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MARCH 18-24, 2020

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Hands up who was at the MCG to see Australia sink India in the women’s T20 World Cup? All-rounder Ellyse Perry, our cover star this week, was sidelined but as the poster person for women’s cricket, the crowd still buzzed when she was interviewed after the match. I was there, too, watching a father, decked in green and gold, waving a boxing kangaroo flag and leading his young daughters in a patriotic chant. He was showing his kids a good time but the deeper message wasn’t lost in the “oi oi oi”.

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ussie sporting star Ellyse Perry has changed the face of women’s cricket, yet the threetime Belinda Clarke Award winner for being the most outstanding female cricketer in Australia isn’t that comfortable with praise.

“It’s very flattering and lovely to receive these honorary awards, but I don’t really like feeling nervous when it comes to getting up there to make a speech,” says Perry, who could not play in Australia’s winning T20 World Cup side on March 8 – in front of an attendance record of more than 86,000 fans at the MCG – due to a hamstring injury.

The all-rounder hobbled off the ground after she tore her hamstring off the bone against New Zealand in the group stages of the tournament and was missed in the final, but maintaining her part in the team’s camaraderie remained the utmost importance for Perry.

“Being fortunate enough to play with these girls is something I love doing. It’s totally a team sport and that means being there for the highs and lows.

We’ve been training pretty hard and had another series against India and England before the T20 series, so that was really good preparation for us. It’s been crucial in getting the team ready to this point.”

Almost daily gym sessions and a three-hour cricket match were just some of the ways the Australian team got ready for the clash.

The 29-year-old, who was named the 2019 ICC Cricketer of the Year, made her debut for Australia’s cricket and women’s soccer sides at 16; the adidas ambassador is also the youngest ever female to represent Australia in world cups for both sports.

Her rapid rise has seen her shine a light on women’s cricket, encouraging young women to pick up a bat and develop a love for the game.

“I don’t know about being the face of the sport,” she says, downplaying her impact.

“But it’s about taking the opportunity I’ve been given to develop the sport and promote it to as many people as we can. Hopefully through what I do is I can influence a lot of young girls that they can aim for a dream too. It’s a responsibility we have a group of players.”

Away from World Cup pressures, Perry – who moved to Melbourne last year with her husband, Melbourne Rebels rugby union player Matt Toomua – loves to unwind on a bike ride, with a preference to hang in her neighbourhood of Windsor, where she frequents cafes.

“Melbourne is an amazing city and I feel like I am still getting to know it,” Perry says.

“I like riding my pushbike when I have to go to training, a cafe to meet a friend or meetings. I’ve loved exploring the city that way and the culture factor is awesome to experience.”

She’s also a fan of the north side – you’ll always find her at the Grace Darling Hotel watching bands.

“I see live music at least once a week,” she says.

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“I’ll always choose something downbeat and low-key – that’s more in keeping with my vibe.

I love exploring Fitzroy and Collingwood too. I also love an opportunity to get to Red Hill on the Mornington Peninsula.”

Perry is intensely private; she likes to keep her cards close and isn’t known to be a conversationalist when it comes to media interviews. It may be that she’s shy or not comfortable opening up to a stranger.

If one thing is certain, Perry likes to answer in plural; describing a team spirit over a personal ambition. She will require surgery, and watched from the sidelines as the team triumphed in the World Cup final, there to support the teammates that a few days earlier beat South Africa in Australia’s first ever T20 semi-final to be played without her.

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It’s perhaps this selfless nature that’s made her a favourite in the sport. She’s also been key in raising awareness about pay equity.

“Women’s cricket has evolved so much in the period I have been playing,” Perry says.

“It’s an exciting time for the sport due to a number of changes around equal pay and opportunities for women that wasn’t there before. For female athletes to be able to play at an elite level and also at a professional level is a sign that there was a tremendous level of neglect in this sport and change needed to happen.”

Last February, Cricket Australia announced it would increase the prize money pool for the 2020 World Cup by 320 per cent on the 2018 tournament; the Australian women’s team having the potential to earn as much as their male counterparts at their respective T20 World Cups. “Women need to be

“There was a tremendous level of neglect in this sport and change needed to happen.” AUSTRALIAN CRICKETER ELLYSE PERRY

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Ellyse Perry bowls with power for Australia in a Twenty20 match against England in 2017.

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acknowledged as players – it’s a period of evolution and I am glad to be part of the process,” Perry says.

Perry grew up in Pymble on Sydney’s northern beaches. Her father Mark is a high school maths teacher who left the profession to work with his wife Kathy, a local GP who owns a practice in the Sydney suburb of Carlingford.

She has a brother Damien, whom she would join at the park to play sport, but it’s her father who gave her the thirst for cricket. He used to play squash for Australia as well as top-grade cricket.

“He’s taught me everything I know,” Perry says.

Her father is still her cricket coach – a bond she doesn’t see any reason to change.

“I owe it to him to be honest; he’s shown me what to do on the field and we still like to play cricket when we can. I’ve spent so much time away from home that I wish I could see them a lot more. The hardest part about playing is being away a lot.”

While her brother took up the drums as a teenager, Perry was drawn to the guitar.

Now, she’s just bought herself a harmonica.

“I started listening to a lot of music with the harmonica in it and thought why not, let’s give it a go,” she says.

“I also listen to a lot of music on the way to the ground when I’m training. It helps me switch off a bit too.”

