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Georgia Barclay (P10) has such a Brisbane story. Schooled here, then jetting off to exotic locales for a few years, feeling the call of home, and then making a triumphant return to a successful model management career and a relaxed subtropical lifestyle. Maybe it’s time for a sequel to that 2007 film All My Friends Are Leaving Brisbane, called All My Friends Are Moving Back, Along With A Good Whack Of Sydney. Speaking of southern influences, Tony Harper checks out Sake’s new menu (P18) under the guidance of Rockpool’s Neil Perry.

Showcasing local talent is Michelle Bailey’s architecture feature (P28) on a home that’s taken “letting the outside in” to a whole new level. Columnist Phil Brown (P8) waxes lyrical about resilience, while Belinda Seeney questions minimalism. And finally — thank you! The response to last week’s launch of the Brisbane News facelift has been overwhelmingly lovely.

THEN & NOW Anzac Day began in Brisbane when a group of men met at Exhibition Hall on January 10, 1916. They wanted to honour those involved in the first landing at Gallipoli a year earlier. On April 25, the anniversary of the landing, more than 50,000 people attended the first Anzac Day parade (left). It now draws hundreds of thousands to marches, such as last year’s parade through the city (above). This year’s march starts at 10am.

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Pictures: (left) The John Oxley Library, State Library of Queensland; (above) Mark Cranitch, newspix.com.au

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Carnival role’s a winning post KENDALL GILDING, 26 Seven News presenter When food, fashion and horses are among your favourite things, the role of ambassador for the 2017 Channel 7 Brisbane Racing Carnival is a tailor-made fit.

For Seven News presenter Kendall Gilding, the glamorous winter event – which comprises five race days including the Hardy Brothers Doomben Cup Day on May 20 – also affords the opportunity to don her favourite accessory: hats.

“You can go all out,” the Mitchelton resident says. “I often wish we wore hats like they used to wear to church on Sundays. We need more events where we can wear headwear, there is something so glamorous about it. It pulls an outfit together in a different way.”

On the frock front, Kendall will favour Australian designers – Zimmermann and Alice McCall are likely – and advocates a wintry palette of deep burgundy, emerald green and burnt orange.

“I do like to wear something a bit daring, a bit more playful, but appropriate,” she says.

As well as the fashion, Kendall will also soak up the trackside action. She grew up with horses in Cairns and, arriving in Brisbane to study at QUT at age 17, just assumed her fellow students also rode.

“You sort of think everyone got that opportunity, but we were really lucky,” she says. “We had a mare called Storm and she had the most wonderful little personality. We had another called Missy and she was a bit of a psycho, so I stayed away from her.”

She likes a flutter, but Kendall has never been a “mad punter”.

And there is a certain colleague she won’t be taking tips from. “I’ve got tips from Paddy Welsh before,” she says. “But in my experience it doesn’t always end well.”

Channel 7 Brisbane Racing Carnival, May 13-Jun 10, Doomben and Eagle Farm racecourses. brc.com.au

HAT TRICK … Racing fan Kendall Gilding is official ambassador for the Winter Racing Carnival. Picture: Ric Frearson

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THE LIST

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RACES BLOKES’ DAY OUT, DOOMBEN

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SHOP BRISSTYLE MARKETPLACE POP-UP, TARRAGINDI

First it was Girls’ Day Out, now the blokes get their turn, at Doomben Racecourse on April 22. “Top blokes” including Brisbane Racing ambassador and Australian Survivor finalist Lee Carseldine and Broncos players Justin Hodges, Jharal Yow Yeh and Jack Reed will be there. Later the NRL Cowboys v Knights game will screen in the Champions Bar and Aussie rockers The Radiators hit the main stage to take the party into the night.

Just in time for gift shopping for Mother’s Day comes the BrisStyle Marketplace Pop-up Shop on April 27-30 at The Gindi, 56 Pring St, Tarragindi. For four days, BrisStyle will bring its Etsy sellers’ virtual stores to life, offering all things handmade.

Think locally made jewellery, art, fashion, childrenswear, vintage items and homewares. Touch and feel the items you have been lusting over online, and enjoy coffee and cake.

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DANCE RAW UNTAPPED, SOUTH BRISBANE

Hoof it over to the Concert Hall where Brisbane-based dance company RAW returns after a critically acclaimed Australian and overseas tour, and fresh from a sellout season in New York. Untapped – choreographed

by RAW founder Andrew Fee and Jack Chambers (pictured, winner of the first season of So You Think You Can Dance) – is not just aimed at tap fans. It also has a heavy helping of street style and hip hop with music ranging from funk, hip hop, flamenco, African and jazz, brought to life with a band and beatboxers. It’s billed as “an adrenalin-fuelled hour of dance entertainment that will leave you breathless”.

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4 THEATRE TRAINSPOTTING LIVE, NEW FARM Scottish writer Irvine Welsh’s 1993 novel about the Edinburgh drug scene has been adapted into a film, and a play that In Your Face Theatre is touring from Apr 19-22. Contains nudity, coarse language and drug use. brisbanepowerhouse.org

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BEAUTY PERFUME MASTERCLASS, SPRING HILL

6 LITERATURE ECKHART TOLLE, SOUTH BRISBANE

Join the list of celebrities with their own signature scent. Fragrance expert Samantha Taylor (above), who has worked for Floris, L’Occitane and Estee Lauder and created a scent for The Bachelor’s Ritchie Strahan, runs workshops teaching you how to create your own fragrance using raw materials. The Powder Room Perfume Masterclass is at The Inchcolm, Spring Hill on Apr 29 and QT Hotel, Gold Coast on May 6.

Author of bestseller The Power of Now, and its follow-up, A New Earth, Eckhart Tolle brings his spiritual teachings to the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre on Apr 21.

The German-born spiritual teacher counts Cher, Meg Ryan, Paris Hilton and Oprah among his many fans.

He promises to help you find spiritual awakening and a peace and serenity that comes from living in the moment.

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ART JUDITH SINNAMON, NEW FARM

Sunshine Coast artist Judith Sinnamon sheds light on the tourist town of 1770 with her latest exhibition,

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08 LIFE

Phil Brown Let me say from the outset that if you can’t stand rejection, never become a poet People talk a lot about resilience nowadays – how to build it and how to help young people develop resilience.

There are various ways of doing this but I know a way you can develop resilience that isn’t mentioned much.

Poetry. Yep, that’s what I said: poetry. Not reading it – I mean writing the damn stuff.

Nothing builds resilience, I reckon, quite like being an aspiring poet.

Now I should say that I have had some mild success as a poet, having published two slim volumes (Plastic Parables and An Accident in the Evening). I still occasionally dash off a poem, although I am really a semi-retired poet.

I used to describe myself as a “poet in remission” and I did so once to former arts minister Matt Foley, a poet himself. He quipped back: “But you know there is no cure.”

He was kind of right. I’ve been thinking about poetry lately because I’ve been republishing my back catalogue on my website and have

been getting a rather nice response from that endeavour.

But looking at some of those poems now, I recall the angst and anguish of my poetry career. Let me say from the outset that if you can’t stand rejection, never become a poet.

Part of the process of becoming a poet is years and years of rejection.

This is the stuff that builds resilience.

I started writing verse when I was in my late teens and then more seriously at university, where I was fortunate enough to have Australian poet Bruce Dawe as a lecturer.

Bruce became a mentor and he helped me along the way but couldn’t protect me from the sheer avalanche of rejection that was to follow. For years I would submit poems to literary journals and other outlets, and for years I got knocked back. I sometimes jokingly say I could have wallpapered my room with the rejection slips but that’s no joke. I really could have.

And yet I kept doing it like a bloke hitting his head against a brick wall

who hasn’t quite realised that if he stops, it won’t hurt anymore. That was a lesson in persistence, as well as resilience.

Eventually, though, I managed to break through, and here and there, in dribs and drabs, poems began to get accepted, and eventually I was published in Poetry Australia, The Bulletin magazine, The Weekend Australian and elsewhere.

I was thinking about this recently because I was asked to submit a poem to a rebooted literary website and I did so enthusiastically because I had recently written a new poem, the first in a year. And then I got the “Dear Phil” rejection note. They didn’t want it, but did I have something else?

