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Body of work
Body Festival Dubbo, held on January 26 and 27, is a celebration of body
art that features competitions and demonstrations by contemporary and
Indigenous artists. Tim Gratton, two-time World Bodypainting Champion,
will present his latest work and launch his Pink Angels Body Art Calendar
2013 to raise funds for Pink Angels, a local breast cancer support group.
www.bodyfestival.org
Added sugar overload
Recent research by The University of Sydney has revealed
Aussie kids are increasingly consuming too much added
sugar, with boys aged 14 to 16 reaching an average daily
intake of 22 teaspoons. 'Added' sugar is added during
processing – on top of naturally occurring sugar in food.
The World Health Organization recommends children
obtain no more than 10 per cent of their total energy
intake from added sugars, but research shows boys are
consuming closer to 13 per cent. Sugar-laden soft drinks
and sweetened cordials are among the main culprits, as
they offer no nutrients but plenty of unwanted calories.
Gull's-eye view
For a different perspective on the Great Barrier Reef, see this
national treasure from above and be awe-struck by its magnificence.
Departing from the seaside town of Bowen, the 90-minute 'Bowen Reef
Adventure' scenic flight with GSL Aviation takes in Gloucester Islands
National Park, the Whitsundays and the Great Barrier Reef (including
Heart Reef) before heading back along the picturesque mainland coast
and past Hideaway Bay. www.gslaviation.com.au
Fast Fact
The Great Barrier
Reef comprises more
than 2,900 individual reefs
that combine to make up
the whole system, which
can be seen from
outer space.
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