Brisbane News Magazine Feb 27 - Mar 5, 2019. ISSUE 1215

FEBRUARY 27-MARCH 5, 2019 ISSUE 1215

PRESTIGE PROPERTY GUIDE INSIDE

Truth to tell Anna McGahan delves into the secret life of Australian writer Charmian Clift

THE MARKLE EFFECT

Sales are up at Mt Tamborine’s Outland Denim

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Queensland Theatre’s next play for 2019 has me in its thrall – and I haven’t even seen it yet. Hydra, by Sue Smith, is based on the true story of literary couple Charmian Clift and George Johnston, author of the Aussie classic My Brother Jack. The pair moved to the Greek island of Hydra in the 1950s to lead a carefree, bohemian existence but, sadly, it didn’t end well, and therein lies their mystique.

It’s a tragic tale that also struck a chord with Brisbane-bred actor Anna McGahan (Cover Story, P8), who was hand-picked for the role of Charmian. The season opens with a world premiere at Brisbane’s Bille Brown Theatre on March 9.

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THE CHAT Ceramic artist Bonnie Hislop COVER STORY Anna McGahan on her starring role in Queensland Theatre’s Hydra SPOTLIGHT Outland Denim’s James Bartle FOOD + DRINK Palace Platinum, Fortitude Valley RECIPE Greece — on a plate ARTS Shane Willmett’s India ink creations BEAUTY A salve for sensitive skin TRAVEL Road-tripping in Tasmania AT HOME Indoor-outdoor living in New Farm

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THE CHAT

Potted charm The sky’s the limit when it comes to Bonnie Hislop’s wild and wonderful approach to ceramics Emma Schafer

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planned for March 14, followed by a Frida Kahlo evening on March 28.

“Surface decoration has always been a particular area of interest in my ceramics practice,” Bonnie says. “The feeling of taking a plain object and watching it come to life feels like a little piece of magic to me, and that’s something I want to continue to share.

“I love teaching, particularly when I meet students who are very headstrong and particular about their aesthetic and direction. It’s an incredible honour to be a little part of their story; to give the little boost or technical advice they need to move forward.”

As for creating the perfect piece, Bonnie admits it can take some work.

“Ceramics is a love-hate relationship, to be honest,” she says. “A piece could fail at any stage, and yet if it is successful, it could last for thousands of years. I’ve always thought it was sort of romantic in that way.”

Bonnie’s first piece – a ceramic tile she painted at Chapel Hill’s now-closed PaintA-Plate – has stood the test of time. She painted it as an eight-year-old, choosing a minimalist and delicate flower design that stands in hilarious contrast to the wild frenzy of colour she is becoming known for.

Still, her mum keeps it on display.

Bonnie Hislop, Shop 5, California Lane, 356-376 Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley. bonniehislop.com

ALL FIRED UP ... Bonnie Hislop with some of the ceramic pieces in her hands-on wonderland.

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oyful droplets of her imagination – that’s how Bonnie Hislop describes her quirky ceramic creations. And what a fantastical place her mind must be, for lining the shelves of her new Fortitude Valley showroom are cosmic cat wall-hangings, pug-shaped mugs, and a vessel dubbed the Super Duper Sized Dreamland Fantasy Leopard Planter.

Bonnie, 30, makes and paints them all.

“I would describe my design aesthetic as a carefully considered, colourful randomosity,” she says of pieces that include a ceramic slice of rainbow-coloured pizza as a wall-hanging.

It’s hard to believe the colourful Teneriffe local spent six years as an administrative assistant and then a receptionist before taking the leap to pursue her art full-time.

Her self-named showroom and studio, nestled on California Lane, has transformed her previously online-only store into a hands-on wonderland for like-minded creatives.

It will double as a painting studio, where budding artists and passers-by can select a ceramic travel cup and customise it with their own design.

Bonnie is also hosting Themed Thursday painting classes, where participants can choose from her unpainted plates, earrings and brooches and paint them to suit the evening’s theme.

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Baring her soul Actor Anna McGahan channels Charmian Clift in a hotly anticipated play based on the late writer’s life in the Greek islands Fiona Purdon

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COVER STORY

CLUB MED ... Expats Charmian Clift, George Johnston, son Jason, Marianne Jensen and Leonard Cohen on Hydra in 1960; Anna McGahan, Jonathan Weir and baby Mercy; Anna in Underbelly: Razor. Pictures: Eugene Hyland (main); LIFE, Getty/ James Burke (left).

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ctor Anna McGahan was blessed with two precious gifts last year. The first was Mercy, her “miracle” baby with husband Jonathan Weir, who made her dramatic entrance at 33 weeks. A midnight dash to hospital, followed by an emergency caesarean, saved the lives of mother and daughter.

“We are so grateful Mercy is alive,” Anna says. “It’s such a privilege to be a mother.”

While on maternity leave, the Brisbane actor received her other gift: the role of writer Charmian Clift in Queensland Theatre’s production of Hydra.

The play, by Sue Smith, which has its world premiere in Brisbane next month, brings to the stage one of Australian literature’s most compelling love stories – that of Charmian, a prolific essayist and columnist, and George Johnston, author of the Miles Franklin Literary Awardwinning book My Brother Jack (1959).

For almost a decade in the 1950s and ’60s, the couple pursued their dream of creative freedom on the Greek island of Hydra, where their intimates included artist Sidney Nolan and Canadian singersongwriter and poet Leonard Cohen. Both men are characters in Hydra, which reveals how illness, poverty and infidelity saw the couple’s fantasy unravel.

“Their story is captivating,” Anna says.

“They moved to the other side of the world and lived in poverty but were looking for a purity of experience and to focus on writing. There was a tragic ending, with depression, alcoholism and affairs … which we can’t romanticise. We are looking at what destroyed them: whether it was the writing process, themselves, or the island.’’

Reading the script for the first time was an emotional experience for Anna, 30, who stars opposite the “exceptional” Bryan Probets as George. She knew right away she wanted to play Charmian.

“It was a clear yes from me,’’ Anna says.

“It’s important that Charmian’s writing and her story are not forgotten.’’

As an award-winning author and playwright herself, Anna – who will publish her memoir, Metanoia, in September – says it is important to honour Charmian (1923-69) as the trailblazer she was. Anna spent three months researching the role, focusing on Charmian’s writing so she could understand her voice.

“I have fallen in love with her,’’ Anna says. “I am drawn to her prose, and her process as a writer – she wrote about her own life and observations.’’

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audience to the romance and beauty of the Greek Islands. “It asks big questions – about what it means to be Australian, what it means to be a good parent or partner, and what we should be doing with our lives. Hydra is also an incredibly moving relationship drama,’’ he says.

The role marks the start of Anna’s 10th year as an actor after winning the role of Portia in Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar while a new graduate, followed by a star turn in TV’s Underbelly: Razor (2011), which led to the Heath Ledger scholarship (2012).

Now based in Melbourne, Anna is overjoyed with the homecoming, having last performed for Queensland Theatre in the play The Effect (2014). Sam had been waiting for the perfect vehicle to bring her back to Brisbane.

