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contentsISSUE 14

10 KASEY CHAMBERS & SHANE NICHOLSON Releasing Wreck & Ruin in September

14 BREAK UP A HOLIDAY BREAK New and exciting stay over options when travelling

on the cover

5 MINING FAMILIES ROCK A new self-help book for mining families covers the tough issues

6 THE ULTIMATE GOLFING GADGET Revolutionising the game

12 LET IT SNOW We check out some of the country’s greatest snow fields

19 DECLUTTER YOUR HOME The Swiss cheese approach to tidy

22 DAVSON ART A new record is set for the Australian artist

28 SQUASH STRESS Don’t let the pressure mount

29 HANDLING CRITICISM Taking something positive from negative feedback

features

regulars4 Welcome

16 Talking Technology

20 Something New

26 Puzzles

30 Talk Back

On the Cover:Kasey Chambers & Shane Nicholson.Photo by Glen Hannah.

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Welcometo Mining Life& Living Magazine

Hello and welcome to Mining Life & Living Magazine, a

free publication catering to those working in the mining

and resources industry.

With a clear direction toward health and lifestyle, MLL aims to

provide interesting stories to assist in the improvement of reader’s

work-life balance as well as to simply entertain with interviews,

profiles and regular contributions from experts in their fields.

This issue, we talk to Kasey Chambers and Shane Nicholson about their exciting

new album and how it was written. Also, we have plenty of giveaways so make sure

you enter the competitions - there’s everything from holidays to books and even

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Free professional advice and practical tips

for families in mining and resources.

www.miningfm.com.au MY DAD THINKS I’M

ORE-SOMEFIFOFOR INCREDIBLE

FAMILIES ONLY

ROCKSMY MUM’S A MINER AND SHE

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ABOUT MEWORKS AWAY BUT

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Practical ways to keep your relationship healthy and your family happy.

A new 176-page book offers professional advice and practical strategies for the growing number

of mining workers coping with fly-in/fly-out, drive-in/drive-out or life in isolated mining communities.

Mining Families Rock features professional advice by a psychologist, personal anecdotes from mining family members, and a raft of simple tips for keeping relationships healthy and kids happy.

The book is also aimed at Australians hoping to tap into the mining boom, with timely advice on where to start when you want a job in mining and what to expect from life on a mine site.

It’s published by the award-winning online support network Mining Family Matters, with 70 chapters including:

• Stayingconnectedwhenyouworkaway• Helpingchildren(fromtoddlerstoteens)cope• Usingtimewiselyonpreciousdaystogether• Rebootingyoursexlifeinaminingmarriage• Beatingthe‘blackday’blues• Buildinganewlifeinaminingtown• Minesiteetiquetteandwhattopackfor your first shift

Mining Family Matters co-founder, Alicia Ranford says Mining Families Rock has been carefully compiled not only to help people through any challenges they face as a result of their work choices, but also to help people feel good about those choices.

“The mining boom offers great opportunities for families, but after six moves in a decade andeightyearsoffly-in/fly-out(FIFO)Iknowit can also put intense pressure on couples trying to maintain a strong relationship and raise happy, healthy kids,” Alicia says. “Great communication is the absolute key, and hopefully this book will start a lot of conversations on many personal levels.”

Mining Family Matters psychologist Angie Willcocks says there is a lot of attention in AustraliaonthenegativeimpactsofFIFOrosterson families, and it’s time to turn the focus onto how to make these couples more resilient.

“Working away from home is a fact of life for a growing number of Australian families and it can be a positive experience so long as couples are very clear about goals and potential problems up front,” Angie said. “They need to tackle any issues as a united team and regularly reassess how the whole family is coping.”

Mining Families Rock is written by mining mum Alicia Ranford, psychologist Angie Willcocks and journalist Lainie Anderson. It’s priced at $24.95 and is available from the Mining Family Matters website, www.miningfm.com.au.

The creation of a comprehensive self-help book follows the success of MiningFM’s 32-page Survival Guide for Mining Families. More than 50,000 copies have been sold to mining companies Australia-wide since March 2011.

Sample tips from Mining Families Rock COPING IN THE EARLY DAYS OF FIFO/DIDO: We all cope differently when things get tough. Some need more contact; others prefer to withdraw. If your partner seems distant and keen to get off the phone in the early days, try not to take it personally.

HOW TO COPE WHEN YOU’RE MISSING YOUR KIDS: Remember that your children will only worry and panic about dad being away for Christmas or a big birthday if the adults seem to be worried or panicky. Look at this as a great opportunity to model resilience and problem-solving skills.

BEATING THE BLACK DAY BLUES: Black days are a bit like Mondayitis, only on a bigger scale. For some miners, it’s the final day of their time off. For others it’s the actual day of travel back to the mine site. Next time you are having a black day, take the time to think abouthowyoufeel(sad,anxiousorstressed)and how you are acting. Sometimes, even just noticing your black day thoughts can help.

