AUGUST 8-14, 2018 ISSUE 1189
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Belinda Seeney tours Brisbane’s gin bars
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Let it snow Designer creations sparkle in a winter wonderland at Ekka fashion parades
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With the Ekka just days away (Aug 10-19), I am plotting my hit list. As well as the obligatory strawberry sundae, spin down sideshow alley and a chat with a dairy cow (you can take the girl out of the country), I will marvel at creations by local designers at the Natural Fibres Fashion Parades (P20). Talk about the cream of the crop.
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Belinda Seeney Have you ever had one of those moments of abject terror in a store, when you’re trying on an extremely expensive dress … and you get stuck? “Your body is grateful and thank you for taking the time to come today,” she cooed. The soothing voice belonged to a willowy brunette – all lean muscle and floral activewear – perched on a platform amid softglow lamps and fragrant candles. Her body was effortlessly contorted into the best impression of a human pretzel I’ve seen. My body was most definitely not thanking me. If anything, it was silently screaming a string of curse words so colourful it would have shocked this unflappable yogi goddess from her Zen-like state. The gym class advertised a fusion of yoga, tai chi and pilates ending with 10 minutes of meditation, and seemed a serene way to spend my Sunday evening.
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“How hard could it be?” I thought. The answer is hard. Really, really hard. Have you ever had one of those moments of abject terror in a store, when you’re trying on an extremely expensive dress or designer top and you get stuck? Panic sets in and you start calculating whether you can use the garment hook to saw your way out of the tangled gown rather than face the mortifying prospect of calling a sales assistant for help. It was like that. But, instead of a frozen zip pinning my shoulders, it was my own body weight. I was so busy concentrating on breathing – the most important part of the class, the instructor declared – that I didn’t realise I’d tied myself in knots until it was far too late.
In a few short moves I’d gone from calmly sitting cross-legged to balancing on one knee and one shin, one arm stretched behind my back, my foot resting in the crook of its elbow, the other arm arched over and behind my head, the fingertips of both hands grasping for each other as my chest puffed towards the ceiling and my eyes widened in fear as it dawned on me there was no easy way out of this. With one final exhale breath, I unclasped my hands and my body sprang violently from the pose like a rubber band in a makeshift slingshot. My legs thwacked the ground, my butt dropped heavily and I keeled to the side as I willed sensation to return to my arms in time to prop me up. My body was neither graceful, nor grateful.
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Midas touch This former PM’s granddaughter is weaving magic with her dulcet tones to unite city and country Hannah Davies It’s not surprising Hester Fraser finds city life claustrophobic. The 29-year-old singer-songwriter grew up on a farm and craves wide open spaces. “I need that connection with the country and I’m always trying to work out ways of bringing my music out into the regional towns,” she says. Hailing from Sydney and the granddaughter of the late prime minister Malcolm Fraser, Hester is heading to the Ekka this month to perform in Brisbane for the first time. She says country shows have always been her passion. “I want to bridge the gap between the city and the country, and I think royal shows are great in the way they do that, bringing all the agriculture into an accessible forum. I’m looking forward to the Natural Fibres Fashion Parade because my parents used to own a woollen knitwear company. “It’s great to educate people about the values of natural fibres and the (fibres’) properties and resilience and qualities, as well as the environmental effects in terms of sustainability.” With her “piano-based pop sound”, Hester, who performs as Goldheist, has been likened to Kate Bush, Florence & The Machine, and Ellie Goulding. But she lists her inspiration as coming from Missy Higgins and Fleetwood Mac. Having released her first single, Dust, in 2014, raising funds and awareness of
drought in rural areas, Hester has gone on to release two albums – her latest Realm, with a sold-out concert at the Sydney Opera House in September 2017. Following the death of her grandfather, she also wrote and released The Camellia Tree, a musical tribute to his life and legacy. The widespread media coverage and radio play it received, and a performance on Seven’s The Morning Show, helped to raise funds and awareness for the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre. Hester’s songs tell tales of love, life and adventure, painting vibrant pictures of the Australian bush, current affairs and events, not to mention a few broken hearts. “It’s been a pretty jam-packed few years,” she says. “I like to write about things that are bigger than me. I explore issues to reach out to people because I think it makes my music more accessible. I’m putting together a tour for September and October. It’s a collaborative project with a visual artist. I’ll perform and sing while he paints on the stage, completing an artwork over the time it takes for the concert.” She hopes to bring the show to Queensland after its tour of regional galleries in NSW. See Hester Fraser perform at the Ekka Entertainment and Fashion Precinct, Aug 10-19
COUNTRY HEART … Singer-songwriter Hester Fraser, who performs as Goldheist. Picture: David Swift
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Spirit of discovery A tour of Brisbane’s specialty gin bars is just the tonic as this time-honoured botanical drop enjoys a revival Belinda Seeney Spring is on the horizon and with it comes warmer weather and thoughts turn to cooling drinks to wile away longer days with good company. Gin is enjoying a renaissance, with boutique distilleries and big brands alike sozzling the market with fresh and interesting takes on the botanical spirit. Brisbane bars are rallying behind this revival, hosting gin masterclasses and tasting nights, sourcing rare and unusual drops from across the world, and crafting cocktail lists that elevate even a humble G&T to a drop of distinction. Of all the gin joints, in all the towns, in all the world, you’re sure to find one in Brisbane worth walking into.
COVENT GARDEN It’s tempting on a hot Brisbane day to languish in airconditioning. Ignore this urge and push through Covent Garden’s climate-controlled converted cottage to its secluded rear courtyard instead. The airy oasis of potted plants, timber fixtures and chic blue-and-white furniture is cooled by ceiling fans gently misting water over guests. It’s a fitting venue to enjoy Covent Garden’s other botanical highlight: a 170-strong roster of gins from boutique Australian labels to powerhouse international distilleries. Entries on the ever-evolving list are classed as either spicy, floral, fruity, citrus, savoury or herbaceous, and bar staff can match each to a tonic and garnish.
