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HolidayIt’s time for the good times

Festive fashion, beauty, reads, recipes + inspiration

Happy Holidays How to be stress free this Christmas

The kindness conspiracyAre we on the GC naughty or nice?

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ContentsFeatures

14 Holiday spotlight: Top 31 things to do this month

15 entertainment: Cheyenne Tozzi + Josh Mullane are Van Hoorn

16 the Kindness Conspiracy: Are we on the GC naughty or nice?

18 Local profile: Adam Wildman

32 Christmas: Gift guide

30 Health: Tension free this festive season

35 travel special: Where would you like to go?

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22 Luxe for less: Coast heat

24 sun Kissed: Sexy swimwear

28 Beauty: Glamour on the go

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10 Win: Cool Christmas giveaways

20 We Love: Beach essentials

42 recipes: Malaysian spice

50 out & about: get it’s social scene: Have you been snapped?

53 Horoscopes: See what’s in your stars this month

54 Last Word: Guy Sebastian

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Merry Christmas ... happy New Year ... it’s all come about so quickly. On reflection, it usually does. Once past the age of 23 life seems to speed up. I can’t complain about this year though, it’s actually turned out to be pretty great. I’m particularly proud of where we’ve come to with Get it. A huge congratulations must go to our publisher (and awesome boss), Leanne, for taking the publication from strength to strength (even during challenging times). I know she’s going to throttle me when she reads this (I’ll have to get the note passed through production before she eyes it). Regardless, she deserves a little Christmastime praise.

We’re also grateful to all of you - your interaction and engagement with our team is truly appreciated. When you leave comments on the website, Facebook and on Twitter, we do take notice (and reply where possible). In fact, we’re compiling all your feedback in an effort to continue improving Get it throughout 2013, and so we feature the stories and information you want to read.

Enough on work though, it’s almost holiday time. What’s the plan for your days off this year? Dining, travel, music, laughter, presents, time spent with loved ones ... hopefully all of the above?! Whatever’s on the agenda, we’d like to encourage a back-to-basics approach to the holiday season: remember to take time for yourself, be mindful and kind to others; seek inspiration and motivation for the year to come. We’ve included features in December’s Get it that will hopefully assist on your path to achieving such goals. There’s also plenty to do this month on the Gold Coast, so we’ve compiled a few extra guides to ‘what’s on’ around town. Get your family and friends together, it’s time to indulge in a little festive fun - take advantage of all on offer in our beautiful backyard, and of course, have a very happy Christmas.

Until next year...

Sarah x

From the editorSARAH BLINCO

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Happy Holidays: How to be stress free this Christmas

The kindness conspiracy:Are we on the GC naughty or nice?

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BOOK LAUNCH & ULTIMATE LUNCHEON WITH PETER BUTT > Links Hope Island, Hope Island Road, Hope Island The bizarre deaths of Mr Gilbert Bogle and Mrs Margaret Chandler have become one of the most mysterious cases in Australian criminal history. With no clues as to how they died, the half-naked bodies of the brilliant physicist and his lover were found beside the Lane Cove River on New Year’s Day, 1963. Adding to the mystery was the strange manner in which their bodies were covered. Thus began the enormous surge of conspiracy theories and public mistrust. Join author Peter Butt as he gives the most up-to-date, detailed investigation so far over a delicious two-course lunch. To book call 5530 9025 or email [email protected]

> MIAMI MARKETTA Rabbit & Cocoon, 23 Hillcrest Parade, Miami. Miami Marketta is more like a pocket sized festival than a market. Fashion, live music, art exhibitions, food and bar. Situated in the grounds of Rabbit+Cocoon, the new arts precinct on the Gold Coast that is heading the cultural wave of the area. Miami Marketta arts creative will host 55+ exhibitors in market stall format as well as amazing food and live entertainment.miamimarketta.com

> SPLASH 2012 Hilton Surfers Paradise Sass Management has announced the first in a series of up-market summer events to be held at The Deck, Hilton Surfers Paradise’s spectacular poolside area. Ticket holders will have the opportunity to relax around the hotel’s pool area as a line-up of national artists, DJs and special guests set the mood with a range of funky and fresh commercial and house beats. Individual VIP cabanas will be catered for by hosts serving gourmet tapas by celebrity Chef, Luke Mangan, and cocktails created by some of the country’s finest mixologists. Tickets: ticketek.com.au, and more information at facebook.com/sassmanagement. WIN! We have a double pass to give away to Splash 2012. To enter just go online to getit-magazine.com.au/competitions

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< GOLD COAST SWIM FESTIVAL 4-6 January 2013, Surfers Paradise Gold Coast will be hosting an exciting new swimwear fashion festival in the New Year that will culminate with the Bikini Parade 2013 World Record Attempt on January 6, which will see the Coast attempt to win back its Guinness World Record for the world’s largest bikini parade from China. The festival will showcase swimwear from leading Australian designers, emerging designers and student designers on a beach stage on the stunning Surfers Paradise Beach. The aim of the new festival is to establish the Gold Coast as the swimwear capital of Australia and Southeast Asia. The festival and world record attempt will be another exciting chapter in swimwear history on the Gold Coast after the Glitter Strip’s grand dame of fashion, Paula Stafford first launched the bikini on Surfers Paradise Beach in the early 1950s. goldcoastswimfestival.com

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ENTERTAINMENT with Missy Robinson

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DEIN PERRY’S TAP DOGSJupiters Hotel & Casino, BroadbeachThe global sensation has returned home having toured continuously throughout the world for the last 18 years with performances in over 330 cities, across 37 countries, on six continents, boasting an audience of 12 million people. This toe tapping phenomenon is set on a construction site in the steel works town of Newcastle, and features high-energy dance, theatrical performance and live music. With a show that is part theatre, part rock concert and part work site, the cast of six dancers and two musicians will bring the steel works to life in a fast-paced, unstoppable spectacular that everybody will enjoy.Whether they are in water, upside-down or jumping through scaffolding, the Tap Dogs have been performing to the beat of their own drum since their world premiere at the Sydney Theatre Festival in January 1995. A show not to be missed!jupitersgoldcoast.com.au/tapdogs

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LANA DEL REY – Born to Die Paradise Edition Breakthrough artist of 2012, Lana Del Rey, has captivated audiences around the world. To celebrate, Lana is releasing the Born To Die Paradise Edition, which includes all the songs that made her famous and more! Her refreshingly eclectic style has been praised in British Vogue, and New York Times’ T Style Magazine, and she’s graced a dozen covers including Billboard, Complex, Q, NME, British Vogue, Wonderland and GQ, where she also won the accolade of ‘Woman Of The Year’. Lana is currently planning a worldwide tour for 2013. lanadelrey.com

LEOS LATINO BAR & GRILL -The Marine Village, Sanctuary CoveIndulge in a fabulous two-course Mediterranean lunch and a glass of bubbles whilst enjoying fabulous fashions from local Sanctuary Cove retailers presented by the Get it Magazine team for just $55 ph. Come along and join us for an afternoon of bubbles and fun. Call 5577 8555 to book.

