Brisbane News Magazine Feb 13 - Feb 19, 2019. ISSUE 1213 by Brisbane News

FEBRUARY 13-19, 2019 ISSUE 1213

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brands, the home offers a stunning, world class casket presentation water feature situated in a large internal court yard. Private services can be held in the courtyard with the coffin placed on top of the water feature (see image) for family and friends to celebrate the life of their loved one. The home provides three private arranging rooms, a viewing room, a reflection lounge with an outdoor balcony area, and a 120 seat non-denominational chapel.

The home also includes a state-of-the-art audio-visual system enabling families to live web cast and record the service to share with family and friends interstate and overseas. Location Manager Joanne Smith said the stunning transformation was the result of in depth customer research into the changing needs of the funeral industry which had revealed families wanted a contemporary environment to farewell their loved ones.

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Advertising Feature “Funerals have changed a lot in the last 30 to 40 years, to what is now a very celebratory and personalised event,” she said. “People are now requiring creative and innovative funeral services. Our staff are event planners and able to provide families a personalised funeral with many options.” “Our new funeral home can cater to all size funerals from intimate gatherings to 120 guests seated and many more with some guests standing.” InvoCare’s research also revealed that families wanted access to the latest technology when paying tribute to their loved ones and connecting those who were unable to farewell the deceased in person. So if you have relatives in England for instance the team at Kelvin Grove can live stream to those locations via web-casting. People can log on through our website and view the service when it suits them.

Real flowers, water features and comfortable soft furnishings at Kelvin Grove will also add to the warmth of services and comfort of our families.

and food served by waiting staff. Some families want a less formal service and others want something more like a cocktail event.

“It was important to create an environment in which people feel calm and relaxed. They might come in emotionally stressed, so it is a comfort to be able to come into an environment where you can relax and have a team of caring people who can take you through the process.”

“We’ve held services where the family has requested that people be greeted at the door with a glass of champagne because that’s what Pop wanted. We can do that in this beautiful space,” said Ms Smith Ms Smith encourages people to wander in to Kelvin Grove, meet the staff and have a look at the refurbished home which can be used by community groups for a range of different events and activities.

The importance of hospitality was another key finding from InvoCare’s research. “It’s important there are tears to assist the grieving process but it is also important to have laughter and celebration of a life well lived as part of the grieving process.” Ms Smith said.

“Long gone are the days when people had hesitation about walking into a funeral home. We have a wonderful, friendly team just pop in and say hi as you would any other service in the community. We are looking forward to sharing with the community what we have created.”

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This week... With Valentine’s Day upon us (Thursday, in case you need to place a quick order at the florist), love is in the air. So what better way to mark the occasion than with an issue dedicated to all things romance? To that end, Hannah Davies asks lovebirds including our cover stars Tim Johnson and Angela Mogridge how they found “the one” (P10); Alastair McLeod whips up a luscious Valentine’s Day dessert (P15); and Emma Schafer chats to one of Brisbane’s busiest marriage celebrants (P12). Paul Voge, who also performs in punk-rock band We Set Sail, makes a lot of sense and insists that love has nothing to do with diamond rings. “It’s just two people that get each other in all their weirdness and they want to hang out for the rest of their lives,” he says. “Love is easy, sometimes hard, but easy.”

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THE CHAT Zoe Dalrymple, Confetti Cake Co COVER STORY Real life love stories TRAILBLAZER Marriage celebrant Paul Voge RESTAURANT The Duck Room, Bowen Hills RECIPE Watermelon and rose jelly with white chocolate coeur a la creme GOING OUT Single Asian Female, La Boite TRAVEL Novotel South Bank BEAUTY The look of love INTERIORS Inside the world’s sexiest bedrooms

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ON THE COVER Angela Mogridge and Tim Johnson, Cover Story, P10 Picture: Russell Shakespeare/AAP Design: Anne-Maree Lyons

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

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Sugar and spice Newlywed Zoe Dalrymple has dreamt big and worked hard to carve out a future in cake Emma Schafer

ife is sweet for baker Zoe Dalrymple. In 2016 she said “I do” to husband Andrew Litschner at a flamboyant circus-themed wedding at Samford Showgrounds. Two years later, loved up and settled in their Dayboro home about an hour northwest of Brisbane, she said yes to her other great love – cake. The graphic designer, 33, had long been the designated dessert maker for family and friends, but it wasn’t until her straight-talking dad challenged her to follow through on her passion for baking that Zoe cooked up Confetti Cake Co, her bespoke cake and dessert business. “The tipping point was in mid-2017, just after I had made a cake for my sister-in-law’s hens night,” Zoe says. “I was (with) my dad … and I was raving about that cake. He asked the tough question, ‘What do you want to do with your life?’, and my reply was ‘I just want to make cakes every day’. In typical dad style, he told me to stop mucking around and make it happen.” So she did. She flooded her Instagram page with photos of her fabulous creations, launching herself as a cake-maker for hire, and the inquiries started rolling in. Amazingly, Zoe was baking for her first wedding cake order just two days after launching in early 2018. “I still work full time (in graphic design) but as soon as I get home the apron goes

on, the hair goes up and I work until midnight baking, designing, quoting and decorating,” she says. Her repertoire of sweet treats includes everything from three-tier sticky date wedding cakes with salted caramel buttercream to Jurassic Park themed cakes and doughnuts. And Zoe assures us her cakes taste as good as they look. “Lots of people can make a cake look good, but if it doesn’t taste good then what’s the point?” she says. “It’s so important to me to make everything from scratch, using the highest quality ingredients sourced locally where possible. It makes such a big difference to the overall cake-eating experience. I have to admit I’m a bit of a nerd and I love the chemistry of it all. You take a few unrelated items, in perfect proportions and mix it up into a wonderful fluffy delicious creation. There is such a science to it.” Andrew is only too happy to help with taste testing and will even get his hands dirty doing the dishes. Zoe playfully admits she picked her project manager husband from across the room at a mutual friend’s wedding and decided, “I’ll take him”. “We hit it off and we’ve been inseparable since then,” she says. “He’s sensible and reserved which perfectly balances my ‘outgoing and let’s do all the things’ personality.” HOW SWEET IT IS … Wedding cake whiz Zoe Dalrymple and Andrew Litschner, with furry friend Harley, on their wedding day. Picture: Colin Hockey

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Cats are taking over Red Hill Gallery for an exhibition honouring fabulous felines big and small. Cats the Exhibition is showing until Feb 24 featuring paintings, etchings, ceramics, glass and sculpture honouring Kings of the Jungle and household kitties.

Fans of the Rosie novels can see author Graeme Simsion, plus Asperger’s expert Tony Attwood, at the launch of the latest in the series at Brisbane Powerhouse, Feb 19.

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TIM JOHNSON & ANGELA MOGRIDGE It was a case of right place, right time for Brisbane couple Tim Johnson and Angela Mogridge. The glamorous lovebirds say they were destined to be together. “We have so many similarities it’s like we were living parallel lives and we just finally found each other when the time was right,” says Tim, 36, a restaurateur who owns the popular Corbett & Claude and Comuna Cantina chains. Angela, 39, a former model, owns marketing agency Ruby6, and previously dated pop hunk Peter Andre and TV weatherman Josh Holt. “We have the same values, the same star sign (Taurus) and five members of our respective families have the same names,” Tim says. “It’s really hard to find someone who understands what it’s like to own your own business and work 24/7 and who is also a beautiful person.” The pair had been socialising in the same circles for months but were not formally introduced until a mutual friend did the honours towards the end of 2016. A midnight kiss on New Year’s Eve gave Tim the courage to ask Angela on a date – to an RnB concert at Eatons Hill Hotel. Then on June 19 last year Tim popped the question over breakfast on the romantic Greek island of Santorini. “We were sitting at the restaurant at our hotel overlooking the ocean when Tim got down on one knee,” Angela says. “I said, ‘Of course’, and flung my hands in the air and the beautiful ring almost went over the cliff, but luckily Tim caught it. We hugged and kissed and jumped up and down.” The Newstead couple are toying with the idea of a destination wedding later this year, but are yet to lock in a date. Meanwhile, they are having fun at salsa dancing classes and on bike rides, and doing personal development programs to strengthen their relationship. “We look to grow as a couple as well as become better individuals,” says Tim. For Valentine’s Day they will picnic in New Farm Park. “I will also be making Tim some love-heart-shaped protein pancakes for brekky,” adds Angela.

