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Inspiration for beautiful Easter baking

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This week... Welcome to our Easter edition, and oh, how sweet it is! We bow down to the dream team that is photographer Nadine Shaw, stylist Sarah DeNardi and junior sous chef at Treasury Brisbane Gemma Jennings, who joined forces to create our gorgeous Easter baking spread (P6). And if you think our cover star – the chocolate Easter egg wreath — looks good enough to eat, wait until you discover what’s inside those delicate eggs. After that you may need a good lie down, so pop over to P5 to find out how you can win one of eight Luxotic bedding packages in a slew of dynamic designs. Happy reading, happy baking, and happy Easter. Enjoy, Emma *Leesa is on leave

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GIVEAWAY Win a luxe bedding package RECIPES Baker’s best Easter treats with fun twists on all your favourites RESTAURANT Motorwagen, city PROFILE Film producer Steve Jaggi ARTS Take a spell at UQ Art Museum BOOKS Children’s author Richard Newsome FASHION Cosy Autumn layers AT HOME Up-style with Three Birds Renovations LAST WORD Phil Brown’s movie-star moments

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ON THE COVER Chocolate Easter egg wreath, recipe P8 Picture: Nadine Shaw Styling: Sarah DeNardi Design: Anne-Maree Lyons

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THE CHAT

Choral queen Astrid Jorgensen has made choirs cool with her popular pub singalongs, and now everyone’s getting in on the act Hannah Davies Astrid Jorgensen is proof that good things come in small packages. The founder of Brisbane’s much-loved Pub Choir craze might cut a petite figure, but she has enough stage presence to get a room of hundreds singing in three-part harmony in a matter of hours. The monthly Pub Choir, which combines two of society’s great loves, singing and booze, celebrated its second year in March and is now so successful, it has spread to the Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast and Melbourne. Other companies have also jumped on the bandwagon and are copying the concept – not something Astrid ever predicted when she set out to make choirs cool. “The aim was to create a choir that was trendier than the average choir, with fewer old people. By holding it in a pub environment, we managed to do just that,” explains the 28-year-old, who has been a choral director of a regular choir in Toowoomba for five years. “Of course, I didn’t think it would be so big because it was a new idea that hadn’t been tried before, but it’s just massive now, and it gets bigger and bigger all the time, which is very exciting. “It’s a huge compliment that others are copying us, but legally, they shouldn’t be using the name Pub Choir, so we are having to look at stopping that.” This year Astrid, who lives at Lutwyche in Brisbane’s north, also got a regular slot singing “Newsicals” on Katherine Feeney’s ABC Radio show. “It’s a comical news satire, which

involves writing a song covering the week’s news,” she says. “It’s been so well received, they’re looking at putting it out nationally across different ABC platforms. “For some reason, I find it really easy to pump out those songs – it’s much easier than writing my own music. I think maybe it has something to do with the deadline I’m given, and also I’m really interested in what’s happening in the news.” Equipped with a Bachelor of Arts (majoring in conducting), as well as a Masters in Jazz and Soul from the Queensland Conservatorium, Astrid has dabbled in album making in the past, but it’s not something she enjoys. “Being a full-time musician is a really hard slog and something you’ve got to be “all in” to do well. “I’m not dedicated enough to it to make it work. I think you have to put your whole life and heart into something like that, and I just have too much going on at the moment.” Astrid uses any spare time she has to inspire others to follow their musical dreams, giving motivational talks at corporate events and schools. “I like to talk about how singing is something for everyone, even though you might not think you’re any good. “People need to keep doing the things they’re not good at because that’s how they improve. “Singing comes into the same category as everything else. Even if you suck at it to start with, you shouldn’t let that put you off.” pubchoir.com.au

SING IT ... Astrid Jorgensen at the home of Pub Choir, The Tivoli. Picture: AAP/Renae Droop

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RECIPES

Easter ombre cake CAKES Ingredients

Hop to it Bake your way to a scrumptious Easter with tempting treats from pastry whiz Gemma Jennings

550g sugar 500g butter 4 eggs 10ml vanilla essence 760g plain flour 10g baking powder 640g milk Pink food colouring

Method Pre-heat oven to 140C. Line four 18cm cake tins with greaseproof paper. Beat sugar and butter until light and fluffy then slowly add eggs and vanilla essence. Add sifted flour and baking powder, then milk. Fold until combined. Divide mixture evenly into four bowls and add colouring to each, gradually increasing the depth of hue across the four bowls from pale to bright. Fold colour through. Pour mixture into lined tins and level with palette knife. Bake for 35-40mins or until inserted skewer comes out clean. Remove cakes from tins and leave to cool.

a sugar thermometer. Meanwhile, whisk the egg whites in a stand mixer on low speed until soft peaks form. Keep the mixer running and, in a slow stream, add the boiled sugar while it is still hot. Mix on high until the mixture cools slightly, then add softened butter a bit at a time, until well incorporated. Divide buttercream equally into two bowls, adding food colouring to one. To assemble the cake, use a bread knife to level the top of each cake. Place the cake with the darkest colour on a cake board with a little buttercream to stick. Spread some buttercream on top, then top with the next darkest cake. Continue until all four cakes are stacked in order of colour, darkest to lightest. Ice the cake using a thin layer of the coloured buttercream at the bottom, blending into plain buttercream above. Set in the fridge for one hour. Smooth another layer of the cooled icing on the cake until covered. Serves 25

BUTTERCREAM Ingredients 265g sugar 60ml water 130g egg whites 400g butter, softened Food colouring Round cake board

Method In a small saucepan, bring the sugar and a small amount of water to boil. Continue boiling until it reaches 121C (soft ball stage) on

GELATINE BUBBLES Ingredients 20 water balloons 15 toothpicks 10tbs water 5tbs gelatine Food colouring Styrofoam block

