Brisbane News Magazine Jun 20-26, 2018. ISSUE 1182 by Brisbane News

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The Farm at Byron Bay is a bit of a magnet for Brisbane families at the weekends – what’s not to love about rolling hills, pigs in mud and the paddockto-plate fare served at the on-site Three Blue Ducks? Star chef Darren Robertson, a co-owner, clocked our devotion and has responded with a Three Blue Ducks all of our own, at the new W Hotel in the city. No pigs, of course, but you can’t have everything. Belinda Seeney’s chat with Darren (P12) is one of many top reads in our jam-packed winter edition. Enjoy.

INSIDE 12 COVER STORY Celebrity chef Darren Robertson 15 TRAVEL Glamour on the high seas 27 RESTAURANT Isles Lane, city 21 FASHION Cut a dash in the cooler months 33 RECIPES The Scenic Rim on a plate 36 AT HOME A haven in Samford Valley 41 CROSSWORD 73 HOROSCOPE

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Italian romance Each morning, Keeley Green would wake up in her cosy apartment in the centre of the Sant’Ambrogio district in Florence, Italy, and wander down the street to the market. With her two young children, Charlotte and Thomas, in tow, she’d join the crowds of locals, pick out the week’s groceries from the best Italian delicacies and carry them home. The children would go off to international school while Keeley went to study her masters at the Florence Design Academy. It’s the romantic life the former property developer from Bundaberg, 41, had always dreamt of. And one which required a “leap of faith”. In 2013, Keely left behind her life in Bundaberg after her marriage broke down and moved to Florence to pursue her lifelong ambition for design. Now based in Brisbane, she has never looked back. After 18 months in Florence, Keeley moved to London where she opened a design business, making quite a name for herself in the process. Two years ago, she established English-based luxury interiors brand Ailanto Design with Florence-based artist Amanda Ferragamo, the former wife of Italian fashion guru Ferruccio Ferragamo (son of Salvatore Ferragamo). Their luxury fabrics and wallpapers are now stocked in UK department store Harrods, and will be released into Australian boutiques this month. “I remember getting the email from Harrods and thinking, ‘Is this real?’ I mean, who would have

thought two years ago that would have happened to us,” Keeley says. “Now, we’re excited to work closely with the Australian market to make sure the product is right, and introduce it here in Brisbane and into Melbourne and Sydney.” Each item is hand drawn and painted by Amanda and colour matched using Keeley’s keen design eye, drawing on their mutual love of culture and travel. Born in England, Keeley spent her early years travelling the world. The family followed her dad’s work in the sugar industry to Papua New Guinea and Africa before settling in Bundaberg. But the wanderlust never left her. “It was a scary thing to take a leap of faith but it was exciting,” she says of moving to Florence. “I had enrolled myself in the design academy and the kids in a school, I’d found us an apartment and we just turned up with four suitcases. “I decided in my 30s that I wanted, as a single mum, to go and do this thing that I’ve always wanted to do.” Now Keeley is based in Clayfield, in Brisbane’s inner north, with Charlotte, 15, and Thomas, 12, and manages her time between her interiors business and travelling to Europe to meet with Amanda. “Amanda and I talk at least once a week on the phone. We’re always exchanging new ideas and designs. “I went to the UK about four times last year, and the year before I think I went nine times.”

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Michelle Collins spotlights must-do events for the winter months. Time to get the diary out

JUNE FILM WEST END FILM FESTIVAL WEST END Support local filmmakers at this short film festival at the Boundary St markets. The program has expanded to include an Australian premiere feature film and sessions where finalists pitch their projects to a panel of professionals. Jun 22-24. westendfilmfestival.com.au FITNESS SKATING AT FESTIVAL CITY It doesn’t get much cooler than ice

skating in King George Square. Tickets for the temporary rink include skates if you don’t have your own and there is a skating aid – called a Kanga – to help if you are new to the ice. Jun 22-Jul 15. brisbane.skatingat.com.au SONG MAKE MUSIC DAY CITY The city comes alive with the sound of music on Jun 21 with performers in the Queen Street Mall on stages outside the Myer Centre and Wintergarden, and in Post Office Square. Musicians in more than 120 countries will be turning public

spaces into music stages as part of Make Music Day. visitbrisbane.com.au FITNESS YOGA DAY FESTIVAL ST LUCIA Join a yoga asana class, learn kirtan (sacred yoga chant) and deep peace meditation, and find out more about plant-based cooking at this annual celebration of yoga on Jun 24. yogadayfestival.com.au ART MON AMOUR EAST BRISBANE Brisbane artist Louise Owen’s 3D art

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HIGH EMOTION … David Hobson and Natalie Christie Peluso as the perfectly paired lovers Hanna and Count Danilo in The Merry Widow.

exhibition, Mon Amour, is a collection of multimedia pieces using textured oil paints and jewels, with each painting taking months to create. At Hanworth House, Jun 22-23. elaurante.com FOOD FLAVOURS OF PORTSIDE HAMILTON Be a part of the first Flavours of Portside on Jun 24, browsing pop-up food stalls, a cocktail garden and market stalls selling eclectic fashion and gourmet treats. portsidewharf.com.au OPERA THE MERRY WIDOW SOUTH BRISBANE David Hobson and Natalie Christie Peluso return as lovers Hanna and Count Danilo in Graeme Murphy’s spectacular new production of Franz Lehar’s popular musical. At the Lyric Theatre, QPAC, Jun 22-30. qpac.com.au

JULY MUSIC HAILEY CALVERT FORTITUDE VALLEY The Brisbane singer known for her warm blues voice, guitar skills and heartfelt stage presence has a new show, Vintage & Modern Soul, paying homage to soulful singers past and present. Catch Hailey at Black Bear Lodge on Jul 22. haileycalvertmusic.com

AUGUST

TOP TREAT … MasterChef judge Gary Mehigan will again headline at Regional Flavours. Picture: Jay Town

SHOW EKKA BOWEN HILLS It’s show time. In addition to the rides, showbags, fashion parades and fireworks, see country music star Adam Brand, a high-speed equine stunt show and the return of the trots to the main ring. At Brisbane Showgrounds from Aug 10-19. ekka.com.au

FESTIVAL LE FESTIVAL SOUTH BANK Michelin-starred French chef Bruno Loubet will be giving cooking master classes at this year’s celebration of all things French at South Bank Parklands on Jul 6-8. There will also be an exclusive wine and champagne bar and fashion parades. lefestival.com.au CONCERTS TWILIGHT IN THE RED BOX SOUTH BANK The State Library’s Red Box hosts twilight concerts on Jul 8, 15 and 22. The performances showcase the University of Queensland Chamber Singers, string soloists from the UQ School of Music, UQ Pulse Chamber Orchestra and the 2018 Tinalley String Quartet Winter School. qmf.org.au WINE GRAPE GRAZING BY NIGHT BOWEN HILLS Prepare your palate for Queensland’s premier wine-tasting event, Grape Grazing by Night – Celebrating Australian Wine, at Brisbane Showgrounds on Jul 13. It’s a rare chance to sample from a selection of more than 1800 wines, including