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COVER STORY

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Fans of Channel 10’s The Bachelorette might remember Tony Strugar as one of the would-be suitors ousted by Sam Frost on the 2015 season. But the public disappointment did not stifle Tony’s search for a happy ending and, as luck would have it, he found the love of his life well away from the spotlight. In February 2017 the former flight attendant turned business development manager, now 36, stumbled across single mum Valerie Congreve on Instagram. He was so smitten by her pictures that he sent her a message asking her to brunch. The couple hit it off straight away. Tony proposed 10 months later, and on September 15 last year they tied the knot at Coolum Beach on the Sunshine Coast, with Valerie’s adorable four-year-old daughter Blue (pictured) as flower girl. Beauty therapist Valerie, 27, who was at first unaware Tony had been a reality TV star, says it was love at first sight. “He swept me off my feet,” she says. “I wasn’t looking for love because I was a single mum living at home with my parents and really didn’t think I had that much to offer, but then Tony came along and everything changed. “He’s an incredible husband and bestie, but also an amazing daddy to my little Blue and their bond is so beautiful.” While Tony admits he was initially disappointed that he didn’t get the chance to woo Sam on The Bachelorette, he says meeting Valerie changed everything. “I knew straight away I wanted to see her again after our first date,” he says. “I actually had ‘a moment’ when I met her that I thought, ‘Oh damn’, because … I could see myself falling for her. It happened within weeks. My feelings were pretty strong and I realised that’s why I wasn’t meant to be with Sam Frost. Everything really does happen for a reason.” The newlyweds, who live at Mt Gravatt East, recently launched scented candle business Blue Dominique. Valentine’s Day will see them do something fun together, like picnicking at a winery, Valerie says.

Every day is like Valentine’s Day for Nic Cher and Tim Wang. The couple makes a point of prioritising their relationship, while also enjoying family time with their son Dylan, 3. “Being with Tim and my son means every day is a special day for me,” says Nic, a veterinarian. “I celebrate every day.” Their love story began in 2000 when Nic and Tim met at a party in Singapore. When they returned home to their studies, Tim in Brisbane and Nic in Canada, they lost touch. When Nic decided to finish his Bachelor of Science at the University of Queensland, he looked Tim up. Tim had moved to Melbourne to study architecture but by 2003 the couple reunited in Brisbane. They had a commitment ceremony on April 28, 2012, and were legally married last year. “I would say we had an instant connection because from that one meeting we followed each other all over the world,” says construction and technology lawyer Tim, 36. “I think Nic very quickly made the transition from lover to becoming my family. To stand in front of people in the community and our families and show our love for one another was important … and the completion of our journey as a couple.” Dylan was born via an American surrogate in July 2015. The couple is tightlipped about which one of them is the biological father, but say they are still in touch with the birth mother. “We were in the room when Dylan was born and we got to cut the umbilical cord,” Tim says. “It was an incredible experience.” While the Indooroopilly couple are keen to give Dylan a sibling, they have had disappointments. Nic, 39, who owns Fortitude Valley Vet, says, “Because of our struggle a lot of women have opened up to us about their own fertility issues and we find support through that.” Valentine’s Day may be a welcome distraction, although Tim says they will likely end up watching Frozen again or making slime with Dylan (pictured). “We always wanted to be parents so this is a sacrifice worth making.”

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Crazy little thing Musician and marriage celebrant Paul Voge sets the scene for couples to embark on the voyage of a lifetime Emma Schafer Paul Voge, 39, is a marriage celebrant and the lead guitarist of Brisbane punk/rock band We Set Sail. He lives in Albany Creek with his wife Cassie, 39, and their children Lucca, 8, and Molly, 4. Why become a marriage celebrant? It turns out owning a record store is not the best way to make a living, so about five years after starting Kill The Music in Brisbane city I gave the idea of being a celebrant a go. I needed to make extra money to keep the shop going, plus keep my family alive, but I never thought I would end up doing this full time. I started back in 2012, which seems like a lifetime ago now. 12 BRISBANE NEWS February 13-19, 2019

I think I am at about 650-700 weddings so far. This year, I currently have 80 weddings booked. Music is still a big part of your life though … Yes, I’m still making music. My band We Set Sail will release our third album – Ritual & Ceremony – this year. Musically we get described as “sad bastard music”, but we are just a punk rock band that grew up and forgot to stop playing in a punk rock band. Plus I still have numerous hits on the ukulele that my daughter and I write together. The most memorable wedding you’ve officiated? Last year at a wedding the bride crowdsurfed down the aisle carried by her wedding party. It’s weird because every little wedding has something rad that happens and I usually have the best seat in the house to see the couple and the audience and all their reactions which is cool. In a way every wedding is memorable because you spend so long planning it that

when it finally happens, and it happens just as you planned, it’s awesome. Your favourite wedding moment? Seeing and hearing the couple say their vows. They never know each other’s vows (before the wedding) but I do, so … seeing their reaction and the crowd’s reaction is always killer. And of course the end – the kiss. The music plays, they walk down that aisle and everyone congratulates them. What’s new in weddings? All my couples just want to get married and have fun with it … no poems, no bibles … just hearing about the couple getting married is all we need. Your top tip for engaged couples planning a wedding? Listen to everyone’s advice and opinions and then instantly ignore them. You do a wedding your way and if you don’t know how that’s done, well that’s what I am here for. The number of times I’ve heard people say “I didn’t know you could do that in a ceremony” when I explain some ideas is

crazy. Most people think a wedding ceremony is this weird part of the day they need to get over with. When couples say it was the best part of the day, I am so stoked. Can you tell if a marriage will stand the test of time? That is a skill I do not possess. I got an email the other day that said there were 112,954 marriages in Australia last year, and thankfully all the people I married are doing all they can to stand the test of time. Marriage takes work, people know this. What does love look like to you? In my job I see it every week. I see it when a bride or groom walk down the aisle. I see it when I pronounce them married. I see it when they call each other husband or wife or partner for the first time. Love is not poems that make no sense. It’s not huge diamond rings. It’s just two people that get each other in all their weirdness and they want to hang out for the rest of their lives. Love is easy, hard sometimes, but easy. paulvogemarriagecelebrant.com V1 - BNSE01Z01MA

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Brooke Falvey At first I thought he was on the brink of death, then I thought perhaps he was depressed from being forced to watch B-grade movies We need to talk about Alan. For months, Alan deliberately refused to do the one job for which he was purchased – swim around in circles and bring happiness to my abode. Alan, the goldfish, came into my life when things were a bit of a mess. I’d gone through a break up, scratched my car, had a throat infection and mild food poisoning, and spent all my money online shopping because I couldn’t leave the house without yelling at some unsuspecting person. I’d also killed my third cactus, so I figured it was time for something else. And, clearly, a cat was out of the question. After washing and cleaning the

bowl, I settled Alan in to his new home and waited for him to take to it like, well, a fish to water. But instead, he immediately sunk to the bottom of the bowl, where he proceeded to hold his breath and stare at me. And that’s pretty much all he did for weeks on end. I felt like I was holding him hostage. At first I thought he was on the brink of death, then I thought perhaps he was depressed from being forced to watch B-grade movies, but I soon realised it was much simpler – Alan was just a jerk. Which is why I devised a scheme to catch him out. I turned off all the lights and slowly snuck up on him and sure enough, Alan was swimming

around like he was in the bloody Commonwealth Games – practically creating a whirlpool in his bowl. The moment I flicked on the lights, he dropped back to the bottom of the bowl and held his breath. I also don’t think it’s a coincidence that the moment Alan came into my apartment, my dishwasher stopped working. And the air conditioner started making a funny noise. Alan wasn’t just a jerk. He was also a poltergeist. Right up until the day we parted ways (I swear it was from natural causes), I feared I’d wake up to find him standing up on his tail on my bedside table waiting to hit me on the head with a saucepan.