MINING MUMS WHO WORK AWAY: Make sure guilt doesn’t affect your parenting style. If you do feel guilty about working away or long hours on the job, offload to supportive friends

and/or family to get it off your chest, rather than changing how you interact with your kids.

DON’T LET MONEY MAKE YOU MISERABLE:Don’talteryourcommitments(i.e.newhouseorbiggerloanrepayments)untilyouaresurethatminingworksforyou.FIFO/DIDOfamilies don’t do too well when they feel stuck with the lifestyle.

WORKING AWAY – HELPING CHILDREN TO COPE: Allow your children to talk about how they feel, and offer an extra cuddle when they’re sad. Avoid saying things like “be brave” or “don’t be silly” because they might start hiding feelings from you, thinking they are unacceptable feelings to talk about.

HELPING TEENAGERS TO COPE: some FIFO/DIDOparentsfeelalittleguiltyorsorryfor their kids, and so expect less of them. Strangely enough, this can be bad for their self esteem. Encouraging and even expecting your teenager to take part in family activities and help around the house is not only good for their confidence; it’s great for setting up opportunities for communication.

SEX AND THE MINING COUPLE: If you have differing libidos, don’t fall into the trap of thinkingthe‘problem’restswiththepersonwho wants less or more sex. Setting the issue up as one person’s problem just makes it harder to tackle and increases the tension, frustration, guilt and blame. Try approaching your differing sex drives as a team, working togethertobreakyour‘sexcycles’.

MARRIAGE BREAKDOWNS AND INFIDELITY: If you have a strong relationship based on mutual respect, interests and love for each other(andyoucanopenlydiscussanyworriesorissuesastheyarise)thereisnoreasontheFIFO/DIDOlifestyleshouldnegativelyimpactyour marriage or partnership.

MINE CAMP ETIQUETTE: Get yourself clean and tidy before breakfast and dinner in the mess hall. No-one wants to sit beside someone with half the day’s work still on their overalls. n

The world’s first self-help book for mining families, is being launched Australia-wide

MININGFAMILIES ROCK


The Ultimate

GolfingGadgetGOLFBUDDY LAUNCH VOICE, A TALKING GPS RANGEFINDER AND A WORLD FIRST IN GOLF DISTANCE MEASUREMENT DEVICES.

On 1st August, GolfBuddy - the leading developer of golf distance measuringdevice(DMD)solutions

and new generation golf GPS rangefinders - announced the launch of its newest model, the GolfBuddy Voice, a talking golf GPS.

Following on from its hugely successful global launch in January 2012 at the USA PGAShowinOrlando,JamieStark, GolfBuddy Australia General Manager, said the GolfBuddy Voice was revolutionary to the game.

"For hundreds of years golfers have relied on the human voice of caddies to dispense vital distance information on the course,”

Mr Stark said. “GolfBuddy has taken that time-honoured tradition and re-invented it for the technological age.”

“The GolfBuddy Voice really is just like having a caddie with you."

“Coupled with our experience and proven track record as demonstrated by the global success of our touch screen GPS products - the World and Platinum models - we are perfectly positioned to offer golfers the essential data they need to play better golf,” Mr Stark continued. “We have already >>


witnessed phenomenal global demand and an unprecedented appetite for the Voice and are looking forward to offering it to Australian golfers.”

“Itisquitesimplythehottestgadgetingolf.”A major breakthrough in the golf GPS

market, Voice is the first of its kind featuring audio capabilities offering golfers the ultimate golfing experience. It is the smallest and lightest golf GPS on the market and the easy to use unit not only provides accurate distances to front, centre and back of the green of more than 35,000 golf courses worldwide, including around 1,000 Australian courses, it actually tells you.

Distances are shown numerically on a small screen, alongside the hole number and par. Furthermore, GolfBuddy’s Auto Course & Hole Recognition technology and 24-channel GPS receiver, means the Voice offers superior precision because it always knows where it is automatically locating your position on the course and hole you are playing.

The Voice’s Rotating Green View always ensures distances are given directly from your angle of approach and players can also track how far they have hit the ball with the Measure Distance function. It gives golfers the option to change from yard to metre readings, tells the time and has eight hours of battery life via a rechargeable lithium battery.

Another major development is the Voice’s size. As small as a golf ball, yet light enough to be comfortably clipped onto a hat or visor, the Voice weighs a mere 30 grams and measures 4.3cm by 4.3cm. Its simplistic design means it is straightforward and easy to use and has been designed to be operated and enjoyed by golfers at any level and of all ages.