Method Blow up balloons to a variety of sizes, tie, and slide the knots onto the end of the toothpicks. Mix water and gelatine to form a paste, then microwave for about 1min or until the gelatine has dissolved. Add your desired food colour. Dip each balloon into the gelatine mixture, making sure to coat the balloon evenly, then stick the toothpick into a Styrofoam block, leaving it to set for about 15mins before dipping again. Leave to dry overnight. Once dry, carefully pop the balloon and remove from the gelatine bubble. Store in an airtight container until used. Makes 8-10 bubbles

Watercolour Easter egg cookies Ingredients 150g sugar 160g butter Â˝tsp vanilla essence 1 egg Â˝tsp baking powder Pinch of salt 370g plain flour Egg-shaped cookie cutters (try local cake-decorating stores) 150g ready-to-roll icing (available at supermarkets) 100g apricot jam Assorted food colourings Soft paintbrush

Method Preheat oven to 160C. In a stand mixer, beat sugar, butter and vanilla essence until creamy, then add egg. In a separate bowl, sift together baking powder, salt and plain flour, then add to the wet mixture until just combined. Place, covered, in fridge for 20mins. Roll out batter to a thickness of 4mm and cut with egg-shaped cookie cutters. Place on a lined baking tray then bake for 12-14mins. Once baked, leave cookies to cool before icing. Meanwhile, roll 150g ready-to-roll icing to a thickness of about 1mm then cut out with the same egg-shaped cutter. Boil apricot jam, allow to cool slightly, then use a pastry brush to lightly paint the cookie with the jam. Place icing cut-out onto cookies and smooth out with your finger. To decorate, take 3 small bowls and mix 1tsp of water with a different shade of food colouring in each. Use a soft paintbrush to lightly brush colour onto cookies in layers, to achieve the watercolour effect. Makes about 30 cookies

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Easter egg wreath Dessert lovers will adore this mouthwatering creation. The chocolate-coated cheesecake eggs have a lifelike lemon curd yolk. The eggs are then arranged on a wicker wreath (available at Spotlight stores from $10) bedecked with fresh or faux foliage.

LEMON CURD FILLING Ingredients 100ml lemon juice 220g sugar 124g eggs 20g cornflour 220g butter, softened

Method Place all of the ingredients except the butter into a clean bowl and place over a pot of simmering water. Stir until thick. Remove from heat and cool slightly before adding the softened butter. Stir until combined then place in the refrigerator to cool.

CHOCOLATE COATING Ingredients 960g cocoa butter 640g white chocolate, broken into small pieces Extra 60g white chocolate, melted, for attaching eggs to wreath Fat-soluble food colouring in various pastel shades 4 short wooden skewers

Method Melt cocoa butter in microwave then add the chocolate and stir until smooth and homogeneous. Strain. Separate into a few bowls and mix in assorted colours until desired colours are reached. Dip skewered frozen eggs into chocolate when the mix is 32C-34C according to a food-grade thermometer.

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Method Place gelatine in a bowl with hot water and stir until the gelatine has dissolved. Set aside. Using a stand mixer, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add in gelatine mixture and vanilla essence and fold through the semi-whipped cream. Spoon mixture into egg moulds, levelling with a palette knife until almost full. Put them in the fridge for about 5mins to set slightly. Then, using a teaspoon, make a small hollow in the centre and pipe in some lemon curd, repeat for each side of the moulds. Place in fridge for 1 hour to set. Remove from fridge, gently remove from mould, and use any leftover cheesecake mix to join the two sides, smoothing the edges. Put in freezer overnight until hard. The next day, heat up chocolate coating and remove eggs from freezer. Insert skewer into each cheesecake egg, dip eggs into chocolate glaze, then let them set slightly before dipping again. As the eggs are frozen, the chocolate coating will set fairly quickly. Place base down on plate. Keep in refrigerator until ready to use. Arrange eggs around wreath and use a little melted chocolate to attach them to it.

Noughts and hot cross buns BUNS Ingredients 250ml milk 2tsp yeast 45g butter 400g plain flour 60g sugar 50g sultanas 4tsp mixed spice Pinch of salt

PASTE Ingredients 65g plain flour 75ml water Mix together to a thick paste and put into a piping bag.

GLAZE Ingredients 30g sugar 60ml water Bring sugar and water to the boil. Then brush over buns as soon as they come out of the oven.

Method Warm milk then add yeast. Set aside for about 5mins. Place all other ingredients into a stand mixer with a dough hook and combine. Slowly add milk-yeast and mix until just combined. Place the mixture into a lightly greased bowl, cover and place in warm area for about 30mins or until dough has doubled in size. Place dough on a lightly floured surface. Divide into even 50g portions. Roll each portion into a ball and place on a greased baking tray. Return the tray to a warm place and cover with a tea towel to prove again for 30mins or until dough has doubled. While the buns are proving, make the mixture for the paste for the noughts and crosses. When the buns have finished proving, pipe noughts and crosses on top. Bake at 160C for 15mins. While buns are baking, bring sugar and water to the boil for the glaze. As soon as the buns come out of the oven, brush them with the glaze. Makes about 12 buns

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Bunny macarons Ingredients 2 x 100g egg white 95ml water 220g sugar 220g icing sugar 220g almond meal Edible-paint pen (available from cake-decorating stores)

Method Preheat oven to 135C. Place 100g of the egg white in a stand mixer and whisk on a slow setting. At the same time, bring water and sugar to boil and cook until the mixture reaches just over 115C. Carefully pour a thin stream of sugar mixture into the whisking whites. Continue to whisk meringue for about 10mins on mediumhigh speed. Set aside. Sieve icing sugar and almond meal at least three times before placing into a bowl with the remaining 100g egg white. Combine to form a paste. Take a small amount of the meringue and fold it through the icing sugar and almond meal mixture. Gently fold the rest of the meringue through the almond mixture. Put mix into piping bag and pipe into rounds of 3cm in diameter, making sure you leave enough space above each round to pipe the ears. At the top of each round, pipe small lines to make the ears. You can use a bunny template from the internet. Tap tray gently. Let macarons sit for about 30mins to form a skin before baking for 20-22mins. Remove from oven and let cool. Take half of the macarons and use the edible paint pen to gently draw faces on your bunnies. Pipe a small amount of ganache onto each bottom macaron before sandwiching with the top. Makes about 30 macarons

GANACHE FILLING Ingredients 150ml cream 200g white chocolate

Method Pour the cream into a pot over medium heat and simmer until almost boiling. Do not boil. Remove the pot from the heat and pour the cream onto the chocolate. Let it sit for 2mins then stir gently until chocolate has melted and mix is smooth. Once cool, refrigerate for about 4 hours then put it into a piping bag to pipe onto macarons.

