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04 HELLO Are you team Marvel or team DC Comics? Iron Man or Superman? Captain Marvel or Wonder Woman? Either way, superheroes are taking over Brisbane. GOMA’s latest blockbuster (P19) reveals the art behind the Marvel universe, and finally arriving in cinemas is DC Comics’ Wonder Woman film (P20). What is it about these fantastical characters that captivate our imaginations? Is it about hope – that there is someone out there fighting to make a better world? Why do we look to them when there is clear evidence of myriad marvels in the real world? Chefs (P12, 21, 22) have been elevated to super status, and so they should be – wrangling a heroic offering from a handful of plain ingredients is a superhuman feat in my books. (Even Dr Strange’s ability to turn back time couldn’t save some of my dinner “efforts”.) Heroic status, too, belongs to architects whose talents transform our built environment (P31) for the better; the comedians who can turn that frown upside down (P17); and the fashionistas helping us express our personality with confidence (P15, 26). Surely we are all heroes in some way, we just need to find our own version of a red cape or magic lasso. Go get ’em!

THEN & NOW April, 1953, city: Maitre d’ Bruno Friedlander flambes a dish tableside at Cecil Hotel, George St (since demolished). This style of service was very popular in the ‘50s, and saw waiters using a brandy flame to finish dishes such as steak diane, or slicing roasts from a wheeled trolley. This old-world tradition is making a comeback, adopted by places such as Nickel Kitchen & Bar (757 Ann St, Fortitude Valley). Drama is on the menu with tableside-tossed salads, and (inset) their “Bombe Alaska” is blow-torched inches from diners’ plates. Picture: State Library of Queensland

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THE LIST ...................................................... 8 LIFE ............................................................ 11 COVER STORY ........................................... 12 GOING OUT ................................................ 17 ARTS ......................................................... 18 RESTAURANT............................................. 21 FASHION .................................................. 26 AT HOME .................................................. 31 INTERIORS ............................................... 34 REAL ESTATE ........................................... 42

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Dancing for joy FOROUGH YAVARI, 38 Photographer War-torn Iran taught Forough Yavari to seek hope and beauty in any situation, no matter how dire. Ultimately, it laid the foundation for her awardwinning career in photography. “To make us forget about the intense condition of war, my parents found ways to lead us into more creative activities,” says Forough, who has been named Queensland Portrait Photographer of the Year by the Australian Institute of Professional Photography. “My father used to gather all the family and children and organise painting exhibitions of works from all ages. That was my first interaction with art, and something that changed my whole life forever.” Forough went on to study fine art at the University of Tehran, and later held small exhibitions of her paintings and digital art, which combine photography and painting. “I remember my second solo exhibition,” she says. “I had most of my works sold, and my parents were there. My father coming towards me with tears in his eyes, telling me how proud he was, was the greatest moment. I felt I was on the right path.” Her works were portraits of women, and dealt with social issues, which meant she could not show them in public galleries in Iran, due to legal restrictions. That, coupled with a wish to travel, led her and husband Afshin Jafari, 38, a software engineer, to move to Australia in 2011. “Australia has always been a mystic far land, separated from everywhere,” Forough says. “I felt in love with Australia’s sky, nature and ocean, and was feeling it will be my second home, which it is now.” These days Forough works as a portrait photographer from her home studio in Stafford Heights, and also shoots weddings. “When I print the result I feel satisfied and that’s the happiest moment. That’s the feeling of being alive, full of power and joy. You could even find me dancing around my studio.”

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Get ready to taste some top tipples. Grape varieties from France’s Rhone Valley are celebrated in this popular annual wine-tasting get-together on Jun 11. Think reds such as grenache, shiraz and mourvedre, plus the odd bottle of white from 30 of Australia and New Zealand’s best wine producers, who will be dressed up Game of Thrones-style for the occasion. Tickets from $65. gameofrhones.com

It’s 17 years since their debut album Reflector led to songs Weir and Mascara dominating radio. Now siblings Ella and Jesse Hooper (above) are back on the road playing their first hits and later tracks including I Am and Calm Down. Ella says there are no plans to make the reunion permanent but won’t rule out future shows. You can see the band on their first tour in more than a decade at The Tivoli on Jun 10. thetivoli.com.au

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Landscape artist Steve Lopes imagines how travellers and migrants might have viewed Australia and New Zealand – before they landed – in his latest exhibition at Mitchell Fine Art.

Lopes has studied at Sydney’s College of Fine Arts and in New York and London. He has held more than 30 solo exhibitions around the world and has work included in the collection of the National Gallery of Australia. The show includes Votive Landscape and Figure (above) and runs until Jul 1. mitchellfineartgallery.com

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Before TV shows such as Whose Line Is It Anyway?, comedy fans got their funny fix with Theatresports. Now, Theatresports is back with a 30th anniversary show at the Roundhouse Theatre on Jun 9. Performers – including Rebecca Riggs, Andrew Buchanan (left) and ABC announcer Kat Davidson – aim for the last laugh. laboite.qtix.com.au

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Phil Brown I switch on the mantra and soon, like Moses with the Red Sea, a spot will open up I can’t tell you how much joy it gives me to get a good parking spot. Parking is now becoming such a nightmare in this city that finding a space is an emotional high. When I get one, I punch the air with joy. It’s like I’ve just scored a try in State of Origin – not that I actually know what that feels like. And if it’s a free parking spot, well, that’s even better because parking is so expensive now. I made the mistake of going into one of those multi-level carparks in the city on a weekday some months ago and that emptied my wallet somewhat. We were in the city for about an hour-and-a-half and I thought that might not be too expensive. But when I put the ticket into the machine as we were coming back to the car, I was so shocked by what it cost that I started foully cussing as a sort of reflex action. This was unfortunate because there were several people behind me waiting to use the same machine. In my next life, I want to own one of these parking stations. I will never have to work again.

Prices for parking in the city on weekends are better and the best place on a Saturday or Sunday is the King George Square Car Park where you only have to pay $5. But you will need to get there early because everyone is on to this now, dammit. I also suggest trying around lunchtime when the morning crew head home and make way for the afternoon shift of cheapskates. We frequent the James St precinct and the parking around there is not easy nowadays either. The carparks there have middle-aged men wearing Panama hats on patrol to make sure you are parking legitimately. We have it wired because a friend lets us park in front of his art gallery. So we gently pull in and I always get out wearing a smile of smug superiority. How sweet it is! New Farm Park is one of our favourite destinations on weekends (we like to walk our wee hound there) but recently we went there to find the whole place parked out, which was amazing to me, not to mention frustrating.

When you get a space at a place like this you never want to leave. It reminds me of that Seinfeld episode when George’s father won’t move his car for days because he has jagged such a great spot. I have a method for getting a good park which isn’t exactly scientific but it seems to work. I developed this method on holidays in Townsville when shopping at CastleTown Shopping Centre with my mother-inlaw. The method is known as Phil’s Mantra. It involves me chanting, internally, “we will find a space, we will find a space” over and over again, visualising a parking spot as I do so. As we drive into the carpark I switch on the mantra and soon, like Moses with the Red Sea, a spot will open up before me. Is this magic? Or is it just down to the fact that in a carpark someone’s always arriving and someone’s always about to leave. I prefer to think that it is the extraordinary power of Phil’s Mantra. Now if I can just find a way of marketing that. Om.

Belinda Seeney For once, my make-up application was flawless. A thin layer of moisturiser followed a light exfoliation before I cracked open a new tube of primer, squeezed out a minuscule amount and spread it evenly over my skin. Next came liquid foundation, a jumble of shades and brands that blended seamlessly with my skin tone, followed by a dab of concealer. Looking for a matte finish, I shook mineral powder and translucent powder into a small dish and swirled a makeup brush through until I hit on the ideal hue then dusted it on. Next came the bronzer, just a light sprinkling – nothing too shimmery – to achieve an effortless, natural glow. I stood back and eyed myself critically in the mirror. I turned light switches on and off, and stepped outside to check my handiwork in the far-lessforgiving sunlight.

