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I’M FREE - TAKE ME HOME

SOUNDWAVE COMING AT YA! WE CHAT TO JIMMY EAT WORLD

WANT GOOD KIDS?

NEW YEAR, NEW YOU

LEARN HOW TO BE A GOOD PARENT

GET FIGHTING FIT IN 2014

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IT’S FESTIVAL TIME A huge line-up of musicians will descend on WA for Soundwave.

FAMILY MATTERS Tips and advice from the experts on how to live happily FIFO after.

NEW YEAR, NEW YOU Get fighting fit for 2014.

features 28 LFL Meet the ladies in the Legends Football League.

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GET INTO MINING All you need to know about a foot into the lucrative mining industry.

TRAVEL BUG BITES Get away from it all and take a trip around the world on two wheels.

regulars Page 3 Welcome Aboard

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Page 6 Route Map Page 11 Updates Page 12 What’s on? Page 15 Family Matters Page 22 Money Matters Page 26 Boy’s Toys Page 28 Sport Fever Page 30 Chit Chat Page 33 Fighting Fit Page 36 Mining & Industry Page 40 Skippers Fleet and Information Page 41 Skippers Service Page 43 Travel Bug Bites

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ADVERTISING & ENQUIRIES WESTERN EDITION [WA]

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elcome aboard your flight today with Skippers. With the summer weather upon us hopefully we can enjoy some sunshine as well as welcomed rains which are needed by all areas, regardless our dedicated crews will make your journey as comfortable as possible. Northern Star Resources has taken over the Plutonic Gold Mine together with Goldfields Australia Pty Ltd which have taken over Granny Smith, Darlot and Lawlers Goldmines and we welcome the continuation of longstanding relationships with these mine sites and which ends an era with the Barrick Mines Group. There is still limited activity at the moment in the resource sector although our new clients Lynas Corporation are continuing their flights solely with Skippers to their Laverton operation. We are also doing a flight for Mount Magnet Gold operations to Mount Magnet. With the very successful Esperance race season underway, Skippers continue to provide charter flights for Jockey’s and racing personnel for this popular destination as we have done for a number of seasons.

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Changes to our Regular Passenger Services means Wiluna will now be a direct service Tuesday in a Metro and Monday’s and Friday’s being triangulated with Mount Magnet and Meekatharra which will be operated by a larger aircraft. Skippers Kimberley Air Service routes servicing Broome, Derby, Fitzroy Crossing and Halls Creek are being well patronized by the local community and provides a fast and comfortable journey to the remote locations. Skippers seat sale involving over 1000 seats for travel within the months of February, March and April on the coastal network to Carnarvon and Shark Bay is being well received. As well as Discover West Holidays, a holiday promotion is underway predominately focused on Monkey Mia and Shark Bay. A holiday promotion in conjunction with Carnarvon Travel Centre focusing on Carnarvon and Perth, both are receiving positive results. Motive Travel is also promoting a number of tours involving sporting events. Skippers Road Transport arm continues to be very active in the resource industry. Burswood Car Rentals have a guaranteed pick-up and delivery service which can be ordered online or direct with themselves and in most cases are cheaper than the better known brands. We once again remind you that we have wireless internet that is available to our passengers in the Perth terminal, which is free of charge. Please enquire upon checking in. Once again enjoy your journey with us today, we feel privileged to provide this service and look forward to you flying with us again soon.

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BY ALY EVEILLE

WHAT’S ON

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oundwave is heading back down under and one of the star acts would have to be old school favourite Jimmy Eat World! Skipper’s writer Aly Eveille had a chat to Rick Burch, the bands bass guitarist and backing vocals. YOU GUYS HAVE BEEN ON THE SCENE FOR TWENTY YEARS NOW, HOW DO THESE DAYS DIFFER FROM EARLIER TIMES? Yes, we’re in our twentieth year. Happy birthday Jimmy Eat World (laughs)! It’s incredible how different it is now from what it was 20 years ago and if you asked us then if we would be doing this in 20 years none of us would’ve imagined to be and we’re really grateful. It’s our fans that are super supportive and as long as they keep loving the music that we’re putting out Jimmy Eat World has 20 more years! YOU RELEASED DAMAGE IN JUNE FOLLOWED BY A BIT OF A EUROPEAN TOUR, HOW DID THE ALBUM COME ABOUT? We’ve done a lot of our writing in the studio we have in Arizona which is also where we recorded our two previous albums and when it came down to deciding where to record Damage we decided that in order to have a different energy and recording process, we’d go somewhere else to record it. Alain Johannes, the producer we were working with (who is incredible by the way), had the idea of recording in his studio which is in his home so we decided to do that in Los Angeles. We essentially moved into his house. All the guitar amplifiers were in his bedroom and he literally had to climb over them to get to his bed at night. I asked him if he wanted it moved and he was like ‘no man, this is the perfect; it’s one of my favourite parts of this’. He was all for the music as well so it was just like hanging out at your best friends house with all of your toys. It was super fun. PERSONALLY, MY FAVOURITE SONG IS THE MIDDLE, AND I’M SURE I’M NOT ALONE! WHAT TRACKS HAVE YOU GUYS ENJOYED MAKING THE MOST AND HOW DOES THE WHOLE PROCESS HAPPEN? I love The Middle too and some people don’t believe me when I say that but we all genuinely do and it’s the song we play the most. It’s because there’s such a reaction when we play it, there’s such a connection to it and you can’t help but have fun. But as for the tracks, there’s no formula that we have. An idea will happen and we’ll just let it grow into the song, however it feels. The Middle is a good example. Jim had that song come to him and it was pretty complete when it happened upon him. Sometimes it’s very easy like that. But then there are times when you have a great idea and the song has lots of potential but it’s just finding the right

way to support it and present it. So we’ll go around and around trying it different ways and we do it until it feels right. HOW DO YOU FEEL JIMMY EAT WORLD HAS EVOLVED MUSICALLY SINCE THE EARLIER DAYS WHEN YOU HAD A PUNKROCK SORT OF SOUND? I think it’s just getting older (laughs), which is a bit boring but I think as anyone goes through life and has experiences, you bring that to whatever you’re doing especially if it’s a creative endeavour. You’re calling upon your past experiences. Hopefully we’ve learnt things over the years and I think we have and we apply it. We try to be progressive but also stay true to ourselves. WHAT OTHER ARTISTS INSPIRE YOU AND THE REST OF THE BAND? All sorts of stuff. We’ve been listening to a lot of American and British classic rock. We go back and revisit all of the great Led Zeppelin stuff and Elvis Costello. I’ve been listening to a lot of comedy, that’s cool too. AS FOR SOUNDWAVE, WHAT’S IT LIKE PERFORMING AT A BIG FESTIVAL OR CONCERT LIKE THAT? It’s incredible. It’s one of my favourite things to do. It’s definitely a rush so you get some adrenalin which makes you a little nervous but it’s also really exciting. There’s a big flow of energy that happens with a large audience in a festival setting. It’s high energy but it’s also a totally different energy to playing in a small club where there are 500 people and everyone’s eyes are looking at you. That’s very intimate which almost makes me more nervous because it’s very personal. The large audience is just humanity having a good time. They’re both exciting for very different reasons. HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT HITTING SOUNDWAVE AND BEING WELCOMED BY THOUSANDS OF CRAZY AUSTRALIAN FANS? (Laughs) We’re really excited about it! We had such a great time last time we were on Soundwave so we’re super excited to be welcomed back and we’re really looking forward to it. It’s been too long since we’ve been to Australia! WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE THING ABOUT VISITING US? The people. I love the beach too and I always like to head to the beaches when I’m there and hang out. There’s good food, good drinks and good company. It’s just a good time and has a very relaxed vibe. ARE YOU GUYS GOING TO BE DOING ANYTHING ASIDE FROM SOUNDWAVE? Soundwave is the main priority. I’m sure there might be some side shows but I haven’t heard for sure. That would be fun though.

