Brisbane News Magazine Oct 10 - Oct 16, 2018. ISSUE 1198

OCTOBER 10-16, 2018 ISSUE 1198

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WHAT THE

PARKERS DID NEXT Rugby league legend Corey and wife Margaux get candid about ...

• Life after the Broncos • Her future in radio • What really goes on in his man shed

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Ruby chocolate Biggest chocolate discovery this century has landed in Australia, writes Nicholas Hastie

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PINK DESSERTS ... KombiAlley’s new ruby chocolate conut and brioche doughnut.

he time has come to push the iconic white, milk and dark chocolate trio to the side, as the world famous ‘fourth chocolate’ has landed into Brisbane’s very own Eat Street. Ruby Chocolate has embarked on a long journey from South America and initial indications are it will be a massive success.

Deemed as the most extraordinary chocolate discovery in over 80 years, Ruby Chocolate which is actually pink is derived from the naturally occurring Ruby cocoa bean found in Brazil and Ecuador. Having first been discovered in September 2017, the Ruby has now hit our shores and is calling Eat Street home.

With KombiAlley being one of the world’s first outlets to offer the rosy treat, The Chocolate Komberry’s, Leigh Devlin says his team is extremely excited to pioneer new and tasty treats for dessert lovers.

“In KombiAlley we have a strong focus on providing our customers with something new every week. We aim to create desserts that set trends and excite people.”

Ruby Chocolate offers a distinct flavour that is nothing like any chocoholic has ever tried. Offering a smooth and creamy fruitylike sensation that contains no artificial colours or flavours - Leigh describes the taste to be a game-changing chocolate experience. Australia is very fortunate to be one of the first countries in the world to experience Ruby.

KombiAlley has eagerly incorporated Ruby Chocolate into a range of their products including Chocolate Komberry Co’s signature ‘Conut’. The pastry cone is dipped into 100% Ruby, filled with a strawberry & passion fruit curd soft serve twist and topped with a baby block of Ruby Chocolate. Anyone chasing something

equally yummy can sink their teeth into a fluffy brioche doughnut doused in Ruby Chocolate topped with crunchy pistachios and raspberry crisps.

Be warned - because once you try Ruby there’s no turning back. Those who wish to remain faithful to traditional chocolate should keep an eye out for the brand new Ferrozen Rocher in KombiAlley: a balled gelato dessert containing chocolate hazelnut, triple dipped in milk chocolate with a sugar waffle topped with roasted peanuts.

October doesn’t only bring innovative desserts to Eat Street but also a collection of spooky attractions to kick off the Halloween festivities. With a huge three days jampacked with entertainment, themed food dishes, special cocktails and lollies for the little ones, Eat Street’s John Stainton advises that it will be one of their biggest Halloween events ever!

“All our traders dress up their stores and don their scary outfits - however this year we expect they will go all out,” he says.

“For the first time we will have a walkthrough “ghost house” packed with spooky zombies inside and out. You can follow the creepy pathways, [and peer] around corners but watch out! Hopefully you will make it to the other side”.

“The Ghost House will be set up in our 7 OpenSky Theatre all weekend along with other spooky surprise games. ” We are all set to offer Eat Street as THE place to get “trick or treated” even treat yourself to one of our brand-new Ruby chocolate desserts.

Eat Street’s ghostly Halloween weekend runs over the 26th, 27th and 28th of October.

KombiAlley at Eat Street Northshore is open all year-round Friday and Saturday 4pm to 10pm and Sunday’s 12pm to 8pm.

This week...

Give and take is the secret to many a happy marriage, and Margaux and Corey Parker are a case in point. After years of managing things on the home front, which allowed rugby league great Corey to chase career highs with the Broncos, Margaux is now kicking goals of her own as a radio presenter on Triple M. It takes some juggling but former captain Corey, now an NRL commentator for Fox Sports, is returning the favour.

In a candid interview with Brisbane News (P8), Margaux reveals, “Corey said, ‘You’ve supported me for 14 years, now it’s your time’.” Ain’t love grand?

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THE CHAT Illustrator Kerrie Hess COVER STORY At home with the Parker pack MUSIC The rise of Brisbane band Cub Sport RESTAURANT Ol’ School, South Brisbane PROFILE Dancer Isabella Hood FASHION Trackside style in racy red AT HOME Creating a beautiful living room INTERIORS Whimsy in the kitchen BOOKS Literary reads

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ON THE COVER Corey and Margaux Parker, Cover Story, P8.

Picture: AAP/Ric Frearson Design: Anne-Maree Lyons

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THE CHAT

Tall order Fashion illustrator Kerrie Hess delights fans with a surprising new subject Emma Schafer An unexpected guest is making himself quite at home in the immaculate East Brisbane studio of illustrator Kerrie Hess.

His name is Louis the Giraffe and, while the only animal in the room, he sits blissfully among Kerrie’s signature watercolours of haute couture-clad beauties, Coco Chanel perfume, and Valentino heels.

Of course, the Louis Vuitton scarf draped ever so casually around his neck does help.

“It’s always the paintings you don’t expect to do well that do,” Kerrie says. “I had an exhibition in Sydney recently and displayed a little sketch of a giraffe and it was the first piece to sell. A lot of people emailed me about that piece, and a woman in Germany bought it within an hour of it going online.

“It was an original that I had done for Louis Vuitton about six or seven years ago, and it was a very small A4 size.”

So Kerrie went with it, painting Louis to life before adding him to her online print store.

“Louis is my first animal print. He is in Paris, so he’s a little bit elegant, which crosses into the style that I’m more known for,” she says.

“I’ve always been obsessed with giraffes. I think they’re just elegant creatures. They’re just so beautiful.”

But Kerrie says there will be no menagerie springing from her

brushes. “I think for now, that’s the one animal print I will stick with, but I know that people have obsessions with other animals, so they might just feature, rather than being on their own,” she says.

“I don’t know that I’d just do a cat, for example … it would feel a little awkward for me, unless it was a very fancy cat.”

Fancy is what Kerrie does best.

She recently illustrated a limitededition box for the 50th anniversary of French champagne house LaurentPerrier’s Cuvee Rosé.

She stuck to her signature style for this one, painting a chic Parisian woman sipping cuvee rosé in a flirty, floral, pink couture gown. The Eiffel Tower is in the background. “It’s very Paris. Very me,” Kerrie says.

And so is her George Wu wedding gown, displayed in a sun-drenched corner of the room. It’s another recent addition to the studio – on the ground floor of her family home – after her November 2017 wedding to Peter Collins.

The pair honeymooned for a week in the Maldives.

“Being someone who is really busy, it was so nice to just switch off and do nothing and just eat all day long and lie in the sun,” Kerrie says.

“But a week was enough for me.”

Louis Giraffe print, size A0 (pictured) $1550. kerriehess.com.au

ELEGANT LINES … Kerrie Hess with her popular Louis Giraffe print. Picture: AAP/Richard Waugh

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COVER STORY

A league of their own Broncos ambassador Corey Parker and radio host wife Margaux make quite a team Hannah Davies

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t’s a sunny Monday and Corey Parker is unpacking groceries at home, southeast of Brisbane. He reaches for a jar of Vegemite as his two youngest children, Jagger and River, sit waiting for a snack. Stylish and relaxed, wife Margaux is getting ready for work, happy to leave the rugby league legend in charge on the domestic front.

This has been the state of play since March, when Margaux swapped her role as full-time homemaker for a drive time spot on Triple M’s The Rush Hour. Sadly, the show was recently axed – the last broadcast will air on December 7 – but Margaux will continue as co-host of the sport and lifestyle show Dead Set Legends on Saturday mornings.

“I am disappointed about The Rush Hour coming to an end, but I’m grateful for the opportunity and hopeful about a long-term future in radio with Southern Cross Austereo,” she says. “It has been a wonderful experience working with such an iconic brand (Triple M) and working alongside an experienced and creative team in Luke Bradnam, Ben Wood and Ben Dobbin.”

Corey too has had his share of headlines of late, with rumours that the former Broncos captain was cut from its coaching staff by Wayne Bennett after a fallout with players.

The Parkers maintain Corey left so Margaux could pursue her radio career. Margaux, 33, refuses to listen to gossip.

“We really don’t give the stuff that gets said about us any thought, so it doesn’t affect us,” she says.

“Corey leaving was always about my new role. I didn’t want River to go to daycare full-time because my other children didn’t have to do that. I was at home for nine years being the manager of the house, and Corey said, ‘You’ve supported me for 14 years, now it’s your time’, and it’s a good time to do it, so we make it work.

