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If you have a soft spot for the Valleys Diehards, you are not alone. The Brisbane rugby league club – the city’s first premiers in 1909 – has a loyal fan base that mourned its demise in 1995 and rejoiced in its return to competition in 2015. Now a documentary created by one such fan, Anthony O’Brien (Feature, P8), traces the club’s history through interviews with local league historians and former players, including the great Wally Lewis. By all accounts it’s a terrific flick that not only chronicles Valleys’ golden moments but also revives stories from other great Brisbane clubs – Wests, Easts, and Souths. One for your must-watch list.

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THE CHAT Florist Kat O’Sullivan FEATURE Rugby league’s Valleys Diehards star in a new documentary RESTAURANT Italian fare at Persone, city BOOKS Top reads by visiting authors GALLERY Artist Sean Leahy FASHION Spring’s prettiest accessory TRAVEL Phil Brown in Japan AT HOME A design for privacy and family LIVING Great outdoors

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THE CHAT

Force of nature Kat O’Sullivan’s flair with flowers has landed her high-profile jobs worldwide Emma Schafer Kat O’Sullivan’s passion for floristry has taken her around the globe and landed her A-list clients, including Joanna Lumley and Benedict Cumberbatch.

Now the talented 27-year-old is happily back home in Brisbane and putting down roots. She has just opened Garden Graffiti, her floral design studio in Ferny Hills.

“Sometimes Brisbane is underestimated as a city of creatives, but I’m determined to showcase a viewpoint that is distinctly reflective of the city. We aren’t here to follow trends,” says Kat, who created the extravagant floral crown for this week’s Brisbane News cover.

“I’m ready to paint flowers in a new light. They can be fun and crazy, and not just three carnations in a row.”

Kat fell into floristry in 2013 after studies in theatre production left her feeling “bogged down”.

“I wanted to use my hands and get some instant gratification,” she says.

After certifying in floristry through South Bank TAFE, Kat left for London in 2015, itching to experiment with her new-found skills, and hoping a job opportunity would arise.

It did. She soon found herself at Neill Strain Floral Couture London filling orders for well-heeled clients in Mayfair, and freelancing for renowned florist Rebel Rebel, where she eventually landed a full-time job.

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Garden Graffiti’s Kat O'Sullivan. Picture: AAP/Renae Droop

“Every bouquet that went out of Rebel Rebel while I was there was mine,” Kat says with pride.

“We provided bouquets for Tom Hiddleston, Benedict Cumberbatch and Joanna Lumley, and whenever (British luxury fashion house) Burberry wanted to send a bouquet, they came to us.”

When her visa expired, Kat’s floral adventure continued in Tuscany, Italy, where she ran floral workshops and retreats for Rebel Rebel.

From there, she planted herself back on Australian soil and freelanced in Melbourne for about eight months before New York had her passport stamped again.

While Kat was in the Big Apple, Rebel Rebel created the floral headdress for Beyonce’s US Vogue September 2018 cover.

Kat was inspired.

“I thought I could come up with something just as dramatic and powerful in my home city with a bunch of creatives who are passionate about what they do,” she says.

So she moved home and set about creating the “zesty, colourful and bold” images that would go on to grace our Brisbane News cover and fashion pages (see pages 21 and 22).

“I love (fashion designer) Ivy Niu’s clashy bold prints and (photographer) Grace Elizabeth’s imagery, and it all came together very quickly,” she says. gardengraffiti.com.au

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Dress Code presents five contemporary artists – Gerwyn Davies (whose work Prawn is pictured), Hannah Gartside, Lisa

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Meet the fifth great-niece of Jane Austen while indulging in high tea on Nov 10.

Caroline Jane Knight is the last descendant to have grown up where Austen lived and wrote her books. At Riverside Church, 2pm.

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FEATURE

Diehards revival Brisbane’s famed Valleys rugby league club is back and firing, thanks to devoted fans keen for more glory days Fiona Purdon

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nthony O’Brien can pinpoint the exact moment he became a diehard Valleys fan. The year was 1978 and he was eight years old, sitting on the hill at Albion’s Neumann Oval among thousands of fans watching a teenage Wally Lewis display the jawdropping rugby league skills that would propel him to Immortal status.

“In those days he had long blonde hair.

He was doing the chip and chase, and all of these spectacular things. I knew he was something special when I was a very young kid,’’ Anthony, now 48, says. “There was excitement and energy being in the crowd in those days because you were so close to the action. The late 1970s was a great time

There was excitement and energy being in the crowd in those days because you were so close to the action to start following football, and as a fan, I haven’t looked back since.’’

Anthony’s passion for Valleys, founded in 1908 – the first year of rugby league competition in Australia, is evident in his debut documentary, Return of the Diehards: A Rugby League Comeback Story. The film traces the club’s history, including 24 premierships from 39 grand finals, their sad demise in 1995, and their return to the Brisbane rugby league competition in 2015.

The Wooloowin local interviewed former players including the title-winning captain from the 1970s and the club’s spiritual leader, Marty Scanlan, local rugby league historians Paul Hayes and Steve Haddan, and Wally Lewis.

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Channel 9 sports presenter, has fond memories of his A-grade debut as an 18-year-old with “the boys in royal blue”.

“I remember some of the older community who would live just up the road and they would scream and yell. The local fans would go to great lengths to make life uncomfortable for the opposition team,’’ Wally laughs.

“It’s wonderful to have the documentary.

It gives many people the chance to hear the great stories about these great clubs, not only Valleys but Wests, Easts and Souths.

It’s great to keep these memories alive.”

Valleys died as a club in 1995 due largely, Anthony says, to the success of the Brisbane Broncos. “When the Broncos came into existence in 1988, Valleys had a highly successful team, but the Brisbane competition suffered and crowds dwindled because the Broncos were the biggest show in town,” he says.

“The documentary tells the story about the club’s demise, but also the rebuilding, because there has been a big driving force to get Valleys back to where it is. People feel that the club died away once and it’s our responsibility that it still be around in another 100 years.”

The film follows last year’s team through the season that saw them capture the premiership. Since 2015, Valleys have played in Brisbane Second Division Rugby League, which is the feeder competition for Queensland’s premier championship, the Intrust Super Cup. Valleys play at Emerson Park, Grange, which is the long-time home ground of their junior squad.

“I had a feeling that 2017 would be a good year,” Anthony says.

“I followed the team all year, starting with pre-season training with the coach addressing the players. There are also a lot of flashbacks with the old guys.”

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MAIN GAME … (clockwise from opposite) Anthony O’Brien; Valleys skipper Marty Scanlan in 1972; Valleys’ celebrate their 2017 grand final win; Wally Lewis in 1983; Scanlan today.

Valleys scored Wally as a talented under-13 player because his father, Jim, worked near the Grange clubhouse and also coached reserve grade there. Such were his ties to the club that when Wally later left to play at Wynnum Manly – which offered him money – he still returned every Sunday night for a beer at Valleys’ clubhouse.

“The thing I recall most about the club is the spirit that existed in the place. Every Sunday night, everyone enjoyed a beer at the club after the game. Everyone socialised together, from first graders to C graders,”

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Wally recalls. “The legend that was associated with Valleys made it so much a place that you never wanted to leave.

Valleys has been a big part of my life, I learnt as much about life as of football.’’

Anthony, a part-time schoolteacher who owns AOB Media, has screened Return of the Diehards at club events, including the Old Boys annual gathering. Reviews have been positive.

“The Old Boys were riveted to the screen,” Anthony says. “Some told me afterwards they had a good cry when they

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Anthony also wanted to show the strong bond between past and present players.

The 2017 team includes twins Rowan and Callum Klein, whose father, Russell, is a Valleys club legend. “When the young players understood the history, they realised what it meant to play for Valleys.’’

Wally Lewis was just a teenager when he took the field in Valleys’ epic 1979 grand final triumph before a 30,000-strong crowd at Lang Park. They won 26-0 against the Wayne Bennett-coached Souths Magpies, which featured a 19-year-old Mal Meninga.

watched it at home again.” Club president Danny Walker was one of those overcome with emotion.

“The documentary is a fantastic representation of how the club was, and how it is now,” he says. “It captures all the factors that came together to rebuild this club, and also the enormous depth of emotion we feel as Diehards to the club and each other. It’s a vital piece of rugby league history.’’

Return of the Diehards: A Rugby League Comeback Story, $30, aobmedia.com.au

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FOOD + DRINK

Pitch perfect City newcomer revives the lost art of the long lunch RESTAURANT Tony Harper Some time in the 1980s, Michael’s Riverside opened in Eagle St, with its movie-star looks and unbeatable river views.

I was living further afield so I missed it, but I reckon the hubbub must have equalled the discovery of cheese, or Escoffier drowning a peach in raspberry sauce and ice cream. It was luxurious, accessible, and Michael Platsis knew his stuff.