Recipes: Gemma Jennings, Treasury Brisbane Photography: Nadine Shaw, feastphotography.com.au Styling: Sarah DeNardi, sarahdenardi.com.au

About Gemma Jennings The junior sous chef at Treasury Brisbane, Gemma conjures many of the hotelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sweet creations, including its famous Chandon High Tea and its exquisite handmade sweet selection. Joining Treasury Brisbane in 2006, Gemma began her career as commis chef and developed a passion for pastry baking and cake decorating. An 800kg Sydney Opera House cake baked in 2011 is one of many masterpieces Gemma has created during her time at the hotel. Gemmaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mouth-watering creations will feature in Treasury Brisbaneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Easter Chocolate High Tea this month. To book, go to treasurybrisbane.com.au.

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Alicia Pyke Now Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m learning chemistry, I realise thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nowhere to hide when your goal is fluency in a new language Some people have a true gift when it comes to learning languages. No, not the knack for pronunciation or memorisation. Rather, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s some brazen ability to jump in and give it a go. Take my Sydney friend Matt, who is adored by his wife Emmaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s extended French family for always attempting to use the local lingo when they visit. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Comment va ta baleine?â&#x20AC;? Matt might casually drop into conversation at breakfast, only to be met with fond smiles and encouragement to take another thick, doughy chunk from the bread basket. Never mind that his query of â&#x20AC;&#x153;how is your whale?â&#x20AC;?

has nothing to do with the discussion. Teflon-coated against linguistic embarrassment, Matt jumps fearlessly into conversations. In turn, his language skills â&#x20AC;&#x201C; absurd whale questions aside â&#x20AC;&#x201C; improve with each trip. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve spent most of my life being timid with languages other than this one. Learning basic reading and writing before school (HUGE thanks, Mum!) gave me an advantage Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve always taken for granted. But Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve never been able to convert this into success with any other language. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve tried, but not with the brazen gumption it takes. Now Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m learning chemistry, I realise

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forming different neural pathways. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a concept that comes up in conversation with my mate Ahmad, who recently arrived in Brisbane after leaving the war-ravaged country where he grew up. Already fluent in chemistry, Ahmadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s generosity in sharing his knowledge via his ever-improving English gives me hope Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be able to pass this first chemistry unit â&#x20AC;&#x201C; as long as Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m brazen enough to keep asking silly questions. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Is this answer right? Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s your feeling?â&#x20AC;? I ask at the group tutorial. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yes, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not a feeling, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what science tells me,â&#x20AC;? Ahmad points out.

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Engine room A schmick new city eatery is revved up and ready to go, with cafe-meets-bistro fare RESTAURANT Tony Harper Motorwagen has had plenty of energy – and, I reckon, money – spent on making it an attractive place. Located in the inner city, it is flooded with competition for the coffee, breakfast and lunch market, so it needs a hook. In the end, I didn’t quite have the courage to get a coffee, but reading the propaganda – excellent beans and a credentialed barista – I think I should have. It has a cracking breakfast menu, a rather luxe, cafe-meets-bistro fit-out, engaging service, and a decent, contemporary drinks list that includes a cross-section of beers, a wine list that has some gems but doesn’t really gel, cocktails, and other bits and bobs. There’s a connection, somewhere, to Mercedes-Benz, hence the Germanic automotive name. But without reading the website, the connection isn’t apparent, except perhaps in the look – softly spoken but lovely – and the smart service. We are seated, watered and fussed over perfectly. We ask for a starter of scallops, but we get salt and pepper calamari ($16), which isn’t a big deal, after all, we’d been juggling between them for choice, and the calamari comes with a cracking chipotle mayonnaise that is perhaps the high point of the meal. The seafood itself is too salty, which is a complaint that comes with the territory of salt and pepper anything. But it’s a pretty good dish, and when you dip the salty stuff into the rather smart mayo, you have a winner.

Chicken wings and thighs – nicely dusted in spices, with a ramekin of aioli to the side ($15) – are also decent, but it’s hard to get terribly excited since, these days, wings are peddled by almost everyone with a food licence. But mains kind of fall – splat! – on their respective faces. Pan-fried barramundi ($30) promises so much, along with its parsnip puree, chickpeas and sugar snaps. But you know when a good piece of fish is overcooked and goes like mushy tissue? That’s the version we get. Braised lamb shoulder with capsicum couscous ($28) lands on its feet in terms of the cooking – tender, flaky, a good piece of slow-cooked lamb – but the couscous is as dry as cornbread muffins, with half the flavour. In fact, the whole dish is dry, saved by a wee jug of sauce. Along comes a salad ($16) – caprese, sort of – adorned by cubes of cheese that

Vintage tribute Mike Frost You’d expect a wine company celebrating its 175th birthday to come up with something special for the occasion, and Penfolds certainly hasn’t disappointed. The winery’s new Tribute Range acknowledges four people who helped make the company what it is today. And, given Penfolds’ reputation for making some of Australia’s best, most keepable reds, it’s no surprise that the four are reds. Leading the way is The Esteemed 12 BRISBANE NEWS April 17-23, 2019

MOTORWAGEN 300 Adelaide St, Brisbane Ph: 3221 6264 Chef: Dario Manca Eftpos & credit cards Breakfast & lunch Mon-Fri; dinner Fri Vegetarian options Off-street paid parking SCORES OUT OF 10 Food: 6 Drinks: 7 Vibe: 7 Service: 7 shouldn’t be peddled as mozzarella. They are dry (a theme here?) and more haloumi-like in texture than what should be silky, moist mozzarella. Something is awry. Which is why I don’t ask for coffee – my confidence is shot. But in retrospect, I may

have missed the high point of the whole Motorwagen experience. Perhaps it’s a Monday thing. Perhaps we had a rogue experience. Or perhaps, and I think this is most likely true, the kitchen is missing the detail that has gone into the rest of the Motorwagen package.

