Brisbane News Magazine Apr 10 - Apr 16, 2019. ISSUE 1221

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THE DESIGN ISSUE

MAGIC PUMPKIN

This vegie has it all

GREAT ESCAPE

At home among the gum trees

HEART&SOUL The homegrown artisans creating tomorrow’s heirlooms

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Brisbanites, put down your Allen keys. This week in our special design issue, Tonya Turner ventures into the workshops of our city’s furniture makers, where time-honoured methods and environmentally friendly materials are being used to produce pieces that go the distance (P8). Know what else is more likely to go the distance when you ditch flatpack furniture with its Mensa-grade instructions and overabundance of screws?

Your sanity and your marriage. We also sent Tony Harper to Arc at the Howard Smith Wharves precinct to see if the latest Anna Spiro-designed restaurant lives up to the hype (P12). Unsurprisingly, it’s another powerhouse woman, chef Alanna Sapwell, who earns his highest praise.

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THE CHAT Interior designers, The Design Firm COVER STORY The furniture makers creating pieces to last RESTAURANT Arc Dining & Wine Bar, city RECIPE Whole pumpkin, no waste GOING OUT Cinderella, Cremorne Theatre ESCAPE Darwin for the family FASHION Country chic BEAUTY Drift away at Heavenly Spa AT HOME Bellbird Retreat

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ON THE COVER John Worthington and Cathie Venardos, Charcoal Interiors, Cover Story, P8 Picture: Russell Shakespeare/AAP Design: Anne-Maree Lyons

JOURNALIST Emma Schafer emma.schafer@news.com.au

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THE CHAT

Change makers This design duo with a creative flair for business upstyles eateries for a fresh new start Emma Schafer They turned a university assignment into a bona fide business, and now Juliana Ribeiro and Paige Hodkinson are turning Brisbane’s tired cafes into buzzing destinations for slow weekend coffees and lunchtime rendezvous.

The Torrens University graduates were both studying commercial interior design in 2016 when they paired up for the group assignment that gave birth to their burgeoning commercial interior design company, The Design Firm.

“We had to pick a local cafe to redesign, and actually go out and give a client brief … really take on the project as if it was real life,” says Paige, 26.

Amazingly, their revamp of the since closed Tapioca Garden in Nundah really did come to life.

“The owner really loved what we came up with, and in our spare time, we managed to get about $50,000 of materials and trades donated to actually make it happen,” she says.

The once-bland Brazilian superfood cafe was reopened as a light-filled oasis overflowing with greenery. It tripled its normal Saturday takings on the day it relaunched.

What happened next really set things rolling for Paige and Juliana, who had previously studied business and graphic design, respectively, and were in the last year of their two-year course.

Astounded by the turnaround at Tapioca Garden, the Queensland directors behind the cafe’s coffee supplier, Campos, reached out to the savvy design duo, hoping they could work their magic at more of its less-profitable cafes.

“So they fed us through a pipeline of

really interesting projects, from complete new builds to revamps, and we took them all on,” Paige says.

“To see what one project can do is fantastic,” says Juliana, 27, who moved from Brazil in 2014 to study at Torrens University’s Fortitude Valley campus.

“If you get one project right, the right eyes will see it. That’s what happened to us.

I had no intentions of staying in Australia, but The Design Firm will keep me here.”

The close friends-turned-colleagues admit they have vastly different personal styles – Paige preferring an earthy, country aesthetic while Juliana opts for modern and industrial – but they agree their latest project is by far their best.

You’ll have to get to Stanthorpe to see it, a three-hour drive southwest of Brisbane, but the newly refurbished Brinx Deli and Cafe is worth the trip. The once-cluttered cafe, filled with a hodgepodge of mismatched furniture, is now a destination in the small southeast Queensland town.

“Chic industrial with a pop of colour” is how Juliana describes the new fitout, which features a dusted pink, black and white colour palette and showstopping dining booths covered in white penny tiling, with deep green upholstery and timber table tops.

Closer to home, you can see The Design Firm’s flair at The Little Persian Cafe in Hamilton (pictured), Coffee on Point at Wellington Point, or The Mill Espresso Bar in Spring Hill. They’ve all had a recent overhaul thanks to Juliana and Paige, and that university project that caught the right eyes. thedesignfirm.com.au

STYLE GUIDES ... Interior designers Juliana Ribeiro and Paige Hodkinson. Picture: AAP/Renae Droop

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CHARCOAL INTERIORS

Built to last

Woodworking tools more than 100 years old hang from the walls and line the tall timber shelves of furniture company Charcoal Interiors in Wilston, on Brisbane’s northside.

Director Cathie Venardos loves having them on display in the open workshop and showroom so customers can see them being taken down and used to create their bespoke pieces.

“You can see the craftsmanship and watch your vision being realised and coming to life,” she says.

The tools symbolise the time-honoured traditions of cabinet making and the slow, thoughtful process of creating solid, quality, handmade furniture that can be passed from generation to generation.

Charcoal Interiors opened in 2005 before “fast furniture” became a household term. Like fast fashion, it’s an industry that mass produces cheap, poorly made items that aren’t made to last, but instead be turned over each season to keep up with the latest trends. But a growing awareness of the negative environmental impact of such industries, including the amount of landfill and toxins they produce, has led customers to examine their own buying habits, actively seek out companies that embrace sustainable practices, and look for furniture that will stand the test of time.

“Sustainability is very important to us – it’s about ensuring the future for the next generations to come and minimising our environmental footprint. It’s about always striving to do things better and to make a difference in our own way,” Cathie says.

Charcoal Interiors’ master craftsman, John Worthington, uses recycled and plantation timbers, such as American and European oak, blackbutt, hoop pine, jarrah and Victorian ash to create everything from dining tables, sideboards and consoles to built-in cabinetry for living rooms, studies, home libraries and more.

Best-selling pieces include their pedestal base table with parquetry top, and a high bar table with a trestle base. Restorations, finished with natural shellacs and waxes, are a big part of the business.

“When possible, we will restore and utilise existing furniture items to give them a new lease of life and purpose. It’s not entirely about replacing everything. If you buy correctly, it should last a very long time,” Cathie says.

Craftsmanship and sustainability are at the heart of three Brisbane businesses dedicated to making fine furniture Tonya Turner

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COVER STORY

ART OF CRAFT … (Left) Charcoal Interiors’ Cathie Venardos; and (above) Cassidy and White’s Michelle White and David Cassidy in their Albion showroom. Picture: AAP/ Russell Shakespeare

CASSIDY AND WHITE Hamilton couple Michelle White and David Cassidy started visiting Bali several years ago and fell in love with its culture and people. Now the island is where the rattan pieces for their Albion furniture store, Cassidy and White, are produced.

“We have developed a close relationship with our Bali workers and friends, who have become family,” Michelle says.

“These men are traditional craftsmen from Java, where they’ve been making furniture from rattan and bamboo for centuries. They live in Bali for work and send their money home to their families and villages far away. I never tire of watching them transform a load of ‘sticks’ into our furniture using fire and bending the rattan to shape.”

