Brisbane News Magazine May 17-23, 2017 ISSUE 1128

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MAY 17-23, 2017 ISSUE 1128

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02 HELLO Food is so much more than just a way to fuel the body. It could be argued that sharing a meal is the oldest form of hospitality, reaching as far back as the hunter and gatherers whose combined efforts scratched up enough food for survival. So, sitting around a table enjoying a meal has been the natural way of things since the dawn of man.

I love to think about this as I dish out (“plate up” as my daughter likes to say – thanks reality TV) dinner every night – all those people, all those homes, all those calls to “come and get it before it gets cold”. It’s even more delightful when that “tea” (my five year-old-son swiftly corrects me when I use that ancient term) has been made using a heirloom recipe, something passed down from one generation to the next. That’s why I can’t wait to find out if My Kitchen Rules runners-up Courtney and Valerie Ferdinands (P12) do score that publishing deal for a cookbook full of their family’s recipes. Adding a pinch of another family’s food ancestry to my own can only make my family’s shared dining experience richer.

THEN & NOW May 20, 1933: The shortstatured man some say was the inspiration for Castlemaine Brewery’s Mr Fourex mascot appears at the opening carnival at Doomben Racecourse. The origin of the famed XXXX mascot is a subject of debate. It could be the man (right), whose name has been lost in the annals of time. Or, the original 1924 advertisement where the mascot first appeared, could have been modelled on the then-general manager Paddy Fitzgerald. Regardless, the man remains an icon of Brisbane, winking in bright neon from the Milton Rd brewery.

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CONTENTS THE LIST ...................................................... 6 LIFE ............................................................. 10 COVER STORY ............................................ 12 GOING OUT ................................................ 17 FASHION .................................................. 26 AT HOME .................................................. 33 BOOKS ..................................................... 38 REAL ESTATE ............................................ 39 HOROSCOPE ............................................. 91 Cover image: Ric Frearson

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THE CHAT

Greece is the word ANASTASIA PENKLIS 17, Paniyiri dancer Until she was seven, Anastasia thought the Paniyiri Greek Festival was held to celebrate her birthday.

She loved that tens of thousands of people, along with her family and friends, were taking part in a giant party at Musgrave Park, at South Brisbane, on her birthday weekend.

“It was a pretty good birthday party and there were even fireworks.

Everyone was dancing, there was great food and everyone was having a great time. I did wonder why most people hadn’t brought me presents,” she laughs.

Anastasia, who turns 18 this weekend, will make her debut with the Hellenic dance group that performs at Paniyiri, Australia’s largest Greek festival. This year the theme is Central Greece.

Her parents, Kon and Vaitsa, met while dancing in the group.

Her younger brother Michael, 16, has already followed the family dancing tradition, but Anastasia, a QUT student, was too busy while at school to join in.

“I’m really nervous and excited because there will be so many people watching,” she says. “By learning the dances it makes me feel more connected to my parents and grandparents … it ensures our culture is not lost.”

Her father Kon, a Hellenic Dancers teacher, says about 100

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dancers are expected to take part as the troupe celebrates its 40th year.

Anastasia has had to learn up to 10 dances.

A fourth-generation Greek, she says her favourite dance is from Kastellorizo Island, the origin of her forebears. (Anastasia posed for Brisbane News in the traditional costume from Kastellorizo Island, right.)

“Some of the dances are thousands of years old, and it’s amazing to think these steps have lasted through all the generations and we still perform them.

“The Greeks have been dancing since antiquity. We know how to enjoy ourselves, to dance and party.

That is why we invite the rest of the community to be part of the celebrations because we like to share the good times.”

Anastasia says her non-Greek friends love to come and everyone is invited to dance. “Greeks will never judge you for trying … in fact, they will respect you more for trying.

Dancing is better exercise than the gym – just don’t forget your water bottle.”

Anastasia sees herself as a GreekAustralian. “All of us, including my parents and my brothers, really appreciate my Greek grandparents coming to Australia. I’m proud of my Greek heritage but I think Australia is the greatest country in the world,” she says.

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10 LIFE

Belinda Seeney There I stood: completely naked, a bottle of wine and a digital camera before me As my robe dropped to the floor, every single one of my internal warning systems shrieked their alarm.

There I stood: alone in a hotel room, completely naked, a bottle of wine and a digital camera before me, ready to take nude selfies and send them to a complete stranger. It felt so very, very wrong.

This isn’t a dating disaster story – rather, my attempt at artistic expression. I swear.

A new Johnson Art Series Hotel package invites guests to pose for a life drawing in the privacy of their hotel room. Using a customised iPad app, guests photograph themselves and select their favourite pose for an artist to sketch.

It sounded like a right laugh, a fun way to spend an afternoon. It was not.

It was terrifying and confronting.

I’m not in the habit of photographing myself, naked or otherwise. Sure, I love a sneaky selfie but usually apply a salve of Instagram filters to smooth and soothe.

Alone in my hotel room, fiddling with the self-timer, I had nowhere to

hide. The sum total of my preparation was 15 minutes spent trawling the internet for life drawing poses.

All those artful poses on Google looked awkward and contrived as I attempted to replicate them.

When the concierge delivered my iPad – along with a bottle of liquid courage from McLaren Vale – he said he’d collect it two hours later.

Ninety minutes in I was wishing for something stronger than shiraz and increasingly concerned I would not have one usable image.

I sat, I stood, I reclined; I leant forward and arched back; I crossed my legs, dropped my shoulders and even fussed with my hair.

Each image was viewed through hypercritical eyes – there’s a lump, a bump, a scar, a roll, a dimple – before being deleted. But here’s the thing.

After a while – quite a while – how I saw myself changed. I realised I was no longer cringing at saggy, stretched bits – rather, I started to critique myself as an artist would.

I culled photos not because of cellulite or stretch marks but because

my foot was just out of frame or my fingers cast shadows on my face or my chin was not tilted high enough.

I focused on incorporating the afternoon light streaming through the window, not how far I could suck in my stomach without rupturing my spleen.

Then, six minutes before collection time, everything came together. I gazed at the fusion of angles, shadows and shapes, took a deep breath and hit “send”.

Yes, it was terrifying, confronting and difficult but it was so much more.

It was challenging and exhilarating.

It forced me out of my comfort zone and made me take a long, hard look at myself – literally and figuratively.

As for any wonky, wobbly or weathered bits that make the cut?

Meh, I’ll just tell everyone it’s a Picasso.

There’s something about shopping malls that sets my teeth on edge. Is it the lighting? It’s certainly the crowds.

And don’t get me started talking about the car parks.

I was at a certain western suburbs mall the other night and the traffic was bad enough on the way over but then I hit the car park. What a nightmare! I eventually found a space and then took a photo of the location in case I got lost on the way back. It has happened.

Remember that Seinfeld episode where they can’t find the car and Jerry has to go to the loo and ends up weeing in a corner of the car park?

Then the security guard catches him?

Okay, I have never done that (not yet), but I understood that situation perfectly.

I was at this mall car park to pick up my wife. Rather inconveniently, her hairdresser has moved there from the city. Getting across town at 7pm

on a Thursday night to pick her up is not fun. Couldn’t she get her hair cut around the corner? Apparently not.

I waited outside and then went down an escalator into the centre and immediately felt anxious. The crowds, the brightly lit white environment, the sense of claustrophobia ... I have experienced this feeling in malls all over the world.

The malls in Hong Kong have great shops but some of them are so vast and labyrinthine that it takes up to half an hour just to find an exit.

I recall once becoming disoriented in the vast Harbour City shopping centre and I ended up buying my way out, spending money on things I really didn’t need because I was in such a state of high anxiety.