Last year Perry released her book Perspective, which followed her 2016 children’s title, Pocket Rocket, but Perry says there won’t be a sequel.

“I was initially hesitant to do a book. It took about three meetings with my publisher for me to feel convinced it’s something I wanted to do,” she says.

“I said I didn’t want to write a life story and that I was open to other concepts.”

Perspective is all about sharing her dreams, sporting resilience and career highs in an inspirational guide.

“It’s about giving other girls the confidence to go out there and try the sport, or whatever their dream is,” Perry says.

“There’s not enough female success stories out there and if I can inspire the next generation, then that’s a good thing.” ●

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he Melbourne Food and Wine Festival feels different this year.

There are more free events. The festival hub, Queen Victoria Market, turns 142 years old later this month. But some things never change – the World’s Longest Lunch at Treasury Gardens sold out in 19 minutes. Festival creative director Pat Nourse says that having “Melbourne masters” Stephanie Alexander, Jacques Reymond and Philippe Mouchel on board for 2020 made “a fast horse run faster”. You’ve missed the opportunity to buy tickets for dinners featuring big stars, like food writer and author of Nothing Fancy cookbook Alison Roman, but you can still catch them at the free ShedX talks and demonstrations on festival weekends.

“Every single international is yours for the adoring at the Queen Vic Market for free,” Nourse says. The talks are set around how-tos, whether it’s Roman talking about how to have people over, James Beard award-winning chef Michael Solomonov from Zahav making fiveminute hummus, or Sydney’s Josh Niland sharing how to use more than the fillets from a fish. But international talent is not the main focus. “The focus of the festival is Melbourne, and having a fun time,” Nourse says. This list should get you started, but with more than 150 events on offer from March 19 to 29, we encourage you to peruse the program. ●

FOOD & DRINK Food parties at the Vic Market Sichuan Snack Fair, free entry March 22, 11am-5pm

English food writer and cookbook author Fuchsia Dunlop and 10 Melbourne restaurants are putting on a Sichuan Food Fair that will be the hottest thing at Queen Vic this festival season. Stands from the likes of Dainty Sichuan, Spice Temple, Lee Ho Fook, Supernormal and Belle’s Hot Chicken will serve traditional Sichuan favourites as well as new creations. Keep an eye out for the “heating and cooling station” to adjust spice levels.

This year’s Melbourne Food & Wine Festival is set to be the best yet.

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Free to have fun

Maximum Chips, $35 March 20, 5pm-10pm

You’ve heard of minimum chips, but Maximum Chips pays tribute to all forms of fries in an all-you-can-eat affair. Visit the Condiment Crew for a range of salts and sauces or Mary’s for a burger on the side. Tickets include drinks and entertainment, the latter hopefully – but unlikely – from Hot Chip. “They will be in Victoria, but I haven’t managed to make that happen yet,” Nourse says.

“If they want to pop in and help out, I will give them as many chips as they want.”

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The Big Spaghetti, free entry

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March 28, 11am-8pm

There’s never been a better time to carb load with the east coast’s best Italian restaurants joining forces for a stand-up Italian street food fair.

Aussie comedian and presenter Sam Pang, along with Matt Preston, will cook up Preston’s bolognese on stage, while restaurants like Capitano, Rosetta, Tipo 00 and Cafe Paci will serve at least two pasta dishes each, bolstered by good times and aperitivi from Bar Americano. Entry is free; most dishes are $12 to $18. There may or may not be a Lady and the Tramp kissing booth.

Vegan vibes

The East to West of Indonesian Seafood, $123

Welcome to the Jungle, entry $25

March 22, noon-4.30pm

March 27, 5pm-10pm

Janet De Neefe from Bali’s Casa Luna restaurant is flying in to take over Anchovy in Richmond, bringing with her the diverse regions of Indonesian cuisine. With the country made up of more than 17,000 islands, you’ll be given a glimpse into seafood dishes from Sumatra, Bali and Maluku like squid sambal matah and ocean trout steamed in banana leaves.

What do Smith & Daughters, Annam and Pho Nom, Fancy Hank’s, Bar Saracen, Mary’s and Atlas Dining have in common? They’re all part of this plant-based party at Victoria Market, set in a topical garden with live music from The Tarantinos (who play music from Quentin Tarantino’s films) and vegan cocktails from tikitastic The LuWow. Food and drinks purchased separately, dishes around $12 to $18.

Vegan Vietnamese Adventure, $102 March 19 & 22, 6pm-9pm

Forget all that fish sauce, South Melbourne’s Rice Kitchen is putting on a six-course menu of vegan Vietnamese cuisine with different regional dishes, like pulled jackfruit wraps and banh xeo.

A little bit quirky The Convenient Store, free entry March 20-29, 8am-6pm

Located at Victoria Market, The Convenient Store will stock the best, most eccentric and cultest Victorian food, drink and merch – and play The Knack’s My Sharona on request, a la Reality Bites. Expect Supernormal’s katsu sando, Lune’s cheese and Vegemite scroll, IDES peanut butter, Gelato Messina’s ice cream tribute to Violet Crumble, boozy beverages and a sandwich dubbed “The Convenient Motherlode” layered with a slice from every deli at the market.

Senses will ignite at The Art of Dining.

MELBOURNE FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL

Cake Book at The Ian Potter Centre.

Made by Queen Fine Foods, it coincides with the 40th anniversary of the cookbook’s first edition. Visit weekends for tea stations, opportunities to ice your own mini cakes and free daily tours with author Pamela Clark.

