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Nowhere like Newcastle

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20 Education 24 Accommodation 28 Puzzles

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10 Be Motivated We chat to Michelle Bridges

14 Tim McGraw & Faith Hill Your chance to win tickets to their concert

17 Nowhere like Newcastle The city’s offerings are never ending

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16 Fun Things for Tight Times We’re all feeling the pinch

18 An Artistic Tale A little about Davson the artist

20 Boarding Schools Why consider it?

23 Suzuki’s 2012 GSX-R1000 It’s hotly anticipated and here

25 Focus on Cedarwood The Australian Alps apartments are open all year round

26 Swap Your Home Just like in the movie, ‘The Holiday’

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Welcome to our latest magazine. This is your free copy to take with you on your travels.

The release of our final passenger numbers for 2011 signalled

another successful year for Newcastle Airport and confirmed the important role

the Airport has as a transport hub and economic driver for the region.

Last year saw 1,189,040 passengers pass through the airport – which is

7,779 more than the previous calendar year record achieved in 2010. This is

a significant achievement, as 2011 was a difficult year for domestic tourism;

challenged by floods, the volcanic ash cloud, various airline groundings, a

strong Australian dollar, along with a nationwide decline in domestic tourism.

Our increased passenger numbers last year illustrate the importance of air travel

to those who live in and visit the Hunter, Central Coast and surrounding areas.

We are very pleased with this new record; however, we are always looking to

improve. One of our key projects this year is the rebuilding of one of the major

taxiways at the Airport. The Federal Government has published that Newcastle

Airport has been shortlisted for grant funding towards the project, one of three

for the Hunter region. We are hopeful that the airport will be successful in the

final release of funding, which will enable us to reinforce our reputation as

Australia’s leading regional airport. I look forward to keeping you updated on our

progress throughout the year.

If you require any assistance whilst in the airport, make your way to the

Information Services desk or look out for one of our friendly Ambassadors in a

teal blazer - they’re always happy to assist with any enquiries.

Enjoy your trip and I hope to see you back at Newcastle Airport soon!

Until next time,

Paul Hughes

Newcastle Airport CEO

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NEWCASTLE AIRPORTUPDATES

Our award-winning Schools Program is welcoming students back to the Airport. As the school year is revving up, the Newcastle Airport schools program is

already in full flight.

The program has been revamped for 2012. This year students will participate in an interactive class session where they will learn about key airport terminology and safety procedures before experiencing the behind-the-scenes operations of a busy airport and transport hub.

Newcastle Airport’s Schools Program supports the Human Society and its Environment (HSIE) Syllabus for kindergarten to year two students. Keep an eye out for our uniformed friends as they move through the terminal.

For more information about the Schools Program, visit our website newcastleairport.com.au/education phone (02) 4928 9800 or email [email protected]

SCHOOLS PROGRAM

Newcastle Airport has officially gone social with official Facebook and Twitter pages.

Our Facebook page is abuzz with airport news, photos and travel tips. ‘Like’ our page to join the conversation, and be sure to check-in on Facebook whenever you’re here to let your friends know when you’re about to jet off.

Or you can tweet @NTLairport and talk with us on twitter, where we’ve just launched an official Newcastle Airport account.

We look forward to chatting with you online!

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EASTER LONG WEEKENDTake advantage of the extra-long Easter weekend – 6th

to 9th April - and jet off from Newcastle Airport to a variety of getaway destinations.

From Newcastle Airport, you can fly to Brisbane, Gold Coast, Ballina, Sydney, Canberra or Melbourne – and from these destinations the opportunities to hop on to another location are endless.

Newcastle Airport Information Services can help you get where you need to go seamlessly with easy airport transfers.

They specialise in booking both luxury airport transfers and simple, cost-effective transfers starting at just $40 one-way from Newcastle CBD.

For more information, phone (02) 4928 9822, email [email protected] or speak to one of the friendly staff at the information desk in the terminal.


Newcastle Airport is proud to sponsor Surfest for the fifth year running in 2012. Newcastle

Airport is committed to working and engaging with our community; and supporting Newcastle’s premier surfing event is just one of the ways in which Newcastle Airport proudly gives back.

During 7 to 18 March event, some of

the world’s best surfers will fly into our airport and then hit the waves at Merewether Beach to battle it out in the Burton Toyota Pro for the prestigious Mark Richards trophy.

Surfest is Newcastle’s only annual international sporting event, and a significant contributor to the Hunter tourism industry. We think it’s more

than a great surfing competition – it’s a celebration of our city and its people.

If you’re not able to head down to Merewether to catch the action in person, don’t worry, all the action can be viewed through a webcast at www.surfest.com or ‘like’ Newcastle Airport on Facebook to stay up-to-date on all the latest Surfest news.

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Newcastle Airport hosts an annual charity golf day and donates all proceeds, which in the past three years has totalled $85,000, to charity.

We have again selected the Hunter Breast Cancer Foundation as our Charity of Choice in 2012. The Foundation is a locally-based charity, managed by a volunteer board, which focuses on providing grassroots support to local women, men and their families that are affected by breast cancer.

Since 2009, Newcastle Airport’s support has enabled the Hunter Breast Cancer Foundation to help more than 1,500 patients and their families throughout the Hunter and Central Coast regions.