We were in Thailand recently and they have some amazing malls downtown but the crowds are horrendous. Still, the air-conditioning is attractive.

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My favourite mall overseas is the Park Royal in West Vancouver near where my brother lives. It always seems relaxed, even when it’s busy.

When we visit Vancouver we head straight there, which may be a bit sad but it has become a ritual. The car park there is pretty civilised and mostly outdoors, which makes it more relaxed than the multi-level hell hole I parked in the other night to pick up my wife. Still, we found the car and I didn’t need to pee. Just saying.

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12 COVER STORY

Spice

of life Mother-daughter team Valerie and Courtney plan to keep cooking up a storm after My Kitchen Rules Kristy Symonds

PROUD MUM … Ella, Valerie and Courtney Ferdinands. Picture: Ric Frearson

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THE mouthwatering aromas wafting from the Ferdinands family home envelop guests before they’ve made it past the front door.

A combination of sweet, spicy and savoury scents emanates from the kitchen, where Valerie, 61, stands over the stove, putting the finishing touches to dinner. A pork roast rests on the island bench, while daughters Ella, a 26-year-old singer-songwriter, and 30-year-old Courtney – Valerie’s sidekick during the most recent season of Channel 7’s reality cooking juggernaut My Kitchen Rules – mill about nearby, sipping tea and snacking on various treats peppered throughout the place.

Ever the host, Mumma V, as she has affectionately become known, has prepared a gorgeous platter of fruit, cheese and dips and leads her girls and me away from the buzz of the household and out on to the balcony overlooking the leafy streets of New Farm to settle in for a chat as the sun sinks below the horizon.

“We have only been here for about a year – we moved in literally just before I went on MKR,” Valerie says.

“We went to an auction and soon after that, while we were recording Courtney’s back story for the show, I got a call to pick up the keys and we were off to do MKR the next week.”

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

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Although Ella lives nearby, Courtney is now based in Sydney, working on a media career – most recently behind-the-scenes at Nova – which she put on hold for the series.

“Our family is very close,” Valerie says. “We go on holidays together – it’s amazing.”

Valerie and her husband Errol, 63, hosted more than 30 family and friends at their house to watch the recent MKR grand final, during which she and Courtney were runners-up to fellow Brisbane team Amy and Tyson Murr. True to form, Valerie spent the day cooking for her guests.

“All of our family was crying – it was very emotional,” Valerie says of the last episode, which revealed the winners months after it was shot.

“We really like Amy and Tyson … so it was just one of those things where we found a really good team to compete against. Mind you, we wanted to win but we knew they were the best in the competition.”

The mother-daughter team made no secret of the importance and love of family throughout the show – their “secret weapon” was a cookbook of Anglo-Indian recipes handed down to Valerie by her late father, Joe, to whom they paid tribute often.

It was not only cooking, but singing and a love of music that “Poppy” passed down through the

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PRECIOUS MEMORIES … The Ferdinands family (top), Errol, Lochie, Courtney, Valerie and Ella; and Valerie and her children, in 1993.

generations. Valerie was born in India but moved to Brisbane with her parents as a child. She met Errol while she was singing in a band.

“It was persistence at first sight and not by me either,” Valerie says, with a laugh. “He went to a phone box the next day and there were no mobile phones back then so, when I wasn’t home, he stayed in that phone box and kept ringing until I got home. Can you believe that?”

The pair married when Valerie was 21 and a few years later took off on a working holiday. They ended up staying in Adelaide for 20 years. At the time, her parents were living in Perth and her father would fly to South Australia after the birth of each of the children and stay with them to help out for months at a time.

Courtney says of her grandfather: “He was like a second dad.”

Despite their “great lifestyle” in South Australia, the family moved

HEAT IS ON … Valerie and Courtney in the MKR grand final. Picture: Channel 7

back to Brisbane in 2002. Valerie’s mum, Flo, 84 – “a marvellous, strong woman” – now lives in nearby Carindale. “We always knew that this was home,” Valerie says.

Talent surges through the tight-knit family’s veins. Valerie’s son Lochie, 24, is a plumber like his father and Courtney inherited her mum’s intense passion for cooking.

Ella takes after Valerie and her Poppy in a very different way.

“My dad was a great singer too – my mum used to say ‘stop singing so loudly in church, Joe’,” Valerie says.

“Anglo-Indians have got really good rhythm and they love music.”

Ella has been singing since she can remember, starting in a choir in

Adelaide. She went on to study at Griffith University’s Young Conservatorium, and completed a musical theatre internship. After that, she began writing her own music and branched out as a solo artist. Her singles, including popular track Chemistry, have been picked up by radio stations.

A primary school teacher, Ella recently went part-time to focus on her music, with a single – a cover of Des’ree’s You Gotta Be and video featuring Valerie and Courtney’s journey – due out this week.

Ella is completely at ease on stage or in a recording studio, but is far less comfortable in the kitchen.

“Our next series should be teaching Ella to cook because she

is next level terrible,” Valerie says, turning to scold her daughter. “Ella, you can’t even turn the stove on.”

Valerie’s efforts to teach Ella to cook may be in vain, but Mumma V is considering a wealth of post-MKR opportunities.

She is “on the verge” of signing a deal to publish a collection of Ferdinands family recipes and will run cooking classes in Brisbane.

Meanwhile Courtney is determined to find a way to fuse her passions for food and media. The rumour mill is churning that she is being eyed by Channel 7 for a presenter gig.

Whatever comes next, the Ferdinands women will tackle it – deliciously – together.

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ANTOINE HEURTIER 24, head sommelier, Nickel Kitchen & Bar

his wine cellar and grew a strong appreciation for the beauty of wine. I studied at hotel business school in Brittany. I was always drawn to the attention and detail of a sommelier, but it was not until I moved to London that I truly discovered my passion for working in the wine industry.

What’s new with you?

I have just finished our new wine list, which has been designed to be more approachable for every guest who visits Nickel Kitchen & Bar (in Fortitude Valley). I would like each guest to learn something new about wine when they dine with us.

I have included some peculiar grape varieties. (Chef) Gordon MacGregor works very closely to make sure the wine on offer complements the menu.

How did that come about?

I started working at Nickel Kitchen & Bar in September 2016. Before making the move to Australia, I worked in London, at Texture, a Scandinavian Michelin-starred restaurant, and its sister venue, 28-50 Wine Workshop & Kitchen. I first started my career as a sommelier at Les Airelles Courchevel, France, when I was 19. This place had

an extensive wine list with more than 500 bottles of wine from all over France, which was very exciting.

Why live in Brisbane?

I moved to Australia in December 2015 with my girlfriend who is from Brisbane. We met in London. This has been my first trip to Australia and I

am enjoying the culture, the people and learning about Australian wines.

Why work in the wine industry?

I grew up surrounded by good food and wine. In France this was always paired with family, friends and great conversation. When I was young I spent a lot of time with my father in

Your greatest inspiration?

In London I was fortunate to work with Xavier Rousset, who became the youngest Master Sommelier in the world in 2002. He shared his vast knowledge of wine with me, which I am so grateful for. Another inspiration is Adrien Butko, from Les Crayeres in Champagne. He was my head sommelier at Texture. He taught me everything about champagne.

This is now my favourite style of wine.

What’s next for you?

I would like to continue to explore more of Australia. I would like to open my own wine bar, drawn from inspirations from my travels.

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FILM Vicky Roach reviews the intimate, but slightly disturbing, I Am Heath Ledger

FASHION Forest trends for the autumn season

Critic stirs the pot Fiona Purdon

ON THE BOIL … Jay Rayner has many irons in the fire.

and Melbourne Theatre Company present

British writer and restaurant critic Jay Rayner is a self-confessed show-off.