SOUNDWAVE FESTIVAL IS FAST APPROACHING AND THEY’VE ADDED EIGHT MORE ARTISTS TO THE ALREADY MAMMOTH LINE-UP! Joining the gig will be legendary Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora. He’ll be joined by an all-star band featuring Orianthi Panagaris, guitarist to Alice Cooper and Michael Jackson! Get your lighters up in the air and prepare for the mother of all sing-alongs! Industrial rock heavy weights Filter have also joined the lineup along with I Killed The Prom Queen, The Ghost Inside and more. Don’t forget about the rest of the line-up! There’s Green Day, Avenged Sevenfold, Stone Temple Pilots, Alice in Chains, Rob Zombie, Placebo, HIM, Korn, Jimmy Eat World and heaps more! Don’t miss the madness – Monday 3rd March, Claremont Showgrounds. Tickets are on sale now at www.oztix.com.au and for more information head to www.soundwavefestival.com.au n

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Kangaroo Dreaming Trail

he haunting tones of a lone didgeridoo weave through the gum trees and up into the warm evening air as the moon rises majestically over hilltops. Aboriginal dancers spring into life around a fire which crackles and flares. This is not the Australian outback - this is the Swan Valley, just 20 minutes from Perth. It may come as a surprise that sites of Aboriginal cultural significance are scattered throughout the area, some dating back 40,000 years. Now for the first time it's possible to learn more about this fascinating history with a new coach and walking tour, called Kangaroo Dreaming Trail. Aboriginal guide Steven Jackson leads the trip to several places, the first at Walyunga National Park, known as a 'scatter site'. Shards of rock and stone have been left scattered around by generations of Noongars who used the area to make traditional tools and weapons. As many as 600 people gathered at the site to meet, trade and make tools and it was still in use some 60 years after white settlement. Other areas visited include Maambrup and Bells Rapids. At Maambrup the story of Kangaroo Woman is told and visitors view a Kangaroo Dreaming Site. Bells Rapids is an area rich in stories about the Wagyl or Rainbow Serpent, which local tribes believed formed the waterways as it progressed through the valley. Throughout the day, Steve keeps visitors informed about the native flora and its various uses. Substances taken from the balga tree for example had more than a hundred uses in the traditional lifestyle - from an ingredient in cakes to a resin for tool making. The tour also includes boomerang throwing lessons, a didgeridoo and dance performance, a demonstration on the ancient art of tool making, a visit to the Maalinup Aboriginal Gallery and wine tastings at the Natural Wine Company. It concludes at the River Retreat where a bush tucker lunch is served complete with emu rissoles and kangaroo steaks. The Kangaroo Dreaming Trail runs each Thursday and bookings are essential. For more information contact Ngala Koondarm Boodjah on 9296 0242 or Just U Me & Perth Tours 0412 784 579. n

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Learning to overcome the dreaded feeling of loneliness BY MINING FAMILY MATTERS

oneliness is the unpleasant emotional experience of being alone or feeling disconnected from others. Humans are social creatures designed to live in groups, so we’re prone to suffering when we feel disconnected emotionally or physically from others. Loneliness is probably just part of the normal human experience, but it’s true that people vary enormously in their ability to handle it. Some people accept loneliness as part of life and just get on with things, but others find it so hard to bear that they try to avoid it at all costs: refusing to be alone; or abusing alcohol or drugs to stop the feeling. Coping with loneliness is an important part of making FIFO work for you and your family, and the good news is that you can learn skills to manage loneliness better. One of the first steps in coping better with loneliness is recognising what being lonely is like for you. How does your body feel? What are your lonely thoughts and what do you do when you’re lonely? So this means looking at:

1. What you THINK when you’re lonely. People who struggle to cope with the experience of loneliness think thoughts like, "I’m so lonely, I can’t cope", "Loneliness is terrible", "I can’t bear this", "My family is far away and I’m here all alone" and "No-one cares about me". They might also imagine that everyone else is happy, connected and having fun without them. 2. What your body FEELS like when you’re lonely. Some people describe loneliness as an ache in their chest. Others say they feel an 'emptiness' in their tummy. Many people describe the feeling of loneliness as an uncomfortable longing for another person. 3. What you DO when you feel lonely. Some people hate the feeling of loneliness so much that they do whatever they can to avoid it. Sometimes trying hard to avoid an unpleasant feeling (like loneliness) can lead to problematic behaviours such as overeating, misuse of drugs, alcohol, pornography and infidelity. Here are some tips for dealing with

loneliness in a more positive way:

Thoughts People who cope well with unpleasant emotions don’t think any amazingly complex thoughts to help them cope. Actually, coping thoughts are pretty dull and repetitive, for example: "I’m OK", "I can cope", "This will pass" and "I’ve handled things like this before". Here are some examples of the sorts of thoughts you could try to cope better with loneliness: • I feel lonely just now, but it’s not the end of the world • I can cope with this • Loneliness is uncomfortable, but it will pass soon • I can do something to make me feel better • It’s only loneliness!

Feelings Most people find that the idea of feeling lonely is worse than the actual feeling. >>

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Noticing how loneliness actually feels in your body can help you manage it, partly because loneliness rarely feels as bad as you think it will. Once you realise it’s not as bad as you think it will be, you don’t need to spend so much energy trying to avoid it. Also, like all other feelings, loneliness passes relatively quickly if you get busy doing something else and stop thinking lonely thoughts. So, after noticing how loneliness feels for you, get on with doing something that keeps your mind busy.

Behaviours Activities that engage your brain can distract you away from lonely thoughts, which will help you to feel better. Here are some ideas of positive behaviours you could try: • Learn a new skill that you can do alone, like playing a musical instrument • Call a loved one or friend • Enrol in an online course that interests you, or will further your career • Read a book • Join an online forum of like-minded people, about a cause or topic that interests you

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Loneliness should be a passing emotion that goes away when you’re with people who know and care about you. A chronic sense of loneliness and not belonging can indicate depression • Play a computer game • Exercise • Watch a movie or TV series Also remember to take advantage of any opportunities for social interaction that come your way. This isn’t always easy (if you’re on a remote mine site or oil rig, for example!) or if your partner is away and you have children. But sometimes it’s too easy to say no to people, or assume you won’t be able to do something.

For example, a lot of FIFO workers think they can’t participate in sport because they work away. While it’s true that you might not be able to make the top cricket team if you don’t go to training, I know for a fact that many sporting clubs are very happy to have FIFO workers participate whenever they can. For more information on coping with unpleasant emotions like loneliness, check out the Mindfulness Skills CD and the book The Happiness Trap by Russ Harris. You can buy them online at www.actmindfully.com.au/ bookshop.asp. Note: Loneliness should be a passing emotion that goes away when you’re with people who know and care about you. A chronic sense of loneliness and not belonging can indicate depression. If you feel lonely day in and out, and it seems like you just don’t belong or that no one "gets you" or likes you, it’s worthwhile considering that you might be depressed. If that's the case, please have a chat with your GP and/or visit www.beyondblue.org.au.

BY MINING FAMILY MATTERS

f your kids are difficult at times (and let's face it - many of them are!) a clever new e-course might be just what the doctor ordered... Lots of families wonder if the FIFO/DIDO lifestyle is negatively impacting on their children. Generally, the angst is sparked when children start to misbehave more than normal - and their parents automatically assume it must be to do with mum/dad travelling away for work. Truth is though; tantrums aren't limited to children in mining families. Parents across the world battle with wilful kids every day. Michael Hawton, a family psychologist and father of two, knows all about it. In a career spanning 25 years, he's helped over 100,000 parents to get the best out of their children. Following the success of his new book Talk Less Listen More, he's now launched an e-course to help even more parents move beyond smacking, 'naughty corners' and best friend strategies. Essentially, Hawton says success lies in equipping kids with essential impulse-control skills. "The Talk Less Listen More e-course and book provides parents with a fundamental understanding of their role as parents - they have a leadership role, and are not their child’s best friend," Hawton says. "It helps parents to recognise the behaviours they want to stop, the behaviours they want to promote and ways for parents to connect emotionally with their children and build family bonds." Importantly for mining families, where children often need to cope with changing rosters and routines, Hawton's methods also assist parents to focus on building their children’s resilience and maturity by developing the ability to tolerate frustrations and difficult emotions. "Helping kids to develop their 'mental brakes' can develop their ability to manage their emotions and control their behaviour," Hawton says. "These are important skills for young people to have as they mature. Research has shown that kids who can control their impulses do better in social and academic situations." The e-course (which starts at $139 for two months) is delivered over 15 x eight-minute videos, covering topics such as developing children’s impulse control and emotional intelligence.