Satisfied with what I saw, I grabbed a giant can of hairspray and liberally expelled its contents over the multiple layers of product to set them tight. My left knee had never looked so stylish in my life. The reason for its elaborate makeover was far less glamorous. I was off to the races and facing a jam-packed week, had planned my entire outfit well in advance. The hat, the shoes, the bag, the earrings, the necklace, the ring and the sunglasses, all anchored by a striking white dress with long sleeves and short hemline. Then, 36 hours before I was due trackside, I dragged my weary bones outside in the dead of night to wheel the bins to the kerb and promptly tripped over the dog. Down came that left knee, out came a string of expletives and off ran the dog. I shivered my way through the rest of the night as I rotated ice

packs but as race day dawned, there shone my knee in an autumnal palette of aubergine, claret, plum and just a hint of chartreuse. Not quite the “bold colour” dress code this race day had in mind. And so to the make-up drawer I turned, paying more attention to my pins than my pout as I attempted to cover my clumsiness. Sure, I could have just swapped out the dress and indeed, I did have a back-up planned for just this scenario. The only problem being it was still in the laundry pile after I’d hurriedly promoted it from understudy to star the week before to camouflage two shins, mottled with aubergine, claret, plum and just a hint of chartreuse, who’d met with a runaway kayak and come off second best. Cue string of expletives.

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“As a family we celebrated food, and I have great memories of this, which I hope to make more of now that I’m a father.” At home in Camp Hill, Josue rarely does the cooking. Wife Krystal, 33, whips up delicious dinners for him and children Jemima, 5, and Ezekiel, 4. “She’s superb,” he says. “It’s hard to create restaurant food at home because I don’t have the manpower and time, but I always use fresh ingredients. It’s all about eating clean. “We recently bought a new barbecue so I did some lovely salmon portions with a coleslaw and salad of fresh tomato and rocket.” And of course Josue still has a soft spot for McDonald’s. “There’s something about that tangy Big Mac sauce and the balance between the melted cheese and the patties that just gets me every time,” he laughs. HANNAH DAVIES

If one dish was to encapsulate both the Thai heritage and Australian training of Khanittha Muangsong, it would be her kangaroo pad ped. The aromatic spiciness of red curry paste paired with kangaroo meat was a hit with diners when it debuted at Woolloongabba’s Pawpaw Cafe. “We grilled the kangaroo first, sliced it then stir-fried it in the pad ped sauce,” says Khanittha, known to all by her nickname, Bowyo. “It was quite popular even though some people thought it might be too spicy or wouldn’t match with the kangaroo but then they tried it and liked it.” As executive chef, the 29-year-old is the architect in Pawpaw Cafe’s signature fusion of eastern and western cuisines, borne of her desire to entice local palates to try flavoursome Thai cuisine. To counter the common misconception that all Thai food is spicy, she makes her own curry pastes and bases to control the heat of a dish. “We know western (diners) don’t like strong chilli or too much spice so my mum taught me how to turn all the herbs into a green curry paste. “She didn’t use much of the green chilli at all, just green herbs like lemongrass, Thai basil, coriander, as well as ginger, garlic and turmeric.” Her Bangkok-based mother, Duangdee Tanyongthong, was a chef at Thai restaurants in France before opening her own restaurant at home. Surprisingly, Bowyo had little interest in following in her mother’s footsteps until she moved to Brisbane 12 years ago to work part-time at her aunt Kittiya Tanyongthong’s Milton restaurant, Thai Terrace, while she studied English.

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SIGNATURE FUSION … Bowyo Muangsong entices with Australian and Thai flavours.

Encouraged by her aunt and cousins, she enrolled in a TAFE cooking course. “I liked creating new, different things, not just following the recipe,” she says. Bowyo melded her new skills with the flavours of her homeland to create unique menus. Dotted among Pawpaw Cafe’s breakfast staples of pancakes and eggs on toast is more unusual fare such as Thai omelets stuffed with succulent duck meat, Asian herbs and

pungent hoisin sauce. And while the kangaroo pad ped has bounded from the menu, the innovative chef continues to marry local ingredients with traditional dishes. Bowyo’s tamarind fish is made with crispy barramundi fillets and her green curry combines wagyu beef with kaffir lime and lychee. “About 80 per cent of my customers prefer to get the traditional flavour,” she says. BELINDA SEENEY

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intention is to source Australian products and fuse the two cultures in the kitchen. “I just want my experience from Italy, the products I know and the products here to match and make something nice, something different.” Massimo laments an absence of highquality traditional mozzarella and prefers to import parmesan and balsamic vinegar from Italy, but he estimates 90 per cent of the ingredients he uses are sourced locally. “I’m still trying to get my taste here for using the local products which is a big challenge,” Massimo says, listing finger limes and parsnips as new favourites. Along the way he has introduced a “raw and cured” section of fresh seafood and meats designed to share at the start of the meal and set a relaxed dining pace. “Italians eat more, it’s the lifestyle,” he says. “Like on a Sunday, you sit at the table at 12.30pm, maybe don’t get up until 5pm. It’s famiglia, it’s time to spend together. “With this kind of restaurant, you come to make an experience so I’m trying to get the customer to eat as much (variety) as I can.”

Bacchus, South Brisbane Massimo Speroni has no intention of serving hearty bowls of pasta. When the Italian-born chef took over as head chef at Bacchus Restaurant in January his plan was to share the culture and style of his homeland’s cuisine, rather than saturate the menu with trattoria favourites. “I don’t want to be like an Italian restaurant here,” Massimo, 32, says. “For the mains, we don’t have a lot of Italian dishes but more done in the style of Italian.” Growing up in seaside Roseto, in Italy’s Abruzzo region, Massimo’s diet was rich in Adriatic Sea bounty, perhaps influencing the first dish he created at Bacchus. “I’m not a potato gnocchi lover so I’ve changed the recipe,” he says. “It’s black ink gnocchi made from fish and squid ink and we serve it with mussels and calamari which we source from Australia, so the idea is like an Italian dish but we buy everything from here.” So while he draws inspiration from his European heritage, Massimo’s clear

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Bucking the trend Belinda Seeney Jodie Hilton, 36, could have had a career as a barrel rider. Instead, she chose to saddle up for a completely different path. The bubbly mentor oversees The New Garde, a co-working fashion studio in Newstead (right). “I grew up in the rodeo circuit. My father was a bull rider, one uncle was a bull rider and I had another uncle who was a bareback and bronc rider so I was heavily immersed in that scene during my childhood,” she says. Declaring she “wanted to be a famous artist someday”, Jodie threw herself into visual arts, scoring a solo exhibition in Calgary in her early 20s before returning to Australia to pursue a career in visual merchandise and interior design. Her attention turned to fashion when she decided to launch a label, despite her inexperience. “I realised very quickly how much

money I would have wasted if I had just given it a crack,” she says. The label never eventuated but her studies and subsequent internships at fashion magazines and high-end brands whetted her creative appetite. “I had this idea that I had to move to Sydney or Melbourne to further my career … but what I noticed at a lot of the interviews was the people I was up against were also from Brisbane,” she says. “It made me wonder what people who are anchored here do and how

they champion their brands, how they make those first steps.” It spurred her to establish The New Garde, a shared workspace for emerging designers and solo operators to create, connect and progress their career. “It’s a complete ecosystem around the fashion designer so when a designer walks through the door, they’ve got access to all of my contacts and all the people (coworking) here. It’s a way for them to make a couple of mistakes without them being fatal to their own brand.” Jodie recently received a $25,000 Brisbane Arts and Culture Innovation grant, part of which will be used to launch The New Garde fashion label. Interns will be offered the chance to create pieces for the “learning label” while Jodie oversees its creative direction with plans to launch the first collection at Brisbane Fashion Month in October.

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Literary connection Fiona Purdon For the past nine years Penny Ashton has toured the world performing in Jane Austen-inspired one-woman comedy shows. But it was only in 2013 that the Kiwi performer received some surprising news. Her uncle had been researching the family tree and discovered their family was related to Irishman Tom Lefroy, who had a famous fling with a 20-year-old Jane Austen while visiting English relatives in 1796. “I was astonished ... it blew my mind,” she says. “It gives me a connection to Jane Austen and I now know without Tom Lefroy, I wouldn’t exist.” Jane wrote in a letter about her “Irish friend” Tom, who became Lord Chief Justice of Ireland (1852-1866): “Imagine to yourself everything most profligate and shocking in the way of dancing and sitting down together.” Penny, 41, of Auckland, was so inspired by her new personal connection with Austen that she wrote the

award-winning musical show, Promise and Promiscuity, which has been performed worldwide including in Edinburgh and Toronto. Now she is bringing the one-woman production to the Brisbane Cabaret Festival on June 10 and 11. Penny has created a new cast of characters inspired by the 19th-century author’s novels, Sense and Sensibility and Pride and Prejudice. In the musical, heroine Elspeth not only has to battle literary snobbery but her “gross” cousin Horatio’s digestive problems, and her mother’s nerves. There is also the enthusiastic Reginald based on Pride and Prejudice’s Charles Bingley, and Elspeth’s passionate and enthusiastic sister, Cordelia, based on Sense and Sensibility’s Marianne. “Once people realise I’m coming from a place of fondness for Jane Austen, they love the story and they love the characters and they can see I’ve done the research and they can relax,” Penny says. “There’s (also) a lot of

innuendo and pop culture references.” She first turned to the author for performance fodder during an improv concert in New Zealand nine years ago. Someone in the crowd yelled out and asked her to perform in the style of an Austen novel. “I immediately clicked into the genre by pretending to drink tea and attend choreographed balls and everyone was laughing so much,” she says. She is also touring another project – Olive Copperbottom: A New Musical by Charles Dickens and Penny Ashton, a tribute to Dickens’ classic Oliver Twist. Penny is also a voiceover actor and a marriage celebrant. “No one from my primary school was surprised I became a performer,” she says. “I’ve never had a proper job and I’ve been self-employed for almost 20 years.” PROMISE AND PROMISCUITY: A NEW MUSICAL BY JANE AUSTEN AND PENNY ASHTON, Jun 10-11, $39-$44, Brisbane Powerhouse, 119 Lamington St, New Farm. Ph: 3358 8600. brisbanepowerhouse.org

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POWER PACT … Exhibits include Phil Saunders’ concept art for Iron Man 2008.