Indulging in the bar’s signature G & High Tea ($45pp, min two people) is a splendid way to while away an afternoon. A triple-tiered platter of sweet and savoury treats arrives at the table bearing bruschetta, charcuterie, marinated olives, spice-kissed devilled eggs and junipersmoked salmon on lavash. Dotting the dessert tier are tiny tartlets of rich chocolate or berry-topped creme patisserie and mouthfuls of walnutstudded brownies. The teatime treats are washed down with a Gin & Tea cocktail: a concoction of Tanqueray gin, creme de mure, citrus, cranberry, grapefruit, strawberry and cream tea soda poured from a quaint metal watering can. 42 Boundary St, West End coventgarden.com.au
SWILL Don’t be dissuaded by the garage-style roller door or the dubious moniker – within Swill lies a trove of juniper treasures. A permanent fixture in the Welcome to Bowen Hills food precinct, this specialty gin bar opened in May and has stamped its credentials among serious gin drinkers. General manager David Ashford estimates Swill currently stocks 140 varieties of gin. “We scour auction sites and the internet for anything a bit out of the ordinary or gins you can’t get anymore,” he says. One is the London Distillery Company’s Kew Organic Gin – its ingredients all grown in the Royal Botanic
Gardens. Customers also request Four Pillars’ Limited Edition Bloody Shiraz Gin and Cape Byron Distillery’s Brookie’s Dry with native Australian botanicals, and Brookie’s Slow, which replaces sloe berries with Davidson plum. Novices and veterans alike are encouraged to step outside their comfort zones, with Swill frequently rotating its short, sharp cocktail list, its housemade gin spritzers and a house
G&T, pairing unusual gins with one of 17 tonic water varieties. A monthly gin club spotlights different distilleries and treats up to 50 members to talks, tastings and a mini masterclass. Come summer, Swill will add one more label to its shelves, having collaborated with Victorian distillery Patient Wolf to create a bespoke house gin. 631 Gregory Tce, Bowen Hills, wtbh.com.au
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THE BEST OF THE REST BOSC 69 Vulture St, West End Partner a small-batch gin with a classic board game at this cosy neighbourhood bar. FITZ + POTTS 1180 Sandgate Rd, Nundah Detailed tasting notes accompany each of the small-batch Australian gins on the list. DUTCH COURAGE OFFICERS’ MESS 51 Alfred St, Fortitude Valley This gin bar is still pouring strong with 150-plus gins covering the flavour spectrum. JOHN MILLS HIMSELF 40 Charlotte St, city Cafe by day, bar by night, JMH calculates the “drink miles” on each bottle to promote sustainable consumption. GARDEN PARTY … Covent Garden at West End serves 170 types of gin and a G & High Tea (main image); Swill at Bowen Hills (top, left) offers many limited edition drops; fitz+potts coowner Cathy Potts (right)
BROOKLYN BEAUTY BAR Plush stools stand beneath a long marbletopped bar; premium gin bottles and martini glasses line the shelves behind; leather chesterfields, ornate carpets and chandeliers occupy the space in front. A bow-tied bartender expertly wields a cocktail shaker as a hairdryer purrs to life and a second bow-tied staff member
approaches with nail file, polish and lotion. Brooklyn Beauty Bar is more than a licensed beauty salon, having earned a solid reputation among gin aficionados since Brooke Jesberg and husband Joel Kimber opened their first venue in 2013. Clients can complement their beauty treatment with one of 50 varieties of gin – 25 of which are Australian – six types of tonic water and a tight cocktail list that
THE LANEWAY 181 Mary St, city A dozen gins and a “martini map” show how seriously these bartenders take their mixology.
riffs on popular drinks. A 1949 takes on an Old Fashioned using sloe gin instead of bourbon, while a Colonial mixes gin with tonic syrup, lemon juice and bitters. “Brooke will get home from a hard day at work and I’ll give her a new gin with a different garnish to try. That’s how we research,” Joel says. CONTINUED NEXT PAGE
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HUSK DISTILLERS INK GIN (NSW) Thailand’s pH-sensitive butterfly pea flower gives Ink its signature blue hue that blushes pink when mixed with tonic water. Australian botanicals including lemon myrtle, orange peel and Tasmanian pepper berry, produce crisp citrus tones. Mix with tonic and garnish with finger lime pearls. $82, 43% ABV, 700ml, inkgin.com
His tipple of choice is also one of the most popular among clients, the intensely aromatic Monkey 47 Schwarzwald Dry, while Brooke is partial to the peppery, Japanese-inspired Jinzu. Both bars serve all gin lovers, not just those indulging in a beauty treatment. 5/15 James St, Fortitude Valley The Barracks, 61 Petrie Tce, Petrie Terrace brooklynbeautybar.com.au
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FOUR PILLARS BLOODY SHIRAZ GIN (VIC) Whole grapes from the Yarra Valley are steeped in Rare Dry Gin then pressed and blended with more gin. Each limited edition batch is different, from its burgundy hue to the dominance of its raspberry notes. Serve over ice with a splash of soda water and orange slices. $85, 37.8% ABV, 700ml, fourpillarsgin.com.au
Know your Navy Strength from your New Wave? Your Orris from your Angelica roots? Your Gibson from your Vesper? Gin isn’t just sitting with the cool kids anymore – it has staked a spot at the head of the table – and its radical makeover has left a few former fans floundering in its wake. If you’re feeling a little overwhelmed at the sheer volume of choice – in brands, styles, botanicals and cocktails – Proud Henry will help reignite your spark with the versatile spirit. This Brisbane ginoteca stocks more than 100 varieties of gin and runs a packed program of special events and theme nights. Thursday is Locals Night where staff literally and figuratively unpack the bar’s latest Australian gin arrivals for customer feedback, and monthly Gin 101 nights provide a relaxed and friendly appreciation class for rookie tipplers. There’s safety in numbers so assemble a group of friends, grab a cosy table and ask one of the knowledgeable bartenders to compile a tasting flight to tickle your tastebuds. Fun is the key ingredient in the ginoteca’s cocktail of events, such as The Great Martini Debate in January, where gin was pitted against vodka in the ultimate shakedown. It’s already planning a Seven Deadly Gins Halloween party for all who lust after the pleasurable drop. 153 Wickham St, Fortitude Valley, proudhenry.com.au
HENDRICK’S GIN (UK) This quirky Scottish gin is distilled in two antique stills in tiny 500L batches. Its 11 botanicals include chamomile, yarrow and caraway, but its signature rose petal and cucumber provide a sweet, floral palate. Serve with tonic water and thin cucumber rounds. $75, 41.4% ABV, 700ml, hendricksgin.com
TOP SHELF ... Brooklyn Beauty Bar, The Barracks, co-owner Brooke Jesberg (top) offers a mix of beauty treatments and cocktails; Proud Henry Winebar and Ginoteca (below).