“Anna has an enigmatic quality that is perfect for Charmian Clift and makes her a captivating presence on stage. I also like the fact that Anna is doing this role as a young mother – it’s especially fitting for a play that deals with parenthood and the challenges of balancing work and family.’’

Anna agrees that being a mum has helped her connect with Charmian, who brought up three children on Hydra, including her oldest son, Martin, the play’s narrator. And she understands first-hand the dynamic of having a partner in the

Their story is captivating. They moved to the other side of the world … looking for a purity of experience same industry – Jonathan is a producer, director, writer and actor.

“It’s important not to be competitive but to also protect one another’s hearts.

We are learning the joy of working together,” she says. “I feel incredibly privileged to have a partner who is willing to parent full-time while I work. Mercy has adjusted beautifully but still comes in for breastfeeds, which the production has been so accommodating about. I’m a better artist when allowed to be a mother.’’

A devout Christian, Anna says her spirituality has helped bring a deeper vulnerability to her work and has led to a more honest portrayal of Charmian.

“I’m not afraid of sexuality in a character – or even nudity, for that matter – but I have a much stricter discernment

when considering if the behaviour or expression of a character is essential or gratuitous. There will be no nudity in this production of Hydra, and that was Sam Strong’s decision, but we are not shying away from a brutally honest portrayal of George and Charmian’s relationship.’’

Growing up in Coorparoo, Anna earned an OP1 at Brisbane Girls Grammar before abandoning a psychology degree to study acting at QUT. She continues to snare coveted roles, including in the upcoming third season of Glitch.

“I still can’t believe I’ve been able to make a living for a decade,’’ she says. “I don’t take it for granted.”

Hydra, Mar 9-Apr 6, Bille Brown Theatre, South Brisbane. queenslandtheatre.com.au

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Outland Denim’s James Bartle; white denim is tipped to be a hot trend for 2019; Meghan Markle steps out in the label’s Harriet jean in Dubbo.

Social fabric The Markle effect is helping local fashion label Outland Denim save more women from human trafficking Emma Schafer

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ames Bartle, 37, is the founder of Outland Denim, an ethical fashion label that employs women rescued from human trafficking and sexual exploitation. Based at Mount Tamborine in the Gold Coast hinterland, the brand made headlines on October 17, 2018, when Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, stepped out in Outland jeans during her Australian tour with Prince Harry. The photographs prompted an avalanche of sales that changed the company’s fortunes, and those of its employees.

How did you find out Meghan Markle would be wearing Outland?

In the same way the world did, and at the same time – through Instagram. I was in Cambodia at the time visiting our production facility when I woke up to dozens of notifications on my phone.

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We are so honoured that the Duchess of Sussex chose to wear our Harriet jean.

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welcome a further 46 new staff members into our production and wash facilities in Cambodia. The Duchess’s choice to wear Outland Denim was an invaluable introduction for our relatively young brand to a global audience, and the impact has the potential to influence the lives of vulnerable young women for generations to come.

the opportunity, training, sustainable, dignified employment and education that they need to free themselves and many others in vulnerable situations of modern slavery, exploitation and poverty.

Furthermore, we know that modern slavery is the third-largest contributor to carbon emissions, and that with investment into the right technologies, the manufacturing of denim does not have to be to the detriment of the environment, as it traditionally has been in the past.

How did Outland Denim come about?

I encountered a non-government organisation (NGO) doing work at a music festival, and later had the opportunity to travel with them to South-East Asia, where I saw first-hand how human traffickers preyed on vulnerable young girls. These girls were trafficked for sex and labour.

How did that affect you?

Through this experience, we learnt that once a woman has been rescued and reintegrated into the community, a sustainable career path is vital for securing her future. Outland Denim was founded to offer that. Our development began eight years ago with a small group of aspiring seamstresses who had been recommended to us by an NGO. We formally introduced our denims to Australia in 2016.

establishment of our stand-alone washhouse facility in Cambodia.

What were you doing previously?

I have worked in trades and managed a steel business, which was started to fund the early years of Outland Denim. Trades gave me technical expertise that I’ve been able to apply to several stages of Outland’s development, including the recent

What is your ultimate aim with the business?

Outland Denim was founded to answer the question: How do you eradicate the atrocity that is the $150 million human trafficking industry? I believe we have found a solution in providing people with

What’s next for Outland?

We look forward to opening our first Outland Denim wash house (in Cambodia), providing the opportunity to welcome more workers to the Outland Denim family while giving us greater control over our environmental footprint. We’ll be introducing new styles – including our first skirt, the Florence – statement white colourways, and the oversized Ava jacket, as well as the new Eddie jean for men and an increased offering in old favourites, such as the Harriet and the Ranger jean. We’ll also be launching our first leather-free range of garments.

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Brooke Falvey ‘Shapewear’, or the more colloquial term ‘suck me ins’, are the work of the devil, and getting into them is like an obstacle course for your body I recently performed what I call the Nancy Ganz Fancy Pants Dance in the middle of the (previously) tranquil and picturesque Japanese Garden at Brisbane’s Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens.

I was at the gardens for a photo shoot, and to feel my most confident, slim and elegant self, I thought it necessary to squish my real self into the firmest and biggest pair of underpants I own. They’re even bigger than Bridget Jones’s “absolutely enormous panties”.

Hugh Grant would be both mortified and amused.

Holding them up, they appear to be the same size as a three-yearold’s onesie, but with a “little” manoeuvring, these reinforced Lycra/Spandex bike pants stretch from just under my chest down to mid-thigh. And did I mention they’re beige?

Now, if that visual doesn’t score

me a nomination for Brisbane’s sexiest woman and a date with Tommy Little, I really don’t know what will.

There’s no way around it, “shapewear”, or the more colloquial term “suck me ins”, are the work of the devil, and getting into them is like an obstacle course for your body, which is where the dance comes in.

I bust out this routine every time I try to squeeze my cheeseburgerloving body into a pair of these sweat-inducing, love-handlesmoothing pants.

First you pop both your feet in and do a little hokey pokey, then you bend this way and that, and twist, swear and sweat. After cursing a few more times, you stop for a snack when they get stuck on the top of your thighs (you’ll probably also use this time to wonder briefly if they’re cutting off

circulation to your legs – they are, but it’s OK, keep going). Next you take a deep breath, bust out a Time Warp pelvic thrust and a jump to the left, and you’re in.

As any woman who has squeezed herself into these pants will attest, they are a means to an end, and that end usually comes halfway through the day when you can’t get them back on after going to the bathroom, so you peel them off and shove them into your – or your best friend’s – handbag.

I can also confirm that wearing shapewear on a hot and humid day isn’t a good idea.

And as I drove home after my shoot – my giant pants cast aside in my tote bag – I wondered just how many tourists had snapped shots of me wearing nothing but my shapewear and a bra as I tried to cool down between shots.

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FOOD + DRINK

Lights, camera, entree Top drops and restaurant food made to order take movie-going to another level RESTAURANT Tony Harper Palace Cinemas has taken its lead from Gold Class, calling its first-class moviewatching experience (using extraordinary imagination) Platinum. Perhaps Dendy can do Rhodium ...