CONCERT LIOR AND PAUL GRABOWSKY NEW FARM Pianist Paul Grabowsky teams up with Israeli-born singer-songwriter Lior for one night only at the Brisbane Powerhouse on Aug 11. The collaboration sees the pair reinvent some of Lior’s most cherished songs. brisbanepowerhouse.org

Royal Queensland Wine Show medal winners and new vintages. grapegrazingbynight.com.au FOOD REGIONAL FLAVOURS SOUTH BANK Treat your tastebuds at the state’s premier free food and wine festival. Sample local produce and get some cooking tips from MasterChef judges Matt Preston, Gary Mehigan and George Calombaris. regionalflavours.com.au MUSIC JAMES MORRISON FOREST LAKE Multi-instrumental virtuoso James Morrison and his quintet headline St John's Anglican College’s 25th

anniversary concert on Jul 26. St John’s performing arts students will be performing, for the first time, a commissioned piece in celebration of the college’s quarter of a century. stjohnsanglicancollege.com.au HOMEWARES SIGNS OF THE TIMES CAMP HILL Get a glimpse into how post-war Western culture was sold to consumers in an exhibition and sale of posters, flyers and magazine ads at Camp Hill Antique Centre on Jul 2-23. It includes advertising for brands Chanel, Louis Vuitton and Bally. camphillantiquecentre.com

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Belinda Seeney A shameful confession: I’m really going to miss plastic shopping bags Former US First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy was smart, stylish and switched on. She was master of the one-liner. Her quick quips struck such a chord they are still widely quoted to this day, from her aspirational “Pearls are always appropriate” to the telling “I want to live my life, not record it” to the downright cheeky: “The first time you marry for love, the second for money, and the third for companionship”. My favourite of Jackie O’s observations is this: “If you bungle raising your children, I don’t think whatever else you do well matters very much.” Mostly, I agree with the Chanel suitwearing style icon but with one caveat. Looking after the environment is like parenting your children – you only get one shot at it so don’t stuff it up. I religiously recycle, repurpose and reuse everything I can; fastidiously flick switches to conserve electricity; endorse ethanol blends at the bowser; watch my water use and have switched to solar power.

The momentum keeps rolling outside the home too as I arm myself with eco-bags, keep-cups and refillable water bottles, thrilled that my favourite cafes and local shops have jumped aboard the sustainability bandwagon. But let me counterbalance my insufferable smugness with a shameful confession. I’m really going to miss the supermarkets’ plastic shopping bags. So much so – and here’s where I hold on to my pillbox hat and duck for cover – I’ve spent the past month or two seeking them out and stockpiling them. I’ve deliberately left my hessian, string, calico and green bags untouched in the boot of my car ever since I heard about the imminent demise of the single-use shopping bag. Because in my house, there’s no such thing as a single-use bag. I’ve no doubt there are people who unpack their bread, milk and impulsively purchased Kit Kat and toss the grocery bags straight into the bin. I don’t understand those people – they lose me after Kit Kat.

Those flimsy grey bags have at least 100 uses other than carting groceries from store to car to kitchen bench. They’re a perfect fit for the swingtop bin that sits under my kitchen sink as well as the smaller bedroom receptacles that accrue our daily detritus. They can be shoved in the bottom of a beach or swimming bag to be filled with wet or sandy togs and towels. They cover the contents of the jumbo-sized pie dish and extra-large baking tray that would otherwise have required half a roll of cling wrap. They stop chilled water bottles from sweating and wetting everything else in a school bag. What am I going to do come July 1 when they disappear from check-outs? Buying plastic bags in assorted sizes, plastic bin liners, plastic garbage bags and rolls of plastic wrap seems counterintuitive and I despair for the moment my stash runs dry. When that happens, I’ll again take comfort in the wisdom of Jackie O: “One must not let oneself be overwhelmed by sadness.”

Phil Brown I can’t believe I once took a gap year. I was reminded of that last week when I wrote about that deplorable trench I dug while working for my uncle in Sydney. That was on my gap year. Not that I needed a gap year after surfing and partying my way through Miami State High School. My school years there were kind of like a Cheech & Chong movie. And then I needed a gap year? Apparently. I think I took it because I was in the thrall of the Beat writers at the time and I had also read the Welsh poet W.H. Davies’ book The Autobiography of a Super-Tramp, which also inspired me to go out into the world and have some experiences. I began my gap year with a trip to Orange in New South Wales where we were supposed to go fruit picking but thankfully that never happened. We spent most of the time in the pub. Back on the Gold Coast I worked a few casual jobs, surfed and wrote bad poetry.

I had a gig picking up glasses at the Surfers Paradise Hotel and later got a job at the drive-in bottle shop in the Grand Hotel at Southport. That was so boring … but fate freed me from it soon enough. I came downstairs for breakfast one day ready to go to work and my mum and dad said I didn't need to bother. Why? Because it was on the news that it had burnt down the evening before. Nothing to do with me, you understand. So I hightailed it down to Sydney for a few months then to work for my uncle who was building houses and doing renovations around the Northern Beaches. I spent most of the time as labourer for his German brickie. When I knocked off at 3pm each day I would jump in my Holden station wagon and head for the surf at Manly, Curl Curl or Dee Why. When I got back to the Gold Coast I thought I should learn to type properly as I was going to study journalism the following year. So I

enrolled for a typing course at a business college. A girls’ business college – Christine Percival’s Business Girls’ Academy in Southport. My friends first thought I was insane but soon they realised it was stroke of genius because I would be one bloke among a room full of girls, every day. Genius, huh? I graduated but never did manage to touch type. I’m still a two-finger man. Later I had another trip to Sydney by train and stayed with my mum’s sister at Gordon on the northside. I mooched around inner-city bookshops, bought blues and folk music records and thought I was Jack Kerouac for a while there. Just as well I wasn’t, since he was dead. When I got back home my gap year was over. Actually, I think it might be time for another one.

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Chef’s ducks fly north Diners are in for a treat with NSW chef Darren Robertson extending the Three Blue Ducks empire to Brisbane Belinda Seeney To borrow a culinary cliche, Darren Robertson has a lot on his plate. The past 12 months have dished up a generous portion of personal and professional highs for the British-born chef – book-ended by two restaurant openings. The first was the June 2017 launch of Rocker, his first solo restaurant in Sydney’s Bondi Beach, with this month’s opening of Three Blue Ducks at Brisbane’s new W Hotel capping a frenetic year of cookbook tours, filming, cooking demonstrations, collaborations, celebrity endorsements and charitable works. And while his business portfolio grew, so too did his personal empire, with wife Magdalena Roze giving birth to the couple’s second child, a little brother for two-and-a-half-yearold Archie. The May 30 arrival of their new baby meant Darren, who moved to Australia in 2001, missed Three Blue Ducks Brisbane’s June 1 opening. “It is what it is. The (hotel’s) opening date got pushed back, quite a lot actually, which meant I couldn’t be there for the opening,” he says.