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POLTERGEIST UNFILTERED GIN (TAS) Tasmania’s tiny Shene Estate and Distillery bottles three versions of its Poltergeist gin, the unfiltered variety retaining the full spectrum of flavours and aromas from its suite of botanicals. Serve neat as ice tempers its intensity. $85, 46% ABV, 700ml, shene.com.au
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Valley fare Alastair McLeod celebrates local flavours with a seasonal garden harvest Traditionally the Samford Valley’s primary income was from dairying, small crops and fruit. The banana crop failed in the 1930s due to a virus and the last dairy closed almost 20 years ago. Today, there remains a network of small-lot farmers who are committed to keeping agrarian Samford alive. My family and I have lived in the Valley for almost five years and host a seasonal dinner in the Farmers Hall, celebrating the people and produce in the surrounding area. This dish is emblematic and was presented as part of the Samford Harvest Autumn Dinner. It paired cucamelons and leaves from Blue Dog Farm in Ocean View, Tokyo turnip from Lot 81 in Ferny Hills, and radish and carrots from Loop Growers in Draper.
SAMFORD HARVEST GARDEN Ingredients 1tbs raisins 20g unsalted mixed nuts 20g salted smoked almonds 1½ slices rye bread 20g dried porcini 1tbs dried onion 1tbs black olives, pulsed almost to a paste
Sea salt and freshly milled pepper Grape seed oil 100ml goat’s curd Baby vegetables – radish, turnip, carrots, cucamelons Pea tendrils, to garnish
Method Preheat oven to 135C. Place the raisins, nuts and bread on a baking sheet. Bake for 30 to 45 mins. Turn off the oven and let everything cool completely. Coarsely chop the mixed nuts and almonds, and tear the bread into bite-size pieces. Place in a food processor with dried raisins, mixed nuts, almonds, porcini and dried onion. Pulse to an even, coarse mixture. Add olives and pulse so mix resembles soil. Season to taste then drizzle in a little grape seed oil to give the mix a clumping texture. To serve, spread curd onto a bowl plate, arrange baby vegetables on top, then scatter with “soil” and garnish with pea tendrils. Serves 4 Alastair McLeod is chef-owner of Al’Freshco, alfreshco.com.au Styling and photography: Miranda Porter Ceramics: Two Warm Hands Ceramics, instagram.com/twowarmhandsceramics
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Wonton wonder This new Chinese-style restaurant in the Valley is a trendsetter with its exquisite oyster sauce and gloriously fun drinks list Tony Harper There’s a glistening, double-bevelled, carbon-steel blade that separates good, traditional Asian cuisine from the best of the contemporary, Caucasian-aimed pack. I love them both dearly, but occasionally there’s something that changes the odds and tips my favour. At Little Valley, it’s the oyster sauce. A staple in Chinese restaurants, oyster sauce is usually a salty, sweet, not terribly oysterish, caramel-based affair.
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At Little Valley, the kitchen staff make it from scratch – a dozen oysters per litre, I’m told – and it is startling. You can taste the oysters, and the sweetness and saltiness are there, but in check. It fulfils its job as a saucy foil for Chinese greens, but it is so, so much more. In the end it is the most exquisite piece in what is a very delicious puzzle. Brisbane is about to get a tsunami of seriously well-intentioned Chinese-style restaurants, perhaps as a kneejerk to the success of Neil Perry’s fabulous Spice Temples. Little Valley is the first to arrive.
It lives in Fortitude Valley and comes from the same team that has Rick Shores on the Gold Coast; a similarly caucasianglossed version of Asian but based on Thai. It is brilliant in so many ways. It looks great – open, airy; luxury cues that don’t compromise its casual, accessible feel. There is a gloriously fun, inspired drinks list – like something Johnny Depp would write under makeup and a big hat (New Zealand saké and baijiu; Zibibbo to Leeuwin Art Series Chardonnay; a rather good run of off-kilter rieslings to grand cru burgundy). The food is beautiful, melding traditional stuff like wonton soup, long bao and char siu with hybrids like wagyu tartare with Sichuan mayonnaise; truffle and potato spring rolls; and pork and truffle congee. I try a little from both camps. Top of the list is a cured scallop with pepitas and chilli oil ($6 each): absolutely stunning. And two spectacular choices from the dim sum menu – lobster and chive har gow ($15); chilli crab
and pork xiao long bao ($13). Expensive dim sum for sure, but detailed, glorious and worth every cent. Then there is prawn and pork siu mai with XO sauce ($10, above) and pork-neck char siu ($42) – simple, perfectly cooked, lovely char sui. It’s excellent food, but what it lacks is the conviction you find at Spice Temple. There you order a Sichuan dish – like hot and numbing duck – and your head explodes. Not merely with heat, but also with the blissful numbing of Sichuan pepper, the compelling array of flavours that tie it all together, and emotion. Here you wait in quiet expectation for magic to happen. That wonderful scallop comes with chilli oil and it’s delicious, but too tame. A pot of chilli oil arrives with the dim sum – wonderfully fragrant, but again too tame. I love Little Valley for everything it does – the detail of its oyster sauce, the wonderment of the drinks list, the precision in its dim sum. If only it wasn’t quite so coy.