Ah, the memories came flooding back and I inhaled again the heady whiff of rejection. It stiffens the backbone, it really does.

So, do you want to toughen your kids up? Get them to start writing poetry. I’m serious. It’s tougher than rugby, I reckon.

Belinda Seeney I love the idea of minimalism, truly I do. The thought of gliding through my home unimpeded by school bags, laundry baskets and sneakers of all sizes holds such appeal.

I long for a dining table used solely for meals rather than as storage for week-old newspapers, a desk to pay bills, a wrapping station for birthday presents and a general display area for the educational detritus of permission slips, newsletters and unchecked homework.

How marvellous it would be to possess a benchtop where I could whip up culinary masterpieces without fear of slicing through a mobile phone charger, splattering important paperwork or disturbing a flock of origami cranes.

I fantasise about opening a wardrobe and extracting a pair of shoes rather than rummaging under beds or standing bereft in the middle of my living room, amid the school bags and laundry baskets, trying to

retrace the last steps of any given pair.

But above all, I would adore to open an overhead cupboard and not get brained by an ever-growing assortment of cake tins and baking trays crammed haphazardly within.

If minimalism was a religion, then Marie Kondo would be the high priestess.

Devout followers of this Tokyobased “organising consultant” snap up her books in their millions and follow her patented clothes folding techniques to the very last crease.

Her latest battle cry in the war against clutter is to keep only things that “spark joy” – coincidentally, the title of her latest how-to guide.

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Case in point: children’s school lunch boxes bring me no joy. The thought of filling them day in, day out makes my soul ache but I can’t toss them and it’s pointless hiding them away when they’re required daily.

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10 COVER STORY

Model behaviour

in fashion ‘Be good, be kind, be brave’ – simple advice from the stylish world of Vivien’s Queensland boss, Georgia Barclay Belinda Seeney

SMART PATH … Georgia Barclay (centre), with models Anna Pembroke, 22 (left) and Jane Houston, 19, has carved a career in the modelling industry. Picture: Jamie Hanson

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In a world where Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bundchen earned $A40.5 million last year, successful models operate in a realm of gorgeous clothes, beautiful people and exciting places. But Georgia Barclay – the Queensland boss of Vivien’s Model Management and a former model herself – knows there are two sides to that catwalk.

“It’s glamorous, but emotionally, there are hard parts,” the 43-year-old says, sharing tales of wearing $20,000 designer dresses and touring Australia for the David Jones and Myer biannual seasonal parades as a 22-year-old model.

“I don’t think people appreciate how hard it is for a young person to go to eight or 10 castings and be told at the end of the day they haven’t got any of those jobs; to be told you’re too tall, too short, you’re too blonde or too brunette.”

More than 100 hopefuls apply to Vivien’s Queensland every week, with the agency signing one new model “every two or three months”. Georgia counsels her charges to plan for the future, reciting a mantra to each of them: “Be good, be kind, be brave”.

“Modelling is a short-term job; this

is not going to be forever,” she says.

“You have to have a story, you have to study or have a part-time job. You have to have something other than modelling. It’s just modelling – it’s not life and death here,” she smiles.

It was that pragmatism that propelled her into model management. While most look at modelling and see fashion and glamour, Georgia instead saw a fascinating business model.

“I was naturally interested in clothes and models as I was growing up but as I got older and more careerfocused, I started to appreciate that there was this whole business behind the magazine that we buy.”

Georgia came to modelling by way of journalism, personally scouted by the agency’s founder, Vivien Smith, while interning at magazines Cleo, Vogue and Marie Claire during her university studies.

By her own admission, at 22 she was a late recruit to the runway, making her modelling debut at a time when most of her contemporaries were planning their retirement.

Her agent tactfully asked her what “the next step was” a mere 18 months into her modelling career.

“I remember just looking at her

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It’s just modelling – it’s not life and death here DRESS CIRCLE … Georgia Barclay with husband Ben King and their children, Kaspar, 8, Giselle, 4 and Aston, 7, at home in Bulimba; and (above right) Georgia in a shot from her modelling days.

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and saying, ‘Actually, I want to do what you do’. It all started to click.

There was that management side, managing people, there was also the business side of negotiation and sales, which I love, and it was also fashion and modelling. And it was fun.”

Her first foray into journalism was at age 15, hosting children’s TV program Footprints, a volunteer role she accepted when original host Sofie Formica moved on.

By the time she was in Year 12, at Stuartholme School, Georgia was being paid to present other lifestyle and children’s programs.

She initially enrolled in a film and television degree at QUT but then switched to a Bachelor of Business, majoring in journalism.

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After graduation – and post modelling – they divided their time between Brisbane and Sydney, then packed up and headed overseas for a two-year working holiday that stretched out to 11 years.

Georgia carved out a career as a travel writer. Their eldest son Kaspar, 8, was born in London and his younger brother Aston, 7, in Jakarta.

Ben delivered Aston on the floor of the family’s apartment after a lightning-fast labour that took the family by surprise.

Daughter Giselle, 4, was born two years after the family returned to Brisbane and is named after Georgia’s

favourite ballet – not the Brazilian supermodel, she notes.

Travel is still a priority for the now Bulimba-based family, although the lengthy overseas jaunts have been replaced with getaways closer to home and weekends at the beach.

All three children are members of Currumbin Surf Lifesaving Club’s Nippers program.

“You’ve got to get out in nature, it’s so good for you mentally and emotionally,” Georgia enthuses.

Now her children are getting older and she’s “coming out of the fog”, the savvy and well-connected businesswoman is looking to her next career challenge within the company.

“I’ve done a million and one things;

it’s not been a straight line with me,” Georgia says. “I’m quite happy chopping and changing around. I can’t imagine not being with Vivien’s though, because I love it here.”

Her focus on the future was sharpened during Vivien’s 50th anniversary celebrations in March when she spent time with the agency’s founder and her personal mentor.

“Vivien is quite an astute and incredible businesswoman and she thinks way out of the box, which is how she trains her staff – it’s how she trained me,” Georgia says.

“I feel very, very fortunate I had someone like her in a business sense to guide me because I had so many different things going and she really mentored me in a great way.”

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While living in Bali in 2015 I was searching for a natural body lotion to complement this lifestyle and nourish my skin after a day in the sun.

But everything was either too thick and greasy or was full of awful ingredients. When I came back to Australia I started doing research and enlisted help to create a natural, lightweight body spray.

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When I’m chilling out at the beach, in particular Burleigh Heads Beach or Whites Beach in the Byron Bay area, watching an incredible sunset, or chasing a beautiful waterfall.

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Ground Up, for example, uses water to gently erode white chalk, exposing layers of bleeding red ochre beneath.

Gradually a word will be revealed by the end of the exhibition at the Museum of Brisbane.

The man behind the works is Robert Andrew, who has been tinkering with machines since he was a child. They tell a story of the meeting of two worlds, and Robert’s personal story of learning at the age of 13 that he had indigenous blood.

Robert, who grew up in Perth, is descended from the Yawuru people of

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Robert is also very interested in the loss of Aboriginal language.

Data Stratification, his most ambitious work to date, incorporates many natural elements, including sticks and rocks threaded to strings, which gently spell out Aboriginal words using patterns.

Robert is a former Telstra technician and has also worked at a furniture-restoring business in Newcastle. He now lives in Brisbane with his partner, also an artist.

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Wrong play is right Fiona Purdon When Tammy Weller was 10, her life changed forever as she sat spellbound watching her first production at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre – lavish musical Phantom of the Opera.

Now, 20 years on, Tammy can’t believe she has made it on to that stage. She will make her QPAC debut with hit show The Play That Goes Wrong, opening on May 4.

“I still have the clearest memory of going to see Phantom of the Opera and watching the chandelier dropping down … it captured my imagination,” she says.

“Since then it’s always been at the back of my mind that I would one day love to perform at QPAC. It blows my mind to think I will be performing on the same stage as some of the world’s most amazing performers.

“I’m really excited to be performing in Brisbane before friends and my family.’’

