Around the world, Australia is known as the lucky country. Not just because we’re still able to hit the beach (to exercise) while everyone else waits out The Virus at home, but because of a golden aura of good weather, high wages and relative abundance.A Bermuda triangle of lifestyle, commerce and opportunity untapped by its unbothered, unhurried and tall poppy killing citizens.That was the stereotype. But then, in recent years, there was a ~moment~. It’s hard to pinpoint exactly, but at some point (after Facebook sprung into existence, but before every Yuppie and their houseplant decided to start a boutique dropshipping tee-shirt label), creative brained Australians realised being ambitious wasn’t just for Silicon Valley twerps.Debts were racked up, ideas ran wild and a pair of layabout uni students even started Afterpay. Times were good. Then a Virus lept from a bat to human to world. Now financial experts are predicting a recession not seen since 2008 – perhaps worse.But could there be opportunity for savvy entrepreneurs?While Fernando Prieto, CA at Solid Partners Accountants & Advisors, lacks access to a crystal ball just like the rest of us, he is immersed in the world of finance, and looks after the money of several Aussie entrepreneurs. So we got him on the phone to ask: what, exactly, is going to come of Australia’s entrepreneurial scene coming out of this crisis?“I think [up until now] there’s been this whole mentality of hashtag ‘entrepreneur’ – everyone wants to be the next online business – but people are going to retreat after this. It’s a big psychological game.”“A lot of people would have got crushed now,” Fernando told us. “There are huge insolvency rates – people just throwing in the towel and never wanting to start a business again.” To put this in perspective Fernando then reminded us, even in good times, something like 96% of businesses will fail before turning 10.

“The number one reason is they burn out – too much stress – or the second reason is financial – they don’t have a grasp of the cash flow and that results in liquidation.”

What does that have to do with the current situation? Well, Fernando predicts, in the coming years, there will be, once again, opportunity and “a really big trend of people starting businesses” but with a difference: “the ones that do will place a bigger effort on saving.”Not that it’s neccessarily going to be all altruistic – Fernando reckons part of this will come with the new terrain of having to entice pandemic-wary employees to work for them: “employees are going to say to their company, ‘do you have a year’s salary set aside for us? Do you have us covered?’ It’s a two way street.”

“There’s also going to be much more demand for financial advisory services and mini CFO type roles, as businesses seek safety nets and demand their accountants have a better grasp of their financials.”

To gain another perspective on the support small businesses can expect coming out of this time, DMARGE spoke to MP for Sydney Alex Greenwich. For the time being, Alex highlighted the importance of the NSW Government’s rapid relief grants of $10,000 and the city of Sydney’s rapid relief grants, both of which small business owners can now apply for independently.Looking to the future, Alex told us that “a lot of planning is going on” with government working in collaboration with business “and in various business chambers.”The hard reality, though, Alex told us, is that it won’t be that “one day all businesses are suddenly turned back to normal, it will more than likely be a gradual transition – a start and stop process” – albeit one the government intends to support business owners survive.

“The NSW government has made it very clear they will support small business throughout this whole journey – not just funding upfront.”

More to come as the story develops.

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We’re probably all now familiar with phrases such as “I’m going crazy being stuck at home all the time” or “I’m going to struggle to go outside once the lockdown is over”. It’s highly likely they’re meant in jest, but the fact of the matter is the self-isolation period we’re all going through can indeed have an effect on our mental health, even without you realising it.We’ve covered in great detail what you can do to keep your fitness in check while you’re confined to the walls of your home, but what can you do to ensure your mental health is kept in tip-top condition too? To find out, we reached out to the Black Dog Institute, a mental health research facility based in Randwick, Sydney and asked them what sort of things we can be doing on a daily basis to look after our own mental health.Dr Kathleen O’Moore, Clinical Psychologist and Senior Clinical Research Manager, says we should conduct a self-check-in on a weekly basis, which can comprise several elements. First, she tells us we should “set-up a checklist to cover things such as personal feelings, changes in our body and a record of our sleep”, to name a few.

 

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With regards to feelings, Kathleen says we should “write down how stressed or anxious we’re feeling on a scale of 1-10 and then compare it week after week.” She adds it’s “normal for scores to deviate up and down, so don’t be worried by that, but if they’re high and remain high, something could be wrong.” It’s the same for your body: “if you notice tightness in your chest, dryness in your mouth or if your heart starts racing on regular occasions, then it’s an indication that you’re stressed.”As for what you can do to help minimise stress and anxiety, Kathleen adds “doing simple things such as an hour of physical activity, walking to get a coffee, reading a couple of chapters of a book, or just listening to some music can be beneficial as well, just as long as it’s an activity that gives you pleasure.”