The Art of Dining, $103 March 24-25, 6.30pm-9.30pm

Mister Bianco in Kew is exhibiting five artworks by local artist Laura White. Over as many courses, chefowner Joseph Vargetto will interpret each artwork as an Italian dish matched with a cocktail or wine.

During one course, guests will be encouraged to wear an eye mask to heighten other senses.

$150 with matched drinks)

Here’s cheers

March 19, 7pm-11pm

The ocean holds so much more than just fish, and Iki-jime is setting out to prove it at this one-off dinner that focuses on overlooked ocean produce.

Dishes will feature foraged sea plants picked from the coast and by divers, and vegan cheese from Victorian producers.

Eat curiously Sunshine Food Fever, $54

Belle’s Clam Bar with Garage Project Crushed Wines, $89 March 19, 7pm-10pm

The Clam Bar is coming to Melbourne for one night only at Belle’s Hot Chicken. The collaboration with Garage Project brewery will see Cloudy Bay clams freshly shucked, fried and everything in between washed down with natural wine and Garage Project’s innovative beers.

March 19 & 27, 6.30pm-9pm

The Crawl and Bite progressive dinners have sold out, but there’s one by another name happening in Sunshine. Over three progressive courses, Sunshine Food Fever will take you from Ethiopia to North India and Vietnam, coupled with traditional entertainment. This opportunity to learn more about other cultures starts at Gojo Ethiopian Cafe & Restaurant.

Beasts and Brews: Volume Two, $123 March 28, 6pm-10pm

This joint effort between Mjolner restaurant and Stomping Ground Brewery will be a CBD laneway party fit for Vikings. Chef Andy Wright will cook whole beasts, while the brewery will serve craft beer in hollowed-out horns. Dress-ups not obligatory, but are encouraged.

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Take the Cake, free entry March 18-25

Thanks to a collaborative exhibition from the fest and NGV, you can relive all your saccharine childhood memories of edible trains, houses and pools featured in The Australian Women’s Weekly Children’s Birthday

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Charcoal Lane Experience, $192

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March 23, 6.30pm-10.30pm

If you’ve ever wondered, “what is Australian food?” this one-time dinner by Charcoal Lane in the Birrarung Gallery at Melbourne Museum will answer that question.

Billed as “an evening of immersive culture and cuisine”, the four-course meal using Indigenous ingredients will be a vibrant celebration of Aboriginal culture.

Brewers Molly Rose, Wildflower and Bridge Road are pairing up with winemakers Brash Higgins, Adrian Rodda and Callie Jemmeson (Pacha Mama) to serve brews influenced by wine styles. Taste the results matched with three courses while chatting to the winemakers and brewers at Molly Rose in Collingwood. ●

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5 MINUTES WITH …

Adam Lambert WHO \ American

singer who also fronts the iconic rock band Queen WHAT \ After a memorable bushfire charity gig, he’s returning to solo work and a classic sound with his new album, Velvet WHEN \ The album is on sale from March 20

Your new album Velvet is all about love and relationships. Are you in a good place right now?

I am totally in a great place right now, doing what I love and having the opportunity to tour and play with Queen and also focus on my solo career. But you’re right, the album is all about love – from self-esteem love to loving someone you can’t have to learning to let go in love. Right now I’m single and finding it hard to be in a relationship because of the nature of my work. I make lots of amazing connections but then I have to keep moving. Thank god for smartphones.

You worked with Nile Rodgers on Velvet and revisit a classic sound – how has touring with Queen inf luenced the new material?

I think sonically, this is the closest my solo work gets to my touring work with Queen. I mean it’s inevitable there is an influence, but with Velvet I really wanted to dig into those classics like soul, funk and disco and step away from that super pop and glossy sound. I had to really listen to my internal voice and I knew I didn’t want that; I also have streaming to thank for helping me delve into those eras and explore my dad’s vinyl collection, too. I’m really happy going down this road. And as for Nile, he’s amazing. He is such a generous man.

I’ve worked with him on a song on my last album Trespassing and played with his band Chic. He’s generous, real and a great friend.

What was it like to meet Madonna?

I’ve met her briefly – it was pretty awe-inspiring. I have run into her a few times now and she knows who I am, which is an absolute honour.

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Tell us about reprising Queen’s 1985 Live Aid set list for the Fire Fight Australia Benefit in Sydney last month.

It was around New Year’s that we (Queen) knew we would do the fundraiser and thought what a cool idea to revive the song list. It was all part of a creative process that seemed right for the moment. It hadn’t been played live like that in 35 years. It also appealed to me personally because I had a chance to recreate that iconic moment in Australia.

Your mother outed you as gay at 18.

Tell us how you felt when she did that.

I was shocked, but totally fine with it. I think she knew what I couldn’t say for a long time. She even went to a gay and lesbian service to seek help to encourage me to come out to her.

She made it so easy and has always been supportive. Coming out was a big deal 20 years ago. I was so green and didn’t have life experience and (was) sort of afraid of speaking up.

Do you stay in contact with people from your childhood now that you’re famous?

My first f latmate Johanna is now a mother of two and was just the sort of confidence person I needed in my life when I was coming out – we still stay in touch. I have always been lucky with female friends – even at high school – they just got me. I didn’t have to say anything; they just knew and created a safe space for me. Yes, I still stay in touch with some of them. ●

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DESIGN

Golden days on the riverbank Bathing in the Yarra? It was once popular and is inspiring design.