Thirty-plus years later, and well after the fringe benefits tax killed off the quaint idea of long lunches, I’m sitting in Persone, the Gambaro family’s newest restaurant.

I can’t help making the comparison – gorgeous trappings, the Brisbane River an inescapable part of the mix, and impeccable service. It’s simply three decades more contemporary.

Persone is one of several restaurants in the new complex that houses W Brisbane Hotel and Brisbane Quarter, and goodness, it is gorgeous. There’s thick blue carpet, tan leather chairs, enough space between tables to tap dance without bumping an elbow, and an elevated vista that holds in its palm GOMA, QPAC, South Bank, the water, the bridges, and the lights of South Brisbane.

It’s very, very spacious, with a walk-in cellar, a bar that looks like a five-star resort, and the restaurant, with wraparound deck.

Persone does Italian, and it doesn’t spring many surprises – there’s no liver or kidney, no tail or cheek, not even a truffle or trotter. It treads a fairly safe path (albeit with a nice representation from around

Italy), with a selection of seven quite traditional pizzas looking a little incongruous (but I reckon a necessary part of the mix) in such luxurious digs.

The seafood components should be stellar, after all, this is the Gambaros.

And the litmus test is a plate of scampi crudi ($32.50, inset) – snippets of meat, others of orange, mint, pistachio and a zesty orange dressing. It’s wildly good; the sort of good that only comes with pristine seafood and a deft touch.

And there is plenty more seafood to be had – fish, oysters, a simple but excellent dish of grilled prawns with salsa verde ($35), and scallops in various guises.

I opt for a main of rabbit ragu ($29.50) with rigatoni – the quirkiest thing I could find – and, like the scampi, it’s a marvellous rendition, with breadcrumbs adding

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texture, pecorino for bite, and a silky, but not overdone, ragu. There is also a very good whole spatchcock ($36) – its skin worked to a deep caramel – served simply with a wedge of lemon, some olive cheeks, preserved lemon, and a blanket of flat-leaf parsley. Primal, simple, lovely.

All of the Gambaro restaurants are impeccably run, and if there’s an achilles heel, it’s the notion that a restaurant family that has been banging along for 65 years must be stuck somewhere in the Dark Ages.

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RECIPE

Test of time Go big on flavour with this oil-free eggplant salad, says Alastair McLeod My food is in a constant state of flux, but it’s grounded in techniques I gleaned eons ago. I learned to cook eggplant this way at Da Giovanni in Torino. I have no doubt Giovanni still prepares his melanzane the same way today. No oil is used, which instinctively feels wrong, but it’s a fantastic technique that gives the opportunity to introduce big flavours that won’t get lost in an overly oily dish.

I also enjoy roasting whole eggplant on the barbecue, before tearing the flesh into smoky lobes. Try misting thin slices with olive oil before grilling them, then strew with chilli, garlic, lemon zest and parsley.

Another favoured way is to shallow fry thick plinths in olive oil. Don’t be concerned by how much oil the slices will absorb, as they only take what they need.

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SALAD OF EGGPLANT, FETA, PEAS AND HAZELNUTS INGREDIENTS Sea salt 2 large eggplants, peeled and cut into 7mm thick slices 40g hazelnuts, toasted and cracked 50g crumbly feta 50g peas 3tsp pomegranate molasses 1tbs tahini, thinned with warm water Seeds of ¼ pomegranate Extra virgin olive oil Juice of ½ lemon

METHOD Heat a heavy-based frying pan over a medium-high flame. Lightly season the pan and place in slices of eggplant. You will need to do this in batches. Season eggplant and cook until golden, then turn and cook the other side. When soft and cooked through, leave to cool on cake racks. To serve, arrange on a large plate and scatter with nuts, feta and peas. Drizzle with pomegranate molasses and tahini. Scatter with pomegranate seeds, and finally drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice. Serves 4 Alastair McLeod is the chef-owner of Al’FreshCo. alfreshco.com.au Photograph and styling: Miranda Porter Ceramics: Two Warm Hands, twowarmhands.com

Global cook’s tour A school teacher inspired this chef’s food journey, from London to the wilds of Tasmania CRAIG SANDERS, 50 Plum Cafe chef WHAT’S ON OFFER AT PLUM CAFE? Simple, honest food. Our most popular dishes are salt-and-pepper squid salad and eggs benedict.

WHO INSPIRED YOUR LOVE OF COOKING? A home economics teacher at school.

The way she described food was almost like stepping into the great kitchens of the world. Her love of cooking was so contagious, I saw myself travelling the world visiting places like Paris, where the great chefs she so earnestly described perfected their trade.

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restaurant Stephen Bull. He opened up my eyes to the world of European cooking.

After that, I backpacked around Europe sampling the foods of many countries.

When I returned to Australia, I worked in restaurants like Spirit House on the Sunshine Coast, Bedarra Island Resort in north Queensland, Franklin Manor in Tasmania, and Baguette in Ascot.

WHO ARE YOUR FOOD HEROES? Argentinian chef Francis Mallmann and Sydney’s Firedoor chef-owner, Lennox Hastie. They are two great chefs who work with fire, taking cooking back to its basics.

YOUR FAVOURITE MEAL? A good, well made burger.

AND FAVOURITE HOLIDAY DESTINATION? Exploring the wilderness and produce in Tasmania, with its natural beauty and splendour. Each winter I try to make it to Cradle Mountain for two weeks in the wild, living off the land, foraging for food. The silent serenity always draws me back.

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BOOKS

Spell bound Author Jessica Townsend has conjured up her breakthrough second book about a wondrous teenage magician Fiona Purdon Caloundra author Jessica Townsend didn’t believe in the dreaded second book syndrome – until she embarked on Wundersmith: The Calling of Morrigan Crow, the sequel to her best-selling debut, Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow.

“The best part is, I won’t have to write a second book again,’’ she laughs. “They say you have your whole life to write the first book, then six months to write your second one. I took 10 years to write my first book: I didn’t have an audience, editor or agent. I could incubate ideas for a while before nailing things down in the plot. With this book, I know other people will read it very soon, which creates expectations.’’

Nevermoor – the tale of Morrigan, a cursed girl who escapes death and finds herself in a magical world – has sold more than 130,000 copies since its release last year. It has also attracted a 20th Century Fox film deal. Jessica, 33, started developing the intended nine-book series when she was 18, while working at Australia Zoo at Beerwah.

“I would be on my lunch breaks in the zoo’s food court. Looking over one side would be the crocodiles, and the kangaroos on the other,” she says. “I would be working on the plot and character ideas and dreaming of having a book deal one day.’’

In the second novel, Morrigan discovers the pros and cons of being a wundersmith – the most powerful kind of magician – as a member of the elite Wundrous Society, where she receives training as one of the most talented teenagers in Nevermoor.

With her guardian, Jupiter North, away investigating the disappearance of highprofile people, Morrigan spends time with her best friend, Hawthorne, a dragon rider.

My ultimate dream (is) that one day a child comes up to me and says my book is their favourite book Living in London for part of each year gives Jessica inspiration for the fantastical realm of Nevermoor. The rest of her time is spent on the Sunshine Coast, where she grew up the youngest of five siblings.

Life changed dramatically when Jessica scored her six-figure deal for Nevermoor two years ago. Now she is a full-time writer in the tradition of her literary heroes, John Marsden, J. K. Rowling and Louisa May Alcott.

“My ultimate dream would be that one day a child comes up to me and says my book is their favourite book,’’ Jessica says.

NEVERMOOR READY … Author Jessica Townsend. Picture: Emma Nayler

Up close and personal

Fiona Purdon reviews new releases from four top authors — all of whom are soon to visit Brisbane

TURN OF MIDNIGHT Minette Walters

THE ARSONIST: A MIND ON FIRE

BRIDGE OF CLAY Marcus Zusak

FRAGMENTS Toni Jordan

Chloe Hooper Hamish Hamilton, $35

Picador, $33

Allen & Unwin, $33 This historical thriller follows on from last year’s bestseller The Last Hours, in which Lady Anne of Develish helped save most of the occupants of her self-quarantined Dorset village from the Black Death plague in 1348. Now Lady Anne and former serf Thaddeus Thurkell hatch a scheme to secure the independence of their village. It is a changed world that Thaddeus explores when the village comes out of isolation.

Novelist Minette adapts the well-crafted plots and carefully drawn characters from her psychological crime writing to the historical genre.

On a scorching February day in 2009, on what became known as Black Saturday, a man lit two ferocious fires in regional Victoria, killing 173 people and devastating the landscape.

Based on this crime, The Arsonist takes the form of a real-life thriller, a whodunit that also seeks to learn why he did it. Chloe (The Tall Man) traces the case from the crime’s inception – those first moments of the fire flickering to life, and the first minutes of the police investigation. A stunning achievement displaying Chloe’s talent for lyrical expression. This is writing at its best.