The GolfBuddy Voice is more than just an innovative measuring gadget for golfers, another major drawcard of the Voice is that it complies with the rules of golf’s governing bodies, The R&A and the United States Golf Association(USGA).

As with all of GolfBuddy's GPS Rangefinders, the Voice is 100% fee-free with no annual subscriptions or course download charges to pay after initial purchase. It comes preloaded with over 35,000 worldwide courses, features a 40,000 course memory capacity and can be easily updated by connecting to a PC via a micro USB port for synching when new courses are added to GolfBuddy’s comprehensive global database or when course maps are updated.

“In the competitive market of golf rangefinders, many claim to walk the walk and others talk the talk, however in GolfBuddy’s case, we are the only ones who indisputably do both,” Mr Stark said. “Furthermore, it is the simplicity and effectiveness of the Voice that is generating the phenomenal worldwide reaction.”

The GolfBuddy Voice is available www.gpsgolfbuddy.com.au for RRP $220. n

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A hugebenefitoftheFIFO/DIDOlifestyleis the ability for families in mining and resources to stretch their annual leave.

This doesn’t mean you get more annual leave than other families, but you do get to combine annual leave with extended R&R, which is a lovely little side-benefit of the industry.

Forthosewhodon'tdoFIFO/DIDO,letmeexplain. Let’s say your husband works nine days on the mine site and then has five days off at home. He takes nine days annual leave andendsupwith19daysoff(fivedaysrosteredR&R + nine days annual leave + five days rosteredR&R=19days).I'venevermetaFIFO/DIDOfamilywho’scomplainedaboutthis!

So this fantastic arrangement, coupled withthefactthatFIFOworkersgettokeeptheirfrequentflyerpoints,makesforagreatexcuse to take a holiday.

It's not always so well received by educators though. West Australian Education Minister Liz Constable recently singled out FIFOparentsforcriticismontheissueoftaking extended holidays during term time.

"The figures for student attendance show rates at schools have failed to improve, despite a government campaign to increase them, particularly those with parents who are fly-in-fly-out workers who organise holidays during the school term," she told ABC Perth. "Onedayoffwhentheydon'thavealegitimatereasonisnotacceptable;childrenarerequiredto go to school."

I have to admit, I'm one of those parents. Justthisyearwetookourchildren(bothearlyprimary)outofschoolforatwo-week

trip to Bali, and we did the same last year to Thailand.

We weighed up the pros and cons of taking the kids out of school and decided thattimetogetherasafamily(coupledwiththe life experiences they would receive while onholiday)faroutweighedthetimemissedatschool.

So with that in mind, here are my tips for making the most of valuable annual leave:• Writealettertotheprincipalwellaheadof time, explaining the reason for your child’s absence from school. Forward a copy to theirclassteacherstoo,requestinganyworkthey might miss while away. Then, of course, ensure this gets done before you return. • Chooseadestinationwithadifferentculture - an eye-opening experience will widen your children’s horizons. • Getthekidstowriteajournalofwhatthey've been doing each day. Include rubbings of coins from whichever country you’re in, airline tickets and attraction ticket stubs of the places you’ve been. • Travelwithanotherfamily.True,thisisrisky,but choose friends who have travelled before and have like-minded interests. Make sure the kids all have a good relationship and you parent in similar styles. We have found that travelling with friends actually takes some of the intense pressure off when you are in unfamiliar surroundings. And when the kids are all having fun, mum and dad can have someone-on-onetimeaswell.Organiseaswap night when your mates look after all the

kids and you get a romantic night out. • Ifyouarestayingintheoneplace,hireavilla. It’s cheaper than you think, especially when sharing with another family. In Asia they often come with a pool and when the kids are in bed it's downstairs for a little adult time. Cuts out the need to hire unknown babysitters or being stuck in your motel room because the kids are exhausted but its only 7.30pm. • Organisedaytrips.You’llbepickedupfrom your villa/resort and taken for a day ofactivities.Yourguidewillbeanamazingsource of local knowledge and will teach you some phrases to help you on your way. A quickGooglebeforeyouleavewillgiveyouendless options. My advice is to wait until you arrive at your destination before booking. That way you can check the weather and make sure it’s a nice day. No point visiting that volcano if it’s covered in fog! • Iftravellingoverseasisn’tsomethingyou’vedone before, contact a travel agent who will help guide you with your plans. They often have the cheapest deals too. We have had great success with both www.byokids.com.au and www.flightcentre.com.au.

Whetheryou’reaFIFO/DIDOorresidentialfamily, life is busy and we all work hard - so it’s extra important to make precious time for family. I know it’s a cliché, but the kids grow up so fast.