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Atmosphere sauna.

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f you’ve ever stood on Princes Bridge and peered into the murky depths below, it’s unlikely that, even on the hottest day, you felt tempted by a quick dip. Inviting, it isn’t.

But it wasn’t always so. Early last century the river was well-used for swimming, with clubs and pools alongside.

There are still popular bathing spots. Last month, Pound Bend at Warrandyte featured in a Time Out list of five secret swimming spots around Melbourne. Also, a not-for-profit company is developing a river-fed floating pool on the Yarra, adjoining Enterprize Park.

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“Melbourne has this amazing resource at its fingertips for furthering the health of its residents and it’s not able to be utilised.” ART DIRECTOR RACHEL MACKAY Mostly, though, the river’s bathing culture died out as it became increasingly polluted.

Now, for Melbourne Design Week, a Sydneybased art and architecture collective has created Atmosphere: A Revival, a public sauna installation at the old riverbank Alphington swimming pool site.

“It’s a statement about the fact that Melbourne has this amazing resource at its fingertips for furthering the health of its residents and it’s not able to be utilised,” Studio Rain art director Rachel Mackay says.

Mackay has worked in Scandinavia and is “a very big sauna enthusiast”. Budget problems stalled this project last year so Rain created Atmosphere Pavilion, a prototype encircled by water and mist at Fairfield amphitheatre. This year, it’s the real thing.

Sponsorship makes possible a 10-person, off-grid, portable sauna fed by salvaged firewood. “Part of the experience of having the intense heat is going into a cold body of water, it’s where the health

benefits come from,” Mackay says. But they won’t encourage river jumps. “We’ve created a bucket shower, you pull on a rope to a tank of water.”

Volunteers partly excavated the pool remains, but Mackay says little is visible – mostly metal steps.

However, Darebin Heritage recounts excitement at its opening in 1924 and photographs show crowds lining the riverbank.

The city’s first river baths were opened in 1844 and cost sixpence in the “respectable” section and threepence in the working men’s section, Rachel Winterton writes in her thesis on swimming in late colonial Melbourne.

Although the council made it illegal to bathe elsewhere in the 242-kilometre river, they were unprofitable, closing three years later.

Another opened in 1849. But again, these river baths struggled to turn a profit – as the Yarra became increasingly polluted. When the last baths closed in 1859 “it was reported that the water was

little more than raw sewage”. Even today there are reports of human sickness linked to the Yarra water.

It’s illegal to swim south of Collins Bridge, Collingwood, where the Yarra becomes a boating channel. But Yarra riverkeeper Andrew Kelly, who advocates for the river and has swum at Warrandyte, says it depends where you swim – and when. “You can swim in it, but I certainly would not after rain,” he says.

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Let food guide you

With a rich history, hot air balloon rides and hidden gems, Turkey remains a holiday hot spot for every breed of traveller. But if you really want to dive in to all the country has to offer, it’s best to do so stomach-first.

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A day in Istanbul Karakoy is a hip harbour area on the northern side of the Galata Bridge.

It’s a wonderful jumble of local life and tourist-friendly cafes and bars.

Stroll 20 minutes uphill to Lades Menemen for traditional scrambled eggs with crusty bread. In Galata Simitci locals eat warm simit (somewhere between a pretzel and bagel) with tea. Walk over the Golden Horn to Eminonu, where

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Trying balik ekmek, a grilled fish sandwich served from a rocking boat, is a rite of passage, but watch out for bones. You could spend the rest of the afternoon at Misir Carsisi Spice Bazaar, a welcome assault of colours, smells and samples. If you’re in the market for jewels, antiques, carpets and textiles, kitchenware or Turkish decor for home, don your bargaining hat and embrace the chaos of The Grand Bazaar, just 650 metres from the Spice Bazaar. Reward yourself with a drink and shisha at a nearby rooftop bar (they’ll find you) before dinner back in Karakoy. If you’re into street food, Balik Durum Mehmet Usta on Mumhane Caddesi cooks life-altering fish wraps. ● S O F IA L E VI N

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A weekend in Istanbul

A fortnight in Turkey

Spend the first half of day two hitting both Sultan Ahmed Mosque (aka the Blue Mosque) and Hagia Sophia. The former is adorned with blue tiles and stained-glass windows dating back to the 16th century, while the latter was a cathedral and then mosque before becoming a museum. Dress appropriately and visit the Blue Mosque first thing, checking online to avoid prayer times, and make it to Hagia Sophia a few hundred metres away for the 9am opening time.

You’ll be in Balat, a 15-minute drive away, in time for brunch at cafe. The traditional breakfast will keep you going as you explore the neighbourhood on foot. Formerly the Jewish Quarter, it’s a photographer’s dream with colourful houses, cobbled streets, antique auction houses, clothing stores and cafes. Don’t miss the Phanar Greek Orthodox College, and pause for a photo on the rainbow

The best way to get into the guts of a country like Turkey is through food.

Intrepid Travel offers a small-group 10-day tour called Turkey Real Food Adventure that includes accommodation, most meals and foodie experiences you won’t find elsewhere for $1975. Spend the extra time in Istanbul to fully immerse yourself in the capital, but save the Spice Bazaar and Eminonu for your guided tour. Over the 10 days you’ll also visit 1500-year-old Ephesus,

Incir Agaci Kahvesi cafe.

steps of Incir Agaci Kahvesi cafe.