Newcastle Airport CEO, Paul Hughes, said the golf day is a part of the Airport’s ongoing commitment to the community.

“The Airport holds its annual charity golf day every March in order to promote the ongoing and valuable work of the Hunter Breast Cancer Foundation,” Paul said. “Money raised through the event, and from our community support fund is provided to the Foundation to assist them to undertake their amazing work.”

The Hunter Breast Cancer Foundation has been in operation for more than 10 years, and with the recent support of Newcastle Airport, the possibility of helping patients and their families further afield to include areas such as the Central Coast has become a reality.

The partnership between Newcastle Airport and the Foundation offsets many costs allowing the foundation to reach more people who benefit from the support and services that it provides, particularly the Comfort Cushion.

The Comfort Cushion is provided for patients who have undergone a mastectomy or lumpectomy. The hygiene-grade cushion offers protection and comfort post-surgery and while travelling. In addition to the provision of comfort cushions, the Foundation also offers a free transport service for patients to medical appointments

The Newcastle Airport charity golf day is held in March at Pacific Dunes Golf Course. The donation target this year is $50,000. To donate or for more information, visit www.newcastleairport.com.au and follow the links.

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Newcastle Airport is showing its support of young people of the Hunter, not only through our award-winning Schools Program, but

also by again proudly sponsoring Civic Theatre’s ‘Inspirations’ Children’s Season.

In Inspirations’ 10th anniversary year, the children’s season is a bonzer; including productions like The Bugalugs Bum Thief, Happy Birthday Peter Rabbit, Treasure Island and The Twits.

Newcastle Airport is proud to help bring the wonderful world of live theatre to the Hunter’s youngest audience by sponsoring Civic Theatre Inspirations Children’s Season for the fifth year.

We look forward to continuing our support of Civic Theatre in 2012 to ensure Hunter children can enjoy premier live performances in their own backyard.

INSPIRATIONS SEASON

2011 was a record year for Newcastle Airport. 1,189,040 passengers passed through the terminal – 7,779 more passengers than the previous calendar year.

This growth is a significant achievement in a year that saw many events hinder the domestic aviation industry, such as the volcanic ash cloud, the Qantas and Tiger Airways groundings and the strong Australian dollar, along with a nationwide decline in domestic tourism.

Newcastle Airport, and the passengers who move through it, contribute positively to the local economy and tourism industry, particularly valuable in the wake of the Global Financial Crisis. The continued growth of passengers using Newcastle Airport reinforces the value of the Airport as a community asset and as a transport hub to the community.

The record passenger numbers capped off a great year. We were recognised for enhancing the visitor experience and working closely with local tourism when we were presented the Gold Award in the Specialised Tourism

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Services category at the prestigious NSW Tourism Awards, and we were also recognised for our community involvement when we were awarded Major Airport of the Year from the Australian Airports Association at the end of 2011.


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I t’s the beginning of the year, and statistically weight loss is at the top of the list for New Years resolutions

throughout Australia. So, with this year’s Biggest Loser looking like the best season yet, I took some time out with one of the show’s inspirational Personal Trainers, Michelle Bridges, and I can tell you, this girl is seriously passionate about fitness.

B: Michelle, a lot of our readership is within the mining and resources industry, and their lifestyle can be very different to those who work the average 9 to 5 job - so for those wanting to lose weight in this scenario, but with no idea where to begin, where might they start?

M: So much of it is about getting organised –having a plan and getting into a routine. Given the fact that the mining community work in shift work, that’s not all that easy I know, but just thinking ahead and planning week to week, even month to month if it’s at all possible so they can really work around it and start thinking about their nutrition and their training.

Get a plan, get a diary. Really go and really try and map out time to get on with your training and with your shopping. So for example if you are in the mines, with regards to meals, set it up so you have healthy nutritional food available to you and you can do a cook up on the weekend, or when you’re at home and you can put that in the freezer and you can very easily defrost it in the microwave and maybe add a bag of salad or steamed vegetables or something. It’s about having that

organisation. So I really recommend having that plan. Also, I really recommend training before or after work, because you know once you go back to your room, it’s really difficult to get back out again. Either on your way to work or straight after work. And try and make it a regular time slot to make it a part of your life.

B: OK, now for me personally, and for a lot of our readers, motivation might be an issue…

M: Motivation’s a funny thing. I think motivation is like a bad boyfriend – it’s never there when you need it. So many people tend to hang their hats on motivation and use that as an excuse. So when you ask why they’re not eating healthy or exercising, you just get: “oh, I’m just not motivated.”

I know as a human being, and as a personal trainer, you’re not always going to be motivated. I don’t wake up at 5 in the morning and go: “wooo bring on that 10K run! Yeahhh.”You know, I just don’t. Some mornings I have a bit of a spring in my step, but some mornings I’m just “urghhhh.”

So I just get into robot mode; get my shoes on and get out the door and don’t let my head start thinking because then it’ll be like “oh maybe I’ll just train this afternoon,” or “oh it’s just one session.”

So yes, I think motivation can be a bit of an excuse. That said, you can be motivated by setting yourself goals. You might want to get fit for a fun run or you might want to fit

into a pair of pants – there’s your goal right

there. Set yourself up for little mini goals to

get yourself to your major goals.