For more lifestyle and relationship advice, head to the Mining Family Matters website at www.miningfm.com.au n

BY ALICIA RANFORD, MINING FAMILY MATTERS CO-FOUNDER (WWW.MININGFM.COM.AU)

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KASEY CHAMBERS& SHANE NICHOLSONReleasing Wreck & Ruin in September

In 2008, Kasey Chambers and Shane Nicholson became one of the only married couples

in the history of the Australian album charts to have an album collaboration debut at number one, coming second to none other than JohnLennonandYokoOno.

Almost five years on, Kasey and

Shane have recorded Wreck & Ruin, the highly anticipated follow up to their 2008 platinum #1 hit album, Rattlin’ Bones.

“Having been almost five years since we made Rattlin’ Bones we thoughtitwastimeto‘temptfate’and challenge our marriage by making another album together,” the

couple said. “We have both made solo albums in between, but in the back of our minds we always knew we would end up making music together again.”

According to Kasey and Shane, the writing process fell into place easier than they had planned so they grabbed a few of their >>


musician friends and recorded everyone jamming the songs on a farm for a week.

“When the situation is right, it’s not difficult for us to make music together,” said Kasey who lives with Shane and their children on the Central Coast of NSW. “We click on that level.”

“Wreck & Ruin was born and gave us a chance to revisit the sounds of music that we love to make together where it can be traditional, but not conventional.”

Wreck & Ruin was recorded in eight days at Foggy Mountain, and the 13-track album captures each of the various elements of Kasey and Shane’s love for music – from roots to gospel, bluegrass to folk, but always country to the core.

The album opens with the hymn-inspired Til Death Do Us Part, before launching into the title track, a mixture of banjo and bruised

fiddle work all purposefully built around country influences.

It’s as if the pair are stomping in a barnyard weighing up their differences, jamming in the name of revolution and taking a traditional genre and shaking it up for what it’s worth.

The album’s first single Adam & Eve is loaded with religious imagery. There are serpents and sin and storytelling that’s part fairytale and two shakes Biblical.

“There is no symbolic connection between us and Adam and Eve,” said Shane. “I don’t know if that story ended that well anyway!”

OthersongslikeThe Quiet Life beg the questionofwishingforalifeawayfromthebig city.

“That song is about our lives,” Kasey said. “A lot of people and couples can relate to that.”

“We’veallthought‘heyIjustwanttoswap

thislifeforaquietlifeforawhile’.Itpops

into your mind every now and again. I would

get bored. Shane would love it though.”

“Absolutely,” Shane added. “We wrote that

sitting on the back porch of the cabin and

looking at the mountains and I was thinking

I could easily do this instead of making this

album and going on tour. I could easily sit

here strumming and drink scotch all day.”

Up Or Down was inspired by a day of

listening to the gospel sounds of The Louvin

Brothers’ 1950 album Satan Is Real while

Sick As A Dog literally gets its name from

the entire family being swiped by the flu

earlier this year, and ploughs through a fast,

nasty bluegrass-stomp.

The new album is out Friday 7th

September, and the new single, Adam and

Eve, is out now. n

“Wreck & Ruin was born and gave us a chance to revisit the sounds of music that we love to make together where it can be

traditional, but not conventional.”


NSW Snowfields & ResortsThredbo – Thredbo is a year-round resort nestled at the base of Mount Crackenback in the foothills of the New South Wales Snowy Mountains. Home to Australia’s longest ski run of 5.9km, this is a true European-style mountain resort, just 6km from the peak of Mt Kosciuszko.

Perisher – You’llfindPerisherintheNewSouthWalesSnowy Mountains. It’s 5.5 hours by car from Sydney, via Canberra and Cooma, or about 7 hours from Melbourne. This broad-ranging resort takes in no less than seven spectacular Snowy Mountain peaks centered on Mount Perisher, which stands a formidable 2054 metres above sea level. There are 47 ski lifts and the skiable area measures over 12km, providing something for everyone.

Selwyn Snowfields – Known as Australia’s premier family and learn-to-ski resort, the Selwyn Snowfields flank the sides of Mount Selwyn in the northern Snowy Mountains. Set in the beautiful Kosciuszko National Park of NSW, these snowfields have a long history of Australian skiing. Nearby Kiandra is where skiing began in Australia around 1861 and it’s a great place to begin a snow experience.

Charlotte Pass – If altitude is what you’re after, Charlotte Pass will take you all the way to the top! It’s the highest resort in Australia and lies in the heart of the NSW Snowy Mountains. It’s a mere 8km from the Perisher Valley. Here you’ll be amazed at the majestic views of Mt Kosciuszko and The Snowy Mountain Range. Charlotte Pass is a little more difficult to access, only by OversnowTransportandismuchsmallerthan other resorts, but what this resort lacks in convenience, it makes up for in some of themostconsistentandbest-qualitynaturalsnowfalls in Australia.