Rather, the family spent time “cocooning ourselves in the dreamy baby bubble”, according to Magdalena, a former television presenter-turned-cookbook author. “It’s going to change our whole family dynamic because up until now, it’s all been about Archie. It will definitely be interesting,” Darren says, revealing the newly minted big brother was far more interested in the toy he’d been promised when his younger sibling arrived. Affectionately describing Archie as a “little terror” and his “little mate”, Darren says he’s already showing a keen interest in following in his

“I’ll ... break off a bit of the dough for him so he can touch it and feel it and play with it” parents’ foodie footsteps. “He loves (cooking). He made pancakes today, made fish last night. He has a little stepladder that he climbs up to reach the bench. I’ll make pasta and break off a bit of the dough for him so he can touch it and feel it and play with it.”

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Archie was also chief taste-tester for Rocker’s children’s menu, dubbed Little Rocker and crafted with input from Magdalena, whose cookbook Happy and Whole spruiks healthy wholefood recipes. “Mags is a really good cook and she cooks a lot. Her kids’ meal game is very, very strong and she’s really into nutrition,” Darren says. Three Blue Ducks is also a collaborative effort between Darren and his five business partners: Mark LaBrooy, Chris Sorrell, Sam ReidBoquist, Jeff Bennett and Andy Allen. The first cafe opened in Sydney’s beachside suburb of Bronte in 2010,

another in the inner-south suburb of Rosebery in 2016 and a third at The Farm in Byron Bay in 2015. “We thought Byron was going to be the furthest north and it was probably going to end there, but we were getting a lot of people coming down from Brisbane and there was definitely a growing interest,” Darren says of the northern migration. “I’d been looking at a fair few spaces over the years – we all had – but nothing really materialised until the W approached us and it kind of snowballed from there.

FOOD DREAMS ... Darren Robertson (right, and above left) at home with Magdalena Roze and Archie; W Hotel Brisbane’s Three Blue Ducks; plated perfection. Restaurant pictures: Kirsty Sycz

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FROM PREVIOUS PAGE Construction had already begun when the team signed on, and Darren says they had “to embrace the nuts and the bolts of what was already there” and rely on menu inclusions, ceramics, glassware, cutlery and Single O coffee to provide an “authentic Three Blue Ducks dining experience”. “It wasn’t like The Farm when we got there and there was just a concrete slab,” he says. “The most exciting thing for us is ... getting to know the producers in and around the Brisbane area. “It will be like Byron when we knew nothing and no one there, and basically went door knocking trying to get our hands on stuff.” Brisbane bookings are strong, propelled by what Darren describes as “the theatre of dining”: an open kitchen design where chefs prepare food at several stations under the watchful eye of diners. “It’s lovely, actually, to be able to

NEW WAVE … Chef Darren Robertson unwinds at Sydney’s Bondi Beach. see people’s reactions and for guests to see what you’re up to.” With 20 years in the industry, Darren reflects on the “drastic” evolution of restaurant kitchens from hidden, windowless boxes to gleaming stages where the chef is star. “It’s no longer enough now to just go out and eat. People do want to

“The most exciting thing for us is ... getting to know the producers”

know who the chef is and what they’re up to, where they’re sourcing their stuff – are they foraging, is it line-caught or grass-fed? “People definitely are more inquisitive now, about techniques and provenance, and things like that. “It keeps us on our toes and certainly inspires us.” As well as open kitchens and the idea of cooking as a spectator sport, the cutting-edge chef has a keen eye for other emerging food trends. “I think that hunting – hunting for eating, not game hunting – is the next step up from growing your own food and foraging. There are a lot of animals being culled because they’re decimating farmland and a lot of the time they’re being left, which is a bit of a waste of protein. “In terms of the consumer, I think there’s going to be even more of a movement towards experiences. “And the focus on tradition and using native Australian ingredients is one that’s definitely sticking around.”

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Fancy sunset cocktails with ocean views? Life’s cruisy on a superyacht charter Leesa Maher Former US president and naval hero John F. Kennedy once ruminated on our connection to the sea, saying it was a biological fact that all of us have in our veins the same percentage of salt that exists in the oceans and, therefore, we have salt in our blood. “We are tied to the ocean. And when we go back to the sea, whether it is to sail or to watch it, we are going back from whence we came,” he said. His theory might explain our collective obsession with cruising, boating and, increasingly, superyachts. With personal chefs, stewards, five-star staterooms and all the snorkelling, swimming, scuba-diving, fishing, fine dining, bespoke cocktails and sunsets you can handle, superyacht charters can take you anywhere on earth. That said, a cruise close to home could also entice. Victoria Humphreys, of Gold Coast-based luxury charter yacht company Waterline Charters, says local demand is growing, with clients (with high disposable incomes) happy to shell out $9500 for a luxury day on the Brisbane River for family celebrations or Riverfire viewing parties, and up to $10,000 a night for five-day cruises on Moreton Bay or the Gold Coast Broadwater. “There is something about getting out on the water,” she says. “Watching the world go by is amazing and we have the perfect weather all year round to enjoy it.” Waterline Charters operates three vessels including Patriot 1, built in 2004 for Lloyds Ships founder Keith Lloyd as his private yacht. Keith summed up his design brief in two words: supreme luxury. And it was delivered in the form of timber panelling, gleaming brass fixtures, hand-

woven carpets and Versace furnishings. “You open the door to the saloon with an electric button, the doors slide out, and it’s ‘Oh wow’. It’s everything you’d imagine a superyacht to be,” Victoria says. But more than luxury, superyachts offer privacy and intimacy, says Joachim Howard, managing director of Ocean Alliance, a Sydney-based luxury yacht agency. “Whether you charter a superyacht or own one, when you are on board you have the yacht completely to yourself and your guests. Increasingly, we are seeing families get involved in yachting as grandparents and parents have the complete attention of the youngest family members and get to create adventures which only they experience.” Many Ocean Alliance clients make memories on Queensland’s Great Barrier Reef – a perennially popular destination. “Yet more than just visiting the Reef, our clients and the yachts we represent seek out the far edges of the Reef and what lies below the water’s surface,” Joachim says. “For instance, M/Y Silentworld was recently awarded the inaugural Voyager Award by Superyacht Australia for a cruise in 2017 which took guests to Kenn Reef (off Gladstone), where they discovered four shipwrecks from the 1800s. The yacht had members of the Australian Maritime Museum on-board and their discoveries have now added to (Australia’s) maritime history. “You won’t find this kind of experience in a guide book or a tourist brochure and without Silentworld, a yacht capable of blue ocean cruising in sublime comfort, our charter guests would not be able to experience it the way in which they did.”

