Brisbane News Magazine May 3-9, 2017 ISSUE 1126

PEOPLE EVENTS FOOD FASHION TRAVEL HOMES

MAY 3-9, 2017 ISSUE 1126 brisbanenews.com.au

In bloom

Fashion flirts with florals

All heart

Cosy ideas for interiors

Explore

Toowoomba’s street art scene

GILT

TRIP

Could a 24kt gold facial be the future of beauty?

take a peek inside southeast queensland’s best luxury properties

B AY V I L L E B Y S I G N AT U R E

FOR A STRICTLY LIMITED TIME AT NO COST * - GAGGENAU KITCHEN APPLIANCES AND BR ADFORD SOL AR CHARGEPACK WITH TESL A POWERWALL 2 INCLUDED IN YOUR HOME

BESPOKE HAMPTONS ST YLE PERSONALISED DESIGN WITHOUT THE E XCESSIVE FEES

Every Signature by Metricon home is built to uncompromising standards with exceptional attention to detail. They are consciously set apart from the everyday by both the scale and quality of their spacious form, and each is created as a bespoke design, perfectly attuned to your personal preferences. Using our plan as your springboard, we encourage you to customise your new home to reflect your own vision, resulting in a home quite unlike any other. An expression of your own originality married to the expertise we have gained over 40 years of making people’s dreams of a better life come true. And now we welcome the Bayville: a beguiling re-telling of the famous Hampton-style living, inspired by New York’s holiday playground. Relax in this effortless statement of prestigious coastal living, blessed with ample use of timber and a light-filled nauticalthemed interior, providing the perfect retreat for those who expect more. So enjoy an unmatched professional journey as you create your very own Signature by Metricon home: personalised design, without the excessive fees.

BORDEAUX - Arise Estate, 2 Skyview Ave, Rochedale Greg Soden 0433 996 696 MERIDIAN - Cova Estate, 45 Cova Blvd, Hope Island Paul Pereira 0420 424 939 Open 7 days 10am - 5pm | www.metricon.com.au

BN170503 *Conditions apply. For more information and full terms and conditions please visit www.metricon.com.au/terms see ‘Queensland – Signature Appliance Pack’. Image depicts items not supplied by Metricon namely landscaping and fencing. Image contains upgrade items.

*

25 YEAR STEEL FRAME WARRANTY

05

HELLO

Over the past few weeks, the Brisbane News team has put in the hard yards trying out some of the best beauty treatments this city has to offer.

Have we mentioned lately how much we love our jobs? On P14 you will find the fruit of our labours: reviews of some of the most heavenly massages and facials offered by local day spas, including a nine-step facial – offered at Newstead’s Archon Day Spa – which finishes with a 24kt gold mask. Talk about bling. When writer Belinda Seeney returned pinkcheeked and glowing from her lunchtime “assignment” we were all envious, to put it mildly. Of course, we had to run it on the cover. We hope the story offers you plenty of inspiration for Mother’s Day gift ideas, or simply an excuse to pamper yourself. This week we also bring you cuddly homewares (P30) to beat the chill, comfort food in the form of Julie Goodwin’s salmon quiche recipe (P31) and, on the travel front, a tour of Toowoomba’s head-turning street art (P24). Enjoy.

THEN & NOW 1889: One of Brisbane’s favourite watering holes, the Breakfast Creek Hotel, pictured (above) in the early 1900s and (left) this year, turns 128 this month. The landmark was built by former lord mayor William MacNaughton Galloway. It introduced many “firsts” to the city, including beer garden-style dining in the late ‘40s, and a drivethrough bottle shop in the ‘60s. Birthday celebrations start with a Mother’s Day party on May 14. breakfastcreekhotel.com

editor@brisbanenews.com.au

CONTENTS THE LIST ..................................................... 10 LIFE .............................................................. 12 COVER STORY .............................................14 GOING OUT ................................................ 17 FASHION ...................................................25 AT HOME ................................................... 27 RECIPE ....................................................... 31 REAL ESTATE .............................................33 HOROSCOPES ........................................... 71 Cover image: Shutterstock, with digital enhancements by Drew Evans

Know more.

Grow more.

Picture (above): The Courier-Mail archive, newspix.com.au

BRISBANE NEWS

EDITOR Amanda Horswill

ADVERTISING Ph: 3666 7441

brisbanenews.com.au

editor@brisbanenews.com.au

advertisebrisbanenews@news.com.au REAL ESTATE Ph: 3666 6300

DEPUTY EDITOR Leesa Maher Instagram @BrisbaneNewsMagazine

Facebook BrisbaneNewsMagazine

leesa.maher@news.com.au

DELIVERY INQUIRIES

Cnr Mayne Rd & Campbell St, Bowen Hills, Qld 4006 Ph: 3666 8888

For a map of where to find copies, go to brisbanenews.com.au

Ph: 3623 3828 distribution@qst.newsltd.com.au

This publication is bound by the Standards of Practice of the Australian Press Council. If you believe the standards may have been breached, you may approach Brisbane News itself or contact the council by email at info@presscouncil.org.au or by phone (02) 9261 1930. Brisbane News is committed to accurate and fair reporting, but acknowledges and aims to correct errors promptly when they occur. If you are aware of an error, contact the editor at: editor@brisbane.news.com.au or phone (07) 3666 8888.

Make a private appointment TO VISIT OUR BULIMBA SALES DISPLAY

Bulimba liv ing in spired by New York’s prestigious TriBeCa neighbourhood with its premium properties and dynamic cultural tapestry, TriBeCa Terrace Homes presents an inner-urban enclave that puts all of Brisbane’s most enviable lifestyle opportunities at your fingertips.

f reehold

luxury

private

state

crafted

3 BEDROOM TERRACE HOMES

SPA INSPIRED INCLUSIONS

BALCONIES & LANDSCAPED COURTYARDS

OF THE ART MIELE APPLIANCES

WALK-IN ROBES

Oxford Street Sales Display Now Open f Y* i rIi¡f*i¡ ¡r$ Ç₁

built-in BBQs

1800 956 999 ¡ I * ⅁¡*ö * ₄ rf₄ ¨

07

THE CHAT

The brighter side ANNA DANIELS, 36 Author

Picture: Lyndon Mechielsen

The fact that seemingly dire situations can have surprisingly happy endings was a lesson Anna Daniels learnt early in her career.

In 2004, as a junior ABC rural reporter, Anna knew she could not air her nerve-racked and error-ridden 40 minute-interview with superstar Russell Crowe.

Then, in a stroke of genius, she edited the interview and turned the calamity into comic relief.

“It turned out to be hilarious and funny and won the ABC Comedy Segment of the Year award,’’ Anna says. “It shows you can turn around a potentially disastrous situation and turn it into a positive.’’

Brisbane-based Anna has also been a presenter and producer on Channel Ten’s The Project. Now she is celebrating a new happy ending: the publication of her debut novel, Girl in Between.

The lesson in adaptation courtesy of Russell Crowe came into good use when the manuscript was selected as a finalist for the 2016 Vogel’s Literary Award. Instead of being downhearted about missing out on the top prize, she made the most of the opportunity.

Publishers told her that if she could

turn her 38,000-word manuscript into an 80,000-word novel it would be considered for publication.

It took Anna a year to the day for the manuscript to be written and published. She tapped away to produce the extra 42,000 words “while holed up in my Paddington unit”.

The novel is about Lucy Crighton, who returns home to live with her larger-than-life parents, Brian and Denise, after recently turning her back on a high-flying TV career. Lucy feels like she is a girl in between relationships, careers and cities but she can always rely on her best friend Rosie for some crazy, fun nights out.

“The humour is very Aussie and very Queensland. I’ve always had a cheeky nature. I wanted to make sure there was a human element and it was not just slapstick,” Anna says.

“I also wanted to be a bit reflective to help bridge the city-country divide.

When I was writing it, I was reading the dialogue out loud to myself to make sure it felt authentic and the characters felt real and relatable.”

The lesson from this experience?

Just enjoy it.

“I’m always looking at what I’m going to do next ... but this time I’m going to stop and soak it up because this is really an achievement.”

ANNA DANIELS, Girl in Between, Allen & Unwin, $30.

Fiona Purdon

THE

ULTIMATE END TO

YOUR

FINANCIAL YEAR

During May at Lexus, enjoy exceptional value opportunities across the Lexus range combined with the ‘Ultimate Dining Experience’ to celebrate it. Purchase your new Lexus between May 1st - 31st to receive an exclusive 5 course dining experience for 8 people at ‘Bacchus’ restaurant featuring vintage Veuve Clicquot. Don’t delay, offer ends May 31st.

DISCOVER YOUR NEW LEXUS AT ONE OF OUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS LEXUS OF BRISBANE Cnr Moggill Road & Rennies Road, Indooroopilly PH: (07) 3327 1777 lexusofbrisbane.com.au LEXUS OF BRISBANE Cnr Ann Street & James Street, Fortitude Valley PH: (07) 3620 8444 lexusofbrisbane.com.au LEXUS OF SPRINGWOOD 3DFLoF +LJKZD\ 6SULQJZRRG PH: (07) 3489 6800 lexusofspringwood.com.au

NX 200t LUXURY SUV FROM $59,920 DRIVE AWAY *^ I N C LU D E S P R E M I U M PA I N T

CT 200h Luxury Hatch from $36,888 DRIVE AWAY^

IS 200t Luxury Sedan from $57,888 DRIVE AWAY^

RX 200t Luxury SUV from $78,888 DRIVE AWAY^

The Ultimate Dining Experience offer is eligible to all new Lexus vehicles purchased from 1st May to 31st May 2017 with delivery in place by 31st May 2017. Valid at Lexus of Brisbane and Lexus of Springwood dealerships only. This offer cannot be used in conjunction with the Lexus Corporate Programme , has no cash value and must be used in one transaction . *Vehicle shown NX 200t 2WD Luxury SUV with premium paint. ^Recommended drive away price shown includes 12 months’ registration, 12 months’ compulsory third-party insurance, dealer delivery charge and stamp duty. Premium paint included.

10 THE LIST

3

2

MUSIC HANS ZIMMER, BOONDALL

BALLET SWAN LAKE, SOUTH BRISBANE

Queensland Ballet artistic director Li Cunxin says if you only see one ballet in your life, it should be Swan Lake.

The story of young maiden Odette, who, along with her friends, falls victim to a spell turning them into swans by day is one everyone loves, even those who know little about ballet. This traditional production by US-based Ben Stevenson has music from Queensland Symphony Orchestra. At the Lyric Theatre, QPAC, May 5-13. queenslandballet.com.au

ART LETHBRIDGE GALLERY, PADDINGTON

Two very different artists are exhibiting at Lethbridge Gallery, May 6-17. There is

Bronwyn Hill, known for her hyper-real figurative paintings, with her collection, Lost for Words, and Michelle Caitens’ photorealistic oil paintings (above) in Water Sculptures. lethbridgegallery.com

brisent.com.au

C O M M U N I T Y S P I R I T S TA R T S F R O M W I T H I N At The Clayfield retirement community, we handpick our people, not only on their high level of expertise, but on their natural inclination to go the extra mile. It’s that dedication to caring and looking out for others that takes our service to the next level. Mark, the Village Sales Consultant, enjoys meeting new people, showing them around and introducing them to our residents. He also loves joining in on the occasional game of pool. Peter, our concierge, is loved by all our residents. He likes swapping stories as he chauffeurs residents to everything from appointments to shopping trips.

Whoever you meet at The Clayfield, you’ll find their role extends beyond providing the best in retirement living.

To us you’re not just a resident, you’re treated like family.

Call 13 28 36 to arrange a tour of the village or visit theclayfield.com.au 469 Sandgate Road, Albion, Queensland 4010

AVQC274-BN

1

He’s the man behind the soundtracks for more than 100 movies including The Lion King, The Dark Knight trilogy, Gladiator, Pirates of the Caribbean, Inception and The Boss Baby. Until recently stage fright prevented German composer Hans Zimmer from playing his works live. He will be joined by Lisa Gerrard, and Lebohang “Lebo M.” Morake, who sang on The Lion King, at 7.30pm on May 6 at Brisbane Entertainment Centre.

11

5

4 MUSIC SOIREES MUSICALES, KANGAROO POINT

MARKET ARTS & CRAFT POP-UP, MT COOT-THA

Snap up an original design by artisans when Brisbane Visual Arts Community stages a pop-up at the Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coottha auditorium on May 6-7. Choose from handmade books, paintings, textiles, leather, glass, silk, jewellery, prints, quilts, ceramics and enamels and support the city’s artists and craftspeople. Entry is by gold coin donation to the AEIOU Foundation. bvac.org.au

6 FESTIVAL ANYWHERE THEATRE,

Classical ensemble Soirees Musicales Quintette continues performs rarely heard music from the Victorian era at heritage venues, opening its 2017 season with Liebeslieder (Songs of Love) at the historic St Mary’s Church on May 7 at 4pm. On the program are part songs by Schubert and Rossini plus the highlight, the Liebeslieder Walzer (Love Song Waltzes) by Brahms.