 

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She goes on to say it’s important to make sure you have the right people around you, “sometimes without even knowing we can be doing things that we think will make us feel better, but actually make us feel much worse. For instance, speaking regularly with a person who may not be as supportive or helpful as we think.”But adds it’s still vital to stay connected to friends and family, even when you can’t physically go and see them. Just like we championed the idea of the Cyberpub here at DMARGE, Kathleen says having “virtual drinks with someone is a perfect way to boost your mood if you’re ever feeling down.” Likewise, you could try “a new online fitness or yoga class to reduce stress, or even just go for a quick walk (within restrictions, obviously).”We haven’t listed every single point Dr Kathleen makes in this article, but you can view her full guide with all the steps you can follow to ensure you look after your mental during lockdown here.As with anything related to mental health, if you try some of the steps listed above but you don’t notice any sort of improvement in your anxiety or stress levels, then it’s vital you reach out to the professionals. Services include MyCompass, BiteBack (targeted specifically at 13-16-year-olds), iBobby and Online Clinic.

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As hospitals expand their capacities, the ASX makes The Big Dipper look flat and Netflix gets 16 million new sign-ups, COVID 19 has affected our lives in more ways than you can throw a face mask at.But while we all know the sensation of holding our breath as a runner brushes by, or wincing as we’re forced to press the ‘look up item’ button at the self serve counter, most of us have no idea what it’s like to be a pilot right now.While there have been uplifting stories on “flight attendants’ favourite cities to spend the night,” eerie exposes about flying (as a passenger) and a shit tonne of economic analysis on The Pesky Virus, nothing has come out on what Australian pilots are going through right now.

 

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That in mind, DMARGE got in contact with a Qantas pilot, who has revealed to us what it’s like to be an Australian pilot right now.“It’s a hugely uncertain time and consequently pretty stressful,” the Qantas pilot told DMARGE. “There are question marks around the viability of a lot of airlines, both during and post this crisis, and obviously a lot of people in the aviation sector will lose their jobs.”With the skies empty but for a government-funded, bare-bones, domestic network, “the atmosphere has changed significantly” the pilot told DMARGE. “What we do is still the same but a lot of the external factors related to our job have changed out of sight.”This means, contrary to what you might expect (or at least to what we, having flown from Melbourne to Sydney, expected), the experience of being a pilot has changed almost as much as that of being a flight attendant – it’s just less obvious than a quarter-full cabin.“Passenger numbers are almost nonexistent, the airlines are using skeleton staff so operational support is reduced, and there are also significant complications associated with isolation requirements both domestically and internationally,” the Qantas pilot told DMARGE.What does “reduced” operational support mean, exactly? DMARGE pressed the point: “I was referring to the fact that most departments have been reduced to absolute minimum staff. That being said necessary functions like engineering and ground handling are all staffed appropriately.”“The elephant in the ‘flight deck’ though is what is our industry going to look like on the other side of this, and who is going to have a job. That’s obviously a significant stress [point] to have in a very safety-sensitive environment and one we need to look out for, and look after each other, in order to manage.”

“Qantas has not made any mention of Pilot job losses, currently most pilots are stood down. If it came to that it would be in accordance with the relevant enterprise agreement, and seniority or tenure would play a part in determining who stays and who goes.”

In order to keep themselves occupied while stood down, some Qantas pilots have chosen to help the community in other ways.

 

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As 7News.com.au recently reported, James Heenan, who was a Qantas pilot flying Dash 8 aircraft before the coronavirus pandemic hit, is now working at Sydney’s Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, receiving and delivering vital stocks.Others have taken work with the flying doctor service, and yet more, Qantas has told DMARGE, have chosen to help out in Qantas flight training schools.As for the more immediate techniques and strategies to help pilots cope with these challenging times, this is probably a good time to remind you that – if anyone is trained to perform under pressure, it’s pilots.

 

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Thanks Captain Brett Newsham and the whole Qantas crew (in the air and on the ground) for helping bring our Aussies back home. Captain Newsham shared his thoughts from 36,000 feet over the Pacific Ocean, on this special flight QF 7028 from Lima (Peru) to Australia. This flight had a range of extra cabin safety measures in place for crew and passengers.