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BIRDS OF A FEATHER ... Offerings at The Duck Room include roasted duck as part of Duck Four Ways. Pictures: Mark Cranitch

There are three diners perched at a table, waiting – quite expectantly – for the duck pancake course. And out it comes, a nice collection of duck meat in cubes with skin on, cucumber ribbons, spring onions, hoisin and (here’s the clincher) two pancakes. Three people, two pancakes. We are one pancake short, no matter which way you skin it. We ask for another and are told “no, this dish comes with two”. So we order a side of pancakes ($9) more cucumber, more spring onions and all of a sudden things have reversed. Now there is not enough duck for the rest of the menagerie. Oh dear. I get it. The dish is the second course in Duck Four Ways, designed no doubt for one, not three. But we are sharing a number of things; an extra pancake is merely common sense; cheap, easy, and I’m happy to pay. For want of a nail … We are dining at The Duck Room, part of the beautifully appointed, big-ideas, Mercado on King St. It is a grocery store (the flashiest you are likely to see between

now and doomsday) with seafood, fruit and veggies, meats, cheese, wine, beer, The Bistro and The Duck Room. You are met by folk in smart-looking aprons and massaged through the place. There are ducks hanging in a display cabinet – nice to see them being treated in-house. And the results justify the effort – these are really good with skin the colour of molasses and very, very tasty. The meat is plump and moist. But despite having star billing, there are better things to be had than the duck. Tuna nigiri for example ($38 for four pieces). It’s “toro” – the fatty stuff of the tuna – belly, and a startling beginning to the meal; real wasabi paste, pickled ginger. I’m fresh back from a fortnight eating in Japan and this still rates. And scallop nigiri ($18 for four pieces) has a bit less wow, but is still quite marvellous. Then there is a collection of cheong fun – Cantonese rice noodle rolls – and we have a crack at beef short rib ($26); quirky, tasty, beautifully plated, inventive, bits of dried mushroom still dehydrated.

Duck Four Ways ($89) has greater problems than a missing pancake. First up is broth, enoki mushrooms scattered on the top, spring onion, more dried mushroom. The trouble is that the broth isn’t finished; it’s a terrific base that needs acid, seasoning and other bits to really sing. And we don’t get share-bowls, which makes it tricky. The last dish is made of duck bones in a starchy (cornflour perhaps) coating, deep-fried with a Sichuan-like, chilli sauce. But again it’s unfinished – it needs sour and sweet. It’s tough to write this. So much of The Duck Room, so much of Mercado, is brilliant. And you can see the effort, the thinking, the vision that has gone into making it tick. But there is detail missing – tasting the dishes, rounding them out; staff training and product knowledge; three pancakes for three diners … that sort of thing. With a little polish it could really be something.

THE DUCK ROOM 3/30 King St, Bowen Hills Ph: 3112 7168 Chef: Miki Damjanovic Lunch and dinner daily Vegetarian options Eftpos and major credit cards On-street parking SCORES OUT OF 10 Food: 6.5 Drinks: 6.5 Vibe: 8 Service: 6.5

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Love bite Beguile your beloved with this Valentine’s Day dessert, says Alastair McLeod This Thursday indulge in a bottle of Champagne, a dazzling platter of Queensland seafood, and a simple dessert – prepared the day before. This fragrant jelly with chocolate cream is light and familiar with just a soupcon of Valentine’s kitsch.

WATERMELON AND ROSE JELLY, WATERMELON SALAD, WHITE CHOCOLATE COEUR A LA CREME INGREDIENTS 5 leaves gelatine 40g caster sugar 460ml watermelon juice ½tsp rosewater 70g finely chopped watermelon, chilled 70g finely chopped strawberries Mint leaves, shredded

40g pistachios Crystallised rose petal, in pieces

Coeur a la creme 150g cream cheese 65g icing sugar 200ml cream, chilled 60g white chocolate, melted and cooled

METHOD Place gelatine leaves in cold water to bloom. Heat sugar and a quarter of the watermelon juice over a gentle heat until the sugar dissolves. Drain gelatine and squeeze to remove excess water. Stir into warmed watermelon juice and swirl to dissolve. Add remaining juice and rosewater. Pass through a fine sieve, pour into plastic darioles and chill until set. For the Coeur a la creme, beat cream cheese, sugar and 40ml of cream in a stand mixer until smooth. Add chocolate and beat again until smooth. Whip remaining cream to stiff peaks. Fold into chocolate mixture. Lay 4 x 30cm squares of damp muslin on work surface and divide mixture evenly. Pull corners together and tie into beggars’ purses. Suspend in fridge over a bowl to catch liquid that drains. When ready to serve, combine chopped melon, strawberries, mint and pistachio and spoon onto plates. Unwrap a Coeur, set onto salad and sprinkle with crystallised rose pieces. Dip jellies into a bowl of hot water then demould onto plates. Garnish as desired. Serves 4

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Take it away The return of Single Asian Female’s whip-smart women is made to order for actor Courtney Stewart Fiona Purdon Not even the arrival of her first baby prevented Courtney Stewart from appearing in last year’s sellout season of Single Asian Female. Brisbane-bred Courtney, whose son Bobby was only seven weeks old during the Sydney run, says the opportunity was simply too good to miss. Now she looks forward to revisiting the role of Year 12 student Mei for this month’s return season at La Boite. “You never receive roles like this as a performer with an Asian background and I wanted to hold onto it. I felt the character was mine,” she says. As one of the stars of Michelle Law’s hit play Single Asian Female, Courtney is benefitting from a new era of diversity in Australian theatre. “Michelle wrote the play because there were no roles for actors like us but since the first season … there has been an absolute watershed moment in our industry because we are all working. “It’s been hard to pin people down (for the return season) because everyone is so busy with productions lined up,” Courtney says. “I didn’t realise how profound the play’s effect would be … people who had never come to the theatre before felt their faces and voices were represented. “It’s not just a play for Chinese

SASSY SISTER … Courtney Stewart returns for Single Asian Female. Picture: Daniel Boud

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Australians but appeals to anyone who exists in a family unit.” With Bobby now one, Courtney will return to the stage alongside Emily Burton (Mei’s best friend Katie) who was pregnant during the original 2017 season while Alex Lee (Mei’s older sister Zoe) has just become a first-time mother and is unavailable to perform. “Everyone jokes that if you go on the show you will get pregnant because that is what has happened,” Courtney says. Single Asian Female follows the story of restaurateur Pearl Wong (Hsiao-Ling Tang) and daughters Zoe and Mei, who is bullied at school. “The play is staged in a Chinese restaurant. It’s a family dramedy, it’s hard-hitting and has heartfelt moments while there is always comedic relief right around the corner,” she says. “Mei is in her final year of high school. She is definitely trying to fit in with the cool girls. She is struggling with her identity and is trying to move away from her Chinese culture.” Courtney, who is studying directing, identifies with Mei’s school struggles. “You want to fit in but growing up I was constantly made to feel like an outsider,” says Courtney, who fell in love with drama and storytelling at Somerville House before studying drama at QUT. “I struggled with expectation and I struggled with academics. To continue to do dancing and creative endeavours I had to improve my grades, especially maths, so it made me determined to study hard.” Single Asian Female, Feb 16-Mar 9, La Boite Roundhouse Theatre, Kelvin Grove. laboite.com.au