Their second concert will also be at St Mary’s (Sep 10, Album of Songs).

The Anywhere Theatre Festival (until May 21) features shows in unlikely places. Share House Theatre Company (Bard in the Yard) has a double bill – May Contain Traces of Nuts and Immaculate Confection at Rocklea coffee shop Bedouin Brew, 7pm, May 4-5 and 12-15.

soireesmusicalesquintette.com

anywheretheatre.com

ROCKLEA

7

MUSIC

BY THE RIVER WITH JAZZ, NEWSTEAD

Grab the family, a picnic rug or chairs and head to historic Newstead House for the first of its monthly Sunday jazz and food events on May 7, 10am4pm. Big bands will play a selection of World War II tunes and food trucks will serve up some Americanthemed treats. There will also be a bar with Newstead Brewing brews. newsteadhouse.com.au

TIMBERART BESPOKE INTERIORS

CALL TO INVITE THE DESIGNER TO YOUR HOME

FURNITURE IS DESIGNED TO FIT ALL ELEVATORS

Total Besp oke Fitouts of Furniture + Interiors for Homes | Apartments | Home Offices

Phone: 07 5477 1460 Visit: Design Centre at 2/42 Enterprise Street Kunda Park Explore: w w w.timberartfurniture.com.au

12

LIFE

Phil Brown There are certain things I am not allowed to play around the house or in the car I’m constantly revisiting the back catalogue of the soundtrack of my life.

Recently that led me to download a couple of songs by Cream. I’ve been thinking about Cream recently because there’s a concert soon at QPAC (it’s on May 29) entitled The Music of Cream featuring Malcolm Bruce (son of the late Cream frontman, Jack Bruce), Kofi Baker (son of drummer Ginger Baker) Will Johns (nephew of Eric Clapton), Deep Purple legend Glenn Hughes and guitar virtuoso Robben Ford.

I’m hoping to go to the concert and thought I might ask if my wife would like to come too but she has made it abundantly clear that she doesn't want to.

We were driving along when I started playing the two songs I had downloaded on to my phone –Tales of Brave Ulysses from classic album Disraeli Gears, and White Room which is from their hit album, Wheels of Fire.

As I cranked the music up my wife pulled a face.

“What is that?” she asked with more than a modicum of disdain.

“Cream,” I said. “Cool huh?”

“I hate that kind of music,” she said.

I was flabbergasted. This music is sacred to me and part of the soundtrack of my childhood. The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, the Small Faces, The Doors, Cream, Jimi Hendrix ... this is the music I listened to as a boy and to me it’s almost holy.

How could my wife not like it?

It demonstrates the veracity of those lines about two men looking out from behind prison bars – “one saw mud, the other stars”.

To my wife, Cream was mud, I guess, so that’s more music on the banned list.

There are certain things I am simply not allowed to play around the house or in the car.

Top of the list is Frank Zappa’s classic 1973 album, Over-Nite Sensation which features some charming songs, such as Dirty Love and I’m The Slime. I can’t imagine why she doesn’t like that album.

I’m almost embarrassed to report that I am also a Cliff Richard fan,

which may have something to do with my vintage. I have a double album of his greatest hits and am also not allowed to play that.

My album of Australian shearing ballads is also verboten, as are my classical CDs of lieder, classical German songs for voice and piano. Nein! Can’t play them either.

I manage to play my album of Italian and English madrigals occasionally but have to put it on quietly because my wife doesn't care for that sort of musical fare either.

Luckily we have a lot of musical tastes in common.

She enjoys Henry Purcell, for instance, and Tomaso Albinoni, and she digs The Beatles, which is just as well. And we are on the same page when it comes to reggae.

She even puts up with my obsession with Blossom Dearie but doesn't care for Matt Monro or Charles Aznavour.

I will take a day off soon and play them all, loudly, by myself.

So there.

Belinda Seeney Almost two-thirds of the way between summer and winter, autumn has finally slunk in. It was hardly a grand entrance but still, its presence was felt.

The mornings are darker for longer, the afternoon sun dips lower earlier and there is a distinct crispness in the air when I set out on my morning run.

It’s been weeks since the mercury hit 30 degrees and leaves are taking on the bronzed hues of the season.

Despite this change, Brisbane airconditioning remains stubbornly set to sub-Arctic temperatures.

While the sensible among us dig out flannelette pyjama pants and blow the dust off knee-high boots, shops, offices and entertainment venues still carry on as though we’re in a heatwave.

I took a lovely stroll through Queen Street Mall last week.

The temperature registered a balmy 26 degrees and the sun felt

pleasant on my skin – a glorious autumn day in the river city – until I set foot in one of the retailers vying for my custom and was met with the frigid blast of an air-conditioning unit still battling the ghost of summer past.

I walked around half of the store before I was driven back into the weak sunshine, blue-lipped and shivering.

Is it a ploy to move winter stock?

To sell those Sherpa jackets and cable knits that landed midway through a sweltering February despite Brisbane only copping three days of winter each year?

If that’s the case, what excuse do cinemas have?

I barely make it past the pre-show ads before I cocoon myself in a cardigan and wish I’d splurged on hot chocolate instead of a choc top.

It must appear as though I sit through the closing credits in case there’s a sneaky end scene but in

reality, by the time the hero rides off into the sunset I’ve become a human ice sculpture, frozen in my seat.

Glancing around the newsroom, I spy an eclectic assortment of knits, ponchos, jackets and even a faux fur coat on hand to stave off the enthusiastic airconditioning.

But these venues are rank amateurs compared to Brisbane’s almighty Ice Queen: QPAC. I wouldn’t be surprised if Sleeping Beauty was, in fact, suffering hypothermia such is the chill permeating the Lyric and Playhouse theatres.

QPAC should forget employing ice-cream vendors and instead have them staff pop-up kiosks flogging shawls, blankets and lap rugs.

They’d probably sell enough to fund Brisbane’s much-needed second theatre complex.

I’d snap up one in a failing heartbeat.

400 WICKHAM STREET FORTITUDE VALLEY QLD 4006 WWW.COCOREPUBLIC.COM.AU

14 COVER STORY

Passport to the

oh zone Get the pampering you richly deserve at these day spas, tried and tested by the Brisbane News team ARCHON DAY SPA, TENERIFFE

TIME TO RELAX … Archon Day Spa offers guests herbal tea, wine and craft beer.

Ask for the: Theia Luxe package, 2½ hours, $355 (includes full body massage, gold leaf facial and manicure or hand and arm massage).

The lowdown: The facial incorporates a mask that uses 24kt gold to maximise absorption of skinnourishing ingredients. Wafer-thin layers of gold leaf are individually shaped and smoothed over my face then skilfully massaged into skin – this is the most opulent facial I’ve ever had.

The gold nanoparticles are said to improve blood circulation, elasticity and stimulate cellular growth and repair. The mask is part of the Theia Luxe package’s nine-step facial. My visit starts with a calming one-hour full-body massage. The facial follows, with 90 minutes of cleansing, toning, and exfoliating before the application of a papaya and honey mask. Next comes a light serum over which the gold leaf pieces are positioned. The therapist adds a detoxifying and oxygenating serum before massaging in the gold leaf, finishing with a thick alginate mask which he peels off before moisturising.

Verdict: While the gold leaf mask deservedly commands attention, the entire treatment lives up to its “luxe” tag and delivers results. My skin was

hydrated and dewy post-treatment. I felt confident to return to work sans any makeup.

Book it: 100 Commercial Rd, Teneriffe, ph: 3852 5660. archonspas.com.au BELINDA SEENEY

ENDOTA SPA Ask for the: Deep recovery massage, 1 hour, $120 The lowdown: I am tucked up in a luxurious towel before a deliciously warm jade stone is placed on the small of my back. I’ve asked for medium

RADIANT … Archon’s gold leaf mask.

15

massage pressure and it’s just right, firm but not painful. The products smell delicious but a standout is the Arnica & Menthol Recovery Scrub, the scent combination a refreshing delight and the sea salt working away at dry spots. More smooth stones are used to massage along arms and upper back, providing pure pleasure.

Verdict: Afterwards skin felt soft and sore muscles were less tense. I felt relaxed and pampered.

Book it: Westfield Garden City, Mt Gravatt, ph: 3333 1737. endotaspa.com.au MELISSA FINLAY

ONE WYBELENNA, BROOKFIELD Ask for the: Ultimate Facial Seasonal Indulgence package, 2 hours, $275 The lowdown: This full body experience starts with a collagen foot soak and gentle pressure point rub that lulls you into a state of relaxation, ready for the tingling bliss of the skinhydrating full body Aromatic Sea Exfoliation. High in algae and Dead Sea salts, the stimulating exfoliator is massaged on to the whole body, rebalancing the skin and increasing blood circulation and detoxification.

It feels invigorating and relaxing and, after a gentle warm shower to rinse off, skin feels clean, soft and smooth.

A SPA IS BORN ... Endota Spa’s signature foot soak (above left) and a cosy relaxation space at One Wybelenna, Brookfield.

The indulgence then transitions into a 60-minute High Performance Facial, tailored to individual skin with products from the Spanish skincare range, Germaine de Capuccini.

Verdict: A delicious holistic escape for mind and body set in lush gardens.

Guests can expect pampering for the entire duration of their stay.

Extra points for: One Wybelenna’s beautiful outdoor magnesium spa and infinity pool, which guests can enjoy as an optional extra. The spa is maintained at 38C and provides relaxation and stress relief, detox and relief from muscle aches. Enjoy with herbal tea or a sparkling wine.

Book it: 1 Wybelenna St, Brookfield, ph: 3878 7549. onewybelenna.com CAT LINDSAY

SKINSPIRIT DAY SPA, TARRAGINDI Ask for the: The Island Escape package (1½ hours, $149) with Pure Fiji Body Exfoliation (30 mins, $65) The lowdown: The environment upon walking in is instantly relaxing.

There’s a selection of calming brews at the entrance and the soft sounds of a relaxation music mix hang in the air. Staff at the day spa make every effort to tailor the spa experience to your personal preferences. The Pure Fiji Body Exfoliation is the place to start, and begins with a full body brush followed by a reviving coconut creme exfoliating scrub and jet shower. Next comes the Island Escape part, with its full body massage with warm coconut oil, hot

towel treatment, facial and scalp massage.

Best bit: The exfoliating scrub. It’s super relaxing and excellent for rejuvenating your skin and promoting blood circulation.

Verdict: A truly relaxing experience from start to finish. The skin treatments left skin butter-smooth and moisturised, and my mind completely calm and de-stressed.

Extra points for: Amazing selection of Tea Tonic herbal teas in the waiting room available before and after treatment.

Book it SkinSpirit Day Spa, 212 Cracknell Rd, Tarragindi, ph: 3162 6775. skinspirit.com.au CLARE ARMSTRONG Continued page 16

invest in a smile that will stay with you our ethos your experience.

ethosorthodontics.com.au

07 3349 5266

NO REFERRAL NECESSARY

16 COVER STORY WATERLILY FORTITUDE VALLEY Ask for the: Thalasso Therapy Spa Facial, 1 hour, $140 The lowdown: This turbo-strength facial harnesses the power of sea algae and more than 45 minerals and trace elements to boost cell renewal and hydrate skin for the winter months.

Verdict: In 20-plus years as a journalist, I have reviewed countless facials. This is in my top 10. Perfectly paced, it left skin feeling fit and firm.

Best bit: The products, Waterlily’s own Spaceuticals range created by Waterlily founder and aromatherapist Michelle Reeve. These all-natural potions refine and revitalise skin.

Book it: 74-76 James St, Fortitude Valley, ph: 3358 3674. waterlilyskinbodyspa.com.au

PETRICHOR DAY SPA HAWTHORNE Ask for the: Petrichor Custom Facial, 1 hour, $135 The lowdown: Settled on a treatment bed in this new spa, in a 100-year-old Queenslander, I surrender to waves of face, neck and shoulder massage.

PERFECTLY CHILLED ... Petrichor Day Spa (left) and Waterlily founder Michelle Reeve.

Therapist Suzy applies cleansers, serums and a cocoa exfoliant, all part of the Esse range from South Africa.

The finale, a mask, leaves skin feeling fresh and alive.

Verdict: A five-star facial in a spa that also offers massage, dietitian services, yoga and meditation classes.