Using sustainable methods, being transparent

about their supply chains and practices, and creating ethical working conditions is at the core of Cassidy and White’s business.

“It’s been a heart and soul experience, with a lot of sweat and tears, but definitely worth it when you know you are helping people and providing work and encouragement and producing a lovely natural product,” Michelle says.

As a child growing up in the ’70s on the Gold Coast, Michelle’s home was filled with cane furniture and hanging chairs. It’s part of her past that she attributes to her fascination with furniture making today.

“Rattan furniture is designed to last for many years to come. It’s natural and resilient, and biodegradable too,” she says. “Many pieces are influenced by vintage styles – such as our pretzel armchairs – and invoke nostalgia and comfort.”

The furniture is manufactured in their

warehouse in Bali from rattan grown in Indonesia. It is woven and shaped into armchairs, daybeds, sofas, dining chairs, kitchen stools, screens, ottomans and more.

“Our latest range includes planters and plant stands,” Michelle says. Her advice to anyone looking to buy furniture is to go slow and save up for pieces that will last a lifetime. “You always get what you pay for, but if you buy well, you will save in the long run. Slow furniture is imperative to our life on this planet and our long-term sustainability. Buy pieces that will last, and think about where they come from and what they’re made of.”

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We are using quality materials to make long-lasting products.

All of our timbers are sustainably grown

MAST FURNITURE Sustainability comes naturally to Kati Morgan, co-director of Brisbane-based company Mast Furniture.

“Almost by default our business falls into that category as we are using quality materials to make long-lasting products. All of our timbers are sustainably grown and Forest Stewardship Council certified, which means there is a chain of custody from forest to finished product,” she says.

“We also minimise waste by using any offcuts to create smaller home products that we sell in our showroom, like chopping boards and trivets.”

Anything else left in the workshop is donated to community projects – sawdust goes to communal gardens in north Brisbane, and pieces of timber are given to the Men’s Shed in Noosa, where Mast first opened in 2012.

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Fast furniture is the opposite of everything Mast stands for.

“Low-quality, cheaply made furniture has a very short lifespan, and the disappointment of things falling apart after a few years or months isn’t a great experience for anyone,” Kati says.

“I think it’s also worth questioning how it’s possible to make furniture with such a cheap retail price, like a $39 sideboard or a $19 end table.

How much is the worker getting paid to make this, and where is it coming from?” she says.

Mast is led by Kati, husband Rory Morgan and furniture maker Christian Hakansson. They’re all about making quality, design-driven furniture ethically from their Brisbane workshop in Virginia.

Their signature piece, Title Bed 04, comes in four options, while the Willox dining table is one of their most popular pieces.

Earlier this year they collaborated with Studio Truly Truly – originally from Brisbane and now based in the Netherlands – on the Ostinato Bed for the international design event IMM Cologne.

It is Mast’s first piece of furniture to show in Europe.

Kati and Rory also welcomed another first in March, with the arrival of their baby girl. Kati plans to bring her to work in their West End showroom when she returns from maternity leave, teaching her the wise ways of the socially and environmentally conscious from an early age.

“Whether we like it or not, there is a finite amount of resources on our planet, and it’s important to be smart about what we’re using them for,” she says.

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Mast Furniture’s Christian Hakansson, Rory Morgan and Kati Morgan. Picture: AAP/ Renae Droop

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LIFE

Brooke Falvey It appeared before me like the sweetest vision – a pineapple. I would go to the party as the Big Pineapple There are two words that strike fear into the hearts of most people yet cause my soul to sing: fancy dress.

It could be because I grew up in the 1980s and missed out on the Book Week brouhaha, or perhaps it’s a gene I inherited from my parents, but I seriously love fancy dress parties.

Truth be told, there doesn’t even need to be a party. I’ve been known to bust out a costume on a random day, as was the case in June 2017, when I was part of the road crew for a group of Smiling for Smiddy cyclists riding from Alice Springs to Darwin while raising money for melanoma research.

The riders were clocking up an average of 150km a day, so I thought I’d distract them from the long, dusty road ahead with a surprise as they rode into Wycliffe Well – the UFO capital of Australia.

As the peloton rolled into the afternoon tea stop, there I was, an absolute vision in my green costume, dancing on the side of the Stuart Highway. Their very own ET. I wanted to make them laugh, and laugh they did – some at me, most with me, but the bottom line is, they laughed, and it made wearing a lime-green polyester onesie totally worthwhile.

Last month, I was given another excuse

to don my finest fancy dress when I was invited to an Australian-themed farewell party for my Canadian friend, Brooke.

Given that Brooke has seen me dressed as the alien, as well as a banana (in Banana Shire) and a Christmas tree, I needed to bring my A-game, so I hunted around for the perfect costume.

I found a possum outfit that looked very cute, and a kangaroo complete with pouch, which seemed handy for snacks. But I remained undecided.

Then it appeared before me like the sweetest vision – a pineapple. I would go to the party (which I later realised was being

held at The Pineapple Hotel) dressed as Queensland’s iconic Big Pineapple.

Having made my way through the main bar, I burst into the party and quickly realised no one else had taken the dress-up element seriously – at best there were a few kangaroos, koalas and pineapples on shirts.

Not easily deterred, I laughed it off, straightened my green pointy headpiece and headed for the bar.

And when the bartender eyed off my costume with a raised eyebrow, I simply smiled and asked: “Do you like pina coladas?”

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RESTAURANT

Riverside reverie Fine food made with rare restraint steals the show at this waterfront stunner RESTAURANT Tony Harper There has been so much fanfare, so much talk within the hospitality set about Arc that when I finally dine there, it is almost (but not quite) anticlimactic.

It’s just another restaurant – albeit on a magnificent riverside site – without the gorgeously exotic features of Donna Chang, the hubris of Longtime, or the academic brilliance of Urbane. But it has its own magic, led by the stellar position, but nicely underlined by everything else.

Part of the foaming-at-the-mouth Howard Smith Wharves precinct, the building is a glasshouse that’s cleverly conceived to make the most of the waterfront. And if its river position shouts loudest, then the chef and the food she concocts whisper intensely. Alanna Sapwell is a keeper.

There is little fuss with the food – neither portion size, exotica, chemistry-lab cooking nor high-score wagyu make it tick. Instead, it is made special by the artful pairing of ingredients, freshness, and a rare restraint.

There’s an entree of goose prosciutto ($21) – half a dozen intensely flavoured strands set astride ribbons of persimmon, a puddle of something luminously green and another creamy white, and toasted macadamias. It looks beautiful with its colour contrast and the ribbons woven into patterns, and it tastes wonderful – gentle, fresh, textural and unexpected.

QUIET CONFIDENCE … Arc Dining & Wine Bar serves fresh, artful pairings without undue bluster at Howard Smith Wharves.