Luckily, self-confidence is a quality required in abundance for his career offshoot as a speaker and stand-up comedian.

The award-winning restaurant critic and UK MasterChef judge is bringing his new show, The Ten (Food) Commandments, to the Brisbane Powerhouse on Sunday (May 21) as part of the Writers + Ideas: International Series.

He admits to having a low boredom threshold and to have been fortunate to find jobs which did not require him to attend meetings.

“The shows came about because I don’t like doing discussion panels so I started to say to festival organisers I will give you my one-man show instead … it is also a fantastic way to meet your audience,” he says.

“I’m a writer first – that is what is behind my entire career – but I’m also a performer. I do a live BBC show and I perform in a jazz quartet.”

Jay, 50, says the Brisbane show will be based on his new book The Ten (Food) Commandments.

“It (the show/book) is a comedic response to all those people who tell

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us how we should eat and what we should eat. I like the idea of taking the piss out of people who are being dogmatic about food.”

Jay chose the topic because it was a great way to explore with “depth and substance” topics such as the history of leftovers and superfoods.

It is the first of his handful of books that has included recipes. He is bestknown in Britain as a food critic and has produced about 900 restaurant reviews in an 18-year career.

A fascination with food and cooking has endured all his life.

“I’ve always cooked, my mother made sure I’ve always cooked, and I was making banana bread when I was young,” he says.

Jay never set out to become a restaurant critic but when the position became available at his newspaper (London’s The Observer), he put up his hand.

“I was a general reporter for 15 years when the paper needed a restaurant critic – and happily I was chosen.”

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FLOWER POWER … Stephen Nothling’s We're Having A Heatwave.

Floral hits and Misses GALLERIES Phil Brown When it comes to painting, Stephen Nothling is often more interested in the past than the present. Colourful retro imagery pervades this Brisbane artist’s work and in his latest show he offers us a stunning suite of funky portraits of former Miss Queenslands.

The exhibition at Woolloongabba Art Gallery is entitled Subject to Change Without Notice and it’s vintage Nothling. Fans of his floral work (a subject he has explored for decades) won’t be disappointed because there are still plenty of flowers.

Images from the everyday include washing powder packets, the odd pineapple and biscuit tins. A biscuit tin can be beautiful when it is painted

by Stephen.

The biscuit tin in The Delivery is ornately decorated with floral art, and next to that painting is an image of the postie delivering it. That painting is called Elizabeth Delivers and if you look carefully you will notice that the postie in question is actually The Queen. Why? “Well there was a postman in a painting in my Highgate Hill exhibition at the Museum of

Brisbane,” Nothling says. “And I wanted to paint one for this show.”

But he decided the postman couldn’t just be any postman and, inspired by some stamps featuring Queen Elizabeth II in an old album, he made the postie a young Elizabeth.

Cute, huh?

This is how the mind of Stephen Nothling works, gathering images and material, often from old magazines and other sources.

The retro images of Miss Queenslands (they include Nancy Knudsen, Gay Walker, Jan Taylor and others who readers may remember) are presented against colourful backgrounds: a sort of artistic wallpaper.

Stephen’s wife Deirdre helped source the images of these beauty queens because he is, he explains, a Luddite. “I don’t use a computer,” Stephen says. “I don’t even know how to turn our computer on. So there’s no photoshopping going on.”

The beauty queen works also relate to a series of his featuring beauty queen images of a character known as Miss Light Bulb, gleaned from a US magazine. As I said, old magazines often inspire him and there’s a great painting based on one he found that has avocado recipes and instructions

BEAUTY CALL … (clockwise) Elizabeth Delivers; Jan Taylor, Miss Queensland 1963; Gay Walker, Miss Queensland 1972; and Nancy Knudsen, Miss Queensland 1959.

on how to use an avocado as a beauty treatment. That work is called Beauty Hint No. 1. It’s a hoot.

There are some lovely selfportraits too, including a hilarious one called Half Albino Elvis and a major self-portrait which Stephen may enter in the Archibald Prize.

This is a comprehensive show.

Note too that his daughter, Lily, has written an informative catalogue essay about her dad and his work.

STEPHEN NOTHLING: SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE Until May 27 Woolloongabba Art Gallery 613 Stanley St, Woolloongabba Ph: 3891 5551 wag.com.au

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I AM HEATH LEDGER hhhk Directors: Adrian Buitenhuis and Derik Murray Starring: Heath Ledger, Naomi Watts, Ben Harper Rating: M Running time: 92 minutes

Heath Ledger’s death at 28, from an accidental overdose of prescription drugs, was a very public event.

Almost a decade later, his family and friends speak publicly, and we see a wealth of “home movie” footage shot

by Ledger (pictured) himself.

This affords audiences an intimacy that is at times slightly disturbing but also insightful.

The young actor expresses nervous excitement about working with Mel Gibson on The Patriot. And he displays a natural athleticism in rehearsals for the dance sequence in A Knight’s Tale.

Friends, directors, and fellow actors fill in the gaps. Former partner Naomi Watts recalls the constant stream of guests at their Los Angeles home – a crash pad for Australians trying to make it in Hollywood.

I Am Heath Ledger does not delve too deeply into the reasons behind Ledger’s use of prescription drugs. The dark side of Ledger’s story – if there is one – is left for somebody else to tell.

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Get Out is the story of Chris Washington (Daniel Kaluuya, pictured), an urban, AfricanAmerican photographer who travels to Alabama to meet his

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Chris knows liberal racism well but he relaxes – until an accident on the highway involving a deer with a death wish and a redneck policeman.

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PORK PIE (M) hhhj Director: Matt Murphy Starring: Dean O’Gorman, James Rolleston, Ashleigh Cummings Rating: M Running time: 105 minutes Matt Murphy’s road movie debut is a remake of the 1981 Kiwi classic Goodbye Pork Pie, the original helmed by his father, Geoff, and a creative triumph.

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French evolution RESTAURANT Tony Harper Fish Lane has gained yet another dining spot, but it’s a little removed – both physically and spiritually – from the busy little enclave at the Grey St end of things.

It’s between the Cordelia St and Merivale St corners under the new Melbourne Residences building.

Called La Lune, it’s a new venture

by Paul McGivern, and sibling to his South Brisbane restaurant The Wolfe.

It’s small – bar seating for half a dozen plus some tables and a small mezzanine for private dining – but very open with few barriers between the staff (both kitchen and floor) and the diners.

I’m not sure that I’ve ever seen an Australian wine – excluding the likes of Grange and Hill of Grace – breach the $40 mark by the glass. The 2008 Tout Pres By Farr pinot noir is listed at La Lune for $45, sealed and poured under Corovin. It’s a great wine – arguably the best pinot made in the country – aged with care and right now about as good as it will ever be.

Is it worth $45 a glass? You bet, especially when it’s used to marry a plate of veal tongue ($30, miso, pumpkin, sesame and cress). Imagine unusually plush pinot (that’s the Farr signature) on the cusp of the earthy, compost characters that mark old wines, but still mostly rich, sweet, berry compote fruit.

Wine is a big deal here, and while the $45 a glass is the very pointy end of what’s on offer (there are good glasses to be had from $9), it kind of

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sets a mark: La Lune has some serious intentions.

Most of the publicity about La Lune that I’ve read talks of French inspiration. But forget the 1970s style of French cooking that has tended to dominate the Queensland take on the cuisine; this is styled on more contemporary bistro cooking, sometimes bending traditions, and at others stealing from further afield.

Such as, for example, the miso component in the veal tongue, or a “Raw” section on the menu that

peddles sashimi, oysters and a magical ceviche ($16) of kingfish, finger lime, pimento and kimchi.