Book it: 48 Orchard St, Hawthorne, ph: 3902 1889. petrichordayspa.com.au LEESA MAHER

EDEN DAY SPA PADDINGTON Ask for the: Sodashi Rejuvenate, 2½ hours, $310 The lowdown: After a 20-minute steam in the spa’s infrared sauna, I am scrubbed down and smothered in clay from head to toe before being massaged with soothing oils. All this before the Marine Mineral Facial and a Scalp Mud Treatment. My therapist has strong hands but a

gentle touch and the perfect amount of chat. Mostly she just allowed me the time to zone out. It was 2½ hours of total escape.

Verdict: A divine way to spend a few hours on a weekend. The all-natural oils left skin feeling smooth and soft and my hair silky and shiny for days.

Book it: 102 Lower Cairns Tce, Paddington, ph: 3367 3127. groundcollective.com.au NATALIE GREGG

FOOD

17

Melting moments with gourmet toasties

TRAVEL Toowoomba is taking art to the streets

Born to dance Fiona Purdon

TAKE A BOW ... Jake McLarnon found dancing beat all sports. Picture: Richard Walker

As an athletic youngster Jake McLarnon was keen to find a sport he loved. By the time he was 11 years old he had tried rugby, AFL, basketball, golf, cricket, lacrosse, gymnastics, tennis and hockey, just to name a few.

Then his younger sister, Jessie, started dancing. Jake was immediately hooked.

Now, at 23, he is a professional dancer, starring with Expressions Dance Company in Behind Closed Doors, opening at QPAC on May 19.

“I had tried every sport under the sun … I would get into them for a month, and then would hate them,” he says. “Then I got into dancing and that stuck. I enjoyed the idea of moving my body to a rhythm and beat.

“I’ve got my sister to thank for my career. The funny thing is that she quit not long after she started while I kept going.”

Jake, who lives in Fortitude Valley, says the EDC show is set in a luxury hotel and highlights the guests’ entwined relationships.

“There is some bedhopping – the piece itself is extremely physical and very sensual. Natalie (Weir) has

choreographed some beautiful, emotional and intimate duets as well as solos and group work,’’ he says.

“All the characters support each other and have this whole journey together.

They are all really connected throughout the whole piece.’’

Jake has recently celebrated his first anniversary with EDC. He arrived in April last year from his home town of Perth for an eight-week contract and within a few days was offered a permanent position.

“I couldn’t refuse,’’ he says.

He now trains up to eight hours a day, including dancing and gym work.

At high school he was teased for being a dancer. “If anything it (the teasing) made me a stronger person and made me realise how much I loved to dance,’’ he says.

“There is not a more satisfying sound than the applause you receive when bowing at the end of a performance. I’m lucky enough to be in a position most people strive for.’’

BEHIND CLOSED DOORS, Expressions Dance Company, May 19-27, from $29, Playhouse Theatre, QPAC, cnr Grey and Melbourne streets, South Brisbane, qpac.com.au

QUEENSLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

HAYDN AND SIBELIUS

MUHAI TANG AND ÉRIC LE SAGE

FRI 19 MAY 7.30PM

SAT 10 JUN 7.30PM

Dvořák’s rambunctious ‘Carnival Overture’, Sibelius’ profound Symphony No.2 and Pablo Ferrández plays Haydn’s chilling Cello Concerto.

Concert Hall, QPAC

Jubilation and dancing rhythm in Schumann’s Piano Concerto. The searing drama of Brahms’ triumphant Symphony No.1.

Concert Hall, QPAC

BOOK NOW!

qso.com.au

18 GOING OUT

Paradise found GALLERIES Phil Brown

BOTANIC BEAUTIES … Brisbane’s subtropical gardens inspire Richard Dunlop’s Palm Sunday 4 (above), Welcome back to Queensland (below, left) and The perfumed garden.

The lush subtropical vegetation of Brisbane has stayed with artist Richard Dunlop long since he left the city. He’s been in Melbourne for the past decade and is now moving to Tasmania. But wherever he is, his paintings hark back to the subtropical fecundity of his boyhood landscape.

His latest exhibition at Jan Murphy Gallery is entitled Crossing The Rubicon River.

“We have relocated to Hawley Beach, Tasmania, on the very beautiful Rubicon River,” Richard says when we catch up at the gallery.

“Crossing the Rubicon in 18th century literature referred to losing your virginity or moving from innocence into knowledge. It stems from Julius Caesar who wanted to enforce his troops to fight to the death in new territory by literally burning the bridges behind them, there being no means of retreat. He crossed the Rubicon River in Italy with his troops at low tide knowing they could not return when the tide did.”

Richard’s fans will be pleased that his obsession with Queensland’s botanical world remains.

The Palm Sunday Suite of six

verdant, vibrant paintings refers to the Christian tradition of Palm Sunday but can be interpreted as “pictures of Queensland backyards where every Sunday could be celebrated”.

Welcome back to Queensland depicts Queensland as a tropical paradise. It draws on his memories of walking to Ashgrove State School as a boy. The script adds a nostalgic touch.

The perfumed garden is a lush and almost mystical work that has layers of paint and layers of meaning.

“Underneath this painting is another one titled Shalimar (after Fairweather),” Richard says. “It is not a real garden of course, but based on the sensation a person might experience in a utopian garden.”

His paintings are not literal, they are composites constructed through memory and are imbued with love.

He may be moving to Tasmania but his paintings return to Brisbane time and again.

We like that.

RICHARD DUNLOP: CROSSING THE RUBICON RIVER Until May 20 Jan Murphy Gallery 486 Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley Ph: 3254 1855 janmurphygallery.com.au

EXHILARATING DANCE THEATRE FEATURING LIVE JAZZ BY TRICHOTOMY EXPRESSIONS DANCE COMPANY AND QUEENSLAND PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE PRESENT

19 - 27 MAY 2017 | PLAYHOUSE QPAC BUY TICKETS NOW EXPRESSIONSDANCECOMPANY.ORG.AU or 136 246

BRISBANE | GOLD COAST WWW.MAXSPARROW.COM.AU

20 REVIEW

Curry flavour RESTAURANT Tony Harper A friend and I were yakking about curries and curry restaurants, comparing notes on Brisbane’s best and I, like the fool I often am, completely forgot what’s possibly the best: Mamak Tandoori House.

It’s not much to look at, and neither should it be – Mamak describes Malay-Indian street food, often operated by “Mamaks” (Tamil Muslims living in Malaysia), and compared to many such places in Malaysia, Mamak Tandoori House is positively decadent. It’s a smallish shop in Camp Hill’s Samuel Village Shopping Centre, with a handful of tables inside and out, and a bustling takeaway business.

There is a lot to be had beyond curry – samosas, pakoda (pakora), bhajji, bonda, biryani, dhosa, breads, accompaniments and even gulab jamun. From what I’ve eaten (and I’ve been dining at Mamak for a couple of years) they hover between good and excellent. It’s all from a distinctly Indian provenance – no nasi lemak or mee goreng.

But I go there for the curries. They are powerful, rustic, complex, soulful affairs that you can obsess over – every mouthful throws up a different hit of spice and it’s easy to get lost in the experience – or simply sink into the easy pleasure of cramming.

Here’s my dirty secret (and it isn’t confined to Mamak Tandoori House.

It rears its head at every place with a tandoor in the kitchen): I love

MAMAK TANDOORI HOUSE 6/17 Samuel St, Camp Hill, ph: 3395 2223

Lunch, Sat & Sun; dinner, Wed-Mon, Vegetarian options, off-street parking SCORES OUT OF 10

Food: 8.5 Service: 6 Ambience: 6

Mamak Tandoori House in Camp Hill. Bengal Fish Curry. Picture: Josh Woning.

Peshwari and Kashmiri naan with my curries, regardless of type. It’s the hit of fruity sweetness against the sultry notes that, for me, makes the combination special, even though it’s a little like eating caviar on Weet-Bix. There are four fish curries – sambal, Goa, Bengal and Malabar – and I tend to rotate through them but it’s the Bengal ($17) and Malabar ($16.50) that thrill me most: thick, piquant, solid hunks of mackerel (moist, chunky, fresh), myriad spices.

And there’s goat, cooked as either a traditional south Indian curry ($17) or

pepper masala ($18.50). The masala is thick, almost solid, and I’ve asked for the chilli to be beefed up: it’s hard to imagine anything better. There’s a familiar fragrance to it that I can’t quite place – bright, almost floral – and it belies the very rich, deep flavours of the dish. In a perfect world the goat would be cooked a little longer to soften its bounce, but it’s no big deal – it’s a wondrous dish, made even better with the Kashmiri naan.

The menu isn’t all on the fringes of extreme – there’s plenty of popIndian, such as butter chicken, tikka

I love you too o!

I love you mum!

Midi size serves 8 - 12

cheesecake.com.au

Become the favourite this Mother’s Day May 14th Open 7 Days, visit our website to find your local bakery!

Full size serves 12 - 16

masala, rogan josh and even a Penang curry. I can only assume they will be as meticulously put together as the stuff I’ve eaten.

Mamak Tandoori House isn’t licensed – you’ll need to provide your own beer and wine – and it can be a struggle to get a free table at peak times. But if you have a passion for handcrafted, exotic curries, it’s well worth the effort.

Don’t go expecting frills or little luxuries as they don’t really fit the model of a Mamak diner: it really is all about the food.

AM PM 21

PM Junk Boat, South Bank We’ve waited a long time for Tony Kelly and Scott Hoskins (Donut Boyz, Hello Harry) to bring Sunny Coast favourite Junk Boat to the big city, but the wait was worth it. Serving up a fresh and adventurous mix of Korean, Japanese, Thai and Cantonese street eats, Junk Boat opened its South Bank doors in February and we’ve had to loosen our belts ever since. Using locally sourced ingredients, Junk Boat mixes Asian street culture and modern cuisine. The dishes are best shared among friends, with the very popular kimchi and nacho cheese Gangnam Fries ($10) and the Crispy Fried Gunpowder Chicken Ribs ($15) being standout crowd pleasers. If solo dining is more your thing, the Ramen ($10) or Chicken Satay Rice Bowl ($15) is plenty for one. You can also get your favourite bubble tea spiked with a shot of vodka or gin ($6 nonalcoholic, $11 with alcohol).

AM Melt Brothers, City The brainchild of brothers Felix and Justin Kong, Melt Brothers specialises in gourmet cheese toasties. These delicious grilled sandwiches have high-quality cheddar and made-daily vegan sourdough. I came for brunch and returned an hour later for seconds.

Try the M.C. Cheesy (macaroni and cheese, maple bacon, chipotle mayo, and cheddar cheese, $11.50), or The Meltdown (pulled pork, slaw, pickles, barbecue sauce, American and cheddar cheese, $12.50).

Open Mon-Tue 7am-3pm, Wed-Fri 7am9pm, Sat 9.30am-9pm. 1/88 Creek St (Gresham Lane), city.

Open daily 11am-10pm. Shop 11 & 12, Little Stanley St, South Brisbane.

John Ballot

John Ballot

boobah.com.au

LATEX MATTRESS AUSTRALIA

MASSIVE FACTORY SALE INCREDIBLE REDUCTIONS

UP TO 2 DAYS ONLY

Swimwear Outlet Open to Public Buy off the rack & Save $$$$

70% OFF

Or Shop online ((full price) Free delivery over $100.00

Mix & match Bikinis, Tankinis 1 PCE, Cover-ups Size 8-20 (B - F cup) Mastectomy& Men's

FRIDAY 5TH MAY 9AM TO 5PM

LATEX MATTRESS AUSTRALIA Booran Park

We Also stock

10 Compton Road, Underwood 4119

www.latexmattress.com.au

✓ 21 YEAR GUARANTEE ✓ AUSTRALIAN MADE SINCE 1955 ✓ 4.9/5 STAR RATING on www.productview.com.au

Visit us in-store @ 287 Shafston Ave Kangaroo Point 3891 7777 ON-SITE CAR PARK

Logan Park

(07) 3299 3000

Compton Rd

Kingston Rd

SATURDAY 6TH MAY 9AM TO 5PM Australia’s highest rated luxury latex mattresses.

Ensemble bases, floor stock & new stock.

HURRY, ENDS SATURDAY

Sunbabe Micro Bikinis sunbabe.com.au

Open Hours Tues-Fri 10.00 - 6pm Sat 10.00 - 3pm

GOING OUT

French & Mor

#BNSCENE Exquisite Hats & High Tea Emporium Hotel Fashions on the Field came to Fortitude Valley for this elegant soiree, where guests sipped Mumm champagne, dined on finger sandwiches, and spied new looks from local milliners Patricia Balmer, Flora Fascinata and Ann Boyle.

Pictures: Josh Woning

Book your Noosa Holiday today!