When was the last time you saw people queuing up to get into an art gallery? You were at The Louvre in Paris, right? But I mean here in Brisbane. Well, if you were at the Gallery of Modern Art for the opening day of Marvel: Creating the Cinematic Universe you would have seen a line of people snaking for hundreds of metres as gallery-goers eagerly waited for the first look at GOMA’s latest blockbuster. Is it worth queuing for? Damn straight it is. This exhibition is a stroke of genius and it could end up being QAGOMA’s biggest attraction ever. Soon you won’t be able to wipe the smile off the face of director Chris

Saines. He and his team have unashamedly embraced popular culture and a film genre that is going gangbusters. But is it art? We think it is, because there’s so much more to Marvel than cartoons. There’s fashion design (the costumes are amazing), Marvel film artwork, digital artistry and the films themselves, which will be showing in the Australian Cinematheque at GOMA during this exhibition. When the exhibition was first announced as GOMA’s next blockbuster, some turned up their noses. But most critics have come around. And GOMA is a public gallery so why not put on a show for the public?

It all began as an idea by Screen Queensland chief executive Tracey Vieira. She and Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk put that idea to the Marvel folks in Los Angeles when negotiating the filming of forthcoming movie Thor: Ragnarok in Queensland. GOMA officials loved the idea and curator Amanda Slack-Smith was put in charge. For something like this you need the wow factor. That is supplied by the seven-metre tall Asgardian Throne, part of the set of Thor: Ragnarok, which dominates one gallery. They had to take off the side of the GOMA building to install it. It’s truly gobsmacking. The Formula 1 racing car from Iron Man 2 is pretty impressive too. The exhibition has more than 500 items including costumes and props. Thanks to a collaboration with QUT the whole thing is very interactive. One of the most popular interactive attractions is sure to be the “virtual mirrors”. Deb Polson, of QUT’s School of Design, says these mirrors “scan your movements and allow you to control stunning life-size character models from the very latest cinematic releases”. I looked in the mirror and saw The Hulk looking back and aping my every move. Awesome. A wall of touchscreen interactive maps allows viewers to explore the connections between characters and there are a number of other interactive elements. The “green screen” is popular too. Here you can have your photo taken and become insinuated into a Marvel poster which you can then email to yourself as a memento.

The Captain America diorama is pretty cool too and it features Captain America’s costumes and his WWII elite team, the Howling Commandos. Local artist Wayne Nichols has painted a Spider-Man mural on one wall of the gallery too, which is a nod to the graphic style found in early comics. There are some vintage versions of those on display to show where it all started. And did I mention the gift shop? Merchandise is not a dirty word in this case. Opening the exhibition, the Premier stressed that art should be for everyone and this show exemplifies that idea. Enjoy.

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ARMOUR PLATED … Concept art (above), and a 1952 comic cover introduces Thor (left).

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Little wonder WONDER WOMAN hhh Director: Patty Jenkins Starring: Gal Gadot, Chris Pine Rating: M Running time: 141 minutes We’ve waited a long time to see a female superhero in a lead feature role. With so much riding on those well-rounded shoulders, Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman was perhaps destined to disappoint. On a physical level, there will be few quibbles. In her second screen outing as the superhero (she stole Dawn of Justice from Batman and Superman), the Israeli model-actress looks every inch the goddess she is supposed to be. And two years as a soldier in the Israel Defence Forces means Gadot can handle herself convincingly in screen combat. But as a character, Diana, Princess of the Amazons, is a little earnest.

And as a role model for female empowerment, she is predictable. Wonder Woman takes itself seriously. There’s an old-fashioned Saturday matinee innocence to this M-rated fantasy, in keeping with its girl’s own, World War I backdrop. Chris Pine (main image with Gadot) is well cast as Steve Trevor, the dashing US air force pilot rescued by Diana when he crashes into the sea off Themyscira. He’s the first man she has ever seen (cue the double entendres).

Learning about the “war to end all wars” that has been raging in a parallel universe for years, Diana accompanies Trevor to London to vanquish the forces of evil. In a bid to stop rogue German General Erich Ludendorff (Danny Huston) and his sidekick Doctor Poison (Elena Anaya) from unleashing their deadly gas on soldiers and civilians, Steve enlists the help of a motley bunch of mercenaries including Ewen Bremner’s drunken sniper, Said Taghmaoui’s fast-talking

conman, and Eugene Brave Rock’s opportunistic Native American Chief. The action is solid enough and the effects are impressive, but the first female superhero movie lacks imagination. Following in the footsteps of Jennifer Lawrence’s reluctant warrior, Katniss Everdeen, Angelina Jolie’s athletically stylised Lara Croft, and even Sigourney Weaver’s alienkicking Ripley, Wonder Woman feels like a bit of a throwback. VICKY ROACH

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Magic in the mix RESTAURANT Tony Harper Let’s imagine for a moment that Ian McKellen floated in wearing his X-Men Magneto suit, picked up Stokehouse and deposited it somewhere else, away from the river – Ipswich, Burpengary, Bardon maybe – with everything else still intact. Would it have the same lustre, or is that magical vista of the Brisbane River the restaurant’s defining factor? It’s kind of a moot question – a big part of the Stokehouse identity is obviously its glorious position and quite stellar city views: imagining it elsewhere is like imagining myself with a smaller nose, or my car painted yellow (oh dear) with a VW badge on the front. But there’s the rest of Stokehouse – the food, the drinks, the people and the attitude. They are definitely worth talking about. Service runs on ball bearings – slick, smooth and cosseting from the moment you stride in the door until weaving out sometime later. And it’s a staff that knows its stuff, well-versed on the wines, intimate with the food and blessed with that rare blob of common sense that predicts a diner’s need before it arrives: simple things such as noticing a nearly empty beer glass, a questioning face, a missing piece of cutlery. It is a floor that is manned by professionals, and if they raise an eyebrow (and I doubt it) at my shabby attire midst the suits and ties

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LOCATION PLUS … Stokehouse offers artfully concocted dishes like the ceviche (inset).

of the city crowd, they at least do it discreetly. There’s a wealth of wines on offer, from Kiwi sauvignon blanc to big-end Australian and European reds. But there’s also insightful stuff on the list – bottles for a reasonable price with interesting contents. I ask for gruner veltliner and I get it – Salomon Wachtberg Austrian, sublime and well under $100. Stokehouse has always housed some good wine people and still does. There is a moment, when one of the staff is poised with her mental pen and paper twitching, that the menu

lets me down. There’s nothing crying out to me – no offal, no oddity from the depths of the ocean, no jowl. It’s a safe menu. Stokehouse, I assumed, needs broad appeal rather than quirk and intrigue. I opt for a couple of fish courses, ceviche ($19) and “market fish” ($42) and both are exceptional enough that my assumption is slayed: these are carefully, artfully concocted dishes with plenty of intrigue in their makeup. They don’t need offal to be clever. The ceviche is tuna, smalldiced, wrapped in daikon, dressed with elderflower vinaigrette: vibrant,

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Bouquet list with Leesa Maher ON THE SCENT Should you find yourself in the south of France this year, drive on over to Grasse, where a new exhibition is honouring the late Christian Dior. Christian Dior – Esprits De Parfums chronicles his early life and couture work through fragrance, revealing his passion for the region and its influence on his perfumes, including the first: Miss Dior. He once said: “(Miss Dior) was born of those Provencal evenings filled with fireflies when green jasmine serves as a counterpoint to the melody of the night and the earth.” Its latest incarnation, Absolutely Blooming ($165, 50ml, Myer), lives up to the

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Have you ever wondered exactly how happy a pig in mud can be? They set the bar pretty high at rural hub The Farm (thefarmbyronbay.com.au). Make the Three Blue Ducks produce store your first port of call for a picnic basket brimful with local goodies. We’re talking Nimbin Valley cheese, The Bread Social baguette, Naked Byron Dips, chocolate brownies, berries and more. Next, have fun finding the perfect spot to spread your rug as you wander past floppy-

eared pigs and fields awash with sunflowers. We were lucky enough to meet The Farm’s most famous “hairy coo”, the fuzzy Braveheart, and his faithful shadow Silence the Lamb. Stop for a snack at the macadamia orchard where a windfall of buttery native nuts awaits under a leafy canopy. Three Blue Ducks picnic hampers cost $100 and feed two to four people.