LUST RESTAURANT6 Course degustationDon’t miss out on Lust’s special event, 6 course degustation, including matching wines for just $85 pp. Come and experience our brand new menu. Limited numbers. Bookings essential.Phone (07) 5539 9114Shop10/ 17 Albert Ave, Broadbeach lust4.com.au

JLO – DANCE AGAIN WORLD TOURBrisbane Entertainment CentreGlobal superstar Jennifer Lopez (aka JLO) will be touring Australia for the first time ever in her impressive 13 year long career! JLO will be touring as part of her ‘Dance Again World Tour’ which has already visited countless cities across North America, South America, Europe and Asia in recent months. JLO’s impressive catalogue is also celebrated on her recently released greatest hits collection Dance Again...the Hits (out now through Sony Music Australia). jenniferlopez.com

SUMMAFIELDAYZEDoug Jennings Park, The SpitSun, babes, beats, fashion, life, love. Australia’s most iconic summer festival is back with an incredible line-up featuring The Chemical Brothers, M.I.A, HOT CHIP, SBTRKT, Fedde Le Grand, Mark Ronson, Kimbra, Booka Shade, Eddie Halliwell, AN21 & Max Vangeli, Carl Craig 69, Maya Jane Coles, Disclosure, Erol Alkan, Fake Blood and more. Tickets from $99 + BF via Oztix or Ticketmaster. summafieldayze.com


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FESTIVEFUN with Caroline Marquez

Caroline marquez gets into the Christmas spirit with these inspiring, fun and insightful local happenings ... how many can you get through this month?

TOP CarolineCaroline mmmarquezarquezarquezarquezarquez gets gets gets gets gets gets gets into into into into into into into into into into the the the Christmas Christmas Christmas spirit with these

things to do 31 When was the last time you meandered around Sanctuary Cove or Paradise Point? Choose a serene location and ‘just be’ this holiday season

Get your health regime back in order by jogging along the shore at Kurrawa Park, Broadbeach. The council has installed a number of fitness stations here too - get fit, in an inspirational environment, all for free

Travellers visit from all around the world to go swimming, surfing or people watching at Surfers Paradise Beach. Is it time you rediscovered this national treasure (just remember to slip, slop, slap!)? More at surfersparadise.com

Organise boat or jetski, plus old friends, and take to the waterways on a day off. Sun, blue skies and the open water are good for the soul

Rainforest walks, markets, quaint shopping, tea and scones: fall in love (again) with the leafy escape that is Mt Tamborine. More at tamborinemtncc.org.au

Organise your girlfriends for some spa time this holiday season. We’ve got plenty of amazing retreats to choose from on the GC, so book a pamper session in today

Picnic or cook up a barbeque storm by the water at peaceful Varsity Lakes. Laze around in the sun, sleep under a tree, or explore by walking the path that lines the lake’s edge

Groove to music from the 50’s at 40s Plus Social Dance for Singles & Couples at The Boathouse Tavern, 8 December from 7:30pm, tickets $12. More at facebook.com/shakerattlerollsocialdance

Don’t miss Community Christmas Carols celebration at Burleigh Fire Dragons, 9 December from 3pm. More at burleighrotary.org.au

Unleash your inner rock star at a free karaoke night at The Grand Hotel, 10 December from 7pm. More at thegrandhotel.com.au

Take your dog for a fun, relaxing afternoon or morning play along The Spit Dog Beach, where pooches of all breeds and ages socialise (and it’s a nice outing for humans too)

Ride the elevator to the top of Q1 in the late afternoon, just in time to settle in with a glass of wine as the summer sun sets over our beautiful city. More at q1surfersparadise.com.au

Make a promise to yourself to experience the new show at Draculas Cabaret Circus. If you haven’t been for years you will be more than impressed. It’s one New Year’s resolution you don’t want to break. More at draculas.com.au

Reconnect with nature, walk amongst pure wonder and indulge in breathtaking views at O’Reillys Rainforest Retreat and its popular Tree Top Walk. More at oreillys.com.au

Celebrate Christmas spirit under the stars and take pleasure in the incredible fireworks display at Broadbeach Carols Kurrawa Park, 15 December from 3pm. More at broadbeachgc.com

Indulge in a romantic night out at Marina Mirage’s waterfront dining precinct while relishing in the magnificent ocean breeze. More at marinamirage.com.au

Check out Robina Town Centre’s spectacular Christmas Wonderland on The Promenade. More at robinatowncentre.com.au

Spend a delightful afternoon in Burleigh Heads National Park and bask in the ambience of pure southern Gold Coast beauty

Visit the newly renovated Broadwater Parklands with the kids for a fun-filled family day out, you won’ be disappointed. More at gcparks.com.au

Laughter is the best medicine at The Court House Hotel Southport’s Sit Down Comedy Club, 20 December 7:30pm, tickets $7. More at courthousehotel.com

Wind down with a glass of bubbles and complementary bites at Stingray Lounge Social Club Fridays. More at qtgoldcoast.com.au/food-drink/stingray

Take part in the weekly Coomera Parkrun, increase your fitness and make new friends, at Tallowwood Park, 22 December from 7am. More at park.com.au/coomera

Browse our city’s extensive collection of art pieces on a free tour at the Gold Coast City Art Gallery. More at gcac.com.au

Cap a gorgeous GC weekend off with a relaxing visit to Springbrook rainforest to discover natural treasures like glow-worms and waterfalls. More at epa.qld.gov.au

Not keen on cooking this Christmas day? There’s a myriad of lunches, cruises and events happening all around the Coast for Chrissy - check local hotels and council websites for further inspiration