Anyway, it has upped the stakes a little, with a solid drinks list and a menu pieced together from neighbouring restaurants and its own kitchen, super-duper service, and the expected big, comfy chairs, complete with call lights and reclining buttons. It’s like sitting in the swanky section of the plane to watch Green Book – excellent flick, by the way.

The James St cinema makes use of Chow House and Ribs & Burgers – both within a few seconds’ walk of its front door.

The trick is to get there a little early, grab a cold beer or a glass of fizz, and order the food before lights-out.

The in-house food arrives first – perhaps 10 minutes or so after ordering.

Chow House and Ribs & Burgers take longer – half an hour or more – which is perfect; it spaces our dining out over much of the movie.

It’s not easy to eat in the dark, and a couple of our dishes are really tricky. We emerge into the light of day and my shirt is littered with lunch debris; the seat must be

TUCK IN … Palace Cinemas’ new Platinum experience offers dishes from nearby restaurants such as Chow House (below). far worse. Sorry, Palace folk. But it’s pretty good tucker, well worth sticky fingers and grubby clothes, particularly if there’s something decent on the screen.

Palace Cinemas offers dips, cheese and charcuterie, sweet things from Jocelyn’s (nice touch!) and a handful of toasties. We try a dill and chicken toastie ($14) that is both big (way more than I can manage) and delicious. It’s the most sensible of everything we eat for dining blind.

Chow House sends us chicken and shallot pot-stickers ($15 for four) with a soy and sesame dipping sauce. There’s a nice bit of pan-fried crunch, and they taste pretty good, but I reckon dipping into the sauce and getting it safely to your mouth is a perilous business when there are no visual clues.

We get duck and shallot pancakes ($19 for two), loaded with meat and hoisin.

Tasty. And pork bao ($15 for two) with bits of pickled vegetable, and a rather delicious coconut, tamarind and peanut sauce

hiding at the bottom. They are pretty dry going until the puddle of sauce is hit.

From Ribs & Burgers you can’t buy ribs but you can get burgers, some grilled meats, chips and salads. We get chicken tenders ($15.90) with a blue-cheese mayo.

For a cinema, there is a pretty solid drinks offering – Piper-Heidsieck ($18.50 a glass), prosecco, Oatley wines, Shaw and Smith, a couple of decent pinots, and a mix of craft beer and mainstream. If you need another drink mid-show, you write down (in the dark) what you need, press the call button, and hey presto!

If I’m home alone, there’s nothing I like better than a good curry on the couch in front of a movie. Palace Platinum takes it to a whole new level – big sound, big screen, fat chairs, and someone at my beck and call.

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The Guilty stars Jakob Cedergren as a policeman trying to locate a kidnapped woman.

THE GUILTY (M) hhhhj Director Gustav Moller Starring Jakob Cedergren, Jessica Dinnage Once in a while a film comes along to remind us just how little a director, who is on top of their craft, needs to do to hold an audience spellbound. The Guilty is a fine example.

Set inside the nondescript control room of an emergency dispatch centre, this nailbiting Danish thriller focuses on a series of telephone conversations between a policeman with a complicated past, the

terrified woman he has been connected to, the estranged husband who has kidnapped her, and their six-year-old daughter, who is on her own back at home. There are also a couple of brief exchanges with his boss and a former partner.

The only props lead actor Jakob Cedergren has to work with are a headset, a handset, and a mobile phone.

There is just one change of location – from the open-plan set-up where his character, Asger Holm, receives the first call – to a neighbouring office where he pulls down the blinds for privacy.

This heightens the sense of isolation and claustrophobia, drawing us deeper into a world that replicates the forced intimacy of late-night radio or a long car drive.

Disconnections and voicemail messages escalate the tension as Holm races against the clock to locate the distraught caller (Jessica Dinnage) before it’s too late.

Cedergren conveys his character’s internal conflict, compounded by past mistakes, with remarkable economy. It’s a compelling portrayal of a deeply flawed, but nevertheless empathetic, individual.

KING OF THIEVES (M) hhhjj Director James Marsh Starring Michael Caine, Jim Broadbent, Ray Winstone Don’t judge a crook by his enlarged prostate gland. The small-time gangsters at the heart of this British heist flick might look like a bunch of old codgers, but their dog-eared police files tell a different story.

And when push comes to shove – as it inevitably does – superannuated stereotypes come in for a mild bruising.

Michael Caine leads an all-star cast that includes Jim Broadbent, Tom Courtenay, Michael Gambon and Ray Winstone in King of Thieves, based on the real-life Hatton Garden safe deposit burglary of 2015.

Seldom has the “one last job” scenario been applied so literally – most of the burglars were in their late sixties or seventies.

Tempted by a young wannabe with limited social skills but a superior knowledge of security systems (Charlie Cox), retired jewel thief Brian Reader (Caine) rounds up a bunch of usual 18 BRISBANE NEWS February 27-March 5, 2019

suspects. The initial break-in goes relatively smoothly. But as the errors multiply due to a combination of human error and agerelated infirmity, the job begins to unravel.

When slippery look-out John Kenny Collins (Courtenay) enlists the services of his brother-in-law, Billy “The Fish” Lincoln (Gambon), without consultation, Reader

loses his nerve. Hard men Terry Perkins (an unusually nasty Broadbent) and Danny Jones (Winstone) fill the power vacuum.

And the new guy bears the brunt of their bully-boy tactics. Thus unfolds a complex tale of greed, betrayal, incompetence and sheer bloody-mindedness, which should have been more compelling than it is.

Director Gustav Moller, who co-wrote the screenplay with Emil Nygaard Albertsen, guides us through the plot twists and turns with a masterful lack of exposition. And the film’s resolution feels solid and well earned.

Who, exactly, is guilty? Well nobody in this morally ambiguous world is entirely blameless (apart from the kids). The line between good and evil is constantly shifting. And that’s what makes this paredback drama so gripping.

The Guilty is every bit as good as Tom Hardy’s one-man triumph Locke.

King of Thieves is the third film to be based on the robbery, which bagged more than £14 million worth of jewels, gold and cash and made headlines around the globe.

The first, Hatton Garden: The Heist (2016) went straight to DVD. The second, The Hatton Garden Job (2017), starring Larry Lamb and Matthew Goode, was almost universally panned by the critics.

James Marsh’s version is the best of the bunch, but the bar has been set pretty low.

King of Thieves can’t decide whether it wants to be a warm, fuzzy, old geezers genre flick, using humour to deflect the indignities of old age, or something darker and a good deal more interesting.

But perhaps the film’s biggest problem is pacing.

Marsh devotes a good portion of the film to the events that take place AFTER the men have successfully emptied the vault.

What might have been an interesting study of human frailty, as old grudges resurface and self-interest causes the whole enterprise to implode, eventually runs out of puff – a bit like the characters themselves.