Shopping is hard work, but there’s scope for rejuvenation at Elements of Byron (elementsofbyron.com.au). Swing from cushioned chairs overlooking lagoons, lounges suspended in the pool or head into the spa. We’re booked into one of the resort’s stunning beachfront villas. A word of warning: you might be tempted to spend the rest of your stay stretched out on the silvery cowhide in front of the fire, or chindeep in bubbles on the private bathing deck. I’ll confess, I was a little late joining the cocktail crowd at the resort’s poolside firepit. Once there, I am introduced to Brookie’s Gin, made in a rainforest distillery whose potions are infused with species native to the NSW north coast, including aniseed, myrtle, ginger, rye berries and finger limes. There’s more magic in store at Graze Restaurant, the new base for Simon Jones. The former head chef at Marco Pierre White’s Michelin-starred L’Escargot in London is embracing the seachange with a menu spanning grilled Ballina prawns in burnt anise butter to roasted New England lamb rump with native saltbush.

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AFTERNOON After a lunch stop at Doma Cafe in the town of Federal, our host proves he’s more than just a sushi-making master when he gives us the hottest tip of them all: Minyon Falls. The 15minute drive from Federal winds past roadside fruit and veg stalls through picturesque pasture and ancient rainforest. Nightcap National Park’s main attraction, Minyon Falls lookout, is an easy stroll from the

carpark (nationalparks.nsw.gov.au). The misty 100m cascade, slicing through a palm-filled gorge, is alive with dancing rainbows. Don’t forget to find the pot of gold at the bottom, a rock pool made for mermaids.

EVENING Head back into town to catch a Byron sunset session. You can drive up to Cape Byron Lighthouse (Lighthouse

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Black metal sheeting on the home’s exterior was inspired by the bushland setting. “It’s like when a bushfire has been through, embracing that charred look like a burnt tree, so the colour was just part of the bushland and the environment and not competing with it,” Jodi says. The “adventure” part of the brief took the form of a secret room tucked above the office and accessed by panelled doors disguised as a wall. The room is decorated with treasured items collected on their regular trips overseas, including handpainted paper dolls from Prague. “When our nieces and nephews come over they’ve got to go in there and see things and they can sneak in and hide,” Jodi says.

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Around the house, baskets of yarn hint at Jodi’s passion for knitting. Her craft group often gathers in the office. “On Saturdays we all go to someone’s house and knit and drink cups of tea and coffee and sometimes champagne and gin. We’re a quirky bunch made up of a marine biologist, psychiatrist, vet and other professions,” she says. Jodi and Geoff worked closely with

Duncan and Sarah on customising and contributing to the house. Geoff, who has a background in visual communication, designed the ceilings’ patterned plywood panels. Jodi sourced decor from Space, including the lounge suite, dining chairs, rugs, light fittings and more. An extra room under the house that wasn’t in the original plan is where Jodi spends most of her time.

“I love this room. It’s really cool and it was put on to connect the building to the garden. We’re so glad we did because you feel really private here and right in the bush. “The serious coffee machine is down here and a lot of knitting happens here too,” she says. Architects: Duncan and Sarah Betts, ph: 0403 893 392.

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This ugly duckling suggests a flavour of celery meets walnuts. Used in a soup, it is the quintessence of winter. Improve it by adding potato to give it more structure. Similarly, make a creamy celeriac bake or crispy rosti even better with some spud.

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CELERIAC ROSTI, CELERY SALSA VERDE AND CRISPY SPECK Prep time: 50 mins Cooking time: 20 mins INGREDIENTS 1 large celeriac, peeled, coarsely grated 1 large potato, peeled, coarsely grated 2 large golden shallots, peeled, and thinly sliced 1tbs lemon juice Sea salt and freshly milled pepper 1tsp coriander seeds, toasted and finely crushed 1tsp cumin seeds, toasted and crushed 1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed 2 eggs, beaten 2tbs plain flour Vegetable oil, for frying 100ml creme fraiche 5 thin slices speck, grilled until crisp 2 finger limes, halved, pulp extracted Nasturtium leaves, to garnish

Celery salsa verde 100g celery stalk, finely diced (reserve heart leaves, finely chopped) 1 lemon, zested 2 cloves garlic, crushed 20g baby capers, desalinated (plus extra for garnish) ½ bunch flat leaf parsley, finely chopped

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METHOD Rosti: Combine celeriac, potato, shallots, lemon juice and 2tsp of sea salt in a colander lined with muslin. Combine and leave for 30 mins. Gather up muslin and squeeze to remove liquid. Place into a bowl and add spices, garlic, eggs and flour. Divide into 10 and shape into round, flat cakes. Heat 1cm of oil in a heavy based fry pan over medium-high heat. Place cakes into pan and cook for 4 mins on each side or until golden. Drain on a cake rack. Celery salsa verde: Blanch celery in boiling salted water for 10 secs, arrest in iced water then drain. Combine with remaining ingredients. Serve two cakes with salsa, creme fraiche, spread around speck, finger lime, extra capers, celery and nasturtium leaves. Serves 5. ALASTAIR MCLEOD is the chef-owner of Al’FreshCo. alfreshco.com.au

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Consultant dietitian Dr Alan Barclay, writer Philippa Sandall and chef and rural produce advocate Kate McGhie pool their talents for this familyfriendly cookbook that includes nutritional analysis for each recipe – think potato patties with yoghurt and green herb sauce – plus tips and hints for the novice, nervous, curious or time-poor cook. Sounds like most of the population. Good carbs and their sidekicks, good fats and lean proteins, are the heroes here and this book teaches you how to fashion them into 100 satisfying, flavourpacked dishes. Never fear – sweets are allowed. Lemon passionfruit pudding anyone?

After a series of health issues left her confined to bed, Sydneybased Felicity Evans embarked on a journey through the world of probiotics and fermentation to find her way back to good health. These days the Sydneybased author is a fully fledged fermentation expert and, here, presents 50 of her favourite gutfriendly elixirs and how to make them. The book includes a basic explanation of the science and health benefits, the tools you’ll need to get started, and delicious-sounding recipes such as healthy pina colada kefir, tutti-frutti coconut water kefir, and homemade ginger beer. A must for the health-conscious.

Owners of Eat Poke, London’s first “poh-kay” restaurant, reveal how easy it is to introduce the laidback sushi bowls into your everyday repertoire. It seems the healthy Hawaiian food craze is no longer restricted to just dining out establishments. Farrar and Jackson inject fun and full-on flavour into the traditional meal of rice layered with raw, fresh chunks of marinated fish and toppings (such as sweetcorn in smoky mayo or green papaya slaw). Inside you’ll find instructions for building a poke bowl, choosing and prepping the fish, and cooking the rice. Healthy desserts, such as mango and papaya poke with coconut rice, are a lovely sweet bonus.

Dual passions of nutrition and photography collide in this stunning recipe volume from Luise Vindahl and David Frenkiel, the bloggers behind the ubersuccessful Green Kitchen Stories. David is the photographer while Luise is a qualified nutritionist who specialises in wheat- and sugar-free recipes. Feast your eyes on recipes for raspberry mousse and chia parfait, seasonal veggie bowls, and beetroot and goat’s cheese quiche – divine, and enough to satisfy the most devoted meat eater. Best of all, these wholesome dishes are eminently doable. We love that. SHANNON WEI

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Tuscany Hilltop beauty is a blend of timeless and practical style This Tuscan-inspired five-bedroom property strikes an imperial pose from its elevated position. Spread across four levels, the home is surrounded by established gardens, with 5km of forest trails nearby. From its hilltop position there are panoramic views of Mt Coot-tha and the city.