Michael Hawton's top five dos and don'ts for parents 1. Pull yourself together if you want your children to do the same. 2. Organise what you need to let go of, and what needs a response from you. 3. Learn what you're going to do before a crisis occurs, so that when it happens you can avoid panicking. Pilots do this! 4. Develop your own drop-down menu of tactics, so you can retrieve them at a moment's notice, or have reminders strategically placed so you can see them - like on your fridge door. 5. Develop your relationships by set-up opportunities to spend 'good' times together - such as Friday pizza-making nights.

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Michael Hawton has worked in child and family therapy for 25 years, including working as an expert witness in the NSW Children’s Court and for the Family Court of Australia, where he has prepared more than 1000 child welfare reports. He has trained more than 6500 family services professionals, both nationally and internationally, on how to manage children’s and teenager’s difficult behaviour. For more details on the book and e-course (and to preview the first lesson for free) visit www.michaelhawton.com. n

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Those little words every FIFO mum dreads: "I don't want Daddy to go back to work."

BY DEB RUSSO

t happened for the first time ever last swing. It made me panic and for a moment I wanted to run, because I didn’t really know what to do. I had never ever dealt with it before. I just hadn’t. It was the night before my husband was due to fly out to work. Our routine hadn’t changed, with the exception that we'd enjoyed the most awesome month off. Husband and I were sitting on the couch watching something on the telly, just enjoying our last night together. Then out of the quiet we heard it - a cry so loud and so pained that I knew something was wrong. I raced to the boys' room and grabbed my crying, sobbing boy.

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"What’s wrong," I said to him, cuddling him, instinctively rocking him back and forth while whispering in his ear. "What’s the matter baby?" Then the words came - words I have never heard but have waited for: "I don’t want Daddy to go back to work." "Oh baby," I said, all awhile panicking on the inside. "Why?" is all I could muster. He continued to sob, getting louder, so I picked him up and moved out to the hallway so as not to wake his brothers (who may or may not join the chorus). "Husband," I called, "we have a problem." I handed my boy - the one I knew would miss Daddy most of all - to my husband.

Husband cuddled him like he was no weight at all, while I'd been buckling under his growing frame. We let him cry. We let him tell us that he was going to miss Daddy. We let it run its course because we knew it was important to let him know that this emotion, this fear, was okay that it was okay to feel this way. I don’t want them ever to not be this honest - this raw. How else will we know what’s really going if we hush it away? So husband and I waited in the dark of the hallway until the sobbing stopped to just a sniffle. "Baby," we said, "did you enjoy this month home?"

"Yes," he said, smiling. "Well, if Daddy didn’t go to work, we couldn’t do this all again next month. Our Daddy works a bit differently to others - he works for four weeks, but then he has four weeks at home where he is all yours. Do you like that?" He nodded his head, all the time burrowing it into my husband’s shoulder. "So Daddy has to go back to work." At this point my husband took over and they chatted some more about the month just gone. But before I left, my hand still rubbing my baby's back, I reassured him that if it hurt too much too often, Daddy would come and work closer to home. "Closer to home," he said, repeating it out loud, "does that mean he will be home at night?" "Yes." "But that means he can’t come to class reading or swimming lessons," my son continued. "Well yes," I said, "because he would be working and he would just have Saturday and Sunday off." "Like George's Dad," he said. "Yes, like George's Dad." “I don’t want that," "Well then, you know what we must do." "Hmmm ... okay then." "But in the meantime, why don’t you crawl into Daddy’s side of the bed and you can sleep there next to him tonight." This was greeted with a smile. "But baby," I

said as we tucked him in, "I’m proud of you for being so brave and telling us how you feel. It’s important for you to understand that. We are a team, baby, so this lifestyle must work for all of us - not just me or Daddy but you and your brothers too. That’s important." I'm hoping he understood all that.

"Yes mum," he said, and as he dropped off to sleep next to his Daddy he muttered "We are a team aren’t we..." n Deb Russo is a regular contributor on Mining Family Matters and also has her own award-winning blog: www.thefifowife.com.au. For more professional advice and practical strategies on mining life, visit www.miningfm.com.au.

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CHILD SUPPORT

– the ins and outs BY MINING FAMILY MATTERS

fter years working with the Australian Child Support Agency, Chris Wellman has set up My Child Support to help separated mums and dads gain a better understanding of their rights and responsibilities. Half of all enquiries he's received since creating the support service have been from mining families. Here, Chris explains how the service works, and why he thinks it appeals to miners and their partners. Q: What exactly does My Child Support do? A: Our focus at My Child Support is to ensure separated parents are aware of their child support rights and obligations. Upon the findings of an initial phone review, we get the client to sign a CSA Representative Authority Form, which allows us to act on their behalf. This allows us to extract their case files, and we work together with the client to achieve the best possible outcome. Q: What’s your background and why did you decide to create the service? A: The Australian Child Support Agency (CSA) is a complex organization which is misunderstood by many separated parents who are either paying or receiving child support payments. I know this all too well from empathising with frustrated and confused clients of the CSA as I worked there for

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many years. My time with the CSA helped me to better understand clients’ rights and obligations when it comes to paying child support. I then proceeded to form My Child Support Pty Ltd as I felt there should be a service which offers separated parents the guidance to recognize their choices through what is a challenging and traumatic time in their lives. Q: Why did you contact Mining Family Matters about the service? A: It would be fair to say that every second enquiry we receive is from someone employed in the mining industry. A large percentage are FIFO (fly-in, fly-out ). We also get many enquiries from the partners of FIFO workers who are receiving/paying child support. We find the service appeals to mining workers because of their work schedules, as they are away from their families for extended periods of time. My vision is to help separated parents gain clarity on their child support rights, either fiscally and/or mentally, thereby increasing efficiency/productivity in the workplace. I believe my service would be of great benefit to all separated parents as it aims to improve the welfare of mining workers and their partners who are paying or receiving child support. Q: What are the biggest issues for people who contact you?

A: Child support legislation is complex - it takes considerable time even for CSA staff members to equip themselves with a thorough knowledge of the system. So it's no surprise that the biggest issues are generally a lack of understanding of the child support system and their rights. Most of the issues are debt issues and disputes with the CSA. Q: Do people pay a fee for your service and can you tell us how it works? A: We charge a fee for our service which covers one year of dealing with the CSA. Q: For people encountering the world of child support for the first time, what are your top bits of advice? A: When registering a child support case, there are two options for payment: one being private collection where the payments are facilitated between the parents; and the other being CSA collection where payments are made to CSA (who will then disburse the funds to the receiving parent). Ask the CSA what type of incomes are being used in the Child Support Assessment. Also make sure you confirm CSA has the correct care levels. My Child Support deals with clients nationally. For further information, email admin@mychildsupport.com.au, phone 1300 782 577 or visit www.mychildsupport.com.au n

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out of recruiters BY MINING FAMILY MATTERS

've been involved in recruitment for almost a decade now. I've worked in recruitment firms, consulted to employers on best practice recruitment, and have recruited staff for my own teams. Plenty has changed over time – the use of technology and the buoyancy of the job market being two of the biggest changes. In my opinion, one thing hasn’t changed: recruiters and candidates are often not on the same page. Whether you’ve been forced to look for a new job, or you’re using the New Year to begin a career 'shake up', recruiters will inevitably be part of your job search. Here are my tips on getting the most out of recruiters:

Put yourself in a recruiter’s shoes This is the first and most crucial step in getting the most out of a recruiter – you need to understand where they’re coming from. The recruiter is working on behalf of the employer and is keen to find a candidate who is likely to stay long term (i.e. is a good fit for the role). This means a recruiter is unlikely to 'look for a job' for you, and even less likely to 'give you a shot' at a role outside of your area of skill.

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They will be looking for someone who has all the skills and experience that closely match the employer’s requirements.