And there’s an element of Australian native foods woven through a few of the dishes – kangaroo tartare ($18: wow!) with juniper, cocoa and smoked celeriac; a classic slab of rabbit terrine ($20) with pickled carrot, pistachio and muntrie berries (emu apples); and oysters with Davidson plum.

It’s thoughtful food with enough surprises to keep even jaded diners

Pictures: Josh Woning

interested, but not whacky enough to alienate conservatives. And it’s exceedingly wine-friendly. The open layout means plenty of interaction between staff and diners, and it’s a crack team – polished, attentive and with a good understanding of the product it provides.

Despite its relatively small size, there’s a flexibility to La Lune – as alluring for a serious wine and dine experience as it is for a casual seat at the bar for a glass and nibble.

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32 TRAVEL

Lap of luxury Enjoy a dreamy five-star resort experience in a seaside paradise without breaking the bank Reshni Ratnam

VALUE BREAK … Malaysia’s Berjaya Langkawi Resort, with its over-water chalets, offers a Maldives-style holiday at a fraction of the price you’d expect to pay.

The sound of lapping water soothes me as I sip my cool cocktail and read a book, lazing about on the deck of my overwater chalet. The sun – not too hot – warms my skin enough to consider rising from my cocoon of zen to collect a towel and walk to a nearby white sandy beach. But I only get as far as the palm-shaded pool.

I’ve always wanted to have a holiday like this but believed locations such as the Maldives would be far beyond my wallet’s reach – the Sheraton’s water chalets there, for example, cost upwards of $800 a night. But here I am in Langkawi, Malaysia, at a four-star resort for my “mini-moon”, and it’s picture-perfect in every way. I’m living the dream, for a fraction of the price.

Langkawi Island houses the fabulous Berjaya Langkawi Resort, with individual chalets built on stilts.

And while staying in an overwater chalet might be classed as splurging, there are cheaper options, such as staying in a rainforest chalet.

The weather is perfect, mostly all year round, and in a resort such as this, you’ll find yourself going from chalet to pool and repeat, all day.

On the way, there are five restaurants to stop at. Sometimes the hardest part of the day is figuring out which cuisine takes your fancy. From Chinese, Japanese and seafood buffets to indulging in a romantic threecourse Thai dinner in an overwater restaurant, there are plenty of options.

If cabin fever strikes, the cure is a stroll down to the Oriental Village, five minutes away. It’s a duty-free

shopping area which can get busy. A nice change from the resort means you can enjoy some Malaysian and Indian market food much cheaper, and browse many clothing stalls.

While you’re at the Oriental Village you can test your fear of heights for less than $10 with the Langkawi SkyCab (cable car), which is a major attraction. It provides an aerial link from the Oriental Village, at Teluk Burau, to the peak of Gunung Mat Cincang, which is also where the Langkawi Sky Bridge is.

If you’re feeling adventurous, head off the beaten track on a 2km walk to the Seven Wells Waterfall. You may have second thoughts once you find the track, but persevere as the end result is rewarding. Entry is free and you can go any time of the day.

Known as Telaga Tujuh, the Seven Wells Waterfall was named after the seven natural pools formed at different levels by water streams that flow down the second highest mountain of Langkawi – Mount Mat Cincang.

The gushing water has smoothed the rocks and in some areas formed a natural water slide into a pool. My tip is to go early so you don’t have to compete with all the tourists wanting to take a dip to cool off.

This small island has so much to offer, and it’s really up to you whether you want to splurge and put a dent in your credit card, or kick back, relax and explore the island on foot.

Premier chalet overwater, two adults with daily buffet breakfast, low season $350$500 per night, high season $550-$850 per night. berjayahotel.com/langkawi

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Taste of the sea RECIPE Alastair McLeod I revel in the salty smack of Moreton Island rock oysters, charred bugs straight off the barbecue, and gossamer-thin slices of raw coral trout anointed with finger lime.

Simply grilled Hervey Bay scallops are an aide-memoire that simplicity succeeds with shellfish.

Experiencing the rich, briny juiciness of a perfectly roasted fillet of local snapper surely supplants the need for us to import 70 per cent of the seafood we consume.

Seek out and support local fishmongers and marvel in Queensland’s seafood superheroes.

HERVEY BAY SCALLOPS, MANDARIN AND THYME BUTTER, MACADAMIA PANGRATTATO INGREDIENTS 3 slices stale sourdough, crusts removed, crumbed 1 mandarin, zested ½ clove garlic, finely chopped 20ml extra virgin olive oil 1 tbs thyme leaves 20g macadamias, toasted 2 tbs thyme leaves 1 golden shallot, peeled and finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped 1 mandarin, zested, juice of half 200g butter, softened Sea salt and freshly milled pepper 20 Hervey Bay scallops 100ml mayonnaise Rock salt, to serve

METHOD For the pangrattato, preheat oven to 180C. Toss breadcrumbs with zest, garlic and oil. Spread over a baking tray and bake for 5 mins or until golden. Cool slightly.

Place thyme and macadamias in a food processor and pulse until roughly chopped. Add breadcrumbs and pulse to combine. Preheat overhead grill for scallops. Combine thyme, shallot, garlic, zest and juice in a bowl. Add butter and beat until well combined then season to taste. Add a teaspoon of butter to each scallop and place under grill for 2 mins – a bit of translucence is fine. Next, anoint each with a teaspoon of mayonnaise, followed by a teaspoon of pangrattato. Serve immediately, nestled on rock salt.

Serves 4 Stylist: Lyndel Miller. Picture: Ric Frearson

ALASTAIR MCLEOD is the chef-owner of Al’FreshCo. alfreshco.com.au

34 AT HOME

The light

fantastic An innovative lightwell, rooftop oasis and creek create bridges to the outdoors for this New Farm cottage Michelle Bailey

CEILING CURVES … The kitchen bench is lit up via the stepped edge lightwell.

The great irony of creating shelter for our daily lives is that so often the goal is to make living spaces feel like they are part of the garden.

Few homes embrace that notion as much as this New Farm abode designed by architect Sandy Cavill.

Here architecture and landscape are designed to be complementary, with a stunning courtyard and succulent roof garden made an integral part of the building structure.

“What we tried to do was imagine that everything we built underneath the house was a series of garden relics or landscape walls,” Sandy says.

“One of the ideas that drove the project was this idea of occupying the landscape underneath the building.”

The undercroft of the worker’s cottage has been transformed into a veritable oasis with living spaces designed to traverse the terrain with a gentle rise and fall.

Beneath the cottage is the living room which opens to the sunny central courtyard.

The kitchen and dining room step up and around the crepe myrtle tree and open to the back lawn.

A sitting room completes the journey, built over a small creek that

SUN SEEKER … The clean-cut cottage.

feeds the courtyard garden bed.

“The idea was to make distinct terrains,” Sandy says.

“On the high side is a very flat terrain and a very habitable terrain.

“On the other side is this rolling landscape that starts at the back and falls under this bridge section (the sitting room) and rises again before falling into the sunken living space.”

To amplify the presence of nature, creepers have been planted at the roof edges. “(With Dan Young, landscape architect) we selected Fraser Island creepers with the idea that they will grow around the perimeter and fall to make a veil,” Sandy says. “They will

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A sitting room completes the journey, built over a small creek that feeds the courtyard garden bed

contribute to the shading of the building and the diffusion of light and help to manage the privacy to the street.”

Generous openings to the front and back of rooms and carefully placed windows to the sides balance views and privacy.

“The management of light is also a very carefully considered thing, not just in the roof but in the walls,” Sandy says.

“There is a really careful attempt to have specific moments of light so they are more dramatic.”

One of the most striking lightwells illuminates the kitchen bench top.