72 McGahan St Land: 1528sq m Inspect: By appointment Agent: Garry Price, Ray White East Brisbane, ph: 3906 2500 or 0402 693 501 For sale: By negotiation

Recessed ceilings and polished hardwood floors accentuate a regal style on the second floor. The level is separated into multiple living areas, including a formal living and dining room, family room, kitchen, sunroom and meals area. To the rear is a long porch, while a second porch off the front meals area has stairs leading down to a Mediterranean-style courtyard with a sculpted water feature. On the first floor is a games room with wet bar and a billiards room

with access to an saltwater pool. This level also has a wine cellar and sauna, four master-sized bedrooms, a study nook, laundry and bathroom. On the third floor, the main bedroom has two walk-in wardrobes, an ensuite and a private rooftop courtyard with a jacuzzi. A second garage with a bathroom and storage space is on the ground floor, along with a gym and carpeted home theatre.

LIFESTYLE The location is first-class… Ideal penthouse alternative.

TENERIFFE 59 Kingsholme Street

INSPECT Saturday 12 – 12:30pm

Every aspect of this contemporary home encompasses the finest in residential living, offering the chance to secure a private sanctuary in highly sought Teneriffe. Living spaces merge together to promote a sense of generosity accentuated by soaring voids, natural light and inspiring interiors that incorporate spotted gum timber flooring, striking Brazilian quartzite benches and sleek carbon fibre cabinetry. Outstanding extras include a spacious rumpus room and outdoor pavilion complete with plunge pool — all of this within minutes of the riverwalks, New Farm, Fortitude Valley and the CBD.

3 BED 2 BATH 2 CAR + POOL

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AUCTION Thursday 22 June at 12:30pm, Place Auction Rooms, 33 Lytton Rd, East Brisbane Judy Goodger 0438 767 377 Matthew Foote 0400 107 707 PLC-OP3246 _BN_A

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 9:30 – 10am

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-OP3246 _BN_B

NEW FARM 1-4/549 Brunswick Street

INSPECT Saturday 10 – 10:30am AUCTION Thursday 22 June at 12:30pm,

Residing pride of place in the heart of cosmopolitan New Farm, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to acquire four strata titled, ground floor Art Deco apartments. Fusing classic architectural elements with some modern appointments, these apartments capture the charm of yesteryear - a rarity amongst the newer builds. This is a great investment, returning a combined income of $1,220/week. Each apartment showcases functional living spaces and is graced with timeless elements. Mere minutes to a host of lifestyle options, this is an opportunity to take advantage of New Farm’s historically strong capital growth.

Aaron Woolard 0421 145 386

4 BED 4 BATH 4 CAR

Anissa Lamond 0416 939 392

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BRISBANE CITY 392/26 Felix Street

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

Place Auction Rooms, 33 Lytton Rd, East Brisbane

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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-OP3246 _BN_C

BULIMBA 4/24 Riddell Street

INSPECT Saturday 10 – 10:30am

A private elevator allows you seamless access to your 380m2 home, opening conveniently into the living, dining and kitchen area. The gourmet kitchen has been designed to the highest specifications. A strong visible connection to the covered deck is made possible through bi-fold doors which merge the living and outdoor areas. The inspiring rooftop deck has uninterrupted city panoramas. Luxuriously appointed, the grand master suite has access to one of the outdoor terraces as well as an expansive wardrobe and ensuite. A further two bedrooms include built-in robes and are serviced by a main bathroom.

AUCTION Thursday 22 June at 12:30pm,

and 1 – 1:30pm

3 BED 2 BATH 2 CAR

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INVESTMENT

OUTGREW OR DOWNSIZED

FIRST HOME

MOVED OVERSEAS OR INTERSTATE

CHANGE OF LIFESTYLE LOCATION

FINANCIAL REASONS

Place Auction Rooms, 33 Lytton Rd, East Brisbane

Matthew Hackett 0407 761 061

This year we’ve proudly helped 84 families embark on the next chapter of their life. During our 17 years of experience we’ve had the privilege of helping over 700 families buy and sell in Brisbane. We understand that as families grow, circumstances can change. When the time is right, we would like to offer our support and experience to help you embark on your next chapter.

Alex Rutherford 0417 877 828 alexrutherford@eplace.com.au PLC-OP3246 _BN_D

Island living This resort-style residence on Bribie Island offers a peaceful lifestyle close to the Pacific Harbour Golf and Country Club, Woorim Beach, the Esplanade and marina. Established gardens and a pebbled path lead to a front porch and custom-built, timber double doors. Sliding glass doors and clerestory windows allow cooling breezes and natural light into the home. The open-plan design’s livability is enhanced by the inclusion of polished tiles, high ceilings, ducted airconditioning and downlights. A study and media room are positioned at the front of the house, while a central open-plan area includes a kitchen with stainless steel appliances, dark timber cabinetry, and a large island benchtop with a breakfast bar. From the kitchen is a hallway,

fitted with storage space and leading to a double garage and a laundry, which has external access. Two bedrooms are also positioned along the hallway. The rooms have built-in wardrobes and access to a shared ensuite. The main bedroom is to the rear of the house, and is appointed with a walk-in wardrobe and an ensuite, which features a rain showerhead over a corner spa bath.

BANKSIA BEACH 158 Marina Blvd Land: 913sq m Inspect: Wed, Jun 7, 5-6pm; Sat, Jun 10, 1-1.30pm Auction: On site, Sat, Jun 10, 1.30pm Agent: Ben Aggarwal, Belle Property South Brisbane; ph 3333 1000 or 0450 540 822

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

Bulimba, it’s my kind of place. Bulimba has always been a big part of my life – and still is today. Since founding the Bulimba Fashion Festival 8 years ago, we have proudly helped support many local businesses and families and raised over $200,000 for local charities. If you’re thinking of selling your property, work with an agent that has dedicated her career to promoting a true sense of community spirit in this highly desirable place to call home.

Shannon Harvey 0438 114 056 shannon@eplace.com.au LIVING LOCAL | SUPPORTING LOCAL | SELLING LOCAL

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Pullenvale 139 Kamala Drive Wow - It Is Certainly ´Impressive´ "WOW"... A word, by definition, that means to ´Impress or Excite Greatly ´. So, it should be no surprise when every time someone is fortunate enough to become involved with this impressive ’Estate’ the first word we hear is "WOW". With approximately 1400sqm of opulent living spanning across three levels, and privately perched atop of 10 acres’, if you want to live in one of Brisbane´s best, most secure & private homes, you need to pursue this opportunity.

The features include but are certainly not limited to: •

Master suite is perched with stunning mountain views;

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Opulent ensuite with Spa Bath & ´Robe/Dressing Room´;

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Kitchen boasts ILVE Ovens, Gas cooktop, & Steam Oven;

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Butler´s Pantry inc a masterfully positioned Cold Room;

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Extensive Theater that rivals any Gold Class Cinema;

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C-Bus automation, full video integration & alarm system.

For Sale Offers Invited Closing Tuesday 20th June at 5pm. If not sold prior View Sat 10th June 2.00pm to 2.45pm ljhooker.com/QJ7H1Z

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

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Clear Mountain 701 Clear Mountain Rd ’Mountain Lake Manor’ - A Panoramic Vista From Sunrise To Sunset ´Mountain Lake Manor´ is a home like no other and takes pride of place in the Northern Hills of Brisbane. Cascading over 6 acres, it blends seamlessly across the lush and rolling hills of Clear Mountain. The main residence is positioned perfectly to take advantage of the stunning panorama across Lake Samsonvale, to the coastline of Moreton Bay & beyond! A ´Mansion´ by definition and a ´Manor´ by status, this luxurious home has been crafted with a finesse only found in the highest echelons of life!

With so many characteristics the special features are: •

High-end kitchen includes an extensive butler´s pantry,

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Miele appliances inc: steamer, induction top, 900 oven;

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Master features raised bed platform & extensive ensuite;

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Showcasing, spa bath, dble shower, bidet & marble tiles;

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Dual living with 2nd kitchen on lower level & 2 bedrooms;

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Media Room, extensive lower lounge, games room & bar.

For Sale - Offers Invited. Closing Thursday 22nd June at 5pm. If not sold prior. View Sat 10th June 4.00pm - 4.45pm ljhooker.com/QM7H1Z

Scott Gemmell 0414 606 114 New Farm 3146 5400

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St Lucia 9/56 Bellevue Terrace Penthouse Living With The ’Uniqueness Of Quality’ ON OFFER IS A RARE COMMODITY... SIZE! Size is a commodity within our current market that is as rare as a ´Pink Diamond´. So, when you combine size and quality with a top floor position, city views, lift access and one of Brisbane´s strongest property suburbs, you end up with an opportunity that won´t last! Indulge in luxury & enjoy the perfect culmination of sophistication and functionality with a level of finish that is so rare, it is sure to impress.