If you want motivation though, why wait until

you’re being told you are a diabetic and you

have to take this medication for the rest of

your life? Why wait until you have a heart

attack and you’re in hospital? Why wait until

the choice is removed from you when you

have the choice in your hands right now?

What about the people who have children?

Have you considered the fact that you

might not be around to see your child

get married? Take a look around – you

don’t see very many old obese or heavily

overweight people. If you’re obese, you’re

lucky to make it to over 50.

Personally - I’m motivated by that!

B: So for those who are quite active,

can you tell me how they know if they’re

being active enough? Are there some

tell-tale signs that you’re doing a good

‘work out’?

M: Well one of the biggest tell tale signs

over and above in terms of intensity, I think,

the most critical element is consistency. I

think if you’re doing something every day,

more power to you and congratulations. If

you’re doing something every day, 30 to 40

to 60 minutes a day, preferably, then you are

absolutely on the right wicket.

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“I THINK MOTIVATION IS LIKE A BAD BOYFRIEND - IT’S NEVER THERE WHEN YOU NEED IT.” – MICHELLE BRIDGES

With regards to actual intensity, there are a few ways you can monitor that. I love using my heart rate monitor and watching my heart rate go up and down and I use it as bit of a game during my workout – so spiking my heart rate and bringing it back down again. Or you know, I’ll tell myself I need to burn 500 or 600 calories during my workout before I can finish – my heart rate monitor tells me that. Another way without even having to use technology is if you can say your name and address easily, then you’re not working hard enough. If you can barely get your phone number out, or not even, then you know you’re working at a good intensity.

If you are a regular exerciser, I totally recommend getting a heart rate monitor though.

But the most important thing is consistency, consistency, consistency.

B: Now the new season of Biggest Loser is underway - tell us how you feel about the contestants this year and how they compare to some of the contestants we’ve seen in the past?

M: They’re doing fabulously. We have some contestants that hit the ground running and they want it, want it, want it and then we have others who fight the system, think it’s what they want to do and then they get in there and and think “urghhhh it’s all too hard.”

And of course that’s the beauty of watching the show is you see all these different personalities, on the same journey. Ultimately they all lose weight. There’s no way they can’t. We feed them healthy food, we move their bodies and they drop the weight really easily. And you see every individual journey. In comparison to other years gone by, they’re doing really well. I’m really loving this season – I think it’s probably one of our better ones.

B: You’ve been doing Biggest Loser for a number of years now and there are some pretty inspirational stories. Can you tell us some moments that have really stuck out for you, or even if you have one favourite memory so far?

M: I’ve had so many memories and moments and exhilarating times and humbling experiences, to try and think of one would be tough. But I do have to say that doing the marathon two or three years ago, that was extraordinary. I’ve done a marathon. I know how hard they are. Admittedly, I ran mine and they walked – but ultimately they did it. They did 42.2km. And you know, if they can do a marathon, any body can do a marathon.

B: One of the things I’ve always wondered is how some of the people on the show start out so large - How do they get to that point? And what could some of the warning signs be as to whether you’re on that path?

M: I think when I talk to people, a lot of them bury their head in the sand. They just don’t want to know about it. It’s all too hard. A lot of them say they didn’t realise how big they had gotten until they look back. And for some of them, it’s because their doctors have told them they have got to do something about their weight. For others, it’s just the clothes just keep getting bigger, the messages just keep getting louder, they can’t find anywhere to sit down in a restaurant, they can’t find a seat on the plane - it’s just constant messages. The belt buckles just keep going up up up up. Or in the case of this season, because they’re singles, they realise they’re just watching their life go by, and it’s because their weight is holding them back. n

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Hill& McGraw

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He’s handsome. She’s gorgeous.

Separately, they’re two of the world’s biggest country music superstars. Together, they’re an “I don’t how do they do it” mega force.

Husband and wife, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill have dominated music charts across the world since the early 90s, generated 70 million album sales and earned eight Grammys and 46 US #1’s between them. They’ve been happily married 14 years and on top of being mum and dad to three teenage daughters, they star in movies and have been immortalised as Barbie dolls made in their likeness.

This March, McGraw and Hill will tour Australia together for the very first time; their first joint

tour outside North America and the first time they’ll have toured together in five years.

“This tour, Tim and Faith performing together, is exclusive to us in Australia,” said promoter Michael Chugg. “They’re not doing this any where else in the world right now.”

“We don’t ever want anyone to get tired of us,” McGraw told Australian radio last year speaking of the couple’s five year hiatus. “We look at it as three different careers - Faith has her career, I have my career and we have our career together, we don’t ever want to overdo that.

“It’s special to us and we want it to be special for everyone else.”

The couple has toured together only three times and all in North America – first in 2000, then 2006

and 2007. Their 2006/2007 tours made

them the highest-grossing country music tour of all time and the highest-grossing tour that year, full stop, across any genre, beating out the likes of Madonna, Tom Petty and Crosby, Stills & Nash.

For this upcoming concert, they will perform individually and together.

Their shows will feature each of their massive hits including McGraw’s Live Like You Were Dying, Everywhere, Real Good Man and Hill’s Breathe, This Kiss and The Way You Love Me, as well as their duets It’s Your Love, Let’s Make Love and I Need You.

