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Custom magazin of the ye e ar From the editor... Recently, I attended the very first Travmedia International Marketplace in Brisbane and caught up with many members of the Australian Society of Travel Writers (ASTW). During a day where we 'speed dated' with tourism bodies and representatives from an array of hotels and travel destinations, there was a lunch with a special guest speaker: the editor in chief of National Geographic, Keith Bellows. Not surprisingly, Bellows is a passionate advocate of travel and its capacity to change people's lives. Right now, he's working on a book to be titled 100 Places That Will Change Your Child's Life, and I am looking forward to reading it. Bellows' talk resonated with everyone in the room – he spoke about the fact that today, more than ever, it is important to have great storytellers, as people will always love to hear or read a wonderful story. I hope you'll agree that this is what we bring to you with every issue of OUTthere: tales about fascinating Australians doing great things, and colourful stories enticing you to travel to the many far-flung reaches of this beautiful country. Bellows also talked about the children of today and how a passport is the new degree. He spoke about how travelling teaches a child so much about other people, places and cultures, thus fostering greater understanding of the world in general. Which, of course, creates more empathy for others, and in turn, we hope, will lead to the best thing that could happen on Earth – peace. So next time you're on a work trip or taking time out to travel some of Australia, consider taking your children along for an educational trip, to meet people living lives that are different to your own. My son is six, and I'm looking forward to him being my more regular travel companion in Editor-in-chief Michelle Hespe Email: michelle.hespe@edgecustom.com.au deputy editor Emma Wheaton assistant editor Mitch Brook sub-editors Liani Solari, Merran White PRODUCTION MANAGER Brian Ventour production coordinator Riley Palmer prepress coordinator Tarn Mount Head of Design Shane O'Brien Senior designer Guy Pendlebury Printer SOS Print & Media Contributors Fleur Bainger, Oliver Pfeiffer, Sue Wallace, Patrick Haddock, Matt Leacy, David Gilchrist, Oryana Angel, Greg Sweetnam, Peter Wesley, Sue Webster Interns Simone Henderson-Smart, Kate Kunkel advertising enquiries Group sales manager: Nick Mason: 02 8962 2670 Email: nick.mason@edgecustom.com.au WA, SA and NT sales agent: Above: A quiet corner of Magnetic Island. the years to come. You'll just have to excuse him if you meet him on a plane and he excitedly thrusts OUTthere under your nose, insisting that you read one of mum's stories! Enjoy your trip and drop us a line sometime – we love hearing from you. Michelle Hespe Helen Glasson, Hogan Media: 08 9381 3991 Email: helen@hoganmedia.com.au Qld sales agent: Michael Petersen, JF Media: 07 3844 5888 Email: michael@jfmedia.com.au Advertising coordinator: Kirsti Harju: 02 8962 2600 Email: advertising@edgecustom.com.au Chairman Chris Innis CEO Eddie Thomas Director Sarah Willmott Cover photography by Anthony Ong OUTthere is published by Edge 51 Whistler Street, Manly NSW 2095 Phone: 02 8962 2600 Fax: 02 8962 2601 www.edgecustom.com.au OUTthere is published by Business Essentials (Australasia) Pty Limited (ABN 22 062 493 869), trading as Edge, under license to MGI Publishing Pty Ltd. Reproduction in whole or in part without prior written permission is strictly prohibited. Opinions expressed are those of the individual contributors and not necessarily those of the Publisher. Information provided was believed to be correct at the time of publication. All reasonable efforts have been made to contact copyright holders. OUTthere cannot accept unsolicited manuscripts or photographs. If such items are sent to the magazine, they will not be returned. V