

wonderful way for children to learn to speak with confidence. 

It develops children’s imagination, allowing them to think 

creatively. The ability to be innovative, to think outside the 

square, is a strong foundation skill for budding entrepreneurs 

and leaders. 

Most importantly, children and teenagers just want to have 

FUN. And that’s something of which there is no shortage at 

The Young Company (TYC), especially during their school 

holiday programs. 

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“There’s so many ways drama and performance can benefit 

the young ones while they’re having a great time, says 

vivacious and animated TYC Founder and Director Leigh 

Boswell, who has performed on stage since age three, and has 

worked in theatre in Cairns, Brisbane and the UK. 

The Team at TYC also includes Artistic Director, Michael 

Elliott, Artist in Residence, Amelia Pegrum and Danielle 

Aquilina and Production Manager, Evelyn McGuinness. 

Their vast array of knowledge, skill and experience in the 

performing arts certainly contributes to their success. This 

year, TYC won the Cairns Post Hit Award for Best Arts 

Collective. 

“As the children learn about, and take on the character of 

their part, they become more socially aware, and achieve 

greater understanding and empathy of others,” says Leigh. 

“They also learn about teamwork: proactive sharing and 

caring, flexibility, cooperation and consideration, and to 

appreciate the benefits of different skills, personalities and 

opinions in their team, while gaining confidence to have 

input and voice their ideas. 

“Through drama games and activities, children are introduced 

to a variety of real and imagined situations, igniting interest 

in the wider world, and making them more knowledgeable 

and inquisitive while increasing the production of neural 

pathways through live arts elements such as lights, sound and 

texture. 

“Role play enables children to act out situations, teaching 

them how to handle different issues, like bullying or arguing. 

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Far North Queensland has always been known 

for its natural beauty. From lush rainforests to 

tropical beaches, our region offers a diversity of 

environments housing all manner of spectacular 

flowers and plant life. 

To celebrate the splendour of our local flowers and foliage, 

the region will be taking part in the inaugural Australian 

Flowers Week which will be celebrated nationally from the 

17 – 25 September. 

The aim of the celebration is to recognise the importance 

of our Australian flower industry from growers, through to 

wholesalers and finally florists. 

Treasurer of the Queensland Flower Association and 

owner of Tropical Blooms Pty Ltd at Gordonvale, Jason 

Nealon, hopes the initiative will be a great way to introduce 

Cairns residents to their own healthy local flower industry. 

Mr Nealon believes the far north Queensland flower 

community is an important part of the fabric of the florist 

scene and Australian Flowers Week is a great opportunity 

for locals to support the important niche market in Cairns. 

During the week-long celebration, there will be initiatives 

held in conjunction with major shopping centres such as 

Stocklands and approximately 20 participating florists 

from Port Douglas to Tully will be running a competition 

where anyone who makes a purchase can go into a draw 

to win one of ten $100 flower arrangements featuring the 

regions locally grown flowers. 

Organisers are also planning “pay it forward” flower 

giveaways in multiple locations around Cairns which they 

hope will remind people of the joy flowers can bring. 

“The pay it forward idea is our way of saying here’s our 

gift to you, now next time you have to give a gift, please 

think of us,” Mr Nealon said. 

Giving flowers as a gift is an age old tradition and 

whether they are used for courtship, birthdays, weddings, 

anniversaries and even funerals, the act of giving flowers 

sends a special message to the recipient. Despite this, the 

race for technological evolution has dealt a blow to the 

flower industry as it has to many other retail sectors. In 

our search for convenience it has become easier to present 

people with gift cards essentially making them responsible 

for purchasing their own gift. 

Mr Nealon and his helpers are hoping the Australian 

Flowers Week will be an important opportunity to remind 

the Cairns community of the beauty and availability of 

our locally grown flowers and foliage, prompting them to 

avoid buying online. 

WORDS BY SHERRIE LARSEN 

“We would like people to walk into a florist and experience 

the artistry involved. Flowers literally put smiles on 

people’s faces, that’s the business we are in.” 