More than a decade in the making, this sweeping novel immediately takes the reader into the ramshackle world of the five Dunbar brothers. Theirs is a family that’s steeped in tragedy – their mother is dead, their father has fled. The brothers love and fight, and they learn to reckon with the adult world. But it is the quiet one, Clay, a talented athlete, who will build a bridge to help his family deal with their troubled past. Literary star Markus (The Book Thief) makes his long-awaited publishing return with this profoundly heartfelt and inventive novel, which grabs you from the first page.

Text, $30 Enigmatic author Inga Karlson died in a warehouse fire in New York in the 1930s, along with her publisher and all copies of her second novel.

Despite publishing only one book, Inga’s legend has only grown since her tragic death. Fast forward to 1986 and she is the subject of a Brisbane exhibition. Local bookseller Caddie Walker is a committed fan, but after meeting a stranger at the exhibition, she is thrust into the role of detective, investigating Inga’s death. This novel is Brisbane-bred, Melbourne-based Toni’s fifth book. It’s an unputdownable pleasure, which examines the true meaning of love and friendship.

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A film about a preacher’s son outed as gay is shockingly close to home BOY ERASED (MA15+) hhhhj Director: Joel Edgerton Starring: Lucas Hedges, Russell Crowe, Nicole Kidman Joel Edgerton finds the soft centre of hardcore “gay conversion therapy” in this powerful coming-of-age story.

By treating all of his characters with respect – and even, dare I say it, compassion – the writer-actor-director offers up a thoughtful study of faith, courage and prejudice.

Based on Garrard Conley’s 2016 memoir of the same name, Boy Erased honours the core Christian values of forgiveness and tolerance, even as it exposes terrible transgressions made in the religion’s name.

Edgerton says he took his cue from

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his subject, and Boy Erased paints Conley as an extraordinarily empathetic young man. But that doesn’t negate his increasingly solid sense of his own self-worth, and that’s what makes the unassuming 19-year-old college jock such a fascinating protagonist.

Boy Erased isn’t a story of victims and aggressors so much as a gently subversive tale of what happens when a young man stands his ground.

Jared Eamons (Hedges) is the son of small-town Baptist minister Marshall Eamons (Crowe) and his cheerfully compliant wife, Nancy (Kidman).

After an ugly incident instigated by a fellow student, Jared is outed to his family as gay. A devastated Marshall turns to his fellow clergymen for counsel.

Since the church regards homosexuality as a sin, Jared must be cured of his “affliction”. If he doesn’t attend the centre run by Victor Sykes (Edgerton), Jared will be ostracised by his family, community and church.

What’s perhaps most shocking about this psychologically crude and primitive institution is the era in which it exists. Boy Erased takes place in a near-contemporary setting.

As a director, Edgerton doesn’t so much give his cast free rein – moments of high drama are tightly controlled – as allow them the room to do what it is they do best. The film’s success rests with Hedges, who, like his character, conducts himself with quiet assurance and steady intelligence.

A compelling true-life drama.

VICKY ROACH

Lassie it ain’t. This powerful documentary about a bunch of disenfranchised youths and their adopted dogs is a much more feral animal – and that’s what gives it so much bite.

Setting the rough-talking, soft-hearted tone of the piece is maverick jackaroo Bernie Shakeshaft, who runs a youth program from a shed on the outskirts of Armidale, NSW. Although he’s mighty comfortable in the saddle, and his Akubra has obviously weathered countless Australian summers, Shakeshaft is about as far removed from the traditional image of the laconic, emotionally arrested bushman as a bloke can humanly get.

Sitting around his flickering campfire, even taciturn teenagers start talking.

One of Backtrack Boys’ many strengths is the way in which it challenges Australian male stereotypes. These troubled youths are vulnerable, emotionally articulate and insightful. But that doesn’t necessarily stop them from making some dreadful mistakes.

Shakeshaft’s main focus, he says, is keeping them alive.

And the tears start to well as he recalls the many funerals he has attended.

In Backtrack Boys, director Catherine Scott focuses on a handful of Shakeshaft’s charges, establishing what appears to be an extraordinary level of trust with her subjects.

Backtrack Boys is an extremely persuasive argument for rehabilitation rather than punitive sentencing.

A compelling, surprising, inspiring real-life drama.

VICKY ROACH

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ARTS

Freedom found A late start as a painter opens a whole new world for Sean Leahy Phil Brown Sean Leahy’s creative brilliance is demonstrated daily. His cartoons for The Courier-Mail are delightful and thought provoking, and they skewer politics and our society with great skill.

Sean is also the co-creator of the comic strip Beyond the Black Stump, which he created in 1985 with the late Gerard Piper.

As a departure from his cartooning work, Sean, 60, has sketched and daubed watercolours to satisfy his creative urges.

He recently moved into painting with acrylics, and that has been a revelation.

The result is an explosion of creativity that this week leads to his first exhibition as a painter. Dreamscapes: Broome to Brisbane is a late debut, he confesses, but with his new-found love of painting, it won’t be the last we see from this Brisbane artist.

“I’m really enjoying myself working with acrylic paint,” Sean says. “I’m kicking myself that I didn’t do it years ago.”

It was his involvement as an artist mentor for Anglicare’s annual Arts & Minds mental health and wellbeing initiative that gave him the impetus to begin using acrylics – and it’s been a revelation.

“I love painting,” Sean says.

“I get transported away. It’s better than meditating. There’s a human connection to your interior life which you can get from art, and it can be very healing and illuminating.”

Sean says painting is more nuanced than cartooning. His exhibition, which opens this week at Aspire Gallery in Paddington,

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COLOUR BURST ... Sean Leahy at work in his studio; his Dreamscapes show includes Black Hole (detail, above) and Gate 2. features evocative images inspired by his own life. It features motifs from his childhood in Broome, Western Australia, where he was one of only two white pupils among indigenous classmates at St Mary’s school. There are also Celtic symbols – a reflection of his Irish heritage.

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indigenous flavour,” Sean says. “It’s a hybrid of identities.

“There’s more freedom in painting than cartooning, more poetry. There is a little bit of social commentary too, and some of that is in your face, while other works are more of an emotional response.”

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intriguing. Black Hole, for example, is “Stephen Hawking’s idea of heaven”. It features the artist’s cat in a spacesuit with a fishbowl on his head. Go figure.

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had my heart set on seeing some kabuki in Tokyo. But let me give you a tip, book early if you want to do that. Staying at The Peninsula Tokyo, at the entrance of the Marunouchi and Ginza districts, we were just a few hundred metres from Kabukiza, Japan’s top kabuki theatre. They were just about to start a new show featuring several of the country’s top stars, which is obviously why it was booked out. A month ahead.

Architect Kazukiyo Sato’s vision was for a hotel resembling a Japanese lantern and indeed it does

And despite being busy, it all feels more sedate than elsewhere in Asia. Japanese crowds are so polite. I love that.

And I love staying somewhere where you can just walk places. If you need to catch the subway, Hibiya train station is downstairs, via the hotel’s basement level. And Tokyo Station is just around the corner.

The Peninsula Tokyo is a stunning building. Architect Kazukiyo Sato’s vision was for a hotel resembling a Japanese lantern, and indeed it does. Often The Peninsula Hotel Group chooses heritage properties, but this one was purpose built

What to do instead? Go to UNIQLO. But you can do that here in Brisbane, right?

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It’s 12 floors of retail therapy.

Culture is fine, but sometimes you just want to shop, and being on holidays, you actually have the time.

The shopping in Ginza is terrific, and from The Peninsula you’re in striking distance. There’s UNIQLO, Muji, Gap, and every other store your heart desires.

Pop into the major Japanese department store Mitsukoshi, too. Its basement food hall is mind-blowing.

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NOW AND ZEN … (clockwise from left) Senso-ji temple’s Buddha; and pagoda; The Peninsula Tokyo; UNIQLO Ginza; Tokyo from above; and a Ginza street scene.

just over 10 years ago, and it’s a 24-storey modern design icon.

We loved having a view out over the Imperial Palace and its grounds. Take a walk in the Imperial Palace East Garden if you get a chance. It’s a lovely escape from the hustle and bustle. Mind you, the hustle and bustle in Tokyo never feels as gruelling as it can elsewhere. Even in busy parts of the city, like Shinjuku, it never feels as crazy as, say, Bangkok or Hong Kong.

Make a point of visiting Asakusa to take in the splendour of Senso-ji, Tokyo’s most sacred and spectacular temple. The traditional streets from the train station to the temple offer an enticing taste of the past.

Not far from the hotel – a short taxi ride – is Hamarikyu Gardens, once part of an old Shogun’s palace complex. There’s a lovely tea house here where you can practise your green tea drinking, with a handy sheet explaining the etiquette.

This recent visit was our first family trip to Japan, and my first time in the country since the age of 12. So it’s been a while.

When I was a boy, we stayed at the Palace Hotel Tokyo, which is just along from The Peninsula. Both overlook the palace, and sitting in our room in the afternoon, sipping tea and gazing out at the vision splendid, was not hard to take.