A formal entry showcases the northerly ’City Views’ whilst the living blends seamlessly to the outdoor entertaining. A separate informal living area is perfect as a multipurpose media room & includes a home office, featuring LED lighting & custom cabinetry. Entertaining will be a joy in this stunning Kitchen with Butler´s pantry, ILVE appliances & the perfect combination of custom Polished Concrete with quality Stone. Located at ’The Peak’ of St Lucia, this home will ’Sell’. Don´t miss the opportunity to secure a rare Penthouse!

For Sale $1,400,000 - 1,500,000 View Wed 7th June 6.00pm-6.30pm Sat 10 June 12.00pm-12.30pm ljhooker.com/Q5VH1Z

Scott Gemmell 0414 606 114 New Farm 3146 5400

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St Lucia 56 Bellevue Terrace ’The Peak’ Is Ready And Waiting For You To Move Straight In! Also available... is the most affordable 3 Bedroom apartment in this market at ONLY $699,000! Liverland Developments’ prides itself on an exceptional standard of finish and ’The Peak’ @ St Lucia is certainly no exception. It is one of their ’Signature Collections’ and privacy is guaranteed with only 2 apartments per level. St Lucia is one of Brisbane´s most prestigious suburbs and is renowned for strong investment given it´s proximity to the University of Queensland and all of the key amenities.

The key features include: •

Kitchens feature Stone & prestigious ILVE appliances;

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Luxurious ensuite, with porcelain tile & double sinks;

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Ideally positioned laundries with convenient storage;

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Feature study area with desk & customised cabinetry;

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Polished hardwood timber, plush carpet or tiled flooring;

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Lift access, secure Intercom & Ducted Air-Conditioning.

For Sale from $549,000 View Wed 7th June 6.00pm to 6.30pm Sat 10th June 12.30pm to 1.30pm ljhooker.com/QT3H1Z

Scott Gemmell 0414 606 114 New Farm 3146 5400

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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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Amazing shade tree aboretum

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Raked ceilings with plenty of natural light

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

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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Fortitude Valley 47/4 Wandoo Street A House Disguised As An Apartment It is Contemporary, it is Industrial, it is Superb... It is everything you would expect from a diverse suburb like the Fortitude Valley. This 2-level home, hidden away on the North-East corner of the top floor provides what most others don’t! The size, natural light & excellent breezes, via the casement windows & eastern balcony, will be a welcome feature. The industrial steel beams highlight a point of difference, with feature voids and an abundance of glass. Every aspect of this home gives you a different element for discussion.

For Sale Offers from $900,000 •

Main living area flows effortlessly to the eastern balcony;

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Centrally located kitchen services the open plan living;

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S/Steel compliments black stone tops & feature cabinets;

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Stone tops to bathrooms with powder room on 1st level;

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Air-con to the living as well as all 3 upstairs bedrooms;

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Convenient study tucked away for complete privacy;

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Secure access via intercom, 2 carparks & lockup storage.

View Call for inspection times ljhooker.com/QBRH1Z

Scott Gemmell 0414 606 114 New Farm 3146 5400

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128 Crosby Road, Ascot

PRICE BY NEGOTIATION

Hidden Entrance to Stunning Ascot Residence

A batman-like tunnel is the only visible element of this private Ascot residence from the lower street level. Reminiscent of a Hollywood film set, the 50m concrete enclosed passage is one of two entrances to this most secretive Ascot site. Drive into an underground bunker capable of accommodating eight to ten cars. An internal lift accesses the multi-level residence, which is also an inspired feat of engineering. Edged into Bartley's Hill and overlooking Queensland´s capital city.

• 1288sq m internal living space, 1409sq m total area, 1120sq m land size

Inspect Saturday 11:30 - 12:15pm

• Tunnel entrance, garaging for eight vehicles, multilevel residence, internal lift • Spectacular views of Moreton Bay to Mt Coot-tha • Seven bedrooms and bathrooms including the master with terrace, dual ensuite, WIR • Gaggenau and marble kitchen with scullery

Tyson Clarke 0407 034 803

Stephen Weber 0417 200 702

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15 Longman Terrace

A monument to contemporary architecture, this near new absolute riverfront sophisticate rising

AUCTION

out of a grand, private 1,229m2 of rare north facing land is a bold departure from tradition over

ON SHOW

three dynamic levels with its extensive suite of internal amenity equally complemented externally

APPLY

by a grand pontoon, pool, and wide views across this sought after, picturesque, convenient locale.

DETAIL

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61 7

3858 8888

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372 (3.4 Ha.)

376 (4.09 Ha.)

356 (4 Ha.)

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356, 372, 376 Hawkesbury Road ANSTEAD

This 28 acre | 11.5 hectare estate over 3 titles is likely the last undeveloped holding this size this close

AUCTION

to the city and is for sale for the first time in 40 years. #376 is a grand near new absolute riverfront

ON SHOW

home on a flat ridgetop alongside #356, a vacant riverside lot. #372 with a brick home completes

APPLY

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DETAIL

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THE RE/MAX COLLECTION

NORMAN PARK, 20 WYNNUM ROAD

UNIQUE RIVER - INSPIRED LIVING . A commanding riverfront position of unsurpassed views delivering that sense of space & privacy you have always dreamt of. Awaken to a glorious morning sunrise or relax as the sun sets over the city & the night sky comes to life. * A lavish master bedroom suite complete with a grand dressing room, free standing bath plus private access to the North-facing terrace * An expansive gourmet kitchen featuring Miele & Liebherr appliances, Quartzite bench tops, butlerÂ´s scullery & Teppanyaki BBQ * Many hours will be spent at the fully equipped & much loved "Boat House" with adjoining pontoon & sparkling inground pool * Acoustic glass & soundproofing blocks any hint of noise, four car garage, two car parking & turntable ensure easy road access

Inspect: Wed 6 - 6.30pm Saturday 10.30 - 11.30am For Sale: Expression Of Interest Closing 23rd June

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CARINDALE, 12 CONEYHURST CRESCENT

Clean Cut - Architecturally Redesigned Contemporary on 1432sqm A beguiling mixture of simplicity and bespoke detailing, this irreplaceable family residence is as liveable as it is luxurious. By using a limited selection of rich materials and contrasting textures, the minimalism and purity of the home is enhanced. A glamorous master suite includes a walk in robe and stylish ensuite. Modern fully tiled bathrooms complete with high quality European fixtures and fittings. Expertly crafted gourmet kitchen featuring Swiss V ZUG appliances and Carrara Marble. Living rooms with fireplaces, a dedicated home office, lift, full size tennis court and pavilion are a rarity indeed. Ducted air-conditioning, high ceilings, Vacu-Maid, custom made joinery and creative lighting.

Inspect: Wed 5.15 - 6pm Saturday 11-11.30am Auction: On Site Saturday 17th June 4pm View: deborahevans.com.au

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R ARE ENTRY TO P RESTIGIOUS P OCKET 93 ELLIOTT STREET HAWTHORNE

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MAKE money while you are building your dream inner-city home. The house price growth in Hawthorne in the past year was 13.7 per cent, one of the highest in southeast Queensland. With Hawthorneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s median house price sitting at $1.21 million, this parcel of flat land in the heart of the sought-after suburb is a rare entry-level opportunity. The 407m2 block is the only vacant land available on Elliott St, and one of few currently on the market in the area. Development approval has been granted to build a three-storey house on the property, and plans will be included with the sale. Land 407m 2

Contact the NGU Elite Team to book your private inspection today.

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Auction Sunday 25th June, 3:30pm

Emil Juresic 0481 601 793

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This brand new double-storey home is a striking addition to the street, which is quickly turning into one of Brisbaneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most sought-after real estate pockets. Laser cut screens, and a contrasting white and grey exterior framed by landscaped garden create a handsome initial first impression. The hero of the home, however, is a soaring entry void comprised of open tread timber stairs, floor-to-ceiling windows, and a feature gun metal grey cluster light. Designed to run the length of the block, from driveway to pool, this home meets every family need. 5 Bed

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T E A M

Next Inspection Saturday 3rd June, 11:00am - 11:30am

Auction Sunday 18th June, 1:30pm

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Time traveller This two-storey, five-bedroom Queenslander has been renovated to offer modern living while retaining classic features. The exterior of the home reflects traditional elegance with its triplegable facade, white picket fence and spacious patio. On the ground floor, a rumpus room connects to three bedrooms, two of which have walk-in wardrobes and shared access to an ensuite. Another bathroom, a laundry with external access and a gym are also downstairs, along with a double garage. The upper floor features polished timber floors, high ceilings, VJ walls and leadlight windows. Overlooking the front gardens below, the main bedroom has a walkin wardrobe, an ensuite and access to a large sunroom. A central living

space, also with access to the sunroom, features an ornate archway connecting the dining and lounge rooms. A family room, spacious kitchen, study, another bedroom and a bathroom complete this level. The kitchen has black granite benchtops, a butler’s pantry and an island bench. Glass bi-fold doors open the rear of the house to a covered deck, which has a built-in kitchenette.