What’s better than Flowers and Fashion? The combination of the two, of course! This year, Stockland Cairns is excited to showcase the best of Spring Fashion whilst supporting Australian Flower week. 

Stockland Cairns Marketing Manager, Molly Pfohl, said: We are very excited to be supporting Australian Flower week in 2016. This is an important initiative to recognise the amazing local high-quality 

flowers we have in Cairns and to pay credit to the floristry talent we have across the region. This year at Stockland Cairns we will be showcasing the best of spring fashion while also showcasing the 

best of floral artistry. Customers are encouraged not only to enjoy the fashion parade but also to see the beautiful blooms from Cairns’ local growers and florists on display.” 

Stockland Cairns will host Spring Fashion parades in centre from the 21st – 24th of September at 11am and 1pm daily and will incorporate local floral displays 

and bouquets with a chance for attendees to take some home with them.

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Inspirational outdoor living 


LIFE Home 

Time to 

UPSIZE OR 

DOWNSIZE 

your home? 

Roslyn Smith 

2016 QMBA ‘Women in Building‘ 

Award Winner 

Affinity Designer Homes & Value Homes (NQ) 

Building Designer & Licensed Builder 

Phone : 40518866 Mobile : 0439 855851 

email - ros@affinitydh.com.au 

Everyone’s living requirements vary as we 

adjust to our continually changing lifestyle 

and family. Statistics show that we tend to 

move homes on an average of every 5 years 

which reflects the changes in our family’s 

needs. 

Sometimes our house requirements increase 

when we start having a family of our own. 

As a young couple you may have been 

living in a 2 bedroom unit before having the 

kids and find you have to upsize to a 3 or 4 

bedroom home to allow space for the family 

to grow. Building a new, larger family home 

minimises the maintenance costs over the 

time the family is expanding. It also lets us 

plan the design to cater for the change in our 

family’s needs. 

Some people may find they are now ‘empty 

nesters’ because the kids have all grown up 

and started their own families. I know a lot 

of families where Mum and Dad still have 

the large house that screams for lots of fix 

ups and maintenance and of course, lots 

of cleaning. As we get a little older the last 

thing we want to do is spend all weekend 

cleaning the house and doing the gardening. 

Most people still want their own private and 

secure space so a good option is to build a 

smaller home, on a smaller block of land. 

A smaller home has much lower day to day 

running costs and can leave you time and 

money to do the things you didn’t have time 

for when you were busy raising the family. 

The more space you have the more stuff you 

find to fill it up!! 

It’s worth looking at what is important to 

each of us in our current family requirements 

and whether our home is able to cope with 

any changes. If not, maybe you should be 

looking for a home that will cope with those 

changes for more than 5 years. The best 

way to do that is build a home designed for 

your family and for our climate, to make it 

practical and comfortable. 

There are some subdivisons in and around 

Cairns with fantastic facilities like walking 

and bicycle trails, parks, gardens, BBQs and 

more. Ask around some of the new estates 

and see what combinations of land sizes are 

available and you may be surprised what’s 

on offer. 

We have some great House & Land 

packages in many areas throughout Cairns 

ranging from first home owners to homes 

for retirees, so drop into our display home 

at 11 Whipbird Drive, Canopy’s Edge Estate 

Smithfield to discuss your options. 

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E ros@affinitydh.com.au 

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LONG AWAITED BIRTH OF A DISTINCTIVE NATURAL HOME 

THAT IS JUST ONE OF THE SUPERLATIVES THAT COMES 

TO MIND WHEN EXPERIENCING THIS STUNNING 

RESIDENCE AT BLUEWATER, LOVINGLY DESIGNED AND 

BUILT BY PIET AND VICKIE BAXTER OF MODERN RUSTIC. 


It 

is so different, so 

spectacular in 

its individuality, 

a refreshing 

change for Cairns. 

“We are very happy with the 

end result, but this is just a tiny 

sample of all the many different 

styles planned in keeping 

with our unique, sustainable 

and personalised building 

methodology,” says Vickie. 

“Ideas abound and the sky’s our 

limit – we’re sourcing fantastic 

products, and achieving 

amazing results by thinking, and 

sourcing, outside the square. 