Like most hotels in The Peninsula

The bar features a forest of cherry blossom trees made of glass. We dined on red snow crab cakes …

Group, the Tokyo property is a bit of a onestop shop, and as with others, the Lobby, with its high tea, is a feature.

And each Peninsula has a signature restaurant. In Tokyo it’s Peter, named after the hotel group’s chief operating officer, Peter Borer. Peter has breathtaking 180degree views of the Japanese capital, and it’s an artwork in itself. It was designed by US and Canadian architecture and design team Yabu Pushelberg, and the bar features a forest of cherry blossom trees made of glass.

We dined on red snow crab cakes, Hokkaido scallops, Kobe beef, and other delicacies.

The hotel’s other dining options include The Peninsula Boutique and Cafe. If you have a sweet tooth like me, this is a great spot for tea or coffee and cake – a nice sugar hit on your next shopping excursion.

UNIQLO Ginza here we come. Again.

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AT HOME

Future focus A southside house plays with space to unite family members and cater for the next generation Michelle Bailey

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im and Christine’s new home at Coorparoo, designed by architect Alexandra Buchanan, responds elegantly to a unique suburban setting.

The site takes in city vistas and rear parkland views while negotiating a steep slope. Rooms are positioned with views and orientation in mind, but other spatial strategies are at play.

“Jim and Christine were seeking to keep the family together as much as possible, while also giving their children (soon to be young adults) their own private space … and, potentially, their future families,” Alexandra says. “So the architectural form was generated from a spatial idea of cascading floor plates emphasising the relationships between people and their shared and private space.”

From the street the house appears both sober and assertive, with drama and awe reserved for the experience of stepping inside. “The house reveals itself immediately at the front door. It is voluminous!” Alexandra says. “The view from the entrance gallery across the double-height living space to trees beyond tells the story of the site gymnastics.”

As the view unfolds across the courtyard a level below, staircases spiral downwards, grouping rooms according to floor levels.

At ground level, living areas step down with the natural fall of the ground to a private, grass-covered courtyard.

“The house is incredibly open at its core,” Alexandra says. “(The courtyard) is wrapped by more private or intimate spaces.

We’ve deliberately played with what is hidden and what is revealed. This gives an incredible sense of calm to the central spaces … having a sense of other people

busying themselves elsewhere, whether through visual glimpses or sound.”

Family gathering spaces are next to the courtyard, with the focus on the living room. “It is the main focus from, and to, all spaces, emphasised by its height and volume, and sitting front and centre to the courtyard and trees beyond. It is the hinge and pivot point of the whole building and … is the perfect communal meeting point.”

The house reveals itself immediately at the front door.

It is voluminous!

The kitchen and dining room pavilion shelters the western side of the courtyard, ensuring its privacy and coolness.

Light enters from a high level, and on the courtyard side, the facade slides away to open the kitchen pavilion to the lawn.

Two large steps extend from the living room to the courtyard.

The garden at the centre of the plan promotes air movement inside and upstairs.

Spatial complexity is balanced by visual cohesion achieved through the use of a monochrome palette and natural finishes.

“The material palette is robust and textural,” Alexandra says. “We preferred low-maintenance materials with adaptable doors and glazing to serve through all weather conditions and seasons.

“Timber, masonry, glass, steel and fibre cement panels provide a solid but textural warmth, serving as a muted backdrop to the inhabitants’ personal artefacts.”

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Personal service A friendly hello goes a long way, so shop locally to support small businesses and enjoy being part of the community A series of “For lease” signs may soon pop up along your favourite local retail strip, with a new survey revealing a third of Australian small business operators feel they’re at risk of becoming insolvent in the next three to five years.

While a growing number of shoppers say they prefer to patronise small businesses ahead of large retailers, fewer are walking the talk, with a 12 per cent drop in the frequency of spending in small businesses over the past two years.

November marks the month of Shop Small, a national movement to shine a light on the importance of Australia’s 2.1 million small businesses and to encourage Australians to support them.

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Whether it’s buying your bread from the bakery instead of a major supermarket, or switching from a takeaway chain to your local family-run cafe, the impact of supporting small businesses is far reaching.

Along with ensuring convenience and character in the heart of our communities, they are also the lifeblood of our economy, with Australia’s 3.3 million small and medium businesses representing 99 per cent of all businesses nationally, according to Treasury estimates.

Combined, these businesses employ 5.7 million Australians – about half the nation’s workforce.

Small businesses are largely family run, and many rely on relatives to keep them afloat, with family members working in almost 60 per cent of small businesses. This means that by supporting a local business, you’re potentially helping a neighbour, teammate or a family from school.

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Phil Brown As soon as we got home, we both washed our hands like doctors preparing for surgery. Sick people should not go to classical music concerts It was an awkward moment. I was at a function at QPAC and was passing the men’s room on my way out when a leading impresario whom I knew emerged and thrust his hand forward for me to shake it. What could I do?

I grasped his paw, only to find it was still wet.

The good news is that meant he had washed his hands. He apologised for the dampness, I smiled sweetly and we exchanged pleasantries, fleetingly.

As we parted I made a quick detour into the men’s room and washed my hands. Thoroughly. Because I happen to be something of a germaphobe.

There’s a wonderful episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm in which Larry David runs into Ben Stiller in the foyer of a theatre in Los Angeles.

Stiller has just sneezed and Larry has seen him cup his hand to his nose.

Ben extends his hand to shake but Larry refuses because, as he explains later, it was a wet sneeze. He’s not

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I was thinking about all this the other evening when I went to a concert and had to leave at interval because the people behind me had insisted on bringing a sick six-year-old.

I spent the first half of the show listening to sniffling and nose blowing, and every few minutes there would be a sneeze. I felt the droplets hitting the back of my head. I leant forward to try to get out of range ... to no avail.

At interval I vacated with my son, who agreed it was intolerable. As soon as we got home, we both washed our hands like doctors preparing for surgery.

Sick people should not go, or be taken, to classical music concerts.

If you have the flu, or even a cough, stay home. At a Queensland Symphony Orchestra concert the other night I was mortified to hear people

hacking all through the performance.

All the quiet moments were punctuated by coughing, and the folks from ABC Classic FM, who were recording the performance, must have been tearing their hair out.

I must confess, I have been to a concert with a cough myself, but once it came on, I had the decency to leave.

If you’re sick, you should stay home.

But if people do venture out and they are ill, please keep them away from me.

I was introduced to someone at another event recently and it wasn’t until I was halfway through shaking hands with them that I realised they were crook. Just as I finalised the handshake, the gentleman I was meeting for the first time informed me he was “under the weather”.

“Now you tell me!” I said, turning and walking away immediately. I went straight to the bathroom and washed my hands several times to disinfect myself. Was that rude? Who cares.

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Enjoy tri-level living and

city views Modern architecture and luxury interiors make house a big hit Entertaining is done in style from this spacious, contemporary house.

Set across three levels, the fourbedroom property has been designed with plenty of indoor and outdoor spaces, including an expansive deck oriented towards impressive city vistas.

Agent Marion Sheerman describes the house as a rarity.

“Properties of this quality are a rarity and it will not last,” she says.

“This architecturally-designed tri-level residence offers quality fittings and

spacious open-plan living … enthral your guests with the spectacular city views from the enormous entertaining deck, perfect by day and superb by night.”

A modern facade showcases a mix of glass, concrete and rich timber, with a matching gated entrance to ensure plenty of street appeal.

Entry leads into the lower level of the house, which is ideal for guests or teenagers with its tiled media or living room, bedroom and bathroom.

The main living hub sits on the middle level, incorporating the lounge, kitchen and dining areas in an open-plan design and a soaring ceiling void. Here, a white colour palette contrasts with timber

WAVELL HEIGHTS 3 Aveling St Land: 647sq m Inspect: By appointment Agent: Marion Sheerman, Ray White New Farm; ph: 3254 1022 or 0424 015 182 Auction: X Cargo, 37 McLachlan St, Fortitude Valley, November 13, from 6pm

flooring, while expansive glass draws in natural light.

There’s also a seamless indoor-tooutdoor flow from the lounge area to the covered deck through sliding glass doors, while the northern end of the floorplan opens to the rear yard, patio and an inground pool.

The galley kitchen has black stone benchtops, including an island breakfast bar, and stainless-steel appliances.

Two bedrooms, a study and a bathroom complete this floor, while the main bedroom occupies the entire upper level and features a walk-through wardrobe and an ensuite with a spa bathtub.

Vistas are to the fore Positioned across two blocks, spanning an impressive 810sq m, this post-war property is perched on one of Brisbane’s best hilltop positions, offering beautiful views of the region.

On arrival, you will soon discover why Watson St is so highly regarded, according to listing agent Ian Cuneo.

“Be impressed by the tranquillity yet mesmerised by this commanding position as you survey the breathtaking vistas,” he says.