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Close to home With new recruits in the mix, John Butler Trio is promising fans a fully-charged spectacle on Brisbane’s Riverstage

What doesn’t change is that we just get on stage and give it 150,000 per cent ... there are no backing tracks

Daniel Johnson When John Butler released the title track and first single from the John Butler Trio’s seventh album Home in August last year, it confounded many of his long-time fans. In addition to being underpinned by trap-inspired beats and synthesisers, its lyrics – “When the curtains are drawn / Everybody has gone / I sit here all alone/ All the bottles are dry /Coming down from the high” – unambiguously laid bare the 43-year-old’s anxieties. It was a leftfield choice for first single from the album, which debuted at No.1 on the ARIA charts in October, but as the singer-songwriter explains to Brisbane News, he thought the song “was a good way to snap people out of anything they might expect”. “It was one end of the spectrum of the album, and I thought it was less predictable and less expected,” John (pictured) says. “It’s a style of music I really like and that I write a lot on my computer and that’s what kind of came out and I thought that was better than doing something that people expected of me,” he says. “When I released (second single) Just Call, people were like, ‘OK, cool, yeah, I was expecting more this’. It gets people’s attention.” The John Butler Trio – a West Australian outfit which also comprises bassist Bryon Luiters and drummer Grant

Gerathy – will play at Brisbane’s Riverstage on Feb 22, and something else fans likely wouldn’t have been anticipating is a “trio” comprised of five people. John says percussionist Lozz Benson and multi-instrumentalist Michael Hardy have joined the fray for the upcoming live shows. “I thought maybe some hard-corers (fans) might be like ‘I’m not sure if I’m on board

(with the new line-up)’, but there have been so many fans throughout Europe, as well as Australia and America, who have been like ‘this is some of the best stuff I’ve seen of you, and I’ve watched 13 shows’.” The singer and guitarist is quick to assure fans that some things don’t change. “What doesn’t change is that we just get on stage and give it 150,000 per cent,” he says.

“What you see is kind of what you get, there are no backing tracks and this is a passion play, man, this is what we do. Some things can’t be upgraded other than giving it everything you’ve got, and that’s what we do, every night.” John Butler Trio at Riverstage, Brisbane, Feb 22. ticketmaster.com.au

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Range rovers Two artists go bush to find inspiration in creating scenes that others often overlook

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The landscape looks impossibly remote and exotic until you realise that it’s in our own backyard. Peter Hudson’s painting Travelling Home via the Creek, Ngun Ngun is proof that a landscape painter doesn’t have to go far to get inspiration in Queensland. That painting of one of the Glass House Mountains is part of a suite of Peter’s works now showing in an exhibition at Mitchell Fine Art. Peter, who lives at Maleny, is one of our leading landscape painters and has ranged far and wide across the continent in that endeavour. In the middle of this year he has planned a painting trip with fellow artist Euan Macleod to the MacDonnell Ranges in the Northern Territory. “As a landscape painter you don’t even have to leave Queensland really,” Peter says. “I’m going to concentrate on Queensland for the next 10 years.” Peter was born in Townsville. His father was an air traffic controller which meant he was deployed to towns such as Longreach which is where Peter reckons he picked up his love of the Outback. “That’s where it happened for me,” Peter says. “Being out there I got a headful and eye for the bush.” He likes the coast as well as the more arid locales and there are paintings in this exhibition of far north Queensland, particularly the area around Cooktown where Peter did some plein air painting in the great outdoors. These terrestrial works V1 - BNSE01Z01MA

are complemented by some celestial pieces including a wonderful painting of our planet entitled Vincent van Gogh Once Lived Here. Hudson is also a talented portrait painter and has five in the collection of the National Portrait Gallery in Canberra – one of Mal Meninga and others of Archie Roach, Chad Morgan, Neil Murray and Kev Carmody. His work at Mitchell Fine Art hangs along with a number by Ann Thomson.

Her works in this show are the result of two residencies – one in France, the other on Magnetic Island off Townsville, which keeps up the Queensland theme. There are works by a number of other artists in Mike Mitchell’s stable including one of our favourites, Stewart MacFarlane. Director’s Choice: Ann Thomson and Peter Hudson, until Feb 23, Mitchell Fine Art, Fortitude Valley. mitchellfineartgallery.com

ALL SORTS … Works on show at Mitchell Fine Art include (clockwise from top) Peter Hudson’s Travelling Home via the Creek, Ngun Ngun; Kudditji Kngwarreye’s My Country; Stewart MacFarlane’s Double Crossing Time; Peter Hudson’s Nguurku From Archers Point (Cooktown)

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AT ETERNITY’S GATE (PG) hhhkj Director: Julian Schnabel Starring: Willem Dafoe, Rupert Friend, Oscar Isaac

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IF BEALE STREET COULD TALK (MA15+) hhhkj Director: Barry Jenkins Starring: Stephan James, KiKi Layne, Regina King When boy meets girl in ’70s Harlem, happily-ever-after isn’t a viable outcome – no matter how hip they are, or how enduring their love. The system is rigged against them, as Barry Jenkins’ lusciously photographed adaptation of James Baldwin’s novel makes abundantly clear. Ed Skrein’s spiteful police officer – who frames Alonzo “Fonny” Hunt (Stephan James) for rape – is the blunt and obvious instrument of their oppression. But the ground-shifting resistance encountered by Fonny’s white lawyer (Finn Wittrock) underscores the insidious and far-reaching nature of that racial prejudice. A friend from the old neighbourhood (Brian Tyree Henry), who has just been released from jail following a mirroring miscarriage of justice, embodies the damage done. It’s in the spaces between the words that

Jenkins’ characters speak most powerfully – those moments in which they stop talking and look directly at the camera. Narrated by Fonny’s fiance, Tish (KiKi Layne), If Beale Street Could Talk tells the story of the young couple’s transition from childhood friends to lovers. The film opens with a prison visit in which Tish reveals to Fonny that she is pregnant. At this point, she is confident she can prove his innocence. Tish’s family – mum (Regina King), dad (Colman Domingo) and feisty big sister Ernestine (Teyonah Parris) – close ranks to support the loved-up couple. But Fonny’s bible thumping, fire-andbrimstone mother (Aunjanue Ellis) takes a much more negative view. If Beale Street Could Talk flashes back and forth between the couple’s current predicament, and the recent past, which is bathed in the warm glow of first love, even when conditions are far from ideal. While dank and barely habitable, Fonny’s West Village basement flat still represents autonomy and hitherto unexplored opportunities to the smitten pair. And seen through Tish’s eyes, Fonny’s local Italian restaurant is wonderfully

cosmopolitan. But it doesn’t take long for outside forces to impinge upon their happiness. If Beale Street Could Talk is a sad, powerful, at times tender story of love and race hate from the director of the Oscarwinning film Moonlight. But there are three scenes that jar. When Fonny’s father, Frank (Michael Beach), slaps his sanctimonious and meanspirited mother (Ellis) so hard that she falls to the floor, there’s a sense, from the other characters, that this is an almost appropriate response to her behaviour. Tish’s sexual passivity during what is portrayed as a kind of consensual deflowering is also uncomfortable to watch. And the scene in which Tish’s mother confronts the Puerto Rican rape victim who has wrongly identified her son-in-law-to-be, sending a deeply traumatised woman over the edge, is disturbingly unresolved. Moonlight offered a rich, layered, extremely nuanced perspective on African-American malehood. One might argue that Jenkins’ women need a little more work.

