Discipline, dedication and nerves of steel are essential qualities for an elite freestyle motocross rider, but how does a young FMX enthusiast bridge the gap that separates them from the professionals? The Red Bull FMX Camp, held west of Brisbane, went a long way in answering this question under the tutelage of Australia's best performance coaches and riders like Red Bull X-Fighters winner, Josh Sheehan. Eight riders between the ages of 16 and 27 were hand-picked by an industry panel, identified for their potential and desire to make it to the top. The Camp, run in the USA for a number of years, has produced world champion riders, including Levi Sherwood, who's notched up multiple X-Fighters wins and currently stands as one of the sport's form riders in 2012. The final stop of the 2012 Red Bull X-Fighters World Tour will again be played out on home soil at Sydneyâ's Cockatoo Island on Saturday October 6. Ticket packages start at $69.00 (plus booking fee) and are on sale now at ticketek.com.au.
Monday, July 30, 2012
RED BULL FMX CAMP: TRAINING THE NEXT WAVE OF X-FIGHTERS
Discipline, dedication and nerves of steel are essential qualities for an elite freestyle motocross rider, but how does a young FMX enthusiast bridge the gap that separates them from the professionals? The Red Bull FMX Camp, held west of Brisbane, went a long way in answering this question under the tutelage of Australia's best performance coaches and riders like Red Bull X-Fighters winner, Josh Sheehan. Eight riders between the ages of 16 and 27 were hand-picked by an industry panel, identified for their potential and desire to make it to the top. The Camp, run in the USA for a number of years, has produced world champion riders, including Levi Sherwood, who's notched up multiple X-Fighters wins and currently stands as one of the sport's form riders in 2012. The final stop of the 2012 Red Bull X-Fighters World Tour will again be played out on home soil at Sydneyâ's Cockatoo Island on Saturday October 6. Ticket packages start at $69.00 (plus booking fee) and are on sale now at ticketek.com.au.
Sunday, July 22, 2012
"Atlas" by Daniel Johns
Iconic Australian musician, Daniel Johns, winner of 21 ARIA awards and three times winner of APRA's songwriter of the year, has written, arranged and performed an epic new piece called "Atlas" in a unique collaboration with the Australian Chamber Orchestra and Qantas. The piece forms the soundtrack for the new Qantas brand and Olympic advertising.
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Selfish Improvement
An empty nest doesn't mean you have to have an empty life. In fact, far from it.
With no kids at home, you're now living life for you. Here's Trevor Marmalade sharing a bit of his own personal development.
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It's time to be generous to yourself.
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Sage Advice For Empty Nesters
After years of looking after your progeny, it can be hard to let go.
For them, not you.
Make sure your boomerang kids become sticks with this simple bit of advice from Trevor Marmalade.
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It's time to be generous to yourself.
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Renovating Your Kid's Old Room
There are pros and cons to your kids moving out.
Pros: You get an extra room in the house to utilise any way you wish.
Cons: ... Um, we're pretty sure there must be some, let us get back to you on that one.
Anyway, here's Trevor Marmalade again to show you just how rewarding renovating your extra space can be.
Keep watching after the credits...
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Empty Nest = Full Bank Account
If finally getting the house to yourself isn't incentive enough, then what about the extra discretionary income you'll have?
Here's Trevor Marmalade with a win-win tip to give your not-so-baby birds the push they need ... and an example of the benefits.
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It's time to be generous to yourself.
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How To Get Your Kids To Move Out: Pt 2
Is your nest not quite as empty as you'd like?
Here's more light-hearted but practical advice for baby boomers from Trevor Marmalade.
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It's time to be generous to yourself.
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How To Get Your Kids To Move Out: Pt 1
Had enough of your adult kids sponging off you like some sort of parasite?
Here's some light-hearted but practical advice for baby boomers from Trevor Marmalade.
Brought to you by Lawson's Bread.
It's time to be generous to yourself.
Watch the rest of Trevor's Tips at our channel:
http://www.youtube.com/lawsonsbread
Monday, July 2, 2012
Qantas presents "A tale of two letters"
We've been flying with the "Spirit of Australia" on our planes for over 20 years. In that time we've changed -- and we know that Australians have been changing too.
They are getting out there and seeing more, doing more and expecting more.
As Australia's airline, we're working hard to meet those expectations. Everything we do is focused on the people who fly with us. So we're putting a reminder on the side of two of our planes and changing 'Spirit of Australia' to 'Spirit of Australians'. These two extra letters symbolise a continued commitment to what matters most, you.
While you might fly for many different reasons, we fly for one.
You're the reason we fly.
To find out more go to qantas.com/you