“Wherever possible, we utilise 

local suppliers. We’re delighting 

in finding amazing locals with 

unmatchable quality of raw 

materials on our doorsteps, like 

our beautiful old Queensland 

maple that was tucked away in 

Kuranda,” says Vickie. 

Warm country meets cool 

industrial in this stunning house 

of perfect combinations and 

creativity. Superb feature walls 

comprising gently stained pallet 

wood meet rustic concrete 

floors polished and polished yet 

again for longevity of sheen and 

to achieve non-porosity and a 

truly natural ambience. 

Exterior quality Hardie 

panels give the appearance 

of tempered concrete, lining 

the wall behind a neat indoor 

garden running the length of 

the living area. High louvres 

combine with opposing doors 

and windows to draw breezes to 

naturally cool the interior in the 

tropical summer. 

“Available local supplies don’t 

always match our vision, so 

we’ve been very creative in 

sourcing materials, requiring 

a degree of flexibility in 

design. But sometimes, perfect 

resources just reveal themselves 

in the oddest places, and it 

all helps in achieving a more 

affordable high-end finish. 

‘and if we cant find it, we make 

it, the front door handles came 

from scrap steel . Look at them 

now, really sexy!” Vickie says. 

The solid, gloss black handles 

are nothing short of fabulous. 

“We’ve aimed to create a 

beautiful, liveable space. It’s an 

insulated timber frame, which is 

sustainably produced, covered 

in cypress, naturally termite 

resistant, and weathers to a 

beautiful silver over time. 

Space, light and air abound. 

Subtle hues and the occasional 

splash of vivid colour blend 

perfectly with natural elements, 

combining with the tactile 

delights of cleverly selected 

materials and textiles used to 

perfection to create a truly 

exquisite, yet wholly practical 

living space. 

Vickie Baxter • 0426893871 

vic@modernrustic.com.au 

www.modernrustic.com.au 


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Haven sunlounge $299 (Sunlounge cushions sold seperately $99) 

Cooper sidetable $139 

Jaden corner sofa set $1290 

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will bring your outdoor space to life. 

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HOME & GARDEN 

LIFE Garden 

ARCHITECTURAL 

Splendours 

with Matt Mitchley 

Agave: The plant 

genus Agave conjures 

up thoughts of spiky 

desert plants that in most 

people’s minds will try 

to attack you every time 

you pass them. This 

may be true with some, 

however there are a few 

less-aggressive and soft 

leaved species that both 

suit our climate and 

our desire to have the 

most fashionable feature 

plants for our gardens. 

Below are a few top 

favourites, based on their 

overall attractiveness, 

architectural qualities and the ones that are right now in hot 

demand in today’s modern landscapes. 

leaves gives it the look and appearance of an Australian grass 

tree. It quickly grows to its adult form and once mature, it is 

very long lived with little to no ongoing maintenance. Like 

almost all agaves, the hedgehog agave is extremely hardy with 

low water requirements and will thrive in areas where there is 

lots of radiant heat. Around pools, concrete driveways and the 

harsh western sun that burns many of our plants throughout 

the summer months, this species will retain its vigour. It is an 

absolute winner in a feature pot and also in clumps of three or 

more, densely planted for high impact. 

Another recent arrival is the Agave potatorum. This relatively 

small species does have big attitude with sharp spiky tips, 

though its form has to be one of the most incredible in the 

entire plant kingdom. Its perfectly symmetrical leaf structure 

with neat rosettes of bluegrey 

leaves retains showy 

imprints of past leaves as 

they grow. It sits proud 

amongst any landscape 

and is a real show stopper. 

Lastly, it’s hard not to 

mention the pride of 

all the agave family, the 

much-loved soft leaf 

Agave attenuata. With its 

blue-green, completely 

harmless curved 

leaves, it graces many 

landscapes worldwide. 