Tickets for all shows are available from www.ticketek.com.au or by calling 132 849. n

SHOW DATESDATE CITY VENUE Friday 16 March Adelaide, SA Adelaide Ent. Centre (Arena)Sunday 18 March Hunter Valley, NSW CMC Rocks the HunterTuesday 20 March Melbourne, VIC Rod Laver ArenaWednesday 21 March Melbourne, VIC Rod Laver Arena (NEW SHOW) Friday 23 March Brisbane, QLD Brisbane Ent. Centre (SOLD OUT)Saturday 24 March Brisbane, QLD Brisbane Ent. Centre (SOLD OUT)Sunday 25 March Brisbane, QLD Brisbane Ent. CentreTuesday 27 March Sydney, NSW Allphones Arena

INFLIGHT PUBLISHING HAS TICKETS TO GIVEAWAY TO THE SYDNEY, MELBOURNE AND BRISBANE SHOWS! For your chance to win, simply email us at [email protected] with your name, mailing address, preferred city and the answer tothis question: How long have Tim and Faith been married?

Competition closes at midnight on the 19th March 2012.


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The beginning of the year is a time of belt-tightening. The whirl of Christmas and New Years is over, work is here and

many of us will be looking for ways to save money and get back on track financially.

While you might be putting every spare dime into your neglected savings, or trying to pay off your December credit card bill, it doesn’t mean life has to be a misery. Here are some things to keep you entertained while also keeping you solvent, inspired by Donna Freedman at MSN Money.

Get Some LearningIt might seem like a much less appealing prospect than conking out in front of the telly, but learning a new skill or hobby has a lot of benefits. Firstly, it’s a much better way to relax as keeping your mind engaged on something you enjoy is a great stress release. Secondly, all the skills you learn might end up being something you can use in your career or as a second income. The Internet is your friend here. Type in anything you want to learn- how to write a novel, best DIY tips etc. The Internet is full of sites that can assist you in translation, step-by-step beginner courses and pronunciation.

Get OutsideSo often when we’re saving, we fall into the

mindset that we need to stay inside to save

ourselves from spending any money. Not the

case. Now is a wonderful time in Australia to hit

the beach or go for a bushwalk. Pack a lunch,

and keep your spending budget to under $10.

Start star-gazing, and learning the constellations.

Get interested in bird-watching, photography or

landscape drawing. There are so many fantastic

things we can do for no cost in the great

outdoors, and your mental state will thank

you for it.

Club CubsOur friendships are a huge positive in our

lives, and getting social is one of the best

ways to keep our mental state cheery (an

important thing when your finances are less

than delightful). Why not make the most of your

wonderful network and start a club? It can be

anything! Common examples are book clubs

and exercise groups, but get creative about it.

What about an arts club, or a spinners group?

It’s about like-minded people doing things they

enjoy- what could be better?

Become The Can-Do ChefTime for a challenge. Your partner, kids, friends, whoever, need to make dinner entirely from what is in the pantry. No cheating, no popping to the store for a little bit of saffron. This is hardcore savings time. Google your ingredients and recipes are sure to come up. You’ll save money on your grocery bill, and will use up all the excess stock in your cupboard. Or why not try and make things you usually have to buy, like yogurt or sourdough bread? I’ve been experimenting with making the wondrous creation of nougat (an ongoing project), and there are a thousand ways you can save money by spending a little time making (generally expensive) items yourself for a third of the price. Freedman also has this suggestion, which I love. A wine-tasting party to find the best tasting cheap wine. Every one has some plonk they think is a bargain, so get your friends around to find the best wine for the best price. Everyone can bring their contender and some nibbles, having a great evening for no cost.

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Fun ThingsBY FRAN SIDOTI OF SAVINGSGUIDE.COM.AU

For Tight Times



Nestled in the heart of the Hunter Region is the beachside city of Newcastle. A top ten city in Lonely Planet’s ‘Best

in Travel 2011’ guide, Newcastle has a rich history, quirky arts culture and a thriving dining and shopping scene. Newcastle is a city that is always changing, a city with world class business, research and industry, and a city of hardworking genuine people. Whether you’re travelling to the region for a visit or looking for a place to settle down, there is endless choice in Newcastle.

There are few cities in the world beyond Newcastle that can say their city centre is surrounded by eight beaches. Merewether, Newcastle, Nobbys, and Bar Beach in particular are popular surfing and fishing locations, and are conveniently located close to the city centre. Ride the wave of surfing culture that characterises the city and join the locals for an early morning dip, or lunch break surf. Swim in the art deco Newcastle Ocean Baths (opened in 1922), and have fish and chips at the Canoe Pool, built in the late 1930s for young swimmers.

Take a moment to sit and watch the port in action and be amazed as giant 300m freight ships, close enough to touch, are guided into the harbour by comparatively tiny tugs and a

pilot flown out to each ship by helicopter. This city is the biggest exporter of coal in the world. Sharing the harbour with coal ships are freight ships, fishing boats, ferries, yachts, kayaks and private vessels, making for a chaotic but exciting scene.

Newcastle is the ideal place to catch some culture, with a cluster of galleries and boutiques along Darby Street, Newcastle East and Cooks Hill. Watch a performance at the spectacularly-restored Art Deco Civic Theatre, which presents an amazing, diverse range of shows. Or visit Newcastle Art Gallery, one of Australia’s leading regional galleries with a magnificent collection from local, national and international artists and a full schedule of impressive travelling exhibitions.