Do the hard work for them Apply for jobs with a tailored resume and wellconstructed cover letter. If a recruiter has to read between the lines to see how you would be a good match with a role, your application will go in the too-hard basket. Carefully read the job ad and make sure you address each point in your application. Sending generic resumes and cover letters is a quick way to get ignored by a recruiter.

Pay attention to detail As your application may be the first introduction a recruiter has to your skills and experience, it’s important that you represent these professionally. I will never forget the roaring laughter that rung around the office of a recruitment firm I used to work for when a consultant discovered a candidate had attached a recipe for apricot chicken instead of their resumé. Recruiters have long memories and they move between firms quiet a lot – don’t be the apricot chicken candidate…

Build a strong relationship If a small number of recruiters know you’re searching for a new role and have a very strong knowledge of your skills and experience, you’re more likely to get the results you’re after. Spreading your resume far and wide is likely to dilute the message you’re trying the send, and may even demonstrate desperation.

Be persistent, but not a pest Yes, you will need to follow up with recruiters, and yes, you may need to do this multiple times. Don’t expect a recruiter to be overly proactive with you. Instead, agree on a timeframe for you to follow up. Respect that timeframe, but at the same time, hold the recruiter to any promises they have made on getting back to you within a certain period of time. In the end, whether you see recruiters as a necessary evil or valued job search partners, the fact remains that recruiters will be your advocate to your potential employer. Professionalism, courtesy and respect are expectations that will never change! n

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leaders and senior managers from the WA mining sector. The exhibition will be held from May 6-8 while the conference will run alongside the exhibition and will be held on the first two days. REEDMININGEVENTS has a record of successfully delivering mining events not only in WA but throughout Australia including the Queensland Mining & Engineering (QME) Exhibition and the internationally acclaimed Asia-Pacific International Mining Exhibition (AIMEX). For M&E WA, REEDMININGEVENTS is partnering with Resourceful Events to

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Make your beach house dream a reality along WA’s Coral Coast S

pending time with family is very important for FIFO workers during time off, so the prospect of owning a beach house to escape to for some much needed ‘R and R’ could be well worth considering. Often families look to overseas holidays for their downtime. However, with interest rates at their lowest in decades the time has never been better to build a dream beach house getaway along Western Australia’s Coral Coast. Canny buyers are discovering there are jewels of prime seaside land to be found at very attractive prices, just a few hours’ drive north of Perth. A quick tour of LandCorp’s website (the State’s land and property development agency) indicates where such gems can be found with affordably priced residential lots now available in the idyllic tourism towns of Cervantes, Leeman, Green Head, Kalbarri and Denham. General Manager Stuart Nahajski said these towns offer a unique holiday destination where the weather is a few degrees warmer than Perth and there is an abundance of leisure activities such as boating, fishing, swimming, snorkelling and other outdoor pursuits on some of the world’s finest beaches. “Added benefits include the convenience of travel at any time that suits for as long and as often as required, no long flights or delays to contend with, the choice of supplying your own food and beverages rather than having

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to eat out every day, and of course access to all the benefits of Western Australian living such as quality medical and emergency services,” he said. Mr Nahajski highlighted that LandCorp is offering stamp duty rebates in each of these five coastal towns if settlement occurs on or before 30 May 2014. “For those who are keen to take advantage of WA’s beautiful coastline and create great family memories, the beach house is an affordable long-term proposition. “LandCorp has also been working with regional builders to provide home designs that are suited to the regional and seaside

estates as well as the holiday lifestyle. “We are putting together a database of regional builders and home designs to help purchasers select the housing product that best suits their needs. Anyone enquiring about one of our lots can also request information about builders operating in the area,” Mr Nahajski said. “The building designs also offer flexibility for those wishing to put their own stamp on the interior design, such as completing the interior painting themselves or any other DIY activities they feel the family could comfortably help out with.” n

BOYS TOYS

Compraste un Jeep? Que Bueno! BY LAHNEE PAVLOVICH, PHOTOS BY PABLO PAVLOVICH

’ve always wanted a jeep. But not just any Jeep, I wanted the original beast – the Wrangler Unlimited Sport! Oooh yeah, 4WD, 3.6L Pentastar V6 engine, Sunrider folding soft top, not to mention the fact that you look totally gangster in it! So when I got the opportunity to take one of these monsters out for a week long spin, I took it. Imagine for a minute, little me, about 5’4 long blonde hair, blue eyes stepping out of the black beast of a Wrangler that was mine for the week, I certainly caused some odd looks. And loved every minute of it! Although my husband looked more at home in the driver’s seat it didn’t really matter, because that’s the beauty about a Wrangler, no matter who you are, you will love the feeling you get sitting up tall cruising through the city streets, on the open road, or even off the beaten track. They have the ultimate engineering for any environment and these cars are built for pure fun! So to take this vehicle to its full potential we decided to cruise about Brisbane city (with the front part of the roof off of course) through narrow streets, wide highways and into city sized parks. Check, the Jeep can handle that nicely. In fact, the views of the river city were amplified with the sky above you and the wind in your hair. Next test; a drive from Brisbane to the Gold Coast and back, then straight on to the Sunshine Coast and back - about 380km of driving on the open highway at a speed of roughly 110km/hr. Yep, the Wrangler still going strong. In fact, the front seats have a ratcheting mechanism that can raise the seat almost 50.8 mm, giving you the flexibility to find the perfect seating position making the long drives super comfy. Like with all large cars and 4WD’s there is the bit of bump that comes with going fast on the highway but the Wrangler sticks pretty close to the road and most of that bump is absorbed because the sport bar uses high-

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strength steel and is integrated into the B-Pillar that runs into the floor. This improves sideimpact performance, vehicle stiffness, torsional rigidity and control at highway speeds. And not as uneconomical as you may think, the diesel 4-door manual Wrangler achieves a combined cycle of 8.3L/100km. When it comes to massive capability, the Jeep Wrangler is in a class of its own. The third test was to take her off road for a bit of a beach bash. What this Jeep is made for if you ask me! So over to Bribie Island we went, and with 425 litres of cargo room with the rear seats folded and tumbled, you can pack a lot in the back of this beast. Surfboards, check, esky, check, tent, check... Perhaps another awesome feature, as we quickly found out, was the tyre pressure monitoring display. When you hit the sandy tracks or the beach you want to let a little air out and this handy little feature means you can do it without the need of a pressure pump. Just keep the car on, let the pressure down and voila… good to go! I’m not sure how to fully describe the experience of driving up that beach, roof off, beats pumping other than to say it was super fun! And the car is what made it so. Being able to unlatch those classically rugged hood

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latches and let the full potential of the car be felt was incredible. You no longer feel as though you are in just any car. You feel like you are in the ultimate car. Judging by the glances we got from passerby’s I’d say they felt the same. A ping of jealousy perhaps? From its unmistakable seven-slot grille to its open air driving capability there’s nothing out there like a Jeep Wrangler. High impact fender flares and rugged bumpers enhance the formidable look. This beast looks tough from any angle. And the legendary Jeep 4x4 capability is pretty evident with the Wrangler’s 223 mm of ground clearance, 35-degree approach angle, 22-degree breakover angle and 28-degree departure angle. Yep, after putting the Wrangler Sport Unlimited through its paces, I think I’m pretty well sold! Like the ad says, Compraste un Jeep? Que Bueno! n Leo Muller Group 1800 677 630 info@leomuller.com.au www.leomuller.com.au

SPORT

BY ALY EVEILLE

egends Football League. Three words that represent athleticism, controversy and at much debate, femininity. Formally and most famously known as Lingerie Football League, the rebranded Legends Football League follows the concept of American style gridiron, for girls. Imagine a 7-on-7 team of beautifully fit women battling it out on a field in front of a raging crowd full of equally vocal men and women. While this sport has gained a huge amount of media coverage and even more criticism, I challenge the idea of it being demeaning. Is it objectifying? Perhaps. But what did the Founder have in mind when he whacked these girls on a field in their underwear? Surely not to be neglected of media coverage! From trade workers to police and professionals, these athletes have backgrounds in football, soccer, track and field, bodybuilding, martial arts and the list really does go on. And the best bit? They’re charged up and ready to go, driven by passion and a thirst to succeed. And money is no object, which is a hard thing to come by. That’s right, the girls don’t get paid. They also aren’t covered by LFL’s insurance and they’re responsible for a lot of their own self-promotion. Sounds like a full time job, right? For the ladies of Legends Football League, I salute you for challenging conformity, for having more ambition than I could muster up for one gym session and for playing on while the critics voice their own opinions on your behalf.