Tammy, 30, who moved to Melbourne from Brisbane four years ago, survived three audition rounds to snare a coveted role in the national tour of the hit play, which has also just opened on New York’s Broadway.

“The play is currently being performed in six out of the seven continents,” she says. “A production like this is totally what you live for as an actress. The comedy is not only universal but it knows no bounds.”

Tammy believes the play, created

by English troupe Mischief Theatre in 2014, has been so successful because

of the funny script and the physical comedy style, as seen in hit TV shows such as Fawlty Towers and Mr Bean.

The play, which won the 2015 Olivier Award for Best New Comedy, follows the misfortunes of an amateur theatre company which experiences disaster after disaster on the opening night of its mystery, The Murder at Haversham Manor.

“It is above and beyond your imagination with what goes wrong with the play,” says Tammy who joins Brooke Satchwell in the eight-strong cast, which also includes James Marlowe, who featured in the original West End production.

Tammy plays Annie, the stage manager. “Annie has a kind heart and means well; she is like a naive clown.”

Bundaberg-born Tammy grew up in Hervey Bay where she was a keen participant in school and local drama productions. She then studied acting at the University of Southern Queensland in Toowoomba.

Tammy, who is also a writer, moved to Brisbane when she graduated and featured in many local productions while also working with Queensland Theatre Company’s education program. She has starred in many independent productions since moving to Melbourne, including Shakespeare tragedies Macbeth and Coriolanus. She is now loving the change of pace to comedy.

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COLOSSAL (M) hhh Director: Nacho Vigalondo Starring: Anne Hathaway, Dan Stevens, Jason Sudeikis Running time: 109 minutes Anne Hathaway doesn’t so much wrestle with her personal demons as embody them in Colossal, a strange and unnatural union between a creature feature and a low-budget indie romance.

The beastly behemoth that materialises in Seoul one night, leaving a path of destruction in its wake, might reasonably be expected to be the villain of this piece.

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There is much to recommend Colossal, but it is a wild and ambitious hybrid that ultimately fails to fulfil its promise.

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Justice done to Holocaust case FILM Vicky Roach DENIAL (M) hhhh Director: Mick Jackson Starring: Rachel Weisz, Timothy Spall, Tom Wilkinson Running time: 110 minutes A pompous autodidact who insists the Holocaust never happened, the feisty Jewish scholar he sues for libel, and the wily, single malt-drinking barrister who represents her ... Denial has the human elements for a gripping courtroom drama.

And the film adaptation of historian Deborah Lipstadt’s extraordinary story doesn’t disappoint.

Much of its success can be attributed to the calibre of the three central performances. Timothy Spall

is insidiously charismatic as David Irving, the self-taught Nazi historian who refutes the very existence of Auschwitz’s gas chambers.

Rachel Weisz (above) puts fire in the belly of the ferociously intelligent and ethically demanding Lipstadt, a passionate advocate for the victims of Hitler’s genocide.

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To win, she must prove in a court of law that the Holocaust really happened, which is much harder than it sounds.

Lipstadt assumes this will be achieved by allowing the testimonies of Auschwitz survivors to be heard.

But her legal team stonewalls this option on the basis that it will give Irving the opportunity to crossexamine the victims (past experience has shown survivors often get small details wrong, leaving them open to ridicule and humiliation).

Instead, Rampton exposes the lies and distortions in Irving’s arguments with skilful cross-examination. This is one satisfying case in which justice and the law do go hand-in-hand.

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Hooked by silken touch RESTAURANT Tony Harper There we are happily ensconced at Sake and I’m pondering exactly how much Neil Perry has influenced things; meanwhile my wife is pondering how long it’s taking to cook my fish because the kids need collecting.

There’s a small hubbub at the pass and she is on to it like a greyhound on a rabbit: “They’ve forgotten your fish,” she reckons. Perhaps she’s right, because it arrives rather late and we received a flurry of promises to the contrary. But the fish – Glacier 51 toothfish to be precise ($49) – is so good I’d wait all afternoon if need be, wifely wrath regardless; it could well be the best piece of fish I’ll eat.

Part of the allure lies in the flesh of the Patagonian toothfish – an ugly creature, but made of rich, flaky silky flesh that has the same effect as foie gras and good wagyu: your eyes close and your mouth becomes an erogenous zone.

The other part of the puzzle is the way it has been cooked, wrapped in bamboo leaves, drizzled in miso butter and topped with kombu. It’s a simple but extraordinary combination.

The toothfish sits in a section of the menu labelled classics, and from what I can glean from the almighty web it’s one of the dishes that Neil has brought to the mix after his company and Sake owners Urban Purveyor Group merged last year. It speaks volumes for the guy with the ponytail

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PERRY GOOD … The toothfish (above, left) at Sake is a classic. Picture: Ric Frearson

and if I had my lunch over again I’d focus a little more on the dishes inspired by him.

Not that the rest of the menu fails – in fact it is as good as ever, peddling its version of contemporary Japanese.

We wade through scampi nigiri ($17 for 2), prawn shumai ($19), beef tataki ($29) and popcorn shrimp ($26). It’s hard food to fault but none of these smaller dishes – with the possible exception of the scampi – come within shooting distance of the toothfish. The shumai are interesting, cunningly removed from their

Chinese counterparts; covered in tendrils of noodle, the main pastry very soft and the prawn component there, I’m sure, but as elusive as the Pimpernel. Popcorn shrimp is perfectly executed and tataki is a lesson in very good beef.

It all happens in a dimly lit, beautifully appointed series of rooms with almost incidental (but rather stunning) views of the river: it lives in fashionable gloom. But there’s a sense of moving worlds when you enter – the meal is an adventure – and I reckon that is a big part of the

experience. Then there’s a staff that – aside from a late plate of fish – doesn’t really miss a beat.

There’s a drinks list with a good selection of sake, a flashy, albeit corporate, list of wines (with some hefty inner-city margins) and a fabulous run of Japanese craft beers that I found far too late.

My fish arrives, we manage to collect the kids and I go home with the umami of Patagonian toothfish loitering in my mouth. Sake is good and, given a taste of the Neil Perry influence, it is destined to get better.

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The porcelain effect ROAD TEST Leesa Maher It’s true what they say. One morning, when you least expect it, you will wake to discover a face you no longer recognise. Lines will be deeper, pores larger and your glow? AWOL. Which is why I was only too happy to try the new Halo Hybrid Fractional Laser.

Bulimba Dermatology, owned and operated by specialist dermatologist Dr Scott Webber, is the first in Queensland to offer the US-pioneered laser-resurfacing treatment.

The Halo reverses sun damage, pigmentation, wrinkles and dilated pores, and goes deeper to kickstart collagen production, firm the skin and get that glow back.

The latest in lasers, it promises results – a “porcelain effect”, no less – with minimal downtime. In reality, you can have a session on a Thursday and be back at work on Monday, with your colleagues none the wiser.

Arriving for my appointment on a Thursday afternoon, clinical assistant Tracey smoothes back my hair and applies a numbing cream to my face.

“This will reduce the sensation during the procedure, but you will still feel some heat and pins and needles – nothing too uncomfortable,” she says.

Scott takes a close look at my face, zeroing in on patches of pigmentation, lines and old acne scarring on the chin that he’ll target with the laser.

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covering my eyes to protect them.

Scott takes measurements of my face, then punches the numbers into the Halo computer, which ensures all areas are evenly treated.

After that, it’s go time. He rolls the handpiece over my forehead first, then around the eyes – right up to the lower lashes to treat fine lines – then cheeks and chin.

Truthfully, it feels hot but nothing I cannot handle and it’s all over in just 30 minutes. Piece of cake.

Scott prescribes anti-inflammatory tablets to manage swelling (a normal reaction) for the next three days and I must use a gentle cleanser, moisturise often and stay out of the sun.

“After two to three days the redness and swelling are expected to clear as tiny dark spots and a bronzed look appear on the treated skin,” Scott says.

“This is part of the healing process. After several days, the peeling is complete and the face appears rejuvenated and fresh.”

An hour after the treatment, the hot sensation has subsided and I feel fine. I slather on QV Intensive Cream and sleep propped up on pillows to prevent further swelling.