Snack like a local on seafood meze at Balat Sahil. For dinner, Koskeroglu is split into multiple restaurants serving kebabs, lahmacun Turkish pizzas and incredible baklava. For a better taste of the city, opt in for Urban Adventures’ Istanbul Night Tasting Trail. ●

forage on a farm in Bodrum, learn to make gozleme and manti (Turkish dumplings), visit a small hill town for some local hospitality, cook Central Anatolian cuisine in Goreme (and still have the opportunity for a hot air balloon add-on), visit a winery in Cappadocia and much more. ● NOTES FROM THE ROAD Pack light if you plan to hit the bazaars, and shop around.

The writer travelled with assistance from Intrepid Travel.

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hen you hear about the accolades that landscape designer Phillip Withers has received – he was the 2017 gold medal and City of Melbourne Best in Show winner at that year’s Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show – you imagine a seasoned, older, gentleman.

Instead, Withers is all of 35 and sports a vastly different approach to many of his more traditional colleagues. With a background in fashion design, Withers is hoping to prove that the romantic English garden so coveted by many Melburnians has less relevance today, and should make way for a bolder outlook: increased use of native and local plants and vegetation.

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The winning 2017 Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show creation by Phillip Withers (opposite), researching plant life

25th anniversary garden that’s presented by Yarra Valley Water. For the garden, entitled “It’s Our Time,” Withers has used 3000 plants from the three bio regions which make up Victoria’s Great Ocean Road area to highlight the need for water conservation, encourage biodiversity and show that native plants have their own beauty.

“It’s been drummed into people that native plants get woody and start looking average in a garden,” he says. “But now people are saying, ‘I want to be water wise. I want to get birds into my garden.’ There’s definitely a shift ... There’s an amazing array of native vegetation that you can put in your garden, establish for a year or so and then turn the tap off.”

Withers points out that “the idealism of European gardens” doesn’t make sense in our hot weather.

“A lot of those plants are specific to a climate with a lot more rain through different seasons,” he says.

“In small doses it makes sense. I think there’s room for different plants and trialling things in the garden, but it all needs to come back to a little bit of locality and the understanding that what we’ve got here really works well.”

And with this message, business is booming. He never imagined he’d find himself in this field back in his days as a fashion design student, until he took a job in garden maintenance with a friend.

“We were up in Mount Dandenong which was lush with tree ferns, and I just loved the feel of it – being around nature. I thought, I’ve got a calling here.”

But he knew that if he entered the field, he’d have to combine his visual and design skills. Hence, the idea of landscape design was born.

Now, he lives in Collingwood with his wife Molly and their whippet Rue (named after the companion plant). “When we [work with a client] who’s never gone into their garden and all of a sudden we’ve recreated this space that adds to their lives and they end up going out there all the time – that’s beautiful.” ● MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL FLOWER AND GARDEN SHOW \ March 25-29 at the Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens. ● melbflowershow.com.au ● phillipwithers.com.au

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ears after she first set foot in Shelford Girls’ Grammar School as a student, Sarah McKenzie remembers the warmth and sense of belonging that enveloped her. That same warmth and acceptance is still very much part of the school’s ethos.

McKenzie joined Shelford in the later years of primary school and after graduating, studying a bachelor of education and initially working as a PE teacher, she returned “home” to Shelford. She is based in the energetic and colourful Junior Discovery Centre where Foundation to grade 2 girls are introduced to the world of education.

“Shelford is one of those places that you never really leave. It’s a small community with a huge sense of nurturing and acceptance and that’s what makes it special. Returning here to teach truly has been like coming home,” says McKenzie.

“I still clearly remember wearing my uniform with pride and feeling part of a community. I remember valedictory services, the performing arts shows and the excitement of the house sporting carnivals. The values of respect, integrity, passion and creativity at Shelford are also still alive and the girls at this school today are as lucky as I was to be here.”

McKenzie’s commitment to everything that a Shelford education stands for saw her eagerly take up a teaching position in 2009.

“I always wanted to do primary teaching because you teach a lot of different subjects in a day and that means there’s plenty of room for creativity and exploration. Younger students are like sponges – they want to learn and you can foster good habits and engage them in learning from the beginning,” she says.

“I was a PE teacher for two years but realised I wanted to work with the same children all day every day because you then foster deeper connections with students. They trust and respect you and then you can make a difference.”

McKenzie teaches in the Junior Discovery Centre (JDC), coordinates the JDC curriculum and investigates the introduction of new programs to further improve learning. Regular data analysis also helps her see what the JDC is doing well and what areas can be enhanced.

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“By the time they leave the JDC, students have seen the lifecycle of a butterfly unfold in the classroom, they’ve become strong, independent readers, they’ve learned about local history and they understand their school and community and their place in that. They experience a lot.”

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Centre encourages academic, social and emotional development. A suite of wellbeing programs is an opportunity to explore emotions, resilience and the value in making mistakes and learning from them.

“I tell my students that I want them to leave school each day with a ‘sweaty brain’!” says McKenzie. “Then they know they’ve really been challenged. If you go to the gym and don’t sweat then you haven’t been working hard enough and it’s the same for the brain. When our girls go home with a sweaty brain I know they’ve worked hard and have tried something new. That’s a good day.” ● SARAH MARINOS

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The harmony of clean lines, spacious sophisticated rooms, and generous curves designed by RAIA Gold Medal awardwinning practice Edgard Pirrotta Architects has created a distinctive home.