A curved and stepped concrete edge enables views to the sky and provides an extraordinary light quality inside.

Other lightwells are scattered across the roof to animate walls and

STAGGERING DESIGN … Multiple levels make the most of an undulating terrain. Pictures: Christopher Frederick Jones

ceilings with coloured light and allow skyward vistas.

Upstairs, the old cottage has been converted from one bedroom to three, and two bathrooms have been added.

The upper floor benefits from a level garden thanks to the green roof that shelters the living spaces below.

The roof terrace provides an additional oasis for relaxing after dark and in the cooler winter months.

Time spent here proves the idea that the symbiosis of landscape and architecture is a powerful force.

Architect: Cavill Architects, ph: 3852 2664 Landscape Architect: Dan Young, ph: 0405 571 598

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OUTDOORS

PICTURES: DIANNA SNAPE

Go with the flow Michelle Bailey Architect Joseph Pappalardo was determined to challenge the usual idea of a suburban water feature in the front yard of a Westlake home.

Incorporating hydroponic gardening in an innovative design was the solution.

Working with aquaponics specialist Luke Brinsmead, gardener Alan Keen and his brave client Carole, they came up with something unconventional.

The result is a custom steel arbour with an in-built hydroponic (soil-free) watering system that nourishes beds of fruit, vegetables and herbs below and enhances the garden with the

relaxing sound of water, familiar to anyone who appreciates the melodious sound of a bubbling brook.

Steep steps lead to the top of the arbour which can be used as a drinks terrace or viewing platform.

Additional garden elements make the sprawling lawn a delightful place

to explore. An open fire pit and zigzagging concrete bench seat provide a place for after-dark gathering.

The watering system works by feeding water from a central concrete reservoir into open concrete channels.

From there water is pumped

vertically through copper pipes into a hydroponic system supported by the steel arbour above.

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38 BOOKS

Trip for your tastebuds COASTLINE: THE FOOD OF MEDITERRANEAN ITALY, FRANCE & SPAIN

DALMATIA: RECIPES FROM CROATIA’S MEDITERRANEAN COAST

Lucio Galleto & David Dale Murdoch Books, $60

Ino Kuvacic Hardie Grant Books, $50

Sydney restaurateur Lucio Galleto and Walkley Awardwinning Sydney travel writer David Dale pool their talents for this epic adventure.

Coastline takes readers on a whirlwind tour of the Mediterranean, enticing with all the exciting food the region has to offer – from olive oil to fresh herbs and everything between.

With more than 80 recipes sourced from fishing villages, farms and cobbled squares around the western Mediterranean, Coastline charts the journey of each and every dish, and includes travel guides. This is one trip you certainly don’t want to miss out on.

The Dalmatian coast of Croatia is home to some of the tastiest food this side of the Mediterranean, full of rambling vineyards and olive groves. In his first book, AustralianCroatian chef Ino Kuvacic immerses readers in his homeland’s rich food history, celebrating all the traditions and charm that come with it.

With stunning photography of the region and more than 100 recipes ranging from pasticada (slow-cooked beef cheeks) to torta malcarana (almond cake), Dalmatia lets you experience the wonders of Croatian cuisine from the comfort of your own kitchen.

HIPPIE LANE: THE COOKBOOK

FERMENT FOR GOOD

Taline Gabrielian Murdoch Books, $40

Sharon Flynn Hardie Grant Books, $40

Taline Gabrielian, the founder of Sydney-based cafe chain and website Hippie Lane, presents a mouthwatering collection of recipes that are super healthy – and tasty. Taline’s knack for conjuring wholesome ingredients into delicious meals has earned her worldwide praise – she has 400,000 Instagram followers and is in the process of creating an app. Her debut book – Hippie Lane: The Cookbook – offers meal ideas the entire family will enjoy, from sweet potato balls to vegie burritos. Best of all, this food is quick and easy to make – fast food, minus the guilt.

Touting fermented foods as “ancient foods for the modern gut”, this book reveals everything you ever wanted to know about the latest food fad. Owner of Melbourne-based cafe The Fermentary, Sharon Flynn offers step-by-step advice on pickling vegetables, drinks, milk and dairy foods as well as making condiments and dressings, allowing novices to perfect basics such as sauerkraut, kimchi, and ginger beer. “The skills are in our DNA,” she says. “There’s no need to think too hard because fermenting is the oldest way of planning for future needs.”

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ADVERTORIAL

London sets the

standard Expansive residence matches style with space Beyond a wrought iron gate and porte cochere with traditional water fountain sits this sprawling residence.

A triple-gable facade invites entry into the ground floor, where a marble gallery separates an office with an antique chandelier from a games room with a bar.

Barley-twist columns create an

CHANDLER 652 London Rd Land: 1ha Inspect: By appointment Agent: Tyson Clarke, Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty Ascot, ph: 3058 8888 or 0407 034 803 Price: $5 million+

archway that leads into an open-plan lounge and dining room, with this space complemented by a traditional fireplace and crystal chandeliers.

Near the lounge is a wine cellar, powder room and dance studio, with the dining space opening to a terrace with a covered patio, pond and water fountain. A bedroom with an ensuite and access to a private courtyard is also near the lounge.

To the opposite side of the house is the kitchen, an open-plan family and dining room, a second family room

with a fireplace and a six-seater fully equipped cinema.

To the rear, expansive sandstone terraces surround a 20m pool.

Back inside, a Rojo Alicante marble butterfly staircase ascends from the lounge room to the first floor, which is split into two wings and features six bedrooms. The main bedroom also has two balconies, a walk-in wardrobe and a marble ensuite with a claw foot bathtub.

Six of the best Open spaces are the standout of this tri-level residence, boasting a period facade, polished timber floors and VJ walls.

Six bedrooms, two studies and two living areas are spread over two levels, with an upstairs living room opening to a rear deck with suburban and Mt Coot-tha views.

From the deck, steps lead down to a north-facing yard, complete with

WEST END 11 Raven St Land: 486sq m Inspect: By appointment Agent: Luke Croft, Ray White South Brisbane, ph: 3010 2600 or 0411 847 001 Auction: On site, May 20, 5pm

a saltwater pool. Other features of the residence include a selfcontained lower level and 5000L rainwater tank.

There is a self-contained lower level and basement four-car garage.

Wolvi "Sweet Haven", Noosa Hinterland

3A 2B 2C

Retire to the Stunning Fraser Coast - With Income

Auction

Set in an idyllic lifestyle region on 42 acres which includes an avocado orchard is this stunning log home. The open plan and soaring ceilings combine to let natural light in from all angles. The home boasts a beautiful sandstone open fireplace and a modern kitchen with granite benchtops. Must Sell.

Friday, 2 June 2017, 10:30 am Level 26, 111 Eagle Street, Brisbane View Sunday 10:30 - 11:30 am Jez McNamara 0427 270 280 Richard Marray 0488 582 048 raywhiteruralqld.com | 3231 2222

Ray White Rural Brisbane

• 17.07ha (42.18acres) Freehold • 40 Min Noosa & Rainbow Beach • 675 Avocado Trees (Shepherd, Haas, Wurtz, Fuerte, Sharwill) • Beautiful forest, Native Flora and Fauna • 2 Sheds, avocado processing equipment • 3 dams, bore, irrigation & 3 rain tanks

FIRSTCLASS Positioned on a 1,401m2 expanse of manicured, child friendly grounds, this home makes a lasting impression with more than 30m of absolute river frontage.