VIC Snowfields & ResortsFalls Creek –Adjacent to the spectacular Bogong High Plains and part of the Alpine National Park, Falls Creek village in north-east Victoria lies 1600 metres above sea level and the highest altitude at 1842 metres. Victoria’s largest alpine resort, Falls Creek is an easy 4.5 hour drive from Melbourne and a full day’s drive from Sydney. If a road trip isn’t on your agenda, you can choose to fly to Albury and take a short coach ride or hire a car from the airport. With 15 ski lifts, 92 ski runs and 65km of cross-country trails, there’s skiing and snowboarding for everyone from beginners and families through to advanced skiers and riders.

Mt Hotham –Located in the Australian Alps National Park, Mt Hotham provides visitors with a classic Australian winter wilderness with plenty of beautiful snowgums, spectacular views and undulating mountain ridges. Hotham is easily accessible along The Great Alpine Road

and even boasts its own airport with direct flights taking just 45 mins from Melbourne and 80 mins from Sydney with Qantaslink in winter. Hotham is known for a lively après ski culture, with more than 20 bars and a range of restaurants to suit all budgets plus two beautiful day spas.

Mt Buller –About 250km and a 3-hour drive from Melbourne is Mount Buller village. The villageispicturesquelylocatedononeofthe mountain slopes from which it takes itsname.You’llfindplentyofski-in/ski-outaccommodation and the resort area can accommodate up to 7000 people, so there’s no shortage of lively atmosphere, fun bars, great restaurants and vibrant nightlife with over 30 places to choose from. There’s also a spa, cinema and plenty of shops for when you need a little downtime.

Mt Baw Baw – Mount Baw Baw snowfields offer the closest downhill skiing to Melbourne; an easy 120km

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drive away. With 35 hectares of groomed runs, seven ski lifts, three snow play areas, 10kms of groomed x-country ski trails and unlimited terrain amongst the snowgums to explore, you will be hard pressed to find a better outdoor venue so close to Melbourne. Given the nature of the terrain and the lift network, Mt Baw Baw snowfields are ideal for the snowboarder, downhill and cross-country skier.

Lake Mountain –Lake Mountain is just 120km from Melbourne, making it ideal for short and weekend trips, so it’s little wonder it’s the most visited snow resort in Australia. It specialises in cross-country skiing and snowplay, including tobogganing, snowshoe walking and snow bike riding. It also holds numerous events including snow sculpture competitions and itsownmusicfestival.Itsuniquesub-alpineenvironmentisagreatintroduction to the snow and the majority of the trails are for beginners and intermediate cross-country skiers. It’s important to note, however, that snowboarding is not permitted, as Lake Mountain isn’t a traditional downhill ski resort. There’s no resort accommodation, but there are plentyofgreatplacestostaynearbyintheYarraValley,MarysvilleTriangle and Alexandra.

Snowaustralia.com is the official representing body for all that is involved with the Australian snowfields and resorts. It is a complete information hub, introducing new holiday-makers to the Australian snow experience with the choice of nine major alpine resorts in both New South Wales and Victoria.

Snowaustralia.com is the online “go-to” when planning an Aussie snow trip, promising a one-stop shop as well as being simple and affordable. Snow Australia has sourced the best packages across all resorts making it more accessible and giving you the ability to compare prices, locations and accommodation to suit everyone’s needs. n

Australian drivers have rated Avis Car Rental a cut above the rest,

according to a recent car hire customer satisfaction survey by Canstar Blue. Now in its second year, the independent study examined responses from nearly 600 customers who rented a vehicle in Australia in the last 12 months. Avis earned a five-star rating in six of the seven categories, including overall satisfaction, service, vehicle availability, booking process, cost and fee transparency and accessory availability, making it the top-ranked car rental company in the study.

The leading car rental company in Australia, Avis operates at more than 200 conveniently located rental facilities, including all major airports. Avis utilizes numerous feedback systems, including online customer surveys, to enhance the customer rental experience. Customer surveys are aggregated and delivered to field location managers in real-time to enable immediate response to customer suggestions.

For more information on Canstar Blue’s car rental customer satisfaction survey, visit www.canstarblue.com.au and to book through Avis today, visit www.avis.com n

AVIS CAR RENTAL RANKED NUMBER ONE IN AUSTRALIA CAR HIRE CUSTOMER SATISFACTION

George Proos, Senior Vice President and Managing Director Avis Australia accepting the prestigious Canstar Blue Award from Vanessa Brennan, Chief Executive Officer of Canstar Blue.


TRAVEL BUG BITES

Travellers are “breaking up their holiday breaks” by staying over at the world’s holiday hotspots on the way to or from

their primary destinations. Flight Centre Limited global executive

general manager of marketing Colin Bowman said growth in the number of airlines servicing Australia, coupled with the emergence of low cost and hybrid carriers, had opened up a variety of new holiday options for travellers.