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Creator (RRP $500), recognising Penfolds’ first chief winemaker, Max Schubert (pictured), who created many of its greatest reds, particularly Grange. He also had a major role in making great reds from Barossa Valley shiraz and Coonawarra cabernet sauvignon blends, so this fusion of those two grapes and regions is a fitting tribute. Naturally, it’s a wine to cellar. The other three wines in the range are The Noble Explorer, a 2017 South Australian shiraz honouring the winery’s founder, Dr Christopher Rawson Penfold;

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Game changer Brisbane-based filmmaker Steve Jaggi is thrilled his movie about a girls’ soccer team is set for US release Fiona Purdon Brisbane producer Steve Jaggi is kicking major international goals with his brand of aspiring and entertaining local films. His latest, Back of the Net, about an underdog all-female soccer team and featuring Disney star Sofia Wylie, has already secured a major Hollywood studio deal for an American cinema release. “I’m really proud, as a producer and business owner, that we make films that do travel well internationally,’’ he says. “Audiences in America love Australian content when it’s accessible, fun and uplifting. For a film like Back of the Net, we wanted to provide young girls with positive female role models.’’ Steve, 38, of New Farm, is determined to create multi-layered works, which is why lead character Cory Bailey (Wylie) is a talented young scientist who is able to use her knowledge to create a winning formula for soccer. “Cory is a young scientist who thinks she is going to an international science camp but accidentally finds herself in a soccer academy,’’ Steve says. “The film is not about her becoming a great soccer player but her using her skills in science and technology to develop winning strategies to help her soccer team win against a team of jocks and champions.’’ The ensemble cast is led by Wylie – who stars as Buffy Driscoll in the Disney Channel television series Andi Mack, and

ON THE BALL … Steve Jaggi (main); Sofia Wylie (above) in Back of the Net. Pictures: Russell Shakespeare, Gerardo Ceres

as Gina in Disney’s revamped High School Musical: The Musical – The Series, launching this year – and former Gold Coast student Trae Robin, who plays love interest Oliver, in his debut role. “Sofia is a joy, she’s so passionate and driven. She loved being in Australia,’’ Steve says. “To have someone of Sofia’s calibre helps to elevate everyone who can see how hard she works.’’ Canadian-born Steve, who moved to Brisbane as a 20-year-old to study filmmaking at Griffith University, became a fan of Brisbane director Louise Alston’s

especially attractive, having grown up in Calgary, which was so cold, we didn’t close schools until it was minus 40C.’’ After graduating, Steve spent eight years in London, then moved to Sydney to start his own film company in 2010. He returned to Brisbane in January this year. “It is booming here in Brisbane. Once we built the company up in Sydney and had a brand, I was able to move back this year,’’ he says. He received support for Back of the Net after his film Rip Tide (2017) – about a young girl who is into surfing and fashion – became one of Netflix’s mostwatched Australian films in the US. While Back of the Net was made in Sydney, Steve’s next project, about a young swimming champion, will be shot in Brisbane this winter. He is now casting and scouting for locations and hopes to release it around next year’s Tokyo Olympics. “I love creating films that inspire people,’’ he says.

trailblazing film All My Friends Are Leaving Brisbane (2007). He says Louise was the natural choice to direct Back of the Net. “Louise is a very open and honest person. You can tell the cast are having fun making this film. She puts everyone at ease and generates positive energy,’’ he says. After finishing an anthropology degree in Canada, Steve sought a warmer climate to pursue filmmaking – his first passion. “A lot of exciting young filmmakers were coming out of QCA, now called Griffith, such as the Spierig brothers (Winchester),’’ he says. “Brisbane was

Back of the Net is in cinemas.

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ARTS

Art of darkness Haunting images cast a spell in a show of bewitching artworks Phil Brown Dame Edna Everage would call it “spooky”. The exhibition Second Sight: Witchcraft, Ritual, Power is only a little spooky though, and it’s intention is not to frighten but to foment discussion. UQ Art Museum curators are good at this sort of thing, and they have a knack of putting together shows that dig into historical and contemporary art to explore themes. This exhibition features historical etchings alongside contemporary artworks and new commissions depicting or disrupting witch iconography and impressions of witchcraft. A strange idea for an exhibition? Yes, somewhat, but a good excuse to dig out a work by famed German artist Albrecht Durer (14711528). There are some interesting pieces in the exhibition but Durer’s Witch Riding Backwards on a Goat (1501-02) is by far the star attraction. This tiny engraving comes from the collection of the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa in Wellington, and it is the most literal because, well, it actually has a witch in it. Durer depicts a barely clad woman, a witch, sitting astride a leaping goat, with her hair streaming unnaturally in the opposite direction. The incongruous situation indicates the presence of the supernatural, and the goat was understood to represent the devil. Now that is spooky. Durer’s malevolent crone was a precedent for images of the female witch in the centuries that followed. UQ Art Museum associate director Holly Arden says the depiction of witches as sometimes seductive or as aged, hideous crones has been problematic for women. “This exhibition provides an artistic inquiry into an often maligned figure, the witch, while also offering diverse voices and representations of ritual and innate power,” she says. “Historical European artworks provide an anchor for the visual origins of certain common narratives about witchcraft, and they are simultaneously displaced by contemporary works that emphasise gendered, personal and cross-cultural experiences.” This exhibition has been developed by the museum and academics from UQ’s Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities. Historical and contemporary pieces include Brisbane artist Judith Wright’s rather exquisite, expansive works on Japanese paper. They resonate with symbols from her own subconscious, and one features the Tree of Life. Other works include Eric Bridgeman’s magical Kuman (shield paintings), exploring cross-cultural connections with Papua New Guinea, and Mikala Dwyer’s Spell for a Corner. Worth a look ... even just to take in the Durer. Second Sight: Witchcraft, Ritual, Power, until Jun 29, UQ Art Museum, The James and Mary Emelia Mayne Centre, University Drive, University of Queensland, St Lucia. art-museum.uq.edu.au