For a walk through Newcastle’s history tour the Fort Scratchley Historic Site, with its

commanding position guarding the Hunter River Estuary. Overlooking another famous historic site, Nobbys head lighthouse, the Fortress has a long and interesting military history. Revisit Newcastle’s convict past with a trip to the convict-hewn Bogey Hole, built around 1820 for the personal use of Commandant James T. Morriset. Located beneath a rocky prominence that gets battered during rough seas, the Bogey Hole is a feat of architecture.

To satisfy your appetite, Newcastle offers a diverse range of dining. Sip cocktails at a one of the many harbourside Honeysuckle restaurants with bustling maritime views by day and glittering shores by night. Dine in cosmopolitan Beaumont Street, home to a range of Mediterranean restaurants and quirky sidewalk cafes. Check out the live music at one of the many local pubs around the city and finish up with late night coffee at funky inner city Darby Street. For those looking for fine dining, go no further than Newcastle city centre, a busy business precinct with a smattering of first class restaurants. Newcastle East also boasts a range of fine dining restaurants with sweeping views of the harbour and beaches. n

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For Tight Times

Whether you are viewing a painting for its inspiration or investment potential, there are ways that enhance the appreciation process -

both for the viewer and the painting. How can we really tell if a painting is good or not? The

beauty or impact of a painting can be a very personal thing. But there’s more to valuable art than just a pretty face.

Good SportsLike a promising race horse, aspects of a painting’s value can be found in its track record. How and where it has been on show, its performance and provenance. If it belongs to a well-known artist, it will be starting the race with favourable odds through its inherent breeding. There is also value in understanding the narrative and artist’s motivation for the image. A good painting will surely “speak” to you.

Another way to lift an artwork’s game is by teaming it up with a high profile personality.

Being rich or famous doesn’t automatically give someone cultural credibility. However being a philanthropist, art patron or sporting sponsor can. And any creative items they support tend to gain credibility from this relationship. We find many celebrities share their success through charitable foundations or as ambassadors of awareness for worthy causes. For example, Layne Beachley helps young women reach their dreams through her Aim for the Stars Foundation. Many celebrities are also private art collectors.

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Turning PointDavson the artist has taken sporting and art affiliations to a new level. Last year, she became the first artist to sponsor an international sporting event. Australia’s Ultra-Marathon star Pat Farmer has completed his incredible Pole to Pole run and Davson is one of the sponsors of Pat’s 21,000 kilometre run through 14 countries (see www.pole2polerun.com).

“A decade ago, I was so impressed with her art that I commissioned her to create a painting for me,” Mr Farmer said. “She did, and it is a beautiful visual narrative of my life.”

The commissioned painting, Turning Point, echoes his breakthrough of inner strength and tranquillity through inspired mental determination on these ultra-long marathons. Creating art works about Pat’s Pole to Pole run, which he undertook in support of Red Cross clean water projects, is one aspect of Davson’s sponsorship.

2011 was a year of ‘turning points’ for Davson as well. This includes the sale of On the Ark of Salvation, which set a new sales record at $1.3 million for a painting by a living Australian artist.

Such achievements are a result of significant activities from both the art and the artist. Throughout her career, she has gained reputation and representation within public and private art collections, presented major survey exhibitions which toured in

public galleries and participated in a range of affiliated initiatives.

Unlike the share market and some other forms of investment, over the past three decades, Davson’s art has doubled in value approximately every five years. This occurs through activities that go beyond the art of painting itself. A good painting will have a track record of its valued achievements and pedigree in progress.

Contact Davson Art to learn more about investing in art, why Davson’s work has returned approximately 20% per annum growth for collector / investors for over two decades, and how her original art can enhance your super fund.

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Can you match the following celebrities (1-4) to the artist (A-D) whose work they have bought:

1. David Beckham - A C Milan footballer A. Damien Hirst 2. Pat Farmer - Australian Ultra-Marathon runner B. Roxy Paine3. Hugh Grant - British Actor C. Sharon Davson 4. Val Kilmer - American Actor D. Andy Warhol

Answers: 1A, 2C, 3D, 4B

Over 300 world leaders from differing fields have been associated with Davson’s creative endeavours including cricket legend Ian Chappell, Surfing World Champions Mark Richards and Layne Beachley, Tennis Number One John Newcombe AO, co-owner of Newman Haas racing Carl Haas, World Champion F1 and IndyCar Champion Sir Nigel Mansell, and World Champion F1 driver and constructor Sir Jack Brabham.

Enduring Spiritby Celia Berrell

The power to last the distanceetches footprints in the skyand stamps true wordsupon the path below.Horizons drawn from hopes and dreamsbeguile the focussed eye.Endurance goes beyond the pageof everything we know.