“Rarely does a home in this position with this much potential become available.

“This is the first time is has been offered to the market in 60 years.

“The decision has been made to sell.

“If you’ve been looking for a property that offers you an abundance of opportunity, then look no further.

“Situated in a sought-after locale, this is a once in a generation opportunity.”

Inside, the property features four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a laundry, a spacious living room and a kitchen with adjacent dining room.

There are three separate balconies which offer unique vistas of the region.

Interior details include polished timber flooring along with ample storage space and cabinetry.

“The existing home is perfect as is,” Ian says.

“This provides you with the option to rent out or live in now thus allowing ample time to carefully plan your grand design.

“Being a post-war home, it can be removed and split into two 405sq m blocks.”

NEWMARKET 15 Watson St Land: 810sq m Inspect: Friday (Nov 9), noon-12.30pm Agent: Ian Cuneo, Ray White Ascot; ph: 3868 7500 or 0416 139 656 Auction: On site, November 17, 3pm

Stylish setting Positioned over three levels, this stylish property offer spectacular views of the surrounding mountains and Brisbane CBD. “Designed for effortless living, this architectural residence focuses on a contemporary layout for indoor/outdoor living at its finest,” listing agent Ian Cuneo says.

On the ground floor, the property features a double garage, a powder room, a rumpus, storage cupboard and multipurpose room that could be used as a workshop or for storage.

The middle floor creates a space for living, with an open-plan kitchen, dining and living area which opens out on to a covered deck.

The floorplan also includes an office, a laundry, a media room, multipurpose room, bathroom and two spacious bedrooms with built-in wardrobes.

Upstairs, there are three bedrooms with walk-in wardrobes, including the spacious main bedroom with an ensuite with double vanity, two showers and a separate bath.

The two remaining bedrooms are serviced by a separate bathroom.

Interior details include ducted airconditioning throughout, VacuMaid ducted vacuum system, cyclone-grade glass feature wall in the dining room custom-made plantation shutters in the living area, combination of tiled and carpeted flooring, ample cabinetry and storage and feature walls painted throughout the property.

Additionally, the property is fitted with a security system and intercom entry and is smart wired throughout.

EVERTON PARK 28 Deakin St Land: 810sq m Inspect: Today (Wed, Nov 7), 6.30-7pm; Friday (Nov 9) and Saturday (Nov 10), 1111.30am Agent: Ian Cuneo, Ray White Ascot; ph: 3868 7500 or 0416 139 656 Auction: On site, November 17, 9am

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61ha* (150ac*) 2 FH titles — Undulating Terrain, Selectively Cleared ‘Lunatic Ridge’, Liston, NSW Maryland River frontage, swimming holes & waterfalls. 35min* Stanthorpe & Warwick, 2.5hr* Brisbane. Cottage & 2 large sheds.

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Waterfront location Positioned on a spacious 702sq m block with 20.9m canal frontage, this property provides the perfect canvas for a relaxed family lifestyle.

Spanning over two floors, entering the property, the ground floor features a study and sitting room towards the front of the property.

Adjacent from the sitting room is a dining room which connects to a living room and gourmet kitchen which features stone benchtops, a walk-in pantry, stainless steel appliances, ample cabinetry and a breakfast bar.

A spacious rumpus room is positioned at the rear of the property, complete with a built-in bar.

Outside a veranda and deck overlook established gardens with trees and shrubs, an in-ground pool and the canal.

Upstairs the property boasts four generous-sized bedrooms, including the main bedroom which features a walk-in wardrobe and ensuite.

The main bedroom has direct access to a veranda, which is also accessible from the living room.

The spacious layout also includes a

study and bathroom with separate shower and bath.

Interior details include ceiling fans and airconditioning throughout, security screens, a combination of timber and tiled flooring and neutral coloured walls.

“Presenting a spectacular waterfront position within the scenic streets of Newport, this family home with private pontoon offers a lifestyle like no other,” Ray White Ascot listing agent Dwight Ferguson says.

NEWPORT 13 Australia Court Land: 702sq m Inspect: Saturday (Nov 10), 11.30am-noon Agent: Dwight Ferguson and Alexander Shean, Ray White Ascot; ph: 3868 7500, 0412 385 720 (DF) or 0414 841 085 (AS) Auction: On site, Saturday (Nov 10), noon

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Private, Picturesque & Productive with Visitor / Tourism DA Approval ‘Rosedale’, Dorrigo, NSW • 98.16ha* (242.5* acres) predominantly red basalt soils, 1* hour Coffs Harbour and 1 hour 45* minutes Armidale • 2,000mm* (80* inches) plus average rainfall p.a. plus multiple permanent springs and creek frontage • Quality pastures — carried 100 PTIC heifers through winter calving in August with no supplementary feeding • Council approval for 3 x single bedroom visitor / tourist units, one with foundations completed • Building entitlement and house site with power and established temperate gardens, sheds and cattle yards • Meticulously maintained and presented, ‘Rosedale’ is a unique property and opportunity which will not be repeated

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Auction Wed 5 Dec 2018 11am Heritage Hotel Dorrigo Rory Birt 0403 913 527 John O’Leary 0412 948 700 Ray White Rural Dorrigo & Bellingen *approx.

Rural Final Glendower Property Disposal 778ha*, 1,923* acres, 7 titles, 7 water licences in 3 separate offerings — Spengler Road, Beaudesert • Property 12: 556.1ha* (1,375* acres), 1 title, 5 water licences large home and sheds, previously known as Dagworth Station and Tabragalba House, outstanding cattle and cropping country with extensive Albert river frontage. View by appointment • Property 13: 146.6ha* (362.25* acres), 4 titles, 2 water licences, house and sheds, extensive Albert River frontage — 54ha* of irrigation. Quality block. View Sundays 11am • Property 14: 75.2ha* (186* acres), 2 titles, house and sheds, lifestyle property in quiet country setting. View Sundays 10am

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Auction Fri 23 Nov 2018 11am ‘The Centre’, Beaudesert Peter Douglas 0407 172 101 Ed Dalton 0418 186 880 Andrew Thomson 0428 289 299 *approx.

STANDOUT NORMAN PARK

343/90 Wynnum Road

Designed by award-winning Cox Rayner architects, this north facing penthouse harbours incredible sweeping views that reach from the Brisbane River to the Story Bridge, city skyline and New Farm.

Boasting designer fixtures and fittings, several spacious living areas and a convenient location close to reputable schools and a variety of public transport, this is a family sized home that will not last long. Be sure to arrange an inspection today!

3 BED 2 BATH 2 CAR

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AUCTION Thurs 22 Nov at 6pm Place Bulimba, 140 Oxford Street, Bulimba INSPECT Sat 2 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2:30pm

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EXCLUSIVE NEWPORT

56 Australia Court

Sprawled across a generous 827m2 lot of land in Newport and situated in arguably one of the best canal front positions, this gorgeously renovated, two storey residence comes complete with a 24 metre canal frontage and one of the largest private approved pontoons. With silver travertine marble tiles, vaulted ceilings and decorative cornices throughout, the stylish interior is just as impressive as the exterior.

French doors lead out to the covered terrace, elegantly wrapping around to the rear of the residence.

4 BED 4 BATH 6 CAR +POOL + PONTOON

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AUCTION Sun 18 Nov at 11am, On-site INSPECT Sun 11 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 11:30am

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LIFESTYLE TENERIFFE

7/11 Helen Street

Spanning the entire top floor of the boutique complex, over 525m 2 of living, dining and entertaining, truly one of a kind in the area. A downsizers’ heaven, with no compromise on space or quality. Enjoy year round entertaining on the wraparound balcony, multiple spacious living areas suitable for even the largest families as well as side by side lock-up garages with an additional 30m2 store room.

4 BED 3+ BATH 2 CAR

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AUCTION Thurs 15 Nov at 6pm Place Auction Rooms, 33 Lytton Rd, East Brisbane INSPECT Sat 11 – 11:30am

COURTNEY MAGUIRE 0401 031 668 SIMON CAULFIELD 0437 935 912 PLC-OP4688_BN_C

HILLTOP OCEAN VIEW

200 Ocean View Road

Gathered around a tall, central stone tower, four bedrooms, three living quarters and several entertaining areas come together in a classic, flowing layout, directly referencing an opulent European hillside chateau. The exterior of the home also features rolling green lawns, lovingly maintained garden paths and several paved courtyards framed by manicured hedges and vines.

This property enjoys a removed position, still within easy reach of shops at Dayboro.

4 BED 4 BATH 7 CAR +POOL

FOR SALE INSPECT Sun 10 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 11am

MICHAEL HATZIFOTIS 0414 048 604

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MASTERWORK HIGHGATE HILL

22 Appel Street

Fully renovated, this generously sized family home features a stunning outdoor entertaining area complete with built-in barbeque, as well as an array of modern indoor additions. Inside, beautiful timber flooring flows throughout the living and dining areas, while the bedrooms are lavishly carpeted. Outfitted for the contemporary family, the kitchen includes an oversize marble island bench and crisp white cabinetry.