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Stella ideas

Book 1: Stella the Unstoppable and the Talent Show Fiasco, Affirm Press, $15. Book 2: Stella the Unstoppable and the School Camp Kerfuffle (due out in July)

Richard Newsome has won a host of young fans since he swapped hunting down stories for writing his own Fiona Purdon Sherwood author Richard Newsome vividly remembers the first time he channelled the headstrong primary school titular character for his new series, Stella the Unstoppable. “I had this vague idea of wanting to write in the first person of a feisty 10-yearold girl, and out of nowhere, this character arrived fully formed and took over the process,’’ Richard laughs. “She’s pretty opinionated, she doesn’t hold back in telling me what I should be writing. “She’s probably the confident young child I would have liked to have been myself. She has a clear vision of how she sees the world and her place in it.’’ Richard, 54, says Stella, who he created in 2016, is partly based on his youngest daughter, Ella, 14. In fact, the main character was initially going to be named after her. “I was told by the publishers there were already too many Ellas (in children’s fiction) out there. They loved the book except I had to change the name to Stella, which was heartbreaking for my daughter,’’ he says. “She might not be there in name, but in the form of the spirit of the main character, she is very present.’’

A Quiet Girl Peter Carnavas UQP, $24.95 Mary is a quiet girl who is caring and loves nature and her family. Her family loves her too, but they are so loud and good at making noise, sometimes gentle Mary is hardly noticed. One day the family can’t find Mary so everyone stops making noise until her quiet singing voice is heard. This is a touching and poignant tale – complete with gorgeous illustrations – from Sunshine Coast master storyteller Peter Carnavas, who has won multiple awards for his many picture books. Originally a primary school teacher, he shares his life with his wife, two daughters, a scruffy dog and a cat. V1 - BNSE01Z01MA

CLEAR VISION … Author and lecturer Richard Newsome. Picture: AAP/Renae Droop Two of Ella’s best friends from Graceville State School, Maiah and Jackson, feature as Stella’s best friends in the series. Richard wanted to use the name Ella because his two oldest children – Sam, 25, and Ruby, 22 – inspired two of the main characters in his children’s adventure books The Billionaire Series.

“Sam and Ruby play the best friends of the hero in Billionaires, while Ella didn’t come along until after I started the story. Ella has made me swear on a stack of Bibles that I will one day write a book with Ella as the lead character,’’ he says. The six-book Billionaire series (200916) sold about 100,000 copies, including

Baz & Benz Heidi McKinnon Allen & Unwin, $25

Cocoon Aura Parker Scholastic, $25

This gorgeous and hilarious exploration of enduring friendship is the second book for Heidi McKinnon, a Melbourne-based graphic designer. Baz and Benz, who are owls, are best friends. Even through annoying and testing times, their friendship remains strong. In fact, their bond is so strong, they plan to be friends “for ever and ever’’. Acclaimed for her first book, I Just Ate My Friend, Heidi has delivered another funny story about the importance of friendships and relationships. The book, with its whimsical and charming pictures, is dedicated to Heidi’s young daughter, Ava.

This picture book introduces young children to the joys and wonders of nature, encouraging readers to count the caterpillars and moths hidden in its pages. Readers meet Dawn and her best friends, who are larvae planning to eat enough leaves to enable them to weave a cocoon and turn into moths. But what happens when days go by and Dawn still doesn’t have her wings and is unable to fly and chase the lights with her friends? Cocoon is the second picture book by Sydney-based writer Aura Parker, who also created the stunning illustrations, in watercolour, gouache and coloured pencil.

the first novel, The Billionaire’s Curse, which won the inaugural Text Prize for Young Adult and Children’s Writing in 2008. “Winning the Text Prize changed my life. It knocked me into a parallel universe – writing for children became a viable career,’’ the former journalist and corporate writer says. “I fell in love with writing my own stories rather than hunting them down.’’ Richard wrote the final two Billionaire novels while completing a PhD in creative writing. He now lectures at the University of Queensland in his full-time role as director of the master in writing, editing and publishing course. He enjoys the change of pace of writing for children aged seven to 11 years old. “It’s lighthearted fun, and it keeps your mind young,’’ he says. “I write my first draft long-handed in a notebook, on a comfy chair with a favourite pencil.’’ The first book in the Stella series, illustrated by Alice McKinley, was published this year, while a story about magical underpants, and another about a disastrous school camp, will be published in the next few months. “When our kids came back from school camp, we always heard about how bad the food was,’’ he laughs. “I laughed a lot when I was writing it.’’ Richard has plenty more primary school stories and situations he can draw from. “Children have a limitless bucket of imagination. I have more stories up my sleeve,’’ he says.