From the haunting image of a field of dead sunflowers to a disturbed manifestation of the Dutch postimpressionist’s fervent, almost violent, male gaze … At Eternity’s Gate does such a good job of putting its audience inside the head of troubled artist Vincent van Gogh, one leaves the cinemas feeling slightly disoriented. The effect is heightened by cinematographer Benoit Delhomme’s liberal use of a handheld camera, which emulates his subject’s giddy interior state. Like the painstakingly crafted animation, Loving Vincent, released in Australia last year, At Eternity’s Gate focuses on the isolated, tempestuous final years of the artist’s life, in Arles and Auvers-sur-Oise, from 1888-1890. It was a time of feverish productivity during which van Gogh painted many of his best-known works. It was also the period in which he cut off his own ear, spent a considerable amount of time in psychiatric institutions, and was fatally shot in mysterious circumstances. Where Loving Vincent took the form of an arty whodunit, painter-filmmaker Julian Schnabel explores the artist’s internal state and how that affected his work. Willem Dafoe paints himself into the lead role with such emotional precision, van Gogh’s original self-portraits appear momentarily fake. And Schnabel’s painterly eye lends fresh perspective to a potentially overfamiliar story. REVIEWS BY VICKY ROACH

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After studying medicine and engineering, Chelmer author Charlotte Nash has found her passion

Cook faces difficult times when her American-based businessman husband Duncan, who had abandoned her and their son Harry, does not return Harry as promised following a visit. Mallory flies to the US to bring Harry home and soon finds herself on an unlikely

road trip across the country, with three retirees on the run from their Brisbane care home. On the way she meets kind, caring and handsome stranger AJ, who helps the quartet when their vehicle breaks down in pouring rain. “I wanted something nice to happen to Mallory. She’s such a determined person and in some ways she is naive. It was nice to find somebody who didn’t exploit her strengths and appreciates what she is like as a person. I like to write about people who treat each other well,’’ Charlotte says. “I always gravitate towards bigger stories, it’s important to me that my heroines are always on some kind of journey.” Writing was perhaps an unlikely journey for Charlotte. As dux of Moreton Bay College, Manly West, a career in medicine beckoned. But after finishing degrees in engineering and medicine, she discovered her passion for writing. “I was always good academically, and awesome at passing exams, but I had never had the experience of being drawn into something I found deeply satisfying until I discovered writing,” she says. “It’s the only epiphany I’ve had, when I realised people could write books seriously as a career.”

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The author of The Notebook retains his talent for tear-jerking prose. Tru Walls and Hope Anderson meet and fall in love on a long weekend at Sunset Beach in North Carolina. But it’s complicated, and they are forced to make a gut-wrenching choice. Should Tru, a divorcee and devoted father of one, leave his home in Zimbabwe to be with Hope? Or should Hope, with her gravely ill father, move? Warning: this yarn will have you crying buckets.

Even the happiest of couples have their ups and downs but Jeanie and Harry Mortimer never expected to face their biggest test at their golden wedding anniversary party. With the clan all there, an uninvited guest arrives in the form of Frankie Carlyle – Harry’s grown-up daughter from a secret affair. The news rocks the Mortimers to their core and triggers further shockwaves. Heartwarming, all-too-human characters make this a tale of pure delight.

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Fiona Purdon Whether she is reading or writing a book, Charlotte Nash favours a good oldfashioned happy ending. So no wonder she was drawn to the romance genre. “It’s one of my things – when I read, I like to feel uplifted at the end of the story so I want to provide endings for my readers that finish that way as well,’’ she says. The Chelmer resident is living her own happy ever after since she married “good guy hero” Kevin 13 years ago, after they met while both were studying engineering. “We met at university but found love in Europe. Kevin had a job in Slovakia so in the ultimate grand gesture I spent thousands of dollars to fly around the world to see him. I did it for love and we have been together ever since,” she says. While Charlotte’s sixth novel Saving You continues her trademark method of tackling meaty issues and themes, she

always makes sure there is also plenty of joy and laughs. “You need to include drama and depth to appreciate the beautiful things. It’s important to balance light and dark,’’ the 39-year-old says. So in Saving You (Hachette, $30), Brisbane single mum and heroine Mallory

Romantic lines A CURSE SO DARK AND LONELY Brigid Kemmerer Bloomsbury, $17 This fresh take on Beauty and the Beast stars Harper, a feisty heroine, and her multi-layered, handsome hero, Prince Rhen, heir to the enchanted kingdom of Emberfall. One night in Washington DC, Harper, who has cerebral palsy, is taken into the parallel world of Emberfall, where Prince Rhen must charm her into loving him to avoid a dreaded curse. Harper is far from a pushover, allowing for whip-smart banter in this thoroughly addictive read. FIONA PURDON

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Jacqueline Kent was in her 30s when she was swept off her feet by the colourful Cook. In his mid50s with four children from his first marriage, and with recurring financial problems, the author of classic Wake in Fright (1961) was an unlikely romantic choice for the young book editor and author. Here, Jacqueline reveals the love and banter they shared and, in so doing, portrays the man. A powerful, loving read. FIONA PURDON

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TRAVEL

Instant escape For a refreshing change of scene, travel light, stay a night and enjoy all that South Bank has to offer Kristy Symonds They say a staycation along the way keeps the post-honeymoon blues at bay. Well, they don’t say that, but perhaps they should. Having recently tied the knot followed by a blissful 3½-week road trip around New Zealand, my husband and I were determined to soften the blow of our return to reality with a focus on fun weekends at home in Brisbane. We originally hail from Perth and, after moving here three years ago, we quickly fell in love with South Bank and its laidback energy, which never seems to waver – even in its busiest periods. From its cultural attractions including GOMA and the Museum of Brisbane to its riverside picnic spots and endless string of cafes and restaurants, it’s the perfect spot for a little holiday at home. We drive in early on a Saturday morning to grab some seriously good coffee and an Instagram-worthy breakfast at one of our favourite places, Denim Co., before checking in. The Novotel Brisbane South Bank is modern, sleek and stylish with splashes of colourful personality in the form of bright

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feature walls and soft furnishings. The 238room property boasts a 20m-long outdoor pool and a fully equipped gym. We love that our room has views of the city and that the hotel, on Cordelia St just across from the beautiful green of Musgrave Park, is quiet but still within walking distance of all the action. After dumping our suitcases, we take a stroll through the Collective Markets to

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peruse the knick-knacks ranging from jewellery and clothing to homewares, candles and prints, before making our way over to the CBD to treat ourselves to a little shopping. On a sunny weekend, the atmosphere at South Bank is unbeatable, with people of all ages flocking to spend time there. Laughter and chatter fill the air. While there is no shortage of dining

options at our hotel’s doorstep, we book in for dinner at Novotel’s Spice Central Kitchen and Bar and are glad we did. The polished interior and moody lighting gives Spice Central a uniquely romantic vibe for a hotel restaurant. The food – I have the steak with prawns – is mouth-wateringly delicious and the service quick and friendly, meaning we are able to get out and about while the night is still young. When staying in South Bank, also home to the Queensland Performing Arts Complex, it would be a shame not to see a show. We wander over to QPAC’s Lyric Theatre to see Priscilla Queen of the Desert – The Musical. Fantastic. And while the Priscilla season is now over, rest assured there is always something on stage to entertain. We check out Sunday morning, but not before taking advantage of the hotel’s breakfast spread and taking a quick walk around the corner to grab an iced latte from Glee Coffee Roasters. Novotel Brisbane South Bank, from $149 a night, novotelbrisbanesouthbank.com.au

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NIHI SUMBA SUMBA, INDONESIA Once upon a time, a low-key beach hostel occupied Nihi Sumba’s stretch of sand – boy, talk about an upgrade. Fashion mogul Chris Burch and hotelier-supremo James McBride clubbed together to re-imagine this paradisiacal plot of land, swapping the original frill-free sleeping quarters for 28 amped-up villas. They sealed the deal with the addition of a private beach with watersports facilities, a spa set in a sheltered creek framed by pandanus trees, an equestrian centre, a beach cinema and enough wining and dining options to satisfy the entire cast of Point Break. (Bring your board, by the way: this is surf central.) V1 - BNSE01Z01MA

Bedtime Marrangga Wave Front One-Bedroom Villa: Isn’t it time you slept al fresco on a cliffside “bale”, perched on a platform with jaw-dropping sea views? You can do exactly that at Marrangga (mosquito nets will ensure you slumber in unbitten peace). Of course, if you prefer to catch 40 winks inside, the king-size four-poster is pretty tempting, too. Acknowledging that nature really is rather special in these parts, Nihi Sumba’s owners sensibly equipped the villa with a private garden, an outdoor shower and dining area, and a private plunge pool with a terrace. The conical roof, thatched with alang-alang grass, honours traditional design; added local flavour comes courtesy of Sumbanese antiques, island wood and ikat prints.

