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entertainment getsorted Love With a Chance of Drowning tune in The McClymonts Exposed and Personal The McClymonts, an Australian country music group from Grafton, NSW, consisting of sisters Brooke, Sam and Mollie, have decided to switch up the sound with a new Acoustic Harmony Tour that uncovers the true soul of their music. "We've travelled with a band for the past six years, so this is completely different," says eldest sister Brooke. "Fans wanted to hear us really sing, and we thought this was the perfect time." After winning two of the most prestigious awards in Australian country music for their recent album, Two Worlds Collide, the sisters wanted to give fans an inside look at their lives in a new way. During this tour they tell how they got started in the music industry, what inspired their songs, and funny stories from their careers. latest f lick MENTAL "Fans can expect a lot more of us talking about our lives and how we got into music," Brooke says. "It's like having a very intimate evening with us." Two Worlds Collide reflects the girls' experiences in the industry as the group continues to gain momentum in the Australian and US music scenes. Not only have The McClymonts played twice at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, they walked the red carpet at the CMT Music Awards in 2012 and have been dubbed by US industry insiders as 'the next Dixie Chicks'. On the eve of their Acoustic Harmony Tour, Brooke says, "Every experience is something we learn from. We three girls absolutely love it, and we're just so thankful that we get to play music as our jobs." www.themcclymonts.net.au Universal DVD $39.95, Blu-ray $44.95 Nominated for eight AACTA Awards, Mental and its brilliant cast will surely warm hearts with its touching, whimsical story. Shirley Moochmore (played by Rebecca Gibney) is a stressed mother who suffers from a mental breakdown because of her demanding daughters and unsupportive husband. After committing his wife to a mental hospital, Barry Moochmore (played by Anthony LaPaglia) picks up an eccentric hitchhiker named Shaz (Toni Collette) to nanny his daughters, who he barely knows. Shaz teaches the girls some lessons on how to deal with their family's current state of craziness, all the while stirring up mayhem with her strange and quirky mothering techniques. www.mentalmovie.com.au great read Torre DeRoche Penguin Australia $29.99 Sometimes risks are worth taking. When city girl Torre DeRoche pushes aside her fear of deep water to climb aboard a sailboat and journey across the Pacific, it turns out that love can get a girl to do anything. Ivan, a handsome Argentinean who dreams of exploring the world, sweeps Torre off her feet and encourages her to embark on a daring journey. This moving memoir recounts a life-changing adventure that all started with taking a blind leap of faith. Camping Around Australia Explore Australia Publishing $54.95 Experience camping made easy by flipping through the second edition of Australia's most comprehensive camping guide. With more than 3,000 campsites, detailed maps of each area and tonnes of helpful tips and tricks, this guide will quickly become a camper's best friend. Search by territory and learn what to bring, where to go and what you can expect from Australia's diverse camping locations. top tips 5