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Tamar Faith dodging a tackle

I recently attended the home game of the Queensland Brigade versus the Victoria Maidens at Skilled Park on the Gold Coast. The Australian season has been underway since January and the New South Wales Surge is ahead on the leader board, closely followed by the Western Australia Angels. If you were headed to the stadium you would’ve experienced boisterous crowds hurrying to get inside the gates to get the best seats in the house, loaded with signs and war cries for their favourite players. And being on Queensland soil didn’t hush the Maidens’

followers. This was war. Prior to kick-off the girls rallied together. The Maidens rushed onto the field to be greeted by the Queensland Brigade emerging from a hazy smoke cloud. United States LFL import, Tamar Faith, led the girls on field after she gave the Maidens a few gentle words of advice. The first half of the game was tight, with both teams scoring touch downs in quick succession. With five minutes to go, the crowd was intense and the players were vicious. The hits, knocks and tumbles were extreme, to say the least. And with the Maidens in the lead at 13-12, Brigade’s Tamar Faith smashed through their defence and scored the winning touchdown. The crowd went crazy, and even more so at the sound of the full-time siren. Queenslander and Brigade captain Kody House said after a couple of losses it was good to finally win at home. “We’ve had a few bad runs and some bad morale but we took it on the chin, trained really hard, were focused and came prepared,” Kody said. “We smashed it out there tonight!” Coming from the Cleveland Crush LFL team in America, Tamar Faith is a definite pillar amongst the girls. “Sometimes I can be a little mean, but I want us to stay really focused, hit first and be stronger and tougher than the girls in front of us,” Tamar said. “After we got that first touchdown I was like, we’ve got this.” The Bridage and their fans were pumped to have their team win on the night. “Oh my god, it felt good,” Tamar said. “I’m happy we brought it home.” n

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ussie women are looking for a lot more from their man, and general knowledge is surprisingly the most desirable skill according to research released by men’s grooming brand LYNX and “attraction expert” Katia Loisel-Furey. A whopping 96% of respondents cited general knowledge as important reflecting an increased desire for the well rounded, ‘full package’. The complete guy is also skilled with his hands (86.4%) and skilled in bed (90.3%) but isn't a pushover (70%). He knows what he wants and is prepared to get it, but he's also in touch with his softer side; romantic qualities are still very important to amorous Aussie women with 92.5% stating it as important. Conversely, previously desirable qualities such as athleticism, machismo, wealth, or good looks are losing their pulling potential: • Computer / technology talents (63%) triumphs over sportiness (59%) • Three quarters (74%) don’t find a man who rides a motorcycle attractive • Humour (84%) wins over good looks (15.6%) • Culture (63%) wins over money (37%) • Brains (87%) win over body (13%) A brand that has always been committed to helping guys feel more confident and attractive, LYNX worked with Dating Coach Katia Loisel-Furey to commission the research and help shed light on the demands of the modern woman. “Women are becoming increasingly independent and can now look after themselves and that means they expect to see more complexity from their man,” Ms Loisel-Furley said. “Long gone are the days when a cute smile, fat wallet and a hint of romance is enough to woo a girl. The best way to a girl’s heart is to show her what you’re made of.” The most popular “ingredients” to the ideal man – do you stack up? • Fun • Funny • Hands-On • Ambitious • Adventurous • Sensitive • Determined When it comes to courtship, ladies are still looking for a traditionalist with a third (33%) picking the good ol’ fashioned “dinner and a movie” as their model first date. For those lucky enough to score a second romantic rendezvous, over a quarter (27%) hanker for a “home cooked meal and a bottle of wine at his” as the preferred second date. In fact, 80% of the nation deemed cooking to be important and over a quarter (28%) found it to be very important – so gents, dust off your cook books and woo her with your culinary competence. So there you go fellas – that’s what women want! Visit www.lynxeffect.com.au

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The Biggest

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he crew from Network Ten’s The Biggest Loser Australia are back and taking on the biggest challenge yet! Obesity is a huge problem in Australia, and particularly in rural and regional areas, so in season 9, the trainers are taking on one of the most overweight towns in Australia... Ararat. With a population of 11,000 residents, the picturesque town located in Victoria’s goldfields region, west of Melbourne in the foothills of the Grampian National Park, is crying out for help. More than 65% of the population in Ararat is overweight! So, get ready to glue your eyes to the TV when The Commando, Shannon and Michelle head into town to trim the fat in Ararat! Inflight Publishing Editor Lahnee Pavlovich had a bit of a chat with the show’s hardcore trainer – The Commando! YOU ARE A FORMER TEAM COMMANDER WITH THE AUSTRALIAN SPECIAL FORCES, HOW DID YOU COME TO BE A TRAINER ON THE BIGGEST LOSER? I was actually really lucky because I was presented with the opportunity to apply, a couple of guys I served with knew some of the casting agents and it all went from there. It was a fantastic decision to make. There have been some trials and tribulations as with anything in life and I’ve really had to step out of my comfort zone and take the experience head on.

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“If in doubt, squat!” YOU ARE KNOWN AS A BIT OF A HARDCORE TRAINER; TELL ME ABOUT YOUR TRAINING METHODS AND WHY THEY WORK? My training methods are based on what I learnt in the military combined with the cross fit methodology of intensity, and it’s very much about teaching people what they should be doing, why they should be doing it and also teaching them about consistency and the choices they make toward their health and fitness. BIGGEST LOSER IS COMING INTO ITS 9TH SEASON, AND THIS TIME YOU GUYS ARE TRAINING AN ENTIRE TOWN WITH 11,000 RESIDENTS … HOW DOES THAT WORK? That’s right; we were given the challenge to remove the label of one of Australia’s most obese towns. We basically went and met the residents in Ararat, a town where over 65% of the population is overweight, and got them on-board for this challenge. They were really willing to be involved. It’s the first time ever that Biggest Loser has taken on an entire town. It’s also the first time the trainers got to choose their competitors. Those competitors then became the town champions and went to the biggest loser house. Back in the town, the residents all kept on training and often were broken into teams and did challenges where if they won, they could pass power into the house. The town champs were in this individually and also for their town and the main goal of removing that label of one of Australia’s most obese towns. The interesting thing about this season is that the competitors knew each other, they came from the same town and they’d have to continue to see each other after the series ended. WILL ARARAT BE JUST THE BEGINNING? I would love to see this rolled out in more rural areas around Australia and I know other

towns are keen to engage. I was in Broken Hill recently and everyone kept asking “when are you coming back to do that here?” WATCHING THE SHOW, A LOT OF PEOPLE TEND TO QUIT MENTALLY BEFORE THEY DO PHYSICALLY, HOW DO YOU GET THEM TO PUSH THROUGH THOSE BARRIERS AND KEEP GOING? It’s all about consistency across all the different facets; consistency in the mindset, in engaging and in doing the work. You have to be consistent in your nutrition, in your training and the way you look at health and fitness. As far as training goes, it’s quite an easy approach, but discipline on a daily basis is where it’s at. That’s what I teach. I'm there to offer support and motivation, to remind them why they are doing this in the first place and to not give up on themselves. TELL ME A BIT ABOUT YOUR OWN TRAINING? WHAT’S YOUR ALL-TIME FAVOURITE EXERCISE AND WHY? If in doubt, squat! To me, training the hips is the most important aspect of any training regime. You become leaner, faster, stronger and your fitness just gets better and better when you train your hips. When I train I always utilise the cross fit methodology. WHAT ELSE CAN WE EXPECT FROM YOU IN 2014? I’ve actually got a number of events coming up in 2014. I'm going to be visiting a lot of smaller rural towns, running training sessions and 3 day Commando Fit camps across the country. They are great because the results, not just weight loss, but mindset changes are incredible! I’ll also be looking at bringing out a clothing line, boosting the online side of the business and keep living the dream of working with health and fitness. n