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Cupid’s bow Making music together is an ’unbelievable joy’ for these talented soulmates Fiona Purdon It is only fitting that two of the nation’s leading musicians, Paul Dean and Trish O’Brien, fell in love to the romantic strains of Brahms. Three years ago Paul, a clarinetist, and Trish, a cellist, were playing the famous Brahms Trio, opus 114, at a chamber music concert in Coffs Harbour when love blossomed. “We had been friends for a long time, but on that special night we fell in love,” Trish says. Paul, Queensland Conservatorium of Music head of winds, adds: “It’s an enormously passionate piece of music. Our two instruments intertwined. The piece is a love story between a clarinet and cello. Things went bang and we fell in love on so many levels.’’ For more than two years, the duo regularly travelled between Brisbane, where Paul is based, and Coffs Harbour, where Trish was the Regional Conservatorium artistic director. Then last December Trish, a former associate principal cellist with Sydney Symphony Orchestra, moved to Brisbane, and the couple now lives in Paul’s family home at St Lucia. “We are the long-distance success story,’’ Trish says. “Between us we clocked up tens of thousands of kilometres to be together. Paul is possibly the kindest man I know; he has an enormous heart. Everything about Paul is larger than life and warm. He’s my best friend and I couldn’t possibly imagine not being with him. He makes me laugh like no one else has made me laugh.’’ Paul agrees: “We are each other’s greatest fans. Trish inspires me to be the best I can possibly be. Creating and making music with your best friend and soulmate is an unbelievable joy.” That is why the couple formed the chamber music group Ensemble Q, the ensemble-in-residence at the Queensland Conservatorium, Griffith University. Surprisingly, the love birds have found they cannot share a pre-concert dressing room. “The only time our relationship doesn’t work is just before a concert. I need to be quiet … while Paul likes
ON CHESIL BEACH (M) êêê Director: Dominic Cooke Starring: Saoirse Ronan, Billy Howle, Anne-Marie Duff Running Time: 109 minutes Seldom has the consummation of a marriage been quite so excruciating for audiences to bear witness to. Adapted by Ian McEwan from his Booker Prize-nominated novella of the same name, On Chesil Beach tells the story of two newlyweds as they awkwardly negotiate their way around their first night in a British seaside hotel. Everything about this stiff, formal, overdecorated setting feels wrong … from 14 BRISBANE NEWS August 8-14, 2018
PASSION PLAY ... Paul Dean and Trish O'Brien have many strings to their bow, including directing Ensemble Q. to buzz around and have a chat,’’ Trish says. Paul adds: “I’m painful before concerts because I get nervous and don’t want to think about the concert.’’ Ensemble Q features some of Australia’s leading musicians including Daniel de Borah (piano), Elizabeth Layton (violin) and Tobias Breider (viola), who play with the Conservatorium’s most talented young musicians. “You get to have all your favourite people together – the best musicians from around the country – coming together for these amazing concerts. It’s absolutely energy and electricity, and we have also set up a mentorship program,’’ Paul says.
the burgundy satin bedspread to the roomservice dinner, which arrives prematurely and is overseen by two snickering waiters. Dominic Cooke’s debut as a feature film director has plenty to recommend it, but there are times when the veteran theatre maker lays it on a bit thick. At one point, during dinner, Florence’s toes literally curl under the table. And when confronted by her husband’s clumsy amorous advances, Florence’s physicality is so rigid, you wonder whether rigor mortis has set in. Cooke’s intention, of course, is to convey his characters’ extreme discomfort, but what would have been small gestures on stage shout loudly on the big screen. And their disjuncture with the flashbacks – in which the characters relate in a much
For next month’s Ensemble Q: Concert 4, Paul, also a composer, has arranged Mozart’s Piano Concerto No.24 in C Minor. The former Queensland Symphony Orchestra principal clarinet also has the world premiere of his debut opera Dry River Run on September 1, which he has been working on for four years with Miles Franklin-winning poet and novelist Rodney Hall. Rodney wrote the libretto and will direct the production. Ensemble Q: Concert 4, Queensland Conservatorium Theatre, Sep 30, qtix.com.au; Dry River Run opera, Queensland Conservatorium Theatre, Sep 1-9, qtix.com.au
more natural manner – feels extreme. On Chesil Beach cuts between the scenes in the hotel room, as Florence and Edward circle each other in their starched formalwear, and the easy chemistry of their early encounters. He’s a working-class history major whose mother (Duff) has suffered significant brain damage in a freak accident; she’s an upper-class violinist who has a complicated relationship with her father. These familial relationships go some way to explaining their disastrous honeymoon. But in the end, it’s miscommunication, compounded by the weight of social expectation, that brings the young couple unstuck. VICKY ROACH
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Seven sisters Colourful canvases by three generations of indigenous female artists reveal vibrant visions of their central Australian home Phil Brown What’s the first thing international visitors want to see when they arrive in Brisbane? I know from talking to some that those with a cultural bent make a beeline for the Queensland Art Gallery and Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA). Top of their must-see list is indigenous art. Thankfully, QAGOMA does a terrific job of collecting, curating and showcasing indigenous art, and it’s lovely to have a permanent exhibition space exclusively for
indigenous art in galleries 1 and 2 at QAG. And the Australian Collection beautifully juxtaposes and counterpoints indigenous art with non-indigenous work. There is plenty of indigenous art on show right now, including the wonderful show of Tony Albert’s work, which is on at QAG until October. I have spoken to international visitors who have been bowled over by what they have seen at QAGOMA, and anyone who happens into QAG at the moment will be entranced by the offerings. One of the most impressive
is a little exhibition entitled Amata Women’s Paintings. It features a suite of amazing and quite large works on the wall flanking the watermall. In 2011, QAGOMA commissioned three generations of Tjala women to paint seven works for the collection. In these colourful canvases, the artists explore dynamic, fresh, stylistic expressions of their culture and country. The paintings are connected via two main narratives. The first is the Dreaming story of the Seven Sisters, a well-known star cluster called the Pleiades which is also embedded in the local rocks and trees, and on images painted on cave walls over millennia. The other story is of Tjala Tjukurpa, the ancestral honey ant whose tracks wind through the valleys where Amata lies on the Anangu Pitjantjatjara lands of northwestern South Australia. At Tjala Arts there, the artists of the
area are reinvigorating contemporary Australian art, according to Diane Moon, a QAGOMA curator who is a specialist in indigenous art. As Diane points out in an essay about this work, the women who painted these amazingly vibrant works span three generations, with the oldest, at 91, being Tjampawa Katie Kawiny. With senior artists, their daughters and granddaughters all working together on these paintings, it’s a very collaborative process. In all, 18 women were involved in making this work. The paintings seem to almost sing as they hang on the walls at QAG, and if you were a visitor from, say, Europe or China and you stumbled upon this art on a day out in Brisbane, you would be amazed. But I’m amazed, too. Amata Women’s Paintings, Queensland Art Gallery, until Nov 4, qagoma.qld.gov.au
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Test your tastebuds with quintessentially Korean dishes such as kimchi fried rice, a scrumptious staple once you’ve mastered the technique. Koreans serve some of the healthiest food in the world, with spicy and pungent meals never skimping on flavour. Koreans start a meal with the benevolent phrase, “Please, eat well!” So gather some friends to impress at your next dinner party with simple yet striking dakgangjeong (Korean chicken wings) or hotteok (brown sugar pancakes). Don’t forget the chopsticks!