Head to your favourite shopping destination for fantastic Boxing Day deals... because every girl needs more shoes / jewellery / clothes. You know what we mean

Spoil yourself with well deserved ‘me time’ and head to Main Beach to read a book and relax to the sound of the crashing waves

Grab a friend and get to Harbour Town Reading Cinemas where you can score amazing movie meal deals in conjunction with Fasta Pasta. More at harbourtown.com.au

Take a trip to Paris via the Gold Coast Arts Centre, at the ‘New Years Eve Parisian Showgirl Spectacular’ dinner + show, 31 December, 7pm. More at theartscentregc.com.au

End the year with a bang and get all your family and friends together to witness the largest fireworks display in Queensland at Surfers Paradise, 31 December from 7pm. More at surfersparadise.com

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ENTERTAINMENT SPOTLIGHT with Missy Robinson

Who is Van Hoorn? Van Hoorn is international model, Cheyenne Tozzi (Vogue, Harpers Bazaar and more), and guitarist, Josh Mullane (Australian actor/musician). Their first recordings were garnished out of a barn in the south of Sydney and have accumulated a huge response. They’ve opened for shows such as Vogue, David Jones, Mens Style and The Iconic, also playing alongside some of the best musicians in the world (The Kooks, Guy Sebastian, Van She...). Where did the name come from? Cheyenne’s mother’s maiden name (Dutch). How would you describe your sound? If Jack White and Lauryn Hill had a baby, Van Hoorn would be born. Cheyenne, is music your number one focus now, or are you going to be a slashie? Modelling is always going to be a big part of my life, but music at the moment has really taken off. I guess I’m going to have to sit in that slashie category for the moment! Has this always been the plan or was singing something you fell into? I’ve sung my whole life but never really took it seriously until late last year. It’s been a great journey. Has it been hard to step into a musician’s realm from the fashion industry, or have you found your reputation and contacts have helped? The fashion industry and music work hand in hand but I think there is a very fine line between falling into the category of ‘not another model turned singer’, and a model that has worked really hard to create such a unique sound as a musician. My band and I work long hours in the studio - just as hard as any other artists, so my reputation and contacts are delighted to help in any way. When is the first album due and what can we expect? We have just finished our first EP which is ready to rock ‘n roll. Think rustic vocals and solos. Not overly produced. It’s organic and raw.What is your touring schedule like for the next six months? We will be touring Afghanistan very soon, which we are super excited about. I think it’s great to show a little Christmas spirit for the people away from loved ones. Any gigs coming up on the Coast? At this point we are fully booked in Sydney and Melbourne; the Coast is calling though and we love playing up there in the sunshine.facebook.com/vanhoornmusic

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COVER FEATURE with Sarah Blinco

THE KINDNESSconspiracy

Can kindness really make the world go round? in the spirit of Christmas, Sarah Blinco decided to find out how well received kindness is right here on the gold Coast

hristmas, it’s a time for giving, but in a world that’s become so ‘sad news heavy’, not to mention competitive,

is there really kindness left out there; and is there indeed room for kindness anymore?

Sadly, it seems kindness is more often than not dismissed as ‘weakness’. When the emphasis is on how badly we need to win - jobs, houses, boyfriends, girlfriends, places in The X Factor - or how our big city streets are now seemingly saturated with crime, how can we consider that kindness is a positive personal attribute? While I agree senseless crime is rampant, and many in the world are scrambling over themselves and others for a slice of the so-called ‘better life’, I hate to think we’re really that selfish we forget a small act of kindness can go a long way to making the difference in the life of another person. On the flipside, are we so used to a lack of kindness in the world that we perceive a nice person as crazy, or sweet gesture as a threat?

Following a good natured debate about this with friends, I decided to put ‘kindness’ to the test here on the Gold Coast. A number of my fab affiliates offered to assist with the experiment, in order to see what feedback we’d gain following a totally random act of kindness towards a stranger.

Julia Wilson of Cubic Collective boutique in Surfers Paradise, and Lorraine Dawson in Coombabah both randomly offered to assist strangers who were struggling with bags of groceries. Julia says, “there was a lady in her

late thirties waiting at the traffic lights with her hands overflowing with grocery bags. At intervals she would place them on the ground to give her hands a rest - they were obviously too heavy to keep holding up while waiting for the green man. I looked, hesitated thinking she may think I am some crazy thief, and then said, ‘would you like some help with your groceries?’ She was a little startled at the offer and politely declined. She did say very sincerely and in a semi surprised tone, ‘thank you though. That is really... really... nice’. It is almost never that someone offers to help

someone else in the self- concerned society we live in. I think that is why her response was so surprised. Unfortunately though, most of us now play the devil’s advocate and sadly assume the worst”. Lorraine’s experience on the other hand, ended with her giving a stranger a lift home with her groceries; she says, “the lady was most surprised by my offer, which she very much appreciated”.

Nicole Anderson (Arundel), decided to try a suggestion we’d all talked about - shouting the person in line behind her at Zarraffas a coffee. When she turned around to make the kind offer however, she was met by a

flurry of, “oh no, honestly you don’t need to do that... why would you want to buy me a coffee... I insist you don’t buy me a coffee.” She adds, “It was getting busy and I didn’t want to hold up the line and turn a kind offer into an argument with a stranger, so I let it go. I have to admit, I felt a bit foolish in the end. I honestly meant well but the lady (aged 40-something) behind me wouldn’t have a bar of it.”

Mum of two, Kellie Leigh (Pacific Pines) wasn’t too sure when or where her opportunity to perform a ‘random act of

kindness’ would arise, but on a trip to a shopping centre it wasn’t very long before she had a chance to shine. “After our quick visit to Coles, we stopped at the sushi bar to grab a quick bite to eat. After collecting our rolls we walked around the back of the bar to the seats to eat. There we were greeted by a lady who was looking a bit weary, with her two kids - a boy and a girl - just a bit older than my two. There was quite a bit of mess on the table, and the kids were wrestling, both with drink bottles in their hands. She was doing her best to calm the situation, being in a public area, and all the eyes that are quick

Kindness can be considered as the act of being considerate, respectful, caring, and showing charitable behaviour towards

ourselves or other people. Kindness is also considered to be a virtue, which essentially means it is a positive quality, and morally good.