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ur increasing rate of obesity, adult-onset diabetes, heart disease, hypertension and cancer – is directly related to the high amounts of sugars found in processed foods – everything from tomato sauce, coke, even Gatorade to vegan health bars (in the form of agave, honey, etc). It is that sweet sugar that tricks your body into gaining weight by fooling your metabolism, as it turns off your body’s appetite-control system. Fructose does not appropriately stimulate insulin, which in turn does not suppress ghrelin (the “hunger hormone”) and doesn’t stimulate leptin (the “satiety hormone”), which together result in your eating more and developing insulin resistance or metabolic syndrome, which in turn leads to diabetes and obesity. Moreover, sugar accelerates ageing by increasing a process called glycation (when a sugar molecule binds to another molecule forming an irregular shape which the body cannot metabolise or get rid of), thereby increasing free radical damage. Sugar also affects the construction of collagen resulting in loss of skin elasticity. Sugar feeds pathogenic bacteria such as candida in our bodies which wreak havoc in our digestion system and impairs immunity. And excess sugar consumption promotes mood swings, irritability and is associated with mood disorders such as anxiety and depression. When discussing sugar, it really is all forms of sugar; however, refined sugars are the most important ones to avoid as they are completely devoid of nutrients, also known as ‘empty calories’. Sugar comes in many forms – when looking at labels, anything ending is ‘ose’ is a sugar. Also maltodextrin, corn syrup, artificial sweeteners are all sugars and the worse culprits in terms of their toxicity to the body. Remember, sugar is an addiction, it changes our cellular structure, and like any addiction, it makes us want more. When any substance affects us on a cellular level, when we don’t consume that substance, it causes us to experience cravings. At first, the cravings can be horrendous but in less than two weeks, you can sit in front of your favourite dessert or walk past your favourite cake shop and experience absolutely no cravings. Moreover, sugar affects the pH of our blood which in turn changes our palate to more acidic. That is why the more sugar you have, the more you crave. Once you start to have less, you will find that carrots and beetroot are very sweet, and that even rice tastes sweet – try it! n

FIGHTING FIT

STEVE’S PERSONAL MANTRA

Keep Keep Healthy

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Healthy

WITH STEVE ROBERTS STEVE ROBERTS IS AN EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGIST AND WITH MORE THAN 15 YEARS’ EXPERIENCE, HE IS AN IDENTIFIED LEADER IN CORPORATE HEALTH. AS A FORMER PROFESSIONAL ATHLETE, STEVE UNDERSTANDS THE IMPORTANCE OF GOOD HEALTH AND ITS LINK TO PERFORMANCE. HE’S PLAYED OVER 200 GAMES OF RUGBY IN FOUR COUNTRIES AND WAS A TOP 20 UNDEFEATED PROFESSIONAL BOXER. WHAT DO YOU KNOW?

RUMBLE YOUNG MAN RUMBLE

There is a great deal of misunderstanding about weight loss, which extends well beyond the public to health professionals. Australian scientists Garry Egger and Sam Egger separate truth from fiction in the quest for weight loss. They used the best available evidence on weight loss and maintenance to compile a 20-statement survey - with true or false responses. Here are some of the questions for you to test yourself to see how much you know. Do the test, and then check your answers at the bottom of the page to see how you score.

All great boxers had a secret – it’s called hard work. They focussed on the job at hand which meant training with technique, skill and intent. They became champions because they were prepared to go that extra second, inch and rep. The body has an amazing ability to be pushed, however the brain can tell you to give up easily. In the bouts I’ve had as a professional boxer, I know that the rewards come from working hard and mixing up your conditioning drills. Here is a great drill that requires hard work – but delivers great rewards!

Questions 1. Fruit juice is about as fattening as beer? 2. Humans need eight glasses of water a day? 3. Dairy products can help weight loss? 4. Chocolate is healthy provided it is dark? 5. Exercise is better than dieting for weight loss? 6. A low-protein diet is best for weight loss? 7. Fat people don't get hungrier than lean people? 8. Swimming is better than walking for weight loss? 9. Weight lifting is good for fat loss? 10. The best measure of body fat is body mass index? 11. You lose more weight doing exercise you are good at? 12. An obese person can be fit and healthy? Answers: 1. True. 2. False. 3. True. 4. False. 5. False 6. False. 7. True. 8. False. 9. True. 10. False 11. False 12. True

Routine: Complete all three rounds twice with a three minute work to one minute rest ratio (3:1) Variation: If you’re feeling that you are getting fitter, add an extra round to each drill each week until your total workout goes for 45 minutes (15 rounds = PRO) Round 1: Jump (3 minutes)Alternate one minute of slow skipping with 30 seconds of double unders or high knees for a total of 2 times each. Round 2: Shadow (3 minutes) Move continuously from drill to drill without any break in between. Drill 1: Alternate left and right punches 4 times, then alternate lefts and rights as fast as you can 8 times. (1 minutes) Drill 2: Alternate right and left punches 4 times, then alternate rights and lefts as fast as you can 8 times. (1 minutes)

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Bag Round 3: Bag (3 minutes) Use the same combinations as ‘shadow drill’ but on the heavy bag. Rest 30 seconds and repeat the three drills again. Check out the workout here!

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Buy at start of week to eat twice at home and once as a dine out meal

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End of March

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Buy a fish cooking basket for BBQ set

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Smart Goal

How confident are you that you can reach this goal over the next 12 weeks? 5/6 - because I’m confident that I can do this but have not done it before. Have a great year and keep yourself constantly motivated by checking your diet and exercise program every day. Gradually you will form behavioural changes and learn ‘good habits’.

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All the best for 2014! STEVE ROBERTS IS AN EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGIST AND WITH MORE THAN 15 YEARS’ EXPERIENCE, HE IS AN IDENTIFIED LEADER IN CORPORATE HEALTH. AS A FORMER PROFESSIONAL ATHLETE, STEVE UNDERSTANDS THE IMPORTANCE OF GOOD HEALTH AND ITS LINK TO PERFORMANCE. HE’S PLAYED OVER 200 GAMES OF RUGBY IN FOUR COUNTRIES AND WAS A TOP 20 UNDEFEATED PROFESSIONAL BOXER.

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averages for all Pilbara towns exceed 39 C. Pilbara workers not lucky enough to sit in an air-conditioned office or cab all day work outdoors in what can only be described as a “wall of heat”. Working in these extreme temperatures exposes workers to the risk of heat related illness, like heat stress, which must be proactively managed by both employers and employees. Contributing factors to heat stress include high temperatures and humidity, physical demands of tasks, underlying personal health state and acclimatisation. Post-Christmas, acclimatisation is a major issue. Even if you worked regularly outdoors in the lead up to Christmas, Christmas cheer, good times and good food can mean a few extra kilos and reduced fitness levels, reducing tolerance for the extreme environment you may have grown accustomed to working in only weeks earlier. So what can you do to make sure you don’t become a heat stress victim? Firstly, become familiar with the conditions that can cause heat related illness. Drink plenty of water, wear sun protection and appropriate clothing, undertake work in pairs, remain physically fit and use a structured acclimatisation routine. Respected WA company Digirock, who regularly has field teams working outdoors in remote locations, uses and recommends the “acclimatisation schedule” published by Resources Safety published in December 2009’s edition of Minesafe (see figure). To help prevent heat related illness in the work place Digirock’s Heat Stress Management document, valued at $275+GST, is available free of charge this summer from the Exploration-On-Line web store. Visit www.explorationonline.com.au or call +61 8 9477 3747 for more information.