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Exotic appeal Crispy cucamelons recall culinary adventures in Greece for chef Alastair McLeod In Athens last year, I reacquainted myself with old friends – horiatiki, tzatziki, and saganaki to name a few. I just love the bright, confident, lusty food culture that defines the Greeks. I reckon I ate tzatziki every day for three weeks, so once home, I made a briam and a spanakopita, and that was my Hellenic culinary itch well and truly scratched. A few weeks ago, Jacki Hinchey from Blue Dog Farm at Mt Mee dropped me a pail of her fabulous cucamelons, or Mexican cucumbers. Their crisp, fleshy, er, cucumberiness led me back to Greece with a digression on the classic mezze, tzatziki. Old friends last a lifetime.

CUCUMBER SALAD, LABNEH, MINT INGREDIENTS 250ml Greek yoghurt 1 Lebanese cucumber, juiced 20 cucamelons Sea salt, sugar and freshly milled pepper 8 mini cucumbers

1¼ bunches mint, leaves picked 100ml grapeseed oil 1 clove garlic, very finely chopped ¼ bunch dill Lemon juice

METHOD Line a small colander or sieve with a damp Chux cloth and set over a small bowl. Add yoghurt, fold over Chux and refrigerate for an hour to drain. Next, pour the juiced cucumber over the cucamelons with a generous pinch of salt and sugar, and a few twists of pepper. Halve the mini cucumbers lengthways and also season with salt, sugar and pepper.

Leave them to cure for 20 mins. Meanwhile, to prepare mint oil, blanch the leaves of 1 bunch of mint in boiling water for 20 secs then immediately remove and place in iced water to arrest the cooking.

Remove from the water and squeeze firmly. Place in an upright blender with the grapeseed oil and blitz until smooth. Set aside for one hour to infuse, pass through fine sieve, add garlic and chill. Finely chop remaining mint and dill together and place on a baking tray. Drain mini cucumbers, pat dry, toss in a little mint oil and roll in the chopped herbs.

Remove cucamelons from juice and add lemon juice to taste. When ready to serve, transfer drained yoghurt to a bowl and season. Arrange the cucumbers and cucamelons on top. Drizzle with the cucumber juice and the mint oil. Serves 4 Alastair McLeod is chef-owner of Al’FreshCo, alfreshco.com.au Styling and photography: Miranda Porter Props: shutupandrelax.com.au, twowarmhands.com, cultivatedesignco.com.au

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Close to home The horrors of her Polish grandmother’s wartime experiences are brought to light in Kelly Rimmer’s latest book Fiona Purdon It took Kelly Rimmer a decade to find the courage to write the story of her family’s experience after the German invasion of their homeland, Poland, that sparked the beginning of World War II. Her novel, The Things We Cannot Say (Hachette, $30), is inspired by the devastating plight of her displaced grandparents, who came to Australia as refugees in the 1950s.

“For a long time, I was too terrified to tackle the novel,” says Kelly, 38, whose grandparents died when she was very young.

“I felt a huge weight of responsibility.

You only get to write a story like this once in your life and I was waiting for the confidence that I could do a good job.

“I felt like I had been living with this story for so long, the characters and story would burst out of my head in an alienlike style if I didn’t start writing.’’

Kelly’s grandmother was sent to a Nazi labour camp as a 14-year-old after her parents were forced to choose between their two children and kept their son to help on the farm near Trzebinia.

Her grandfather’s entire family was among the 5.6 million Polish casualties of WWII. “The Nazis treated the Polish as subhuman. They destroyed my grandma’s life and her family’s life,” says the author, who lives in Orange, NSW. “I really wanted to tell the story about the village, the executions and bombings.’’

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through fictional heroine Alina, who stays at home while her two older brothers are sent away to a work camp.

Her novel features a love story between Alina and her childhood sweetheart, Tomasz, who joins Zegota, a Polish underground resistance and Jewish aid network.

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Kelly visited Poland in 2017 on a research trip, and after a visit to her grandma’s childhood farmhouse, she was moved to include a similar scene in her novel.

“I’m not a super-emotional person, but I felt such a groundswell of loss, sadness and regret, standing at the gate and looking in at this tiny house with no plumbing, toilet or electricity,” she says.

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ooking at Shane Willmett’s beautiful work, it’s easy to see his love of the Aussie bush shining through. The striking black and white paintings, created with India ink and inspired by Queensland’s flora and fauna, celebrate his love of nature.

The Brisbane artist, who is an architect by day, has fond memories of growing up in Mareeba, west of Cairns, and enjoys bringing his childhood back to life through brushstrokes.

“A lot of what I paint is from memory and all the vegetation that I was surrounded with as a boy in the bush,” he says. “But I also love the concept of light and space and the passing of time, so I like to explore that as a theme too.”

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group shows – including Equus at Sydney’s prestigious Olsen Gallery in 2016 – and is kept busy in his spare time working on commissions.

The 31-year-old finds India ink perfect when it comes to creating shadows and light. He first started playing with the black pigment as an eight-year-old when his mum’s aunt, renowned Sydney artist Ann Cape, gave him his first ink set.

The black pigment can be any ash or soot, and when mixed with a binder such as water, becomes an ink. The result is monochromatic works of varying shades and layers.

“I’ve been drawing and painting ever since I can remember,” Shane says. “My mother’s family is very artistic. As well as Aunt Ann, there is her daughter, Sophie Cape, who is also a well-known artist. My dad is very creative too and would always make sculptures for the backyard.

“When I started using the India ink again four or five years ago, I loved it. It’s perfect for creating the light and shade that

I also love the concept of light and space and the passing of time

I love, and that sense of positive and negative space.”

Shane, who has a bachelor of architectural design and a master of architecture from the University of Queensland, works for Teneriffe firm Alexandra Buchanan Architecture, where some of his paintings decorate the offices.

While he once considered working as a full-time artist, he says he enjoys the financial security of architecture.

“Both architecture and art are critical to me, and I think they go hand-in-hand.

Architecture is all about the relationship between light and space, just like my paintings, and flowers and plants have a structure the same as buildings do.”

Living in the city, he often finds himself yearning for the bush, but he is building a house in Moggill this year so he can enjoy the countryside again.

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Beauty tech has come a long way in recent years and I discover plenty of impressive gadgets at this suburban clinic – along with all the lovely pampering bits we love and expect with any facial. An in-depth health and skin consultation is up first – with questions extending beyond the usual “What is your skin type?” – including a skin analysis using Observ Imaging technology. My knowledgeable therapist, Janet, analyses the resulting photos, which illustrate how life’s stresses are causing inflammation in my skin. With that diagnosis, Janet tailors my treatment to sensitive skin.

While it sounds like a busy 90 minutes, the time glided by – it’s not often (or ever) that I spend an hour and a half on my skin. The serums at the end were cool and calming, and I felt like I was in expert hands. Unlike any other facial treatment I’ve had before, Plume offers a holistic approach, seeking to heal from the inside out. The personalised style and quality skincare products by Dermaviduals were a standout, and my skin had a noticeable glow in the days afterwards.