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Access all areas Mike O’Connor The tide of SUV popularity continues to flood, engulfing Lamborghini and then Ferrari, and now the venerable house of Rolls-Royce. If you want the ultimate off-road vehicle to take to Fraser Island next time the fish are running, then the Rolls-Royce Cullinan could be just the thing. On sale next year, the Cullinan is based on the same platform first introduced on the latest generation Phantom limousine, with a reworked version of the Phantom’s massive 6.75-litre twin-turbo V12 sitting under the bonnet. Producing 420kW of power and 850Nm of torque, it drives through a new all-wheel drive system and an eight-speed automatic transmission. Rolls-Royce says the Cullinan has

been “tested to destruction” and is a genuine off-roader while providing a cosseting ride. The price is yet to be announced but it should be about $850,000. Lamborghini has responded with the Urus, surely the fastest SUV in the world. Weighing almost 2.2 tonnes, it screams from zero to 100km/h in 3.6 seconds, with 200km/h coming up 9.2 seconds later. Top speed is electronically limited to a mere 305km/h. It achieves this courtesy of a 4-litre twin-turbo V8 with 478kW and 850Nm delivered via an eight-speed automatic transmission. The price is $390,000. The Ferrari marque may be built on performance and its racetrack heritage, but that has not made it immune to the market’s demand for

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ISLES LANE Post Office Square, 300 Queen St, ph: 3124 7270 Chef: Lucie Woods Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily Eftpos and major credit cards Off-street paid parking Vegetarian and gluten-free options SCORES OUT OF 10 Food: 6 Drinks: 8 Vibe: 7 Service: 7.5 menu there’s a bunch of slow-cooked and rotisserie items – beer can chicken, beef brisket, rib roast, rotisserie pork belly – and the lunch menu has been cleverly designed to serve the same cuts either with salad or on rolls. There are exceptions – lobster, for example, only comes as a roll; there are bugs and salmon on the share menu that don’t seem to appear again – but the basics are served in several guises. I’m in a pork mood, in fact I’m always in a pork mood, but I can’t get past the word

What’s in a name? Claymore wines are cool drops to drink – and they go for a song, writes Mike Frost I wish the team at Claymore Wines from the Clare Valley would add an audio track, like those ones on birthday cards, to the labels of their wines. Just think of Purple Rain blaring as you pour a glass of their sauvignon blanc, or Joshua Tree while drinking the riesling. It all stemmed from the time

Claymore owner Dr Anura Nitchingham spent as a student in England in the 1970s and ’80s. The music he heard – rock, punk and folk – had a great influence on him, so much so that after he

‘signature’ on the lobster roll. It’s a disappointment – lobster a little dry though the rest of the trimmings (rocket, cress, a wedge of lemon and mayonnaise) are satisfactory. This is ‘signature’, which should mean stellar or interesting, or at least perfectly handled. This has none of the above. And to add insult to injury, it’s too hard to eat. The roll is too big and crusty to pick up and bite into, but a knife and fork simply spread crumbs and make the roll kind of obsolete. I opt for a halfway method of cut, grab and bite.

The chicken roll, loaded with dry chicken (always a worry with rotisserie), is unappealing but on a more positive note, the chips are brilliant. Isles Lane feels more like a good watering hole with drinking food than a restaurant with a decent drinks list. I’d like to give it another shot to have a crack at some of the rotisserie meats and explore the wine list a little more thoroughly. The food isn’t bad, but neither is it great, and I can’t help thinking just how good a signature lobster roll could be.

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Fresh from the farm Sunday lunch is sorted with recipes from Brenda Fawdon and Christine Sharp’s new collection from the Scenic Rim ROASTED GARLIC, CAULIFLOWER & LEMON SOUP WITH CURRY OIL Ingredients 2 bulbs garlic (reserve 6 cloves to slice for garnish) 2 slices stale sourdough bread, crust removed and cut into 1cm cubes 100g ghee or clarified butter, melted 1kg cauliflower, leaves removed and broken down into large florets (reserve a handful for garnish) 1tsp sea salt ½tsp freshly ground white pepper 1 leek, cleaned, white part only and finely sliced 1 litre chicken or vegetable stock 1tbs preserved lemon, finely diced, or 2 lemons, zest only Curry oil 2tbs ghee or clarified butter 1tsp mild curry powder or ground turmeric To serve 150ml sour cream, pure cream or yoghurt 4 sprigs thyme, leaves picked

Method Preheat the oven to 180C. Wrap the garlic bulbs individually in foil squares. Place them on a small pizza tray and roast until soft, about 40 mins. Remove the garlic and, when cool, squeeze the cloves from the bulbs and put aside. Place the sourdough croutons in a bowl and toss with 1tbs ghee. Spread croutons on a baking tray and toast for 10 mins or until golden. Put aside. Line a large baking tray with baking paper. Place the cauliflower florets in a bowl, add 2tbs ghee, sprinkle with seasoning and toss thoroughly. Spread on a baking tray and roast for 20 mins or until soft and starting to caramelise. To prepare the garnish, place a handful of tiny cauliflower florets and the extra sliced garlic in a bowl, and drizzle with ½tbs melted ghee or butter. Spread on a small tray lined with baking paper and roast for 10 mins or until golden. Put aside. To make the soup, heat a large soup pot over a medium heat and add the remaining ghee. Heat for a few mins, add the leek and cook for 3 mins, or until soft.

Add the roasted cauliflower, garlic and stock to the pot and bring to the boil, then reduce to a simmer for 20 mins. Add the lemon and blend the soup with a stick blender until smooth and creamy. Curry oil: Heat the ghee in a small saucepan over a medium heat. When hot, add the curry powder and

a little seasoning, and heat for a minute or two. Stir well to prevent sticking. To serve, top the soup with a dollop of cream, roasted cauliflower florets, garlic slices, a swirl of curry oil and thyme leaves. Serves 6

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ROASTED PORK BELLY, FENNEL & APPLE SALAD WITH VIOGNIER DRESSING Ingredients 2.5kg pork belly, skin-on and scored (ask your butcher to do this) 2tsp white peppercorns 2tsp fennel seeds 2tsp yellow mustard seeds 1 lemon, zest only 1 orange, zest only 4 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed 2tsp fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated light olive oil 2tsp sea salt Fennel & apple salad 1 large fennel bulb, thinly sliced (reserve fronds to serve with salad) ½ bunch celery, use the tender inner stems, thinly sliced 1 large red onion, peeled and thinly sliced 4 red radishes, thinly sliced 2 Pink Lady apples, thinly sliced widthways 1 unwaxed lemon, skin peeled without the pith and sliced thinly lengthways 30ml lemon juice Viognier dressing 100ml Witches Falls wild ferment viognier 30ml lemon juice 60ml extra virgin olive oil 1tsp raw honey 1tsp Dijon mustard, heaped ½tsp sea salt ½tsp freshly ground white pepper

Method To prepare the pork, place it into a large roasting tray and pour over enough boiling water to cover the belly. Leave for 20 mins. Drain and pat dry with paper towels.