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For over 30 years, local Rosalie resident and former Milton State School student, Dr Philip Manfield and his team have been caring for people and families in Brisbane’s inner west.

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On the grapevine Alison Walsh

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colour

Oranges are rarer in Orange than you might imagine. Without having really thought about it, I assumed the regional NSW city of 40,000 residents 250km west of Sydney, must be an orange-growing epicentre. But the name is actually the result of an 1846 name-dropping exercise by NSW surveyor general, British-born Sir Thomas Mitchell. He had become mates with the Prince of Orange (later King Willem II of The Netherlands) when they were both aides-de-camp to the Duke of Wellington as he fought the Peninsular War against Napoleon.

However, the altitude means oranges aren’t on the agricultural agenda although the district does grow vast quantities of apples, cherries and pears. The closest I got to an orange on my recent visit was the duck a l’orange at Highland Heritage winery, which has a restaurant and

offers tastings of its varietals including cabernet sauvignon and chardonnay.

Wine is a relatively new industry in Orange, with this year the 21st birthday of it being recognised as a winegrowing region and being accorded cool climate status. Now there are more than 80 vineyards, with about 35 cellar doors.

Queenslanders can fly direct to the region since Fly Corporate launched its five-days-a-week service from Brisbane earlier this year.

Orange’s wine-making prowess will be celebrated at a festival from Oct 13-22, with the program out in July. The Orange Wine Show Tasting at the city’s showgrounds will be the opening event, showcasing the wines entered for judging in the more formal Orange Wine Show, including the trophy and medal winners.

The writer was a guest of Brand Orange and Destination NSW. flycorporate.com.au orangewinefestival.com.au

Tenterfield New South Wales The Perfect Autumn Escape!

Marvel at tree lined streets of blazing colour as you discover our natural and historic wonders. Escape to Tenterfield this autumn to enjoy crisp clear days, roaring log fires, spectacular sunsets and great food and wine.

Only 3.5 hours from Brisbane.

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INDOOR

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Look on the sunny side for decor pop

RECIPE Spanish tapas favourite will keep the party crowd happy

Tucked away in suburbia, an extraordinary pavilion uses complex design to make the most of space, materials, views and weather patterns

Picture: Christopher Frederick Jones

Trip the light fantastic

28 AT HOME

Sunlight at

the oasis Vertical glass panels create a hidden haven promising backyard bliss Michelle Bailey Brisbane’s back yards are a constant source of surprise and inspiration.

Tucked behind an unassuming Queenslander in Indooroopilly, and invisible from the street, is this extraordinary backyard pavilion designed by Loucas Zahos Architects.

It was constructed as a retreat for the owners and serves as a hidden oasis nestled in Brisbane’s suburbia.

“The idea was to create a contemporary space for living, including a living area, a bedroom and two studies,” architect Con Zahos says.

“These rooms are accommodated within a narrow floor plan that bends in an L-shape around a central courtyard.

“It’s a simple diagram. It’s about a space that increases in volume up to a second storey that is used as a writing room or study.”

By wrapping the L-shaped building around the outdoor courtyard, rooms are positioned directly adjacent to the garden and spaces are orientated towards views of Mt Coot-tha. More importantly, northern sun has been captured inside for the first time.

“There used to be an extension here (at the back of the house),

completed in the 1980s,” Con says.

“It was orientated into the corner of the site so it was quite dark and south facing and it didn’t take advantage of any views the site had. So the idea was to rearrange and reorientate these rooms.”

The character of the rooms is largely defined by the use of an unconventional material palette.

Where possible, plasterboard and white painted surfaces have been avoided.

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MAXIMUM EFFECT … Bold lines and a simple but clever design create light-filled space and make the back yard a focal point in this Indooroopilly home.

“We stripped down the palette of materials to concrete, steel and plywood,” Con says. “We used plywood in everything from the timber mullions to wall panelling, to features screens such as the one to conceal the television.”

The birch timber plywood visually softens the raw grey tones of the concrete floor and steel panelling and brings a sense of calm to spaces, particularly the bedroom and studies.

The plywood window mullions

establish a vertical rhythm that is echoed in a steel colonnade that encircles the courtyard. Further complexity comes in the form of custom ceiling panels made from perforated steel which run the length of the colonnade. These extraordinary, patterned, lightemitting ceiling panels throw animated shadows across the room.

Custom perforated steel panels are also used to create exterior sun shades and the sliding doors in the bedroom.

QBCC 1201499

“The owners wanted to be able to sleep safely with the door open,” Con says.

“So the door is designed to do many things. It’s a sunshade but it’s also a security screen.”

On a balmy night it allows cross ventilation to passively cool the space.

The bedroom exterior is equally intriguing. Here, conventional walls have been replaced by a vertical landscape.

“We wanted to create a level lawn

and accentuate that by introducing green walls to create a cottage garden feel to the courtyard,” Con says.

The changing seasons are reflected in the foliage and flowers, and in its constant state of flux it appears like a living work of art.

Architect: Loucas Zahos Architects, ph: 3002 3444 Builder: Gray Construction Group, ph: 5493 2244 Pictures: Christopher Frederick Jones

30 INTERIORS

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Muuto Around coffee table, small, $615, Living Edge

Stockholm 2017 cabinet, $499, Ikea

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Green rooms Michelle Bailey With the change in season and cooler weather, roofless terraces and natural landscapes become extensions of our living rooms.

Epitomising this is a back yard in Highgate Hill, a collaboration between landscape designer Steven Clegg and the home’s owners, architect Jayson Blight and designer Melissa Blight.

On this long slender plot, the team has created an interesting visual landscape and outdoor space with multiple uses.

The original sloping yard was terraced using a series of retaining walls forged in salvaged bricks and concrete block work.

Brick garden beds reserved for herbs, fruit and vegetables, define a productive landscape zone closest to the house.

A level brick patio establishes the centrepiece – a gathering space open to the sun by day and to the stars by night.

Beside it, a poinciana tree creates shade for the lawn and overhangs a lagoon and grotto at the rear.

The long plot appears to extend infinitely as “garden rooms” and “walk-through zones” unfold along the garden journey.

Plant species are arranged to appear as if they have been seeded randomly and include both native and subtropical plants.

Landscape architect: Steven Clegg Design, ph: 3374 2600, stevencleggdesign.com.au Architect: Jayson Blight, ph: 3905 6500, blightrayner.com.au Designer: Melissa Blight, ph: 0419 569 741, twofoldstudio.com.au

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EXCITING DESIGN … Multiple zones are practical and appealing. Pictures: Colin Hockey

32 BOOKS

Health is an open book Read your way to weight loss and an inner glow with these healthy tomes FAST YOUR WAY TO WELLNESS LEE HOLMES

GET LEAN, STAY LEAN DR JOANNA MCMILLAN

Intermittent fasting as a means to losing weight and keeping it off is the premise of this new book from Australian author Lee Holmes. The holistic nutrition, health and wellness coach and wholefoods chef says dramatically reducing your calorie intake can promote lifelong health. Included are “clean” recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks, as well as menu plans – all the tools you need to kickstart your fasting journey.

For beginners or experienced fasters.

This lifestyle manual from a PhDqualified nutrition scientist attempts to cut through the fads and confusion about food to deliver a sixpronged plan for wellness. Joanna explains how a better approach to food, drink, exercise, stress and sleep can “reboot” your body and change the way it works, for the better. There are more than 100 family-friendly recipes, weekly meal planners, and practical tips for making exercise part of your life.

Murdoch Books, $30

Murdoch Books, $35

A WHOLE NEW WAY TO EAT VLADIA COBRDOVA

HEAD FIRST, HEALTH FAST LEANNE HALL

If you’ve ever visited one of the About Life wholefoods stores in Sydney or Melbourne, you’ll find plenty to like about this modern take on healthy eating. Compiled by nutritionist and recipe developer Vladia Cobrdova, who has created mouth-watering dishes for the chain’s busy cafe, takeaway and ready-meal sections, it features more than 135 of the stores’ bestsellers. The emphasis is on high-quality, unrefined and natural ingredients and includes vegan, paleo and vegetarian recipes among its offerings.