“As the range of airfare choices takes off, travellers are finding that the conventional flight path from A to B is not always the best or most interesting travel option,” he said. “In

some cases, flying direct to the destination may not be the cheapest flight either.”

To highlight some of the interesting alternatives that are now available, Flight Centre’s airfare experts have compiled a range of interesting “stay over” itineraries.

1) New York, via HawaiiFor most Australians, the journey to the Big Apple typically includes a flight via Los Angeles, but an exciting new option was made available in June, when Hawaiian Airlines introduced direct services from Honolulu to NewYork’sKennedy(JFK)airport.

2) New Zealand, with a South American flavour Competition is intense

on the Trans Tasman routes, which are

now serviced by Qantas, Air New Zealand,

Virgin Australia and a host of highly rated

international airlines including Emirates,

Aerolineas Argentina and Lan Chile. In addition

to flying to NZ, travellers taking off to Santiago

with Lan can also stopover in Papeete and

Easter Island.

A HOLIDAY BREAK:Break Up

10 interesting stayover options


3) London, via the MaldivesThere are literally dozens of ways to fly to London. If you’re not in a hurry to touch down in the UK, Emirates offers one of the most interesting alternatives, which includes stops in Singapore, Colombo(SriLanka),MaleandDubai.

4) Paris, via ReunionSimilarly, if you’re travelling to Paris and in need of some beach time, consider Air Tahiti Nui or Air Austral. Air Tahiti offers flights from Sydney to Papeete and on to the French capital, while Air Austral flies via Reunion Island, the gateway to Mauritius and the Seychelles.

5) Rome, via DubaiWhile many travellers still fly to Europe via Asia, Emirates’ and Etihad’s rapid growth in recent years has really put the Middle East on the stay over map for Australians.

Passengers taking off from Melbourne on Emirates can stay over in Dubai on the way to or from Rome and other European and UK destinations.

7) Bali and Phuket combinedThese two holiday havens have long been favourites for Australian travellers.

But there’s no need to choose between them, as it’s now easy and affordable to visit both. Flight Centre has created an airfare deal that includes a flight from Australia to Bali, via Singapore, on to Phuket and then home to Australia via Singapore.

8) Kenya, via KoreaAustralian travellers taking off on an African safari now have a new flight option.

Korean Air, which offers flights from Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne, recently launched non-stop services from Seoul Incheon to Nairobi.

Flights will leave Seoul on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

9) Las Vegas, via HawaiiTravellers taking off to Las Vegas can really hit the jackpot when it comes to stopover options along the way. In addition to taking the traditional route to LA with V Australia, Qantas and others, Aussie travellers can choose to get beached in Hawaii by flying Hawaiian Airlines and stopping over in Honolulu.

6) LA, via FijiThequickestwaytogettoLosAngelesis,of course, the direct route to Los Angeles International Airport. But there’s also a host of indirect options for travellers to consider. Fijian carrier Air Pacific, which flies from several Australian cities, offers connections from Nadi to Los Angeles and other North American destinations, including Vancouver.

10) South Africa, via Adu DhabiIf you’re planning a trip to South Africa, there are literally dozens of flight paths to consider, in addition to the direct route from Australia. Examples include flights with Etihad, via Abu Dhabi, and Air Mauritius, via Mauritius. n


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A 1985 painting by Sharon Davson recentlysoldfor$5.2million(US$5.4m)-anewrecordforapaintingby

a living Australian artist.The painting, Points of View, is a major early

career work by the artist. Sharon Davson has a solid three decade professional Australian and international art career to her credit.

Points of View was originally commissioned by Norman Hepburn for his then Central Coast resort in 1985 as three continuous canvases created by Davson. It has changed hands several times over the decades.

It’s most recent sale also places the painting third in the world by value for a painting by a living female artist.

This is causing some excitement as the sale seems to have taken some members of the art world by surprise with a few offering their opinions. However, amidst the opinions, there are the obvious statements in the media that ''the purchaser was obviously happy'' to confirm the $5.2m sale.

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The owners of her art and those who have participated with her work read like a Who's Who of the celebrity and corporate worlds, yet she has maintained a rather private life.

Boyd Nelson of Whitehead Gupta Lawyers, issued the following statement on behalf of the newownerMacquarieTrusteeNZ:

"Points of View is an iconic Davson work lavishly themed with her signature jig-saw puzzle pieces, and includes subtle personal motifs woven into the expansive canvas. It is an opportune investment in this leading female artist's work.

This 1.37 x 5.5 metre (4.5 by 18 foot) painting was Davson's second major art commission.

We regard it as a significant work in Davson's career, as well as an important work in the history of Australian art.