Place the peppercorns, fennel and mustard seeds in a heavy-based skillet over a medium heat and toast for 3 mins, or until the mustard pops and the spice is toasted. Place the spice in a mortar, and grind and pound until coarse. Blitz in a spice grinder if you prefer. Place the spice in a bowl and add the zest, garlic and ginger. Place the pork skin-side up in a large roasting tray and rub the paste into the skin and into the incisions. Refrigerate the pork overnight, uncovered. Preheat the oven to 150C. Remove the pork from the fridge and bring to room temperature, about 30 mins. Rub or spray with oil and sprinkle salt over the skin, and roast for 1-1½ hours or until tender. Increase the heat to 200C and roast for a further 10 mins, or until the skin is crispy. Fennel & apple salad: Use a mandoline and guard to slice waferthin slices of the vegetables and apple. Half-fill a large bowl with iced water and add a few ice cubes. Place the vegetables, apple, lemon skin and juice in the bowl, and refrigerate overnight or for at least 1 hour. Viognier dressing: Place all the ingredients in a jar and shake. Refrigerate until chilled. The dressing will keep refrigerated for up to one month. Just before serving the pork, drain the salad ingredients and dry in a clean tea towel or salad spinner. Place the salad ingredients in a large bowl, dress and toss well. Serve the roasted pork belly with extra Dijon mustard and salad garnished with fennel fronds. Don’t forget to open a bottle of chilled Witches Falls wild ferment viognier. Serves 6

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Italian meringue 60ml water 200g caster sugar 4 egg whites ¼tsp cream of tartar Brandy (optional, to serve)

Method Remove the ice cream from the freezer to soften a little. Line a 1.5-litre stainless steel dome mixing bowl with biodegradable cling wrap and leave some overhanging the bowl for easy removal later. Add the

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sugar to the hot coffee to dissolve, then cool to room temperature. Pour the coffee into a wide, flat bowl and add the liqueur. To make the bombe, quickly dip the biscuits in the coffee liquid and press into the base of the bowl. Work your way up the bowl, lining it with soaked biscuits, until you reach the lip. Press the biscuit lining firmly to ensure it stays in place. Scoop the chocolate ice cream into the base and use the back of a spoon to flatten, then top with hazelnuts. Press another layer of

soaked biscuits on top of the nuts. Finish with a layer of coffee ice cream and use a spatula to smooth until flat. Cover tightly with biodegradable cling wrap and freeze overnight. Italian meringue: Heat the water and sugar in a heavy-based saucepan over a high heat until the sugar dissolves. Reduce the heat to medium and brush down the sides of the pan with a wet pastry brush to stop sugar crystals from forming. Do not stir. Heat until the sugar reaches 115C on a sugar thermometer, for about 10 mins. Whisk the egg whites and cream of tartar in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment on a medium speed until soft peaks form, for about 3 mins. Heat the sugar syrup

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to 120C. Increase the speed of the mixer to high and, with the motor running, pour the hot syrup in a thin stream over the meringue. Reduce to a medium speed, and whisk until the meringue cools to room temperature and is thick and glossy, about 10 mins. Cover and refrigerate until required. To serve the bombe, remove from the bowl and unwrap. Place the bombe on a serving plate or cake stand and use an offset spatula to completely cover the bombe with the meringue. Use the spatula to make peaks in the meringue, then use a kitchen blowtorch to scorch the meringue. Serves 6

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Safe haven A barn-like home with mountain and forest views is toasty warm in winter and naturally cool in summer Michelle Bailey

Fewer things are more enticing in winter than mountain views and a roaring fireplace. The Samford Valley home of Lee and Lee-Anne Stevens offers both, with a forested setting and a home perfectly tuned to winter. The barn-like structure, designed by architect Shaun Lockyer, is oriented to maximise sunshine as well as views of Mt Nebo, with a double-sided fireplace providing the comforting hearth and backdrop to family life. “It’s earthy and homely, and when you’re inside there is a feeling of being hugged,” Lee-Anne says. “We wanted it to feel like it’s been here forever.” Exposed timber rafters, recycled bricks, timber cabinetry and timber floors make up a tactile material palette enriched by the natural fibres of linen and leather upholstery and handwoven hemp lights. Combined, they deliver a comforting warmth that complements Lee and Lee-Anne’s

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“When you’re inside there is a feeling of being hugged” Sun-drenched rooms and proximity to nature were also key to achieving a healthy home, executed with smart design and modest space planning. “Common to a lot of projects is establishing a north-south orientation,” Shaun says. “We’ve designed this plan to be slender, only

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In warm months, the house operates like an open barn, so that breeze opportunities are maximised. In cooler months, sliding glass doors remain closed, allowing the morning sun to penetrate deep inside to warm the interior. As the sun sets, the double-sided

fireplace gently warms both the lounge and dining rooms. “We wanted an open plan but I also wanted to sit in the lounge room and not look at dishes,” Lee-Anne says. “The fireplace provides that visual separation.”

In the bedrooms, timber barn doors are used for different reasons. “We wanted the kids to be able to run out on to the lawn, but if we were to leave bedroom doors open, snakes and other creatures could come inside, so the barn doors give you the sense of being outside with the

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protection you need for living out here,” Shaun says. Bathrooms further extend opportunities to connect with nature. The shower opens to a courtyard garden, and a window by the bath tub offers views to the garden from the warm and protected interior.

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Decorator, author and stylist Tahn Scoon reveals her secret weapons for bringing the cosy to chilly spaces SOFA SLIPCOVERS While crisp whites and cool blues work wonderfully in summer, swapping them out for warm hues will create cosier interiors in the cooler months. This is where slipcovered sofas come into their own. Select white cotton covers for summer, and warm ecru or chocolate for winter. MAKE SPACES Decorate each area in an open plan space as if it’s its own ‘room’. Define with large area rugs, specific yet complementary colour schemes, lighting and/or wall treatments. This will make vast open spaces more cosy and create spots to curl up in. KNITTED THROWS Throws can be draped across sofas and armchairs or the end of a bed.