“Corey still has a great relationship with Wayne (Bennett), and the coaching was always voluntary.”

As well as spending more time at home with the children (Memphis, 8, Wylei, 7, Jagger, 4, and River, 2), Corey is NRL commentator for Fox Sports’ Fox League, and he has kept his role as Broncos ambassador.

He’s also a DIY enthusiast, and living on acreage at Logan’s Cornubia, south of Brisbane, there is always plenty to do. The family moved to the spacious lowset house four years ago and immediately began making it their own.

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HOME GOALS … Margaux and Corey Parker at home; at Doomben Racecourse on Melbourne Cup Day 2017; with their children; Corey’s last Broncos game. Main picture: Ric Frearson It’s the perfect place to entertain pals. As well as a pool, Bali hut and sauna, Corey has his own “man shed” filled with Broncos memorabilia, and according to Margaux, “good things happen in there”. Nudge nudge … wink wink.

The ever-busy Corey, 36, has built a chicken coop for the family’s 11 chickens, a doghouse for Andy the poodle, Cookie the white maltese and Pipi the silky shih tzu and play equipment for the kids, and a very manly firepit.

“I get bored easily, so I like DIY projects,” says Corey, who admits he misses big footy games like Origin but isn’t sorry to say goodbye to weekend work and training.

“With commitments at Fox ending for the season, I’m going to be at home full-time, so I will need to keep busy. I need to do a boundary fence and oil the decks, but I’ll wait until I get the list from the wife first,” he laughs.

Margaux on the other hand has had no time to be bored.

“I get to laugh every day and work with great creative people, and I have an opportunity to discover my own identity,” she says. “For so long it was about Corey and the

house and being a mum. Now I have the opportunity to find out who I am.”

The couple, together since 2003, have “young Cookie” to thank for their chance meeting. “Corey lived next to a girl I worked with,” Margaux explains. “I was in her driveway one day and saw this eight-week-old dog (Cookie) being shooed out the door. I took the dog around to ask him if it was his, and we engaged in conversation.

“It turned out Corey went to school with my cousin, so we had stuff to talk about, and then he invited me to a barbecue.

I went, of course, and while there, I ended up crashing a billy cart they had made from a shopping trolley.

“I had ripped jeans, cuts and bruises everywhere, so Corey tended to me and patched me up. He asked me if I was cut anywhere else, and I said I had a cut on my lip, so he kissed it.”

Initially Margaux had no idea the handsome 21-year-old was one of the most talented forwards in rugby league, and when she found out, she had some reservations.

“He pursued me though and wore me down so I eventually

said yes to going out with him. We dated for a couple of months and I moved in with him four or five months later.”

Fast forward 15 years and the pair will celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary on November 29. They credit teamwork as the key to their happy marriage, with “date nights” a must.

“We make an effort,” says Margaux. “We make the time to take the time. It used to be date night once a week, but now it’s once a month because we are so busy.”

Margaux, who grew up in nearby Tanah Merah, makes sure they see lots of their friends – fellow parents from Carbrook State School, where Memphis and Wylei are students, as well as chums from Corey’s footy days.

“We love entertaining. Life is busy but it’s also great and we have nothing to complain about,” Margaux says.

“Corey worked really hard over a long period of time so we can live and we are fortunate and blessed to have this life. We are lucky all of our children are very happy, healthy, smart and well-adjusted kids, and we are doing the best that we know how to do.”

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Lion hearts Coming out as gay and celebrating their marriage has given these Cub Sport musicians greater artistic freedom Emma Schafer Don’t be fooled by the sweet moniker of indie-pop foursome Cub Sport; these Brisbane musicians are using their lyrics and personal lives to roar a message of equality.

Tim Nelson, Sam Netterfield, Zoe Davis and Dan Puusaari have been recording music together for eight years, but 2018 has seen them break into the mainstream.

Last month they supported Vance Joy at Riverstage – their dream Brisbane venue.

A week earlier they released a music video produced by American social media megastars The Dolan Twins. Hawaiian Party notched up more than 4 million views in two weeks.

Frontman Tim, 26, credits the success to finding his authentic voice. In August he married Cub Sport keyboardist Sam, 28, two years after coming out as a same-sex couple.

The pair met at Northside Christian College, but their religious upbringings meant a romantic relationship was never on the cards. It took nearly a decade for them to confirm their relationship status and tell their families.

The effect of the lie on Tim’s songwriting is probably best summed up in some of his lyrics. “There’s a sadness in my eyes/’Cause there’s an anchor in my heart/ And it weighs me down inside/And it’s holding back my art,” he sings in the 2017 release O Lord.

But now he is liberated – “out and proud” – and spreading a message of love.

“We had put off coming out (as gay) for a really long time, and then when we admitted we loved each other, it changed everything,” Tim says.

It was this love story that caught the attention of Dolan brothers Grayson and Ethan, of the hugely popular Dolan Twins YouTube channel.

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The twins heard Tim telling the story at a Cub Sport gig in the US and knew immediately they wanted to make a movie about it. It became the video clip for Hawaiian Party, which features relationships of every kind.

When I was growing up, I would have loved to have had someone telling me I’m perfect how I am “The exposure from the video has been something we’ve never really had before,” Tim says. “We’ve been charting all around the world since the Dolan video.

“I don’t think I properly understood the impact the video would have on people’s lives. I got literally hundreds of messages from people saying it had given them the encouragement and confidence to come out (as gay) to their parents.

“When I was growing up, I would have loved to have had someone telling me I’m perfect how I am and I don’t need to change for anyone,” Tim says.

“It’s a pretty amazing opportunity we’ve been given to send that message.”

Cub Sport guitarist Zoe Davis, 26, is also in a same-sex relationship. Her journey to acceptance was perhaps less idyllic than

CREATIVE PRIDE … Cub Sport's Zoe Davis, Dan Puusaari, Tim Nelson and Sam Netterfield; Sam and Tim on their August 2018 wedding day with dogs Missy and Evie, who formed their wedding party (far left).

Tim and Sam’s. Zoe was “outed” by a member of the Pentecostal Christian Church where her father was a pastor. “(Cub Sport) all came from quite Christian homes,” Zoe says. “I didn’t realise (I was gay) until a year or so into university, because it had always been such a taboo thing. It was not allowed.”

She admits her upbringing meant she

was once “quite homophobic” herself. “At university there was an equal marriage petition and I was like, ‘No, I’m not signing that’,” Zoe says.

She has been with girlfriend Bridie McQueenie, 25, for four years now and says her parents have become her greatest supporters.

Tim says Cub Sport drummer Dan, 28,

was also an amazing support for his bandmates as they grappled with their sexuality.

“It’s all worked out like a dream,” he says.

Cub Sport will release their next single, Sometimes, on Oct 5 prior to a North American tour. cubsport.com

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Classy catch This southside fish and chippery reels ’em in with a seafood menu of global scale RESTAURANT Tony Harper More than a decade ago in Lota, there was a fish and chip shop owned by Paul and Katrina Field. Where are they now? I wonder. It trod that precarious tightrope between the popular understanding of fish and chips and something more artful; something a gifted chef like Paul Field would invent. For its time it was special, and I can’t help wondering if – despite the years and their impact on technique, expectation, and simply how high the bar is held – it would still be quite so special today.

I reckon the art would still be thought remarkable, but our expectations have probably bridged the gap on the rest.

Think about the current crop – The Fishmonger’s Wife, Fresh Fish Co, Banter, Fresh N Wild Fish, The Fishery, Fish Kitchen – and the way they weave traditional deep-fried English-led fish and chips (or Japanese, in the case of Fresh Fish Co) with something more contemporary and interesting. It’s great.

Now there’s a new kid in the ranks – Ol’ School, from the team behind Hello Please – making the leap from quasi-Vietnamese to fish and chips. And while it doesn’t look terribly special (no water views, no fish tanks, no cold-counter with undersize flathead), it does the casual seafood thing brilliantly.

You can order fish of the day – battered or grilled – with chips (skins intact), onion rings (and they are super onion rings) or salad. And there’s a fish burger; salt and pepper calamari; and battered whiting and chips. That’s it for traditional fish and chippery fare. The rest is more inventive, looking globally for its inspiration. In fact, I wouldn’t be surprised if bouillabaisse popped up on the winter menu.