Squish Rabbit’s Pet Katherine Battersby UQP, $21.95 This joyful picture book about a loveable rabbit and his pet egg is the ideal Easter gift. This is the third outing for Squish Rabbit in the much-loved series written and illustrated by former north Queenslander Katherine Battersby, who now lives in Canada. This time Katherine, previously a paediatric occupational therapist, writes about Squish’s yearning for a pet puppy. Then one day he stumbles across a lonely egg that doesn’t seem to belong to anyone. Squish looks after it, night and day, and his patience is rewarded when it hatches. REVIEWS BY FIONA PURDON

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FILM

BURNING (M) hhhhk Director: Lee Chang-dong Starring: Yoo Ah-in, Jun Jong-seo, Steven Yeun This slow-burning psychological drama is reminiscent of the old boiling frog fable – by the time you fully understand what’s going on, you’ve already been scalded. That makes director Lee Chang-dong’s near-flawless adaptation of Haruki Murakami’s short story Barn Burning very difficult to write about. If ever a film should be tackled cold, Burning is it. But here’s a spoiler-free synopsis. Chang-dong’s haunting, Gatsby-ish love triangle is set in and around the South Korean city of Paju, which is close to the border with North Korea (at several points in the story, the hermit kingdom’s propaganda broadcasts ring out across the paddocks). It’s told from the point of view of oddjob man and would-be author Lee Jong-su (Ah-in), who bumps into a childhood friend, Shin Hae-mi (Jong-seo, right), outside a department store, where she is employed as a dancer-spruiker. Jong-su doesn’t immediately recognise Hae-mi because she has had plastic surgery. But it doesn’t take him long to fall for the charming, yet somehow untethered, free spirit. When Hae-mi travels to Africa for a long-planned holiday, Jong-su agrees to look after her elusive cat. Stuck at Nairobi airport for three days due to a terrorist scare, Hae-mi finally returns – with the rich, smug, enigmatic Ben (Yeun) in tow. A displaced Jong-su watches from the sidelines, occasionally making pithy observations about the origin and nature of Ben’s privilege, as an awkward three-way friendship develops. Slowly, inexorably, the tension mounts.

There’s a subtle but significant shift in allegiances when Ben and Hae-mi visit Jong-su at his family home, where he is tending the animals while his volatile father is in prison over a legal dispute. When Hae-mi dances, topless, in the moonlight, it’s hard to decide which of the

young men’s responses is more disturbing: Ben’s insouciance or Jong-su’s disapproval. From this point, Hae-mi stops returning Jong-su’s calls, and his quest to find her becomes increasingly obsessive. All three lead performances are compelling. A rich and nuanced study of class,

MID90S (MA15+) hhhhj Director: Jonah Hill Starring: Sunny Suljic, Na-kel Smith, Katherine Waterston Set in and around a Los Angeles skate shop, Mid90s examines young male friendship from an unusually intimate point of view. There are times when you almost feel as though you are eavesdropping. What marks Jonah Hill’s debut as a writer-director, apart from a more conventional, nostalgic treatment of the coming-of-age story, is his emphasis on the everyday details of his characters’ lives. That and his relative comfort with their silence, which allows the film’s key dramatic sequences to play out with an easygoing naturalism that rings true. Thirteen-year-old Stevie’s (Suljic) uneven physical relationship with his pumped-up older brother feels bruisingly authentic. Their initial tussle, in the hallway of the modest family home, speaks volumes. Alternately spurned and bullied by his 16 BRISBANE NEWS April 17-23, 2019

surly, volatile half-sibling (Lucas Hedges), Stevie slowly gravitates towards a bunch of older skaters, who let him tag along without much protest. A reckless stunt earns their respect, elevating Stevie to the status of team mascot.

But the youngster begins to test his limits with an intensity that frightens not only his distraught single mother (Katherine Waterston), but also a mature and well-adjusted skater named Ray (Smith, pictured above, left), who takes him under his wing.

privilege, self-reinvention, justice and revenge, told with extraordinary skill and discipline, Burning is fuelled by Mowg’s brooding score. By toying with genre expectations, Chang-dong gets right inside moviegoers’ heads. Uneasy, ambiguous, riveting. In a touching, low-key exchange that’s as beautifully written as it is delicately performed, Ray helps Stevie put his troubles into some kind of context by sharing his own experiences, as well as those of some of the other characters. Another significant, male-bonding moment towards the very end of the film feels similarly unforced. In between, the tension escalates as Ray’s best mate, F***sh*t (Olan Prenatt, pictured), spirals out of control, while the sweet-natured but far from quick Fourth Grade (Ryder McLaughlin) watches impotently from the sidelines. Festering quietly in the shadows is junior hardman Ruben (Gio Galicia), who resents Stevie for muscling in on his act. Supported by a strong ensemble cast, Suljic’s performance is electric. In Mid90s, Hill examines masculinity through the prism of a specific time and place, anchored by a soundtrack that includes contributions from The Pixies, Nirvana and Morrissey. Watch this space. REVIEWS BY VICKY ROACH V1 - BNSE01Z01MA

Kate Freeman and Simone Brown

Jeremy Hansen and Ashleigh McCallum

Geraldine Barlow and Iza Chabrowska

Reny and Dee Rennae

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Chelsea Fursdon and Sima Mala

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A FLOWERING TREE OPENING NIGHT South Brisbane

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Red petals fell gently from the QPAC Concert Hall ceiling as the curtain fell on Opera Queensland’s 2019 season opener, A Flowering Tree. Patrick Nolan’s Helpmann Award-winning production featured spellbinding performances by Brisbane-based soprano Eva Kong and the Queensland Symphony Orchestra. Pictures: RDW Photography/ Richard Walker

CELEBRITY AND PET SHOWCASE Newstead The red carpet was rolled out for a slew of celebrities at Gasworks Plaza, but the most popular models were feathered and furred. Brisbane Bronco Andrew McCullough, Love Island’s Edyn Mackney, and former Survivor contestant El Rowland all strutted the catwalk with their pets to raise funds for RSPCA Queensland. Edyn Mackney and Ilana Collins

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Nesting instinct With nine renovations under its wing, the style-savvy Three Birds team swoops in with home-styling tips

hen best friends and busy mums Erin Cayless, Bonnie Hindmarsh and Lana Taylor ditched their corporate careers to start Three Birds Renovations in 2014, they were rookie renovators with big ideas. Fast-forward to today and the trio have transformed nine houses (including 32 bedrooms, 18 bathrooms and 11 kitchens) in Sydney. Their first book, Three Birds Renovations, offers more than 400 tips to help avoid budget blowouts, manage timelines and style without stress. Here, they reveal their revamp of a beach shack on the central coast of New South Wales, and offer tips for getting the look at your place.