ARC DINING & WINE BAR 5 Boundary St, city Ph: 3505 3980 Chef: Alanna Sapwell Eftpos & credit cards Lunch Wed-Sun, dinner daily Vegetarian options Off-street paid parking SCORES OUT OF 10 Food: 9 Drinks: 8.5 Vibe: 8.5 Service: 9 Another small plate that sounds even better, but isn’t quite, is a copious serve of dressed crabmeat, julienne apple and cranberry hibiscus leaves ($34). You attack the dish as you would something similar with betel leaves, but while the idea of cranberry hibiscus promises a whirlwind adventure, I reckon betel leaf tastes better.

I’ll say the same about my beer – Felons APA. I get it: sister venue, brewed a mere 250 steps from my table. But it’s lacklustre beer and falls well short of the venue and its beautifully considered food.

No such issues with the wine – it’s a big, beautifully contemporary list that hasn’t spent thousands on vertices of

Grange that will never sell, but instead offers a lovely mix of new-breed, lowintervention wines and good classics. I have a glass of Chignard Beaujolais ($20); my wife a glass of Ruinart ($28) and a stunning, grippy Salvo Foti Etna rosé ($23).

There’s a sommelier on hand to walk us through the maze.

Mains are more meat driven than the smaller courses. Is that a good thing?

I think so. Pork neck ($32, inset) comes quite simply with a half witlof, well braised, and a nap of sauce. Roast chicken ($36) has a wedge of pumpkin in its skin, roasted almost to the point of no return, but caught, brilliantly, at its beautifully caramelised best.

I am a fan of the Arc menu. I love its quiet confidence and lack of bluster. I love the fact that the view, the service and the oh-so-clever drinks list grab most of the attention, but the food steals the show gently but surely, without tricks or guile.

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RECIPE

Whole in one Waste not, want not with a pumpkin dish that makes use of everything from seeds to blooms, writes Alastair McLeod It’s incumbent on us all to tread lightly on this earth by considering our food waste – so says every chef worth his hand-harvested, unprocessed, kiln-dried, macrobiotic sea salt. Start with fruit and veg. It’s a soulful pursuit sourcing your fruit and vegetables from a farmers’ market. When you know from whence and from whom your produce originates, there comes a greater sense of obligation to do the ingredients justice and to understand ways to use them all. It’s staggering to think we throw away almost a quarter of everything we buy. From this day forth, never peel a root and always use the stalks of herbs when simmering soup, pounding pesto and flipping fritters. The solution is right under our noses by choosing what we put in our mouth. Don’t take that with a pinch of salt.

EVERYTHING FROM A PUMPKIN INGREDIENTS 1 small pumpkin 4tbs EVOO, plus extra for brushing blossoms Sea salt and freshly milled pepper ½ onion, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, crushed Large handful baby spinach

350g ricotta 25g grated parmesan ½ lemon, zested 4 pumpkin blossoms 180ml milk 180ml water 50g butter 4 pumpkin tendrils

METHOD Preheat oven to 200C. Cut pumpkin in half then into 5cm thick wedges. Wash and dry the seeds and reserve. Toss all but one wedge of pumpkin in half the olive oil and season generously. Place pieces on a medium-size baking tray and roast for 20-30 mins or until just cooked through. Set aside to cool then crush one of the pieces to a coarse paste and set aside. In a large frying pan, heat a further 1tbs of the olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and fry gently for 3-4 mins, add garlic and fry for 1 min more. Add spinach and cook until wilted, then transfer to a bowl and leave to cool. Mix in ricotta, parmesan, zest and crushed pumpkin then season to taste. Fill flowers generously with filling, set on a tray, brush with a little more olive oil, season and chill until ready to bake. To make a light puree of pumpkin, dice remaining wedge, heat remaining olive oil in a small pot and saute for 1 min. Add milk and the same amount of water and simmer until pumpkin is very soft. Drain, reserving liquid, then blend until smooth. Add reserved liquid to create a soft puree then add butter and season to taste. Toast reserved pumpkin seeds for 5 mins until crisp and fragrant. When ready to serve, bake stuffed blossoms for 12 mins, reheating the roast pumpkin pieces for the last 5 mins. Meanwhile, blanch the tendrils in boiling salted water for 2 mins, drain and season. Present as you wish. Serves 4 Alastair McLeod is chef-owner of Al’FreshCo. alfreshco.com.au Styling and photography: Miranda Porter Ceramics: A Ceramics by Anna Markey

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GOING OUT

Swipe right Cinderella is more Tinderella in this modern take on a classic fairytale Fiona Purdon With online dating and nightclubs replacing ballrooms, new Brisbane theatre collective Myths Made Here is blasting Cinderella into the 21st century.

“Our Cinderella is about modern-day dating for the real world,” Myths Made Here co-director Tara Hobbs laughs.

“We like to call it Tinderella. We always think of Cinderella as this Disney princess fantasy story, but life is not always as glass slipperish as we hope.

(Our Cinderella) is a universal story of longing, loneliness and love.”

In it, Cinderella is a single woman seeking a half-decent date with a single guy. While there are no ugly stepsisters, there is a midnight curfew, a shoe, and a few beautiful transformations.

Tara, who is also the creative producer of Cinderella, was spellbound after seeing the premiere of Matthew Whittet’s version (Girl Asleep) in 2014 in Sydney.

Award-winning local actor Amy Ingram (pictured right) features as Cinderella, while Thomas Larkin (left) – fresh from starring as Biff in Queensland Theatre’s Death of a Salesman – is Prince Charming.

“Thomas’ character is not as smooth as the real Prince Charming of the past.

There’s no kingdom. He could be a real guy from Newmarket,’’ Tara says.

“The writing has got a lovely comic tone, and it captures the spirit of realworld dating. These two actors go on a date for one long magical night, with the audience always aware that midnight is going to strike.

“While there is no pumpkin or no carriage, fantasy is entwined throughout

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the play, which pays homage to the original story.’’

Tara, 33, of Coorparoo, says Amy is the perfect Cinderella because she is funny, charismatic and relatable.

“You cheer for her when she gets upset. We want her to swipe right and find love,’’ Tara says.

“Our Cinderella is a girl we can all relate to. She’s got a gorgeous fragility, she has a huge heart, and she has this deep desire to crash through some boundaries to find love.’’

Tara has co-formed Myths Made Here with long-time friends and creative collaborators Amy, Thomas, Annette

Box and Daniel Evans, who will direct Cinderella. The collective is already in the planning stages for next year’s production at QPAC. “One of our missions with the company is to explore age-old myths in a new way,” Tara says.

“As a company in 2019, we are asking the question: how do traditional stories sit in our time?’’

Tara, who has produced works for Queensland Music Festival and Brisbane Festival, has worked in theatre for 11 years after graduating from QUT (theatre and events).

She developed her passion for theatre

while attending Loreto College, Coorparoo, and she met Dan and Amy as part of Backbone Youth Art’s 2high Festival at QPAC 13 years ago.

“We’ve remained a little theatre family since,’’ she says. “We are all proud Brisbane folk who love the magic of theatre.