You deserve it

Contact us on: 1800 072078 or info@accomnoosa.com.au accomnoosa.com.au

MEGA END OF FINANCIAL YEAR SALE SALE ENDS ON 30TH JUNE 2017

CURATOR OF QUALITY BATHROOM PRODUCTS LARGEST BATH RANGE IN AUSTRALIA

LUCIA STONE 1500-1800mm from $3150

TERESA STONE 1400, 1550, 1650, 1780mm from $3150

9S Heated Towel Rail 450, 650, 850mm $199-269

MIA 1200-1800mm from $1540

VIVIANA FREESTANDING BASIN $1540 ADELINE STONE BASIN $581

Lisa Wellings (Fortitude Valley) and Glenda Newick (city)

Prue George (Teneriffe) and Jan Pyke (Sherwood)

2S RAIN SHOWER MATT BLACK $329

Kathy Southon (Wooloowin) and Susie Scoles (Teneriffe)

Bronwyn Smith (Wilston) and Megan Gore-Jones (city)

Fran John (Paddington) and Jane Briggs (West End)

COSTA IN WALL GEBERIT PACKAGE $899

HAYTA TOILET ROLL COSTA HOLDER TOILET SUITE $159 $499

Fortitude Valley QLD Shop 2, 826 Ann Street, QLD 4006

OPEN TO PUBLIC

Danielle Shaw (New Farm) and Amina Hunt (Moorooka)

PABLO BACK TO WALL 1500, 1700mm $1820

LORENZA STONE BASIN $434

2S WALL MIXER MATT BLACK 9S BASIN MIXER CHROME $329 / MATT BLACK $269/359

Arelle Fowke (Fairfield) and Annie Moynihan (Kenmore)

Mildred Ellwood (Wynnum West) and Damien Anthony Rossi (Ferny Hills)

FIND your photo on brisbanenews.com.au ... TAG with #BNSCENE on Facebook and Instagram: @brisbanenewsmagazine QLD's biggest and best

Game Changers Lunch Moda Portside Channel 7’s Sharyn Ghidella and Pat Welsh hosted the Allison Baden-Clay Foundation’s Game Changers Lunch. Geoff Dickie, Allison’s father, addressed guests at the fundraiser that supports the fight against domestic violence.

Pictures: Josh Woning

Let us show you how to create your own mini garden bowl!

Sharyn Ghidella and Pat Welsh from Seven News.

Geoff and Priscilla Dickie (Yamanto)

Discover Qld's most comprehensive range of plants, trees and shrubs, 1000's of roses, highest quality fruit trees, flower and vege seedlings, best range of bromeliads and succulents to be found anywhere- We are the BIGGEST AND BEST - come and see for yourself!!!

Richard Champion (Chelmer) and Amanda Goddard (Red Hill)

Tracey Pelling (Hendra) and Pam O'Neill (Bracken Ridge)

Andrea Slingsby (Ascot) and Nic Beveridge (Robina)

Bradley and Vanessa Fowler (Flinders View)

Nicole Gillard (Graceville) and Freda Wigan (New Farm)

Curtis McGrath and Rachel Martin (the Gold Coast)

GOLD COAST SUPERSTORE

BRISBANE SUPERSTORE

300 Oxley Drive Runaway Bay QLD p. 0755 37 2244

2274 Moggill Rd Kenmore QLD p. 07 3378 5553

(Hope Island exit off M1)

(Corner Moggill & Rafting Ground Rds)

www.rossevansgardencentre.com.au

24 TRAVEL

Paint the town Belinda Seeney Dual rows of heritage-listed buildings act as sentries along the busy innercity street. Sturdy brick edifices are topped with scrolled parapets; stately rendered structures stand to attention with sharp gables and decorative columns; colour palettes splash bottlegreen and maroon highlights and embossed lettering boasts “Established 1886” and “Established 1892” in a show of historical one-upmanship.

This streetscape in Toowoomba is familiar to many.

But sneak down one of the lanes or alleys off these proud avenues and the new Toowoomba is displayed in glorious technicolour.

Brick walls, office blocks and even tin sheds are canvases for the city’s flourishing street art scene.

Fittingly, a mural bearing the phrase The New Frontier is splashed down one side of Keefe St, a tiny thoroughfare sandwiched between two imperial 125-year-old buildings.

The mural is the work of Brisbanebased artists Emily Devers and Rick Hayward, who collaborate as Frank and Mimi, and was commissioned as part of the city’s street art festival, First Coat.

The fourth annual event returns this month, as do Frank and Mimi whose 2015 Frontier mural was joined in 2016 by While we FLOURISH, a statement on sustainable food production. This year, they will join another 20 or so artists who will also make their mark on the city.

A walking tour of Toowoomba’s CBD, aided by a handy map on the First Coat website, reveals hidden

FLAMBOYANT PRIDE ... Glorious graffiti is the hidden treasure behind Toowoomba’s elegant main streets. Works include Angel Lady in Mylne St, Indigenous Boy in Neil St and Fintan Magee’s elephant mural in Ruthven St. Pictures: David Kelly, David Martinelli

treasures around almost every corner.

Fintan Magee, a street artist with an international reputation, has contributed two pieces including a striking depiction of an elephant gambolling down the side of a Ruthven St building. There are reclining polar bears and radioactive monkeys watching TV; a menacing impression of Little Red Riding Hood with her wolf and Steve Irwin brandishing a baby croc; girls invoking Ziggy Stardust and an indigenous boy with the sun in his eyes.

Such art is not confined to the

street, with local businesses jumping on the bandwagon and ordering pieces in and around their premises.

Developers are expanding the popular precinct. And ex-Brisbane chef Braden White is preparing to open his wood-fired concept restaurant, Pyro, in June – which First Coat director Grace Dewar chalks up as a win for the public art initiative.

She estimates Toowoomba has 60 different public art sites, some bearing multiple murals, and predicts another two dozen artworks will be added over the course of this year’s three-day

festival. “We’ve heard of instances where public art has influenced the decisions of people who have started businesses here,” Grace says.

“Now, four years in, we’re seeing the real extent of the impact of the investment in public art in this city.”

FIRST COAT 2017 runs May 19-21. Details and maps at firstcoat.com.au

Treat your mum to a unique exclusive deluxe pink themed high tea buffet on top of the Brisbane skyline. Be entertained with live music and great giveaways for the most precious lady in the world.

1 4 M AY 2 0 1 7 11.30AM-1PM OR 1.30PM-3PM M O T H E R ’ S D AY

HIGH TEA BUFFET

64.00

$

per person

Includes a glass of Mumm Rose Champagne, plus a second drink with your choice of premium red or white wine or our special mothers day cocktail, plus free flow coffee and tea.

$2.00 from every high tea sold going to the McGrath Foundation. #SazeracBarBrisbane Level 30, 99 Mary Street, Brisbane | P 07 3164 4000

FASHION Balenciaga Florabotanica eau de parfum, (50ml), $125, Myer

Ashbury mini clutch, $345, Oroton

Pussybow blouse, $159.95, Jag

Sunnydip Noir hat, $79, Lack of Color

Exotic bloom Touches of teal and gold dress up classic black workday outfits for elegant evenings out with Annabel Falco

Heart Wonder drop earring, $199, Samantha Wills

Under the Sun cuff, $129, Samantha Wills

Equipment Janna Dress, $439, Order of Style

Elk short Dome necklace, $55, Elk

Green jacquard tulip skirt, $69, Next

Metallic strappy colourblock point shoes, $55, Next

Kimchi black Berlin heels, $199.95, Tony Bianco Helena handbag, $250, Sarah Conners

STOCKISTS elkaccessories.com; jag.com.au; lackofcolor.com.au; myer.com.au; next.com.au; orderofstyle.com; oroton.com.au; samanthawills.com; sarahconners.com.au; tonybianco.com.au;

25

2626 MOTHER’S DAY: ADVERTISING FEATURE

Array of gift ideas

Time to inspire

It is time to show mum how wonderful she is this Mother’s Day. And while mum deserves to be spoiled throughout the year, there is no day like Mother’s Day to show her just how wonderful and appreciated she is.

From a lush treatment at a beauty salon, to a well-deserved night out at her favourite restaurant or a rejuvenating weekend away where all she needs to do is kick up her feet and relax, there are all sorts of gift ideas out there to suit all kinds of mums, and all kinds of budgets.

This Mother’s Day, on Sunday, May 14, show the leading lady in your life how much you care with a memorable gift or experience she can treasure forever.

Whatever gift you go with, it’s bound to put a long-lasting smile on her face.

Clients of The Brow Bar love the instant lift the brow specialist’s browshaping experience can give, says owner Chernae Silk.

“We love inspiring mums to embrace their brows,” Chernae says.

“This Mother’s Day, treat your mum to the best brows of her life.”

Other services offered by The Brow Bar’s Arch Angels include lash lifting, a lash treatment Chernae says is taking the beauty world by storm.

“A lash lift gives your lashes a permanent look of a lash curler which lasts for up to eight weeks,” she says.

“The gentle services available at The Brow Bar give you darker, longer looking, luscious lashes in a comfortable 40 minutes.

“Leave it up to the experts at The Brow Bar.” PH: 1800 276 922 BROWBAR.COM

GIVE THE GIFT OF READING THIS MOTHERS DAY

“Reading a good book is like taking a journey...”

- Emma Gulliford

MERTHYR RD NEW FARM 3254 0444 | 40 PARK RD MILTON 3510 5000 | WWW.MARYRYAN.COM.AU

Your unique brows The Brow Bar matches your brows to you.

Using the exclusive Petite-Express technique the Arch Angels will create the perfect brows for your face.

$66 Petite-Express Brow for our loyal Brow Lift-Shapers!

1800 276 922 I BROWBAR.COM •

INSIDE 27 Snuggle up to cuddly textures during the cooler months

OUTSIDE An Ascot garden invites quiet contemplation

Higher ground An ingenious plinth design takes a back yard pool and lawn up, up and away in flood-prone Rosalie

28 AT HOME

Above and

beyond A clever rethink lifts a flood-prone Rosalie cottage to higher ground and a bigger brighter future Michelle Bailey

BREEZE IN ... The galley kitchen is the hub of the home, bridging the old and new.

The transformation of this Rosalie home designed by architect Matt Kennedy is proof that even a modest cottage on a small flood-affected site can become something very special.

“Given the constraints of the property and the elaborate brief, it is amazing what Matt has managed to achieve,” says the owner, Eliza.

“It was very much about creating light (filled spaces) and a feeling that we could bring the outside in and I think that has been done beautifully.”

To ensure the property would not be affected by floods like the one in 2011, both the timber worker’s cottage and back yard were raised before the house was extended.

“The thinking was to get it (the house) high and dry,” Matt says.

“We decided to create a ‘plinth’ in the back yard that would allow us to create an ‘anchor’ for the house.”

The ‘plinth’ includes a raised lawn and above-ground pool that ensure the back garden is only half a level lower than the new extension.

“Without raising the lawn and pool, the concept of the house would not have worked,” Eliza says.

“For me that is a big part of what makes this house (become) a home

that can engage with the landscape.”

The new spaces of the house – the kitchen, living space and deck – extend from the rear of the original cottage, with a new bedroom and ensuite above.

A courtyard garden on the northern side of the house ensures that, regardless of how neighbouring houses develop, ample natural light is available to illuminate the interior.

Acting as a “bridge” between old and new is the galley kitchen.

“It brings the whole house together, in a way,” Eliza says.

“And the cabinetry under the staircase is just such a great efficient use of space.”

High ceilings, large openings and built-in seating and storage contribute to the house achieving a sense of spaciousness that exceeds the

All the spaces really are used and lived in, in different ways. That is what is so clever about the design

29

ROOM TO GROW ... Green views abound in a house designed for all seasons.

physical dimensions of the interior.

To optimise spatial efficiency, the living room and deck work in tandem to accommodate the daily demands of living and dining.

“Most days those sliders are peeled all the way back so it feels like that whole space is almost one,” Eliza says.

“In winter we can shut it off, but winter is so short. For most of the year we can eat outside.”

A half staircase connecting the deck and lawn ensures the garden always feels close by. “There’s something reassuring about being able to see grass,” Matt says. “You wouldn’t engage with the backyard as much if it was down a whole level.”

Sitting nooks created at the bottom of the stairs and at the living room window have become favourite spaces to gather and play.

“The window seat that leans on to the back yard doubles as a (child’s) stage,” Eliza says.

“Its also where we can have breakfast beside the window.

“All the spaces really are used and lived in, in different ways.

“That is what is so clever about the design.”

Architect: Arcke ph: 3180 0287 Builder: P & R Lee Builders, ph: 0411 692 711 Pictures: Scott Burrows

QBCC 1201499

UPLIFTING ASPECT ... A plinth incorporates the raised lawn and above-ground pool.