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ESSENCE OF COOL Get ready to enjoy the Ekka’s most glamorous event, this year served chilled. Enchanted Winter is the theme for the 27th Natural Fibres Fashion Parade, where some of the state’s best designs in cotton, wool, silk and leather will dazzle against a spectacular ice forest backdrop. The showcase will champion 26 designers, 18 for the first time, as they send their fashions down a whimsical, winter wonderland runway. Parade director Laura Churchill has injected plenty of firsts into the long-running event — a designer lingerie segment by Lazy Girl Lingerie x Missy Dior among them. Meet the Model sessions after each parade are another new
inclusion, allowing fashion lovers to fill their Instagram feeds with photographs of themselves with models in designer outfits. Exciting up-and-coming designer and Brisbane school student, Connor O’Grady, will open the show with his standout winterthemed collection, followed by renowned local fashion houses White Label Noba, Darb Bridal Couture and Tengdahl. Natural Fibres Fashion Parade, Ekka Fashion Stage, Aug 10-19, ekka.com.au PICTURE CREDITS: Photographer: Cory Rossiter Stylist: Laura Churchill Model: Paula Walden Hair: Catherine Clare for NAK Makeup: Jade Baird for Issada
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Hamptons style will never date Hamptons style is the talk of the town and particularly in Queensland with its heritage and colonial-style homes, and of course signature Queenslander, lend themselves perfectly to a Hamptons-inspired renovation. And while it’s extremely on trend now, this style has been popular for many decades due to its classic and traditional approach. Hamptons influence is no one-hit wonder, and it will continue to be a prevalent style well into the future says Sunshine Coast-based renovator and designer Danni Morrison from the designbydanni.com website. “They say kitchens sell houses,” Danni says. “I’m not sure who ‘they’’ are, but I most certainly believe them. “When it came to redesigning our kitchen, I wanted to do justice to its traditional styling while ensuring the kitchen remained the hero of the home. “While there are numerous variations of a Hamptons-style kitchen, I had a clear
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Bedroom furniture in the spotlight Buywood Furniture’s fully-customisable bedroom suites are perfect for utilising bedroom space, says co-director Lee Kenny. Lee says they can make bedrooms feel larger, making them a functional solution for small spaces. “If your bedroom space doesn’t have room for something like a chest of drawers, but you’re in need of more places to store belongings, think about purchasing a bed with built-in storage,” Lee says. “If you’re wanting to avoid cluttering your bedroom with bedside tables, or you
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Vaulted treasure With soaring ceilings and polished floors, this hilltop beauty came alive after a style injection to its heart Tonya Turner The owners of this home in Chapel Hill were head over heels for their newly purchased abode. Set high on a hill in a beautiful bushland setting, its distinct architectural style included lots of timber, curved walls and vaulted ceilings. But while they say love is blind, there was no way they could ignore the horribly dated 1990s kitchen at the centre of the home. The empty nesters, who bought the property after their children left home a few years ago, engaged Darren James Interiors to bring the kitchen, dining and living rooms into the 21st century. “The original kitchen was small, dark and poky, and the home had a lot of bold, teal-coloured window and door framings and ridged in-built cabinetry, which broke up the space and restricted the overall cohesion of the home,” Darren says. The brief was to create a new kitchen that was well organised, open and modern, with some subtle design details that allowed more space for entertaining and worked with the surrounding indoor and outdoor areas. Their first move was to reconfigure the kitchen to include an island bench, opening up the space and creating flow to the outdoor dining area. The owners’ beloved curved wall was retained and clad in a beautiful Japanese textured tile. A monochromatic colour scheme was chosen for the benchtops and joinery, with warm grey added throughout the interior for a streamlined and modern look.
Custom recessed handles and timber screens featuring black hexagonal planter boxes were standout inclusions. Instead of a butler’s pantry, a large utility and pantry wall with dark timber joinery, display shelves and LED lights was created to be fully concealed when not in use. A tall, dark and handsome bar table extending off the light island bench made a striking contrast. The idea of using a table adjoining the island is becoming more popular in modern kitchen designs as an alternative to the usual integrated breakfast bar. Also becoming more popular are window seats. “We have done quite a few recently,” Darren says. “If a space is under-utilised, it provides extra breakout space for people to use, especially if they’ve got a view, which these owners do looking out over the gardens and across to green bushlands. It’s just a nice space to read or be on an iPad, away from the main lounge space.” In the dining and living rooms the owners wanted a natural feel. A linen sofa was custom-made for the space and a leather armchair added for contrast. An Armadillo & Co rug was used to add interest, along with a round marble dining table and sculptural wishbone chairs. “(The living room) introduces new material elements throughout the home to balance the timber, which there was a lot of in the space,” Darren says. A “modern jungle” vibe was injected with accessories including palm prints and tiger cushions from Style Revolutionary. “Accessory pieces like rugs and cushions can be changed easily down the
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Phil Brown Barry Humphries once described Australia as ‘the Brisbane of the world’, but I know he has changed his mind because he told me so. He loves it here! Have you been following the kerfuffle that followed the cancellation of Germaine Greer and Bob Carr’s gigs at the Brisbane Writers Festival next month? Personally, I would pay good money not to see either of them. And as for Bob Carr saying his book was banned in Brisbane ... how silly. And untrue. I should point out that I’m a past chairman of the Brisbane Writers Festival and a great supporter. It’s a great event and will be again this year, despite the absence of Ms Greer and Mr Carr. The whole incident was a bit of a shemozzle but I think we should ignore the shrill protests from the south and get behind our festival, even though Greer described it as the dreariest event she has ever been to. Which makes one wonder why she was miffed to be excluded. The disproportionate response from certain out-of-towners makes one thing clear: that just beneath the surface there still lurks this
anti-Brisbane, anti-Queensland mentality. Critics and some of the literati south of the border immediately reverted to the old idea that everything from Queensland was no good and that Brisbane was just a backwater. Barry Humphries once described Australia as “the Brisbane of the world”, but I know he has changed his mind because he told me so. He loves it here! I mean, let’s face it, we have moved on and we are now an exciting city which is, to a degree, the envy of many others. But the response to the Brisbane Writers Festival hiccup shows that old biases run deep. It reminds me of the responses we got when we moved from Brisbane to Melbourne in 2002. I went to work at The Sunday Age where they seemed amazed I was able to use a computer. They thought that I, being from Brisbane, had just climbed out of the trees and could probably only write my name in the dirt with a stick.