Fish tacos ($7.50 each) are a nod to

OL’ SCHOOL 58 Hope St, South Brisbane Ph: 0402 360 432 Lunch, Fri-Sun; Dinner, Tue-Sun Chef: Jesse Stevens Eftpos and major credit cards On and off street (paid) parking SCORES OUT OF 10 Food: 7.5 Drinks: 7 Vibe: 7 Service: 8 Mexico (corn tortillas, pico di gallo and beetroot mole). A dish of white anchovies on roasted peppers with olive oil and pickled garlic ($13, inset) is gorgeously simple – from Spain perhaps? There’s a wonderful tartare (kingfish from memory: $18) with crisps, capers and taramasalata; and Mother England chimes in with a delicious fish-finger sandwich ($12).

The killer dish is Cone Bay barramundi

done as an Indonesian curry ($28) and served with a couple of roti. It’s a tame curry, neither sultry nor sour, but beautiful nonetheless, and a totally unexpected bonus in a fish and chip joint. And it’s a great example of what the new breed can do: life beyond batter and crumbs.

A similar global vision applies to the drinks list – France, Spain, Italy, New Zealand and Australia make an appearance.

The wines include contemporary stuff (my parents might need a little guidance), while, oddly, the beers just skim popular craft brews, with Stone & Wood and 4 Pines.

Ol’ School is clever, it’s purposeful, and it’s run by a team that knows what it’s doing in the kitchen and on the floor. I love a piece of battered cod, but I love even more the diversity and adventure that comes with this new breed of fish peddlers.

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Best for last Be sure to leave room for these sinfully good cookies from British chef and food writer Gill Meller

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like to serve these cookies warm from the oven after supper with a coffee or a brandy – or both.

You can make the dough in advance; simply roll it into a cylinder, wrap it in baking parchment, and pop it in the fridge. You can then slice off individual rounds for baking whenever you feel like it. The pinch of smoked salt adds wisps of warmth to the bitter chocolate and sweet fudge, and gives the cookies an almost campfire quality.

CHOCOLATE, FUDGE & SMOKED SALT COOKIES INGREDIENTS 100g unsalted butter 100g light soft brown sugar 50g caster sugar 1 egg dash of vanilla extract or the seeds from ½ a vanilla pod

150g self-raising flour 75g good-quality dark chocolate (70 per cent cocoa solids), broken up 75g of your favourite fudge 1 or 2 good pinches of smoked salt flakes

METHOD Heat the oven to 190C and line two baking sheets with baking parchment. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over a low heat. Put both types of sugar into a mixing bowl, pour in the butter and beat well. Add the egg and vanilla extract or seeds and beat again until well combined. Sift in the flour and fold it in.

Allow the mixture to cool for 15-20 mins before stirring in half the chocolate and half the fudge pieces. Dot heaped spoonfuls of the mixture over the prepared trays, then distribute the remaining chocolate and fudge equally over the surfaces of the cookies. Sprinkle the cookies with the smoked salt and bake for 8-10 mins until the cookies are lovely and golden. Allow the cookies to cool for 10 mins before lifting onto a cooling rack to firm. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

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Vegan voyage Cruise the Pacific and eat your way to good health on a luxury liner, writes Emma Schafer Welcome to the world of cruising, planteaters – an exclusively vegan voyage is ready to set sail.

On October 20, The Whole Connection

Cruise, Australia’s first vegan cruise, will depart Sydney for a nine-day journey across the South Pacific, making port in New Caledonia, Vanuatu and Lifou.

Wave goodbye to all-you-can-eat buffets of beef burgers and hot dogs, because all of the food on board the five-star luxury liner Celebrity Solstice is plant-based.

The cruise is the work of Maleny health coach Paige Renshaw, 47. Coeliac, glutenfree and oil-free diets are also catered to.

“I wanted to take people on their own voyage to optimal health, vitality and wellbeing,” Paige says about spreading her “food is medicine” philosophy.

“I wanted to assist the masses to disconnect from their everyday stresses, reconnect with themselves, be surrounded

with a like-minded community, and eat delicious plant-based food.”

Think chilled mint pea soup with basil and lemon and fresh papaya; vegetable and garlic calzone with yellow pepper coulis; and mango and kiwi cocktails with chilled passionfruit syrup.

When you’re not eating your way through the healthy menu, you can join a daily yoga class, wellness workshops, meditation or cooking class.

Only 150 tickets have been made available aboard the 3000-capacity ship, which also has a beauty spa, pool, solarium and theatre.

The Whole Connection Cruise, Oct 20-29, thewholeconnection.com.au

GOING OUT

Dance of life Expressions star Isabella Hood is thrilled to farewell a talented choreographer in a tribute performance Fiona Purdon

FOND HEART ... Isabella Hood will play a man’s first love in Everyday Requiem.

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Dancer Isabella Hood could not be more excited to be part of Natalie Weir’s final masterpiece as Expressions Dance Company’s artistic director.

She wants to send off Natalie, a Helpmann Award-winning choreographer, with a bang as part of the cast of Everyday Requiem, opening this week at QPAC. “Natalie has fostered the most caring environment in her 10 years here,” Isabella says. “We want to end her career here on a high.’’

Isabella, 22, of Kelvin Grove, feels privileged to have been involved in last year’s initial workshopping of Everyday Requiem as part of her Queensland University of Technology Honours placement. As a student last year, she featured in several EDC productions and was thrilled to receive a full-time contract this year.

Everyday Requiem follows the life journey of an older man – performed by Brian Lucas – who looks back on key moments of his life when he celebrates his 70th birthday.

As one of the seven dancers, Isabella will feature as the protagonist’s unforgettable first love. Isabella will partner Jake McLarnon, who performs as the teenage version of the man. Unfortunately, love does not run smoothly as the man’s brother, danced by Scott Ewen, also falls for Isabella’s character, and there is a dramatic love triangle.

“The show is more of a celebration of this man’s life. Natalie loves to induce emotion.

She loves working with dancers to create some great strong characters and

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developing a great narrative, and I play his young love,’’ she says.

“My part is about finding that person you connect with in life. You never let go of the memories of your first love.’’

The production was developed with Australian Voices artistic director Gordon Hamilton, who has composed original music to be sung a capella by six vocalists.

The feeling you get when you are on stage is so addictive, you crave it all the time Isabella grew up on her family’s vegetable farm at Gatton, and she studied with Toowoomba teacher Dale Coles.

“My younger sister, Lucy, and I would prance around outside, because growing up on a farm, there was plenty of open space for expression,’’ says Isabella, whose family property supplies broccoli, zucchini and cos lettuce. “I love going home on the weekends to get back to my roots and the fresh air.’’

Isabella fell in love with dancing as soon as she took her first class as a three-yearold, but it was not until she focused on contemporary dance in high school that she knew she wanted to pursue it as a career.

“The feeling you get when you are on stage is so addictive, you crave it all the time,’’ she says.

Expressions Dance Company’s Everyday Requiem, Oct 12-20, Cremorne Theatre, QPAC, South Bank. qpac.com.au

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Dates with destiny Artist Sam Cranstoun shares his vision of famous Italians – nine Brisbane locals’ ideal dinner-party guests Phil Brown Sometimes a picture really is worth a thousand words. It was Sunshine Coast-based artist Sam Cranstoun’s job to turn words into paintings for the solo exhibition Sam Cranstoun: Impossible Conversations, which opens this week at the Museum of Brisbane.

Sam, 30, who exhibits with Milani Gallery in Brisbane, is one of our most exciting emerging artists. His watercolours are visual explorations of unlikely imagined conversations between nine Brisbane residents and famous figures from Italian history.

Inspired by Vanity Fair’s bitingly satirical 1930s series “Impossible Interviews”, these people imagined the conversations they would have with their chosen figure.

Sam has interpreted these conversations through a series of watercolour paintings.

Because the historical figures are unable to take part in the conversations, Sam’s paintings hover in the space between question and answer. He offers glimpses of the conversations through imagery and text, inviting us to weave our own narratives.

Because the historical figures are unable to take part in the conversations, Sam’s paintings hover in the space between question and answer QPAC and Museum of Brisbane have collaborated for this project as a celebration of Italian arts and culture in the lead up to Teatro alla Scala Ballet’s exclusive season in Brisbane from November 7 to 18 as part of the 2018 QPAC International Series.

Text of the conversations and images will be exhibited in the QPAC pedestrian tunnel, and in the official program, to mark the famous Italian ballet company’s visit.

The images have been developed by Sam Cranstoun and photographer Jacqueline Bawtree, with writer Mary-Rose

HISTORY MAKERS ... Artist Sam Cranstoun; his Impossible Conversations series features (top, left) the hands of Brisbane’s Massimo Ficca, who chose Dante Alighieri (above left); St Agatha of Sicily; politician-journalist Marco Pannella.