30 INTERIORS

Neutral territory Ease into cooler days with cuddly textures in a soft palette of soothing greys with Leesa Maher

Vittoria Iris 2-seater, $2760, Vittoria Iris chaise, $2655, Vittoria Folk occasional chair, $1605, Sloan Round coffee table, $2300, Globewest

Chain knit throw, $25, Kmart

Butler tray in greywash, $154, Francalia Zeke cushion in neutral, $69.95, Pillow Talk

Mini industrial cage lamp, $149, West Elm

Roar + Rabbit swivel frames, from $59 each, West Elm Cobra storage basket in natural, $35, Provincial Home Living

Patterned mug, $8, H&M

Diamond Rug Classic armchair, $2530, Ruby Star Traders

Avoca Etu 122 mango wood entertainment unit, $899, Oz Design Furniture

STOCKISTS francalia.com.au; globewest.com.au; hm.com; kmart.com.au; ozdesignfurniture.com.au; pillowtalk.com.au; provincialhomeliving.com.au; rubystar.com; westelm.com.au

RECIPE 31

A taste of home MasterChef winner Julie Goodwin’s new book serves up family meals anyone can master SALMON QUICHE Prep time: 25 minutes Cooking time: 40 minutes INGREDIENTS 1 quantity savoury shortcrust pastry or two sheets plain frozen shortcrust (if you have it in the freezer) 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese 50g baby spinach leaves 400g skinless, boneless salmon fillet, cut into 2cm cubes

1 bunch shallots (spring onions), finely sliced 1 bunch dill, leaves chopped 10 eggs ½cup cream ½tsp salt ¼tsp pepper

METHOD Preheat the oven to 170C. Grease a 26cm loose-based flan tin with butter or spray oil. Lay the pastry into the flan tin and trim the edges.

Prick the pastry with a fork.

Place a sheet of baking paper over the pastry and fill with pastry weights or rice. Bake for 15 mins or until the pastry starts to turn golden.

Remove from the oven and take out the weights and paper.

Arrange half the mozzarella cheese evenly over the base of the pastry case.

Arrange the spinach over the top, followed by the salmon cubes, then scatter with the shallots and half of the dill leaves.

In a bowl, beat the eggs then add the cream and beat well.

Season with salt and pepper.

Carefully pour the egg mixture into the pastry case and top with the remaining mozzarella. Bake for 25 mins or until golden brown on top and just firm in the middle.

Remove from the oven and set aside to cool a little before serving.

Serves 10-12

Find this and other familyfriendly recipes in Julie’s latest recipe book, Julie Goodwin’s Essential Cookbook ($40, Hachette Australia).

WIN a cust om coloured lipstick!

To celebrate our new look and feel, we have partnered with our friends at The Lip Lab Brisbane to bring you the ultimate custom beauty experience.

• Share a photo of you reading Brisbane News on Facebook or Instagram.

• Tag us in the photo and hashtag #BrisbaneNews and #LipLabBNE in your caption.

The best photo each week over four weeks will win a $130 voucher to The Lip Lab Brisbane to create your own signature lipstick shade.

BrisbaneNewsMagazine For terms and conditions and to find out more visit brisbanenews.com.au

32 MARKET WATCH

Price it right ANTONIA MERCORELLA REIQ When advertising your home for sale, there are several ways to promote the price. “Price negotiable”, “make an offer” and “offers over a certain amount” are all terms commonly seen on property advertising.

When you appoint your sales agent you will need to complete a Form 6 appointment form, and part of that will include a discussion about the property price. The agent is not allowed to market the property at a price lower than the price listed on this form, although there is scope to revise the figure later.

You can also choose to market the property without a price at all. That’s perfectly acceptable and legal and is a way of testing the market. You can always add a price later on.

Marketing and price are monitored by the Office of Fair Trading Queensland. Bait advertising is an offence under the Australian Consumer Law for fair trading and consumer protection and carries penalties of up to $220,000 for individuals and $1.1 million for corporations.

Put simply, bait advertising is

marketing a property for a price lower than what the vendor will accept.

If the advertisement includes the term “offers over” then the OFT’s view is the price mentioned must be an amount the vendor is willing to accept. If your ad says, “offers over $475,000” but your Form 6 lists the price as $500,000, then the OFT would consider that bait advertising.

“Price negotiable” and “make an offer” are acceptable terms to use, but bear in mind that on property portals in particular, potential buyers respond to a price. There can be pros and cons to both sides – including a price or not including a price.

A reputable real estate agent will guide you on the best strategy for wording your advertisement.

! facelift

Brisbane News has had a FILM

A tale of justice expertl

FASHION

Go ultra-feminine with

15 y told

bling to match

33 INDOOR

An ’80s favourite makes a comeback

Making sense of culture shock

Everything you already love about Brisbane News plus...

RECIPE

Baby corn, zucchini and goats curd star in tasty salad

• An inspiring new At Home section featuring architecture, interiors, gardens and real estate

GALLERIES

Sally Browne the Rubibi (Broom e) area in Western Australia. He would visit Our mutable historie near Broome on school his family up s holidays. experience. The worksis a 3D “Up until a certain motion, creating themseare art in wasn’t seeing other age, as a child, I races within lves, with the gentle whirring of Australia. Even at mechanics that 13 I didn’t carve out a picture underst and what that meant,” of indigenous and he says.

Western culture combin “It was really exciting and I was really Ground Up, for exampled. e, uses water I’ve happy to be telling everyone to gently erode white got Aboriginal blood. chalk, exposing It was layers of bleeding confusing as well.” red ochre beneath .

Gradually a word Robert is also very will interest ed in the the end of the exhibiti be revealed by loss of Aboriginal language.

Museum of Brisban on at the Data Stratification, e. his most ambitious work to The man behind the date, Robert Andrew, who works is many natural elemen incorporates MIXED HERITAGE ... Robert Andrew ts, including tinkering with machinhas been sticks and rocks threade delves into his indigeno es since he was d to strings, us roots. a child. They tell a which gently spell story out meeting of two worlds, of the words using pattern Aboriginal He is completing s. a personal story of learninand Robert’s visual arts at QCA, doctorate in Robert is a former Telstra Griffith 13 that he had indigen g at the age of technician and University and his has also worked at ous blood. work has been a furniture-restoring Robert, who grew exhibited through up in Perth, is business in out Australia, descended from the Newcastle. He now includin g an acquisition for the Yawuru people of lives in Brisbane with his partner, also National Gallery of Victoria. an artist.

Phil Brown is on leave

Brisbane’s largest selection of

• The best places to eat, drink, shop and the latest happening in Brisbane in our new Going Out section OUR MUTABLE

museumofbrisbane.com.

Hand woven Persian rugs, Afghani rugs, Kilim rugs, Tribal rugs, and Vintage rugs

at great prices

1/222 MONTAGUE ROAD,

OPEN TUES TO FRI 9:30

Heart of the matter A jetsetter creates her own magic in a Toowong home with treasures collected around the world

Buy direct from the impor - 3:00PM & SUN 10:00

- 3:00PM

au

• Now in a convenient new size, perfect for that coffee shop read or to fit into your handbag!

To view the magazine online or find out where to get your copy visit brisbanenews.com.au

ter

WEST END 4101 3846 2686 WESTENDCO.COM.AU

- 5:00PM, SAT 9:00

HISTORIES

Until Jul 16 Museum of Brisban e Level 3, City Hall, 64 Adelaide St, city Ph: 3339 0800

HAND WOVEN RUGS

BrisbaneNewsMagazine

33

ADVERTORIAL

Secluded and

striking Relax in a bushland retreat that’s above it all Surrounded by tranquil bushland on an elevated block in the Windarra estate, this residence on a cul-de-sac offers exceptional privacy.

A contemporary facade features an abundance of windows, and outdoor areas include a covered entry patio on the first floor that connects to an established garden.

From the patio, the main entrance leads into an open-plan space incorporating a sitting area, meals

room and a kitchen with custom cabinetry, a CaesarStone island bench and stainless steel appliances.

Full-height windows provide bushland views and let in plenty of light. The area also has polished timber floors, modern downlighting and decorative cornices.

A central living and dining room space has sliding glass doors to two decks with bush vistas and cooling breezes.

BUNYA 9 Birdsong Place Land: 0.43ha Inspect: By appointment Price: $1.3 million+ Agent: Drew Comerford, Ray White Wilston; ph: 3552 5555 or 0403 233 180

At the rear of the first floor is the main bedroom, which has a private library and office space, a mirrored walk-in wardrobe and an ensuite with stand-alone bath, double vanity, bidet and a large shower.

Near the front sitting area are timber stairs leading to the second floor, with three bedrooms, a family room and a bathroom.

A laundry, triple garage and wine cellar are on the ground floor.

5A 4B 2C 1E

Paddington 321 Given Terrace Ultimate Urban Family Home Located in one of Brisbane´s most sought after inner city suburb of Paddington, A village atmosphere right on the doorstep of the CBD, it´s the perfect urban environment for the modern family. This sophisticated modern family home has been built with a timeless style and was meticulously planned to allow seamless family living. Its privacy, vast sense of space, separation of living and thoughtful architecture capitalises everything Paddington has to offer.

Ray White New Farm

Auction • Situated on 486sqm elevated land • Generous master suite with a divine ensuite with His and Hers Vanity • Seamless integration between indoor living and outdoor entertaining through the large Bi-Fold doors

Saturday 20th May 2017 at 12:00pm On Site View Please contact agent for inspection times Matt Lancashire 0416 476 480 rwnf.com.au

Brisbane City 903/229 Queen Street (Entry Edward St)

3A 2B 2C 1D

Penthouse Lifestyle in the heart of the CBD

Auction

The iconic MacArthur Chambers building has retained the elegance of a bygone era with sandstone exterior & is beautifully refurbished to suit today’s lifestyle. This penthouse enjoys all the benefits of living in the heart of Brisbane. Walk to meetings & entertain in many nearby restaurants. Be quick!

Friday 19th May at 10:30am, Lvl 26, 111 Eagle Street, Brisbane

Ray White Ascot

• • • • •

239m2 - 2 levels of luxurious living 2 balconies + built-in office Main bedroom with WIR & ensuite Double-sized bedrooms + built-ins Queen Street Mall, fashion district & Macarthur Central on your doorstep • Onsite management, pool, sauna & gym

View Saturdays 10:00 - 10:30 am & Thursdays 12:00 - 12:30 pm Ian Cuneo 0416 139 656 ian.cuneo@raywhite.com Andrew Flanagan 0412 318 086 andrew.flanagan@raywhite.com iancuneo.raywhite.com

5A 3B 3C 1E

Nundah 33 Oxford Street A Prestige Property With City Views This glamorous, renovated Queenslander showcases only the finest in design, & boasts a lifestyle that will be embraced by families & entertainers alike. Capturing breathtaking bay breezes this elevated property has been designed to evoke a sense of luxury while still maintaining a feeling of warmth.

Ray White Ascot

Auction • Stunning views of the city and Gateway • Full sized tennis court and large solar heated pool • Generous sized bedrooms with ensuites and walk-in robes • Deluxe chef´s kitchen with butler´s pantry

On Site Saturday, 13 May 2017, 1:00 pm View Wednesday 6 - 6:30 pm & Saturday 9:30 - 10:00 am & Saturday 1:00 - 1:30 pm Lisa Pearse-Sargeant 0428 823 553 lisa.pearse-sargeant@raywhite.com Janelle McKenna 0417 004 845 janelle.mckenna@raywhite.com www.facebook.com/McKennaPearseProperties

Bribie Island - Woorim 68 - 76 Rickman Parade Rare Beachfront Land - Never Before Offered To the Market

Expressions of Interest

Positioned on one of the best stretches of beach on the East Coast this large block of prime beachfront land consisting of 5 individual lots of 647m2 each on separate titles to be sold in one line or individually. All the amenities you need are here with major shopping, medical, transport & restaurants.

Closing 4pm Thursday 18th May 2017

Ray White Ascot

• To be sold in one line or individually • Corner block with total land size 3235m2 total frontages of over 120m • Site consists of 5 separate lots of 647m2 each with frontage of 16m • Multiple uses to suit apartment development or individual house lots

View Sunday 12:00 - 12:30 pm Dwight Ferguson 0412 385 720 dwight.ferguson@raywhite.com raywhite.com | 3868 7500

Norman Park 57 Mcilwraith Avenue

5A 3B 2C

First Time Offered in Over 15 Years... Family Living Personified

Auction

Setting the benchmark for desirability for family homes, this Character residence combines skillful construction with high end appointments to deliver two exceptional levels of home. It stands on a North facing 810sqm block within walking distance to parks, quality schools and cafés.