I recall running into a former Brisbane journo at the theatre one night not long after we arrived. He bowled up to us and said, “Welcome to the real world. It must be such a relief.” It was more of a relief when we parted company to go into the theatre. This sort of snobbery has existed for decades and was accelerated by the rule of Joh, but even under Joh we got the cultural complex at South Bank, so it couldn’t have been all bad. But given half a chance, the intelligentsia of those sinful southern capitals can’t wait to have a dig, and they have all gone ballistic over the Greer-Carr snub. Maybe Brisbane Writers Festival could have handled it better, but sometimes mistakes are made. It’s not the end of the world. But I live in Brisbane and probably drag my knuckles along the ground when I walk, so what would I know? See you at the Brisbane Writers Festival. It’s going to be grand.
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riverfront Contemporary residence enjoys a stunning setting A contemporary, light-filled house positioned along the Pine River, which was the builder’s own home, has hit the market for the first time since its construction in 2014. Set on a private and tranquil 1.28ha of waterfront land, the two-level, sixbedroom residence was designed to maximise the vistas, and with direct deep water access to Moreton Bay, Ray White Bridgeman Downs marketing agent Sonya Treloar describes it as a ‘boatie’s heaven’. “The home has been purpose designed
to enjoy the perfect aspect set along the 85 metres’ frontage of the Pine River; with a boat ramp, a full deep water pontoon, and a huge triple height shed at the front of the site, this property is a boatie’s heaven,” she says. She says the main house, designed with multiple skillion roofs, walls of glass embracing both levels, and clever interior features, is a residence to be proud of. “It’s perfect for multi-generational living,” she says. “There is the main home, consisting of five bedrooms over two luxurious levels, and a separate two-level self-contained apartment with its own single garage … all just 26km from the Brisbane CBD.”
Land: 1.28ha Inspect: By appointment Agent: Sonya Treloar, Ray White Bridgeman Downs; ph: 3353 7600 or 0424 514 404 Auction: On site, Saturday (Aug 11), 10am
Oriented towards the river, the lower level living hub in the main house has features such as Tasmanian Oak timber floors, and extensive glass that draws in natural light. The adjacent kitchen boasts quality appliances including a 900mm-wide gas cooktop and a fan-forced oven, stainless steel range hood, stone benchtops and a butler’s pantry, and nearby, there’s a formal lounge room with a bar and a fireplace. Bedrooms are spread across the floorplan; the main has a luxury ensuite and a walk-in wardrobe, and most others have built-in wardrobes and an ensuite.
Grand setting A grand family residence on 1816sq m complete with a tennis court and pool is being offered to market for the first time in 51 years. Showcasing period features such as ornate leadlight windows, French doors, exposed timber beams and decorative ceilings, the house boasts five bedrooms and multiple formal and casual living spaces, including a vast entertainment deck overlooking the estate. A charming facade with bay leadlight windows and roof gables sets the tone for the interiors, while the front yard contains timber walkways wrapped in green vines. The main entry leads into a suite of formal lounge and dining rooms as well as a sunroom. The chandelier-style lighting and beautiful leadlight accents add further appeal. Occupying the rear of the floorplan is the kitchen and a casual, open-plan living and meals hub, which leads through sliding glass doors to a patio, and on the opposite side, French doors to the covered deck. Back inside, bedrooms are spread
throughout the two-level floorplan, with the main exuding period style with its charming bay window and heritage accents. There’s also a walk-through wardrobe to a bathroom, which is one of two on the upper level. Three more bedrooms with built-in wardrobes reside on this floor, and there’s another on the lower level, as well as a kitchen and rumpus room. Outside are a tennis court and inground pool.
ASHGROVE 6 Kauri Rd Land: 1816sq m Inspect: By appointment Agent: Nicholas Carroll, Ray White Spring Hill; ph: 3144 5200 or 0414 811 303 For sale: By expressions of interest closing August 16, 5pm
SUPERLATIVE With breathtaking views and luxury throughout, this waterfront dream home flaunts opulent style and a superior family living experience.
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Striking the per fect balance between architectural style and a prestigious water front position, this sophisticated multi-level beauty sits upon 442m2 of superlative riverfront real estate. Adaptable to multi-age family living and designed to take full advantage of its coveted position, the expansive layout stretches over 480+m2 of luxury living incorporating generously proportioned living areas, all orientated to showcase spectacular views of the river and city. Located within one of Brisbane’s premier waterfront suburbs this home is close to the lifestyle amenities of Hawthorne and Bulimba, prestigious schools and CityCat access.
4 BED 3 BATH 2 CAR + POOL + JETT Y
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AUCTION Thursday 23 August at 5:30pm, Place Auction Rooms, 33 Lytton Rd, East Brisbane
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Simon Caulfield 0437 935 912 PLC-OP4481_BN_A
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1-5 McConnell Street
Irreplaceable opportunity to secure 1,635m2 of north facing riverfront land with 30m frontage. Three individual titles available to purchase separately or in one line, positioned in the prestigious Bulimba North precinct this renowned suburb is known for its exclusive lifestyle. Rarely does such a unique acquisition present itself, allowing the flexibility to build new and create your dream residence or lay claim to an already approved boutique waterfront development consisting of 13 x luxury apartments. One of Bulimba’s last prime north facing waterfront locations, this is truly a once in a lifetime opportunity.
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FOR SALE Expression of interest closing Thursday 23rd August at 4pm
Jason Chaffey 0408 208 939 PLC-OP4481_BN_B
Renovated appeal Combining classic Queenslander grandeur with modern contemporary touches, this renovated two-storey residence offers an elevated outlook with scenic views. From the charming facade right through to the interior walls, a neutral palette creates a stylish, spacious feel to the property, featuring high ceilings and an open floorplan. Set on an 810sq m block, the driveway leads down to boat storage and an area at the rear of the property looking out to an established garden. On the lower level, the long hallway which provides access to one of the six bedrooms, along with a bathroom and spacious parents retreat. This level also provides an ample amount of privacy. On the upper level, there is a spacious dining and kitchen, featuring Caesarstone benchtops, Miele appliances, gas cooktop, ample cupboards and an island bench which doubles as a breakfast bar. Behind the kitchen, a casual living area leads into a lounge and a formal entertaining area.
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There is a shared balcony off the lounge and living area, and patio off the dining room. On the other side of the hallway is the main bathroom and five bedrooms, four of which have built-in-wardrobes. The property features polished timber floors on the upper level, carpeted bedrooms and porcelain tiles on the lower level. Other features include ducted airconditioning, insulated and sound proof walls and ceiling fans throughout.