He’s on a good wicketHSC HighlightsAustralian Tertiary Admission Rank scores – ATAR8 students (6.3%) ATAR 99 or above25 students (20%) ATAR 95 or above50 students (40%) ATAR 90 or above88 students (70%) ATAR 80 or above

– Dux: Rupert Coy and Luca Moretti (equal) ATAR 99.8

– 10 boys received Premier’s Awards

– 2nd in the state: Japanese Extension

– Drama: 66% achieved highest band

– English Extension: 33% achieved highest band

– History Extension: 33% achieved highest band

– Legal Studies: over 40% achieved highest band

– 176 merits (90% or more in one subject):• 28 in English• 51 in Mathematics

Find out more about the boarding opportunities for boys in Years 7–12. For more information call (02) 9327 9000 or email [email protected] 5 Victoria Road Bellevue Hill NSW 2023www.cranbrook.nsw.edu.au

Last issue, I discussed the future of boarding schools and the many options that parents have in these current times. This issue, I’m going to delve into why parents might consider

sending their child to a boarding school in the first place. A boarding school provides a real community for those within. The

opportunity to be a part of a group is one we all crave and when young people live together, they develop excellent relationships with those others in the community.

There is no better structure for our young people in which to build their social skilling. With the changing types of boys and girls becoming boarders with the ever decreasing rural population, the single parent families, the working parents, the kids out of control, and those looking for the status of being a boarder amongst others pose many challenges, but the routines and structures provided by our boarding schools are second to none.

Boarding house staff are optimistic about the possibility that happiness will take place in the boarding house in spite of occasional setbacks or failures. Under the guidance of such house staff, boarders get the feeling that success is possible and those goals of learning can be obtained. Good communication, cohesiveness, and morale are all causes and effects of positive group activity. n

Boarding School…BY RICHARD STOKES, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AT THE AUSTRALIAN BOARDING SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION(WWW.BOARDING.ORG.AU)

WHY CONSIDER IT?

Monday 12 March 2012Twilight Open Evening, 4pm to 6pm

Wednesday 13 June 2012 Open Day, 10am to 1pm

St Vincent’s College Potts Point A day and boarding school for girls Years 7-12 Ph: (02) 9368 1611 www.stvincents.nsw.edu.au

A world of possibilities for your daughter in the heart of Sydney.Discover our community today.


Even experienced drivers can get caught out over the holiday season by changes in the performance of their

vehicle’s suspension that occur when they hook up a caravan, boat or trailer or load up their campers for extended trips.

“A perfectly familiar vehicle can change into a safety risk if it is overloaded, unevenly loaded or subjected to widely varying loads,” said supplementary air suspension specialist, James Maslin.

The heavier loads on brakes, suspensions and vehicle frames generate hazards that can remain hidden until a heavily loaded vehicle runs afoul of poor roads, bad weather, inadequate brakes or overloaded springs. The issue applies to a wide range of vehicles, extending from family cars to tradesmen’s utes, 4wds, vans, campers and grey nomads’ huge diversity of vehicles.

“It is a growing safety concern, with about 330,000 recreational vehicles now registered in Australia – and around 75,000 caravanners on extended tour at any one time, often in the outback,” National Sales Manager of All Air Suspension, Mr Maslin said.

All Air suspension provides a solution to the problem of needing one suspension setting for ordinary driving and another when towing. The company’s distribution network – working nationally with Airbag Man - offers Firestone Coil-Rite supplementary air suspensions with durable polyurethane airbags that fit inside existing coil springs to provide levelling control to a vehicle when under load, providing comfort and stability.

The system (and the complementary Ride-Rite system for leaf-spring vehicles) enables owners of towing vehicles and work and recreational vehicles to adjust for varying loads and road conditions by simply inflating or deflating the airbag, just like inflating a tyre.

The Coil-Rite system provides extra support for front and rear coil springs in cars, vans, 4WD's, SUV's and motorhomes. Coil-Rite supplementary air springs are used for front-to-rear and side-to-side levelling control of a vehicle. This enables a vehicle to "level up" when towing caravans, boats and trailers or when a vehicle is carrying heavy, uneven loads.

Coil-Rites are engineered to withstand the rigours dished out to coil sprung

suspensions over widely varying road surfaces. Each set will support 250-500kg (subject to the vehicles gross vehicle weight rating), providing comfort and stability to a vehicle.

Reasons for fitting Coil-Rite systems include:• Maintainingalevelvehicle–with adjustability for different conditions• Maximisingsafeloadcarryingcapacity• Increasingvehiclestabilityand braking performance• Improvingsteering,balanceand ride quality• Greatlyreducing"bottomingout" and reducing coil suspension fatigue• Keepingheadlightsaimedonthe road – not up in the face of oncoming traffic• Reducingtyrewear

For further information or the name of local fitting specialists, visit www.allair.com.au n

SUSPENSION CHANGESHoliday Drivers Caught Out by Tricky Changes as they Load up Suspensions


The hotly anticipated 2012 model of the championship-winning Suzuki GSX-R1000 has been unveiled,

featuring class-mastering performance, cutting-edge technology, design and engineering.

Significantly lighter than its predecessors, the sixth generation GSX-R1000 is the ultimate fusion of performance and design and delivers more mid-range power and acceleration.

Suzuki’s flagship sportsbike, the GSX-R1000 is an unsurpassed package, powered by a 999cc, four-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC engine delivering 136kW of power and featuring Suzuki’s Dual Throttle Valve (SDTV) fuel-injection system and a phenomenal power-to-weight ratio.

In the 2012 model, Suzuki engineers have made significant improvements across the machine, including 11 per cent lighter and stronger pistons, revised crankcases with newly designed ventilation holes, a modified exhaust camshaft profile and increased engine compression ratio.