YERONGA

405 Brisbane Corso

INSPECT Saturday 11:30am – 12pm

591m2 of generous living integrates open plan and private spaces along with an impressive covered outdoor terrace that assures ef for tless year round enter taining with river front views. A laundry list of added inclusions further assure you’ll want for nothing including a media room, gym, library, office, riverside terrace, pontoon mooring and much more. The designer kitchen demonstrates superior style with stone benchtops, Miele appliances and a well appointed walk-in pantry. All of this just a ten minute drive from the CBD, with easy access to highly regarded private schooling, South Bank and UQ.

4 + BED 2+ BATH 2 CAR + POOL

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AUCTION Saturday 10 June at 10am, on-site Judy Goodger 0438 767 377 Matthew Foote 0400 107 707 PLC-OP3168 _BN_A

SUBLIME

Introducing one of Brisbane’s most comprehensive architectural residential homes.

This stunning success of contemporary design truly sets the standard for modernist luxury living.

NEW FARM 9 Gibbon Street

INSPECT Thursday 5 – 5:30pm

On a prime 50 6m2 allotment in sought-af ter New Farm, this residence designed by award-winning architect Shaun Lockyer more than meets the demands of the discerning buyer with the best in contemporary style, comfort and liveability. A sweeping 379m2 floor plan spans over two levels with an open layout accentuated by oversized glass sliders, bringing the outdoors in while giving way to a large outdoor entertaining area. Exceptional extras include a heated pool and pavilion, wine cellar and an elevated position close to the spoils of Teneriffe, New Farm’s vibrant riverfront, James Street and the CBD. For more stunning visuals and floor plans visit judygoodger.com

4 BED 4 BATH 2 CAR + POOL

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FOR SALE Judy Goodger 0438 767 377 Matthew Foote 0400 107 707 PLC-OP3168 _BN_B

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

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

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Wednesday 5 – 5:30pm Saturday 12:30 – 1pm

AUCTION Saturday 27 May at 9am, on-site Judy Goodger 0438 767 377 Matthew Foote 0400 107 707 PLC-OP3168 _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

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FOR SALE Simon Wheelans 0417 799 963 Wade Ruffin 0408 155 111 PLC-OP3168 _BN_D

MASTERPIECE A landmark on the streetscape of Taringa, this brand new, ultra-slick four bedroom residence is nothing short of an architectural masterpiece.

TARINGA 43A Dopson Street Architecturally designed by Richard Kirk, this home showcases an optimistic take on both modernism and sustainability, boasting every amenity imaginable whilst simultaneously accommodating for a low maintenance lifestyle. Enviably located just 5km from the CBD, the home is just moments from some of Brisbane’s finest schools, shops, restaurants and public transport. Custom built with commercial grade construction quality, 393m2 of interior living and 211m2 of exterior entertaining space, this property has the trifecta of Brisbane real estate must haves: location, size and quality.

4 BED 3 BATH 5 CAR + POOL

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INSPECT Thursday 5:45 – 6:30pm and Saturday 10:30 – 11:15am AUCTION Saturday 3 June at 3pm, on-site Simon Wheelans 0417 799 963 Wade Ruffin 0408 155 111 PLC-OP3168 _BN_E

RIVERCOURSE The definition of luxury and resort style living this exclusive full floor penthouse spans a spectacular 18m of north facing river frontage.

ST LUCIA 13/100 Macquarie Street

INSPECT Contact agent

Rich in natural light and kept cool with river breezes, step inside this remarkable residence and admire the stunning living and dining spaces. Framed by bi-fold doors which flow onto two balconies this open and welcoming space is ideal for entertaining guests. A true example of seamless integration the gourmet kitchen is beautifully appointed with a rich marble island bench that flows into a dining table. Stunningly designed the master suite features a full range of integrated cabinetry, private balcony, walk-in robe and a lavish ensuite. The home office, two additional bedrooms, cellar, gym and five berth marina complete this luxe residence.

4 BED 2+ BATH 2 CAR + POOL

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FOR SALE Buyers in the $3 millions Simon Caulfield 0437 935 912 Courtney Maguire 0401 031 668 PLC-OP3168 _BN_F

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 a 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

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BRISBANE CITY 392/26 Felix Street

Place Auction Rooms, 33 Lytton Rd, East Brisbane

Ann-Karyn Fraser 0419 708 094

INSPECT By Appointment

Enhanced by a state-of-the-art and bespoke refurbishment, this stunning 323m2 penthouse is intuitively designed to capture bustling metropolitan and Brisbane River views. The gourmet kitchen is an exhibition of light and space, equipped with Miele appliances, clever storage and a butler’s pantry. The adjoining entertainer’s terrace offers a five star dining and hosting experience. Your grand master suite is complete with private study and dressing room, observing the breathtaking views. Two further sizeable bedrooms feature walk-through robes and stunningly appointed ensuite bathrooms.

3 + BED 3 BATH 6 CAR + POOL

AUCTION Thursday 18 May at 12:30pm,

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AUCTION Thursday 8 June at 12:30pm, Place Auction Rooms, 33 Lytton Rd, East Brisbane

Ben White 0414 647 582 PLC-OP3168 _BN_G

BULIMBA 17 Henderson Street

INSPECT Wednesday 6 – 6:30pm

Perfectly encompassing functionality and an entertainer’s lifestyle, this residence is a vision of the ideal Queensland family home. Open plan, the alluring living and dining area provides the ideal place to come together. The kitchen is designed with a range of Miele appliances alongside Caesarstone benchtops and custom storage. Sliding doors provide a seamless integration of indoor and outdoor living spaces. A true parent’s retreat, the master bedroom is inclusive of a generous walk-in robe and a private ensuite. A further four bedrooms are serviced by a main bathroom.

AUCTION Thursday 1 June at 12:30pm,

and Saturday 11:30am – 12pm

5 + BED 3 BATH 2 CAR + POOL

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Place Auction Rooms, 33 Lytton Rd, East Brisbane

Cathy Richards 0417 706 498

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TARINGA 313 Stanley Terrace

INSPECT Saturday 1 – 2pm

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

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AUCTION Saturday 27 May at 1pm, on-site

Karen Simons 0415 992 027 PLC-OP3168 _BN_H

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Outdoor lifestyle This riverside residence has a functional, stylish design perfect for entertaining and relaxation.

Along with Brisbane River views, it offers a host of outdoor amenities, including a saltwater pool, cubby house, fire pit, tennis and basketball courts and professional putting and chipping greens.

Inside, living spaces attract natural light and airflow through walls of windows.

The first floor entry leads into a lounge room with parquetry flooring.

Adjoining the lounge room is the kitchen and beyond here, a family room with a wood fireplace.

Both the lounge and family rooms open to a timber deck.

Another outdoor space is near the main entrance, next to a library and an office. To the far right of the residence are two bedrooms with study nooks.

One of these bedrooms also opens to a patio with river views, while nearby is a laundry, bathroom and rumpus room.

In its own wing, the main bedroom has a walk-in wardrobe, an ensuite and access to the rear deck.

Two more bedrooms are on the first floor of the house, with other features including an attic with plenty of storage space, solar power and a reticulated water system.

BELLBOWRIE 55 Lather Rd Land: 1.04ha Inspect: Thu, 4-6pm; Sat, 2.303.30pm Agent: Mark Shorrock, RE/MAX Profile Real Estate, ph: 3510 5236 or 0439 979 095 Auction: On site, May 20, 3.30pm

Indicative view from second level

TOOWONG 38 GREGORY STREET

INSPECT Saturday 4 – 4:30pm

Superbly located on the Auchenflower/Toowong border is this near-level hilltop 404m² block, with the ability to capture panoramic city and suburban views. This land is located close to the vibrant inner-city café and shopping precincts, Wesley Hospital, the University of Queensland, fantastic local schools, city and multiple transport options. Surrounded by quality character homes this rare vacant land is the needle in the haystack set for a spectacular future – make it your future!