MacColl helping to develop text around these imagined conversations.

The participants chatted imaginatively with the likes of poet Dante Alighieri, scientist Galileo Galilei, adventurer, author and rake Giacomo Casanova, and others.

Sam Cranstoun says he spoke to the various participants and asked them why they chose the people they chose.

“Then I let that sit for a while,” he says. “And I drew connections and asked people to identify a few objects and items that might relate.”

Using the medium of watercolour, Sam interpreted some of the conversations by depicting images of the

people involved. So there are a couple of works featuring Casanova, one of which shows actor Donald Sutherland playing the renowned lover.

There’s a painting of a death mask of Dante, and one watercolour features excerpts from a globe, with Italy at the centre of the map.

Choosing watercolour meant working quickly, which Sam likes doing. “It’s like drawing, in many ways, but with more vibrancy,” he says. “You have to work quickly though, and it is unforgiving. You just have to embrace the results.”

Sam Cranstoun: Impossible Conversations, Oct 10-Mar 31, Museum of Brisbane, Level 3, City Hall. museumofbrisbane.com.au

FILM

Hollywood hero An actor finds his true calling playing matinee idol Errol Flynn

DERRING-DO … Thomas Cocquerel as Errol Flynn in new film In Like Flynn.

It seems Thomas Cocquerel was destined to play Errol Flynn. Not only did he attend the same school (Sydney’s Shore School) as Australia’s swashbuckling film icon, he even did a research project about Errol while studying at NIDA. “I’ve been a big fan since I was 13 years old when I found out he went to the same school,’’ Thomas says. “It gave me the confidence to play him and the urge to step into his shoes. We were also around the same height, and both sporty.”

Now Thomas, 28, is starring in the title role in the film In Like Flynn, shot in various local locations, including Moreton Bay, Mt Tamborine rainforest, and a Gold Coast marina.

It’s the first leading role for the actor, who previously appeared in Red Dog: True Blue (2016) and as US actor Anna Kendrick’s love interest in the comedy Table 19 (2017). “I got to kiss Anna, she really took good care of me. The movie was a lot of fun,’’ says Thomas, who also stars in another upcoming Queensland film, Celeste.

It is fitting that In Like Flynn was made in Queensland, given that the story, set before the matinee idol became famous, follows Errol’s real-life 1930 adventure in a sailing boat up the Queensland coast to New Guinea (now PNG).

Once there, he and his friends – in search of rumoured gold – attract the interest of a small

Hollywood crew. The film opens with Errol and the film crew running from headhunters and swimming through crocodile-infested waters.

“He was such a force, and such a man, that the footage that came across (Hollywood studio boss) Jack Warner’s desk convinced him to bring him to Hollywood. That was his break,’’ Thomas explains.

Fighting, swimming and sailing loom large in the film, and the swimming at least proved no issue for Thomas, a competitive ocean swimmer.

“There was certainly lots of blood, sweat and tears in this movie. I was doing boxing training and working out seven days a week for almost eight weeks. I’ve never felt that level of exhaustion, but it was also an absolute joy.

“There is one scene where I have to swim under the hull of the boat. I really had to hold my breath for quite some time.’’

A passionate traveller, having spent his childhood in Los Angeles, Houston, Texas, and France, Thomas is now based in Sydney, but he regularly travels to Los Angeles for work.

FIONA PURDON In Like Flynn is in cinemas Oct 11. Celeste is the openingnight film for Brisbane International Film Festival, Oct 11. biff.com.au

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Life in the fast lane Craig Lowndes is on track to retire, but he remains driven to succeed Fiona Purdon

After more than two decades as the smiling assassin of the racetrack, Craig Lowndes is hitting the brakes on his solo racing career.

The popular Brisbane driver, who races a Holden ZB Commodore for Triple Eight Race Engineering, admits he has been pondering retirement for the past four years.

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retire,’’ he says. “I’m leaving while I’m still very competitive. Last year was a lean year – we were qualifying poorly – and I heard comments from the social media world that I was over the hill and no longer fast enough.

Now people are saying it’s way too early to retire, but since I made the decision, I haven’t woken up once with regrets.

“I enjoy driving on the racetracks, but 22 years of the

commercial side of it wears you down. I have a contract for next year, but Triple Eight were happy to tear it up.’’

The six-time Bathurst winner will continue to race for Triple Eight at Mount Panorama, Sandown and on the Gold Coast as an endurance-event co-driver.

He says the Gold Coast race, set for Oct 19-21 in Surfers Paradise, is one of his favourites.

“It’s the party atmosphere that the Gold Coast produces,’’ he says. “It’s very picturesque. You are going down the back straight and the beach is right there.’’

Craig, 44, plans to take up a broadcasting role next year, as well as competing in iconic events such as the 24-hour endurance Le Mans race in France.

He also hopes to spend more time with his children – son Levi, 15, and daughter Chilli, 13.

“The kids are growing up so fast. I want to spend more time with them because at the moment there are so many commitments when you drive supercars,’’ he says.

Craig has lived in Brisbane since 1996.

He and second wife Lara, an ambassador for the Prince Charles Hospital Foundation, live 20 minutes from the airport and close to Triple Eight headquarters in Banyo.

“We have great neighbours, we back on to a forestry area and have access to mountain-biking tracks,’’ Craig says.

“I grew up in Melbourne, but I love the cosmopolitan and friendly vibe of Brisbane. I love the warmth and heat that Melbourne doesn’t have.’’

Craig’s father, Frank, was also involved in the car-racing industry as a respected mechanic who built cars for toplevel drivers such as Peter Brock.

He inspired Craig’s passion from an early age.

“I started go-karts when I was eight or nine years old. It was more of a hobby, but as the karts and cars got stronger, it became an addiction because you want a lot more of it.”

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SPRING FASHION SHOWCASE Carindale

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Sarah McCarthy-James and Toni Keddy

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Spring style was centre stage at Westfield Carindale when Sydney-based fashion blogger Tash Sefton dropped in for an intimate workshop.

Fashion-savvy guests indulged in drinks and canapes as Tash revealed her top 10 looks for the season and gave one-on-one style advice. Local stylist Laura Churchill hosted the event, with VIPs leaving with Swarovski earrings.

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Both Gambaro Seafood Restaurant, and our magnificent new Italian restaurant Persone, will be hosting events from 11am.

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With a nip of neon, a smidgen of London Town, and a hint of Hong Kong, Brisbane’s newest adult playground, B. Lucky & Sons, welcomed its first gamers.

At home in the heritage-listed TC Beirne Department Store building, the gaming arcadecum-cocktail bar is the latest from the team behind Strike Bowling and Holey Moley Golf Club. Guests were handed peaky blinder caps on arrival, sipped boozy bubble cups, champagne and an array of beers, and snacked on tapas-style food.

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playing courtesy of W Brisbane’s in-house music curator, and, hurrah, my usually sensitive scalp is not tingling from the colour application. Dane uses sulphate-free Color.Me by Kevin Murphy on my roots and Redken on my lengths. The Kevin Murphy Hydrate-Me.Wash and Rinse smell and feel so divine, I buy a bottle of each. We finish with a light trim to freshen ends and a blow dry. Dane is my new best friend.

Models flock to Edwards & Co salons down south. Leesa Maher tries the Brisbane digs to see what the fuss is about.

WHAT: Cut, colour and blow dry at Edwards & Co, Level 5, W Brisbane, 81 North Quay, city, ph: 3180 1149. edwardsandco.com.au COST: Prices vary depending on the stylist’s level of experience but expect to pay from $230 for balayage and regrowth; and from $80 for a cut.

THE BACKSTORY: This two-chair enterprise is the first foray in the Brisbane market for Edwards & Co, the hair empire

founded by Sydney colourist Jaye Edwards.

He has salons in Sydney, Melbourne, Byron Bay and the Gold Coast, and clients include beauty editors, models and actors, including Lara Worthington. The brand is famous for creating “rich-girl hair” – think creamy blondes, caramel tips and rich brunette hues.

THE LOWDOWN: I want a fresh new look, and that’s exactly what I tell salon manager Dane Wakefield. Dane takes a forensic look at my locks and immediately comes up with

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THE EXPERIENCE: Full-length windows overlook the Brisbane River – a heavenly view from the wash basins; cool tunes are

BEST FOR: Anyone lusting after that Kate Waterhouse-sleek look. Dane and his team can take raw material (or, in my case, a notso-successful previous colour job) and promote it to Vogue territory.