Recently renovated, it offers a superb urban lifestyle surrounded by beautifully planned, lush gardens and several rooms, upstairs and down, open to outdoor relaxation areas.

The entry leads to the deep curve of the lounge and sitting room facing north at the front of the house. Here, bespoke cabinetry, Belgian linen curtains, an Escea gas fireplace and banks of glazing with views of the garden create a mellow and serene space.

To the side is the casual living and dining area with a sleek, streamlined timber and white kitchen with attractive fior di bosco marble benches, Miele appliances, Blum cabinetry and a large walk-in pantry. LED bench lighting adds to the ease of use. This area opens to a full-width private bluestone terrace with custom seating, flanked by evergreen walls, hedges and gardens.

Also on the ground floor are a bedroom with en suite bathroom and built-in wardrobes, which also opens to the terrace, and a powder room and laundry.

Upstairs, the main bedroom opens to a balcony within the curve, and has an indulgent en suite with oval free-standing bath and twin basins, and a walk-in wardrobe. The two children’s bedrooms have their own en suite and terrace.

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zoned heating and cooling, secure video intercom entry, an alarm system and motorised blinds are included.

In a quiet cul de sac, the house is close to the cafes and shopping of Martin and Bay streets and Gardenvale station.

Kamesburgh Gardens and the beach are nearby and Elsternwick Primary and Elwood College, as well as several independent schools, are in the neighbourhood. ● BEVERLEY JOHANSON property@domainreview.com.au Agent: Marshall White, Andrew Campbell 0419 366 545 Price: $2.8 million-$2.9 million Auction: 3.30pm, March 21

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Designed over two levels, with neighbourhood views of historic mansions from the upstairs balcony, this townhouse offers an easy, quality lifestyle. High ceilings, large living areas, parquetry floors and glazing to the garden give a light and open airiness on the ground floor. On the first floor, the main bedroom has a walk-in wardrobe, en suite bathroom and silk curtains. Also here are a rumpus room, spa bathroom and two bedrooms, both with built-in wardrobes and one has a built-in desk. The fourth bedroom with en suite is on the ground floor. Heating, cooling and an alarm system are included and the property is close to Church Street, transport and schools. â—? BEVERLEY JOHANSON Agent: Kay & Burton, Tamara Penno 0409 532 606 Price: $1.9 million-$2.09 million Auction: 10.30am, March 28

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Just metres from the beach and Black Rock village, this contemporary low-maintenance home is in a location that serves families very well. A preschool, Black Rock Primary and Sandringham College are close by. On the ground floor, sparkling with porcelain tiling, living areas begin with a lounge at the front and flow through to the spacious informal zone and kitchen at the rear, opening to a covered deck and landscaped garden. Upstairs, the large main bedroom suite includes a balcony, walk-in wardrobe and en suite. Children share the family bathroom. The property is just a short walk from a range of cafes, restaurants and bakeries. â—? BEVERLEY JOHANSON Agent: Belle Property, Mandy Engelhardt 0439 483 024 Price: $1.45 million-$1.49 million Auction: 1.30pm, March 28

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Custom residential design and building company Latitude 37 is responsible for this fresh and modern Bentleigh East house. Warm cedar cladding adorns the facade, rear and staircase, and expansive double glazing means the house gets plenty of natural light. The openplan living and dining area features clerestory windows, and the designers have created two clever window seats that look out to silver birches. The main bedroom with walk-in wardrobe and en suite is on the ground floor, and there are four bedrooms including a guest suite upstairs, plus a retreat and study nook. There’s also a sitting room, and custom wine storage in the staircase. ● ARIANNA LUCENTE Agent: Jellis Craig, Calvin Reid 0413 878 860 Price: $1.8 million-$1.88 million Auction: 1pm, March 21

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BRIGHTON \ 72 COLE STREET 4

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If proximity to the Brighton Golden Mile beachfront is a priority, then this Mediterranean-style house should be in the running. Set over three levels, the north-facing property is just 500 metres from the beach. The colonnaded facade is impressive and interiors are as comfortable as they are grand. Chandeliers can be found in multiple rooms and the spiral staircase features a wrought-iron railing. There are formal lounge and dining rooms, and a more relaxed kitchen and living room with gas fireplace. Head to the basement level for the cinema room with adjoining stone bar, plus a cellar and storage space. There’s also a paved outdoor area with water feature. ● ARIANNA LUCENTE Agent: Hodges, Julian Augustini 0418 558 408 Price: $3.7 million-$3.9 million Private sale

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The detail on the facade of this Victorian house very much mirrors its renovated interior. With high ceilings and a muted palette of whites and greys, and dark floorboards throughout, the arched entry hall opens to four bedrooms and a study (or potential fifth bedroom) with bay windows.

