THE MAGAZINE TEAM
EDITORIAL DIRECTOR Jiyan Dessens
Welcome
WE ACKNOWLEDGE THE TRADITIONAL CUSTODIANS OF COUNTRY THROUGHOUT AUSTRALIA AND THEIR CONNECTIONS TO LAND, SEA & COMMUNITY. WE PAY OUR RESPECTS TO THEIR ELDERS PAST, PRESENT AND EMERGING AND EXTEND THAT RESPECT TO ALL ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER PEOPLES PRESENT ON THIS LAND TODAY. IMAGE BY ANDY LEWIS.
SUB-EDITOR Lyn Concar
ART DIRECTOR Kate Atkinson
SENIOR DESIGNER Waiton Fong
CONTRIBUTORS Amy Manning Andy Lewis Arvin Montaos Ben Smithurst Bhavani Konings Kim Gillan Liz Miu Marc Saltzman Sara Yousef Tammi Kwok Tina McLeish
ACCOUNT DIRECTOR Vivek Thakkar
PUBLISHER Fergus Stoddart
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Are you one of those people who starts the new year strong, but then life gets in the way and those resolutions fall to the wayside? We’ ve all been there before. That’ s why this issue of Costco Connection is all about cultivating healthy habits that go the distance.
First up is a behind-the-scenes look at some of our favourite Costco programs. On page 10, we look at nextgeneration hearing aid technology available from our centres and how to find the right product and fit for your needs. While on page 14, we encourage members to take better care of their financial health with help from Costco Service Manage Your Loans.
Next, hiking and camping enthusiasts will love our look at some of the top trails from around Australia. Read more from page 29. And golfing, outdoors and exercise enthusiasts will love our stories on Callaway Golf and the latest outdoor tech available in warehouses. Read more from pages 26 and 21, respectively.
Finally, it wouldn’ t be a proper Costco Connection without some delicious recipes and this edition, we’ re gearing up for Lunar New Year. From page 41, you’ ll find fun ideas for your family banquet starring delicious lychees. And from page 50, we’ ve partnered with social media sensation and meal-prep maven Liz Miu to bring you delicious street eats made vegan, each one packed with an incredible medley of fresh veg and guaranteed to please even the staunchest of meat eaters.
The Costco Connection team
FIRST IN FINANCE
Discover the Costco Service helping members simplify their loan journey, page 14.
Chris Tingman, Costco Managing Director
HIKING HOTSPOTS
Six of the most spectacular trekking holidays to try around Australia, page 29.
Tourism Australia Australia. com
POWER PLANTS
Foodie sensation Liz Miu serves up delicious and nutritious vegan street food for summer, page 50.
White Potato 5kg Item 11458
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