If those extra pounds aren’t budging, this book by psychologist Leanne Hall may help you hop off the hamster wheel of dieting. Leanne promises that by following her headfirst plan, you will lose weight. Big call.

The key to success is understanding the science of weight loss and the delicate interplay between hormones, metabolism and genetics. Through a series of quizzes, you will make the link between mood and food, and then follow meal, exercise and organisational plans to help you on your way.

Murdoch Books, $40

Harlequin, $26

GOOP CLEAN BEAUTY THE EDITORS OF GOOP Goop Clean Beauty is from the cleanliving folks at GOOP, the health, mind and lifestyle blog and website pioneered by Gwyneth Paltrow (right).

A one-size-fits-all beauty bible, curated

by Gwyneth herself, the premise for the book is based on Goop’s commitment to non-toxic living and promotes the

idea that true beauty comes from within – specifically, from a healthy gut.

The book explains the premise first, before getting to “fun stuff”: detoxfriendly recipes, workouts, and hair and make-up tips.

Hachette Australia, $45

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RECIPE

Fiesta favourite Alastair McLeod When I worked in the LanguedocRoussillon region, which borders Spain, we prepared straight-bat Spanish tapas into the early hours for throngs of hungry and thirsty tourists.

Anchovies grilled over wood embers; octopus braised in smoked paprika; small, scorched green peppers; shaved iberico de bellota; fried goats cheese; and crispy

croquetas. While these traditional bites aren’t at the vanguard of cuisine they are bold, savoury, salty, spicy and textural.

Guests would mooch from bar to bar, becoming pleasantly replete.

Not only did the tapas taste great, they reduced the effects of the wine, sherry and spirits imbibed.

Culturally, the Catalans consider that to drink, you must have food.

I’ll roll the arm over for that.

INGREDIENTS 60g butter 1 tbs extra virgin olive oil 1 small onion, finely chopped 75g plain flour, plus additional for dusting 500ml milk 125g sobrasada, room temperature ¼ bunch flat leaf parsley, finely chopped Sea salt and freshly milled pepper 2 eggs, beaten 150g breadcrumbs 30g manchego, grated Oil for frying Mayonnaise, to serve

METHOD Melt butter in a heavy-based fry pan.

Add the oil and when it shimmers add onion and cook over a low heat until soft. Add flour, stirring for 2 minutes.

Switch to a whisk and gradually add milk, whisking to a smooth sauce.

Switch back to a wooden spoon or spatula and stir in the sobrasada.

Continue to cook until the mixture

has the texture of mashed potato and pulls away from the sides of the pan.

Add the parsley and season with salt and black pepper.

Transfer mix to a container then refrigerate overnight. Gather three bowls, placing flour in the first, beaten eggs in the second, and the breadcrumbs and grated cheese in the third bowl, stirring to combine.

Scoop out heaped tablespoons of the mixture and roll in flour then dip into the egg followed by the breadcrumbs.

Transfer to a tray and repeat until all the mixture is dipped and rolled.

Chill for 30 minutes.

Preheat oil in a deep-fryer to 180C. Fry in batches until golden – about 2 minutes.

Remove using a slotted spoon, season with sea salt and serve with mayonnaise.

Serves 4 ALASTAIR MCLEOD is the chef-owner of Al’Freshco. alfreshco.com.au

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34 MARKET WATCH

Show me the money Selling your home and looking for top dollar? These tips from REIQ’s Antonia Mercorella could be on the mark

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SHINE ONLINE

Most home purchasers begin their search on the internet so this is the first area where your home must stand out and be a cut above the rest. Invest in the best and make sure the words and photographs are of the highest quality. This simple investment at the beginning will pay dividends at the end. If someone falls deeply in love with your house online, they’ll pull out all the stops to own it. And include a floorplan – it finishes the story that your photos have begun.

2

APPEAL, INSIDE AND OUT

When potential buyers arrive at the front gate, what will they see? A tidy yard with clipped lawns and clean windows and gutters, or an overcrowded garden with little room for their imagination to thrive? Take the time to make kerb appeal improvements so people want to see more. And once they are inside, let the clean lines, de-cluttered spaces and shiny floors win their hearts.

Hiring a property stylist is a way to make a home look like a stunning magazine spread.

3

ODD JOBS

The devil is in the detail when it comes to showcasing a property.

Address those little jobs you never got to: replacing missing or loose tiles or rotten floorboards, painting over marks the kids made on the walls, and cleaning the gutters. Not doing so can indicate you have failed to care for the home and this can put people off. Also, potential buyers tend to focus on these negative things and they imagine the defects are expensive to repair, even if they are not.

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ADVERTORIAL

Modern magic boosts

charmer Chelmer Queenslander enjoys an update This Queenslander has been renovated to capture state-of-the-art opulence and enhanced living with an edgy facade.

Set behind a front gate and established lawn, the houseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s main entrance is on the ground floor, where travertine tiling and neutral tones offer a welcoming first impression.

Taking centre stage, the kitchen

features Gaggenau appliances, stone benchtops and a pantry, with the surrounding living and dining rooms having polished tiles.

From the dining space, bi-fold doors create a seamless flow to an outdoor entertaining area with a high angular ceiling and barbecue.

Gardens and rock pathways border one side of the outdoor space, with a heated pool and spa on the other.

Back inside, the ground floor also houses a study, an 880-bottle wine

CHELMER 186 Laurel Ave Land: 754sq m Inspect: By appointment Agent: Peter May, Place Graceville, ph: 3379 4311 or 0409 543 546 Auction: On site, Sat, May 6, 10am

cellar, a powder room and a three-car garage. Adjoining the garage is a laundry boasting ample space and access to a drying courtyard.

Near the kitchen, floating timber stairs ascend to the first floor where the main bedroom takes over one side of the level. The four remaining bedrooms all have built-in wardrobes, two have private balconies and one has an ensuite. They circle an open study with built-in desks and there is also a shared bathroom.

BAYSIDE

A piece of Brisbane history, this charming and renovated home ‘Tir nan og’ is offered to the open property market for the first time in 70 years.

ORMISTON 11-15 Cleveland Terrace

INSPECT Saturday 11 – 11:45am

Built in 1947, this cherished residence sits across a sprawling 2,499m2 and overlooks Raby Esplanade Park and Raby Bay. An entertainer’s dream, this stately home comprises a formal lounge with original fireplace, formal dining room, open plan kitchen, informal family room and five bedrooms. Four private verandahs each capture stunning views. The east facing front balcony with park and bay views, while the separate southerly verandah features stairs down to the garden. Off the end of the west verandah there is a fully self-contained double guest bedroom that family and friends will never want to leave.

5 BED 3 BATH 2 CAR

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FOR SALE Expressions of Interest Closing 23 May

Rebecca Lawler 0411 375 050 PLC-OP3106 _BN_A

POINTLUXE Located in St Lucia, just 4km from the CBD, these four bedroom homes set the standard for luxury living in Brisbane.

ST LUCIA 12 Ironside Street

INSPECT Saturday 1 – 1:30pm

Set over three levels these stunning, private and spacious residences feature a resort style pool and a remarkable blend of outdoor and indoor living spaces. Thoughtfully designed by Pointcorp Developments, they boast unparalleled craftsmanship and a blue-chip lifestyle.

Featuring sleek lines and an expansive sense of space in the living areas combined with the stylish contemporary kitchen flowing to the open plan living spaces that are flooded with natural light. The outdoor entertaining area provides the ultimate modern lifestyle and encapsulates Queensland living by combining privacy and practicality with an elegance unmatched elsewhere.

4 BED 3 BATH 2 CAR + POOL

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FOR SALE Simon Wheelans 0417 799 963 Wade Ruffin 0408 155 111 PLC-OP3106 _BN_B

STYLEMASTER Embracing an iconic location on historically rich Laurel Avenue, this architecturally enhanced home encompasses state-of-the-art interiors and premium finishes.

CHELMER 186 Laurel Avenue

INSPECT Wednesday 5:30 – 6pm and Saturday 1 – 1:45pm

Custom bi-fold doors extend the length of the living space and allow seamless transition to the rear entertaining area and pool. Centrally placed, the kitchen is truly the heart of the home, inclusive of Gaggenau appliances, stone benchtops, soft close drawers and ample storage space. Follow the grand timber staircase with a soaring high glass backdrop. The master suite is fully fitted with ‘his and her’ robes, private sitting area and an ensuite. The upper level includes three spacious bedrooms and a main bathroom. A further guest bedroom is inclusive of an ensuite.

