Publishers Note
“You’re never going to survive unless you get a little crazy” - Seal
Whoever said “All great change is preceded by chaos” may well
have been peering through Oasis Magazine’s window when
coining that phrase.
The machine that pumps out each issue is reminiscent of a duck
on a pond - exuding a calm facade of nonchalance above the
water’s surface, with the unseen activity beneath the surface
nothing short of flurrying and hectic.
This issue was no more so than usual.
However, ‘chaos’ doesn’t necessarily mean without boundaries,
although it almost always signals new beginnings.
As Oasis mag approaches the end of another year publishing
in the Far North, with absolutely no signs of slowing down, I
thought it was the perfect time to reflect on the past two years.
And, knowing that the best time to start making changes and
improvements is right now, the perfect opportunity presented
itself.
In this issue, we’re focusing on change.
Change affects us all every day, in almost every aspect of
our lives.
And often, it’s nothing short of terrifying.
But it’s also the incubation pit of amazing progress and
excitement.
We catch up with former Chair of Advance Cairns, Rose-Marie
Dash, and chat to her about her career and family, the collapse
of local building, childcare and hospitality empire
H&S Vision Group, and her biggest challenge yet. Cancer.
We learn about TeamCouch, who have pushed their bodies to
extremes in preparation for the upcoming Ironman 70.3,
to raise much needed funds for the planned COUCH Cancer
and Wellness Centre.
We speak to Jeff Gillies about his role in bringing the IronMan
phenomena to Cairns, and to local woman Amy Geoghegan
whose Melbourne-based business is breaking every glass
ceiling it comes close to.
Our regular expert contributors offer suggestions for facing
change in their fields, and we meet Brealyn Sheehan as she is
launching her newest album.
So, in the words of the immortal David Bowie, “Turn and face
the strange …”
There’s exciting changes ahead - Please join us for the ride!
Jules
JULIANNE STEER | Publisher
0423 959 648 | [email protected]
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