Their practical and aesthetic benefits are obvious. Remember to buy throws in natural fibres – polyester doesn’t cut it. Try lunagallery.com.au for superfine merino wool or weavehome.com.au for cotton knits. MASON JARS Fill classic mason jars with homemade biscuits, coffee, cocoa and sugar and display them on your bench or pantry shelf. When the weather is a little damp and miserable outside, there’s something incredibly satisfying in having plentiful supplies of comforting food – it perhaps appeals to our desire to hibernate. THICK CURTAINS A filmy translucent fabric diffuses harsh light in summer, and flutters beautifully in a breeze – however, in winter a little more protection from

the elements is required. Replace sheers, or layer by way of a double rod system, with heavy lined drapes. They’ll keep your home warmer, help to cut down on noise and create a cosier ambience. FEATHER INSERTS Replace polyester cushion inserts with feather ones to instantly make your cushions look more luxe. VELVET OTTOMANS Consider a custom ottoman in plush velvet. Not only can they be gorgeously patterned, piped or deep buttoned, but they can also serve as side tables, footrests, extra seating and even storage. SLIPPERS It’s a nice idea to slip shoes off at the front door, as it prevents a lot of dirt and bacteria being transported into the house. However, in the cooler months, hard floors can be a little cold on the feet – especially in Brisbane as we don’t tend to do underfloor heating. Solution: provide hotel-style or machine washable slippers for family and guests to keep toes warm.

LAYERED FLOORS For similar reasons, layer floors with rugs. While bare floors strewn with cotton rugs might be fine for summer – in winter, you want something more substantial. Thick, wool rugs work best. They feel delightful underfoot and are comfortable for children to play on. Select rugs in warm tones in a shade or two lighter or darker than your sofa. FLOWERS AND FOLIAGE As a magazine stylist, it would be remiss of me not to mention flowers. There are not a lot of fresh blooms available in winter, French lavender and daises being pretty exceptions. So foraging for foliage might be a better (and decidedly cheaper) option. Try deep greens and silvery tones to work into a winter palette. How to Style Masterclass with Tahn Scoon, Sat, Aug 4, 10am-12:30pm, The Soul Pantry, Stafford, $165 cost includes a copy of The Thoughtful Home by Tahn Scoon. tahnscoon.com.au or ph: 0433 162 807

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Daring women take centre stage in the high-stakes British secret service during WWII, in this novel by Brisbane author Christine Wells. Juliet Barnard goes searching for the fate of her spy colleague Denise, who was also captured by the Nazis in Paris. The novel moves between 1947 and the war, when Juliet was a secret agent in Paris. Love sparks between Juliet and an instructor, Felix, but Juliet struggles with survivor’s guilt and pain from wartime imprisonment. It’s set in a fascinating time when some women became genuine action heroines. FIONA PURDON

Historical fiction author Alli Sinclair blends restless souls with farflung places in her new novel. In a small town set in north Queensland’s cane fields in 1948, young Rosie Stanton is wrestling with the effects of WWII. Returning after her war service, she finds her family bereft of her brothers lost at war, and tensions simmer between locals and migrants. Headstrong and falling for a man who fits none of her father’s models, Rosie finds herself torn between love and family, right and wrong. Female empowerment and racism are themes in this novel. ANDREA MACLEOD

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HENDRA 10 Matong St Land: 640sq m Inspect: Saturday (Jun 23), 9.30-10am Agent: Kate Francis, Ray White Ascot; ph: 3868 7500 or 0438 800 849 Auction: On site, Saturday (Jun 23), 10am

Rustic lifestyle This two-storey residence has a treehouse-like charm with its rustic style and leafy surrounds. Enjoying privacy on Clifton Hill, the house offers a quiet retreat close to numerous parks. On the ground floor is a rumpus room, a feature of this space being a spiral staircase to the first floor. There’s also a storage room and double garage with an adjoining bathroom. Upstairs, timber floors, decorative cornices and island-style ceiling fans adorn most spaces, with the staircase arriving at the main living hub. Here, an open-plan living and dining space with a wood fireplace leads out to a deck with city glimpses. Near the living and dining space is a kitchen and study, while a hallway leads to four bedrooms and a bathroom.

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BULIMBA 2401/59 Byron Street

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Designed by award-winning architects Arkhefield, this three bedroom Penthouse at Barca Bulimba reflects craftsmanship, rich detailing and luxury river living at every turn. With an expansive north-facing frontage, high ceilings and one of the largest internal and external living spaces on offer, we are excited to share this opportunity. This riverfront apartment comes complete with secure garage, on-floor storage, direct entry via private lift, and the option to purchase a marina berth. This is a luxury lifestyle choice that fosters a tangible connection to the world outside – something truly rare.

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Sophisticated, refined and utterly steeped in local history, Residence Six at Yungaba House has been thoughtfully restored to present elegant modern living.

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KANGAROO POINT 110 Main Street

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Nestled in one of Brisbaneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most iconic heritage buildings, this four bedroom home honours the traditional and exhibits the contemporary. Spread over four levels and framed by eastward river views, a timeless interior balances charming timber flooring, sash windows and original woodwork with modern appointments of stone and marble. Options to create a sizeable media room, study, cellar or gym, this is versatile living at its best! This luxury riverside living experience comes complete with a residents gym, infinity lap pool and over 3,000m2 of manicured gardens for residents to enjoy.

Simon Caulfield 0437 935 912

4 BED 3 BATH 2 CAR + POOL

Courtney Maguire 0401 031 668

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NEWSTEAD 901/71 Doggett Street

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‘The best value penthouse’ in Newstead under $1M. Residence 901 offers a large open floor plan, combining the dining, kitchen and lounge areas to create a spacious living hub. Floorto-ceiling sliding doors expand the open plan living to a large balcony, ideal for seamless entertaining. This apartment hosts three generously sized bedrooms with ample storage. The master bedroom, spacious enough for a king sized bed, features a large walk-through robe and stylish ensuite with imported tiles. A bold statement of lifestyle and design, this is a unique opportunity to secure a luxurious retreat in Newstead’s dynamic inner city lifestyle precinct.

FOR SALE Deb Maguire 0427 246 279

3 BED 2 BATH 2 CAR + POOL + GYM

Simon Caulfield 0437 935 912

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NEW FARM 3/32 Hazlewood Street

AUCTION Thursday 28 June at 6pm,

Overlooking the desirable Hazlewood Street and Oxlade Drive, this townhome features three levels of spacious living. On the middle level, a spacious kitchen lies opposite a vast open plan living and dining space that flows to the alfresco balcony. The top floor hosts all three bedrooms, each designed for contemporary comfort. The master suite comes complete with its own ensuite and private balcony. The lower level is home to your very own double lock-up garage, storage, a large study and access to a spacious courtyard. Perfect for downsizers, families and professionals looking for New Farm living.