VERDICT: Natural-born colourists who can translate your vague wishes into a red carpet-worthy ’do are hard to find, but you’ll find them at this gem of a salon.

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the increase is much greater with school sites rising 21 per cent, from 201 to 243.”

Mr Robertson says the analysis shows that full-time equivalent enrolments at independent schools increased by 1.7 per cent in 2018, rising by almost 2000 students to 120,873, which was double

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“As a whole, Queensland’s independent schooling sector is showing a positive comeback after difficult economic times.”

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This annual event aims to be an engaging and informative experience for families as they learn about the college and tour its facilities.

Exploring the campus is the best way to see the learning environments and meet the college’s teaching staff.

Classrooms will be open to showcase interactive displays of students’ academic and creative work.

The college is a Catholic day school for boys from Years 5 to Year 12, located at 82 Stephens Rd, South Brisbane.

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The popularity of Queensland’s independent schools continues to flourish, with the sector experiencing its strongest annual enrolment growth in five years.

Offering families a range of education options, the sector includes schools that embrace different learning philosophies or faiths, to schools that cater for children with a disability or young people who need more individualised support in an alternative learning environment.

Independent Schools Queensland executive director David Robertson says Queensland parents valued school choice, with the independent education sector also recording the greatest increase in school numbers of any sector in the past 10 years.

“However, these figures don’t tell the sector’s real growth story,” he says.

“Over the past five years there has been a strong trend for existing independent schools to establish new campuses instead of stand-alone schools.

“When growth in school sites/campuses is compared over the same 10-year period,

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Welcomed and valued

Real-world approach

All Hallows’ School, the oldest secondary school in Queensland, provides a diverse, challenging and enriching academic and co-curricular program, says principal Catherine O’Kane.

“Our girls engage in a faith-based, broad liberal education that fosters the growth of highly developed thinking and strong problem solving skills,” Mrs O’Kane says.

“As innovative leaders in education, our nurturing and student centred approach allows our students to become skilled communicators in a global context.

“An All Hallows’ girl is encouraged to be a self-leader and a supporter of every All Hallows’ girl.

“At Brisbane Boys’ College, our approach is driven by our guiding philosophy, ‘All about the boy’, and supported by a curriculum of active and practical learning experiences tailored specifically for the development of boys from Prep to Year 12.”

That is the view of headmaster Paul Brown, who says this real-world approach develops boys to be critical thinkers and assists them to explore their academic and personal interests as they master the fundamentals of literacy, numeracy and science, and experience electives in music, performing arts, vocational training and STEM activities including robotics, accelerated mathematics and multimedia.

For Mr Brown, the real success story lies in the college’s delivery of exceptional experiences that create scholars and gentlemen of honour.

“BBC is a proudly non-academically selective school which focuses on assisting every student to achieve to their potential and beyond, and prepares them to take their place in the world as competent, confident and compassionate young men,” he says.

“All boys are encouraged to participate in a wide range of academic, sporting,

“With a vibrant student community, each girl feels individually known and supported, as she develops a sense of connectedness with her AHSisters.

“Your daughter will feel welcomed and valued, allowing her to achieve what the world has not yet imagined.”

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co-curricular, service and cultural pursuits to develop interests that complement their formal studies.

“Our job as educators is to know your son and to tailor his experience.

“This sits at the heart of what we do at BBC and is supported by a range of programs designed to enhance and support each boy’s learning experience as he journeys through our junior, middle and senior schools.”

Brisbane Boys’ College is a GPS school for boys from Prep to Year 12, with boarding available from Year 7 to 12.

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Inspiring girls

The fields of science, technology, engineering, arts and maths, known at Clayfield College as STEAM, within the Clayfield classroom inspires students and fosters a positive culture which allows students to be resilient learners, creative, innovative and problem solvers, according to deputy principal, Samantha Bolton.

Students at the college also have the opportunity to engage in many cocurricular STEAM activities such as the Stem2plate Club, Double-Helix Science Club, Titration Club, Maths Club, Chess Club, Build to Fly Drone Club, Stem Punks, Code Camp, Art Box and various choirs, string, wind and percussion music ensembles.

“By engaging with STEAM concepts outside of the classroom, the aim is to highlight the importance of these subjects and their significant contribution to the advancement of society,” Ms Bolton says.

“To find out more about the Clayfield classroom, please go to the Clayfield College website.”

For more than 110 years, Moreton Bay College has aimed to enable girls to be the best they can be.

With a rich heritage, exceptional teachers, an integrated pastoral care program and extensive co-curricular opportunities, Moreton Bay College is a Pre-Prep to Year 12 Uniting Church school for girls and consistently rates as one of Brisbane’s top performing schools, according to head of college Janet Stewart.

“Moreton Bay College offers an outstanding student experience that develops inquiring minds, integrity and initiative,” Mrs Stewart says.

“Book a tour and experience the

Moreton Bay College difference. On the tour, you will see our state-of-the-art facilities, watch classes in action and meet our inspiring teachers.”

“Contact our registrar by email at registrar@mbc.qld.edu.au.”

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Learning for boys

Scholarship opportunity

Established in 2003, Moreton Bay Boys’ College (MBBC) is a contemporary, independent, Pre-Prep to Year 12 college for boys and is one of Queensland’s Top 50 Schools.

“MBBC offers an academic program based within the International Baccalaureate, which encourages students to think critically, challenge and question,” head of college Tony Wood says.

“A dedicated group of teachers, exceptional co-curricular opportunities, a comprehensive digital program, a strong pastoral care initiative and our famous

Somerville House offers a range of scholarships for female students in Years 7 to 12. This year, Somerville House and the Somerville House Foundation are proud to offer two new scholarships; the Elizabeth Gilchrist Scholarship, and the Dr Russell Bird Scholarship.

Both scholarships are awarded to students who excel in academia, music, sports or the arts, commencing as a new student to Year 7, and who, for financial reasons, would not normally be able to attend the school. The scholarships fund 50 per cent of the tuition for each student.

adventure sports and outdoor program provide an outstanding student experience.

“Join us at our next Head of College Tour on November 7 and discover what MBBC can offer for your son.”

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“At Somerville House, we are committed to providing young women with every opportunity to achieve their best, and to making outstanding education available to those who will benefit most,” principal Dr Ness Goodwin says.

Applications for 2020 are now open.

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Creating a better world

“As we move further into the second decade of the 21st century, we continue to see incredible changes in the educational sector,” according to Sheldon College principal Lyn Bishop OAM. “We all know our students live in a world of fast-paced technological development,” Dr Bishop says.

“The most important technology in the classroom was, is and will be the classroom teacher.

“Not just any classroom teacher but teachers who have a love of learning; who love children; who have an appreciation of aesthetics, the ethical, moral dimensions; who understand children’s different learning styles and how different children learn.

“Good teachers know that they are constantly dealing with the emotional, social, cognitive, physical and metacognitive dimensions of learning – aspects of a child’s growth and development that no technological device can accommodate.

“More important than anything else, the teacher’s role remains one of focusing first and foremost on relationships and keeping each child’s candle burning in this world of

Year 10 students at Lourdes Hill College, Hawthorne have been using their voices to promote change in the world through the college’s Creative Spectacular event.

The popular annual production sees students working in Houses to develop, produce and deliver their own unique performances, each conveying inspirational and thought-provoking messages about topical social issues.

Nine months in the making, the 2018 Creative Spectacular, with its theme, Our Education Lights the Way to a Better World, was performed to a sellout crowd on September 20.

College principal, Robyn Anderson says the Creative Spectacular enables students

increasing personal disengagement.

Twenty-first century teaching and learning is not about technology, but simply how to apply it in a digital world.

“For that reason, technology will always come second when compared with those wonderful, inspiring, committed, dedicated, passionate teachers who daily embrace the philosophy of love, laughter and learning in their classrooms.

“And don’t our 21st-century learners crave it?”

to build confidence as future leaders of the community.

“The Creative Spectacular is one of the many ways in which Lourdes Hill College provides students with opportunities to illuminate their world with possibility,” she says.

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INTERIORS

LUXE TOUCH … A large rug anchors this living room, with furniture grouped for socialising and watching TV, and velvet, silver and indigo accents adding interest.

FURNITURE PLACEMENT Living rooms are generally one of the most used rooms in the home. Good furniture placement can make them more enjoyable to be in. One of the main considerations is for seating to be grouped to accommodate both easy conversation and television watching. As this living room was large (7.6 x 7.4 metres), we grouped the furniture in the centre of the room. When you’re placing furniture within an open space, be sure to “anchor” it with a large rug.