Peter May 0409 543 546

5 + BED 3 + BATH 3 CAR + POOL

Brad Robson 0414 773 437

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AUCTION Saturday 6 May at 10am, on-site

PLC-OP3106 _BN_C

PARKSIDE A unique opportunity in the heart of Toowong offering penthouse style living at an affordable price.

TOOWONG 809/58 Sylvan Road This surprising top floor apartment with its soaring raked ceilings in the heart of Toowong presents a unique opportunity to enjoy an enviable lifestyle! The clever use of natural timber, stone and blending of complementary tones and textures make for an eye-pleasing aesthetic, while ducted air conditioning, European appliances and plush carpeted bedrooms will enhance comfort and liveability. Nestled in the heart of Toowong, a city hub long celebrated for its unmatched convenience, connectedness and culture. With 19 apartments sold in three weeks this one wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t last long! Visit our display to see why The Sylvan is the jewel in the crown.

1 BED 1 BATH 1 CAR + POOL

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INSPECT Display open Saturday 10am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4pm FOR SALE $470,000 Sally Mulhearn 0422 228 320 Dianne Bauer 0412 650 508 PLC-OP3106 _BN_D

RIVERSCAPE Positioned in one of Brisbane’s finest precincts, this impressive contemporary home is all about versatility and smart design.

HAMILTON 12 Whyenbah Street Elevated to capture refreshing breezes, the expansive alfresco terraces are an invitation to enviable year round sunsets. This perfect entertainer offers two kitchens, generous living rooms, four double bedrooms, river and city views and backs onto a reserve. Catering for a relaxed modern lifestyle, the lower level includes an office off the front entry, an expansive living room with high definition theatre system as well as the second kitchen and guest bathroom. Climate smart, with an array of premium solar additions, there is ample off street parking and potential to add a pool.

5 BED 3 BATH 2 CAR

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INSPECT Wednesday 6 – 6:30pm and Saturday 11:30am – 12pm AUCTION Saturday 29 April at 12pm, on-site

Ian Walkley 0402 945 488 PLC-OP3106 _BN_E

ASCOT 1/59 Lapraik Street

INSPECT By appointment

Currently under construction and due for completion second half of 2017, Nido Apartments is a unique offering of only 12 apartments. Set above the canopy on Bar tley’s Hill in Ascot, the townhouse st yle apar tments have each been meticulously designed over two levels to ensure all balconies capture panoramic views of Brisbane City. Complemented by Miele appliances, the highest quality finishes are used throughout the thoughtfully designed interiors. A seamless combination of boutique development, architectural design and desirable location presents an unmissable opportunity.

3 BED 2+ BATH 2 CAR

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FOR SALE From $925,000

Wes Press 0400 662 171 PLC-OP3106 _BN_F

home selling tips BRIGHTON 77 North Road An impressive landmark, this residence was once a Steeple Church now converted into two quirky homes demanding attention on top of Brighton Hill. Chic and eclectic with a dramatic and contemporary edge where design meets space and functionality, with soaring ceilings, open plan living spilling out to a covered terrace area.

6 BED 3 BATH 2 CAR

INSPECT Thursday 6 – 6:30pm and Saturday 2 – 2:45pm

AUCTION Saturday 29 April at 3pm, on-site

Kim Murdoch 0417 596 225 Michael Sarri 0407 551 501

Remove clutter and overly personal items so buyers can picture themselves living in the space.

Teneriffe 403/2 Florence Street

2A 2B 1C

This is a Life Well Made

Sale

Fabric is a habitat tailored to you. Located in Teneriffe, one of Brisbane´s premier inner city lifestyle destinations, it will allow you to live out your urban dream. Meticulously crafted by local developer Pointcorp, Fabric is the latest residential development to set a new industry standard.

Ray White New Farm

• Spacious kitchens featuring European appliances & engineered stone benchtops • Directly connected to the city. Walk or cycle along the river, catch the ferry, train or bus, or take a 6 minute drive • Construction commencing April 2017

Display Open - Monday to Saturday 9:00am - 5:00pm & Sunday 10:00am - 2:00pm at 113 Commercial Road, Teneriffe Hamish Bowman 0410 044 463 Matt Lancashire 0416 476 480 rwnf.com.au

2A 1B 1C

Nundah 79 Bage Street Amazing opportunity - 1630m2 Development Site in Prime Position

Auction

This rare and tightly held blue chip site is located in a quiet elevated corner position benefiting views from the CBD to the Gateway and beyond!

The substantial and existing character filled property has numerous options.

Saturday, 22 April 2017, 12:00 pm On Site

Ray White Ascot

• Not subject to demolition control precinct - blank canvas • Approx dimensions 40 by 40 • Properties of this calibre and proximity to the city and airport are few and far between

View Please contact agent for open home times Damon Warat 0413 200 063 damon.warat@raywhite.com Qld Individual Salesperson of the Year Winner 2014 & 2015 raywhite.com | 3868 7531

Grandchester 125 Sippels Road (Crn. Rafters Road) Affordable 238 Acre Farm - Being Sold Now To Finalise Family Estate!

Auction

"Emerald View" - CIRCA 1870.

Held in the one extended family for the past 147 years! An affordable property, ideally suited as additional grazing land, permanent residence, second home or a weekender.

A quiet & private lifestyle cattle farm close to Brisbane & Ipswich that is going to be sold!

Friday, 5 May 2017, 10:30 am Level 26, ’One One One’, 111 Eagle Street, Brisbane City View Sunday 10 - 11am & By Appointment Barry Quinn 0409 828 342 raywhiteruralqld.com.au

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96.4 Ha (238 Acres) in 4 Freehold Titles Just over an hour to the Brisbane CBD 160ac cleared. 40ac fertile creek flats Good water for both livestock and home 4 sheds, good cattle yards & fencing Comfortable 3 bedroom renovated home Wide wrap around verandahs on 3 sides

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Kilcoy "Hopevale", 664 Kilcoy - Murgon Road

5A 3B

Brisbane Valley’s "Hopevale" Needs To Be Sold!!

Auction

Sited in the fertile Brisbane Valley, "Hopevale" is just 2 mins from the thriving town of Kilcoy.

700* acres, good country, improvements & water, nice home, lovely creek, rolling hills & mountain ranges - just 90mins from Bris CBD. The owner has procrastinated long enough & now must sell.....it´s that simple!

Friday, 12 May 2017, 10:30 am Level 26, ’One One One’, 111 Eagle Street, Brisbane City View Saturday 10:30 - 11:30 am & By Appointment Jez McNamara 0427 270 280 Barry Quinn 0409 828 342 raywhiteruralqld.com.au

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283.1 Ha (699.6 Acres). 3 Freehold Titles Over 60% cleared, 30% fertile creek flats Homestead, country kitchen, 2 fireplaces 500m good creek. Licence irrigate 11Ha Good infrastructure and shedding 16 paddocks, lane way and steel yards 1,500 advanced olive grove trees

6 A 5.5 B 4 C 1 D

Clayfield 135 Alexandra Road The Quintessential Family Home Positioned in one of Brisbane´s most prestigious locations, this masterfully restored Queenslander is the ultimate family home.

Upon entering this magnificent home visitors are greeted by a vast open-plan entertainment area, prodigious kitchen & expansive verandah which overlooks the pool & lawn.

Sale • • • • • • •

Perfect dual living opportunity Master bed with luxury en-suite & WIR Pressed metal ceilings & polished floors Contemporary finishes Abundance of storage on both levels Impressive pool & child-friendly garden 810m2 Fully fenced block

Price by negotiation View Saturday 1 - 1:45 pm Marion Sheerman 0424 015 182 marionsheerman@mcgrath.com.au Kate Collingwood 0407 744 035 kate.collingwood@raywhite.com

Ray White Ascot

4A 2B 3C 2D

Bunya 9 Birdsong Place

Sale Commanding a supremely private acre of elevated Bunya holding, set within the prestigious ´Windarra´ estate, 9 Birdsong Place is an architecturally designed residential masterpiece that embodies the breadth of Australian creativity, contemporary style and classic elegance in its every facet.