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DIGGER:

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one man, one pan and a million square miles of outback

naïve Pom stops at a pub in a Goldfields ghost town. He’s equipped with a shovel, a suitcase of books and a dog with a stupid name. "I’d like to find some gold!" he announces brightly. The huge bloke behind the bar takes a pull on his cigarillo, squints through the smoke: "Yeah," he drawls quietly, "there’s a few around here who’d like to do that…"At the age of nine, Max Anderson dug holes in his parents' back garden hoping to find treasure. At 36, he

dug another hole for himself: he quit his well-paid job to try his luck among the hard-bitten gold prospectors of the West Australian Goldfields. Funny, honest and uplifting, DIGGER is an outback classic combining a modern adventure story with one of the greatest chapters in Australian history – the opening of the desert Goldfields. When it was first published in the UK in 2005, DIGGER sold over 20,000 copies, with Reader’s Digest subsequently printing an

abridged edition in four languages. The perfect gift for old diggers, new diggers and people who've never been near a mine site, DIGGER is a heartwarming journey that brings to light priceless characters and gleaming rewards. To read more of Max Anderson's work, including travel stories published in the Sydney Morning Herald and the Sunday Times, UK, visit www.maxanderson.com.au

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ining is the biggest export earner in Australia and supports well over 100,000 jobs, so it’s a great, progressive industry to be involved in. Access isn’t always guaranteed though, so we thought it would be handy to get some inside advice on getting into mining. Robert Mencel has been in the industry for 22 years and is now the General Manager of Tallering Peak Operations for WA’s Mount Gibson Iron Ltd. Here he answers some frequently asked questions. Q: IS THE MINING INDUSTRY FOR EVERYONE, OR DO SOME PEOPLE SEEM BETTER SUITED TO IT THAN OTHERS? A: In general, the mining industry tends to suit people who enjoy working outdoors, are happy to work in remote locations and are prepared to work as part of a team.

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Q: FOR HIGH SCHOOL KIDS INTERESTED IN THE INDUSTRY, WHAT SUBJECTS AND POTENTIAL TERTIARY FIELDS WOULD YOU RECOMMEND? A: For high school kids, I would recommend Maths, Chemistry, Physics, Geology, Accounting and Biology. For tertiary students I would recommend courses in Science, Geology, Metallurgy and Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Mining, and Electrical). Q: WHAT ARE THE MAJOR BENEFITS TO FAMILIES WHO CHOOSE THE MINING LIFESTYLE? A: The mining industry offers a wide range of lifestyles depending on the role and location.

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getting a job with a company that services the mining industry. The experience gained working for these companies will help you when next applying for mining roles.

A residential role allows you to live near the mine. In most cases this means living in a small mining community. This has advantages and disadvantages. These communities tend to be safe, affordable and easy places to live, normally with good sporting, recreational and community facilities. The main disadvantage of small communities tends to be the limited schooling options and health services available. Increasingly as more partners work and have careers, the limited employment options for partners is also seen as a negative. Many mining roles are offered on a fly in, fly out (FIFO) basis. This gives the employee more options where to live, but does mean employees spending time away from their family. The advantage of FIFO for families is the minimal disruption. An employee can work in the mining industry without the need for other family members to change houses, schools and form new social circles. In many cases it also allows closer ties to be maintained with extended family members. Q: WHAT TRADES ARE PREDOMINANTLY UTILISED IN MINING? A: Boiler Maker, Diesel Mechanic, Auto Electrician, Electrician, Fitter Q: IF A QUALIFIED TRADESMAN (OR WOMAN) WANTED TO GET INTO THE INDUSTRY, WHAT’S HIS OR HER BEST ROUTE? A: Applying for any job at the moment is very competitive. Like any prospective employee,

Q: DO SOME SHORT COURSES (FIRST AID OR TRUCK LICENCE) IMPROVE AN APPLICANT’S CHANCES? IF SO, WHICH ONES? A: When applying for jobs, it’s important to try and make your application standout above the rest. One way of doing this is to gain additional qualifications. A Senior or Occupational First Aid Certificate and Heavy Vehicle Licence are a good start. Additional training in operating ‘mobile plant’, ‘confined entry’ or ‘working at heights’ will all make you more “work ready” and increase your chance of success.

having a recognised qualification, respectable work history and excellent references is a good start. Working in an industry similar to the mining industry (Heavy Engineering, Agriculture, Defence, Transport and Forestry) can often provide experience that is seen as relevant to the mining companies. Finally, if you aren’t successful in getting a job initially with a mining company or mining contractor, try

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SKIPPERS FLEET & INFO BELOW ARE SOME GUIDELINES TO ENSURE YOUR FLIGHT WITH US IS MORE ENJOYABLE.

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or many of us, maintaining an exercise routine while we're on holiday seems impossible. We may have grand plans to hit the hotel gym every morning, but when great food and no alarm clocks become a daily reality, it can be harder to motivate yourself than you first thought. Here are my top four tips to help make sure some form of exercise makes its way into your holiday routine! 1: Buy a resistance band. These can be found in any general sports store such as Rebel and they weigh literally as much as feather. This makes them perfect for travelling - they don't take up much room, you can't use the excuse that it's eating up your luggage allowance, and you can use them pretty much anywhere. Before you hit the breakfast buffet, bust them out in your room or take them outdoors for strength and resistance training. Resistance bands are amazing for toning and keeping fit especially if you have lots of flights to catch on the way to your destination. 2: Pack your sneakers. Old or new, smelly or just purchased, there is no excuse not to put them on and go explore

your new place. Power walk the streets or find a safe park and run and take in the sights. Never go on holidays without your runners. You can't go wrong - and after days of exploring, your feet will thank you that you did it in sneakers and not strappy sandals! 3: If do happen to find yourself in a place with no gym (which is highly unlikely these days) then use your imagination. Take a look around your hotel room - what objects can you utilise for a quick workout? Use walls as a backing to do squats and lunges, use the desk chair for dips, and if there are free bottles of water by your bed, use them as weights and dumbbells for your upper body! There are no excuses not to stay in shape. For that extra room service treat you need to earn it! 4: Pack your exercise gear. Space is limited when traveling, so make it a priority that you will work out. By packing your training clothes you have to be accountable for taking up that room in your suitcase so get it out and use it! Find a block time to use the gym or swim in the hotel pool and do it! You'll always have time for things you put first. Make exercise a priority. It's a life saver when it comes to jet lag! n

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ike spent 17 years in various roles in the hi-tech industry, stretching back to the dark ages when they still had someone referred to in hushed tones as The Computer Operator who, dressed in a white lab coat, loaded arm-length columns of punched cards into a steam-driven megamachine. Through titles such as 'programmer' and 'analyst' to systems design, sales, marketing, and eventually setting up his own company with a couple of friends, he successfully arrived at an early mid-life crisis in 1993 and took off on an Everest expedition where he discovered the mysticism of the Himalaya. He grew his hair too long, acquired an earring and sampled some of the local vegetation, then one fateful night in Kathmandu someone took advantage of his altered state and sold him a motorcycle. Having never even sat on a motorcycle before at the tender age of 37, the rest, as they say, is history. Denise (Dyer) also spent many years in the Corporate World.

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With a master’s degree in psychology she moved quickly up the Human Resources ladder to become the youngest-ever board member for NCR (NZ) and then HR Director for several multinationals. She made a career change to the philanthropic world in becoming CEO for The Humour Foundation. Then one fateful day on an international flight she found herself in a conversation with a guy who ran motorcycle safaris. So she married that guy, changed her name, got her license and became a professional globe-trotting motorcyclist. Her parents still think it's a phase she's going through. Now, together, Mike and Denise run Ferris Wheels. “To be honest, I never in my wildest dreams thought this would be my life but I'm glad it is,” Denise said. “It’s such a rewarding job, showing people the world from the back of a motorcycle. There is so much adventure to be had and this is the best way to travel – you feel so alive! “People feel burdened by the mundane, the

everyday stuff, work, the routine – it takes all the juice out of you. “Ferris Wheels gives people a way to get back in touch with themselves and nature and when they return to their “real life” they feel so much better.” Ferris Wheels takes riders, male and female, on tours across the globe to the most breathtaking and sometimes scary destinations. “Everyone says you shouldn't venture into Kashmir, which is why we've been doing it for 18 years,” Mike said. “The Himalayan Heights tour is an emotional favourite of ours and we love taking people there.” As long as you have your motorbike license you can come along for the ride, and even if you don’t, you can still follow behind the group in the support vehicle. Tours run at various times throughout the year so visit their website for more information www.ferriswheels.com.au >>

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Put together all the fjords of Norway, the lakes of Finland, the glaciers of New Zealand, the geysers of Yellowstone, the volcanoes of the Andes and enough waterfalls for 6 other countries and you have Iceland. Bet you've never heard of Dettifoss? Just happens to be Europe's biggest waterfall. How about Vatnajökull, Europe's largest glacier? Or Eyjafjallajökull, it’s most troublesome volcano? At the great continental divide you can stand with one foot on the European plate and one on the North American.