The kitchen features textured metallic splashbacks and marble benchtops, and there’s a small adjacent meals area, as well as a larger living and dining room. The cellar or storage room can be accessed from the covered outdoor area, and a geometric fence surrounds a pebble courtyard and above-ground spa. The property is close to Chapel and Carlisle streets. ● ARIANNA LUCENTE Agent: RT Edgar, Sherife Olmez 0404 022 854 Price: $2.2 million-$2.42 million Auction: 1.30pm, March 21

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SOUTH MELBOURNE \ 7 LITTLE TRIBE STREET

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with ice maker and Husky wine fridge, and the superbly

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92 Page Street, Albert Park Beyond its commanding Victorian facade, a ground-breaking architectural renovation has created a 5 bedroom, family entertainer that culminates, with a genuine sense of occasion, in unforgettable al fresco living. Visually dramatic and incredibly functional, the home is positioned in one of the most coveted streets that occupy the blue ribbon pocket between Albert Park Village and the waterfront, and offers the rare privilege of fully self-contained rear accommodation. Bold in scope, extravagant in quality and proudly at the cutting edge of residential technology, the home delivers a gallery-like experience like few others, as it flows from its traditional origins towards its open-plan rear. Arranged around a marble, waterfall-edged island bench with a suite of the finest appliances, an integrated refrigerator, a wine fridge and walk-in pantry, the home cascades through remarkable automated glass doors to a paved poolside entertaining area that has been crafted to further inspire our love of al fresco living. Climb the striking, glass-balustrade, staircase to discover 4 bedrooms of pure opulence. The master suite and second bedroom each enjoy private ensuites, whilst the remaining bedrooms share a semi-ensuite. All 3 of these bathrooms are unequivocally 5-star experiences with marble surfaces and an impressive commitment to luxury. Upstairs again and a rooftop turret delivers a magical outdoor living experience from which 360 degree views are revealed, spanning from the ever-expanding skyline of the Melbourne CBD, to the waters of Port Phillip Bay and everything in between. Meanwhile, a triple car garage services the main home and sits underneath the self-contained unit which itself enjoys its own independent (4th car) garage. Offering a 6th bedroom, 2nd kitchen, living, another ensuite and plenty of storage, this is genuinely self-contained and leasable. Hydronic heating, C-Bus Home Automation, a built-in BBQ and outdoor shower are thoughtful additions to enhance the joy of living here. Land size 600 m2 approx.

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60 St Vincent Place, Albert Park Commanding spectacular street presence, this landmark c1868 residence superbly fuses the epitome of Victorian grandeur with the ultimate in modern extravagance. Only changed hands once in 100 years, this freestanding estate is the second largest on the north side of St Vincent Place with dual frontage to Draper Street and overlooking the iconic St Vincent Gardens. A captivating landscaped forecourt and tessellated verandah precedes the imposing arched entrance hall which flows past a gracious formal sitting and dining room with pressed metal ceiling and two open fireplaces. The number 1 city tram is on the doorstep as well as Albert Park Village and Lake, the beach and leading schools including Albert Park Primary School and College. Other luxuries include ground floor family bathroom, underfloor heating, heated towel rails in all bathrooms, ducted gas heating, split system air conditioning, well equipped laundry and generous storage. The original stables and loft have been converted to a single garage and home office, plus there is scope for additional off street parking (STCA). Land size 731m2 approx.

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102 Beach Street, Port Melbourne Two-storey Beacon Cove residence set on allotment of 393sqm (approx.). Comprising: entrance, impressive front living room with leafy aspect, elegant separate dining room, fully appointed modern kitchen with ample storage, delightful open plan living room overlooking beautiful north facing entertainer’s garden, ideal for alfresco living. Oversized master bedroom plus three bedrooms (with built-in robes), delightful north facing balcony, central second modern bathroom. Off street parking for four vehicles via secure rear gate access.

7 Little Tribe Street, South Melbourne With an impressive sense of depth, proportion and light-filled style, this contemporary 3 bedroom residence highlights an alluring al fresco flow from open-plan living through concertina doors to a private entertainers’ deck, in a peaceful streetscape near Bridport St, Bay St and Gasworks Arts Park. Also presents a master suite with city views and ensuite, a vast stone waterfall-edged island bench and Miele oven / cooktop in the kitchen, plus a lock-up garage with direct internal access.

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11 Danks Street, Albert Park This 4 bedroom townhouse over 4 stylish levels, proudly showcasing both bay and city views and located near Victoria Avenue and the waterfront. Comprising Miele equipped kitchen and open-plan living that flows to a pair of terraces, as well as a top floor lifestyle room with a terrace and expansive views, plus 2 master bedrooms with ensuites, a double garage with direct internal access, central heating / cooling.

14 Withers Street, Albert Park Affordable contemporary 2 levels 1970’s townhouse ideal to live in now with fabulous potential to renovate or rebuild your dream home (STCA). Comprising entry, front light filled living room with access to court yard, master bedroom, central bathroom, modern kitchen with ample storage. Upstairs 2nd double bedroom, further living room with access to balcony. Land size approximately 7 metres x 13 metres. Don’t miss this rare opportunity!

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130 Hambleton Street, Middle Park An enviable life style awaits the lucky purchaser of this magnificent two storey balconied residence. Positioned in one of Middle Park’s most sought after locations, adjacent to Armstrong street shopping village, cafe life, lake and No.96 city light rail.Truly a rare find in this in one of the districts best locations! Land size 5 M x 35 M

112 Graham Street, Port Melbourne Effortlessly blending c1896 Victorian character with striking contemporary flair, this immaculate 3 bedroom residence delivers open living/meals with stunning light, European-inspired formal dining/sitting room, stone kitchen with s/steel appliances, oversized bedrooms, pristine double vanity stone bathroom, hallway library, expansive rear deck, and rose gardens. Near Bay Street shopping, beach, Lagoon Reserve, and schools.