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TRAVEL

Grab your camera, choose your soundtrack and join photographer Jules Ingall on a road trip in eastern Tasmania

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e’ve all seen pretty pictures of pristine Tasmania – striking red boulders, white sandy beaches, crystal waters, and drool-worthy spreads of food and wine. As a photographer, it’s been on my bucket list for a while, so I got together with a bunch of girlfriends, hired a car and hit the road.

Let me start by telling you that words and pictures do not do this place justice.

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It’s insanely beautiful – when you visit, you’ll wonder why it took you so long.

It’s tough to squeeze everything into one trip, but after spending a week on the road, I would suggest the best itinerary is the most flexible one. Perhaps have your accommodation booked, along with any activities you have your heart set on, but allow plenty of time to stop on a whim.

With only seven days to spare, I reluctantly restricted my route to the east coast. This slice of Tassie stretches over

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400km of coastline, from Mount William National Park in the north to Port Arthur and Bruny Island in the south.

We start at Launceston, an easy flight from mainland Australia. Launceston is a lovely riverside town known for Cataract Gorge. With hills and heritage-listed houses, it’s also rich with arts and culture.

Driving north, we arrive at Bridestowe Lavender Estate. To appreciate this place in all its glory, visit between December and early February, when the flowers are in

vibrant bloom and bees buzz through the fields. Take a guided tour of the world’s largest privately owned lavender farm, or just wander through the 105ha property then sample the lavender ice cream.

A mere 30 minutes’ drive further north we discover the quaint seaside town of Bridport. With good old-fashioned hospitality from friendly locals and a lack of crowds, you get the feeling you are taking a step back in time.

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Pier, or if you like golf, Barnbougle Dunes is one of Australia’s best courses.

Next stop: the Bay of Fires stretches 40km between Eddystone Point and Binalong Bay. It’s best known for the huge orange granite boulders littering the beach. Their striking hue comes from lichen thriving on the rocks.

If I had to pick a favourite part of the coastline, it would probably be this region.

The beaches are deserted, the seas can be moody or tranquil, depending on the

weather, and the landscape is photogenic.

Watching the change in colours as the sun rises over Binalong Bay is an experience I will never forget.

And you never know what wildlife you might spot. We were enjoying the sunshine one morning when a James Bond lookalike emerged from the water wielding a lobster.

Freycinet National Park and Lodge, on the other hand, provided one of the most luxurious experiences of our trip.

Within a national park, the lodge is framed on one side by spectacular sunsets over Oyster Bay and shadowed by the magnificent Hazards mountain ranges.

Nestled among native trees, each cabin is designed to feel like you are on your own. My own outdoor bath completes the tranquil picture, perfect for sipping the local Freycinet Vineyard wines.

The main lodge has a bistro and a fivestar restaurant that overlook a tranquil cove and a long, newly renovated jetty

from which you can watch the sunset over Coles Bay. The lodge is also a short walk from the gorgeous Honeymoon Bay, a popular engagement and wedding location.

Then there is the Cape Tourville Lighthouse and, of course, Wineglass Bay. The best way to experience the grandeur of the scenery is a flight with Freycinet Air. You get a panoramic perspective of the area, as well as the most impressive views of Wineglass Bay. The second-best option is the very popular track from the national park to Wineglass Bay lookout. It takes about 90 minutes, return, and is well worth the not-too-strenuous effort. Not for the fainthearted, however, is the walk to Mt Amos Lookout. This takes three to four hours and can be difficult going at times, but the view from the top will blow you away.

On our final few days, heading back to Hobart, we make a short detour to the town of Richmond, home to the historic Richmond Bridge – the oldest in Australia and the feature of many photos.

Time your Hobart stopover for a Saturday, to visit the Salamanca Markets.

Choose from flowers and food to beautiful images by local photographers, artworks, jewellery, and Tasmanian-designed clothes. I even spotted a blanket made from local alpaca wool. It’s one of the biggest markets I’ve seen anywhere in the world.

The overwhelming feeling I had visiting Tasmania was that, in 100 years’ time, this island paradise will plod along in its unspoilt natural state. There are no highrise buildings outside the cities, I didn’t see one chain restaurant, and there’s a strong culture of local produce and good food.

Tasmania is a hidden gem often overlooked by mainland folk, but that just adds to its charm.

AT HOME

Party central A courtyard centrepiece blurs the lines of inside and out in this smart new addition to a New Farm Queenslander Michelle Bailey

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courtyard and a swathe of manicured lawn have transformed this New Farm home into a playground for people and pets.

When the owners bought the property in 2014, it was not the original Queenslander they immediately fell for but its generous 746sq m block, garden, and prime location – opposite New Farm Park and its popular dog park.

A chance conversation with a fellow dog owner led them to engage architects Jade Myers and William Ellyett to design alterations and additions.

“The owners had a vision to restore the beautiful Queenslander, and they were determined not to demolish it or subdivide the site,” William says. “We understood the role landscape could play in contributing to the architecture.”

Landscape architect Dan Young collaborated, devising strategies, alongside Jade and William, to green the site and make a garden courtyard at the centre of a new two-storey extension. Dan says the courtyard was not just a visual landscape.

“It needed to withstand people and animals, be resistant to digging, scratching and walking, so we made a rock garden with a rolling ground cover,” he says.

The centrepiece is a tropical birch tree.

“Just as New Farm Park offers an open green space to enjoy sunshine, fresh air and nature, the central courtyard makes a garden providing light and ventilation for interior rooms,” William says.

“Importantly, it encourages a casual engagement with the outdoors.”

Considered a living room, the courtyard

is comfortable on balmy days and nights, and particularly on summer afternoons and evenings, when the garden is cast in shadow away from the heat of the sun.

Ground-floor living, dining and kitchen areas all spill onto the central space, and the courtyard staircase connects externally to a party terrace above the living room.

Sheltered by the pavilion roof, the terrace has views of the city and the courtyard’s birch tree. From the nearby hallway the contemporary extension connects flush with the raised floor of the original Queenslander. White finishes visually connect old and new.

“The material palette is based on four key materials: brick, concrete, timber and custom metal screens,” William says.

“We’ve deliberately used white to make a neutral backdrop to contrast with the green of the garden and blue of the sky.”

The underside of the formed concrete floor is exposed to create the concrete finish of the ground floor ceiling. The concrete helps keep rooms warmer in winter and cooler in summer.

Rendered brick at ground level embeds the building in the landscape.

“Brick is used as an anchoring device, culminating in the living room fireplace,” William says. “The chimney rises like a massive obelisk, a vertical marker in the landscape that grounds the open rooms back down to the garden.”

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Phil Brown I had no actual desire to go to Moscow ... because it’s an alien world that has nothing in common with Brisbane’s inner north. Nothing at all I have just had the most otherworldly experience. I have been to Moscow. And back. Yes, that’s right, Moscow. Why? Fair question. To see the Bolshoi Ballet actually. On assignment, you understand.

The whole experience was quite surreal because, firstly, I had no actual desire to go to Moscow, and secondly, because it’s an alien world that has nothing in common with Brisbane’s inner north. Nothing at all.