Take the inside outside The best outside spaces are seamless extensions of the interior. So when styling your outside space(s), it’s a good idea to borrow many of the same principles you used inside your house and execute them using outdoor-worthy products. Take inspiration from the colour schemes you’ve used indoors, particularly in any rooms adjacent to the alfresco space, and carry those through to the outside. As pictured here (above right), the rope chairs used in the dining space are picked up again outside on the deck, and the blues and greens in the outdoor cushions complement the colours used in the lounge room on the other side of those French doors.

Decide on the focal point Knowing what the focal point of a room is going to be before you style it is really important. The focal point can be a structural element, like a picture window, or it can be a piece of statement furniture, or something else, like an artwork used in a master suite or the guest bedroom. A focal point typically sets itself apart from the rest of the room because of its scale, colour or texture. We like to think about the focal point of each room very early on in a reno because it helps us work out where we’re going to build a structural focal point, or where we need to put a statement piece of furniture to create a focal point.

Using art for impact Because the house shown here is by the beach, we wanted to use some stunning underwater artwork in the bedrooms to bring the coastal theme to life. When choosing artwork, you need to ask yourself this basic question: Do I want the colours in the piece of art to complement or contrast with the rest of the room? We chose two underwater pieces contrasting 20 BRISBANE NEWS April 17-23, 2019

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GOOD TIMES … Get them rolling with a breezy coastal look, alfresco living areas, a bar trolley, and a calming children’s bedroom.

with the whites of the rooms, while a large piece in the guest cottage complements the blush tones of the linen and the rose gold vase. Don’t forget to consider the frame. This important detail needs to work with both the art and the surrounding colours used in the room. Black or white frames are safe options that look good anywhere, plus they won’t go out of fashion like metallic frames might. We love pale oak timber frames, but you do need to ensure the timber works with any other timber elements in the room (especially if you have timber floors). There are some really affordable artwork options out there that look stunning. Lots of mainstream furniture stores now have a great range, and you can V1 - BNSE01Z01MA

even search by price point. Or, if you like an artist, buy a digital print of theirs instead of an original, to help your budget. How big should the artwork be? There’s nothing worse than a piece of art that’s too small for the space it’s in. If you’re unsure about size, tape some joined pieces of paper up on the wall to help you get a sense of scale and determine what size you need. If in doubt, go a bit bigger.

Please don’t buy tiny rugs If you’re buying a rug for a lounge room, it should be large enough to sit under the legs of your couch, with enough on either side to feel generous. You can also layer two different size rugs on top of each other for a more textured finish, or overlap them to cover a large area if you need a cheaper

option than one huge rug. Cypress pine floorboards can be found in many older homes and wannabe beach shacks. Often they’re hiding under some not-so-crashhot carpet. Our advice? Rip up the carpet and whitewash those planks for a coastal look that stands the test of time.

bottles of your best, and some fresh lemons and limes. It goes without saying that a roaming bar cart is not the best idea if you also have roaming toddlers. (Just imagine a little one testing out their new “walker” while mum and dad aren’t looking. #omg!)

It’s 5 o’clock somewhere A bar trolley is a movable party. It’s a practical and pretty storage solution that can be positioned in the house like a piece of furniture … but it’s ready to be wheeled out at a moment’s notice to get the good times rolling. A bar cart or drinks trolley near your kitchen not only gives you extra storage, it can look divine and bring a relaxed holiday vibe to any home. Stock it with some good-looking glassware, a few

This is an edited extract from Three Birds Renovations by Erin Cayless, Bonnie Hindmarsh and Lana Taylor, $40, Murdoch Books.

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LAST WORD

Phil Brown I was mistaken for a famous actor – back in the 1980s (when) I was entering a Gold Coast nightclub starred in Bullitt (1968), another old movie we watched recently. My dad met him once at The Peninsula Hotel in Hong Kong in the mid 1960s. McQueen was in Honkers filming the movie The Sand Pebbles (1966), directed by Robert Wise. My father, a rather forward kind of bloke, spotted McQueen and Wise having a drink in the lobby, so he just rocked up, sat down, introduced himself and bought them a drink. That’s how my old man rolled. He came home bearing gifts of their autographs. We were quite young and not sure who Steve McQueen was, but my mother did, and she

half swooned at the mention of his name. McQueen was a terrific actor and we have now recorded The Sand Pebbles on Fox Classics to watch in the coming days. There’s so much good old stuff to watch that we really have little time for new movies. The other night it was The Joker is Wild (1957) starring Frank Sinatra as entertainer Joe E. Lewis. It’s terrific stuff. I love escaping into old movies, and we are working our way through the canon. One of my all-time favourites is the 1959 classic Ben-Hur starring Charlton Heston. It’s a biblical epic that seems to go on forever (three hours, 44 minutes) and has

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We never seem to get to the movies nowadays. Not to worry though, we have plenty of old films to see us through. Despite all the newies, we still find ourselves drawn to old classics, and the actors of the past seem so much more interesting. The other night we watched On the Waterfront (1954) starring Marlon Brando and Eva Marie Saint. It’s years since I’ve watched it. Marlon Brando is terrific, but I had forgotten that On the Waterfront has one of the greatest movie lines of all time: “I could have been a contender.” Brando was an amazing leading man, as was the late, great Steve McQueen, who

the greatest scene ever filmed – the amazing chariot race. Heston is terrific, but I try to put out of my mind that he was a gun nut. In a speech to the National Rifle Association, he famously said ...“I’ll give you my gun when you pry it from my cold, dead hands”. Despite that flaw, he was great in Ben-Hur. Then there was the time I was mistaken for a famous actor. Back in the 1980s, I was (believe it or not) entering a Gold Coast nightclub when a girl said to me ... “You look like a famous actor. Now who is it?” She paused trying to remember. “Warren Beatty?” I suggested. “No ... Woody Allen,” she said.