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to judge. I gave her the sympathetic, knowing smile, and she replied, ‘I shouldn’t have left the house today’, with a cringe on her face. As she said that, the water bottle propelled out of her son’s hand and landed all over the seat, floor, kids and us. This was a woman in need of a random act of kindness. I jumped at the chance to run and grab tissues, and help her mop up the mess. We both calmed the situation together and she thanked me quickly and walked away. A few minutes later she walked back, with a big grateful smile on her face and said, ‘thank you so much for your help again!’ I genuinely think this act made a big difference to how her day was turning out. As a mother of two myself, sometimes when things just don’t seem to be going the way you planned for the day, and the kids are running rings, it takes that intervention from a third party or even a random stranger, to put you back on track”.

Interestingly, it seems we’re all shocked and surprised when someone is indeed kind to us for no reason. How did we come to perceive ‘kindness’ as a foreign concept - have we forgotten what it is and why we need it in the world? Nadine Hamilton, psychologist from Positive Psych Solutions (positivepsychsolutions.com.au) in Oxenford explains a little further: “Kindness can be considered as the act of being considerate, respectful, caring, and showing charitable behaviour towards ourselves or other people. Kindness is also considered to be a virtue,

1 The gift of charity. Did you know 70 per cent of us have bought a charitable gift in someone else’s name? Not only is this a terrific idea for those hard-to-buy-for family and friends, but it does the world some good by being a gift that keeps on giving.

2. Smile or say hello to strangers passing you by on your morning/evening walk or run.

3. Dine and shop at Chevron Renaissance (chevronrenaissancecentre.com) this month as the centre raises money in support of Rosies’ (rosies.org.au) important local charitable efforts. Check details in the centre for ways you can help.

4. Organise a collection of clothes, books or toys for a charitable organisation.

5. Help wrap Christmas presents for shopping centres or organisations arranging gifts for the less fortunate kids in our community.

6. Offer dog walking services at the RSPCA or local animal shelter - this is a difficult time of year for these organisations as fewer volunteers are available, while a greater number of thoughtless and irresponsible purchases of puppies and kittens are made.

7. Make sure your family members, neighbours and friends all have someone to share Christmas with!

Obviously we’d advocate a nice attitude at all times, but in the spirit

of the season, here are seven ways you might consider being kinder

this Christmas.

Christmas kindness: 7 suggestions

which essentially means it is a positive quality, and morally good. When we are kind to someone (and feel good about it), our body releases endorphins (or ‘happy chemicals’), which help us to feel good. If we have values around kindness, respect, and so-on and we are able to fully live in line with our values, this can then result in a sense of well-being (as our values are being met). If these values are conflicted, then we may experience some level of suffering (as our values are not being met)”.

“There is continual research emerging in relation to the health benefits associated with kindness (or ‘positive emotion’), such as the field of Positive Psychology and research conducted by the Harvard School of Public Health. Positive Psychology encourages the use of random acts of kindness and gratitude, to assist us in achieving a sense of well-being. For most of us, we feel good when we are able to make someone else feel good - and likewise, it feels great to be on the receiving end of kindness,” Nadine concludes.

In fact, it seems being kind extends to improving productivity in the workplace too, with the Australian Institute of Management magazine recently publishing: “Being nice is better for your bottom line. A major new research study by the Australian School of Business has shown a powerful link between productivity and compassionate leadership” [Management Today, October 2012].

It seems the majority of Gold Coasters are

indeed doing their bit for the sake of being kind, but in the spirit of the season, perhaps this piece might serve as a gentle reminder. It costs nothing to smile, to be polite, patient or offer a helping hand. We challenge all of you to do one selfless thing this week - perhaps you’ll even keep your kind act a secret? Pay it forward this month, and bring the true spirit of Christmas back to our sunny shores.


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talent and guest artists, and will conclude with a dazzling fireworks display.

Just two days later Sea World Cruises will commence its 2012/2013 season of Broadwater cruises - an opportunity to live the Gold Coast high life for a day while cruising past some of the city’s most lavish homes. The cruises, which run until mid-May 2013, will dock at Sanctuary Cove with a special offer for visitors to cap off their journey lunching at Leo’s Latino Bar and Grill before exploring The Marine Village’s range of specialist boutique retailers.

Continuing the family entertainment line-up, Mr Magorium’s Wonder Emporium will show at The Village Green from 7pm on Friday December 14, the first of four free outdoor movie events to be held at Sanctuary Cove each over December and January. The Muppets, Red Dog and Dark Shadows will also show on 28 December, 11 January and 25 January respectively. Movies are shown on the

second and fourth Friday of each month rain, hail or shine, with wet weather screenings moved into the Village Theatre.

For those catching up on last minute Christmas shopping, free festive entertainment and activities will run outside the Village Theatre from Wednesday December 19 to Monday December 24. Kids’ Christmas craft will run from 11am-1pm daily, with bauble, stocking and biscuit decorating promising hours of entertainment as roving street performers spread Christmas cheer throughout The Marine Village. School holiday entertainment will continue into the New Year, with free train rides, an interactive jumping castle and adventure playground running from 11am-2pm daily from Monday January 14 to Sunday January 20 on the Village Green.

For more information and to view Sanctuary Cove’s event calendar, visit sanctuarycove.com/events.

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anctuary Cove’s festive season has kicked off with the raising of a Norfolk Pine Christmas tree at the entrance

to The Marine Village, marking the start of a range of exciting school holiday events. Mulpha Sanctuary Cove general manager for marketing and events, Sue Thomson, says The Marine Village will be bustling with activity over the school holiday period. “We’ve really beefed up our events calendar over the holidays with a focus on free family events. All the events are about the community coming together to enjoy the lifestyle we’re so lucky to have at Sanctuary Cove”.

Festivities will kick off on Sunday December 2 when The Marine Village comes alive to the sound of classic Christmas tunes, with Carols at the Cove providing a free evening of song and celebration for the whole family. Hosted by Channel Nine identities, Paul Burt and Libby Stone, the evening will feature performances by the Les Wilson Swing Force Big Band, Australian Girls’ Choir, young local

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id you know that Lella Hammam in Bundall offers pampering options available nowhere else on the Gold

Coast? The new purpose built premises is the only Moroccan inspired Hammam (‘warm room’ or ‘bathhouse’) in our region, and includes a divine new Moroccan steam room.

An entire spectrum of services is on offer at Lella Hammam: Facials, body scrubs, massages, hair, hand and feet treatments, body pampering - soothing, exfoliation and detoxifying - using exotic aromatic oils and scents.