I find travel quite excruciating, which makes a long-haul trip such as that, well, tricky. If they could just anaesthetise me at this end and wake me up at the other, that would be good.

The upside is that Moscow was stunning, and it was amazing to be there lodged for a week at the famous Hotel Metropol, which stars in the book A Gentleman in Moscow, which everyone seems to be reading right now.

In that book, a certain Count Rostov is put under internal exile at the hotel by the

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Soviets, and I felt a bit like that myself.

The Metropol is just across the street from the Bolshoi, and a hop, skip and jump from the Kremlin, which is formidable and impressive, to say the least.

I also popped in to see Lenin’s Mausoleum in Red Square, where the former Soviet leader is embalmed and on display. It’s one of the weirdest tourist attractions in the world and, I must say, he didn’t look at all well.

I probably should have learnt some Russian before I went because my vocabulary was limited to two words: “dosvedanya” (which means bye-bye) and perestroika, which was the political reform movement under Gorbachev and a word that was of no practical use at all.

As you can imagine, communication was difficult. I’d walk into a shop and someone would launch into Russian and I would just give them a blank look and say: “Look, that’s all well and good but I’m from Brisbane and I haven’t got a

clue what you’re saying.” Then they would return the look because they had no idea what I was saying. So, as you can see, I got on like a house on fire over there.

Eventually they would find a few English words, and I did learn how to say thankyou – spasibo – which helped. So my Russian vocabulary expanded to a whopping three words. And somehow with that I managed.

The whole time I was in Moscow I kept pinching myself. I felt like it was all happening to someone else. I was like an actor in some film. Have you ever experienced this? It was very odd indeed.

And before I knew it, it was over and my wife was ringing me and asking where I was and I found myself saying, “Singapore”. And then next thing I knew, I was home. In Moscow the temperature hovered around zero degrees Celsius, so being back in the muggy Brisbane climate was also strange. But very nice too.

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Part of the Yungaba House residences, this property combines traditional elegance with contemporary luxuries while embracing Brisbane’s riverfront lifestyle with its wraparound balcony and garden courtyard.

The ground-floor entry includes a covered timber deck preceded by a gardened courtyard. Inside, this level has a laundry with Miele appliances and a bedroom with ensuite and built-in wardrobe.

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lead up to the first floor, which has an office with built-in desk and storage down one hallway. The central living and dining room is an open entertaining space with exposed brickwork walls, raked timber ceilings, a powder room, double hung windows and polished hardwood floors.

The adjoining galley-style kitchen features timber veneer cabinetry, stone benchtops and a breakfast bar. It also has high-quality Miele appliances, including two pyrolytic ovens, a coffee machine, integrated dishwasher and wine fridge.

Two covered timber decks offer outdoor entertaining space, including a wraparound deck overlooking the complex’s gardens and the Brisbane River.

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All three upstairs bedrooms have private access to the decks, including the main bedroom, which also features a walkin wardrobe, carpet and an ensuite with double vanity, ceramic tiles, separate bath and a glass-enclosed dual rain shower.

Along with ducted airconditioning, this residence has a Clipsal home automation system, two garage spaces and intercom entry.

It also enjoys access to the complex’s gardens, lap pool, gym, barbecue shelter and private river footpath.

Functionality reigns Set on an 885sq m allotment, this fivebedroom property has entry from the porch leading to the living hub. The dining, family and kitchen area include white tile flooring. The kitchen boasts ample bench space and modern appliances in a white colour palette. Nearby, there is a patio overlooking an inground pool. The lower level also includes a media room, office, laundry and one bedroom serviced by a

NORTHGATE 10 Sapsford St Land: 885sq m Inspect: Saturday (Mar 2), noon12.45pm; Tuesday (Mar 5), 6-6.30pm Agent: Dwight Ferguson and Damon Warat, Ray White Ascot; ph: 3868 7500, 0412 385 720 (DF) or 0413 200 063 (DW) Auction: On site, Mar 9, 9am

nearby bathroom. The upper level contains sleeping quarters with four bedrooms.

Family entertainer Renovated to an impressive standard, this Queenslander features 342sq m of internal living space across two levels.

The ground floor has internal access from a two-car garage, with the split-level floorplan flowing past a bedroom and laundry into an open-plan space with kitchen, lounge and dining areas.

The main bedroom is on the upper level and has a walk-in wardrobe and an ensuite.

NORMAN PARK 102 Kingsbury St Land: 405sq m Inspect: By appointment Agent: Paula Pearce, Place Bulimba; ph: 133 911 or 0417 433 098 Price: $1.5 million+

This level also features three more bedrooms, a bathroom, rumpus area and balcony access.

There is also ducted airconditioning throughout the property.

In the back yard is a pool.

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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.

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Updates add to the shine This sprawling Queenslander offers modern updates over two self-contained levels. The lower level features three bedrooms including the main bedroom with an ensuite and built-in wardrobes.

The open-plan layout then flows to the living hub. The kitchen boasts an island bench, stone benchtops and stainless-steel appliances. Through timber bi-fold doors there is a deck overlooking the backyard.

CLAYFIELD 31A Howie St Land: 1012sq m Inspect: Today (Wed, Feb 27), 6-6.45pm Agent: Dwight Ferguson and Alexander Shean, Ray White Ascot: ph: 3868 7500, 0412 385 720 (DF) or 0414 841 085 (AS) Auction: Level 26, 111 Eagle St, Brisbane, Friday (Mar 1), 10am

The upper level features another living hub with a deck and wraparound veranda. Interior details include timber flooring, high ceilings and VJ walls.

Potential for house sites Spring Creek is located in the Maleny hinterland. The property offers 72ha of fertile land locally known as high quality grazing land. The majority of the property is usable ex-dairy country sown to improved pastures such as Rhodes, Seteria, Kikuyu, Rye and Clover. “The views at Spring Creek are both superb and unique, and the property boasts several stunning potential house sites that take in the

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CANONDALE Lot 15, Aherns Rd Land: 72.03 ha Inspect: By appointment Auction: Level 26, 111 Eagle St, Brisbane, March 8, 10.30am Agent: Jez McNamara and Jason Mattiazzi, Ray White Rural Queensland; ph: 3231 2222, 0427 270 280 (JMC) or 0419 650 343 (JMA)

surrounding country side, views over the Mary River and offer complete privacy,” listing agent Jez McNamara says.

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Presenting 234m² of premium designer living, this prestigious new apartment is located in one of Brisbane’s most coveted addresses. Featuring an interior graced with clean lines, luxury finishes, and an intelligent, flowing layout that highlights the mesmerising river vistas from the balcony, there is no compromise – this apartment has been crafted for those that enjoy the finer things in life.

Positioned in the thriving suburb of New Farm, this residence is complemented by an enviable lifestyle moments from the Brisbane CBD.