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AUCTION Saturday 3 June at 10am

Andrew Degn 0417 068 878 PLC-OP3168 _BN_I

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Riverfront radiance Occupying the top two floors of Park Avenue, this property enjoys city skyline and river views.

Beyond the private lobby, a grand foyer with marble floors and a spiral staircase leads into the living spaces.

Features include decorative cornices and bespoke curtains.

An open-plan formal living and dining room with an antique crystal chandelier and voided ceiling space adjoins an informal dining room, while nearby is the kitchen, which has marble benchtops and quality Miele appliances. Accessed from various spaces are three covered terraces, one with a built-in barbecue area.

Back inside, the main bedroom has a recessed ceiling, walk-in wardrobe and an Italian marble ensuite with a double shower, bathtub and double vanity. The main bedroom also offers private access to two terraces.

Another bedroom has balcony access,

an ensuite and a built-in wardrobe.

Upstairs, a billiards room looks to the open-plan space below, with the void encircled by a decorative balustrade.

This versatile space also includes a bar and sliding glass doors to a wraparound terrace.

Two more bedrooms complete the apartment and share a contemporary bathroom. Near this bathroom is a gym with a sauna and additional bathroom.

SOUTH BRISBANE 56/410 Stanley St Unit: 1153sq m Inspect: By appointment Agent: Dean Yesberg, Ray White South Brisbane, ph: 3010 2600 or 0408 558 882 Auction: 111 Eagle St, Brisbane City, May 26, 10.30am

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CLAYFIELD 20 Ford Street

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A Breathtaking, Standout Colonial on 810sqm This truly amazing tri-level home offers the discerning buyer a remarkable, custom designed family home with outstanding architectural detail.

Stately presence, elevated with leafy outlook | Original and beautifully crafted custom-built features | Perfect indoor/outdoor entertaining | Much sought after Clayfield location.

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Let Me Entertain You With ceilings soaring above the parquet floors, the open plan living room is just the beginning of your entertaining options in this elegant and imposing home. Positioned above the tree-tops, both the terrace and verandahs provide you with the space, outlook and atmosphere for fabulous alfresco entertaining. With the kitchen at it’s hub, the home also features family dining and living areas extending to another private verandah with leafy outlook. Upstairs the family is comfortably accommodated by the four double bedrooms and the bright and modern ensuite and bathroom. Downstairs is a well-appointed studio granny flat with open plan kitchen//living/bedroom, walk-through robe and bathroom - ideal for extended family, visitors or housekeeper/nanny accommodation. There is also a separate office/study.

Other features include: ducted and split system air conditioning, solar hot water, fully terraced and landscaped gardens, over-sized lockup garage, fitted laundry and lift access to both floors. So love it just as it is, or explore the possibilities for this property: located on two titles and with scope for further refurbishment/redevelopment - let your imagination soar. The journey begins here and now - contact Peter to arrange your inspection today.

Fast Facts: Upstairs:

Downstairs:

• Four double bedrooms

• Granny flat with full kitchen

• Family bathroom & ensuite

• Private bathroom

• Formal & informal living areas

• Office with separate access

• Ducted & split system air con

• Spilt system air con

• Wide verandahs

• Large alfresco terrace

• Lift access to ground floor

• Over-sized double garage • Lift access to first floor

Contact Details: Peter Kilby 3279 3953 | 0419 727 866 peter@maisonre.com.au Auction: On site 3rd June 2017 at 11am

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.

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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

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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.

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Height of luxury This hilltop residence achieves a high standard in luxurious living, with the first floor of the house divided into two self-contained wings.

Open-plan lounge and dining rooms featuring polished bamboo flooring occupy one side, with floorto-ceiling windows capturing city skyline views and sliding glass doors opening to an expansive covered deck.

The kitchen has sleek cabinetry, a breakfast bar and quality appliances.

In the right wing of the house, a wall of windows floods the living room with light and panoramic city views.

The adjacent balcony links to a bedroom with an ensuite and a connecting sitting room with separate kitchen and powder room.

Metal and glass stairs lead to the second floor alongside an expansive wall of glass overlooking the

neighbourhood. In its own wing, the main bedroom boasts a private balcony, raised bed stage, walk-in wardrobe and an ensuite with marble tiling, a spa bath, double vanity and glass-enclosed rain shower.

More floor-to-ceiling windows offer views of the city, Glass House Mountains and distant islands.

The ground floor has a living room, bathroom, granite bar, cinema, pool access and six-car garage.

CARINA HEIGHTS 6 Pine Mountain Court Land: 1416sq m Inspect: By appointment For sale: By negotiation Agent: James Curtain, Place Bulimba; ph: 3107 6903 or 0404 056 564

Architectural Excellence On 1601m2 This spectacular contemporary residence on 1601m2 designed by celebrated architect Noel Robinson embraces an idyllic north easterly aspect, with uncompromised luxurious living, in a tightly held dress circle location.

Suspended 15-foot high ceilings incorporating oversized glass panels, integrated customised joinery and storage, limestone tiling and finishes are some of the numerous features built into this visually stunning residence. The clever single level design offers a multitude of areas for the family to share or enjoy in privacy.

Boasting a flood lit championship tennis court framed with mature landscaping, adjacent to Indooroopilly Golf Course, this executive residence delivers an unrepeatable value proposition for families who treasure privacy, convenience, family gatherings within a luxurious environment.

Located in a sought after dress-circle position – overlooking the Indooroopilly Golf Course, only 7.5 kms to the CBD and with close proximity to Queensland University, Indooroopilly Shopping Town, it is only a short walk to St Peters, rail and bus transport.

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Bushland melody On an elevated block in the prestigious Windarra estate and surrounded by tranquil bushland, this residence enjoys exceptional privacy about 14km from the CBD. A striking contemporary facade features extensive glass and outdoor areas, including a covered entry patio connecting to an established garden.

From the patio, the main entrance leads into an open-plan design incorporating a sitting area, dining room and kitchen with custom cabinetry, a stone island benchtop and stainless steel appliances.

Full-height windows invite bushland views and natural light inside the house, illuminating polished timber floors, high ceilings and decorative cornices.

A central living and dining room is framed by sliding glass doors that flow out to two decks with bush vistas.

At the rear of the first floor, the

main bedroom has a library and office space, mirrored walk-in wardrobe and an ensuite with a double vanity, bidet toilet and large rain shower.

Near the front sitting area, dark timber stairs lead up to the second floor of the house, where three bedrooms overlooking the countryside and share a family room and bathroom. A laundry, triple garage, multiple storage areas and a wine cellar take over the ground floor.

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

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6842sqm Of Executive, Family Living An exceptional home intentionally designed with a generous disposition engulfing an open plan aspect and multiple living areas. This well designed, family home is the next generation of acreage living, inclusive of both nature and class.

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Danny Mailer - 0417 739 811 Kylie Loof - 0481 179 863 Redcliffe 3897 5000 45 Redcliffe Parade

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

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

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

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

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For Sale View Saturday 11.00-11.45am or by private appointment.

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

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Sinnamon Park 7 Samuel Street Brisbane’s Best Kept Secret - The Riverside Estate Known As ’Windermere’ Coastal inspiration meets River & Parkside Living!

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Formal & Informal living, inc sunken lounge with fireplace;

One of Windermeres ´Premier Homes´, this Riverside 1000sqm block was one of the first land titles to be purchased. With a North-East aspect, uninterrupted River Views and tranquil Parkside location, these owners were excited by what they found. They then designed & created a coastal inspiration.

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This home will be positioned to SELL and all assistance will be given to achieve a SALE at or prior to Auction.