While ‘hammam’ means ‘warm room’, ‘lella’ translates to ‘princess’, which is exactly what you’ll feel like following one of Lella Hammam’s exclusive treatments. This ancient tradition dates back 1500 years, and is still an essential treatment for men and women in the Middle East/northern African regions. Lella Hammam makes it possible for us to experience this pampering in the most authentic way, right here, using pure Moroccan traditions and the same natural products people used 1500 years ago.

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Moroccan black soap on the body, which has special properties to help skin get rid of extra oils and toxins. You’ll remain in the steam room for 15 minutes, then transfer to the Hammam room which is warm with a heated bench. While you lie down, water will be poured all over the body with a copper bowl. Following, you’ll receive a herbal body scrub; the herbs being a combination of neutral henna, lavender and rose. A foot scrub is next; and a rose petal powder facial, massage using Argan Moroccan oil, completed with Indian clay mask (while your body is still covered with herbal paste). As your facial mask works its magic, you’ll relax throughout a hot oil head and hair massage.

The Hammam therapist will then wear the

Moroccan mitt and work to exfoliate feet, legs, tummy, chest and neck, removing tired, dead skin. By the time the new skin is exposed and pores are open, the therapist will apply the Moroccan black soap again, to further cleanse skin.

Moroccan clay from the Atlas mountains is then applied to the body, face and hair, left for 10 to 15 minutes. Hair and body is then cleaned, prior to application of Moroccan oil to the body as a decadent moisturising treatment.

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HEALTHANDWELLNESS

TENSIONFREEWhat if letting go of anxiousness was really possible in just a few minutes a day? Troy Haines explains how you can enjoy Christmas too...

this festive season

hether you love the festive season or not, it can be a stressful time of year. Juggling work, school holidays,

family visiting, food preparation, the Christmas shopping, money, money, money, the list goes on and the inevitable outcome is we can end up more stressed than ever. It doesn’t have to be that way! What if stress was just like holding a glass of water? If you had a glass of water and you held it out to your side for five to ten minutes, we could all do that ok. What if we held it for 60-minutes, three hours, eight hours? We’d be in so much pain we’d be ready to snap. The same can be said for holding onto stress. Stress only becomes a problem when we hold onto it. The following is a simple technique that will help you to release stress periodically throughout the day, so you can stay in control this festive season. 2 MINUTES TO TENSION FREEDOM Sitting at your desk, in your car in traffic, on the couch or laying in bed – any of these is fine!

Gently close your eyes. Allow yourself to sink into the surface that your body is touching. Let go some more. Bring attention to your breath. Breathe all the way in, deep down to the bottom of your lungs, down into your diaphragm; on the outwards breath, become aware of any tension or tightness you have in your body and ask it to release, relax (feel it, see it releasing).Once again breathing in, filling all of your lungs; on the outwards breath, become aware of any remaining tension or tightness and ask it to release, relax. This time become aware of any tightness that you might feel around your eyes and consciously visualise, see it, feel it relax. Take that relaxation down into your cheeks, your face, head and scalp, down your neck and into your shoulders, feeling and seeing the relaxation flow down into your arms and through to your hands. Then back up your arms, down your chest, back of your shoulder blades, lower back, stomach, bottom, thighs, calves and down into

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your feet, feeling and seeing the relaxation sweep through your body as finally you let go of the feet, and toes, feeling any remaining tension, tightness or anxiety seep into the earth. One last time, bringing attention back to your breath, breathing in, filling all of your lungs... let go even more deeply, enjoying a renewed sense of ease, an allowance of what is, and a knowing that whatever is happening now, everything will be - and you are more than capable of responding to it. Open your eyes. Repeat often. Practice a few times a day over the duration of a week. You will soon find it quicker and easier to release stress, to the point where you can simply bring attention to the muscles around the eyes and sweep the relaxation down your body in seconds. Have fun with it. Troy Haines is a busy entrepreneur who works with founders of start-ups to master their inner game. With ten years experience in meditation, nine years experience in business, Troy is bringing together the mastery of the mind through the practice of Zen with his passion for helping people turn their ideas into reality. He calls it being a Zenpreneur. Troy is the founder of a Queensland-based creativity and innovation hub for budding entrepreneurs. Follow on Twitter, @itshainsy or Facebook.com/thespace1


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Get it gets up-close-and-personal with one of Paul & Paul Salons’ most popular staff members, superstar apprentice, Christopher godwin

that you’ll take with you throughout your career?

You have to really love what you do, otherwise there is no point. I really enjoy hairdressing and that shows in my work. The most valuable lesson I’ve learnt at Paul & Paul would be to care about everything you do.

Most memorable part of the experience so far?

For me it was finding a salon that wanted to help me become not only a hairdresser, but the best hairdresser I can be. The training in the salon has been amazing and has advanced me so much further in my apprenticeship that I’m now doing all services on the floor; I couldn’t be more grateful to Paul & Paul.

How would you describe Paul & Paul Salons’ point of difference?

At Paul & Paul we are on the level with you. We are professional, honest and always educate our clients on how to best achieve their desired look. We don’t over-promise and treat everyone like a valued customer – not a patient.

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How long have you worked with Paul & Paul, and how did you get chosen for this opportunity?

Three years. I worked with Paul at a salon in Brisbane, he got to know the quality of my work and decided he needed me in his new salon!

What three words would you use to describe your experience there?

Educational, enlightening, entertaining.When and why did you decide to get

into hairdressing?My sister is a hairdresser, and one of the

most influential people in my life, so I first became interested in hairdressing because of her.

When do you finish your apprenticeship?

I will complete my apprenticeship in early 2013, it has been three years in total.

What element of the job do you love the most?

Hairdressing is more than I thought it could ever be. The opportunities to do exciting things like work on photo shoots and enter competitions is amazing. Mostly I like coming to work and being part of a great team of people and making my clients happy.

What are the most valuable lessons you’ve learned ‘on the job’ at Paul & Paul

AWESOME AWESOMEWhat advice would you pass on to

other aspiring hair stylists wanting to follow in your footsteps and embark on an apprenticeship somewhere like Paul & Paul?

You have to be committed to the apprenticeship and to the salon. Make sure you have a solid relationship with your employer, the whole experience will run so much smoother this way.

What are you most looking forward to for 2013?