With a total of four bedrooms and three bathrooms, this is the perfect home for any growing family.

4 BED 3 BATH 2 CAR +POOL

FOR SALE INSPECT Sat 10 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 10:30am

MICHAEL HATZIFOTIS 0414 048 604

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360˚ VIEWS BALMORAL

15 Wentworth Parade

Elevated mastery begins on the upper level, where a library, lounge, office and dining area are centred around a designer kitchen. On the ground floor, four generous bedrooms surround a media room, living room and bathroom. A summer room and terrace offer even more space. Outlining the ground level are a number of luxurious alfresco entertaining spaces, outdoor lawn area and pool. The lower floor features an expansive garage, wine cellar, sauna, workshop, gym/rumpus and nanny flat.

TENDER Closing 4pm Thurs 15 Nov INSPECT Thurs 6 – 6:30pm & Sat 12 – 12:30pm

SARAH HACKETT 0488 355 553

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SANCTUARY MOGGILL

3640 Moggill Road

Where rural tranquillity meets city convenience. This architecturally designed residence is positioned to capture spectacular views over the Brisbane River. Set upon 10 acres of riverfront land, this home is a true masterpiece featuring five bedrooms, an impressive master suite, four luxurious bathrooms, billiard and cinema room. Unique additions include an expansive entertaining area, wine cellar, lavish guest wing and 15m lap pool, this home is an entertainer’s paradise.

5 BED 4 BATH 10+ CAR +POOL

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST Closing Thurs 29 Nov COB INSPECT Sun 11 – 11:45am

DEB MAGUIRE 0427 246 279

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MAGNIFICENT CHELMER

49 Laurel Avenue

Built in 1928, this gracious lady offers spaces that have respectfully maintained their original heritage features whilst incorporating modern luxuries to create a comfortable family home, ready for new memories.

Across a grand 1629m2 allotment, the estate is dotted with majestic trees and manicured gardens. Within, you are spoilt for a choice of living areas or perhaps enjoy the breezes out on the verandah. Four beautifully appointed, character bedrooms occupy the southern wing of the home. The immensely private backyard includes a pool nestled amongst leafy surrounds and grassy space with ample room for a tennis court.

4 BED 2 BATH 2 CAR +POOL

AUCTION All Star Auction, Thurs 22 Nov at 6.30pm Place, 140 Oxford Street Bulimba INSPECT Thurs 5:45 – 6:15pm & Sat 1:30 – 2pm

ANN-KARYN FRASER 0419 708 094

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BREATHTAKING COORPAROO

32 Lade Street

Flawlessly designed, this magnificent new family residence presents the ultimate in contemporary luxury. A grand entry foyer with spiralling ceilings, leads into the expansive open plan kitchen, dining and living areas. In addition is a media room, lounge opening to a deck and pool, as well as a study, gym or library. The home also features five luxurious bedrooms, two stunning bathrooms plus two powder rooms. Just a short walk to cafés, transport and the Coorparoo Square precinct.

5 BED 3 BATH 2 CAR +POOL

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FOR SALE INSPECT Thurs 6 – 6:30pm & Sat 12:15 – 12:45pm

JAMES CURTAIN 0404 056 564 WARREN WALSH 0400 902 269 PLC-OP4688_BN_I

MURARRIE

1 Juxgold Street

Securing a generously sized corner allotment, this expansive family home exudes sophistication and superior comfort throughout two levels, promising a distinguished family lifestyle accompanied by beautiful vistas of the CBD and the surrounding district. The open plan living and dining areas are framed by full length windows, which effortlessly merge with outdoor balconies and alfresco decks.

Four generously proportioned bedrooms are accommodated throughout this property.

4 BED 2 BATH 2 CAR +POOL

TENNYSON

AUCTION Sat 10 Nov at 9am, On-site INSPECT Wed 6 – 6:30pm

GLENN BOOL 0400 120 999

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25 Vivian Street

This Zieglerbuild designed residence offers an unrivalled, luxurious lifestyle in an exclusive water front position. From its open plan spaces to the premium finishes, ever y inch of this magnificent home is designed for family interaction and a harmonious connection to the water.

Set on an allotment of 536m2 this property is immersed in an idyllic lifestyle, surrounded by other magnificent homes and close to bustling cafés and restaurants, this is the ideal family home.

4 BED 3+ BATH 2 CAR +POOL

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FOR SALE INSPECT Thurs 5:45 – 6:15pm Sat 10 – 10:45am & 1 – 1:45pm

PETER MAY 0409 543 546 BRAD ROBSON 0414 773 437 PLC-OP4688_BN_J

CAMP HILL

64 Tranters Avenue

Contained across a double block (809m2) on a sprawling single level, this four bedroom home is a true architectural marvel, boasting four bedrooms, an open layout and a truly spectacular setting for outdoor entertaining. A collection of rich features punctuate the interior, including 2.7m ceilings, bamboo flooring and extensive glazing allowing for natural light. Glass sliding doors provide uninhibited access to the exterior and footsteps away is a stunning in-ground pool framed by gardens.

4 BED 2 BATH 2 CAR +POOL

NUDGEE BEACH

AUCTION Sat 10 Nov at 3pm, On-site INSPECT Wed 6 – 6:30pm Sat 10 – 10:30am & 2:30 – 3pm

TAYLOR KLEINBERG 0447 466 177 LUKE BATCHELOR 0432 448 147

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87 O’Quinn Street

ST LUCIA

20 Mervyn Grove

Tucked away in a sleepy pocket, 25 minutes to the city, this Hamptons residence captures the essence of relaxed seaside living while accommodating the modern family.

Features a pool, outdoor kitchen and separate granny flat capable of $40k plus income.

Unique and inspiring, this commanding residence will impress and excite your senses. Bursting with architectural individuality, standing tall and proud, this one of a kind home enjoys a supremely private address.

5 BED 3 BATH 2 CAR +POOL

5 BED 4+ BATH 4+ CAR +POOL

OFFERS Over $1,450,000 INSPECT Sat 12 – 12:30pm

FOR SALE

STEFAN BLEE 0411 810 440 PATRICK MCKINNON 0431 430 760

INSPECT By appointment

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ADDRESS Shop 3, 622 Wynnum Road, Morningside

Each office independently owned and operated

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ADDRESS Shop 3, 622 Wynnum Road, Morningside

Each office independently owned and operated

OFFICE 3899 9999

Seventh heaven Positioned on a level hilltop parcel of land, this stunning family residence is perfect for busy lifestyles and those who love outdoor entertaining with a magnificent city skyline backdrop, according to listing agent Ian Cuneo With a layout that spans across two levels, the ground floor of the property features a three-car garage which leads into a spacious rumpus room. There is a storage cupboard which sits under the staircase at the back of this room. Adjacent to this is a bedroom with a built-in wardrobe. A bathroom, laundry and additional storage room complete the ground floor.

Upstairs, the property features four bedrooms, including the main bedroom which includes a stylish ensuite with double vanity, a shower and a spa bath.

The ensuite leads into a large walk-in wardrobe.

The remaining three bedrooms are serviced by an additional bathroom which features a shower and separate bath.

Towards the rear of the property, a small stair case leads up to an open-plan kitchen, dining and living area. The stylish

kitchen includes ample cabinetry and quality stainless steel appliances.

Beyond the kitchen is an covered timber veranda with in-built barbecue area which provides views of the surrounding neighbourhood.

Outside the property features established gardens with trees and shrubs.

Interior details include polished timber flooring, carpeted bedrooms, high ceilings, ducted airconditioning and neutral walls and cabinetry.

WINDSOR 24 Seventh Ave Land: 607sq m Inspect: Thursday (Nov 8), 6.30-7pm; Friday (Nov 9), 10-10.30am; Saturday (Nov 10), noon-12.30pm Agent: Ian Cuneo, Ray White Ascot; ph: 3868 7500 or 0416 139 656 Auction: On site, November 17, noon

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ADDRESS Shop 3, 622 Wynnum Road, Morningside

Each office independently owned and operated

OFFICE 3899 9999

Contemporary Riverfront Masterpiece 1037m2

CONTEMPORARY RIVERFRONT MASTERPIECE

99 Rosecliffe Street, DUTTON PARK

A nod to past architectural greats has resulted in a home of rare modernity situated on a highly prized inner city location, absolute riverfront, where a heated pool, pontoon and unique home are enhanced by superlative river views. At the end of a quiet no-through road this property is a very rare 759m2 luxury contemporary only 3kms from the CBD and presents unmatched family living in space, style and modern comfort.

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Classy on the corner Set on a 462sq m corner block of land, this expansive property exudes style and sophistications and offers desirable vistas of the CBD and surrounding neighbourhood. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This exquisite property deserves an inspection,â&#x20AC;? listing agent Glenn Bool says.