Worth getting out of bed for Take one of the hotel’s steeds for a canter along the beach or trot through the bush. (You could also hire motorbikes and zip around the island.) Dip into the astonishingly aquamarine waters of the Weekuri lagoon. Visit a local village and watch ikat fabrics being made, or admire the majestic stone tombstones that are dotted about the island. Keen surfers can acquaint themselves with the world-famous break, nicknamed “Occy’s Left” in honour of champion surfer Mark Occhilupo. Perfect your vinyasas with a private or group yoga class at the hotel. Journey to a secluded valley (and its quartet of couples’ treatment rooms) for the NihiOka Spa Safari: choose an aromatic oil and indulge in a stressbusting massage with views of paddy fields. BRISBANE NEWS February 13-19, 2019 27

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The walled garden is where John Profumo first clapped eyes on Christine Keeler

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CLIVEDEN BERKSHIRE, UK Cliveden’s seduction begins before the bedroom: its metaphorical striptease starts as your car purrs down that rolling drive towards the Italianate mansion that awaits. As scandalous pasts go, Cliveden’s takes some beating: the estate was built as a love-gift for the Duke of Buckingham’s mistress, the Countess of Shrewsbury (her enraged husband challenged Buckingham to a duel – losing his life in the process). Fast-forward a few centuries and the walled garden is where John Profumo first clapped eyes on Christine Keeler, as she put the swimming pool to the test. (It passed with flying colours, if the politician and showgirl’s infamous ensuing affair is anything to go by.) Have your own dissolute-or-otherwise romance at this magnificent manor, which has an aristocratic fun side: cue a snooker room, tennis courts, a boathouse with three boats, and a helipad. Added charms include a chandeliered, portrait-lined restaurant and a whisper-quiet spa with two al fresco hot tubs, set in rose- and lavender-lavished gardens. Bedtime Prince of Wales Suite: Judging by his eponymous suite, Prince Frederick (an 18th-century Prince of Wales) knew a thing or two about romancing. This is no time to play the shrinking violet: take your cue from the suite’s passion-red living room and king-size bed, swathed in heavy, 28 BRISBANE NEWS February 13-19, 2019

emerald-green fabric. The drama continues in the opulent ensuite bathroom, festooned with dark-red frescoes. Regency-style furnishings, an ornate fireplace and traditional artworks up the ante even further. If you can tear your eyes away from each other and the regal decor, the suite overlooks the parterre gardens, where you just might spy a tabloid-worthy scandal unfolding. Worth getting out of bed for Cliveden has a mini-flotilla of boats, so take to the river with your sweetheart (champagne, strawberries and a straw hat tipped at a rakish angle: highly recommended). Indulge in a pampering session at the spa, where treatments commence with a footbath and a chinwag with a therapist about your needs. If the thought of cream-slathered scones makes your pulse quicken, don’t miss afternoon tea in the Great Hall, which earns its name – and then some. Head to the pool: scene of historic liaisons dangereuses. Increase the likelihood of your own poolside Profumo moment by bringing your most come-hither swimwear. (When not swimming naked – as she was when Profumo spotted her – Christine favoured a natty striped one-piece.)

PALAZZO MARGHERITA BASILICATA, ITALY In a roundabout way, we have Francis Ford Coppola’s grandfather to thank for Palazzo Margherita. Nonno Coppola

hailed from the small southern Italian town of Bernalda in Matera, and it was while exploring the historic region that his famous grandson first encountered this then-crumbling palazzo. Spotting its potential, canny Francis lavished love, time and attention on its transformation, used it as a wedding venue for his daughter Sophia’s nuptials in 2004, and turned it into a luxury hotel. Movie-makers should clearly turn their hands to boutique bedrooms more often. Palazzo Margherita’s box office-smash attractions include suites styled with Don-worthy decadence, romantic gardens with a peaceful pool, rustic home-cooking, charming staff and a trio of bars. It goes without saying that there’s also an opulent screening room – plus Francis FC’s personal film collection, for guests to dip into. Bedtime Suite Nine: Forget the director’s seat – this is the director’s suite: Coppola’s preferred sleeping quarters, which he designed himself in honour of his Tunisian grandmother (hence the bold, teal herringbone bejmat-tiled floor and kaleidoscopic ceiling). No doubt his grandma would approve of the gardenspying, fully furnished terrace and the suite’s Art Deco-style black-and-tangerine fireplace. The bathroom is no shrinking violet: it’s decorated in colour-pop patterned tiles and white marble, with a roll-top bathtub and a separate shower. Sit and pen your Coppola-worthy script at the

large Italianate writing desk, facing the three arched windows. Worth getting out of bed for Take free cookery classes with the resident chefs: you’ll go home armed with nonnaworthy tomato sauce-making skills. Potter around Bernalda, a petite and peaceful medieval commune with a few frescoed churches, a smattering of historic monuments and a castle. Hop in your car for the 40-minute drive to Matera, which has starred in several films, largely thanks to the incredible Sassi di Matera and their prehistoric cave dwellings. The Musma (Museum of Contemporary Sculpture), housed in a decaying palazzo, offers a dramatic backdrop to the art displayed within. Beach bunnies can adjourn to the seashore, where suitable-for-sunbathing areas are dotted along the Ionian coast; the hotel can sort access to beach clubs on the Marina di Pisticci’s pale sands. Request a private film screening for two in the Salon, whose design was inspired by neo-realist maestro Luchino Visconti.

SIX SENSES NINH VAN BAY NHA TRANG, VIETNAM Where a white-sand beach meets the towering mountains, lush jungle and the East Vietnam Sea, you’ll find Six Senses Ninh Van Bay – well, once you’ve hopped on the hotel’s private boat to get there, that is. This remote getaway has a flotilla of VIP villas, an army of attentive butlers and a fleet of nimble-knuckled masseuses and V1 - BNSE01Z01MA

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therapists. There’s a quiet communal pool, but most guests loll about in their private one or in the sea, only returning to dry land for generous helpings of seafood hot pot and banh xeo (stuffed savoury pancakes) at the restaurants, or indulgent treatments at the world-famous spa. If you want to bump into anyone other than your fellow guests, local fishermen will take you out onto the waters. Bedtime Rock Pool Villa: This thatched villa-onstilts is nestled into boulders the size of a giant’s football, within diving reach of the sea. It’s tucked away on the secluded

western area of the bay, accessed via a scenic hilltop staircase. Items you’re unlikely to have back home include: a handcrafted wooden bathtub and the sea-surveying deck with private plunge pool; there’s also an al fresco shower. Toffee-hued wood dominates the villa’s interior, which glows like golden syrup when the sun shines (often). Worth getting out of bed for Make the most of the resort’s LIFE (leisure/interest/fun/entertainment) centre: tackle the waters by water ski or catamaran, or duck below the surface for snorkelling or diving. You could also