Getting my qualification and going to hair expo with the salon – free holidays are awesome!

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What have been your greatest achievements in the sport so far? My first ever competition which I placed 4th in, the Junior Australian Championships (2010), the year after I also placed 2nd in the Junior Australian Championships (2011). Also getting sponsored is such a great achievement in my eyes - by a local footwear company, Willi Footwear, and a US board company, WCB World Class Bodyboards.

Who are the best flowriders in the world, and who do you look up to as your hero?My heroes in the sport and current world champions are Sean Silveira and Nick Nguyen, and also my good friend here on the Gold Coast, Nick Edmunds, who is Australian and Asian Champion 2011.

What would you like to see happen for your sport in the future? I’d like to see the sport grow into something like you see with skateboarding or surfing. With big name sponsors, thousands of people at competitions, actually being able to make a career out of it, and hopefully one day make the Olympics or X Games.

What are you doing in regards to helping promote flowriding?Here in Australia flowboarding doesn’t have a lot of support but we are gradually getting it out there. I have set up Facebook pages (AdamWildmanFlowboarder, or A Flo Team),

Instagram (@Ausflow and @adamwildman) and YouTube profiles (GoldieCoast), all about Australian flowboarding and also sent out a bunch of emails to clothing brands, magazines, local news and basically anyone that could help us get some publicity and support for our sport.

What are your future flowriding aims? For the next three to four years I’d like to build the sport into something big in Australia. I’m also travelling to Europe next year to enter the European Championships which, if I win, would secure me a spot on the European team and a ticket to World Championships. My main goal in the next few years is to always keep improving, helping out beginners and introducing people to the sport; meeting new people in the flow world, publicising the sport and myself and, hopefully one day making some sort of career out of it.

Where can we catch flowriding action in south east Queensland? Locally, flowriders are at Dreamworld and Wet’n’Wild and generally operate all year round.

Why do you think flowriding is an awesome sport for Queenslanders to get involved in?Anyone can do it! You don’t have to be really surfy or anything; you can express yourself in so many ways and it’s just extremely addictive.

If someone is interested in getting into the sport, what advice would you give them?Keep at it. Sometimes it takes a while to land that trick you’ve been trying for ages but the more you ride the better you get. Also never be scared to ask one of the pro’s for some help. They are always up to help and tutor people on how to ride.

LOCAL PROFILE with Tiffany Breed

Have you always lived on the Gold Coast? I was born in Blackpool, England and moved to the Gold Coast when I was three. I now live in Arundel. How did you get into flowriding? I first got into flowboarding on a cruise (Royal Caribbean’s Freedom of the Seas) in the Caribbean with my family, then I discovered it on the Gold Coast shortly after and began riding and honing my skills.

For those who don’t know what it is, explain a bit more about flowriding? Flowriding or flowboarding is a sport in which a rider has either a bodyboard or a stand-up board, which they use on the wave... It’s essentially a cross between surfing, bodyboarding, snowboarding and wakeboarding... The wave is a thin sheet of water pushed across a trampoline type base at anywhere between 30-60 kilometers an hour. There are over 120 flowriders worldwide in over 20 different countries, with world championships held every year.

What is it that you love so much about the sport? You can express yourself in so many different ways! It’s such an amazing feeling gliding through the water and landing all the tricks you’ve been working on for a while. Plus you meet great people and always have a laugh when you get smashed trying a new trick.

Tiffany Breed meets adam Wildman, an enthusiastic 18-year-old gold Coaster who is leading the charge promoting an exciting up-and-coming water-sport - flowriding

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itting with the agent and booking the tickets for our once-in-a-lifetime, four-countries-in-three-weeks adventure was

one thing. Booking accommodation added to the enthusiasm and the reality we were going. By the time we were deciding on must-see landmarks and attractions, the excitement was palpable. It was only in the last week before leaving that the realisation hit — three kids under eight and backpacking through Europe for three weeks—what on earth were we thinking!?

With so much to see, do, and absorb in Rome and only four days to experience it all, the glorious city quickly became a blur of highlight after amazing highlight. A guided tour of the Colosseum and the obligatory photos with the ‘Gladiators’ are definitely a must-do.

After sampling our way through Rome, consuming more pizza, pasta, and gelato than I thought was humanly possible, we headed north to Verona (home of Romeo and Juliet) then across to Venice for a gondola ride and a day-trip out to the surrounding islands.

Sondrio, in northern Italy, was our next stop then a little further north to my family village of Caparé (Capararo) which is nestled perfectly against the Italian Alps. The Alps themselves are simply breathtaking — as imposing as they are stunning, with entire townships carved rustically into the mountainsides. We visited Colico, a northerly point of Lake Como, which offers an eclectic vibe appealed to both backpackers and wealthy alike. For us, this meant a massive wood-fired pizza lunch (of course!) for just 5.

A quick border-hop into Switzerland provided an opportunity to take in the

spectacular Lake Lugano area and a spot of shopping at nearby Foxtown Mall.

Knowing that the Italian leg of the trip was coming to an end was a little sad but the next stop was Paris — that seemed to help us all find some solace, especially the kids who were stoked to be spending three days at Paris Disneyland.

Pre-purchased Disneyland tickets saw us avoid the hour-long queue for entry, but unfortunately did not help with the hour-plus queues for rides inside the park. My only advice, wear sensible shoes and don’t believe the ‘happiest place on Earth’ hype — waiting in line for over an hour to sit on the Teacup ride for two minutes sparked many a tantrum (parents and kids).

Our last five days spent in Paris were truly remarkable. Thoughtfully planned and impeccably clean, Paris is deserving of the title, ‘the City of Love, if only because it is so darn easy to fall in love with the city itself. We took in most of the key sights via a hop-on hop-off bus tour, on foot, river cruise, and by horse and carriage ride (all pre-booked). Paris offered many highlights, my fondest being a picnic lunch with a collection of the best cheeses, breads, macaroons, chocolates, and a bottle of French Champagne in Champ de Mars breathing in the Parisian lifestyle and the gorgeous Eiffel Tower.

While the kids didn’t always understand the historical significance of the landmarks and attractions they saw, the perspective gained through experiencing diverse cultural influences (languages, foods, music, currency, lifestyles) has been invaluable.