COLOUR PALETTE It’s almost always best to start with a neutral/natural base and add your chosen feature colours by way of art and accessories. Our base here is white, timber and sandstone, with a warm grey rug and sofas. The custom velvet ottoman is in a deep inky blue, beautiful enough to create impact, yet dark enough to withstand the rough and tumble of three young children

Place value Interiors expert Tahn Scoon reveals her latest living-room project and shares her tips on how to create a more beautiful space and two puppies. The blue is picked up again in the patterned armchairs and the commissioned artwork by Lisa Taylor King.

STORAGE Although at first glance it doesn’t appear that much consideration was given to storage in this room, the homeowners have kept the space free of clutter by using cabinetry in the nearby dining room, and by having all of the electronics cabled to a

cupboard in the study. To further minimise unsightly trailing cords, electrical floor sockets to accommodate table lamps are concealed under side tables.

LAYERING LIGHT Endless rows of downlights work well in a commercial environment but are unnecessary in most areas of the home.

Generally, living-room activities only require ambient lighting – with task lighting

added where needed. Pendants on a dimmer and heavily shaded table and floor lamps are perfect for ambient lighting.

Adjustable lamps, such as the classic Anglepoise fitted with stronger globes, are best for reading and other task work.

THE FINISHING TOUCHES Styling your room with cushions, throws, flowers and accessories will make your home look more beautiful and inviting. My tip for creating “clean spaces”, such as the one shown, is to avoid the superfluous, and style with pieces that also serve a purpose.

Try a light-merino throw, which looks beautiful draped over the sofa but also keeps you warm when it gets chilly, or a designer woven basket that stores kindling. tahnscoon.com.au Instagram: @tahnscoon Photography: Mindi Cooke

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Kerry Salter has come home to Bunjalung country. She’s there to see her dying grandfather, but instead of a quick passing through, she finds herself caught again in a web of family drama. Arriving in town on a stolen motorbike, Kerry is soon entrenched in generational pain and a new threat – a development on the resting place of her family. At its heart, award-winning Lucashenko’s latest novel is a family drama; a narrative of poverty, abuse and struggle. It is visceral, damning, heartwarming, and at times, furiously funny.

Stylistically it is beautiful. This is writing that ripples with the darkest emotions and seethes with the anger of generations.

Booker Prize winner Michael Ondaatje’s new masterpiece is full of beautiful sentences flooded with atmosphere and the grit of life. Its gripping and twisting plot keeps you hooked until the end. Set against the backdrop of post-World War II England, the first half of the story follows two teenagers left by their parents with a rag-tag team of “criminals”, as the reality of their abandonment unfolds. In the novel’s second part, the young boy, Nathaniel, now grown up, seeks to learn more about his mysterious mother, who was rumoured to work as an undercover government spy during the war. Warlight is storytelling at its very best.

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With titles such as At the Round Earth’s Imagined Corners and For the Love of God, Lauren Groff once again showcases her powerful control of language, emotion and wit in her latest collection of short stories.

The 11 included works slide across sadness, emptiness, anger and horror, anchoring the experiences in characters that resonate long after the stories are done. In Dogs Go Wolf, two young sisters, aged four and seven, are left alone on an island used for fishing. “All night, (the eldest) and the island were awake, the island because it never slept, the girl because she knew that only her ferocious attention would keep them safe.”

No one writes with such subtle power and perception as renowned American author Anne Tyler, and she’s done it again in her new novel, Clock Dance. The 76-year-old Pulitzer Prize winner and author of 20 novels shows her talent for dialogue and character as she writes the kindly and unassuming character Willa Drake. Willa rarely sees her two adult sons and is living in Arizona with her self-important second husband, Peter, after her short-tempered first husband, Derek, died in a car accident.

Her life changes forever when she heads to Baltimore to help look after her son’s ex-girlfriend’s daughter, nine-year-old Cheryl. This novel stays with you.

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Spring is the time to bloom Spring is here and there have never been more sources for inspiration for the garden – newspapers, magazines, websites and blogs share a plethora of information for green thumbs.

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Deciding realistically how much time to dedicate to garden care too, is important from the beginning.

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Fast becoming a shopping and foodie destination, there is a selection of cafes and restaurants, clothing, giftware and homewares stores enticing people to visit the area.

One of the newest additions to Sandgate is 2 Mad Sisters, located at 37 Brighton Rd, which offers an everincreasing range of gifts and homewares in store, as well as more than 3000 furniture items online.

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LAST WORD

Phil Brown Just to make sure it was really him, I called over the maitre d’ and asked him straight out. ‘Is that the actor Jean-Claude Van Damme over there?’

I walk past celebrities without recognising them all the time, but not my wife. She can spot one at several hundred metres. It’s like a sixth sense.

We were in Sydney the other week browsing through the food hall at David Jones when she piped up: “Look, there’s Bronwyn Bishop.”

The former pollie was looking over the hampers on display. Does Bronwyn Bishop count as a celebrity? She’s well known at least, and as my son remarked, incredibly petite.

Back at our digs, the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth, we walked past a small group of blokes in the foyer and Sandra said: “That’s Johnathan Thurston.”

I looked back and she was right.

The Dally M Awards were on in Sydney that night so JT and a bunch of other NRL identities were staying in the hotel. But I would have tripped over him without having an idea it was JT. But no celebrity gets past my wife unnoticed.

In London on holidays last year we

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went to see the hit play The Ferryman and she spent the first few minutes spotting famous or semi-famous faces in the crowd at the Gielgud Theatre. I can’t remember their names but there was an actor who had been in a recent Star Wars flick, and someone from Silent Witness, apparently.

The following day we went by train to Brighton to visit an old friend. As we came out of the station, Sandra turned to me and said: “Did you see Clive Owen walk past us back there?”

I looked around but couldn’t see anyone who looked even vaguely like the British actor. “You sure it was Clive Owen?” I asked. “You’re not just making it up, are you?”

“He was carrying Louis Vuitton luggage,” she said. “It was definitely him.” Another celebrity I missed.

I have never been good at spotting them. My father was, though. When we lived in Hong Kong in the 1960s, he was regularly spotting celebrities and

turning up at home with their autographs for us.

One day he had a drink with Hollywood star Steve McQueen at The Peninsula Hotel. He’d seen him sitting there and had simply gone over and joined him.

He met the singer Pat Boone and other film stars – Jeffrey Hunter and Jack Palance among them. He had a nose for spotting celebs, like my wife.

After our visit to London last year we went to Paris and stayed, coincidentally, at The Peninsula there. At breakfast on our first morning, Sandra said: “Don’t look now but that’s Jean-Claude Van Damme over there.” Of course we looked and it was. Or it appeared to be.

Just to make sure it was really him, I called over the maitre d’ and asked him straight out. “Is that the actor JeanClaude Van Damme over there?”

He looked a bit sheepish and said: “Yes ... but it is confidential.”

“Not any more,” I said.

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delightful This Queenslander is one for the entertainers Tranquillity beckons from this contemporary Queenslander, which boasts an elevated position backing onto the Banks St Reserve.

Spanning two spacious levels with wide wraparound verandas, the four-bedroom property overlooks green forestry and has 180-degree views encompassing the city skyline and Mt Coot-tha.

Entry is via the upper level of the house, with a classic white and timber facade with raised timber driveway offering plenty of street appeal.

NEWMARKET 90 Willmington St Land: 673sq m Inspect: Today (Wed, Oct 10), 6.30-7pm; Friday (Oct 12), 10-10.30am; Saturday (Oct 13), 12.30-1pm Agent: Ian Cuneo, Ray White Ascot; ph: 3868 7500 or 0416 139 656 Auction: On site, Saturday (Oct 13), 1pm

Inside, there’s a large open-plan living area featuring a fireplace and white walls complementing brush box timber floors, while large windows draw in natural light.

Beyond, the dining area is light and airy and features extensive glass, which offers views stretching to the city.

The kitchen also occupies this space in the property. Highlights here include a striking porcelain island breakfast bar, European appliances and plenty of white cabinetry.

Nearby, sliding glass doors open to a covered veranda – ideal for entertaining with its impressive vistas and space for lounge and dining furniture.

Also on the upper level of the residence

are a powder room and the main bedroom, containing a private balcony and a walkthrough wardrobe to an ensuite.

Another living area sits on the lower floor of the house, featuring a bespoke New Guinea Rosewood library.