NORTHGATE 39 Ridge St Land: 810sq m Inspections: By appointment Agent: Judy Newlands, McGrath New Farm; ph: 3638 1400 or 0414 472 707 Auction: On site, Saturday (Aug 11), 10am
INSPECT Saturday 11:30am – 12pm
105 Hawdon Street
and Thursday 11:30am – 12pm
For nearly ninety years, this cottage has been patiently waiting for a family to create their dream home. Facing North at the foot of Windsor’s historical Eildon Hill Reserve, this elevated single-level Queenslander offers panoramic views and sits on a massive 1,368m2 parcel of land, with original features including extra-high VJ ceilings, sash windows, wide floorboards, fretwork and ceiling roses. With some love, this gorgeous yet unpolished character home will yield a fantastic opportunity to renovate, with potential to lift and build in underneath (subject to Council approval).
3 BED 1 BATH 3 CAR
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AUCTION Saturday 18 August at 12pm – On-site
Snežana Harris 0403 787 876 PLC-OP4481_BN_C
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WESTLAKE 11 Timaru Close • Architecturally inspired design by Frank Lloyd Wright • 2,858sqm of riverfront north facing land • 4 Spectacular bedrooms all with river views • Dedicated home office with separate access • 4 Luxurious bathrooms • Secure 3 car garage plus storage • Flawless open plan style gourmet kitchen • Both levels host magnificent curved marble balconies showcasing majestic sweeping river views • Expansive media / rumpus room with built in bar • Spacious billiard room with purpose built bar and balcony
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FOR SALE NOW OR BY AUCTION 8TH SEPTEMBER 2:30PM
• Floodlit tennis court • Lush manicured lawns and established gardens • Easy access to Western Freeways and Airport link tunnels • 16 Kilometres to Brisbane CBD • Approximately 25 google minutes to Brisbane’s Domestic and International Airports • Moments from your choice of local shopping centres, Mcleod Country Golf course and an abundance of park lands
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One of Sherwood’s most impressive homes, this mulƟlevel Osterfield and Johnson home has been built with the highest regard for architectural integrity and splendiferous everyday living.
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BeauƟfully presented and maintained this home deserves inspecƟon to understand the true extent of what it has to offer. 3 luxurious bedrooms all ensuited ExecuƟve study with balcony Internal liŌ Pool and hot tub in private rear garden Expansive open plan living and dining areas Chefs kitchen with stone benchtops
Russell Gregory
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Carolyn Dodgson 0418 740 449
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Relaxation to the fore A theatre room with built-in seats, an 18m lap pool and a floodlit tennis court are among the highlights of this modern fivebedroom residence on a large 1619sq m block in Hendra. Designed with family living in mind, the house has multiple living areas across its two spacious levels, along with an expansive, covered back deck taking in views over the pool and tennis court beyond. Downstairs comprises the main living hub, consisting of formal dining and lounge rooms, a casual meals area, a living room and kitchen with stone benchtops. To the right of the lower level is the theatre room, along with a studio with separate entry, a bedroom with built-in wardrobes, a bathroom and a combined laundry and bathroom. From the meals area and living room is the back timber deck, offering plenty of space for entertaining and featuring a ceiling fan and built-in, stainless-steel barbecue, sink and commercial exhaust fan. Neutral tones decorate the downstairs
level, with flooring a mix of tiles and carpet. Near the front door, a carpeted staircase ascends to the house’s upper level, where there’s another living room and the remaining four bedrooms. Three of these upstairs bedrooms have built-in wardrobes and are serviced by a bathroom. To the front of the level is the main bedroom, offering plenty of space along with two walk-in wardrobes and an ensuite.
HENDRA 26 Blaikie St Land: 1619sq m Inspect: Saturday (Aug 11), 10-10.30am and 2-2.30pm Agent: Damon Lewis, Ray White New Farm; ph: 3254 1022 or 0407 112 442 Price: $2.25 million
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Vistas to the river await Located in a riverfront complex, this contemporary apartment offers style, space and opulence while capturing uninterrupted water vistas from its indoor and outdoor areas. The entry leads into open-plan living and dining rooms, which have polished timber flooring and decorative cornices. This hallway first passes two storage areas and a tiled kitchen featuring spacious benchtops, ample cabinetry and quality appliances. A sliding-glass door opens the living and dining rooms out onto an expansive covered balcony with easy-clean tiles, glass balustrades and Brisbane River views. All three bedrooms have balcony access and carpet, including one with built-in wardrobes and its own balcony. It shares a modern bathroom with a second bedroom, which sits near a laundry. The main bedroom has a walk-in wardrobe and ensuite with a double vanity and a glass shower. Along with ducted airconditioning and neutral tones throughout, this apartment has a double garage and a storage area.
Part of the Lancaster Towers development, it also has access to resortstyle facilities, including two pools, an outdoor barbecue entertainment area, gym, sauna, library, community room, multiple conference rooms and a full-size tennis court. As well as being less than 15 minutes’ drive from the Brisbane CBD, it is within 8km of Brisbane Airport and 3km from the Royal Queensland Golf Club. It also sits about five minutes’ walk from the Bretts Wharf ferry terminal.
HAMILTON 21/31 Harbour Rd Unit: 207sq m Inspections: By appointment Agent: Rosemary Ahearn, Ray White Ascot; ph: 3868 7500 or 0417 792 620 Auction: Level 26, 111 Eagle St, Brisbane City, Friday (Aug 10), 10am
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AQUARIUS (January 21 – February 18) Mercury causes stress overload for many Aquarians this week, so it’s hardly surprising that your energy levels are so low. Stop being in denial. You’re a powerful life force, but even you can occasionally overtax your strength. And ease off the junk food. Your body is meant to be kept like a temple, not a rubbish bin.