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J’aimee Brooker packs up three kids and hubby for a european adventure of a lifetime

leaving —accommodation, tours, day-trips are easy to book through websites like booking.com and viator.com. Pre-booked attraction tickets or Skip-the-Line tours can save you hours waiting in lines (one lady we spoke to had waited four hours to get to the front of the Eiffel Tower queue) – imagine doing that with kids!

Find J’aimee on Twitter, @Jaimee_Brooker or read the family’s travel blog, brookertraveladventures.posterous.com

J’aimee Brooker packs up three

La dolce vita

> Rome National Museum overlooking Via del Fori Imperiali, Rome Go for: A breathtaking juxtaposition of old history melded with the modern.

> Piazza Bra’, Verona Go for: Verona’s largest piazza and considered Italy’s largest too. Spectacular shopping and café culture set against the Verona Arena.

> Burano, Venice Go for: Traditional lace-making demonstrations and purchases. Delectable venetian Bussola biscuits!

> Rue Cler, ParisGo for: One of many back streets in Paris, about a 15-minute walk from the Eiffel Tower. Home to authentic Parisian delicatessens, cafes, restaurants.

> Fauchon store, ParisGo for: From their trademark hot pink branding to the to-die-for macaroons, chocolates, and a cellar that is simply divine, Fauchon is an attraction all of its own (and you can buy online too)!

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indulgent paradise could still yet be yours for a holiday this coming year.

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getting there: Flights from Brisbane to Proserpine

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MALYASIANSpiceWhen the weather starts to heat up, treat those taste buds to some summer zing from masterchef sensation Poh Ling Yeow.

CHiCKen or BeeF satay with Homemade Peanut Sauce PreParation tiMe: 2 Hours + Marinating 5 Hours or overnigHt CooKing tiMe: 90 Minutes serves 8-10

ingredientsHomemade Peanut Sauce • 1-2Tbstamarindpastefromajar• 2/3cupbrownsugar• 1tspsalt+moretobalanceatveryend• 1Lwater• 2Tbslimejuice+moretobalanceatveryend• 500gsalted,roasted,crushedpeanuts

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MetHod Blendrempahingredientsuntilyouachieveafinepaste.Set aside. Pour rempah into a heavy bottom saucepan or wok and bring to a medium heat. Stir continuously to make sure the bottom isn’t catching and cook until there is very little steam rising from the sauce. At this stage, the oil will have split from the spice paste, caramelising into a lovely dark red and developing a beautiful fragrance. Add water and bring to boil. Add tamarind, lime, sugar and only 1 tsp of salt and half the crushed peanuts. Bring to boil again, remove from heat and set aside until required. Add theremainingnutsandgivesauceastirjustbeforeforanicebit of crunch. At the very end, TASTE. If you feel something islacking,thesaucejustneedssomebalancingwithmoreseasoningorasqueezeoflimejuice.Setaside. Cut the meat against the grain, no more than 2 cm wide at its widest, 1 cm thick and 3-4 cm long, irregular in shape but similar in size. Cover with cling wrap and refrigerate in a large mixing bowl. To start the marinade, blend all marinade ingredients to a finepaste.Tip all the meat and marinade into a snaplock bag. Massage meat through bag. Refrigerate for at least 5 hours or overnight. Grill for 15mins, turning sparingly. Serve with rice.


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KuiH dadar – Pandan Crepes Stuffed with CoconutPreParation tiMe: 15 Minutes CooKing tiMe: 30 Minutes serves 4

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MetHod In a medium mixing bowl, combine flour, eggs, 1/4 cup full cream milk and salt and whisk until silky smooth. Add a dash of the coconut milk and pandan aroma pasta and whisk until combined. Add remaining coconut milk and stir in gently with a ladle. Heat a 20-23cm non-stick frypan on a medium heat. With some paper toweling smear the tiniest bit of vegetable oil onto the entire surface of pan. Start

byladlingjustenough(1/4cupshouldbeperfect)ofthe batter into the pan to roll and cover the surface. You have to work quickly as it should begin to cook instantly. When the crepe is perfect, it will start to crisp up on the edges. At this point lift up an edge with a butter knife and with both hands, carefully pick up the crepe to swiftly flip it over. No more oil is required after thefirstgreasingasthecoconutmilkhasenoughfatin it. Repeat until all mixture is cooked. You should end upwithcrepesthatarejustunder2mmthickandthinenough to be able to see through to your hand. Forthefilling,combinecoconutcream,palmsugarand salt in a small saucepan and cook on medium heat until the sugar is dissolved. Add fresh or dessicated coconut and cook until the mixture is moist and sticky but not runny. Remove from heat and spread out on a plate to cool before using. To assemble crepes, scoop 1 Tbs full of coconut fillingontothemiddleofthecrepe.Spreaditoutintoan elongated shape. First, fold the crepe in half, fold in 1/3 on each side and roll into long parcels like a spring roll. For the custard, combine all ingredients in a small saucepan and heat until sugar is dissolved. May be served warm or at room temperature.


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H SAGITTARIUS November 22 – December 22This year has been very good to you, and December will not be left out. Your appearance will shine and you’re at a personal power peak. Independence is strong, leaving you in the driver’s seat of your own happiness.

H CAPRICORN – December 22 – January 20You will be making rapid progress towards goals this month, contemplate carefully. With your personal New Year on the doorstep, it’s a good idea to take some time to look at the spiritual aspects of your progress thus far. You will have breakthroughs in understanding, so take a step back and allow yourself to see beneath the surface to identify the bigger picture.

H AQUARIUS January 21 – February 19Trust instincts to create the life you want for yourself and be accountable for your own happiness in December. You will be making a lot of progress towards goals this month and this is a great time to sit back and watch the things you have manifested come to fruition. Love opportunities will present themselves through social activities.

H PISCES February 19 – March 20You may feel like everything is slowing down where career is concerned during December. Have patience, you are not being blocked, Jupiter is in retrograde and this will create some delays. Stay on task and focus on goals. Social activities and celebrations will help you to move forward.

H ARIES March 20 –April 19A lot of progress will be made in your career during December, leaving home and family issues to take the back seat. Negotiations will be high and you will be in a great position to take the initiatives you have been working towards. Your interest in spiritual or religion will be greater this month and you will have philosophical breakthroughs in these areas. Travel opportunities will also be positive, but you may experience delays so check your itinerary and allow more time for plans to change.