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We probably don’t need to reiterate the effect the current pandemic is having around the world. But just a quick refresher, all gyms and fitness studios in Australia are currently closed. One on one personal training sessions can still take place in areas with enough space, but otherwise, you’re resigned to your own home to get your fitness fix.But that could soon all change, as Fitness Australia, the premier body for the Australian fitness industry, has today announced (Thursday 23rd of April) that gyms can safely re-open, just as long as they stick to some strict hygiene regulations. CEO Barrie Elvish said, “there’s no reason why gyms can’t be one of the first sectors to reopen,”“We believe gyms can safely reopen with social distancing and hygiene requirements in place, which is why we have prepared a strict reopening framework for all fitness facilities and personal trainers.”

“Our framework includes a range of guidelines from temperature checking on arrival, high frequency cleaning and sanitation, spacing of equipment through to PPE for employees and members, reduced capacity for classes and outdoor fitness considerations”

There’s no official word from the Government just yet, although deputy chief medical officer Professor Paul Kelly has said restrictions would be reviewed in three weeks, since the number of cases being reported across Australia is decreasing.Before Fitness Australia’s announcement, Australian National University microbiology professor Peter Collignon told The Daily Mail (via news.com.au) that he expects gyms to stay closed until after Winter, and into September. Australasian College for Infection Prevention and Control Professor Phil Russo added that as and when gyms do reopen, he expects them to “return with 10 people before increasing to usual sizes if there are no outbreaks”We decided to do some digging of our own and reached out to some gym owners to find out if they had any insider information that would allow us to know how long we have to live with our bulging bellies.We spoke to Ben Lucas, former Cronulla Sharks player and owner of Flow Athletic, a gym-cum-yoga and fitness studio, and Tim West, the co-founder of 12RND Fitness, to get their opinions regarding Fitness Australia’s announcement, and their own expert opinion surrounding reopening times.In response to Fitness Australia, Ben Lucas believes member safety has to come above all else,

“I don’t think it should be before we have control and a better understanding of the situation. I can’t see that being before June . The public’s health and welfare must be our priority.”

Tim makes similar comments,

“They were saying that they are expecting to reopen soon, and they’re pushing for it to happen sooner, but their focus is to ensure that they are ready so that when it does happen they can act quickly.”

In the meantime, Ben says, “Our online programming is going really well, but my clients, staff and I are missing the community and face-to-face interaction.”As for how the reopening process will take place, Ben admits it will likely happen in stages, “I would expect they will open outdoor training first and allow indoor training at a social distance until the hospitals can keep up with the cases.”

 

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Tim echoes Ben’s comments,

“We know that our Government sees the important role that our industry provides to the population’s physical and mental health, so we believe our businesses would be a high priority for re-opening.”

“However, once we can re-open, we expect to see the same restrictions that were implemented in the initial social distancing phases prior to lockdown.”We also wanted to get their thoughts on how they think the gym landscape may have differed during the lockdown period, and if they, as owners, expect to face any challenges.“There has been a big fear campaign to keep people indoors, so getting people comfortable with going out and being near each other again maybe a challenge.”

“I think the relief will be the connection and social interaction again. Getting fit is one thing, but our community is very tight here and that is one thing a lot of us are missing.”

Tim says he’ll be putting a focus on maintaining rigorous hygiene standards, “We’re planning ahead to ensure our hygiene and cleanliness measures meet foreseeable government mandate, which could potentially also involve monitoring the temperature of members before entry.”“This means preparing for any staff training and changes to our standard operations that may be necessary. We expect this to also include adherence to social distancing protocols.”

 

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He adds that, like Ben’s gym, there is a strong sense of community which he can’t wait to be involved with again, “there’s going to be a lot of excitement for our members to come back to their clubs for that sense of community they bring, and to get back into their training.”

“12RND is where they come to see their friends, blow off some steam and enjoy their workout.”

It’s highly likely your gym has frozen your membership while the doors have remained firmly shut. We’re curious here at DMARGE as to whether gym members will want to re-negotiate their membership fee on their first day back, or to at least ask for a change-up in memberships, such as being offered more at-home classes, for example.Ben’s inclined to disagree, “Maybe for some gyms. For me, I have found that many of our clients want to support us any way they can. We have had members offering to pay their full memberships despite the gym not being open as they want us to be here at the end of all this.”However, he does agree that what you get included with your membership could be up for negotiation,

“I think it has been an opportunity to think outside the box and provide more options for members and more offers for gyms.”