“We want to bring a youthful audience back to theatre with important and relevant stories. We want to take our audiences on a journey.’’

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Stitches of note Sebastian Di Mauro puts out the welcome mat with an unusual show of greenback imagery sewn on US Army blankets Phil Brown

SEW SURPRISING … Sebastian Di Mauro learnt a new craft for his latest exhibition.

Sebastian Di Mauro has some nerve hanging blankets on a wall and calling it art. And then, in another room of his current exhibition at Onespace Gallery in Highgate Hill, he has some welcome mats hanging too.

How is that art? The fact is, Sebastian transmutes ordinary everyday items and makes them extraordinary. His blankets feature applique stitching, a kind of quilting, and they are really quite amazing.

His welcome mats, with their text and artificial grass, are engaging and thought provoking.

For decades Sebastian, 63, who used to teach at Queensland College of Art, Griffith University, has been one of our most interesting artists, and he has left a rich legacy in the public spaces of our city. His large stainless steel seedpod sculpture, Drift, sits outside 111 George St in the city, and it’s very impressive.

Having worked across numerous mediums, why has he turned to blankets?

It’s complicated, but let’s try to simplify things by pointing out that these are green US Army blankets. Sebastian now divides his time between Wilmington, Delaware, in the US – where he lives with his partner, Denis Chandler – and Brisbane.

The green of the blankets is reminiscent of American currency, which is why his blanket series is called Greenback, and the works reflect imagery from various notes.

As writer Louise Martin-Chew points out in a catalogue essay, US banknotes “portray the country’s history, with significant buildings on the reverse side of the notes”.

“These are painstakingly recreated with intriguing sculptural qualities on Di Mauro’s blankets,” she writes.

When I meet with Sebastian, who is back in Brisbane for his show, he explains

that he basically got himself a quilting tutor and learnt the craft so he could use needle and thread to create embossed versions of these significant buildings – The White House, the Lincoln Memorial and others – on his blankets.

The other thematic strand here is to do with the immigrant story. Sebastian’s forebears were Italian migrants to north Queensland, and now he is a migrant in America. That story also informs his Greenback series.

There is a certain alchemy involved here that is really quite incredible, transforming mundane items into art. And knowing how much everyone loves quilting, there will be considerable interest.

As for the welcome mats, I love them too, with their enigmatic Italian text. My favourite is ALTRO, which means “other”.

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Pedal power Vanessa Castle refuses to let multiple sclerosis slow her down as she gears up for the 50km Brissie to the Bay cycling fundraiser Hannah Davies

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Vanessa Castle is keen to raise funds for other MS sufferers. Picture: AAP/Renae Droop

Dressed in her favourite activewear, Vanessa Castle looks for all the world like a healthy fitness fanatic ready for a workout.

But what many people don’t realise is the 33-year-old was recently diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, and every activity she does has to be carefully controlled to prevent pain and keep her on top of the symptoms.

That’s what makes Vanessa’s latest challenge – the 50km Brissie to the Bay Bike Ride – so amazing.

Although she’s never cycled before, she’s pulled together a team, “The Nesscapades”, and is determined to finish the race to raise funds for people with MS. “I love setting myself new goals,” she explains. “I’m spurred on by the fact that the money I raise will go towards research into finding a cure for MS.” Vanessa discovered she had MS eight months ago after experiencing symptoms for three years, including electric shocks down her back and tingling in her legs and toes.

The condition of the central nervous system affects almost 4000 Queenslanders and interferes with nerve impulses within the brain, spinal cord and optic nerves, causing extreme fatigue, as well as cognitive problems and muscle weakness.

Vanessa, who takes the drug gilenya to reduce inflammatory damage to her

nerve cells, says “it was a bit of a shock, but also a relief, to find out what was wrong”.

“I’ve had to change what I can and can’t do, which has been tough because I’ve been so active my whole life, doing touch footy, surfing, paddle boarding and F45 training.

“But ultimately, I’m not going to let MS stop me from getting on with my life,” she says. “I’ve found I can stay active, but I need to know my limits.”

The stockbroker’s assistant from Teneriffe walks to work at Morgans Financial, at Eagle St in the city, every day, and she also does touch footy once a week.

She still manages to do the occasional F45 class too, but has to avoid overheating as it exacerbates her symptoms.

Vanessa hasn’t yet started training for Brissie to the Bay because a relapse after the festive season left her housebound for a month. However, she’s looking forward to getting out on the bike soon.

“I feel like sometimes people don’t believe me when I say I have MS because I don’t look sick, but that’s because the condition is quite invisible,” she says.

“Hopefully by raising awareness through events like Brissie to the Bay, people will start to understand more about it.”

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THE AFTERMATH (M) hhhjj Director: James Kent Starring: Keira Knightley, Jason Clarke, Alexander Skarsgard Keira Knightley knows how to rock a period frock. But while her role in this post-World War II romance feels like it’s been custom-tailored, there are times when the impeccable outfits threaten to upstage her.

What sets The Aftermath apart from other war romances of its ilk is the setting.

When the film opens, the Allies have already won. Rachael Morgan (Knightley) is on a train to Hamburg to be reunited with her husband, Lewis (Clarke), who has been tasked with rebuilding the shattered city.

It’s not war that makes a man, he says, and the inference is clear: what happens next will be the real test.

Bereft over the loss of her young son, Rachael now finds herself in a ruined

foreign city, where the inhabitants resent her even more than she resents them.

Guilt, grief and duty put a wall between her and Lewis, who one of the less evolved British officers has dubbed “Lawrence of Hamburg” because of his sympathetic attitude towards the Germans.

More bombs were dropped on this city in one night than on London during the entire war, he tells his wife.

“That’s different,” is her hostile, kneejerk response. But watching Hamburg’s desperate inhabitants dig bodies out of the rubble, Rachael isn’t so sure.

Reluctantly, she allows the former inhabitants of their requisitioned mansion –

widower Stephen Lubert (Skarsgard) and his troubled teenage daughter, Freda (Flora Thiemann) – to relocate to the attic instead of a nearby internment camp.

It’s a strange, intimate situation in which the demarcation lines between the displaced former owner and the new occupiers become increasingly blurred.

The initial enmity Rachael feels towards Lubert soon ignites a different kind of spark. All of this unfolds against a striking, snow-covered backdrop.

Australian actor Clarke (Pet Semetary) makes something very solid of his decent, taciturn British colonel.

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MISSING LINK (PG) hhhjj Director: Chris Butler Starring: Hugh Jackman, Zach Galifianakis, Zoe Saldana A mythical beast has a good deal of fun at the expense of a bunch of old white men in this sweet, animated adventure.

Zach Galifianakis’s rust-coloured ape-man even teaches his would-be saviour a thing or two about evolution – with the help of a fearless female adventurer.

Missing Link, a distinctive stop-motion animation directed by Chris Butler (ParaNorman), is set in the mid-to-late 19th century, when zoology and naturalism were all the rage (Darwin published On the Origin of Species in 1859).