3 BED 2+ BATH 2 CAR

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CASTLEBAR KANGAROO POINT

18N/39 Castlebar Street

SELLER RELOCATING, PRICED TO SELL! The north-east facing aspect of this 470m 2 full floor penthouse affords uninterrupted views of the Story Bridge and Brisbane River. The house-like proportions offers multiple separated living spaces, four ensuited bedrooms, a separate study and media/cinema, plus a private secure five car lock-up garage. The generous 25m frontage from your 100m2 covered outdoor alfresco space, with wet bar and barbeque, will ensure you can entertain all year round. Castlebar Cove is a first class building with resort style facilities. So don’t delay, please call Simon Caulfield for your inspection.

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NORMAN PARK

23 Wendell Street

With a northerly aspect, this is the ultimate entertainer’s home on a large 810m2 double block. Guests will adore the multiple living spaces, lavish bedrooms and sizeable terraces. Throughout the residence luxury is afforded at every turn; the gourmet kitchen will inspire, while the master bedroom will take your breath away. Topping it all off is the refurbished sparkling saltwater pool. Nestled in a quiet no through road ensures privacy and tranquillity but without sacrifice – the CBD lies only a few kilometres away, making this position unique and desirable.

5 BED 4 BATH 4 CAR +POOL +STUDY

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CITYSCAPE BRISBANE CITY

32 Macrossan Street

Admiralty Quays… Embrace the river city panorama from level 27. This 286m² riverfront apartment is being offered for the first time in 17 years. Designed to showcase the stunning easterly aspect of the cityscape, Story Bridge and Brisbane River with an open plan layout featuring banks of sliding glass doors that give way to a curvaceous balcony. Natural light and cooling breezes are assured.

Walk to Eagle Street Pier and the Howard Smith Wharves... This is your chance to secure a vibrant inner-city lifestyle with views to match… For more visuals and floor plans visit judygoodger.com

3 BED 3 BATH 2 CAR + POWDER ROOM

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KINGSMILL WINDSOR

103 Fifth Avenue

With sweeping urban views and the twinkling lights of the city, this beautifully designed and well maintained home boasts a massive 445m² of internal living space. Spread out over three luxurious levels and with breathtaking 180 degree views from the city skyline to Mt Coot-tha and beyond, there is something here for everyone. Close by to trains, elite schooling, the Reading Cinemas and café precincts, this locale is second to none. A true lifestyle home ready to be enjoyed and sure to impress for many years to come.

4 BED 3 BATH 2 CAR +POOL +STUDY +LIVING +CELLAR

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Elegant appeal Built in 1928, this elegant property mixes old charm with modern luxuries.

Set on a 1629sq m block, with one of the widest street frontages on Laurel Ave at almost 30m, the residence exudes the feel of a classic Queenslander.

Entry is from the upper level, where double doors open to a foyer and adjacent sunroom. This space is filled with natural sunlight coming through hinged windows.

Floor-to-ceiling VJ walls and timber flooring complement the open-plan layout.

To the right, a living room adjoins a dining room and both areas are carpeted.

The dining room has window seats under leadlight windows. Completing the living hub is an integrated family area and kitchen. The kitchen offers a timeless rustic feel with timber interior and benchtops. A sliding bi-fold window connects a benchtop to the veranda.

There are four bedrooms on this level including the main, which has an ensuite.

The main bathroom is between the remaining three bedrooms. Each bedroom has timber flooring and built-in wardrobes.

The second bedroom leads to a sunroom and study.

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Interior details include high, ornate ceilings, modern fixtures, leadlight windows and VJ walls. The bedrooms and living areas feature white tones.

Outside, the property has an established garden with trees and shrubs.

The focal point is an in-ground pool with brick-paved edging. On the lower level, there are ample storage areas as well as a laundry, a workshop and double carport.

Separate from the main residence is a tworoom studio.

CHELMER 49 Laurel Ave Land: 1629sq m Inspect: By appointment Agent: Ann-Karyn Fraser, Place New Farm; ph: 3107 5111 or 0419 708 094 Price: $2.8 million+

21 Johnston Street

This beautiful Bulimba residence 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 to entertain 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 12 – 12:30pm, Thu 5:45 – 6:15pm or by appointment

COURTNEY MAGUIRE 0401 031 668 JASON CHAFFEY 0408 208 939 PLC-OP0003_BN_G

BULIMBA 58 Pine Street Cnr 175 Brisbane Street 1,222M2 WALKING DISTANCE TO OXFORD STREET • • • •

Family home on one of 4171's largest blocks Room for a tennis court, pool or additional dwellings School catchment and walking distance to absolutely everything Development potential, multiple options

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BULIMBA 14 Duke Street LARGER THAN LIFE, BLUECHIP LOCATION Downsizing seller is selling on or before auction.

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Swimming pool, level lawn area, park views Multiple shared entertaining areas, study Timber floors, high ceilings, a/c, security Triple garage w internal access, storeroom

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BALMORAL 27 Bolan Street ACREAGE STYLE LIVING INNER CITY LIFESTYLE In the heart of Balmoral and room for a pony, who says you can't have it all!!

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BULIMBA 58 Pine Street cnr 175 Brisbane Street 1,222M2 WALKING DISTANCE TO OXFORD STREET • • • •

Pine Street address, two street frontage 1,222m2 corner block, 300m off Oxford Street Potential splitter block Development potential, multiple options

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Contemporary Riverfront Masterpiece 858m2

CONTEMPORARY RIVERFRONT MASTERPIECE - 858M2

17 Arbour Street, SHERWOOD

This brand new 548m2 architecturally designed modern luxury riverfront home is located in the most beautiful natural setting on a whisper quiet street on a massive 858m2 block with an incredible 17.4m of river frontage. Featuring stylish designer kitchen and large scullery, multiple living areas, master retreat with luxury ensuite, tiled pool overlooking river, wine cellar and much more.

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River vistas from on high Perched on a riverfront block, this renovated mid-century property offers superb views of the Brisbane River.

From the upper level, entry leads to the living hub. A kitchen offers marble benches and a butler’s pantry.

Also on this level are four bedrooms and a deck area with stunning river views.

Interior details include timber framed glass doors and windows, timber floorboards

GRACEVILLE 8 Long St West Land: 1341sq m Inspect: Today (Wed, Feb 27), 1.151.45pm; Saturday (Mar 2), 9.30-10am Agent: Jason Adcock, Adcock Prestige; ph: 1300 884 788 or 0418 727 788 Auction: On site, Saturday (Mar 2), 10am

and high ceilings. The lower level includes the main bedroom with an ensuite and walk-in wardrobe. Outside, there is an inground pool and established gardens.

Townhouse appeal This new private freehold townhouse offers stylish living in Morningside.

Crafted with designer finishes and innovative design, including raked ceilings and oak timber flooring, these townhouses have been designed to offer a low maintenance lifestyle, free from body corporate fees, listing agent Annie Hayes says. Seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor living across two floors, the

MORNINGSIDE 15 Carntyne St Floorplan: 198sq m Inspect: By appointment Agent: Annie Hayes, RE/MAX Results Morningside; ph: 3899 9999 or 0402 859 467 Price: $799,000+

property contains three bedrooms with built-in wardrobes, including the main bedroom, which features a stylish ensuite.