“For example, I have been talking about live streaming Flow Athletic’s classes for 3-4 years and now I have been forced to do so and now I have that offering for clients that we will most likely keep up long after this is over.”Tim has also been able to see the benefit of a digital approach since the lockdown came into place, and plans to keep it going after we’re out of it, “We will reactivate our memberships in-club as normal, but also continue to provide our digital solution as we have throughout isolation for those who need an alternative option to suit their current circumstances.”So, while it’s technically anyone’s guess at the moment as to when gyms will reopen, we can be sure it won’t be for at least another month or two. In the meantime, you’ll have to stick with home workouts, or even build yourself this squat rack to help make those gains.

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Forget life jackets, black boxes and the reassuring smile of your favourite flight attendant; the foremost threat in travellers’ minds these days is murkier to evade – a deadly virus, which could be spread by anyone.In light of this, Emirates has begun carrying out blood tests on passengers at the airport prior to flights. Both a sign of the times and what the future might hold (particularly in the medium term), in terms of knowing what virus you are exposing yourself into, these are the surest flights in the world right now.Since the 15th April 2020, Emirates has been coordinating with Dubai Health Authority (DHA) to introduce additional precautions on flights. The airline also claims it is the first airline to conduct on-site rapid COVID-19 tests for passengers.

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“Passengers on today’s flight to Tunisia were all tested for COVID-19 before departing from Dubai,” the airline said last week in a press release.

“The quick blood tests are conducted by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) and results were available within 10 minutes. This test was conveniently done at the Group Check-in area of Dubai International Airport Terminal 3.”

Adel Al Redha, Emirates Chief Operating Officer said: “The testing process has gone smoothly and we would like to take this opportunity to thank the Dubai Health Authority for their initiatives and innovative solutions. This would have not been possible without the support of Dubai Airport and other government authorities.”“We are working on plans to scale up testing capabilities in the future and extend it to other flights, this will enable us to conduct on-site tests and provide immediate confirmation for Emirates passengers travelling to countries that require COVID-19 test certificates. The health and safety of staff and passengers at the airport remain of paramount importance,” Adel added.HE Humaid Al Qutami, Director-General of the Dubai Health Authority (DHA), said: “We are glad to work with Emirates on the successful implementation of rapid COVID-19 testing at the airport for departing travellers. To tackle COVID-19, we have been proactively working with various governmental organisations and the private health sector and we have implemented all necessary measures from public health protection to provision of high-quality health services in line with the latest international guidelines.”

“We believe strongly that the most effective solutions require close partnerships with other public and private sector organisations.”

While it’s not a guarantee the blood tests will detect every case of COVID (as the US Food and Drug Administration told CNN Travel last week, in the early days of an infection when the body’s immune response is still building, “antibodies may not be detected”) it’s certainly a good start.DMARGE has reached out Emirates to ask whether the blood tests have been (or will be) rolled out across a wider range of flights.Even if it isn’t, Emirates has backed it up with a variety of leading-edge safety precautions. As Emirates announced on Tuesday the 21st of April, all cabin crew, boarding agents and ground staff in direct contact with passengers will now don personal protective equipment (PPE) which includes a protective disposable gown over their uniforms, and a safety visor, in addition to masks and gloves.

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“At Dubai International airport, gloves and masks are mandatory for all customers and employees. Thermal scanners monitor the temperatures of all passengers and employees stepping into the airport. Physical distancing indicators have been placed on the ground and at waiting areas to help travellers maintain the necessary distance during check-in and boarding,” Emirates said.

“The airport team has also installed protective barriers at each check-in desk to provide additional safety reassurance to passengers and employees during interaction over the counter.”