Ray White Wilston

• Just 14 kilometres from Brisbane’s CBD • Situated in a quiet cul-de-sac, ultra private easement • Ample parking w/ oversized garage doors • Smeg appliances´, Villeroy & Boche sanitary ware & Grohe tapware

View Saturday 11:00 - 11:45 am & Wednesday 5:00 - 5:30 pm Drew Comerford 0403 233 180 drew.comerford@raywhite.com Justin Comerford 0401 555 951 justin.comerford@raywhite.com raywhitewilston.com | 3552 5555

Northgate 97 Peary Street

Nundah 57 Nellie Street

1915’s Circa on 1214sqm

4A 2B 4C 1D

Idyllic Inner City Living

4A 2B 1C

This property has been meticulously maintained & boasts original period features.

• Indoor / outdoor deck • Expansive outlook • Timber floorboards & leadlights • Original marble fireplace

Auction

Nestled in a quiet tree lined street in a prime location, you will love this modern renovated cottage.

With all the work done, this impressive home is spread over two levels & designed to take advantage of all living spaces.

Auction

Saturday 22nd April 11am Onsite View Saturday 10:30 - 11:00 am Janelle McKenna 0417 004 845 Lisa Pearse-Sargeant 0428 823 553

Saturday, 29 April 2017, 1:00 pm On Site View Tuesday 5:30 - 6:00 pm Damon Warat 0413 200 063 damon.warat@raywhite.com raywhite.com | 3868 7500

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Bardon 16 Cecil Road

Lower Mount Walker 527 Mount Walker West Rd

Renovated Home on 900m2

3A 1B 2C 1D

Only 55 Mins Brisbane CBD!

5A 3B 2C 1D

• Multiple living areas incl. study • Elevated position with panoramic views • New kitchen & bathroom • Ornate period features & 10 foot ceilings • 3.6km to Brisbane CBD

Auction

• CIRCA 1890. Nearly 300 riverfront acres. 2 titles • A very pretty, private and quiet cattle farm with irrigation • Gracious colonial homestead exuberates charm. "Bremer View" is to be sold in April.

Auction

Ray White Paddington

Thursday, 27 April 2017, 6:30 pm Darling & Co. 157 Given Tce Paddington 4064 View Saturday 10:00 - 10:30 am Glynis Austin 0403 333 013 sales@glynisaustin.com glynisaustin.com

Ray White Rural Brisbane

Friday, 28 April 2017, 10:30 am Level 26, 111 Eagle Street, Brisbane View Sunday 11:30 - 1:30 pm & By Appointment Barry Quinn 0409 828 342 Peter Douglas 0407 172 101

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Easygoing character Tastefully renovated to blend traditional character with contemporary open-plan living, this multi-level house sits on 665sq m.

Entry is through a high stone fence, with a pathway leading past established gardens with a water feature to the front door.

Inside, the upper level’s foyer flows to a kitchen with stainless steel appliances w. Nearby are the dining and family rooms.

The family room enjoys a leafy outlook, while the dining room’s bifold doors open to a deck with timber balustrades and suburban views.

With carpet, an antique chandelier, plantation shutters and an original fireplace, the formal living and dining room presents an elegant space.

To the far side of the upper level is the main bedroom, featuring a built-in wardrobe, carpet and a sitting room.

This side of the house also contains an

office and a bathroom. Three more bedrooms are on the lower level of the house, all of which have ample natural light and built-in wardrobes.

One bedroom has an ensuite with a shower, while the other two share a tiled bathroom.

A rumpus room with a bar area and built-in shelving is also downstairs.

Accessed externally from a patio is a laundry that connects to a workshop with an additional storage area.

ASCOT 10 Towers St Land: 655sq m Inspect: By appointment Agent: Damon Warat, Ray White Ascot, ph: 3868 7500 or 0413 200 063 For sale: By negotiation

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Multi award winning design 9.5 star energy saver rating Advanced kitchen design Consumes on average 48% less energy than regular SE QLD homes • 699m2 private & fenced yard

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Old jewel sparkles This circa-1915 residence exudes yesteryear charm on its 1214sq m block.

Entry into the first floor passes through a wraparound sunroom with traditional features throughout the house including polished floors, high ceilings, decorative cornices, leadlight doorway and VJ walls.

Connected to the sunroom through french doors, the main bedroom features two built-in wardrobes.

Two of the three surrounding bedrooms also have built-in wardrobes. Servicing these bedrooms are two tiled bathrooms.

A clever floorplan offers valued separation between formal and informal living areas, combining the formal dining and lounge rooms into one space, with an antique chandelier, curtains and an original fireplace.

At the rear of the house, a spacious kitchen has a breakfast bar, generous

cabinetry and a timber serving window opening out to a back deck.

The stovetop fits within an old brick fireplace. Adjacent to the cooking space is a living room with a ceiling fan, louvres and timber-framed bi-fold doors opening to the back deck.

Back inside are stairs leading down to the ground floor, which houses a laundry, double garage, powder room and an impressive storage area with four water tanks totalling 18,000l.

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NORTHGATE 97 Peary St Land: 1214sq m Inspect: Sat, Apr 22, 10.30-11am Agent: Janelle McKenna, Ray White Ascot, ph: 3868 7500 or 0417 004 845 Auction: On site, Sat, Apr 22, 11am

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Victoria Point 144 Point O’ Halloran Road No Fuss Commuting To The City - "Willmott House" A Grand Old Lady!

Enjoying a premium location just a stone´s throw from the shores of Moreton Bay. This beautifully restored Queenslander sits on a 1055m2 block and offers a relaxing ambience that is instantly welcoming.

This classic residence boasts all the preferred features of this most highly sought after architectural style - wide verandahs with beautiful iron lacework balustrade, high ceilings, VJ walls, lead light windows, polished timber floors, ornate breezeways and fancy fretwork.

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Master suite with walk-in robe, ensuite and French doors to the private balcony

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Greener pastures Nestled on a 64ha property surrounded by hinterland mountains and rainforest, Coochin Park is full of style and space.

A tree-lined bitumen driveway leads to the residence, which is encircled by lawns and trees. Garden beds around the front veranda add to the appeal and the main entry opens to a bar area.

The floorplan includes multiple living spaces on one side of the house, all of which have high ceilings and polished timber floors.

A formal sitting room and dining room overlook the front veranda, while the spacious lounge and family rooms have access to a fully screened sunroom.

Complementing these indoor entertaining spaces, the kitchen features granite benchtops, Miele appliances and a tile splashback.

Outside, another covered veranda

looks out over an in-ground pool with thatched gazebo and rock gardens.

Back inside, a long hallway connects to four carpeted bedrooms, an office and a laundry with external access. Three bedrooms have built-in wardrobes and privacy shutters, while the main bedroom features a walk-in wardrobe and an ensuite with a double vanity and glass shower.

The shared bathroom features a step-up bath and long marble vanity.

BEERWAH 2969 Old Gympie Rd Land: 64ha Inspect: Sun, Apr 23, 10-11.30am Agent: Melinda Martin, Ray White Maleny, ph: 5499 9966 or 0497 550 161 Auction: 111 Eagle St, Brisbane City, Fri, Apr 28, from 10.30am

Absolute Riverfront - Court Ordered Trustee Instructs Sale By Auction 2.5 acres (1.02ha) of flood free riverfront land located in one of Brisbane’s most desirable lifestyle precincts. This is a rare opportunity to secure an ‘Emerging Community’ classified riverfront acreage property to build your dream home, subdivide* or both.

Develop your own ridgetop estate amongst a bush environment adjoining quality prestigious properties. 9.75 aerial klms to the CBD and one traffic light to the Brisbane airport. The existing solid chamferboard home could be rented or lived in whilst planning best use for the property.