The GSX-R1000 now features a four into

one exhaust system and a newly designed titanium muffler, dramatically improving the machine’s agility and handling as a result of its lighter weight.

Delivering even more advanced stopping power, the GSX-R1000 now uses dual Brembo monoblock calipers and new disc rotors, both of which are significantly lighter than the previous front brake package.

The class-defining GSX-R1000 is packed with race-bred technology, including Suzuki’s original Drive Mode Selector (S-DMS) which offers a selection of three performance settings to suit riding conditions and a slipper clutch.

With a twin-spar cradle frame, made from just five cast aluminium-alloy sections, and the revised Showa Big Piston Forks (BPF) with a 5mm shorter stroke and softer suspension setting to accommodate the lighter weight, the GSX-R1000 offers supreme handling at racetrack speeds.

New for 2012 is the high-grip seat cover for the rider and pillion to increase rider stability under acceleration or deceleration, combining with the adjustable footrests for a smooth ride.

Completing an impressive package, the

GSX-R1000 instrument cluster includes a lap time counter, adjustable shift light and gear position indicator, as well as speedometer, odometer, dual trip meters and LED indicators.

The GSX-R1000’s striking good looks are highlighted by the new pin stripes on the wheels and updated GSX-R graphics adorning the new colour schemes.

The GSX-R1000 has an impressive racing pedigree and since its introduction over a decade ago, has won multiple championships, including four Australian Superbike Championships.

Available in Australia early now, the 2012 Suzuki GSX-R1000 comes in a choice of two colour schemes, Metallic Triton Blue / Glass Splash White or Metallic Matt Black / Glass Sparkle Black and is backed by Suzuki’s two-year, unlimited kilometre warranty.

For further information on the 2012 Suzuki GSX-R1000, interested customers should visit their local Suzuki dealer, found through the Dealer Locator on www.suzuki.com.au n

SUZUKI REVEALS2012 GSX-R1000


The Quest Serviced Apartment Group – over 120 properties throughout Australia, New Zealand and Fiji.

You’ll feel right at home when staying at Quest Wagga Wagga – 4 ½ star serviced apartment accommodation.Nightly, weekly and monthly stays available. Enjoy modern serviced apartments fully self contained with kitchen and laundry facilities.

www.questwaggawagga.com.au or call (02) 6923 7000

69 Gurwood Street Wagga Wagga NSW 2650Email: [email protected]

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Traditionally hotels are a place to rest your head at the end of the day however increased competition and sophisticated travellers have driven properties to differentiate themselves

through unique characteristics.

A Microbrewery Rydges Campbelltown Hotel in Sydney has made it possible to have a beer after a hard day with its own contemporary bar with a working micro brewery.

Man Made AquariumWhy not go snorkelling in a man-made aquarium or laze on a private beach at the Marriott Surfers Paradise Resort on the Gold Coast.

A Whale Watching StationQuarterdecks Harbour Retreat in Hervey Bay makes it possible for whale lovers to spot a glimpse of the giant mammals. The hotel offers organised scenic flights and tours to see the whales during the months of July to October.

Glass Bottom Hotel Set in The Rocks in Sydney, The Sebel Pier One is built on and over the water. The lobby features glass flooring that looks down onto the harbour.

Log onto flightcentre.com.au to search, book and securely pay for accommodation online or phone 1300 939 414 for more information. n

THINK OUTSIDETHE HOTEL ROOM


Open all year round!

For fun, friendly & affordable self contained

accommodation in the heart of Falls Creek -

North East Victoria during summer and winter.

Cedarwood Apartments - 11 Schuss StreetFalls Creek - North East Victoria

P 03 5783 3393 E [email protected] www.cedarwoodfallscreek.com

You’d think somewhere like the Australian Alps would be dead over the summer season… but you’d be

very mistaken with the Falls Creek region offering a number of enticing options in the warmer months.

Unlike other Australian Alps properties, Cedarwood Apartments, located in beautiful Falls Creek - North East Victoria, has accommodation to rent all year round – and you’ll find holidaying there in the summer months certainly has its benefits.

“One of the benefits of coming here in summer is that our prices are much lower,” said manager Narelle Clark. “In fact, you’re looking at paying less than half of the peak rates so it’s extremely good value.”

But it’s not just value for money that makes a

summer holiday at Falls Creek worth your while with activities abound.

“Believe it or not, there’s actually a lot more to do in the summer than winter,” Narelle said. “In winter, if you’re not a skier there aren’t a lot of options, but in summer you can go mountain biking, hiking, bird watching, kayaking, do photography – you name it!”

Additionally, Cedarwood Apartments is actually the highest building in the area meaning the views are second to none and the silence is almost deafening.

“Another benefit to summer is that it’s very quiet,” Narelle added. “There are also a number of festivals and events over the season including the Falls Creek Singles Festival over the New Years weekend, the 2XU triathlon, Billy Cart

Derby, 3Peaks Cycling challenge, Easter Festival to mention a few.

“You can’t get a resort where there’s so much to do and Cedarwood’s big roomy apartments are a big advantage over other properties.”

To book or find out more about Falls Creek, visit the Cedarwood Apartments website at www.cedarwoodfallscreek.com n

Cedarwood ApartmentsOPEN ALLYEAR ROUND


Live like a local for less!