The space has glass doors to the second wraparound veranda oriented towards the city. The other bedrooms reside on this level, one of which could also be used as a study. A laundry, bathroom and an ensuite complete the floor.

Set on a 673sq m block, the property is less than 5km from the CBD, and a short walk to Newmarket railway station.

Scenic vistas to the bay Positioned in a secure apartment complex, this three-bedroom property provides oceanfront views towards Moreton Bay and surrounds.

Entering the property, the hallway leads into an open-plan kitchen, dining and living area, which opens onto a covered balcony overlooking the beach below.

The impressive kitchen has an array of high-quality features including induction cook top, stone benchtops, quality built-in appliances, ample cabinetry with soft-close drawers and a large island bench that doubles as a breakfast bar.

At the front of the property there are two bedrooms with built-in wardrobes.

The bedrooms share access to a covered balcony which provides views of the neighbourhood.

Next to the bedrooms is a bathroom with marble floor and wall tiling and large shower. A separate laundry is adjacent to the bathroom.

The main bedroom is positioned at the rear of the property which leads out to the tiled balcony. The main bedroom features an ensuite with double vanity and walk-in wardrobe.

One of only five penthouses on its level, this property comes NBN ready with commercial-grade window frames and glazing to ensure privacy. Additional features include ducted and zoned airconditioning throughout, ceiling fans and two secure car accommodation spaces side-by-side in addition to a separate store room with additional shelving available if required. “This is a must to inspect,� listing agent James Gwynne says.

SCARBOROUGH 64/113 Landsborough Ave Apartment: 175sq m Inspect: By appointment Agent: James Gwynne, Harcourts Solutions; ph: 3505 4444 or 0416 818 114 For sale: By negotiation

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HIDEAWAY SPRINGWOOD

190 Dennis Road

Hidden amongst 43,700m2 of serene bushland, this hinterland hideaway is of resort-style grandeur.

The property offers a separate guest retreat, in-ground swimming pool, full sized tennis court, a grass paddock and horse stable, all of which is accessible by your own golf buggy. Separate yet flowing living areas integrate formal and casual spaces, inviting relaxed living and entertaining across all scales.

A truly rare opportunity, positioned only 30 minutes from both the Gold Coast and Brisbane’s CBD.

7 BED 5 BATH 6 CAR +POOL +TENNIS

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INFINITE PADDINGTON

136A Enoggera Terrace

Opening to reveal a vast and open floorplan with explosive city views from every level, this home is a bold statement of modern living. Master planned for entertaining the property boasts panoramic bi-fold doors that allow for the complete integration of indoor and outdoor living areas, a fully equipped chef’s kitchen complete with Gaggenau appliances, outdoor BBQ and bar areas, two fireplaces and a 10m long swimming pool. With spectacular scale and an unparalleled quality of finish, this breathtaking home raises the bar for luxury, inner-city living.

5 BED 4 BATH 2 CAR +POOL

AUCTION Sat 20 Oct at 10am, On-site INSPECT Sat 12 – 12:30pm

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EXCEPTIONAL TENERIFFE

404/88 Macquarie Street

Historic Brisbane meets modern style in this beautifully renovated apartment on the top floor of the coveted Dakota Woolstore building whilst capturing a perfect north-east aspect and river views. Savvy design abounds across a split-level loft design that combines original brickwork, hardwood floors and a home office to offer an engaging space with bold style. Residents also have access to a gym, pool and sauna facilities. Teneriffe’s best is steps away, including the nearby river-walk, Gasworks and James Street.

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AUCTION Thurs 25 Oct at 6pm Place, 291 Shafston Avenue, Kangaroo Point INSPECT Sat 11 – 11:30am & Wed 5:30 – 6pm

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OPPORTUNITY EAST BRISBANE

3 Geelong Street

Your opportunity to acquire a secure investment in a highly desirable inner-city location. Situated on a flat 890m2 block, this sold brick building encompasses 10 units with a mix of 3 bedroom, 2 bedroom and studio sized apartments with lock up garages. Most of the units are recently renovated with long term tenants providing a steady income of approx. $187,000 per annum. Less than 2km to the Brisbane CBD, this provides an investor an entry point into the Brisbane market or opportunity to add to an existing portfolio.

26 BED 10 BATH 9 CAR

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AUCTION Thurs 18 Oct at 6pm Place Auction Rooms, 33 Lytton Rd, East Brisbane INSPECT Sat 2 – 2:30pm

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CASTLEBAR Recently renovated, full floor penthouse with double river reach and city views, sprawling over 470m2!

HEADLINE Kangaroo Point

18N/39 Castlebar Street

Understated elegance with house-like proportions, this full floor penthouse spans over 470m2 with a perfect north-east riverfront position. The open plan living and dining area absorbs these spectacular views, to give you an unrivalled backdrop. With over 100m2 of covered outdoor alfresco space, wet bar and barbeque, it is perfect to entertain your guests any time of the day. This penthouse is a house alternative, situated across one level with a cinema, office, games room and a lock-up five car garage. Castlebar is renowned for its resort style facilities which complement the property’s 74m river frontage!

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RIVERFRONT Kangaroo Point

2/30 O’Connell Street

Showcasing spectacular views of both reaches of the river, from Norman Park to the Howard Smith Wharves in New Farm, this multi level villa is truly one of a kind. Convenient access from the double lock up garage just steps to the entry level of the villa, with a separate dining kitchen area.

An eastern aspect to the river, multiple living zones on each level and private riverfront courtyard perfect for riverside entertaining.

4 BED 3 BATH 2 CAR +POOL +TENNIS

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KANGAROO POINT

8/88 Lockerbie Street

This three bedroom apartment includes a functional and generous layout. An open plan design with seamless integration from the kitchen, flowing to the dining and living areas out to the entertaining terrace.

The spacious master suite includes balcony access taking advantage of light and breezes. The corner location affords privacy with two further bedrooms plus study and bathroom separated by a hallway lined with storage. Perfect for downsizers, families and professionals, this is your entry point into Kangaroo Point.

3 BED 2 BATH 2 CAR +POOL

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AUCTION Thurs 11 Oct at 6pm Place Auction Rooms, 291 Shafston Ave, Kangaroo Point INSPECT By appointment

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2401/132 Alice Street

Offering a sweeping vista that starts with the Botanic Gardens and extends across the river and beyond, this three bedroom sub penthouse apartment in the highly coveted Quay West building embodies easy living in the heart of the CBD. It is one of only three apartments on the floor and occupies the entire north east corner of the building. With separation between all bedrooms, floor to ceiling windows and a wraparound balcony, this is your opportunity to secure a beautiful sub penthouse in the CBD.

3 BED 2 BATH 2 CAR +POOL

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AUCTION Thurs 25 Oct at 6pm Place, 291 Shafston Ave, Kangaroo Point INSPECT Sat 1 – 1:30pm

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HAMILTON

46 Royal Terrace

This four bedroom residence spreads living and entertaining across three levels. An open floor plan begins with an entertainment area. The modern kitchen comes complete with a suite of Miele appliances.

At the very rear, a lap pool traces the entire length of the home. The second level hosts four bedrooms, the family bathroom and additional lounge. The master suite boasts a walk-in robe and ensuite. On the roof, a basketball court is framed by a beautiful suburban aspect. The lower level can house up to six cars.

4 BED 3 BATH 6 CAR +POOL

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1-4/37 Beth Eden Terrace

Peacefully set in a boutique complex of four private freehold townhouses, these spacious single or two level residences enjoy a convenient location with a spacious two car garage. A collection of concrete-look porcelain tiles and contemporary appointments provide a stylish and low maintenance design. An open plan living and dining area adjoins a contemporary kitchen and opens to a private terrace. Upstairs, three bedrooms and a study nook are serviced by two contemporary bathrooms.

3 BED 2+ BATH 2 CAR

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CAMP HILL

46 Newman Avenue

Set across two levels, this four bedroom residence embodies premium living on 450m2. The interior features an incredibly vast, open plan layout, high quality fixtures and fittings throughout and a spacious elevated enter taining deck with city views. Built to maximise space and comfort, this property has been elegantly designed for families. With a highly sought-after Camp Hill address placed amongst quality homes and incredible street appeal, this opportunity won’t last long.

4 BED 3 BATH 2 CAR +POOL +STUDY

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JOANNA GIANNIOTIS 0433 168 761 ANDREW BRADLEY 0410 490 039

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BULIMBA

9 Coutts Street

Positioned on a large 678m2 block, this majestic six bedroom residence has been lovingly renovated to retain the timeless appeal of a traditional Queenslander while also catering to a contemporary lifestyle.