16 OperaonbylifeWagner (10) PISCES Your perspective is undergoing a (February 19 – March 20) major revision right now, particularly 19 Group improvisation asof music (3,7) Your head’s spinning, Pisces. a pensive Mercury leads you to reassess 20 Prima donna (4)share the Not surprising, considering this week’s 18 relationships. If you no longer 23 U.S. five-cent coinfor(6) cash crisis. And for you, no funds means same values, replace your friends no fun. Perhaps it’s time to restore some 19 20 21 those who can keep disaster up with you.(3,2,3) Expect 25 Natural associates to come and go for a while yet. financial equilibrium. Soon the cosmos 27 A precious metal (8) steps in with an emergency back-up plan, 22 but not for a few weeks. So until then, LIBRA 28 Dissimilar (6) stay frugal. There are many delightful (September 23 – October 23) 23 24 25 29 Delirious (8) neighbours ways to have fun without breaking With plenty of your zodiac the bank. heading for the hammock, here’s(6) your 30 Hindu holy river 26 chance to shine. Major planets overrule ARIES a lazy Mercury, all vying to give you that Down (March 21 – April 20) 27 28 extra spark. Indeed, things are going so 1 shortprofessional (7) Life and love are balanced in the early well that Amount you might shelve week but(9) after the 11th, prepare for major aspirations for now. 2 Ancient amphitheatre in Rome change. Fiery Mars squares up to Venus, 3 A horse-drawn carriage (6) and all your personal relationships as SCORPIO 29 30 well. With Mercury retrograding (October – November 22) 5 A24 hard wood (4) through your love sector until the 20th, Expect a communication breakdown 6 Extraordinary (8) a partner from the past may play an some time this week. A mischievous Mercury is retrograde, making it harder (5)important role in the present. 7 Elizabethan navigator CRYPTIC CROSSWORD 3 Nicola may be taken in 20 Prima donna (4) Very intriguing. than usual to get your person message across. 8 Inhuman (7) Across hand by the mechanic (6) 23 US five-cent coin (6) You may have projects and potential 11 Feeling unease 1 I’ll stand in front of the 5 Feel jealous of a minister 25 Natural disaster (3,2,3) TAURUS deals in the mix, but of hold off signing(7) ship and give a big wave (6) who lacks nothing (4) 27 A precious metal (8) (April 21 – May 20) documents until next week. 14 Operative (2,5) A T I S S Eof comic K I T B6 Russian A G S insect with T O T A L28LDissimilar Y S U(6) B V E R T 4MArch-supporter The new moon falls in your domestic A R P N N A stripes N H I U I29 Delirious A M (8)O M R 17 Drastic (9) policemen (8) (8) sector this week, signalling a need to SAGITTARIUS O U T S7 Not I Drounds E A L river G E (6) B R A E A squeal P O Rwhen T D an Y N A M30I Hindu C 9SPeers used in holy focus on your home life. 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With CAPRICORN E be uplifted N B by C N 19SHit rump R E S8 Inhuman I E person E (7)R N to it (10)A in wildR Mercury out of phase and creating (December 22 – January 20) D Quiet E S Patmosphere I T E T O T Tjubilation E R S (7) E A R N E11 S T R T R (7) E A T 20 of Feeling of E unease For you, the idea of financial disorder is a negative thoughts, excessive anxiety match (4) 21 Book in reverse order (7) 14 Operative (2,5) could make you tetchy. Think carefully nightmare. But does Mercury care? Not Cryptic Quick 23 Introduce gradually in 22 A French wine cartel 17 Drastic (9) about creating rifts that you’re likely to one iota. This capricious planet is happy new list13 (6)Falsehood, 15broken up (6) Across: 1 18 Curative5(8)Subvert, 9 Dynamic, To ward off13 Mercury’s pessimism, to slide you into uncertainty. Totally, 10back Algebra, 11 Nasal, 12regret. Telescope, Shangri-la, 15 Tally, c, 12 Relay race, Ocean, 25 Carefully examines any 24 Maker of ropes or 19 Shrub associated with do everything in your power to alleviate Expect an office romance or personal Erupt, 18 Take 24 Expel, 25 Obvious, 27 fun. Earnest, 28 Retreat. 26 Erasure, 27 Despite, seals broken (8)28 Totters. sails (5) gin (7) pains, 21 Encompass, stress and have versus professional conflict. Perhaps a26 Verbose, 27 Fly doctors to South 26 Trouble in sight (4) 21 Formal speech (7) more self-assured edge would help you American capital (8) 22 Part of 2 theTunisia, eye (6) CANCER 7 Embroil, 8 Tragedy, 14 In to scale greater heights. Down: 1 Tidings, 3 Limelight, 4 Yacht, 5 Small talk, 6 Bogus, e, 6 Tatty, 7 Animate, 8 Shebeen, 14 28 Protection for king QUICK CROSSWORD 24 Fascinate (5) (June 22 – July 22) transit, 15 Top-secret, 22 Moose, 23 Sever. se, 20 Ledgers, 22inAlibi, 23 Pleat. Across caught an intriguing 26 Music hall act16 (4) Eyesore, 17 Uncover, 19 Implore, 20 Salient, With last week’s uncertainty out of the situation (6) 1 Submissive (6) way, this is a much easier week to 29 Stop deer straying with 4 Haphazardly (2,6) navigate. Aside from some chaos caused ropes round their necks (8) 9 A serious crime (6) by Mercury’s retrograde, you glide 30 Upper class taken in by 10 To support (8) through the next few days with barely a government figure (6) 12 Shipwrecked (8) glitch, and a new moon in your financial 13 Pressing (6) arena on the 11th should bring extra cash. Down 15 In that case (4) Just don’t spend it all on luxuries – after 1 A witty soul, it’s said (7) 16 Opera by Wagner (10) all, you do need to eat. 2 Crude oil in a USA 19 Group improvisation of state (9) music (3,7) 16
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CROSSWORD ANSWERS. CRYPTIC. Across: 1 Billow, 4 Keystone, 9 Equals, 10 Overcast, 12 Instance, 13 Tea set, 15 Year, 16 Maisonette, 19 Trampoline, 20 Pair, 23 Instil, 25 Analyses, 27 Mosquito, 28 Armour, 29 Haltered, 30 Statue. Down: 1 Brevity, 2 Louisiana, 3 Oilcan, 5 Envy, 6 Sergeant, 7 Ovals, 8 Entitle, 11 Scrawls, 14 Asinine, 17 Transport, 18 Aptitude, 19 Triumph, 21 Reserve, 22 Claret, 24 Sisal, 26 Stye. QUICK. Across: 1 Docile, 4 At random, 9 Felony, 10 Maintain, 12 Castaway, 13 Urgent, 15 Then, 16 Tannhauser, 19 Jam session, 20 Diva, 23 Nickel, 25 Act of God, 27 Platinum, 28 Unlike, 29 Rambling, 30 Ganges. Down: 1 Deficit, 2 Colosseum, 3 Landau, 5 Teak, 6 Abnormal, 7 Drake, 8 Monster, 11 Malaise, 14 In force, 17 Swingeing, 18 Remedial, 19 Juniper, 21 Address, 22 Cornea, 24 Charm, 26 Turn.
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