It is completed suited to 

almost all environments 

from a soft border plant to rock gardens, banks and slopes. With 

an almost unlimited number of uses within the landscape, this 

plant truly is a winner. There are many other suitable species 

in the Agave family for our tropical climate, from solitary 

specimens to mass clumping varieties, some that reach only the 

size of a tennis ball to others the size of a car, so there really is 

a plant for every location. 

their lives, so researching the species you wish to keep will help 

quite unpredictable, so if the sole reason for owning one is to see 

Matt Mitchley is a registered Horticulturalist with the 

Australian Institute of Horticulture and the owner of 

Designer Garden Company 

www.designergarden.com.au 


REFURBISHING 

Don’t Put It Off!! 

The biggest hurdle is to convince the 

owners of the Resort or Unit/Home 

that it need not be too expensive or 

difficult but it needs to be done. 

Otherwise the 

potential to rent/lease 

or sell will rapidly 

decline and the 

inevitable downward 

spiral in return and 

capital realisation. 

All units - holiday and 

permanent - suffer 

considerable wear and 

tear. A wise move is 

to consider a ‘soft’ 

refurb every 2 - 3 years 

which hopefully can 

stave off a full refurb 

for 7-8 years. If not 

done a full refurb 

is usually necessary 

every 5 years. Soft 

refurbs have definite 

advantages - not least 

the small amount of 

downtime to complete 

the refurb. It is 

usually a case of “out 

with the old and in 

with the new”! no 

great holdups and 

offers consistency in 

quality,design and 

colour. Cost can 

be contained to a 

relatively modest 

investment. 

We can help with the 

current trends, market 

needs and what is 

available. 

Do not delay as to put 

off a needed refurb is 

a guaranteed recipe 

to ensure a more 

expensive option 

down the track as well 

as declining returns 

in the meantime. 

We would love the 

opportunity to meet 

with you and provide 

an obligation free 

quote. This will 

ensure you work 

within your budget to 

create a fantastic new 

look and take the stress 

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KITCHEN 

• Caesarstone 20mm Square Edge Quartz 

Benchtop 

• Formica Gloss Kitchen c/w Brushed Aluminium 

Kickboard 

• Blum Soft Close Door and Drawers (Excluding 

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• Blanco Median 1160mm Deluxe Double Bowl 

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• Upgraded Mixer Tap with Vegie Spray 

APPLIANCES 

• Option 1 – AstiVita 900mm Gas/Electric 

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• Custom 3.2 x 1.2m Portico c/w 590 x 390 

feature colour columns and 1800 x 300 

Cemintel Inlays (if optional façade shown 

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• Corinthian Windsor 1200mm Stained Timber 

and Glass Entrance Door 

• Gainsborough Trilock 3 in 1 Omni 600mm 

Stainless Steel Pull Handle 

INTERNAL FEATURES 

• LED Downlights 

• Gainsborough Feature Lever Door Handles 

• Corinthian Motive Smooth Finish Internal 

Doors 

• Mirrored 2.4m High Sliding Wardrobe Doors in 

Bedrooms 

ENERGY EFFICIENCY 

• Solar Power 1.5kW System 

• Solar Power Twin Panel 250L Ground Mounted 

Solar Hot Water System 

BATHROOM & ENSUITE 

• G James Semi Frameless Pivot Door 

Shower Screens 

• Upgraded Tapware and Bathroom Accessories 

GARAGE PANEL DOOR 

• Steel-Line 5.2m wide x 2.3m high 

Deco Wood or Metallic Remote Panel Lift Door 

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• Wall Faced Toilet Suites (Atlanta or Edge) 

• Napoli 1500 or 1700mm Freestanding Bath 

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• Custom Caesarstone Formica Gloss Soft 

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^To approved applicants. *Promotion is based on Resort Specification only. 

We reserve the right to alter specifications and/or substitute the make/model 

or type of any standard inclusion, to a product of equivalent standard, without 

notice. Limited offer, duplex designs upgrades one side per promo. Two kitchen 

plans/butlers kitchens, only main kitchen is upgraded, conditions apply. Limited 

time only. Carrington Homes P/L trading as Dixon Homes Cairns QBCC 78120. 

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CairnsLife Magazine September 2016

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