Penthouse in Soho, London

SwapYour Home?


Ever wanted to pack up your life for the weekend, a week or a month and experience how people live

on the other side of the fence? Just as Cameron Diaz and Kate Winslet did in the movie “The Holiday”, home exchange website Love Home Swap (www.LoveHomeSwap.com) allows Australians to swap their lifestyle for someone else’s while saving themselves thousands of dollars.

Home swapping offers the perfect way to escape the daily grind and experience your destination like a local without the need to fork out hundreds or even thousands on accommodation.

Listing your home on Love Home Swap is the perfect way to make your home “work for you” and gives home owners and even renters the opportunity to holiday more for a whole lot less.

Founder of Love Home Swap, Debbie Wosskow points out that home swapping is not just restricted to home owners.

“Most people think that you must own your own home in order to swap, however people who rent are also able to take part in home exchanges,” she said. “Many landlords prefer their

property to be occupied as opposed to empty while tenants travel.”

Whether you want to relax by an open fire in the Blue Mountains, sip wine overlooking the Margaret River, stay at a working farm on the NSW North Coast or head overseas to experience the sunshine of the Maldives during Australia’s winter months, Love Home Swap has thousands of properties listed in more than 70 countries.

What’s more you’ll be experiencing each destination like a local.

“The beauty of home swapping is that it enables you to experience your destination in ways you cannot if staying in a hotel,” Debbie added. “Submersing yourself in the local way of life allows you to experience the way others live offering a refreshing lifestyle change.”

For more information, or to book your next home swap vacation, visit www.LoveHomeSwap.com n

Margaret River, Western Australia

Paris apartment

Kingscliff, NSW


Puzzles

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Enter digits from 1 to 9 into the blank spaces. Every row, column and 3x3 square must contain one of each digit.

Find-a-Word

Daniel CraigHugh GrantSylvester StalloneUma ThurmanWhoopi GoldbergWill SmithDamon Wayans

Al PacinoBruce WillisJake GyllenhaalEdward NortonMichael DouglasHarrison FordGeorge Clooney

Eva MendesRob LoweChristian BaleSalma HayekShirley MaclaineDiane Keaton

Can you find all the celebrity names?

Sudoku

ACROSS6 Adoration, devotion (7)7 Spouse's parent (2-3)9 Horizontal timber block (4)10 Something designed for rough or casual use (10)11 Well produced (8)13 Hip, cool (6)15 To swallow loudly (4)17 To unfasten (5)18 Honk (4)19 To make up, to make... (6)20 Overturn (8)23 Labour union of related crafts (5,5)26 Desperate (4)27 A response to something funny (5)28 On edge, aware (2,5)

DOWN1 A cooking device used to flatten (7,3)2 Genuine, authentic (6)3 An exercise of right (4)4 Microprogram stored in ROM (8)5 Fatty flesh (4)6 Pertaining to, or situated near (5)8 Pretending to be (5-2)12 To provide food or service (5)14 Art of working in threads (10)16 Neither moral nor immoral (7)17 Unwanted (8)21 Number of printed lines in an article (6)22 Creepy (5)24 To beat with a stick (4)25 Cooled by means of ice (4)


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TALK BACK WITH

OCCUPATION: Breakfast radio host - SeaFm , TV Host - It’s a Knock Out and The Dirt (my own nightly entertainment radio show nationally).

FAVOURITE TRAVEL DESTINATION AND WHY: I seem to have travelled for work so much internationally that my holidays are happily in Port Stephens, NSW with family. When I have managed to jet off for pleasure my favourite is a train ride through Italy. Stopping at little towns, drinking beautiful wines and eating copious amounts of pasta! My hidden treasures include Asolo and Corinaldo.

WHAT DO YOU NEVER TRAVEL WITHOUT AND WHY:A universal adapter! Phone chargers, laptops, even hair straighteners are not worth living without. I get so homesick without texting family all the time while away!

TRAVEL TIP: During my ten years touring with Hi5 I did a lot of sight-seeing alone. It taught me no matter how beautiful a building, breath taking a mountain or sunset, having someone to share that with makes it so much more memorable and special. I’d take my dad on tour to the UK as much as possible and beers in pubs and old English

museums were all the more incredible! So my tip, travel with the one you love or friend you make while travelling - and get ready for fun!

MOST EMBARRASSING/FUNNY TRAVEL STORY: My first international trip, I was in Hi5 and I had left my passport beside my bed at my parent’s house, three hours drive from Sydney airport! The rest of Hi5 had to go on their flight, while I waited alone at the airport. It was Christmas and I sat crying, but then a Santa started singing to me to cheer me up! So random but needed! Three hours went by while the most expensive courier ride ever delivered my passport two minutes before the last flight to NZ closed check in! I made it- and my first overseas journey began. I’ve never forgotten my passport again!

WHAT’S COMING UP FOR YOU IN 2012? There will be a lot of travel! I’ve just started breakfast radio on the Gold Coast which I love, and still work in Sydney often for my Dirt show. Filming It’s a Knock Out was hilarious fun and a reminder how much I love being in front of the camera. This year, I’ll enjoy my new jobs and make the most of my new coastal life style. n

Charli Robinson


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