On Site Saturday, 20 May 2017, 12:00 pm View Saturday 10:15 - 10:45

Ray White Stones Corner

• • • • •

Entertaining deck with city views Air-conditioning, fully fenced 810m2 block Stroll to bus stops, schools and cafe’s Verandah boasts an array of BBQ facilities Large family rumpus room with access to front and rear patio

Ben Cannon 0413 596 496 ben.cannon@raywhite.com raywhite.com | 3394 2338

6A 3B 4C 2D

West End 11 Raven Street Welcome Home Once every while there is a home that comes to the market that you get excited about.

Boasting a beautiful period facade with a striking street presence, 11 Raven Street is the home you have been waiting for. Ideally situated within minutes of West End’s restaurants, cafes and bars.

Ray White South Brisbane

Auction • • • • • •

Stunning tri-level home 6 bedrooms - 2 studies - 3 bathrooms Multiple living and outdoor areas Self contained lower level Saltwater pool - pergola Basement garaging for 4 cars plus storage

On Site Saturday, 20 May 2017, 5:00 pm View Saturday 1:00 - 1:45 pm & Thursday 5:30 - 6:00 pm Luke Croft 0411 847 001 luke.croft@raywhite.com raywhite.com | 3010 2600

South Brisbane 56/410 Stanley Street

4A 4B 5C

Brisbane’s Largest and Finest Penthouse

Auction

This grand penthouse holds pride of place over the two top floors of Park Avenue. The lavish residence is easily the largest penthouse in Brisbane occupying 1,153sqm of spectacular living, north-facing with breathtaking River, City and Parkland views.

Friday, 26 May , 10:30 am In rooms 111 Eagle St, Brisbane

Ray White South Brisbane

• • • •

4 large bedrooms + office 1,153m2 over two levels Sublime marble entertainer’s kitchen 3 car lock up garage + 2 additional secure side by side car spaces • Private gym & sauna • Premier building of only 56 residences

View By Appointment Dean Yesberg 0408 558 882 dean.yesberg@raywhite.com raywhite.com | 3010 2600

6A 2B 2C

Dicky Beach 43 Wilson Avenue ´Skye Lodge´ On the Beach - Once in a Lifetime Opportunity

Auction

Blessed with unrivalled panoramic ocean, beach and headland views and with direct beach access to Dicky and Moffat Beach, this original family beach home will provide endless joy while giving you the opportunity to plan your future dream home in this highlyprized location.

In Rooms, The Events Centre, Caloundra Thursday, 25th May 2017 at 11am

Ray White Caloundra

• • • • • • •

First time to the market in over 55 years Caloundra´s premier beach front location Elevated 658m2 corner ocean front land A short walk to cafes and restaurants 10 minutes to SC University Hospital Easy access to Brisbane & SC Airport Astute buyers will act without delay

View Friday 1 - 1:45 pm & Sunday 1 - 1:45 pm Andrew Garland 0403 851 777 andrew.garland@raywhite.com raywhitecaloundra.com.au/1652356 | 5491 5055

4A 2B 3C 2D

Bunya 9 Birdsong Place Breathtaking Architectural Family Home on 4,294m2

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.

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

• 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

Ray White Wilston

New Farm 2/15 Griffith Street

3 A 2 B 1+ C

Welcome to ’Northshore Villa’s’ on the Riverfront

Sale

Occupying a desirable entire second floor setting of 219sqm, with private lift access in a secure Northshore Villa boutique block of three, this instantly appealing apartment provides a peaceful lifestyle haven with classic elegance, space and light.

By Negotiation View Wednesday 6:00 - 6:30 pm & Saturday 12:00 - 12:30 pm Karla Lynch 0447 384 908 k.lynch@raywhite.com rwnf.com.au

Ray White New Farm

• Extensive river and city views • Own private lift access, and mooring in the complex • Functional floor plan with an abundance of space and open plan living • Beautifully crafted kitchen with Miele and Blanco appliances

6A 3B 2C 1E

Clayfield 122 Alexandra Road Cutting Edge and Luxury Beyond Compare

Auction

A spectacular fusion of architectural and interior design, this six bedroom Clayfield family home has been passionately and architecturally renovated with a commitment to quality, luxurious appointments and exceptional presentation to provide generous modern proportions and family functionality.

Saturday, 20 May 2017, 2:00 pm On Site View Wednesday 6:00 - 6:30 pm Damon Warat 0413 200 063 damon.warat@raywhite.com QLD Individual Salesperson of the Year Winner 2014 & 2015 raywhite.com | 3868 7531

• Architecturally designed master renovation • Deluxe designer kitchen with stone & marble benches, walk-through butler´s pantry including Miele appliances • High end/premium fittings and fixtures • Ascot State School catchment

Ray White Ascot

Highgate Hill P03/180 Dornoch Terrace

3A 2B 2C

Attention Downsizers......

Sale

Understated Luxury and Exclusivity are the words that come to mind when asked to describe one of the most sought-after Brisbane developments "The Highgate". This is the ideal property for buyers looking at downsizing.

Ray White South Brisbane

• Boutique development with only 35 residences • Generous floor plan with 225m2 in total • Landscaped exclusive use area • Idyllic northern aspect with CBD views • Lap pool - manicured gardens • Brisbane State High catchment

$1,660,000 View Saturday 11:15 - 12:00 pm & Wednesday 6:00 - 6:30 pm Luke Croft 0411 847 001 luke.croft@raywhite.com raywhite.com | 3010 2600

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

• • • • • • •

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

Ray White Rural Brisbane

Hazeldean ’Braeside’ 3964 Esk Kilcoy Rd

4A 3B 6C

QLD’s Premier Lakefront Property at a Severely Discounted Price

Auction

Tightly held "Braeside" boasts a comfortable, renovated homestead with kms of lake frontage and 180 degree views of Somerset Dam. Selectively cleared & well fenced for cattle, there is also unsurpassed access for fishing & watersports on the lake. A premier lifestyle property without the price tag.

Friday, 19 May 2017, 10:30 am Level 26, 111 Eagle Street, Brisbane View Sunday 10:00 - 11:00 am & By Appointment Jez McNamara 0427 270 280 Andrew Goodall 0412 093 551 raywhiteruralqld.com

Ray White Rural Brisbane

• 203 ha (501 acres)* on 6 Leasehold Titles • 8km South of Kilcoy, 50 mins Sunshine Coast Beaches, 90 mins Brisbane CBD • 4 bedroom renovated homestead and separate living quarters • Quality Infrastructure - sheds, cattle yards, stables, tack room

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 By Appointment Barry Quinn 0409 828 342 raywhiteruralqld.com.au

• • • • • • •

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

Ray White Rural Brisbane

Coulson via Boonah "Hawthorne" 62 Lilybrook Road

4A 3B 4C

Live the Country Dream

Auction

165 high capacity acres including soft alluvial irrigated cell grazing paddocks fronting Teviot Brook.

Lovely homestead is sited in a commanding position.

Ray White Rural Brisbane

• Excellent infrastructure - sheds, stables and 22 paddocks • Quality irrigation with cell grazing and laneways • Just 1 Hour from Brisbane

Friday, 26 May 2017, 10:30 am Level 26, 111 Eagle Street, Brisbane View Sunday 10:30 - 12:30 pm Peter Douglas 0407 172 101 pdouglas@raywhite.com raywhiteruralqld.com

Gordon Park 66 Gordon Street

Hendra 10 Dora Street

The Entertainer-2 St Access

5A 2B 2C

Warra Willa Circa 1910

5A 3B 4C 1E

This gracious Qldr enjoys a supurb entertainer’s deck which flows from the kitchen, living, library & dining. Hotel-style ensuite & dressing room, study/5th bed.

Room for 2+ cars. Walk to Kedron Brook. Bus to CBD. Be quick!

Auction

Nestled in the heart of a sought after pocket of Hendra is this picture perfect home on a comfortable 809sqm (2 lots).

• Home office with waiting room • Solar heated pool • Immaculately maintained

Auction

Ray White Ascot

Saturday 13th May at 11am on site View Saturday 11:00 - 11:30 am & Wednesday 5:30 - 6:00 pm & Friday 11:00 - 11:30 am Ian Cuneo 0416 139 656 ian.cuneo@raywhite.com iancuneo.raywhite.com

Northgate 97 Peary Street 1915’s Circa on 1214sqm

4A 2B 4C 1D

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

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

Sale

Ray White Ascot

View Thursday 6:00 - 6:30 pm & Saturday 2:00 - 2:30 pm Janelle McKenna 0417 004 845 Lisa Pearse-Sargeant 0428 823 553

Ray White Ascot

Saturday 13 May at 9am On Site View Wednesday 6:00 - 6:30 pm & Saturday 11:00 - 12:00 pm Janelle McKenna 0417 004 845 Lisa Pearse-Sargeant 0428 823 553

LIFESTYLE Defining style and functionality, this home is a family friendly abode in the heart of one of Brisbane’s most desired suburbs.

TENERIFFE 55 Kingsholme Street

INSPECT Saturday 12:30 – 1pm

This Teneriffe stunner on 607m2 grounds defines family friendly living. The functional 579m2 floor plan combines open areas with cleverly separated spaces to offer privacy. Multiple living options cater to all occasions, seamlessly opening to generous outdoor entertaining terraces and beautiful city views. A list of added comforts includes a fully tiled pool, two built-in barbeque areas, cellar and private home office with separate entrance. Take advantage of the superior lifestyle and blue chip location near the riverwalk, New Farm Park, CityCat and James Street.

The CBD and quality schooling options are also close by.

5 BED 3 BATH 2 CAR + POOL

eplace.com.au

AUCTION Saturday 27 May at 9am, on-site Judy Goodger 0438 767 377 Matthew Foote 0400 107 707 PLC-OP3137 _BN_A

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 Thursday 5 – 5:45pm and 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

eplace.com.au

FOR SALE Expressions of Interest Closing 23 May

Rebecca Lawler 0411 375 050 PLC-OP3137 _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 9:30 – 10am

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

eplace.com.au

AUCTION Saturday 6 May at 10am, on-site

PLC-OP3137 _BN_C

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

eplace.com.au

FOR SALE Simon Wheelans 0417 799 963 Wade Ruffin 0408 155 111 PLC-OP3137 _BN_D

YERONGA 140 Kadumba Street

INSPECT Saturday 11 – 11:30am

This circa 1927 ‘Hamptons’ st yle home on 1,247m² of child friendly grounds makes a statement in unrestricted family living across a 471m2 floor plan. Inside, bespoke detailing provides a truly enthralling ambience. The gourmet kitchen features walk-in pantry, gas Ilve stove and granite benchtops. The luxurious master suite is finished with a private sitting area, balcony, custom walk-in robe and ensuite. An additional three bedrooms provide comfortable living for the family, while a self-contained fifth bedroom is ideal for guests and completes this exceptional Yeronga home.

5 BED 3 + BATH 4 CAR + POOL

eplace.com.au

Judy Goodger 0438 767 377 Matthew Foote 0400 107 707

INSPECT Wednesday 5:45 – 6:15pm and Saturday 11 – 11:30am

CORINDA 45 Ardoyne Road This hillside 1930’s Queenslander sits on a double-fronted 810m2, of fering luxur y and breathtaking views. A meticulous renovation merges traditional features with the best of modern living to create the ultimate family oasis. The gourmet kitchen has granite benchtops and flows to the living area and a generous wraparound deck with panoramic views across the river to distant hills. The large master retreat is one of two private sanctuaries, each with balcony or patio and lavish ensuite. Downstairs, marble floors inside and outside fuse living and entertaining areas leading to a saltwater pool.

5 BED 4 BATH 2 CAR + POOL

AUCTION Saturday 6 May at 11am, on-site

eplace.com.au

AUCTION Thursday 18 May at 12:30pm, Place Auction Rooms, 33 Lytton Rd, East Brisbane

Ann-Karyn Fraser 0419 708 094 PLC-OP3137 _BN_E

INSPECT Wednesday 6:30 – 7pm,

CAMP HILL 51 Martha Street

Saturday 11 – 11:30am and Sunday 10 – 10:30am

With spectacular city and suburban views and showcasing exceptional style, this first class residence promotes luxurious family living with unrivalled comfort. Over 434.1m², this home has an array of features; impressive high ceilings, multiple living and outdoor areas over all levels, ducted air conditioning, CAT6 cabling, 6kw solar and triple car accommodation.

A lavish master retreat enjoys a private balcony, walk-in robe and ensuite with freestanding bathtub. Three additional bedrooms on the same level with the fifth bedroom on a separate level making for a perfect teenager or visitor’s retreat.