The elegant home boasts spectacular city and river views, an open plan living area, high ceilings, polished timber floors and VJ walls. It offers plenty of outdoor entertaining options, a sparkling swimming pool and is conveniently located just minutes’ walk from Bulimba Ferry Terminal and Oxford Street.

6 BED 2 BATH 2 CAR +POOL

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Beachside beauty This landmark beachside property sits on the shores of Tooway Lake where Dicky Beach meets Moffat Beach.

Overlooking its own private grass tennis court, the contemporary dual-level house was designed by architect Stephen Kidd and built by Paul Brentnall.

It offers three bedrooms and light-filled, open-plan living spaces that capture impressive lake and ocean views from almost every room.

A modern facade incorporates a wide, wraparound deck, which invites entry into the lower level through glass doors.

To the left, lounge, kitchen and dining areas are set in an open-plan configuration and feature polished blackbutt timber floors, 4.5m clerestory ceilings and a fireplace.

There’s an abundance of natural light, drawn in through multiple windows and also glass bi-fold doors, which offer a seamless indoor-to-outdoor flow and open to the deck with its panoramic river views.

Back inside the residence, the kitchen contains sleek stone benchtops and splashbacks, stainless-steel appliances and an island bench, and also features easy

access to the indoor and outdoor leisure spaces.

Also on the lower level of the floorplan are a family room opening to a separate porch, and a bedroom with an ensuite.

Two more bedrooms occupy the upper floor of the residence, both with ensuites, window shutters and private pavilion-style balconies with beautiful ocean views.

Ray White Caloundra marketing agent Andrew Garland describes the property as an architectural masterpiece.

DICKY BEACH 6 Cooroora St Land: 1216sq m Inspect: By appointment Agent: Andrew Garland, Ray White Caloundra; ph: 5491 5055 or 0403 851 777 Auction: The Events Centre, 20 Minchinton St, Caloundra, Thursday (Oct 11), 11am

ASPLEY 153 Kirby Road Mid-Century Modern Masterpiece on a colossal 1744sqm of private land. Entry via a private fully bitumen driveway this multi-storey, mid-century modern home is surrounded by fully landscaped grounds bringing Palm Springs to Brisbane.

There is nothing like this in the north, offering a perfect fusion of vintage style with modern convenience this home has undergone one of the most extensive renovations imaginable whilst paying homage to the era it was born of.

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CLAYFIELD 14 Miles Street SWEEPING VIEWS, CHARM & PRIVACY

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Situated in a peaceful pocket of Clayfield, this charming colonial Queenslander offers flexible living options suitable for a home office, dual living or extended families.

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CARINDALE 8 Almavale Street GOLF COURSE ESTATE HOME OF GRAND SCALE Taking centre stage in a prime golfside position with relaxing views over the fairways of Pacific Golf Course, this luxurious residence will leave you breathless with its very large and open plan architectural design throughout. Totally unique in its styling and immaculate in every detail, this is a home that promises to deliver a six-star resort experience with flair and absolute privacy.

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View Wednesday 10th Oct 6.00pm - 6.30pm Saturday 13th Oct 1.45pm - 2.15pm For Sale Amanda Becke 0412 943 947 Paul McFetridge 0410 100 183

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COOLUM BEACH 31 Pacific Heights Court ONE QUEENSLAND’S FINEST HOMES - CASTILLO BLANCO Created under council rules that no longer exist, a home of these proportions would be impossible to replicate. From the cavernous utility level including space for more than a dozen vehicles to panoramic views from the entertaining podiums on each level, this wondrous creation is awe inspiring. Impossible to describe in words, those looking to own the very best are urged to enquire and discover the endless list of features that this unique home has to offer.

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View Saturday 1.00pm - 1.30pm Thursday 5.00pm - 5.30pm Auction Saturday 27th October at 1.30pm Contact 07 5302 6266 John Stamp 0423 042 787 Ben Radcliff 0416 087 779

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Riverfront with Tennis Court & Pontoon

ABSOLUTE RIVERFRONT WITH TENNIS COURT & PONTOON

29 Neulans Rd, INDOOROOPILLY

A landscaped and very private absolute riverfront 2929m2 block in one of Indooroopilly´s most acclaimed prestige streets, provides the ultimate platform for this expansive, executive-style home that boasts an exceptional 180 degree panorama along two vast reaches of water. Incorporating a tennis court and pontoon, the property promotes the feeling of an exclusive estate with immaculate, timeless styling of the entire offering.

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The Gap 43 Mt Nebo Road "Dunvegan" Elevated Family Home Offering Natural Beauty And Lifestyle Nestled among bushland on a perfectly elevated north-easterly facing block, this split-level, four-bedroom home exudes character with its high ceilings, exposed beams, abundant natural light and hardwood timber flooring.

Named "Dunvegan", this gorgeous home has been in the same family since it was built in 1971 and offers the perfect blend of beautiful mid-century modern architecture & contemporary finishes.

- Stylish kitchen with island bench of solid Calcutta marble.

- Separate, intimate lounge upstairs with gas fireplace.

- Custom made cabinetry with built in audio system.

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- Dual living potential with extra granny flat.

It’s rare to find a home that is both beautiful and practical, only 10km drive from the CBD and directly across road to Brisbane Forest Park for swimming in the dam and bush walks.

Paul Hughes 0450 605 375 Paddington 3369 0101 15 Latrobe Terrace

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ADDRESS Shop 3, 622 Wynnum Road, Morningside

Each office independently owned and operated

OFFICE 3899 9999

Luxury escape This contemporary style property, which is positioned on the banks of Weyba Creek, exudes coastal elegance.

The four-bedroom house, set on a 2100sq m block, features light-filled, openplan areas with plenty of space for living and entertaining, including a pool, snooker and cinema rooms, and a club-style long room with a timber bar.

At the front of the house, there’s a portecochere and an entry foyer, setting the standard for the interiors. Inside, living and dining areas sit in the heart of the floorplan and have a vast, open-plan design with a white colour palette complementing neutral floor tiles. The kitchen also occupies this space and has been designed to cater for more than 100 guests.

Along one wall of the living areas are glass bifold doors, drawing in natural light and opening the space up to the outdoors with its terraces, tropical gardens, pizza oven and a solar heated, glass-framed pool.

Back inside and in the right wing is the tiered cinema room, and the impressive ‘long room’, featuring a rich timber bar and snooker room. Each of the four bedrooms

sits in its own wing – two on the ground floor and two on the upper level.

Each of them contains an ensuite and either a built-in or walk-in wardrobe.

Offering luxury accents and green rainforest vistas, the main bedroom also boasts a vast dressing room and a balcony, while its ensuite has a spa bathtub, dual vanities and a rainfall shower head.

The property has a wealth of other highlights, including a gate and laneway leading to Weyba Creek.

NOOSA HEADS 14 Habitat Pl Land: 2100sq m Inspect: Today (Wed, Oct 10), 5-6pm Agent: John Stamp, Belle Property Noosa and Coolum; ph: 5415 0700 or 0423 042 787 Auction: On site, Saturday (Oct 13), 10.30am

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44m² 31m² 44m²

180m² 134m² 180m²

$949,000 $689,000 $899,000

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Stylish haven Buyers will relish the ease of living that comes with this free-flowing, two-level design.

“This modern residence encapsulates everything inner city is about, offering families a sleek and stylish haven in the heart of one of Brisbane’s most soughtafter suburbs,” listing agent Judy Goodger says.

On the upper level, the property features three bedrooms, including the main bedroom complete with a walk-inwardrobe and ensuite with double vanity.

There is also a study nook, main bathroom and media room on this level.

An open-plan living and dining area merges with the kitchen and opens via concertina doors to the rear and side patios.

The kitchen, complete with butler’s pantry, encompasses stone benches, ample cabinetry, and an island bench and is fitted with a range of quality stainless steel appliances.

Complementing the light-filled property, interior details include stonetiled floors, neutral toned walls and cabinetry and modern finishes.

A fourth bedroom is located on the lower level, featuring an ensuite, walk-inwardrobe and private deck, making it ideal as a guest room.

The ground floor layout also includes a separate studio or office with private bathroom and patio at the rear of the property.

Outside, the property features established gardens, an above-ground pool, barbecue area and tiled patio which extends around the property.

NEW FARM 209 James St Land: 430sq m Inspect: By appointment Agent: Judy Goodger, Place New Farm; ph: 3107 5111 or 0438 767 377 For sale: By negotiation

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