H TAURUS April 20 – May 21You will have more clarity, a clearer plan and plenty of energy to move in the right direction for your career during December. Success is on the way, allowing you to see the light at the end of the tunnel and this can lead to a promotion or a successful business deal coming to fruition. You may feel more popular this month, but your love prospects are still complicated. Take time to listen to others and allow them to express their feelings.

H GEMINI May 21 – June 21December will be an active social and love month. You will have a lot of support from your partner and friends and this will enhance your experience. Your health will also be positive and this is a great time to detox and purify yourself to get ready for the holiday season.

H CANCER June 21 – July 22December is the time for you to focus directly on career and lifetime goals. Whilst home and family will always be your priority, finding a work life balance will bring in the balance of both. Health will also be important and your

energy will need to be preserved, with the kidneys and the hips being prominent areas. Love and finances will also be strong this month and you will see expansion in both areas.

H LEO July 22 – August 23You will be in the mood to party this month, and you’ll be the life of the party wherever you go. Finances will also be very positive and you will be much happier earning your keep and more. Love will also be encouraging. Your loyalty and devotion to loved ones will be rewarded with more clarity in your relationships with them.

H VIRGO August 23 - September 22You will be more concerned with home and family throughout December and this can make you more emotional than normal. Stepping back and looking at the bigger picture will give better insight regarding relationships with family members and you will interact with them in a much better way. You will also have financial support from family and if you are considering investing, business, property, restaurants or hospitality would be positive investments right now. Just make sure you act with due diligence before you commit.

H LIBRA September 22 – October 23Communication and intellectual development will be powerful this month and this is an opportune time to catch up on any correspondence with family, friends or business colleagues or embark on a path of study. Socialising with family will be the top priority over the holiday season and you will feel more loved than ever. Romance is on the cards for singles and you will need to move slowly to allow the time to get to know each other, whilst enjoying each other’s company.

H SCORPIO October 23 – November 22The future is looking very bright, however during December you will need to focus on holding onto the image of where you want to be when you are successful. Remember, feeling right is just as important as doing right. Finances will increase, however you will still need to pay attention and be cautious where necessary.

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LAST WORD with Sarah Blinco

t was over a late night planning meeting for the December issue of Get it that we started talking about Guy ‘Go the Fro’ Sebastian and

how much he has achieved since we first met him on Australian Idol in 2003. Hard to believe it’s been that long since this charming (then) music teacher won our hearts with his truly beautiful, unique voice. Over the years he’s released many singles, all securing relative success within Aussie shores, but his profile has catapulted thanks to the success of The X Factor, and his mentorship of many a rising star.

While all the judges on The X Factor come to the panel with their own set of worthy credentials, Guy has always stood out as the judge and guide who could truly empathise with contestants. On one hand, he’s got the musical knowledge and training to be able to genuinely advise performers on technicalities that need to be developed. On the other, he’s been all the way to the top of the mother of all music casting calls and competitions. In fact, the Idol he won when he was just 22 was the first of the series we saw here in Australia - it really set the bar for the national music competitions we’re now all so addicted to. Guy’s been a judge on X Factor since 2010, mentoring 2011’s popular winner, Reece Mastin, this year’s gorgeous superstar winner, Samantha Jade, and offering a wealth of sound advice to the talented line-up of 2012 acts.

On top of his television commitments though, Guy’s had an exceptionally huge year. He’s a new dad to super-cute baby, Hudson, and he’s released his seventh, chart-topping album, Armageddon. The humble artist scored his sixth number one single in Australia from this release, making him one of the most successful charting artists in our history, alongside the likes of Kylie Minogue and Delta Goodrem.

LIKE IT LIKE THAT: 12 reasons why we love this nice ‘guy’ of

Aussie pop-R’n’B:1. He prompts us: Don’t worry, be happy (we

haven’t had that musical reminder since 1988 (YouTube it if you don’t know what I’m talking about)! A nice sentiment though, no matter what decade we have it sung to us.

2. He co-starred with the ever-lovable Jennifer Hawkins in his music video for Elevator Love (2006). Could she be any more beautiful?

3. His exotic pedigree is intriguing. He was born (1981) in Malaysia to his father of Sri Lankan and Portuguese descent, and mother, of English and Portuguese descent. Further to this he was raised in India. He has three brothers, and his family migrated to Australia in 1988.

4. Guy’s represented us all over the world, including at the G’day USA showcases in America in 2011 and 2012, and of course the World Idol competition.

5. He writes great songs, for unique events. Receive the Power, a song written by Guy and Gary Pinto was chosen as the official anthem for the Roman Catholic Church’s XXIII World Youth Day (WYD08) held in Sydney in 2008.

6. Among many charitable commitments, Guy is currently an ambassador for the Australian Red Cross, World Vision Australia, and Golden Stave (the Australian music and entertainment industry’s charity fund raising organisation).

7. He’s a giver: Guy’s songs are frequently featured on charity albums, and he’s been known to make unofficial appearances at hospitals several times a year.

8. He’s done Grease, with Olivia Newton-John! For the Olivia Newton-John & Friends Concert in September 2008, held at the State Theatre in Sydney, Guy was chosen to sing a duet with

GUYSEBASTIANHe’s been the voice of reason on Channel 7’s The X Factor, mentored the series’ last two winners, and has achieved international chart success with a brilliant 2012 single, Battle Scars - this Christmas, we’re loving guy Sebastian

Olivia - none other than the iconic track, Summer Nights.

9. Guy and Ronan hit the stage in the UK too, in a really huge concert tour! He supported Boyzone - the Irish boy band that included fellow X Factor judge, Ronan Keating - on their 2011 UK ‘Brother Tour’, in memory of the group’s fellow band-mate, Stephen Gately, following his shock death in 2009.

10. Guy’s a grounded celebrity who has been with his partner, Jules Egan, for around 13 years, and married for four.

11. He’ll be enjoying this time of year with the rest of us, but particularly because Guy loves his cricket!

12. His brand new single, Get Along (from the album Armageddon) is about encouraging us all to make the world a better place. He recently told Sunrise on Seven that the video for the track was strategically shot all around the world, to “represent global life and love”, reflective of many of the lyrics in the song, such as, “it’s easy if they’re faceless to hate the other side”.

For December, the Get it girls would like to say, good on you Guy! We’re excited to see what’s ahead for you in 2013, and we’ll certainly be spinning a few of your tracks this holiday season.

You can follow Guy on Twitter, @guysebastian or find him on Facebook

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