ANSTEAD 246 Sugars Road 2.5 Acres of north facing, elevated acreage with sweeping views 4 Generous bedrooms plus 5th bedroom or home office 2 Bathrooms including ensuite to the master Perfect separation with four defined living areas, soaring ceilings, large kitchen with walk in pantry • Large wrap around verandas overlooking the pool & tennis court

72 Park Rd Land: 810sq m Inspect: Fri, Jun 9 and Sat, Jun 10, 12-12.30pm; Tue, Jun 13, 6.30-7pm Auction: On site, Sat, Jun 17, 3pm Agent: Ian Cuneo, Ray White Ascot; ph: 3868 7500 or 0416 139 656

ELEVATED ACREAGE PERFECTION • • • •

KALINGA

• Resort style grounds with beautiful established gardens • Private gated entry with concrete driveway and feature lighting • Tremendous storage with 6 car spaces, additional area for trailers, boats, caravans & workshop • Huge 9m x 6m shed • Town water and 90,000 in ground water tank • Convenient to buses, schools and local shopping

FOR SALE NOW OR BY AUCTION SUNDAY 25TH JUNE @ 1:30PM Inspect Saturday 12:00 - 12:45pm Benjamin Smith 0416 005 008 Kel Goesch 0408 647 568

5 bed I 3 bath I 2 car I pool

YERONGA 71 Ormadale Street ARCHITECT DESIGNED CONTEMPORARY WITH RIVER FRONTAGE Situated along the Brisbane River in one of Yeronga’s most sought after locations, 71 Ormadale Rd is the perfect blend of subtropical architecture & minimalist contemporary design. This masterpiece home was designed by award-winning Brisbane architectural practise Blueprint Architects. The home’s design enables connectivity for a family with its contemporary modern living spaces that blend seamlessly between the inside and out.

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Wednesday 12:30 - 1:00pm Call for Saturday Viewing Times

Auction

Saturday, 17 June @ 10am On Site

Contact

Judi O’Dea 0417 009 635 Michael Kleimeyer 0401 691 631 spaceproperty.com.au

Serene escape In a cul-de-sac adjacent to Mt Coottha State Forest, this house exudes bush character and contemporary elegance. Natural materials, traditional arched windows and vibrant feature walls give the indoor and outdoor living areas warmth, while creating a seamless connection to the surrounding environment. A front porch with stained-glass windows and a double door invites entry into the first level. Stone floors meet timber staircases in the foyer, which subtly divides the level into three areas, all with raked ceilings, large windows and polished hardwood floors. To the right, a formal lounge with brick fireplace overlooks the front gardens, while a living room occupies the left side of the level. At the rear of the floorplan, a

family room with a custom-built bar sits alongside a partially-enclosed dining room and kitchen. Behind the kitchen is a laundry and bathroom. Timber-framed glass bi-fold and French doors open the house to an expansive patio. Four bedrooms are on the second floor, along with a bathroom. The ground floor houses multiple storage areas including a wine cellar, undercroft and two-car garage.

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Auction Friday 30th June, 11am Lvl 1/153 Racecourse Rd, Ascot Agent

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CHAPEL HILL 15 Narnoo St Land: 1657sq m Inspect: By appointment Auction: On site, Sat, Jun 10, 2pm Agent: Michelle McLeod, McLeod Partners; ph: 3878 1888 or 0418 787 312

145 Ryan Road, TAROME Live the good life – Sophisticated yet practical in this glorious se ing

75 minutes from Brisbane and 1,300 feet above sea level, this 13.5 acre property has breathtaking 360 degree views of the surrounding landscape. A-typical in every aspect, the curved lines and artful use of colour inspire creativity and command you to think outside the box. The home spans two air conditioned pavilions, linked by decking: • Main pavilion – soaring ceilings, full length glass sliding doors opening onto four metre wide timber decks, powder room, kitchen with butler’s pantry and access to the loft, master bedroom (with ensuite and walk in robe) • Second pavilion – Two bedrooms with built in cupboards and a two – way bathroom • Low maintenance gardens with orchard, organic vegetable garden and chicken run, watered from bore • 18m x 8m shed with concrete ﬂoor and skillion, two rain water tanks with water puriﬁcation system, 1 dam

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Triple the luxury Reminiscent of a European villa, this five-bedroom estate offers luxury and privacy across 2.07ha. Features such as terracotta tiles, exposed timber beams and whitewashed, rendered walls are highlights of the decor, while the design has an easy indoor-to-outdoor flow across its three separate structures. A winding driveway framed by mature trees sets the tone for the property. Oversized double timber doors provide access to an entry court, which has terracotta tiles, a handpainted mural and a water feature, while views across the estate encompass winding green vines, established gardens, terraces and a 12.5m pool. Living and dining areas sit in the heart of the single-level floorplan and have an open-plan design, enhanced

by marble floor tiles, a soaring raked timber ceiling, and a fireplace. Sliding glass doors on either side draw in natural light and provide access to a terrace and separate Spanish-style central courtyard. A spacious family area and the kitchen are nearby, the latter with Corian benchtops including a breakfast bar with space for six people, two-pack cabinetry and quality, stainless steel appliances.

CAMP MOUNTAIN 5 Vonne Court Land: 2.07ha Inspect: By appointment Agent: Rachael Spinks, Spinks & Co Residential; ph: 3367 5444 or 0411 101 015 For sale: By negotiation

KANGAROO POINT 21/10 Park Avenue Owner Moves On, Must Be Sold!! Unique, spacious and private this apartment located in the quality boutique Mayfair on the Park complex will impress. Stunning water and park views are enjoyed from the perfect North-East aspect. Open plan design flows from the spacious kitchen through to the huge wrap around entertainer’s balcony. Extensive storage and two car secure parking complement the package. Mayfair is a top quality building in a prime location. Building features on-site management, pool, spa, gym, and manicured grounds.

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Superb North East Aspect Very Private outlook Stunning water views Level 5 Granite bench tops Zoned air-conditioning 168m2 of living + 2 car spaces + Storage

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Auction: 17th June 2017 at 5:00pm Open Homes: Saturday 11-11:30am Wednesday 5-5:30pm Kangaroo Point Real Estate 180 Main Street Kangaroo Point

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Banksia Beach 158 Marina Boulevard • • • • •

Escape to Bribie Island in your own resort style home. Custom-made timber door entry to huge open plan living. Fully-equipped kitchen with s/s appliances & island bench. Master brm with w-i robe, spa & ensuite, & garden access. Heated i-g pool, 2 street access, space for caravan or boat.

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Architect designed multi-level home in blue ribbon precinct Two living areas and study accommodate Teen´s retreat Open plan, high ceilings & frameless glass embrace the trees Beautiful detailing in timber, stone and Italian tiling Absent seller keen to liquidate. Immediate vacant possession

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Picture perfect Known as Calcaire, this property reflects rural character on a tranquil 1ha block. Polished oak floors, high ceilings and decorative cornices are featured throughout the open-plan living and dining rooms, which surround a limestone brick fireplace. French doors invite natural light and breezes into this expansive area, which also includes a stylish kitchen. Outside, a wraparound veranda abuts a covered deck, which overlooks a pool. An innovative floorplan splits the rest of the residence into two distinct wings. Four bedrooms, with built-in wardrobes, ceiling fans and veranda access, are on one side, along with a powder room, laundry and bathroom, which has floor-to-ceiling tiles. The opposite wing features the main bedroom, a glamorous retreat

with a walk-in wardrobe and bi-fold doors out to a timber patio. The room’s ensuite has limestone tiles, a large shower and a sunken bath. This wing also houses study nooks, a bathroom, a second entry and a sixth bedroom with a built-in wardrobe. Detached from the main house is a recreation room. The property also includes a fully fenced horse paddock with a stable.