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appliances including a pyrolytic oven, microwave/grill oven and built-in coffee machine, and bespoke cabinetry which led to the property taking the Housing Industry Association (HIA) kitchen of the year in 2006. The main bedroom is at the rear of the floorplan on the upper level and has a balcony with river views, a walk-in wardrobe and ensuite. There are three further bedrooms on this level. The property, winner of the HIA 2006 house of the year has also featured in Home Beautiful Bathrooms.

‘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. This could be the Sunshine Coast’s best kept secret only minutes to our best beaches and an easy stroll to ‘Buderim Village’. This is a lifestyle to rival Noosa’s best at unparalleled value.

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Auction On site Sunday, May 5 at 11am View Saturday 2-2:30pm

Judy Wild 0419 798 905 Lew Pottinger 0419 788 547

Resort retreat Resort lifestyle meets treetop tranquillity in this charming property, which is nestled on the border of the Brisbane State Forest on an expansive 4.2ha parcel of land. Built in 2003, the Colonial-style residence has been featured in magazines such as Winning Homes Queensland and Home Design Magazine. Spanning two levels, arriving at the entrance via a lengthy concrete driveway to a paved circular driveway, once through the front door, the Colonial details are immediately evident. Striking timber work, arches, period ceiling lights and classic wall switches are just a few of the traditional details that have been considered. A country-style kitchen compliments the charm of Colonial cabinetry with quartz benchtops and fixtures, complete with a unique butler’s pantry and high quality appliances. Two bedrooms and a large study library are located on the top floor, including the expansive main bedroom which is located at the western end and features a walk-in wardrobe which leads to an enticing ensuite that features a large, glass-walled dual shower, claw-foot bath, toilet and

double-sink vanity. The main bedroom also has direct access to a deck that nearly wraps around the home. Downstairs, an additional three bedrooms, all with built-in wardrobes are serviced by the main bathroom. A billiards room and home cinema complete the ground floor. Outside, the property is surrounded by established gardens with trees and shrubs, along with a resort-style salt water swimming pool and full-sized floodlit tennis court.

THE GAP 135 Highwood Rd Land: 4.2ha Inspect: By appointment Price: $3.2 million Agent: Kathleen Luck and Stephen Doyle, Harcourts Solutions Inner West; ph: 3505 4444, 0417 756 280 (KL) or 0405 602 619 (SD)

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Immaculately Finished Modern-Day Homestead with Sweeping Views on 3 Titles ‘Skyline’, 232.79ha* (575ac*), 303 I Zahnows Road, Rosevale, Qld • 83km* Brisbane CBD, 93km* Brisbane Airport, 35min* Ipswich, 30min* Boonah • 6 bdm, 5 bath homestead, open plan kitchen / dining / living. In-ground saltwater pool. High quality finishes including polished concrete & hardwood floors • 4 bdm, 2 bath granny flat / 3 bay shed & powered 6 bay shed. Timber & steel cattle yards with loading ramp & crush • Mostly flat with areas of self mulching black soil. Open grazing with ironbark ridges & bluegum flats, 100 + CC • 2 creeks, 8 tanks, dam with solar pump

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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.

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2103/59 Byron Street

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 agents at 33 Cairns Street Kangaroo Point to view the sales suite.

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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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Homestead panorama This modern day, contemporary homestead overlooks 232ha of open grazing country, on three titles with panoramic views of the Scenic Rim and is only a one hour drive from Brisbane CBD. A change in circumstances means that the current owners will be moving on, according to listing agent Andrew Goodall, allowing the buyer to purchase the six bedroom, five bathroom homestead that has been meticulously finished to the ownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s specifications. The exceptional, quality finishes and attention to detail complement the low maintenance, industrial feel of the interior. The architecture, lines and symmetry of the home are visually pleasing as are the magnificent, almost 360 degree views from the homestead. Features of the home include polished concrete and hardwood floors, square set finishes with no architrave or skirting, soaring 3.6m ceilings, a designer kitchen with red gum island bench, separate butlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pantry and nearby open-plan living and dining area, along with an inground saltwater swimming pool outside. The home is positioned to maximise the

breeze and views, with its elevated position commanding views over 95 per cent of the property. Another six-bay Colorbond shed, two sets of cattle yards and good fencing throughout the 37 paddocks complements the laneway system in place. Two creeks, a dam with solar pump and 162,000L of concrete and poly tanks feeds the various troughs over the property. The country is predominantly cleared and is capable of running 100+ head.

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ROSEVALE 303 Zahnows Rd Land: 232h Inspect: Sunday (Apr 28), 9-10.30am Auction: Level 26, 111 Eagle St, Brisbane; May 10, 10.30am Agent: Andrew Goodall, Ray White Rural Queensland; ph: 3231 2222 or 0412 093 551

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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MANLY 7 Valetta Street

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View Wednesday 5.00 - 6.00pm Saturday 12.45 - 1.45pm Auction Saturday 4 May at 2.00pm on-site unless sold prior

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.

David Lazarus 0414 723 531 David Pearce 0412 449 387

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42 Swan St, Shorncliffe

Waterfront at Your Door Step With 180-Degree Views of City Lights & Mountain Tops On ﬁrst impressions, the home situated high on a hill with magniﬁcent 180-degree southerly facing views of the City Lights and Mountain tops. Bathed in Natural Light, with beautiful stained glass lead light windows throughout, will exceed your expectations with its intelligent use of space, excellent zoning and family harmony. Promising an enviable Lifestyle within one of Brisbane’s greatest Blue-Chip Bayside Suburbs. This quintessential family home is truly a ‘ONE OF A KIND’ entertainers’ delight, whilst offering superior quality for relaxed, Executive living. With 2 Street Access off Todd St at Rear of Property.

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$1,590,000 Helen Poulos 0438 692 237 helen.poulos@professionalssandgate.com Open Home Friday 19 April 10:30AM-11:30AM Saturday 20 April 10:00AM-11:00AM Sunday 21 April 10:00AM-11:00AM

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