Given the comparatively small out-put by this remarkable internationally accredited artist, and with much of Davson's art sold before being created, it is very rare to have the opportunity to acquire such a major early painting. Macquarie Trustee NZ regards the purchase price for ‘Points of View' as an excellent buy."

Davson’s$5.2m Record

Painting

Points of View

Working on the painting in 1985 - Points of View.


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Internationally,this$5.2million(US$5.4m)sale places Davson third in the world ranking by value for a PAINTING by a living female artist. (MarleneDumascurrentlyholdsthisrecordwitha sale value of US$6.3 million for her painting The Visitor;aUS$5.8millionworkbyYayoiKusama from Tokyo is second. Cady Noland takes the overall value record for art by a living femaleartistforaUS$6.6millionsculpture.)

Achieving the highest sales price for a living artist within a country is predominantly a male domain. Davson is currently the only female holding this title.

"I am delighted about the sale of 'Points of View',” said Davson. “It's testimony to all those who have believed in my work over the past decades.

“I trust it will also be of encouragement to women artists everywhere that in this 21st Century the ‘glass ceiling' in the arts is finally being shattered.

“I am also elated that the sales value reflects that art doesn't need to be confronting or shocking to be considered of high worth.

“It is time for works that inspire and uplift to have their ‘turn in the sun'.

“All the best. Thank you."Davson’s art is represented in public

collections including in the Hikaru Memorial Museum in Takayama, Japan, the Museum & Art Gallery of the Northern Territory in Darwin and 40 public art gallery, city or university collections. Her art is also represented in 2 royal collections and over 60 corporate collections in Australia, the USA, Japan and New Zealand.

From 1999 to 2002, Davson’s major retrospective exhibition With Gratitude For The Light toured 14 public regional art galleries throughout Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia. It showcased 63artworksdatingfrom1972to1999.‘Points of View’ featured in this inspirational touring exhibition.

The majority of these exhibition pieces were borrowed back from public, corporate and private collections, including the Museum & Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, Coro Corp. New Zealand & Hawaii, Cathay Pacific Airways, Konica Australia, the Rooty Hill RSL Club &

Resort, the Win Davson Art Gallery & Museum andtheprivatecollectionofJamesFairfaxAO.

2008-11 saw another retrospective exhibition Davson ~ World Leaders & Enlightenment tour. This featured art works from 1973 to 2007 which were mainly borrowed from superannuation fund collections.

Davson currently resides in Newcastle NSW. Her art and its benefits to the immediate and broader communities are held in high regard. Davson has recently been supported as the creative leader of a new Spiritualism in art and is readily identified as a Personal Globalist. She established two charities, assisting endangered species and promoting world peace, and continues to participate in benefitting other community organisations.

Over300world-renownedleaders

have supported her work. From cultural, entertainment and sporting arenas, they have included Sir Edmund Hillary, Neil Diamond, Paul Newman, Sir Cliff Richard, Dame Joan Sutherland, Sir Nigel Mansell, Mario Andretti, Pete Sampras, Linda Evangelista, the Hon. Pat Farmer, Layne Beachley, Cathy Freeman, Andre Agassi, Bon Jovi and many more.

Davson was recently a significant sponsor of Pat Farmer’s epic run from the North Pole to the South Pole through the Americas as documented in his book Pole to Pole run. Pat Farmer was visiting Davson’s studio gallery to discuss the progress of a major painting she is creating as the official artist to the Pole to Pole event, when the Fairfax news photographer arrived recently. Both athlete and artist have received comments such as “can’t be done”. Both are major achievers in their respective arenas.

A realistic visionary, Davson is the artist world leaders follow.

ContactDavsonArtmanagementtoacquireher art from $5,000 and upwards and to learn more about why Davson’s art has experienced better than approximately 20% per annum growth for collector / investors for more than two decades.

“It’s most recent sale also places

the painting third in the world

by value for a painting by a living

female artist.”

Pat Farmer with Davson and her Farmer’s Run paintings in progress.

Pat Farmer World Record Pole to Pole runner and former Federal Parliamentarian with Sharon Davson and the painting.Photos by David Wallace.


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Trivia1. Which letter is used to describe a soft pencil?

2. What year were rear-view mirrors installed as standard equipment on production cars? a) 1908 b) 1916 c) 1930 d) 1955

3. How many tennis Grand Slam titles did Jim Courier win?

4. What were the nicknames for the atomic bombs which were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki?

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7. What year was the Eiffel Tower built for the World’s Fair in Paris?

8. The largest lake in Australia, Lake Eyre, can be found in which state or territory?

9. In cricket, what year was the first Boxing Day Test Match held at the MCG? a) 1935 b) 1942 c) 1950 d) 1963

10. Who was the first Emperor of Rome?

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There is no doubt about it, the year is flying past! As you seek to clear your in-trays and inboxes, you can

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break and consider gaining some real down-time. If you verbally let your loved ones know that you need a good rest, they will understand much more.