In a cracker opening sequence, myths and monsters investigator Sir Lionel Frost (Jackman) lures a googly-eyed Loch Ness monster from the depths with a set of underwater bagpipes.

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choreography in which Frost is forced to sacrifice his photographic proof of the beast’s existence to rescue his hapless offsider.

Determined to gain admittance to an elite club of gentlemen explorers, the irrepressible dreamer shakes off his disappointment and follows a new lead to the northwestern US frontier, whereupon

the planet’s last remaining Sasquatch (Galifianakis) cautiously introduces himself.

Meek, well mannered, literate, and lonely, Link is nothing like Frost imagined him to be, although his growl is suitably awesome.

The gentle giant has contacted Frost in the hope he will escort him to the Himalayas to be reunited with his cousins,

love triangle is Skarsgard’s urbane German architect, who comes across as almost too good to be true.

If this were a thriller, he’d be the one with skeletons in the closet, and at one point in the story, you actually begin to anticipate some kind of disturbing reveal.

Director James Kent sustains the tension throughout, but the screenplay is sketchier than the one he was working with on his previous feature, Testament of Youth (2014).

Intelligently acted and exquisitely art-directed, The Aftermath is an old-school romance that fails to develop some interesting themes.

the Abominable Snowmen. Since Link can provide Frost with scientific proof of the missing link, he agrees.

En route, they accumulate a rare and precious map, along with Frost’s old flame, a feisty Latin trailblazer named Adelina Fortnight (Saldana).

And so begins a perilous journey across prairies, oceans, steppes and mountains – with a trigger-happy bounty hunter in pursuit.

The comedy writing is wildly uneven – a cliched sequence involving an ancient Tibetan crone, for example, is close to cringe-worthy.

But the easygoing charm of Missing Link’s archetypal odd couple is hard to resist, and Emma Thompson has fun as an imperious yeti.

Butler’s occasionally inspired action-comedy fails to deliver on its initial promise, but enough of the jokes hit their mark to provide an amiable afternoon’s entertainment.

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ESCAPE EDGY ACTION … (Clockwise from main) Crocosaurus Cove; Litchfield National Park’s Florence Falls; Aquascene Fish Feeding Sanctuary; glorious sunsets; and ice-cream treats. Pictures: Narelle Bouveng

Territory treats Darwin has a range of family-friendly attractions, but these must-do sights are at the top end of the list Narelle Bouveng

CROCODILES FIRST

ICE CREAM DREAM

Prioritise the creatures that make this place an eye-popping prehistoric adventure for all.

You don’t have to go far to find crocs in Darwin – they coexist in the heart of the city at Crocosaurus Cove.

You will see some of the largest saltwater crocodiles in Australia here, but not only that, you can swim with them.

It’s definitely not for the faint-hearted (young children or crocophobe mums), but it is incredible to watch, as a Perspex vessel – which looks like a giant tumbler, complete with “Honey I shrunk the kids” humans inside – is lowered into a tank, where massive crocs are being fed.

For kids, this is a daring adventure to be viewed from above and below the water.

Just try to tear them away.

For something a little less heart palpitating, cool off with the best ice cream in town at Johnn Johnn’s.

With 48 mouth-watering homemade ice cream and gelato flavours to choose from, Johnn Johnn’s is the partnership of two locals, not surprisingly both called John.

Johnn Johnn was a childhood nickname bestowed upon one of them – Johnn Koenig – and it’s the nostalgia of childlike exuberance that’s built this place into an institution.

Hundreds of people line up for an ice cream fix at all times of the day and night.

It’s worth the wait, though, as everyone will find a favourite. For me, the combo of taro and coconut was sublime, and it’s the most popular with locals. For my daughter, Tiah, a scoop of blueberry muffin topped

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with a dollop of mango sorbet hit the spot nicely. Just say, “Yes please”.

– this awesome sunset party is one you won’t want to miss.

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Sunsets are legendary in the Top End and there is no better place to enjoy watching the molten ball – often glowing red in these parts – sink into the Arafura Sea. With a cold rosé or beer in hand and a platter of fresh local seafood to devour while the kids play nearby, it doesn’t get much better than the Darwin Sailing Club.

It’s also the perfect place for an afternoon of sun and socialising with other families, with lawns and a beach out front for the children to play on.

And the menu is reasonably priced (even for seafood).

Arrive early for a prized front-row seat

Get up early – this is a day you will want to last – to fit in as many waterfalls as possible in this stunning part of the Northern Territory.

Litchfield National Park is an easy 120km drive from the city and, while a 4WD would be a bonus, it is not a necessity.

Pack your togs to enjoy wild swimming in a wide variety of refreshing natural waterways.

Our first stop was Florence Falls, where we could easily have basked all day.

Crystalline waters tumble into a deep pool filled with curious fish and plenty of semisubmerged rocks to rest on.

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PLAY Crocosaurus Cove Entry is $35 for adults and $23 for children 8 Mitchell St, crocosauruscove.com

SAVOUR Darwin Sailing Club Atkins Dr, Fannie Bay, dwnsail.com.au Johnn Johnn’s Shop 4, 14 Knuckey St, johnnjohnns.com.au This is also paradise for inflatables, so pack one to join the blissfully bobbing brigade.

Eager to see more, we ventured on to Wangi Falls. After expending some energy on the beautiful, short bushwalks, visitors can enjoy a reasonably priced lunch at a nearby cafe before cooling off in the large lagoon below the spectacular falls.

The highlight was scrambling up the slippery rocks to find a natural spa pool etched into the rock face.

As a family, sitting together just soaking up some serenity was rare enough, but to be tucked behind a veil of misting water while it gently tickled our skin and soothed our souls, well, it possibly doesn’t get much better than that.

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FEEDING FRENZY A small entry fee gives you access to one of Darwin’s more vintage, but equally enjoyable, attractions at Aquascene Fish Feeding Sanctuary.

Bream, mullet and the odd ray have been visiting the shallow waters of Doctors Gully since the 1950s.

Doctors Gully is now an official marine sanctuary and every day visitors from all over the world come here to see this natural phenomenon of fish arriving to feed on high tide.

Kids will love toting giant chunks of bread down to the water to find it frothing with hundreds of friendly wild fish.

Keep your eyes peeled to see many of their shyer friends hanging around the edge of the main gang.

You may be lucky enough to spot and

feed cod, mangrove jack, parrot and diamond fish.

Steeped in history, the area is also home to a freshwater spring that once fed the first market gardens supplying vegetables to local residents.

Started by two Chinese brothers, there is a distinct flavour in the art and memorabilia at the sanctuary, which highlights some interesting history.

So even if you are not that keen on getting nibbled by fish, there is a little slice of kitsch here for everyone to enjoy.

The gardens around the property, which feature a showcase of tropical orchids and even a rainforest, make for a pleasant stroll.

Make sure you check tide times before visiting Aquascene. For more information, go to aquascene.com.au.