On top of that, on board Emirates’ flights, seats are pre-allocated with vacant seats placed between individual passengers or family groups in observance of physical distancing protocols – much like the protocol adopted last week by Qantas and Virgin Australia (and which seems to be the industry standard for the months, if not year to come).Emirates has also modified its inflight services for health and safety reasons. Food and beverages continue to be offered in the form of bento-styled boxes to reduce contact between the crew and customers during meal service, and minimise risk of interaction. The personal boxes provide customers with sandwiches, beverages, snacks and desserts.Another tack Emirates has taken to reduce the risk of spreading the virus is that magazines and other print reading material are temporarily unavailable and cabin baggage is currently not accepted on flights (carry-on items allowed in the cabin are limited to laptop, handbag, briefcase or baby items). All other items have to be checked in, and Emirates will add the cabin baggage allowance to customers’ check-in baggage allowance.Customers also have to wear their masks and gloves throughout their journey from check-in until they disembark, and all Emirates aircraft will go through enhanced cleaning and disinfection processes in Dubai, after each journey.Of course, your safest option is not to fly. But if you are going to, you’d want it to be on one like this.

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It’s been a fair while since we’ve heard anything major from Apple. The technology giant has made some updates to its MacBook lineup in the last year or so, and has recently launched the wallet-friendly iPhone SE, but all without the usual fanfare that comes with a new release. We’ll admit for the latter, the global pandemic is to blame.But the show must go on at Cupertino and it appears it could take more than a pandemic to stop its train of releases if some notable gadget leakers are to be believed. That’s because Jon Prosser, a tipster who has been accurate with both Apple and Samsung predictions in the past, has revealed on Twitter that Apple is lining up to release a new pair of AirPods wireless earphones in May.

New AirPods (which were supposed to be at the March Event) are now ready to go.

Probably alongside the MacBook Pro next month.— Jon Prosser (@jon_prosser) April 19, 2020

The AirPods in question were allegedly due to be launched in March but for unknown reasons that didn’t go ahead. Now, they are “ready to go” according to Prosser, and he expects we’ll see them alongside a new MacBook Pro (most likely a specs update of current models) in May.As for what features the new AirPods will entail is currently anyone’s guess, but a Reddit thread is flooded with speculation, with many users expecting them to be a refreshed version of the second-generation model and not a new pair of AirPods Pro. The Pro model was launched at the end of October 2019, so a refresh so soon is likely out of the question.Instead, the second-generation – the pair you’ll likely see sticking out the ears of virtually every other person as you walk down the street – is due an update. Many believe they’ll be given a similar design to the Pro; that being a shorter stem and more rounded earpiece for an improved fit. We think the second-gen model is pretty ugly in the grand scheme, but the revised design of the Pro was welcomed with open arms, so our fingers are tightly crossed for this update.Several other users are clamouring for improved battery life since noticing a drop in performance of their current pairs, and the majority of comments are asking for a reduced price. Apple could well oblige to that last request, as it’s been known to drop the price of a new product: the latest MacBook Air, for example, arrived with a lower price over its predecessor, despite having improved specs.Apple could, of course, throw a complete curveball and release a “Super Pro” version, if one Reddit user is to be believed: “Maybe the Pro will be the new standard model, and they will come out with the super pro”. We obviously can’t say for certain, but we’d be surprised if this were the case.What we can be certain of is that Apple would be remiss not to introduce an updated model. The AirPods have become one of the company’s most valuable products, netting it over US$12 billion in revenue and in true Apple fashion, weaving their way into society to become the headphones to have. Everyone from hypebeasts, posers, hipsters, real estate agents and anyone else who wants to be ‘seen’, have bought themselves a pair.And hey, you never know, Apple might go full circle and release its own cord to keep your wire-free buds held together.

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When he’s not jumping off yachts into crystal clear waters or DJ-ing at some of the hottest nightclubs around, Gianluca Vacchi is giving us all lessons in style. The silver-haired Italian stallion is one of the rising stars of Instagram, having first shimmied his way onto the influencer scene with some dance moves, followed by a bromance with Zac Efron.

His latest post is no different when it comes to being a fashion icon, but it’s the way he’s gone about it that makes him even more admirable and aspirational to those who think about an outfit before they throw something on. That’s because Vacchi’s outfit marries a denim shirt a with a seersucker suit. A combination we certainly wouldn’t have thought of, and one we definitely wouldn’t be able to pull off as well.While we can’t be 100 per cent sure, we reckon Vacchi’s suit is a custom-made one from Italian fashion label Rubinacci, a brand the Italian playboy has been seen wearing on previous occasions.Seersucker is a lightweight fabric – usually striped – and intended for the warmer months of the year. Vacchi made his post from Miami, Florida where it’s currently hitting a good 30 degrees celsius most days. No wonder he’s opted for the breathable fabric.As for the denim shirt (again, we’re not sure where it’s from, but you can grab this similarly stylish one) well, we’re not against the idea of teaming one with a suit, far from it. However, our go-to would be something more formal, or at least a ‘safer’ colour such as navy or grey. Gianluca gives a two-finger salute to traditional style rules and pairs his with the lightweight seersucker fabric.