PULLENVALE 32a O’Brien Rd Land: 1ha Inspect: By appointment Agent: Rachael Spinks, Spinks & Co Residential; ph: 3367 5444 or 0411 101 015 For sale: By negotiation

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Right on the river Views of the Brisbane River framed by the city skyline add a touch of drama to living in this three-bedroom apartment at Bulimba. Conveniently located next to the river walk and Bulimba Park, this stylish single-storey apartment is on the second floor of the Quartz complex. The spacious open-plan kitchen, living and dining areas are awash with natural light and river breezes, which flow through glass sliding doors opening to the balcony. The neutrally decorated interior features polished white tiles and modern downlighting. The kitchen includes Miele appliances and ample cabinetry. Generously sized, the bedrooms have built-in wardrobes and privacy shutters. Two of the bedrooms are serviced by a bathroom, while the main bedroom has an ensuite with

twin vanities and a double shower. This bedroom also includes a walk-in wardrobe and access to the balcony. Completing the floor plan are a laundry, powder room and study nook with a built-in desk. Other features of the apartment include reverse-cycle airconditioning, an intercom system and three car parking spaces. Residents of Quartz have access to a pool, gym and entertaining area.

BULIMBA 34/44 Addison Ave Unit: 172sq m Inspect: By appointment Agent: Karla Lynch, Ray White New Farm; ph: 3254 1022 or 0447 384 908 For sale: By negotiation

103, 111 & 113 Hardgrave Road, West End Once in a lifetime…

• Accumulated over 50 years here is your opportunity to buy one or all of these superb properties. • 103 Hardgrave Road on 683m2 with 2 street access street is a 10 room boarding house with potential income over $80,000 per year • 111 Hardgrave Road on 647m2 is a colonial divided into 3 flats • 113 Hardgrave Road on 647m2 sits on the highest point of West End, a Queenslander ready to renovate and extend to create your dream home • Concept plans available for attached housing development and all properties have superb City and Mountain views. • Easy walk to many Hardgrave Road restaurants

Expressions of Interest Close 13th June at 5:00pm Inspect: Sat 11:00am-12:00pm Wed 5:00-5:30pm

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Boutique living Nestled by the water’s edge, this apartment is one of 34 residences in Newport, a boutique five-level building in the exclusive Hamilton Reach enclave. It is bordered by the Brisbane River, parkland to the south, and Royal Queensland Golf Club to the east. A short hallway leads into an openplan kitchen, living and dining area, highlighted by crisp white tones, vitrified tiles and views of the river. The cooking area includes an island benchtop, breakfast bar, wine fridge, two sinks, an integrated coffee machine and Miele appliances, including a gas cooktop and a selfcleaning oven. Accessed via sliding glass doors from the living area is a covered balcony, showcasing the best of the apartment’s river views.

The main bedroom, which also has outdoor access, has a a timber walk-in wardrobe and an ensuite with a double vanity and a separate bathtub and rain shower. There are two more carpeted bedrooms with timber-finished builtin wardrobes towards the rear of the apartment, next to another bedroom. These bedrooms share a bathroom. There is also a laundry, a powder room and two carparking spaces.

HAMILTON 9207/50 Parkside Circuit Unit: 166sq m Inspect: By appointment Agent: Elisa McMahon, Ray White City Precinct; ph: 3236 5999 or 0419 701 034 Price: $1.525 million

AUCTION

One of Ascot’s Finest ….. On Over ¼ Acre This Elegant 2 level character home is quietly located across from parkland in the Heart of Ascot. Make every entrance Grand via private and secure gates on a beautiful Belgard paved circular driveway , that is truly a statement upon entry. • Five Bedrooms • New stone boutique kitchen with under roof Alfresco • 12 ft classical character feature ornate ceilings , picture rails and the antique stone fireplace . • Fully screened Sun room and outdoor resort style Pool with Spa and Gazebo • Positioned on a large 1209 m2 Block with fully established landscaping and 2 irrigation water tanks.

AUCTION

CENTURY 21 CITY PRESTIGE PROPERTY

ASCOT 70 Kitchener Road

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Saturday 10 th June 2017 at 1.00pm On Site Saturday 1.00 - 2.00pm Wednesday 5.30 - 6.30pm Gary Rose 0417 626 128 Gary.rose@century21.com.au

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Horoscope with Tanya Obreza SCORPIO (October 24-November 22) You run smack bang into opposing egos, which pretty much sets the mood for the week. By all means continue doing whatever you like. No one can deny your independence but for the sake of harmony, it wouldn’t be a bad idea to compromise, just occasionally.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21) Try as it might, the cosmos holds little chance of stopping a determined Gemini. Your communication skills are on side and you’re back in control. Even unexpected disruptions should work in your favour. Finances aren’t too dire either.

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(June 22-July 22) The generous Cancer heart often rules the head, with love always on your mind – especially so this week, with strong emotions present. You’re also blessed with uncanny insights into how others feel. You now truly understand what loved ones both crave and need.

(August 24-September 22) Just when you thought you could spend a little extra, along comes a setback. Okay, maybe it’s not you who’s in a financial flurry but it’s someone close enough to make a dent in your immediate purchasing plans. You just can’t help being the saviour.

LEO (July 23-August 23) Life feels easier as the planets tip the focus more towards fun. Intimacies also take a gentler tone, welcome news for those whose personal affairs have seemed more like a war zone lately. Singles, too, are better placed to find a compatible companion.

LIBRA (September 23-October 23) Certain things are better left unsaid. Provocative statements or tetchy remarks may draw angry responses. Sure, you have a right to know what’s going on, just don’t overstep the mark. You may talk yourself into a corner – or, perhaps, straight towards the exit sign.

(November 23-December 21) This week keeps you constantly on the move, especially if you’re trying to balance work and home issues. Even so, you’re granted chances to play. Sagittarians are in the mood to throw financial caution to the wind. Just as well cash looks plentiful, even if it is borrowed.

CAPRICORN (December 22-January 20) When individuals are drawn to each other, the energies can occasionally be unstable. Sometimes, it’s two steps forward and one step back. The right balance for love to bloom takes patience. Even if you just achieve a friendship, there’s no loss. Just more love.

AQUARIUS (January 21-February 18) Sometimes it’s hard to stay motivated. Even so, it doesn’t hurt to tally up your talents, especially in moments of doubt. Not so deep down, you

BRAIN FOOD Steve Martin’s first movie role was as an extra in Bruce Lee’s second movie called The Chinese Connection. He plays a policeman who shoots Bruce at the very end of the film. A US company invented a night light aimed at the female market that sends out a green warning beacon when the toilet seat is up. If you suffer from homichlophobia, you have an abnormal and persistent fear of fog. Michael J. Fox was the voice of Stuart Little in the Stuart Little movie series. The original name of hazelnut-based spread Nutella was Supercrema Gianduja.

know your true abilities so don’t downplay them. Never make yourself “small” to please others.

PISCES (February 19-March 20) If you doubt whether you’re making the right decisions this week, trust that you are. It’s also a time for friendships. What can you hope for? Unconditional support. Not only in the assistance that you offer but in the encouragement and love that’s so readily returned.

ARIES (March 21-April 20) If self-discipline is one of your life lessons, you’re a strong candidate for the repeat class right now. Maybe it’s time to be less indulgent, and not cause disruption. Your relationships are also at odds, as is your bank balance. A week for caution.

TAURUS (April 21-May 20) Quality time isn’t so easy to come by these days, so accept this short spell of fun and friendship as a gift from the heavens. You’d probably do well to befriend a Leo, as you’re both in the mood for mischief. Whatever happens, simply enjoy. tanyaobreza.com

WITH RIC ALLPORT The Kinks started their career known as The Ravens before settling on their most famous name. Billy Connolly was once quoted as saying, ”I’ve always wanted to go to Switzerland to see what the army does with those little red knives.” In 1997, high-stakes gambler Brian Zembic from Canada was bet $100,000 to get breast implants and keep them for a year. He did it and from all reports still has them! Eleanor Roosevelt ate three chocolate-covered garlic balls every day for most of her adult life. As of 2007, the record for the longest Monopoly game played in a bathtub is 99 hours.

Up until the end of 2003, more than 11,000 people visited a tortilla chip in New Mexico that appeared to have the face of Jesus Christ burned into it. Out of the 6996 runs Donald Bradman scored in Test cricket, he only ever hit 6 sixes. He also hit 618 fours in Test. The birth name of Iggy Pop is James Newell Osterberg Jr. There is a survey that reportedly states 40 per cent of women have hurled footwear at a man. Reportedly, there is a law in Wilbur, Washington, which states it is illegal to ride a horse that is considered ugly.

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