Travel writer and photographer Narelle Bouveng explores with her family in tow, including daughter Tiah. She was a guest of Oaks Hotels & Resorts. See more of their adventures at alittleatlarge.com or on Instagram. For more information on visiting Darwin go to northernterritory.com

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f I could have kissed her, I would have. You often hear of massage therapists having a magical touch, but Amy Hides at The Westin Brisbane’s new Heavenly Spa goes beyond magic, she’s possibly superhuman.

I’ve had many massages over the years and more often than not, I walk out still feeling stiff, sore and, sadly, like I wasted my money.

But not with Amy. In full disclosure, my remedial massage was complimentary as part of a special media trip to experience the new spa – the first of its kind in Australia. But, honestly, I would have paid all the money for the relief Amy gave my aching body.

I had been hitting the gym hard in the lead-up to my stay and all my muscles, from my feet to my shoulders, had seized up like a 1974 Camaro left undriven in a junk yard.

An hour with Amy, though, and I walked out a new woman. I had a nimbleness I hadn’t felt in at least 10 years.

I was limber and light on my feet, and I practically skipped out of there … well, after I devoured the trio of handmade chocolates the spa serves with beautiful aromatic white tea and fresh berries at the end of a treatment.

My fit of gluttony wouldn’t have been so bad had I not done the same thing the day before after my facial at the spa. But the matcha-filled dark chocolate truffles are simply too good to resist. Plus, matcha and dark chocolate are filled with antioxidants so I was practically doing my body good. And if not, at least I felt good and my skin was glowing, courtesy of that facial.

The Heavenly Spa is Westin’s signature spa for their hotels around the world, with a mission statement to replenish your mind and body with a personal sensory experience, and to begin your journey to renewal. The Brisbane incarnation overlooks the property’s pool and features five treatment rooms – including two for couples – scented with the spa’s signature fragrance, plus a separate steam room that’s designed to improve circulation.

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I was limber and light on my feet, and I practically skipped out of there

On offer is a range of treatments, including massages such as hot stone and organic aromatherapy, full-body treatments with heavenly sounding scrubs and wraps using Kerstin Florian products, manicures, pedicures, waxing, packages with the lot, and their acclaimed facials.

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range of HydroPeptide or intensive highperformance facials designed for older skin to slow down the ageing process.

After having my skin checked in one of those confronting light boxes to identify my problem areas, I’m treated to their deep-cleansing facial, customised to my unique needs. The hour-long therapy soaks my parched, dull exterior with a

flush of serums, scrubs, moisturisers and peels, leaving my face plump, supple and rehydrated, boasting a shimmer usually only achieved with an Instagram or Snapchat filter.

What really excites me, though, is the extravagant-sounding Caviar Ultimate Facial, which is designed to firm, tone, refine and nourish the skin with protein-rich caviar and antioxidants. How luxurious!

I also have my heart set on what’s known as the three-in-one super facial, Geneo+. This powerful treatment targets pigmentation, skin tone and texture by combining three of the most sought-after beauty treatments around: OxyGeneo, Pollogen TriPollar skin tightening, and Ultrasound product infusion technologies.

Amy tells me most people need a course of these treatments ($350 each), but insists the results are worth it.

And if it comes even remotely close to being as good as my massage with her, I feel like I could end up looking 20 again.

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secluded nature refuge near Killarney, southeast of Warwick, is where Craig and Sandy escape the stresses of city living.

The picturesque landscape offers breathtaking mountain vistas, atmospheric sunsets, and the chance to spot endangered birds and marsupials.

During weekend visits to their property, Craig and Sandy clear lantana and document their sightings of rare fauna and flora. When it comes time to retreat inside, they find comfort in their remarkably compact, but highly sophisticated, weekender, designed by Brisbane architect Brian Steendijk.

“We were convinced that, even in a bushfire-prone area that was remote and off-grid, we didn’t have to compromise in terms of the design,” Craig says.

“We knew we could do something really special and make a building that would leave an enduring legacy for the area.”

What the 67sq m retreat lacks in size it makes up for in quality and originality.

The bespoke dwelling is a masterclass in self sufficiency, with power generated and water collected on site.

It’s highly innovative too. Building components were developed and tested through a prototyping system, and the random pattern in the brick walls and the impressive zigzagged COR-TEN steel roof were both built at full scale at the back of a studio.

“Brian invented the interlocking roof system, resolving how the peaks and troughs (of the zigzagged steel roof) come together,” Craig says.

“The roof had to be bushfire-proof, it had to collect rainwater, and it couldn’t rely on a combustible timber frame to support it. The roof was actually cost efficient too.”

Viewed from the opposite mountain ridge, the rusted steel roof sits elegantly and dramatically against the surrounding swathe of bushland.

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Adding complexity to its zigzag form, the roof twists, enabling views to be framed from the interior.

“The roof was about opening and lifting for the living area, and closing down and nurturing for the bedroom areas,” Brian says.

The cantilevered edge of the roof also works to manage solar penetration.

“It’s a very seasonal house,” Craig says.

“In summer, the sun goes overhead so it’s lovely and shady and cool and breezy, and in winter, the sun comes right inside and hits the concrete slab.

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You can see the rock face of Condamine Gorge, and when the sun sets on that, it glows bright orange

“This creates incredible warmth.”

In addition to the architecture, Brian also designed the furniture, joinery and light fixtures.

“I wanted to make it sparse and simple,” he says. “As a nod to indigenous timbers, all of the interiors are hoop pine, including the joinery and doors.”

The dining table-top is doubled over but can flip open to accommodate multiple guests, while the sofa can be rearranged to make a queen-size bed.

The uncomplicated quality of the interior returns the focus to the

breathtaking scenery beyond. “It’s incredibly serene,” says Craig, who is based in Auchenflower.

“You get this feeling like you are perched on this viewing platform overlooking the rainforest gully.

“From the table or the couch, you can see the rock face of Condamine Gorge, and when the sun sets on that, it glows bright orange.”

Architect: Brian Steendijk Builder: EA and PJ Bell Photography: Christopher Frederick Jones

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Remote management is a big hit for cricketer Chris Smart lighting is a burgeoning trend in modern home technology, and it’s one that can offer both convenience and a sense of safety.

Shane Mitcherson, owner of Alltronic Security and Electrical, says it’s easy to install, with no extra wiring required, and its rising popularity means it has become more affordable.

His company was recently tasked with providing an out-of-the-box lighting control solution for professional cricketer Chris Lynn’s Queensland home, who required a system that could be controlled remotely.

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Phil Brown At the Tower of London ... in midwinter, getting your head chopped off might have been a relief I’m enjoying the cooler weather, and I guess you are too. Winter, bring it on, right?

I fancy I like chilly weather because it’s a chance to rug up and wear all those things that you can’t wear in summer.

I can now start donning that tweed jacket I bought at Stumper & Fielding on Portobello Rd when we were in London 18 months ago. It was a chilly early December day when I purchased it. I mean it was bloody freezing.

I have this fantasy that I like winter, but that trip proved I was wrong. What I really meant was that I like a Brisbane autumn rather than actual winter. Because the fact is, I feel the cold. More than I thought I did.