Courtney Maguire 0401 031 668

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Simon Caulfield 0437 935 912

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Elegant living Surrounded by established gardens, this heritage-style residence has two storeys of indoor and outdoor living complemented by traditional features. Beyond an automated security gate, a wide driveway lined with sensor lights leads to the residence. To the left of the house, a tiled pathway makes its way to a staircase ascending to an upper-level covered deck with a rotunda-style entertaining area. The upper level of the house includes high ceilings, decorative cornices, polished hardwood floors and double hung windows. The living room borders a dining room with a vintage chandelier, while the adjoining kitchen includes quality appliances and timber cabinetry. Three bedrooms also sit on the upper floor, including two with builtin wardrobes that are serviced by a

modern bathroom. To the front of the house, the main bedroom has a bay window with bench seating, a walk-in wardrobe and an ensuite. Downstairs features a tiled family room, another bedroom and a laundry. French doors open the family room out to a covered patio, which overlooks gardens featuring a stone pathway, timber decking and a feature pond.

COORPAROO 18 Glyn St Land: 600sq m Inspect: Today (Wed, Jun 20), 2-2.30pm Agent: Damon Warat, Ray White, ph: 3868 7500 or 0413 200 063 Auction: On site, Saturday (Jun 23), 11am

HAWTHORNE 94 Elliott Street – ‘The Riverbank’

INSPECT By appointment, contact agent

‘T h e R i ve r ba nk’ is th e or igina l hom e ste ad of late 19 th c e ntu r y B ulim ba, transformed into one of the most elegant and authentic renovated heritage residences of Brisbane’s inner eastern suburbs. Built in 1886, the home is today a two-thirds newly constructed family house that embraces its Victorian era architectural history while offering every amenity for a comfortable way of life. Meticulously detailed and constructed to unrivalled specifications, this rare property offers expansive living over two levels on 810m2, with city views and just minutes to a riverside park and the CityCat.

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45 Chermside Street, TENERIFFE

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Exquisite Hamptons Style Residence 22-24 Ascot Street, , ASCOT

Situated in a picturesque, tree-lined street and boasting one of AscotÂ´s best addresses, this home offers a luxury lifestyle highly sought and seldom found. Exquisitely updated with not a single detail overlooked, the quality and calibre of this masterpiece must be seen to be truly experienced. Set behind a private front gate amongst manicured gardens, step inside the home and admire the striking French oak flooring, sleek white walls and grand proportions that greet you upon entry. Designed for entertaining and suited to casual and formal affairs, the lower level is adorned with an array of living and dining spaces. Showcasing beautiful sandstone walls, feature light piece and framed by a stunning array of windows and French doors.

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Offering relaxed yet stylish living, a second, open plan lounge alongside the dining area is ideal for more casual occasions and positioned at the rear of the home. This warm and welcoming retreat has been thoughtfully composed to offer ease of access to the gourmet kitchen and outdoor entertaining zones. • • • • •

Set on 809sqm with elevated northerly aspect and district view Luxury master suite with custom his and hers dressing room Lower level is adorned with an array of living and dining spaces Multiple outdoor living zones dressed in striking sandstone Wyer and Craw cabinetry throughout

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Spacious appeal This three-storey exposed doublebrick house sits on two lots high on the eastern side of Hamilton Hill, with expansive views to the river and Gateway Bridge. The residence is reached via a private access road, with a timber front door opening to the third level. Inside, timber walls and floors pair perfectly with exposed-brick feature walls and raked timber ceilings. A staircase ascends to a study/ library with built-in shelving, louvres and a voided ceiling space looking to an open-plan lounge and dining room below. Off a short hallway are two bedrooms with shared access to a balcony, along with a casual living space and bathroom. Downstairs, the second levelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lounge and dining room has a wood fireplace and opens to a deck.

Back inside, a kitchen and a bedroom with an ensuite are to the right of the level. On the first level of the house is a second living room and the main bedroom, featuring a walk-in wardrobe, an ensuite and access to a balcony with stairs then leading down to a grassy tiered yard and gardens. Other feature of the residence include solar panels and airconditioning.

HAMILTON 50 Markwell St Land: 1285sq m Inspect: By appointment Agent: Frances Roberts, Ray White Ascot; ph: 3868 7500 or 0418 789 197 Auction: On site, Saturday (Jun 23), noon

Auction In-Rooms 21 June 6pm Mercedes-Benz Brisbane

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BY EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST • ST LUCIA GOLF PRECINCT • • FOR SALE 1,577M2 ON 3 LOTS • 1ST TIME OFFERED IN 22 YEARS • 5 BED • 3.5 BATH •

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Wednesday 20th June 5:00PM-6:00PM Saturday 23rd June Positioned directly on the Brisbane River and boasting sensational views to the 11:00AM-12:00PM City and the river, this beautifully presented apartment features open spaces for Tuesday 26th June living and dining which lead out to the expansive balcony, the focal point to 5:30PM-6:00PM the apartment and perfect for entertaining. Auction With South Bank on your doorstep, you will enjoy all the shopping, culinary and Tuesday 26thJune, cultural delights it has to offer. A short stroll across to the CBD or to the CityCat 6pm On Site add to the convenience of the inner city lifestyle. Margaret Willis An inspection will impress! 0402 683 287 Located on the first floor of the prestigious Park Avenue Apartments, this well-proportioned 157m2 renovated apartment is one to call home.

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SUNSHINE BEACH 42 Seaview Terrace ONE OF AUSTRALIA'S BEST BEACHFRONT BLOCKS Elevated above the beach at the exact height where the Coral Sea becomes your wallpaper yet open your rear gate and you step onto the clean white sand of Sunshine Beach. Set amongst some of Queensland's finest beachfront blocks, here the relationship between views and beach access may be the best. Saturated in natural light this home is inviting and generously proportioned, providing a comfortable base for beachside holidays whilst holding a truly enviable position. Large bedrooms and multiple living areas are essential in holiday homes so that everyone has the space needed to relax and unwind. The beauty and balance of this property is both confronting and calming. Properties of this quality are rarely offered for sale and your next opportunity may not arise for decades. Inspect today!