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Scott Gemmell 0414 606 114 New Farm 3146 5400 4/599 Brunswick Street

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D L SO KANGAROO POINT 1209/44 Ferry Street SOLD FOR RECORD PRICE BY JIM FRASER This contemporary Waterfront apartment is nestled in the heart of Kangaroo Point and features stunning views and very high quality finishes throughout.

The recently renovated, open plan entertainers kitchen features Miele appliances, stone bench tops and 2pak fronts. Complex features waterfront pool, onsite management, BBQ areas and ample visitors parking. Convenience assured being located across the road from restaurants, cafes, convenience store and more. City ferry stops at your front door.

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Kangaroo Point Real Estate 180 Main Street Kangaroo Point

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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

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Elegance and views This elegant house combines traditional features with modern conveniences, while its location captures Brisbane River and city skyline views.

Stone stairs bordered by lion statues invite entry into the first floor foyer. The floorplan splits this level into two distinct sections while leading upstairs to the main living and entertaining areas.

Bi-fold doors open into a living room with polished hardwood flooring and a kitchenette.

Sliding glass doors then lead out to an established backyard with gardens.

Two bedrooms connect to the living room, along with a shared bathroom, while two further bedrooms sit near another bathroom with a pebble-floored shower and spa bath. These bedrooms also share a balcony.

Stairs with timber balustrades and

an antique chandelier wind up to the second floor of the house. Here, Kempas hardwood floors, decorative cornices and neutral tones flow throughout the level.

Taking centre stage, the house’s main kitchen sits alongside living and lounge rooms with large windows and outdoor access. This floor also includes a powder room and main bedroom, which boasts a walk-inwardrobe, balcony and an ensuite.

HAMILTON 12 Whyenbah St Land: 506sq m Inspect: By appointment Agent: Ian Walkley, Place Coorparoo; ph: 3107 2111 or 0402 945 488 Price: $1.7 million+

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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 • Expressions of Interest Close May 18th at 5pm if not sold prior Inspect: Wed 5:00-5:30pm Sat 11:00am-12:00pm

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Coastal escape Uninterrupted ocean views are the highlight of this contemporary apartment in the Flinders Caloundra building, set alongside the tranquil Pumicestone Passage.

With a spacious floorplan spanning one long level, the residence includes three bedrooms and large, light-filled living spaces oriented towards the vistas, and a vast wraparound terrace encompassing 105sq m.

The living hub sits at the front of the floorplan and features a mix of tile and carpet flooring, with neutral tones and extensive floor-to-ceiling glass.

From the lounge area, two sets of sliding glass doors open to a covered terrace, which is tiled and has glass balustrades for unobstructed views.

Back inside, the modern kitchen overlooks the living spaces and has rich timber cabinetry, quality appliances and a breakfast bar.

A hallway with a study, powder

room and a large bathroom provides separation between the living areas and bedrooms.

The main bedroom boasts a walkin wardrobe and luxury ensuite with floor-to-ceiling tiles and dual vanities, while both other bedrooms have builtin wardrobes.

At the far end of the apartment’s floorplan sits a second living area, featuring tiled floors and sliding glass doors to a second terrace.

CALOUNDRA 3/12 Maloja Ave Unit: 187sq m Inspect: By appointment Agent: Andrew Garland, Ray White, ph: 5491 5055 or 0403 851 777 Auction: The Events Centre, 20 Minchinton St, Caloundra, May 25, from 11am

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Horoscope with Tanya Obreza Perhaps you prefer it that way. After all, there’s no point in showing your entire hand, when one card at a time will do.

TAURUS (April 21 - May 20) At times it is difficult to know what is really going on. Despite their best intentions, what others say may be misleading.

In the same way, it is you who could be misunderstood. This need not, however, lead to major problems. Being forewarned is being forearmed.

LIBRA (September 23 - October 23) Your trusting attitude has just had a smack on the wrist. You’ve not been as careful as usual, and an abusive element has possibly just taken you for a ride. Sit quietly, and come to terms with a few home truths. To start: not everyone is trustworthy.

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GEMINI (May 21 - June 21) The week ahead requires decisive handling as cosmic forces close the gates on unviable projects.

Expect disappointments, arguments or financial setbacks. If necessary, just let go. You can’t argue with such a hearty dose of planetary common sense.

CANCER (June 22 - July 22) Many put their thoughts into creating the future, while robbing themselves of the moment. Allow yourself to have goals, but achieve them in the present. The future is your artwork: paint it with awareness. Let whatever

happens unfold as you walk diligently forward in the here and now.

LEO (July 23 - August 23) You’re bent on dipping your toes over that proverbial horizon – so don’t be surprised if you find yourself on a first-name basis with a travel agent.

Current relationships climb to a new level of intensity. New romance looks to have a reassuringly long warranty.

VIRGO (August 24 - September 22) Despite your reputation for being detached, there are many secrets hidden beneath that cool exterior.

This makes you a bit of a mystery.

(October 24 - November 22) You’re very chatty this week, which is unlike you. Frenetic thoughts race around your mind and you can’t wait to share them with anyone around.

Just try not to monopolise the conversation. Others will feel resentful if they can’t get a word in.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) Feeling frazzled? Not surprising.

Times have been tough, with money issues demanding attention. Good news: stress finally starts to ease, to the point where you can relax. This is a healing cycle that occurs only a few times a year, so make it count.

CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) A secret is exposed. While you may feel a tad indignant at having your

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psyche placed on such public display, avoid any temptation to retaliate. This is not a time to shoot in the foot whatever grace you have left. You will survive this little blunder.

AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 18) You have an uncanny knack to hit the bypass switch on tension. Sure, you suffer stress just like the rest of us, but a different kind of catalyst triggers your neuroses. So in a week when many suffer an anxiety overdose, most Aquarians safely negotiate rough terrain.

PISCES (February 19 - March 20) Reality presents a cash-flow crisis that threatens to send finances into a spin.

While grand schemes give you something to aspire to, they can also break the bank. Fortunately, your more practical side should step in before dreams soar dangerously high.

ARIES (March 21 - April 20) Aries’ tensions flare as power struggles promote either fight or flight. Anger can be explosive, but suppressing emotions isn’t healthy either. If you have a problem, aim for a positive outcome rather than just venting. Either clear the air or take a very long walk. tanyaobreza.com

WITH RIC ALLPORT

In the 1960s Julie Andrews sported a bumper sticker on her car reading ”Mary Poppins is a junkie”.

According to a recent survey the best-selling chocolate bar in Thailand is the KitKat.

Ripley’s Believe It or Not franchise started in 1918 as a newspaper cartoon panel featuring unusual and startling facts from around the world. It was later adapted into a wide variety of formats on radio, television, in a chain of museums, a book series and a pinball game.

The world record for the longest movie is held by a film called A Cure for Insomnia, which runs for 82 hours.

He tried out for roles in many school plays, but Rock Hudson failed to win any because he could not remember his lines.

Status Quo started their career known as The Scorpions then became The Spectres, then Traffic Jam before settling on their most famous name.

Groucho Marx once said: “Behind every successful man is a woman, behind her is his wife.”

If you suffer from metrophobia, you have an abnormal and persistent fear of poetry.

Legendary music duo Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel met in primary school in 1953, when they

both appeared in the school play of Alice in Wonderland, Paul as the White Rabbit and Art as The Cheshire Cat. On March 23, 2014, Daniel Ives and father Peter Ives broke the world record for the longest table tennis rally. The British duo achieved eight hours, 40 minutes and 10 seconds.

There is a law in Alabama, US, which states that it is illegal to wear a fake moustache that causes laughter in church.

Teri Hatcher was considered for the role of Jamie Buchman in the TV series Mad About You, but lost to Helen Hunt at the final auditions.

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