Centrally located with direct proximity to Indooroopilly Shopping Centre and some of Brisbane’s best educational facilities, including Fig Tree Pocket State School, this property is being sold to finalise an estate. * Land is suitable for subdivision, subject to compliance with City Plan 2014, the Fig Tree Pocket Neighbourhood Plan, subdivision code and any other relevant overlay codes.

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Scene and herd Comprised of 117ha on two freehold titles, Bremer View offers farmland about 70km from Brisbane.

Fertile black soil and soft river flats make it capable of comfortably holding 50 head of cattle.

Overlooking Bremer Valley and the mountain peaks of Main Range National Park, the property’s colonial homestead is a charming residence originally built in 1890. Renovated, it blends traditional features with modern luxuries.

Polished hardwood and original 130-year-old hoop pine floors feature throughout the house, along with VJ walls, french doors and double hung windows.

The main entry leads into a hallway between four bedrooms, including two with deck access and one with an ensuite. A fifth bedroom with an ensuite and built-in wardrobe is situated at the rear.

A nearby bathroom featuring a separate shower and bath sits alongside a sunroom with access to a rear patio encircled by gardens.

The formal lounge features a bay window, fireplace and an antique chandelier. Bifold doors connect it to open-plan living and dining rooms with ample natural light and breezes.

The kitchen is a generous environment with spacious benchtops and quality appliances.

LOWER MT WALKER 527 Mt Walker West Rd Land: 117ha Inspect: Sun, Apr 23, 11.30am1.30pm Agent: Barry Quinn, Ray White Rural, ph: 3231 2222 or 0409 828 342 Auction: 111 Eagle St, Brisbane City, Fri, Apr 28, from 10.30am

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Fig Tree Pocket 9 Ningana St Secluded Private 3 Acre Estate A stunning architect designed home surrounded by magnificent park-like grounds in one of Brisbane’s most exclusive streets prestige property doesn’t get much better than this

hedges, flowering garden beds, a deciduous forest and even a duck pond. The breathtaking beauty of the grounds is matched by the home itself. Additional features include

Fully renovated just five years ago, this remarkable residence is the complete package, tailored to stylish and sophisticated living.

Designed by renowned architect Graham Osterfield, this contemporary home is positioned on 12,600m2 of premium land with luscious green lawns, evergreen shade trees, manicured

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4 Generous bedrooms plus home office A luxurious master bedroom with ensuite and walk in robe 3 Generous bathrooms including ensuite Gourmet kitchen features Miele appliances, coffee machine, steam oven & stone benchtops • Expansive foyer allows a feeling of light and space • Separate rumpus/media room

• Expansive open plan living areas and outdoor terrace • Covered alfresco positioned to capture views across the swimming pool and two stretches of the Brisbane River • Large DLUG with lots of space and storage • Security gates and a pontoon/jetty for your boat • Brisbane Golf Club is less than a kilometre away • A quick drive to the CBD by car, with train and buses nearby

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Mark of distinction With its double-gable facade, rich timber, light palette and established gardens, this is a Queenslander that stands out.

A long hallway flows to the openplan dining and living room, first passing a spacious formal lounge, study and bathroom.

Centrally located, the open-plan kitchen is well-appointed with timber finishes and streamlined white cabinetry.

Sliding glass doors extend the dining and living area out to a covered, tiled patio with VJ walls and ceiling. It overlooks a back yard and established garden.

The second floor, reached via a blackbutt timber staircase with white balustrade, has four bedrooms including the main bedroom. This has multiple windows, a built-in wardrobe and an ensuite with a double vanity and glass-enclosed shower.

Two of the other bedrooms have built-in wardrobes, while the remaining bedroom features a vaulted ceiling. The bedrooms share a modern bathroom.

Additional storage space is available on the ground floor in a tandem two-car garage and utility room with custom built-in closets.

The laundry doubles as a fourth bathroom and has its own paved drying courtyard.

CLAYFIELD 65 Barlow St Land: 405sq m Inspect: By appointment Agent: Damon Warat, Ray White Ascot, ph: 3868 7531 or 0413 200 063 Auction: On site, Apr 22, 9am

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Horoscope with Tanya Obreza ARIES

Sure, there will be some changes – but endings often bring fabulous new beginnings.

(March 21-April 20) You are not exempt from the cosmic madness this week. If you are able to make sense of the next few days then that’s great. However, should the going get too tough, you need to escape. That may be the only way for you to get through the week staying sane. You must allow yourself the occasional moment of serenity.

VIRGO (August 24-September 22) Finding that perfect balance between your personal and professional life can be a challenging exercise. For the first part of the week you may prefer to take a back seat at work, to devote more time to home. Just remember: you can’t help those who refuse to be helped.

LIBRA TAURUS (April 21-May 20) This week’s success rate depends on how well you handle difficult people and situations, but do remember that grievances need to be aired before they can be resolved. Last-minute changes of plan could cause you to scatter energies. If entrusted with a secret, do not disclose it.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21) Your tenacity and hard work finally find the right audience, so you should take advantage of any good press. However, remember that fame of any kind is usually fleeting.

You need to make sure you record all praise so that in the future you can hold others to their word. If they

want what you have so badly, get it in writing.

CANCER (June 22-July 22) The planets encourage you to take a more intuitive approach than normal.

A barrage of new thoughts and creative solutions fills your mind.

However, be wary of those who would exploit you. Don’t be influenced about how to feel, or what to believe. Stay true to you.

LEO (July 23-August 23) The word failure is not in the Leo vocabulary. This week though, life becomes a tad more difficult. If things don’t go to plan, just relax. Try to calm that worried mind of yours.

(September 23-October 23) If someone is trying to swindle you, more fool them. Even though they are being underhanded you won’t miss a trick. Once the Libran mind locks in its coordinates, your intuitive aim never misses the target.

Opponents should take cover.

SCORPIO (October 24-November 22) It seems that the more contact you have with others this week, the more cash you part with. Yes, Scorpio, it’s open-wallet season. Even if you’re not the one who’s eager to splash out, someone close seems more than happy to spend on your behalf.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23-December 21) You have half a mind to make a run for it, especially when friends or

DID YOU KNOW?

CAPRICORN (December 22-January 20) Figure out who’s best at what, and drum up a solid sense of teamwork.

Should love or benefits come your way, accept with gratitude. In the same spirit, give openly and rewards will return when you most need them. Some also experience a gentle stroll down memory lane.

AQUARIUS (January 21-February 18) The week finds you in a more serious mood, especially where shared resources and finances are concerned. Use this chance to find a solution to problems, but take care so that you don’t over-react to constructive criticism. Perhaps someone’s just trying to be helpful.

PISCES (February 19-March 20) If you’ve fallen into a rut, the planets offer a strong lure towards intrigue.

Adrenalin’s flowing, and you’re feeling frisky. If you can’t resist the thrill of illicit intimacy, at least take the time to weigh up the odds of discovery. Discretion is the key. tanyaobreza.com

WITH RIC ALLPORT

Dr Norman Gary held 109 honey bees in his closed mouth for the required 10 seconds on October 20, 1998, in Los Angeles, to claim the world record.

Jane Fonda turned down the title role in the movie Norma Rae, which won a Best Actress Oscar for its eventual star, Sally Field.

George Burns was once quoted as saying: “Happiness is having a large, loving, caring close-knit family in another city.”

The Archie Andrews character first appeared in Pep Comics #22 on December 22, 1941 and was drawn by Bob Montana.

The Grateful Dead started their career known as The Warlocks.

In South Korea and the Philippines, Green Giant canned sweetcorn has been advertised as a topping for ice cream.

In October, 1980, Minoru Yoshida completed 10,507 pushups non-stop to claim the world record.

family intrude or inflict their disapproving views upon you. It’s a confusing week all round, Sagittarius, so the best thing you can do is just go about your business, and ask that others to do the same.

Ralph Lauren’s real name is Ralph Lifshitz.

Lucille Ball was kicked out of drama school when she was 15 because she was too quiet and shy.

Iran state television once televised anti-Pepsi propaganda, saying the PEPSI letters stood for Pay Each Penny Save Israel.

Winston Churchill sold 18 canvases to Hallmark Cards for reproduction on greeting cards.

The Socceroos claimed the record for most goals in an international game when they beat American Samoa 31-0 on April 11, 2001.