This was obvious a week or so ago when the evening low dipped to 19C and I put a tracksuit top on when I was going to bed.

“Why are you wearing that to bed?” my wife asked, and it was a fair question.

Since most of my life has been spent in Hong Kong and southeast Queensland, I guess I have acclimatised, and despite thinking I’m a cold-weather person, it’s obvious I am not.

This became clear on that trip, when I froze my bits off. I was OK to start with.

We spent a few days in London first before a jaunt to Inverness in the Scottish Highlands. We arrived there in late November. I had called Culloden House

Hotel, where we were staying, to ask what the weather would be like.

“Autumnal,” they told me. It was bloody autumnal all right.

I was thinking about that description as we boarded a boat for a cruise on Loch Ness, with the sleet coming sideways. Soon it turned into flurries of snow. It was so cold looking over the ruined Urquhart Castle that I pulled my beanie down over my face and couldn’t see a thing.

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ORMISTON 7 Sleath St Land: 791sq m Inspect: Friday (Apr 12), 3.30-4pm; Saturday (Apr 13), 4-4.30pm Agent: Cathy and Dean Pieroz, Ray White Alexandra Hills; ph: 3824 2700, 0417 608 132 (CP) or 0433 085 294 (DP) Auction: On site, Saturday (Apr 13), 4.30pm

fold doors opening out to a wraparound deck oriented towards the ocean.

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‘Buderim House’ 10 Orme Road, Buderim ‘Buderim House’, as far from the pressures of everyday life as is possible to be on the Sunshine Coast. This historic Queenslander sits majestically on 6,315 square metres of absolute prime red soil, level land ‘on top’ of Buderim, a sanctuary with rainforest and sweeping lawns set in magnificent landscaped gardens.

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The old and the new Renovated to combine the traditional and the contemporary, this property is set on a 625sq m block and features living space across two levels.

A double-door entry leads into a foyer with a voided ceiling space and feature light, open-tread staircase and internal garden.

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Three bedrooms on the ground level feature built-in wardrobes and are serviced by a bathroom with a separate bathtub and shower.

Also on this level is a laundry with outside access and a separate store room with internal access to a four-car garage nearby.

On the upper level, the main bedroom is at the front of the layout and features a window seat and a walk-through wardrobe leading to an ensuite with a shower, vanity

with double basins and a separate freestanding bathtub.

Also looking to the front of the residence is a study and nearby is a powder room.

An open-plan space features dining, living and kitchen areas with bi-fold doors opening to a covered balcony with a barbecue.

The kitchen has a walk-in pantry, 40mm benchtops and a servery window to the rear deck.

HENDRA 28 Raceview Ave Land: 625sq m Inspect: By appointment Agent: Leigh Kortlang, Ray White Ascot; ph: 3868 7500 or 0400 434 244 Auction: On site, Saturday (Apr 13), 10am

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Auction Fri 10 May 2019 10:30am Level 26, 111 Eagle St, Brisbane View Sundays 9–10:30am Garth Weatherall 0438 793 100 Bartholomew & Co. Andrew Goodall 0412 093 551 *approx.

Truly unique, this resort-style home has been designed to live, breathe and respond to Brisbane’s subtropical climate, creating a living experience like no other.

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With priority placed on natural light, greenery and airflow, this premier residence has been designed to channel the iconic Queenslander, reimagined for high-rise living. The result is a home which delivers practicality, sustainability and tremendous beauty. With a total living area of 309m2, there is a remarkable sense of freedom throughout the home’s four bedrooms, three bathrooms and numerous living areas.

With house-like proportions and lavish inclusions, it is exceedingly rare to find an apartment with such impressive size, scope and meticulous level of detail. For more information, contact Judy Goodger.

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Luxuriously appointed, this brand new ground floor residence offers an expansive 298m2 of living space.

A 10m wide, north facing absolute river frontage creates a private and tranquil environment. Positioned in the prestigious Barca Bulimba development, designed by award-winning architects Arkhefield, you will be impressed with the quality of craftsmanship and timeless elegance throughout. High ceilings transition through the vast living and dining space that complements the modern kitchen. Three bedrooms, direct lift access, side-by-side double lock-up garage and access to 25m lap pool complete this magnificent offering.

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MONTEREY KANGAROO POINT

101/9 Lambert Street

Limited opportunities are available in this iconic building offering uninterrupted north facing views on the Kangaroo Point peninsula. With 152m2 of total living area, this stunning four bedroom apartment is one of thirty two residences in this boutique development. Perfect for downsizers or families looking for a spacious residence, come home to a location with convenience and practicality in mind. Meet the agent at 33 Cairns Street, Kangaroo Point to view the sales suite.

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GARDEN HOME TOOWONG

101/527 Coronation Drive

The expansive floor plan of this 194m2 bespoke podium level Garden Home expands across three bedrooms, two plus bathrooms, two living areas, and flows onto a massive wraparound outdoor entertaining terrace offering 229m2 of premium space. Perfect for the gardener who loves to potter without the hassle of lawn maintenance and with room for children to play and pets to wander, this outdoor space is a rarity in the apartment market. Vehicle access off 7 Land Street.

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33004/1 Cordelia Street

With an open plan living area, three spacious bedrooms and generous balconies with captivating city and river views, this sub-penthouse sets a new standard for inner city living. All the spoils of South Bank and West End are moments from your door, and the residence is within the Brisbane State High catchment. Currently under construction, with completion nearing closer, Brisbane 1 has been designed for luxury living. With interest bound to be high, now is the time to act to secure yourself this fantastic new home. For more information, call Michael today.

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An impressive exhibition of first class design, this stunning residence spaces five bedrooms, expansive living areas and wonderful entertaining capacity across three levels, while a wide selection of lavish inclusions ensure a comfortable suburban lifestyle. In a central location within flourishing Camp Hill, this address enjoys every modern convenience one could desire, including schools, Camp Hill Market Place and public transport. For your chance to own this contemporary family home, call to arrange an inspection today.

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Elegance and charm Five large bedrooms, parking for four cars, an outdoor kitchen and a swimming pool.

There’s a lot to love about this charming residence.

Standing proudly on an 1123sq m parcel of north-facing land in one of Hamilton’s most exclusive streets, Shalimar combines traditional Queenslander elegance with contemporary charm.

Described by listing agent Matt Lancashire as ‘quintessential Queenslander family living’, the property is immaculately presented, unfolding over three levels.

The middle floor provides an entry to the residence and boasts multiple living areas, including a formal living and dining room, a library, an open-plan kitchen, dining and living room, an office and four generous-sized bedrooms, three of which are fitted with built-in wardrobes, while the front bedroom features a walk-in wardrobe, stylish ensuite and office.

The top floor is designed for privacy, and features the main bedroom with dual walk-in wardrobes, a spacious ensuite with double vanity, a living room, fireplace and private deck.

Downstairs, there is a fully-equipped home theatre with wet bar, kitchenette and temperature-controlled wine cellar which has the capacity to house 1000 bottles in addition to a laundry, outdoor drying area, a multipurpose room and ample storage space.