Entering from a double garage, the ground floor features three generous-sized bedrooms, two of which have built-in wardrobes, along with a laundry, a storage room and a bathroom with separate shower and bath.

Stepping up to the first floor, the layout opens into an open-plan dining, kitchen and living room.

The contemporary kitchen is equipped with stone benchtops, stainless steel appliances, ample cabinetry and a unique dining nook integrated into an island bench.

The kitchen and living areas lead out to a timber deck which overlooks established gardens with trees and shrubs and a stylish resort-style pool and spa below. The dining room leads out to a separate balcony.

The main bedroom is also located on this floor, complete with a built-in

wardrobe and an ensuite with double vanity and shower. There is also a powder room on this level.

Interior details include high ceilings, polished timber flooring, carpeted bedrooms, neutral walls and cabinetry and full length windows in living areas that blend indoor and outdoor living.

Additional features include a zoned sound system in all entertaining areas, ducted airconditioning and a programmable irrigation system.

MURARRIE 1 Juxgold St Land: 462sq m Inspect: Today (Wed, Nov 7), 6-6.30pm Agent: Glenn Bool, Place Bulimba; ph: 3107 6999 or 0400 120 999 Auction: On site, Saturday (Nov 10), 9am

Rare Absolute Riverfront Land - 2 x Blocks

RARE ABSOLUTE RIVERFRONT LAND - 2 X BLOCKS

24 Astolat Street, YERONGA

Rare elevated flood-free building platforms await your bespoke absolute riverfront residence, in the tightly held and coveted Astolat St precinct. Surrounded by prestigious luxury homes and privately located in a quiet cul-de-sac only 5kms from the Brisbane CBD. These are the last absolute vacant riverfront blocks in Yeronga available to build your new riverfront architectural masterpiece. Pontoon included for Lot 1 & Lot 2. Lot 3 is now SOLD.

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PADDINGTON 18 Reading Street STYLE, SOPHISTICATION AND CITY VIEWS Taking full advantage of the city views and sweeping outlook, this near new contemporary residence is a sublime statement of style, sophistication and detailed design. The footprint has been created ensuring the city skyline becomes the backdrop throughout the whole home.Offering you the perfect inner city lifestyle, with the boutique shops/cafes of Paddington at your fingertips, this is a home that will redefine the way you live.

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Re-imagined for 21st century family life, the home’s original spirit has been masterfully retained and enhanced with a contemporary two-storey extension, a Palm Springs-style pool and covered terrazzo terrace. Boasting 270 degree views of the CBD, bay and mountains, it’s also jam packed with original custom designed features and masterful architectural details from the modern renovation.

JULIE JACKSON-LEMAIRE 0420 309 557

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Blending distinctive, timeless design with spectacular river views, this OPEN HOME: residence with its “Palm Springs’ aesthetic, is tucked away in the heart of Toowong. Considered to be one of Brisbane’s most vibrant and liveable inner-city suburbs thanks to its connection to the CBD and University of AUCTION ON SITE: Queensland via numerous transport options including buses, trains, CityCat and the Bicentennial Bikeway. It is also located in proximity to Toowong Village Shopping Centre, restaurants, bars and academically elite schools.

• Zoning HDR 2 (15 storey precinct) • 658m2 • Significant development potential stca • Flood free and elevated

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Caroline Munro 0407 121 329 caroline@carolinemunro.com.au

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Auction 24th November @ 2pm, on-site Open for inspection Sat 12.30 – 1pm Standing proudly on a picturesque 1,465sqm corner allotment, historic ‘Foley House’ boldly reflects the grandeur of the Federation era. Steeped in history with only three families having resided at this stately residence, the current owners have transformed the home with an emphasis on liveability and entertainment. ‘Foley House’ is in a highly desirable location, central to St Ignatius Toowong, BBC and the Queensland Academy (SMT).

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stone benchtops | secure basement parking | swipe only level access & cctv security european appliances | interior designer schemes | zoned & ducted climate control 5% yield | first tenant guarantee | washer dryer combo | blinds throughout!

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Refined luxury Located in the heritage-listed CSR Refinery building, this four-bedroom apartment makes the most of its position and river views to offer modern living with a heritage accent.

From the property’s entrance, stairs rise with the floorplan flowing into a spacious open-plan living, dining and kitchen area.

Stone brick walls line this space, which comprises about a third of the property, while a French oak parquetry timber floor further complements its appeal.

A grand island bench is a focal point of the kitchen featuring white cabinets, stone benchtops and a large breakfast bar.

Cooking appliances including a hotplate and grill feature on the bench, which is complemented by a stainless steel rangehood.

Other Gaggenau appliances including double ovens and coffee machine also complement the area.

Next to the kitchen is a bar area, featuring two built-in drinks fridges, glass shelving and a glass rack. From the sitting area in front of the bar, sliding doors open to a Juliet balcony, which also enjoys river views.

To the left of the floorplan are the sleeping quarters down a hallway adjacent to the main entry.

The main bedroom has a large walk-in wardrobe along with a built-in wardrobe.

There is also a luxurious limestonefinished ensuite.

Nearby, two further bedrooms have built-in wardrobes and are serviced by a bathroom. Another bedroom has built-in wardrobes, sliding glass doors opening to a balcony and an ensuite.

NEW FARM 2311/32 Refinery Pde Unit: 254sq m Inspect: By appointment Agent: David Treloar, Ray White Albion; ph: 3157 1841 or 0409 167 261 For sale: By negotiation

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Traditional welcome Built in 1928, this elegant property mixes old charm with modern luxuries.

Set on a 1629sq m estate with one of the widest street frontages on Laurel Ave at almost 30m, the residence exudes the feel of a classic Queenslander.

Entry is from the upper level, where double doors open to a foyer and adjacent sunroom. Floor-to-ceiling VJ walls and timber flooring complement the open-plan layout. To the right, a living room adjoins a dining room and both areas are carpeted.

The dining room boasts window seats under leadlight windows.

Completing the living hub is an integrated family area and kitchen. The kitchen offers a timeless rustic feel with timber interior and benchtops. A sliding bifold window connects a benchtop to the veranda.

Also on this level are four bedrooms, including the main which features an ensuite. The main bathroom is situated between the remaining three bedrooms.

Each bedroom boasts timber flooring and built-in wardrobes. The second bedroom leads to another sunroom and study.

Interior details include high ornate

ceilings, modern fixtures, leadlight windows and VJ walls. White-toned walls feature in the bedrooms and living areas.

Outside, the property has an established garden with trees and shrubs.

The focal point is an in-ground pool with brick-paved edging.

The property further features a lower level complete with ample storage areas, laundry, workshop and double carport.

Separate from the residence is a two-room studio.

CHELMER 49 Laurel Ave Land: 1629sq m Inspect: By appointment Agent: Ann-Karyn Fraser, Place New Farm; ph: 3107 5111 or 0419 708 094 Auction: 140 Oxford St, Bulimba, November 22, 6pm

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Tranquillity beckons With direct access to Seven Hills Bushland Reserve and no rear neighbours, this single-level, four-bedroom property offers tranquillity and a quiet space for families.

Projecting a contemporary look, at the front of the house thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a timber walkway framed by lush vegetation, which leads to the main entrance.

From the foyer, the floorplan veers left to the living areas, which are set in an open-plan configuration and feature a white colour palette and bamboo flooring.

High 2.7m ceilings and extensive glass allow for a light-filled environment.

The galley kitchen is bright and modern, boasting a vivid splashback as well as a 3.6m stone island breakfast bar, built-in wine storage and a walk-in pantry.

A casual meals area is adjacent, and from here, sliding glass doors open to an impressive covered patio space complete with tiled flooring, a built-in kitchen and weather blinds. This expansive area also has access to an L-shaped inground pool, yard and sundeck.

Back inside, two of the four bedrooms have built-in wardrobes, while the main bedroom boasts direct patio access, a walk-

in wardrobe, and a luxury ensuite with dual vanities. One of the bedrooms could also be suited to an office as it includes a built-in desk.

Additional highlights of the property include airconditioning, a 5kW solar system with plumbing for a heated pool, and a dual garage with storage space and a workshop.

Agent Taylor Kleinsberg says the residence enjoys a private, elevated suburban position.

CAMP HILL 64 Tranters Ave Land: 809sq m Inspect: By appointment Agent: Taylor Kleinberg and Luke Batchelor, Place Kangaroo Point; ph: 3153 1457, 0447 466 177 (TK) or 0432 448 147 (LB) Auction: On site, Saturday (Nov 10), 3pm

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Boutique setting Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an array of impressive features within this luxury apartment, including panoramic views of the Brisbane River and city skyline from its balcony.

Set on the third level of The Maxwell, the four-bedroom residence offers stylish interiors across its single-level floorplan, as well as access to the buildingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s resort-style amenities.

Living and dining areas have an openplan design and are oriented towards the river.