5 BED 3 BATH 3 CAR + POOL

39

.9m

eplace.com.au

AUCTION Thursday 11 May at 12:30pm, Place Auction Rooms, 33 Lytton Rd, East Brisbane

Joanna Gianniotis 0433 168 761

46.0 m

m

.6 22

m 42.5

TARINGA 313 Stanley Terrace Commanding an exclusive inner suburban address, on an elevated corner site spanning an impressive 1,538m2 of prime residential land, opportunities like this are rare. The first time offered to the market since 1948, ‘Kildare’ is a solid two level residence comprising four bedrooms and two bathrooms set high above the city on one of Taringa’s most prestigious streets. For the astute investor, developer or owner occupier, the options here are truly limitless. Less than 6km from Brisbane City, this location represents the perfect opportunity to explore the potential that exists here.

4 BED 2 BATH 1 CAR

eplace.com.au

INSPECT Wednesday 4:30 – 5pm and Saturday 1 – 2pm AUCTION Saturday 27 May at 1pm, on-site

Karen Simons 0415 992 027 PLC-OP3137 _BN_F

Positioned in one of Brisbane’s finest precincts, in a quiet pocket of Hamilton, this impressive contemporary home is all about versatility and smart design. This perfect entertainer offers two kitchens, generous living rooms, five 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 a 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.

eplace.com.au

AUCTION Saturday 29 April at 12pm, on-site

Ian Walkley 0402 945 488

t

ree St in alg or

ee Sr

t

Ko

n

to

ee Sr

e

n

ra c

ing

Te r

to

na

ing

ea

ell W

Oc

ell W

t

5 BED 3 BATH 2 CAR

INSPECT Wednesday 6 – 6:30pm and Saturday 11:30am – 12pm

42 39 5m We 2 S llin 41 O gto 42 We LD n 5m lli $1 Str 2 F ngt .0 ee 75 t O on R S m SA tre LE et

HAMILTON 12 Whyenbah Street

ce rra N Te IO a T an UC ce ce 2 A rra 3m O m Te 1.

26 510 a $ an LD ce SO O 2 28 0m 51

MANLY 26 Oceana Terrace With stunning harbour views and an unbeatable bayside location, this is your chance to be part of an exclusive and luxurious enclave surrounded by million dollar homes. This position offers a 510m2 vacant block of land with wide uninterrupted panoramic views. Only a few steps away from Cambridge Parade, you can enjoy an abundance of local boutique shops, cafés and restaurants. Families will appreciate the variety of quality schools, parks and sporting fields, and Manly train station with express services to the CBD, just two minutes from your door. This is the last remaining block on Oceana Terrace so don’t delay.

LAND

eplace.com.au

AUCTION Saturday 13 May at 10am, on-site

Marc Sorrentino 0488 886 272 PLC-OP3137 _BN_G

55

Post-war promise This post-war property is on a double block in a prime corner location.

That offers an opportunity for buyers to renovate and expand on the existing residence, or remove the house and build again, subject to Brisbane City Council approval.

Surrounded by established gardens, the house exudes character, and has an expansive entry patio.

A large carpeted living room has an enclosed veranda to one side.

A red-painted rumpus room with a built-in cupboard and ceiling fan is off the living space, towards the front of the house.

The central kitchen has green walls, long timber benchtops, quality appliances and a ceiling fan.

One of the house’s four bedrooms adjoins the kitchen.

Next to the kitchen is a dining room with a built-in cupboard and antique lighting.

BULIMBA

Beyond here are the property’s three other bedrooms. There is also a bathroom with shower-over-bath combination.

From the dining room there are stairs to a large back yard which is bordered by trees and provides plenty of privacy.

Classic features include polished timber floors, decorative cornices, casement windows and brightlycoloured walls and carpet.

CLAYFIELD 26 Ford St Land: 799sq m Inspect: Wed, May 3 & 10, 5-5.30pm; Sat, May 6, 11-11.45am Auction: On site, Sat, May 13, noon Agent: Dwight Ferguson, Ray White Ascot, ph: 3868 7500 or 0412 385 720

INSPECT

23/21 Byron Street

This luxurious four bedroom residence boasts absolute nor th facing views of Hamilton Hill and the Brisbane River. Designed by award winning architect, Brian Donovan (BVN), The Boatyard Bulimba sets a new benchmark in waterfront living.

With only one neighbour, you will be able to downsize into one of Brisbane’s most exclusive offerings. The handpicked timber, stainless steel and natural stone surfaces blend with a crisp white to create a mood of unaffected luxury. Only a lucky few will have the opportunity to call The Boatyard home.

4 BED 2 BATH 2 CAR + POOL

eplace.com.au

Display suite location: 145 Oxford Street, Bulimba.

Open Tuesday to Saturday 10am – 4pm

FOR SALE $1,900,000

Deborah Barbi 0418 873 500 PLC-OP3137 _BN_H

Unprecedented Luxury & Convenience

BROOKFIELD 17 Leatherwood Place Welcome to one of Brookfield’s most exclusive, timeless acreage estate’s situated on a commanding 6,244sqm parcel of manicured grounds that capture 360o panoramic views.

Located within minutes to local shopping, buses and schools.

• • • • •

4 Generous ensuited bedrooms Large home office 3 Bathrooms plus additional guest powder room Spacious family and formal living areas Sweeping granite staircase & soaring void to the entry

• Gourmet kitchen overlooking the pool and tennis court • Soaring ceilings, ducted air conditioning and fireplace • Billiard room, putting green & sand bunker • In ground pool, spa, surrounded by lashings of sandstone • Flood lit tennis court and private pavilion • Manicured grounds with 60,000ltrs rain water storage • A superb lifestyle and level of luxury offering incredible convenience all 30 minutes of the CBD

4

4

3

AUCTION ONSITE SATURDAY 20TH MAY @ 1:00PM INSPECT SATURDAY 11:30AM - 12:30PM Benjamin Smith 0416 005 008 Kel Goesch 0408 647 568

57

Greener pastures Hopevale has been grazing quality cattle since the 1890s, with current owner Ross Harris having purchased the property in 2010 after researching the area for a few years.

“I needed a place that would be easy to manage, but big enough to provide income,” Mr Harris said.

“Also, importantly, it had to provide a home and space for my daughters, as well as their horses.”

Now his daughters are making their own way in life, Mr Harris is selling Hopevale, which he describes as a beautiful property with a good mix of country, great for trail riding, bush walking and camping.

Spread over three freehold titles, Hopevale includes a five-bedroom homestead, workable farm infrastructure and sheds, 16 paddocks, a laneway and steel yard and 500m of creek frontage.

The residence has a country-style

kitchen, two fireplaces and wide wraparound verandas, while more than 60 per cent of the land is cleared and almost all of the property is suitable for cattle grazing.

Hopevale is also well watered, with other features including four dams, a windmill and bore, an established olive grove of 1500 trees and a hay shed.

Access to the property is easy, with sealed roads.

PULLENVALE 534 Grandview Road

CAPTIVATING 10 ACRE ESTATE WITH GUEST HOUSE • • • • • •

5 Double sized bedrooms 3 Bathrooms (2 ensuited) Vaulted ceilings in the living/kitchen area Timber kitchen with stainless steel bench tops Generous living areas with separate rumpus or games room 3 Well positioned fireplaces

• Stunning courtyard with water features, gardens and in ground swimming pool • 10 acres of lush grounds with fully fenced paddocks • Floodlit tennis court, 2 exterior sheds, creek frontage • Fully self contained Guest residence or home office • Sparkling in ground pool and covered entertaining area • Rural Residential Zoning

KILCOY 664 Kilcoy Murgon Rd Land: 283.15ha Inspect: Sat, May 6, 10.30-11.30am Auction: Level 26, 111 Eagle St, Brisbane, Fri, May 12, from 10.30am Agent: Barry Quinn, Ray White Rural Brisbane; ph: 3231 2222 or 0409 828 342

5

3

3

AUCTION ONSITE SATURDAY 20TH MAY @ 11AM Inspect Saturday 1:00 – 1:45pm Benjamin Smith 0416 005 008 Kel Goesch 0408 647 568

Island Point Road, Port Douglas

Visit queenslandsothebysrealty.com

652 London Road, Chandler

Visit queenslandsothebysrealty.com

Kelvin Grove 27 Park Street • • • • •

This is a property with ’opportunity’ written all over it Lots of original Colonial features to see 405m2 block - ready for some creative landscaping ideas Parking under the house and off street Easy access to RB Hospital, QUT, and into the City

Wilston 72 Main Avenue • • • • •

3 B 1 C 2 F 405 J

Contemporary, tri-level home in a commanding position Multiple, expansive living and entertaining spaces throughout Kitchen boasts built-in coffee machine and butler´s pantry Two front decks take in sprawling and uninterrupted views Full outdoor kitchen and outdoor fireplace overlook pool

5 B 3 C 3 D 405 J

mcgrath.com.au

PREMIUM PARKSIDE LIVING Arboreti will be the Signature Architectural Residence in Yeronga’s new Masterplanned Enviro Development - Renovare’ Revitalise your lifestyle with abundant parkland & recreation on your doorstep, nearby vogue cafes, or ride your bike along the iconic Brisbane Corso.

Retreat to your private sanctuary at Renovare’ and refresh yourself in the vast native landscaping, pool and recreation areas.

EXCLUSIVE OPPORTUNITY TO SECURE YOUR PERFECT PARKSIDE APARTMENT Expansive luxury home-sized apartments Customise your ideal floor plan Personalise your style with our expert Interior Designer

Phone Annie Hayes 0402 859 467 or email annie@styleproperty.com.au

174 Venner Road, Yeronga renovareyeronga.com.au

07 3630 4570

Artist Impression Only - subject to change.

BRISBANE’S NEW GREEN HAVEN

$1,550,000

DRIFT UNIT 2104, 45 DUNCAN ST, WEST END

om Fr

Quintessential Queensland Living.

00

,0 39 $4

10 sold in 14 days!

9 still available – be quick!

Eligible for $20,000 First Home Buyers Grant!

Just 6 kilometres from Brisbane CBD, Pavilions Highlife apartments offer the best of the Queensland lifestyle.

Spacious balconies make the most of the climate, and these thoughtfully designed 2 and 3 bedroom apartments are beautifully finished with premium fixtures and fittings. With easy access to nearby schools, hospitals and transport, you won’t find better value in a location like this. Call to inspect today.

2–3

2

2

6–8 Trundle Street Enoggera Contact Zak Smith - Brisbane Central 0417 789 144 | zak.s@brisbanec.rh.com.au

zak.s@brisbanec.rh.com.au

Brand New Executive Residence – Panoramic City Views Architectural excellence, outstanding quality and a north easterly elevated position – this brand new commanding residence on a 774m2 allotment presents a rare opportunity to secure a luxurious lifestyle in one of Toowong’s premier addresses.

With exceptional devotion to function and form, separate wings of living, to suit all family members, are cleverly interconnected with glass sliding doors and a central outdoor entertainment and leisure deck, plunge pool and grassed flat lawn.

The master suite offers full city views, a double walk in robe and generous ensuite. A separate wing of living includes three large bedrooms, central bathroom and additional living/media room. A fully self-contained apartment with its own entry is located on the lower level.

Close to Indooroopilly and Toowong shopping centres, just over 1km to Brisbane Boys College, public transport and the foothills of Mount Coot-tha – this property offers an extremely rare idyllic family and entertainer’s lifestyle.

5

108 Gower Street, Toowong Open Saturday 12:30pm – 1:15pm

3

2

Jack Dixon 0408 756 694

jack@dixonfamily.net.au

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.