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Subtle touches such as leaving buttons undone and tucking the shirt into his high-waisted trousers take it from potential fashion disaster to a masterclass in sartorial style. It goes without saying that his outfit also requires its fair share of confidence, something we’re sure the multi-millionaire has in spades.He’s the father we wish we had.

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Think Bell & Ross and you’ll likely conjure up an image of one of the company’s instrument-inspired square-dial timepieces. You may be forgiven for forgetting the brand also produces a small range of circular-dial timepieces that fall under its Vintage umbrella.Within the Vintage lineup are BR V1, BR V2 and BR V3 models, and the latter has now received a fresh colour update, bringing it in line with its siblings. That’s because the BR V3-94 can now be had in Black Steel, a colour finish currently available on the two other Vintage series of watches, but one that certainly makes the V3-94 a lot more appealing to the general consumer.Before the introduction of Black Steel, the only colourway available directly from Bell & Ross was the R.S.19, a collaboration with Renault Sport (a long-term collaborative partner) – a new R.S.20 model has also been introduced alongside the Black Steel. So, what does the BR V3-94 Black Steel offer over its BR V2-94 Black Steel counterpart?Firstly, the case diameter has been increased from 41 to 43mm, a small increase we think you’ll agree but one that can make a huge difference when worn on the wrist. Secondly, where the V2 model has a fixed steel bezel, the V3 switches it out for a bi-directional rotating steel version. Both get a black aluminium ring, but the V3 gets a 60-minute scale where the V2 has a tachymeter. Bell & Ross has chosen to give the V3 a tachymeter as well, but on the inner flange instead.The other noticeable difference is that the V3 gets an additional chronograph counter in the form of a 12-hour counter at the 6 o’clock position. Otherwise, it retains the 30-minuter counter at 9 o’clock and central chronograph seconds counter. When it comes to the bracelet, the V3 employs a “semi-cover” design, whereby an additional piece of steel is fitted to form a link between the strap and the case to give the impression of an integrated bracelet. Both watches run on the same BR-CAL.301 automatic chronograph movement.The Bell & Ross BR V3-94 is available now with either a steel bracelet or black calfskin leather strap for AU$6,800 or $6,300, respectively.

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If we’re not talking about two-seater sports cars that would have adorned most of our bedroom walls as kids here at DMARGE, then chances are we’re talking about some highly desirable SUVs or people movers. As nice as it is to sit low and drive fast, occasionally it’s pleasant to command the road from a higher position.Case in point is this 1983 Land Rover Range Rover, which can be yours for the highly affordable sum of AU$17,000.The Range Rover is quite possibly the most iconic SUV on our roads and has been ever since it was introduced in 1970. Between its initial launch and 1981, it was only available as a two-door, making access to the rear seats a little awkward. It wasn’t until 1981 that then-manufacturer British Leyland added the rear doors into the mix, making this particular one of the earlier examples of the new four-door style.The Range Rover was designed with the sole aim of being “A Car For All Reasons”, meaning it wanted to be just as capable on the road, as it was off it, and was dreamed up in response to the emerging off-road market and the push for SUVs in the North American market – pioneered by vehicles such as the Ford Bronco and Jeep Wagoneer.Upon launch, the Range Rover was lauded for being far more capable in every aspect than all of its closest rivals, and it even took the fight to the majority of family saloons with far better performance. Its speed (a 100mph limit was seen as impressive at the time) could be attributed to the vast majority of the body being constructed from lightweight aluminium, save from the two-piece rear tailgate and the bonnet.The model on sale here is completely free of rust and underwent a full engine rebuild just five years ago, meaning it runs like a dream. The interior is as it was when it left the factory in 1983, although the roof lining has been reupholstered. Other work includes new brake discs and pads and new windscreen. The owner says an extensive list of further work has been carried out too.And it’s offered in a rather fetching bronze colourway and with less than 60,000kms on the clock. All of a sudden that $17,000 asking price becomes even more attractive. Head to Carsales now to make an enquiry and potentially drive away with a peach of a car.

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