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12 Dendy Street Brighton DELIGHTFUL SINGLE LEVEL HOME JUST MOMENTS FROM DENDY BEACH On the corner of Ramsay Street and less than 200 steps from the sand and beach boxes of the iconic Dendy Street beach, this state-of-the art singlelevel home is designed to meet the needs of buyers who are ready for a free and easy downsize lifestyle. Featuring a security gated lobby entrance with a versatile floorplan of up to three bedrooms, two of which have ensuites, the vast master suite is complete with spacious W.I.R/ dressing room, dual vanity bathroom and stylish robes and cabinetry. Offering rare security and privacy with its own street identity, this is high quality single-level living in a prestige location.

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PRIVATE SALE $2,500,000-$2,750,000 VIEWING Inspect By Appointment CONTACT Baden Lucas Peter Doan

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EDWARDIAN ELEGANCE • Beautiful period home • Size 266sqm (approx) • MSAC sports centre, Victoria Avenue shops, Middle Park primary & kinder • Three double bedrooms

Bright and sunny main domain features an updated kitchen with European appliances adjoining the dining and living area, with French door accessible to a desirable north-facing paved rear courtyard with laneway access.

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• Large master suite with spacious ensuite and walk-in robe • Ducted heating/evaporative cooling • Large central bathroom with spa

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‘KALLISTA’ — GRAND FAMILY HOME • Magnificent period residence • Exquisite original stained glass • North-facing rear landscaped garden • Salt chlorinated pool and spa

Comprising entry area opening to large formal lounge, five bedrooms plus study area, two bathrooms plus powder room, and open plan kitchen with butlers pantry/glazed living area.

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• Two heated seating areas • Fully-equipped natural gas-plumbed bbq area • Storage sheds and garaging off Little Page Street • Land 12.45m x 41.24m (513 sqm approx).

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ICONICA • Spectacular panoramic views from this unique penthouse • Two secure undercover car spaces • First time offered, only 8 apartments in building • Security entrance, lift to 3rd floor • Spacious open plan glazed area opens to stunning wrap around balcony • Ducted heating and cooling, gas fire in living room and American oak flooring • Metres from the beach and Bay Street

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Stylish boutique building with breathtaking northern aspects over Melbourne precinct and skyline observed from fully equipped 78 metre roof terrace.

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19-20 Earimil Drive, Mount Eliza RARE CLIFF-TOP PROPERTY OVER TWO TITLES WITH MESMERISING BAY VIEWS & BEACH ACCESS Realise this newly renovated 5-bedroom cliff-top residence beautifully set back in magnificent vast grounds of 3860sqm. approx. and favoured with captivating bay and coastal views from most rooms.

This extraordinary beachfront hamlet offers a limited opportunity to acquire a dress-circle position in a peaceful court location mere moments to the water’s edge and renowned Ranelagh beach below.

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BRIGHTON 72 COLE STREET A landmark of Mediterranean luxury, this four bedroom, three bathroom, multi-suite home rises over three levels with formal, family and theatre zones, a Euro appliance kitchen, rich stones and hardwood, and every luxury (hydronic heating, air-conditioning, ducted vacuum, alarm, CCTV, basement garage) including the luxury of a blue-chip address; 500m to the Golden Mile beachfront.

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BRIGHTON EAST 3/196 SOUTH ROAD With light-filled living-dining opening north to a covered courtyard & a classic stone & stainless-steel appliance kitchen, this 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom rear home shines with an elegant ensuite, walk-in & mirrored robes, ducted-heating, reverse-cycle air-conditioning & double garage. Across from the Course & a stroll to the strip, this is a substantial single-level opportunity.

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Saturday 28th March at 1:00pm

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Angus Graham 0401 505 259

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Greg Downes 0413 592 905

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HAMPTON EAST 5A DANE ROAD All decked out with a designer renovation & freestanding accommodation opposite Basterfield Park, this r/c air-conditioned 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home stars free-flowing lounge, dining & casual areas around a stone & Euro appliance kitchen, a glossy master-suite, garage & 3 low-maintenance garden areas including park-view decking!

Auction

Saturday 28th March at 11:30am

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Aimee Dummett 0466 625 205

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SANDRINGHAM 64 VINCENT STREET A highly sought-after position to either renovate & extend the Californian Bungalow or to start again & build your very own new home on 474 sqm approx. The existing, very appealing weatherboard period home of five (5) main rooms is nearly untouched & ready to renovate & extend. Or, just call your builder & architect & get about designing the exact home you have always wanted for yourselves.

Auction

Saturday 4th April at 12:00pm

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Campbell Cooney 0418 337 055

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Eli Benichou 0456 268 547

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Renovated & extended, this residence has been transformed into a substantially sized family home. The light-filled expansive family/ dining with open-plan kitchen beneath cathedral ceilings. Bi-fold doors connect to covered deck, established gardens with a swim spa. Zoned for Gardenvale Primary & Brighton Secondary.

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Extraordinary 3 bedroom + study half floor luxury apartment on the 73rd floor of the iconic Eureka tower with breath-taking views, this unique residence offers a full Miele/Gaggenau kitchen, vast formal and informal living, ensuites for each bedroom, 24/7 concierge, gymnasium, swimming pool and theatre.

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We welcome you to The Granton Brighton Inspect our brand new retirement apartments perfectly positioned 100 metres from Church Street. Meet friends in the residents’ lounge, watch a movie in our cinema, or support your wellbeing in our gym. It’s all designed to make life easier, with the security of overnight staff and 24-hour emergency assistance.

There is still a good selection of one, two or three bedroom apartments available.

Call 1300 366 806 to make a private appointment. thegrantonbrighton.com.au

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