285 Kenmore Road, Fig Tree Pocket Inspect Half Hour Prior To Auction Auction On Site Saturday 6 May at 1:00pm

www.dixonfamily.net.au

3 2

Patrick Dixon

Ann-Louise Savage

0414 817 817

0407 224 213

patrick@dixonfamily.net.au

annlouise@dixonfamily.net.au

REIQ Small Residential Agency of the Year 2017

2

6DFKV &RXUW KENMORE

AUCTION

Let Me Entertain You :LWK FHLOLQJV VRDULQJ DERYH WKH SDUTXHW ÁRRUV WKH RSHQ SODQ OLYLQJ URRP LV MXVW WKH EHJLQQLQJ RI \RXU HQWHUWDLQLQJ RSWLRQV LQ WKLV HOHJDQW DQG LPSRVLQJ KRPH 3RVLWLRQHG DERYH WKH WUHH WRSV ERWK WKH WHUUDFH DQG YHUDQGDKV SURYLGH \RX ZLWK WKH VSDFH RXWORRN DQG DWPRVSKHUH IRU IDEXORXV DOIUHVFR HQWHUWDLQLQJ :LWK WKH NLWFKHQ DW LW·V KXE WKH KRPH DOVR IHDWXUHV IDPLO\ GLQLQJ DQG OLYLQJ DUHDV H[WHQGLQJ WR DQRWKHU SULYDWH YHUDQGDK ZLWK OHDI\ RXWORRN 8SVWDLUV WKH IDPLO\ LV FRPIRUWDEO\ DFFRPPRGDWHG E\ WKH IRXU GRXEOH EHGURRPV DQG WKH EULJKW DQG PRGHUQ HQVXLWH DQG EDWKURRP 'RZQVWDLUV LV D ZHOO DSSRLQWHG VWXGLR JUDQQ\ ÁDW ZLWK RSHQ SODQ NLWFKHQ OLYLQJ EHGURRP ZDON WKURXJK UREH DQG EDWKURRP LGHDO IRU H[WHQGHG IDPLO\ YLVLWRUV RU KRXVHNHHSHU QDQQ\ DFFRPPRGDWLRQ 7KHUH LV DOVR D VHSDUDWH RIÀFH VWXG\ Other features include: GXFWHG DQG VSOLW V\VWHP DLU FRQGLWLRQLQJ VRODU KRW ZDWHU IXOO\ WHUUDFHG DQG ODQGVFDSHG JDUGHQV RYHU VL]HG ORFN XS JDUDJH ÀWWHG ODXQGU\ DQG OLIW DFFHVV WR ERWK ÁRRUV 6R ORYH LW MXVW DV LW LV RU H[SORUH WKH SRVVLELOLWLHV IRU WKLV SURSHUW\ ORFDWHG RQ WZR WLWOHV DQG ZLWK VFRSH IRU IXUWKHU UHIXUELVKPHQW UHGHYHORSPHQW OHW \RXU LPDJLQDWLRQ VRDU 7KH MRXUQH\ EHJLQV KHUH DQG QRZ FRQWDFW 3HWHU WR DUUDQJH \RXU LQVSHFWLRQ WRGD\ Fast Facts: Upstairs:

Downstairs:

• )RXU GRXEOH EHGURRPV

• *UDQQ\ ÁDW ZLWK IXOO NLWFKHQ

• )DPLO\ EDWKURRP HQVXLWH

• 3ULYDWH EDWKURRP

• )RUPDO LQIRUPDO OLYLQJ DUHDV

• 2IÀFH ZLWK VHSDUDWH DFFHVV

• 'XFWHG VSOLW V\VWHP DLU FRQ

• 6SLOW V\VWHP DLU FRQ

• :LGH YHUDQGDKV

• /DUJH DOIUHVFR WHUUDFH

• /LIW DFFHVV WR JURXQG ÁRRU

• 2YHU VL]HG GRXEOH JDUDJH • /LIW DFFHVV WR ÀUVW ÁRRU

Contact Details: Peter Kilby 3279 3953 | 0419 727 866 peter@maisonre.com.au Auction: On site 3rd June 2017 at 1 am

harcourts.com.au

ljhooker.com.au

4

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

•

Amazing shade tree aboretum

•

Raked ceilings with plenty of natural light

•

A wall of Bosch appliances is a dream for the modern-day cook and coffee aficionado

3

2

1

1

For Sale Price Guide $3.6 Million View Saturday 10.30am till 11.00am or by private appointment.

Daniel Goodwin 0412 656 600 Cathy Xu 0455 024 247 Paddington 1300 966 988 15 Latrobe Tce

All information contained herein is gathered from sources we consider to be reliable. However, we cannot guarantee or give any warranty about the information provided. Interested parties must solely rely on their own enquiries.

om

Ph

il D

So

ld

B

in y ey

ljhooker.com.au

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.

•

4 generous sized bedrooms plus a separate study

•

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

•

Well equipped dine-in kitchen & separate lounge room

•

Main bathroom featuring a claw-foot bath

•

Spacious family and living areas open to wide front verandah

Will be sold on or before Auction date!

4

2

3

1

For Sale SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER

Phil Dominey 0418 745 721 Bev Dominey 0438 123 410 Cleveland 07 3286 2500 45 Wynyard Street, Cleveland QLD 4163

All information contained herein is gathered from sources we consider to be reliable. However, we cannot guarantee or give any warranty about the information provided. Interested parties must solely rely on their own enquiries.

ft le 3 y nl

Li

ft

to

al ll ev

el

s

O

47 Brigalow St, Paddington

Exclusive. Luxury. Boutique Your fresh start in Paddington. If you’re quick.

Most apartments have sold to discerning people who understand that the opportunity to live in a new, luxury apartment in a small complex in Paddington doesn’t come along very often. People who want the convenience of a lift to all floors. People who demand high end appliances and design features.

There are 3 left. One has your name on it.

You know it’s where you want to be. You just know.

2

2

1-2

www.gallerypaddington.com.au 0401 26 36 17

Open Saturday 10.15am-10.45am

www.sellerbrate.com.au

Entry Level Absolute Riverfront - 1141m2

ENTRY LEVEL ABSOLUTE RIVERFRONT

241 Dewar Terrace, CORINDA

Escape to your own private, absolute riverfront hideaway with this beautifully appointed home spread over three flood-free spectacular levels. Situated in the heart of charming, family friendly Corinda, the home is set on a generous 1141m2 block and enjoys sensational river views from multiple indoor/outdoor living areas plus private jetty and 8m x 3m pontoon.

4

3

2

Auction.

On-site, 13 May, 10.00am

View.

Saturday 11.00-11.30am

Call.

Jason Adcock 0418 727 788

Web.

adcockprestige.com/17652045

Enjoy coastal living just 30 mins from Brisbane CBD Luxury 3 bedroom apartments Easy stroll to Cafe & Restaurants Opposite Blue Water Square Shopping Centre 5 minutes walk to Redcliffe Lagoon and Sutton Beach Located at 11 Anzac Avenue Redcliffe

From $529,000

• ASCOT • ONE OF THE CITY’S MOST COVETED RESIDENTIAL ADDRESSES • A BLUE CHIP POSITION • MINUTES WALK FROM ASCOT STATE SCHOOL & ST MARGRET ’S • CALL FOR PRIVATE TWILIGHT VIEWINGS •

• ST LUCIA • UNQUESTIONABLY ONE OF THE AREAS MOST IMPRESSIVE HOLDINGS • IRONSIDE STATE SCHOOL CATCHMENT • OPTIONAL DUAL LIVING • • FORTITUDE VALLEY • BRISBANE’S VERY OWN MANHATTAN • MODERNIST ARCHITECTURE • FREE STANDING HOME • 4 CAR •

Proudly Marketed by

PHONE IAN MCLACHLAN ON 3284 6885 OR 0419 781 834

NO COM W P READ LETE Y MOV TO E IN

1300 1800 18 LARRY@MCQUIE.COM . AU WWW. MCQUIE.COM . AU

THE RE/MAX COLLECTION Profile Real Estate

15 Ross Street, Woolloongabba

4

4

5

Perched on a near level 809 m2 of Woolloongabba Hill this colonial has been converted to 4 one bedroom flats, 3 of which have been recently renovated • Hilltop Colonial with Development Options • Develop Townhouse/Apartments with council consent • Brisbane State High catchment area • Expressions of Interest Close May 18th at 5pm if not sold prior Inspect: Wed 5:00-5:30pm Sat 11:00-12:00pm Contact: George Koukides 0412 872 786

BELLBOWRIE, 55 LATHER ROAD

5

3

5

RIVERFRONT 2.5 Acres Fully Fenced, 576m2 House, 4 X Living Areas + Utility Room, Study, Library & Storage! Tennis Court, Basketball Hoop, Putting/Chipping Green + Bunker, Pool + Flat Usable Land! PROPERTY MUST BE SOLD!!!

Inspect: Sat & Sun 1 - 2 pm Auction: Sat 20th May 3.30pm (onsite) View: www.profilerealestate.com.au

Proudly Presented By Mark Shorrock 0439 979 095 RE/MAX Profile Real Estate

141 Boundary Road, Bardon | 3510 5222 Each office independently owned and operated www.profilerealestate.com.au

71

MIND FOOD

Horoscope with Tanya Obreza TAURUS (April 21-May 20) Every now and then you question whether you are truly content.

Sometimes this concerns relationships, but the focus this week falls more on work. Remember that you can find resolution to most problems. Either sort it or change direction. The choice is yours.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21) Professionally, you’re on the right track. But if you’re considering a romantic escapade, disappointment may follow. Seemingly your best ventures this week are solo efforts, so if it comes to the question of a romantic tango, you may have to consider sitting that one out.

CANCER (June 22-July 22) It’s a week of change, but you must be getting used to that by now. Joint money matters may lead to arguments. Emotionally, expect a time of feisty passions. Just try not to make too many demands on friends

and loved ones – they have breaking points too.

LEO (July 23-August 23) It’s quite likely that you mean what you say, but what others hear is a different matter. This is a time when your best intentions are misconstrued, which means even more detail may be required.

Unfortunately, the more you say the deeper the pit you dig.

under the command of your emotions. Perhaps you’re hiding something. Be honest, and let others know your true feelings.

gone some time ago. Don’t blame yourself. You didn’t fail. It just didn’t work out. You know what they say – as old doors close, new ones open.

LIBRA (September 23-October 23) Should a chapter in your life be finalised early in the week, follow up with positive action. Outdated love or friendships may end, giving you the freedom to rediscover a new dating scene. Don’t worry if you’re out of practice. Great things can happen when you least expect them to.

AQUARIUS (January 21-February 18) Aquarians are usually clever rather than audacious when it comes to money. But this week finds you being more aggressive, with an impulsive shop-till-you-drop attitude. Stay clear of money-making schemes seeming too good to be true, because they probably are.

SCORPIO (October 24-November 22) Just when you were about to let go of some long-held dreams, along comes a guardian angel to remind you why you had such high hopes in the first place. So what should you do? Give up or go on? Trust the voice within.

PISCES (February 19-March 20) This week aims to test your tolerance, so stay calm if you hope to emerge with friendships intact. No one’s saying you’re at fault, but you could be a contributor. Forget recrimination. Try mediation instead and you’ll win the respect and support of like-minded souls.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23-December 21) Even in the toughest work schedule we can come to a halt, because it feels like something’s missing. Often it will be something we take for granted, such as friends or family.

This week’s planetary line-up prompts you to retrieve some of these lost treasures.

VIRGO (August 24-September 22) Put the brakes on any major decisions this week, Virgo. With your usual sense of logic taking a leave of absence, you’re pretty much left

CAPRICORN (December 22-January 20) This week many Capricorns are freed from constraints that should have

AGES

C3204/C3260

*EACH

$1.50 BUY

AGES

*Play Doh Under the Sea Creature + Paper

2+

2+

C143 AG 3/C3 ES 260

M

YO U W HE NE PA PE R TH

e your own! ak

Includes instructions and 3 sticks of Play-Doh.

Ma

Includ and ctions instru ks of 3 stic oh.

Play-D

own! our ey

Ma k

d udes Incl ions an of ruct inst 3 sticks oh.

-D Play

2+

your ow ake n

M Includes instructions and 3 sticks of Play-Doh.

your own! ke es

ke your o Ma

w Inc instru ludes ctio 3 stic ns and ks Play-D of oh.

Make your o

inst Includ ruct es 3 st ions Play icks of and -Doh .

! wn

4.00

$

C3203/AGES C3260

ES

AG3260 1/C C320

n!

COMING THIS SATURDAY SIMON SHARK

2+

2+

!

Under the Sea Creatures

tanyaobreza.com

2+ C3202/C3260

ES

AG 60 C32 C3205/

ARIES (March 21-April 20) Should your usual routine be disrupted just try to go with the flow.

You are resilient and you won’t be given more than you can handle.

However, around the weekend pent-up feelings could erupt. What happens next depends on your reaction, so think twice before saying something you may regret.

cour ie r m

*Day 1 Play-Doh Under the Sea Creature (Simon Shark) and BONUS Play Mat are $1.50 when you buy The Courier-Mail (RRP $2.50) on 06/05/17. Days 2-6 Play-Doh Under the Sea Creatures are available from 07/05/17 to 11/05/17 for $1.50 each when you buy The Courier-Mail or The Sunday Mail. Total collection $20.50. Available at participating newsagents while stocks last. One Play-Doh Under the Sea Creature per original token from hardcopy (not digital) newspaper only.

a il .co

m . au

/pla y

doh

BONUS PLAY MAT ON DAY 1

Brisbane’s largest selection of Hand woven Persian rugs, Afghani rugs, Kilim rugs, Tribal rugs, and Vintage rugs

at great prices

Buy direct from the importer

HAND WOVEN RUGS 1/222 MONTAGUE ROAD, WEST END 4101 3846 2686 WESTENDCO.COM.AU OPEN TUES TO FRI 9:30 - 5:00PM, SAT 9:00 - 3:00PM & SUN 10:00 - 3:00PM