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When we are criticised, it’s easy to feel defensive. After all, criticism implies that we’ve done something

wrong, or that we’re not meeting the performance levels we should.

Well, the good news is that no one is perfect! All of us make mistakes at some point or another. Think about it: if you’ve never made a mistake, it probably means that you’ve never pushed yourself to work outside your comfort zone; you’ve never taken risks; or that you’ve never stuck your neck out for anything. That’s no way to develop your skills or career!

There are some constructive responses to reasonable criticism:

Adjust your Attitude:Start by looking at criticism as an opportunity to learn and do better. The person offering the feedback is usually keen for you to improve your performance. Youcanmakesurethattheconversationstarts on the right note by approaching the situation with an open mind, and by having a sense of gratitude that someone’s taking the time to help you. Resist the temptation to be defensive!

Disconnect:It’s important to realise that fair criticism is about something you’ve done or said, not about you personally. Try to disconnect your personal feelings from the criticism, so that you can see the truth in what the other person is saying.

Really Listen:Make sure that you actually listen to what is being said. It can be easy to just nod in apparent agreement, while in reality you’re busy thinking about what you’re going to say as soon as the other person has stopped talking. That isn’t really listening: you need to listen actively in order to understand just what it is that they’re saying.

Don’t Respond Immediately:Always take the time to formulate your

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Paraphrase the Criticism:Repeating what the person has just said in your own words is great way to make sure that you’ve understood them fully. Use a non-aggressive approach here. Remain calm, and rephrase what you think they’ve saidinanunthreateningway.Youmightsay,“So if I understand you correctly, you think that…”

Find the Facts:If the person offering criticism isn’t being specificenough,thenaskquestions.It’simportant to find out what the real issue is. If your boss says, “I didn’t like your last report”, then get details. What didn’t they like about it?

Admit MistakesPeople who own up to their mistakes are respected and admired. When you freely take responsibility for something that hasn’t worked out as you would have wished, you’re demonstrating professionalism and maturity. If you’re in the wrong, admit it and apologise. Agreeing with your critic puts you both on common ground and can often foster an atmosphere of mutual respect and open communication.

Learn from the ExperienceFair criticism can help us improve our performance, if we take the time to learn from it. So, spend some time thinking about what happened and what your critic said. Come up with a plan for how you’re going to

fix the situation and avoid the same mistake next time.

Be ThankfulAfter you’ve gained perspective on the experience, thank the person for taking the time to give you feedback. Many people feel uncomfortable giving criticism, just as many people are uncomfortable receiving it. Explain how it has helped you, and what you’ve learned from the experience.

KEY POINTSThere’s a big difference in fair and unfair criticism, but sometimes the line between the two is hard to see. Fair criticism can help you grow and learn, while unfair criticism can drag you down.When it comes to handling fair criticism, realise that this is an opportunity. Keep an open mind and where possible, be willing to own up to any mistakes you’ve made. Realise that the critic is addressing an action or situation, not you personally. Make an effort to listen actively and understand what they’re saying, then plan how you’ll improve things and move on. n

BY KELLY MANIATIS, REGISTERED PSYCHOLOGIST AND MEMBER OF THE AUSTRALIAN PSYCHOLOGICAL SOCIETY

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FAVOURITE TRAVEL DESTINATION AND WHY:South Africa. I travelled with friends to the World Cup, saw the Aussies play their hearts out, then travelled around. It's a beautiful country.

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MOST EMBARRASSING/FUNNY TRAVEL MOMENT: In the first few days of the first trip on my own, I lost my wallet and travel documents! Lucky I had a travel agent back home to help.

WHAT’S COMING UP FOR YOU NEXT? On tour with the very talented Young Talent Team, can't wait! These kids are amazing. Then into rehearsals for Legally Blonde The Musical which opens in Sydney in October. n

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We won’t take from the ground, until we know what we can put back in.

We’d like to shed some light on how little land mining actually

uses. In fact, mining uses less than 0.1% of land in NSW.1 But what

land we do use, we rehabilitate. That’s why even before any

mining starts, we work with scientists, the Government and local

communities to develop plans on how we will restore the land to a

safe, stable and healthy condition.

And it’s not just plans on paper. Right across NSW there are past

mines that are now productive grazing land, forests and even

parks. While mining is a temporary land use, we realise it does

have an effect on the environment. We’re not perfect, but we

are careful and we keep our impacts to an absolute minimum.

And we won’t rest, because it’s not enough just to be good for

the NSW economy.

We want to be good for NSW.

worldclassminers.com.au Source: 1Australian Collaborative Land Use & Management Program.

Westside Mine, Lake Macquarie, NSW

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