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• Tightly held for by the same family for over 22 years • Situated on a 592m2 flat, beachfront block • A short stroll along the beach to the National Park • Watch humpback whales & dolphins from the deck • Enjoy an ocean view from almost every room • Surrounded by some of Queensland's finest homes

View Saturday 12:00pm - 12:30pm Auction Saturday 7th July at 2.30pm Contact 07 5415 0700 John Stamp 0423 042 787 Ben Radcliff 0416 087 779

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174 Venner Road, Yeronga

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WITH OVERSIZED BALCONIES Lot Number

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136m² 127m² 103m² 136m²

44m² 58m² 31m² 44m²

180m² 185m² 134m² 180m²

$899,000 $849,000 $689,000 $859,000

choose your view: city, parkland or recreational area! ducted climate control | gourmet european appliances | designer colour schemes

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Annie Hayes - 0402 859 467 174 Venner Road, Yeronga Wednesday 10:30am - 11:30am | Friday and Saturday 1pm - 2:30pm

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Horoscope with Tanya Obreza SCORPIO

GEMINI

(October 24 - November 22) Best Day: Saturday 23rd You’re entitled to be proud of your resilience Scorpio, as you’ve come through a difficult time. Now comes the irresistible urge for something new. This week’s changes release tremendous reserves of inner power – a perfect time for the real you to shine through. If a constricting job or relationship is holding you back, this could be the time to break free.

(May 21 - June 21) Best Day: Sunday 24th Expect changes, with real breakthroughs likely. This applies to personal and professional matters. The cosmos continues to encourage career development – and you’re astute enough to realise that you’re being put in a position of power. Love could just as easily flourish alongside work activities, either with a present partner or someone new.

CANCER

(June 22 - July 22) Best Day: Saturday 23rd With independence as your driving force, you’re tired of pandering to others’ egos. At the same time, the planets encourage new business and financial schemes – so expand your network of contacts. Late week continues to keep you busy – with noticeable improvement in your interactions with colleagues. Love isn’t out of the question either.

LEO

(July 23 - August 23) Best Day: Friday 22nd The past has a cute way of reappearing on your doorstep when you least expect it. If this sounds like a recipe for disaster, don’t worry. It’s simply a case of using your common sense. By late week, cash flow improves. There’s also an easiness that lets you shrug off responsibilities and aim attentions towards matters less serious.

SAGITTARIUS

VIRGO

(August 24 - September 22) Best Day: Monday 25th Don’t be surprised if this week’s outcomes are different to what you’ve planned. This week ushers you towards more unconventional paths, with the cosmos bringing a feisty, enthusiastic quality to work and play. You’ve good fortune on side as well, so why not take the occasional risk? By July, you’ll be glad you did. Consider travel too.

LIBRA

(September 23 - October 23) Best Day: Thursday 21st This is more like it – a week drenched in possibilities. Advertise your availability and you should be showered with romantic reciprocation. For some, new love simply happens while others are tempted to rekindle an old flame. New friendships could also be forged. Health, wealth and career equally benefit from a planetary thumbs up.

(November 23 - December 21) Best Day: Wednesday 20th This week calls for compromise, both at work and home. Major pitfalls to watch out for are work rivals or jealousy. Also take care with finances. Leave nothing to chance and if necessary, seek professional advice. If all this sounds stressful, it doesn’t have to be. We all have our grumpy moments, but learning how to control tetchy emotions is the key.

CAPRICORN

(December 22 - January 20) Best Day: Thursday 21st Often, your best ideas remain dormant in your imagination. Not so now. The cosmos offers you blue skies and boundless horizons. Some days, it all looks so good that you’re ready to promise almost anything to make the most of the moment. Just use your common sense. If already attached, love feels passionate and very right.

AQUARIUS

(January 21 - February 18) Best Day: Friday 22nd Don’t let it get to you, Aquarius. If this week runs more like a comedy of

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errors, try to laugh with every turn. Sometimes things just run amok, and your plans don’t happen. It needn’t be a disaster. If pushed for a sense of direction, perhaps you should become more socially involved.

PISCES

(February 19 - March 20) Best Day: Monday 25th Should life flow faster than usual, don’t panic. The universe rarely asks us to cope with circumstances we’re not ready for. This week, too, it’s important to express emotions – and yes, even the darker side of your character. If a separation has been brewing, it could be time to make the move. If at a crossroads, someone older could offer valuable advice.

ARIES

(March 21 - April 20) Best Day: Sunday 24th At times it’s difficult to know what’s really going on. Despite their best intentions, what others say may be misleading. In the same way, it’s you who could be misunderstood. Use this chance to find a solution to problems, but take care you don’t overreact to constructive criticism. Perhaps someone’s just trying to be helpful?

TAURUS

(April 21 - May 20) Best Day: Monday 25th Love is in the air. Play your cards right, and a new kind of enticing play arises, and arouses. Committed couples willing to give their imaginations full reign also stand a good chance of merging more than their souls. At work, don’t let opportunities pass by. People in authority like what they see. tanyaobreza.com

ANSWERS

Arthur Stace (1885-1967) was a small, gentle man known as Mr Eternity. Over 33 years, the reformed alcoholic and Christian hand-wrote ‘Eternity’ in chalk throughout inner Sydney more than 500,000 times. ‘Eternity’ was emblazoned on the Harbour Bridge during the 2000 Millennium celebrations.

Deja vu has been noted as far back as 1888, when it was first referred to as the ‘dreamy state’. The feeling that a particular situation is familiar, without a clear memory attached to it, is thought to be a glitch in your neurological system. Deja vu is French for ‘already seen’.

Human eyesight relies on light and is more sensitive than you might think. How sensitive? If the Earth’s surface were flat, researchers say human vision could detect a single flickering candle – at night – from almost 48km away. The horizon, viewed at sea level, curves away at around 4.7km.

In the 1950s, 29 ancient musical texts were discovered in the ruins of Ugarit, Syria. Only one was in good enough condition to be successfully interpreted. Played on the lyre, this 3400 year old melody can be heard on YouTube. Go to ‘The Oldest Known Melody’ (Hurrian Hymn no. 6).

CROSSWORD ANSWERS. CRYPTIC: Across: 1 Curator, 5 Suffice, 9 Beagles, 10 Perfect, 11 Lying, 12 Schematic, 13 Demeanour, 15 Claws, 16 Earth, 18 Distended, 21 Candidate, 24 Amass, 25 Ailment, 26 Suicide, 27 Toddler, 28 Denoted. Down: 1 Cobbled, 2 Realism, 3 Telegraph, 4 Roses, 5 Sapphires, 6 Forum, 7 Inertia, 8 Entices, 14 Old master, 15 Cremation, 16 Enchant, 17 Rankled, 19 Diarist, 20 Descend, 22 Ideal, 23 Eased. QUICK: Across: 1 Testing, 5 Awkward, 9 Prudent, 10 Quartet, 11 Order, 12 Privation, 13 Turnabout, 15 Piece, 16 Craze, 18 Tall order, 21 Incognito, 24 Onset, 25 Instant, 26 Haywire, 27 Godsend, 28 Element. Down: 1 Topmost, 2 Shudder, 3 Inebriate, 4 Get-up, 5 Acquittal, 6 Koala, 7 Astride, 8 Detente, 14 Outwitted, 15 Prototype, 16 Ceiling, 17 Accused, 19 Despite, 20 Retreat, 22 Graze, 23 Ochre.

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