Here, large timber floorboards, high ceilings and a fresh white colour palette combine to create a contemporary decor, while floor-to-ceiling glass draws in light and views.

The kitchen features quality appliances and white stone benchtops with timber cabinetry.

From the living spaces, glass doors open to the covered balcony which has glass balustrades.

Back inside, a central hallway leads to the carpeted bedrooms at the rear of the floorplan; three have built-in wardrobes and are serviced by a large bathroom, and the main bedroom offers a luxurious walk-

in wardrobe and dressing area, and an ensuite with feature floor-to-ceiling tiles, a stand-alone bathtub, and dual vanities.

Further highlights of the residence include a separate media room, an office, another bathroom and an additional powder room, as well as three carparking spaces.

The boutique 14-apartment complex boasts a rooftop lap pool, barbecue facilities, a dining area and a sundeck for use by residents.

NEW FARM 11/40 Maxwell St Unit: 286sq m Inspect: By appointment Agent: Phillip Harrigan, Ray White New Farm; ph: 3254 1022 or 0400 043 426 For sale: By negotiation

New look set to shine Overlooking the iconic Doomben racecourse, this highset two-bedroom Queenslander has recently been renovated and restored to its original beauty.

Set on 822sq m, the property backs directly onto the racecourse, providing exceptional views.

Entering from the timber deck into a foyer, views of the racecourse are immediately seen.

At the front of the property is the main bedroom, which features a walk-in wardrobe and ensuite with a rainwater shower head.

The second bedroom has access to a two-way bathroom.

In the centre of the property is an openplan living and dining area with kitchen adjacent.

Boasting neutral tones, ample bench space and cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, airconditioning and a gas cooktop, the kitchen has been beautifully renovated.

Interior details fuse traditional Queenslander fixtures with modern finishes, including coffered ceilings, stylish downlights and neutral walls and

cabinetry. Outside there are established gardens with trees and shrubs and a clothes line.

“Overlooking the lush racecourse and sprawling backyard, this deck is ideal for hosting any occasion and is sure to be enjoyed,” listing agent Kate Francis from Ray White Ascot says.

The property is positioned close to Hendra train station, shops, cafes and restaurants of Racecourse Rd and walking distance to Hendra State School.

HENDRA 73 Raceview Ave Land: 822sq m Inspect: Saturday (Nov 10), 2-2.45pm Agent: Kate Francis and Vanessa Harte, Ray White Ascot; ph: 3868 7500, 0438 800 849 (KF) or 0422 426 373 (VH) Price: $1.15 million

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Unbeatable Position with Immaculate Style Nestled in a discrete residential enclave this elevated and elegant tri level home creates an ideal executive retreat. Central kitchen with Miele appliances, and travertine stone island connects informal open-plan living areas that open out to fully fitted entertaining area with sparkling pool and lush lawn. Positioned adjacent to the University of Queensland and surrounded by restaurants, cafes, Ironside State School, riverside walks and parklands this is St Luciaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best kept secret.

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Purchase Millions Below Replacement Cost Positioned on an elevated 2,039m2 allotment at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac with stunning North-East views towards the City. With an extensive list of resort style features including tennis & squash court, gym, sauna, theatre and wine cellar. No expense has been spared in the construction of this home with an estimated replacement cost of $5.5m. Only 10km to the CBD and private schooling, 4km to Chermside Shopping Centre and 3km to Prince Charles Hospital.

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and family – have been in a long process of transformation, and it’s been a struggle. Cast off those worries, Aries, as all that heaviness starts to lift.

The planets offer fresh insights: new solutions to old problems. Seems that your life is still up for restructure, but in the best possible way.

1 Tranquil (7) This birthday season coincides with a major turning point – (7) a time when you’re 5 Mattock 9 10 free to attract whatever you please. to be provedTAURUS (7) For 9 some,Proposition new business or travel opportunities arise. Others enjoy (April 21 – May 20) 10 Superintend (7) the pleasures of requited romance. Just be Dust off recent confusion, and pull your 11 Decree (5) wary of overly dependent companions, self-esteem out of its tailspin. With 11 12 12 Appendage athappily end (9) inspiration and drive steering the way, particularly those who would fritter away your hard earned it’s time to regain control. Romance 13 Loquacious (9)cash. encourages intimacy and warmth, 15 Defraud (5) SAGITTARIUS although it’s a week for tenderness 13 14 15 (November 23 – December rather than torrid passion. The planets 16 Itinerary (5) 21) Being different sometimes involves also inspire imaginative ways to improve 18 risks, Peevishness (9) you to your income. taking and the planets dare do 21 just that.

Romance – possibly with Harsh discordant sound (9) someone older – may start due to work GEMINI 16 17 18 19 20 24 Scoundrel (5) or travel. And if you feel inclined to mix (May 21 – June 21) 25 with Italian composer, (7) business pleasure, the merger d.1741It’s fine, Gemini. We know all about should prove mutually pleasing – those darker passions that lurk beneath 26 Tolerated (7) financially or emotionally. It’s a week to your easy going veneer. Last week 21 22 23 24 27 enjoy.

Take over duties of (7) offered the chance to free up some of simply that hidden intensity, but many of you ctors? (7) 28 Resisting change stubbornly (3-4) CAPRICORN kept a handle on things. This week (December 22 – January 20) pushes even harder for inner desires to Down OK Capricorn, you’ve lingered on a be set free. Such daring has been a long 25 26 particular decision long enough.

1 Withdrawal (7) Now do time coming. something about it. Sure, it pays to be 2 Distinctive (7) prepared – and we all know practice CANCER 3 perfect.

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5 Widely known (9)family. If offered an advantage, don’t hesitate – seem more to do with immediate this opportunity won’t arise again for 6 Move quietly (5) CRYPTIC CLUES 4 Quick violent blows (5) 24 Scoundrel (5) AQUARIUS some time. You’re also better equipped 7 Self-disciplined Across 5 Discharge from 25 Italian composer, (January 21 – February 18) (7) to deal with financial issues – so sort out 1 Going to uncle for quiet the Army? (9) d. 1741 (7) This weekBasic seems keen to introduce(7) money problems. Collaborate, 8 constituent and shelter (7) 6 One sort of wood that’s 26 Tolerated (7) someone of a similar persuasion. What’s brainstorm and action your way 14 without preparation (9) I G instruction I D G R U E Swithout O M Eflaws (5) C R E A T27 E N duties A T H 5FARstirring Take A over of E (7)M A more, youPerform needn’t go far – your soulmate to success.

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Cryptic this city (5) Quick 21 The less often they’re 23 Strike when times 17 Discourteous (7) learn to love it.

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Down: 1 Chaucer, 2 Enrolment, 3 What Typify, 5 Noon, 6 Thailand, 7 Endow, 8 Aircrew, 11 Deviate, 14 can undo (7) 1 Tranquil (7) 23 Give way (5) 24 Usage, 26 Slur.

7 Outre, 8 Erratum, 14 5 Mattock (7) Thicken, 17 Last straw, 18 Proclaim, 19 At large, 21 Destroy, 22 Groove, 26 Cut off,11 alsoSaveloy, tie off (7) LIBRA Eels are wriggling free (7) 9 Proposition to be proved (7) (September 23 – October 23) 22 Starve, 2427 Drear, 26 Onus.

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1 A supporter of mine (3,4) 15 Defraud (5) Don’t fight the inevitable, Libra. Go with 2 Term commonly used for a 16 Itinerary (5) the flow, and you’ll soon arrive at a thrashing – why? (4,3) 18 Peevishness (9) destination that looks strangely familiar.

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Solutions to last week’s puzzles

CROSSWORD ANSWERS. CRYPTIC: Across: 1 Pawning, 5 Agitato, 9 Trances, 10 Theatre, 11 Refer, 12 Soliloquy, 13 Percolate, 15 Greed, 16 Lions, 18 Bay window, 21 Golf balls, 24 Excel, 25 Treason, 26 Isolate, 27 Release, 28 Entombs. Down: 1 Pit prop, 2 What for, 3 Incurious, 4 Gusts, 5 Artillery, 6 Ideal, 7 Antique, 8 One-eyed, 14 Ambulance, 15 Guidepost, 16 Lighter, 17 Oil well, 19 Declaim, 20 Welters, 22 Basra, 23 Smite. QUICK: Across: 1 Restful, 5 Pickaxe, 9 Theorem, 10 Oversee, 11 Edict, 12 Tailpiece, 13 Talkative, 15 Cheat, 16 Route, 18 Petulance, 21 Cacophony, 24 Rogue, 25 Vivaldi, 26 Endured, 27 Relieve, 28 Die-hard. Down: 1 Retreat, 2 Special, 3 First-rate, 4 Limit, 5 Prominent, 6 Creep, 7 Austere, 8 Element, 14 Improvise, 15 Coleridge, 16 Recover, 17 Uncivil, 19 Nigeria, 20 Emended, 22 Pulse, 23 Yield.

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