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Phil Brown They are big, hairy and apparently they pong something awful and please don’t say that sounds like someone you know. That would be rude Did you notice that there have been some new yowie sightings in the Gold Coast hinterland recently? It must be true. I read it in the newspaper. It was a riveting yarn about a truckie who had an encounter with one on a hinterland road. What do you mean there’s no such thing as a yowie? Don’t let them hear you say that up Kilcoy way. The yowie is a tourist attraction up there. What is a yowie? I’m glad you asked. The yowie is usually described as a hairy, apelike creature standing 2.1m to 3.6m tall. They have huge feet and look like Chewbacca from Star Wars. They are big, hairy and apparently they pong something awful and please don’t say that sounds like someone you know. That would be rude. This creature is believed to have its roots in Aboriginal folklore and since European settlement there have been thousands of sightings. As a teenager living on the Gold Coast I was often

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Harrison mentioned in recent newspaper articles and he is described as a “cryptologist and yowie hunter” – a noble profession. I must catch up with him and have a chat about that. We also have bunyips (of course we do) which are another matter altogether because they live in water. There’s a well known bunyip that lives in the waterways at Lowood and it has been spotted again in recent years. I must head out there and have a look. And some time this year I intend to holiday in Tasmania and let me assure you that while I am there I will be keeping an eye out for the thylacine, the Tasmanian tiger, which they reckon went extinct years ago. I beg to differ. I reckon the thylacine is still out there running around dodging bunyips and yowies. Now if you’ll just excuse me I have to go. I have a lunch engagement with Elvis Presley, Jim Morrison and Roy Orbison.

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Occupying an elevated position in a highly sought-after suburb securely located within the catchment of Brisbane State High School. Blessed with two street frontage, the opportunity exists to purchase this statement home on its own 438m2 allotment with the option to also purchase a rare parcel of vacant land attached to the home making it an impressive offering of a massive 876m2. The opportunities are endless.

4 BED 3 BATH 3 CAR +POOL

FOR SALE INSPECT Sat 4 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4:30pm

DEB MAGUIRE 0427 246 279

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BLUE RIBBON KANGAROO POINT

Residence 10/110 Main Street

Incomparably positioned, lovingly restored and graced with contemporary finishes, Residence 10 is an elegant fusion of old and new. Boasting an astounding 425m² build area, this premier property comprises four ensuited bedrooms, a separate living, dining and kitchen area with soaring ceilings. With a north-east aspect, the wraparound balcony enjoys breezes and views of the Brisbane River. In addition, there’s 3,000m² of private manicured gardens which have direct access to the river. Don’t miss this opportunity to secure this irreplaceable residence prior to auction.

4 BED 4+ BATH 2 CAR +STUDY +POOL +GYM

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AUCTION Wed 13 Mar at 6pm Place Auction Rooms, 33 Lytton Rd, East Brisbane INSPECT Sat 12 – 12:30pm, Wed 6 – 6:30pm or by appointment

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WALAN KANGAROO POINT

8/2 Scott Street

Standing tall among the illustrious Kangaroo Point riverfront precinct, Walan shines in its surrounds. The dynamic form, inspired by the Kangaroo Point Cliffs, is a landmark building, setting a benchmark for architectural design. Boasting oak timber floors, integrated European appliances, and designer finishes, this full-floor residence exceeds expectations. Premium features include an expansive balcony, guest bedroom with ensuite, separate library and study area, second living space, and full length double corridors that guarantee cooling breezes and cross ventilation throughout.

4 BED 3 BATH 3 CAR +2 LIVING +POOL +GYM

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AUCTION Wed 20 Feb at 6pm Place Auction Rooms, 33 Lytton Rd, East Brisbane INSPECT Sat 11 – 11:30am, Wed 6:30 – 7pm or by appointment

SIMON CAULFIELD 0437 935 912 COURTNEY MAGUIRE 0401 031 668 PLC-OP0001_BN_F

BULIMBA

21 Johnston Street

This beautiful family home has been designed with a practical low maintenance layout to accommodate families of all ages. Positioned on 642m2 of flat land, there is plenty of room for kids to play or cool off in the generous sized pool. The open plan kitchen, living and dining seamlessly flow from the indoors to outdoors. Offering two separate living areas, three bedrooms all with their own bathroom plus private master retreat and ensuite. Located within walking distance to parks, Oxford Street and local schools, this home presents an easy living lifestyle and is a must see. Will be sold on or before auction.

5 BED 4 BATH 2 CAR +POOL

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AUCTION Wed 6 Mar at 6pm Place Auction Rooms, 33 Lytton Rd, East Brisbane INSPECT Sat 1 – 1:30pm, Thu 5:45 – 6:15pm or by appointment

COURTNEY MAGUIRE 0401 031 668 JASON CHAFFEY 0408 208 939

9 Lambert Street

Positioned on an upper level and spanning the entire north-east corner of the floor, this four bedroom residence showcases a sophisticated palette of materials and an intelligently designed floor plan that is sure to delight. Per fect for downsizers or families looking for a spacious residence, with convenience and practicality in mind. This iconic residential project is the first timber multi-storey construction in Kangaroo Point. With construction commencing in 2019, don’t miss your opportunity to secure a piece of this landmark.

4 BED 3 BATH 2-3 CAR +STUDY +POOL +GYM

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CAMP HILL

26 Henderson Street

Designed with symmetry and simplicity front of mind, tall ceilings and wide settings grant a feeling of grand proportions. The open-plan arrangement denotes a gallery interior. Sliding glass stacker doors seamlessly interject an outdoor living space into the arrangement, enhancing the entertaining abilities and making for easy outdoor family meals. Featuring a dazzling pool, spacious outdoor entertaining space with bench seats and outdoor kitchen perfect for our Brisbane summer. An unrivalled address, sure to impress.

5 BED 3 BATH 2 CAR +POOL

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AUCTION Sat 23 Feb at 10am, On-site INSPECT By appointment

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102 Kingsbury Street

Offering a sleek and modern lifestyle that is second to none, this near new character home is located in an enviable Poets’ Corner location. Comprising a selection of functional living and entertaining spaces including a sleek and beautifully appointed gourmet kitchen, this home is perfectly configured to accommodate the modern family. Moments away from a variety of lifestyle amenities and some of Brisbane’s finest schools including Churchie, this prestigious home offers an enviable inner city lifestyle.

5 BED 2+ BATH 2 CAR +POOL

FOR SALE INSPECT By appointment

PAULA PEARCE 0417 433 098

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EXPANSIVE KEDRON

27 Oliver Street

Avenues Precinct Colossal Family Home! Vacant and Ready to Go! City Glimpses! FREE BUILDING AND PEST REPORT AVAILABLE. This has to be one of the best ever crafted Queenslanders you will see, with top end finishes throughout, expansive living spaces and a versatile floorplan that suits families of all stages. This brand new renovation is the perfect fusion of classic Queenslander charm such as VJâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, breeze ways and soaring high ceilings combined with modern style and design.

Offers over $1,190,000 INSPECT By Appointment

6 BED 3 BATH 3 CAR

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TRISTAN ROWLAND 0411 572 970 0437 486 283

Classic appeal This classic Queenslander offers contemporary living on a 764sq m allotment. Built over two levels, the four-bedroom residence has a charming facade with a front balcony. Inside, there is an array of impressive fixtures and fittings throughout the home. Entry is through french doors on the upper level where the floorplan opens with a sitting room. This area highlights the property’s interior features with VJ walls, timber floors and high ceilings throughout. The sitting room leads to a dining room where there is a stylish chandelier. At the rear of this level is the large living hub with an integrated kitchen. A grand island bench is the focal point of the kitchen. The kitchen’s design includes a butler’s pantry, breakfast bar, Miele appliances and a built-in coffee machine. There is also ample bench space and soft-close drawers. Next to the kitchen, through bi-fold doors, there is a deck with a built-in barbecue. The deck overlooks the property’s backyard. Two bedrooms complete the upper level. The main bedroom has a walk-in

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wardrobe and ensuite while the other bedroom is serviced by a nearby bathroom. Both bathrooms have modern fixtures. Downstairs, the floorplan features the ground-level sleeping quarters consisting of another two bedrooms, each with builtin wardrobes. These bedrooms have access to a nearby bathroom. At the rear of the ground floor is a living room that leads to a rumpus room and an adjacent media room. Both these rooms open to a tiled outdoor entertainment area.