Outside, the property is surrounded by established gardens with trees and shrubs, along with a built-in barbecue which sits on an entertaining deck and overlooks a large solar-heated swimming pool.

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HAMILTON 11 Eblin Dr Land: 1123sq m Inspect: By appointment Auction: On site, Saturday (Apr 13), noon Agent: Tom Lyne and Matt Lancashire, Ray White New Farm; ph: 3254 1022, 0423 696 862 (TL) or 0416 476 480 (ML)

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Don’t downsize, go for the right size. Explore your brand new 141m2 luxury home at Vista on Riverview.

Be part of this prestigious suburb’s community. No expense has been spared in delivering an unparalleled standard of living with secure lift access, designer kitchen, elegantly styled bathrooms, built-in outdoor barbeque and storage cage. Located just 7 km from CBD and close to Indooroopilly Shopping Centre, UQ, eateries, cinemas, choice of private or state schools and transport.

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• Approximately 481m • 2 Secure carports that provide an internal entrance instead of using the lift • 3 spacious outside areas overlooking the river with stunning city views • Kitchen with storage, stainless steel appliances and pantry • A separate laundry and separate powder room with marble finishing’s • Walk-in robe for the master suite and built-in robes in all other bedrooms • Ducted air-conditioning throughout • Live-in onsite management • Waterfront boardwalk connecting to the park and City Cat terminal 2

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Park life is so close An enviable position with views across Orleigh Park to the Brisbane River and beyond brings a sense of tranquil escapism to this tri-level residence, according to listing agent Jermaine Jones.

A cleverly-designed floorplan and luxurious finishes have resulted in a truly superb, lifestyle-focused offering.

Entering the property on the middle level, which acts as the hub of the home, a formal lounge forms a fitting introduction to the home.

Moving towards the rear of the property, an open-plan kitchen, dining and family room provide a canvas for entertaining and family living.

Elegance is at the fore in the stylish kitchen, which features sleek, refined finishes including neutral Caesarstone benchtops and glass splashbacks, along with a walk-in pantry and soft-close cabinetry. A full suite of Miele appliances complements the overall design aesthetic.

An outdoor entertainment area completes this middle level, which connects the residence with the saltwater pool and deck.

Upstairs, the top floor hosts an

additional lounge area along with four bedrooms, including the main bedroom which is appointed with a walk-in wardrobe and stylish ensuite complete with freestanding bath and integrated makeup zone.

The remaining three bedrooms are serviced by the main bathroom.

The ground floor meanwhile, provides space for a home office or media room along with the laundry and a third bathroom.

MANLY 7 Valetta Street Nothing truly encapsulates destination living quite like this elevated masterpiece with sweeping bay and harbour views.

Boasting a scenic and tranquil lifestyle filled with sea breezes, this tri-level abode is set in a quiet, no-through road only metres from the bay. Built to exacting standards and designed specifically to enhance its harbourside aspect, the home embraces morning sun and cooling cross-ventilation.

An architectural showpiece in an unbeatable position, an incomparable waterfront lifestyle awaits.

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Tuscan delight An outdoor sanctuary complete with a covered pavilion, terraces and an inground pool is just one of the highlights of this Tuscan-style property.

Set over two levels on a 621sq m block with a wide 23.5m frontage, the fivebedroom house is modern and elegant, with quality finishes such as parquetry flooring and sleek granite all part of its appeal.

The facade features a dark and neutral colour palette, and a porch and timber double doors.

Inside the residence, a foyer showcases a sweeping staircase and parquetry flooring, and to the right is a sunken living room.

This space has a double-sized fireplace, and glass doors opening to the front terrace, pool and entertaining pavilion.

Highlights of the kitchen include stainless steel appliances and black granite benchtops, including an island breakfast bar.

The kitchen blends stylishly with its surroundings, while the nearby dining room has a glass atrium with views of a water feature.

A family area and a bedroom with a built-in wardrobe and an ensuite complete the lower level floorplan.

The upper level of the property comprises the rest of the sleeping accommodation; the main bedroom has a parents’ retreat space, a Juliet balcony, walk-in wardrobe, and a resort-style ensuite boasting dual vanities and a spa bathtub.

The three other bedrooms have varying features, and a bathroom services the floor.

CLAYFIELD 32 Enderley Ave Land: 621sq m Inspect: By appointment Agent: Patrick McKinnon, Place Ascot; ph: 3107 6888 or 0431 430 760 For sale: By negotiation

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Prove you are the boss – printers (4) Devoted (7) sense rule wallet.23 You’ve been in benefit19 from a boost in20 Destroy, the spot, 1514 Crescendo, 16 Piteous,Many 17 Virgos Proverb, Overall, 22your Solve, Unfit. s, 22 Solve, 23 as Henry VIII did (6) 17 Generally (2,7) debt for a while now. Put any good happiness and optimism this week, Down QUICK 18 Bedlam (8) advice or sudden influxes of cash to which hopefully spills over into love and 1 Soup, for example, is Across 19 Overdue (7) good use. Don’t rely on past habits. friendships. Rather than going solo, pair official at many courses (7) 1 Realisable property (6) 21 Compensation (7) Create a simple plan that gets you back up with others. Find some synchronous 2 Talk of past crimes in 4 Binding agreement (8) 22 Frustrate (6) to the basics and build from there. souls. The other surprise? A gift or cash Egyptian capital, 9 To experience (6) 24 Wrong (5) The next step looks to be a career move. bonus – a deserving reward. perhaps (9) 10 Flattery (4,4) 26 Be acceptable (4) CRYPTIC CLUES Across

CROSSWORD ANSWERS. CRYPTIC: Across: 1 Spread, 4 Sea power, 9 Admire, 10 Estimate, 12 Tungsten, 13 Mousse, 15 Rush, 16 Barometers, 19 Anemometer, 20 Guam, 23 Insist, 25 Coercion, 27 Enormity, 28 Hilary, 29 Tolerate, 30 Behead. Down: 1 Starter, 2 Reminisce, 3 Arrest, 5 East, 6 Prisoner, 7 Wraps, 8 Reefers, 11 Repaper, 14 Boredom, 17 Elucidate, 18 Consumer, 19 Aliment, 21 Moneyed, 22 Praise, 24 Stool, 26 Stet. QUICK: Across: 1 Assets, 4 Covenant, 9 Soften, 10 Soft soap, 12 Negation, 13 Havana, 15 Leak, 16 Goody-goody, 19 Bad manners, 20 Fair, 23 Loathe, 25 In the end, 27 Tribunal, 28 Carafe, 29 Disperse, 30 Athens. Down: 1 Arsenal, 2 Safeguard, 3 Treaty, 5 Oboe, 6 Estrange, 7 Aroma, 8 Topiary, 11 Cologne, 14 Adoring, 17 On average, 18 Madhouse, 19 Belated, 21 Redress, 22 Thwart, 24 Amiss, 26 Pass.

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