Upstairs, there is an open-plan kitchen, living and dining area.

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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, butler´s pantry, 3 fireplaces, multiple living, separate master level, solar heated pool, river deck, 10m pontoon and so much more.

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Elegant interiors Banc offers sophistication and luxury living in a riverside location close to Toowong Village.

The complex’s amenities include an infinity edge pool, barbecue terrace and a private wine cellar and tasting room.

The apartment has three bedrooms, with the main bedroom boasting an ensuite and walk-in wardrobe.

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TOOWONG 401/527 Coronation Dr Unit: 162sq m Inspect: By appointment Agent: Simon Caulfield, Place Kangaroo Point; ph: 3153 1457 or 0437 935 912

Located in Banc, this apartment offers luxury living with Brisbane River views.

Entry to a foyer leads to an open-plan living, dining and kitchen area. The kitchen offers Gaggenau appliances, marble benchtops and a butler’s pantry.

Nearby, sliding glass doors open to a wraparound balcony with a Smeg barbecue and river views.

There are three bedrooms, with the

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kitchen, dining and living area. The kitchen features an island bench, marble benchtops, floor-to-ceiling cabinetry and Gaggenau appliances.

Nearby, there is a balcony with Brisbane River views.

TOOWONG 1002/527 Coronation Dr Unit: 224sq m Inspect: By appointment Agent: Simon Caulfield, Place Kangaroo Point; ph: 3153 1457 or 0437 935 912 For sale: By negotiation

main bedroom boasting an ensuite and walk-in wardrobe. The ensuite features a double vanity. Complex facilities include an infinity edge pool and private wine tasting room and cellar. There are three carparking spaces.

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Take in the panorama Perched on the New Farm side of Tenerife Hill, this charming property boats city views from multiple levels.

The main entry on the ground floor opens into a hallway which extends the length of the property towards a spacious family room at the rear.

Two carpeted bedrooms are positioned to one side of the hallway, both with builtin wardrobes, and are serviced by a bathroom positioned directly opposite.

There is also a laundry and powder room on this floor.

Progressing to the first floor via an internal staircase, this level acts as the central living hub of the property, complete with a study, stylish bathroom, two additional bedrooms with built-in wardrobes and a kitchen and lounge room of open-plan design.

Stylishly appointed, the kitchen features V-Zug appliances, commercial extraction, soft close cabinets and breakfast bar with ample storage.

Adjoining is a fully equipped butler’s pantry with basin, two integrated Miele dishwashers, walk-in pantry and additional fridge space.

A large dining room sits at the back of the property and is surrounded by a covered balcony outside.

Designed to be a private retreat, the main bedroom resides on the top floor and features a luxury ensuite with marble finishes and double vanity and walk-in wardrobe.

Outside, the residence features an entertaining area complete with a barbecue, built-in lounges and a bar fridge, overlooking an in-ground swimming pool.

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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Classic charm This renovated property blends traditional Queenslander elegance with contemporary opulence behind a gated entry.

Tailored towards comfortable and spacious family living, the house offers a flexible floorplan with numerous indoor and outdoor entertaining areas.

On the ground floor, there is timber flooring, down lighting, high ceilings and tall clerestory windows. A family room also features an exposed-brick feature wall with an indoor-outdoor double fireplace.

The adjoining kitchen has a marble kitchen island, breakfast bar, and European appliances. The butler’s pantry has an additional sink and dishwasher and connects to a laundry with external access.

A carpeted rumpus room with built-in bench seating and wall-mounted TV extends off the kitchen, while a bathroom with double vanity and a bedroom with built-in wardrobe sit opposite the living room. Retractable glass doors create a natural flow from the interior to a covered outdoor entertaining space with an exposed-brick barbecue area. It overlooks a grassy yard and glass-enclosed pool.

An open-tread timber staircase leads up to the first floor, which captures the house’s Queenslander spirit through VJ walls and French doors.

Four carpeted bedrooms with built-in wardrobes share a modern bathroom with double vanity, glass shower and separate bath. The main bedroom has a walk-in wardrobe and an ensuite.

This level also has a powder room, rumpus room, wraparound balcony and an office with built-in desks.

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So very modern living This contemporary-style house on 642sq m has been designed with low maintenance family living in mind. On the lower level, tiled living and dining areas open to a terrace and in-ground pool. The kitchen has an island breakfast bar and stainlesssteel appliances. Also on this level are three bedrooms, including the main suite, which has a walk-in wardrobe and an ensuite.

Two further bedrooms, each with walk-in

BULIMBA 21 Johnston St Land: 642sq m Inspect: Thursday (Feb 28), 5.45-6.15pm; Saturday (Mar 2), noon-12.30pm Agent: Courtney Maguire and Jason Chaffey, Place Kangaroo Point; ph: 3153 1457, 0401 031 668 (CM) or 0408 208 939 (JC) Auction: Level 1, 33 Lytton Rd, East Brisbane, March 6, 6.30pm

wardrobes and ensuites, are on the upper floor and separated by a rumpus room.

Idyllic location is on offer A northerly aspect and views of the Brisbane River and New Farm Park are highlights of this large five-bedroom property.

The house has a mix of formal and casual living and dining spaces, all of which open to different terraces or balconies.

The kitchen is sleek and modern and includes a breakfast bar and Caesarstone benchtops.

NORMAN PARK 23 Wendell St Land: 810sq m Inspect: By appointment Agent: Sarah Hackett, Place Bulimba; ph: 3107 6999 or 0488 355 553 For sale: By tender closing March 7, 4pm

The bedrooms are spread across all levels and have varying features.

Set on an 810sq m block only a few kilometres from the CBD, the property also has a saltwater pool and a double garage.

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CROSSWORD ANSWERS. CRYPTIC: Across: 1 Petrol, 4 Crackers, 9 Icicle, 12 Two-timer, 13 Little, 15 Raid, 16 Card tables, 19 Registered, 20 Adze, 23 Lahore, 25 Adorable, 27 Pince-nez, 28 Parrot, 29 Electric blankets, 30 Censer. Down: 1 Pointer, 2 Tailoring, 3 Oil rig, 5 Rule, 6 Cannibal, 7 Exert, 8 Systems, 11 Menaces, 14 Addenda, 17 Ladybirds, 18 Esurient, 19 Relapse, 21 Elector, 22 Crease, 24 Hence, 26 Peri. QUICK: Across: 1 Modern, 4 Evacuate, 9 Tiring, 10 Al Capone, 12 Sideways, 13 Studio, 15 Envy, 16 Close shave, 19 Poles apart, 20 Rasp, 23 Submit, 25 Schubert, 27 Imagined, 28 Deluxe, 29 Eulogise, 30 Cotton. Down: 1 Matisse, 2 Daredevil, 3 Renown, 5 Vile, 6 Chastise, 7 Aloud, 8 Eyesore, 11 Cyclops, 14 Ostrich, 17 As a result, 18 Aspiring, 19 Passive, 21 Pattern, 22 Tuxedo, 24 Brawl, 26 News.

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