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• Ride across three countries; India, Nepal, Bhutan. • Traverse the entire length of Bhutan from the western frontier to the east. • Mystical Kathmandu, magical Darjeeling, inspirational Tiger's Nest monastery.

Awesome Andes adventurers. • Ride across successive ranges of the impressive and majestic Atlas Mountains. • Visit the famous Djemaa el Fna old town square in the mystical Imperial city of Marrakech. • Gaze upon a Saharan sunset, and then ride through forests to the Mediterranean coast.

Dalmatian Delights • Five countries in one – this tour weaves through Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia Herzegovina, Montenegro and the Italian Dolomites. • It's called the Dalmatian Coast because of the thousands of islands dotting the sea • Visit the haunting memories of Sarajevo, so recently devastated by sectarian violence. • Iconic Dubrovnik sits like a medieval sentry upon the Adriatic Sea. Shining Shangri-La • Bhutan is the only country in the world to officially measure the nation's Gross National Happiness.

• The Andes is the spine of South America; the longest continuous mountain chain on our planet. • Ride to 5,000 metres in search of the world's biggest wingspan, on the great Andean condor. • Visit Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca, the Nasca Lines, the ancient Inca capital of Cusco. • Cross the world's largest saltpan, Bolivia's amazing Salar de Uyuni.

Turkish Treasures • Istanbul was once the capital of the whole known world, and the Turkish people have a well-earned reputation for warmth and hospitality. • Is there a more majestic sight than the Blue Mosque framed by the magic deep blue of the Bosporus? • Ride the Aegean, Mediterranean and Black Sea coastlines, and the Gallipoli peninsular. • For something completely different, how about a hot air balloon ride over the surreal landscapes of Capadocia. n

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t SWAN BLUETOOTH WIRELESS MOBILE SPEAKER SYSTEM Fenda Technology, one of the world’s most advanced audio technology manufacturers has just launched in Australia with a wide range of unique, consumer tech products available including the Swan Bluetooth Wireless Mobile Speaker System. Built from Zinc Alloy, the Swan Speaker delivers hi-fi quality audio and has a touch sense control panel. It provides sleek operation for music streaming and hands-free calls as well as voice activation to help guide set up and its general operation. The Swan Bluetooth Wireless Mobile Speaker System is available in black and white. RRP $119. For more information visit www.fenda.com.au or www.harristechnology.com.au

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p PHANTASYA Swiss brand Phantasya has recently launched in Australia - created with Swarovski elements and precious stones, Phantasya jewellery is the epitome of affordable luxury and timeless style. With an extensive range of pendants, bracelets, rings, bangles, watches, earrings and brooches, there is something to suit every taste and every budget. Phantasya was founded in Switzerland in 1998, with European renowned designer Karin Wegmüller updating the range each year with the creation and launch of two collections annually. Prices range from $49.95 to $499.00. Visit www.phantasya.com.au

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p FREEGO PADDO OFF-ROAD SCOOTER The Freego Paddo Off-Road Scooter is the new way to cruise by the beach, through a bush track or just down the street. This two-wheeled scooter is based on a dynamic stability principle, where the scooter relies on your posture to enable you to drive. It goes uphill, downhill and through all types of terrains. This machine is battery powered and there’s no breaking or throttle. Wondering how that works? Easy. When you lean forward the Freego Paddo goes, stand upright and it stops. The Freego Paddo will speed up to 20km per hour and comes with two repeat charging BTM batteries. At full charge you can ride for up to five hours. Try driving at night and watch the LED lights brighten up your pathway. There are even indicators and a complete LED display panel. It’s just like a smaller, two-wheeled car for the footpath. So you know what that means… etiquette and rules apply! For more information (07) 3891 7793

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p PAPILLON BELLE Papillon Belle immortalises the transient beauty of real butterflies in heirloom quality treasures such as necklaces, rings and earrings by preserving sustainably sourced butterfly wings. Although only a few years old - Papillon Belle has taken the UK by storm and now, they are here in Australia. Butterflies for centuries have been a symbol of transformation, beauty and peace. Papillion Belle Glass Butterfly wing pendants are unique, modern and magnificently beautiful. The average butterfly only lives between a single day and 4 weeks, so Papillon Belle aim to immortalise these beautiful creatures in pendants and rings that can be handed down from generation to generation. The result is a unique range of jewellery made from exotic butterfly wings set in sterling silver. You can choose to set the wing as a pendant in glass or acrylic perspex or in a vintage inspired ring or charm covered by a glass dome. Some of the wings are magically iridescent and constantly change colour as they interact with light. In the pendants, both the front and back of the wing are visible and these are usually completely different. All pieces are hand made in South Africa. Visit www.papillonbelle.com.au

u STRIKE ALPHA CAR CRADLE With the number of traffic accidents relating to mobile phone usage growing, the Australian Government is cracking down on drivers illegally texting or using mobile phones. With a ban on touching a phone with any part of the body while driving, stopped at lights or in traffic, it is vital to have a fixed mobile phone cradle able to work with your hands-free Bluetooth car kit. The world's most advanced car cradle, the Strike Alpha, is Australian designed, engineered and manufactured to enhance user experience and minimise driver distraction. It is specifically engineered to fit the user’s phone perfectly, is the fastest charging car cradle in the world, and includes automated preferences allowing users to automatically control phone functions when the device is placed in the cradle RRP$149 Visit www.strike.com.au/products/StrikeAlpha-Car-Cradles

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ardens give life to any house; here Matt Leacy provides his top 5 gardening ideas for a gorgeous low maintenance garden.

1. Choose plants carefully Clever selection of plants will drastically reduce the amount of maintenance you will need to do for your garden. Make sure you select plants with your type of soil, your garden aspect (level of sun exposure, what direction it faces, type of climate it will be exposed to), amount of area you have, and those which don’t require much water. Doing your research will pay off so Matt suggests walking your town or neighbourhood to get a feel for the plants that thrive in that area, and speaking to your local nursery about what grows best. Matt’s favourite low maintenance landscaping plants include Beschorneria, Phormium, Dianella, Westringia and Draceana. There’s also a wide variety of succulents that bring just about any colour you desire into the garden but are very low maintenance (and particularly good for coastal regions) and do not need a lot of water. He recommends steering clear of high maintenance hedges. 2. Install an irrigation system Automatic irrigation systems will not only save time, but will also ensure that your garden gets the right amount of water at the right time. Irrigation system controllers can be adjusted according to the seasons and water needs of plants to minimize the amount of water used to keep plants healthy and happy! 3. Mulching improves everything Weeds can be a gardener’s worst nightmare, although

it may be therapeutic at times to give your garden a thorough cleanse, it is not how most people would choose to spend their weekend. Mulching reduces the amount of weed growth, conserves moisture and insulates the soil, improves the fertility and health of the soil, and most importantly, enhances the visual appeal of your garden. There are a variety of materials that can be used such as organic residues (leaves, shredded bark, wood chips), sugar cane, compost, rubber mulch, or rock and gravel. 4. Don’t overcrowd the garden Plants will fill up the space you have designated in a sufficient period of time and if not spaced out correctly, the plants will soon become full and try to out-compete one another. Overpowering and invasive plants will ruin your hard work and produce rotten plants that attract unwelcomed bugs which could affect the whole garden. Taking into account the full maturity size of plants when planning a set-and-forget garden is nearly as important as ensuring their suitability for the spot you’re planting them in. 5. Put in water features It’s often hard to find tranquillity when working on a busy daily schedule, or dealing with annoying traffic and other intrusive noises. Water features provide a calm and soothing background sound and sight to come home to and rejuvenate the senses. For a low maintenance water feature, go for something that is self-contained like a bowl with an internal pump. This can be emptied when you are vacating the premises for a long period of time and refilled easily on your return. n

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