HENDRA 25 Flemington St, Land: 764sq m Inspect: By appointment Agent: Dwight Ferguson and Alexander Shean, Ray White Ascot; ph: 3868 7500, 0412 385 720 (DF) or 0414 841 085 (AS) For sale: By negotiation

18 Love Street

Conveniently located just a stone’s throw from Oxford Street, Reside Bulimba presents an enviable living experience in Brisbane’s most sought-after residential enclave. Elegant, modern and utterly refined, this beautiful collection of one, two and three bedroom apartments have been designed to capture river breezes, natural light and suburban outlooks. Residents will have direct access to an array of bustling restaurants, cosy cafés and exciting nightlife at Oxford Street, less than 100m away. This opportunity will not last long, so get in contact today.

1 BED 1 BATH 1 CAR

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FOR SALE From $420,000 INSPECT Wed 5:30 – 6pm, Sat 12 – 1pm, Sun 10 – 10:30am & Tue 5:30 – 6pm

BRENTON FAEHRMANN 0414 892 990 MORGAN STEVENSON 0431 064 833 PLC-OP0001_BN_I

Riverfront location Designed by Mirvac, this apartment offers stunning views on a riverfront location. Overlooking the Brisbane River with views up and down the waterway, the vistas extend from Hamilton Hill out to Bulimba and Hawthorne. There is a spacious and light-filled floorplan with an impressive array of fixtures and fittings throughout the apartment. From the entrance into the residence, the floorplan flows to the right and into a spacious open-plan area featuring kitchen, living and dining space. A grand island bench is the focal point of the kitchen, which also includes stone benchtops. Next to the kitchen, floor-to-ceiling sliding doors lead to a balcony. This area features tile flooring and glass balustrades. Back inside, the main bedroom features an ensuite and built-in wardrobes. The ensuite boasts a double vanity, bath and shower with modern fixtures. The bath is positioned between the two vanities. There is ample bench space and cabinetry for storage. Nearby, two further bedrooms feature

built-in wardrobes and are serviced by another bathroom. All three bedrooms are carpeted and include sliding door access to an adjoining balcony. The balcony offers landscape views. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also a carpeted study, as well as zone-ducted airconditioning, two side-byside carparking spaces with adjacent storage space, security system and private lift access. Complex facilities include a gym, multiple pools, functions/ boardrooms and catering amenities.

NEWSTEAD 932/1 Newstead Tce Unit: 225sq m Inspect: By appointment Agent: Matt Lancashire and Pauline Karatau, Ray White New Farm; ph: 3254 1022, 0416 476 480 (ML) or 0418 733 773 (PK) For sale: By negotiation

Mid-Century Modern Riverfront - 1341m2

ECHO POINT - MID-CENTURY MODERN RIVERFRONT-1341M2

8 Long Street W, GRACEVILLE 5

Located on a quiet cul-de-sac on a huge and superbly private 1341m2 absolute riverfront block, this recently renovated mid-century modern home with 28m of river frontage features the architectural hallmarks of a home to love forever. Including sensational river views, brand new kitchen, butlerÂ´s pantry, 3 fireplaces, multiple living, separate master level, solar heated pool, river deck, 10m pontoon and so much more.

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Jason Adcock 0418 727 788

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Palm Springs Inspired Riverfront Home

PALM SPRINGS INSPIRED RIVERFRONT HOME

227 Dewar Terrace, CORINDA

Inspired by the renowned architects Richard Neutra and Harry Seidler, this striking family home offers a peaceful resort style escape. Centrally located, this desirable address in CorindaÂ´s premiere street will suit families and executives who appreciate the best of riverside living. Well positioned, close to public transport, this home is within walking distance to St Aidans Anglican Girls School, public schools, restaurants, cafĂŠs and shops.

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Wednesday 6.30-7.00pm Saturday 11.30am - 12.00pm

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Jason Adcock 0418 727 788

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Peaceful rural setting This 194ha property offers peace and seclusion and even features a cottage for a second residence. Located in Inglewood and positioned in a rural setting, Arlington runs adjacent to a main road and a creek. This expansive property includes the main house with a cottage, sheds and farming infrastructure. Marketing agent Danny Bukowski says renovations have improved the liveability and functionality of the home, however many of the original features have been retained. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A great starter block, rural getaway or an add-on to current operations, Arlington brings with it the certainty of water security,â&#x20AC;? he says. From the entrance to the main house, the floorplan flows down a hallway. On the right, there are three bedrooms and a bathroom. There is an additional bathroom to the rear of the residence. From the entrance to the left, there is a lounge room with adjacent sunroom. The lounge includes a combustion wood fireplace. From the lounge, there is a dining area and kitchen. The kitchen has a

breakfast bar and bar area. There is ample bench space and drawers. Interior details include VJ walls, ceilings and split system airconditioning. There are front and rear verandas. Detached from the house is a laundry with an adjoining storeroom. This property also includes a recently renovated cottage which has two bedrooms, one bathroom, a lounge, kitchen, front and back verandas and splitsystem airconditioning.

OMAN AMA 56 Graysholm Rd Land: 194ha Inspect: By appointment Agent: Danny Bukowski, Raine & Horne Rural Brisbane; ph: 5518 8010 or 0427 007 116 Auction: Level 1, 153 Racecourse Rd, Ascot; February 22, 11am

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Perfect blend Seamlessly blending the old and the new, this charming residence, originally built in 1910, exudes style. Elevated high on Hamilton Hill, the property boasts enviable views. Spanning over three levels, the character-filled property features traditional design elements throughout, including polished timber flooring, VJ walls and an original chandelier and marble fireplace. Entering the property via the front veranda into an entrance hallway, the ground floor accommodates three spacious bedrooms. As the central living hub of the home, the ground floor also features an openplan living, kitchen and dining room. Towards the rear of the ground floor is a study and storage cupboard, along with a double garage. Downstairs there are two bedrooms which are serviced by a nearby bathroom, making the floor the ideal retreat for guests or teenagers. Accessing the top floor via an internal staircase, the main bedroom has complete privacy, resembling a palatial suite where no expense has been spared. Of open-plan

design, bedroom is completed by a luxurious ensuite with a dual vanity and separate bath and shower, sitting area, walk-in wardrobe and dressing area. Outside, established gardens with trees and shrubs surround the residence. Providing the perfect canvas for entertaining, the property also features a covered patio and in-ground swimming pool completed by a gazebo area. Additional features include carpeted bedrooms and airconditioning.

HAMILTON 10 Hipwood Rd Land: 968sq m Inspect: By appointment Agent: Damon Warat, Ray White Ascot; ph: 3868 7500 or 0413 200 063 For sale: By negotiation

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Time to enjoy city vistas This charming residence offers modern luxuries combined with a character facade. Perched on the New Farm side of Tenerife Hill, the property boats full city views from multiple levels. There are five bedrooms and three bathrooms throughout the three-level property. Designed to be a private retreat, the main bedroom resides on the top floor and features a ensuite with marble finishes.

NEW FARM 106 Villiers St Land: 374sq m Inspect: By appointment Agent: Soren Anderson and Justin Smith, Kangaroo Point Real Estate; ph: 3320 1000, 0412 081 163 (SA) or 0438 143 691 (JS) Price: $2.75 million+

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